New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-06
FIRST DAYS EXHIBITION.
THRONG OF VISITORS
Union.Square Buildings Open To-Day.
TOTAL RECEIPTS, 100000.


building Of the Metropolitan Fair, Fourteenth street.
was again thrown open to the public and in about an
hour thereafter the Grand Bazaar Art Gallery, and
other attractive departments thronged with ladies'
and gentlemen. There was O continual demand for
season tickets and Mr. Theodore Moss who has charge
Of this department. with lis corps Of assistants had
their hands fun for an hour OF more Visitors with
single tickets in order to see all the departments will
have 10 pay 81 10 extra os follows Picture Gallery rs
cents; Indian Department, 25 cents Arms and
Trophies 25 cents and 20 cents to visit the Cocof
Summer. House.
The fare aGyes to whom has been assigned the duty
Of selling tho thousand and one contributions and dona-
ons from patriotic citizens were early at their re-
spec,ive stations, their bewiiching smiles appealing
than words to the beneyconoe Of the throng Of
visitors, and tending more rapidly than write 1t
tow ard the transfer Of vs. Ks ks, and other demon
nations Of reenbacks from the wallets Of youth and
old age to the Treasury Of tie Sanitary Fair The bust
ness Of the day was inaugurated with some fine oper
attic music by the Metropolitan Fair Band, which Was
enthusiastically applaudcd.
Since the grand opening on Monday night the forh
temple and arch have been greatly beauGed by the adj
dtion OF the exotcs the ladies in charge Of this
bower having been engaged from early hour in the
arches, temple and stands with flesh wIeahs Of ever
greens and bouquets Of and other sweet scented
flowers. From this bower Of beauty where seemingly
the
Air is heavy with the .ieb' Of orange groves,
The music q sweet uies and ..
The murmurs Of low fountains a. they sush forth,
Aye, in the midst Of roses
We behold as we turn toward either the north. SOUTH
east or west Of magnificent and Costly articles
artistic in their design and inferior to none In point OF
workmanship. A superb display OF
WAX FLOWERS AND FANCY ARTICLES
near the floral temple attracts our attention, but We
find almost impossible 10 give any adequnie descrip
ton OF this dazzling collection Of the varied assort
meDt Of fancy goods this stand which IL under the
immaculate charge Of Mfs samuel @. Courtney and
Mrs DR.. Gordon Buck.
TIE WELSH DEPARTMENT.
This stand with Its tasty decorations, attracts gen.
ersl attention. Above the arch In the center is the
Prince Of Wales feather with the ancient motto Itch
Diem" The articles displayed here. comprising great
variety Of contributions from Welsh residents are
under the immediate charge Of Mr. Jameson. Near by
IL O splendid display Of
MARINE GOODS
contributed by the patriotic people OF NewBedford,
Mass and consisting Of endless variety of shell work
grotto baskets OF small shells boxes coras MOSES,
and some rare specimens Of the products Of the deep
The stand is under the charge Of Mr.. A. G. Ellis.
Toward the further end Of the grand bazaar is Stand
No. q devoted TO
HATS, CAPS AND FURs,
the contributions Of several OF prominent manuac
turers This stand is furnished with an extensive
sortment Of valuable fnrs-Russan sable, ermine &c,
valued at over g. 600. At end Is glass
~ hoau efrar chi n
caps and gontemen's hats This department is under
the care Of Mrs. II. A Corbett. assisted by C. G.. Gun
Their Sons Near by is the stand containing contr.
buttons from the
YRfsBYTERIAN AND DUTCH REFORMED CHURCHES.
1t is beautifully and srsticaly decorated and laden
with general assortment Of choice fancy goods and
useful articles One Of the most noticeable objects is
the representation Of wounded soldier standing on
clutches and soliciting contributions which may be
dropped into the boz beneath This stand which also
contains vast variety OF dolls and trnkets is under
the charge of Mrs. Dusenbury and three assistants
Stand No. is assigned to the
NETWORK TURSvERES,
and Is appropriated to collection Of miscellaneous but
valuable articles contributed by members Of this worthy
German association 1t is presided by Miss Bsse
who Ia aided by several other young ladies' Stand No
20 il occupied by tho
METHODIST ASSOCIATION,
and with Its fine display Of wax flowers embroidery
pubias tidys childrens sacks and beautiful specimens
of needle work attracts considerable attention. Mrs
James NJ. Fuller with three assistants presdes
this collection OF utilities and ornamentals.
ONO LADIES CONTRIBUTIONS.
To the right Of the Floral Temple Ia stand No. o.
laden with the contributions Of Ohio ladies residing In
New.York 1t contains endless variety Of chidrens
clothing and fancy articles, and is surmounted by
white silk banner beautifully embroidered, which is to
be presented to one of the Ohio Regiments of Volunteers
now in the field Mrs. Parker presides over this stand.
No 10 is devoted to contributions from
HARLEM AND THE CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART.
1t contains many gifts from the ladies Of Harlem
and the Sisters OF the Convent comprising sfghans,
kneelng cushions articles Of jewclry. embroderies,
and beautiful needlework Among the collection is an
embroidered handkerchief valued ut $780, This stand
is in charge OF Mrs John II. Wright and assistants.
SOLDIERS AID SOCIETY or YoRwALK, CONN
This department Is in charge OF the two Misses Hoyt
Miss S. Smith Miss Lockwood, and the Misses jerks,
residents Of Norwalk who have been delegated by the
patriotic contributors of that place to dispose Of the
articles which they have prepared This stand contains
exquisite needlework and embroidery. aud great
variety Of fancy articles.
wEsTcHEsTER COUNTY.
Stand No. le contains many beautiful specimens OF the
handiwork Of the ladies' sister county-tidys,
aGghans sacques aprons chdren's clothing. embroi-
dcrics &C., and is In charge Of Mrs. Abbott.
PORCELAIN, CHINA AND GLASS WARE.
Stand No. D. presided by Mrs. Gen. Thos. r.
Meagher. Mr. Fisher and Mrs DIR. Buckingham con-
ains profuson Of rich articles in porcelain china and