Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-22
NORTHERN OHIO SANITARY
FAIR.
Progress of the Preparations.
The Halls and their Decorations.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMsABOUT THE
FAIR.

Sanitary Fair, which now occupy 30 con-
spicuOus position upon the Public Square.
To-day, as will be seen by the programme
published elsewhere, it will be opened to the
public, first with the dedicatory exercises in
the large Audience Hall, and in the evening
by opening Floral Hall, the Bazaar, Museum,
Cabinet, etc. Since the work commenced
above one hundred persons have been con-
stantly employed, and considering the
amount Of work which has been done, the
progress made has been very rapid. The
various Committees and Managers, which we
will not stop to mention, certainly deserve
great credit for their promptness in having
their arrangements completed in time. Nor
could more fitting day for the opening of
this great enterprise have been chosen, than
the Anniversary of the birth of one whose
memory is sacred to aIl,-GKoRGE WASHING
TON But let Us take a look at the various
departments,
FLORAL HALL.
Floral Hall, which has been shut out from
the gaze of sll but the few for many days,
will, when the curtain is lifted, and the
Thousands flock to see it, display beauty of
design and finish never before seen in Oleve-
land. 1t will constitute study for the floral
artist, for the lover of art and nature, particu-
larIy for the lover of art in nature, and for all
who love the beautiful, which should not
hastily be passed over. Mr.. Elliot, the de-
signer, and his various assistants, deserve
and will receive the thanks of the public for
giving so much beauty in so little space. As
you enter from the east side, the passags-way
divides, one part passing to the right and
the other to the left. Let US take the right
hand passage. Ascending a few steps you
are on the floor. 0a the south side and in
front of the entrance is the Aviary, which
will be devoted to the sale Of birds, bird
cages, etc. In front of it the space will be
filed with vases of fruits and flowers. Turn
ing your eye to the center you see the Perry
Statue, surrounded by four designs, The
one on the south is that of rocky hillside
steep, covered with stone, moss, shrub
berry, etc. A not very close look shows a
snake, which visitors need not fear, for his
fsngs have bsen removed. The whole is very
true to nature, and was designed by Mr..
Smith, gardener to Mr.. Amass Stone, Esq.
Next to the right-ths design of Mr..
Shiehan, gardener on Superior street extern
sion-is most exquisitsly beautiful minia-
ture scene from the Rhine, showing Swiss
life. About half way up the mountain is a
peasants cottage, with its surroundings
reached by road up steep hills. A little
further on are fOcks Of goats, men and WO-
men, dogs, 8 mill turned by q stream Of
water from small pipe, birds, ETC., ETC., etc.
At the foot is basin with fish. The cliffs
and crags above show great skill in execu.
ton. 1t is better geographical study than
month over books, SO far as getting an
idea of the country is concerned. We hope
some one will be in attendance to point out
its beauties to visitors in detail.
Next on the north side is grottO by J. F.
Simmons, gardener to VIM. Bingham, with
fine statue of boy inside. It is elabO-
rate in design, and will be SO illuminated
as to show its beauty,
On the west is vase by Mr.. Graham.
Opposite is a vase with bare rock work,
and trees on which will be seen hanging the
MistIstoe. This was brought from Kentucky.
The design is made by Mcintosh & Co.
Opposite, on the other side, is another vase
with rock work by Mr.. Smith.
In the south cast corner is a rustic Sum
mer House in three parts, by G. J. PrObeck.
It is so made'that it can be moved away, and
Will doubtless be sold for that purpose. The
first part is for the sale of trees, shrubs,
flowers, etc.; the second for the sale of
fruits, and the third for the sale of Agricul-
turalbOOks and papers, Publishers donating
about two-thirds of the proceeds when sold
at regular rates. Next to this is a tels-
graph office.
At the left of the entrance is Gipsey
booth with moss roof, In this, artificial
flowers will be sold.
On the north is an Indian Wigwam, in
which are two tents, and here Indian Curl
osities will be sold. A little further on is
the Bower of rest, on one side of which is
a1lse-cream saloon, and on the other, cup
of tea can be ordered at any moment. The
whole is beautifully decorated with flags, va
ses, hanging baskets, flowers, etc., etc. But
we must leave it for the
BAZAAR,
and here too, beauty is shown at every step.
From the center to either side, the whole
length of the hall, hang festOOns and wresths
decorated with flags, both large and small,
new, and those that have seen use on the
battlefield. From the entrance you can
count more than forty booths. The first one
is for the sale of stationery, and as much as
can be sold is given by the Cleveland Paper
Company. Next, and in the oOrner,comes the
booth occupied by Gsauga county; next Is the
exquisite Chinese booth, decorated with yell
low and blue ribbons, mirfors, vases, pictures,
and crowned by a Chinese umbrella. Lorain
county takes the next, and just beyond is the
Scotch booth then the italian, devoted TO
art. A very beautiful statustte is seen over
the front, and the word " Italy =" and harp
on the back wall. Next to this, is one ocou-
pied by Meadville, Pennsylvania, with the
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