The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-10-01

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OpenlnS 81 the solAieRs' Fair,
4 Grimes Hall, last nightnwas packed to
overhowing with . large and intelligent
audience, congregated to witness the open
ing ceremonies Of the Soldiers' Fair and
listen to the address of COY Yates Of MI
nois. At an early hour the multitude COM
menced assembling, and long before tho
hour Get for the proceedings to commence
every seat was filled, all standing room
was occupied, and the doorways and halls
and ante-rooms were thronged with the as
sembling masses. The ceremonies we're
introduced by Grand Chorus performed
by the Glee b,sndet The direction o.
Ms.yan lfster9 followed by the ever Sacred
hymn, Praise God from whom all bless
ings dow" After the singing - Rsv. DR..
Sa2tsr prqnouacsd . most Seicquent and
lut441a3 prayer vt close Of which Hon;
John g. Foote lin few nsad appkoprk
ats remarks, Introduced Cow Yate1 - n
iaois. The Governors appearance spss
tiezpstrnm was the signal for loud and
prolonged applause. The Governors ad-
dress was peculiarly happy. and delicious,
a6d well worthy Of the man whose enos0
in behalf Of thesick and wounded and suf-
fering soldiers have been unremittihg nom
the outset Of the war, and have endeared
his name to the brave men of the North
west, who know that his sympathy aud
solicitude are ever exercised in their be-
half while they 1anguish under disease and
painful wounds, aud drop q way IN death.
S)Fe regret that we have not the space for q
full report Of his4dnFess. Il was eloquent,
patriotic, and just such an one as all ex-
pected Gov. Yates to deliver. The Cover
nor was frequently Interrupted by loud
and prolonged cheers. AT the close Of IBIS
remarks the people retired we'll pleased
with the entertainment of the evening.
: The Hall is finely fitted up. Next the
walls on either side are large and commo-
dieus booths, handsomely arranged with
flags, and presenting ,4xS gorgeous
appearance. Everywhere does the Nations
al banner unrsn its brilliant colors to the,
eye. The long booths are canopied with
the Stars and Stripes, and by their resplen-
dant beauty are they curtained. Their GLE
rious folds depending ia graceful drapery,l
or looped up in luminous festoons, also
adorn the tastefully decorated walls. They
arch the aysAshey wrea,he the pic
tured features Of the great and iilustrious
banging there. Flags in miniature crown
the lofty windows-embellish the tables
ornament the refreshment- sta nds-deck
the heads of the ladies-their grace and
beauty appropriately forming the chief
feature Of the Halls adornments. The
1au1es Of the illustriOus men of the nation
1.-THE names OF the statesmen and warriors
who form the chief glory Of America, APP
pear in evergreen characters upon the
walls, while beneath in letters Of gold, is
placed some noble sentence to which they
gave utterance, surrounded by wreathes Of
evergreen. The likenesses Of some OF our
most successful Generals are among the
Of the Hall. In the centre
If the large room is splendid octagohal
Doth, ornamenteds with evergreen, gauze
.uKtains, &C., and fitted up in 6ne taste.
With q table arranged in the centre, some
hing pyramidical in character-although
{ is Of a circular instead ofasquareor y po-
ygonal form.
The ante-rooms have been fitted UP fofl
eating and refreshment rooms. like the
args Hall they gre decorated with flags, n
perfect taste. fEnq Turner's Hall, opposite1
he main Hall, has been prepared for tab
eaux and music, and will also constitute,
We believe, the Fine Arts Gallery. Tab
eaux of the most elaborate character will
,e exhibited every evening. junder the su-
Of Mr.. Chr. Geyer, gentle
nan whose taste is au fait in such matters
MIR. Bierwirth furnishing the pyrotechnic
part Of the display. The music will be
under the direction of Mr.. Van Meter,
which Is q sufficient guarantee that 1t will
be both appropriate and finely executed.
Prof. LANCE will preside ct the instrument.
To the most excellent and worthy
friends Of the cause, whose good taste, pa.
lent aud untiring application ana earnest
zeal in the good work they desire to for
ward, and which they have done much to
forward by bringing to so elegant culmi-
nation the preliminaries Of the Fair, tie
hanks Of our citizens, the thanks Of the
public, and the thanks Of the brave men
Eor whose comfort and benefit the labor has
been performed, are due. We could mem
lion many ladies and gentlemen in this
did We not know that their
modesty would cause them to shrink from
70 public . display Of their names, Who
have emitted no exertion and spared no
effort IN accomplishing this work. But
the cause, and the good wishes Of AL will
follow tham. Ha
The programme at Turner's Hall this