The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-03-03
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Frae6man,a E,air-Eiffh Day.

falr nave lalnteQ anu DeeH remover RON TIC
dense crowd in the Hall. We are not surpris-
ed at this, considering the impure state of the
atmosphere, which, IN such . crowd must nee
essarily be breathed the second tine.I Some
one less charitable, perhaps than he ought to
be, suggests the bare possibility that the cause
is what is vulgarly called slight lacingw But
we make no such charge against our fair wo-
men, for they certainly possess good share Of
common sense which at once reveals TO them
the danger Of COMPRISING their lungs, especi-
ally when their free action is SO essential in q
dense crowd, where there must necessarily be
more or less of impure air. Mol no, I'VE, are
reluctant to believe that Portland ladies sub
ject themselves to such dangerous practice.
The Fair was opened at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning, affording an excellent chance to view
the various articles and curiosities ON exhibit
ton. The opportunity was well improved by
hundreds who had good time in visiting all
the rooms without being crowded and squeez-
ed death. The ladies who superintend, hold
out and hold on with remarkable patienee,
nerve and energy. They are fully determined
that the last days of the Fair shall be more
prosperous than the first, and to this end all
are bending ther.energies which are worthy
| of the glorious enterprise in which they are
engaged. They know and. feel that it is more
blessed to give than to receive. Such mercy
as these ladies show is twice blessed; it bless
es them and it blesses the Freedmen.
In the forenoon Rev. Mr.. King introduced
the three beautiful colored children who sang
two pieces-the first "SIavery's chain is bound
to break refrain which the .colored people
sang in New Orleans after their emancipation.
Thousands of voices mingled in the song and
the air was filed with the harmony of sounds,
These children are fine looking, active, intelli-
gent and full Of life and animation. HOMIE
1--WE noticed some beautiful water colors sent
to the Fair by Miss &. NJ. Jenkins of Medford,
Mass. They are real curfosities and attract
much attention. They are certainly very
beautiful and give evidence of much taste and
skill in the fair artist. These paintings are
perfectly natural, and being covered or CLOSED
over with mica, they are dazzlingly beautiful.
Among them is a variety of designs, such as a
Roman cross, an italian cross, and one in
memory Of Rev. lothian Sewall and DR.. Pay
son, whose names are well remembered by all
the churchess and maple leaf from a tree in
Forest St., Medford, Mass. Under this tree
the old stage-coach used to pass in old times,
and is therefore associated with the names of
Professor Stuart, and Woods and DR.. Beecher.
Another is leaf from the Gingko, a tree now
in Boston Common, 1t is native of Asia,
and in 1898 being of full size, it was removed
to the Common. The leaf was planted last
month in memory of Mrs. Newell and Mrs.
Judson who were the first American women
engaged in Foreign Missions. There is also a
leaf in, memory Of Daniel Webster, one in
memory of Prescott the historian, and one in
honor Of the First Regiment of Maine yolun7
teers.- There is also white ivy in memory of
Edward Everett, and leaf in memory Of the
late lamented Lincoln. There are seventeen
in number and thea constitute a valuable gift
to our Fair. The fair artist has the thanks of
the Committee for this beautiful present, and
also the thanks Of the hundreds who gaze uI-
on them with delight and admiration.s
!; We noticed a beautiful crayon, representing
a lady, by Miss SewalL ID 1t is. a fine picture
and excites admiration and reflects much cred
| It on the talented artist
We noticed some beautiful articles esigned
and partly finished by Mrs. George r. Davis,
whose life went out as gently as candle. She
felt deep interest in this enterprise, and
her efforts in the cause will long be remember
ed. ,.O8 D HALH0 ~ ~
The Hall, picture gallery, trophy depart
ment, dining rooms, and almost every ayaila-
BILE place were crowded in the afternoon
| There seemed to be no diminution of num-
bers, nor of interest. ~. -sr,.,....,,.
The Union Club gallery of paintings was
thronged yesterday, and the visitors had a ricl
treat in looking at the splendid pictures that
adorn these rooms. We are glad to know that
the generosity of this Club in opening Their
paintings to the public for the benefit of the
Fair, has been SO well appreciated. At the
same time the visitors have been highly pleas
| ed and gratifed, the freedmen of our country
receive substantial aid and comfort, sAa-s
The crowd last evening was immense. II
seems to us that there was greater jam thar
on any previous occasion, and the masses were
| determined to hold out and witness the exhibi
ton of the groups of statuary by the members
| of the Portland. Turnve-ein, and they were
well paid for their patience and perseverance,
These gentlemen have practiced so much on
| the ropes and bars, and so thoroughly develop
red their muscles, that they can assume almost
any form they please. The exhibition was
/ very fine, and showed how wonderfully the hui
! man form is made. We have not time to ex-
/ tend our remarks in relation to this exhibitions
but the members of this Association may be
assured that they gave entire, satisfaction to
the dense crowd, and we can give them the
further assurance that their exhibition, soon
| to come off at City Hall, win draw very full
| house. Our citizens will remember their ex-
hibition few evenings ago at City Hall, and
4 that is a good advertisement for the entertain.
ment to come off next week. 9t81 .uxW
Our great Fair is drawing to its close, and
the people must be on the alert to-day, and
see to it, that its last days shall be even better
than the first The great exhibition close!
this evening, and we expect to see tremen
dous rush. Our readers will bear in mind tot
that the Union Club picture gallery win alst
be, closed 10 the public this evening. w,
Judge from the demonstrations yesterday tina
these rooms win be thronged to-day. Wehea
from all quarters that the visitors to thes'
splendid rooms have been highly pleased, ant
well they may, for such an exhibition is rar'
treat .A1ilA4sI - mELE.IEW
| SUMMER DuoK.-One of the handsomes'
specimens of the Summer duck "AGe Sponsd
Boie was killed in Durham last summer and
has been handsomely mounted by Mr.. Zena'
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