The Portland daily press., 1866-03-01
r Is very fine. Many good painters fail to de-

rior Is very fine. Many good painters fail to de-
pict such scenes.
No. 16. Lubiaco by G. L. Brown is a superb
painting. Here we have smooth sea, beau
tiful atmosphere, grand bluffs and houses I'M
der the shadow near the water. The scene is
beautiful as the spirit that made it."
No. 81 is "Homeward Bound" by Clifford
Here We have vessels under full sail, bound
ing over the foaming pillows in grand STYLE.
1t IS lively picture and one can't help thiAk-
ing that the crews of these vessels are happy
mortals under such favoring breezes. Home,
sweet home, there's no place like home" even
rowing sailors will sing, especially when home
ward bound. The designs capital and the
artist has executed it to admiration.
No. IS is by A. L. TAFT. Chickens employ
ed the pencil, and beautiful little picture he
has made of it. The little chickens are true
to the life. 1t is capital work, and one is al
most tempted to feed the little fellows in the
absence their mother, who nowhere appears
to scratch for them.
But we must stop somewhere, for our space
VIII not allow us to notice all the fine paint
ings in this gallery. We can assure our read
ers that little time spent in this room will
afford them great pleasure. We NAV have
something more to say of these paintings, but
not now.
During the afternoon, yesterday, the Hall
was crowded, and in the evening there was
another jam. Money is constantly flowing in
to the treasury, and still wallets are often
drawn and the discharge Of the contents lib
eral. The Trophy room is much frequented
and visitors gaze with deep interest ON the
various articles deposited there. The ladies
show no signs of fatigue, and no abatement OF
zeal in this noble enterprise. The tables in
the upper rooms are replenished every day
with an abundance of excellent provisions,
and the people gather around them in crowds.
We judge this department will pile up great
heap of currency. Crowds are eating at all
hours of the day, and no wonder, when such
good viands are to be had, and such beautiful
girls have volunteered to wait upon the Gus
toners. Here the work goes bravely on.
The performances on the stage were highly
gratifying to an Immense audience. "The
Altar of Our Country" was admirably done,
and the young ladies engaged in the acting
exhibited good deal of tact and talent. This
little play is admirably got up and very appro-
pirate to the times. i7 . ..-e .z.'tu
Bardell vs.. Pickwick was full of fun aud
the actors brought down the house. This Sc
we're trial was commenced on the stage in the
large hall, but by some means or other it was
adjourned to the Court room, but for what
particular reasons we are not informed. True,
the Court room atmosphere is more in keep
ing with such demonstrations, besides we can
imagine that the lawyers could get more fees
there; for 1t took quarter to gain admission,
but it was paid very cheerfully, and soon the
Court room was filed by an ANXIOUS crowd
No wonder when such parties were on trial
such lawyers engaged-such judge to pre-
side-and such ajury of the country to make
up verdict. Such ajury-well, it threw Jack
Falstaf's regiment quite into the shade. This
srial was most interesting feature of the
evenings entertainment, and put everybody
in good humor. -...--- -
The Fair viii be opened this morning at 10
o'clock, and continue to twelve, but season
tickets will notpass. This arrangement is made
by the Executive Committee in consequence
of the great crowds that attend the Fair, and
it is desirable that all shall have the privilege
of seeing the sights. We think this arrange
ment will prove quite satisfactory and give
hundreds chance who have heretofore been
unable to gain admission. The Fair will open
at one o'clock in the afternoon, and at six in
the evening, when some interesting exhibit
tons will be given on the stage.