The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-29
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
Iron ADDrrOSAL LOCAL I1nns snr INSIDE PAGES.
TIE HORTTCULTURAL NIL.
THE GRAND OPEsrNd BAaAAR-ARRANoENES

THE GRAND OPENING BAzAAR--ARRANGBMENT
FOR THE rNAUeURATIoE THIS EVENING
This evening is the time fixed for the formal
inauguration OF the new hall Of the Horticul-
tural Society, at the corner of Broad and West
moreland streets, full description of which
OF Monday last. At the time of our visit to the
scene this morning everything was In oonfu-
sion, sin and THIS was was even worse coniounded M by
acter, who are busy putting the finishing
touches upon the inferior and exterior of the
large and efficient, and ere the hour for the
opening this evening arrives, order and beauty
VIII be evolved from these chaotic elements.
THE DECORATIONS OF THE HALL
are extremely elaborate and pleasing. The
most notiC cable feature is the gorgeous tropical
she head waters otthe Amsson IN the bac %
ground rise the purple peaks of the Andes, in-
terspersed with verdant plateaus and mimic
waterfalls At the base of the mountains, the
head-waters OF the great river are seen winding
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the poiptwhere the stream touches the fore
ground there VIII pc water.
over rocky precipice, in continuation of the
mimic Amazon. On either side of this scene is
q tastefully arranged collection OF evergreens
and tropical plants, extending from the floor
of the stage to the ceiling.
At each side of the stage, on the main floor of
the hall, is beautiful bower, consisting of
eight arches OF evergreens, gathered in droop
and handsome bouquet. Beginning with these
bowers, and extending the whole length of the
hall, under tach gallery, is range of booths for
articles in general. Each booth is decorated in
front by triple arch of evergreens,: "a wreath of
gallery between the booths The numerous
inches in the wall as well as the posts in the
gallery railing, are made receptacles of large
urns containing evergreens and tropical plants
In the centre Hall, large iron fountain has
been erected, and when the jet of water is play
ing In this, the whole scene will have O de-
cidedly romantic aspect The interior arrange
ments are further composed of winding tables,
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A full list OF the variety and character of
articles to be embraced in the exhibition has
already been published in THE EVENING TELE
GRAPH. But in addition 10 these we noticed
this morning, handsome set of firemen's
equipments which will be displayed by Mr.
Frederick w. Migeod; and also a base ball and
bat, which are undoubtedly the handsomest
will be under the care of Mr.. Charles P. Hays,
Both the base ball and firemen's equipments
are TO be awarded TO the club and company
which receive the largest number of votes from
their respective admirers
Such are the tasteful arrangements for
THE GRAND OPENING OF THE HALL THIS
H EVENING.
AT o'clock, the members of the Society will
assemble In the old Hall, at the corner of Broad
and Walnut streets, whence they Will proceed
TO the new hall, accompanied by his Honor
Mayor McMichael, and numerous invited
guests from different portions of this and other
at half past 8 O'Clock, and proceeding to the
rear, will be formally received by the ladies Of
the Executive Committee. w.
The party will then make circuit of the hail.
for the purpose of viewing the articles exhi-
bition, after which they viii adjourn to the ban
quoting hall below. What will there transpire
IL does not become US to intimate.
The Bazaar will remain open until Saturday
the Sth of June, and on the evening of Monday
Following there Will be given in the hall a
grand musical en- teri ainment under the direc-
ton of DR.. William Camac, the proceeds of
which will be applied to the Exhibition fund.
And, at a time not far distant, which will be
duly announced, Signor Blitz, our popular
magician, will give another entertainment at
the hall, the proceeds of which will so In the
same direction.