The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-04-15

blue the third On either side of the stage on
the same line, are the flags of the Vice and
Rear Admiral of the navy, while next to the
vice admirars flag are the flags of the three
divisions Of the cavalry corps. Underneath
each division flag is the name of corps, divis-
ion or brigade commander, while between the
loops is suspended red diamond (the badge of
the third corps), on each of which is engraved
the name of an officer of the 18th Maine regi-
ment who was either killed in the war or has
since died of his wounds. Between the fes-
toons on the front of the gallery the names of
prominent officers are also attached. Flags
are gracefully festooned back of the stage to
represent the front of a huge marquee with the
names attached, in the form of a CIRCLE of the
great generals, Grant, Sherman, Sheridan,
Mcclellan, Hooker, Thomas, Mead and Cham
berlain, and of the great sailors Dahlgren,
Winslow and Worden. In the centre of the
marquee is an elegant banner representing the
surrender of CORVALLIS, and beneath the ban
ner portrait of Lincoln surrounded with
glory of muskets and sabres. SCOTS portrait
is attached to the pilastar on one side of the
stage, and McClellans to the one on the 9TH
er. On the front of the stage is large brass
cannon and two howitzers, supported by
tent and a stack of arms.
In the rear of the hall facing the stage, flags
are gracefully festooned over the coat of arms
of the G. A. R., surmounted by the name of
Logan. From the centre of the gallery droops
an elegant cavalry flag, the staff supported
by two crossed sabres, and the front of the
rear gallery is decorated with elegant engrav-
iuoc ond nortro;fs nf Gro,,f ard W. .b; ,+,r
On the right of the main entrance to the
hall is the post-offioe, and next to that stands
long table devoted to choice confectionery
and lemonade. On the left of the main en-
trance is a table designated as the Grand Ar
my Table, where every variety of infants
clothing, fancy goods, etc., will be found, be-
sides splendid pyramid of LOAF sugar from
the Forest City Refinery, the gift of T. G.
Jersey, Esq, and rattle of the elegant
chrome "The Old Woman who Lived in
Shoe, the gift of James E. Carter, ESQ.,. and
q Rogers group, the name of the donor of
which we failed to get Under the rear gal
lery is the table of the Orphans Home, and
the collection to be found there of elegant and
useful articles, besides paintings and photo
graphs, will ensure many purchasers. The
whole length of the further side of the hall
is occupied by table also filed with the
choice contributions of generous friends
Raf1es Of all kinds of articles abound, includ-
ing an elegant Ward piano, velocipede and sew
ing machine, and among other things which
invite attention is an elegant Bible, which
will be given to the minister receiving the
greatest number of votes
In the further corner of the hall, under the
rear gallery, is the Magic Lake." very
novel idea. A quiet pool, surrounded by fir
trees, floats thy boat, in which the specta-
tor deposits ten cents and sends 1t on its
voyage and it returns to him freighted with
merchandise in exchange. Relics will be
found close by the magic lake, such as the
flag of the Enterprise live oak from the
Merrimac, and others.
The Reception Room is devoted to the
choicest refreshments and is prettily deco
rated with flags. The ladies who serve the
tables are decidedly up to their business, and
are so attractive that they draw the currency
like magnet
THE PICTURE GALLERY.
The collection of paintings reflects great
credit upon the taste of the committee having
this branch of the Fair in charge, and the
thanks of the public are due not only to them
but also to the artists abroad who have SO kind
ly loaned their choicest works to this noble
charity. Nor should our native artists or cit
liens be forgotten, who have responded so
cheerfully to the same call.
In the hurried view we were able to take of
the gallery it will be impossible to particular
ize every painting, much less to attempt
criticism. Among the many, we would call
attention to the following:
"Sherman's March to the Sea- by Mast,
presents one of those scenes in the war never
to be forgotten by the Federal soldier. The
Southern hatred of the 'Yanks'' is portrayed
in the contemptuous attitude and expression
assumed by the ladies on the piazza towards
the officer who is addressing them. The care
less attitude of the drummer boy seated on his
instrument-which is slightly tipped forward
-quizzing the comical-looking darby children,
one of whom holds towards him huge sun
flower, while two others are rolling on the
ground trying to peep under the drum; the
subservient group of older darkies bringing
their fowls and produce to the soldiers, over
joyed that the long-expected day of freedom
has at last arrived; the fine bearing of the Off
GERS; the rush for the old ''mammy's" bash by
the hard tack fed privates in the rear, and
all the accompanying concomitants go to
make up magnificent picture. "The Com
ing Storm; by James Hart, is powerful
truth The gloom of the descending
rain cloud which is seen driving forward over
the landscape to the foreground where the
cattle are seen standing in the strong light
with upturned faces frightened at the ap-
proach of the tempest, will at once commend
itself for its faithfulness to nature. The lover
Of deep rich coloring will observe with pleas
ure the Little Cigar Seller on account of the
rich colorfng thrown on the faces by the match
light which reveals the brunette beauty of the
little cigar girl and the classic visage of the lit
tie purchaser in his vagabond attire. T. L.
Smith sends beautiful winter landscape one
that has all the true characteristics of the sea-
son and giving the appearance of real snow
instead of the mere daubing on of white paint
CA scene in the 70 Semitic Valley" by T. Hill
displays the peculiar power of this artist in the
representation of giant cliffs. "Who can it be
from" is well executed interior of an humble
cottage with the wife reading the superscriphon
of letter while the old tea chests that form the
table, the broken chair, and the ill-used ap-
pearance of the wall all betoken the poverty of
the inmates. A"White Mountain Scene" by
III. B. Brown, presents many of Harry's best
features especially in the treatment of the
landscape in the foreground and reflects great
credit upon his efforts in landscape painting
Midsummer in the White Mountains is one
of Sonntag's best, and possesses great power
The gray tints of the rocks are SO faithful
representation of our bleak granite hills and
the strong resemblance to the mountain seen
cry SO correct that we tear ourselves from the
contemplation of this picture with regret GA
Poor Acquaintance come to Beg" by w. FL.
Beard is worthy of the pencil of one who
has become celebrity in the pro-
duction of humorous animal pictures.
The father-bear has a beehive between
his paws and is extracting the luscious sweets
for the benefit of his family but is interrupted
by the poor relation who is ragged and torn
and a striking contrast to the rich relatives
upon whom he has made this unwelcome call.
judith with the head of Holoferness'' is a
gem, and will attract great attention on ac-
count of the beautiful face and the costume,
attitude, and general finish which stamp the
merit of the artist at glance. 'sGrand Me-
nan" by FL. B. Brown is Que of Harry's best
coast scenes. The fog, rocks, the rolling in of
the great breakers sending up their clouds of
foam are all depicted in the artists best style.