New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-20
FAIRS.

THE BIJFFAIO INDUSTRIAL. EXHIBITION
FORMAL OPENlNG-RENEwED INTEREST IN MAN
uFACTUREs IN RUFFALo-LARGE NUMBER OF |
ENTRiEs-A MAMMOTH CHEESE
BurFALO, N. Y, Sept 19.-The formal open !
ing Of the Second International Industrial Exhibition,
.nder the auspices Of the Buffalo Mechanics Institute
,cck Mace this evening the presence OF large number
Of srcctators At 7sO O'Clock Gov. John T. Holman, es
sorted Ivy the brigade and staff officers OF the 6Sh anu
uth Regiments y. G. 8. N. Y, in full UNIFORM ana inc
sficers 81 the Industrial Exhibition, enereh the nus"
stand in the Rink amid the applause or the spectators
After prayer Ivy the Rev Dr. Hcaccck ana the opening
address by Myron +. Brown the President OF the Me
chance Institute Gov. Holman was introduced ana d"
hyered an Grafton which listened to with marked
attention The Governor frequently aud loudly ap-
plaudrd
This Exhibition though similar in plan and object 10
che fare OF the American Institute the Cncnnau Expo
stion and Mary Institute is an event OF no little
.gpiacance in this vicinity. Trade conventions without
number have been held in this city, and commercial con-
ferences few; but owing TO aoea neglect OF huus
trial pursuits and manufacturing Interests exhibitions
Of this character have not received the support whch
they deserved But after fatening for 80 years on the
profits OF the carrying the inland waters, this
sd Old city, owing the natural development OF trade
she increased facilities for the transportation OF eght
by rail- and a short sighted management or the state
canals has been degraded from terminus into an inter
mediate station of trade. The wharves and piers
huge storage elevators idle half the
tason and sagacous capitalists instructed by the mex
orahe logic Of commercial statistics which have shown
decrease of trade Of recent years. have learned
regard manufacturing enterprises as the true source
Of the Ciiys wealth. The conviction has become
read that industrial interests must be fosteredn
the city would compete with the great cities OF the west
Under these circumstances the first exhibition OF the
Mechanics Institute two years ago, which was opened
ey address by Horace Greeley, received so large
Of public support that the managers have re-
peaed their experiment this year with more elaborate
preparations and there be no doubt that their enors
will be productive Of direct advantage to the city
The ambitious managers of the Institute have named
the Fair the International Industrial Exhibition Taking
advantage OF the amplitude Of its name Canadian manu-
facturers have made large contributions to the e&hlo
ton The attention of Western manufacturers has also
been attracted and many articles OF domestic utility, as
well complicated pieces of mechanism attest the hse
unity Of New-England artisans. The majority OF entries
have been made by exhibitors IN central ana
Western New-York, and indicate the increased
interest that is felt in mechanical arts IN an agrcu
tural section Competition. foreign and domestic has
been stimulated 10y iudcious awards OF prizes gold
medal is offered for an entirely original machine,
product or process never before exhibited, which is so
important It's adaptation as TO suppnt every process
previously empoye in the same department OF the use
full arts silver medals are given for the best dis
play Of articles in the several departments OF the 1ar
and medals diplomas, and certificates OF honorable
nent will he distributed among successful exhibitors
THE ENTRIES.
The Rink in which the Exhibition is held. has been a
scene busy preparation for the past month and only
with great effort have arrangements been completed Tor
tbe opening ceremonies. Owing to the large number OF
entries two additional buildings have been erected One
supplementary structures is used exclusively TOT
the exhibition Of stoves and the committee OF LADIES
which baked bread for weeks two years ago IN their
Numbering efforts decide inpartialy upon the COM
and elevated ovens will End their duties more
this season in the increased number OF contest
ants The second building is situated in Frankins9uare
aud connected with the Rink by bridge over Frank
T4s wing q 6e Of Sg
Including carriages Aaetons harness curious model OF
hulctn board., signal lamps aud lanterns, newspaper
S ram IMe % saH Sr Dsparcn Which is
supplied with adequate steam power by two engines
and which furnishes ample accomnodaons for the eX-
litlo q working apparatus hasty glance through
: reveals steam pumps prn,ng ih turning amS
Howe s-wiug-machihcs, ali run by steam, centrifugal
ant"Iatc water valves rock drills wood splttefs grain
mills, fans and countless other mechsnlca DE-
are hsyr,kcs steel pows combined horse power wood
mills, mowers reapers strawcutters harr9ws vtrnea
ditching apparatus, and an endless variety
Of agricultural implements. -, MI. $500. .,..,
Department OF Fine Arts and Education and are ornai
lcl with oil paintings. engravngs. photo graphs ana
s waGr To nereD's Of ali Kinds stained cbance
windows; collection Of stercoscopc views owned oy
picture foIcS. hexagonal stand in the center OF the
Rink occupied local manufac urcr OF oils and the
adjoIlIug Stands by Matthews Of New York as soda
fountain, aud by Cornell sou, whitehead manufae-
trers In Of the screen facing the visitors at
the Pcarst entrance. the Chicago Terra Gotta COMPANY
makes display Of it, wares. The min building ~
nAd for the exhibition OF articles in the Departments of
the Dwelling Drcse. and Handicrat and Chemistry ana
MucraOgy, in all OF which the entries are numerous
MAMMOTH CHEESE.
Tie m.iqte feature of the Exhibition is mammoth
che,>, Manufactured by &. r Smith OF srnSville Erie
County W. Hay ward of this city, This cheese
fairly the famous Cheshire cheese which was made
Nv Elder Lcands congregation political testimonial
10 President Jefferson. The cheese weighs over 5000
pounds; and o1O5 pounds Of milk being days pro-
den is depth Of curd is small silver containing
HI urdcr for "a diamond ring worth $3.50 Packages Of
pounds each VIII he sold during the exhibition, and
the ,1t,e viii bc divided just before Thanksgiving Day
The Exhibition, which has opened under such fayora
hr tn-p iccs, will continue about four weeks
tcr. Hoffman the recipient of two serenades to-
night ~ the residence of Joseph Warren ESQ., the editor
of The Bu1ai0 COnreTthe first by the officers Of the
Mechanics Institute and the second by the officers of
,he National Gnard. On both occasions appropriate
adiIt>sce and responses were made.
THE NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR.