New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-05
TRIUMPHS OF INDUSTRY.
OPENING OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE
FAIR

,ha hasocatlon az Thrd-ave and sixty-third !
ST.. the doors being opened at 10 a. M TOT |
the reception Of visitors. Workmen are sun |
busy with hammer and brush in every part |
Of the budipc completing the alterations which were
foupd necessary TO accommodate hcEncreased demand
for space ana exhibitors constantly bringing IN ana
arranging their articles, comparatively Few OF "nicn
are ready for tho inspection OF visitors MI ChamOers
40 Recording Secretary Of the Institute IN
formed reporter of TIE TRIBUNE, however that |
the managers hoped to have everything in place
nv Monday next The applications this year havo Deeh
more numerous than before, and the demands lor
space exceed the capacity Of the building Cohsluei
abe delay has been caused in consequence and e1mo
itors have been deliberate in bringing IN ther aIu
Giles sun tie exhibition is not by any means unat |
tactye ana many things OF interest may be seen dur
ing a stroll through the different departments.
In the Art Gallery which has been considerably en-
larged oay few persons have ARRANGED ther articles
Is vet on account the unfinished state OF the rooms
but very hne assortment OF photographs plain and
colorcd drawings III ink and cTayon chromos ana en-
cravings Is displayed. The managers hope to have
everything IN order in few days, aud predict better
exhibition In this department than tGey ever had before
The Department Of the Dwelling is in rather more
forward st.c enough SIN quite confused, and number
OF novel and useful articles claim attention. An ad-
Unstable tng rocking chair, answering for chalr
bed. Lounge, crib and swing; a combination spring
mattress and pillow; an automatic reVolVlng ian
attached TO tie back OF rocking chair; and some
noticeable Things on exhibition
In the peparlnents OF Engines and Machinery at the
east end OF tie building there is IUch work yet to be
done before the machines can be Put in fnl operation
An the boilers except have been placed and most OF
the shaftin hung number OF machines are in posi-
ton and are only waiting power 10 be set in motion
but many are yet quite unprepared for exhibition
rotary engine and portable saw-mIn were among the
novelties in this Department
In the large hail the arrangement Of articles is far
still remains
unified Here great variety Of articles is presented to
the view some useful and merely ornamental, but
all arranged so to make attractive an appearance
as possible tine OF silks OF American manuiac-
ture occupies prominent place the floor, and numer-
OF genCmens furnishing goods, fancy gOOus,
artists materials soaps paints, canned fruits brushes,
fancy hardware and other articles attract the attention
OF the visitor Tie list in any class of articles is so in
complete however that it is impossible at this time to
give ANYTHING more than very general description OF
the exhibition.
AS this was the first day OF the Fair and many
things we're not position, the number OF visitors was
not as large may be expected when the arrangements
have been completed Exhibitors are rapidly bringing
their articles and busy engaged in setting them
up and preparing the reception Of visitors On the
main floor a huge saltwater fountain. surmounted by
colossal statue, VIII be Of the most attractive OBJ
jects in the building.
At3p ~ the orchestra played the American Insti-
tue March," composed by the leader and dedicated 10
the Managers. During It's performance the managers
marched the grand hall and took seats upon the
platform The opening address was delivered by the
President OF the Institute, the Hon. +. A p.
Barnard President of Columbia College. He
INTRODUCED TO the large audience by DR.. James
Knight, President Of the Board of Managers. At the
close Of the address, which warmly applauded the
orchestra played selection Of national airs and the
President the Board " Managers thanked the audi
attention. President Barnards address is
given below with the exception Of certain parts relating
10 the progress of industry in ancient and medieval
times, and including comparison OF the nduetye ana
deductive methods science, which ere omitted owing
10 the pressure on these columns:
PRESIDENT BARNARD's ADDRESS.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: 1t is nOwsmy pleasant
duty TO bid you weoCme to the l1s annual exhibition
OF the processes and products of American industry
made under the auspices OF the American Institute OF
New-York. Among the goOdly company before me are
not few who have honored with their presence on
similar occasions before These, when they shall pre-
senty have had opportunity to with attention
many interesting objects brought together closely
and arranged tasefuly and judciousy in this vast
hail. will bear out sure, in the assertion that
point Of variety IN point Of value, in point Of the
beauty and finish of objects OF art articles of manu-
facure aud in point Of the ingenuity displayed in the
construction of machines and the efficiency exhibited in
their performance under eyes, the present exhibition
is decidedly superior all that have gone before IT,
There in this audience whose opportunities
OF observation and comparison extend over long |
period OF years. Here and there indeed, observe
devOtee to the of industrial improvement
VINO has faithfully labored in promoting the objects and
furtherng the operations Of this Institute from the day
of its foundation and who has attended every one of its
exhibitions from the very first To such, the contrast
which must present itself between that modest begin
ming, as TO the eye OF the mind and the |
present magnificent display will seem almost trans
formation wrought by the power Of magic This trans
formation is merely in the greater magnitude
of the present exhibition though in this respect the
present. surpasses the former in the proportion of
twenty, perhaps, one but still in the character
of the objects exhibited For Of these objects, many
so many that, If the number definitely stated, it
would excite establishment if not ineredulityare the
products or the instruments of industries which did
not exist when this Institute founded and which,
in many instances had not yet even suggested them
selves 10 the active brains which have since conceived
and perfected them.
INDUSTRIAL CHARACTERISTIC OF TIE AGE.
This is q point on which purpose for a moment TO
dwell for IL suggests characteristic which distinctly
ami strongly and sets in bold and sig
niheant contrast with all the which have gone be-
fore precisely as this illustration of it in exhibition
of today is in contrast with that early and feeble demon
sraton made by our infant Institute in the year 1880
This characteristic is the extraordinary multiplication
OF industries aud Of helps to industry which is going on
s this moment and which has been going on since this
century began with a rapidly Of movement which In
creases from year 10 year in geometrical ratio An
exact measure OF this progress it might be dcut to
and STILL IL is probably safe to say that taking into
consideration the birth Of new arts and the IN
creased efnceucy introduced into old ones by
means machines ana new processes,
the productive power Of ma4uisGt1fipg tudeG
aud mas increased ten fOld since tho CeciatdtIOn o
American Independence II Is TACT whlcn we nn1 ~
diaicult 10 realize at present, but which Is all Dut MO
rally true that within this brief perod the INDUSTRY oI