The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-24
Increased Attendance in the Grounds
and Buildings Yesterday.
MEETING OF THE JUDGES.
The Celebration Of Queen Victoria'S
Birthday.
GOSSIP and HINTS ABOUT THE FAIR


The cool delightful weather Of TO day attracted 10
the Centennial grounds another large hrong Of visitors
and among these noticed increased reprcsen
tation OF phiadciphiaps The prcponierancc OF lady
visitors has, IRON the first, been very marked, and
yesterday II seemed us though every gentleman who
entered the international city had brought with him
ali the female relatives friends he could discover
extended search. The ladies ptcdominacd every
where; some in calicoes some in silks and some in
velvet, and the effect OF the bright coors and
rich fabrics OF feminine attire fitting hther and
thithcr every uislc OF The spacious structures and
blooming like animated flowers in every portion OF the
beautiful enclosure, IS readily iancicd than de-
pictcd either with brush or pen As the previous
evidently frightened by the exaggerated and
reports OF high prices ut the restaurants brought
their dinners with them. and between the
hours Of and thrco O'Clock tho Ravino
was again cnlivcned by punbcrlcss little
picnic parties OF tho thousands who yesterday entered
tho gates for the first time Il was very apparent that
only fraction 0! the whole succeeded In getting bo
yond the marvellous displays Of art and industry cx
hibtcd in tho main building and Memorial Hall The
machinery department succeeded In gaining its aver
ago quota OF visitors Tho ATTENDANCE at Agricultural
Hall, however, was much larger than on any OF the
previous days, and that tho varied attractions OF
this section of tho Worlds Fair becoming
better understood It is probable that this
attendance will show u daily increase. The
woman's Pavilion WINS well filed during tho
day. but most Of those present ladies' who had
been more or less active in bringing this department
TO its onsummaiion. As the weather was exception
ally cool for this season, and consequently pleasant
and exhiliarating the rolling chairs much less
libcrally paronized, and tho narrow gauge railway
carried fewer passengers. Neither OF these OF
transportation, however, quito forgotten, and
during tho afternoon when tho SUMS rays became
somewhat more potent, both did fair business.
Several OF the foreign commissioners having suggested
sundry notifications OF the rules for the government
OF judges and department OF awards tho Executive
Committee Of the Commission their session yestcr-
DAY afternoon gave tho matter q careful consideration
II seemed 10 them that tho suggestions partly
due to aud they returned answer that
the system agreed upon having been adopted by tho
Centennial Commission alter long and thoughtful
examination, they ailcd to any sufficient
change.
BIRTHDAY ov THE QUEEN or ENGLAND
In honor OF the birthday OF Her Majesty OF Groat
Britain and Ireland Professor widows will, imme-
dintely after the opening piece OF the programme to-
morrow afternoon ut i've O'Clock, give the English
national salute The remainder OF tho programme,
ranged expressly Tor the McShane Centennial chimes
will be as folows:-
l. The Oxford Chimes
:. Norwegian National Hymn.
{. QHand ! Destino ia File du Regimsup.
8 So%as!.sesn'. wedding March
& Selections from William Toll
IS Carnival nss ne e. Hvs snos w ssS' s.aou
IL t'ed Save sks Queen.
bers OF the British Comm ission banquet wil take
place at ST. Georges Hall and the buildings OF Great
Britain and her colonies ON the Centenpml grounds
will be appropriately decorated honor Of the
THE STATE BUILDINGS.
or tho State buildings where tho greatest activity
IL displayed IN pushing work 70 conclusion tho Penn
sy.vania building presents a comparatively finished
appearance. The Governors rooms have been up
holstcrcd and carpced and the carpenter expects 10
have the building IN readiness Tor the reception OF
guests this morning. when visit Of inspection will DO
madc by mombcrs OF tho State Centennial Board and
Joint Legislative Committee.
The display in tho Colorado wing Of the Kansas
building yesterday comprised several dnc paintings
illustrating Colorado art These consisted III part or
building, with It's remarkable and extensive collection
OF state products, will be in complete order
week.
The Ohio State building opened It's register yester-
day. Among tho visitors were State Senator J. G.
scnenck. post Office feature Of the place. IL is
expected that Governor Hayes will give reception
here on the Fourth OF July.
In the Indiana building Tho different counties OF tho
covering the wills OF the Reception Hail. showing the
date Of settlement OF each, with their
characteristics, tho population OF the larger villages
with a list OF churches and schoolhouses. From
cities such us indianapolis aud the rest SPECIAL tablets
furnish items OF COMMERCIAL news.
rho Illinois state Building will open on Monday
Tuesday. superb register, bound In Russia leather
capable OF containing 900 he number Of vsi-
expected be contributed to tho Exhibition from
that State has been provided, and among the initial
names already entered IS that Of Ex-Governor Bross
President oi tho Tribune Company, and those Of other
leading citizens OF Chicago Over 81, 200 worth OF
furniture has been provided for this building by the
merchants OF Chicago as their contribution to tho Ex
hbition.
THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT..
In regard TO unfounded apprehcusions OF malaria
cholera or other contagious discusses likely to he
disseminated by tho congregation Of largo multtudcs
Of people on the grounds, the physicians OF the
medical department state that the arrangements Of
that department have boon we'll perfected aud
systematizcd that efficient remedies can DC mado
instantly available for any emergency The building
diatcy IN the rear and 10 the east Of the judges
pavilion, will tomorrow display the medical Gag,
sisting OF Creek cross In red with n whitc back
ground. Tho treatment NJ the institution gratuitous
In oil cases
CENTENNIAL NOTES.
An exceptionally bright day. the most favorable the
Exposition has yet been grunicd filed tho grounds to-
day with bright and an mated crowd that added to
the effect Of natures smiling aspect and produced
scene that has not boon cquslcd the opening
The turn stiles In bcttor condition now and thor
record may DO regarded comparatively reliable.
hbitors admitted, 7,g2S; complimentary admissions,
$40; cash admissions, 1885, total, 20, Sea- fair ex
hbit, but which has certainly been NJ least doubled to-
day The cash receipts put nj 50 los, which Is not
satisfactory showing and every such record Is tho
btTouee5t VI Op0niHR Oh tue gates OIL
sunday as tho only means OF making up the inevitable
deficiency OF tho average run OF the Exhibition.
Tomorrow the list OF judges will DO announced and
General Hawlcy has issued an announcements to-day
that all the judges OF exhibition will meet
Tor organization In the Judges Pavilion At twelve o'clock
The United States Commissioners VIII assemble at
thcToorns Of the President of the Commissioners In
the Pavilion at quarter 10 twelve A. NJ The Amori.
can and foreign judges will assemble In tho
parlor in tho rear Of the main hall oi tho
Pavilion between eleven A. N. and twelve NJ Al
twelve N. tho Commissioners will proceed 70 the hail.
The judges will be conducted ththcr and tho President
and Director General wtll open tho proceedings with
brief addresses Of welcome. Comparison OF the OK
hibIis will al once DO commenced, and there enough
material 70 keep the gentlemen busily employed 10 do
justice to the subject Tor the full torn OF period
vice.
workmcn have been busiiy engaged in the hall ell
day. putting down mating bringing In chairs. &C.,
aud the place bus lost somewhat OF It's barnhko up
pearance In consequence. largo American flag.
spread ACROSS tho wall behind the Presidents dcsk,
helps 10 break tho monotony. and the hall
scarcely be recognized by those who visited u
lew days since The newspaper people have been
turned out Of their snug quarters In the Pavilion but
have scarcely lost by II, they comfortably