The New York herald., 1876-09-21
THE CENTENNIAL.

AT THE EXHIBITION NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AND HOTELS UNEQUAL TO THE DEMANDs-To-
DAY EXPECTED TO DE GREATLY DISTINGUISHED
ABOVE IT'S FELLows--ARRIvAL OF GOVERNOR
TILDEN.
PHILADELPHIA Sept 90 1876.
Philadelphia is full to ovcrilowng with visitors TO tho
Exhibition Many OF the hotels arc turning people
away, and even tho mammoth temporary centennial
caravsnsarics taxed almost to their utmost capac
ity There many strangers hero upon the
Fourth fully, whep<t estimated that 200 600 pco-
pie the streets rho attendance at the Exhibition
to-day has been larger than ever before over 5000
people having passed. tho turrstilcs 1o5 600 OF whom
were pad admissions at the ul rates; number very
far exccss any other except the ha!fratc satur
day, wheu the total admissions l03 000 The
street cars, aoout 500 Of which run and from the
grounds, were entirely unable TO meet tho demands
upon them; and with the reiniorcements OF tho
pubic carriages and the steam raroad local trains,
were insufficient for the transportation OF the multituc
many thousands OF the vsitcrs are New Workers, Who
have hcen coming for Tomorrow TO be on hand Tor
the great day The trains on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road have been coming in with cars crowded even 10
the platform. Tomorrow viii DO the New York day
the Exhibition, and from the estimates Of the gen.
tcmcn connected with tho State Centennial ,onrd II Is
evident that the number OF visitors VINO will bo here
tomorrow Will only DO limited BY the capacities OF the
railroad to carry them General Charles b Morton, OF
the Centennial Commission. who has been greatly m
s,rumcnta in making tho preliminary arrangements
Tor tins day, and who, being himself an old New Yorker
took great interest m the ceieoration estimates that
100000 people will he Oh the grounds
Governor rllden arrived early TINS evening He was
driven to the OF Mr. Henry Havemeyer, No. 39lI
Spruce street. where he dincd that gent aud
the members OF the New York Centennial Board Tho
members OF his stan who accompany The Governor do
so as individuals and as civilians only, II being Mr.
Tilden's wish to have as little display possible In
compliance with this desire the programme Tor to-mor
row has been altered 10 make II simple aud in
formal The Governor Will attend during the day at
the New York Stale building, accompanied by tho
State Board civic staIt There Will be no speech
making and formal cercnon,cs.
From one TO three T. " he wil receive visitors in
the Governors rooms NJ the State Building. These
apartments are on The second noor, and are hand
somey iurnished in blue. A stairway has been con-
struccd from the ground 10 rear window 10 facilitate
the entrance and exit OF the crowd. The New York
Board Of Aldermen, distinguish citizens and the
Metropolitan Police will arrive in the morning From
Albany many state officers expected, ana all along
the line oil the Hudson River Railroad tho
Uhards Of Aldermen and c,ty and town author
itcs have sent word that they will be present
The railroad officials making exertons to the
demand OF them, but 1t VIII not be possible 10 AVOID
confusion owing to the great numbers, especially on
tho Penusy lvaIia Raiiroau.
The now line to New York by way of the New Jersey
Central will be the peasantcst aud most comfortable
route To this city Tor some time 10 come There s
every Indication that the New York day at the Exhibi
ton will be one Of It's most memorable Incidents.
GRAND LODGE OF INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD
FELLows-AN IMMENSE DEMONSTRATION IN
THE CITY YEsTERDAY-TwENTY THOUSAND
MEN IN LINE--THg SERVICES AND SPEECHES
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 20 1876.
The Grand Lodge OF the United States Independent
order of Odd Fellows rcassemblcd this morning. The
greater part OF tho consumed in the reccp
ton and reading of reports from the Committee
Appeals, relative to appeals referred TO 1t from various
Jurisdictions.
Hugo wollhcm, Past Grand Sire, and Otto SchccttIe
Past Grand Sire The Grand Lodge oil the German En-
,du,tf ttvca fhop
10 the Grand Lodge ofihc German Empire referred
TO the Committee on Foreign Affairs
! The Committee Petitions reported in favor OF
granting charter 10 Harmony Lodge, No. g. at Homo.
lulu Hawaiian Islands. The report with others from
the same committee, was laid on tho table under the
rules
The Grand Lodge then journed to take part in the
ever made by this Order. Tho number OF m,cn
In limo was variously estimiiec at IRON l5 600
to 10000. The weather was delightful aud
the streets throngcd during the whole
day. The various lodges appeared to excellent advan-
taec their rch regaliss contrasting prcty with their
uniform, which consisted Oi black coat ana pants,
white vest and SILK hat The members OF nearly all
the city lodges were atrcd IN dress SUITS, and pre-.
seued fine appearance The batalions OF Pairarchs
and other uniformed dccgRt also looked remark
ably well aud attracted considerable attention. The
scene OF Broad street lust before ne start was one of
remarkable attractveness the surgiDg OF peo-
pie lending an exciting appearance throughout the
length oi the street.
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the prescribed route To the Grand Stand
the main building where concluding services OF
most attractive character took place Wnen the head
OF the reached the plateau the park just east OF
| tho man Exhibition building, Il was welcomed by
grca. assemtlasc OF people who had gathered there TO
people collected here IN large circle, within
which drawn the long lines OF members gllsen-
Ing with FURNISHED swords splendid jewels aud sikcn
| banners.
Upon the grand stand erected in the centre, were
gathered tho most distinguished members OF the Or
Past Grands, Patriarchs and representatives
Grand Lodges abroad and nj home, together with
Carl Lculz's Band and tho Handel and Haydn Society
OF this city, which rendered the music Tor the
The Mas,cr Of Ceremonies was Isaac a. Sheppard
Past Grand Master.
The programme was opened with Instrumental music
by Carl Lcutzs band. A festival hymn then sung
by the Handel aud Haydn Society and prayer dciv-
cred by Grand Chaplain. j. ". vcnabc. Tho
prayer followed by an ode sung by the Handel and
Haydn Society," after which oratons were delivered by
the following named gcn,lemen:-Wilnm Ellison,
Past Grand sire OF Massachusetts, representing the
East; wilmot g. dc saussure, Past Grand SIRE OF
south Carolina, representing the South; Nathan
Iorier, Grand Representative OF California represent
ing Inc Wcs' ana John A. Jackson Past g rand Rep
rcscDtatIvc Of Minnesota, representing the North.
Alter the addresses Wnittcr's Centennial Hymn was
sung upon the conclusion Of which the four orators
with their escorts advanced the central stand and
upon reaching tho elevated pavion. took each other
by the hand visible type oil brotherhood and ira
ternIiy. Tho bands thcn united IN playing HAL
Columbia and the ceremonies were closed by singing
The oxoogy and the pronouncibg OF bcnedIction by
the Grand Chaplain.
THEODORE THOMAS AT THE CENrENNIAI-As
MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL TREAT-A LARGE At
TENDANCE OF VISITORS AT LAST NIGHr's'
INAUGURAL CONCERT.
PHILADELPHIA. Sept -, 1876
The first break in the deadlock which has
lasted long in every city in America took place
night under the direction ofThodore Thomas sPhiia
dcphia Is not u musical city any OF the word
and tho experiment OF Mr.. Thomas might have been an
unfortunate had not beon for the crowd Of
gers all parts OF the Union and foreign countries
at present congrcgaed IN the city. The immense au-
dicnce tho Academy tonight decidedly foreign
in elements, and Mr. Thomas need cong
The Quaker CITY on its appreciation CT his efforts In
behalf OF first class musical nmcnt despite
the many stores published about the breaking up
O rhomas' OrcheAtIn. That renuMned orranizaIion