The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-27
PHOTOGRAPHIC THE GREAT UNPAID.
Additional Attractions in
Machinery Hall.
PHILADELPHIA, May 90, 1876.

green, arms and rustic work. The little brook
which meanders through the ravins, really beautiful
part Of tho grounds, no longer muddy current but
dashss and spashes in crystal purity pro-
jecting rocks and gurges beneath tho water-washed
bridges sweetly any stream ever loved
by Isaac Walton. On its course il passes under
three largo and number OF small rustic bridges,
which Visitors who have been living all winter
among the brick dust OF tho city Streets love
and rccross These littlo the great
Of wonder At the grounds inestmabe blessings to
those who soon tire OF strainlng their mental and
physical powers In tho pleasant yet worrying labor
Of seeing learning and enjoying at the
time; for in such isolated stretches Of green can
only b found the contrast necessary for reaxa-
tion AS astthcss TO the triumphs OF the
aesthetic and mechanic art OF man. nature here
furnishes In equa! abundance hor noble trees with
their protecting verdure moss-covered rocks, muir
muring rlls rich shrubbery her singing birds and
blooming Wild flowers Not the most delicate
fear to venture the Centennial Grounds
Tor this dazzling and tresomc monotony OF
wonders from which the visitor cannot escape until
tho homeward journey is begun, but, the contrary
nature well as art here be enjoyed In tho per-
cctons Of EACH and together never weari-
lone.
Tho attendance to-day was very large, and yet the
number Of lunch baskets seemed exceptionally small
proving that confidence In tho hospitaes of the in
tcmatonal city has been restored and the people have
learned that there many excellent restaurants on
the grounds where prices rule as low at any OF the
class in she city. Those, however, vic se purses
lies IN tho Rsvne, and the little groups gathered about
lie white napkins which DOT the vevety green Of tho
lawns only add a fresh interest TO the everchangng
panorama OF the Exhibition.
CURIOUS PEATuRE.
Among tho many surprising EXHIBITS OF American
patience which this Centennial year bringing into
prominence probably OF more interest than
thoss which now be at the office studio OF
the Centennial Photographic Company, on Belmont
avenue, opposite the lake IL will doubtless be remem-
rod that all tho exhibitors employees, members OF
The press and others entitled 10 tree admission to the
grounds, have heen given passes, which,
however, are not good after juno l, unless the
regulation photograph OF the holder has been pasted
an oval space reserved the ticket for recep-
on. As there thousands OF persons whose duties
require their almost constant attendance at the Exh
btton, and as large proportion of these naturally de-
layed visiting the studio of the company until tho last
moment the rooms are now crowded TO repction With
anxious applicants The holder Of pass be no tho
greatest inventor, manufacturer merchant artist
hcworld must entering the front door, his place
10 line Of IRON 90 to 100 persons Of all classes and
both Sexes and then step by STEP work his the
desk, where one young lady receives the fifty cents
charged and another writes out and hands the app.-
cant receipt Armed with this he Is permitted TO
enter the door OF the ''studio where he before
him line of double tho length OF that from which
has just escaped Of twenty-five thirty chairs
are seen in the distance TALL hl.cd, OF course,) and
bet wecn the new and tho nearest end
Of this haven of rest is generally standing a
long, weary line OF men and Gentle ladies' in
rich attire are sandwiched between rolling char
and Japanese; John Chinaman Is pushing against
some distinguished visitor from the West, and Is In
turn pushed by jolly tar from the navy The olive
hucd Syrians are contrasted side with African
citizens oil American descent and the other with tho
hlywhite complexion OF some OF the lady Employees OF
HE Exhibition, while Turks, rishmep, Arabs ana Ger
MANS French and English, Scots, Norwceians Rus
slams, Prussians and Ausrians are most fraternally
niermpgled with American Inhabitants OF both con-
nens There are only four or i've cameras in opera
tion and as the company really conscientious on
tho subject OF making good photographs, the process
OF taking counterfeit prescntmcnts OF the tired but
much relieved persons twho have journeycd step
al time down from the door to tho first chair and
from that point one move at a timc to the end) is
necessarily slow. Tho period consumed In this
part Of tho programme varied yesterday morn
iLg, after halfpast nine o'clock, from TO
dcrcd still peculiar by the that while these
lines OF humanity dragging their slow lengths along
Two other lines, Of almost equal size. may DO
ing by slow, tiresome degrees in two other directions
AMI on different parts OF the programme The first Ia
composed Of those who, having several days before
had their photographs taken, once moro tall into line
and take their turn at desk where one young lady
hunts out from the packages Of unnounted
bsred receipt presented Securing this at last
til" fortunate exhibitor door and takes
his place At the tai end OF the third line. and alter
another hall hour OF delay reaches third where
third young lady pastes the picture In the ticket and
stamps It. The holder could Of course have pasted
the picture himself anu saved time, but then 1t would
not be regulation" without the stamp aud II he
should use an old photograph or get
where else, the stamp would still have TO be inserted
Yesterday IL officially announced that the place for
insering tho stamp had been changed to the head.
quarters of the Department Of The greater
number OF the aumitted free who have gone through
This process OF course fully equipped for an
counter with the sic keepers after June 1st but few
unlucky individuals, probably 100 In number, Will
DO compelled TO repeat the performance, and
stand well .st' again. in consequence OF
their negatives having been rendered by being
damaged. Taken altogether, the photographs may be
excellent provision, AS II prevents the pos
temptation 10 BE- dshone. hardly as rppd as would
be looked for in these days OF the telegraph and light
ming express Among the unprovided Tor IN the photo
graphic specially the writer OF this whose daily
labors preclude tho luxury OF an unoccupcd
bali hour
NOTES OK THE EXHIBITION
On Thursday next the Music Pavilion in Iansdowne
Ravne will be formally opened This Is delightfully."-
shaded retreat in front Of which semi circular space
containing thousands Of seats, where visitors after
inspection OF tho main building tour through the
grounds, may rest at their leisure and enjoy the
Of an excellent orchestra among the many other de-
lighttui harmones OF the place GiImore's band viii
perform here on Thursday.
The cataract IN the annex OF Machinery Hall will be
In operation on Monday The sheet OF water Is
Ihiry-thrcc feet in length and has fall Of thFtynve
feet
The great Krupp gun will arrive on tho around to-
morrow. Its arrival has been delayed owing its
mense weight and the necessity ior Strengthening the
roadway and bridges over VIII oh t will pass The gun
weighs eighty tons, and the carriage which IL rcsts
ten tons
Over thirty wagon aud car loads OF machinery wcrc
delivered in Machinery Hail on Thursday In this
partment Russia Is erecting extensive partitions In
order 10 utiiize the wall space
poplar tho grounds was decorated to-day
sth hanging branches OF from Georgia. iiustrat-
Ing Tho OF growth the swampy lands OF the
South.
grand piano concert win be given a, thc
grand music stand In the main building tomorrow
mencing At bali-pa twelve p. NJ
Tho following shows the number Of admissions
Thursday
Complimentary $50
Exhibitors and attendants Observation-Disclosures. 9. 40
Cash.. 1851
Total. ~, I55
The new steam elevator in the southwest tower OF the
main exhibition building, completed, tested
Thursday and wl be put IN operation for the pub
lie on Monday. Tho panoramic from the top OF
the Is OF the beautiful and
the United states, and on clear day takes IN the
valley OF the Delaware down almost TO Chester.
During the recent sitting Of the Ccntenna Commits
Sion action taken with view 10 practical
Illustration upon sDc grounds of the Western system Of
irrigation or surface application OF from running
streams Ia the tiilare OF lands Al It's to-day
IN. Executive Committee was notified BY Com
&C y Ehnka had hecn