National Republican., 1876-06-03
RUHAnArs sxrrcHHn1s.
Scenes in Horticultural and Agricultural
st-.Hr Halls. '

part OF Lne HORTICULTURAL exnlDlt, anu unucr-
stand are to be purchased either by Central
Park or Fairmount Park for ornamental pur-
poses.
The ravinc between Horticultural and Agricul-
tural halls is bridged by an elevated railway
track, and the car is always hlled with people
motion. A fine display Of Bermuda vegetables
and Jamaica fruits can be seen In Agricultural
hall. The air is redolent with the perfume Of
manROes, shaddocks, ctrons, nance apples and
sugar cane. The size of this years Bermuda po-
grargers almost as much as some wheat from
Oregon, that was in the sack ninety days after IL
was planted. This building is always allied with
day clothes and now boots, and their buxom wives
carrying basket or satchel Of lunch. Their de-
light at the things exhibited here is hardly
equaled by the JOY of the demonstrative visitors
to the art gallery.
A NEW FRUIT JAR
is exhibited in mammoth sizes, each one contain
ing q hundred pounds Of beautiful looking fruits.
Crosse and Slackwell have great stand filled
with most delicious pickles and choice apples
from Michigan. and Australia to tantalize the ap-
petites Of those who see and smell them. syren,
q variety Of fog horn, belonging to the light
ing and closing the Exhibition, and Throughout
the day sample strains blown from 1t to satisfy
the curious Ioiterers. Nothing more horrible in
the way Of sounds was ever heard, combining, as
it does, the worst qualities of the steam calliope
and ungreased wheels.
had been effected over night, and 1t does seem as
though the Gauls supposed the exhibition would
not really open for a month yet The most CON-
ical picture in their part Of the annex is one
titled the "Friends of the House." One ridicu-
lOus little monkey on table has been showering
down plates and vases ut his grimacng companion
on the floor, and now aims a beautiful dish at the
cat that, with its waving tail and arched back,
comes upon the scene. The vindictive energy OF
the monkey on the table and his poor crouching
companion on the floor are perfect pictures Of
monkey life. A.picture called
THE "RAILRoAD TRAIN"
shows two horses frightened by the engine, who
rear and kick in dreadful way, almost unseat-
sryng t.
turns her wonderful brown eyes upon the gazer,
and fascnates one with their beauty. An "Inqui-
sition Scene" makes ones flesh creep. The poor
hereto lies on the floor with an agonized coun-
tenance. Over him stand the holy brethren, one
with extended crucitX, another with pen and
paper to take down the confession wrung from
him by torture, other spiritual advisers bind him
to the rack and hold braZer OF live Goals to his
feet. All of these cheerful little incentives to
the artist. The daughter Of Herod, with the
head of John the Baptist, is another picture of
NOvdoes.
presents another Bible story in moving style. An
allegOrical picture represents Caesar" on beau
tiful charger, trampling on the prostrate bodies
of men and women. AT his side are two skele-
ton figures, with their destroying scythes; above
him a Jury with lighted torch, and behind him
his miserable captives, his victorious army and
the burning walls Of city. The Italian exhibits
in the annex consist Of pictures, statues and mo-
sale tables and pictures. Among the marble
.nTee @ 81 tne anes, TSs are Phrsyyn
the most exquisitely beautiful made piece in the
and the only fault in it is the too sensu
Gus expression Of the face.
BERENIcE, WITH EXTENDED ARMS,
holds her beautiful hair, and is represented in
the act of yOwing:
a 49, nn,l-
1 sacrifice these tresses,
thoureturn to me from war, my spouse
The magnificent pose Of the whole figure and
the spirited countenance make the Berenice an
Free Italy" in the guise of Roman conta-
dina, stands proudly erect and casts of the
broken chains Of bondage. Appropriately enough,
Just behind her stands q fine bust of Garibaldi,
in the shirt and knotted handkerchief of the Car
bonari. magnificent "I.ucifer" represents the
noble and gOd,like arch-hend Of Milton and
shoulders draped in snowy marble, shows q de-
cidedly African Othello, sorrowfully gazing at
Desdemona's kerchief, which he holds in his
swarthy hands.
In this same room are two large paintings-the
one representing ''Galilee Before the 1nqulsi-
The greater part of the Italian paintings are
copies from the old artists, and " hole walls are
lined with madonnas, saints and crucifxions.
Protestant visitors, and would seem to be slgnif-
cant Of the name Of religious authority in Italy.
Two choir boys in their lace and silk rUbes, sit in
a retired part Of
CHURCH, PLAYING CARDS.
On the bench between them stands the commu-
is cast upon the floor. Some Of the cards have
slipped to their feet, and from the listening look
Of the faces the padre is evidently coming that
the spirit of classical art so popular among
the modern painters of England. There are four
or nve pictures from ancient life-one Pompeian
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wreaths of flowers to wind around the pillars and
the arches Of the huvium; beautiful Pompeiian
woman, in creamy chilainys and scarlet peplum,
others, who busy themselves with the flowers.
In two companion pieces a man is dancing along
blowing the rustic pipe Of reeds, and a woman is
leaves. cunning little statuette called the
Forced Prayer" shows q little child with tears
and pOuts, angrily sObbing, snow lay me down
q comical little cupid is climbing out Of q large
eggshell of marble, and smiling up in the face Of
the gaZcr.
''Laja, noble Roman woman" who is making
a portrait Of Julius Cesar as Apollo" Cesar, in
scanty attire stands before the beautiful artist,
who is sketching the outlines on her canvas urder
the surveillance Of her pater famias. 1t is TO he
hoped that the Roman woman was more success
full in making godlIke portrait OF the conqueror
thap the modern italian artist who executed this
one.
HGREEN-RooM SCENE"
represents a fearful young debutante, who has
cast herself upon the floor being ieered at-for her
at her failure by the other men,
bers Of the company, A theatrical looking picture
was labeled in almost illegible type something
about King Manfred, Of Sweden, dying of star
yatiOn at the door Of a convent. The gaunt fg
ure Of the king, in red hose and black cloak lies
in the snow the steps OF the convent. The faces
OF the well-fed monks, who stand in the doorway,
present a sharp contrast to the pallid and ema-
ctated features Of the dead king. The "Decoila-
~, g.
me from the fact that my companion read off the
title the "Collation Of st. John" and then fell
to naiyely wondering at the sense Of such o name
ehagrin on discovering her error was amusing
as the blunder. The doves Of st. Marcn Is the
title Of q Venitian scene, where a party OF tour
Of corn, bought for the purpose. The doves are
whirling down in scores to partake of the feast.
Passing through the corridor Of Memorial Hall
saw what supposed to be the contributions Of the
Pope. A full size
COPY OF RAPHAEL's
s.head buna della Seggiola," in tho finest OF mo-
sale work. and three other large pictures Of an
cient ruins In the same work. Storys "Mede"
is still in its wooden case but even the unsatis-
pleasure than any other statue yet shown. Its
beauty grows upon one and every succeeding
visit to II, but deePens the frst impression: The
ling, and are only surpassed by the hands OF
Michael Angeles "Prisoners or Slaves The
lection Of art and It only remains for 1t to be once
The way Of sculpture. The leTiathsn soldier in
front Of the main building looks much better upon
a cool day when in the shade than II did on the
hot afternoon when first saw IL with the sun
glaring on its white surface almost hot enough
to calcine II. The large fountain between the
Main and Machinery Hall is at last finished. 1t
is entirely Of iron, and painted green, touched
with gold. At the base are spOuting dOlphins,
above them three females in breezy draperies,
support the inevitable saucer the tips OF their
fingers, and above the saucer some nondescript
beings of aquatic mythology are prepared 10
spout streams of water to fabulous heights. In
about month or so more the Exhibition will be
completed, but some of the nations, notably
France Russia and Turkey, will only have their
sections completed in time to take q few weeks
rest before Christmas. RUHAMAH.