The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-06-13
THE EXHIBITION.


FINE WEATHER FOR THE OPENING OF THE SIXTH
wEEK-DEDIcATIoN OF THE SITE OF THE MON
UMENT TO THE FIRST coLoRED BISHOP OF
AMEIIcA-MATTERs OF INTEREST CONTACTED
WITH THE CENTENNIAL--TuE DISAGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COMMISSIONERS AND THE BOARD
OF FINANCE.
PHILADELPHIA, June IL, 1915
cadcn sky and misty rain the sombre &C.
compartments OF the opening Of the sixth week OF the
Centennial Exhibition but the welcome sunlight
long rifcd the dissolvng clouds and more iu.
mined the magnificent scene with tho splendors OF
June day. Though tho threatening weather OF tho
morning had tho effect OF somewhat diminishing the
attendance in the early part OF the day, and rap
idly increasing throngs appeared with the sunlight
and before three o'clock In the afternoon
the grounds were again crowded A delicious
breeze swept through tho place and the numbcrlcss
bright ornaments, newly washed by the rain, gstened
with fresh briancy, while the forest trees velvet
lawns, thick shrubbcry and myr,ads OF blooming
flowers looked beautiful and gave forth sweetcr
fragrance than before. Tho delightful weather added
new charms to tho world Of attractions within the vast
enclosure. for in tho vivfyrg atmosphere visitors
could stroll from point of attraction another
and retrace thor steps without that of fatigue OF
which visitors frequently complained during tho op-
prcssvo weather Of the preceding weeks Many Of tho
visitors yesterday had been led into the OF regard
ing the evening treat OF Saturday tho beginning OF
longer and moro pleasant hours at tho Exhibition and
therefore, aid not start for the grounds until tho
afternoon Tho looks and expressions Of disappointment
when, at i've O'Clock, the exhibits were unex-
pcctcdy concealed from vsw may easily be
imagined by those who have experienced tho pleas
OF o tour among almost any Of the peerless dis
plays 10 be found in the Centennial Building. How
long tho public will DO compelled to walt until tho
evening opening becomes general only be sur
missed but tho experiment will doubtless DO given
fair trial
BISHOP ALLEN MONUMENT.
The formal dedication of the Of tho monument to
the memory Of Bishop Allen, the FIRST coorcd bishop
of America took place yesterday, at noon the newly
laid foundation. north OF the west end Machinery Hail.
in the presence Of many prominent youthern colorcd
and of Philadelphia representatives OF the coored
race Tho assembagc was called to order by Rev.
John Jenior. OF Arkansas, tho chairman OF the Ex-
ccutive Committee, atcr which the general agent OF
the projectors Of the monument. Mr.. Andrew
J. Chambers, Of Arkansas, made q state
ment OF tho progress Of the movement,
saying that Il originated In Arkansas about
eighteen months ago. ana from It's inception had been
try Its chief supporters, they also It's pro-
jcetors, are Southern men, among whom tho fol-
lowing Hon. William H. Gray and Judge NJ. ".
Gibbs Of Arkansas; Hon. Andrew Raper, Of Alabama;
Hon. John r. Scott OF Florida; Hon. II. N. Turner, OF
Georgia; Mr.. J. 3. Hinton, OF Indiana; Lieutenant
Governor Aq'oyne o. Louis,ana Mr. wilis@ Mont.
South Carolina; Lieutenant K II. Gleaves aud Hon.
Edward Shaw. Of Tennessee; Hon. ~ W. Burton and
sion, OF Washington b. q Tho project, no SAID had
Endorsed By the President or the United States
and many members Of Congress from all sections Of the
The Chairman, Rev. John +. Jenifsr, who was also
the orator OF the occasion, then delivered address,
atcd.
The base OF the monument was laid yesterday, and
the monument itself will arrive from Cincinnati this
week. II IL OF white MARBLE and 10 Italy.
whence IL shipped TO Cincinnati, where the sculptor
had prepared life sligo bust Of tho honored B,shor.
Above tho base will be pedestal supporting four COL
umns, which sustain Gothic pavilion. On an tnncr
pedestal beneath the centre ~ 10 be placed the bust
surmounlcd By the Greek cross. Among The promi.
nent colorcd citizens Of Philadelphia participating IN
the dedication were Bishop csmr.eii Rev. rheo
James I. Robinson. Tho FORMAL unwilling OF the
monument. viii take place on tho Fourth OF July.
CENTENNIAL NOTES
The admissions saturday were Paying %, 0l8;
non paying, ,303. Total, Al, 25i--4l4.47&
concert on the organ buI, BY Hook Hastings Of
ing. is hxcd Tor today At haai-past one r. ~
The hands employed IN Finley 4 Scnlietter's ropo
factory given q holiday yesterday and the prico
OF the entrance ice for a visit TO the Exhibition.
second delegation IRON Fairbanks' scale works, nj
St. Johnsbury, VT, viii be here next weck . tour OF
the grounds.
Provost stllIc, Of tho University OF Pennsylvania
will Give a reception thus evening tho university 20
tho judges Of award aud officials connected with the
Exhibition.
Delay in tho arrangement or the mineral collection
OF Arkansas has necessItated postponement Of The
opening OF tho building OF that state until Thursday.
Victor Emmanuel. King OF Italy, has accepted tho
tender OF the honorary presidency OF the Christopher
Columbus Monument Association, and In his letter OF
acceptance he assured that body OF hts qualification IN
becoming identified with work Of tho kind In
America.
The Columbus monument il nov IN route 10 tins
country.
The colossal statue OF Washington which win soon
here by the United States ship Supply 10 20 ba
placed front OF the judges pavilion The pedestal
has been completed but will not be placed In position
until after the arrival OF tho statue. Tho ngurc IL
twelve feet high. modelled IRON Lcntz's picture OF
'washington Crossing the Delaware" II IL the per-
sona contribution OF Mr. Eyre. former Philadelphia
resident IN Florence, Italy.
The Association Of Medical Superintcndens OF Amcri-
can Institutions for the Insane opens It's annual
ing n the Continental Hotel this morning A. ten
o'clock. and viii continue In session three days
The sixth annual meeting Of the National ASSOCIATION
OF stove Manufacturers convcncs In this city to-mor
row.
rho Committee on the Restoration or Independence
Hall having celebrated tho anniversary OF the prcsenta
ton oil Richard Henry Lees resolution OF Independence
tho 1th June, liza proposes 70 commemorate on
the ID Of July the anniversary OF the adoption Of the
DscIarasiono lndependsncA announced bx JahA