New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-04

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Western Rural
CENTENNIAL NOTES.
How to See the Exhibftion.
The Centennial Board of Finance has
sent Us one of their circulars for, informa
ton, which we publish below for the infor-
nation of those in this locality who may
chance to visi. Philadelphia:
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Exhibition opens at 9 A. n. and
closes at P. NJ There are special gates
distributed ct different points intended for
visitors who pay. for exhibitors, for COM
plimentary tickets, for workmen and for
wagons. Visitors pay fifty cents each on
entering the grounds, which entities them
to free entrance to each and every build.
ing and to remain during the entire day.
This also covers admission to the Gilmore
concerts in the main building, the electric
organ concert in Horticultural Hall, and
the special exhibitions Of fruit and vegeta
bles in Agricultural Hall. On entering
from Belmont avenue visitors will find,
free of charge, all Necessary conveniences
for washing, dressing, ETC.; also barber
shops, b0ot6lacks, etc. At different points
in each building water is supplied gratui-
tously, and restaurants can be found in
every direction. Over three thousand
seats have already been placed in the
grounds, and others are to be added - re-
quired. Rolling chairs, . great convent.
ence, can be procured at any of the gates,
and visitors carried about from one build
ing to another, and through the buildings,
for moderate charge. A narrow gauge
railroad runs ali around the inside Of the
grounds for the small sum of five cents. SO
that every facility and convenience is at
the service Of visitors.
EXPENSES
Do not be alarmed at the reports of high
charges for board and lodging in Philadel-
phis. A careful examination of the cub
ject settles the question that good board
can be had from s. per week up to IS per
are good accommodations for 81 per day
that is, comfortable bedroom; breakfast
can be had outside the grounds tor fifty
cents, and coed dinner inside for 81. AL
that is necessary is that the visitor exam
ines the bill Of fare and selects according
20 the prices therein given. At the dairy
good milk, cream, berries, etc., are fur
nished reasonably. An estimate of ex.
penses for one person should not exceed
visit to the exhibition.
HOW TO SPEND WEEK PROFIrABLY.
Take . room near the grounds and com.
mence on the frs: day by entering on Bel
mont avenue, turn to the right and you are
in the main building, with days work be-
fore you and . trip around the world. Still
keeping to the right, we enter Chill and the
Argentine Republic, which with Peru and
the Orange Free State form the first Sec
ton, and contain much that is of interest.
Then the old nations of China and japan,
with curious exhibits OF bronzes, straw
work, silk and mattirgs. Next Denmark,
then Turkey and Egypt, followed by
the beautiful pavilion of Spain and the ex-
hibits of Russia, Austria, Hungary and the
German empire united, and One-fOurth of
TIC days voik Aas OeeL accomplished. We
are now in the centre of the building, and
if tired can rest and listen to the music Of
Gilmore's band or push on to the exhibits
Of our own country, which occupy fully one.
fourth OF the main building. On srriv-
ing at the extreme end, go up in the
gallery and view the wonderful vista
which extends for nearly half mile before
the eye. Now it is time to dine, and as the
Restaurant Lafayette is the nearest, We will
dine there and spend an hour under the
shade Of the trees. Returning, We leave
the United States, and passing through
Mexico. The Netherlands. Brazil, Belgium
and Switzerland, reach France and Eng
land, where hours can be spent with pleas
ure and profit. Then passing through
Canada, Australia, Sweden, Norway and
Italy, wa have reached our starting point,
and the bell chimes give notice that it is
six O'Clock, and time to close. Tired, we
60 to our hotel for a rest, and then if SO
inclined spend the evening at Operti's Gar
den, or 60 down in the city and visit Inde-
pendence Hall, and thus has passed the
first day. The second day should be de.
voted to the Machinery Hall, the shoe and
leather building, the glass factory and the
restaurant, but look ct the prices. Bear in
mind that two persons can dine comfortably
on what is ordered for one. The third day
visit the Art Gallery and it's annexes. the
Photographic Gallery and the Carriage
Building, with a look at Judges Hall. Dine
at the German restaurant, spend the eve
ming at Thomas concert or at the theatres.
The fourth day can be pleasantly spent by
a visit to the Government Building, the
State buildings, and dinner at the restau-
rant on Georges hill. The fifth day can
be given to the Horticultural and Agricul-
tural Buildings, with q dinner at the grand
American restaurant. Devote the sixth
Gay to an examination of the smaller build
ings, and dine at the Southern restaurant.
Then. take boat up the Schuylkill, visit
the Geological Gardens, Paramount Park,
the Wissahlckon, and spend the evening at
the Academy of Fine Arts, dining at Straw
berry mansion or Pr0skauers, and the
week has passed with both pleasure and
profit.
INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE.
Sir Charles Reed, of London, in an ad-
dress delivered to the judges selected for
the exhibition, expressed the great interest
taken by foreign nations in its success, and,
in closing, addressed General Hawley, pres
ident of the commission, as follows:
II must congratulate you, sir, in being at |
the head of an exhibition unparalleled in the |
history of international displays, 90 far Is |
my observation has extended. was upon
the jury of the London exhibition in the |
year 1851, and have visited every European
exhibition held since that time, aud say,
without hesitation, that, 80 far a. have |
yet been able to examine it, the display |
vou have made in Paramount Park eclipses |
everything have seen. It may be itly |
compared to great feast-an intellectual |
east-and believe it will greatly advance,
lot only the material position of our coun-
riee, but that it will afford to the world .