The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-27
Especial correspondence of The elobe.l
LETTER FROM PHILADELPHIA.
CENTENNIAL MATTERS.

Tho Rush OF Strangers Condition Of the
Exhibition orsonal-vcrmont Jurors
Vermont Building-Fourth Of July-Ma.
sonic---Press Headquarters.
PHILADELPHIA, May a.
Editor Rutland Globe 1T 10 q particu-
larry noticeable fact that q large proper
ton of the thousands now visiting the en-
hiblion grounds are strangers. The fact
that Philadelphia is not largely represented
In the attendance lately is because they
have already tired of the sight seeing and
will take the matter at their leisure.
Visitors now fad everything connected
with the exposition is either In a state OF
completion or rapidly approaching that
condition. The walks whore they were
cut up or broken have been repaired and it
is evident that the mistake Of putting down
asphaltum is being carefully avoided in the
repairs. New walks where needed are
being laid as fast as possible, and grass
plsts and cdgings, flowers, plants and
shrubbery are being arranged in all parts
of the grounds. The Barthold fountain.
one Of the most conspicuous and ornate OBJ
jecis on the grounds, occupying position
in the center of Belmont avenue, between
the Main and Machinery buildings is COM
pleLed and in operation.
PERSONAL.
Among the Nermonters who have been
here the past week are Hon. Frederick T.
Woodbridge of Vergonnes. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Theron NJ. Howard of st. .Johnsbury.
Capt Geo. B. French Of Woodstock, and
| F. g. Kennedy, esq, If Winooki.
VERMONT JURORS.
Vermont will probably have two Jurors,
| George Campbell, esq. of Westminster. on
sheep, aud Col. Edwin s. 5towell on
horses, who have been nominated by Mr..
| Beckwith for these positions and they will
undoubtedly be confirmed by the commits
sion, slthoug it is reported that some op.
| position comes from the west 10 Mr.. Camp.
bell, on the ground that he took the prize
at the Hamburger exhibition, and will be
prejudiced in favor of that particular race
of sheep, but be will probably be appoint
ed Notwithstanding the opposition. He i.
well endorsed by individuals, agriculture
societies and wool growers, both east snt
west. These committees are not of thu
general standing or leading committees
They are rather special committees of par
ticular departments. The fact that Yer
mont has not been recognized on any of tht
principal committees of award, has beer
the subject Of remark among Vermonter
here.
TIE VERMONT BUILDING.
Several of the states are pushing forward
their headquarters, and the Vermont hous
will soon be in order, and will be, whel
finished, comfortable place for rest whe
visiting the exhibition. The marrow
guage railroad runs within little distanc
( tho building, thus making all parts o
the ground accessible from it. 1t will b
a pleasant place ia which to meet Vermont
ers and former residents of the state.
ACCOMMODATIONS.
There is yet no such rush of visitors O
strangers in the city as to cause any diff
Guilty in procuring accommodations. an
there is no probability there will be at an,
ume. Persons arriving here should 90 t
. hotel, and, if they are 10 remain long
should lock up private accommodations fc
hemselves, and 90 clear Of centenni,
boarding agencies.
FOURTH Oy JULY.
Frequent inquiries have of late bee
made from organizations in different part
If the country intending TO participate
the observances on the Fourth of July, {
whether euch organizations will be pc
nitted to enter the grounds in bod
under special arrangements, or be compe
led TO provide each for its own members {
Individual visitors. On inquiry, we al
informed that committee have the sui
eet under consideration, and solution {
he question will be reached at an earl
lay and promulgated to the public.
MASONIC.
The centennial celebration OF st. JohI
lay, June 24th, 1876, which was to hay
taken place in Philadelphia, has been abaI
Toned. The only masonic demonstrate
hat will take place during the intern
ional exhibition will be by the Knigh
remplar on June 1st.
THE PRESS HEADQUARTERS.
= Permanent headquarters for the pre-
ave been established in the western wir
Vt the department of Public Comic
building, near the judges pavilion.
In my next viii send you full list {
Vermont exhibits, their location, the rul,
f award and Vermont's contribution to Il
gomens exhibition. J. W. ..
Centennial Gossip.
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