The New York herald., 1876-10-19
THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.

ArTENDANcK-MRHTING OF THE HIDR AND
LEATHER AND nAIRYMEN's rRADEs-oovER-
NOR HAYES EXPECTED TO VISIT THE KxHIBI-
TIoN NR1r WEEK.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Is, 1875
workmen were to-day engaged erecting the hur-
die or tlting arches the grounds, near Georges
Ill., for the tournament of 10. morrow. and all three
we're in place before dark. They consist OF up
lights supporting Gothic frame arch, from the
Ire OF which hangs strap, supporting
ring and one-eighth inch in diameter
The ring Is balanced a small wire
lhat II caught the point Of y horseman's
lance 1t will there remain. still leaving
the two rings Of the other arches be caught in the
pame way The arches placed in line about ninety
tsst apart and fifteen feet In width the and
sixteen feet high specially prepared roadway twen
tyfve ieet wide will be kept clear by ropes stretching
from the starting point opposite tho building OF the
department OF Protection TO point about fifty feet
beyond the last arch where the riders Will turn Each
horse will have sufficient distance between the start.
Ing point and the lrst arch TO strike dead and
The knight win pass under arch after the other
endeavoring to the three rings II successful
he Will be escorted from the field by herads, but
unsuccessful viii return unattended The judges
stand, light platform six feet in height viii occupy
position opposite the central arch
The entire ground, excepting the portion required
for fitting will be open to the public and the
side OF Georges Hill rises directly from tho course
there will be abundant room for hundreds OF thousands
OF visitors to enjoy the novel spectacle A few hun
dred seats will be erected Tor those who pur-
chased cards for the coronation at Judges Hall In the
evening
The Knights in a full costume Of mall with visor
win arrive at the gate at one O'Clock preceded by
buglers, also IN costume Here they will DO met by
MAJOR Butler and platoon OF sixty Centennial Guards
and escorted to the tournament grounds.
The following Is complete list OF the fifteen knights
who will participate in the tourney with the special
designation OF each:-H Crozier, Now Hampshire
4. A. Mcfarland, Jr, Massachusetts,; L. z. Lusby,
Rhode Island william p Bryan, Connecticut, George
n. Perry, Pennsylvania; r. l. Kane, Delaware; r. ".
Hereford Maryland; l.. " Gallaher. Virginia; J. NJ.
Hardy, North Carolina; Nelson Jarboc. South
tennal; A. Il SUIT, The Union.
Each subscriber to the evening ceremonies win be
presented with n ticket OF admission TO a reserved
space during the afternoon. The subscription price
for ,he evening ceremonies is % and nsures adTis-
ception which has charge OF the distribution OF tick
cts. is represented in New York by Lieutenant Net
calf United States Englnecrs Washington by J. W.
Knight. and In Baltimore by Harry T. Turner.
There will be exhibited tomorrow, in the Main
ccssiul knights, a silver cup about twelve inches
height, which was presented by Wee YIpg Ding Chi
nese andarin is part OF the collection and per-
sona property OF this gentleman, and formed part
large collection, also his property which is now
hibtion.
The judges OF the tournament have been announced
as foliows:-Ex-Govcrnor Oden Bowie, Maryland
r. u
field. Virginia DR.. j. y. Morgan, Washington, D. G.;
Hon. ID. W. Osburn Florida; General Asa Torbit, Della
ware; Clarence n Barton, District OF Columbia;
Horace J. smith, Philadelphia, and Edward Il. Max
Dr. John W. Bayns, Of the United States Army, has
HIDx AND LIArHKr ASSOCIATION
The National Hide and Leather Association met in
the Shoe and Leather building at eleven O'Clock this
morning, Tor the purpose of sfecting permanent
gnnizaton to the resolution Of the Massachu
OF representatives of the held
Fully $50 or the tanning interest
present Mr.. d. p. Ray OF Tyrone Pa. who presided
porariy stated the object OF the association TO be
the promotion and development OF the tanning inter-
association reported by committee appointed at
she former meeting, and an election for officers held
with the following result
President Hon. Marshall Jewell, Hartford, Conn
Vice Presldents-D: p Ray, Tyrone. Pa; Louis Bal
lange. Cincinnati, H. G Tlllinghast, Chicago Hiram
Kansas; Serretaries-J. +. Ely, Baltimore; d. r.
Leas, Philadsphia J. L. Crowi, Detroit; Treasurer.
The remainder OF the morning session occupied
In discussion, participated IN by Messrs George W.
Mass; T. Z. Proctor of Boston; J. f. Mooney, OF
Louisville, and h. G. Tlinghast OF Chicago, upon the
different modes Of grading and tanning hides.
A. the afternoon session paper read by Mr.
jackson s. Schultz, on Methods OF Selecting and Tan
ming Leather and series OF rules TO be observed by
the trade represented reported, discussed and in
The Association shen adjourned until tomorrow
pAIRYMENs CONVENTION
The second days session OF the Convention Of the
American Dairy mems Association to-day held in
he Judges hall.
There was a fair attendance OF members. though the
session was OF not long duration Professor Harris
Lewis of New York explained at length the peculiar
tiles OF the process followed by himself IN butter
making, and remarks were made by Mr. Henry +.
Moore. Of the Agricultural Gasete, OF London upon
The presens position OF the dairy interest England
and by Professor Bell, of Boiviie Ontario upon Eng
lsn agriculture Tho Association will meet again to-
morrow in the same place.
At i've O'Clock P. NJ the members OF the National
Butter and Egg Association and American Dairymen's
Association entertained by the Philadelphia Prod
Association at the butter and cheese factory.
sumptuous COLLATION. spread on the second floor Of
the building, TO which the company were invited. Mr.
James d. Ferguson, President OF the local organiza-
uon, presided assisted by Mr.. George f. Gooch, OF
Chicago, and Professor Arnold, OF New York, repre-
senting tho visiting association
The state buildings of Delaware and Maryland were
to-day handsomely decorated with flags honor Of
the Centennial celebrations Of those States
The admissions to-day to the main Exhibition at
nifty cepts 123 u92 at twenty-five cents, s77 to
lhe live stock ward. 800