The Rutland weekly globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-19
LETTER FROM PHILADELPHIA.
THE GREAT EXPOSITION.
PHILADELPHIA, May II.

over TWO COntlnentb inc great CeTtIuOnldl.
There Is but little one can say by post that
has not been read all over the land in the
daily press, and shall therefore be brief In
what is written relative TO the great gala
day of the nation, and then give a survey
of some of the more Interesting points Of
the exhibition itself.
THE INAUGURAL CEREMONIES.
The inaugural ceremonies were singular
ly impressive for their imposing simplicity.
The scene was one of great inspiration.
The cloudless sky, succeeding the low,
drizzling clouds of the early morning, add
ed brilliancY to the decorations and increas.
ed the elastic spirits of the vast multitude
OF people in our streets and hotels.
THE CROWD.
Thousands of people filled the whole vast
amphitheatre between the main exhibition
building and the memorial hall, as well as
the great platform of seats for invited
guests, covering the colossal winged horses
at the art gallery entrance, filling the near
er galleries of the main building, ana cling
ing like bees to it's windows, towers and
roof ornaments
The well-laid plan of arrangements as
usual on such occasions, broke down in
some particulars, the ever present interlo-
pers made raid, taking possession Of the
press seats and the space between the
speakers stand and the chorus in front of
the presidents stand. The crowd was iovi-
al and enthusiastic, but respectable and or
derby. Promptly at the appointed hour,
the distant music of the military escort of
the president having announced his ap-
proach in the avenue beyond the man
building, Gen. Hawley
WAIVED HIS HANDKERCHIEF;
Theodore Thomas, as musical director,
mounted his distant stand, and amid the
cheers of the people, his orchestra of one
hundred began the national hymns. This
music was inaulible at the seats for specta-
tors, owing TO the distance across IN the
open air, and the noise of the intervening
crowd, but when heard the effect of the
body of violins was exquisite.
THE EMPEROR OF BRAZIL.
The arrival of Dom Pedro was signal
for an outburst of cheering, and when bis
fine head and figure were recognized upon
the stand his greeting was enthusiastic.
The company around him on the stand was
very brilliant, including the principal Off
Gals of the administration and their
friends, General Grants family, the diplo-
matte corps in their gold embroidered court
dress, and officers of the army and navy
in their uniform, and this centre was
scarcely less distinguished in elegance OF
show than the whole bread area of seats or
either side.
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENT.
According to toe well-arrangcd pro-
gramme, all so far was preliminary to the
arrival of the president, and added to the
ecldt of that incident. Meantime The
crowd recognized and cheered the many
other distinguished arrivals. The presi
dents escort had approached the rear Of
Memorial hall, SO that his entrance upon
the scene was with fine dramatic effect
His secretaries accompanied him, and the
reception OF the president of the United
States was loyal and BETTING the occasion,
THE GRAND MARCH
Then came the grand centennial march
written for the opening by Richard Wagner
Many of the finest points of the compost
ton were lost in space and noise, but tbs
breadth and grandeur of its main character
istlc phrases, when delivered by the brass
part of the band, were worthy of the
spacious and imposing surroundings, ant
the tremendous clmaxes reitetating The
boom-which is the principal part of thu
subject produced real effect. The mino
changes and modulations are of grea
beauty and power. The march will evi
IDENTIFY be very popular and very impres
sive under circumstances fitted for per
forming and hearing it.
AN UNHEARD PRAYER,
but printed on slips for the press, by
Bishop Matthew Simpson, of the Methods
Episcopal church, following, and thel
Whitter's noble hymn to J. X. Payne
noble tune. Next came Dudley Buck
cantata with its chorus and solo by NJ. w
Whitney, whose bass voice rang out in al
it's old strength and splendor across tn
surgng mass. The cantata, with it
spirited movements, happy melody ant
dramatic changes, was the first unqualife,
musical success of the programme
The chorus, sang finely, their part o
the programme was the most impressive 0
all. Payne's tune was actually receive
with cheering. Their powerful deliver
of the Hal!elujah chorus was of a solidit
and sublimety of effect worthy of tn
grandeur of the architecture at their back
and when the salutes and chimes re-echoe
through the grounds around the tremend
GUS buildings, the highest point of enthu
| bltbul VI lhO 10Y was lNaShShs hN lOl mu
presentation and inspection of the exhib
ton were duly and most becomingly &C
complished according to programme.
PHILADELPHIANs.
The curtain of the great show has bee
raised. The hustle of the city is unpara
leled, although measurably repressed unde
the Philsdelphians ever present sens
of decorum. Fhe leading citizens are full
alive to the duties and opportunities of III
great occasion, and are bound to do it jus
tice. In the matter of hospitality they wi
be liberal without ostentation. The pre-
ident and his wife were guests at the fl
/ miliar, bome-like and princely mansion {
George w. Childs, who gave reception
his honor yesterday. Secretary Robeso
and wife we're quartered at e.
r Secretay Borie's, and Secretary Bri
= tow stopped with John Welsh, II
, distinguished Philadelphian, who led O