Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-07-05

PHILADELPHIA, June 9th, 1877

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Fourth of July are nearly completed,
and it will reflect credit on the coun-
try aud on Philadelphia, whose people
have leh nothing undone, but have
shown answering interest from the
beginning, and will concentrate all
their energies into one grand burst of
enthusiasm for the Centennial Ami
versary Of American independence,
and will celebrate it with the dazzling
splendor demanded by such an impor-
tant epoch in our history. A grand
torchlght procession and a general il
Elimination of the city will inaugurate
the celebration on the evening Of the
Third. Many of the industrial asso-
Citations have already given notice that
they will participate OH the Fourth.
The programme relative to opening
the ceremonies on the exposition
| grounds has been changed by the SUBJ
stituton of Independence Square,
about the old State House. The new
bell has been placed in the steeple, and
its first peal will be heard on the morn
ing of the Fourth Music, process,
sions, Examinations, protechnlcal dis
plays are on the programme, while the
city will be covered from side to side
and from end to end with bunting.
Flags Of every nation and of all colors
will be spread to the breeze. People
from all parts of the globe have con-
tributed towards making our exposi-
zion a success, and it is now conceded
to outrival all it's predecessors. The
exhibits of Russia aud Turkey in the
South eide of the central aisle are but
just arranged. Their displays are rich
aud exceedingly interesting; the gold
aud silver work shown, being exquis-
itely beautiful The designs are ORR
sinal.and unique. Prominent among
them is statuette of a Cossack, mount
lug his horse, perfect in its smallest
detail. a-sa
There is large semi-circular repre-
sentation of the worship of the shep-
herds. There is variety of work in
malachite and lopis-lazuli, such as
tables. nantes, vases and other mantle
ornaments, clocks and jewel caskets.
A gilt candelabra, over :ten feet high,
is much admired. They display silks
of every shade, gold embroidery on
velvet and also furs and leather. Il he
most artistic display is that of Italy
Many articles of furnitures are beautl-
fully carved, among them bedsteads
with carved heads Of Dante, Michael
Angelo and Al6erd cut in relief. The
exhibits of jewelry are most extrava-
gantly admired. Gold and silver fila
gree. canoes and mosaics are there in
profusion. One necklace of diamonds
and rnbies set in silver, is valued at
$4,000. Ornaments and tiaras for
the hair range from 81 500 to $4,000.
One of the most unique in the collec-
ton is set of jewelry compos ed of
breastpin and earring each represent
ing bird with outspread wings formed
of diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
The canoes, mosaics and coral jewelry
are exquisite and beyond any feeble
powers of description, Conchsbell
jewelry is also exhibited. An Italian
church of this city has purchased
bell made in Venice which has already
taken several medals because of its
sweet tone aud delicate finish. Musi-
cal instruments and literature are we'll
represented. The dental display is
complete and unsurpassed. Hats aud
bonnets in Leghorn straw and every
thing in the millinery line are includ
ed. India shawls native fans inlaid
with ivory and stonework. Cashmere
shawls, exquisite laces, silks, India
jewelry, pottery and native arms. Nor
way is enclosed by high frame work
of light colored wood, arched in front.
In the centre is represented the appar-
atus used in the manufacture Of Cod
Liver Oil with numerous bottles filled
with it, grouped about it.. There is
also exhibited soaps, perfumes, hats,
gloves, fur robes and very many anti
que relics of that frozen land of the
| far North. MACK.