The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-13
LETTER FROM PHILADELPHIA.
THE GREAT EXPOSITION.
PHILADELPHIA, NAV II

haze 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, |
drizzlipg clouds of the early morning, add
cd brillancy 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, filing the near
or galleries of the main building, and cling
ing like bees to its windows, towers and
roof ornaments
The well-laid plan of arrangements as
usual on such occasions, broke down in
'tome particulars, the ever present interlo-
pers made a raid, taking possession Of the
press seats and the space between the
speakers stand and the chorus 10 front of
the presidents stand. The crowd was jovi-
oil and enthusiastic, but respectable and Or
derby. Promptly at the appointed hour,
the distsnt music of the military escort of
the president having announced his APP
proach in the avenue beyond tho main
building, Gen. Hswley
WAIVED His HAEDKERcuIEr;
| Theodore Thomas, rs 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 inaudible 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 violns was exquisite.
THE EMPEROR OF BRAZIL.
The arrival of Dom Pedro was q signal
for an outburst of cheering, and when his
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
il their uniform, and this centre was
scarcely less distinguished in elegance of
show than the whole broad area of seats on
either side.
| ARRIVAL OF TIE PRESIDENT.
According to the well-arrangcd pro-
gramme. all so far was preliminary to thr
arrival Of the president, and added to the
cclot of that incident. Meantime the
crowd recognized and cheered the many
other distinguished arrivals. The presi
dents escort had approached the rear o!
Memorial hall, SO that his entrance upor
the scene was with Gne dramatic effect
His secretaries accompanied him, aud 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 tn,
breadth and grandeur of its main character
stlc phrases, when delivered by the brast
part of the band, were worthy Of The
spacious and imposing surroundings, ant
the tremendous climaxes reiterating thu
boom-which is the principal part of thu
!; subject-produced real effect. The mino
changes and modulations are of grca
beauty and power. The march will evi
IDENTIFY be very popular and very impress
sive under circumstances fitted for per
forming and hearing it.
AN UNHEARD PRAYER,
but printed on slips for the press, =,
) Bishop Matthew Simpson, of the Methods
Episcopal church, following, and thel
Whitier's noble hymn to ]. 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 th
surging mass. The cantata, with it
+ spirited movements, happy melody an'
dramatic changes, was the first unqualfle
j musical success Of the programme
The chorus, sang finely, their part o
e the pro0mmc was the most impressive o
i all. Payne's tune was actually receive
D with cheering. Their powerful deliver
e of the Hallelujah chorus was of 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 tremen6
Qua buildings, the highest point of enthu
siasm of the day was reached. The forms
presentation and inspection Of the exhib
tion were duly and most becomingly &C
complished according to programme.
PHILADRLPHIANs.
i The curtain of the great show has bee
q raised. The hustle of the city is unparal
: leled, although measurably repressed unde
v the Phladelphians ever present sens
n of decorum. The leading citizens are full
!, alive to the duties and opportunities of tn
9 great occasion, and are bound to do it jus
:, tice. In the matter of hospitality they vii
4 be liberal without ostentation. The pre-
s ident and his wife were guests at the fl
e miliar, home-like and prncely mansion {
e George w. Childs, who gave reception /
IS his honor yesterday. Secretary Robeso
and wife we're quartered at Q,
Secretay Borie's, and Secretary Bril-
tow. stopped with John Welsh, tn