New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-07-08
EPISODES OF THE EXHIBITION.

silk in sxeins and cocoons and sponges some OF the lat
ter being of remarkable size.
EPISODES OF THE EXHIBITION.
SUNDAY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AT THE MICHIGAN
BuILDING-RUsH OF vIsIToRs-No TRIAL OF
BANDS.
lYRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.
PHILADELPHIA, July 6.-The Michigan Build
ing was formally opened to-day by Gov. Bagley, who
held a reception from until o'clock. The building
crowded with citizens from the Peninsula State and
the officers and men Of the Two military companies
Detroit which took part the parade OF the Fourth
tie Peouze Cadets Company L, 30 Regiment, National
Guard In ITS external appearance the building IA Dot
surpassed by any Of the state structures lbs archiec-
ture is sngullry Ugh. and graceful very attractive
effects being produced in the tower AID the body OF the
edifce by the abundant use Of scroilsawed orna-
ments On the lower floor IL large reception
room hail. writin groom, clOakroom, and retirnSrooms
Tie second story contains ladies' parlor, BEDROOM and
one or two other apartments All the material and FUR
nture used IN building from Michigan. and
most of it was contributed without price. The wains-
coting OF Saginaw pine, the paneiiDg Of Grand Rapids
plaster resembling buevened marble, the ma. sye door
ways carved walnut the handsome stairway, ana TIE
ne solid walnut furniture particularly noticeable
statistical chart hung the walls furnishes at glance
great deal OF information about the agricultural anu
mineral products OF the State its popuia ton, manac
may well be proud OF the fine appearance " their build
ing ana of It's thoroughly representative character In
converse ion with THE TRIBUNE correspondent to-day
GOV Bagley recalled the interesting circumstance that
the first dollar he earned when boy be sent as a sub
scrpton to TIE WEEKLY TRIBUNE. That was thirty
years ago. and he has taken the paper ever since.
Tie Centennial Commission at their meeting to-day
took up the Sunday opening question again. The Hon
Ieorge " Blde presented 'tiuOn in favor OF open
Ing, signed by over $4,000 citizens OF Philadelphia He
spoke Of the high Chara ter of the sgaers and called at
cntion fact that their number was greater imam
oncalf OF the total vote Of the city. Referring 10 one
manufacturing establishment, the Baldwin Locomotive
Works. said that OF LOO skilled wOrkmen employed
l. 1876 Ead sigued tie petition. Dir. B.ankenourg a
German citizen OF Philadelphia, made foro.ble
argument in favor OF opening the Fair lie was foHo"ed
b. Mr. Wiebor who presented petition from $40 ladies'
aud number OF other special petitions, one signed ny
800 holden, OF Centennial Stock and al Oh the side
~ the question +. +. Abbott spoke IN behalt
u the National Liberal League, and presented
the resolutions adopted by that body at its
recent session in this city He claimed that the working
men had as much right the Exb bton ON Sunday
"a the Emperor Of Brazil Tie Rev ". j. Potter OF New
bedford, Mass. spoke As representative OF the same
organization. Isaac Davidson appeared for number %
W..In -mp.5 A,sGcatiDps The opponents OF tue sun
DIV cfauip. project vete represented by the Rev. T 3.
,sg. N ~ the National Reform Association, tie Rev
DR. a row Of the sea Grove National Sunday School
Convention. AID Alex. Whiilidn of Philadelphia, VINO
discussed the question from religions point 81 view
Commissioner Iair5be offered resolution roatirning
az. previous action OK tae Commission on the subject
The competitive trial OF rnt ~ bands announced by
the Commission for to-y d.d not OK rom want
.; councillors Eight bands had entered or the contest
and a Board Of judge. had been appointed but two
formally Withdrew failed 10 report nnd two LETT 'be
city a.r reporting before the hour named for the trial
The attendance ycsteniv exceeded that OF anv day
since ihe opening Of the idr 5l,7ll paying visitors
Toe tla.es. To-day there are almost as many
tepe on The grounds and the welcome change in the
weather makes tae sOIk Of seeing the Exhibition lnic1
more ENJOYABLE than II las been Tor the past ten days
H. a. expected thai the aycga 20 daily cash entrances viii
decline 10 about 10000 aster lie people Who came To
cob br.,e hp Fourth 20 aaHy, and VIII remain al u't
G-f. uut september when there Is reason 10 expect
great influx OF to.s from all parts Of tie country
Yesterday. end agn today the sreet-ear lines proved
wholly iuadr,,ulfe to meet the demands upon them.
Fully 10000 people waited from one to two hours on
E,,vr out ds size gates before they could get convey
auce home. the arriving cars coming TO the terminus
packed with passengers WHO hal s.re"d'y walked out
three on lUur block, 10 meet them.
The latest addition the oge features Of the Fair is
fine Brazilian Gaze of Sir Luiz dc ReLeHde @. Fountain
ave, next door TO the Ir0is ITfes restaurant dr DC
i.z,ui, =, tue gentlemen WnO makes the handsome ana
instructive rEhiOt OF silk growing ana spinning la
Machinery Hall His purpose in carrying on tno cafe is
to show the superior qualities Of Brazilian coffee, when
NO tLi Is Is not sufficiently appreciated In tbs couptr
because 70 8, NOT made IL shOad he. Tue Emperor
Dom Pedro rl Iccd us interest IN the undertaking by
usrg his influence tue granting of the ncces-
sa.5 concession from the Board OF Finance. TIE cafe
was opened f,w DAYS ago. and the moderate prices
charged nave already made 1t popular.