New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-10-08
NEW ORLEANS REPUBLICAN, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1875
Especial Correspondence Of tho Republican,
CENTENNIAL NOTES.

Especial Correspondence Of the Republican.
CENTENNIAL NOTES.
PHILADELPHIA. October 3, 1876.
One of the most gratifying features of
the lasting benefits to be realized from the
Industrial Exposition of America is the
force it has given to the cultivation OF the
fine arts and to the development of talent.
One of the principal uses to which Memorial
Hall will be placed after the close of the
exposition will be to convert it into re.
ceptacle for art treasures in paintings. in
sculpture, in ceramic and in bronze. Pur-
foreign department of some of the most
rare and valuable specimens, 90 that
after the mammoth collection shall
have been disposed of and scattered to all
parts of the world, the Pennsylvanians
will still be permitted to examine the chef
deuvre of the worlds fair of 1876.
The Pennsylvania Museum has been con-
stantly engaged in making its selections,
and has shown great discretion in deter
termining what was the most suitable and
best adapted for educational purposes, for
which they are intended.
England was very backward in many Of
the decorative arts, particularly aramic
and other wares, until the exposition at
Hyde Park. Here the contrast between
her efforts and the superior workmanship
of France, of Germany and of Austria made
her sensible of her Deficiencies, and sh
immediately set to work to remedy them
by the establishment of art schools, sup
ported one-halt by the throne government
and the other half by the towns in which
they are located. The result is she ranks
first to-day in the higher branches of labor,
and her museum at South Remington is the
wonder and admiration Of the world.
England, approaching our neglect of art
studies. as applied to industries, has con :
ferred upon us favor by presenting q
valuable contribution from South Ksnsing :
ton, now on exhibition in ono of the an
nexes Of Memorial Hall. The card sttac he'd
to each one of the 13l frames containing
these magnificent donations reads as fol-
lows: Presented by his Grace the Duke
of Richmond and Gordon, K. G., to the
Pennsylvania Museum and School of lad US
trial Art"
The exhibit is made by the science and
art department of the British COVER nment,
of which the renowned South Kensington
Museum is the educational centre, and it
was prepared under the direction of the
Duke of Richmond and Gordon, lord presi-
dent of the council, and by him pre- sented
to the Pennsylvania Museum. 1t illus trates
the course of study in elementary and ap.
piled design followed in the school of South
Remington and its branches in the provinces.
and the effect of the instruction there given il
shown by the superior workmansh ip of the
etchings of the treasures of the museum
and the excellent taste in the designs fol
paper hangings, tiles and other manufac
tures-all executed by the students.
Much credit is due to Colonel Sanford
the British commissioner, for bringing tG
the notice of his government the fact of the
establishment of the Pennsylvania Museum
and enlisting such practical interest in it,
behalf.
A meeting of prominent citizens was held
at loon to-day to consider the propriety o.
organizing company to purchase and re
tain the Main building of the Centennial
Exposition for the purpose of either
making it q perm anent institution, or fOE
giving occasional displays. 1t was resolved
to organize stock company, and a commit
tee was appointed to solicit subscriptions
and to confer with thu city authorities il
reference to the transfer of such of the cen
tennial property as was necessary for thu
purpose. 1t was first proposed to procure
Machinery Hall, but it was after ward de
termined that it was not as available as 9
portion or the whole of the Main building
One of the speakers who had spoken to 8
number of the exhibitors, all of whom ex
pressed willingness to enter into the plar
and allow their exhibits to remain, thinks
it not at all improbable that the present
movement will be success fully accom-
plished.
The citizens of Maryland and the D istrict
Of Columbia have decided to make q Cen
tennial riding tournament the prominent
feature of their day, on the nineteenth O.
October. The majority of people in thil
section have never seen tournam emit, ani
it is anticipated that the crowd will come
nearer to Pennsylvania day than any ye
assembled. Fifteen knights are to ride il
the tournament, thirteen of whom will rep
resent the thirteen original States, one t.
represent the United States, and another t.
represent the Centennial. The Q ueen o
Love and Beauty will be SD orted by fou
maids of honor from the :. sections y
the country. Medals are t. a awarded II
the successful knights byt ';aited State
Centennial Commission. =, executive
committee having charge i also offe
beautiful prizes. The tournament will tax
place on the inside of the grounds, near tn
! foot of Georges Hill. Colonel E. T. Suit
of Maryland, has been announced as chic
marshal. ANXIOUS.
The finest cutlery made, at DINERS only
No. ia Canal street, opposite Varietie
| Theatre.
Souehvvest Pass.