The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-12

LETTER FROM PHILADELPHIA.
CENTENNIAL MATTERS.

LETTER FROM PHILADELPHIA.
CENTENNIAL MATTERS.
The Exhibition--Mac Hall-Art De-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Productions-Fair-
mount Park-Prices.
THE EXHIBITION
PHILADELPHIA, June o, 1876.
Edltor Rutland Globe OF the grand
army of literary unexceptionables who Wis
it the centennial exposition, few, appre-
bend, are satisfied to return to their native
chimes without first inIlicling upon the
home newspaper letter of more or less
generally less. Certainly I shall
not be for, If inspiration ever exists in
anything it exists in this colossal exhibit
ton. And yet, there is little satisfaction
10 be derived from letter-writing, since the
exhibition defes at the same time it invites
description.
With nc, the dominant impression ia
the sense or magnitude. ! had, indeed, |
read numerous descriptions of the build
ings, their extent, etc., but my idea of the
exposition fell short of the reality. And /
hear even the people Of this city, well
posted on the subject as they have been
from the time the project of centennial
exhibition was first set on foot, expressing
surprise at its dimensions. The New
Workers, to be sure, are in the habit Of be-
lifting it, but there is some reason TO be-
leve that they are jealous. To me, how
ever, and, apparently, to the vast majority
of visitors, the exposition appears to be a
magnificent success.
MACHINERY HALL.
lee machinery hall the exposition 49,
think, more complete than elsewhere, and
in it people who are lovers of the curious
will find most to interest them. The most
casual visitor to this hall cannot fail TO see
that in the useful arts the people of our
country are infinitely ahead of those Of
other countries.
THE ART DEPARTMENT.
As TO the matter of the fine arts, can
not speak knowingly, for | have not yet
visited the art building, having acted upon
the principle of the boy who eats the crust
of his piece of pie before attacking the
apex thereof. But, judging from the ex-
hbiton in the main building, we are con-
siderably behind some Of our neighbors in
this particular. Countries which we
Americans are wont to regard as not more
than half civilized, make fine displays in
the art departments. ] saw in the Chinese
department some highly creditable art
work. But perhaps civilization does not, Of
I necessity, precede the great artist or ar
tisau.
! AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIONS.
5 The American exhibition Of agricultural
: products, especially that of cereals and the
t like, is, considering the season, excellent
Other countries, too, make fine displays OIL
the products of the soil. The exhibition
Of native woods is another interesting tea
ture of the exposition, California and Bra
: iii excelling in this item. An English ex
t hibitor sends over an unapproachabe col
lection of rhododendrons. This beautiful
. plant is, however, of American origin
though it 10 doubtful if our climate will ad
d nit of development equal to that of thi
8 immense collection.
D ] must not omit mention of the ocnlur,
G vase shown by the Gorham company, o
: Providence, Il. l. Ii is Of solid silver, ali,
8 weighs 1000 ounces. A description of thi
q splendid work of art would occupy to-
much space, and, indeed, no description
!, can give an adequate idea of it, No reade
IS ~, hf ,iats sta 10
!. should fail to see it. 1t may be found nea
- the center of the main building.
PARAMOUNT PARK,
l. in which the exposition is held, is ia
l. largest improved park in the world, and il
= natural advantages are said to be euperiC
:, to any others. The Paramount waite
~ works are we'll worth inspecting. A yer
le pleasant way of resting ones self is to TAX
y trip about the park in the steam car
!. The fare is only five cents.
e. PRICES,
,e People who stay away from Philadelph
8, for fear of being charged extortiona
T. iates for board and lodging, need have I
D. further fears en- that ground. The charg
IN here, as far as | can learn, are 10 hight
n than those for the same accommodations
,e Rutland during state fair. There are,
IA course, occasional instances of over-char
to ing, but these can be avoided by learnr
G, the price Of what you desire in advanc
n. However, bring plenty of money you
"a. need it.
+. EFT oETTERA.
II. There is great deal of patriotism he
: to the square inch, some of the streets b
L. ing perfect forests of flags. Independent
,h hall presents very gay appearance.
visited the place on Tuesday and saw We
many interesting relics of the brave da
of '76, and many pictures Of the great me
of that time. Most Of these relics ha,
tn since been transferred to the academy
fine arts, which was opened on Wednesd,
es evening. / was favored with q card of O
or mission to the building on the occasio
n, and was much interested in the exercise
n. Some fine statuary is to be seen in tt
building.
On Last evening attended one of Theodo
1y Thomas fine orchestra concerts, at the L
n. win Forrest mansion. These summer eve
J.. ing concerts seem 10 be as popular here
~ in New York-and well they may be.
na The Philadelphia belle wears her hat
Il 4 the back of her head, the part which CO
!. responds to the front of mans tile, bel
10 aimed at the milky way. The hat resel
bles quart basin over which hea
wagon wheel has passed. This is indefini
hut | donft nrptpnd IN ayral ne n fashion