, 1876-05-21
THE WORLDS BAZAAR.
Its Grandest Headquarters Are
Now at Philadelphia.
Some Of the More Attractive Feat
ures of the Exposition.
The Superb Display Made Of the Famous
Knabe Piano.
Other Entertaining Sights.

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC DISPLAY.
PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-As dwellcr in, and
lover Of, Chicago, I notice with natural pleasure
the attention which one Of our most artistic COR
tributions to the Centennial is attracting. This
is the series Of classified photographs Of eminent
citizens Of Chicago exhibited By Alr. G. d. |
Mosher- This well-known nrtist's "Centennial
Albums" containing admirable portraits OF |
Chicago's prominent divincs, legal lights, |
ETC., attxact general attention. and Is |
one Of the most interesting testures
of the Art Photographic Department.
The strong character marked tn all the faces,
and the delicate finish Of the work from IN
artistic standpoint, are In fine contrast to each
ceded harmony in the fact that Chicago's fore.
most photographer has assumed the task OF
pe1petuating tho prcsentment5 d CMcago's
foremost citizens. I doubt ii any other man than
MIR. Mosher could have secured sittings from
such an uubrokcn array Of energy und talent.
His tweaty-sK years professional residence IN
Chicago has given him an uncqualed nrqualnt~
ancc With the chief men OF the city and the
State. This fact, coupled to his welt-elrned rep
ution as a photographer, made it possible for
him, and him only, to secure the attendance and
portraits Of the leading people Of tue commit u
nifty. The photographs are al cabinet SIZE anu OF
the most exquisite finish The Album deyosed
to the legal fraternity is headed by Judge
Brcese, Of the Supreme Court, followed by al!
his associates; By every Judge in Chicago, anu
BY all the prominent lawyers. The :, ALBUM s o.
lending physicians bsns Win iot;,1s nt ~ cn1 Iats tc
has the same number. Considerable curl
osity Is expressed to Eoe Mr. Slosher'a
couecston Of editorial faces. Chicago editors
have brilliant reputation here in the East and
everybody Is anxious to see what they look Like.
Mr.. Mosher's t'Centennial Albums" arc ae-
companicd by tcrzc, entertaining biographies oil
the gentlemen eha az i ify by bis n
gcnious patented process This latter IS absofnte
Perfection, making his Albums the very acme Of
| beauty and security.
The musical features Of the Exposition arc
| particularly interesting. From the very outset
It was evident that all the world was to be al
forded an opportunity Of learning how great and
substantial has been Amcr1ca,s advancemeh1 III
/ all that pertains to good music.
| The musical exercises, under the direction OF
| Theodore Thomas, on the opening day, were
| grand and appropriate, while the display o1
| Americap-made musical instruments proves to
| h. more comprehensive than even the most en-
thusIastic lovers Of the divine art had dared to
hope = .o;o,,,. oo,>-
plcto and attractive, and presume that, OF the
| millions of people who will visit the Exposition
during the ensuing five OF six months, there VIII
| he none to dispute my Insertion that the well
known house ct William Knabe &. Co. make q
showing unsurpassed by any OF their compel
! itors- .>
displayed In one Of the most ornate and beant,
ful apartments to be seen in the whole vast oulld-
ins. It IS high, spaeious, and peculiarly
9 is sn% thu 1rerapr uee eoefs
white, blue, and gold. y,
Within this handsome inclosure are shown all
the STYLES Of Instruments which have given the
7SefF YF@7$h
name Of knabe an equlvalent meaning ~ ~ m'tu W
piano manufacture al1 over the United states.
The grand, square, and upright pianos t oi tn,e ae
incomparablc make are displayed here Just a
the the5 t5o1 compsnys ~ agencies In ali the great
cities of tho land A knabc piano OF the Or
i binary make Is fit to grace any words
fair, present or to come At the same r. uthe; ~
Ncssrs Knabe & Co. have recognized the 1act
that this Is an event that hardly occurs once IN
ife-tiIue, and they hnye accordingly been at tht
, mains to mike some pianos particularly for e1
8 hibtion.
samples OF the regular manufacture, and ar
u1aenjcently finished in selected carved but: e
uut, French walnut, and gold castings. hoth
ing more fascinating in w., the ee., way ;yno1e q
gianoouSde orH thcse eae noe SGe Instruments stn @
Is is always the fact with Knabc pianos, Is in ad
t | vance Of all rivalry. hnabe pianos are the per
4 lection of sweetness, power, and lasting qqaht
{ Of tone, and musical 111eu0s - nA.le -. : -
. manufactured in America or Europe, ana n
most distinguished European musical a11lst
8 bear testimony to their vast superiority IN TIL
respect. -,., .a ,,,h, ia mn
willing to be included in that pleasant category
e are Sure to find their way to tha boot 1I
: in v1ach arc displayed the nonn mafct
+ less instruments OF MeeSrs. haaof +t
: | n. The place is the musical centre o1 IN
+ nano department, and crowds Of visitors cluste
IS around the spot listening to experts as they tes
}. the instruments, and adnliring the e1qnlst
workmanship Of the casss, % ana 1 Inc g.end yani.,
It have no plcasanter treat in store for them Whe
,e thev visit the Exposition than will be atiorde
o in inspecting the elegant display made
d Messre Knabe g. Co.
| thc vell-knoHn musicalinstrument dea!er ,
Chicago, is the Western agent OF the ma! .:a!
n;auos. All your readers must be familiar M WI
t, Mr.. Bauer's beautiful Tarerooms IN 1e onia anin
X them. otter somewhat extended absence tro
e. home. they stand out prominently as the 1arges
20 | most elegant, and most completely stocAe
se musical rooms ip the world and A khow %Its
% @ # sneak. for have seen many such estaols :,
81 n,ents on this side and on the other side o. u
be hriny deep. Mr.. Bauer keeps very lafe
up stock Of the Knabe pianos On exhibition, x; 81
III passing through his place Is almost ke s1st,, u,
if the factory warczoons, so far as the extent 81
Of | rarictv nj the instruments on exh1blt1on
GOVERNED Mr.. Bauer's sales arc enorlnou
e1tendinr all over the F4-West, South, Al
the States adjacent to Chicago.
e A fact which is much commented upon ne
e' in Philadelphia by visitors to the Centcnnia
Gu that Chicago seems to be the 11tnltu1e Geut ! !!
T. OF the nation. a number OF thc ieauhs !'osf -
here are furnished in part or in whole by s. >
RE house in Chicago. These include I'll t t
ms fsrgest OF the new oncs built expressly tor !
CIV EXPOSITION season, and several OF the oio