New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-05
The CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.
HoYoRs TO THE DIRECToR-GENERAL.

uered the Hon A i. GOshorn, DlrecJorOenerai ol
Centennial Exhibition occurred at the Grand Hotel To-
night and a superb affair. II attended by some
125 prominent citizens Of this city and others from
abroad, among whom 7. s. Harrison esq, CHAIR
man Of the Citizens Centennial Committee OF PhhddeF
pha Col Myer Asche Assistant SECRETARY OF the United
States Centennial Committee and private secretary OF
the and Robert Cox. esq., Of Philade
phia Mayor johnson, Hon VIM :. GrOesbeck. eA-Gov
Noyes Judge Force, NJ. Hastead, and others OF
this city. ExAttorney General Taft presided, and after
a bOuntful repast made address Of welcome as FOL
lows:
MY FRIENDS 1t Is pleasant duty To welcome home
again who has achieved success abroad ana
bringing with him honor to his native city Ia modern
times tie want which the historic games of antiquity 20
well supplied has been tileu by expeditions when DlluI
into cOmreOn the industries the lnyertiCns the arts
and the artists of the republic and the world ferIas
America has accomplished so much III this
field of usefulness guest OF TINS eYenlns
He began with organizing the WelreHeuiDeleTu
eXpositOns OF Cincinnati and managed them so MeL
that, Ike the PanatheEaiac contests ana festivals Oh
Athens of which the Partnenon, they became
permanent institution When the huhdfeuln
sary Of national independence was approaenlhe'
and the people and Government awOhe 70 the IMPORT
ance OF sgndzing that year IN our own ~
wanted who could comprehend the extent ana ulI
fcuty of the enterprise and feel the sen t t
OF the occasion. Fortunately Cincinnan mao ; .ne
man, and the Government comuiiSSioner ,
T he placed e the work IN his hands For four years lay
ing aside every other care, ne has devoted hhscI 20
this i involved vast ana vast s To
lures Of money. More than 20 acres O ground Neie 70
be covered with costly buildings single suuCIuiS
known building. was 10 occupy -
acres. Legislation 10 be procured; great
variety OF and interests at nome were were
c0ncilated foreigners 10 be dealt Win ana
treated with justice and frmness, and yet Win shcn
courtesy as 10 secure their harmonious cooperation.
CiIperaI with the SUPPORT. it IS true and aid
OF the Board or Finance and Commits toner's, ana
city shares the honor Of his success LApOsiOns'
though OF recent origin in their present form, we're
known under different names % the best clVzao VI an
ymau and other games and the Panathenaac contests
Athens reused the latent talents aud the genius OF
tors and painters unriyaed in thei line. have been
models FOR other uaons and are likely to remain 30 ior
The expositons of our day more comprehensive
because Industries art more varied ana eAtenste
but emulation aud competition have been the motive
power i'll them all. wholesome ambition has been
awakened. Competition Is said to be tne re OF taue;
1t is the life OF human progress IL hAs proved
to be the life OF genius SiHIrrai'is
Us who live In, IN ,iI an age OF Can 6 Mich nae
ambition The Africans and Asatcs III their hallNe
national examples, bat there are mol want
saunter through lie undevcloped and Win no nore
idea Of ;her own capacities IMAM Hottenot hy 3ec'
Perces exalted Athens above all other ciiies by max
i ~ the home If thr fine art OF intellectual culture,
and OF architectural and monumental beauty. ne
adorned 1t with imperishable euhces he crO"he Tue
AcropOlis with the PartGen0n temple OF lhe virgin
goddess Minerva, built, however, not so nuch u De
place of worship as 10 form central point ana hoine
of the Atheaian eXposlu0ns known a. Tue pau
atheuaic contests ana festivals Wnlch were Pcu-
linr To Atrca. Tho PirthenOn itsclI-l work
Of nnnsrIeed art he filled win stauary aud pain ngs.
Ii stood uon SUNNI, OF the city. thing 81 pTia-
neni inIrt and beauty attracting visitors Greece
and fro,n ali nations When ne mad completed II and
accustomed the people Of Atca gather around and
iihaIl"i avis and industries be had secured ~ his
beloved Athens immortal fame, glory which neither
time nor fate could take away. Let slcn De the
Jt-tipy Of orr Queen Cit, 81 tile West Tie building
about 70 be constructed the accommodation aud ell
tertainment of popular a-s"mnlas, ana their nstruc,
ton I'M music viii do more advance the growth and
Character OF Cincinnati than would bc done by double the
amount its donated 10 the City treasury lh Eine
OF him VINO has lad the wisdom and lnunlhcence
to set apart portion bis wealth for this patriotic pu-
pose shall be pronounced with reverence ana gratitude
by his feow-ttzens and descendants after them.
Scl uouors await all devote their minds
money successfully 10 the welfare aud Ory OF our cry
Gentlemen, allow me To present the guest OF the evening
Mr.. GosHoRN's REMARKS.
In reply, Mr. Goshorn spoke as follows:
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND GENTLEMEN After an absence OF
almost four years. engaged in an important national
woik have returned interest Ia the affairs
OF my city did not expect nor have thought that
deserved the distinguished recognition which you nave
extended 10 me this evening. There is compensation
valuable 10 the citizen than tie Endorsement Of his
puDc acts by his friends and n'lghbOrs Your friendly
words ana expressions OF approval OF my public
services have affected me most sensyIy appreciate ia
the fullest your Kindness your friendship AMI this
cordial and sincere welcome 10 my home thank You
compliment OF this OCCASION and for the disino
ton which conveys to TINS community and To the coun
try am not unInndful OF mach AN indebted 10
the citizens of Cincinnati for their confidence anu Tor the
off Ia positions have held mere and elsewhere Whom
| was appointed by GOV. NOyes aud commits
Centspntai CORNERSTONE from ONO and
more especially when / as chosen Drecto rGeIeral
of International Exhibition of l-16 the public under
stood and am as glad TO acknowledge that posi-
lions f rrlst were offered IN recognition my
nection with the Cincinnati Industrial Exhibition. To
the experience acquired IN that enterprise am | in
drbcd IN "A large degree for whatever OF success aud
honor have ensued from my laD1rs III Philadelphia,
and 10 that enterprise indebted this evening for
THIS pleasant meeting. When was solicited 10 as
sumo tue direction OF the Exhibition IN PMa-
depLia in the spring OF Es73 had grave doubts Of the
expedency acceng 10 the solicitation. The project
was surrounded by embarras'nens mat seemed insur-
mountahe II aG been authorized ~ Congress ana MAD
been proclaimed world. sut it without means
and without governmental sympathy Or support But
had been involved In the enterprise, aud
realizing this, d' tenined to JOIN my laDors with
those struggling TO sustain the honor OF our
country II requires ana abiding faith IN the
intimate success the undertaking. There found
that time cltlzens OF fhi'Ihld fauy 10 give seu
erously Of their time and money. They supported
the exhibition when II was most In need; and TO
l. due, more tan 10 any others the great honor
which resulted the country from the success Of the
acknowledge their Kindness and hospitality 10 lne-a
in their midsi-Ind 10 tahA mem and my asso
Centennial Board Of Financt and my faithful ofiii IS
for their PARENT and unceasn- cooperation With ne IN
the administration OF the duue- cunhded 10 me. e
not speak TO you of the trials OF the admin sta
ton. Of the magnitude OF the labors' and
OF the happy results u the Exhibition; these are now
matters record. may be permitted. however 10 eX-
press the conviction that the Exhibition promoted inter
national comfy and the representatives 0i all Of
the civilized nations an OlPo ,lig 70 study anu PPr
ciate our institutions and resources; that IL
acter and Of the practical ingenuity OF our people;
and that gave the people OF the United states tier
knowledge Of themselves, OF their opportunities OF tie
richness Of then heritage and OF the cultivation taste
and advancement of other nations. II apprOpI1-
ate ceremony conducted by free people, ia cOnmetn-
Grafton important epoch IL the history Of our
country.
the nations the world came TO join in celebra-
zion that will be remembered for all time occasion
of peace good Will May the concord and harmony
of that assembaEe Of nations remain with usan endur-
inv monument OF international fraternity aud one OF the
happiness, PROSPERITY and cOntenmcnt Of our united
country.
But gentleman. arose 10 acknowledge your friendly
greetings and discuss the events or the past year
Kut.l viii
fore. again accept sincere thanks and gratitude Tor
yoS great courtesy and ~ ask you 20 join me ia WISH
ing our city a brilliant future. May she succeed
in every enterprise she undertakes and may there arise
tl.. mia md uI Of our