Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-17
An Attractive Exhibition.

The Exposition of the New England Man.
 ufaeturers and Mechanics' Institute-
 The Largest Permanent Exposition
 Building in the WorId-The Inaugural
 Ceremonies.
 The exposition of the New England Manu- lecturers and Mechanics Institute, which will open to the public in Boston on the 18th, promises to be the most attractive display of Yankee industries ever before given in the New England States. For months past the continual noisy din of the many hundred artisans has beeu heard, until now the man. moth building is completed and stands a 'thing of beauty" and credit to Boston enterprise.
 The edifice, situated on Huntington ave- nue, in the most elegant part of the city-the Back Bay district-is the largest permanent exposition building in the United States. Its ground floor covers an area of acres, while the broad galleries, which border it's four in ner walls, add acres more for the use of exhibitors. And yet, so great is the demand for space by the numerous exhibitors, 1t is found necessary to add annexes to the main building. better idea of the buildings size may possibly be conceived by the general reader, when it is known that the seating ca pacity of one hall is over 100, 900 persons. The construction of this grand architectural work was under the immediate supervision of the following committee: James E. Little, president; E. R. Nudge, vice presi- dent; John F. Wood, treasurer; R. c. Graves, agent and F. W. Griffin, secretary. These gentlemen deserve much credit for the success of their labors, and now that the building is finished, at cost to the Institute of some $500, 900, their varied experience will be devoted to the success of the fair, which will in many particulars rival the Cen tennial
 The building will be lighted by 50 electric lights, making visit to the exposition by night as enjoyable as during the day. But in order that the many thousands of eager sight seers shall not be left in darkness dur ing their evening visits, by some unexpected ''caper" of the electric fluid, 9, 700 gas burn CTS have been located throughout the capa. cious interior, requiring 8 miles of gas pipe, making the building the most brilliantly illu- minated structure in the world.
 For the convenience of exhibitors, there runs through the building track which con- road, whereby goods from distant exhibitors quickly placed and without the extra charge of carriage. Car loads of many differ ent exhibits have already arrived and are be- ing ''set up" in their allotted places
 One prominent feature of the exposition will be the establishment of a first class res taurant, whereat the visitor will be supplied at city prices, while another restaurant is provided for the army of assistants at board ing and commendable rates-a new feature in exhibition management. To give detailed description of everything about this grand exposition building would require columns they must be seen to be appreciated. And the public spirit of the New England people is too well known to suppose that this gigan- tic enterprise will pass them unattended.
 Yankee genius is known the world over and in every quarter of the globe can be found the fruits of it's labor; but it is re- served for the Manufacturers and Mechan- ics' Institute to gather the varied productions of muscle and brains' under one spacious roof, and present them to the people in grand panoramic display of industries.
 Thursday, the 18th, the date set for the opening, will be grand gala day for those fortunate enough to be present. Governor Long, who will preside at the opening cere- monies, together with the distinguished guests of the State, will be escorted to the Hotel Vendome by the Independent Corps of Cadets, where the guests of the Institute will assemble, and joining the procession, march in state to the grand exhibition building The orator of the day is Hon. George B. LOT ing. Among the distinguished persons ex- pected to be present are: Coy. Plaisted of Maine, Gov. Bell of New Hampshire, Gov. Farnham of Vermont, Gov. Bigelow of Con- necticut, Gov. Littlefeld of Rhode Island; Senators and Members of Congress from all New England States, and all resident foreign ConsnIs