Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-10-31
BOSTON LETTER.
THE GREAT FAIR-PRoNIsEs FOR MKT
YEAR.

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A few days ago one of the Boston dali
les being in philosophical mood under
took 10 explain what springs OF human ma
ture were touched by an industrial exhibit
tion, its text being the daily growing
crowds from all parts OF New England that
are visiting the Institute Fair II is not
surprising that the writer should haye,mor-
allied as he did, for no one can spend sew
eral days at the exhibition without becom-
ing impressed with the esrnestneSs Of the
great body of visitors, who are evidently
there for some higher purpose than. mere
amusement. Dividing the visitors into
companies according 20 their tastes, at
least two-thirds OF all the adults pay far
more attention to processes than to fin
iShed work. They ind a fascination in
the intricate workings Of machines and
follow the motions of the various parts
with close attention. aud with certain
sense OF pride In that power Of the human
brain which enables man 70 triumph over
matter and subdue il to his service. The
third not Interested in machinery Su5di-
yides Itself into as many little sections as
though the Academy Of Science were hold
ing its annual session, and each group &C
cupies itself with that which interests it
most
The two classes OF exhibits which at
tract and interest all, are the works Of art
in the alcove and galleries, and the South
ern railway collections.
To the first is something that meets ey-
cry individual taste whether cultivated or
not Bicknelrs Battle Of Lexington
rouscs the patriotic ardor. Gilbert Gaurs
Old Beau amaseS many a youth and
maiden; the farmer stands with beaming
ewes before the life-l.ke head Of young
Devon bull which seems 70 be thrust out
OF the barn window for q good inspiring
Whit Of the summer, breeze; and everybody
pauSeS before Valentines groups 10 laugh
az d" The Nations Ward, and % enjoy the
wrinkied mirth Of " L ncle Henry per-
feet type Of the oil regime when Rich
mond was at the height OF It's ancient
glory. and the highly respectable butler Of
al aristocratic family was the imperSoua-
tion OF itS wealth and pride. The water
CoiorS, photographs aud crsyon drawings
are also exceedingly attractive, the last
especially awakening wonder az the great
progress that has been made in that art.
Nothing In the entire display shows this so
fully IS the marine pictures taken by Mr..
David VI Little, an amateur, with the eye
OF an artist aud the skill OF professional
photographer. Ga the outer wall of the
ives, gallery on one side Of the entrance
are eight pictures OF yachts in motion.
taken with such perfect accuracy that ev-
cry fold OF the sails, and the delicate trac-
e-y Of the ropes are clearly defined, while
the ripples AZ the bow aud the foaming
waters ssteru are so admirably reproduced
that little Imagination j. needed 20 hear
The swish or the rushing waters and the
music Of the breeze playing through the
coriaSe. on the other side Of the door
way are other pictures by the same gen
uenau, among them two companion pieces,
one OF the bow OF Yacht under fall sail,
The other Of It's stern, each a faithful min
iature Of -he scene it represents
The southern displays attract every one,
bat are bes, appreciated by Few classes
of citizens. scientific men. miners aud miu-
ing engineers, all ia whose occupations
much wool i used aud farmers sous,
young men whose minds are turned o.
wards the Wes; blt who have not yet de-
ciled 20 wha, new region they will bctake
themselves.
Within fortnight heavy pressure has
been brought 90 bear 1y many oc the last
TWO classes 20 induce tle officers % The H.
stitUte to hold ,he Fair open ur;I the
middle ofNoyem5eI. Q4i.e sUum5crw wish
70 come again and bring friends with them,
but fear they cannot leave home again this
month. Many OF these requests come
from Maine which has already seat large
delegations og Aer citizens % the Fair, ana
several other excursions frcm these hy
land and sea are sti,l % come. What the
managers viii eventually decide upon j. q
yet undetermined, therefore the only safe
plan for those who propose 10 y.,i, the
Fair az al is 90 come this mouth.
An announcement was made early thi-
week that Will interest thousands 10 all
parts OF the Union. Encouraged BY iLi,
years success. the managers have given
notice that next season they VIII receive
everything OF origina, design in decorative
art thatmay be Sentfor exhibition. Wheih-
er it be wood carving, embroidery, lace
knitting, painting on glass, china, canvas
or any other substance. no mstter who the
maker or what the work, 50 long As the
design originated with the person who ex-
ecuted 10, the work will be admitted iuto
the new department. Thus an oppOrtuui-
" viii be given 70 thousands of tasteful
men and women whose skill is unknown
outside the narrow circle in which they
move, TO place their work before the pub |
lie, and IL worthy it will lead TO orders
and profit at last, possibly to fame aud
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