The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1888-07-21
CINCINNATI LETTER.

The Centennial Exposition is the chief
object Of public attention here, and is
likely to remain SO for some timeto come.
Three elaborate buildings, including the
Music Hall edifice, are devoted to the ex-
hibits, which are much more varied and
elaborate than In former years.
July Fourth,
the day upon which the formal opening
of the exposition took place. was given
up to festivity and noise. At midnight
the bells Of the city were rang, whistles
sounded, cam ons and other explosives
were discharged, while the ear splitting
sounds of myriad of horns forcibly re-
minded one of psndemonium. Flags and
steamers gave the streets festive ap-
pearsnce; crowds of strangers were in the
city, and all, young or old, seemed in
tent upon seeing the sights. In the great
procession which began its i6srch about
$3.50 P. NJ. there was the usual assembly
of military companies, bands of music;
the fire department, governors and their
stats from sundry states, local celebri-
ties, and exhibits of the several depart
ments of trade. Pioneer life was we'll
illustrated by several floats in which the
noble red men played prominent part.
The Exposition
is very attractive and interesting, while
it's educational value should not be over
looked. One ought to see it several
times, and inspect it with care, to realize
the variety of curious and valuable prod
ucts which have been brought together.
Many men will be especially pleased
with the machinery exhibits, which en-
brace many quaint and complicat ed
pieces Of mechanism, each performing its
work with almost unerring accuracy.
Teachers will find much which is sug-
gestive and helpful in the educational
department, which includes many speci-
mems of the work done in the public and
private schools of Ohio and neighboring
states.
The displays made by Florida, Ontario,
and the United States Government seem
to me worthy Of especial mention. Hand
some furniture of various devices, and
made of great number OF elegant woods
will delight the eyes of all interested in
fine cRbinst work. In porcelains and pot
terry, as was to be expected in city proud
of its lockwood pottery, there are large
and most pleasing displays. To many
The Art Gallery
is the pre- eminent object of interest
Great taste has been shown in the choice
of pictures, many of which are of high
worth and merit. Munkacsky's "Last
Moments OF Mozart" loaned by Gov. r.
A. Alger, of Detroit, Mich, and val
ued at $44 900, is work OF art never to
be forgotten by one who has seen it..
"Justinian and His Court" by Benjamin
Constant, represents the great Roman
emperor listening to hermit reading an
old vellum manuscript, and is valuable
painting. Strikingly natural is the "Ohar-
olais Bull" by Rosa Bonheur, loaned by
J. J. Hill, of st. Paul, Mimi.
Gerome's "First Kiss of the Sum-" rep
resenting the rosy tints of sunrise upon
the pyramids, is one of series OF exquis-
tie pictures loaned by George 1. Seney,
of New York. Ohicago's public spirited
citizen, Charles III. Hutchinson, has kind
ly loaned his picture of "Venice," painted
by M. Rico, while George M. Pullman and
Henry @. Wicker, Of the same city, have
favored the exposition in the same man
ner. To omit the mention of numerous
other pictures of merit, would especi-
ally call attention to w. M. Harnett's
"Ease," loaned by J. T. Able, of Holy
yoke, Mass. 1t is remarkably realistic
painting of still life, the discolored music
sheet, the. old newspaper partly burned
by cigar, the letters, the spark of fire
at the end of the cigar, and other details
are managed with rare skill and fidelity.
+ A lover Of art will gaze at the pictures
here collected many times with increas-
ing pleasure and appreciation.
The Churches
for the most part are obliged to rest
from their lsbors, during the hot sum-
mer months. People will stay at home
during the heated season, while many
others 20 from the city to the country,
the mountains or the ses-shore. The
Universalists have decided to have va
cation until the first Sunday in Septem-
Der. The pastor and family will spend
the summer in the vicinity of Boston.