Huntsville gazette., 1893-05-13

THE VERMONT BUILDING.
ernor Farnham, Ex-Governor Pingree,
Lieutenant Governor Strandhan, ex-
Lieutenant Governor Woodbury. and a
number Of others. The Vermont Press
association made vigorous efforts TO
bring large quota of Vermonters to
the delegation and right royalty did the
association succeed.
The sons of Vermont residing in the
city acted as escorts to the party and
spent the day entertaining them. As
early as / O'clock in the morning the
visitors began to arrive at the head
quarters and by noon they were packed
until no more could gain entrance and
stood on the outside and caught what
they could of the speeches and music.
DR.. Mcintyre, commissioner of the
state. was in charge of the ceremonies
and about noon the program was begun,
the first being selection from rhe or
chestra. The Rev. Simon Gilbert then
led in prayer and was followed by a
song from a trio of ladies.
Ex-Speaker James I. Martin, of the
Vermont house, then turned the build
ing over 10 the Worlds Fair authori-
ties, and Director General Davis accept
ed it on behalf of the fair He was fol-
lowed by Governor Fuller, who made
an address congratulating the Colum-
bian party and Chicago ''on this auspi-
cious occasion, and to itself that it can
have a part, however humble, in the
gigantic enterprise which SO fttingly
commentaries the 400th anniversary
of the landing of the fearless navigator
The other interesting event Of the day
was the dedicating of Lady Aberdeen's
interesting exhibit,
The Irish Village.
The balmy breeZes and bright skies
brought out large and enthusiastic
crowd to take part in the dedication.
The flag Of Erin waved over it all day,
but it was fanked ON all sides by the
stars and stripes. The opening was
timed for 2 o'clock, and at that hour all
the invited guests were present. They
were received by Lord and Lady Aber-
deem, and all met a hearty welcome.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Gus
toms inspector had not released more
than half the exhibits for the village,
there was more to see than one could
carefully examine in one afternoon.
The mud-walled cottages, the chapel
and Blarney castle were the center of
attraction on the plaisance.
The programme was of an informal
nature Miss l. K. Sullivan, the tai
ented young harpist, rendered several
selections. Two Irish pipers stirred up
memories of the "ould land" with
"Tattered Jack Wech" and ''The Con-
naught Mans Ramble," after which
the soft notes of another chorus stole
from another room and Let Erin Re-
member the Days Of Old" brought tears
to the eyes OF the auditors
The chorus of Irish girls was led by
Thomas J. P lrcell, the composer. The
countess of Aberdeen made short ad-
dress and the party adjourned to the
tearoom in the adjoining cottage. The
village will be thrown open to the
public on Friday or Saturday.
The money realized by the exhibit
will be devoted to the worthy object of
aiding the industries of Ireland and
thereby improving the condition of the
people. This is Lady Aberdeen's phi
lanthropic aim and no one has worked
harder for its success than herself.
1t Was a Beauty Though.
Though not intended as a beauty
show the Irish village presents an array
of winsome lassies who are already Gre
ating somewhat of a sensation along
the plaisance. Lady Aberdeen set m
this village, which is housed in Iath
nJ1 Il nj lac al al Of ha
gal castle, famous in song and story.
Her intention was to promote the sale
of Irish linens and laces, and thus helm
in some measure the prosperity Of the
people of the Emerald Isle. To add TO
the attractiveness of the exhibit She
brought over II Irish maidens who are
as pretty as pictures, and will smash
the hearts OF half the young Irishmen
in America before the summer is over.
These II Irish lassies are not only pref
ty and wlnsCme, but they ere famous for
their deft fingers and domestic slill
Of all the lace makers thai Limerick
boasts. Ellie Murphy is conceded ii ba
the first and fairest. Local poets have
sung her praises and London pictorals
have printed her picture. Kate Barry,
Maria Connolly and Jehaanah Dou1h
OOlAAC AlOlii LIE -1GllSs Gf OalrV
scho0. aud their business is to dole ot,t
to visitors dainty. pats of butter that
melts ike honey IN the mouth. Besides
the butter and lace makers, there ARE
Irish lassies who spin. embroider and
hnit, and others Who sell black thorn
sticks. shamrocks from the old dirt and
various articles carved out of bog oak.