1 L by some five thousand people-apparently all Delawareans-who manifested the liveliest interest in the proceedings. The exercises opened with a cordial welcome in the name of the Centennial management to the governor and all the people of the Diamond State, a reference to the share of the State in laying the foundations of the Government, and the propriety of its participation on an occasion such as the present. Governor Cochran, being called upon, came forward amid great applause, and stated that "he desired to make adequate acknowledgments to the United States Centennial Commission for the courteous and cordial reception they have this day extended to our State, and also for their gratifying invitation to set apart a suitable day on which her people should assemble here to assist in celebrating the International Exposition held in honor of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Independence of the United States." Upon the conclusion of the governor's address Chief Justice Comegys presented Hon. William G. Whitely, Mayor of Wilmington, who delivered an address descriptive of the history of the State from its earliest settlement. The address of Mayor Whitely concluded the ora torical exercises, and the reception of Governor Cochran immediately followed, his Excellency occupying a position in the centre of the hall-way, and cordially receiving all visitors. THE TOURNAMENT. The tournament in the afternoon was, without doubt, the finest tilting match that has ever taken place in this country. Long before the hour named for the commencement of the tourney (2 o'clock), the vicinity of the tilting ground, at the foot of George's Hill, was packed with people, while the side of the hill was one solid mass of humanity. The roof of every building in close proximity was also crowded with spectators, while many viewed the tournament from the George's Hill Observatory. Shortly after 2 o'clock the fifteen knights, representing the thirteen original States, the Union, and the Centennial, in their showy uniforms, were drawn up in line in front of the Judges' Stand, and were addressed by Colonel J. J. Stewart, of Baltimore. The address was brief, and was mainly devoted to an exposition of the display in which the knights were about to participate. The contestants then proceeded to their station at the north end of the track, and the tournament commenced, under the superintendence of Colonel Suit, Chief Marshal, assisted by Major Harry Gilmor, F. A. G. Handy and E. F. Gallaher. The judges were as follows: Ex-Governor Oden Bowle, of Maryland; Colonel Fred. G. Skinner, of New York; Reverdy Dangerfield, Esq., of Virginia: Dr. J. E. Morgan, of Washington, D. C.; the Hon. D. W. Osburn, of Florida; General A. T. A. Torbert, of Delaware; Clarence M. Barton, Esq., of the District of Columbia; Horace J. Smith, Esq., of Philadelphia; and Edward H. Maxwell, Esq., of Boston. Dr. John W. Bayne, of the United States Army, was appointed surgeon. The tilting arches, as heretofore stated, were three in number, from each of which was suspended by a strap a ring, one and one-eighth inch in diameter, the arches being ninety feet apart. The knight endeavors to take the three rings at a dead run. Each rider was allowed three trials at the rings, and the result of the coutest is seen in the following table, which gives the names of the knights and the order in which they ran: New Hampshire-W. A. Bennett The Union-A. B. Suit Totals. 514622 NO GO LO SO GO UNNO The announcement that the Delaware knight had won the first prize was greeted with loud cheers. Connecticut, South Carolina, and the Knight of the Centennial having made six each, the three were allowed another tilt to decide who was entitled to second honors, the result being Centennial two, and the two others one ring each. Connecticut and South Carolina then re-rode, resulting in two for Connecticut and one for South Carolina. The next ties being the knights of New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Maryland, who made five each, they were also allowed another tilt, with the result-Maryland 2; New Jersey, 3; and New Hampshire, 1. This ended the tourney, and the contestants were called to the front of the Judges' Stand, and it was announced that the five following knights were entitled to the five prizes in the order named: Knight of Delaware, Knight of the Centennial, Knight of Connecticut, Knight of South Carolina, and the Knight of Maryland. The prizes awarded to the successful contestants comprise a pair of pearl-handled, silver-plated Remington revolvers; a bronze statuette of a knight, a centre-piece with a crystal bowl and pedestal of silver inlaid with gold, the salver ornamented to match the goblets of chased silver with gold medallions; a double-barrelled shot-gun with ammunition and case complete; silver-plated, gilt, and enamelled fruitdish, and a tea set of twelve pieces. The ceremony of crowning the Queen of Love and Beauty by the victorious knight took place at Judges' Hall in the evening, and was witnessed by a large number of invited guests. The speakers' desk was removed to the southern side of the hall; before it was a low platform, covered with a crimson carpet; upon this, and immediately in front of the speakers' desk, was a smaller platform, covered with a winecolored carpet. The throne-a large chair of carved oak, beautifully upholstered with embroidery-was placed upon this. Over the platform and the speaker's desk were festooned the national colors in profusion. The gas fixtures were bronze knights in armor, in keeping with the occasion. The guests occupied seats in the corridors or gal. leries on the three sides of the hall, or were seated in a triple row of chairs around the main hall. Among them were the gentlemen of the Centennial Commission, of the foreign Commissions, distinguished citi. zens, and their ladies. The exercises commenced at 8.45 P. M., by the entrance of the judges of the tournament, and the Chief Marshal, Colonel Suit, who took seats in front of the platform, General A. T. A. Torbert and J. J. Stewart, Esqs., taking seats on each side of the throne. The knights were then announced and marched to places on the speakers' stand and the stairway leading to it, led by Colonel Henry Gilmor. Next came the five victorious knights, who took places at the left of the throne. The ladies were then announced, and as they marched down the hall with the marshals they were loudly applauded. The Queen, Miss Parke P. Perkins, of Buckingham County, Virginia, came first, attired in a magnificent white satin dress with a long train, which was carried by two pages, dressed in garnet velvet, slashed with blue and with silver spangles. The queen was a beautiful blonde, with dark brown hair, and easy self-possession, which well befitted the part. Following her came Miss Ida Griffin, of Prince George's County, Maryland, dressed in a white silk; next came Miss Bessie Holland, of Tallahasse, Florida, attired in a corn-colored silk; followed by Miss Ida Taylor, of Baltimore, a light blonde of "sweet sixteen," dressed in white silk, and lastly Miss Mary Bladen, of Philadelphia, a young miss of about twelve summers, also dressed in white silk. As they were passing down the hall lights of various delicate tints were turned upon them, and also during all the time they remained upon the platform. The queen was escorted to the throne by Col. Gilmor, and the maids of honor ranged themselves on the platform opposite the Sir Knights. J. J. Stewart, Esq., of Baltimore, was then introduced, and made a brief speech appropriate to the occasion, and in eulogy of the women, whose greatest triumphs were in peace and not in war. At the conclusion of his remarks a page brought a golden crown on a silver salver and presented it to Sir Knight Kane, the victor, who placed it on the head of the queen. This ceremony completed, the Jubilee Singers, who sing daily in Machinery Hall, stationed in the corridor at the rear of the platform, sang an appropriate glee. Four more golden crowns were brought to Sir Knights Charles White, Jr., William P. Bryan, Nelson Jarboe and R. W. Hereford, who placed them upon the heads of the maids of honor before named. The queen then held a reception, Colonel Gilmor first presenting the judges, and afterwards prominent citizens. Col. Thos. A. Scott presented WuYung-Ding, one of the Chinese Commission, a Mandarin of the Red Button, who was attired in his official robes. At the conclusion of the reception, there was a short promenade, and then the dancing commenced, the victorious knights and their beauteous ladies Occupying the head of the room. The dancing was kept up till a late hour, and the entertainment was as successful as it was novel to a majority of the guests. This great day will long be remembered by all who participated in its celebration. OHIO DAY. Oшo's record of her celebration at the Centennial grounds on the 26th of October is one of which her people may be proud. Over 123,000 men, women, and children assembled from all parts of the United States to do homage to the Exhibition and the part Ohio had taken in it. Fully 35,000 people alone of her people were on the grounds. The ovation to Governor Hayes was one of the most brilliant that had been received on the Exhibition grounds by any individual. At 11 o'clock in the morning Director-General Goshorn, with his staff, waited upon Governor Hayes, at the Trans-Continental Hotel, and accompanied him to the Belmont Avenue entrance, where the governor and his staff were met by President Haw ley, Mr. John Welsh, President of the Board of 11nance, and a large delegation of citizens of Ohio. A procession was soon formed, and, headed by a platoon of Centennial Guards, under command of Major Butler, and with the First Brigade Band of Philadelphia, the line moved up Belmont Avenue to State Avenue, and thence to the Ohio Building, where Governor Hartranft, of Pennsylvania, with ex-Governor E. F. Noyes, Gen. G. W. McCook, Geu. Barnabas Burns, Hon. R. P. Buckland, and Mr. F. W. Greene, of the Ohio State Centennial Board, were waiting to receive them. The building had been handsomely and appropriately decorated for the occasion, a number of flags were flying from all parts of the structure, and the reception-room was festooned with bunting. An immense throng of fully 3000 persons had assembled on the outside, and some little delay ensued before a passage could be made for the entrance of the governor and his party. A way being opened, the governor entered through the front door, and, after exchanging congratulations with many of the gentlemen who had awaited his arrival in the interior, proceeded to the reading-room, where he exchanged courtesies with the Ohio State Board. After a few minutes' speech in the reading-room on the east side of the building, where several ladies and gentlemen were introduced to him, Governor Hayes was escorted by General Hawley of the Commission and members of the Ohio Board, to the por tico immediately adjoining, and after the enthusias tic cheers which greeted his appearance had been sncceeded by an appearance of quiet and order, was introduced by General Hawley, who said: REMARKS OF GENERAL HAWLEY. "Fellow-citizens of Ohio, and, I think I may say of the Union, it is with very great pleasure that the Centennial Commission and the Board of Finance and all connected with the management of that great celebration and exhibition, do most heartily welcome, with a welcome stronger than language can express, His Excellency, the Governor of Ohio and our fellow-citizens and brethren of this great State. You of right belong here, for you have done much to make this Exposition. You are our brethren in the great bond of the Union of the United States. We welcome you; we join hands with you in pledging anew our devotion to the Constitution, the Union, and the flag, and in praying Almighty God that the next century may surpass the last. I present Governor Hayes, of Ohio." His Excellency, upon stepping forward, was greeted with the boisterous acclamations of a multitude, which by this time had grown so rapidly that it filled not only the intervening inclosure between the building and the railroad track, some hundred and fifty feet beyond, but extended to Belmont Avenue. Producing his manuscript notes, Governor Hayes spoke as follows: ADDRESS OF GOVERNOR HAYES. Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of the people of Ohio, I desire to make their grateful acknowledg ment to all of the Centennial authorities-to General Hawley and Mr. Goshorn, as President and Direc tor-General, and, the other members of the United States Centennial Commission, to Mr. Welch, the President, and to the other officers and members of the Centennial Board of Finance, for the reception and cordial welcome they have given us. I desire also, in behalf of the State of Ohio, to express our appreciation of the honor done to us by the presence of the Centennial Commissions from foreign countries, who are here with us on this occa sion in their respective representative capacities: to the representative of the Executive Department of our National Government in charge of the Government exhibits; and to the Centennial Commis sioners of our sister States, who have honored as with their welcome presence; also to the people-one and all-citizens of other States and of other lands than our own, who are here to join us in this commemoration. The citizens of Ohio have been deeply interested in this celebration, and are greatly gratified by its success. If events are to be measured by their re. sults, the work of the great founders of the National Government may well be commemorated by the people of all the States, and by none more heartily than by the people of Ohio. When independence was declared, Ohio had no existence. Over all that is now Ohio, stretched one vast, unbroken wilder ness. Mr. Webster, in the great debate in the Senate, described it as a wilderness which had perpetu ated itself from century to century ever since the creation. In an extent of hundreds of thousands of square miles, no surface of smiling green attested the presence of civilization. It was a fresh, unbounded, inagnificent wilderness. No permanent settlement of civilized men had yet been made anywhere within the limits of Ohio. And, my friends, what is Ohio now? [Cheering and confusion from the swaying and pushing of the crowd.] A State with three million of inhabitants-a greater population than that possessed by all the Colonies when they achieved their independence. But it is not for me, it is not for us, fellow-citizens of Ohio, to dwell on the growth, the progress, the prospects, the prosperity, the history of Ohio. A very interesting and instructive address, covering all these topics, was delivered some weeks ago by a distinguished citizen of Ohio. We are here to-day, as citizens of Ohio, upon the invitation of the Board of Centennial Managers of our State, to complete the commemorative exercises on our part contemplated in the original invitation of the National Commission. It is enough for me, it is enough for the citizens of Ohio, to say that we rejoice that our homes are in Ohio. It is enough for us to say that we are grateful that our lines have fallen unto us in such pleasant places, and that we have such a heritage as Ohio now is. Ohio has been signally honored here by the selection of one of her citizens as the Director-General of this great enterprise. We are glad to know that General Goshorn has so discharged the duties of his office that his name will be honorably remembered in connection with this Exhibition forever, for his name goes into history with it. [Applause.] We wish, as citizens of Ohio, to congratulate especially the citizens of Philadelphia and the people of Pennsylvania on the fortunate issue of this great enterprise. It is mainly their enterprise. Upon them its great burden devolved, and to them belongs the lion's share of the glory of its great success. [Cheers.] This Centennial Exhibition is now drawing to its close. It will not be forgotten; it will pass into history; it will live in the minds of our countrymen, linked with recollections of the fathers whose work it has so fitly commemorated. We hope-nay, we confidently believe-that the influence of this celebration will be to extend and perpetuate the principles of our Revolutionary ancestors, and to give increased assurance to all mankind that the new nation brought forth on this continent a hundred years ago is destined under Providence long to remain the home of freedom and the refuge of the oppressed. THE GOVERNOR'S RECEPTION. The conclusion of the governor's speech was the signal for a general renewal of the enthusiasm, the First Brigade Band, stationed near by, playing seve ral selections. Thousands in the multitude were unable to clearly see the governor. He was escorted to an adjoining balcony on the second story, where he modestly acknowledged the enthusiastic reception accorded to him by politely bowing to the people be low. After remaining on the balcony a few moments, during which he was repeatedly cheered, the gov ernor returned to the reading-room and received the Centennial Commissioners and Board of Finance, the members of the two organizations being presented by Director-General Goshorn. The governor was next escorted to the large hall in the rear, used as a public reception-room, where a passage-way had been reserved between the eastern and western entrances. At ten minutes of 12 o'clock the public were admit ted. The governor, attended by his staff, stationed himself near the centre of the hall, and, as the visitors passed him, cordially grasped the band of each, overlooking no one, from the youngest to the oldest of his guests. During the first fifteen minutes he shook hands with over five hundred persons, but after that it was found necessary to admit the throng less rapidly, and the rate was reduced from thirtyeight to twenty-two per minute. Among the first in the line was Miss Nichols, of the Woman's Pavilion, who handed the governor an elaborately - worked fern-leaf motto containing the words, "All Glory to God," with the dates 1776 and 1876 inscribed at each end. In the envelope was a note explaining the gift was worked for the governor by Mrs. Weaver, of Salem, Ohio, but owing to the pressure of the crowd, the governor was unable to open the envelope until several moments had passed, and it was then too late for him to make an acknowledgment of the neat tribute. The motto was placed in a prominent position on the west wall. Soon after 2 o'clock, the fact becoming apparent that to admit the crowd on the outside awaiting an entrance, and which still continued to accumulate, would occupy till nightfall, Governor Hayes reluct antly yielded to the suggestions of the State Managers to bring the ceremony to a close.. At fifteen minutes before 3 o'clock, the governor, accompanied by Director-General Goshorn, left the building and took the cars on the steam railway for the Memorial Hall station, where he alighted and passed through the Main Building. At about four o'clock, while making a tour of the buildings and grounds under the escort of Mr. Goshorn and several members of the Gubernatorial staff, Governor Hayes arrived in the vicinity of the Municipal Building, at which the Commercial Exchanges of other cities were being entertained at lunch by their Philadelphia brethren. At the door of the building the governor and his companions hesitated, and were on the point of withdrawing, when, upon the solicitation of Mayor Stokley, the party were induced to enter. Governor Hayes was presented to the company by Mr. E. Harper Jeffries, of Philadelphia, and received with hearty applause. The governor responded in acknowledgment of the cordiality of his reception, which, he said, he construed to have been tendered, not as a compliment to himself as an individual, but to the office of the Chief Executive of the great State of Ohio. Addressing Mayor Stokley, he added that the pleasure of meeting so many of the representative men of the business interests of the country was an unexpected one, and that, as he had been honored with an introduction, his only purpose was to pay his respects to the gentlemen present. He thanked the people of Philadelphia, through their Mayor, for the generous manner in which they had greeted the name of Ohio, and the welcome they had extended to her Executive, and closed by saying that, whatever may be the result of the present ephemeral political strife, we would all remember that we are Ameri cans. The governor's brief remarks were interspersed with rounds of cheers, which were renewed upon their conclusion. Mayor Stokley followed in some pertinent remarks, and the visitors in a short time withdrew to continue their trip through the enclosure. WHEN any one is run over in St. Petersburgh the carriage causing the accident is confiscated, the horses are taken to the fire brigade for public use, and the driver is imprisoned and flogged. Hence fewer accidents than anywhere else. THE BEAUTY OF FORM.-Every country has its standard of beauty. Turkey and Africa-especially the latter-set up fatness of the female form as their standard. In our own country an accumulation of fat is not regarded as a part of beauty; consequently they who are troubled with excessive fatness do all in their power to get rid of it. We have heard of girls eating slate-pencils, and we know of one who drank vinegar as freely as water to make herself look genteel and graceful. A girl who is constitutionally fat cannot reduce her weight except by severe regimen. To resort to any other means will certainly ruin her health. The girl who drank vinegar freely succeeded in exchanging her hearty manner, fresh, rosy complexion, and robust form, for a languid air, pallid hue, and an exceedingly genteel and delicate figure. The result of the exchange is constant suffering, arising from the complete wreck of a fine constitution. Tight-lacing is another pernicious habit. In vain the family physician raises his voice in warning; in vain comes Fashion's mandate from over the water that small waists are no longer in vogue-but no use. The American girl will persist in killing herself by inches daily. No other countrywoman on the face of the earth sees the beauty in tight-lacing that she does. The plump and meagre abuse the corset alike. Our girls forget that a beautiful form must be in proportion. The idea of a girl fully developed squeezing her waist into an eighteen-inch corset! And how often we hear the boasting remark: "My waist measures but eighteen or twenty inches." If a small waist was considered such a great point of beauty, how is it that the statue of Venus of Milo was fashioned with a waist measuring thirty-two inches? "A waist thirty-two inches! What an ungainly figure!" you will say. Not at all. The Venus of Milo is a perfect conception of the female form. The number of our girls who are anxious to get rid of fat are few in comparison to those who wish to acquire that plumpness of form which is really essential to beauty. It is said that the plumpness of the women of the East is caused by their habits of idleness aud wantonness, and that our women are thin and meagre of form, generally on account of the constant activity of their mind and body. It is a well-known fact that habits of indulgence-plenty of sleep, and physical and moral indolence-produce fat; but food-the quality, not the quantity eatenhas more effect than anything else on the plumpness of the body. Dr. Gazenane says that "immoderate love, and especially jealousy, are very apt to produce excessive thinness." After that, no girl who desires to be plump and rosy will fall too desperately in love; neither will she allow the green-eyed monster to take up his abode in her heart. Girls who are grieving because they have not that fulness which is required to make the female form perfect, should remember that plumpness is by no means the sign of a sound constitution, and that some of the hardiest races were possessed of thin, wiry frames. The skilful toilet nowadays has resources enough to make up the defects of the form, and all ingenuous means to remedy it should be avoided. The girl of light structure and easy, graceful movement is often envied by her more robust sister. Of course it isn't pleasant to think of one's self as a walking bone-rack: yet the more a thin girl thinks on this subject the thinner she 'll grow, and there's no help for it-for, if nothing else, a discontented spirit will keep her thin. The only sure way to grow fat is to lead a regular life, be free from all nervous excitement, exercise moderately, have some light occupation, and take plenty of sleep. To these you must add a generous diet of meat, vegetables, and all kinds of farinaceous food, and you will grow plump as if by magic. THE SUPPOSED SOLILOQUY OF A BACHELOR. To wed or not to wed-that is the question. And by marrying, end it! To take a wife to wed, For who would bear the scoldings of a vixen wife, CLAIR THE Scientific American contains some useful hints regarding the prevention of explosions of oil lamps. Among other things it says: "All explosions of petroleum lamps are caused by the vapor or gas that collects in the Space above the oil. When full of oil, of course a lamp contains no gas, but immediately on lighting the lamp consumption of oil begins, soon leaving a space for gas, which commences to form as the lamp warms up, and after burning a short time, sufficient gas will accumulate to cause an explosion. Many things occur to cause the flame to pass down the wick and explode the lamp. 1. A lamp may be standing on a table, or mantel, and a slight puff of air from the open window or door may cause an explosion. 2. A lamp may be taken up quickly from a table or mantel and instantly exploded. 3. A lamp is taken out into an entry where there is a draft, or out of doors, and an explosion ensues. 4. A lighted lamp is taken up a flight of stairs, or is raised quickly to place it on the mantel, resulting in an explosion. In these cases the mischief is done by the air movement-either by suddenly checking the draft, or forcing air down the chimney against the flame. 5. Blowing down the chimney to extinguish the light is a frequent cause of explosion. 6. Lamp explosions have been caused by using a chimney broken off at the top, or one that has a piece broken out, whereby the draft is variable and the flame unsteady. 7. Sometimes a thoughtless person puts a small-sized wick in a large burner, thus leaving a considerable space along the edges of the wick. 8. An old burner with its air drafts clogged up, which rightfully should be thrown away, is sometimes continued in use, and the final result is an explosion. FOR ladies' and children's boots and shoes, the Crown Dressing is rapidly displacing all others. Its proprietors, Messrs. Frank Miller, Son & Co., New York, is the largest house of its kind in the country. and are never known to press and inferior article. Those who have tried the Crown Dressing speak of it most highly-Harper's Bazar. SUBURBAN RESIDENCE. Drawn expressly for Godey's Lady's Book. by ISAAC H. HOBBS & SON, Architects, 804 North Eighth Street, formerly of 809 and 811 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. THE above building is in the Gothic style of architecture. It was built by Judge Potter, of the Supreme Court of New York, for a permanent residence, upon the side of a high, rocky hill, overlooking the town of Whitehall, New York. It is situated upon a level plot of ground, about one hundred and fifty feet above the town, with the hill rising high above it in the rear, and is one of those quiet, unobtrusive pieces of architecture that is seldom seen in this country. It was constructed of white sandstone, laid rubble, and pointed the color DR H SR H DR FIRST STORY. of the stone, with a black uniform line marking the joints. The roof is covered with slate; the porches, cornices, etc., are of wood. The house is very commodious, having all the necessary apartments to make it a first-class residence. It is considered by many of acknowledged taste to be one of the most successful and beautiful residences in the northern portion of the State, although in point of expense very many treble it in cost, which was about $25,000. The interior is well finished, good plumbing, heating, and all other conveniences of the present day are abundantly and richly supplied. The above SECOND STORY. inches; SK summer kitchen, 14 by 17 feet: SR storeroom, 6 feet 9 inches by 10 feet: C chamber, 14 feet by 16 feet 6 inches; BR bath-room, 6 feet 9 inches by 8 feet 9 inches; P pantry, 5 by 10 feet. Second Story.-C chamber, 15 feet by 14 feet 3 inches; C chamber, 15 feet 3 inches by 20 feet: C chamber, 15 by 24 feet: C chamber, 14 feet by 17 feet 8 inches: BR bath room, 7 feet by 12 feet 6 inches; BC bed chamber, 10 feet by 17 feet 6 inches; BR billiard-room, 14 feet by 18 feet 6 inches; DR dressingroom, 8 by 14 feet |