People's Pilot, Volume 2, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1893 — OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

The Irish Village and Vermont State Building at tho World’s Fair Grounds Dedicated. Jackson Park, Chicago, May 11.— Nearly a thousand sons and daughters of the Green Mountain state witnessed the dedication of the Vermont state building Wednesday. Gov. Fuller and staff, in full uniform, state officials and many prominent ladies and gentlemen

were present James L. Martin, ex-speak* er of the Vermont house of representatives, made the address, assigning the building to the care of the exposition officials, and Director General Davis replied accepting it The address of the day was made by Gov. Fuller. After ex-Gov. Dillingham had delivered an oration in a patriotic strain, the ceremony was closed with music by the orchestra and a general handshaking. Blarney castle and the Irish village in Midway Pla’sance were thrown open to the public at 2p. m. A large number of interested spectators, includ ing the British commissioners and many visitors from the Emerald isle, were present. The principal address was made by Lady Aberdeen, president of the Irish Industries association. The village will afford the student a broad view of the industries of Ireland. Lace making, knitting, weaving, crocheting, wood carving and many other crafts will be illustrated. The special object of this exhibit is to raise funds for the advancement and further development of these industries, which afford employment for the poor women of Ireland. The Irish concerts will bo one of the most striking features of tho village, an eminent harpist being at the head. Irish pikers and jig dancers as seen at the famous “ould country” fairs will be reproduced.

THE VERMONT BUILDING.