The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-03-07
Russia.

this vast Industrial Exhibition 10 the section de-
voted to
i. The history of the labor gallery bears n striking
resemblance 10 those Of the other nations which have
sent objects 10 this department. The most conspicu-
Gus articles are rude stone tools, objects in clay. and
old swords aud guns. all having II very antiquated
look.
In the gallery Of fine arts we find that Russia pre-
sents an exhibition much more remarkable than
might be expectel. We pause before an excellent
marine painter, B1golioubofi. and notice a painting
called - Boarding" and another, 1.-The Transport
Flotilla Of Peter thrown by u tempest among the
reeds Of the gulf" We also note IA large painting by
kotIebue, Passage of the Pont du Diable Z" Devils
Bridge), in Switzerland, by the Russian army.
" The Death Of Barbe Radzivil, Queen of Poland, -
is a conspicuous painting by Simmer, also "Schamyl
making his submission" by Willewald. / might
mention several more fine paintings, but before lcav-
ing the room We must stop and admire two wood and
ivory sculptures by Antokolsky, called "The Jewish
tailor" and The miser counting his money"
In the gallery of liberal and applied arts we find
that Russia is not behind other countries in such
things rs stationery, surgical instruments and book
binding. Here are to be seen some most excellent
photographs, and a mosaic after a painting by Neff,
representing persons chanting n TIE Deum.
Russia possesses mines of precious stones. The
emerald, lapis lazuli and topaz lie as it were ON tho
surface of the ground. One should not feel aston
ished then Mt the magnificent vases exhibited in the
entrance saloon one of them is marked ut n price
equal to about Sl2,O00i Russia exhibits the finest
basin of Italian majolica which has ever been seen,
painted with the most delicate arabesques. Passing
through the Rue lie Russie, we see rising in the
midst of it a metallic Kiosk, the decoration of which
- In tba lsyzantiua styla Its nrigipoltr ;nfanS;t,
of color. and happy arrangement of details, go far to
make up for what there is of barbarous in it. Rus
STA sends II very small but handsome collection of
furniture, crockery-ware and fancy articles for par
Tor decoration. In the gallery of clothing Russia
presents greater attractions. The objects most wor-
thy of notice are embroideries, gold and silver trim
mings, skins, ssbres, hunting knives, damaskeened
swords, poinards, and carbines of great richness and
originality. The cloaks and embroidered dresses are
of perfect beauty. Ii is evident from the blankets,
robes, and thick wooden goods, that the people have
to fight the cold weather in that country. The fine
feathers which come from Russia, and which are
manufactured into such things as travelling bags,
purses, &c., present a good exhibition. In the gall
lery of minerals we find a great quantity of hard and
precious stones from the cabinet of the Emperor
also, iron, copper AID platina minerals rough and
manufactured iron and copper, and a huge block of
malachite. Here, too, we find in great quantities
lint, hemp, wool, tobacco and goats hair.
In the gallery of labor and machinery we see
nothing worthy of particular notice, and would men,
ton only a machine for measuring and folding linen
and ribbons, exhibited by the Commission of the
Minister of War. for the equipment of troops. Leav-
ing now the Russian restaurants, which seem to be
always crowded with eaters and drinkers, We pass
next into
Sweden and Norway.
These countries have sent an interesting collection
to the gallery of the history of labor, but the paint
ines offer greater attractions. This exhibition proves
that the crowned heads of Sweden have not degener-
ated. King Charles XIV exhibits two good canvasses,
and by the side of these royal productions are some
most charming geare paintings, such as "a declara-
of love- and jealousy by Fagerlin. 1
would mention also, "The marriage presents by
Nordenberg, and Els frolicking in the moonshine,''
by Nalmstrom. In Norway we must notice two
one with canyasses of q very animated as
pect, and the other of charming subjects in still life.
Passing out of the gallery of fine arts, the first thing
that we notice is the complete apparatus of a gymna-
stun, which Sweden has sent, belonging to Prince
Oscar. Two or three pianos are arranged in this
gall cry, but the most of the articles would particu-
arly interest n physician. A conspicuous thing is
In anatomical case, in which the heads of the differ
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gorilla is placed near here, upon which is written,
: ne touchez pas, s. y. Pr and which is to be seen
ipon nearly every thing in this great collection. To
he visitor to the Exposition, the most noticeable thing
N the Swedish section is the collection of costumes.
from these one can not only acquire a knowledge of
he various costumes, which are truly interesting,
Dut also of the types of the inhabitants who wear
them. They are a sort of manikins in plaster, the
reads and hands of which are carefully modelled and
olorcd. These puppets are dressed in the national
ostume, and arranged in amusing pastures. Here,
or instance, c peasant passes a ring on the finger of
lis sweetheart, while she timidly looks down there
young village coquette is having her hair dressed
vhile she admires her features in q hand mirror.
'hese furnish a pleasing idea of Swedish manners,
nj together form a very curious and interesting
to be gone through. ]
In the clothing department are to be seen two
lecdle guns, one on the Hngstroem system, and the
Their on the Gustafsson system. I
Sweden and Norway have contributed a very in I
eresting collection Of iron minerals, steel and manu-
lctured iron. The gallery of machinery has in it I
To objects which attract attention-one is the model
f an apparatus for making nitro-glycerine. and the
Their apparatus intended to ascertain the quantity of I
ulphur contained in iron and steel. l
Denmark, I
he next country into which We shall pass, has sent t
little which is particularly worthy of notice. a
he has sent n very limited number of paintings,
rnong which | would mention Sc Blind mans buff
y Extner; Samson by Bloch. Some very Sc
ere and careful paintings by Hansen and Monies, 5
nd some remarkable engravings. !
Denmark sends some of those clay figures dressed {
the costumes Of the country, which are scattered :
l~roughout this section. In the outer gallery models 1
f ships, and fishing nets, are the most abundant J
;-Ias contributed >