Connecticut western news., 1873-10-24
Walks in the Chicago Exposition n.
From our Special Corresponden l

The success of the Exposition to-day Sept. 27th) is most gratifying. It is the first day of the trial of low prices, the rates of admission being only % cents for adults and l5 cents for children, and it works ad- mirably, the number present being more than double what it was yesterday. The low rates of admission makes it sort of a matinee day for the children. therefore we must devote a portion of this walk to the little folks.
 Messrs. A. A. Van Cott 6 Go. exhibit 8 beautiful bouquet in 8 silver vase and in which two Nightingsles are sitting, touch 6 spring and the birds in succession flap their wings and sing almost as naturally as real ones could do. There is also hand some black box with gold decorations, which. when opened, displays a bird no larger than grasshopper, which sings beautifully for few moments and then disappears beneath the golden lining of his box, only to reappear when the spring is again touched. The value of this bird in his gold mounted box is said to be three hundred dollars.
 In another portion of the building is a miniature house exhibited by the Rock Riv- CT paper company of Beloit, Wis. designed to show how dwellin.s may be covered warmer than when covered in the usual way. This house is about eight by twelve feet on the ground and ten feet high has piazza, steps, doors, windows and several rooms, both below and above stairs The interior is finished off elegantly into rooms of various sizes. The dining-room is rich ly carpeted the table is spread with beau tifnl china ware, while over the table and depending from the ceiling are handsome chandeliers with colored lights. At the ta- ble sits beautiful featured dolls, richly dressed, and to all appearances enjoying the evening meal This room is also hand somely papered and has grate and marble mantels. Adjoining the dining room is the parlor. also richly carpeted and fur nished with sofas. chairs, centre.table, pi- ano, stands. &c. The chairs and sofas are covered with silk, and upon which may be seen dolls dressed in the latest fashions. Farther along in the parlor may be seen doll standing, or just entering the room from the hall door, dressed in silk with long train. This parlor is handsomely pa- pered with satin and gold paper; has mar ble mantel, chandeliers, &c., and when lit up in the evening makes fine display. The hall has oil cloth upon the floor, and in one corner is fire extinguisher called the "New Chicago" gotten up in style and size to correspond with the building. Above are sleeping rooms and miniature beds and bedding in abundance. No description can do this cottage justice it must be seen to be appreciated.
 In booth over wonder is little blind girl nine or ten years old who commands the admiration love and pity of all visitors. She is making variegated bead-work, such as baskets, cups and saucefs, spoons, fin. ger rings, chairs, card baskets, pin cushions and various other articles. The dexterity with which she strings and arranges the va rious colored beads is wonderful. Her wares are for sale, and the receipts average from six to ten dollars per day. The prof. it's arising from the sales are carefully laid by so as to enable her to attend school the coming winter. Her manufactures com mand the admiration her blindness, pity, and her gentle and meek face, the love of all.
 We will now cross over 10 tbe opposite side of the building and take a look at one of the finest candy stands ever erected. This is one of the main attractions for the children. The candies are arranged so tastefully and temptingly that it is almost impossible for any one to pass without reaching out your hand and helping ones self, and so many varieties, and such nice boxes to put them in. This stand is some twenty feet in diameter; octagon in shape, and twenty-five feet high. The counter is two and half feet from the floor, formed with panels and trimmed with gold bands. Extending upward from each angle is roof of support some six or eight feet high and octagon form. On every other spare is strip of mirror extending from the roof to the counter, and these are held in place also by golden bands, while between each support, and at the base of the roof, are eight mirrors some twelve inches wide by eight feet long. Projecting from each of these supports is gas bracket with globe and glass hangings, and the jets when lit give splendid appearance to the booth, it's candies and occupants. The center is in the form of pyramid and is loaded from floor to ceiling with as fine candies as ever was made. The roof is of heavy cloth, beautifully frescoed, while from each roof support are transparent flags of yari ous colors, and painted on each is the name of Gunther. From the .top-most part of the booth waves the stars and stripes. Gud- ther pays the Exposition one thousand dol lars for the privilege of selling his candies during the exposition, The expense of erecting this booth was two thousand dol-1 lars, and notwithstanding the enormous outlay it is paying very handsome profit. It requires eight clerks to wait upon the customers, and they are kept busy from 10 o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock in the evening, at which time the exposition closes. s7- -5-
 This much for the children, and now we will take walk for the benefit of older persons.
 Sept 29th.-We have stopped a moment before Q little machine which attracts con- siderable attention. It occupies space two by four feet, and is making brass screws and nuts. Drop into this machine brass rod four feet long by one-half inch diameter; press one lever and it turns it to the exact size; touch another lever and it