Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-07-04


lace. There were also beautiful silk
aces.
The Switzerland embroderies were
very fine; and the models of Swiss arcl-
itecture ard the fancy ornaments were
exceedingly attractive,
France and her colonies made fine
exhibit Of church ornaments. large stat
ues and elegant iewelry, among which
was diamond necklace worth $40. 900.
Great Britain had large apartments
representing the different rooms of u
dwelling house, richly furnished. The
beautiful mahogany and satin mood lur-
Diture from London. was par icularly
noticeable. There was also some ancient
furniture on exhibition here. High up
above the other exhibits. was q magDiii-
cent woven tapestry hanging. represent
ing Christ and the Twelve Apostles. life
size, which looked. from distance, like
an oil painting,
Canada had numerous models of pub
l;c buildings and even whole cities laid
out in miniature; and the minerals from
that province made au attractive appear
auce. An inlaid table was here seen. in
the top OF which were over 100000 differ
ent pieces OF wood, all representing n
lne picture.
/ In Jamaica we saw ladies' hats made
of the bark OF tree; and the flowers
with which they were trimmed were
manufactured from the inside cuticle Of
the leaf OF the tree.
Australia had huge skeleton Of q
bird. great variety of butterflies. i'm
mensc gold nuggets. and numerous spec
linens of corals and sea-weed.
India and other colonies had on exhib-
ition great number OF beautiful shells,
models oil fruits growing in that country,
and finely polished wood.
Sweden had several lite SIZE groups OF
figures in wax, showing the habits. Gus
toms and modes oi dress there. among
which groups was touching represent
alton OF Death in the Household. The
mother was bending over the couch on
which lay The marble form OF her little
one; and the father sat facing the back
OF his chair while he held his pipe in his
hand. The minister was near with the
good Book open in his hand. Near by
was the coffiu. The mothers loot pro-
truded from under the folds OF her dress
and the hob-nailed shoe, with the heel in
the middle OF the loot, was curious
specimen OF cobblery. The counte-
nances OF these figures were very natu
raj and lite like. and the cracks and ca,
luses on the fathers hands seemed like
real flesh and blood. Another group re
presented the Old Clockmaker and fam
lily. There were also models Of Swedish
houses, and samples of their furs, among
which were some very elegant robes.
Norway also had groups as above.
One was OF man riding in boatlike
sledge, made OF leather and drawn by
reindeer guided By single rope. on one
side. Wool was spread on the ground
10 represent snow. Near by, was the
vile, walking, and holding under her
arm canOe-shaped leal her box. in which
was little babe. The mothers hair
was worn 10 two long braids down the
back. They were all dressed in fur and
leather.
Italy exhibits were very striking and
beautiful There were lovely wares,
rich mosaics. fine sculpture, she'll jewel
ry, silver filigree ornaments, very nice
Leghorn hats. and large ornamenled
silver bell which visitors were allowed
10 stliko with the ball which was on The
outside, the bell being hung on frame
work
Orange Tree State had large collec-
| llOH vi lcaluCls, SAuHCu DIHsi luoICAS,
etc.
Peru exhibited mumlniss, geological
specimens and the products peculiar TO
that region; and there WAS also singu-
larly recognizable statuette oil Gen.
Grant and the American eagle, made
wholly OF wire and placed under glass
globe.
China was rather late in getting her
| exhibits here, and but small space was
allotted to her 10 this building. This
was filled with unpacked boxes and rut-
bish the day we were there, and Two
Cinnamon in native costume, with long
queues, loose white trousers and shoes
with thick, solt white soles, were ur-
packing and arranging elegant vases and
ornaments OF wondrous shape. in a huge
pyramid There were also pictures and
fans curiously wrought with silk, odd
paintings, mosaics. etc. We could but
notice the difference between these men
and the japanese Ell whom we saw sew
eral. The latter were fne-looking and
intelligent and had adopted our modes
of dress, while the former cling to their
own costumes and habits with strong
pertinacity. They are an inferior race.
and their genius is wholly initiative.
Japan had magnificent display vi
carved wooden boxes. ornaments and
furniture, curious toys and images, and
vases OF rare beauty and size. Two huge