Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-08-11

manufacture of musical instruments and
musical literature have also good represen-
tations.
Passing from sunny Italy The visitor next
reaches the frigid cline of Norway. This
collection is enclosed in high framework
Of light eolored wood arehed in front, at
the apex Of which the flags of Norway are
tastfully arranged. In the centre of the
space is a complete representation OF appa-
ratus used in the manufacture Of cod-liver
oil, which is one of the chief exports of
that country, while long tubes and numer-
Gus bottles filed with that liquid are
grouped around it. Some good specimens
of carved wood aid household furniture
are shown and there is fine collection of
glassware There are curious Norwegian
carriages, specimens of metal manufacture,
an extensive collection of fur rugs, robes of
every description, hats and gloves, fabrics
of cotton, wooden and hemp, soaps and per-
fumes. numerous native arms and antique
relics.
Geographical harmony is preserved by
placing the exhibit of Sweden adjoining
hat of Norway. Great care and attention
have been taken to make this place attrac-
tive, the arches over the entrance being
hung with blue velvet bordered with gold
fringe, and the arrangement of the different
exhibits shows excellent taste. In front is
fine display of porcelain tableware Of the
most delicate tints and with beautiful flo
raj ornamentation. A massive porcelain
chimney-piece of an opal blue color flank
ed by two tall candelabra excites wonder
and admiration. In the rear of the space
are tall columns of Bessemer steel from the
Motula, Sandock, and Fagesta works. All
kinds of tools and implements of hardware,
such af files, saws, rasps, chissels, &C., also
scissors, knives. skates and swords are
shown, and specimens of iron and steel
manufacture from the smallest wire to the
largest boiler-plate are displayed. A col
umn formed of brass rods stands in about
the centre of the space. There are also
cloth and wooden goods, a large array c.
block tin, cookics utensils and safety
matches. Perhaps the greatest attention
is paid to the groups representing various
scenes in domestic life, the figures being
so natural and life-like that the visitor al
most expects to hear them speak. There
are several of these groups that need to be
seen to be appreciated. One series por-
trays in three scenes the story of two lines
from the stern parents reluctant ascent to
their betrothsl to the death-bed of their
first-born is eloquent and comprehensive.
Among the remaining foreign exhibits
of sufficient prominence to deserve special
mention are Russia and Brazil. Then
there are some seperate exhibits Of the diff
ferent states and territories, which cannot
Justly be omitted. From the territorial
displays, particularly, most people may
obtain points of great interest. These will
be taken up shortly. So far l have entire
ly neglected Art Hall, both because hesi-
tate to undertake review which must
necessarily be somewhat in the nature of
criticism and because l wanted more time
to study its different phases. But its turn
will come. This department is not confin-
ed wholly to the beautiful. There are
some things that are very amusing and
some that are open volumes in themselves.
Among the statuary I noticed little girl
holding bird and pinching up the
flesh on her chest to make breast from
VIII ich she attemps to suckle her pet, as
she had often seen mother nurse her babe.
1t is a pleaant representation of childish
simplicity.
Many incidents might be noted to show
that the turnstile keepers havea capital op
portunity to study character. These gen.
tlemen would not, however, have half as
much fun as they now enjoy were it not
for the dumb but effective assistance rend-
cred them by the odd arrangements at the
entrance. These have been infinitely de-
scribed, but there are people who might
see these turnstiles, telegraphic-register-
ing machine and all, taken apart and put
together again dozen times, without be-
coming a whit less innocent of their con-
struction and purpose than they were be-
fore. a delicate matron of some three
hundred pounds weight, presented herself
for admission recently, and after bit of
ingenious engineering on the part of the
stile-man, he managed to assist her through
by having her move side-wise. Her only
thanks were ''that eussed machine wouldn't
let an eel slip through it." Shortly after
there arrived maiden of forty-eight sum-
mers, wearing green spectacles and carry
ing an umbrella. She eyed the turnstile
with half-scared look and outstretchcd
neck. Evidently it bothered her. She
sounded it and tested its moving facilities
by probbing it with her umbrella. Final
ly, having paid her fee, she nerved herself
to the awful effort of rushing spitefully
through the concern, apparently anxious to
do it all possible damage.
Philadelphia, Aug. 9Th, 1876.