New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-15


invented many original oaesith Characteristic care
lessness of expense Black walnut Is the prcdomnane
material OF the cases. but the imitation Of ebony ana
gold so much admired by the French also abound and
the Oriental tendencies marked III recent city arci
lecture shows itself In many mosqueilke sfnc
lures, painted white, with decorations OF gold and
scarlet The variety of form is almost endless, aud
IL fully "a striking rs that OF decoration 1t would he
premature to describe separate exhibits, but cannot
refrain from mentioning the bamboo temple of PAPER
mach6 work. rooted with real palm leaves. which New
York perfumer is constructing. The four supporting
columns will be eniwined by Towering vines, and a
shower OF nc pcfumea spray VIII be thrown upon the
visitors from invisible fountain. On the sides of the
counters basreleis in white representing cGiids
gathering flowers and d!sng their fragrance. Notice
able among the largcr showcases which aspire to some
thing like architectural effect those OF the textile
manufacturers OF NewEneland, The jewelers. and silver
smiths OF NewYor and Philadelphia. and the wOrsted-
yain-nakers and carpet-weavers OF the latter
city. Very imposing and at the same time
very tasteful is the twosCry iron pavilion OF the Anrr-
can Book Trade Association. without looking at the
records Of the Commission it is evident from The nsc!1p
tOns tie in place that New-Engiand, New
York New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania are going to occupy
nearly the whole of tho American section in the n;n
building. The Western states VIII be very nade
quloly rcprescnted-the South scarcely alta IL was OF
course expected that the manufacturing districts
Womb MAKE thc CLltI uSihN, uht II ~ pay
state cannot make small showing for its most i'm
portant industries. St it is nobodys fault but the
people OF the States that have failed TO respond to the
urgent invitation TO take their proper share in the Tx
hibtion.
Most Of the foreign sections give abundant promise Of
being in complete order before the 10Th OF May. one Of
the most advanced is that OF the Netherlands. ANA here
the delicate and graceful decorative work win surprise
people who are accustomed think Of the Dutch as
heavy race, lacking in pcrcent OF the boauiiluan
idea that is certainly warranted by MI thai tourists sec
Of life in Holland elm the unsystemac aranccment OF
countries in The building that grew out 81 the want o
prompness the part OF many to decide ON taking part
in the Exhibition the Netherlands are thanked on one
side 10y Mexico and the other by Brazil Tic former
couutry has done nothing but 10 deposit IN its space
small pile Of boxes; but the later sis "A force
o; mechanics engaged in putting up an elaborate
structure WITH numerous arches and clustered columns
that already shows signs OF cousd rable architectural
beauty Belgium occupies space quite dspfup1riio9aic
TO the size of ut tie country, AMI Is fast ns NJ
with black showcases oIuamcnicd with gi.lins. No
goods are yet unpacled Next beyond il switzerland
Her Commissioners completing number Of large
structures lor tae display Of lace curtains, and arr put
ting together the plain iron showcases brought in parts
from home Their pretty little chalet is nearly finished
France Is not SO far advanced, but is making rapid
strides. The uniform style of tie cases in ts depart
mont and their tasteful forms. will be grateful relief
10 the NiSi,Or Urea OF the DeWldcllhE Nltll ID Inc
American section, Just across the main aisle.
West o. the great transcpt the territory Of Great
Britain begins on one size OF the central aisle, ana that
OF Germany the otncr. Many goods in the British
section already unpaoked and in position There are
two displays OF art pottery Of remarkable 3eauty, in
Guiding articles in maolica OF much larger size and
elaborate execution than We are accustomed to SEQ
in This country. There Is also beautiful fountain oi
Devotion ware. and the beginnings OF fine exhibit
from, ,T1 inclpssl
the inner walls Of which being covered with oucaus
tic tiles. The briefcst description Of the really note
worthy tlings now 10 De In the British fct,On
would h column I will only glance IN passing NJ
great chimney piece In carved oak, ornanrntcd
with paintings On gold background In the medieval
Italian STYLE and surrounding quaint fireplace OF pie
turcd tiles and look in for moment at tho litile room
partoncd of By The L0,dOa GrGDhc cOntaninga press
tur colorprntns run by gas engine, and at tine adnin
M exhibit Of Tie illustrated London hers. Tac Br tsh
colonies uoNt attract our attention India las areidf
ARRANGED q complete collective exhibit OF the -In. Of
th. country anl another Of SIX and cacOous. Tho
showcases Of Canada-all Of walnut ami Of uniioin
syc-are nearly ready. Jamaica and the Care OF Good
Hone have their goods the ground, but have not yet
begun unpacking Queensland Is maGinga unique exhibit
showing By series of paintings the scenery aud agcu
tural ana mining industries Of the country together Win
~ cimens o; wood, minerals gains, SC.
TAe preparations oi Germany going forward With
aye upsolid Affairs thcy Tor The most part In black
ard g1it-and few exhibits ARE in place. Lcijslc
crrInst n ikcs interesting show ~ rpce OILS. ana
D-c.dcn nrrn OF parquctry. Austria j. ylrd' ss
IN nj have been expected. ard theirs Is ic o. be seen
n hcr hut plies Of boxes, zach striped wan b2l
of black and yeilOWthc imperial HapsluirE coors In
f,rmtr letter spoke OF the nOarly complete prepare
tons OF sran, and have ONLY now 10 adj that the cnor
gcuc Commissioners Of that country could have oYery-
thing ready la week were 1t necessary. The same
NAV DO sid ~ Ei Ic. I Fas ~ lSng ,i GS,
a. was uncertain whether she would como al AL.
Tc splendid xhht she made al Vienna is still ~ pawn
whether the merchants OF COnstnntnopo could DO IN
duccd 10 t,ko the RISKS Of similar MISFORTUNE Don
A Is actively nj work on The small space a-thrl -
hcg. The much larger exhibit Of Sweden l. as geting
emma has not arrived, but The moro enterprSng Japan
nave long beeu busy on the ample space they -
ready. Italy, latest convert 10 Tue ENbi loh
al Inc extreme west end Of the building ~ space orig
countries. iHultluno OF DoA.s coVr uhc moor; MI
marked "planO plano which u tho ouphonuus Italian
W y Of saying " ban al, with care"
1he look Of Machinery Iial u encoutasns complrr!
with Jts appearance week ago An Immense amount
RI aness on the opening Of the question: there
II bc large number Of machines in condition 10 be sct
enline Monday, ana II worked 20 the entire satsac
ton OF Mr. Corss. the inventor and builder, who WAS
slyo c Kit miles Of shaftng, has nJHhccl 80 feet IN
canoter ant weighing 10 TONS Is o. LOO horsepower
wish q capacy OF being forced To 1000 horsepower;
has two wakIne-beams weighing % tons each: Two 40
inch cyiindcrr lOfoc stroke crank-shai 10 inches
in diameter and ~ feet In lenTtGi cOnnecngrods "a
ieet IN length, and pstonEOds GA inches In diameter
T platform upon which IL rests IL 50 feet IN diameter
I composed OF polished IRON plates, resting upon BRICK
udatous thai extend far down into the earth. 1Ae
III t from 11Or to tine top OF the walk ngDeans i 30
irct. Tho EnxIsh have a number nj machises zap,
including huge sugar-cane press. The Swsdes too
are present but other foreign countries appear 10 DO
dong any thng There are perhaps 200 American ma
chimes Ia position. The scuinzndchino makers have
hi, begun 10 bid row OF fanoiu pagodaj ana payii-
ions in the ShOe and Leather Building machinery and
c1aibLs beginning To come in. The huge. uncouth
Czrriagc building is IN the hands OF the palners Art
HaIi and It's to be ready for pictures next
week some OF tie foreign commissioners WHO refused
hrst accept space ia the annex have nov dlscON-
cred that II the best place 10 show paintings, and
Nouid be glad 10 get Tue United States Govern
rand. az