Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-06-27

! wheeled round tho various buildings
There are settces provided at convenient
distances, and ladies' rooms. where per-
sons will be found 10 take charge OF any
garments or articles left with them tree
of charge.
The grand pianos and organs in the
main buildings are played every day,
and we heard some fine vocal music
when we were there. All this is free.
Then thero are restaurants and cofes
with all that can bo furnished at first
class hotel. and at many of them,
at very reasonable rates. One who
wishes 10 make thorough survey
of this building should obtain q chart
such rs was published some time
since by Harper Bros.
Entering the ediRce Oh .he easterly
end, we find the Maine Head Quarters at
the left; and all the "pace on the left OF
the center nave down 10 the center tran
sept is devoted to the United S,ates.
Everything is so beautifully and
artistically arranged, that the effect is
wonderfully pleasing. SpooIj Of cotton
forming huge pyramids, arches, mopu.
menls, towers and domes. diamond
shaped, cubical and conica'. Eagle pen
ellis so finely grouped as to attract the eye
at once. Even such common things rs
steel screws are fastened on velvet or
kid backgrounds in such ianciful shapes
as 10 represnt wheels. crowns, crosses
and hearts. Palaces oil soap. of every
variety. shape and color, present very
pretty appearance.
Then we come upon oil carpets ar
ranged In octagonal revolving pyramids.
We were especially attracted by the
marble works OF the U. S among which
was the representation Of child asleep.
under a lace shawl. One little hand
grasped the corner of the shawl above
the head, while oce loot was thrown out
from the covering. The child's features
could be distinctly seen under the marble
lace, which we had TO touch to be sure
that il was really marble.
We passed by large polished mirror
in which we saw full length reflection
OF our own person which we hardly
recognized; for we were a,tenua,ed to
the size of walking stick, like "sweet-
ness long drawn ont" and near by, was
another mirror in which we appeared
about four times as large as lite. We
took our friends there 10 show them how
they had been pulled up since they came
10 the Centennial.
We were much pleased with the ex-
hlbits OF the zinc and galvanized iron
works. There were summer houses Of
thin wire. which looked like lace net
work, and garden chairs. bird cages,
statues and ornaments for gardens and
grounds which are warranted to stand
the exposure to heat and rain without
rusting-
In one department. VIC saw set OF
furniture made from au old maple tree
tha, grew in Independence Square. The
tree was over 100 years old when it was
cut down.
There were several enclosures to rep
resent the rooms Of dwelling house,
and they were furnished with elegant
carpets. pictures. and furniture beauti-
fully upholstered; with fine wainscoting
and other interior decorations.
The Phila terra Gotta works were par
,icularly attractive.
n. York sends exhibits Of huge crystal
chandeliers and church metal furniture.
brouzes, and beautiful Pallis-
sy ware. Tiffany displays diamond
necklace worth $4,000. and a solitaire
worth $4,000. We noticed in Titfany's
department stand with a top made of
Mexican onyx which had been sold for
$500. 90 to Mrs. Crocker OF California.
The Gorham Company's exhibit OF sill
yer is very tine. The Century Vase is OF
solid silver. IL is on slab OF polished
granite. A band OF stars, SS. encircling
the piece, IS in front, represents the pres
ent and original number oil States in the
Union. Ga one side is the Genius OF War.
on the other is the Lion led by little
children. The medallion in front is the
Angel of Fame; on the other side is The
Genius of Philosophy. Above this the
vase rises, the front and reverse panel OF
which represent Genius inscribing on the
tablet. there are figures denoting Eu-
rope, Asia. and Africa bringing IN their
to the Exhibition, while the
central figure America,i is welcoming them
and asking them to unite with her in
celebrating her Centennial year.
advertising Shame.
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