The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-06-15
The Centennial in a Nut Shell.

The buildings, IN taste, style, arrange
ment and size surpass those of the ex-
hibition in Vienna.
The main structure alone covers twenty
one acres Of ground. Entering the build
ing from the west, Italy first presents herself
in beautiful carved furniture of choice and
precious wood ,inaid with rich Flornetine
mosaics, and embellshed with delicately
carved birds and animals.
Brazil, under gided canopy, displys
her stores of base and precious metals,
with native gems Of every description.
New South Walee presents her stuffed
birds Of gorgeous plumage fifty different
kinds Of confectionery made from her
sugar a large collection of seeds a large
block representing the amount of gold she
has produced since 1S51-S168, 900, 900 /;
tin ores that yield ninety per cent. metal
copper and other ores of exceeding richness
also fine specimen of bituminous coal.
The Argentine Republic and Chill
present their birds, animals and bronze
figures.
England exhibits her cutlery, chro-
nometers, books, stationery, textile fabrics
laces, furniture, reversible billiard tables,
upholstery, chairs, crystal chandeliers, lastly
d case of magnificent jewelry, valued at half
million dollars.
Japan and China, beneath painted arches,
display porcelain ware, enameled porcelain,
gaudy hangings, purple banners with Japa-
nese inscriptions. The japanese attendants
dress in American costume the Chinese in
the garb peculiar to their country.
Sweden presents military harness and
artillery, porcelain and alabaster.
Denmark shows pottery, bronzes and
EtruScan vases.
Egypt presents huge heads Of Memnon,
a splendid carpet and defunct crocodile
The Turkey coop is empty.
Norway has charming work in silver
fligree
Russia is absent from an accident to her
transports.
Canada shows magnificent furs, brass
goods, steam gauges, snow-white marble,
plates and vases from the Lambeth pot
terry.
India displays costly carpets, embroidered
muslin, and cases of Delhi gold, jewelry and
precious stones.
The Netherlands turn out their public
works, maps Of land reclaimed from seas
| and lakes, water works, bridges, jars OF
spices from Java, seeds, ornamental woods.
peculiar grass, panther skins, wax flowers
and fruits, Malay weapons and silver utensils.
Mexico is expected to exhibit her re-
volutions, but they are lot on exhibition
for want Of space.
Belgium has grand pulpit in carved
wood. In the panels of It's five sides are
groups in relief, representing the mar
riage of Mary and Joseph, the Anunci-
alton, the Flight into Egypt, the Wei
come to the Virgin, figure placing a
crown upon Mary, and other religious
figures.
Spain delights us with tapestry from
the royal factory Of Madrid, a candla-
brum Of wonderful richness in gilt and
bronze, embellished with twelve knights
and am apostle; also bucklers, lances,
servants and sentries. Some of her
tapestry is one hundred years old the
colors are preserved and perfect. Also
religious ornaments, locksmiths' work
in steel and damascene, marble and
minerals
France treats us to splended silks and
velvets, rich black and white marbles with
bronze ornaments, case Of most delicately
executed artificial flowers, gloves and fine
furs.
Austria has her fine textiles, linens, silk
and woolens; the finest porcelain in the
exhibition, looking glasses, the famous
Victoria vase, painted with the "Chariot
Of the Sum-" Reni's magnificent fresco also
other vases of great splendor and exquisite
painting splendid specimens of Bohemian
crystal, amber and meerschaum goods,
beautiful blown glass, enameled glass and
pottery. The exhibit Of Austria is charm
ing throughout.
Many spaces arc yet untitled.