The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-06-09

terest and exhaustiveness. Indeed, II would
seem ~ though Mr.. Disrseli's Government had
set itself TO work to prove. by the msgnificence
OF its display at our Exhibition, that England
enters into our Centennial celebration with
hearty good WILL and cherishes no grudges
The italian section, though still very incom-
plete, is extremely interesting. There are
beautiful mosaics from Florence, fine straw
hats, bronzes paintings, and the most exquis-
ite carved wood work. or the specimens OF
carving, the most beautiful is an imitation of
an old Ponpeiian fountain. The elaborate
tiaceiy OF flowers, the broken arches, the beau
hful figures, all are wonderfully reproduced
aud the man who acted a. guide to me, told
me that there were not moro than two or three
artists In all Italy who could produce such
work. The mosaics are superb and among
them Is one which attracts very widespread at
tention. 1t Is n picture Of church made en-
TREY OF mosaic work, principally inlaid
mother-of-pea the brilliant colors of which
have been 80 blended as to produce the effect
on the building of the last RAYS Of the setting
sun tinging the gliitering gables and windows
with rosea.e light. 1t would be noticeable
even as a painting, but as mosaic work il is
simply wonderful.
THE JAPANESE BUILDING.
The Japanese Government has authorized
the expenditure Of 5000, 600 in gold in the or
ganization OF the Japanese exhibit. This ex-
hibit Is simply wonderful, by reason Of its COM
collection undoubtedly the finest exhibit of
metal work with the single exception OF the
ELLINGTON collection from London) and pot
terry to be found in the whole Exhibition and
III many other respects the exhibit il marvel
ously varied and beautiful. One of the most
interesting features of the exhibit is the email
wooden house, model Of the average Japan
csc country house-which has been erected by
the Commission. This house is occupied by
the offices OF the Japanese Commission, and is
an exceedingly curious and interesting struc-
ture. 1t is built of wood brought all the way
from Japan, and everything in and about it,
except small portion of the furniture il
Japanese. The wood is beautifully planed,
carved aud joined, and the arrangement Of the
structure is such tn I air can be easily admit
ted, while light il received through translucent
but not transparent paper. The reception
room, which is the room generally shown to
visitors is long, low-ceilinged apart, lent,
with large screen, on which are painted in
variety OF colors a number of beautiful FANS
The door slides to and fro, almost noisclessly
and very easily, instead of swinging on hinges
and is beautifully finished. Admission to the
building is carefully guarded, and very few
persons are fortunate enough to gain even a
glimpse of the interior.
BLACKMAH.
Notices have been sent to some of the ex-
hibitors in Machinery hall to the effect that
their inventions are heterogeneous upon other
patents, and that failure to step up and set
tie will involve legal proceedings. Blackmail
of course, and silly swindle that ought not to
deceive anybody. Philadelphia lawyers whose
names are taken in vain. have enjoyed 80 long
proverbal reputation for sagacity that these
blackmailing cards may alarm the timid souls
OF inventors.
A GIGANTIC PALM.
One OF the greatest curiosites exhibited in
the Centennial Horticultural hall is gigantic
sage palm, which is said to be more than 100
years old and to have belonged, in 1776 to
Robert Morris, the fnancier Of the revolution
This tree occupies post OF honor, and is deco
rated with an immense silver shield setting
forth the above facts.
MISCELLANEOUS JoTTINGs.
One-third of the visitors bring their lunches
with them and thus avoid the restaurants.
The rolling chairs are a nuisance or a benefit,
according as the pusher is handsome and the
track level.
Great preparations are being made for the
celebration on the Fourth of July. The pyro-
technical display will cost $40, 600.
The interior Of the Swiss school-house close
ly resembles our own, being perhaps trife
neater.
The complimentary passes and free admis-
sions to exhibitors aud members of the press
average about G, 900 daily.
The first Of the series Of special displays is
now open in the Agricultural buildings, COM
prising apples of last seasons growth from
Michigan, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, potatoes
from New York, and fruits and vegetables from
Bermuda. This display will be succeeded by
Strawberries and cherries.
On motion of Mr. Lowry, of Iowa the Gen.
tennal Commission decided to allow colored
men to I'll positions as policemen and guards.
A gentleman who lunched at a restaurant
near the United States building was so struck
by his bill that he has published it as follows
Bread, "a ; two cups of coffee, 30 omelette,
80; services, 30 total. S1.34.
The panoramic view from the southwestern
tower Of the main building is described as one
OF the most beautiful and extensive in the Uni
ted States taking in the valley of the Delaware
down to Chester. The elevator car will accom-
modate forty persons.
Commissioner Meeker, Of Colorado, will try
the Western system of irrigation upon
a piece Of ground assigned for the purpose, by
surface application Of water from a running
stream.
A poplar tree on the grounds has been deco
rated with hanging punches of moss from Geor-
gia, showing enc of the growths of Southern
swamps.
The register to be kept at the Illinois State
building will be capable of containing $4,000
names. The merchants OF Chicago gave over
$4,000 worth Of furniture to this building.
Custom-house officers are stationed at every
door of the Exhibition buildings to see that no
dutiable articles are carried away. This makes
a good deal Of trouble for visitors with bundles
tho result Of previous shopping.