Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-08
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other distinguished guests by those ancient cent?
nis. ladies, Polly, Dolly, Dorothy q liucy, Zeh N
Royal Susan, q. etchen. Phebe, Priscilla, Hannah,
Psueoce, Hope, Faith, Cnarlty and others, as
sisted by Ooedish, Ezekiel, lchabOd, Aaron snd
Grandpa. Miss Southwck OF Boston, the origin
ator OF this novel establishment, pu poses to Rake
II more interesting II possible Than before, anu
has relics equally valuable aud curious.
The educational section, covering 2),OJO square
feet, has a complete representation OF the valions
school systems from The primary 10 that vi col
lege and university, and everything pertaining 10
school houses, even to Their structure and sur.
roundings, when embelshed win MOWERS anu
shruobery, thus showing mloatuie landscape
Mr.. j. Begg OF Jilroy, California, eAhlhl's the
various products ETC., OF that STATE. lie has con-
structed a beautiful rustic bexagonal pavilion, sur
rounded by counter. aud having gothic eau
opy covered with moss aud many specimens aud
sizes OF cones, surmounted by slender spire,
also decorated with = variety of cones, lis col
umns of support entwIned with evergreens.
A pyramical stand occupies the center, hav-
ing several shelves displaying fruit and other pro-
ducts prettly reflected IN the mirror, whiea covers
their central support.
From this stand point a glance towards the
main nave to the left reveals an elegant pavilion,
looming up sjssticaily just beyond The broad,
central avenue, at once aTIeslng the attention OF
the visitor who, basteuing towards IT, discovers
that II is the PeIso Floral Pavilion, Containing Tue
rare display of perfumes manufactured by Young,
Ladi d CUffin of N. Y. The term "Perso" zig
mites the Persian style OF archuectnre) The
Pavilion desi med oy II. M. Upj Jnn OF n Y,
architect of Trinity Cnurcn, anu Is fiescoed AMI
gilded, appropriate 10 Its style of architecture;
its form OF outline is nearly tnat OF triangle, the
front or longest side similar to bay wrdOw,
the center vi the uiplet being concaye on the
outside; It's low roof, also concave, extends
short distance beyond the name ot the structure,
and IN width corresponds with its sides. luis /,
surmounled by a broad dome OF brilliant azure
hue, decorated with golden stars, the center en-
circled with band OF deep blue, bordered with
gold, on which is the name LunJbJrg; the fuiI
rich curve OF the dome resembles a compressed
sphere, al the centre rising in graceful contour,
terminating in a slender pinnacle ON which appears
the bail and crescent. Cole columns support
the roof between which are arches where are sus-
pended beautiful vases OF china and gllt bronze,
filled with trailing vines, hJwers and ferns. lu
the side arches OF the bay window, viii c carrier
pigeon is suspended by Invisible wire thread, II.
pinions spread and bearing scroll In ITS oeak on
which the words "Lundoorgs Periumery'
and American Productions" the bird-mes,enger
seems ready 10 speed away TO other lands with It's
joyous message of sweet fragrance. The cnlei
object Of interest, however, is the Flora Dellac
Fountain, ypica OF the lively business OF the
trim; this occupies Central position IN front OF
the Pavilion; 1t is nearly SIX feet bigh aud lhnty-
six inches IN diameter At the base; OF solid bronze
richly plated with silver, designed by tue head of
the hrn, X. ID. Young, and executed by Kari Null
Ter of n. I. Tue fountain Is a shalt with three
figures IN base-ieIef, aud wldens at the top Iorm-
ing basin ia GrecIan design, above which rises
mound OF flowers in great variety; on the front
of this mound is the Coat oil Arms oi the STATE OF
California; lily with u izzly bear IN upright pos
ture. clasping Its stem, torlps the hllal, and from
the petals OF the flower, Issues the spray of Cal
ifofnls water. Ibe central figure ut The base rep
resents the white roe perfume; litlls maiden III
q partly kneelng attitude with a tiny pitcher ia
her right hand on which sue appears 10 De pour
ing water and catching 1t In a shell which lies be-
fore her. On her rignt is a little cheru0 boy In
similar posture, with a sickle in his right hand,
holding with his left arm sbeaf OF newly m9wn
hay interspersed with clover, and intentl, watch
ing stream Of "New Mown Ii v" Perfume How
ing from cornuceria at his side. To the left of
the center Is little equestrian figure sporting
with the Jockey Club" Perfume holding a no l.
quet of flowers 10 one hand. phisl III the other,
from which he showers the fragrance. Tue term
"Deliac WAS suggested by the name Dsos, city
in Greece, where bronze was 1rst made. This &C.
casioned many dictionary consultations during the
Centennial. The fountain, las at that lime) will
now, dispense gratuitousy, to its visitors deiic-
ious perfume. AT the former exhibition tae guam
tity distributed IN this manner wa, estimsed at
about SIX barrels, sufficient to perfume 100000
handkei chiefs. NJ. l., q.