The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-07-04

AAS AhoHth NHkCn HIS eta)Seu sine
the Inauguration of the great show ha
seen the vast enterprise gradualli
brought to completion, and it IS pc,
haps time to make a closer study of it
m ,st important and striking parts
First in Importance, of course, come
France, and, after her, England and tb,
remainder of the world. The exhibit
# these two countries are SO extensiv,
chat other nationalities seem small il
comparison. After the large space de
voted to England and the colonies, til,
United States dwindIe into insignifi
'ance. We hold creditable ianl
.mong the nations IN our machine de
r'rtraent, and a high compliment i.
Daid US when it is said we are, in this,
Interior only to England.
Contiguous to the United States i
The Norwegian section, and tho first
hing to strike one is tho peculiar effect
roiueed by the pleasing yellow natural
int Of the pine wood cases. The prin-
,ipal features of the Norwegian ex-
libit are elder down, flrs, cloths,
haagings and remarkably handsome
cups and plates. The sister nation.
Sweden, makes a show of industrial
'hjects, tools, pottery. etc.
Sweden and Italy are separated by a
transverse nave, in the center of which
IRE placeiat regular distances, with fine
stieot, beautiful groups of marble stat
lary surrounded by vases of flowers.
The italian exhibit Is fairly overflow
'hg with beautiful works of art. The
display of cut glass objects, as nlso the
pottery and m osaics, are of the best in
'he Exposition. A special pavilion is
set aside for silken stuffs, and another
for jewelry; in the center of the latter
is placed a statne of Cesar Augustus.
A step takes US into the Japanese
Empire, represented BY scores of ex-
r'isite vases, dishes, cups, fans and lac-
luered screens. The Japanese porcelains
sre of grotesque beauty that is really
beyond description.
China is still more gorgeous in the
character of her displays than Japan.
Her very showcases, instead of being
built of black wood, and of rectangular
shape, are quaint in form, and resplen-
lent IN decorations. Those who have
;harge of the Chinese department, re-
igiously wear their national costume Of
ieh silken stuff, whereas the Japanese
lave adopted the lugubrious frock coat
nd ungraeeful pantaloon.
Spain Sc ms cold AMI prosaic sfter
ne splenlor of Japan and China.
here is a considerable display of arms.
nd iron and uniforms; and lady visft
'rs Yill fnd delight In an abundant
low of lace.
Hungarys opening rooms are devoted
upholstery on a grand scale. The
odel of large drawing room Ia re
rich and fine. Shaw,s, laces,
Id vaces, are features of the Austrian s
,ction. e
Russia does not very eompaetly d
ver the liberal space appOrtioned to
T; her section here, like her territory,
comparatively sparseIy settled. She
5 I'rofusion of malachite, and the n
sitor to the. Philadelphia Exposition u
Il recognize here some familiar OBJ d
It's, both in malachlte and bronze. D
nssia has a fair display of cloths, furs, A
yelry and mineralogical specimens. yf
The hall of the embroideries of the In
-iss department is perhaps the finest er
the kind in the exposition, and the OF
iss silk and cotton goods prove that Of
y can compete with the French and ma
sllsh houses both in quality and Bl
ee. But the most complete and ar ci'
-ieally arranged display is that of the TO-
leya watch trade 1t is evident that vi
y feel the necessity of making ev
Terfrl effort in order to compete with ra'
cheaper, machine made watches, bal
'layed by a company in the Ameri-
section. rio
Denmark covers little space, but OBJ va
$ ct interest are to be seen in this TO
lon, amt the furniture, jewelIy ana 'io'
'inales are If handsome design and ant
uisite workmanship. JOY
ne Industrial section Of the Belgian Gag
Ion strikes one at Il glance Iron in
is forms is seen, and every thing has
aracter Of solidity which is some
IS allied with art. The exhibit OF
cry, cloths AID upholstery is very tie
plete. aud
| the narrow strip devoted to 80,
zee, lsces, carpets, and complete an
ctIon Of the Greek minerals ana tn
, are the salient points. WI
little hut represents Greenland, liz
:ly strewn aud hung with furs, Gov
which are arranged wslrus teeth, ne
other fruits of the icetelds maj
Ie exhibits Of the Republic of Qua Ire'
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