Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-07-04
Correspondence.
Paris Letter.

(FrOm our Regular Cerrespondon
SALIENT FEATURES OF MANY ExHIBIrs-
DOUBLE QUICK REVIEW OF THE Ma
rioNs-FIRsT FRANCE, THEN ENG LAND,
AND rHE INSIGNIFICANT REMAIN DER or
THE WORLD THE UNITED STATES, NOR
WAY AND SWEDEN, ITALY, JAPAN. CHINA,
HUNGARY, RUSSIA, SWITZERLAND, BEL
GIUM. HOLLAND, GREECE, SPAIN, SOUTH
AMERICA, AND OTHER "REMINISCENCES OF
GEOGRAPHY.
20 RUE CARMARTIN, PARIS, June IL.
The month which has elapsed since the
Inauguration OF the great show has seen
the vast enterprise gradually brought to
completion, and 1t Is perhaps time to make
/ n closer study OF its most important and
striking parts. First in Importance. Of
| course, comes France, and, after her, Eng
| land and the remainder OF the world. The
exhibits OF these two countries are so ex-
| tcnsive, that other nation alities seem small
in comparison. After the large space de
voted TO England and the colonies. the
United States dwIndles into insignifcance.
We hold creditabIe RANK among the ma
lions In our machine department, and n
high compliment /, paid US when 1t Is said
we are, III thIs. Inferior ouly to England.
Contiguous TO the United States is the
Norwegian section, and the first thing to
strike one is the peculiar effect produced
by the pleasing yellow natural tint OF the
pine wood cases. The principal features
OF the Norwegian exhibit are elder down,
iurs, cloths, hangngs, and remarkably
handsome cups and plates. The sister na-
ton, Sweden, makes a show OF Industrial
objects, tools, pottery, etc.
Sweden and I:aly are separated by a
irausy Use nave, In the centre OF which are
placed at regular distances, with fine effect,
beautiful groups Of marble statuary sur
rounded by vases OF flowers. The Italian
exhibit Is fairly Overlooking with beautiful
works OF art. The display OF cut glass
objects, As also the pottery and mo, aics,
are Of the best in the Exposition. A spec
!al pavilion Is set aside TOR sIlAcn stufis
and another for jewellery; In the centre OF |
the latter is placed statue of Csear Au- |
sustns.
a step takes Us into the japanese En-
plre, represented by scores OF exquisite |
vases, dishes, cups, fans. and lacquired
screens. The Japanese porcelains are Of a
grotesquc beauty that really beyond des-
crlp,ion.
China is still more gorgeous 10 the char
acter OF her displays than japan. Her
very showcases, instead OF being built OF
blackwoOd, and OF rectangular shape, are
quaint In fo.m. aud rcsplendent in decora-
uou. Those who have charge oi the Cut
Rgse I SIC -deP4rtmsnt, reliSIousy wear their
guorious frock coat and unsraceiul panta-
loon.
Spain seems cold and prosaic after the
splendors OF Japan and China. There Is
cons !derable display Of arms, aud iron, aud
uniforms and lady visitors will ind delight
In AN abundant show OF lace.
Hunsary's opening rooms are devoted to
upholstering on a grand scale. The model
of large drawing room is remarkably rich
and fine. Shawls, laces, and vases, are
features OF the Austrian section.
Russia does not very compactly cover
the liberal space apportloned to her; her
section here, like her territory, is compar-
atvely sparsey settled. She has pro-
al. tEa f..f Ia
Philadelphia Exposition will recognize
here some familiar objects, both 10 mala-
cnite and bronze. Russia has a fair display
OF cloths. iurs, jewelry, and mineralosical
specimens.
The hall OF embroideries OF the swiss de-
partment is perhaps the finest oi the Kind
in the Exposition, and the SWISS silk and
cotton goods prove that they can compete
with the French and English houses both
in quality and price. But the most com-
pete and artlstically arranged display is
that OF the Geneva watch trade. Ii is evil
dent that they ieel the necessity of making
powerful effort In order to compete with
the cheaper, machine made watches, dis
played by company in the American sec
tion. Denmark coyers little space, but OBJ
jects oil Interest are to be seen in this minor
section, and the furniture, jewelry and GER
amics are Of handsome design aud exquis-
ite workmanship.
Tho industrial character OF the Belgian
section strikes one at a glance. Iron in
all Its forms is seen, and everything has
character OF solidity which is sometimes
allied with art. The exhibit ot pottery,
cloths and upholstery is very complete.
In the narrow strip devoted 10 Greece.
laces, carpets, and a complete collection of
the Greek minerals, and fiora, are the sa-
lient points.
A little hut, represents Greenland, ,thickiy
strewn aud hung with furs. upon which are
arranged walrus teeth, and other fruits OF
the ice fields.
The exhibit of the Republic Of Guate-
mals Is very important. Uruguay and
Hayti are somewhat extensively repre-
sented. though they have no curious or in
teresting objects.
The Argentine Republic exhibits large |
collection Of grains and its leather produc-
ton is well represented.
Central America exhibits in its little |
building, weapons, grains, nuts, etc. A
small stone construction represents Bolivia, |
aud a capital reproduction OF native hut,
stands for Nicaragua. The part of the for
eign section where these small pavillons
are clustered is highly picturesque.
The sections are arranged without the
least regard to their positions on the map
of the world. Next comes Holland whose
section is well filed with industrial exhb-
its. The silversmiths Of Amsterdam make