Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-07-05
NUMBER 81.
From our regular Correspondent.
Our Paris Letter
TIE ExPosTTION-sALIENT FEATURES OF MANY
FXHIBITs- TRANCE, ENGLAND, AND THE
INSIGNIFICANT REMAINDER or THE WORLD.
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PARIS, June u, 1873.
The month which has elapsed since the
Inauguration of the great show has seen the
vast enterprise gradually brought to compile
tion, and it is perhaps time to make closer
study of lis most important and striking
parts. First in Importance, of course, comes
France, and, after her, England, and the re-
mainder Of the world. The exhibits of these
two countries are so extensive, that other
natIOnalities, the United States included,
dwindle into insignifeance. Yet, We hold a
creditable rank among the nations in our
machine department, and high compliment
is paid us when it is said We arc, in this,
inferior only 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 arc cider down, furs,
cloths. hangings. and remarkably handsome
cups and plates. The sister nation, Sweden,
makes a show of Industrial objects, tools,
pottery. etc.
Sweden and Italy arc separated by a
transverse rave, 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 overflOwing with beautiful
works of art. The display Of cut glass
objects, as also the pottery and mosaics, are
of the best in the Exposition. 4 special
pavilion is set aside for silken stuffs, and
another for jewelry; in the centre of the
latter is placed statue of Caesar Augustus.
A step takes us into the japanese En-
pire, represented by scores of exquisite vases,
dishes, cups, fans, and laequered screens.
The japanese porcelains are of 4 grotesque
beauty that is really beyond description.
China is even more Gorgeous in her dis
plays than japan. Her very showcases,
instead of being built of blackwooj, and Of
rectangular shape, are quaint in form, and
resplendant in decoration. Those who have
charge of the Chinese department relig-
iously wear their national costume of rich
silken stuffs, whereas the Japanese have
adopted the lugubrious frock coat and un-
graceful pantaloons.
Spain seems cold and prosaic after the
splendOrs of Japan and China. There is a
considerable display Of arms, and iron, and
uniforms; and lady visitors will find delight
in an abundant show of lace
lIungary'S opening rooms are devoted to
upbolStering on grand scale. The model
of large drawing room Is remarkably rich
and fine. Shawis. laces. and vases, are
features of the Austrian section.
Russia does not very compaetly cover
the liberal space apportioncd to her. Her seo-
tion here, like her territory, is comparative
ly sparsely settled. She has a profusiou Of
malachite, and the visitor to the Phiiadel-
phia Exposition will recognize here some ia
miliar objects, both in malachitc and bronze
Russia has a fair display OF cloths, furs,
jewelry, and meteorological specimens.
The hall of embroiderics of the Swiss de-
partment is perhaps the finest of 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 complete
and artistically arranged display is that Of
the Geneva watch trade. 1t is evident that
they feel the necessity of making powerful.
effort in order to compete with the cheaper,
maehine-made watches, displayed by com
pany in the American section.
Denmark covers little space, but objects
of interest are to he seen in this minor Sec
ton. and the furniture, jewelry, and cera-
mics are of handsome design and exquisite
workmanship.
The industrial character of the Belgian
section strikes one at Il glance. Iron in all
its forms is seen, and everything has char
acter of soldity, which i sometimes allied
with art The exhibit of pottery, cloths,
and upholstery is very complete.
In the narrow strip devoted to Greece,
laccs, carpets, and complete collection of
the Greek minerals, and hOra, are the salient
points.
A little hut represents Greenland, thickly
strewn and hung with iurs, upon which arc
arranged walrus teeth, and ether fruits of
the ice fields.
The exhibit Of the Republic of Guatemala
is very important Uruguay and lliyti are
somewhat extensively represented. though
they have no curious or interesting oh
iects.
The Argentine Republic e1hi its a large
collection OF grains, and its leather proddo-
ton Is well represented.
Central America exhibits, in its little
building, weapons, grains, nuts, etc. a
small stone construction represents Bolivia,
and capital reproduction of IL native hut
stands for Nicaragua. The part of the for
cigu section where these snail plvIlions are
clustered is highly picturesque.
The sections are arranged without the
least regard to their positions nn the map of
the world. Next comes Holland, whose SEE
tion Is well illel with industrial exhibits.
The siyersmiths OF Amsterdam mike Il SUI
pcrb show; but the great attraction Of the
Dutch section is the Frisian house, in which
are lile-size figures, dressed in national CO.'S
tunes of Dutch peasants. People crowd
around these life-like figures with the same
interest that they docked to see similar rep
rcScntations of Scandinavian folk life in the
Swedish and Norwegian departments at
Philadelphia.
The entire space devoted to exhibits is
larger than at Philadelphia, bat the cnclu-
sure is smaller, hence this exposition has the
appearance Of hcing more crowded. The
I"'ScSt huu"cl VI iltkCtN S"iu WI any uhV
day was s., III.
You have doubtless heard that the Ameri-
cans in Paris are to celebrate the 18th Of
July in the Boi~ de B'lognc. will write
you about it after the celehratinn.
Yours, CA :.
WASHINGTON pFSrATCuES say that the ex-
animation OF Mrs. jerks before the Potter
committee was as good a a show. She was
quiet, cool, thoroughly self l-posscSscd, and Of
ten turned the laugh on Batter and MdeNla-
hon. Her testimony went to overthrow that
part of the Democratic case which is founded
upon the alleged Sherman letter. She te~ti-
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