The daily gazette., 1878-10-01
OUR PARIS LETTER.


ned building there, such aid is much
more necessary in the case Of the outlv-
ing portions of the grounds. They form
mighty maze, though not without
plan.
Entering by the Porte de Grenelle. on
poslte the railway station, on the right
hand are the British annexes, with a
large and well appointed cafe restaurant,
and behind that beautiful lake and the
broad expanse of grass trees, shrubs, and
hower.beds that surround 1t all now
luxuriously In bloom directly facing the
visitor. fairgrounds propose to sketch
occupy all the space between that Like.
or rather the two lakes, for there is one
on each side of the grounds and the
river.
Close to the gate referred to Is q very
small building which belongs to pbilan-
thropic society. This society supplies
the manned with artificial arms and
other contrivances, and one or more per-
sons may be seen working here with the
aid of these novel limbs. There IS ALWAYS
a crowd around this little pavilion. and
many are the francs that find their way
into The box in the front. Next to this Is
similar exhibition, but on an infinitely
larger scale, where may be seen the
ambulances and the hundred contriyan.
ces which science and ingenuity have
created to mitigate the horrors Of war as
much as possible. The now famous red
cross surmounts the building.
Opposite to the society's sheds Is the
Spanish Pavilion, having very fine col
lecuon OF specimens of the produce of
the forests OF the Pyrenees ON this side,
and at the further end handsome en-.
trance under grand portico. Within, q
curious sight presents itself the visitor
sees an architectural screen and we'll
turned arches, noble columns, a lofty
ceiling, glittering like that of the Palace
OF lspahan, transept, one side of which
reflects the other, more columns covered
with brilliant stalactites, and in the dis
tance a roble painted glass window. The
glass is real, but the color is that of the
wine Of Xeres and Malaga, of hqueurs,
and or essences. The pillars, the arches,
the brilliant ceiling and window are all
formed OF bottles full or empty; the corks
and capsules are also pressed into the
service. This pavilion presents the most
remarkable example Of commercial de:
coration that L have ever seen. 1t has
been carried throughout with such skill,
that 1t calls forth exclamations of surprise
from every new visitor. A part from the
decorative part, the whole of the rich
but little worked treasures of Spanish
soil-cOal, ores and minerals of all Kinds,
as well as agricultural produce are exhib.
tied in the most effective manner. Leay-
ing the building by an opposite door,
. "A 10 md 3 ,rlx a
canes of Philippine Islands, timber and
casks fibres and rope arranged with the
same skill as the bottles within the build
ing. Opposite the door in question is q
kiosk for the sale of the famous produc-
tons OF Havana, from the most delicate
little cigarette to the lordly cigar, wrap
ped each in its metallic coating, aud
costing as much as good dinner.
Near at hand is the exhibition of the
little principality of M Monaco, surrounded
with palms, plantains and other tropical
plants and flowers, and glittering in the
sunshine. Within the central portion is
occupied by fountain of peculiar
character; the bottom is composed of
decorative tiles, forming large square
basin, with depth of two or three
inches of perfectly limpid water, and
out Of this leap four pair of small jets,
not above a yard high, but the water falls
| back on the high tiles with force which
| keeps the whole in constant movement,
| and creates most delicious sense of
freshness. In the centre and towering
far above the little jets is fine fan-palm
| in great tub. The principle exhibit of
Monaco is decorative earthenware,- -
| flower pots, jdrdlniers, cache pots, and a
hundred little fancy objects, pierced and
covered with flowers and ornamentation
| of all kinds, not classic, but pretty and
highly artistic, but not expensive. There
are, however, many examples OF carved
ivory OF very superior character-orna-
mental work, not figures; a large oval
mirror frame OF great beauty, and many
| examples of minute flower carving of the
highest excellence. 1t is a gay little
place, the kiosk of Monaco.
Opposite is pretty rustic bridge
formed of well selected branches with
the bark on, in painted cast iron. 1t is
an abomination; enough to spoil the day
for.an Bsthetical art critic, but finds ad-
miration in the eyes of poor unsophisti-
/ Gated mortals; and on each side OF the
bridge, which spans the temporary sunk
en- road already mentioned, are English
cottages, which present curious con.
trast with their neighbors. or these cot
Itages ono is q model workman's resi-
dence; the other copy of gardeners
| lOuR6. OU6 room Is u COIuiOTJduit COli
mon sitting room, another contains al
lold-fashioned tent bedstead, and more
furniture in keeping; and the white cur
tains at tho windows, the gay red tiles
the flowers and other plants make up {
very pretty English picture. By the side
of these is a small stable, further illus
trating Mr.. Lascelle's system. A little
further on is the Belgian Restaurant
Then comes one of the fifty or more ex
amples of glass house con,truction, al
presenting some feature OF novelty, sucl
as carrying off the drip or CONDENSED
water, or some popularity in form; ant
few yards further is the grand eentra
lawn of the grounds and the Bridge o
IJena, which leads to the Trocadero.
The small bridge previously mentioned
between the English cottages, leads tt
the Quai d'Orsay, the entire length
which, about two thousand feet, IS givei
up to the Horticultural classes. 1t pre-
Isents a charming promenade. On tn.
right hand is agrand fountain, surround
ed with lamps, and from it extends
lawn of the most perfect emerald, sur
rounded by gorgeous border OF mower
of every hue. Here, amidst several gas
houses, is one In which Nj. Linden oh,
famous Belgian horticulturist, mas CO..
lection of the choicest and most recehtt
introduced flowers, principally sucit ~
are known az foliage plans, terns, No,
while another is filled with a spiehuis
collection of exotics, arranged most ei