The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-06-12
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displays made by the United States
and Canals 10 the international Elk
position, to compare them with the
exhibits Of other countries. aud 10
compare all, as far as possible, with
the exposition ia Philadelphia, two
years ago. But the time for such
comparison has not come. The
work at the Exposition are proceed.
ing with rapidly. but the asst show
is not yet in condition to receive its
visitors, nor will it be for twelve or
twenty days. The improvements
OF the last week, though perceptible,
are only TO be observed in matter;
of detail, ard have little effect upon
the general appearance OF the grounds
and buildings which are still in that
rubbish-encumbered state that de-
tracts so much from the harmony Of
the whole. The frequent visitors 10
the Exposition. those who see it day
by day brought nearer to a state
Of completion, can not help regretting
that it was thrown open to the pub
lie when it was but the mere sug
g~estion of what it will be when per.
fected. The chaos of the opening
days is gradually being reduced to
order and regularity, but it is not
pleasant to witness this process of
evolution; it is too much like the dis
solution of an acquaintance with the
greasy ropes and pulieys that are
necessary TO the splendid scenic eff
fects of the stage. There are few
parts of the grounds or buildings,
either at the Trocadero or on the
Champ de-Mars, which are not, even
at this late day, in need Of much fn-
ishiug. What forces itself upon The
notice of visitors is the dreadful con
dition of the walks and roads. which,
according to the weather, are deep
10 mud, or covered with q thick lay
er of dust. The topmost tow ers OF
the Trocadero palace, the Memorial
Hall" of this Exposition, and the on
" edifce that has been built for per-
manence, are o yet Invested OF their
scaf Jlding; the picturesque build
iugs studding the adj acent grounds
are mostly still shut to the public.
At present the magnificent East
Indian pavilion, aud the collection of
the Prince of Wales are the great
attractions of the Exhibition; every
body admiring the superbly orna-
meuted harnesses, brides, saddles,
the arms and works of ert which the
heir of the English throne brought
back with him from his late oriental
trip. The FIRST rooms of the fne art
department are a scene of disorder,
the public are still barred out, and
can see the statues only from afar.
The French gallery Of machines is a
crowded point, and tere things have
a more complete appearance than in
any other part of the Champsde-
Mars. The Avenue Of Foreign Ma
tons is one of the FIRST attractions for
visitors; and after the monotOny of
the long narrow galleries Of the
French department it is a relief to
come in view Of the row Of pictur-
and characteristic facades.
The English section is in admirable
and the richness and variety
this department are appreciated by
visitors who devote a great part OF
their time to an inspection of the ex-
bibits of England and her colonies.
The magnificent English mecban-
ical exhibit is already attracting
1t is yet too early to under
take a description of the different de-
.artments, but it may be safely said
that at the present time there is
more of interest in the English de-
.artment than in any other.
The American section looks well,
It's most striking features being the
splendid cases Of Messrs. Tiffany Il
Co, of the Waltham Watch Co.,
Douglas Axe Co, and some Con-
necticut Lock Companies but there
are many other prominent exhibits
for notice. The central row
of columns in the United States Sec
ton is very prettily festooned with
tne stars and stripes, and the pictur-
roof screens, with coats of
arms Of the different states, are ad'
though, from the outside, the
United States facade is not as strik-
ing as those of the neighbcring ma
Passing from the space allotted to
The United States, into the section of
Sweden and Norway, the attention
Of the visitor is arrested by some
ron and some fur "reminiscences, and
BY little else that will repay inspec-
ion; but, the Italian department
makes an imposing display, scarcely
excelled by any other country. There
ire many curious, grotesque, and
'sntastic objects in the japanese and
Chinese sections. Austria and Hun
yary have both richer and To:e ex-
displays than they had in the
States; and little Switzer-
and is present with her wooden
and other articles in wood of
are and delicate carving. Belgium
md Holland make fine displays, out
If all proportion to their area on the
nap of Europe, aud some of the mod
is of house furniture in the Holland
'ection are particularly admirable;
,ut, it mus. be confessed, that the
most prominent display of this coun-
nv consists of two immense cases,
eaching half way to the roof, of ri
-al liquor houses.
Without ~detracting from the mer-
Is of the Philadelphia Exposition,
which, all things considered, was re-
lly the more wonderful of the two,
he distinction 10 favor of this Expo
ition NAV perhaps be suggested in
be words: Greater taste, wealth,
nd variety.
G. A. s.
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