The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-26

artistic material it has to draw upon for an
occasion like the present. Its facade is the
costliest, most artistic and imposing in the
''Strect of Nations" in the centre of the
main buildings. Its educational exhibit in
the annex reveals the secret of the general
progress of Belgium. 1t will, indeed, vie
with if not surpass our exhibit in the same
class.
TIE ALGERIAN PAVILION.
Among the many interesting things
opened to the public within the past week
is the Algerian Pavilion. The products OF
this French colony are admirably classified
and arranged. 1t is highly interesting, rs
demonstrating the varied character of the
wealth and agricultural resources of this
interesting portion of Africa. The French
government have naturally done their best
here, for it is their specimen colony, and
then, again, it was for so many years under
the rule of Marshal MacMahon as Governor
will not be lost upon their. superiors any
more than upon the world at large. Happy
the official who can fatter his countrys
pride and help himself
ouEfR AQUARIUM.
The aquarium in the Trocadero grounds
is at last finished. 1t Is remarkable for the
taste and ingenuity which presided over its
! construction, but it is still more remarkable
for the fact that the fish cannot live in it's
beautiful basips. AS you may imagine
there is much fun over this addition to the
attractions, but the ichthyologists have put
their heads together to remedy the trouble,
and it is hoped for the sake Of the finny
tribe that they may be successful. These
denizens of the water may not exactly be
boiled in the aquarium, but it is ncverthe-
less unkindly referred to by Americans as
ga pretty kettle of fish,"
GERMAN PAINTINGS
Germany's contribution to the art depart
ment has been put in place and opened to
view. German art as presented in the COL
lection exhibits elevation, intellectual grasp
and mastery of effects that extort general
admiration.
FINE PICTURE.
One noble work by Hans Makart in the
Austrian collection representing the entry
Of the Emperor Charles v. into Antwerp is
an especial favorite with connoisseurs as
we'll as the general public. 1t is of great
size, rich and natural in color, wonder
fully worked up in detail and a
miracle of grouping. The Empe-
TOR is on horseback, and four lovely
women, perfectly nude, precede him.
The heads Of these four festive young ladies
are said to DO portraits Of noble vienncso
damsels The picture is stated to have
been purchased for exhibition in the United
States.
THE CONCERT HALL.
The opening of the great concert hall has
been postponed to the Goth Of June. It is
doubted if the workmen even then will be
out Of 1t.
THE SOCIAL wHIRL.
Fctes and banquets continue crowding
upon each other to such an extent that
there is absolutely no rest for men and
women Of fashion. The hosts and hostesscs
| or four receptions on tho same night, and
no one expects any one Of consequence to
remain an entire evening
cEBNuscHIs FESTIVAL.
| The grand ball at NJ. Ccrnuschi's was a
most brilliant affair, and there was o large
muster Of the American colony in the
| sumptuous home of the great fnancier.
'srAo" PARTY.
Mr.. Morton, tho banker, gave ''stag"
| dinner to General Grant on Monday even
ing.
A BRILLIANT BALL.
The. same night tho grandest ball OF the
| season was given by the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, NJ Waddington. Five thousand in
| yitations were issued and there was q per-
! feet crush, but the COSTUMES OF the ladies
were something even for man ia. rave
| about.
MORE HOSPITALITY.
On Tuesday tho American artist Hcaly
gave ball. On Wednesday there was re-
ception and ball at tho Ministry Of Agricul-
ture. On Friday Mrs. Hoopers private
thcatricals attracted n distinguished party.
Tonight Saturday there ii soirfe dam
| snnie ut Mrs. Wagners. md Tomorrow