Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-06-26

Paris Letter.

The exhibits OF these two countries are so
extensive that other nationalities seem
small in comparison. After the large
space devoted to England and her colonies,
the United States dwindles into insignifi
canoe. We hold u crelitable rank among
the nations in our machine department.
and high compliment is paid US when it
is said we are, 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 are elder down,
furs, cloths, hangings and remarkably
handsome cups and plates. The sister nal
ton, Sweden, makes show Of industrial
objects, tools, pottery, etc.
Sweden and Italy are separated by al
transverse nave, in the centre of which
are placed at regular distances, with fine
effect, beautiful groups of marble statuary
surrounded by vases of flowers. The
Italian exhibit Is fairly overlooking with
beautiful works of art The display of
cut glass objects, rs also the pottery and
mosaics, are Of the best in the exposition.
A special pavilion Is set aside for silken
stufs, and another for jewelry; in the
centre of the latter is placed II statue of
Caesar Augustus.
A step takes us into the japanese Em-
pire, represented by scores of exquisite
vases, dishes, cups, fans and lacqhred
screens. The Japanese porcelains are Of
grotesque beauty that is really beyond
description.
China is still more gorgeous in the
character of her displays than Japan. Her
very show cases, instead of being built Of
black wood, and of rectangular shape, are
quaint in form, and respondent in decora-
ton. Those VINO have charge of the
Chinese department, religiousy wear their
national costume of rich sllken stuffs,
whereas the japanese have adopted the
lugubrious frock coat and ungraceful
panlaloons.
Spain seems cold and prosaic after the
splendors of Japan and China. There is
II considerable display of arms, and iron,
and uniforms; and lady visitors will find
delight in an abundant show of lace.
Hungary's opening rooms are devoted
to upholstering on u grand scale. The
model of large drawing room is re-
markably rich and fine. Shawls, laces and
vases are features of the Austrian section.
Russia does not worry eompnctly cover
the liberal space apportioned to her. Her
section here, like her territory. is compar-
atively sparsely settled. She has profu-
Sio of malachtc, and the visitor to the
Philadelphia exposition will recognize
here some familiar objects, both in mala-
chite and bronze. Russia has Il fair dis
play of cloths, furs, iewelry and mineral.
ogical specimens.
The hall of embroideries of the Swiss
department is perhaps the finest of the
kind in the exposition, and the Swiss silk
and cotton goods prove that they can com.
pete with the French and English houses
both in quality and price. But the mos
complete and artistically arranged display
is that of the Geneva watch trade. 1t i:
evident that they feel the necessity o
making powerful effDrt in order to com
pete with the cheaper, machine made
watches displayed by a company in thu
American section.
Denmark covers little space, but objects
of interest are to be seen in this mno
: section, and the furniture, jewelry AM
ceramics are of handsome design and ex
quisite workmanship.
The industrial character of the Belgian
l section strikes one at IL glance. Iron in al
its forms is seen, and everything has ;
" character of solidity which is sometime
S allied with art. The exhibit of pottery
d cloths and upholstery is very complete.
In the narrow strip devoted to Greece
II laces, carpets and complete collection G
e the Greek minerals and fora are the s.
; lient points.
! A little hut represents Greenland, thick
o ly strcwn and hung with furs. upon whic
( are arranged walrus teeth and other frui
: of the ice fields.
l. The exhibit of the Republic of Guatem
a Ia is very unimportant. Uruguay an
IL Hayti are somewhat extensively repr
l. scented, though they have no curious {
IL interesting objects
y The Argentine Republic exhibits lars
II collection of grains and its leather pr
n duction is well represented.
lie Central America exhibits, in its lit
III building, weapons, grains, nuts, etc.
lie small stone construction represents Boil
m in, and capital reproduction of natl,
al hut stands for Nicaragua. The part of tt
foreign section where these small pavilion
IN are clustered is highly picturesque.
ne The sections are arranged without Il
al least regard to their positions on the ma
NJ of the world. Next comes Holland, who
al section is well filled with industrial exhl
ee its. The silversmiths of Amsterdam NAL
OF II superb show. But the great attractic
n of the Dutch section is the Tristan hous
ut in which are life size figures, dressed
rs national costumes of Dutch peasant
IN People crowd around these life-like figur
IS with the same interest that they focked
en- see similar representations of Scandinay
an folk life, in the Swedish and Norwegi,
e' departments at Philadelphia.
ne The entire space devoted to exhibits
w larger than at Philadelphia, but the e
OF closure is smaller, hence the expositit
In has the appearance of being more crowde
Cd The largest number of tickets sold on al
L. day were 58,ll7.
al You have doubtless heard that Anne,