The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-06-20

Of our great bridges and other impor-
tant engineering works. The large
picture Of the East River Bridge ex--
cites great curiosity.
LITTLE TINE AND LITTLE MONEY.
It is right to say that our depart
ment has, from beginning to end, had
excellent organization. Everything
has been done with system, prudence
taste and expeditions; but at every
step Mr.. Mccormick felt crippled for
want Of time and want Of money.
A MODERATE SUPPLEMENTARY SUM
It is not surprising that the commits
sioner is obliged to ask for an addi-
tional appropriation. Forty thousand
dollars, however. will be sufficient to
meet all the requirements Of the ex-
position authorities and properly in
stall every article sent from the Uni
ted States.
LARGE NUMBERS OF EXHIBITS.
The number Of articles sent for ex-
hlbition is double that sent to Paris in
1857 or to Vienna in 1873. This fact
will speak for itself.
PACIFIC COAST JEWELRY.
Among the curious things which
have just been added to our own Sec
ton is superb jewel casket from the
private collection of Mrs. Sunderland,
Of San Francisco. 1t is made entirely
of gold and g0ld-bearing quartz from
the Pacific coast mines. In beauty of
workmanship and novelty it is unri-
nd iC in, 70 nxh Of
Thomas Oakley.
THE TROCADERO CONCERT HALL
The great concert hall of the Tro--
cadery was inaugurated on Thursday.
1t is one of the finest halls Of the kind
in the world, notwithstanding the
carping Of the critics. l can vouch
that acoustically it is excellent. On
Friday the first official performance
took place.
LIVING ANIMALS.
On the same day the exhibition Of
living animals was opened by the
minister of agriculture.
A GREAT HOTEL.
Another remarkable building was
opened this week-namely, the CONT
mental Hotel. 1t is the most magnifi-
cent establishment of the kind in
Europe, equalling in splendor and
tastefulness the decoration Of the
| royal palaces.
MORE FESTIVITIES.
Still the festive city goes on adding
to its gay reputation. On Tuesday
Minister Waddington gave dinner
to General Grant. On Wednesday
our ex-President was dined by COM
missioner Mccormick. The same
evening took place the grand ball at
the ministry of public works.
| A kERMESsE.
The most brilliant and unique en-
tertainment of the season was the
grand kermesse held on Friday at the
orangery of the tuileries. The re-
ceipts were handed over to the charit-
able society 'tLes Amis d'Enfance."
Over 1915, 900 were Melted. The sales
were all made at stalls by duchesses
and countesses. who, you see still
count for something in our republic
Besides this performances were given
in impoverished theatres by the best
artists in Paris.
| FAIRY LAND EFFECTS.
The scene in the orangery in the
evening, Illuminated as it was with
electric and colored lights, was fairy
like, ard more French women talked
about being enchanted than for many
day before. The weather was SUI
perb and everything was of the most
agreeable.
FETE vILLAGEOIsE.
A very brilliant and interesting
fete riLdgeoise was to have been given
at Nine. Ratazzi's to-day. The souv-
enir of Watteauism is dear to the
bellies Of France yet; but, unfortu-
nately, as it has been raining detesta-
bly, all day poor Madame was Obliged
to postpone her fete /, ntil Monday
next,
A PATRON OF ART.
Mr.. William II. Vanderbilt during
his stay here purchased pictures BY
celebrated artists to the amount. it il
said, Of 100000.
One Of the most heartless suits ever