New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
THE COMING WORLDS FAIR.

WILL DE IlLUMINAIED Al NiGHT-CUKIoUs PA
yIIIoNs.
PARIS. April 9.-Now is q busy time at the Amerl-
ian section of the main building, on the Champ de
Mars. The exhibits which have arrived give en-
poylnent to crowd of men, and no part Oh inc
grounds seems more active. The fears once enter
tanned that there would not be enough goods TO Ill
the allotted space were all unnecessary lhere VIII
be more than enough and an extra wing has been
added 70 rect the unexpected want. 1t is already
apparent that the general effect of the American
section will be more than was looked for. The
tardiness of Congress caused widespread impress
sion that it would be a disappointment. But any
one who knows what has already come ana what
is still TO arrive will Danish any fears he may nave
had that thc United States will be poorly repre-
sened. A large collection of agricultural productS
has been forwarded from Washington and many of
the states and cities have sent specimens OF vege-
table rrowths peculiar to their locality. This Is
gratifying, and not less so is the assurance that
the mechanic arts, as they have prospered IN Amer
ica. are 70 have ample illustrations. England will
make great efforts in thc Machinery Department,
and it is important that her chief rival in
iron products be properly shown at her
side Steam engines of many kinds, railway
machinery, including the locomotive, coal
breaking apparatus wood and iron lathcs
shaitinps mills, mowers, feapers planting machines
hay presses, Gatlug guns, rifles and revoirers,
and the most improved torpedOes, will be seem
These exhibits come chiefly from the Eastern and
Middle States, though agricultural Implements
have been sent from States as far west rs Illinois
II Is to b. regretted that large display viii not
be made OF railroad machinery. There Is no depart
mtnt of American industry which seems to possess
so many opportunities for increased trade IN Eu-
rope The locomotive used here, willie perhaps
not wanting in mechanical excellence is an un-
slightly and awkward construction, which is put TO
shame IN the face of the handsome American work
slceping-cars arc almost unknown in Europe. One
railway IN England has Them, and several Ill South
Germany, and few only IN Russia.
II Is announced that sXty-sevcn oil paintings viii
he contributed by American artists, besides fifteen
watcr-colors All of these works have been for
warded from the United States but it s reported
that many more will be contributed by American
artists who reside in Europe.
One Of the most picturesque parts Of the Exhibi-
ton will he the Trocadtro it will also be one of the
most interesting in other respects than its appear
ance. The palace which hgs been erected on tli'
ground il an imposing structure of stone, and viii
be a favori'c resort. II stands on an elevation
about 100 feet above the river The slope has been
laid ont IN n garden. and from the centre OF the
palace a broad cascade dcSecuds over n series OF
lodges into the river below. Colossal statues OF an
imnls symboLine the four great divisions OF the
earth will ornament the cascade. bison VIII rrp-
resent America. a bull Europe, IN elephant Asia,
and a rhinoceros Africa They viii remind the
visitors Of those similar works which stand at the
four corners of the Albert Memorial in London. The
two wings OF the crescent which this palace forms
meet in the centre in rounda of great size, which
is surnouutcd by q dome. Within this is a large
hall known as the sale lcS Fttcs, and capable Of
seating between 5000 and 10000 people. Here
Will be held many musical entertainments, prize
contests and other festivities. jury has been
formed to decide upon the musical compositions that
may be offered. The number of writers who have
applied already il 50 large that it has been decided
to divide the jury into five sub-urics, each Of which
has for ts chairman a member Of the Institute
Al the rear Of the palace is an open park which
has been devoted to the payions Of different ma
tious The Algerian pavilion will claim particular
attention. Ii u built after the style Of q Moorish
mosque The decorations are modelled aftcr those
OF the wcil-known mosques of SIdl-Bon-Ncdne and
Ylcmccn. The arms and costumes which Arabs
have worn AT various periods in their history VIII
be shown. The pavilion Will be surrounded by
line of Arab tents and cafes, where natives IN home
dress will attend on those who visit them. 1t is
now said that the Chinese pavilion will be under
the personal attention of several young ladies,
newly arrived from the Empire. The pavilion Tor
the Shah Of Persia is another curious work. All the
fitting, have come from the City Of Tehcran. In
the central pedimcut the Persian arms OF the sun
and Lion have been carefully modelled. In room
on the upper floor the ceiling has been covered with
rnrror-glass, forming a great number OF fantastic
pendentives. which will have an effect at night of
bri fbp uUDDSitp side of tho
Seine. and in front of the main building the open
space is covered with village Of cafes pavilions
and kiosks One Of these halls has been set apart
by the Spanish commissioner for the display OF
wines. Monaco will not be forgotten. bright
and attractive pavilion has been erected to remind
the visitor Of those festivities which are so well
known in Southern France, and of which he may
have personal knowledge.
Beyond this small plot Of ground. near the Troca-
dGro is the BOis de BoulOgne undoubtedly the finest
park in Europe. 1t will provide a near and delight
full retreat from the crowd at the Champ de Mars
and the TrocadGro. At night the grounds will be
brilliantly illuminated and there will be frewOrk
displays and many torchlight professions. At the
sides of the rOtunda of the palace wominares have
been built. clock will tell the time by day, and
at night calcium lights will be reflected from them
toward the more populous parts of the city. Since
the burning OF the historic llOlel de WIG Dy inc
Commune the Palace of the Luxembourg has been
used for the Offices of the municipality. Here the
officers of the city will give a grand in
door f6te. The ball will be given in the
throne-room. and the other apartments of the
palace, among them the museum ana picture gallery,
will be opened to provide space for the great throng
which 1t is expected will be present. The walls of
the rooms will be decorated with panel pieces and
pobelin tapestries During the fetes along the Seine
gas and electricity will be used to illuminate the
Tuileries Gardens the Place de la COncOrde and the
Champs ElysGes AT the same time Illuminated
boats will pass up and down the river, containing
musicians playing on their instruments. Meanwhile
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