The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-04-22
Kitty Waggoner at the Exposition

WINDSOR HOTEL, New Orleans
When one first stands before that in
expressible wonder of wonders, Niagara
Falls, and falls down from the monu-
ment of selfglory, self-erected, the
tongue, thought it be of chatter-b box
is silent, and the mind becomes full of a
strange mixture of awe and admiration.
Yet after while, knowing God omuip-
otent, we become satisfied that such
works are His, of His divination, and
cease to fret over vain efforts to compre-
bend the manner of creation or destina-
ton, significance or termination. But
when we stand before the works of man
whose puny arm a breath could wither,
or whose life child could destroy, we
feel forcibly that he is something more
than an "atom of DUST" that he is des-
tined to a great and glorious future, and
to enjoy the creations of his genius as
well as the works of nature has brought
me to this truly great Exposition of the
World.
The first day of my arrival was con-
sumed in going through the Main and
Government Buildings. As some one
aptly remarked, the writer of the
Arabian Nights entertainment must
have been a reporter at just such scenes,
and described them in the letter OF
truth! For myself, while my tongue
was silent, my eyes were open wide
until the magic wand of Morpheus
touched them that night, and rest, sweet
as a mothers prayer, fell upon me.
Into what realms of Kaleidoscope
dreams / entered What visions of
beauty. what flashes of light, and what
soft shades, pleasant as the cooling
waters in summers heatl
Think of zone whose circumference
taking in the worlds wonders from the
depths of the seas, from the rock-ribbed
bosom of the earth, from its surface,
and the creative genius of its immortal
inhabitants, and yet being within our
grasp, thing that is tangible, and with
al visible. Yet when the second day
dawned, the dreams vanished into the
still more wonderful realization, and |
began with the exhibits of my own
State to make minuter examination.
Mississippi occupies a space in the
left wing of rear entrance of United
States Building, and no Mississippian
need blush at the display here The
staple articles are well represented in
cotton, corn and grasses, while the fruits,
woods, and nuts excite interest. The
State mills show that progress has been
made since the war in industry" the
wines and syrups are quite tempting.
In this space is found "The Burial of
Cock Robin" which has gained such
widespread notoriety, charming both
old and Young Miss Kingsbury has an
exhibit Of modelling pottery and artistic
coloripg, beautifully executed. The
pupils of Brookhaven have some very
creditable paintings and drawings. /
think in this department IS seen the
very remarkable painting OF Genevra
beautiful in her bridal robes, just lifting
the lid of the cruel chest which Is soon
to fall upon her forever with all the
happiness, and bright anticipations of a
Joyous future. The execution shows
true genius in the artist, Miss Saunders,
and is well worth the eight hundred
dollars for which it is offered.
The Mississippi Art Department occu-
pies space to the right of West Gallery
in same building and contains among
other noticeable features AN exquisite
painting by Mrs A. NJ. Hillman, of
Central Female Institute, Clinton, rep
resents a Notch in the White Noun
tains." This same lady has little pic
ture Of trailing arbutus so finely render
ed that it is difficult not TO realize them
of Natures own creation.
Miss Salisbury exhibits a lovely hair
picture, and Miss Matte .Fairchild a
wreath of hair Mrs. Pattie Gould of
Warren county, has cross of pressed
flowers that is most artistic in effect, and
a thistle flower wreath by Miss Oracle
Blankenship, is as chaste and beautiful
as snow itself. A feeling of sadness
stole over me looking at the remains of
the flag of the Sd Regiment of Missis-
sippi Volunteers, restored not long since
by the Connecticut Veterans of the 9Th
Regiment. Thank God that our land,
no longer at strife and enmity, meets
throughout its length and breadth with
hands clasped in friendship and lips
uttering words of cheer.
KITTY WAGGoNER.