St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-08-25
The Art Gallery

AS was anticipated, is the great center of
attraction, Notwithstanding the extra 10
cents, and expressions Of admiration are
constant among the spectators. Supt.
Smith could not stand the pressure, and
got sick with excitement as soon as his
work was done. An order was posted yes
terday forbidding the presence of canes,
umbrellas and parasols in the department
1t was not too soon, as an old lady had
nearly poked to pieces an elegant bas-relief.
lust to see what it was made Of" Stat
uary hall was cool and attractive, and drew
its share of the crowd. Considerable
amusement has been afforded by the letters
of some New England idiot. signing him
self Purity" objecting to the collection of
casts as calculated to suggest impure
thoughts in the minds of our wives and
daughters. He wanted them draped!
Just imagine how LAGOON would
look in knee breeches and
rowing shirt. How Hebe would revel in
Mother Hubbard and how Venus de Milo
would pose in pantalettes! Fig-leaf garni-
ture is good enough for most, but purity
wants gauze in addition. In the postal de-
partment is a neat little thing that attracts
general attention. A dainty maiden is
crossing the street, and in keeping her skirts
from the dust has revealed a small foot and
several inches of well-rounded leg. Sew
eral Miss Nancys looked askance at the
picture and turned away, reminding all be-
holders of the Rogers group of statuary,
in which the old countryman is gazing en-
raptured on statue of Psyche, while his
wife is plucking him away by the coat.
At Night.
Towering above the surrounding build
ings and glowing with different colored
lights, the Exposition building presented a
handsome appearance last night. The
sound of hammer and saw had been in the
main hushed, but the steady buzz of the
electric machines still continued, and hun
dreds gathered on the ground floor to watch
the ponderous machines as the tiny bril-
hant-colored sparks flew from the brushes
and weeks. The attendance was large.
and those present were mainly those
who were not present at the opening.
The colored lights striking upon the streams
of water thrown from the rockery in the
center of the building was an especial OBJ
ject of interest and the balcony surround
ing it was constantly thronged. Ladies
were largely in the majority in the audi
ence and
DEMONSTRATED THEIR ENTHUSIASM
by applause of the various exhibits Young
ladies and gentlemen roamed through the
expansive building munching candy, now
and then stopping at the various stands
and drinking soda water. pop, cider, lemon
ade, Or some other light beverages. The
statuary room was well patronized and
much admiration expressed. Numerous
exhibitors were busy getting their goods in
shape. and it is predicted that inside of
three or four days more everything will be
in place. The building was a trife too
warm for comfort, and collars and cuffs
rapidly melted under the heat. The scene
WAS A BUSY ONE.
visitors rushing from point to point, ex-
hibitors giving orders and directing men.
The Mexican band played selections at in
tervals during the evening to enthusiastic
audiences. One of the Incidents Of the
evening was when Miss Sadie Gordon went
up to one member Of the Mexican band
whom she had overlooked in the afternoon
and pinned tuberose upon his coat. She
was greeted with applause. and when each
member of the band rose to his feet and