New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-08

decide whether the exhibits or The accompanying
amusements presented the greater attraction. For
these the Parslans made the place II were,
summer resort by night and day. They were not
contented to make one visit. The individual
with his family went there scores OF times. II We
desire the same success here or anything Ike that
success, those having the control Of tho work must
adopt to great extent, the measures as those
used in France. such an exhibition held In New.
York cannot fail 10 be great success.
FEATURES OF THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
"As to the general features Of the Exposition, ~
fine arts took the lead 1t not only the most i'm.
porant part OF the display, but the largest most
comprehensive most valuable and attractive colec-
ton Of works of modern brought together. 10
comprised about 20 pieces anil covered the entire
field Of art including statuary paintings, every kind
of drawings. architectural designs for the industrial
arts coors and pastels. The Palsis dss Beanx
Arts which contained the collection, crowded daily
during the hours 1t was OPEN
should like b see an effort made In our pro
posed exhibition make the art display also the ices
ing feature. 1t would without doubt add largely %
the receipts OF the Exposition. The best display q
industrial possible in the country should also
made. In that could make a creditaoie showing
But In France there other notable features ua
might be regarded unusual, which conuibued
largely TO the general atractiveness )f the Expos
ton.
THE METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
Among the most novel and interesting depsn
ments was the Anthropolog.cal, in which family
groups OF the primitive races were arranged 10
included jewellers, lake jewellers, representa-
tives of the sone bronze and all other periods in Tie
early history of the human race. These groups wen
arranged so as 10 show the everyday life and Occups
tons of the people, Never before was shown such
complete history of pre- historic peoples.
There also the group of exhibits showing tho
history of transpor taon and conveyance passengers
from the earliest times down to the present. 1t IN
, Guided the sling on the shoulder, the handbaroE.
| Sedan chair and every kind of vehicle. well ~
the balloon in use. There the reproducuoa
of the interiors Of the most noted theatrs
and opera houses. with the costumes Of sssa
period This collection contained many orr ginaI dra
in.s in cOlOIs, black and white portraits of acton
and actresses, aud stage groups. There was too.
| large collection of figures and costumes.
Another interesting display composed of every
| thing pertaining 10 printing and book-bndhg. from
the discoveries of the Chinese and japanese printing.
by means of wooden blocks and wooden type, to ths
time of its discovery n Europe IL contained many
attractive and rare productions Of the press during
| the fifteenth century.
There was collection, made by Violet lie Due Of
extraordinary screens, facades. gothic arts doors,
galleries. old statues, etc. gathered in the celebrated
| cathedras I'm France.
But the most wonderful Of all the outside 81
included embrolderes, iron, Steel brass silk work.
wood carving. Old fans. watches. musical instruments
Old statues and busts in terra Gotta, old armor ana
AIMS costumes, glass, etc. II was beyond all doa's
| the most valuable. extensive and extraordinary cob
lection OF thai sort ever brought together under
single roof Contributions 10 the collection wer
made by the principal museums and houses OF ns
Oldest arsocratic families i'm France. An interesting
and Instructive feature contributed by the svs
| IN series Of papier mache MODELS SHOWING
Ingenious manner tn chief ranges OF the Mps; Ant.
| I'M Inc n describe
side attractions connected with the Exposition WIG
it seems TO me quite impossible for Us 10 rival ~
which I have mentioned We might be able TO atB
a certain degree of success by borrowing from -
| governments would permit their museums 10 Aa
| for exhibition here their valuable works Of y.
| 10 their subjects 10 make contributions 10 ne w
| duSrial portion OF our exhibition. some ,ips r ~
loans to our ino art seton; Yet tlese VOID -
| exceptions, and quite sure that We would nav
| to rely I'm the main upon ourselves for our sHce's
ONE OF THE GREATEST MODERN ACHIEVE
| MENTS.
"When the French contemplated the Exposluon
1850 they believed that hcy would have very pa'
aid from the outside world But notwiths andns ~
discOuraging impression they determined 10 10
the attempt and to rely upon their own rse"
no matter at what cost of labor, money or
They had one great advantage over us in havf'
| their disposition a splendid corps Of men, ~
lists, artists architects and mechanics. con'ue g
the best talent I'm that country. who gave their sr
for the most part gratuitousy and onthusissn- Il
To their exerons their education and their soH,
the world i indebted for one of the grandest ~
menS known 10 modern civilization -, a.
would only add that have no ie sna =. \ ~
matter i'm favor of one city or the other Tor nssxs
inc of o,r Worll's Fair That must and VIII ue uos<
by those actively engaged IN the eh,eE id Du y
bs the duty Of all TO endeayor TO Insure the sHS~
possible success