The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-07-10
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.

We have been permitted to make
the following extracts from a letter
received by the last mail from Col.
z. S. SpaIding, one of the Hawaiian
Commissioners to the Paris Exposi-
ton:
Il must not proceed further before
paying tribute to the more than gen
erous politeness of Monsieur Houle,
and to say that, in my opinion, his
services already rendered and con
stantly being given, cannot be suffi-
GENTLY appreciated and rewarded.
I feel that he should have been
named "First Commissioner" and
have received all the credit of the
Hawaiian exhibit, as we'll as the
compliments and honors, which his
modesty and politeness thrusts upon
me. His prompt and businesslike
management resulted in the Ha-
waiian exhibit being the first ready,
although the last to make entry, and
to thereby call forth the thanks and
congratulations of the Director OF
Foreign Exhibits.
''To say that I was pleased, as we'll
as surprised, at the appearance of
the pavilion and the exhibit made
by Hawaii, would be very faint ex-
preston. To be sure the building is
the smallest las it ought to beg but
it is one of the prettiest in the
grounds; and the exhibit really looks
we'll. Thanks to the interchangeable
exertions of our mutual friend Mr.
Hassinger whose good taste in selec,
ton added to Mr. Houle's arrange
ment has resulted in an exhibition
fully satisfactory and creditable to
all concerned.
"The large cabinet or wardrobe
forwarded from Australia, together
with the articles sent by the King
arrived in good order and make q
fine display, The large pictures Of
the King and Queen hang upon the
walls, and present a fine appearance
as one enters the door. On either
side of the room are large cabinet;
or cases, with large glass fronts, anc
shelves for the display of the native
curiosities, etc. The feather cloaks
helmets, kapas, calabashes, orna
ments, ETC., etc, are all displayed il
good style without danger from
handling. These cabinets were
made by order of Mr.. Houle at cos
of about $3.50, and are quite appro
pirate as we'll as very necessary fol
the security of the articles displayed
The walls are hung with paintings
maps, photographs, ETC., ETC., wher
ever there is space, and tables covered
with specimens, curios, samples O.
sugar, rice, etc., stand in thu
corners. Every inch of room il
taken up, and I am in conference
with the mechanics regarding thu
expense Of closing in the verandahs
with glass, to make more room. The
building is surrounded on three sides
by verandah, for which there is NJ
real necessity, and think we may
be able to use it for the display O.
our photographs, maps, etc. which
are at present crowded out.
"The Pavilion is built of brick, il
different colors, with matched roof
hanging we'll over and supported by
large brackets. I send by this mai
photograph which will give you {
good idea of the appearance from
outside. Inside, the room is quite
high, over twenty feet, with glass
around the upper part, and wide
glass doors. The walls are frescoed
and the wood work painted in brigh
colors. We are having iron posts
put up to carry rope, SO as to shut
off visitors from too close contact
with the tables, kahilis, etc. in the
center of the room. The kahili SEN
by the King is here, but the one be
longing to Mr.. Cummings has no.
vet arrived. x X
although the Exposition is fal
from being in finished condition, i
is visited by great numbers of people
On Sunday last, as reported by the
Guard, over ], 1000 persons visited thu
Hawaiian Pavilion in the space of al
hour. It is kept crowded most of the
time.
"By the way, I must tell you thai
by orders of the Director each build
ing or exhibit must have Guard (ol
more than one) in uniform, who at
tends from s a. NJ. to s p. m. eact
day. The expense is about $50 PEI
month.
"Already Hawaii has been honorec
with many compliments and I have
received invitations amongst others
from the President of the Republic
to attend the official opening. x :
cit certainly seems as if great in
terest is felt in the little exhibit, anc
the distant country whence it comes
and if that is of any benefit or salts
faction to the supporters of the en-
terprise, the effort is not in vain"
! Eleven thousand factory hands a
Brunn, Austria, have struck for in