The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-03-11
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Exposition. Until these plans were adop-
ted j. was almost impossible to take any
definite steps in any direction.
Instead of the straight pier, leading out
of the centre of the main court as origin.
ally intended, 1t is proposed to construct
an outer basin In the form OF peristyle
of columns, each representing one of the
States of the Union. The Agricultural
Building is to be largely iron and stone
IN decorated style of classic work. In
the annexes will be the brewery, saw mill
and the dairy. The Administration Build.
ing is to be the grand feature, surmounted
by dome, forming the central figure of
the grand court and commanding the
buildings of the Fair; and through this
building, at grade, the people will enter
from the railroad loop.
The Transportation Building will be in
Romauesque style, having three great
doorways towards tho east and one at
either end. The Horticultural Building
will be of glass aud iron, with a great
central dome, and dome-ike pavllious at
the ends.
The Woman's Building will be simple,
classic style. The Fisheries Building will
be of colored exterior, Spanish style.
Now that these have been definitely de-
termined upon there will be no more ex-
cuse for delay in erecting the buildings.
AT last the ugly bone of contention and
which has proven the greatest obstacle to
The Worlds Fair-the Lake Frout--has
been officially abandoned. This action is
wisdom itself. Why 1t was allowed to be
stumbling block aud source of so much
trouble and delay, ye wise may answer.
The Lake Front will now, to the delight
of al, be an expansive lawn, opening to
the Exposition.
Adyices just received indicate that the
Russian exhibit at the Exposition will sur
pass anything of the kind ever attempted
by that Government. II is likely to be
the most extensive and varied of all the
foreign exhibits. A company has been
formed of the leading citizens, bankers,
merchants, and manufacturers OF st.
Petersburg and Moscow, who have sub
scribed $500, 900 for that purpose. The
Russian Government will contribute an
equal amount and cooperate with them
in preparing and bringing it to Chicago.
From the West Indies information has
beer received that the Fair will fall heir
10 beautiful collection of native woods,
prepared for the approaching Jamaica Ex-
position. The collection is the most COM
plete and finest 10 existence.
Another project comes from Mexico
which relates principally to Mexico's his
torlcal exhibit. 1t contemplates the cree
ton Of great Aztec temple with Sec
tion Of a street 10 ancient Tenochtitlan.
The street will be crossed by canal aud
on either side will be Aztec buildings,
from The habitations of the noble chiefs to
the abode OF the humble Indian.
Olmstead 81 Co., landscape architects
OF Boston, presented landscape designs,
and Augustus st. Gaudens advised with
reference to decorative slatuary. The
buildings will surpass anything of the kind
previously seen at the Expeditions. Iu all
there will be about two miles of frontage
at an average height of sixty feet. Domes,
cupolas and minarets will arise from the
groups, while canals will wind about the
base of the structures. The material used
will be iron, steel and glass. The effect,
however, OF granite solidly will he provi-
ded by the use of staff, as WAS done ut the
Paris Exposition. Different stones and
granite will be perfectly initiated and
classic style Of architecture will prevail.
A period Of activity will begin with the
adoption of the designs and by June lat
building will commence.
William q. Douglass is preparing q
missionary exhibit which will bring TO
Chicago an immense assortment of heath
EN- gods, idols, and illustrations of the in
dustries and customs OF the different pats
Of the world where missionaries are en-.
gagged. Mr.. Douglass idea as given to
the press is to exhibit idols Of the world
ny plaster casts, photographs, ETC., Peru.
Wan idols, idols OF New Zealand, the head
ache idol of Alaska, aud the idols which
are the necessary adjuncts Of the worship
OF Brahma and Buddha, aud other things
OF interest which pertain TO missionary
work. BY this plan the upsophsticated
visitor from Africa will feel more at home,
as he may select his favoric joss or Hoo
doc and worship to his hearts content.
being Unlimited in his choice. This re-
gard for the spiritual welfare of the visi.
tors will make the Exposition popular
among all classes.
The novelty Of the "wild and woolyn
scheme of G. J. Whitney and d. II. Pin.
gree should insure its success Toge Their
they have been conducting a "Wild West
Show" in Europe. They now contem-
plate exhibiting to the effete West assem-
bled at The Fair a "Wild East Show. -
comprising wild men and animals of the
Orient. They will bring most interest
ing exhibit, including Bedouins from Asia,
Arabs, Africans, etc. There will be feasts,
dervish dances, sword fights and dancing
girls. The marvellous horsemanship of
the Bedouins and their tatooed women
and peculiar customs should prove grea.
drawing card.
The general Government OF India is to
be persuaded to take an active part in the
Exposition and an endeavor will be made
to interest the native Princes. II the rare
and costly treasures and quaint things of
India can be brought to Chicago they will
prove TO be an irresistible attraction to
the ''great one price show"