Morning journal and courier., 1893-08-08
A TRIP TO THE WORLDS FAIR.

New Haven Lady's Impressions Of
the Monster ExhibitiOn-Some Of
the Features of the Display.
CHICAGO. Aug. Sunless an extended
isit can be made to this exposition. no |
cry thorough examination of Its varied |
wonders should be attempted; but in a
tay of from ten days to two weeks, to-
ether with the fact that no ones tastes |
would require close inspection of every
hing, very enjoyable knowledge would
70 attained. Let us spend our first day in
troliing about the grounds, locating build
ngs, fixing the points of the compass
which, by the way, seems to move about
,very time you turn fresh corner), and in
order to keep located, as you enter the
Midway Plaisance at once purchase for 10
cents the "ofioial catalogue" of this road
way, not so much because you should then
stop to examine Its side-shows as that this
book contains the best map for the con-
slant reference you require to keep from
an aimless rowing in the bswildering maze
of indescribably beautiful views and build
ings that spread succession of pictures
before the admiring gaze. The fair grounds
proper should receive the FIRST attention.
This mile walk in the morning from
the Cottage Grove avenue entrance
to these grounds is something to
be avoided for an every day experience,
and this can be done by reaching the Sixty
first street electric cars, which run to an
entrance beyond the midway plaisance,"
and give us all our time and strength for
necessary walking and sightseeing. Be-
fore going into the fair secure a small
pamphlet called the ''Time-Saver" and one
of Rand & McNally's publications, "Dia-
grams of Worlds Fair Buildings" each
twenty-five cents; these, with the one con-
able us to see all we wish, and with an
ease and certainty that removes much per-
plexity and fatigue. Having purchased
our ticket for fifty cents at the little out
side station, we fall into the line and soon
reach the turnstile which passes us into
the fairy-lsnd of our anticipstions, and as
its little click registers each of US as one
more of the attendant multitude.
The first building is the far famed
"woman's building" which fame does not
begin to compare with it's contents, but
as we are taking outside attractions first,
let US turn south, to the right, and see the
CAOIhls dAS GhL1Ou
buildings. On past the terminal station of
the Illinois Central railroad, where trains
depart and arrive from everywhere, every
few moments, turn east, and view ma
chinery and agricultural buildings, and
now we come to the spot where We can
plead necessary rest of eyes and body.
Entering the front end of the Casino we
pass through 1t, or seat ourselves to enjoy
the lake breeze that is delight forever.
Soon we look out on the lake. Before us is
spread out the sparkling water. dotted
with the various boats from the tiny gon-
dolas and electric launches, with their
passengers sailing about near the shore, to
the large steamboats, that run to and from
the great city ten miles away, and which
is the favorite method of it's Inhabitants of
reaching the exposition.
A long pier extends out into the lake,
which is devoted to the movable side
walk which, as it consists of rotating
platform with seats attached that do no,
allow of walking, only riding, seems al
most misnomer.
But new scenes await us on through the
Peristyle, and the successive emotions Of
wonder and delight We experience pro
duce sort of chronic "Oh!" in our mind.
even If we grow weary of saying it. As w
reach the central arch of this noble prom
enade, turn from the lake and look west
ward to the central gem of the buildings
VIZ, administration building, with it.
noble gilded dome, and before 1t the Mac
Monies electrical fountain, representing
Columbus triumphsntly sailing to tn
welcome awaiting him by the statu
of the Republic which stands very near u
in our archway point of view, and this i
one of the pictures memory will wish t.
retain for lifetime. Now, around must
hall, on the lake side, over to the lax
| front Of that wondrous structure, the man
| ufacturers' building. There crowds con
gate daily from 1 to 3 o'clock to rest, lunch
either their own or at the English, Gsrma
or French restaurants that are spread alon
the sides of this building) and enjoy tn
free band concerts, the refreshing lax
breeze that makes a holiday SO endurabl
Soon we continue our walk. To the RICH
by the pier, as we pass northerly, lies tt
model of the iron war ship "Illinois," an
we may cross the gang plank an
see the preparation, in miniature, o,
government makes to repel invaders.
The United States government buildin
the fisheries, the fine arts with it's east ar
west annexes, all claim renewed attentie
and admiration, while on to the north, ar
beyond all description, lies large porto
of the park, covered with the many state
buildings filled with cu1iosities peculiar
their localities, which with the shsd
walks, waving flags and myriads of Poop
passing and repassing are a source of pc
feet wonder and delight.
done; tired eyes, heads and feet cry q hal
and we will turn southerly to the eve
charming women's building, take the 81
vator to the second story, pass through Il
Cincinnati room, out on to the balcony, {
down and look-!l Words are useles
Beauty, grandeur and peaceful inAuenc
flood your soul till you are ready to 81
lently steal away" to lane of happy re
and dreams.
A few ideas concerning some impression
that prevail about a trip to Chicago. 1t
not dirty, uncomfortable place to visi
for this experience few days in Ne
York will suffice. The water is not in
pure or unhealthy, the restaurants are n
any different in prices from our own cit
and as for the city facilities of transport
ton there is an amount of ease, CONVEX
fence aud speed combined with one ric
on cable, electric and horse power, all
one car, for one fare, that Is peculiar
this metropolis, and is well worthy of cloi
imitation, instead of adverse criticism, fe
great is Chicago. B.
Returned to New Haven.
Joseph D. Rice, orgsnist at st. Jane
church, New London, has rendered h
resignation to take effect September
Mr.. Rice has removed his family to Ne
Haven, where he has musical engagement
that keep him busy the greater part {
every week, and it was cheaper for him t
reside here permanently than to trav,
back and forth from New London. M,
Rice has made a most favorable and highl
creditable record as director OF music 6
st. James church, New London, a pro-
porous and wealthy church, and has we
maintained the high standard of music fc
which the church is we'll known in tbs
section of the state. His departure fro1
New London's musical circles is much r,
GREETED. Mr.. Rice was one of the MOI
promising and successful pupils of Pro-
Stocked of Yale, and has we'll maintaine
the promise he gave as pupil.
A NARROW ESCAPE.
l Two Small Children Nearly Throw
Into Park River, Hartford, by Run