News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1893-07-20
From the Worlds Fair.

From the Worlds Fair.
Correspondence of the News AND ClTREN,]
1t is not possible to have any ade-
quate conception of the extent and
grandeur of the Columbian EXPOSE
ton without viewing it for ones SELL
Figures may indicate dimensions,
but when applied in so unusual mag
nitudes convey little intelligence,
willie any written description, how
ever elaborate, is so unworthy the
White City as to be worse than I'M
satisfactory. Even the photographs
and other pictures, beautiful as they
are, fail to give the impressions that
the presence of these wonderful mon
uments of modern art and skill itself
excites.
Imagine more than a score of mar
velOus structures, and no less beau
tiful than marvellous, each exemplary
of some style of architecture, ancient,
middle-aged, or modern, grand in
size and form, marvelously beautiful
in detail. Besides these, many more
buildings picturesque, unique and
characteristic.
But not the structures themselves,
more than the grounds, give the
charming effect to the whole. The
picturesque lagoons, studded with
islands and inhabited by quacking
waterfowl, the fountains and rush
ing waterfalls, the winding walks and
artistic bridges, the wave-washed
beach, and a thousand other beauti-
full things, lend their telling touch to
the scene. The buildings themselves
are primarily an architectural ex-
hibit, but the engineer, or student of
art or classics, as well, can find hun
dreds of studies involved in their
construction.
The most beautiful approach to
the Exposition grounds is by water,
and all visitors should avail them
selves of the many opportunities to
study the effect of the buildings and
grounds from this position. Another
view which, more than any other, i'm
presses one with the magnitude and
grandeur of the White City, and its
beautiful situation is from the prom
enade on the roof of the Manufac-
turers' Building
One would be fully repaid for the
ascent if only the wonderful structure
itself could be seen, but the city OF
Chicago and the harbor, covered
with crafts of all kinds, are in view.
We would have to look no further
than this to be convinced of the won
derful growth of our country and her
Industries.
do not attempt to describe many
of the buildings or exhibits in detail,
as that must be attempted only in
extended articles, and then at the
hazard of not doing them justice.
The question of GLOW long to
spend at the fair" must be answered
by Gas long as possible;" but even
short stay is worth more than it
costs. To spend only one day and
see nothing but the buildings, remem-
boring that all this is the work of
less than two years, is sure to raise
mans admiration for himself. By
spending long time at the Exposi-
ton and only attempting to see a
small portion daily the best results
are obtained.
Few people can enjoy a whole day
on the grounds, yet many, and prob
ably the majority, having only limi-
ted time in which to see so much,
overwork and are not able to remem-
Der what they have seen. Visitors
should not fail to spend few even
ings on the grounds, as many eXhib-
its can be seen to the greatest advan-
tage only at this time. The Electro
cal Building is one of these.
Here, as elsewhere, the most indie
pendent means of travelling is by
walking; but those who become ia
tigued will find therolling-chairs with
their gehtlemanly attendants pleas
ant substitute.
The order of taking up the exhibits
is an important matter to pros
pective visitor. My observation has
lead me to believe that taking a
building at time and completing it,
although the more systematic and
quicker way, is not the best. For
example, the opinion almost univer-
sally expressed among the observers
is that they find that not more than
two hours can be advantageously
spent in the Art Building at one time,
for the pictures, so beautiful at first,
after that time become less attract
i've and fail to be appreciated. l
would advise a daily programme of
more variety. One other matter |
wish to notice before closing, that is,
the use of guide books and keeping
notes. This must be regulated by
the habits and ability in this line of
the observer. 1t is well tonote down
or check off the things which especial
ly interest one, but the persons who
infict themselves with the care of a
full set of guide books, often incom-
plete and inaccurate, and who are
continually worrying themselves to
find every trivial thing in the cata-
logues, seem to be working harder
and learning no more than their
easy going companion, who examines
less and with more care.
If these letters are continued, | will
try to offer further suggestions
which, in my opinion, may be helpful.
Let me hope that every person who
can possibly do so will strive to see
this wonderful Exposition. 1t is a
duty which every one, anxious for
self-improvement, owes to themselves.
Respectfully,
LEON K. WIswELL.