The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-07-13

instructive, are found here. In
short, as | looked at the lovely dis
plays from France, Great Britain,
Norway, and other portions OF the
world, it seemed that every con-
! ceivable idea had been put upon
canvas, for the pleasure, gratitica>
ton, and instruction, of all human
ity. Besides these large buildings
filled with interesting things, there
are few very pretty buildings ded-
icated to Columbus, but containing
very little besides comfortable chairs
and elevators, which extend to the
top of the buildings. One of them,
especially, commands very excel.
lent view ct the grounds.
One of the smallest buildings of
any interest, is the one in which
everything relating to Columbus is
exhibited. Here we find large pic
lures representing him in different
scenes connected with his voyages.
There is also, glass case, the
counterpart of that containing the
remsirs OF Columbus and seventy
two portraits OF him, and the most
noticeable fact connected with the
portI ats, being, that not more than
three Of them, bear the taintest re.
senblance to each other, and every
one is at liberty to make their own
choice. This building attracts
great deal of attention, and also
contains the Liberty Bell. 1t is
only short distance from the land.
ing, by steamship.
Another small building near that
of Columbus, consisting OF only one
large room, contains the largest gun
in the world.
The prettiest of these small build
ings, ana one of particular interest,
is that OF Puck.
i, 1t is very pleasant occupation to
watch the familiar and ridiculous
pages appear in their process of con.
struction.
On the Fair Grounds is also seen
the miniature cave, representing
Mammoth. The walls OF the rooms
q are entirely covered with original
= stones, that are tied upon them.
n In the main rJom, is found sou.
a venirs brought from the cave and
sold to visitors with free tickets fol
r admittance to MANN cave, il
presented within four years.
The Midway Plaisance is that
portion OF the Fair in which is found
all exhibits, and people, connected
with foreign chimes.
The Eskimo exhibit, the Turkish
Theater, Irish and German villages
japanese store, with Japanese pro-
prietor and clerks, and glass fac,
tory, are the principal attractions.
In walking through the Plaisanct
!. you may hear at one time five differ
4 ent tongues, until in amazement
you stare towards o queer looking
4 group of gesticulat;ng foreigners
p and wonder, what can they be
= talking about %
This portion of the grounds is
very popular, and is trequented by
1 every class Of people, Chinese
: Frenchmen, Turks, Germans, Irish
> men, japanese, and wooly>headed
Africans, are dotted here and there
, among the inhabitants of our own
land.
/ While all parts are more or less
, interesting, l think TO every lady
the japanese store would be the
most attractive spot.
, The japanese will certainly re,
turn, delighted, to their native land
with money enough to live the re.
mainder of their days in peace and
, prosperity.
Everything in china, most dear tc
q a woman's heart, is found in this
small store.
Dainty china hair pin trays, deli
q cate cups and saucers, pretty tea
sets, and other things almost az
q tempting to feminine eyes appear
until you leave in despair, with only
,, a portion OF the many things you
wish, and Just enough money tc
take you in safety to your destina'
4, ton.
!, The Glass Factory is quite inter
, esting, and by spending short time
here you can buy souvenirs tina
were in process of construction
when you entered the building.
A thorough study of the Midway
Plalsance would prove as beneficial
as a short trip to foreign lands anC
it is considered by great many
people the most attractive portion
of the grounds.
The State buildings were quite {
disappointment, though l afterward
decided, an agreeable one.
: Instead of being filed with thei
particular products, MANUFACTURED
articles, ETC., they were simply wei
furnished rooms for the pleasur,
! and comfort of their own visitors.