The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-02

perts in pisciculture.
Fishermen to-day found much TO inter
est them I'm the Anglers Pavilion. Here
are specimens OF outfits that can be
bought FOR a hve-dOildr bill, and others
that would require the investment OF
Gftv times that amount. There are Spe-
citnens OF hooks ard hes and rubber frogs
and other species Of bait with which the
fisherman alures his prey as we'll as
miscellaneous assortment Of tackle and
boats for fishing There are exhibits
showing the ocean fisheries OF New Eng
land. Wharves, packing-houses and the
vessels employed in the industry are
shown in model. and the exhibit is rem
dered interesting by a large collection Of
photographs Of fishing scenes.
Eleven foreign co lntries-Brazn, the
Netherlands. Japan Mexico, Russia, Nor
way. Greece. Canada, Australia. France
and Great Britain-have contributed 70
the Fisheries exhibit. and eleven states
Of the Union are represented, little Rhode
Island taking the lead, with 200 feet OF
space. Maine and Pennsylvania are also
well represented, while several Of the
Northwestern and Southern States have
done their share toward making the ex-
hibit a success.
Children'e Building.
Ripples of infantile laughter and shouts
OF joyful surprise from childish threats
echoed through one OF the Worlds Fair
buildings this morning. just about the
time that the tens Of thousands Of adults
outside were lending their voices 10 that
monster shout Of triumph that signalized
the appearance OF Grover Cleveland and
his noble and distinguished associates upon
the platform in the Administration Plaza.
The rising genration. the boys and girls
that will flock I'm countless numbers 10
Jackson Park this summer, have not
been forgotten by the powers that be.
They have a structure all 10 themselves.
a rendezvous where they can eat, drink
and be merry. and afterward 20 10 sleep
and wake up refreshed. Located in an
advantageous position between the Wo-
mems and Agricultural buildings is the
childrens home. 1t Is two stories in
height. exceedingly pretty from an archi-
tectural point. and surmounted by a
roof garden. Here there is a children's
department Of public comfort, a library
filled with childrens literature. a little
auditorium in which magic lantern and
other exhibitions will be given, a gymna-
SUM, and a nursery for the very little
ones. Here also will be conducted a
model creche. in which experienced nurses
will demonstrate IN a practical way how
little ones should be fed and dressed and
health and comfort may be promoted in
the highest possible degree.
The Midway PIaisance.
There was a veritable babel this morn
Ing in the Midway Pla.sance. Turks and
Arabs. japanese and Esquimaux. Java
nese and Chinese. and a host OF repre-
sentatves OF other strange lands brim-
full OF enthusiasm, lent their voices 10
the loud acclaim that signalized the
opening OF the Exposition 20 the world.
! y mile In length and some seven hun
dred feet in width, this thoroughfare.
with its Frenchihed name. is probably
! the most UNIQUE attraction OF the great
enterprise. bringing it's borders for the
} entire distance are Turkish mosques and
/ Moorish palaces, fac SMILES OF South
Sea Island villages. Arabian dancing
halls. a representation OF a street In
Cairo. a Chinese village and theatre. as
wen as a representation Of tea house
from ths Celestial empire. German
| village a Dutch settlement, an exhibit
! OF Irish industries. japanese and Persian