The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-09-12
WORLDS FAIR NOTES.
From our Special Correspondent.

for the West Point cadets with bright
eyes, manly forms, charming manners
and sweet smiles have won the he ut.
OF the ladies, both old and yo. z
While the elders arranged the affairs
the younger ones enjoyed them. 1t is
not often that women are SO harmOni
GUS in their undertakings. This being
awork OF love In which jealousy could
not enter, owing to the condition Of
things, itproved success and the boys
will carry back with them kind re-
membranes OF their visit. Friday
evening the Board of Lady Managers
gave reception to Commandant and
Mrs Mills and the cadets. The walls
Of the Gallery of Honor in the Wo
mans Building were hung with pic
lures from different nations done by
women, overhead flags and bunting
were interviewer, long rows of seats
were arranged along the walls, while
in the center surrounding mound OF
flowers and ferns other seats were
placed. The West Point Band and a
string band were stationed at the north
and south ends of the galleries, furnish.
ing music for the occasion. 1t proved
very enjoyable and to dthose who par.
ticipated was considered brilliant
success.
The sensuous immortality continues
to hold sway, while youth and inno-
cence, like beautiful flowers, mingle
with the noxious weeds that have taken
root for a short time in the mile of
park that has been given up to what is
Rags, filth and cheap colored cloth,
feathers, beads, and black, brown and
white compilations are the ingredients
that go to make up this wonderful
Plaisance that has been heralded from
one end of the country to the other as
being one of the most attractive fea-
lures of this great fair. The graceful
pose and beautiful nodded form of the
women is not visible to the benighted
American, Olive and black complex
ions are the characteristic types Of
beauty, while the gauze undervest,
over which u short jacket devoid Of
sleeves and brocaded with gold and
silver tinsel is worn. while short
about the hips, constitute the oriental
beauties costume. They are fat and
out Of shape and by liberal applica-
tion of powder they cover up much
that soap and water would remove. In
the center of all this the Ferris wheel
rears it's lofty mead, Offering to the
sickened soul refuge, bright with
beckOning thoughts that far above this
polluted atmosphere there is One that
is purer and better. Even the officials
of the fair have at last been compelled
to take some action. In the closing of
the Persian theater they have shown q
desire to regulate some of the evil.
Why this place should be selected any
more than others to show their dis
pleasure is q mystery to the public.
No doubt it will have it's effect on the
rest and make them little more eau
tious in the future. The Javanese
Village is about to close up its place on
account of differences with Che fair
people. If they do go the gem of the
:Plaisance will be missed by all who
have seen and studied these interest
ing little people. Tney have become
such favorites with all. 1t Is the wish
of every one that they will decide to
remain until the fair is closed. On
the threshold Of the Plaisance stands
the Woman's building. Like a guar
dian angel it overlooks the broad ave-
and from it's portals can be seen from
early morning to nearly midnight q
living stream of humanity flowing back
aud forth, feeding their morbid curl
osfty upon such scenes and life as is
presented by this refuse of humanity.
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At the dedication of the Woman's
Building Mrs. Potter Palmer, Presi-
dent of the lady managers, drove the
last nail. This nail is made of unal-
loyed gold, pure silver and copper-the
products of Montana. After the nail
was driven with much ceremony it
was withdrawn and placed in slide
back of shield, which is perfect
ln1 of hn tor cool nf
The mountains are of copper and in
the foreground there is waterfall
and stream of silver. The sunset
above the crest of the mountains and
the horizon beyond are pure gold, as Is
also the ground in the background.
This is enclosed in circle of gold and
resting on either side is a prospector
and farmer. The first reclines on q
golden pick, while the farmer holds q
golden hay-rake. Between these two
figures, characteristic of the State, is
q brilliant Montana sapplura cleaning
like q star. This broach was presented
to Mrs. Palmer by the State. In the
south gallery OF this building I saw a
number of reproductions of this beanti-
full piece of work. A great many peO-
pie are taking them as souvenirs.
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In the Liberal Arts Building, within
q few feet of each other, are gathered
together some of the most beautiful
and expensive works of art found out
side Of the Art Palace. A little South
of the center and opposite the French
section is booth where the lover OF
chinaware can banquet upon delicate
coloring and shapes. Clustered about
this place are many notable pieces,
such as the Columbus vase, which
stands six feet in height. The statue
OF Columbus occupies the highest
place, his feet resting upon emble.
amatic symbols, and an anchor suggests
the hope which was his greatest guide
during that adventurous voyage. Ir
the design the artist has attempted tt
portray to the mind the progress from
the discovery OF America to the pres
ent time. TO accomplish this he has
divided the vase by curtain OF ricf
tapestry, on one side of which cupid'
are asleep, but on the other. side they
are not only awake but are full of life
and ioy. The Diana vase holds no in
significant place in this collection
The goddess of the chase is seen sit
ting on the summit and in her righ
hand she holds spear, while will
her left she shades her eyes, while a
her feet sits hound with its head up
turned to his mistress face. Painted
on the panel Diana Is seen returning
from the chase with nymphs and cupid
waiting upon her, one taking her bow
another her horn, and the third is un
iashing her hound. The brilliant hue
of sunset will be seen slowly melting
into ouhduod and mellow twiliUht he