Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-03

also. But the latter is not officially recognized
as part Of the fair, and most Of its attractions
demand an extra fee, generally Is cents, and
only occasionally so or 10.
The majority of these are well worth the
prices asked A few there are, though but few. to
which entrance Is entirely free; one of the
finest OF these is duly labeled "Old Vienna" In
dimensions the exhibit is nearly the size of a
city block, the interior being an open court,
lined with shops ard booths. Both outside and
In the architecture is all that the name implies.
the idea Of reality being further carried out by
the odd signs with the odder names and the
quaint square lanterns which swing from iron
cranes above various doorways.
Fifty pretty barmaids have been imported
for the restaurants and cafes. I noticed one
gayly attired young woman in her teens who
was engaged In serving sandwiches snd beer to
three or four adniring and gorgeous officers.
Her Costume was nothing short Of remarkable.
short skirt of bright green satin showed
below an apron of lace, the iow-necked red
satin waist had also lace galore and plenty Of
spangles. The red shoes and stockings were
very fitting. the long hanging tresses were
crowned by corones Of quasi jewels and
streaming ribbons, and, in spite OF it all, the
girl was pretty. The shops of Old Vienna con-
tain much that is really fetching at not unrea-
sonabls prices
CHINESE TEA HorsE AND rHEATER-
Soon upon entering the Plaisance the eye 10
attracted by the gay blue Chinese Pagoda with
Its quaint turrets and swinging bells from each
of the many corners. Some little yellow and
red are also in the scheme Of decoration; above
each window of the building proper haunts a
huge yellow butterfly with outstretched wings.
The Chinese have been lavish of decoration,
Is they always are. You enter through the
portals Of the pagoda and then on into the tea
house, one eide of which are for sale a variety
of curios and all grades of their tea About
this time the ear will be greeted by the strang-
est mixture of sounds ever vouchsafed to the
average American ear. This will be found. up
on investigation, to proceed from the theater
OF the Celestials. The chance TO witness gen.
uine Chinese play was too much to withstand;
We paid our quarters and stroIed into q nice
little thester about half filed. The PLAY was
then "on' as placard announced: and such
play! Above all. do not fail TO see it.
The cast are all men, some being in women's
dress. but the visitor is invited to come again.
IL the assurance that next month the women
will arrive and play also. The costumes are
to use very mild expression, variegated, but
handsome. too. and arsully and wonderfully
made. The pantomime. / am sure, expressed
something very remarkable. only we could not
make it out. the music soul stirring and nerve
curdling. The Joining In of voices in song Cd
or speech heightened the effect, which effect
was very high indeed.
On emerging from this truly great perform
snce gentle little man, with short black hair
and almond eyes, clad in our own national
garb and speaking good English, besought US
not to depart without having visited
THE MARVELLOUS JOSS HOUSE ABOVE STAIRS.
We could not withstand him, either, so were
relieved of other quarters and proceeded
upward Our eyes were first greeted by the
sacred big dragon. who undulased his huge
green and gold length over the backs Of chairs
Tor space Of some SIXTY feet. The head of
kf- l. -.
with great horns, bulging eyes and headlight
upon the forehead. ADDED to these attractions
the dragon Possesses. scattered along his spinal
column 1t agreeable distances. numerous poison
green humps Here are many gods in
ehgy; prominent is the DOorkeeper of
Heaven. life sized, surrounded by his armor
bearers and hermits. Here recline the laugh
ing Buddha and the sleeping Buddha; here the
goddess OF peace III heaven and earth poses hap
ply. Here are also fine creations of Chinese
art IN carvings, groups of small figures perfect
In costume and expression, representing scenes
IN the lives Of the gods, which gods must have
many points Of likeness TO ordinary mortals of
today, judging by some of their histories told
rs by guide Below. in the tea house, we
were politely served with irreproachable tea in
tne china aud Ii chez nuts. We sat upon
curious stools OF marble and carved wood; the
table was similar in style; the walters were ma
uves IN native dress Altogether We were
pleased with our visi, TO China.
An EGYPTIAN TEMPLE
A Strengthening building. with trim
mings" Of hieroglyphics, and before which
stood two tall obelisks and one swarthy man in
weird vestmeuts. we found upon query to be
the Egyptian temple. The ever magical quar-
ter secured admission to a vast chamber with
blue, star-sprirsled ceiling. My frs: gaze was
drawn 20 the huge bug In red and black who
had the honor OF being ''centerpiece." At the
farther end Of the hall. on a raised platform
Sat The musicians. six in number. The four at
the back. squatting like Turks. were men, their
instruments somewhat resembling short-armed
guitars. In front were two women one at each
extreme side Both were Young, both with
Beautifully regular features, both really hand
some.
For the feminine reader who delights in
detail / shall tell what these girls wore
Egyptian headdresses Just alike of maroon
MA, gold striped. concealing their foreheads
and hair; short bodice of maroon velvet frinGed
with gold, from beneath which peeped full
soft blouse Of pink and white gauze with long
angel sleeves. Over the dark skirt was an over
skirt Of gold and scarlet. Their feet were
eandal-shod, and the instruments upon which
their gliding brown hands PLAYED tinkIing
music we're little on the harp order. though
Enthusiastically shaped and brightly colored.
Though weird enough. still the music had
some soft and pretty strains.
Massive and gorgeous columns upheld Egypt's
0ellnBi placed In state IN the hall or temple lie
Ten bIsckened mumnies, upon whose aged faces
We gazed with the usual amount of reverence
and awe, particularly as to those labeled
respectively sister-iu-law and father-in-la law of
King solomon. Behind the temple lie the great
fomDs OF Thi and Apis, faithful copies, il is
seld, OF the ancient original
Rather regretfully turning this leaf Of ancient
history and repassing the dark-eyed standard
bearer at the door, We were again in the street.
The day WAS hot and dusty; an Egyptian In
scanty attire of what looked like white cotton
crepe and a turban Of the same was sweeping
mp refuse and sprinkling the rising dust Two
native women with faces half hidden BY orna-
ments and wells we're intent on selling flowers,
while u group of moslems were endeayor:ng to
read and interpret some devices on the facade
Of the temple.
IN THE AFRICAN HCrs.
Jus. OF to the right MAY be found the
Strengthening huts Of the Soudanese and
Nubiaas. We sat upon plank in the former
hutloug enough to notice the attire and see 1.-the
and dirty savage dance (heavsn save the mark >
10 the music OF the tom-tom. About his waist
and hips hung a heavy fringe OF dried deers
hoofs, which ratified in the most eerIe manner.
The shock-headed baby" OF Soudan less
than two years old.
He carried q tin lid to all visitors, expecting
Q penny l requested a shake hands" in re-
turn for mine, when the poor little tot kissed
the hand instead Several boys who refused
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