The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-07-14

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or Harrison of Chicago, and Major Body o
Brooklyn, were the lions of the day, and al
together those who sported blue ribbon In
scribed "Brooklyn," and many who did not
voted that the celebration was one not sool
to be forgotten. The exercises in the New
York state bui ildng were very interesting
and those who cttended went away more thai
satisfied
The question of the advisability Of holding
| religious services on the Sabbath day 10 NJ
longer In doubt. Noted divines Of difFeren
denominations have addressed large congre
cations and will continue 80 to do until thu
close of the fair. This is right step 70 take
and those who want to worship God in the ar
galleries or OH the wooded island studying tht
| beauties Of nature, or in nraising Him In this
temple, can here have their choice.
fyou have not the time to sail over to the
island Of Ceylon, take peep into her build
ing, whose doors silently swung open las
week, and see if you can find food for q few
hours study. They are makers of many curl
GUS things.
Ifyou imagined that nothing but granite
grew down in east New Hampshire, you
should have heard the talk Of Gov. Smith on
that subject, when he accepted the keys of the
state building, dedicated last week. Many oi
those sturdy sons and daughters were present
to make one feel at home, just as they dc
down in New England.
A year or so ago Miss Elizabeth Bisland
trotted around this Terrestrial sphere in re-
markably quick time. But Chief Allison and
those of his friends who were in 1t the finish,
on their journey to all nations, that are
and liberal arts bailding did her one. better
After four hours continuous walking the tasi
SIT was accomplished, and those who think
it an easy trick, had better try to accomplish
it in the same time. This visiting trip was
indicative of the fact that everything in that
colossal structure was fully installed.
The reception gwen to Missouri newspaper
meD, amounted to an ovation, and music and
speech making was pre- eminent on this occa-
sion, while they have love for St. Louis,
still they 60 home singing the praises Of Chi
cago and to induce through the influence Of
their pen, their readers to come up and see
the big show.
After much trial and many trbulations the
Japanese village bid the people come in and
inspect their neat and curious little thatched
houses. The streets within the village are
kept so clean that it Is treat to walk through
them.
In point of architecture the wonan's build
ing stands pre- eminent among the many and
it was fitting that a reception should be given
to Miss Sophia B. Hayden, the one who plan
ned this structure. 1t is almost needless to
say that many women whose names are house
hold words in connection with their work
were present at this reception saying nothing
about the sterner sex who always can be
found where the women gather.
Evidences multiply daily, proving the cor
rectness of what has frequently been stated
in these letters that the visitor to the expos
ton can expend much or little in seeing the
fair, according to his means or inclination.
One Of the latest and most practical economi-
al mavrs IS the opening Of Camp Lincoln on
he las shore. only 600 feet from the south
'astery gate TO the fair grounds. By rail
.he Illinois Central suburban trains stop at
south shore station. only two blocks from the
camp. Family tents, and tents for parties OF
six, eight, or more are provided, the camp
covering an area of five acres. Meals are fur
nishea at 25 cents, Or the visitor can cat where
he pleases. There is letter carrier collection
and delivery at the camp three times . day,
and mail directed to Camp Lincoln, South
Chicago, will find the visitor as readily as il
addressed to a city hotel. 1t is, In fact, one
of the finest combinations of city and country
life ever devised, and after seeing the neat
and comfortable camp, it is . matter OF sur
prise that similar camps are not dotted about
in all directions. The orlginstors aud pro
moters Of this camp life at the Worlds Fair
are certainly public benefactors.
Away down in the West Indies is the is
land of Hsyti. They have brought many of
their products aud much of their handiwork
here for other people TO see. and while they
were a long time in getting ready, still the
house warming was q success, and every
body was made welcome.
Down In the state noted for its mineral
springs and sawmills, they produce mighty
fine newspaper timber, and the Arkansss dele
CATION that was here last week, had royal
time, and they, too will, through their col
umns. sound the praises OF the White City.