Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-12
OUR SOCIAL WORLD.

Atlanta, Dec. 9-Even the most casual mention of the womans building at the exposition should include several nota- ble features of this remarkable exhibit of feminine interests. Besides and be- yond all displays of the work of women of various countries and in different lines, perhaps the most attractive exhlb- it's are the exquisite miniatures repre- senting the beautiful women and hand some men of long ago; the rare old fans, behind which the beauties and belles Of past generations whispered sweet noth- ings, and the huge combs which adorned the heads of the grand danes when this century was young. This is called the age of strong-m -minded-sometimes strong headed-women but I do not know even the newest woman of our day who could support such weighty head orna- rnents as these marvelously carved combs. But notwithstanding our tastes differ and our ideas are greatly al va rianec with those held by our grand mothers, still the beautiful things that have come down to us, whether mln1a- tures, fans, lace, jewels or combs, indi- ca.e luxury of surroundings quite re- freshing in our utilitarian age. Phe many wonderfully lovely tapestry paint ings { 50 in the womans building, are exciting an enthusiasm worthy of their rare beauty, and which will probably re- suit in more general appreciation of this form of decorative art. The annex of the womans building, while not large, is filled with a display of priceless family relics, chiefly from South CarolI- ma, dainty embroideries and many ex- cellent works of art from Kentucky and Macon, Ga, women, and an exhibit of Indian curios, unusual in size and inter est.
 Every building on the grounds has an a nf every visitor. The fine arts building, while far the handsomest, has been the most criticised as containing the most meager and inferior display, yet there are many admirable statues and excel lent paintings which please the cuti- vated critic. The government building is one of especial interest and pleasure to visitors, with the elaborate displays made by the department of fisheries, the exhibits of postal and military progress in the United States, and in every possl- ble way demonstrating the details of this government of ours It is a complete and generous exhibit. and is a liberal ed ucation to the youth of our nation. The state buildings are artistic and attract i've, several of colonial design, and their interiors are handsomely furnished and decorated The agricultural and Geor- gia buildings appeal peculiarly to some of us in whose veins .throb the instincts of southern planters. The magnificent exhibits made in both of the products of our soil are almost a revelation to every visitor. The decorations are espe-i cially unique and are chiefly done with corn and cotton, In the Georgia build.1 ing is an incubator, showing all the pro, cesses- of egg matching from the time, the eggs are placed in the machine un7 til they appear as tiny chickens. So perz feet are all the arrangements and so thoroughly content were the little chicl1-, ems as they gathered under the wings of their artificial mother that some dear woman with strong maternal instincts. innocently inquired, Does it cluck ?'' Well, it did not cluek, but the chickens were none the less content and happys and it set some of our party to wonder1- ing if there is not a great deal of unnec- essary 'clucking" done in the world.