The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-20
THE TRIP TO

1t is natural for every one who visits
the Atlanta exposition to impair 1t with
the Worlds fair. This is scarcely just to
the South, as 1t has by no means been ex-
with that stupendous event. The cotton
states, with the assistance they have re-
ceived from a few northern states, are
naturally unable to make such Il colossal
showing as was seen at Chicago, and it
Is most unreasonable to anticipate a COM
petition.
The fact is tina. the Atlanta exposition
is unique, but II comparisons must be
made, It may be stated that the grounds
at Piedmont park have superior advan-
tages in that they are diversified with
natural features of hill n vale, rolling
gently as far as the eye can reach, against
the blue mountains. Standing on a ter
raced eminence fronting the Pennsylva-
mia building can be seen every structure
on the grounds. and the spectacle at night
is especially brilliant. The architecture
is varied and therefore utterly unlike the
stately glory CS the white city. Thu wo-
mans building is exquisitely beautiful
with its five lovely statues surrounding
more symmetrical and charming than any
building at the Worlds fair, and does
great credit to the young Pennsylvania
and mining building is very handsome in
deed, in an airy, graceful style Of archi-
lecture, while the art gallery is rarely
classic and lovely.
Jill
AS to the exhibits, those of the woman's
building are remarkably fine. Every room
is a gem of beauty. The assembly apart
ment Is marvellous in decoration and de-
sign. The walls are covered with rare
old portraits of Southern women, some
of whom lave long slept beneath the
Southern grasses. Every portrait Is by
some great master. and the collection is
most valuable. as are also the cases of
miniatures that are to be seen. I wish all
northern people could have stood with
me in that splendid room on Saturday,
where beneath the exquisitely painted cell
and, indeed, of the South, greeting Penn
sylvania guests. Mrs. Hastings, with her
stately presence and charming mobile
face, made. us all proud Of our distin-
noble women who greeted the visitors.
Mrs. Joseph Thompson. whose face with
Its coloring and artistic contour would
make the lOveliest cameo In the world,
Porter King. the wife of Atlanta's mayor,
whose rich warm beauty maxi her a typi-
cal daughter Of the South. was another.
Mrs. B. w. Wrenn. the chief head Of the
lady managers. ushered in the favored
guests at the door and made every Penn
sylvania woman her friend for life with
her warm cordiality.. Head and shoulders
always stood In every ~assemblage. We
needed no white plumed oriflamme of
Henry of Navarro to guide us during our
journey, for wherever the densest crowd
tower Governor Hastings head, to be
seen afar. He made a great impression
in the South. No one there had ever seen
such a big governor, and had never met
one who was so thoroughly at home and
SO delighted with everything.
tilt
Then his staff-I wish you could see
that staff In all its glory of the gorgeous
4 nnuy drnGa rrnifnrrna am lnat A~1l - IA
struck Atlanta. There wal General Wiley,
who Is said to be the handsomest military
representative In the United States. He Is
over six feet tall. General Goblin is also
also Generals Schall n Reeder. Colonies
Ripple, Eshleman. Logan, Potter, Reed,
Miner. Hudson, Elverson, Howell, Reid
and others made up a truly notable staff,
pressing their admiration. The members
Of the staff had not taken their wives
along. and at the reception they received
much attention. Nearly every one of the
women who were devoting their entire
energies to giving him q good time.
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But ] started in to tell about the expo
sition.. The fact Is that we were IRE
ceived' and feted to such al extent that
we did not see as much Of the fair as
might pc supposed after spending three
days at the grounds. Scranton exhibits
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curtains beautify the lovely Pennsylvania
room. j. l.. Crawford's big petrifed tree
attracts more attention thar any other
exhibit In the forestry and mining build.
ing. ScrantOn's decorated china and
needlework are well placed, and our relics
find good locations In the colonial room,
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The first thing one sees in entering the
art gallery. Is H~ovenden's Breaking
Home Ties" 1t occupies q large open
place In the west wing, and is surrounded
by a stout iron railing and a throng Of
visitors; Great care is taken of this pre-.
cious picture. A number of the Worlds
fair paintings are hung and among those
never before exhibited are works of the
greatest artists Of modern times. The
negro building Is full Of interest. Visitors
are particularly struck with the evidences
Of progress In the great Industrial schools.
There La q future for the race in these
noble institutions.
The Pennsylvania building Is the hand
soonest state structure on the grounds.
The sunny open court with Liberty Bell at
one side is a great resort. 1t was on this
fine marble foored plaza hat the Penn
sylvania Day exercises were held, and Il
was from a platform at the front, around
which we all sat grouped, that our COVER
nor made one Of the happiest addresses Of
his life. Harriet Clay Penman.
PLATT's KEEN TONGUE.