The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-11-17

winter and summer one. The an-
clients always reclined during meals
(what would be thought OF us 10 this
enlightened age If we did likewise?)
and the couch conformed to the rule
that dinner should never be served to
less than three (the number of the
graces,) nor more than nine 1.-THE
muses. excepting at their great ban
lquets. The Ocus, or large hall open
ing out from the IricliRiuni was also
used on such occasions when the floor
was strewn with saw dust stained in
bright colors. and at one end slaves
danced during the feast for the amuse-
ment of the guests. Above the table
La silver hoop was suspended from
which hung garlands of exquisite
flowers. which were given to the
lgueSts, very pretty idea, though
somewhat more expensive than the
single rosebud that we place at my
lady's plate to-day. The summer
| 1riclinium is farther on under the
shade of grape vines that interlace
about the artistic trellis. Here the
Roman beauties reclined with their
left elbow on cushion, and toyed
with the wine cup. The tables are
circular with an opening on either
side to admit the servant; they are
surrounded by sumptuous couches,
and look much more like an invita-
tion to siesta than breakfast.
The Culind (kitchen) is between the
dining rooms. No gas or coal stoves,
but brick oven built on one side
with little openings which could be
bridged by the spits for roasting over
the burning charcoal.
| Beyond the summer dining room is
the Lararium, or household temple.
Here is sacriflcial picture taken
from the Hercuianeum. Here the
family paid their vows, and Offered
their sacrifices.
The Hort,ss, (garden) is fantastic in
its mural decorations, disciple of
Bacchus after reyel, Orpheus charm
ing the animals and other paintings
| of heroic size. A case in this bali
contains specimens of bread, nuts,
beans, figs, theatre tickets, tear bot
ties, drinking horns and many other
articles of great interest.
The P,nacothccd, (picture room) CON
tains some splendid paintings by Pas
cal and Zarcher; one, Vensuvius dur
| ing the eruption, is horribly fasein-
ating, and holds your gaze though you
would fain turn away.
The Ererdd is our modern drawing
room, but much more simple in fur
nishings: the inevitable couch aud
| pillows appear, and the walls are rich
| ly decorated also copy Of one of the
handsomest antique vases, and'a cast
of Eurols' aud the Bull adorn the rooln.
AS we pass on there are more CHbicald,
more Atoe, the Celia, the Vestiali,m
for the toga, Pdllid, etc, liz all thirty
rooms in this magnificent Roman vii
la, this House of Panza; yet no de-
scription can adequately convey TO the
mind the beauty and grandeur OF IL
all.
A whole volume OF history unfolded
as one treads through its marble halls,
and when we turn to the Art gallery
and Long gallery, annexes to the
Pompeian House, for illustrations Of
Art and Architecture, it is like read
ing down the ages.
Especially is this the case as one
sits before the magnificent panoramic
painting OF "Rome in the time OF
Constantine which is fifty feet in
length and seven feet high, executed
by the eminent German artists, Peter,
Bieberstein, Gschmeidler, and Pascal
of Paris.
Commencing at the left and follow
ing the key prepared by the authors of
the typographical details, which is
strictly accurate, all the ancient
structures OF that far away time may
be readily recognized; the Forum,
Coliseum, arch OF Titus, Temple Of
the Vestal Virgins, the Pantheon,
Palatine Hill, Temple OF Jupiter;
and here rushing, thronging down the
Forum is the triumphal procession Of
Constantine, who has left his chariot
and assembled the steps of the temple,
where the Senate in robes of state. is
ranged to salute him; he wears he
royal purple, and the standard OF The
Labarum is carried aloft, with its
sign of the cross which his vision re-
yealed "By this you conquer"
Minutes iengthen into hours, hours
into days and yet the gems of this
palace. OF the ancient time are not
nall revealed. students OF history
VIII open Plutafeh, virgil, Cicero.
with new interest alter looking upon
these scenes for they have the Hum
mating power OF beacon light over
dark sea.
All honor to Mr.. Franklin Smith
for the development OF this gried
idea which llluminates the pages ~
light, and (Which, which cannot fail to stln"-