The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-09-16

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In the list of attractions is the gian
see saw. in some respects an improve
ment on the Ferris wheel. shoot the
chute. German village. Chinese village.
Chinese dragon show, Cuban village,
cycloramt of Gettysburg, Caboret du
Meant. Casino, Old Vienna, Mystic
Maze. Palace of Illusions ostrich farm.
Colorado gold mine. old plantation.
German & Boone's trained wild ami
mails, streets of Cairo. Moorish pail
ace, haunted swing, wlar, ba' * sea
wave. electric scenic theater. Pomoey's
pillar. camera obscura. III 'ney illusion,
Venetian canal and maty more, Van.
i y Fair occupies the western portion of
the park. beyond the line of the Com
merce and Transportation h1iidings.
The woman'> building.
The architecture CT the Woman's
building is partial counter oar5 of The
HERMITAGE. the house of President An
drew Jackson. situated near Nashville
A ldei to the colonial style are sugges-
ii MS of the Gre k .hoDl of architec-
tire, producing an unusually beautiful
and artistic effect. 1t is situated south
of the Auditorium, at the edge of
l
,lufnns hold the roof above the pnr-
tico, and higher still all observatory,
surrounded bv columns and highly or.
nanen tel, or. wns the who.e A wGinti,
Mrs Sarah w ard Couiev, is the arch.-
ct, aud it will be managed entirely by
| w men under tn direction of Mrs. Van
| Leer kirknau the president Of the
| woman's board. Within the d ors a ro-
| tunda extends throu IN the two stories.
| with a grand staircase lea ling up from
| the rear. p iSsing a magnificent Giro u ar
| window OF many coiors. In this large
| space. or To: unda, there will be playing
| fountains and palms and statuary in
| rich luxuriance. At the left of the EN-
| trance is the assembly hall for con-
crosses aud public meetings Other
rooms are devoted to the arts and in
/ dustries. to pitents. books aud musical
Q )mpositions, painting. sculpture. CO.
rAmics and china painting. embroidery.
model co king. education and the work
o women ex usively of avery charac-
| ter
Mrs Van Laer Kirkman. president Of
| the wonan's department. of the Ten
nessee expos ltion. assisted by Mrs CT.
H. Rattermau, chairman of woman's
patents. has prepared the most unique
! exhibition of woman's work ever con.
| ceived.
In one room of the Woman's build.
ing there stands high horse, upon
which there is every trapping invented
for the horse by woman.
| Accommodation.
A very interesting point to all who
intend to sisit Nashville is the accom-
mediation and expense. This has not
been overlooked and the official Cen
tennial bureau of registration and pub
lie comfort affords the public every IA
cility for securing accommodations IL
advance. All that is necessary Is t.
write to the chief, Mr. Wharton j. Al
len; tell him what you want and wha
you want to pay for board, and he will
tell you where to get it. He is a wei
known business man of the city.
All kilograms and letters addressed
care of this bureau will be promptly
delivered by its special messengers AL
visitors will be welcomed and any in
formation will be cheerfully given.
The following rates will be charged
Board, per day. in private residences
| With meals, Sl u 3l oVs "ibuou0 hAohiS
30 cents to 81; boarding houses, witt
meals, 81 to So per day; hotels, wit
meals, S3 to s.; without meals 81 an
upward Liberal rates will be give
by week or month. By communicar
ing with the bureau you can secur
rooms for any date desired.
Mr. O. E. Hartman, general passen
agent of the Western and Atlantic rail
road, Atlanta, is prepared TO furnis
any information relative to rates G
railroad fare, hotel accommodation,
ETC., upon application.