Evening star., 1897-06-03
MUCH OF INTEREST
Nashville Has Cause to Be Proud of
Her Exposition.
BUILDINGS ARE VERY CREDITABLE
AParticuIar|y Fine Reproduction Of
the Parthenon.
SCENES IN VANITY FAIR
BUILDINGS ARE VERY CREDITABLE
SCENE IN VANITY FAIR
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.

A trip to Bar Harbor is not a tour of
Europe; ard the Nashville centennial ex-
position is not a worlds fair But Bar
Harbor is enjoyable though one has
travelled through Europe; and recollections
of Chicago in no wise mar a visit to Nash
vile. Though much that may here be seen
Is a meager reproduction of matters of
interest that were to be observed at Chi
cago, yet there is enough to fully occupy
the sight-seer, and the fact that oppor-
tunity is afforded by the more limited display
of absorbing everything mere fully and in a
more leisurely manner is perhaps a comper-
sating advantage for the lack CT that bewil-
dering variety that the white city contained.
Many of the features, however, are new;
and Sc me few that are similar to those of
the worlds fair are even improvements
upon them. The elaborate decorations of
the agricultural building, for example, are
by the same hand as those of the agricul-
tural building at Chicago; and the advan-
tage of experience is perceptible in the
work. The smaller building at Nashville
and this is true OF all the decorative eff
fects here-gives opportunity for more COM
plete and careful work, the result of which
is seen in a harmonious and finished ap-
pearance of this and other buildings such
as was mere or less lacking at Chicago.
In none is this more noticeable than
in the woman's building. The structure
mitage, the home of Andrew Jackson,
which is within a short drive of Nashville.
Its wide hall, which is a convenient and
favorite resting and meeting place for visit
ors has wall and ceiling decorations
that are marvels of taste and beauty. One
is struck entering with the richness Of
color effects on every side, the wide and
sweeping staircase at the back being es-
pecialy noticeable in the harmony of its
design and coloring. In this building are
held various concerts, conventions, ETC.,
in which the participants are women, the
strikiugly har dsome, though not very spa
cious, Knoxville room being devoted to this
purpose.
The Various Buildings.
AS woman is the natural guardian Of
children, it is not uniting that the chill
drens building should be close by the wo-
mans building. A charming little editice 1t
is, which is not simply place where babies
may be checked like umbrellas. while the
parents wander about in sightseeing tours.
hut is devoted 70 visual demonstrations OF
kindergarten methods, and to practical evil
dences of children's work. The building 1T
self is a notable instance of the latter, as
the entire fund used i'll its construction
was raised by children.
Commerce. history. education and trans
portation are all given place In the edu-
cational scheme of the exposition, each
with a house of its own in this part of the
grounds. And a stately auditorium, with
a lofty tower and multiplicity of col
INNS, affords the needed and much-used
accommodation for the many gatherings
for special purposes that occur. Here the
band plays during inclement weather, in
stead of in its usual place beside the lake.
and vocal and instrumental concerts and
meetings of various kinds frequently draw
the crowd within its walls.
Different styles of architecture, classic
and modern, are represented in the con-
struction of these buildings; and each has
II n
amen the gaze of the visitor will fall upon
the Parthenon. which stands nearby in all
Its majestic simplicity. and an emotion of
serene end complete enjoyment will in
stantly f1ocd the SOUL Other architectural
creations may be graceful, beautiful, grand,
noble, but this is ideal 1t leaves no aes-
thetic want unsatis1ied The reproduction
OF this incompatible work of art as place
for the display of the fine arts exhibit of
the exposition was one of the happiest con-
ceptions of the management, and will be
Responsible for great part of the praise
that their labors are destined to receive.
A Noteworthy Feature.
The Parthenon is in the center of the
grounds, and Is great meeting place for
divided parties The classic phrase Il will
meet you on the Rialto'' is often uttered
here without quotation marks, but more
frequently is the Parthenon designated as
the trysting spot The principal reason for
this Is the fact I mentioned in former
letter that the people of Nashville make
social gathering place Of the shady east
front Of the Parthenon during the after
icon and evening open-afr band concerts.
This social characteristic of the exposition
Is noteworthy. A most complete harmony
of sentiment seems to pervade the entire
population Of the city. High and low, rich
and poor, share in common the feeling of
pride In their achievement-it is mainly
their own work-and the desire to do
Uf hfr, <I1f,~
Its success. And the unanimity and energy
with which they have seized upon it and
made 1t their own Is unexampled The
streets OF Cairo they have fully adopted and
nolo IN possession Every evening this sec
tlon or vanity Fair Is filled with Nashville
people OF the highest social standing who
III mit IT up to their own level. The proxim-
dances, does not disturb them in the least
They simply ignore 1t. The camel riding is,
OF course. the great attraction. and one is
remlnded or ball room. The young ladies
are invited to ride and accept the invita-
tions In much the same way that dances
are asked and granted. The camels are SO
rev lew IN number that it is not necessary to
ments; but one feels that this rs the only
reason that such cards would not be ap-
proprtate or course when not riding the
young people are engaged principally in
naturedly Joining In the general mirth The
little donkeys also come in for q full share
oI attention, the mounting generally being
accompanied by the earnest request
Please, don't go fast"-a request which
usually results in as high rate Of speed
as the donkey tender can sustain.
In Vanity Fair.
The great popularity of the streets of
Cairo initiates against the success Of other
OF the Vanity Fair features, some of which
are well worthy Of patronage. One young
man, particularly. has good reason to COM
plain He conceived the idea Of showing
In one spot reproductions of the BIRTH
places OF Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson
Davis. thus finding patrons. no matter
what the sectional animus of the party.
In order to make SUCCESS more sure. he Sc
cured the best stand ohtainahle, just at the
entrance to Vanity Fair, Raying for his
privilege the sum Of SR5, ,0O0 His receipts
at the end Of the first three weeks
amounted to $3.50! He stands in front of
his show and exhorts the passing crowd
with all the eloQuenoe. at his command
the eloquence of man who has small
fortune at stake-but In vain. The people
pass by unheeding, and stream into the
gates OF Cairo or ON TO other attractions
beyond. They will ride the eamels or shoot
the chute, or make themselves seasick on
the ocean wave" sor dizzy on the giant