The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-01-20
zE|,a!!|lll.9!|.I''A||a!E|[ai;||j5;!||i||||

Halls will constitute centres OF attrac.
ton to exhibition visitors,
From the Queens Palace Is only a step
70 the Empress arcade enroute to the
Grand RENDEZVOUS for tho use OF vlel-
tors. This II a lofty hall erclrcled by
massive pillars OF Htspano-M Moorish
architecture. Passing through this hall
the Imperial Court IL reached. This is
OF oral form and OF vast extent. In Its
centre the combined international Mill
,lary bands VIII play in an exceedingly
unique structure OF picturesque design.
On each side OF this buhbling foun-
tains Will emit streams OF llmpid water.
while choice plants and rare cxoucs will
disseminate their genial odors. and
agreeably perfume the atmosphere.
In the rear OF this oval court q series
OF successive galleries have been espec-
tally set apart for q display OF the pro-
ducts OF American skill.
Adjoining these royal galleries. a
quaint section. appropriately named "Old
England" has been set apart to Illus
trate the streets, squares and buildings
OF "ye olden days OF Merrie England"
and In which abundant space has been
allotted for Characteristic exhibits.
The Great Western Arcade Is visible
from this point, and lbesides being at
tractiyely picturesque! It may be utilized
as a short pathway to the Welton Gar
dens. MI
These cover a very large tract and ad-
join the grounds OF the Welcome Club.
on which Stands an elaborate Burmese
Kiosk, where the crack Military band OF
the British metropolis will interpret the
classical and popular music ofthe period
illuminated at night by novel lights OF
rare brilliance. The Welcome Club COM
prlses the creme de Ia creme of English
swell society and Is always n point OF
great attraction. Here Is also the great
Quadrant restaurant. one OF the. dalntiest
refec;ories in Europe. Close by Is the
Grand Rotunda, expressly organized for
the prompt service OF exhibitors. Be-
sides these we'll arranged exhibition sec
tions there are a number OF exceedingly
well adapted sites where desirable
structures can be erected for special eX-
hiblts.
In order to combine the utilities with
recreation the director general has set
apart locations for a number OF high
class and varied entertainments. The
most Imposing In ats capacity and effect
Is the Empress Theatre, the most stupen-
dous palace OF amusement ever erected.
It will have comfortable seating capa-
city OF 5000 persons, and is architecture
ally designed that not n column or other
impeachment will interrupt a complete
view Of the stage from any part Of the
auditorium. Its browning feature will
be its assured safety In case OF accident
or alarm. 1t Is the intention of the dlrec-
tor general TO provide entertainments
here to harmonize with the mammoth
surroundings. Other performances will
be given In THE Elysia." on an extern
slve plot OF land, conveniently located
and adapted for every form OF current
indoor amusement by exceptional artists
from the leading cities OF Europe and
America.
In the centre OF the Eiysta, gigantic
revolving wheel OF larger dimensions
than any ye: seen. will be supported by
two enormous towers to be reached by
means OF electrical elevators. Visitors
will be enabled to pass from tower to
tower through 4 pathway in the axle OF
the wheel. There will be also switch
back and other popular forms OF out
door pleasures at the extreme end OF the
Western Gardens.
It's the aim of the director general,
who belongs to New York City, 10 make
the London Universal Exhibition OF 1883
memorable for the number, variety and
excellence OF the American exhibits
which will be inspected by an average-o OF
at least 10000 daily visitors from every
part OF the British Islands and the chief
European cities.