Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-05-20

few minutes ride by street car from
the heart of the city-and we we're in
formed that there would be three diff
ferent street car lines, besides two rail-
road lines, to Garry passengers, so that
accommodations will be ample in this
particulars. There are probably $50
acres embraced in the grounds, which
are situated upon the beautiful table
land overlooking the Missouri river
and the vast scope of charming farm
ing country beyond.
The lagoon, or basin, is surrounded
by some of Che largest and finest build
ings. Entering this portion of the ex-
position grounds at the arch of states,
which is the main entran ce, one is at
once impressed with the architectural
and scenic beauty of the enterprise.
The arch of states is decorated with a
frieze composed of the arms of the
Trans Mississippi states, the whole
being surmounted by sculptured fig
ures bearing the United States
shield. On either side of the la.
COON r the United States gov
eminent, agriculture, mines, ma
chinery, art, auditorium, liberal arts,
manufacturing and boys and girls
buildings. Between these buildings
and the lagoon, or basin, is the grand
court, laid with brick, while here and
there in great profusion al variety are
flowers and shrubs and an occasional
piece of. lawn. Trees are not lacking
in the landscape gardening that has
been SO charmingly planned. The la
COON is occasionally spanned by pic
turesque bridges, built with small
arches that permit the passage of the
gondolas and boats. Among the pleas
ing features upon this part of the
grounds r the vine shaded pa%vilions
extending between the buildings, with
coverings supported by beautiful col
umns of Pompeiian design.
Along the sides are vines which will
make u delightful shade during the
hot days of summer, and provide Wis
itors with nearly Il mile OF continuous
shady walk around the lagoon.
The buildings are the tint of old
marble. made from staff similar to
the Worlds Fair buildings, and ARE all
of rare design and beautiful architec-
ture. Some of the state buildings are
tinted in different hues, giving a varie.
ty that adds charm to the scene.
a study of the Illuminating plans OF
the Grand court shows a great array OF
incandescent lights. Every building
is outlined with the glowing bulb
Along cornice. around window. on pill.
lar. dome and water-edge, the CLEAN.
ing FREELY of the electrical world will
make radiant the view. At the west
end of the lagoon stands the govern
ment building. On either side are the
colonnades which connect the govern.
ment building with its sister buildings
on right and left by pillars of light
To the left the fine arts building at
tracts the attention with it's domes
light-encircled, oornices ablaZe, pillars
and pilasters illuminated. Opposite
and across the water-mirror is the ag
ricultural building. 1t presents u bril-
liant opportunity for incandescent dec
Grafton, and it is being improved
The Administration arch shows its
lofty spire outlined in symmetrical
lines of light to the uppermost point.
The Manufacturers building has the
prominent roof cornices, caps of col
umns. pcdestals, and other points OF
vantage %emblazoned with incandes
cent lights. Across the lagoon the
arch of the states is girdled with bands
of light and the Liberal Arts building
is wildly outlined along its cornices
The Mines and Mining building is es.
pecially adapted for this beautiful dec
Grafton and right royalty has it beer
beribboned and festooned. Its grace
full portico is clearly defined. the tow
ers wear s%cintilating crowns, the win
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Facing tins structure is the palace o
Machinery and Electricity. with all eff
%fectiye points penciled in light. Thu
east end of the lagoon, III front of thu
last two mentioned buildings, in com
pany with the nd. jacent terraces. land
ings and broad viaduct leading ava,
from it, is brilliantly lighted by mean
| descent lamps supported BY fancifu
, standards of special design.
} While the exhibits of the manufac
, turing and from the variou
} states of the Trans-Mississippi regiol
will be the main feature of the exposi
ton, there will be no lack of whole
some amusements and tho famou
Midway of Worlds Fair fame will b