New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-10

marouetry is ornameuted with gilded bronZes
In perfect taste a set of pigeonhOes In the
Caffieri style and series OK vases in mar bic, or
In porphyry. embellished with superb subjects.
also in gilt bronze.
All OF these are Of French workmanship; but
there are yet other pieces, executed for Frederick
II at Potsdam. by French or German artists.
among which should be mentioned two cedar
wood chests OF drawers with silver ornaments
n double-faced desk in cedar wood with cut
silver ornaments, two armchdirs. two SOFAS a
silvered wooden stool and tortoise shell music
desk decorated with silver arahesques and with
gilt brOnzes.
These pieces of furniture are covered IN pale
"n7oo1licht' colored silk harmonizing with the
silver ornaments and the silveced wood. when
seem however TO b. only indifferently assorted
with the old gold hangings the walls. The
majority Of the pictures are shown in their
ancient s,retcher frames Some of these frames
like the wooden work OF the seats, are silvered-
From this slight notice may be seen the vast
amount of interest presented by these artistic
riches OF which the German pavilion Is SO proud.
As the notice remarked. which was given TO the
visitors: Can the great peaceful festival or the
Universal Exhibition be contributed TO more
nobly than by recalling from the souvenirs of
the past the memory of what the German people
owe In the domain of art. to the neighboring
country and the remembrance Of the homage
paid by the great Frederick. one of the greatest
minds of all times to French art and ctviliza-
tion2''
THE BELGIAN PAVILION.
The Commissioner General OF Belgium has
taken the Town Hall of Oudenarde, one Of the
finest buildings OF the sixteenth century. "a
model for the Belgian pavilion. 1t Is admirably
elegant both in ornament and in its chief lines
The front he's for it's base portico of seven
arcades supporting a balcony, above which is
erected a tower 100 feet high. surmounted by a
red copper warrior OF the Middle Ages bearing a
banner with the city
At the corners of the palace. overlooking the
gables rise the belfries and turrets. whose grace
full outlines show their deicacy. The fronts
have numerous diagonal windows amply light
ing up the palace.
The interior is no less remarkable than tho
exterior There are three large halls on the
ground floor Two are confined TO the exhibits
OF Belgian towns. They are decorated with
views painted on canvas fixed on the walls.
representing the principal Belgian towns, The
third hall is for the press II looks out on ter
race forming an elbow the quay. and is orna-
n.ented with superb pictures by the most
nowned masters of the Flemish school.
A monumental staircase leads to the first floor
where the chief room reproduces the great hall
Of the Town Hall Of Oudenarde, with its high
chimney piece ornamented with sculpture and
gothic statues The walls are there decorated
with paintings representing the coats of arms
of the principal towns in Belgium. alternating
with those of the different trades and occupa-
lions. Ancient and magnificent tapestries. lent
by the well known collector NJ. de Somzei. for
the exhibition period fill the panels. to the de-
light of everybody.
The second room on the first floor is repro
duction of the Sheriffs Hall in the Town Hall of
Oudenarde. 1t also contains some ancient Flem-
ish tapestries and various portraits among
Others that OF King Leopold II, by Leempoels
and of Prince Albert heir TO the throne by
Mast. G. L. b.