The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-04
EXPOSITION MAKING.

The development OF the Pan-American
exposition at Buffalo is observed with
profound interest throughout the western
world. Almost every day shows some
new feature OF the magnificent enterprise
completed. Some new tower rears aloft
Its ornamental pinnacle. some new Gome
presents it's rounded top TO the sky. or
some new decoration Of form or color is
added TO the wonderful boquct OF archi-
tectursl lovellness.
Never was there an exposition so novel.
so unlike what the world has learned 90
expect, as this. With the glorious exam
pies OF the exposition builders art and
genius To look back upon with fond re-
membrance and admiration the world
has wondered II all that has been prom
ised Tor the Pau-American would be real
lied. III one may Judge by the present
stage of the vast WORK the millions OF
visitors to Buffalo during the exposition
season, which begins on the LIST Of May
next would suffer no disappointment.
The Pan-American exposition will out
shine its distinguished predecessors i'm
many particulars or these the court set
tlngs are or first Importance. In order
that there may he abundant room for the
elaborate decorative effects. 80 acres are
alone devoted TO courts. This area is two
and half times the area or the courts
at the Chicago Columbian exposition.
About these broad courts are grouped
score OF great buildings, ia which multi
western world are 20 I've displayed.
As second important feature may be
mentioned the ornate architecture, the use
or plastic ornamentation of very intricate
and beautiful design and the employment
| of original sculptured groups in the ex-
| terror decorations OF buildings, entrances
| l2h original sculptured groups, modelled by
some 80 or more distinguished American
scuiptors. will be used In this feature of
the decorative work
The OF ella bOrafe color scheme has
never before been attempted at an exposi
ton. The appropriate title OF the Rain
bow Gitp-has- already applied TO
this great group OF brilliantly colored
buildings. and lovers OF color will 1nd
the exquisite harmony of tints. that has
here been produced a most delightful sub
ject for contemplation and rtudy.
As a fourth point of superiority may be
named the hydraulic and fountain fea-
lures. In all the courts are broad pools
containing numberless cascades and foun-
tains. These Will add 10 the beauty OF
the great work In no small degree. Many
| these charming fountains. broad and
| stately canal mile and a half In length
banked with grass and lined with dou-
. he row OF Young trees completely en-
circles the main group OF buildings.
| The horticultural establishment OF the
grounds constitutes NTH point. Of excel
| lence Ornamental trees, shrubs. lawns
and flowers OF brilliant hue will delight
| the eye everywhere. Sunken gardens and
formal beds Of flowers viii surround
| fountains and pools and border upon the
| walks throughout the courts.
Crowning the great work OF producing
] unparalleled vistas and an exposition pic
| ture OF unrivaled beauty will he the cleo
| trical illumination. Only when a great
volume of power IL available, such as Bur
, falo possesses in the newly harnessed Nj
| agara. could electric Illumination he un-
dertaken on so grand scale. With un-
| limited power 10 draw upon. the electri-
| clan has had no restraining conditions IN
his work The electric tower 315 feet high
| of rich and elaborate design. will form
the centerpiece of electrical briliancy
| while every building. fountain and archi'
! tectural feature and even the broad SUR
| faces OF the artificial lakes and pools
with floating lights. will glow with cleo
trcal radiance and luster. The scene VII
he one OF unsurpassed loveiness. hitherto
| impossible aud unlikely soon To he re.
peated again on account of the vast ex
penditure of electrical energy necessary
TO produce Il.
MARK BENNITT