Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-08-03
WONDERFUL ELECTRICAL DISPLAY
Embodies the Whole Charm of
the Big Fair.
AS TO BOARD AND LODGINGS
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

and then gaze for time on the beauty
of fountains and electric lights, SO to i'm
press the scene on memory that 1t may be
recalled when the reality Is no more. All
Nurnberg, like old Vienna at Chicago,
leads as the favorite dining place. and here
one may spend an hour or two most agree
ably over a very good dinner, then go to
one of the upper balconies and see the
fireworks, or, passing out by the city gate,
wander where one will all the beautiful
summer evening.
The genuine Nuremberg specialties are
all brought into the walled space given It,
| and Albrecht Durers house and the little
open sausage shop, clinging to the angle
of the cathedral, are here, as in the old
German city.
One night we varied the program by taxi
ing dinner in the Filipino restaurant. at
tached to the village, where natives, in
cottages matched with the palm leaves of
which fans are made carry on their every
day life as they do at home. The restau-
rant is only Filipino in name, but the
front is all open to the air, and therefore
comfortable on warm evening, and
good dinner was served la carte.
There is also a table d'hote dinner, so
all tastes are consulted. This building is
at an angle of the midway, SO all the sights
and sounds, especially the latter, are at
hand for the diners entertainment.
A Strategy Board.
If one wishes to be on the esplanade when
the electric lights are turned on it is best
to leave the dinner table in good season,
for the crowds assemble there, and the
seats in the best place-facing the great
electric tower-are free, and SO filled early.
The benches are movable and may be
placed where one likes, if only they can be
gotten hold Of The other night as we were
already comfortably ensconced man came
hurrying up, dragging bench near ours,
on which he at once placed four ladies
while he stood guard behind.
1t all but time for the lighting and
benches were at premium, and the ladies
all exclaimed at his great luck in securing
one. How could you find one unoccu-
pied?" asked they. "Oh, this was occupied
all right said he, by two men, SO 1
dropped down by them and began to talk;
asked them il they had been here long, and
they said they had just come; so l told
them the best view of everything could be
gotten from Memorial bridge and they
hurried off to get it, and then l and the
bench hurried off here, you see!'
Honor National Anthem.
When the Star Spangled Banner rings
out from the music stands everybody rises,
but whether to do homage to the song or
because more can be seen that way is
question, but it is an inspiring moment,
and as the lights flash from tower to pillar
and crest each great building the scene Is
one of enchantment. One can only think
of Venice, with the sky the deep dark blue
of early twilight, the picturesque buildings
and statuary on the waters brink, until
the myriads of lights appear, for only
Americas exposition, backed by the cata-
ract of Niagara, has ever shown such won
ders of artificial light to dazzle and charm.
The beautiful Tiffany fountain in the
building of Liberal Arts is one of the even
ing sights also.
To go in the great building is something
WIG hICtnaSS hnurS-
all the exhibits are covered with pals or
protected as we'll as possible from dust; no
one Is in attendance, and the aisles are
somewhat dimly lighted, until the foun-
tain Is reached where brilliant light, sift-
ing through enormous lanterns, hung from
the ceiling around, makes visible the en-
vironment of the mound of glass in all it's
iridescent beauty. Over the glass water
is pouring and cascading, revealing form
and shading, while from gallery above
colored lights are thrown over all, max
ing of the loveliest spectacles of the
great fair Time passes unheeded as the
wonderful play of changing water over the
many-hued glass fascinates one with fairy
like power
Where the Fun Is.
OF course, too. the Midway must have
some attention every evening one spends on
the grounds, for here the fun of the whole
thing concentrates, and all who saunter
through, stopping now and then for some
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good time, and every one Is in high spirits
The government building, with it's very fine
display of exhibits, is something every
Washingtonfan takes special pride in,
and while we have seen most of the collec-
lions in our museums at home, we are de-
lighted to have them SO complete and well
arranged, for the instruction and enter
tainment of the rest of the country, who
may never have seen them in their nor
NAL surroundings. When the exposition
pals little, the beautiful city Of Buffalo
can amply entertain for time; street af-
ter street of residences. from Delaware
avenue with its stately mansions. and
wide-spreading lawns, to the neighbour
hoods filled with pretty but smaller houses,
all are in the midst Of greenery and flowers.
most carefully cared for and attractive.
Glance at the Homes.
Buffalo's great houses are imposing and
It's moderate ones many and inviting. On
the less fashionable streets most Of the
houses display names, announcing that for
this exposition summer dodgers will be
taken, comparatively few places serving
more than breakfast. as visitors prefer
lunching and dining on the grounds usual
ly. Very fanciful names are often selected
for the title of 'One Summer" and THE
Love" and THE Bridal wish evidently to
cater principally to wedding couples of
recent date. So many stories had reached
us Of the exorbitant prices prevailing here
that we have been agreeably disappointed
have met. Good, comfortable lodgings may
be secured at 81 per night; sometimes with
breakfast included; sometimes with 1t extra
for a small charge The cheapest place 1
have heard of is 81 night with breakfast
included. This was a substantial breakfast
too. of fruit, cereal, eggs, ham, good coffee,
two kinds of hot bread and two kinds of
cold, all well cooked at a clean table. OF
course no style was included, but the bed
rooms Were comfortable. the beds clean, IL
not downy, and the lady Of the house most
kind and anxious to please.
They Found 1t All Right.
I learned Of this particular place from
party Of Washingtonians who were stop
ping there. and who were well pleased for
the price they paid. One OF the ladies said
TO me: I'VE could hear SO little OF the ex-
position from the Washington papers we
did not know much OF 1t before we came.
l wish more were written about It." Acting
on this hint, I have generalized for the
benefit of those who intend coming later
to pay their respects to the Pan-American.
The street car facilities are excellent, and
cars everywhere, either go direct to the
grounds, being so labeled, or transfer. 80
that one may easily get there from any