The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1902-03-27

ia motif the proper display Of the fish.
ing interests of the country. and is
erected upon the dyke or causeway sep
arating the two bodies Of water.
The building is square and OF an
Oriental design. Access is had by four
entrances and within are hundreds OF
tanks with sides of plate glass, aided
by mirrors at the back to properly dis
NAV the live exhibit in the enclosed
waters. Light is introduced from above.
and the aquarium displays the fish with
in to the very best advantage.
In the centre of the buildings is a large
tank with bottom of white tiles, this
being the tropic home Of family OF
Alaska seals, whose movements draw
many curious spectators. In addition 10
these tanks there is a complete exhibit
of the practical work done by the United
States Fish Commission in the propaga
ton of FISH. modern appliances for catch
ing fish models of boats. and one OF the
most attractive exhibits on the ground.
that showing the development and growth
of coral and oysters.
The fisheries exhibit is pronounced by
those who have examined it as being SUI
perior to the exhibit made at Buffalo.
The building is one of the Meccas OF he
Ivory City, and much time is pleasant
ly and profitably spent in studying the
magnificent display made within the
walls.
Crossing the causeway, we turn by q
winding path and find entrance into
THE PALACE OF FINE ARTS.
This is appropriately the most artistic
building at the Exposition, the mural
ornamentation on the outside of the
building being extraordinarily attractive.
The design is purely classical, the struc-
ture being of brick and is freproof.
On the east and west sides four groups
make up the Dewey Arch as it is
termed. These are WAR" "Peace,"
1.-The Army and 1.-THE Navy" mounted
upon high pedestals, while cast Of
Apollo and other statuary mark the ap-
proach to the building, to which entrance
is had by flight of low steps.
The building within is divided into a
large central court and two side galleries
containing fully as Representative an
exhibit of the work on canvas and in
sculpture as was found at the Pan-Am-
erican. The building is 40 feet long, 50
feet wide the inside height being 80
feet. The building is lighted by large
skylight, "a feet wide, extending the en-
tire length of the building, and providing
for a splendid view of the art treasures
within. The color scheme without har-
monies with the general motif of the
Ivory City, and is most satisfying.
The display of American art is excep-
tionally fine. Its collection is due to
the work of Mr.. James Bliss Townsend
of New York, the Art Director of the Ex-
position. and especial praise is given to
ho ovhihif Of Cn1nnia1 nro ri
American Art, the exhibit made of the
work of American miniature and portrait
painters being noticeable feature.
These come largely from Charleston
homes and are characteristic efforts OF
famous portrait painters. The only pic
ture by a foreign artist is that of one
Kinley Signing the Peace Protocol with
Spain," by Chartran, and it's strong bold
lines and it's accuracy as to details at
tract much attention.
Two statuettes before which every
Southerner pauses with reverence. AMI
t he Northerner with deep interest. are
those of President Jefferson Davis, of
the Southern Confederacy and General
Robert E. Lee. the chevalier of the
| Southern armies.
1t is a scene of rare interest, is that
| in the Art Palace, and the time spent in
NlcWlH6 IL 10 IAluc pIOuIdbly SptUl iOHl
| it, by a circuitous walk and over a
bridge spanning an inlet from the Ashley
river. we reach
THE wOMAN'S BUILDING.
| This is in the suburb of the Exposition
! grounds and is built up in all of it's at
| Effectiveness from what was even before
the Exposition a magnet which drew
Charlestonians and visitors alike to its
| historic shelter.
! Across the waters of the Ashley river
| are the primeval woods, and here on this
side of the waters is magnificent grove
OF spreading wide oaks, festooned with
beauteous gray moss, in whose embrace
stands colonial country residence, built
over 150 years ago, from whose architec-
tural beauty was struck the keynote of
much of the Exposition.
1t is a building with history. and as
it is gazed upon it takes you back for
hundreds of years. The broad lawn
! sloping from the portico to the rippes
OF the Ashley river, bordered by hedges
! OF cherokee roses, a prim little garden
rhat recalls our great, great grandmamas
with its narrow walks bordering on
Glove pinks, hollyhocks and gilly flow
| ers, it forms indeed breath from an
other age.
Early in 1900 the property passed to
William Lowndes, a statesman and man
OF prominence whose descendants are
well known Carolinians. Here he made
beautiful country home, famed for it,
hospitality, and through it's shady drives
fashionable Charlestonians have passed
IN numbers. All this section of the
grounds comprised the plantation form
erly owned by the Lowndes family but
I he -
Wagner, and by him passed on TO the
Charleston Exposition.
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