The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-07

| proto-Corinthian, Corinthian, and later
pottery, in fragments, mixed with the
ashes of animals and votive offerings in
| bronze Above the Temple stood the The
atre, one of the best preserved in Greece;
the Lesche. a building mentioned by Pau
sanias as containing two celebrated series
of paintings by Polygnotus; and at the
very top Of the precinct the Stadium,
| commanding a nne view, and in ia
commanding d fine view. and in fairly
good preservation. The most important
of these buildings. from the artistic point
of view, are the Treasures. in the form
of little temples in ants. erected by
various cities for depositing their offer
ings and richly painted and decorated
with sculptures. All are now in ruins,
but so many of their fragrants have been
recovered that II has been decided to re-
build one of them. the Treasury of the
Athenians, a trophy of the Battle Of Mar
athon. which occupies a prominent posi-
ton upon the Sacred Way. and will be.
when finished AS beautiful feature of
the Delphic sanctuary as the exquisite lit
tie temple of Wingiess Victory at Athens.
restored in d similar way, is of the Acrop
oils. Just beyond this treasury stand che
Rock of the Sibyl and the Stoa of the
Athenians. whose wall is covered with
hundreds of inscriptions recording the
emancipation of slaves. under the form
Of a sale TO the Pythian god.
In the Museum the bas-reliefs and other
sculptures belonging to the Treasures of
the Snidians the Sikyonians and the
~, &c &c
others being the tall voltive column Of
the Naxians. surmounted by sphinx;
the richly carved Omphalos, or stone
which was supposed to mark the center
of the earth;- the famous hymn to Apol-
10 inscribed upon a marble slab with rnu
steal notation; the charming Acanthus
Column. surmounted by a group Of three
life-size dancing figures, a work of the
fifth century B. c.; the votive statues of
various kings and heroes; and, finally.
the gem of the collection, which of itself
would justify the entire excavation. the
bronze statue of charioteer of the great
est artistic beauty, dedicated by PolyzeloS
brother of the tyrant of Syracuse and
probably set up between the years AIS
Az B. c. No idea can be given, in this
curstOry and incomplete notice, of the
treasures either in the Museum itself, or
in stu in the precinct; but the large
work upon the Delphi soon to be publish
ed by NJ. Homolle and his collaborators
will fully supplement our still imperfect
knowledge of the finds.
In view of the part taken by the French
Government in the excavations at Delphi
he Of iniC of
education and fine arts was Indispensable
at the ceremony of making over the
site with its finds to the Greek govern
ment. Accordingingly. the minister, ac-
companied by several other officials, ar
rived in Athens some days ago as the
guest of the French school. On April 30
a garden party in his honor was given in
the grounds of the school. at which his
Majesty and several other members of
the royal family of Greece We're present.
The famous Hymn of Apollo discovered
at Delphi some years ago was given by
the orchestra and three ladies concealed
by a screen of foliage. while in the fore
ground meanwhile a tableau was enact
ed, reproducing from an ancient vase
painting Apollo Musagetes striking his
Tyre and surrounded by his choir of
nymphs.
On May . the ceremony of inaugurating
the Museum began. Speeches were made
by NJ. Mavromichalis, minister of edu-
cation and Fine Arts; NJ. Homolle, direc-
tor of the French School; NJ. Cavadics.
General Ephor of Antiquities; the French
minister of education; NJ. Carapanos, min
lister of marine. in his capacity as MEM
Der of the French institute. by the rep
resentative of the French Academy of
Fine Arts. by the director of higher edu-
cation in France, by the directors of the
various foreign schools of archaeology
at Athens-Prof. r. b. Richardson in be-
half of the American school and the
British school. DR.. Schrader in the name
Of the German institute in the absence
of Professor Dorpfeld Or. Adolf VIII
helm as director of the Imperial Austrial
Institute at Athens. The new Museum.
with its various treasures. was then in
spected by the visitors after whS|l the
party assembled in the theatre, where a
collation. was served and toasts were
drunk. while groups of picturesque peas
ant girls and youths danced to the music
repaired to The Stadium. where foot races
were ru nand prizes distributed.
France has set an example. in this great
wor kand throughout the past. which
may we'll he emulated by other countries.
and has been emulated by Germany at
Olympia and in many minor instances.
The treasures Of Greece are for firm
being exhausted. Every day nav proof
is given OF -.Ie riches lying beneath her
soil and only awaiting the spade Of the
excavator american ability has already
won recognition in this field. the only
hindrance to its labors being the want Of
funds by which it is constantly hampered.
Its chool alone of the foreign schools
at Athens has not the support. direct or
Indirect Of its government; and in spite
Of many generous gifts from private in
dividusls. it still awaits its Maecenas who
will enable il To undertake = work upon
the scale of Olympia and Delphi. When
one reflects that the American school
had virtually the refusal Of Delphi for
nearly year. during which it was found
impossible 10 raise the necessary funds.
one feels. that il ought TO be spared such
a loss in future As regards the French
school il is not resting upon its laurels.
NJ. Homoue recently announced that a gift
of soc.1 francs from the Due de Luvnes.
with the promise of more later. would
enable the school to 80 on with the i'm
portant excavation at Delos. interrupted
for many years for lack Of funds. but now
assured of completion. Re is TO be con-
graduated upon this realization OF one Of
his most cherished schemes fitting
tribute as all VIII acknowledge. 10 the