New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15

arrest the gaze is Frank c. Bostocks animal
arena. Of massive Grecian architecture. Over the
entrance is large group of animal life, and at
the sides OF the entrance two elephants
trumpeting Surrounding the semicircle life
sized statues of lions. Bostock has brought to-
gether for his at Dreamland all his shows
in America and Europe, forming aggregation
of wild animal life without precedent in this
country, the exhibit including than eight
hundred animals and BIRDS many of the animals
being of species, shown now for the first time
in America
To the left Of the entrance is semi-medieval
building. with turreted walls and embrasures'
symbolic Of waifure. Here is presented an attrac-
ton entitled Our Boys in Blue" giving hfelike
Illustrations Of tho various phases Of active SER
vice by the infantry, artillery and coast defence
branches Of the United States army. Great atten-
ton has been paid to detail and realism and the
spectacle is elaborate
The Illusion Building is in the Eastern style of
architecture with quaint pointed arches, curious
balconies and minarets J. B. Morriss wonderful IL
lusions are shown here and the visitor may be
thrilled and mystGed to his hearts content. The
most impressive illusion IS that of hypnotiZed SRI
moving IN the air about the stage and the
heads Of the audience in most mystfying fashion.
The Chilkoot Pass Building presents from an ar
chtectural point of view n facade huge pros
cenum arch in the classic style. Inside is new
and original kind of fun maker. human bagatelc
board, and those who like may participate. the
the merrier. 1t is gigantic slide with small
obstacles cunningly placed in such way as to
gently divert into unexpected directions those who
make the trip finally landing them into pockets at
the foot of the incline These pockets are num-
bered those who fetch up steer themselves into
the highest denomination winning the biggcst prize
The fun is watch the progress of the bold youth
who sets out with his ambition fixed upC2 the high
est number, with the first portion o. his journey
apparently prosperous and serene. and watch how
the obstacles his hopes and finally deposit
him In zero, or vice versa; the reckless boy Who
doesn't care whether he wins anything or not, as
long rs he has a bully slide and wears out his
trousers IN the quickest possible space OF. time,
drops into fortune and carries off the blue ribbon
1t is an epttome of life, those vino are in the habit
Of drawing morals and lessons might say.
Another building devoted to laughter. contains the
Funny Room and Haunted House. The architecture
IS after old mission style Of Southern California
and old Mexico.
The fishing pond is conducted by the popular Irish
comedian. Andrew Mack. The building is original
and unique over the entrance is tho Prov Of
boat Of ancient design. with mansa fankcd
by lighthouse towers. and supported by mermaids.
In the building is tank. the water of which is
illuminated by electricity The tank is well stocked
with fish natural and artificial or mechanical
Visitors permitted to fish with electric &
netic tackle. The fish numbered. and those who
are fortunate enough to get their hooks a fish
with a lucky number get a prize varying all the