The Washington herald., 1910-03-27

and that Of Central America. Balboa taxi
ing possession of the Eastern seas In the
name OF the King Of Spain
Landing of Don Juan.
The Brazilian panel on the east side
of the room opposite to that of North
America, has as its subject the landing
/ OF Don Juan of Portugal at Rio de
Janeiro. where. driven from his own king
dom by Napoleon. he transferred his seat
/ of government. The subject is well
chosen. for with the arrival OF Don Juan,
who. It will be remembered, was the
| father Of Dom Pedro. the seeds which
have grown into the splendid republic
We're sown. Mrs Farnham's frieze shows
not only a deep knowledge OF history
and tradition, but An imagination and
feeling for effect that have enabled her
to make the most out of the rich material
force that cannot fail but awaken in
terest and inspire research.
The foyer on the second floor has-been
converted into q memorial hall, which,
when It is entirely finished. viii be one
Of the most interesting rooms IN any OF
the worlds great buildings On either
side OF the room. hanging from bronze
standards will be the flags OF the sew
eral republics represented by the bureau,
handsomely wrought in silk These will
form "a gorgeous array, and VIII be ar
ranged after the fashion of the banners
in the chapel of King Henry VII in West
minister Abbey. Ranged on either side OF
the room on handsome pedestals VIII be
busts Of the heroes of the republics, some
Of which are already finished and in
place.
The bust of the hero OF Argentina. that
true and unselfsh patriot. San Martin.
has been made by Herbert Adams. which /
insures its excellence. Rudolph Evans. !
who is one of the promising young sculp- |
tors Of the day, has made two of the /
busts, that of Bolivar for Venezuela and /
BonafaciO for Brazil. Chester Beach Is i
making the portrait Of Gen. Herrera. the |
hero OF Panama.
The bust of Benito JuareZ. the patriot 1
Of pure Indian blood who was banished /
by Santa Anna and came back 10 be /
a Mexican sculptor. and is now on its
way here. This haH of fame will bring
together curious people, for not far from
the Indian. Juarez. viii stand the negro.
Dessalines, the famous Jean Jacques Des-
5alines. who was born a slave, headed
two successful revolutions, was made EN-
perOr of Haiti, and murdered for his
Costa-Rica viii send It's martyr
and one-time President. Juan Rafael
Nora and Honduras another martyr.
who was shot for his partiei-
patton in a revolution. after having served
several terms as President The other
interested have not as yet an
bounced what busts they viii send but
he redoubtabIe O'Higgins will probably
'e Chih's choice and Santander Colon
,ia's
The Assembly Hall. which Is entered
rom the foyer, is a spacious and noble
hamber, 100 feet long by sixty-five feet
vide, with vaulted ceiling supported by
wenty-four pillars 1t is lighted by five /,
arge bay windows, with balconies over
boxing the garden, which will be laid
ut under an attractive plan and contain
s many flowers and plants indigenous to
he countries represented In the bureau as
vii grow out of doors in this climate.
he windows are of stained glass with
llegorical figures, and the entire deco
alive scheme is on a lofty and dignifed :
Gale, in keeping with the fine propor-
ons and purpose of the room.
On the day of the dedication there wifi
G two ceremonies. the official function
] the morning and large reception in p
onor of Mr.. and Mrs. Carnegie in the s.
vening. At the morning affair, the 0
resident, Secretary Knox, Senator n
DOT. and Mr.. Carnegie will prob- n
bly, speak, and there will be speeches n
5 well from some of the men, II
ars Of the governing board which ei
composed of the Secretary of State and D.
ie ambassadors and ministers from the
'anish-American republics resident at Il
lis capital. II