Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-05-31

There WAS such crowd In every section OF
the great show II was exceeding dificuit 70
get about. Every seat Of the 1000 In Pageant
hall was taken long before the afternoon per-
Torrance began. To our surprise we were
unable TO secure tickets, and later considered
ourselves fortunate latter standing In line
half an hour or more) to secure seats for the
pageant q O'Clock.
The varied sights and scenes revealing
the amazing variety OF conditions under
which the missionaries OF the world work. IL
simply wonderful. There was so much to see
and hear. and the space so small which one
was allowed 70 occupy, At times we felt like
giving mp the struggle, but 1t was . sood-na-
tured crowd. and all seemed to faresaiike.
We concluded that for one to feel salts
ned that they had seen the greater part
OF this wonderful display 1t would certainly
require two or three days.
The first scene is typical Japanese street.
Here You ind . Japanese house and o tailor
shop. On the left 10 . sherman's hut, also an
artist engaged in his painting. Beyond Is an
image OF Buddha. The japanese use pillows
made OF wood with pad for the neck to rest
in. They are made this way in order to avoid
disarrangement OF women's hair. which il
dressed only once or twice week. The men
use pillows which are stuffed with straw.
From this you pass on to the Chinese city,
which is strange and interesting, as you see
the busy Chinese men and women come and
60. serving tea in their tea room, urging all
who pass TO enter and try their tea. In the
curio shop may be bought all sorts Of in
genious nicknacks, The evils OF foot binding
are illustrated by Golden Lily" shoes. Next
to this comes g chair hong, where one can en-
gage chair and be carried around the ex-
position. The great pagoda is fne piece Of
work. It 10 Of Eve stories, and Is q reproduce
ton Of one which may be found in China,
where they abound.
The entrance to the India scene is by 3
beautiful gate. Here is found bazaar where
one may purchase articles OF many kinds. A
zenana illustrates the daily life OF Indian
women and the degraded position they
occupy. Opposite the bazaar we saw some
thing which attracted our attentions piece
OF board Eve feet in length with long nails
protruding. 1t had the appearance Of a har-
row. We were told it was . fakir's bed Of
spikes on which he reclines st certain hours.
ready to receive the offerings Of those who
would seek his blessing. Self-torture Is con-
sidered a great act OF merit Houses are here
shown in which the people live, also zerana.
or woman's department
Africa occupies o large section. Here you
find many life-like scenes, native huts with
the inhabitants engaged in varied pursuits
Crowds were attracted to the immigrant Sec
ton. Here was shown the inspection room at
Ellis island. The methods OF Inspection were
shown in actual demonstrations, which
cause much merriment to those who were
fortunate enough to get In hearing distance.
The blanks and forms used BY the govern
We listened to some fne music by the Carl
isle Indian quartet, which Gang gospel
songs, using their own melodies with Eng
lish words. Miss Ida MacFarland accom-
sang Nearer, Ny God, TO Thee.
In the Porto Rican exhibit was young ma
tive girl making beautiful lace. 1t is the
chief occupation Of many Of the girls Of
that country. One object Of great curiosity
was map Of the United States made from
linen in drawn work. Each state was differ
ent patten. bringing out the shape end size as
plainly as one in colors. We were told It was
made BY quite young school girl.
These scenes are but . few Of those which
only give them . passing glance, and some
we did not see st all. ] would like to tell you
something of the Pageant OF Dark ness and
Light, but will omit that this time, hoping
to read OF 1t in the column soon from the pen
OF some NJ b. who has seen the performance.
] only wish all Of the .sclan" could have bee n
present. Best wishes to all. II. o. b.
This very interesting description OF the
"World in Boston" will give you all much
pleasure, and II. O. B. has made it SO real
and plain it leaves picture on our mental
vision. Many thanks for the trouble you
took to write out these vivid scenes.
AUNT MADaE.