The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-10-12
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1939-Treasure Island Is well nan.
for it contains some of the most col
orful and artistic treasures ever
shown in this country.
The Golden Gate Exposition rests
on a man-made island In San Fran
cisco Bay, a definite tribute to human
engineering knowledge and skill. The
Fair itself Is built upon a definite
formal pattern and L. neatly execut-
ed. Large motor buses and chair
cars pushed by college boys provide
ample transportation facilities for
people around the island. It Is easy
to find the various buildings due to
the simple arrangement.
nave never seen a more beauti-
full and artistic display than the large
fountains spaced at intervals along
the Court Of the Seven Seas with
their sparkling waters and varied
lighting effects. The Tower of the
Sun stands high above all the rest
like a beacon, an invitation to come
and play and learn.
And learn you will " you take
in all the wonderful exhibits OF some
of the foreign powers Of the world.
All the buildings are beautiful, built
out Of marble, brick, concrete. Each
building is designed to give the visi-
tor the best impression Of the for
eign country.
Native mon and women serve as
kaofc th~r,nha,,t kAn A.AkAsk ko
lieve that each OF .he foreign pa
vilions have caught the a~tmosphtre
OF the different countries and going
through them is next best to taking
a trip around the world.
Japan. Italy, Hawaii. France, Nor
way, Sweden, Denmark, Australia.
several South American countries and
many others have most interesting
and educational buildings at the Fai-,
Each one has comprehensive maps
showing the location, size and re
sources of The country and exhibits
showing how its people work, play
and live. Practically every building
contains lovely models Of the out
standing ships Of that country. Ma
tive trees, flowers and foliage are
used in some cases which gave the
effect of being In another country.
Japan and Italy have the most out
standing exhibits among the foreign
nations. Japan has constructed o
complete Japanese estate Of incom
parable beauty and impeccable taste
Art treasures worth many thousands
OF dollars are on display. Lovely
Japanese maidens act a. hostssses
and tea Is served on The terrace.
Italy has a magnificent structure
of italian marble and Is the most
impressive pavilion of all.
All of these foreign countries have
spent millions of dollars TO erect these
buildings n send Representatives
over here as emissaries OF good will.
I go through each of them and gaze
in establishment at some evidence
of culture, refinement and progress
that / never dreamed existed in a
country. They seem to bespeak of
untold reserves of natural resources
and wealth. They give evidence Of
q high degree of culture and learn
ing emong its peoples.
These exhibits do not mention war
They do not tell OF how many men
under arms, how many battleships
and planes are ready to fight, nor
of how much ammunition is IN store.
They speak only of a nation Of busy
people engaged in making a
living and turning a friendly face
toward the world.
Easily the most outstanding a~ttrac-
ton at the Golden Gate Exposition
these foreign pavilions have been en-
joyed free of cost BY thousands OF
Americans n people of other ma
tions. They alone are worth a trip
to San Francisco.
There are information desks in
each building and courteous. friendly
attendants Will cheerfully answer
all your questions gladly. There are
guards placed in nearly all the build
ings to look after the exhibits for
man. of them are worth a fortune
and no risk can be taken. These at
tendants r attractive young men
WnO nave a WOlio vi IA uidtiOu
the exhibits at the tip of their
tongue and they do not ~oegrudge
the time they spend with you
A spirit of friendliness and good
will prevades the entire Golden Gate
Exposition. The city of San Fran
cisco really makes the visitor wei
Hotels. restaurants, shops
policemen seem to take delight in
your questions and being
generally helpful. When you consid-
err that San Francisco Is a cosmo-
city of nearly 100000 persons
and compare it with other cities you
can appreciate more the time they
AXE with a stranger.
Art lovers would glory in the dis
play on Treasure Island. Original
works by the creates. masters of all
times including M~ichelangelo. Raph
.el, Botticello and pre- Of Others
are shown. These priceless paint
ms are housed In a fireproof building
every precaution is taken to !