rable among exhibitions, and which, I observe in
conversation with foreigners who visited it and are here now, made a
great and lasting impression. I do not mean that it had but two, but
these are so frequently referred to that it is fair to cite them
specially, even at the risk of a little repetition as to the
first--namely, the wide area and beautiful situation, with the views
of hill and river; the means of approach by carriage-drives through
the lovely Park, those so disposed being able to drive for miles along
the water-side, in the groves and to various commanding points of view
on their way to such of the remoter entrances as they might elect;
the railway, which enabled one not only to see the grounds without
fatigue, but while resting from the pedestrian work of the interiors
of the buildings; the sense of comfort in being able to retire for a
while to sylvan or floral retreats to digest the thoughts and rest
from seeing. Secondly, the various and ample accommodations offered
to the public--the postal and telegraph facilities; the Department
of Public Comfort; the lavatories and retiring-rooms so abundantly
furnished. A Moresque gentleman in turban who was in Philadelphia
fairly rubbed his hands as he referred to the lavish opportunities for
washing which were freely given in Philadelphia, and contrasted them
with the state of things here, where it costs ten cents to wash your
hands, and the supply of water is but meagre at that. But he is an
African, you know, and had learned to appreciate water, and plenty of
it, in a land where the washing of the face, hands and feet is among
the first civilities offered to a stranger.

A few figures, dry enough in themselves if there were nothing more,
will serve as a means of comparison of the relative spaces under
cover. The building on the Champ de Mars is stated officially to
be 650 metres long by 350 metres broad, which, reduced to our
measurement, will give 2,447,536 square feet. Deducting 150,000 feet
for two enclosed alleys, the area under roof will be 2,297,536 feet.
The area of the five principal buildings at the Centennial Exhibition
was:

Square feet.

Main Building.................... 872,320

Machinery Hall.................. 504,720

Art-Gallery..................... 76,650

Agricultural Hall................ 442,800

Horticultural Hall............... 73,919
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