does infinite credit to the Cominissioner-General, M. Vapereau, who has managed to make " most excellent. show in spite of Il credits allowed him. The big it the entrance to the Chinese section, the great central building ith its yellow tiled roof and brilliant colouring, the miniature lake and three sun all pavilions make up a most picturesque whole. Probably no foreiga section in the exhibi gives so good an idea of the national architecture or has so much of the national "'cachet" about it. not only reproduced characteristic in the general design of his buildings but has included in them sundry decorative details copied from well known temples. One of the ceilings covered with gilt dragons is sure to attract much "tention It is to be regretted that M. Vapereau's efforts have not been better seconded by the Inspector General's department. The officials responsible for the selection of Chinese manufactures may have been animated by the best intentions, but the result is disappointing, as far as a large Part of the exhibits is concerned. T..e furniture and other specimens of wood ear-ving are of a very inferior kind and will give visitors a poor opinion of Chinese wo: k-manship. With the exception of a lange model of a temple, there is not a single article of value among this class of exhibits. Unless the silks and silver ware, which I have not yet been able to see, are more
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