68 The Humming Bird. 



his attention to Java. There is every prospect that the 

 exhibit will be one of great intetest. 



Mr Mc Cormick,the London agent of the Columbian Expo- 

 sition, has forwarded to Chicago an application from Mrs M.- 

 L. Mullinger, who wishes to establish a gypsy encampment 

 within the grounds of the Exposition, probably upon the Mid- 

 way Plaisance. Mrs Mullinger is alluded to as being remarka- 

 bly well versed in gypsy lore, and proficient in gypsy learning. 

 She manages a gypsy encampment near Liverpool, England. 



Costa-Rica has one of the largest and finest archaeological 

 collections in the world, showing many Columbian relics and 

 historic data relating to the discovery of America. This col- 

 lection goes to Madrid this year for the Spanish Exposition 

 and will afterwards go to Chicago. 



A circular has been issued by the Exposition authorities to 

 all the railway passenger associations of the United Sates 

 and individual roads, asking that a materially reduced rate 

 be made by the railroads on the occasion of the dedicatory 

 ceremonies next October. It is believed that 500,000 visitors 

 will be in Chicago from different parts of the country. 



The construction of the Exposition buildings is progres- 

 sing in the most satisfactory manner, and there is no reason 

 for doubt that all will be completed in time for dedication. 

 The rough carpentry work is practically finished on all of the 

 large structures except, Machinery Hall and the Manufac- 

 turers' building and on these it is in an advanced stage. Six 

 or seven of the buildings have the exterior appearance almost 

 of finished structures, and look like imposing marble palaces. 



Invitations are being sent to distinguished guests to attend 

 the dedication ceremonies of the Exposition next October. 

 The invitation lo the President of the United States was 

 presented by a special committee representing both the Na- 

 tional Commission and the Directory. The invitation to the 

 President is a very elaborate and beautiful affair. It reads : 

 The World's Columbian Commission invites you to parti- 

 pate in the ceremonies attending the dedication of the buil- 

 ding of the World's Columbian Exposition at Jackson Park in 

 the City of Chicago, Oct. 11, 12 and 13 1892, and requests 

 the favor of an early acceptance. 



To the President, Benjamin Harrisson, Washington. Dis- 

 trict of Columbia. 



Some ; 2(),0U0 or 25,000 invitations are being sent out. Those 

 receiving them include national, state and territorial officials 

 and man}' distinguished personages. The invitations sent to 

 these, are finely executed but not nearly so elaborate, as the 

 one to the President. 



The model of the '•Victory' 1 Nelson's celebrated flag-ship, 

 will be brought to the Exposition by Manager Abud of the 

 Prince of Wales' theatre, London. A part model of the " Vic- 



