Art and Handcraft in the Woman's Building
of the World's Columbian Exposition

40 ART AND HANDICRAFT bunches of lilies, which weaves itself into a sort of garland between the four medallions, each of which contains a symbolical figure. 3he oval wreath, of lilies which encircles the central portion is a very beautiful and original feature of the decoration. The central group contains three figures. Science, a male figure, sits enthroned with Litsi citui e böside him, personified, by a graceful woman; between the two stands Imagination, reconciling and binding Sci- ence and Literature to each other. The color scheme is cool, refreshing, and harmonious. In speaking of this admirable work,’ Mrs. Wheeler was heard to say: “ I think it is a worthy composi- tion.” I have heard many more extravagant phrases applied to this decoration by connoisseurs and critics, but none lias pleased me so much. It is indeed worthy of the honored name both mother and daughter bsar a name that is identified with such, a potent influence for high taste, serious work, and honest endeavor. Among the founders of the new American school of design which has done so mticli for the education of our people, thsrs is no figure more striking than that of Candace Wheeler. Continuing our tour, we find ourselves in the room devoted to the exhibit of the English Training-School for Nurses. There is much that is valuable and interesting to study here; a wonderful basket trunk with compartments for caps and bandages, splints, bonnets, aprons, and all the other requisites for the psrsonal com- foit and. professional duties of a soldisr in tlio nobis army of nurses Ths room is graced, with portraits of women wlioss names never fail to arouse an emotion when they are pronounced—Florence Nightingale, Sister Dora, and a score of other less famous sisters of humanity. The Organization Room lies at the south end of the corridor. Here we may ssg the exhibit of over fifty associations of women. Opposite the library we have a suite of three rooms. The first of these, the Kentucky Parlor, is a very pleasant and cheerful room, with a flavor of the “ old colonial ” in its decoration and appoint- ments. We next pass into the Managers’ Drawing-room, furnished, decorated, and maintained by the women of Cincinnati. It is a pleasant place to linger, and has many treasures of pottery and faience. Beyond is the California Room, famous for its redwood. The ceiling, doors, and wainscoting are all made of this rich, mellow wood, the grain of which makes delicate lines and touches of light and color, which the high polish brings out finely.