The Not So Great Exhibition exhibition_events.1
After months of preparation the exhibition is finally finished, and by all accounts, rather disappointing.
"A reflective umbrella, some form of diamond smaller and duller than the one you've seen your grandmother wear, a carriage that still smells like the streets. "I traveled across half the country for this and for what?"
The Great Exhibition exhibition_events.2
After months of preparation the exhibition is finally finished, and has been very well received.
"Countless wonders were to be seen there: glass domes bigger than any I'd seen, diamonds as large as your fist. Kids would ask what kind of animal this and that was, and no one could even answer. I couldn't believe it, it felt like visiting another world."
The Greatest Exhibition exhibition_events.3
After months of preparation the exhibition is finally finished, and is being heralded as one of the greatest exhibitions of the age.
"And this statue we rescued from the sea," and then it was displayed near the central fountain, still stained by the water. "If you dare to look through this glass, my dear, you'd be able to see the most forlorn constellations." At the other side of the hall, … welcomed all visitors, dressed all in white. There were trumpets and cheering, and music and smoke, and fascination and there was awe, and there was—life, so bright.
Steaming Suspicions exhibition_events.4
The planning of the Exhibition causes controversy as its opening approaches. Members of the … have expressed their concerns about a mass of visitors becoming a potential revolutionary mob.
"The folly and absurdity of the … in allowing this trumpery must strike every sensible and well-thinking mind, and I am astonished the ministers themselves do not insist on … at least going to … during the Exhibition, as no human being can possibly answer for what may occur on the occasion. The idea... must shock every honest and well-meaning … man. But it seems everything is conspiring to lower us in the eyes of Europe."
Spending a Penny exhibition_events.5
Members of the … have explicitly stated that installing public restrooms in the Exhibition will harm its good odor and reputation.
"Mommy, mommy! I need to spend a penny! If only the government of this country had installed some public restrooms!" Oh, goodness. We were not prepared for this.
A Dazzling Souvenir exhibition_events.6
With the imminent opening of the Exhibition, we must prepare ourselves for visitors wanting to return with a small piece of it.
A perfume-soaked woman wanders around the Exhibition with pompous motion. "Little August would love this!" she says, while standing near any visible item. You doubt that little August will love the mechanisms of a fountain, but you won't contradict her. "Leeches!" you can hear her scream, remarkably elated.
A Matter of Business exhibition_events.7
Suspicious gentlemen have been reported charging an extra fee for special items inside the Exhibition hall.
There's a man with a tall hat—a very, very tall hat. He's pointing at one of the telescopes, this one looks specially important. "Would you, little sir, want to try it? For just one penny you can discover the wonders of the night sky!" You pause. The machine shines. You swear you can see it pulsing beneath all that steel. The entrance cost you a whole shelling. Your pockets are ragged. The man has now a sharp smile—a very, very sharp smile.
An Exceptional Collection exhibition_events.8
Members of the Exhibition Committee have suggested that elements from the past expeditions should be featured prominently in the hall.
It is difficult to resist his words, especially said in such a passionate manner. He throws his head back in laughter at something his companion mentions, so unambitious. "It's about the distant jungles of Africa," he eagerly explains, "the barren plains of America, the unexplored mountains of Antarctica. So few of our citizens will ever visit a single one of these places—we shall bring these places to them."
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