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Title: Paris in London : 1902, Earl's Court : official guide and catalogue : director general Imre Kiralfy
Year: 1902 (1900s)
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Subjects: Art, French Costume, France
Publisher: London : Gale & Polden
Contributing Library: Getty Research Institute
Digitizing Sponsor: Getty Research Institute

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ent feature here, and the pavilion in the centre of the courtis this year alternately occupied by Frencti stnd Englisti Military Bands. Bordering the entire circumference of the Court will be found asuccession of interesting exhibits. International in their scope, wellworthy the attention of the visitor. Leaving the Imperial Court and proceeding in the direction of theGreat Wlieel we find ourselves in a part of the Exhibition which hasundergone complete transformation. Here has arisen a Picturesque Paris, including in the centre an elegant new structure, resembling, butsurpassing, the Summer Theatres in the Champs Elysees, whereParisian artists of the first rank contribute three times daily to theconcert of the Jardin de Paris. The beauty of the new Theatre, with its open trellis-work sidesaffording a glimpse of the light and colour within, will at once strikethe observer. The entertainment provided is under the personaldirection of M. Joseph Oiler, the well-known Parisian impresario.
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3S A delightfully Parisian flavour pervades the whole area. Realtrees have been planted, after the manner of the Paris Boulevards,while kiosques and alfresco refreshment tables impart an element ofgaiety and brightness to the scene. Quaint Parisian houses, bringingto mind the Paris of by-gone days, and in many instances serving asshops and bazaars, form an appropriate background. Not far from the Theatre has been erected an entirely new Tea Pavilion9 where tea, coffee, and other light refreshments are served.Other attractions in Picturesque Paris include the ORIENTAL THEATRE, where an entertainment which scored a distinct success at Parisin 1900 is given at frequent intervals. Algerian, Tunisian, Egyptianand other characteristic dances are embraced in the programme. Near by THE PARISIAN THEATROPHONE (known on this side of the Channel as the Electrophone) presents awelcome means of spending a few pleasant moments in hearing theentertainments at the leading theatres, concerts, and varie

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