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 IX.

INDIA'S BAZAAR.

December 26.

AWAY towards the Delhi end of the Alipur Road, not far from the yellow flags which mark the Nizam's Camp, there arises amidst the trees a huge white building with a tastefully decorated front. This is the great Art Exhibition, initiated by Lord Curzon in order that the Durbar visitors may realise the importance of the arts and crafts of India, and in the hope of reviving ancient industries now fast dying out. When I had the privilege of a "private view" to-day, an army of workmen was getting everything in readiness for the opening ceremony, fixed for Tuesday, December 30th. But almost all the exhibits were in position, and it was possible to gain a very good idea of the scene, as it will be viewed by the Viceroy's guests. To give within the scope of a short article a detailed description of the collection would be impossible. In journeys extending over several months. Dr. George Watt and Mr. Percy Brown have ransacked India, from Peshawar to far off Mandalay, and from Nepal to Travancore. Within one building there is displayed all that is best in the gold and silver work, the embroidery, the carving, the metal, stone, glass and earthen