. Paris in London : 1902, Earl's Court : official guide and catalogue : director general Imre Kiralfy . 41 signally successful efforts of landscape gardeners and scenic artists andto the numerous entertainments and diversions provided by theManagement, should this year prove more attractive than ever. Facingus is the entrance to the des Illusions. It is a strange building indeed, consisting of a tsingle hexagonalchamber—apparently of immeasurable dimensions—fitted with huge. panels of plate glass. Within its portals illusion on illusion isproduced. The visitor seems to witness an inde
. Paris in London : 1902, Earl's Court : official guide and catalogue : director general Imre Kiralfy . 41 signally successful efforts of landscape gardeners and scenic artists andto the numerous entertainments and diversions provided by theManagement, should this year prove more attractive than ever. Facingus is the entrance to the des Illusions. It is a strange building indeed, consisting of a tsingle hexagonalchamber—apparently of immeasurable dimensions—fitted with huge. panels of plate glass. Within its portals illusion on illusion isproduced. The visitor seems to witness an indefinite successionof columns, porticos, and arcades, brilliant chandeliers andluminous garlands at the same time lighting imaginary space. Muchelse that is enchanting and wonderful confronts one. Finally, beviesof beautiful girls appear on every .side. Visitors to Earls Courtwill welcome the chance of seeing the various features of a quiteunique attraction. 42
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