Visiting the _Libbey Glass Works_, we obtained a very clear idea of the art of manufacturing glass--by following up the different processes of melting, blowing, cutting, spinning, weaving etc. all of which were in full operation in this exhibit. In fact, the endeavor of this company to instruct the spectator in every detail of the work--was a complete success and exceedingly satisfactory. The ingenious construction of their magnificent building was especially adapted to enable the daily throngs--resorting to it--to have every opportunity for observation; and judging from what we saw, and the various comments we heard, we should be inclined to feel that the management had every reason to be satisfied with their splendid effort. The artistic products manufactured solely by this company, and shown in the diverse departments--as well as those, decorating the Crystal Art Display Rooms--equal anything in the past and present, not excepting the celebrated Bohemian and Venetian manufactures of world-wide fame; and certainly the exhibition of cut glass made by the Libbey Company at this Exposition, has established the fact, that foreign manufactures can no longer claim to turn out the best artistic work; for truly, in that rich and unrivaled display, the summit of clear glass making and magical effects in cutting and polishing have been achieved. Especially attractive were the tapestries and fabrics woven from spun glass. This was decidedly notable in the marvelous dress woven from one loom for the Spanish Princess Eulalia at a cost of $2,500. That these goods also serve as a canvas does for artistic work--was evidently proved by the sundry beautiful effects of this kind in the Crystal Art Room.--It would be impossible to enumerate the various articles produced in this wonderful and interesting display; but it is safe to say--the working exhibit of the Libbey Glass Company--in their palatial and costly structure was one of the chief features of the Midway Plaisance and the ever memorable Columbian Exposition. A gateway--reminding us of mediaeval times--ushered the visitor into the _Irish Village_ and _Donegal Castle_, a representative exhibit of Irish industry, art, and antiquity. The scenes there--were picturesque and uniquely Hibernian. In one of the cottages Irish lace-making could be noted; in another was shown by Hibernians the whole process of dyeing, carding, spinning and weaving home-spuns as well as various other branches of industrial developments in Ireland. A few steps sufficed to transfer us from here--a representation of the extreme western portion of Europe to the most eastern country on the Eastern Hemisphere--Japan; which fact demonstrated the verity: _Les extrêmes se touchent_. Entering the Japanese bazaar, we observed Japanese ladies and gentlemen selling articles manufactured in--and imported from Nipon.