EAST FRONT OF MACHINERY HALL, AND THE OBELISK.—The area of water extending to the south from the Grand Basin and known as the South Canal was so entirely surrounded by the beautiful in art or architecture that a view across it from any point was sure to be something captivating. The view above is from the northeast corner of the canal, just where the ” Farmer’s Bridge ” terminated on the area in front of the Agriculture Building, with the observer looking toward the southwest. The great arch of the Southern Colonnade and the east portal of Machinery Hall appear with fine effect, as does the Obelisk, while the illustration has also an interest as showing the manner in which the Horticulture Department aided in beautifying all about the Court of Honor, with the great potted plants upon the balustrades. Here, too, are visible in one scene three of the sculptural masterpieces used for outdoor adornment of the grounds. At the left appears the statue of ” Plenty;” across the canal that of ” Industry,” or, as it was sometimes called, the ” Boy and Horse.” To the right, in the immediate foreground, is one of the famous group, or, rather, ” set,” of wild animal figures which attracted a great deal of admiration. Guarding the east end of the bridge stood, as described by the sculptor, Mr. Phimister Proctor, ” two sullen moose with shaggy manes, disproportionately long legs, short, thick necks and ugly noses. The animals’ antlers are their only beauty, but the sculptor has given a faithful representation of them.” They were beautiful, though, in the very perfection of their uncouth naturalness.