An Odd Thought Concerning a New Sort of Exhibition

The persons to be employed should be painters, sculptors, carpenters, watchmakers, and other such folk. We may add gradually mathematicians, engineers, architects, boat-builders, entertainers, musicians, poets, book-binders, typographers, engravers, and others. The exhibitions would include Magic Lanterns (we might begin with these), flights, artificial meteors, all sorts of optical wonders; a representation of the heavens and stars and of comets; a globe like that of Gottorp at Jena; fire-works, water fountains, strangely shaped boats; Mandragoras and other rare plants. Unusual and rare animals. A Royal Circle. Figures of animals. Royal Machine with races between artificial horses. Prize for Archery. Exhibitions of battle scenes. Fortifications built of wood. On an elevated stage, representations of charity, cruelty,--etc.--all in imitation of the maker of the art,--things that I have seen. An instructor in fortification would explain the use of all war games. Infantry drill of Martinet. Cavalry exercise. Naval combats in miniature on a canal. Extraordinary Concerts. Rare instruments of Music. Speaking trumpets. Counterfeit gems and jewelry.