Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-08-09
THE STATE FAIR,

There is full warrant for saying that at
no time in the history of the old State Ag-
ricultural Society, nor il the more recent
history of the State Board Of Agriculture
has there been such good promise for fair
of value 10 exhibitors and to the people
generally as that made for the State Fair
about to be held in this city The evidences
TO this effect are of that material character
not subject TO denial. The long-standing
drawback of narrow space for exhibitors
has been wholly removed 1t has always
been held that if a pavilion Of ample capa-
city were provided exhibitors who demand
roomy spaces would enter into competition
for premiums who would not otherwise
contest The new industrial and agricult-
ural hall is the largest west of the Missis-
sippi river, and the appointments are COM
plete in every respect. The State has had
good harvest year, and the products of
the soil on exhibition will fairly represent
the State; the industrial branches have
had fair encouragement; the business Of
the interior has been active and of more
than average importance. and the DISPOSE
ton Of the people toward the annual fair
is more cordial and freer from jealousy and
prejudice than at any previous date. The
improvements made at the stock grounds
are of the most important character, and
invite larger display of stock and afford
better accommodations than any grounds
upon the coast. The removal of the stock
grounds and stalls and exhibition shelters
to thesouth side of the park viii enable Wis
itors to 20 through the stock grounds with
out being necessitated 10 cross the broad
and dusty paddock, viii induce them
to examine the stock on exhibition under
the shelter provided, and will guar
antee them against any inconvenience
whatever. The improvements in the speed
tracks are such as 10 work a complete rev.
olution in the economy and form of the
course, and to largely increase its ease for
horses and its comfort for spectators. No
one who has not visited the Park within
six months will be able to recognize the
grounds in their transformation Thepro-
grammes for speed trials are full and Of
high excellence. The Directors have con
siderably improved the character of the
general premium list in all the depart
ments, though there is still margin for fur
ther advances, and some of which will
unquestionably be made another season.
The outlook for competitive contests in
machinery and in agricultural products is
very good. twas Il happy thought to in
duce the counties of the State TO make
competitive group-exhibits instead of min
Cling the exhibits from different sections
indiscrminately. The new system will do
very much to inform our own people, as
well as strangers, concerning the chief lines
of industry in each agricultural and min
ing section, and these groups. when for
warded TO New Orleans for exhibition at
the Cotton Centennial, viii prove a most
effective advertisement for the whole State.
The art display this year is assured of more
prominence than at any previous Fair.
Artists will, for the first time, be given an
admirably lighted and appointed hall for
their exclusive exhibits, and these are 10 be
SupPicAhsil1eU tllS year ny superior
collection from studios and galleries Of
the East. All in all, then, the Fair of 1884
will unquestionably be the best ever held
nnder the auspices of the State. Sacra-
mento has an interest in its success far
above any local advantages Her citizens
feel this year more than ever I'M
der obligation to entertain with
the broadcast hospitality, and to rem