Sacramento daily record-union., 1889-09-20
IN THE PLAYGROUND.

After pleasing overture by the Hussar
Band last evening the visitors to the Play-
ground were entertained by an exhibition
OF club-swinging, etc by the Hart brothers,
concluding with couple of lively rounds
of boxing with the gloves. There was q
very large attendance of people, and all the
games were kept running till the last mo-
ment. 1t IS an interesting sight to witness
children OF various conditions in life en-
joying themselves at the different games.
without thought as to the social positions
they occupy. The bare-footed children of
the poor laboring man and the richly-
dressed ones of the wealthy merchant all
meet in the Playground on common
footing. They sit side by side in the same
swing, or on the rocking horse, or fitting
boards, and are just as happy as if holding
court in the alley or the rich mans
palace. The free Playground levels all
the bulwarks that separate the classes
in society, and for the time being the
ragged boy is "iust as big" as
the well-attired son of the man who counts
his wealth by the hundreds of thousands of
dollars. II was happy thought that in
spired in Mr.. Lubin's mind the plan which
he and his associates have so successfully
carried out-that of providing free place
OF amusement for children of all conditions
have enjoyed at the fair will have an ele-
waiting and harmonizing influence on the
children. 1t will awaken in the hearts of
the poorer ones sentiments of gratitude.
and at the same time Undue them with a
spirit of self-assertion and independence
that may have much to do in the forma-
ton OF their characters. And it will i'm
press upon the children of the rich and
weli-to-do the fact that, outside their own
family circles, they have no more rights
than others, and that the barefooted or
poorly. clad boys and girls with whom they
romped and played during the fair were
very enjoyable companions, after all.
To-nights special feature will be grand
entertainment by the children of the local
Caledonian Club, assisted by the Hart
Brothers, in Scottish games and grand
highland reels and filings. j. Renwick and
son will officiate as pipers. The entertain.
ment will commence at o'clock.
HUssAR BANDS PROGRAMME.
Following arethe musical selections to be
given this evening by the Hussar Band:
PART I.
Grand march, General Hooker" .Rapbae,
Overture, IL Elegante' Pettee
INTRODUCTION and waltzes, Loves Dream
Saxophone
performed by Messrs. Pedro Cores. NJ. More.
ing, K. n. Greer and II. Coates)
PART II.
Selection, Mariana" ................... Wallace
MoonLlgnt medley -.......... ..... adsworth
Memories of Long Ago..................,.,R Rim. ey
GEO. C. Holbrook, conductor)
The fourth number in the first part. the
saxophone quartet, is an entirely new feat
ure. and is introduced by Mr.. Holbrook
now for the first time in Sacramento.
There will be music in the playground
this and tomorrow afternoon for the bene-
fit of the children. The desire is to maize
the last two DAYS of the fair as pleasant for
them as possible.
SPECIAL MENTION.
Henry Wittenbrock, of this CITY. who
is largely engaged in hop raising in Sacra.
mento county, makes a fine display of
hops in the south gallery of the Pavilion.
The exhibit is neatly inclosed with rail
ing, which Is artistically entwined with
hop vines heavily loaded with hop. burs
In The center of the inclosure, on an ele-
waited platform, are two glass cases showing
hops in dried and pressed condition.
Above the case cluster of vines is ar
ranged, showing them in their growing
state. Mr.. Wittenbrock, in speaking of
the display, remarked that he had only
made it to show how hops are grown and
the different processes they must pass
through before they are ready for market.
He also said that he cultivated about forty
three acres on Haggin's ranch, on the Amer
ican river, which yielded about seventy
tons year. Those shown are of very
superior quality.
Miss r. NJ. Clarke of Carson. Nevada.
makes dne display of Kensington stitch,
rope silk and arrasine embroideries. The
work is done on satin bed spreads, fire.
screens, scaTfs, sofa pillows, etc. Thirty
two pieces of work are exhibited. There
is nothing superior in the Pavilion.
Miss Carrie Belknap Us years ola). of
Carson City, Nevada, makes an exhibit in
the south gallery of thirty pieces of hand
painted porcelain, which shows high de-
gree of art for one so young. Four oil
paintings are also shown of equal merit.
Pacific Manufacturing Company exhibi S
Cyclone yard windmills, also, rotary pumps
and a large display of brass fittings.