The record-union., 1891-09-19
LAST DAY OF TEE FAIR.
Conclusion of Remarkably Success
full Exhibition.
Attractions for the Closing Day "a
Balloon Race = Great Trotting
Race This Afternoon.

The Pavilion was visited yesterday and
last night by many thousands Of persons,
and more will be there to-day and to-
night. The last night is always the one
on which to find everybody out.
Last evening Governor Markham Wis
tied the exhibition and spent couple of
hours in inspecting its many displays.
He was escorted through all portions of
the building by President Cox and the
other Directors of the Society. His Ex-
cellency expressed surprise at the magni-
tude and variety of the industrial exhib-
its, and was greatly pleased at the result
Of his visit.
The fact was mentioned at the meeting
of the Directors last evening that this IS
the first time in the history of the society
that some exhibitors had not filed pro-
tests against the awards made by the
committees. OF the 500 exhibitors this
year not one has entered complaint.
All of which is very complimentary to
Superintendent Chris. Green, who Sc
lected the committees and guided them IL
their labors.
EVEN THE REPORTERS ARE PLEASED.
The following communication, signed
cisco daily newspapers and the reporters
for the local press, was read at last even
ing's meeting of the board:
SACRAMENTO, September 19, 1891.
TO the officers OF The state Agricultural
Societg-GENTLEMEN: The undersigned turf
reporters, representing the different local and
San Francisco newspapers at this years State
Fair, desire to express their appreciation OF
the many courtesies extended them by PreSi-
dent Cox, the Directors and Secretary Edwin
f Smith.
They also further wish to thank the society
Tor The excellent conYenlences PROVIDED lor
them for the proper carrying out OF their
work, both at the track and the Pavilion.
ATHLETIC EXHIBITION.
Long before the time announced for the
athletic entertainment last evening the
play ground was packed almost to sutfo-
cation Many who thought they were
coming early to avoid the rush." found
all Of the seats taken, and standing room
at premium.
The entertainment commenced at 9
O'Clock sharp, the first feature being an
exhibition of catch-as-catch-ca and
Greco Roman wrestling. Messrs. Camp
bell and Alexander were pitted first in
the former style and did splendidly. Fred
a. Yoerk and George Yoerk then gave a
bout at Greco-Roman, and tugged and
twisted each other merrily. Each team
wrestled twice, and each contestant Sc
cured fall.
r. Y. Cole, the well-know wrestler OF
the Olympic Club, San Francisco, acted
as referee of the wrestling.
After the wrestling came an exceed
ingly clever performance on the parallel
bars by Herman Fisher, Oscar Goepel
and II. j. Hillebrand. The athletes ex-
hibited some balancing and feats OF
strength that called forth much applause.
Professor Cal. Godefroy next appeared
and gave his celebrated cannOn-ball act.
The Professor seemed to be in his old
form and handled the heavy balls as il
they were made of paper.
The concluding number was an exhi-
bition of lofty somerSaulting by II. j.
HilIebrand, Robert Alexander, J. G.
Mansfield, Dexter Dunphey, Fred a.
york, Adam BergmaR, George Campbell
and the Masters Newbert. Master
Rags a contribution from the audi
ence, "clownedn the act. The leaping
and somersaulting was quite pleasing to
look at.
PRESENTATION.
At the Pavilion last evening Assistant
Superintendent o. p. Dodge was pre-
sented with silver tea-set by the eXhib-
itors, as an expression of their apprecia-
ton for favors received during the fair.
MUSIC FOR TONIGHT.
Following is the First Artillery Bands
programme for this evening, inclusive OF
Signor Liberati's cornet solos:
March, Avalanche. '................. Collins
overture, 'Operatic Medley. ".............. Grange
Waltz, .'Star and Carter ............ Strauss
selection, awakening ofthe Lon'- -Di Konsli
Eornet solo, selected Sig. y. Liberati
Introduction and bridal chorus nom 10
hengrinn ......... Wagner
INTERMISSIOS.
Grand march, Fest from Tanhausen''.
Wagner
Grand popular selection, Albion 49,. .Baetans
{i}y general request)
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Grand selection, AN International Con-
grcSSn ouSa
Selection, Daughter OF the Air. '........... Bach
Serenade for Flute and Horn ............. Titl
dilute, i, Stover; horn. George Neale)
AUD Lang Syne," '-Star-Spangled Banner