Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-11

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$S0l 80 Of old accounts. The chamber,
however, owes SLY in small bills for cur
rent expenses. and the salaries for the
month Of June have not been paid.
The secretary's report caused some
discussion. The old committee for So
liciting members reported that they in
tended to recommence their efforts
shortly, and on motion Of Messrs. Book
and Hughes ten committees of three
members each were appointed to devote
one day each to soliciting members.
The superintendent of exhibit pre-
sented report embracing the following
among other good points
Referring to the chamber. OF COM
merce exhibit room, l beg to state that
it is in as attractive condition as can be
expected under the present cramped
state of the chamber financially.
There should be fund and it need be
very small, to purchase articles that
will properly fill up, and to purchase
what is considered necessary to keep up
the credit of the whole display. u
Another advantage OF this fund would
be, when we are called upon to produce
an exhibit for foreign displays on very
short notice.
The decorations used for the table
facing are in bad shape, some having
been in use since the exhibit opened.
and are badly faded.
To keep up the freshness of the dis
play these decorations should be re-
plenished quarterly. Glass ware of
proper shape and attractiveness should
be provided for displaying this seasons
deciduous fruits in sulphurated water,
IN order to carry them over till next
crop. A bulletin board should be pro-
vided for the foot of the stairs to note
special attractions, call meetings, etc.
One of the most attractive additions
to the display in the past six months is
the Ventura table, containing samples
of every production in the county.
Banning has engaged table space, and
as soon as possible, and their fruits are
presentable, will place an assorted dis
play in position.
| Santa Barbara, Orange, San Bernar-
dino and San Diego counties nave been
solicited to- place tables in the hall in
order to make a Southern California
exhibit equal in attractiveness to any
display ever placed before the public.
The visitors for the past six months
have not been as numerous as formerly,
in consequence of the citrus fair and
orange carnival, which detracted some
what. The estimated attendance is
some $4,000 as compared with 40, 900 last
fall. "
The number of inquiries are equal to
an attendance of 100000.
The Chicago exhibit California on
wheels having been discontinued) has
been supplied regularly from the cham
ber's resources, twenty-five cases having
been sent the past month, but the state
board of trade, | am sorry to say,
has been neglected. :. But as the
seasons advance we hope to have our
space we'll filled.
England has had two exhibits sent
her this season and one or two minor
exhibits have been sent the states.
The demand for printed matter is in
creasing to such an extent that it is
impossible to supply it, unless some
arrangements are made for postage.
l would suggest the publication of
pamphlet on lemon and olive cul-
ture, as the demand for this information
is such that it is impossible for an at
tendant to satisfy the inquisitors' de-
mands.
The report was adopted and the
recommendations referred to the board
of directors for action, when such action
is possible.
The report OF the treasurer and the
financial statement of the secretary con-
cluded the business of the meeting.