Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-08
THE CITRUS FAIR.
BUSY WORKERS PREPARING FOR 1T
AT THE PAVILION.
Localities Putting Their Exhibits in
Position Interesting Notes.

Yesterday was another busy day at the
days now intervene before the opening
of the fair, which latter event takes place
next Tuesday evening. There were some
200 people at work in various parts of
the building yesterday, and plenty for
all of them to do.
The San Diego people are working
away quietly in the west section OF the
gallery. They don't say much, but a
dim suspicion is dawning on some of the
exhibitors down stairs that the section
of bay and climate is putting its war
paint on, and there will be trouble for
somebody.
Santa Barbara put in an appearance
yesterday. There is plenty of hard
work waiting for her.
Boyle Heights wants space for its cable
car depot.
North Pomona comes to time and de-
mands the large front room which up to
this time has been reserved for Orange
county. An exhibit Of plants and flow
ers will also be placed in that room.
The opposite front room is reserved for
the office. A large room is being fitted
up as a reception parlor for the notable
guests from distance who are expected.
Furniture has been secured, and the
room will be rendered elegant and con-
venieht.
The Rivera people have their tower
up to the gallery. 1t presents beautiful
harmony of colors.
The Glendora, Azusa and Covina
people, who exhibit as the upper San
Gabriel valley, are nearly ready to turn
oseir work over to the fair. They are
ahesa OF everybody, and the result Is
magnificent display. j..
Inc fasa1ena people are out in full
iorce, and the sreat pyramid now has
crown surmounting its apex, and is
decorated with oranges over a large part
OF its surface.
Duarte has its committee at work. The
dome OF the great mosque is covered
with oranges, and the decoration of the
remainder OF the structure is proceeding
steadily.
Ontario's traction car will he very
beautiful. It is one OF the most unique
designs in the show.
hind the great Redlands arch. and
people who look at the design as IJ
begins to take shape are lost in admira-
tion and wonder. 1t is elaborate, beau
tiful and admirably adapted to the
display OF the citrus product. Redlands
was allowed some of the Riverside
space, and is not so profoundly grieved
at her detection as one might at first
imagine.
The San Gabriel Mission building is
nearly covered with tangerines. The
effect is wonderful.
The ladies Of the annex have nearly
finished the decoration of the court
house. The tower will be hoisted into
position today. The use of large vari-
ETY. of fruits in the display has helped
to make a striking result. The work
has largely been done by small COM
mittee OF ladies who are entitled to a
great deal OF credit for their exertions.
In n modest sort of way Vernon is
putting up one of the most striking de-
signs in the show-a beautiful packing
house, built of oranges, and car OF fruit
beside it. This is located on the stage.
Pomona expects to bring her design il.
nearly completed.
The work of decorating the pavilion is
nearly finished. A beautiful band stand
was constructed yesterday, of ivy and
lemon-co]ored muslin.
The great arch of Los Angeles county
is still receiving box after box of fruit.
1t will be wonderful sight when COM
pleted.
The box Office will be opened Mon
day morning at 10 O'Clock and con-
tinue open through that day and Tues
day, so that people who wish to avoid
the rush at the door can purchase in ad-
vance.
Mr.. w. w. Spalding will make the
opening address at the fair on Tuesday