Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-18
THE ORANGE SHOW.
TODAY ENDS THE GREATEST CIT.
RUS DISPLAY EVER MADE.
The Attendance Yesterday Larger Than
en- Any Previous Occasion-Features
of the Day-Roses Distributed to the
Visitors.


by the great citrus fair, which has
proved an unprecedented attraction,
was broken yesterday, the attendance
being fully one thousand in excess of
that Of any previous day since the ex-
hibition was thrown open to the public.
1t was naturally supposed that as the
fair drew to close, public interest
would flag to some extent; yet, strange
to say, not only has it been sustained,
but with the single exception of Mon
day last, the number of visitors has in
creased with every day. Saturdays
crowd capped the climax for the week,
and the managers were content to rest
on their oars, feeling satisfied that
their efforts were crowned with success
already beyond their expectations, and
resigned to the idea that the popularity
of their venture would be on the wane
for the few remaining days of its exist
ence. 1t was evident, however, early
yesterday morning that large crowd
was to be expected, but that which
finally packed the pavilion was entirely
unlocked for. 1t is estimated that over
10000 people visited the pavilion during
the day, and that vast hall during the
evening was so crowded that a large
number of people left as soon as possible
to avoid the crush.
1t being Pasadena and Sah Gabriel
day, an immense number of people
came in from that section of the coun-
try, delegation of over four hundred
ladies and gentlemen being in attend
ance from the city of Pasadena
alone. The tall tower in the
middle OF the hall was the center of
attraction, and over three hundred
pounds of choice roses and wild flowers
were dispensed by the committee in
charge. 1t had been hoped that Gov
ernor H. H. Markham would attend, in
which case arrangements had been
made for the presence of the Markham
guards, and the Crown of the Valley
band, but as their distinguished towns
man was unable to leave Sacramento,
the Pasadenians did not interfere with
the regular routine OF the fair.
The popular Arend orchestra provided
most enjoyable promenade concert
during the afternoon, and the Seventh
Regiment band provided an excellent
substitute in the evening.
FAIR NOTES.
Today is Rivera's day, and large
delegation is expected from Downey,
Norwalk, Artesia and Whittier to cele-
brate the occasion.
Among the people from the San Ga
briel valley who visited the fair yester-
day were Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Vaughan,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Coalman, Mrs.
George d. Whitcomb, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
+. Baker, G. C. Pollard, ]. r.. Elliott,
Miss Clara Eckles, Miss Angie Girls
void, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Overholtzer
and Will Baldridge.
Hugh Todd, the architect, accompa-.
MED by his daughter, visited the fair
the other evening. In speaking of the
display, Mr.. Todd said: ''It has been
my lot while an art student to visit
many art exhibitions-metropolitan and
provincial-but the citrus fair is the
greatest treat ever had. Such COM
bination of nature and art is simply
magnificent"
Pasadena's tower blossomed out afresh
in yellow poppies, the golden blossoms
harmonizing perfectly with the oranges
which cover the tower.
The Santa Monica booth gives one
pretty marine scene. The view of the
ocd III Uuc uhChSIOuuu Ulcuuo Wcll Will
the sandy beach strewn with shells and
seaweed and seines. This is the work
of Misses Treadwell and Reeves.
The following San Diegans visited the
fair yesterday: Mrs. w. M. Preston,
Captain and Mrs. Hinde, John Schram,
Rev. j. w. Harper and G. w. Beer
maker of National City.
Mrs. G. Stephens and her son were
among the many admirers of the Pomo-
ma prize display last night.
The gate receipts have averaged over
$1,000 per day.
The Misses Clara and May Newton
were among the admired of the many
admirers at the fair last night.
Among those who took in the display
from point of vantage in the upper
gallery were the Misses Virginia H. and
Georgia Bell.
Miss Mae Forester and her cousin,
Miss Abbott, spent the evening at the
pavilion.
The judges of the raisin exhibits re-
considered their former judgment, and
yesterday awarded second premium to
the excellent display of Mr.. R. H.
Young, of San Diego, which unquestion-
ably deserved recognition.
THE PLAN OF ACTION.
The Citrus Fair Exhibit ito Go to