The record-union., 1892-09-16

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LADIES' RIDING TOURNAMENT


Again last night was the Pavilion
thronged with visitors; indeed, the at
tendance was, ifpossible, greater than on
the preceding night, when there was
scarcely walking-room in the aisles and
galleries. The historical tableaux, illus
trating life in the mines in early days,
were given again last evening, and were
a marked and interesting feature.
Among the visitors was George T..
Bromley, the first conductor on railroad
in this State. In 1856 he was on the road
between this city and Folsom. Last
evening he seated himself in the old pas
senger coach used on that road i'll early
days, and was the center of considerable
attraction. His presence in the old car
was an interesting episode in the histor-
ical section.
The music was also a feature Of the
evening, and the following programme
has been arranged for tonight:
March, "BIack Prince .. Collins
Overture, 'Poet and Peasant.
Grand Concert Polonaise with solos for
various instruments) Bess1g
Selection Martha Flotow
Trombone duet from Norma"
Messrs. F. X. Tobin and ]. O'Malley.
Characteristic dance, "Cocoanut Dance.
INTERMIssIoN.
Grand selection, can international Con-
greSS l.. SOusa
IA grand arrangement of the ma
tional airs OF all the principal
Trombone solo, an Old Madrid ..... Trotiere
BY F. X. Tobin; arranged by, G. a. Neale:
Grand selection, ''Stabat Mater. ROSsini
Cornet solo by Miss Pearl Noble.
salvation Army March" (by request).
"lnfiamatuS Cornet Solo,
By J. Is. Costello.
GalOp, "Race Horse ythe
On Saturday night all the popular Sc
lections of the season will be played. c.
b. Eilerman will play a cornet solo and
Schubert's 'sSerenade'; Mr.. Tobin and
Miss Noble will play as usual and G. A.
Neale will play 1.-THE Mocking Bird" (by
request.
MINING BUREAU DISPLAY.
A very rare, large and valuable collec-
ton of minerals and other interesting
specimens is on exhibition in the art gal
lery 1t is from the State Mining Bureau.
San Francisco. This collection embraces
nearly four tons of material of different
kinds, consisting of specimens of most OF
the different minerals found in California,
and is especially rich lin gold and silver
ores from the numerous mines.
Among the rarest in historic value is
the famous gold nugget which James w.
Marshall picked up at Suffers mill at CO.
Iona, Ell Dorado County, January 10, IS4S,
the finding of which has been the means
of bringing so many thousands of people
from all parts of the world to the Pacific
Coast. This is the first time this valuable
historical specimen has been exhibited to
the public, and many thousands have en-
braced the opportunity to look at it, per-
haps for the last time.
All the more rare and valuable speci-
mems are in large glass cases, beautifully
arranged and classified, and each speci-
men has printed label, so that the gen.
eral public may know the name of each
specimen. Besides, there is gentleman
always in attendance to explain every
thing to the public and give all the in
formation in regard to the mineral re-
sources of the State.
All the very large minerals are finely
displayed on large tables. Nevada
County is finely represented by large
glass case of very rich gold quartz speci-
mems, which are admired by the many
thousands OF visitors who daily visit the
display.
There is also fine collection of stone
implements of different kinds, as well as
other historical specimens relating to
California. There is also fine large oil
painting of James w Marshall, the dis
coverer of gold at Coloma; also, a fine
large photograph from the original
daguerreotype of 1852 of the Suffer mill
Coloma; also, collection Of large photo
graphic views of hydraulic mines and
mining, taken by c. e. Watkins of San
Francisco.
In the collection is a representation OF
h. al Of fofn oh
half feet in diameter, carved out of differ
ent California woods. This is a magnifi-
cent specimen as a work of art. 1t is in
closed in large glass case to protect il
from exposure, and has been admired by
thousands. 1t is in the background of the
display, and sets it off finely. The col
lection is well worthy the attention of all
who visit the Pavilion.
THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.
The annual address was delivered last
evening by Hon. NJ. M. Estee, who was
frequently interrupted by applause. He
said:
Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen: The
State Board of Agriculture is a recognized
State institution. 1t receives State aid. II
represents the industrial pursuits of the peo
pie. 1t is competitive in all that relates to the
farm and the factory; and thus 1t becomes an
educational institution. Its main purpose is to
build up and maintain the industrial re-
sources of California. 1t is non bipartisan; and
so il voices the best average judgment of the
Iaboring and producing classes. II represents
no special locality. 1t promotes no special
pursuits Its power for good is only meas
ured by its ability to do. And so what to dc
and how to do il is the only problem that con-
fronts this board.
1t is an universal custom at each annual
meeting of this society to have delivered an
address. And it has, hitherto. been the Gus
tom for the person so honored 10 speak of the
resources of the State, the fertility of its soil
the salubrity OF its climate, the variety and
amount of its productions, and the marvellous
horticultural and agricultural possibilities
which are within our reach, and the happy
and peaceful home life which surrounds us.
These topics were highly instructive and Of
commanding importance in the earlier days
of this association, and during the industrial
babyhood of this State; but time and change
of conditions now present questions OF para
mount interest.
What California now most needs is popula
ton. We have State whose territorial e1
tent is nearly as great as France, and yet oul
population is only ], 250,000 while the popu
1ation of France is IS, 100000
Population has a moneyed as well as social
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