Los Angeles herald., 1892-10-01
THE DISTRICT FAIR MATTERS,
Great Preparations Being Made
for Its Success.
Proceedings Yesterday at the Cham
ber of Commerce.
The Committee Meeting Fair Notes.
What Will BE the Attractions
at the Race Track
Next Week.

The agricultural fair committee of the
chamber of commerce met yesterday
afternoon. This committee consists of
R. McGarvin, H. Jevne, and A. w.
Francisco. These gentlemen have been
doing some excellent work of prepara-
tion, as the fair, which is to come off
next week at Hazard's pavilion, will un-
doubtedly show. 1t was decided at the
meeting yesterday to engage Punch
and Judy chow for the afternoon. for
the sake of the children, and Arend's
orchestra was eng sged for three alter
noon performances. 1t was decided that
everybody attending the baby show
should receive some gift, so that none
could 60 away entirely disappointed.
The secretary repoi ted progress, and he
and the superintendent we're supplied
with authority to go on with the work
as mapped out
The work at the pavilion began yes
terday morning. The ceiling decora-
tions were already in place, having been
put in by w. H. Broce and Sam Adams.
They consist principally of American
flags, together with several standards of
the colors of other nations. Most of the
heavy machinery was put in place yes
terday, the wagons and lathes, and a
| few miscellaneous exhibits. The art
room was fitted up in the front of the
| gallery. Some notable exhibits are 60.
| ing in this room, among them the fa-
nous tapestry of Mrs. J. F. Jenkins,
valued at $2500, which will be shown at
the WORLDS fair. A number Of unex-
| pected entries were made, aud several
applications for space we're turned away,
as they could not be accommodated
with the amount which they needed.
Today there will be lively work at the
pavilion, and the management mean, ii
possible, to have everything in place by
Monday noon.
NOTES ABOUT THE FAIR.
Mrs. Mary E. Hart has charge OF the
scientific exhibit. 1t will be located in
the west room, down stairs.
j There were IL more entries for the
baby show yesterday.
There are now IA entries for the
beauty show. The ladies will make
| their first appearance Tuesday night.
G. M. Wells, president Of the chamber
of commerce, delivers the opening ad-
dress Monday night.
The electrical display promises to be a
| fine one.
The typewriting and penmanship con-
! test comes off Tuesday afternoon.
Santa Paula took whole fat car to
ship her exhibit of oils. They will be
shown in a revolving turret, with incan-
descent lamps. ~
The children will enjoy the Punch
and Judv show "
No fair ever held in the city has had
such an inter esting display as the fair
next week.
A lightning sketch artist has been en-
gagged for one night next week at the
| fair.
Mr.. Gird will send down from Chino
an expert chemist to analyze specimens
of sugar beets that are brought in.
The military entertainment by Com
pany A will include firing and dis
mounting gatling gun.
| ABOUT THE RACES.
Today will see the c'ose Of the North
ern and Central California racing CIR
cult, and the weeks programme at
Santa Ana concluded. The racing ele-
ment will invade Los Angeles, and for a
week hold sway. One who cannot talk
horse will feel sadly out OF place, when
encountering party on the street, at
table, or in short, at almost any place.
If YOU do not know that Mascot, the
PAGER, has done mile in 2:04, your ac-
quaintance will look upon your ignor-
ance as something astonishing. The
trainers and riders will be sought after
and their acquaintance cultivated at
every opportunity. 1t is 60 nice to be
on speaking terms with the man who
trains a horse that is entered in race.
Through your acquaintance with him
you are sure OF getting all the fine points
in connection with the event. Then
you make bet, and tell all your friends
to place their money as you have; if
you lose-well, you still keep on the