The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-09-06
THE STATE FAIR.
1t VIII be Fairly Under Way This
Evening.
The Delay Oh the Part of Exhibitors is
Causing Criticism-Activity at
the Race Track.

a REedJ many NlSlLOIS CAME 10 Jll6 Guy
yesterday to attend the State Fair, but
the rush viii not begin for few days yet
not until the racing commences. The
delay on the part of exhibitors at the Pa
vilion is such that the attendance there
was limited last night, but to-day will
witness the finishing touches on many
exhibits that were only partially ar
ranged last evening.
1t is strange that local exhibitors should
be so dilatory in arranging their displays,
and that they fail to profit one year by
the experience of the preceding one. EX-
hibits that should have been all COM
pleted by Saturday last were not even
under way before Sunday, and as result
are yet uncompleted. Each days delay
means a loss to the society of 81 200 or
more, and that body will be forced to fix
a limit hereafter within which exhibits
must be in place, and bar out all who fail
TO come to time, by noon on the opening
day, at the tarthest.
The art gallery is practically completed
and so are the displays Of a few other ex-
hlbltors, but the majority are not. The
opening of the Pavilion and the charge
of admission thereto while the displays
are in such an unfinished condition as on
last evening only causes disappointment
TO and severe criticism on the part OF VS.
ltors. And very properly, too, as people
who come TO the tair are entitled 10 The
best that is to be seen for their money. To
all lntents and purposes yesterday was a
dies non, so far as the fair Is concerned.
AS the work of getting the exhibits in
shape progresses, however, 1t becomes
more and more apparent that the show
viii be one of the most interesting yet
given in the State. The ladies and gen
tlemen from the southern counties
which are so rich in relics of the early
mission days of California, before AmerI-
cans knew there was any such place
ere deserving Of all praise for the interest
they are manlfesting in the historical eX-
hibit, and that department alone will
recompense visitors for all their trouble
and expense in coming hither.
Miss May Leinscott, Miss Porter, Miss
Bennett and Mrs. French, the members
OF Santa Cruz ParlOr, Native Daughters,
who have charge of their parlor'S excel
lent historical exhibit at the State Fair,
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. a.
Ryder. The young ladies were at work
yesterday arranging their parlors eX-
hipit, and are enthusiastic over the sue
cess of the historical department.
The mining exhibit will also be reve-
latiOn TO all who have not lived IN or
visited those sections of the State devoted
to mining. Its preparation has been an
undertaking Of great magnitude, and UNI
tOTeseen obstacles to its completion have
been encountered, but the ponderous ma
chlnery viii be III working order within
q day or two.
AT THE PARK.
Superintendent Hancock and his as
sistants were all kept busy yesterday re-
to quarters. 1t is a difficult task they have
TO perform, owing to the unprecedented
and unexpected demand for stalls, but
they are proving equal to the emergency.
Nearly all the horses that are to partici-
pate in the racing events Of the last eight
days Of the fair are now here, and are be-
ing worked daily preparatory to getting
them in proper condition. Hence things
are very lively at the Park, where large
crowds cOngregate in the forenoons to see
the horses at their preliminary work.
The runners, trOtters and PAGERS are all
well represented, and some closely con-
tested races are looked for after the bell
taps on Thursday.
THE MUSIC.
Visitors at both Park and Pavilion will
this season be treated to some of the
choicest music yet enjoyed under similar
circumstances. Conductor Neale of the
First Artillery Band has prepared a list
of selections for day and evening that
cannot fail to please. At the Pavilion last
evening the band gave a splendid pro-
gramme, although its auditors were few.
The selections for this evening are:
!. March, "Dilos' ..................T. D. Perkins
.. Overture, sounds From Berlin" Hartman
3. Schatz waltz from 'The Gypsy Baron"
Strauss
4. Selection, Romeo and Juliet. Gounod
3. Grand selection of Spanish melodies
...Meyrelles
6. Trombone solo, Concert Waltz.
Frank Tobin
Intern sSiOn.
s. Cornet solo, mon e Yer. Miss Pearl Noble
8. Grand American fantasia, Tone Pict-
ures From the North and South" .Bendix
10. Overture, LES Diamauts du Coronne''
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