The record-union., 1892-09-09
President Cox Delivers the Opening
Address.
Yesterdays and To-Day's Races-His-
toricaI Tableaux Tonight
Events at the Park.

East are charmed with the county eX-
hibits. Much of the machinery was run
ming last evening, adding to the interest
of the show.
AS usual, the music was a feature of the
evening, the trombone solo of Professor
Iobin and the CONTEMPLATING by Miss
Pearl Noble being greatly appreciated, as
indeed were all the numbers on the pro-
gramme. For tonight Conductor Neale
of the Artillery Band has prepared very
choice programme, every selection being
the best Of its kind. The overtures,
Norma" and William Tell" are among
the most difficult of military band selec-
tons. 'Fack eltanZ," or the Torch
Dance" is masterpiece for trombones.
'Loln du Bal'' is delicate composition,
entirely different in style from any of the
otnerS, and Albion" is q fine example of
arrangement, three melodies being heard
at one time in the finale. The programme
IN full is as follows;
March, High School Cadets" John p Sousa
0yertuTe, N orma Bellin
waltz, "On the Beautiful Rhine" Keller Bella
Selection. Fac1etanz". ~Meyerbeer
Cornet solo, young America Polka" Levy
Miss Pearl Noble.)
INTERAussIoN.
Overture, civilian Tell'' Rossinf
trombone solo, waiting. Willard
II. n. TobinJ
Grand selection "Albion" ....... Baetans
Waltz, "Intermezzo LON du Bail ," Gillet
(Repeated by desire.)
OPENING ADDRESS.
Last evening President Cox of the
State Board of Agriculture delivered his
opening address, clear and interesting
review of the industrial progress of the
State. he said:
Ladies' and Gentlemen: The directors have
m 10 10 TO,
hearty welcome to this, the thirty-ninth an
nual exposition Of the arts and industries of
this State, held under the auspices of the State
Agricultural Society. From the small begin
ming IN 1854, each year has witnessed an
annual gathering of the citizens of the State
interested IN the growth OF agriculture As
agriculture advanced, horticulture and viii
culture challenged comparison, until the ex-
position OF the industrial resources OF the
STATE equaIed, IL 1t did not, in some respects.
surpass that OF any other State. Heretofore
we nave been concerned in the manifestation
OF the increase OF mere material wealth. We
have counted the number OF acres devoted to
culture. We have merely considered the sta
tlstics of the assessment of property
1ut the exposition this year is upon higher
pane We nave appealed TO the intellect.
the sentiment and the patriotism of the peo-
pie We have gathered from all parts of the
Sta.e the material that shall illustrate the
discovery, the settlement and the progress of
the state. The exposition of 1892 will mark
an era in our life, and will pass into history as
the sFandest and most complete that has ever
been held in this State.
IN the historical department are gathered
the hleihenIOeS OF the past souvenirs made
sacred by the conservation of the church. ma
leflal Whlcn illustrates the early settlement
~ the Mission Fathers, the conquest by the
Americans, the discovery OF gold, the mining
era and the agricultural and horticultural
perlous--a picture-a book in which may be
seen and read the history Of the State for n
century and quarter. Here the historian
JAe poet ana the scholar, may find rich sug-
gestlons tor their pens. 1t is not to gratify
lule curiosity that these materials have been
gathered. a higher motive inspired the pro-
motors of this department.. Their one Dur-
pose was anC is TO inspire in the youth of the
land strong and lasting pride and love of
California. They believe IN the pride of an
cestry. They believe in the traditions of the
past. they believe in the sentiment that
prompts the preservation of the relics of past
Times, because they foster a love of country
Every boy ana girl should know the history
OF California. 1t is no common history II
abounds in romance and is story of deeds of
nigh empire. What boy looking upon the
original draft of our Constitution which he
may mere see, VIII not have an increased and
an abiding attachment for the form of Gov
eminent under which he lives and a deeper
respect for the men who laid the foundation
OF the State? What girl after viewing the
relics OF our early missions, will not feel her
religious nature stirred by the story they tell
OF Christian devotion ana of the heroic sacri-
nceS made by the Mission Fathers to plant
The standard of the cross? | dwell on the inn
p0rtance of this exhibit because it is one of
education, and because so much rich material
may never be gathered again for ponuIar
view. Here is the history Of the civilization
OF century and q quarter pregnant with
suggestive thoughts, luminous with illustra-
lions OF the power of our race and inspiring
us with hopes for our future progress The
coming legislature should provide for secur-
ing this historical exhibit and for adding to If
IN the future. 1t may be the nucleus of a
famous museum.
one portion of the Historical Exhibit sug-
geStS a thought to me. California has had q
peaceful career. The manner of her settle
ment was sweet harbingerof her future. One
hundred and twenty-three years ago the Mis-
sion fatherS established a mission at San
Diego and thence planted other missions as
far north as san Francisco. At each place
mass was SAID ana was sung the hymn, hoary
with aSe, "Neni Spiritus Creator''3"HoIy
Spirit Our Hearts Inspire" Who can not
trace the hand of Providence? From what
little springs great rivers flow. What was the
inspiration? To plant the tree and the vine
anu TO marry the waters of the mountains
with the consenting plains At each mission
the Fathers, with rare foresight. planted the
grape, orange, olive, fig and pear, and wrought
The miracle of turning the water in o wine and
oil and fruit. The lesson was not lost When
men doubted whether fruit could be grown
they were silenced by the evidence of what
the missions had produced The debt we owe
10 those good men should be remember
They struck the rock whence flowed the pc
rennial stream of CALIFORNIA; ever-abundant
prosperity. Horticulture is destined to be the
chief industry of California. he blessing in
Noked century and a quarter ago has been
Nouchsaled to us. say bleSsing-I repeat it
that the greatest blessing bestowed upon US
Is that the topography, climate and relations
TO other parts of the country compel us 10
rural pursuits. Rural life is tue most favora-
bic 10 the production of a contented and pros
porous people and TO the prevention OF the
growth of those large fortunes and conditions
OF extreme poverty SO common TO manufact-
uring and commercial centers.
Let US consider what is the object of the
struggle of life. Clearly all men agree that
the pursuit OF happiness is the chief object OF
lie. II you put happiness and wealth in CD
posing scales no one would hesitate in his
choice The elect OF Vocations and environ
menis are perceived in the moral tone of the
people. The first element in merchandizing
or manufacturing Is competition, and compe-
luton simply means success and gain by fine
failure ana loss of another No such strife il
possible in rural life. The success of the
farmer is dependent upon and interchange
able with the prosperity of his fellow-laborer
Community OF purpose sympathy with toll
and exchange OF knowIege bind men together
in ffateTnal ties.
1t has often been said that California neads
manufacturing interests. If we take into con
sderation the mere accumulation of wealth
or the growth OF large cities would consent
TO the proposition. But / do not believe thai
the better nature of man is developed in man
ufacturing or commercial centers. Immense
cities provoke selfishness and strife, and social
intercourse therein is likely to be ifeIess BODY
unanimated by the soul OF human sympathy
The great strikes which have lately taken
place are not possible among people engaged
In rural pursuits These come from the dis
parity IN wealth between the employer and
employees. Hence | believe that rural life
oilers the broadcast and most certain field for
the attainment of happiness and for the MAIN
tehance OF spirit of independence. AS Wash
lngton Irving beautifully wrote: I'm rural
occupation there is nothing mean and de
uaslng. 1t leads a man forth among scenes of
1,,aCurtl grandeur and beauty; il leaves him TO
the workings Of his own mind operated upon
py me pureSt and most elevating of external
Ihnuenees. Such man may be simple and
rough, out he cannot be vulgar"
IN Imagination | hear the prayerful hymn
sung Dy priestly voices a century and more
ago lor the divine guidance of California in