The morning call., 1893-11-04

head of the stairs. in each instance. so
that visitors may be encouraged 20 climb
upward. When they reach the gallery
they will then find The space devoted to
some of the most interesting and iDstruc-
tive features of the exposition. Al the
Columbian Exposition great many Of the
educational and scientific exhibits were on
the gallery floors, and from certain points
of view exhibitors will find the SECOND
floor 10 be the better location.
a II of the buildings in Concert Valley
have now reached a stage in their develop
ments where their daily progress is not so
apparent to the casual observer as when
the walls first began to rise from their
foundations and the growth of the struc-
ture could be observed from day to day
The rougher work. indicating the dimen-
siOns of the buildings, has been finished
on the five halls being erected by the ex-
position management. and the liner touches
are now being applied.
The Fine Arts building, part of which is
now being rooted, has many graceful
curves, and its contour is well adapted for
the purpose for which it was designed.
A question has been raised by several
artists as to the light necessary for
the display of fine pictures aud pieces or
rare statuary to be displayed within its
walls. There will be broad roof light
for its central portion, and glass over each
wing will also throw over the hanging
paintings beneath that much desired north
light which artists value in picture exhi-
hitions
Before any painting is hung in the Fine
Arts building it must be submitted to the
art committee and approved. The mem
bers Of ;his committee have not vet been
selected by the executive committee, but
they will undoubtedly be competent critics,
we'll versed in the details of conn oisseur's
education. No charge Will be made for
space in this department. but pictures will
be adiudicated aud hung IN accordance
with the well established rules OF the cele-
brated Academy. Each class Of art work
will be grouped, and separate committees
will pass upon the works submitted for
each class.
Horticultural Hall is a structure the
yastness uf which is commensurate with
the importance of the exhibits which it
will contain. It's roof is supported by
heavy trusses and massive beams. Its in
terror will be so arranged that every avail
able foot of space can be readily utilized to
meet the demands for room which ara
pouring in from every hand. 1t is certain
that Caifornia's chief industry will be
presented to visitors at Sunset City in
creditable manner. While the buildings
of the Northern and Southern citrus belts
will contain in their cumulative displays
their best products they have agreed to
make the best display possible in the COM
petitive department at the official Horli-
cultural building.
The force of watchmen placed on duty
at the buildings on Thursday night signal
lZed their appointment that same evening
by making a raid on the Manufacturers
building, in one corner OF which nest of
tramps was discovered. They were quick
ly dispersed, and the attendance of the
officers on the ground will undoubtedly
have the effect of keeping others at dis
tance. Workmen were laying the pipes
Yesterday to connect with the city water
mains, and Director General de Young has
contracted for the necessary pumps to put
the system in operation. The buildings
will be insured at once.
B. F. Wellington has suggested to the
executive committee the advisabilty of
locating a searchlight on the top of Twin
Peaks in a direct line with Market street.
Such light would Illuminate the thor
oughfare and show the natural route of
professions and spectators The light
could also be thrown on the ferries and
across the bay. proving big advertise
ment for the fair.
The following rules covering the grant
ing of space for county buildings have
been adopted by the executive committee:
The buildings must be erected altogether at
the expense OF the counties, and they must
make sewer connections and purchase water.
gas and electric light from the exposition at
The same rates al which the exposition sells IL
to 9th L cODceSslonareS
No selling privileges will be allowed within
the county buildings. Inc GOODS placed there
must be for exhibition purposes only.
Exhibits in county buildings cannot be en-
tered for competition. II goods are to be en-
tered for competition they must be placed in The
main buildings of the exposition and under the
rules governing classincatons.
The buildings and exhibits must be ready on