The morning call., 1893-10-12
AN OSTRICH FARM.
Evolution of the Birds to
Be Shown.
A MODEL FOR A FOUNTAIN
Canadian Citizens Taking Action Re-
>. garding the Midwinter Fair.
Napa Ladies at Work.

z. Cawstou of Los Angeles, who has
obtained the concession for an ostrich
farm at the Midwinter Exposition. was at
the grounds near Concert Valley yester-
dav trying TO select site for his space OF
$50 square feet. The evolution Of the os-
trieh, from the laying of the egg to the
treatment of the feathers. will be shown.
There will be twenty-five of these birds,
which will be kept in the corrals in pairs.
When they mate they do so for life, but
when they are turned loose in the lot they
frequently attack and even kill one an
other. They fight by kicking and tearing
with their claws.
Mr.. Cawston has made arrangements
with an incubsting company, so that If his
birds fail TO lay and hatch during the
progress of the exposition the eggs will be
hatched in the incubator and people will
have an opportunity of seeing the ostrich
chicks when they are first turned out.
The birds will be fed entirely upon alfalfa
cut and soaked. An ostrich eats about the
same quantity as one sheep. len Ostrlches
can be kept where one COW is main tanned
The exposition of their habits will be
feature of the fair.
d U6dutllUi SbdludIS I6plOoOubesioh Va
the entrance of civilization into California.
comprising design for large fountain to
be placed 10 the exposition grounds. has
been secured by Theodore Bacigalupl.
The work was executed by A. CottinI and
a. ZoZchi. Civilization is represented as
standing in the stern of a vessel which Is
passing through the Golden Gate.
On either side of the gateway is rocky
promontory on which figures of typical
nd ion Jf nf
Each holds the end Of a garland from
which the fruits and flowers of California
are falling upon the deck of the incoming
vessel. At the base of one of the rocky
promon tories the bear and other represen-
tations OF the early features of the State
are also made.
In evidence of the interest that horti-
culturists are taking in the opportunity to
be afforded them in connection with beau
tifying the grounds of the Midwinter Fair,
the following resolution speaks for itself ::
Resolued. That the California State Floral
SocetY discerns with satisfaction the notable
success which is crowning the efforts that have
been made in promoting the interests OF the
California Midwinter International Exposition,
and desires TO express 10 you the approval Of
oIr membership for your commendable enter
prise and our Willingness 10 cooperate with
you In any work within the scope and purposes
of our organization which may seem practi-
cable and desirable.
The ladies of the upper Napa Valley are
doing their share toward securing a cred
liable representation of Napa County at
the Midwinter Fair. The women have
effected an organization of their own, aud
have appointed finance, entertainment and
decorative committees. They have ar
ranged 10 give an entertainment on behalf
of Napa County's display some time next
month. Among the decorative material to
be collected will be hundreds of manZanita
cones, pampas plumes, pine cones and cat
tails.
committee in behalf of the fair will be
Canada. A number of the Canadian
American merchants in San Francisco have
been canvassiug this matter for some time
and have decided to call a meeting on the
subject for tomorrow evening. To this end
the following circular has been sent out
to those who are known TO have Canadian
interests at heart, and the public announce
ment here made OF the proposed meeting
Is expected to serve as an invitation for
others to be present. The circular referred
TO is as follows:
SAN Francisco, Cal. Oct. IL, 1893.
Dear Sir: a meeting of Canadians desirous
OF promoting the exhibit OF Canadian products
at the Midwinrer Fair, and adopting such
measures as may be deemed necessary to urge
the Government of Canada to transfer its eX-
hrbts from Chicago here. will be held at tie
602 Market street, Friday evening October 13,
1898, at O'Clock. Your presence is especially
requested. Yours very RESPECTFULLY.
ID. A. MACDONALD,
JOHN ELDER.
FENTON I. NEwBERY,
ADAM T. GILLILAND,
ANGUS MCLEOD.
Yesterdays cash receipts amounted to
$1715 Is, making the total cash receipts To
date Sl96, ,347 81. Among the new sub
scriptions is donation OF $500 from Boyd
& Davis.
The employees of the Cliff House and
Ferries line have all agreed to give one
days pay to the Midwinter Fair project.
The deduction is to be made from this
months salary and will amount to between
500 and $500.
The Imperial Paint and Copper Com
pany has agreed to donate all the paint re-
ouired by the executive committee for
painting the roofs and sides of the exposi-
ton buildings. The company has author
lied the committee to send an order for all
of this material as it may be needed,
promising that such orders will be hon
ored at once 20 whatever amount may
be found necessary for the purpose stated.
An application for a concession Is being
considered for model dairy farm. This
exhibit will consist CT a little colony of
cows, the milk being made into butter
and cheese on the premises. The projec-
tor promises TO have Swiss dairymaids to
sell the products and make the farm a
popular display.
Wendell Easton, who has just returned
from the southern part OF the State, says
that all the counties south of Te-
hachipa are alive to the Importance of the
fair and are preparing to send good ex-
hibits.
Company B, n. G. c., and the City
Guard of San Diego have started a SUBJ
scription list among the citizens of that
place to send these two organizations in d
body to the Midwinter Fair. Il is pro-
posed that the accompanying bands shall
give daily concerts, thus advertising San
Diego and adding to the attractiveuess Of
the exposition.