The record-union., 1893-10-26
TIE MIDVINTRR FAIR.
Northern and Central California Should
Wake Up.
They Should Have Separate Building
and Put in 1t a Grand
Exhibit.

For several weeks past there has been
considerable canvassing going on in a
quiet way in regard to how Sacramento
County could be represented in the most
advantageous way at the Midwinter Fair.
1t has been conceded on all sides that the
county must make good exhibit, and
there is no doubt that the people are per-
feetly willing to put up the money neces-
sary for that purpose, but there has been
strong opposition to paying the managers
OF the fair any sum for the privilege of
helping them to make a grand display.
AT first the county was asked to donate
$4,000, which it fatty refused to do.
linen the managers of the fair decided
that the counties should pay 81 per square
foot for space if they wished TO make ex
hibits in the Agricultural and Horticult-
Ural building. Since then the price has
been reduced to 81 50 per square foot
Within the past few days those who
have studied the matter carefully have
come to the conclusion that the best thing
to do is for the counties of Northern and
Central California to combine and put up
building for themselves. This action
seems to be forced upon them by the
steps taken by the Southern California
people, who have secured ground and
propose having an exclusive exhibit Of
their own. If this section will unite il
the same way something viii be accom-
plished that viii attract attention to this
part of the State. If they go as separate
counties, with Southern California there
and in a building Of their own, little or
nothing will be accomplished.
Captain Z. B. Hall is very enthusiastic
In regard to a combination of the coun-
ties of Northern and Central California
and the getting up of an exhibit that will
OVerShadOW that of Southern California.
He believes that we can do this, and that
now an opportunity is presented for
effective work which will not occur again.
The time is short and steps should be
taken at once to get representatives Of the
various counties together.
The following, from yesterdays San
Francisco Chronicle, shows how far
Southern California is in the lead at pres
ent:
In the affairs of the Winter Exposi-
ton yesterday the busy scene at the site
was the center of attraction. Prominent
visitors from other lands and delegations
representing thirteen counties of the
State were out there and saw for them
selves hundreds of men at work. They
saw the work Of construction going on
everywhere. They heard the sounds of
building in all parts of the grounds, and
them how near the Winter Exposition is
to completion.
''They were not there for that purpose.
Two of the delegations which were in the
park were there to select sites for build
ings they have decided to erect. One
represented several counties in the north
ern citrus belt Of the State and the other
was empowered to act for the counties in
the southern citrus belt of California.
Both are anxious to show what they can
produce, and each is determined to excel
the other in the excellence and elaborate
character Of its exhibit. Such rivalry is,
of course, friendly, and can result in
nothing but the greatest advantage to the
whole state. 1t will show to the world as
it has never been shown before the mar
Velous fertility of California in an almost
endless variety of products.
1.-THE first committee on the ground was
that representing the Southern California
Association, an organization formed es-
pecialIy for the Winter Fair by Santa
Barbara, Riverside. Orange, Los Angeles,
San Diego, San Bernardino and Ventura
Counties. The committee, which arrived
in the city yesterday, was composed OF
Judge Charles Silent of Los Angeles. r.
II. Young Of San Diego and E. +. Hamil-
ton of Riverside. These gentlemen are
here to see what the Executive Commit
tee will do Tor the association they repre-
sent.
''At a recent meeting of that body 1t
was decided to erect a building for the
combined use of the seven counties in
terested. The only condition was that a
desirable location will be given on the
site of the exposition. The committee is
receiving the greatest encouragement
from the Executive Committee OF the ex-
position and decision viii probably be
reached to-day.
The building, which is already out
lined by the southern counties, is in the
Oriental style of architecture and will.
Withoubt doubt be one of the most at
tractive on the grounds. 1t is to be one
hundred feet square and over sixty feet
high. In every way an effort will be
made to show the tropical character of tho
counties it is intended to represent.
There will be palms in abundance. and
within great glass inclosure reaching TO
the hight of the first story of the build
ing viii stand. Plants Of the tropics will
be there in abundance, but the palm will
be given the central place of prominence.
The magnificent palm sent to the White
City will be returned, and will be set up
in the rotunda Of the building.
son the outside of the building above
the second story there will be broad
promenade, adorned with plants and
tropical trees. The exhibit of the coun-
ties is not to be solely of fruits and flow
ers. In the building will be specimens
of every product of the southern part Of
the State, from minerals through all the
varied field of horticulture. 1t will tar
surpass anything the southern counties
sent to Chicago, and will be the greatest
exhibit they ever sent out. There is now
great enthusiasm in the districts inter
ested, and all are eager to go ahead.
1.-The proposed building will cost about
s25. 600, and each county has agreed to
bear its share of the expense. Everything
OF course depends upon the action Of the
Executive Committee of the exposition.
If il Is such as TO meet the wishes of the
visiting committee, action will be taken
by the association. which meets in Los
Angeles tomorrow. Then work Will be-
Gin on the building at the park.
"a committee from six Of the northern
counties is also endeavoring to secure a
desirable location, as the people of the
citrus belt of the north are also deter
mined to make great diplay in a single
building. They, however, have not yet
advanced as far as those of the southern
counties, but expect TO have everything
fully organized and in operation before
long,"