The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-01
r EXPOSITION.
The RubiCon Crossed and
Now to Work.
DONATIONS STILL COMING IN.
Preliminary Arrangements Are Made
for Undertaking a Huge
Enterprise.

having q successful ldlL Was tdheu last
night. There has run to waste consider
able amount of airy eloquence. but it has
been in q good cause.
When Mayor Ebert called the meeting
to order the air was a trie lurid, and Il
storm threatened at one time to burst. but
everything concluded happily, all deter
mined 10 work for the common good.
r. Mitchell. on behalf Of Colonel An
diews, read several letters promising dona-
tons aggregating $1,000, after which K. b.
Briggs. On behalf Of the subcommittee ap-
pointed to select four gentlemen to serve
On the executive committee, reporled the
names Of Irwin ?. Stump. 7. Lillenthal.
r. Mitchell and NJ. II. de Young.
j. McMann submitted supplementary
report recommending that the section OF
the resolutions. providing for the organiZa-
ton of the executive committee, wherein IL
is stated that one of the five city repre-
sentaliye5 he 4 lady, should be recon-
sidered Hewas of the opinion that lady
would be too lonely by herself and he Of
fered the name OF Colonel Andrews in
nomination as the fifth member. He pro-
posed that an auxiliary committee of three
ladies be appointed to act under the eX-
ecutive committee.
A hot discussion ensued. but both re-
porJs having been supported the majority
one was put 10 the ballot. 1t being under
stood that voting in its support would not
GisQualify any one voting aye in favor OF
the supplementary one the majority re-
port was unanimously adopted.
On motion that the section of the reSOlu-
ton come up for reconS Iteration, it was
decided 70 have five instead Of four male
city representatives, and in short order
Colonel Andrews found himself IN the
position he has earned by large amount
Of hard work.
On motion of F. A. Haber it was re-
solved to appoint three ladies to act under
il as n subcommittee.
This matter having been satisfactorily
adjusted it was moved that the executive
committee also be empowered to select the
four members who will act with them on
the committee. Colonel Sharpe of Fresno
objected and offered in nomination the
name Of Eugene Gregory. a Native Son
and president of the State Board Of Trade
T. Mitchell here wished TO know how
they intended to adjust matters. He knew
gentleman in Oakland who was ready to
subscribe $500. and mad offered 10 go out
into Alameda County and bring in $4,000
He thought it likely that the city across the
bay might have claims.
Dr. Regensberger veutured to remark
that ihe various other portions of the State
had rights in the matter. and upon vote
being taken il vas decided 10 leave the
matter in the hands of the executive COM
mitIee, who will take time in maaicg
selection.
Jonathan Begg, representing Santa
Cara County. stated briefly that his
county will fall into line with donation
of $4,000 toward the fair fund.
T. Mitchell made an urgent appeal to all
present to work tremendously together,
for without that the fair would be "a
failure. He asked, too, that the press give
its sufnort. for the committee in ap-
preaching the Park Commissioners or seek
Ing financial aid would not be met with
cordiality without it had the hearty good
Will OF the press OF the city. through
which the voice of the people is heard.
Mr.. Mitchell concluded by asking that
resolution be passed appointing twenty
one nesa bsrs Of the general comm ttee 10
act as a finance committee. the same to re-
port to the executive at the first meeting
after organization. TWAS at once adopted.
The executive committee was also given
full power to enlsrge upon the general
plan by enlarging the committee from 30
u $50 members.
The meeting was brought To close by
Herr Cornely, the representative of the
foreign exhibitors. assuring all present
that be and his colleagues will do all
within their power to make the fair
financial and artistic success.
Late last night the following telegram
was flashed over the wire to Chicago by
Herr COrnely: Exposition decided.
Fjrst-ciass executive committee nomi.
mated particulars by mall"
Plans for the fair buildings have been
drawn and present. very handsome ap-
pearance.
OF the four building the largest one will
be devoted to manufacturing and the lib
eral arts. The next in size will be the ma
chinery hall containing a special depart
ment for an electrical display as well as
the mining and transportation exhibits.
Agriculture and horticulture will be the
features OF the third building. ard the fine
art palace Will complete The goup of
buildings.
The several buildings will be built
around Il huge amphtheater. from the
center Of which Will spring tower $50
feet in height. The structure will be
Lightly built and will have at its top the
bear Of the golden State. Elevators Will
convey visitors TO a gallery, from where a
magnificent view of the surrounding
country will be obtained. In the lower
portion Of the tower will be placed the
music-stand. Surrounding it will be q
promenade bordered by several thousands
of seats. Behind this auditorium will be
another ana larger promenade bOrdered
with palms ana flowers. Thence the
grass plat will slope upward and be laid
out With DeOueu pants. etc,
All the buildings will be of timber and
staff, the latter an Invention of Architect
Bonnet. at night the facade of the vari-
Gus erections will be illuminated electric
ally, the tower being lit 10y spiral line of
variegated lights. From the summit will
shine searchlights. which will play upon
four cascades falling over the opposite
quarters ef the en- bankment. Between
these waterfalls will be placed the restau-
rants on terraces laid out lavishy with
flowers.
Between the buildings the miscellaneous
exhibitions will be placed, and will oc.
cupy from 5000 10 80 600 square feet. and
will be so arranged that, If necessary, ex-
tension can be maze at little cost.I
The ladies are just as enthusiastic as the
opposite sex. The woman's branch of the
Midwnter Fair decided last night to adopt
the name Of 'W oman's Department of the
California Midwnter Fair" 1t was Sc
lected as combining breyity with accurate
Information.
Owing to the meeting of the general COM
mittee Herr Correiy could not be present.
and in other ways the ladies' organization
was handipped. consequently the appoint
aIent of officers was postponed and future
plans of work were discussed inform allv.
Mrs. Waite stated on the aathority of
Herr Comedy that the fair could be made