The morning call., 1893-02-12

brought him. combination OF tact and
business talent, coupled with thorough
knowledge of every branch of the fotog-
rafeT's art, have placed in the topmost
notch man who, few years ago, was
comparatively unknown. In fact, il has
only been short time since the colonel was
known at all in San Francisco. Still lie
had made reputation by the superior ex-
cellence of his work in Eastern cities, some
of which found its way here.
That reputation was the cornerstone Of
his success in the West. for not only is
"Marceau's FOtograf gallery recognized
institution In san Francisco. but Its merit
Is known and appreciated along the length
and breadth OF the Pacific Slope. In tile
studio conducted by Marceau there is every
where noticed lavish expenditure of
money. In the matter OF bangings. turnt-
ture, carrots, equipments, artists and gen.
eral efficiency in all departments the gal
lery in the Phelan building surpasses them
all.
Some of the rarest pieces Of hardwood
carving ever produced ad0rn hooks and
corners in the gallery. Rare and costly
articles from all quarters Of the globe have
been lavisned In the adOrnment OF the
place already beautiful In his recent trip
to Europe Colonel Marceau made II special
duty to collect treasures with which to
decorate and adorn his establishment The
Teceplion-roOm gives evidence OF the sue
cess Of his search. as in it are 10 be seen
chairs alone costing hundreds OF dollars,
not TO mention other expensive brlc-a-brac.
An estimate of the enormous amount of
WORK turned out can be made on the small
army Of assistants employed BY Marceau
1t is said that he handles at least three
fourths of the fotografic and portrait trade
in the city. A. any rate there are over one
hundred skillful operatives and assistants
in constant attendance, so great are tho de-
mands OF his patrons Once a person sits
for fotOgrafs or portraits. the excellence
and artistic finish of the work is such as 10
assure that constant patronage on which
the success of a gallery in n measure de-
ponds.
Samples of this work are adyantsgeously
displayed at the fair; but there is another
strikingly original feature which IS IN Itself
an exhibit This is Marceau's new delivery
wagon, a wondrous work OF art, designed
by the fotografer himself. and executed in
white and gold by the firm of OBrien IL
Sons of this city, utterly regardless of ex-
pense. 1t is a magnificent piece OF work,
carved and canopied, and in few days will
be seen on the streets, drawn by a triple
team hitched abreast after the manner Of
Russian sled team.
Anything in the shape Of vehicle that
can in any way comDete with this modern
chariot either In finish, cost or workman
ship has yet 10 be built. The lberalty that
has marked the business career Of the
colonel, manifested In so minor detail as
a delivery wagon, is only another illustra-
ton OF the sagacity which has placed him
where he Is to-day
But the liberality Of Colonel Marceau
does not stop here. A better Illustration Of
il is given by the MaTceau souvenirs which
are distributed at the Mechanics Pavilion.
This souvenir is ticket especially ar
ranged Tor the fair and for the season Of
1893 They are distributed free at the fair
and entities the holder to lifesiZed crayon
portrait 20x24, given away with one dozen
photographs, which cost S.. Holders OF
tickets sitting for pictures and presenting
the souvenir will receive the portrait, hand
somely finished in crayOn oil, which is
valued at $50. The beautiful portrait is
also given with one dozen Paris panels,
which cost the sitter but So.
1t is not 10 be supposed there Is much
profit for Marceau in transaction OF this
kind, giving $40 portrait, life size. with
one So or IS sitting. but the offer is not to
last for all time. The object of Mr..
Mareeau is 10 show appreciation TO his many
patrons and place a handsome portrait with
in the reach of all 1t IS an innovation
worthy OF the colonel. and the people of
San Francisco can we'll feel proud of such
a pushing, public-spirited and progressive
man of BUSINESS