The morning call., 1893-11-24

represented by native women, dressed fn
the distinctive costumes OF their countries.
The Santa Clara County Commissioners
hgve accepted design for their building.
it will be handsome structure of frame.
covered with staff. 1t is of the Italian
type of architecture, and is modelled after
a Florence mansion. The tower is of
distinctly Florentine pattern. 1t will be
one of the most attractive county build
lDgs on the grounds.
t.. l.. Z. White. chairman of the execu-
tive committee of the Oregon Press Asso-
ciation. writes that his organization con-
templates visiting the exposition in body,
and desires to meet The California Press
Association under the Midwinter auspices.
The latter organization will provide some
sort of entertainment for their visiting
brethren.
The California artists who painted the
golden poppy frescoes and decorations for
the State building at the Columbian Fair
are preparing ella borate designs for similar
work and tapestries for display at Sunset
City. Subjects representing the Golden
West in allegory will be varously treated
to form an attractive exhibit.
The executive committee bas granted the
concession for the sale OF popcorn. peanuts
and non-alcOholic beverages to James
O'Neil of this city. There were bidders
innumerable for these privileges, which
will undoubtedly prove valuable during
the progress of the exposition.
Executive Secretary Badlam has re-
turned from Chicago, where he was en-
gagged in closing up tho contracts for sx-
hibts and concessions left unfinished by
Director General de Young upon his re-
turn TO San Francisco, and in procuring a
number of select exhibits, many Of which
lave pot been seen at the Colum biaD Ex-
position. Mr.. Badlam found everywhere
decided sentiment in favor of the Mid
winter Exposition and a general desire
nod .fax, I,
people to visit California during the COM
Ing winter and spring. The influx of
strangers from the East will be largely
due to the prospects of even lower rates of
fare than have thus far been announced.
The Canadian Pacific is already selling
for S27. and Mr.. Badlam says it is con-
fidently expected in the East that the other
roads will at least meet this cut.
The Hawthorne Club has completed
a programme for their musical festival,
which IS td be given at the Gra1d ODela-
house Friday evening of next week in aid
of the Mldwinter Fair fund. Governor
Mar khan. Mayor Ellert. Director General
de Young and George A. knight will be
present to deliver short addresses. The
programme will contain the overture from
'RleDzr (WagDer), serenade (Jensen) and
La Serenata" (Moskzowski). by amateur
symphony orchestra ef sixty performers;
Now Tramp Our Moss and Fell" by the
Harmony Choral Union, 100 voices. and
Miss Millie Flynn In the sonrano solo;
Damascus TriumDhal March," by the
Midwlnter Choral Association. Mrs. j. E.
Birmingham in the alto solo. There will
also be solos by Miss Ada Welgel, Miss
Lille Goodman, Miss Esther Needham.
Alfred Wilkie. j. c. Hughes and the young
violinist, Hother Wismer. "The Treas
ures of the Deep" illustrated by living
pictures (tableaux vivant grouped by Miss
Jessie Calhoun). and chorus of sixty
voices under the direction OF the composer,
Il. B. Pasmore. About 1000 tickets have
already been disposed of.
The next convention of the California
Bankers Association will be neld in con-
junction with the Midwinter Fair. The
opening session will be held in the latter
part of February. A committee of ar
rangements has been appointed compris-
ing S. Prentiss Smith, c. d. Palmer and
n. d. Ride0ut. with r. NJ. Welch as secre-
tary.
The California State Dental Association.
In conjunction with other similar organiza-
tions on the coast, intends holding con-
ventlon here next June. The association
will also celebrate day of its own.
The British auxiliary Midwinter Fair
committee met at the ST. Georges Club
rooms, 3l7 Mason street. last night. ). ID.
Stiles, the British Commissioner. made
speech wherein he stated that the British
exhibit would consist of splendid speci-
mems of pottery. diamonds. terra Gotta.
elc., by The leading firms of England. The
Royal Worcester and the DoultOn Pottery
works will have good exhibit: Among
the special exhibits will be Queen Victoria's
coronation crown and many beautiful
works in silver from the mandatory of
the Eltons. He said that it was the first
time In tho history of exhibitions that a
headquarters had been erected without
outside assistance and such welcome
offered exhibitors.
A meeting will be held at Alcazar Hall,
O'Farrell street. this evening for the pur-
pose OF forming society ct native-born
Canadians. All residents born in British
| provinces are invited 10 be present.
B. Burgess, wealthy New Mexico mine.