The herald., 1893-10-31
THE M|DW|NTER FAIR PROJECT.
Mr.. Sumner B. Hunt Selected
as Architect.
The Proceedings Yesterday of the
Executive Committee.
Orange and Santa Barbara Counties
Not Coming Forward Very Fast.
Desisivs Action Taken by
the Delegates.

tee of the midwinter fair commissioners
for the various Southern California
counties was held at the chamber of
commerce yesterday afternoon.
Unlike the meeting OF Thursday the
committee took positive steps in regard
to the proposed erection of the building
for the exhibits of the southern coun-
ties. 1t was decided to send an archi-
tect to San Francisco to view the
grounds and ascertain the necessary
points before draughting the final plans
for the building.
1t appears that Santa Barbara and
Orange counties will not take part in
the exhibit, but they may yet be per-
suaded to bear at least part OF their
share of the expenses.
Mr.. j. S. Slauson occupied the chair
and Mr.. G. d. Willard acted as secre-
tary. The other delegates were:
Los Angeles county, Messrs. Slauson.
Forman. Stimeon, Judge Silent ana
Gov. Gosper.
San Bernardino county, T. s. Ingham
Riverside county, j. r. Newberry, s.
Craig.
Ventura county, T. A. Foster.
san DleKO county, N. IL. OuUR.
The meeting really consisted of two
parts. The first part consisted of the
presentation OF Judge Silent's report
and general discussion OF the build
ing to be erected. This body however
was unofficial and it WAS not until the
representatives met on the executive
committee that anything definite was
done.
THE PRELIMINARY POW WOW.
The meeting was called to order alter
which Judge Silent presented his report
of the dealings with the northern man
ayers. He stated that the southern
representatives had been most cordially
received and had been granted all pos
eible CONCESSIONS.
The site selected is the best in the
fair grounds. 1t is upon an elevation
between the two main entrances and is
also between the Fine Arts building and
the Agricultural building. He did not
think that any great foundation would
be necessary. Judge Silent stated in
addition that he had discussed with the
park commission, committee OF the
midwinter fair, and with several of the
officials the project Of this county main
tanning q permanent exhibit, and while
the presto cent had thought well OF the
proposition he would be unable to per-
mitit as it would establish trouble
some precedent
After short discussion of the build
ing Mr.. j. A. Bradbeer, the architect,
WAS called upon for some estimates OF
the coat of erecting building as out
lined in his plans. He stated that he
had been informed by reputable con-
tractor that the building could be
erected for about $4,000.
Mr.. Sumner p. Hunt also presented
plans and was asked for estimates. He
stated that while he did not see why his
building would cosG any more per squire
foot than Mr.. Bradbeer's, still when he
drew the plans he thought they would
cost much more than the figure given by
Mr. Bradbeer.
Judges ilent said that in the selection
OF the hill site the building could be
erected at much less cost than if site
in hollow or on level ground had been
taken, for on the hill several sides of
the building could be left plain, only
two requiring decoration.
Mr.. Forman asked if plan OF the
grounds would not be necessary to the
architects ii helping them io make esti
mates OF the cost.
Mr.. Hunt replied that he preferred
seeing the ground before making the
plans.
MIR. Young said that the only way to
proceed was to ask for bids or else se-
lect an architect and tell him to go
ahead with the drafting OF designs and
making of estimates.
Governor Cooper thought that as
Santa Barbara county was not repre-
sented, it would be well to adjourn until
today, when that delegate would be
here. He did not think it would be
right to bind that county to any agres-
ment when it was not represented.
Mr.. Young replied taat the majority
Of the representatives were present and
they ought TO go in and get to work.
The election of officers was then
moved for by Mr.. Newbsrry. But as
Los Angeles county had not selected its
representatives it could not be done
unit this county WAS represented.
general discussion of the kind of
building to be erected was held, but
was terminated by the chair, who hug-
eested that the meeting suspend it's
session in order to give Los Angeles
county chance to name it's delegates.
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
After the delegates of Los Angeles
county were selected the executive com.
mittee was called to order.
The first work done was the diecue-
Sion OF the proposition to send an ar
chitect to San Francisco in order to
proceed with the work.
Mr.. Hunts design was selected, and
he was chosen to 90 north. The design
selected is in the Moresque style and is
very handsome structure. Is consists
OF main hall 100 feet equare and two
30 foot wings on either side. 1t will be
handsomely decorated. The deaign is
subject to such notifications as the !
committee may desire to conform with |
the requirements of the EXHIBITS Of this
section.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: President, Mr.. Slauson tenn
porary secretary, Mr.. Willard
Mr.. Newberry, as one of the former
committee on transportation to see the
Santa Fe people, had stated that the
officials were waiting until they came
from some organized body, and that as
soon as they knew the committee had
been regularly organized the desired
rates would be forthcoming. As Mr..
Willard had declined to continue par
manently as secretary the chair sug-
gested that nominating committee to
select the secretary and treasurer be ap-
pointed, and on motion of Mr.. Newberry
the following were selected, Mr.. Will |