The record-union., 1894-09-05
PAVILION NEVER LOOKED BETTER.
An Exhibition That Everyone Should
Witness.
"A Glance at Some of Its Features
Splendid Outlook for Fine
Racing Events.

The State Fair is under way, and may
be said to be in full blast.
Last night the great exposition build
ing was thrown open to the public, and
for an opening night the attendance was
the best in several years. The main hall
presented grand and beautiful sight.
There may have been in years gone by
more varied exhibits representing the
industrial resources of the State. bat at
no previous fair held under the auspices
of the State Agricultural Society has the
exhibition hall presented a more beauti-
ful or pleasing appearance than it did
last night. People are learning how to
present their exhibits in a more attract
i've form than in the past, and what may
be lacking in the number and variety OF
smaller displays is more than compen-
stated for by the higher class and better ar
rangement of the articles shown.
When the great engine began to revolve
last evening and the myriad of electric
lights blazed out all over the large and
beautifully decorated building, the pict-
ure revealed was one of exceeding beauty.
Looking down from the gallery upon the
exhibits on the main floor, the sight was
light from all that witnessed it.
In the foreground is fine display of
high-class carriages, buggies and other
vehicles of local manufacture that would
command admiration in any part of the
world,
On either side are the Bell and Nc
Williams conservatories, filled with
beautiful and fragrant plants and flowers
and offering cool and inviting retreats for
visitors who become weary from their
tours of the great building.
Then come artistically arranged eX
hibits by leading firms, embracing the
hardware, drygoods, wood and willow
ware, house furnishing and other useful
lines of mercantile trade. Many of these
larger exhibits are III their arrangement
marvels of artistic skill, notably those of
Schaw, Ingram IL hatcher, Weinstock,
Lubin IL Co., the Buffalo Brewing and
Ice Company, Henry Fisher, Breaner
Brothers, Lewis & Co. and others. Hours
can be profitably and agreeably spent in
studying these elegant displays.
From the farther end OF the main hall
comes the swelling notes of music, filling
every nook and corner of the vast struct-
ure. 1t issues from the stand occupied
by the famous Cassasa Band. and while
the accomplished leader wields his baton
and the forty skilled musicians send forth
rare melody from their varied inStru-
ments, the sight-seers stand and listen to
the enchanting strains. Last nights cor
net duet by Mr.. and Mrs. w. 4. Bates
was one OF the chief features of the pro-
gramme and was heartily applauded.
Abound and in front of the platform ec-
cupied by the music-makers are arranged
the rare and costly foreign exhibits. The
entire west wing of the main lower hall
is given up to the foreign section and the
visitor finds himself IN new and differ
ent atmosphere the moment he crosses
nt
Italians, Austrians, Germans, Mexicans,
Irish, French, Spanish and Chlnese-all
surrounded by works of art from their
native countries, the like of which only
those who have travelled around the
world Tor visited the Columbian EXposi-
tionl have ever seen.
To give even an idea of the character of
the wares shown by these people would
be a difficult matter-they must be seen
TO be appreciated. But anyone can see at
1irst glance that the foreign section is
going to be "A great attraction during the
fair. The brilliant colors with which the
booths are decorated, the many-hued
tints OF the articles that cover stands and
tables. all combine TO add to the beauty
OF the picture that bursts upon the view
in entering the hall.
In the upper halls the effect is scarcely
less dazzling. The fine arts wing of the
building never before and probably never
will again present such rare attractions.
Tho art display at the MidWinter Fair
was tame in comparison, because there
the paintings were shown in small rooms,
while here they are we'll arranged on high
walls and have the advantage of being
shown under strong lights. Superin-
tendent Stanton has demonstrated his
ability to arrange such mammoth dis
play as few men. even among artists,
could have done.
In the same wing Neale & Co. have
of mic
strunents. while in the corresponding
wing on the opposite side of the build
ing is similar display by Hammer.
Here also are number OF interesting
exhibits of a varied character-such as
those of the Sacramento Pipe Works,
Robbins Bros, garden novelties; Lyman
d Co., tiling and CRATES, beside numerous
showcases filled with costly and beauti-
ful fancy goods.
1t will be pretty race between Sutter
and Tulare Counties for the first prizes for
county exhibits. Both make magnificent
showings OF the extent and variety oi
their resources. Sacramento is there, OF
course, in great shape, but she is not
competitor.
In machinery hall there are several
novelties shown by Baker IL Hamilton
and other hrms and In the adjoining sec
ton j. +. Hill shows some very fine
wagons of home manufacture
ARIEL" beautiful woman arising
from the sea, floating and moving
through space, is one of the main attrac-
tions in the Pavilion. 1t is a wonderful
illusion.
MUSIC FOR TONIGHT.
Following is the musical programme
for this evening by Cassasa's California
Exposition Band, commencing at 5
o'clock:
PART I.
1. Grand overture, "Egmont" ".............
2. Suite scenes, "Pittoresque" - Massenett
(dl Fete Boheme.
8. Solo for trombone, "Erminie Polka.
= Z r,,;r,
4. Grand collocation. on.................. .Ciodfrev
From the most admired works of
Meyereeer, introducing the principal
arlas and solos from "Africainen
"Dinorah, '.'Huguenots, !" "Prophete.n
HStella del Nord.n
3. Valse de concert, "Wiener Madl'nn...
6. Original fantasie, "Gypsy I,ife'', lie Thiere
ga Morning (bl In the Woods tc)
Bolero. (d) Serenade (e) Tarantotta.
PART II.
z. Grand overture, "Freichutz".
<......... '.'.'.....,C NJ. Won Weber
Mr. and Mrs w E. Bates, the I'm IN i''ii'
rivalled cornet duetists
8. Selection, ia Mascotte'' ...... A udran
10 la1 .sDansa Chilena". Desormes
hi Tropical Dance. Herman
II Popular melodies .................. .Furst
from the 'Isle of Champsgne. ny
12. March, ''Semper Fideles'' ..... -. sousa
Director, Charles 81. Cassasa.
THE RACES.
Horsemen Expect Them to be the Best
Yet Held on the Coast.
The indications all point to season o.