The morning call., 1894-01-15

they will remain in Oakland until about 9
O'Clock. and committee will escort them
to the Palace Hotel. where a short concert
will be given.
THE band has been greatly strength
ened since | was last here" said Mr.. An
derson last night, land now numbers 90
performers. Among the latest acquisitions
are Joseph Ulch, solo + fiat clarionettist
for four years with the United States
Marine band Seary, solo bass player for
the past three years with the Illinois
Second Regiment band: Keys, formerly
first cOTnetist with the Elgin band; Hub
bard. noted claronet player. formerly of
the Second Regiment band Of Illinois and
Fred Walen, Tor four years with the Maine
band. MIR. Walen plays the helicRn, the
largest band wind instrument in the
country. 1t weighs IS pounds, and requires
a 2G0-pound man to blow and carry it,"
The band has been newly uniformed
The color is a dark bottle green, the coats
are semi-frock with three rows of gilt but
tons and much gold lace. The tTowsers are
the same color with a narrow stripe
faced with gold lace. The cap is very
tasty and in keeping with the remainder of
the uniform.
During its stay here the band will be
quartered on Geary street. near the park.
The discipline is very eXact, and the pun
isbment for InfTactinn very severe. How
long the band will remain has not yet been
determined.
p. A. Buell. came down from Stockton
yesterday and will this morning commence
the installation of the exhibit of San Joa-
Quin County. An immense relief map Of
the county Will occupy the center of the
ground floor of the county building. On
the sides will be arranged the exhibits of
the principal Industries. In one corner
bread will be made from San Joaquin
| County flour. With eacn loaf will be
given certificate showing that by chem
ical analysis the life-giving properties of
| San Joaquin County wheat exceed those
of any other.
| The gallery will be devoted to the fine
arts, pomological and horticultural exhibits
| OF the county. A reception-roOm, 20x32
feet, Will be devoted entirely TO the lad les,
| several OF whom will be present at all
limes to make the stay of visitors in the
! building as pleasant as possible. MIR. Buell.
! expects to have ever ythlDg in shape long
before opening day.
An arrangement has been made to place
IN 10. the grand court. directly in front OF the
fIne Arts building, a beautiful artistic
/ drinking fOuntain-"The Cider Press
! by thomas Shields Clarke. This magnif-
cent OronZa work received a medal at the
Colum ban Exposition in Chicago. and
VIII really be one of the most artistic OBJ
Jects OF the exposition.
Santa Barbara. having at last decided to
De heard from at the Mldwinter EXposi-
tloD, Is preparing TO place herself in evil
Qence In decidedly emphatic manner.
| besldes displays of fruits, nuts, vegetables
ana grain. the commissioners have ar
! ranged Tor wall space of 100 squa re feet,
! which Is 10 be taken up with photographs
ol scenes at Santa Barbara's famous
Hower festivals. They will also exhibit
photographs and paintings of Santa Bar
para scenery, houses and gardens, groves,
orchards and vineyards, and views Of the
channel and beach. There will be speci-
mems OF sea-moss, sea-shells, Indian relics.
and IN fact everything of interest In and
ABOUT santa barbara, and everything thaI
Will explain tie natural products. advan-
| tages and beauties of the Channel CITY
and the county of which it is a part.
Pe0ple who vlsit the ostrich farm to-day
VIII ind the apparatus OF the Petaluma
lncuD atOr Company in operation, and IL is
| nlghly probable that some OF Inc Ostrich
eggs which were placed in the Incubator
at the opening of the display VIII De ready
| TO crack their shells and release the Dig
little chicks while the visitors are present.
There are several doZen OF these eggs IN
process of Matching. The young chlcks 10
| the corral nearest the entrance 10 tne
ostrich farm were hatched in this way
| only seven weeks ago.
In illustration Of the variety OF exhibits
! which are to be made IN some OF the county
/ displays. the following list OF eXhiOlts from
! San Jacinto, Riverside County. will be oil
| interest: b arley, wheat, raIsns, aprlcots,
! necta rines, peaches, walnuts, Almonds,
pears, prunes, pumpkins, canned honey
! lime, rock and pine planks. In the same
| collection also, when 1t arrived at Inc IAN
| grounds yesterday, were nifty quarter.
boxes of raisins, Drunes and hgs. prepared
in what are termed as fancy-cluster packs
The fruit is arranged in many fancy de-
signs and each cluster tied with ribbon: