The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-04-03

tional expositions he explained the ecuda-
tional advantages which could be derived
from the Mid winter Fair. He said that
Canada is we'll prepared to set up business
on her own account He referred to the
wonderful resources of the young giant
of the north" and said the time had come
for her 10 commence negotiations for CON-
mereial reciprocity with these United
States.
Harry Partridge followed with happy
speech on behalf of the Canadian auxil-
larry committee. He appealed to all his
countrymen on the Pacific Coast to con-
tinue to do their utmo st in behalf Of the
exposition and to assert at every Orportu-
nifty their own opinion of the excellence
of the fair
The foreign commi ssioners, county CON-
missioners. concessicnalres and exhibitors
met In joint session yesterday afternoon
and appointed a Committee of five TO con-
fer with ths executive COMMITTEES upon a
plan for pOpulariZing the fair. The man.
agement will be advised to issue season
tickets. the price not to exceed SO. The
favor upon the season ticket plan, but
will Insist that the photograph of the
holder shall be attached to each ticket.
Memb ers of the Southern California
Editorial Association were entertained
yesterday afternoon by the county COM
missioners in the Northern and Central
California building. The interior editors
were afterward escorted about the
grounds and were impressed with the
scope and excellence OF the fair.
A wild-fower show will be held in the
Horticultural building from April 10 to 81
under the auspices of the California State
Floral Society. All exhibits will b. re-
eeived and installed free of charge. Wells,
Fargo g. Co. have offered to carry free all
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ton, provided The parcel does not exceed
TIVE ty pounds in weight. The committee
in charge consists of: Mrs. L. o. Hodgkins,
Mrs. i. Z. Webster, Mrs. o. E. b. brock,
Mrs. r. Chandler, Miss Ella +. Bailey,
Mrs Helen Cross, FL. McGowen, Professor
E. j. Wlckson.
The classified fish exhibit will be opened
in the arcades OF the Agricultural building
on Thursday and will be- ontiuued for one
week. The display will include all kinds
of fresh, SALT smoked, canned and picked
fish.
The exposition ficials assert that the
Mardi Gras carnival will be the greatest
celebration of the fair. 1t will contin ne
for three days, from the 18th inst. People
are beginning to realize that the Mardl
GraS means the abandonment of worldly
cares aud business troubles to the man
date of the King of Mirth. The proclaim a.
ton of Rex calls his subjects to feast OF
merry-makng. and IL Is expected that the
entire city Will do its utmost To provide a
suitable reception for the merry monarch.
Today is set apart for special ooserv-
ance at the exposition under the auspices
OF the Knights and Ladies of Honor. The
celebration will consist of literary and
musical entertainment in Festival Hall.
beginning at P. NJ.
Another children's day will be held on
May /, and will take the form OF a May
day festival. The management will pre-
pare programme for the youngsters en-
joyment which will discount the fun they
have received on any previous day.
Tomorrow is Press day at the fair, and
local and visiting journalists will unite in
cele bratlng it, In the evening there will
be an entertainment in Festival Hall
which will be under the direction of the
Press Club Of San Francisco. The best
talent in the concessions will add to the
general enjoyment. Sousa's band will
give an indoor concert, the Hawaiian
quartet will sing, and there will be exhibi-
tons by Japanese and Chinese tum oilers
and contor ionists. The director-general
will say a few words and several artists
will contribute vocal solos. There will be
no admission charge and the entire house
will be open to all corners.