The morning call., 1894-03-19

in sheltered spots, many of which have
been found in the exposition grounds,
there was warm sunshine, and on that ac-
count people gathered there. When rather
unpleasant in the grounds sigh:seers en-
joyed the exhibits in every building, and
having time 10 look around found won-
deTful collection OF most interesting things.
The chief attraction, which was classed
as special feature. was Sousa's band
This celebrated organization gave its first
concert at 3 p. NJ in the pavilion near the
Administration building before an audi
ence that apDlauded most enthusiastically.
In this connection the executive committee
was very pleasantly reminded that the
seating capacity will have to be doubled
to accommodate the crowds who Will lis
ten to Sonsa's musicians 10 future. The
band had only established itself in popu-
lar favor by its rendition of two or three
pieces when heavy shower of rain CON-
PEELED the audience to reluctantly seek
shelter in neighboring buildings. Then it
was announced that the concert would be
finished In the gallery under the dome OF
the Agricultural building. The crowd fol-
lowed the musicians and gathered chairs
and benches, and the band played under
cover. Fulton G. Berry of Fresno, a men,
ber Of the executive committee. stood lis
tening to the music, when an old friend
greeted him cordially.
"What band is that?" asked the friend.
"Ob, that is Sousa's band; they are
playing for the opening of Fresno's ex-
hlbit," was Mr.. Berry's reply.
"Well, l never thought they had such
music in Suisun. Bully for Suisun." ex-
claimed the old Californian. Pm native
son. am; and Pm proud of them"
Although Mr.. Berry made an impression
on his friend about Fresno's enterprise in
opening the exhibit, the music directed a
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Fresno under the great dome. Completion
of this exhibit was delayed by an accident
tn the glass roof, but now that the classic
Greek pavilion is ready for its fruits and
flowers, no time is lost in installing the
exhibits. The circular space under the
glass dome is occupied by graceful tower
of open design, through which a great
variety of products from Fresno can be
seen. Sometime this week all the exhibits
will be arranged, and then Fresno County
will have brilliant opening day.
Tie architectural beauty of the pagoda
is probably the most striking of any simi.
lar effort In the Agricultural building
The dome is made of plaster oranges, and
rabbits take the place OF bears In orna-
men.ation. being typical of the county.
Over them Mr.. Berry says banner will
be hung, bearing the invitation: There
are only few OF us left: come aud have q
drive with u.s." Another novelty will be
alfalfa, clover and grasses growing around
the base, with flowers aud ornamental
shrubs forming a framework outside. The
Interior of the pavilion will be filled with
growing and cut flowers from Fresno.
In few days large picture of the floai
| of the Queen of the Angels, which viii
appear In La Fiesta de Los Angeles or
the 10th of April. will be hung In the
South California building. The picture il
being painted by Oscar l.. Fest, scenic ar
tist at the Tivoi.
| An interesting feature Of the Sunday
attractions at the exposition yesterday
was the Ginning Of the bells by Professor
w. II. Holt. The first concert was giver
az 7. NJ. and the second at 6 p. VI. The
latter Dartook of a vesper character anC
enchained the attention of thousands o.
visitors 10 the exposition for half an hour
The morning after the greatest St. Pat
rick's day celebration ever seen broke ovel
the Midwinter Exposition with a de
| cidedly Scotch aspect. A heavy High
land mist cgme up from the sea. and /
was to all insents and purposes a rain
+. Rurmann, proprietor of the Golden
| Bear inn in the Heidelberg Castle conces-
sion, says he will fight George Brugger
the general owner. in the courts. Rur
mann bought the inn from Heinrich
| Albert. who sold the schl0ss and his con
tract to Brugger. but as the contract was
| not lived up to by Albert or Brugger som,
| difficulty arose over concessions, RurmanI
objecting to paying 25 per cent to tn,
present owner. He pays 10 per cent I,
the executive committee and keeps tht