The record-union., 1894-08-08

the world. In her diversified industries
lies our strength. All the ramifcations
OF life enter into the business of Sacra-
mento.
II have BEEN" said Mr.. Johnston, in
conclusion. "a tiller of the soil in Sacra-
mento County for more than forty years,
and ain proud of her. l am proud also
of this, her Board of Supervisors, and OF
her people-I am proud of the energy
and pluck displayed by her Commission
ers at the Midwinter Fair, and OF the sue
cess they achieved"
''BILLY'i HAMILTON.
Chairman Morrison then humorously
referred TO the little golden grizzly bear
that surmounts one OF the trophies. lie
called the attention OF Clerk Hamilton to
it. in the hope that il might inspire that
gentleman into relating bear story, and
insisted on hearing from him.
But it wasn't one of BIlly's bear-story
days, and if he disappointed the Super
visor with sportsman procllvitles he
rendered full compensation therefor by
his earnest remarks on the subject Of the
county cups, and Sacramento'S leading
position as wealth-producer.
After commenting the Supervisors for
their public spirit and liberty, and the
Commissioners tor their ability and the
energy displayed by them, he said no one
missioners would return with such
beautiful trophies as those just presented
to the county All had done their
duty we'll and faithfully, even the little
school children who patriotically saved
their newspaper coupons and voted them
solidly for their county.
The Commissioners had returned, he
said. not like the victors of old, with the
spoils of war, but bearing these beautiful
emblems-typical OF the county's glory
as the home of varied and important in
dustrieS.
VOTE OF THANKS.
Mr. Johnston, on behalf of the tax
payers of the county, moved that vote
of thanks be extended the Supervisors
for the liberal manner in which they had
upheld the hands of the Commissioners
and discharged their duties in the prem
| ises.
The motion was carried unanimously.
Ex-senator Routier was then called
upon. He spoke briefly but enthusiastic
ally of what had been accomplished by
the county. and warmly complimented
Mrs. Shields for her exertions toward
the success that had been met with. He
concluded by proposing toast which in
cluded that lady and the Com mlSSlOnerS.
Mrs. Shields responded that the fact
should not be overlooked that Mr.. Rou-
tier was entitled to his share of credit for
the result. He had told the Commission
ers to go into his orchard and hell them
selves to the best they could find, and if
he wasn't at home il made no difference
nothing was too good for their purpose.
DISPLAYING THE TROPHIES.
Chairman Morrison then called atten-
ton to the fact that something must be
done with the trophies. Several mercan-
tile firms that had done much toward the
success the county had achieved desired
the privilege of exhibiting the cups i'll
their show windows. He thought it only
fair that they be allowed the privilege.
and beside the people wanted an oppor-
tunity to see them.
a general discussion on the subject en-
sued, during which Mr.. Hall suggested
that as there are other county trophies
soon to be received from the managers OF
the Midwinter Fair it would be best to
place the cups in the Treasurer's vaults
for the present and until general ex-
hibit could be made.
This proposition met with the approval
of all, and the cups were given into the
custody of Treasurer Lyon.