The record-union., 1894-01-22

one gentleman SAID TO me. nOIQlng an
orange out in his hand: These oranges
grew IN the Courthouse yard, and this is
but sample of the many that grow here
abouts.' The citrus belt of Northern
California was not largely developed at
that time, but the people who gathered
| at that exposition were inspired to try
their hand at raising citrus fruits, and the
result has been the development of that
portion Of the State beyond the most eX
travagant expectations then INDUCED in,
and it has been proven in the eyes of all
the world that oranges will grow in COM
| mercial profusion in Northern Cali
fornia.''
GIVES ADVICE.
He referred next to the misfortune that
had visited the southern citrus crops,
not, he said, in any other spirit than that
OF kindness, and to advise any section to
which such untoward happenings may
come TO be not one whit discouraged, but
by assiduous cultivation and by energy
TO overcome these difficulties.
he cited the case of Nebraska, where,
when the corn-groWers first settled, the
crop was cut down by the frost before the
plant had resistent strength. They were
| wholly discouraged, while Mr.. Morton,
now Secretary of Agriculture in the
Federal Cabinet, rose up and besought
them TO battle anew and experiment un-
that would be out of the way before the
deadly frosts came.
Well, said he, they took his advice and
succeeded, and to-day Nebraska is one of
the greatest corn territories of earth. He
advised the citrus growers of the south 10
follow that example and defeat the, as
sault of nature, and, if need be, come
north for hardy stock.
A SPLENDID PROOF.
He eulogized the exhibition before him
and pointed out what an object lesson it
IS and what 1t proves as to climate, con-
dition and soil possibilities. Before he
came to California he had been preju-
diced against the northern section OF Cali
fornia, because when he dwelt at the East
1t had been assiduously circulated that it
was region of snow and ice, and pict-
ureS of Mount Shasta with It's unmelted
helmet Of living SNOW had given even the
people OF the last chill.
But when he had been here a single sea-
son he found that he had been misled and
imposed upon, and that in truth upon the
very tanks OF the hoary upraise eternally
crowned with snow the flowers bloomed
and the orange blossom periumed the
air.
RED HEADS AND BARE FEET.
The north and center must draw pict-
ures for the East to disabuse the mind of
false teachings-send them pictures of
graver and pen and brush, that are full of
warmth and trOpic glory; warm, truthful
pictures; pictures with red d-headed girls
and bare-footed children in so-called
winter scenes of California
Right nobly has the north taken up the
gauntlet OF rivalry, and certified by such
eXpOSItlOnS as this splendid showing be-
fore the State that this is a semi-tropic
climate and this a winterless land. But
they must not weary of well-doing, but
continue the educational and proving
process. He lamented the accidents to
our brethren, and felicitated the north
and center because physical conditions
render them less liable to such accidents.
But both north and south must put forth
greater energy, and stand together to
prove to the world the capabilities Of this
glorious State.
NO DAMPENED ARDOR.
Some may think that this pitiless storm
OF rain dampens ardor somewhat in in
augurating this fair, but the discourage
ments and obstacles at Chicago even in
spring, when the fair was in preparation,
were ten to one greater than here with us
in m1dwinter. For, though the clouds
weep, to-day the earth is bursting with
bud and blossom and springing verdure.
Californians are never dishertened by
few days rain or a lowering sky for they
are all promise OF riches from the soil be-
meath our feet.
CONGRATULATORY LETTERS.
The applause during all these speeches
was frequent, generous and long cOntin-
ued. President Hall, at the conclusion
of Mr.. Irish's fine Grafton, read a letter
from j. S. Slawson, President of the
Southern California Citrus Fair Associa-
ton, regretting inability to be present.
bn h.
northern association all success. While
the south thought it had the best people.
the best land, the best climate and the
best OF all things, it realized that the
north and center had challenged the
south right nobly and had made it bestir
itself. But it realized also that the State
is broad enough for ALL and Californians
are broad enough to know neither south
nor north nor center. but only loyalty to
California as whole.
Letters OF congratulation were also read
from Judge Charles Silent and c. d. Will
lard of Los Angeles.
THE CONCERT.
These concluded the exercises and then
followed the concert in honor of the occa-
sion, under direction of Professor II, J.
Stewart, the following being the pro-
gramme:
National Anthem. Stewart
Overture, "Pygmalion and Galatea" Suppe
NalSe "kurstlerleben" RECOMMENDATIONS
Selection, "Robin Hood" De Koven
GaVotte.; .Lange
American Airs Tobani
operate selection, 'Iolanthe" .........S Sullivan
GalOp, shooting STAR Bial
THE BUILDING.
Meanwhile the people were inspecting
the building and exhibits. The structure
Is $50 feet in length and l24 in width, and
some sixty feet in hight. 1t is admirably
lighted. and galleries running entirely
about the building stand away from the
walls some fifteen feet so that from this
point OF vantage the exhibits can be seen
looking down from either side of any
gallery.
On the lower floor is the great exhibi-
ton hall. an office, and large reading
and general reception room, with hat and
cloak room, washstands, closets and q
generous fireplace.
On the west of the gallery on the Sec
ond floor, over the entrance hall, is a re-
ception parlor, private Office and recep-
ton room and ladies' parlor, with stoves.
closets, wash basins. etc.
Here, then, is the headquarters for
Northern and Central California people.
where they will always find attentive at
tendants, a hearty welcome and place
to rest, and where they may leave their
wraps III safety.
DECoRATIONS-THE GENERAL ExHIBIT.
The decorations are very handsome,
profuse and appropriate, and were all de-
signed and put up by George Boyne of
Sacramento. They consist of many-col-
ored draperies. flags. banners. shields,
bannerets, groupings of flags, shells,
notices, rosettes. festoons of evergreens,
and so on, in great variety. There are
many special pieces designed and con-
structed for the general hall and for
county exhibits.
The fault that may be justly found
with the exhibition is that il is too large.
or the hrildincr Is too s,nau So nxtonioi