The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-03-02

THE PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
p. M.-Concert by the Mfdwinter
Exposition band on the music pavilion
near the Administration building.
2:3O p. M.-COncert by the Iowa State
band in the Manufactures and liberal
Arts building.
$50 p. M.-Grand illumination of the
exposition. and of the central
court.
7:3O p. M.-COncert by the Iowa State
band on the music pavilion, near the
Administration building.
The usual performances at the conces-
sionaI theaters and special programmes.
A wrestling match, catch-as-catch-can,
between John II. Wise. Collector of the
Port Of San Francisco and f. A. Fielder.
chief of the department of admissions at
the Midwinter Fair, was the most notable
number On yesterdays programme at Sun
set City. The Collector won three straight
falls.
Several days ago Colonel Fielder issued a
mandate that those entitled to free admis-
sion at the turnStiles, but unpToYided with
Photographic passes, should be admitted
only once daily This order operated
against the free entry and exit of the
customs officials whose duty il is to super
wise exhibits in bond. AS soon as the new
order was reported to Collector Wise that
official waxed very wrOtn. After using
some unparliamentary language be sent
word to Chief Fielder that unless the order
was revoked he would place gate at the
fair for the use of the customs officials.
Following the receipt of this declaration
there was a hasiy consultation between
various titled persOEages about the adj
ministra tion building. The upshot was an
unconditional surrender to Collector Wise.
and the threatened gate will not be needed.
All day yesterday Customs Inspectors
came and went at will through the gates
and no "chief" attempted TO interfere
with their mornings or OutgolDgs.
a concerted movement is on foot among
number of cOncessionaires to remove
their attractions downtown, pending re-
ductiOn in the price of admission from 30
to % cents. The representative of new
syndicate visited the principal concessions
yesterday and endeavored to secure
pledges from the showmen that they would
transport their curioS TO the Mechanics
Pavilion. 1t is proposed to turn that
structure into big variety show. charging
no general admission, but exacting small
fees for each individual attraction. Sew
eTal alterations in the building would be
required to secure the necessary accom-
m0dauons.
About ten days ago a competitive citrus
exhibit was announced in the HOrticui-
tural building for the official awards and
medals of the exposition. Specially Sc
lected samples of fruit were sent from the
various sections, but when the specimens
were received the exhibitors found thatno
place had been provided in the Horticul-
tural building. While waiting for proper
facilities for exhibiting these displays To g
samples spoiled. All that was needed in
the official structure was table and
plates.
These could be provided in twenty-four
hours. Because they were not In place In
the Horticultural building. as announced.
over a carload Of fruit from districts al
both ends of the State was ruined. In
consequence, the growers feel very much
aggrieved against the management at what
they term ineXcusabIe carelessness.
1t is now definitely settled that the COM
petition in the classified fruit exhibit will
commence on the Sth inst. The installa-
tion of the display Will begin on Tuesday.
and fruit not in place by the 8th will not
be passed upon by the judges on awards.
Citrus fruits and apples will first occupy
the tables, to be followed by fresh de-
ciduous fruits as fast as the various kinds
are ready The dried fruit exhibit can be
installed at any time.
superintendent Frank Higgins and
Frank ii. Buck of the Southern and North
ern counties buildings, met with Emory
+. Smith yesterday morning and decided
that The committee OF Judges shall consist
of three growers, dealer ana scientist.
TWO or the growers Will be selected by the
south and one by the north. The remain
ing committeeman will be from this city.
In addition to the plate displays, il has
been decided 10 allow the entry of pack
ages upon which the judging will be made
from commercial standpoint. This class
was created with view to promoting fne
packing Of oranges and other citrus fruits.
Within few days the Southern Califor-
MIA Citrus Fair Will close, and with il will
pass away one of the greatest quality dis
plays of citrus fruit ever made. The fair
has been great success IN every way, and
II 1t were not for the necessity Of having
room IN the building for special and per-
manent features in contemplation the
major part of the fruit would be replaced
and the exhibit continued as long as the
orange season lasts. Enough oranges will
be left in the building. however, TO ma Ike
the visitor realize what citrus gro win Q
localities the southern counties are. All
the prominent features will remain and
many additional and attractive exhibits
will be added. Orange blossoms will so on
be ready, ana display of these fragrant
blooms is con templated, and after that
display will come the floral festival.
In front of the Alameda building yester-
day were half dozen big wagon trucks
from which great bundles of palm leaves
and boxed trees were unloaded. Three
tons of beautiful plants were donated by
the people Of Niles for the decoration OF
the Alameda County building, in honor oil
Niles Almond Blossom day. A large pile
of cut palm leaves was also sent up from
Mission San Jose for the same purpose
The consignment included 5000 feet oil
evergreen festoons all made by hand, 10(
wreaths and tons of other decorations.
Mrs. Overacker is in charge of these
floral treasures, and with force of as
sIstants was busy for ten hours yesterday
in placing the festoons. These ladies are
not interested solely in making a display
for the benefit of the town of Niles. They
aim at setting an example which othel
localities may be induced 70 follow. Il
their plans develop as expected Alamed;
CouDty's building will present beantifu
floral picture on Saturday morning
The good people of Niles will make
Almond Blossom day one to be remem
bersd. All of the young people hay,
been busy for DAYS making festooning anC
floral decorations; carloads of palms
ornamental plants, flowers and evergreen
will be used. The one dOral-piece is al