The oasis., 1894-03-15
THE MIDWINTER FAIR.
RAILROAD RATES GREATLY REDUCED SAN FRANCISCO and RETURN AT ABOUT ONE-HALF THE
 USUAL COST.

 Francisco an international Midwntcr ES- position But much that concerns that irc- mendOus enterprise. what may be seen there, its daily doings, and why it Is to the interest of all to see it, will he news of character eagerly sought by everyone who reads.
 In the first place, what may be seen there. Since August 24 last there has grown up in Golden City park the most beautiful group of industrial places that the western sun ever -hone upon. and it will be the wonder of the world for years to come how these five main exposition buildings and their three-score and ten architectural adiunct- sprang into being in ,o short time
 There Is palace of Manufactures and Llb- eral Arts. a palace of Mechanical Arts, pal ace of Fine Arts.'and palatial Administra- tion Building; and these are finished and filled with exhibits from every quarter of the globe material evidences of every industry and art.
 To these main buildings nave been added special state and county buildings, in which the products of different sections are eemphat- cally particularized Many of Callornia's neighboring states have erected exposition structures of their own, and not a few of her own counties have ndded county buildinysto iut group ne area or tIt 'dlllblHU hlu- winter Exposition is nearly two hundred acres, and it includes more than seventy structures.
 some of these buildings. as works of arch itectural art, are superior to the buildings of the Columbian Exposition. and competent critics have said that for pictures1ueness and perfection of landscape effects this mdwinter display in Golden Gate park surpasses all ef- forts ever made in that direction. This is largely due to the generosity of nature and the happy selection ofa site by the promoters. The park has worldwide fame for it's great natural beauty, independent fits recent ac- quisition. Combine with this the artistic ar- ngement of these splendid architectural nlaster-p pieces and the effect must be simply incomparable
 The grnndest engineering feature of the Exposition is the Ronet Steel Tower. which rises to an elevation of 272 feet from the cen- ter of the quadrangle described ny the four great palaces Elevators ascend almost to the top, and at stated intervals are three con venient balconies. the highest 250 feet above ground level; atfording magnificent views of the grounds park andsurroundings for miles in all directions. From the top are operated two powerful fash-lights and the sides are q succession of dazzling and variegated incan- descent bulbs, which at night time light up with intermittent splendor the whole superb setting.
 | It has been the endeavor of the manage ment tO make the boder features of the Mid winter Fair distinctly typical of western life, i though individual enterprise has not been | lacking to make many foreign features ex- ceedingly prominent and interesting Among the latter may be mentioned as merting i special attention. the reproduction of Heid- elbcrr Castle, which represents an expenai- ture of s50,00O. For the average European | this splendid feature needs no description. | The mere sound of the name brings a rush of | Joyful memories of "das Naterland. Then there is the Public Prater of Vienna" where | refreshments are accompanied by grand or 1 chestral and vocal concerts. Bits of old Paris, 1 i Turkish theatre, Street in Cairo, Cafe l Chantant. Alaskan Village, Japanese Village Japanese tea garden, Chinese Village, Cy- | clorama of the famous Hawaiian Volcano andumerous mother attractions may be found among the Oriental concessions.
 To delight the heart of the old argonaut isa genuine mining camp in full operation, old adobe huts with tiled roofs typical of the days of 49; Indians Cowboys, and bucking mustangs.
 Special days have been set apart through- out the fair season for the individual observ- nncc and celebration by the various interests represented. For instance Enzland, France Germany, Italy Austria, Russia, etc., the sev eral American states, Pacific Coast states and counties, societies and industries, each have their special day of jubilee, and these l inbilees will be memorable events
 But the question of most serious moment ia connection with the Mdwinter Fair is, how can we all get therel
 l Answered in a twinkle. The SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY has made for this special occasion the most liberal rates ever offered for the benefit of the public and placed with l in easy reach of every person on the Pacific | Coast not only visit to san Francisco anc ! the Fair. but the chance of a life time to visit