The morning call., 1894-01-27


Sunset City is the Mecca to which the
footsteps of every one will be directed to-
day. With the balmy loneliness OF yester-
DAY ell Interested in the eXpositiOn-aud
where can one be found who is not-be-
came suddenly cheerful and sanguine.
Under the warmth of the Western sun,
and the summary characteristics Of San
Francisco. the prospects for beautiful
day for the dedicatory exercises seemed as
bright as the day, and its resulting hap
piness was general.
While every department of the expOsi-
ton was engaged in some way In prepara-
tons for to-day's celebration, and al
though all the usual features of the fair
were subordinated to the official opening.
no one rested on his oars. About the
grounds the same activity which has been
hown by 1000 wOrkmen ali this week was
intensified as the finishing touches 10 the
roads and walks were made. The grounds
looked we'll yesterday; they will appear
even better oday. In the neighborhOGd
of the grand stand, where great crowds
will assemble to hear the opening cere-
monies, The ground has been made hard and
dry. The stand Itself is IN readiness for occu-
pancy, and 1000 bench have been distributed
in various parts of the grounds.
The order of exercises Will be as follows:
l. Grand International selection (Sousa), by
the M1dwinter Exposition Band, under the
direction of H. j. Stewart introducing the fol-
blowing airs: "Hall Columbia" God Save the
Queen" "HimO de RiegO," Greek Air. NeapOl-
titan Song, Marcia" 'Reale d'ltalta," LA
MarseilIaise" Russian hymn. Persian Song,
Polish Song, "N acht am Rhein," Polish Dance,
Irish Song, Scotch Airs; grand tnals, Star
spanged Banner" win variations.
2. Introductory address, by the.lpresident of
the day, James ID. Phelan.
y. Prayer, Bishop Nichols
nlan Afla FlR u N FU nc
of Thee" by the Midwinter Exposition Chorus
of 500 voices. The audience Is requested 10
Join in the singing Of this air. and also of the
other American national songs which are sung
during the exercises.
s. Address california andi It's Resources"
Governor Ii. II. Markham.
6. Selection, "Reminiscences Of All Nations
Godfrey, Iowa State Band.
T. Address on the California Midwinter Inter-
national EXPOSITION. DirectOT-Gen NJ. H. de
Young. 90 be followed by his declaring the
Exposition open, and the pressing of the cleo.
fTic button, which starts the machinery, by
Mrs. NJ. Fl. de Young. The whistles will blow
and the grand chorus, accompanied by the
bands, including the Midwinter Fair Band, the
iowa State Band, the Imperial Austrian Band
the Preside Band ana the United States Gov
eminent First Infantry Band, will render the
IS arSpangled BaUner," which Will be accent
mated by volleys fired by the UnI!ed States
Artillery and the California Stale Militia Light
Battery of fifteen guns.)
8. Grafton of the day, THE General Benefits
and Permanent Results Of the Midwinter EX-
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8. Selection, Imperial Austrian Band, under
the direction of Court Director Fritz Scheel, TO
be followed by the other bands in unison.
10. Grand chorus, Red, White and Blue"
and Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" rendered
by all the bands and the MidRinter Fair
Chorus, with the entire audience joining in the
chorus.
Arrangements nave been made for the accom-
modation of nearly 1000 In tied guests. These
will be seated on chairs '1n full view Of the
speakers. A row OF private boxes. covered
with awnings, extends the entire length Of this
structure. The exercises are expected to Oc-
cupy about TWO hours time though they NAV
extend beyond this.
The hour for he commencement OF the exer-
cises at the grand stand cannot be precisely
fixed. No time will be lost after the arrival Of
the pcocr ssiOn, which General Dickinson est-
mates will occupy an hour and a half. Based
upon this opinion, the exercises will commence
about noon, OF between IL and l. The exer-
cises will occupy about TWO hours so that the
visiting crowds Will have abundant oppOr-
tunity 10 make Tour Of The buildings and con-
cessions.
All The streetcar lines running to the park
will have their entire rolling stock on the
tracks today, and every effort VIII be made 10
move the immense crowds quickly and COM
lortably.
Superintendent Stein of the Park and Ocean
road announced last night that his line would
carry passengers free OF charge from the Stan
yan-stTeeI entrance 10 the park TO tie south
gaze of the exposition grounds.
The parade, which Will include all the civic
and mlliJtry organizations OF San Francisco
End vicinity. will start at 10 A. NJ. from The
junction of Golden Gate and Van Ness avenues
The route Will be along Golden Gate avenue 10
DeyisadeTo street ana 10 the Bdker-sureet en-
trance TO the park, thence along the park
drives to the north entrance OF the fair grounds
Following the military and the carriages OF
the executive committee with its invited guests
there will be division in the parade entirely
composed OF 40 mining camp people. The ola
stagecoach. having for passengers pioneer
miners, will lead and then 200 Mexican men
and women. with a few Americans Will follow
on horseosck. "SIm Jlm," The sport of the
camp, will turn our in an outfit of bis own and
the mule train will be IN line with fresh sup
plies for the camp. When the procession ar
riVes at the diegins the fun will commence and
continue day and night. There Will be fan
dangoS, theatrical performances and wild
hiiarity up to late hour. it being the first
night Gold Guch is open 10 the public.
The bronze statue of Eureka was brought into
the Manufactures building yesterday, and
placed on its pedestal IL consists of a female
figure erect. with the State shield resting upon
the ground on her lett. AT her right is bear.
Thomas Shields Clarkes cioer press is also in
position on the edge of the grand court. OPP
poste the Fine Arts building IL will be used
as drinking fountain. The statue of Column
bus also arrived Yesterday and is being erected
In the center OF the court, near the electric
tower.
There were three professions through the
grounds yesterday. The entire population OF
the Oriental village, including camels. donkeYs
and dancers TO the number OF 300. The mules
and miners OF the 40 camp marched around
the grand court shortly afterWard and the
scarlet-coated catalogue boys followed. The
on the grounds to-day.
The Roumanian, Servian and Montenegrin
building was opened yesterday with banquet
to the foreign commissioners, exposition Off
Gals and other invited guests.
The Streets of Cairo also held reception all
afternoon at the opening of the Jheaters and
menagerie. The Esquimau village threw open
its gates, and the fur-coated Dlubber-eaters en-
teEained many visitors.
In the Fine Arts building some of the rooms
will be ready for inspection. though none of
them may be said to be complete as yet. Other
rooms Will have TO be boarded up temporarily,
but the crowd can have access TO the gallery
and will undoubtedly find much 10 interest
lovers Of art 10 this building and In all others
as we'll an effort will DE made TO remove dvb,fs,
30 that the public will have no difficulty In get
ting about The work OF installation will not
be allowed To proceed to-day where 10 will In
terfere with visitors. A great many exhibitors
worked ali night getting their exhibits In place,
and others are so near ready that Ii was hard
for them TO desist this morning.
The commissioners of Golden Gate Park will
contribute large quantities OF flowers for each
side OF the entrance TO the Horticultural and
Agricultural building. Large spaces have
been set aside for this special floral decoration.
Near the main entrance 10 tie same structure
to-day will be two blocks OF ice. One block
Will contain a cluster of oranges from the
Northern and Central California building. In
fha clear Of the other block will he vn a