The herald., 1895-01-11
THE APPROACHING C|IRuz
A Meeting to Decide on Prell1
Arrangements.


There was . meeting Of The
growers of Southern Califoxnfa
chamber Of commerce yssterday
noon, to effect an organizstion
range for the citrus fair Of 1895.
we're present George e. Hull q
tier, John Scott OF Duarte, g. 4.
South Riverside. W. J. Sheriff o.
Paula, f. q. window Of HishIan
w. Oele Of Claremont. F. A. NeH
Pomona, L. Rhorer Of Aqua. 4
Naftzger Of Riverside, H. L, Hcn
cry of Rivera. H. F. Norcrss1 a
Diego. M. L. Rogers Of Anahein.
The committee organised Win
Naftzger for chairman and O. D, NJ
for secretary.
All the gentlemen present were
sentativss Of the Southern Osl1
fruit exchanges, and tho moeti1
one Of the most harmonious ~
ness-liks ever held for Z aimiIns
pose. Tho exchanges are eu1eF[r
the citrus fair project heart an&
and will de ell they can 10 make q
tho best ever held. II 10 VOL On
should be 90. - il 10 BY 10 nson
tain that the present lsgialatuf1
continue the appropriation 1oE :
fairs, and without state aid ne
could mot be made much Of saoooo
view Of the excellent quality 81 VI
this year, and the prosperous oon
Of the orange growers, the diam q
be exceptionally good, aD4 tho|
every indication that II win eelIp
previous efforts.
1t was moved and carried thc|
citrus fair be held a. near the q
February 90 was practicable. en(
it be under the control and man1Gl
of the Los Angeles chamber d
merce, the net proceeds 70 b IN
equally between the chamber d
merce and the growers pArtieipa q
the display.
The determination to hold I'D
under the management of the oho|
of commerce. IL commendsble. q
chamber has never yet conduct
citrus or an agricultural fatr t1G1
not q great success.
The question OF . hall In which G.
the fair is yet undecided. but -
will be mado TO secure Hazard 3 paw
which is about the only building il
that is suited for the pnrpose. Il
legged. however, that the pavilfo1|
been engaged for q pure food eongK}
be. held about the same time, buo|
probable that an srraugsment ~
made by which the pure food eon|
will give way to the citrus fair.
1t was moved and carried that
fifths Of the premium money BE-
for citrus fruits and the rsmaininG \
fifth for general semi-tropic preduG
1t was moved and carried that
display be made one of quality n
than quantity.
II was decided that space shoul(
allotted to the various localitiea IT,
portion to their citrus product.
1t was moved and carried that
locality participating In the diep}o
required to furnish az much fruit
decoration Of ths building a. the
agement might assesa them In pr
ton to the space allowed.
It was decided that the manaGeI
OF the undertaking should ~ u
hands of the general COMMITTEES, 81
ing of one from each Of the eight Z
ties. Tulsre being included With
Southern CallforniA couuties, two
the chamber OF commercs, and the
rotary and superintendent should b
ofiicio members Of the cemmittss.
Tho following selections wore I
for the general committee: Fl.
Smith, Los Angsiss r. H. Ysuna,
Diego; O. L. Lloyd. Santa Barbara
Newman. Portsrvilie; w. 8. Derby.
ange; E. q. Winslow, Highlands;
Sheriff, Ventura: A. HI. Nattxgsr,
erside; and two members to b. Oh
from the cham Der Of commereo.
Mr.. Naftzger was elected perne
president of the Organization.
Smith was elected vice. president, {
Willard secretary, and Frank VII
superintendent.
Superintendent Wiggins' export
in managing former citrus fairs and
Southern California exhibits q
Chicago Worlds fair and San Fran
midwinter fair, 10 counted upoE
greatly facilitate the installation
Management Of the proposed citrus
Secretary Willsrd's experience
former fairs will also come into
play. The gentlemen on the gez
committee are likewise expetlenCl
this line Of work and will devote
efforts toward making the fair suc'
The following were appointed
COMMITTEES on premiums: w.
Backus. Riverside; r. H. Y0ung,
Diego, and A. Dull oil Rivera, ~
decided that this committee should
charge of the appointment of judgeI
The opinion generally expressed
that the system Of Judging shoul
the one insugurated four years ago.
scale then in vogue, with q few al
tions, would be the best that coul|
adopted. The committee should .
else the utmost caution in selecting
for judges. Men thoroughly poete
the orange business and who are
prejudiced by sslf-intereats shout
appointed, and II necessary to y
their attendance they shculd Be
paid for the ssrvice.
On the whole. no citrus fair vea
undertaken under more auspieIouo|
en- matansss.