The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-01-27
THE BEAR Is HARMLESS.
SAN BERNARDINO'5 GRIZZLED
GUARDIAN.
Unique Exhibit at tho Chamber or
Commerce Preparations for
the Citrus Fair.

the chamber OF commerce exhibit room
yesterday. many of whom thought they
were running up against live bear at
the head OF the main stairway, but on
closer inspection they found it to bo the
old grizzly prepared by Thomas Shooter
for San Bsrnerdino county's worlds fair
exhibit, sent here by that county to
stand guard over their exhibit in the
hall, He is labeled: II am San
Bsrnardino county grizzly boar; l repre-
sented that county at the worlds fair
and midwinter fair and am now sent
here to keep watch over their OK hibit"
The eagle psrched on TOP OF ths revolv-
ing album WAS the bears companion at
both the big fairs.
The chamber Is in receipt OF many
fresh exhibits sent in for the inspection
of the American Pathological society,
billed to meet in the hall, Wednesday.
January 30th. at 10 e. M There is room
for many more specimens, especially
apples, pears, peralmmons and poms-
granates, also flowers, plants and green
decorations. Parties interested in sup-
plying exhibits should send them in by
Tuesday morning. the 10Th.
Among the donations received yester.
day are the following: Mr.. Willard OF
Vernon makes a display of plum
branches in full bloom.
Burcs & Whsact, city, Burbank plum
trees.
Bliss Brothers. Duarts, Washington
naval and Satsuma oranges ami Eureka
lemons.
MRS. Shorting OF Southern Pasadena,
samples of guava jelly.
Leslie F. Gay OF Piru ranch, Piru City,
a handsome display of grape fruit in
clusters. five varieties OF oranges and
two varieties OF olives on the branch
from four-year-old trees.
J. A. Maddox of Duarts holds UP the
reputation of that citrus belt by display.
ing Washington navel, Thompson i'm pc
rial navel. Mediterranean sweet and
seeding oranges.
M. L. Albright OF Glendale displays
a cluster of oranges from three year
cid trae.
John Craig of Rialto exhibits grape
fruit in clusters.
B. IS. Barney OF Riverside displays a
plate of Washington navel oranges with
card stating shat these oranges were
raised on 20scre ranch, the product OF
which was sold on the trees for $4,000.
spot cash.
The Pomona board OF trade has sent
in several cases of oranges to replenish
the Pomona exhibit.
The San Diego chamber of commerce
makes an addition to her table in the
shape OF citrus fruits, guavas, apples,
etc.
Parties interested in the canaigre
plant can see samples on the San Der.
nardino table fresh from the foothills OF
Hi0hlanda, sent in By o. G. Dasossot.
Reports Oh citrus fair WORK received
at the chamber yesterday were very fl At.
tering. Several of the Orange exchanges
have men in the field engaging fruit and
arranging for an extensive exhibit of
quality fruit. Riverside has had three
men in the field for the past week.
highlands began work yesterday. The
premium lists will be mailed to every
citrus fruit grower Monday. Space must
be engaged early, as indications
point to an unusual demand, especially
as this ia to be contest for
quality and not quantity. The fruit be-
ing in such fine condition, everybody
feels disposed to make display. The
awards this year will be of more than
usual merit, as the judging Is 60 be con-
fined strictly to the California scale,
and this chemical test to be made on the
lsmonu receiving the highest number OF
points will add much to the reputation
OF the successful grower and his locality.
People who attend the citrus fair this
year will have no reason to make COM
plant. as it promises in every respect
to excel any exhibition of the kind ever
held. This is the fret opportunity the
various fruit exchanges have had of
competing with each other for prizes,
and it is undsrstood that they are enter
ing into the contest with great deal OF
enthusiasm.
Two genealogical committees meet at
the chamber of commerce, rooms tomor-
row as 10 O. CLOCK and o'clock.