The San Francisco call., 1895-12-19
ITS VALUE TO ALAMEDA.
The Exposition Has Proved
an Eye. Opener to the
People.
MUCH IGNORANCE DISPELLED.
Ex.Mayor Pardee Makes a Timely
Speech at the Fair-German So.
cieties Unite.
MUCH IGNORANCE DISPELLED.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALI
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All who have been to the exposition
learned something, and it is safe to say that
everybody has been there. Although but
very small proportion of Alameda County's
productive and manufacturing ability is
on exhibition there is more to be seen than
the average Alamedan thought was within
hundred miles of his home. Apart from
the primary object of holding the exposi-
ton one great lesson has been learned.
There is far more home pride among the
residents of this side of the bay than was
ever dreamed of, and when the orportun-
ity to display it was provided the result
was revelation.
The exposition reveals the fact for the
first time to many, that in this county are
many large hourmils, potterles, glass
works, borax refinery, sugar refinery,
asbestos works. wire factories, iron found
ries, shipys rds, windmill factories, agri-
cultural works. boiler and engine works,
nail works. canneries, spice works, jute
mills, cotton-mills and many minor manu-
factures all in full blast and employing
thousands of people. AS matter of fact
Alameda County is already large manu-
featuring center.
In addition to the display of the more
practical things, there is also much to
learn at the exposition of the more delicate
side of life in Alameda County. Enough
proof is offered that in literature, in the
arts and sciences degree OF culture and
proficiency has been attained far ahead of
what has been generally credited to this
side of the bay. The art exhibition is rep
resentative, if small, and is solely the
work of local artists. Certainly the names
of Alameda County artists whose works
II tt,al hCn he
more publicity than has already been ac-
corded them. Joaquin Miller, Ina D.
Cooibrith, Adeline Knapp, Laura f. Pin
nev, Charles f. Markham, Mary Lambert,
Ada Van Pelt and many others are on
the list.
But there Is yet another inestimakle
benefit that has resulted from the expos-
ton. 1t is the merging of all the various
social and commercial forces into har-
mony. Only once before Cat the Mayday
fete) has Oakland been united, and the sue
cess obtained then, great as it was, will not
com mpare with the success of the exposi-
ton. A list OF the patrons of the exposi-
ton would be com bination of the local
bluebook, mercantile directory and thou
sands of those who are in neither.
The tabernacle was one mass OF human
ity tonight The United German societies
of Alameda County supplied the pro-
gramme and the various vereins were out
in force. Ex-Mayor Pardee delivered a
short address. He referred to the many
men that Oakland had sent out into the
world of letters, and then claimed that
although they were a credit to this city, it
was those whose work was represented at
the exposition who were the most valuable
helps to making q great city and a great
county. The speaker then compared the
Oakland OF a quarter OF century ago with
the live city OF to-day.
Of hn ,nStr nod old hon1
elors of Alameda County were selected by
the ladies tonight to be the judges of the
baby competition. The youngsters must
be under two years of age, and they must
pronounce the words ALAMEDA County
Industrial Exposition. The three who
pronounce the words clearest will be
awarded handsome prizes. First prize,
solid silver cup; second prize, a French.
doll third prize, handsome picture
book. All mothers will receive a red tag
on entering, and the competition will be
held between the exercises. Andy L.
Stone, secretary OF the Haywards electric
road Robert NJ. Fitzgerald prison direc-
tor, and.Attorney Sam Bell Mckee are to
be the judges.
The vocal and instrumental concert to-
morrow night Thursday will be given by
the courtesy OF Mrs. Carroll-Nicholson,
Miss Dorothy Goodsell, the Misses Theresa
and Lily Sherwood, Harry A. Melvin, AL
fred Wilkie, William b. King, the Rei-
ance Glee Club and the Oakland Amateur
Concert Band.
Part brigade march, Oakland Amateur
Concert Band address, Hon. John P. Irish;
vocal selection, Reliance Glee Club: overture,
"Ombra." Oakland Amateur Concert Band;
vocal solo, "Song of the Old Church Bell"
Harry A. Melvin; vocal selection, Reliance
Glee Club; vocal solo. "Merrily l Roam" Miss
Dorothy Goodsell; cornet solo, Ernest Webb.
Part . March, 'The Belle OF San Francisco"
Oakland Amateur Concert Band; ballad, 1.-The
Bloom Is on the Rye" Alfred Wilkie; guitar
Theresa and Lily Sherwood; vocal solo, 1.-The
Lost Chord" Mrs. Carroll Nicholson; "Das
Herzenklopfen," Oakland Amateur Concert
A. Wilkie and Harry A. Melvin; "Kfng Cotton
March," Oakland Amateur Concert Band. Ac-
companyist w B. King