The record-union., 1895-08-21
THE OUTLOOK FOR THE STATE FAIR.
1t Promises to Be Splendid Exhi-
btion.
Some Excellent improvements at the
Race Track-The Special
Features.

The Improvements that are being made
at Agricultural Park under the direction
of Superintendent J. e. Terry will add
greatly to its appearance. The old judges
stand is in position about midway of the
grand stand buildings, on the opposite
SIDE of the track from the latter aud q
small stand for the timers will be erected
where the judges stand formerly stood.
The new judges stand is on the west
side of the track, directly under the wire.
! and in front of the grand stand. 1t is
pagoda-shaped and just big enough to
hold the judges, SO that there is no longer
danger of their being crowded and an
noyed by outsiders gaining access TO the
stand.
The reporters box has been moved a
! few feet farther TO the north. and here
after the newspaper men will have to de-
pend on others 10 tell them the position
OF the horses as the latter pass the wire.
They can get along with that. however.
II the directors will only see that they are
not crowded or trampled to death by per-
sons who have no right there. This can
| be done by stationing man at the bot
tom OF the ladder leading to the box with
the strict instructions TO pass nobody
who has not the regular press badge.
The old fences have been removed from
the track in front of the grand stand and
replaced by new ones. Altogether the
changes made are excellent and add
greatly to the appearance OF the track.
Men have been engaged i'll cleaning up
the grounds about the stables, renovating
and whitewashing the buildings and
stalls. and everything about the premises
looks bright. fresh and clean.
There are not at present many horses at
the track, though q lew have been coming
in lately. Most of The horses are in the
interior attending the Stale circuit meet
lngs, out in about another week they will
be coming back in numbers 10 get u little
rest and be prepared for the State Fair
races.
Judging from the orders for stalls that
are being received there will be II large
number of horses and other classes of
livestock here for exhibition at the fair.
The prevailing hard time among the
farmers Will probably operate 10 some
extent in causing them TO withhold from
making as numerous exhibits as they
otherwise would. but on the whole the
display is eX pected to be good one.
Work at the Pavilion is progressing.
and the mammoth exposition building
Will soon be in readiness for the eXhib-
itors. few firms are already at work
on their exhibits, anu the outlook is for
one OF the grandeSt displays of an indus
trial character that has ever been seen
here.
Applications for floor space are being
received hourly by Secretary Smith, and
the uperintendent will doubtless have
trouble in finding room for all.
superintendent Stanton OF the Art De-
partment Is at work among the artists
and private owners of fine paintings in
San francisco securing exhibits for the
Art Gallery. He is reported to be meet
ing with excellent success, and promises
a superior collection for this year.
The special features are expected to be
very attractive. The athletic clubs are
preparing an extensive programme of
field events to take place at the Park dur
ing the fair, which will bring together
the best amateurs in the State IN series
OF competitions that cannot fail 10 attract
a large attendance of spectators.
During the first week of the fair the
Sportsmen of the State will hold a great
four days shooting tournament inside
the Park, one of which will be devoted
to contests at inanimate targets, the 9TH
ers ct live birds. The schedule of events.
with the list OF prizes for each is not vet
completed, but is expected to be received
from San Francisco shortly. Those who
are familiar with what the committee is
doing down there say the prizes will be
the best ever offered at any tournament
held on the coast.
SO smoothly and satisfactorily did the
ticket system of last year work that the
Directors have decided to make no
changes this year.