The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1897-09-09
What May Be Seen in the
Art Gallery.
T0-Night's Concert and Other
Musical Attractions.
Grand Stock Parade and Races at the
Park To-Day.

The State Fair exhibits were praeti-
cally all in place when the doors of the
Pavilion were thrown open last night.
and those present could not have been
other than pleased at the display.
The attendance was not large, but
those who were present went away
satisfied. The big building was at its
best, and those desiring TO see the
show need defer their visits no longer
One of the features of the music last
night was Sousa's "Semper Fidello
In which the excellent band OF thirty :
five pieces was assisted by the Capital
City Drum Corps. The selection was
encored, and at the conclusion the
members of the Drum Corps received
the thanks of leader c. A. Neale Tor
the assistance rendered. The march
will be repeated tomorrow night
The evening concerts given by the
band under Mr.. Neale's direction are
features that should crowd the build
ing, and lovers of music will never
fail to receive a treat if they attend
One of the selections rendered last
night was a new march, The w mite
Squadron" by Herbert Nandefhool'
late of this city. 1t was very favor
ably received, and will be played daily
by the band.
The grand chorus tonight will sing
Kellar's American Hymn, and me
Army Hymn, " by Peabody The emo
rus consists of 225 voices, all of which
are said to be in excellent training
The selections have been carefully re-
hearsed, and the concert will no DOUBT
be a great success. Next week new
and special chorus will be sung Inc
programme for tonight is as follows:
March. eTannhauser'' -. Wagner
Overture, "JubeP' ...-..-..C. NJ ' on W eDef
Entire Acte, from "Mignon,
........... Ambrose Thomas
Song, (e) The Army Hymn r. Pee. Peabody
assisted by chorus of 200 voices)
March (b) Men of Harlech ...-...-.-
CBand and chorusJ
Selections from Eel Captain .-...-.- Sousa
PART II.
Overture, "Tannnauser ..--.-;;::- wagner
Valse, Thousand and One Night
Two s6anish dances. 3a) La Palmera'
(b) La Llanisca '....-.--.-..-- ' 81 : liiiia
There is not poor or even ordinary
exhibit in the main hall Everything
has a freshness which is in pleasing
contrast to displays made at former
fairs. Nearly all of the individual ex-
hibits are along new lines, the cid. es-
tablished methods being discarded IN
favor of such as win attract and please
call attention to the exhibitor, even
though there is little about the dis
play to advertise, directly, his partic-
ular business.
Among those exhibits which first
catch the eye of the visitor on enter
ing the hall is that of the house fur
nishing establishment of John Breun-
er. The exhibit, while shown in a
Turkish mosque. covered by great
bronze dome. and surmounted by the
star and crescent, the points Of which
are set with electric lamps, really SHOWS
the interior of an up-to-date cottage
The exhibit of Holbrook. Merrill &
Stetson is unique in its solidity and
solemn grandeur. 1t consists Oh a
lighthouse forty feet high, composed
throughout of iron ware, and is sur
mounted by an observatory or lamp
house. from which a strong searchllght
flashes its rays at intermittent periods
The floral exhibit of H. McWilliams
is one Of the features at the Pavilion,
and is fitted out as a conservatory OF
rare beauty. literally piled with trop-
zeal greenery of all descriptions. Inc
arrangement is excellent.
The display of the American Biscuit
Company is artistic throughout. ana
shows the products of the company TO
advantage.
The Sacramento Packing and Drying
Comnany has a very creditabie dis
play Of canned and dried fruits, and
considerable attention is given TO that
exhibit
The plat occupied by The exhibit Of
the Buffalo Brewing and Ice Com
pany certainly represents the interests
of the company in a very emphatic
manner. and. besides, is unique and
tasteful.
The Manhattan Food Company gives
a very substantial display, it being
composed of a pyramid of sacks con-
tanning ground food of every descrip-
ton. and surmounted by an apparently
well-fed world.
The display of Weinstock, Lubin e
Co. is decided novelty. and attracted
the attention of old and young alike.
1t consists of a vast arch, representing
a mimic stage. or, rather. circus. In
the entrance of the arch hangs cur
tain. on the outside of which are a
group of liliput toy musicians. clown
and an acrobat who performs marvel
curtain. when drawn, displays another
group OF toy acrobats. who perform
some excellent vaulting feats The dis
play attracted great crowds last night.
The exhibit of Mohr & york is a
quaint and artistic vision in meats.
Several jars contain meats so arranged
respecting lean and fat as TO throw
out startling and unexpected figures.
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The collection of paintings, drawings
and studies in the Art Galley this year
are about equal in number to most
exhibits at the Fair in past years. In
general il is hardly to be said that
there rs so rich a showing in notable
pictures. There is less work Of the
leading artists, and more by the les
ser. II is q creditable exhibit. win
well repay long and frequent examina-
ton and much study. It strongly tes-
titles to the oncoming of a large group
of promising amateurs. who viii be
heard from in pronounced manner
in artistic circles ere long.
Prominent on entering the gallery is
an exhibit made by portion Of the
more advanced group Of the pupils Of
the Sacramento School of Design. 1t
occupies a space on the east wall ar
the entrance 10 the gallery on that side.
There are shown some thirty canvases,
all the work being in OIL
In this exhibit, which stands to the
high credit of the school. is some strong
work in portraiture by Miss Mary
Hinkeon Miss H;nkson has exhibited