The record-union., 1897-09-17
Standing Room at a Pre-
MUM Everywhere.
Seven WelI-Contested Running
Races.
High Class Events To-Day, and the
Baby Show at the Payil-
ion Tonight.

The big building was crowded at every
point, and promenading room was at a
premium There was not a single eX-
hibit in the building which was not
viewed by thousands Of people, and
every display called forth expressions Of
praise.
The horticultural exhibits have been
improved and added to daily by fresh
and new varieties of fruits. and that OF
the State Board Of Horticulture, under
the charge Of Secretary Lelong, was
particularly pleasing. A number OF
boxes Of fresh tropical fruits, grown in
the State, were displayed for the 1lrst
time last night and attracted much at
tention
The horticultural exhibit throughout
has proved an object lesson TO visitors
the point aimed at-and the possibili-
ties Of the State as a competitor with
Mexico and Central America in tropical
fruits has been and is being practically
illustrated. Much of the fruit exhibited
is shown for the first time at any fair,
and the varieties compare in size, de-
velopment and flavor with those grown
in the tropics
Machinery Hall attracted great crowds
last night, and the excellent displays
The poultry fanciers were also out in
force, and the stock fowls in the tent
annex were carefully discussed from all
points Of view.
The exhibits of fancy work are con-
sidered superior to any ever shown, and
an attempt to describe them would end
in confusion, owing to the fact that the
names of exhibitors are withheld until
the premiums shall have been awarded.
The French and Polish dances of Miss
Beth Hamilton was one of the eventsaof
the fair, and the young miss won round
after round of applause Her move
nents were easy and graceful, and there
was nothing amateurish about the eX-
hibition. She threw her whole soul into
her work and some of her poses were
highly artistic She was accompanied
by the band, and the performance Of the
petite little Sacramento girl ELECTED
many compliments.
Even the grumpiest old bachelor has
q sneaking love for babies somewhere
IN his calloused heart, and babies will
be the attraction tonight. The baby
show viii be opened at s o'clock sharp
in the art gallery. and babies Of all kinds
and conditions viii be very much in evi-
dence. The entry lists VIA remain open
until the show begins. and it is expected
that starters viii be put in up to the
last minute The prettiest oaby bver 6
months and under l year will receive
S25. while the second prettiest will be
given $40 wherewith to buy rattles, etc.
Similar prizes win be given to babes
over l and under years of age, and
four mothers viii go home tonight hap
pier and richer
n A
Gold medals were yesterday awarded
as follows:
Sixth Department horticultural pro-
ducts), California Nursery Company of
Niles.
Eighth Department agricultural pro-
duets) Mrs. Ellen Shields of ROutier's
Station
Standard trotters-Pierce' Santa
Rosa Stock Farm.
Draft horses-George T. Henngan of
Woodland.
Hereford cattle-John sparSs Of Reno.
Special medal on six-in-hand-Waiter
.Morosco of San Francisco. A special
silver medal was also awarded Mr.. Mo-
rosco for the best eight-in- hand pony
team
Special silver medal for best herd of
Shetland ponies-John Sparks of Reno.
THE MUSIC.
The idea of giving a request pro-
gramme last night proved good one.
Musical Director c. A. Neale has ad-
hered strictly to the programmes as
published in the Record Union" except
in one or two instances that were un-
avoidable, and to judge by the attention
and applause given each number last
night, the change from the regular pro-
gramne was acceptable. The euphOn
ium solo. fantasie on Bohemian Girl,
by Walter Colverd; the clarinet solo in
"Lucretia Borgia," and the "Minuet,
by Mr.. Kent, as well as Mr.. Kellar's
Lost Chord" Schubert's serenade
and THE Holy City" were all finely rem
dered.
A choice programme will be offered to-
night. in which will be included the cell
ebrated "Minuet' by Bocherini. the
Anvil Chorus with anvil accompani-
menO. AIozart's Gloria" from the
Twelfth Mass" viii be sung by the
great chorus Of 200 voices. The band
and Mr.. Colverd win play fantasia on
The Gipsy's Warning for euphonium
solo.
The Capital City Drum Corps win also
assist the band in some Of the selections
and to round out the evenings pro
gramme Miss Hamilton viii again ap-
pear in her fancy dances. The regular
programme IS a $ follows:
March. "Eimel Tower ........ Bra ailom
Overture La GaEzs L2dra' r. essiai
Nalse "lmmortellen ..........-... ...- Guag /
Fantasia, Loves Dream After the
Bail ..-.-. E, -..--t- \ 1-,3otl =
Grand selection, Martha Flotow
Celebrated minuet rBoeherini ....-... $500.
Selection. 'sCIoIia'' from Mozart's
Twelfth Mass: anvil chorus with
band and 200 voices and anvlls.
PART Il
Overture. "Ruy Bias" -...... .Mendelssohn
Selections. (a0 Pilgrims Chorus from
Tannhatsser'' tb) Song 70 he
Concert galop, The Boys in Blue" ..-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. RIPLEY
IN THE ART GALLERY.
No. 2S, Cherries" by Miss L. Il.
Colby, is a good fruit piece.
Mrs. Gelwicks' .Poppies'' G31) are well
done. the peculiar softness and appar-
ent changeab bleness in color of the leaf
being indicated.
Martha Patterson's Pond Lilies G2)
are very good. but she has flower work
of higher merit in the collection. Her
'syiolets" (75), for instance, are deli
cately charming.
J. NJ. CANDLES Evening on the
Ranch" Q02) is a good eanvas-one
that grows in favor with the spectator.
By the same artist is 127. Redwood" !;
a sketch (23S) and water color (39Sl.
In the Woods These do him high
,,.o5;< ard ara f4,1l of interest TO those