The herald., 1897-04-25

severe outline of the stone frontages.
At the city hall the arched entrance
has been filled in with Fiesta colors,an
panel devices in the upper windows are
gathered at the center by shield of the
national colors. Along the facade stan
a row of pillars, made of the tri-color, and
in large letters is the legend, welcome
to Our Guests" From all the windows
long streamers project, and the general
scheme of decoration is striking ana
beautiful.
At the Vile de Paris a three-square
colonnade has been erected in massed
colors. The center one in yellow the other
two being green and red, and the arch
pillars being surmounted with heavy
| globes of color. In front Of each arch Is
large trophy of flags.
| The entrance to the Los Angeles Fur
niture company's store has been made 20
| appear like an Indian pagoda. The
| frame is of olive green, the gracefully
curved dome of red, with yellow foun-
| dation Trophies of flags and foliage
complete very artistic and attractive
| design.
! A REALISTIC EXHIBIT
A most attractive exhibit is made by
sidewalk yesterday peering into the
windows. In one window is represen-
tation of San Pedro harbor as it will
be when the breakwater is built. Over
the water tiny little tugboats draw the
vessels alongside the wharves and the
surrounding landscape is most admira-
bly, depicted. In the other window is
most realistic picture of Randsburg
in 1897, and the same camp in 1900. In
the first scene all the conditions of new
camp are set forth, while about dozen
brownie miners ply the pick. The other
scene shows large stamp mill in oper-
alton, an irrigating pump, and all the
| machinery in use in a prosperous min
| ing center. The decorative design out
side is simple but effective, and con-
slsts of a covered archway of Fiesta
colors
Desmonds is generally noted for
unique design and there is no exception
this year. The Elffel tower is represent
ed in Fiesta colors, and from the top
CLEANS out an electric light. 1t is quite
tall affair, and in the lower part Des-
mond's 5000 horse, to be rafiled for, will
be placed on exhibition.
A light arched colonnade has been
built around the Wilcox building, each
span being marked by a five-pointed
star. In the upper stories each window
is aslo marked by star of similar de-
sign.
The erection in front of Lowman's
store, on Spring, between First and Sec
ond, has been made to represent an old
turreted castle, with castellated towers,
and it makes a most picturesque effect.
The display at the Royal bakery is
strikingly effective and on Simon Mai
er's establishment is a monster Fiesta
balloon that rivets attention.
The Peoples store, and also the Lon
don clothing store, have the sidewalk
in front covered in by fanciful arch
ways and with a plentiful supply Of
bunting and foliage, make handsome
showing.
ELECTRICAL DISPLAYS
Arrangements for Fiesta electrical dis
plays are more general and elaborate
this year than last and will make the
business portion of the city very attrac-
tive at night. Aside from the general
street illuminations by the Fiesta COM
mittee, many of the business houses are
adding to the effects by placing appro-
pirate designs in their windows and
fronting their stores. Among those who
had their Fiesta electricity turned on
last evening were the following: Des-
mond, the halter, exhibits the Eifel
tower in miniature; 1t is about 30 feet
in height, each of the four columns be-
ing lined with Fiesta colored lights; the
Owl Drug company has unique and elab-
crate window electric displays, also over
the, door; the arry\Shirttcompanyt Tai
ly's Photograph parlor and the Royal
bakery also make good displays; Levy's
oyster sign and Bob in front of the
Wellington, on Third street, are attrac.
tive; +. A. Marsher, the jeweler, at 25(
South Broadway, has an original elec.
trio design of his own invention; small
Fiesta lights encircIe a large watch
while two long hands, with lights al
each end. revolve rapidly. 1t is curious
: contrivance and attracts much atten-
ton. Other designs will probably ap-
pear later.
REPRODUCTION OF NIAGARA
P. H. Mathews, the we'll known paint
? dealer at 23S-240 South Main street, has
arranged at considerable expense a
most natural conception of Niagara
falls and it's imme diate surroundings.
The scene, which occupies space OF
about thirty feet on the south side Of
the storeroom, has been made true to
r nature, and is the only production of the
kind ever made in Los Angeles. All
who have seen the great cataract and
adjacent scenery will recognize the
marvel at it's faithful reproduction. Two
streams of water, representing the
Horse Shoe and American falls, with q
: volume of 5000 gallons per minute. take
fall of about twenty feet into large
rock-bound basin, In which the little
steamer Maid of the Mist is gliding ia
and fro. Goat island is also represents
4 ed, and the rocks, trees and ferns align
2 ing the falls. Above the falls the art
r ist has produced fine scenic effect
showing a portion of the river and
points along both the American and
Canadian shores The waterfall is op.
. Grated by 20-horsepower electric mo-
t tor and No 6 centrifugal pump Com.
4 mencing this morning the miniature
! Niagara will be in operation day and
> evening during the Fiesta. and free tc
all visitors. 1t is proposed to have the
evening illumination in Fiesta colors
and altogether it will prove creditabl(
attraction.
, THE ROYAL GEMS
The regalia of Her Majesty Queer
Francesca was on exhibition YESTERDAY
.. in the windows of Montgomery Bros. Al
!, day crowd surged around the window