The record-union., 1898-09-06
STATE FAIR
NOW OPP EN-.
A Fine Pavilion Display
The Racing.

The State Fair formally opened last
night, and though there was not
large crowd in attendance-and there
as never a large attendance the hrst
night-those who went to the great
Pavilion that was SO lately the scene
Of political conventions beheld the pest
first nights display ever seen beneath
the high arches of the great eXh1bltlon
hall.
1--WE have never been SO Well pre-
pared on the first night" said Assist
ant Superintendent Dodge, "and there
is every evidence that the fair TINS
year will be a great success, from
every point of view. We get encour-
aging word from outside
And when the doors were thrown
open the superintendent words We're
seen to be more than true. Every
space beneath the arches was agloW
with color and every luminous point
OF the electric lights shed rays on some
object of use or beauty.
The crowd was entertained by very
good speciality show, which lasted from
$50 until the doors closed at III
o'clock. The O'MaIley sisters, the
Hewitts, the Leandros and others gave
an entertainment as good as one OFTEN
sees at such places as the Orpheum IN
San Francisco and at other like concert
and vaudeville halls.
A tour among the exhibits showed
that many very attractive ones are al
ready complete. Among the first 10 De
completed and in good order last night
were those Of OBrien & Sons, +. B.
Pond & Co., Baker & Hamilton, A.
Meister & Sons, Holbrook, Merrill &
Stetson, H. McWilhanas, Howe's Acad-
emy, California Winery, Del Monte
Milling Company, st. Helena SAM
tarium, A S. Hopkins & Co, A. A.
Van Voorhies & Co., and Weinstock,
Lubin & Co. All these were in fair
shape last night, though a few finish
ing touches are to be given before the
Pavilion is open to-day. Meantime,
there are scores of exhibitors from all
parts of the State whose work is not
vet we'll under way Some of these
exhibits are Of a character that Will
enable the work to be speedily finished.
One of the most attractive hooks in
the building last night, as it will doubt
less be throughout the fair, was the
Art Department, up stairs. From the
pictures already in place, and from
preparations under way, it is evident
that this exhibit will be a very fine
one.
One Of the pleasant features Of the
entertainment last night was the mu-
sic, by c.. A Neale's Exposition Band.
Elaborate preparations have been made
for a good musical program through
out the fair and it is believed that this
feature will be appreciated more than
usual. owing to some fine solos that
will be presented. Following is the
program for tonight:
Hail, Columbia"
March, Hungarian Rakoscy'' Strauss
Overture, Barber Of Seville .Rossini
''Vorspiel," from Manfred. .Reinike
(SpeciaIties)
Grand selection of Stephen Fosters
songs, arranged by the late Carlo
Cappa-
.Potpourri," from Gel Captain"
-. Z Sousa
Grand selection, Lucia di Lammer-
moor.
Mexican Serenade' ......... .Puerner
Japanese Lullaby. ........... Walthu
America"
Special attention is called to Fosters
6DIlSS. II SOIALeiAA4S Ai4eA4AS OANA ASA OAAN'@
beautifully arranged, and occupying
twenty-five minutes in playing.
The most cursory stroll through the
Pavilion is sufficient to develop the
fact that the industrial, mechanical
and mercantile features Of the display
Will be of great benefit to this part
of the Pacific Coast. for there is every
where visible revelation Of the di-
versihed resources Of the State, with
pleasing suggestions as to the future,
when the industries that are now in
their infancy shall have expanded with
the increase Of the country's popula-
ton.
In this connection 1t should be noted
that the artistic arrangement Of dis
plays and the neatness Of the various
signs this year is a noticeable feature
of the fair. Taken as a whole, the