The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-10


the Pavilion than usual last night, and
apparently, of the artistic arrangements
in evidence at the booths.
The musical program was elaborate,
the applause was generous and the spe-
cialty performance a success. Greater
completion Of the art department was
also a pleasant feature of the EXPOSE
ton, though it is to be regretted that
the catalogue of pictures has been long
delayed. It was at hand last night,
however, and a detailed criticism will
appear in these columns later.
The stage show drew large audi
ence last night, and those who attend
ed We're well repaid. Miss Beth Ham
ilton executed a beautiful Delsarte
waltz, showing with much grace the
fine points Of cultured movements.
Miss Idalene OMalley was pleasing in
a new serpentine dance.
1t was evident last night that there
We're many visitors interested in the
exhibits at the various booths. They
studied in detail the many objects Of
use and beauty, viewing the ponder
Gus machinery, the delicate fabrics and
the varied assortment of food prod
ucts with interest and profit. A more
detailed account of what is to be seen
at the exhibition may be of some in
terest
One Of the most interesting little ex-
hibits to be seen is Caswell's brooding
cell of bees, SO arranged that the pub
lie can see them through a glass case.
Truly, they illustrate the old saw,
Busy as bees as they work unceas-
ingly, though with definite aim and
method.
Hard by this exhibit is the fruit pre-
serving display Of Mrs. G. Kane Of 516
Z street.
Barton's candy, ice cream and soda
water exhibit comes in two sections,
and is a pleasing example of the con-
fectioner's art. There are many fine
exhibits Of box candies and bonbons.
Not far away is H. A HIPS jelly pail
ace. a fine display Of neatly put up
glasses, showing the pleasing varieties
of color presented by up-to-date pre-
serving processes.
The exhibit of the Empire Milling
Company is unique and interesting. 1t
shows many of their manufactures.
The st. Helena Sanitarium Health
Food Company has a fine booth of dis
plays, such as health foods, crackers,
biscuits, waters and health drinks.
The Tesla Coal Company's exhibit is
well worth inspection.
L. L. Lewis & Co. have a pleasing
display Of stoves, ranges and house
hold wares. This firm is so we'll known
that the very name conveys the idea
of fair dealing in up-to-date goods, yet
they have a most interesting exhibit
Weinstock & Lubin's booth might be
pronounced a mosaic of beautiful
things, inlaid upon a general scheme Of
splendor The entire exhibit Of fash
ions. figures and women's wear is but
sample of the many things for sale in
their great store.
The Cof-Farin Company, with Miss
Genevieve Johnson in charge for Field
husen & Co., has a fine display Of its
products, the substitute for coffee being
served free and hot. An attractive
feature about the booth is the decora-
tions, which are by Mrs. Clara Neill.
The Buffalo Brewing Company has
an exposing collection Of beer delicate
ly labeled, arranged in the form Of
high pinnacle of varied sized bottles.
This Is near the stage and has been
beautifully arranged.
Hall, Luhrs & CO. have an exhibit
of Shasta water that Is pleasing to the
eye and suggestive Of longings for
something to quench thirst.
Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson's exhibit
is one Of the most attractive on the
floor. It Is arranged around a great
dynamo, Illuminated in pleasing man
ner. Their hardware display is varied
and extensive.
OF stoves and ranges steiger, Kerr &
Co. of San Francisco have an extern
sive exhibit.
In spite Of the fact that the Ameri-
can Cash Store carries little of every
thing, their exhibit is confined exclu-
sively to an exhibition of coffee which
is served hot.
Wilson, Hall & Co. have high pyra-
mid OF extracts and spices, suggestive
of enough Of this product TO flavor and
give spice to a city.
There is a good exhibit by the anna
teur photographers. Arthur Atkinson
has some fine examples of trees, sea-
shore, cloud effects, houses and groups.
w. E. Cogswell has some very good
photographs of a similar character,
also. some portraits.
styles are shown and there is much
taste in the display.
Egan Brothers have an interesting
exhibit Of Pasteur filters, which show
how muddy and impure water may
speedily be cleaned and purified.
Kirk, Geary & Co., adjacent to the
art exhibit, have a splendid collection
of Photographic supplies, some shown
beautifully hy means OF easels and
framed pictures.
f. c. Chinn's stock of scientific opti-
cal instruments and glasses is pleasing
10 behold by those whose eyes are
weary.
Lee Hays displays some Of the pro-
ducts OF modern plumbing, also gall
vantzed iron tanks and modern wind
mills. His wares are neatly arranged
J. K. Cooper, the scientific chicken
raiser and egg-food man, has very
extensive booth, arranged so as TO
show some Of the main features of
modern poultry farming.
Edward Hauk. Sacramento inven-
tor. has an interesting automatic scale
for weighing powders, coffee, and all