The San Francisco call., 1898-03-28
OUR GOLDEN WEDDING.

THE semi centennial anniversary
 of the adm ssion of California into
 the Union will be celebrated in a
 1 way that will cause the memory
 Midwin.er Fair to grow dim in the mind of old and young. This younger child of the popular fancy is to be carried out on so vast a plan that its predecessor will pale into insisnifi- canoe. That this is not mere talk is shown by tke fact that as each sten is taken toward securing the exposition the enthusiasm grows in proportion Not only Is there ample time in which to make pans and carry them out on 8 grand scale, but the men selected by Mayor Phelan to do this form one of the best bodies for that burmese tba+ could be found, the name of every man being pTima facie evidence that the branch assigned to him will receiva tba most careful consideration.
 The time Is too early for any nlans to be made known as yet, on account of the fact that premature publication. in the opinion of the committee wouId do more harm than good That they will do honor to the originators the person. Tel Of the committee is a sufficient guarantee.
 I think the suggestion of The Call Is excellent said Supervisor Clinton yesterday, and that paper deserves much credit for the manner in which it has proceeded to urge the idea of a eel ebrauon- It Is not only fitting that we should celebrate the fiftieth anniver- sary of the admission of the State into the Union- but 1t will be found in the long run profitable undertaking I believe the matter will be safe in the hands of the men his Honor the Mayor has selected to act on the committee; they are all men of experience, and men who have shown in the past that they take Jusufable pride in doing all they can for the advancement of the State. Looking at the matter from a patriotic standpoint, here is an excellent chance for us to shine"
 The viticultural branch of the cele- bration will rest in the hands of Charles Bundschu, whose work in behalf of the public as a director of the Merchants Association is a matter of record. He is warm in his praise of the idea of a grand exposition and will do all in his power to advance viticultural interests when the time for action comes.
 Tn my opinion" he stated yester- day, this fair will mean much for the State. We can make a magnificent success of 1t on account of the experi- ence gained during the time of the Mid winter Fair. l shall do my utmost to see that all the viticultural countries are represented. My heart goes with this movement The Call has proved by the capable manner in which it has managed this affair so far that it is a good leader for the people to stand be- hind and fight their way to recognition in the business marts of the world
 Not only is the committee enthusias- tic over the prospects, but the support 1t will receive ought to revive even faint heart and Tagging footsteps. The support of several of the States of the great West has been promised already, and the others will doubtless fall into line when called upon. California is a unit on the proposition. The trend of opinion throughout the State on the subject is so well shown by inter views with the mayors of the various cities and towns, many of which have been published. Others are given in this issue It will be enormous un- dertaking, but the fruits will be rich reward for the labor.