The record-union., 1899-09-05

ion, were intent on witnessing a mar
riage ceremony, which was evidently
under way when the artist got his in
spiration and carried out his design
in Ife-like wax figures, the entire
scene looming bright in a wonderful
harmony of lights.
The Grocers' Union, consisting Of
many grocers in combination, had one
of the best displays ever seen in any
Fair Their booths were decorated in
variegated way and the designs were
novel throughout. 1t was another OBJ
ject lesson in cooperation.
In stoves one would have a hard time
to find a better display than local
houses exhibited. These goods were so
arranged as to show to advantage the
many prevailing styles.
Eagan Brothers had a splendid dis
play of filters. showing how water is
cleared in a few minutes by the aid
of modern scientific methods.
At the north end of the Pavilion is
fine showing by a local general store. It
occupies a large space under the gal
lery and shows in a striking way al
most everything for a house. This was
one of the attractive features on the
lower floor.
after the people had marched for
more than an hour through the pleas
ing aisles and vistas of the Pavilion
there was an overture by the Exposi-
ton Band. President T. L. Enwright.
of the Citizens State Fair Club, fol-
lowed with few happy remarks, which
eliminated in the introduction of Vice
President Cox, of the Agricultural So
ciety, who delivered an address of well
come, at the conclusion of which Gov
ernor Gage was introduced He de-
livered a brief and pointed speech, af-
ter which the Exposition was formally
declared opened. The proceedings were
enlivened by music from Neale's Expo
sition Band
The band played it's initial number at
exactly o'clock. The program proved
TO be all that was claimed for it, The
overture Light Cavalry was warmly
applauded as was the cornet sole by
Mr.. F'rizell. The band is we'll balanced,
and the general opinion was that the
music stand is now placed to better ad-
vantage than in previous years.
The Willard musical act was cut last
night, owing to the length of the pre-
liminary exercises, but will be given in
its entirety tonight.
THE OPENING CEREMONIES.
The clear notes of a bugle call
brought Governor Gage, Vice President
Cox, General Barrett, Chairman En-
wr' ght, Messrs. Purnell. Morton and 9TH
ers of the Citizens Committee to the
stage, whereupon Stage Manager Buck
ley announced that the Fair would be
opened by some formal speeches.
Il take great pleasure in thanking
you for your attendance" said Chair
man Enwright to the audience. and it
does my heart good to see this large and
enthusiastic throng enjoying the beau
tiful display of California products 1t
is an evidence that you believe in your
state and in your Fair. take pleas
ure in giving way to Vice-P President
Cox"
Mr.. Cox arose and said: Ladies' and
gentlemen: In the absence of President
SDreckeis. who could not be here to-
night, | thank you for your attendance.
We are giving you the exhibition of our
lives, and / hope the same high stan
dard will be maintained The show at
the park surDasses any ever seen by
this State or any other State. / can
only urge you to go and see them
We, as a society, thank the citizens