p. 224 | California Day by Editor

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 2, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 14.

“California Day.”

By Editor

THE managers of the World’s Exposition in New Orleans have set apart THURSDAY, MAY 7, as a day for the reception of the representatives of the Government, and of the people of California. Interesting ceremonies are promised. Californians who intend to visit the Exposition will find this their best opportunity, as “The lowest possible limited excursion rates” are offered to parties for that occasion.

We hear good reports from the California exhibits. They who wish to form a correct idea of the resources of the country—of the whole country,—and see for themselves what each State produces, will find their desires abundantly gratified by a visit to this truly marvelous Exposition.

In the report of our visit to the Exposition we could notice only disagreeable weather, for there was no other during that time, and we were informed that there had been only wet, unpleasant weather for more than a month. Now the weather is said to be most enjoyable, and this gives everything a different cast to the eye of the visitor.

We also had to report a sad state of unreadiness which greatly marred the pleasure of the view. But we learn that all work is completed, and everything is in order in and around the buildings.

It is difficult to realize the magnitude of this Exposition. The main building occupies thirty-three acres, and is said to be the largest building ever erected under one roof. The different buildings together cover ninety acres. Ninety acres of brilliant show, where every turn and step gives a new view, is a wonderful spectacle. It seems almost as impossible to take in everything as to exhaust the combination of views in a kaleidoscope. We do not expect to ever see its like.