CHAPTER X.

A PEEP AT THE PACIFIC SLOPE.

California's reproduction of some of its old Mission churches — A unique blending of San Antonio, of Padua,
San Juan, Capistrano, San Diego and Santa Barbara — 100,000 square feet of space occupied by 266 exhib-
itors from the Golden State — Great columns and pyramids of fruits— Pavilion of redwood and laurel

Samples of gold, silver, copper, tin, quicksilver, iron, coal, borax and many other minerals— Orange,
lemon, pomegranate, fig, lime and apricot trees in bearing — Towers of walnuts and almonds— Masses of
dried, preserved and crystalized fruits — A live palm tree from San Diego County 127 years old, 50 feet in
height, and weighing 47,000 pounds— Beautiful display of Spanish silk and silver work— The State of
Washington — A wonderful exhibit— Woods, metals, cereals, and fruits in amazing abundance— A great
display of taxidermy— The biggest flagstaff in the world joj