Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-07
THE FLORAL FESTIVAL,
rcoxr1NuED FROM FIRST rAGE.l

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Carroll. These consisted of beautiful
doraI horseshoe bouquet, butterfly COM
nosed of hcartsease and a Casket containing
within quantity of red ripe cherries. At
tached to the butterfly was a card bearing
the following: We send our winged mes
sengpr with congratulations and love to
dear Mrs. Crocker-in heartsease."
The Hussars' Tribute-A handsomely
constructed horseshoe, some four feet in
hight composed of many varieties Of flow
ers. the colors of which were blended with
charming effect, was the gift of the Sacra-
mento Hussars. Across the center was the
motto: " Our Faycrite." The piece was
the work of McCallum. florist.
Sacramento Parlor, No. 3, Native Sons Of
the Golden West-Summer house on floor
space of 20X20 feet. Groundwork of moss
and evergreens; exterior covered with flow
ers of all varieties; surrounding The housed
three-layer of natural sod three feet in
width. and at base piles of ore, with pOtted
flowers intervening. On the lawn were dis
played floral designs taken from the insig
mia of the order including bear, Il shield,
a star, and the letters y. S, G. W. in mono
gram. Inside, table laden with California
fruits. i large basket of flowers was sus-
pended from the center, and pleasing
effect was produced by mirrors arranged in
the walls. Many of the flowers were con-
tributed by the various Parlors of the order
throughout the State.
First Baptist Church. Sacramento-Pvra
mid, Oh which was mounted a large fan.
Above was suspended a star. ConspiCu-
ously displayed the sentiment, " A gra-
cious woman retaineth honor. To NJ. +.
c., with grateful esteem of the First Bap-
list Church" Also the following:
Thy highest virtues shine alolt like stars:
And bounteous gifts that soothe and heal and
bless,
Are scattered DER this sunny land like flowers,
Dispensing Odors sweet.
Calvary Baptist Church, Sacramento-An
arch supported by two columns trimmed
with ivy and mountain ferns from the sum
NIT of the 5ierras. Among the trimmings
were festoons of roses and other flowers
Hight Is feet, with base of 10 feet.
Sumner Post, No. 3, G. 4. r., and Sum
ner Relief Corps No. IL, Sacramento-A
Grand Army badge in duplication, en-
larged, eight feet in hight, and Maltese
cross insignia of Relief Corps pendant
from floral ribbon of red, white and blue
flowers. The two pieces were mounted on
easels, and between them was stretched the
silken flag of Sumner Post. Surrounding
the display was decorated railing of flow
erS and eyergreenS.
Sloan Lodge, No, ., Good Templars,
SacramentO-Beneatha an are of a rainbow,
with flowers arranged to conform with the
seven original colorS, were letters - |. ..
G. T. in flowers; dimensions 3!x4 feet.
Bric-a-Brac Club-Design representing a
temple Of art in three divisions, in the
center being an open book indicative of
Literature harp for Music" and q
palette for " Painting" Pendant in the
center was a crown. The flowers used
were largely Mar5uerites and roses. Di-
mansions, Is feet in length, feet in depth.
and 10 feet in hight. No design attracted
more attention of the lovers of fine floral
work than this. It was fitting conception,
and admirably worked out by a committee
of ladies' of the club. under the chair
womanship Of an honorary member. The
typical pieces were exquisite works. and
were from 4 florist, but not more tasty than
the beautiful caskets prepared for them BY
the ladies.
Sacramento Stamm No. t24 u. 0. r. ".
An arch fifteen feet in hight surrounded
by large floral globe. IN floral letters
appeared, Sacramento Stamm I24, u. O.
r. NJ, and z. L. b. Below, on a field Of
white HoWers, was a tOmahawl in dark
pansies. On either side of the arch were
bows, arrows etc, and suspended over a
representation of g wigwam in eve-greens
was canopy under which chiettains hold
court.
Sacramento Leadcr-An open copy of
the paper, three feet by two and DISPLAYED
on the page were the words The Leader
TO Mrs. Margaret L. Croker" The design
appeared on an easel.
Sixth-street N. T., Church. Sacram ento-
An arch about twenty feet high, dependent
from which were baskets filled with moss
and flowers, and on each side stands OF
flowers. In the center decorated pulpit
with floral imitation Of the Bible, and an
ehors suspended above
The Towards Remembrance-Th How
ards were represented BY a floral stand
three feet in hight, bearinga Tyre and dag
onally across the face OF the latter the word
" Howard beautifully lettered. The piece |
was accompanied by an elegantly printed
card containing q brief statement of the
operations Of the Association, the names OF
It's officers, etc, 1t also represented an
scene in which the Good Sa-
marian was engaged in relieving the
wants OF d throng of mendicants. Alto |
gcthel 1t was very appropriate offering of |
a benevolent association on an occasion Of |
this character.
Sacramento Association of California Pr |
fine and successful representa- |
ton Of Suffers Fort. The outer wall was |
24In feet in dimensions and g foot in |
breadth. It was composed of evergreens. |
by varied colored flowers. The !
fort building inside was III dimensions 8x12 |
feet, with hight OF about - feet to the !
ocliry, in which was suspended large |
loral bell. The walls Of the building were
Of evergreen and moss, with windows, |
i0ors and portfolios of flowers. At each |
,Orner Of the roof was hag in flowers of
he National coiors, and at tie entrance 4
BRASS cannon. On the top of the wall in
'olored flowers were the figures "1S49"
md 1883 The ground plot wa5 Of moss.
and flowers. Over all floatcd an
American flag.
Vincent Circle c. i. S. C.-Vincent
circle Of the Chautauqua Literary and
social Club, presented 4 beautiful offering,
OF pyramid. the base eight feet
quare, and about four feet in hight, sur
mounted with pole six feet high, from
which was suspended q flower woven ban
Ter. Arranged on the lower steps of the
pyramid are choice dollhouse plants
,eSonIas, colenses, variegated fuchsias and
lehcate ierns-thc Intervening spaces being |
decorated with evergreen, lilies, petunias.
oses, sweet Williams ard pinkS. On each
lde, and near the top, are inches. In one
u these stands an easel two feet high,
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the card of the society
n another pallet made Of pansies, of all
ha.ies Is supported by an easel, trimmed
WIN roseonus, plnks and geTGniums. In
ne inird niche are two books beautifully
'ouna IN pansy morocco, the edges gilded
With marigolds. The pallet, easel and books
re emblamatic of the purpose Of the or ;
The fourth niche contains q
basket Of choice flowers, very niceIv ar
anged. The pole from which the banner
5 suspended is trimmed with ali the flowers |
u the season. The banner Is really a thing
II beauty, three feet long and twentv-eiCht
inches wide. The ground work Of this I
'lece IS sweet alyssum with rows of white
,1nks and rose5uds running through it.
IN one side of the banner are the cabalis;ic
etters c. L. S. c." worked in scarlet
Uranium. shaded with dark pansies. On !
he opposite side is worked In pansiesl a | {
lrge heart typical of the large heartedness
i her for whom these offerings were made.
iargueritess enter largely into the ground
fork OF this side. Accompanying it was
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