Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-28
A BLAZE OF BEAUTY.
The Flower Festival to
Close Tonight.
FINAL DECORATIONS MADE.
A Booth Established by the Los
Angeles COlIege-Yester-
days Receipts.

established by the ladies OF the Los
Angeles College. 1t was placed just
beyond the Office, and was a very
tasteful structure draped in ferns and
decorated with choise roses and lilies,
and, with the charming young
ladies who inhabited it, made
a very pleasant addition to
the beauties OF the building. l.
was established for the purpose OF dist
posing Of the Flower Festival edi-
tion Of the Olive Leaf, which proves to
be well-written aud trustworthy mar
ration OF the scenes about. l. was
tended by the Misses Ella Lawrence,
Julia Crawford, Leonora Smith and
May Newell, who were attired in be-
witching costumes of black drapery
studded with silver stars in representa-
ton OF Might"
The rose booth presented for ad
miration a marvel Of ingenuity in the
shape OF a floral parasol, which con-
tanned no less than 1926 roses of beau
tiful and rare varieties. In addition
to this several novel additions had
been made to the decorations, max
ing in all picture most beautiful to
behold.
Franks Floral Depot contributed
large open floral programme, which
evidenced careful workmanship and
an artistic appreciation of the subject
handled.
Long Beach changed the formation
of its lighthouse shaft yesterday,
which is now draped in green, with
circles OF callas environing it around.
The Boutonniere booth last night
outshone it's former splendor with a
magnificent floral placque, the gift OF
Mr.. w. S. Lyons. The groundwork
was of maidenhair ferns edged with
fuchsias upon which was embedded
basket OF Jacqueminot. roses surround
ed by crown Of Marechal Niels. 1t
was placed in a prominent place in
front of the booth and was the subject
OF universal admiration throughout
the entire evening.
The Wildhower booth had 7S classi-
fed varieties on view last night, and
among its many adornmentsd displayed
an oil painting of white pond lilies
and catstails, the work of Mrs. Cas-
well. During the da, a fine box Of
fresh flowers and cactus blossoms
from Beaumont and basket of flow
ers from the children Of the Orphans
Home were received.
Mrs. Mitchell and her able assist
ants had entirely renovated the Ana
helm booth and both the floral ships
were rcrigged. This booth contains
one OF the largest varieties of flowers
in the building.
The Pink and Pansy booth was
again TO the fore with number OF
special attractions in the shape OF a
floral Tyre, ETC., and the purple and
white booth, in its new attire, looked
positively captivating.
The entertainment last night con-
sisted of the cantata "7he Rebellion OF
the Daisies,'' and was rendered in a
manner that reflected great credit
both on the performers and
on Miss Leila Breed, under whose
direction it was produced. The fes-
tival will close tonight with a drill
by the Seventh Infantry Battalion, N.
G. c., after which the winners OF the
prizes will be announced and the fes-
tivities will come to an end with, it is
said. dance.
Mrs. Wollacott sent in yesterday
three cutely. designed floral letters.
A friend from Alhambra donated
$40 to the Orphans Home yesterday.
General and Mrs. Fremont have
promised to attend the Festival to-
day.
Santa Monica contributed large
o;,ontity nj flowers TO the general
supply yesterday.
The California booth has beeS en-
tirely redecorated and should be made
the object of a special visit.
The Newhall Land and Farming
Company contributed, yesterday,
through Mrs. Arnott, large box OF
flowers.
Mr.. Tyler of Santa Monica has put
the finishing touches to his booth, and
it is now one of the handsomest in
the building.
Mrs. f. w. Caswell was in charge
of the Wildfower booth last night,
and was ably assisted by Miss Rose
Marie Clark.
The booth receipts last night
amounted to $452 so, and the sum
taken at the doors $3.50 50-a total OF
$1,O42.10 for the day.
1t is to be hoped that the Judges
will not award more than one prize to
any one booth, so as to give the others
an additional chance.
The Mesdames Arnold, Jucker and
Nightingale have been Of valuable as
sistance to the Festival in the able
management of the newspaper booth.
Mrs. Weldon desires to express her
gratitude for the liberal manner in
which her request for food for the
dining-room was responded to yester-
day.
Mrs. Pridham and Mrs. Briggs, as
sisted by the Misses Sallie Miles, Lii.
lie Briggs and frankie Gephard
adorned the boutonniere booth last
night.
Mrs. VIM. Pople, of Prospect street
hns sent in cake and 100 choice
roses, and Mrs. w. B. Thomas, ol
Pasadena, five boxes of selected
flowers.
In spite OF the 1umors ahoat, nc
auctioneering OF and description will
be allowed tonight, not even for the
privilege of position on the registry
records.
Mrs. DR.. Hagan has received b,
express from St. Paul, Minnesota,
box OF peculiarly beautiful flowers
the donation of Miss Eva KEEPER, II
years Of age.
The Alhambra booth presents on,
of the prettiest scenes imaginable
and the young ladies in charge OF
are to be- complimented for the sue
cess OF their painstaking efforts.