The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-20
ALL rs WE'LL.
An Address Issued by the Native
Sons Committee.

All Is lovely once more with the Native Sons Of
the Golden West, as regards the Admission day
celebration, and the goose hangs higher than
ever. In denial OF the publications In the couu-
Try, especially Santa Cruz, that tue hotel rates
Will be advanced, the statement is made that the
Committee on Hotels and Accommodations COM
pleled arrangements over six weeks ago by
which visiting Native Sons and their friends will
be given special rates. The following hotels and
private boarding-h0uses have agreed TO educ
ton: BALDWIN, Palace, Grand, Occidental, Brook
Ign. International Commercial, Pleasanton, Fair
mount, Marquette, Berkshire, Beresf0rd, Lick
House, Russ American Exchange, Yosemite
House, Rossm0re House, Union Square, Stock
tou- street House, Fulton House and Florence
House. J. Swan has been awarded lie contract
10 erect the trlumpbal arch at the crossing at
Market and Fourth streets. at a cost not to eX-
coed $500, and the Press Committee has at last
issued The following address:
The arrangements for the celebration OF Ad-
mission day IN San Francisco on September 9th.
7Ih, 9Th. 9th and 10lh next ara assuming deh-
mite shape, and the forticth anniversary Of the
States admission into the Onion will be cele-
brated In fitting manner, the Native sons OF
the Golden West having entered upon the work
10 manner that precludes the possibility OF any
thing but success browning their efforts. Tie
various subordinate committees have made re-
ports 10 the joint committee which indicate that
the celebrations OF the GrandArmyOf the Republic
and the Knights Templar held In San Francisco
will be surpassed on Admission day. 1t is the
first time in lie history OF the State that an at
tempt has been made to celebrate Californla's
Sous from every section OF the State Will
attend, bringing with them their friends and
relatives to enjoy the various entertainments
that Will be provided during the first and second
week. of September. The event will be long re-
mcmbered by all who participate as an appro-
prlale and worthy commentator OF the forlieth
anniversary oil the admission OF California into
tho Union.
Ihe city Will be artistically decorated by ex-
perienced decorators, and contracts for the
building OF the triumphal arches VIII soon DO
let. The city will don the gayest garb 1t has
ever WON, The sum OF $4,000 having already
been appropriated for decorative purposes Ii
Is expected that nearly 100000 will be ex-
pended In the proper observance OF the day,
which amount is already assured. The various
patlors VIII have headquarters throughout the
city. where visitors Will be royalty entertained.
Besides the decoration OF the city, the Me-
chanies Pavilion will be gorgeously adorned.
The grand bali Will be held In the Pavlion, ad-
mission 10 which VIII be stri city by invitation.
September Sih having been declared legal
holiday, will give many additional persons an
opportunity Of enjoying The i've days celebra-
ton. Excursion trains viii run from all parts
OF The State, and the attendance in San Fran
cisco will be very large.
Arrangements have been already made with
the proprietors and managers OF all the princl-
pal hotels lodglng-houses and restaurants in
surfing TO all visitors the usual and In many In
stances reduced prices for board and lodging. A
Committee on Hotels and Accommodations has
already been appointed, and 1t is now ready to
arrange for the accommodation OF visitors.
The arrangp ments for the entertainment OF
the guests, far completed, Indicate that the
celebration VIII be the greatest event OF such
| character n the history OF the State. The yart
Gus committees in charge a!e working jealousy
| and many novel features VIII DO provided
| throughout the demonstration.
The festivities will commence on Saturday
evening. September 9th, by magnificent dis.
| play VI fireworks, music and competitive drills
by the various CORPS IN the order, in UniOT
| square, which VIII be handsomely decorated for
| the occasion.
| Sunday, the 18th, Will be a day OF rest prepar.
| atOry 10 the feslal days following. Sunday
morning special services will be held in all Of
the churches in honor of Calitornia's aunver
| sary, and in the afternoon grand sacred co ?
! cert will be given in Golden Gate Park, fol
| and excellent music discOursed.
| Monday, September Stb, VIII be devoted to ar
| exchange OF fraternal cOurtesles by the men,
bers OF the different parlors with their friends,
and general welcome to all visitors. In the
| evening a grand promenade concert will be
| held ID the Pavilion, and everybody given an op
porlnny Oh peofWhg l9 me- pleasing sights
| Tuesday, September 9th admission day. will
witness the great parade, which Will be, without
| exception. the most magnificent and gorgeous
demonstration in the history OF the State. AT
the conclusion OF the parade literary exercises
| Will be held IN the Grand Opera House and an
interesting programme offered.
The different parlors will also entertain visi
| tors on that day. A grand rowing regatta will
also be held IN the afternoon. In the evening the
| grand ball will be held at the Pavilion. aud
| there will also be grand display OF fireworks.
Wednesday, September. sions around
| the bay VIII bring the celebration OF Admission
| day TO n fitting close. For the excursion 1t Is
expected 10 secure three large ocean steamers
to convey the visitors to The different points OF
interest
The above 8 correct outline Of the events to
happen dur ne the celebration, so far as deterul-
ined by the committees in charge. Other inter-
esting features will also be provided.
Special provisions will be made to entertain
the press OF the State. 1t is desired that every
newspaper man In the State shall attend that he
may obtain an adequate Idea of the grand pur-
poses OF the fraternity one designed to add to
The material and moral advancement OF the State
and 10 perpetuate the memory OF men aud events
that have made California historic In the annals
of the world A headquarters will be established,
OF which Information will be furnished later,
where visiting newspaper men VIII be cordially
received. All necessary materials for c0rre-
spondepce and other press work will be pro-
yIded and II is expected that the visiting jour-
nallsts will avail themselves OF these convent
ences to the fullest extent. The members OF the
Press Committee Will also provide special en-
tertainmeut for their guests during the entire
nt.INr Ian