The morning call., 1890-09-09

the large, bold bear flag alternating with
the stars and stripes. These mingled to-
gether amid streamers from the kipg-bolt to
the sides Immediately above the headquar-
ters of the parlors. The bear and lofty cell.
ing was almost entirely hidden by stripes OF
red, white and blue. Around the outer and I
upper part OF the parlors was finishing OF
bunting of brilliant colors laid in plaits and
headed by another band of a contrasting
color. The rear part of the gallery, occupy,
ing space 80 by 200 feet, was arranged ana
decorated with flags. panels. shields and
evergreens. where dancing was particlI aled
in. The openings over the parlors looking
toward the roof was entirely Shut in by 4
wealth Of flags gathered so as to form
fan desigus. held together by large
wreath OF evergreens from which
floated smaller streamers. Each end
OF the building was entirely covered with
stripes of red and white At the front end
of The hall, in the center and Immediately
under the clock, were couple of the largest
flags in the building. The columns or sup,
ports were entirely hidden by foliage and
stripes of national cOlOrs. The handsomely
arranged booths on the main floor were fin
lShed at the top in keeping with those in the
gallery, except in different colors, such as
yellow, pale sea-green and light terra-c0tta.
making pretty and unique finish 10 the
whole.
The decorations of the various booths
were all distinctive in character and re-
markably elegant in general effect. Fol
lowing is description of some Of their
features:
RINCoN PARLOR.
Rincon Parlor was orDamented with
draperies OF the tric0ors edged with silver
fringe, and the walls were decorated with
emDlemanc banners, while the floor OF the
booth was filled in with seats for its many
guests, who were handsomely and hosp spltaoly
entertained.
ALCATRAZ PARLOR.
Acatraz Parlor displayed number oil
mirrors framed in by IL profusion OF flowers
turned in wreaihs. The draperies were of
dark red, white and blue, with streamers in
the ceiling to correspond. White potted
flowers and plants occupied convenient
places.
YERBA BUENA.
Yerba Buena Pavlor, though of small dl-
mensions, was decidedly attractive. The
floor was newly covered with wild cat rugs.
In the center was a large stock of ferns,
while garands Of various descriptions orna-
mcnted the ceiling. Arranged around tha
receptlon-room were beautiful little antique
tables and chairs, and in the dinng-ro0m at
the back, was Il long table flied with dellca-
cics.
wATsoNNILLE PARLoR.
Watsonvile Parlor, Oh the main fioOr
was entirely penned in; that is, the entire
walls were covered by small flags and en-
blems Uf the order, while the front was
graced with profusiOn of wreaths, loOped
up in festoOns. In the center hung BAN
ner bearing the date of the order Instituted,
July Is, 1885.
FREMONT PARLOR.
Fremont ParlOr the Youngest of the San
Francisco Native Daughters of the Golden
West, was represented only by the members
as guests of tie other parlors, as they had
no headquarters. The officers are: Prcsi-
dent, Miss Gertie Campbell; Past Presi-
dent, Miss Minnie Dunlap; First Vice
President, Miss Fanay Regan; Second
ice-President, Miss Mamie Pickett; Third
Vice-President, Miss Maggie Collins Treas
urer, Miss Minnie King; Financial Secre-
tary, Miss II; Collins; Recording Secretary,
Miss Kittie L. Welch; Marshal, Miss Gerte
Tehan; Inside Sentinel, Miss Rose King; {;
Outside Sentinel, Miss Nj. Clarke. Trustees
Miss Clara Zowasky Miss Lizzie Dunning,
Miss Lucy Pickett.
The space alOtted to Sacramento Parlor
was not occupied or decorated in any way.
The officers of Golden State, No. 80, are !:
President, Grace Meyer; Past President,
Mrs. Josie Cockrell; First Nice-Plesident,
Mrs. Theodore 5 hmalhoiz; Second Vice
President. May Mcclure; Third VIce-Presi-
dent, Mrs. NJ. Schroeder; Recording Secre-
tary, AiR.rion Bebner; Financial Secretary.
Mrs. Easton Treasurer. Miss j.. Pahl;
Inside Sentinel, Miss Dennis: Outside SEN
tinel Amelia Rogers - Marshal, Miss J0-
sic Marshall: TIustees-E Emln5- SehYertz.
MISS a. Noting, Gertie Peterson.