The morning call., 1890-05-25
THE QUEENS
BIRTHDAY.
Loyal Britishers APPLY Celebrate
the Occasion.
a Large, Orderly and Happy Crowd Attends
the Benevolent Socisty's Annual Pic
mic at Sausalito.

The Path Of May is always gala day for loya
Brltishers In all parts OF the world, and yester-
DAY was no exception here.
Inc British Benevolent Society gave its Gus.
tomary annual picnic-this year at Wild Wood
1len, misunderstanding at the same time Its
SILVER Wedding" Twenty-Five years ago th Q
hrst move was made in this direction, aud the
patriotic orlgiuat0rs, many Of them at least.
showing but little wear and tear for the quarter
OF century that has passed, were on hand yes.
lefoay, hale and hearty, and as well able TO hold
their own In q race or dance as the younger
members.
An extra scorching sun seemed but to add in
creased fire to tile loyal enthusiasm that burned
III the british hearts, and was only a natural ex-
cuse Tor more iced British beer wherewith to
toasl and toast again their sovereign Queen.
A BLENDING OF NATIoNALITIEs.
A Very.complimentary blending of nationalties
was a strong feature of the picnic, American
cousins and German friends forming fully one
halt OF the 1000 people met together to enjoy
common holiday and testIfyng strongly 10 The
soeletys popularity.
Despite the intense heat the dancing floor was
crowded all the at ernoon, maid and matron,
gfay-headed old men and Deardless boys Yeing
Win each other TO do justice 10 the strains OF
hllZau's Military Baud. AS the crowd grew
alter l O'clock, the pretty glen grounds were
DER the trees for those who preferred watching
the merry throng of hoday-inakers.
whose untirlng efforts the great success Uf the
picnic was largely due, was ably assisted by
captains e. Naunton aud Sennett. l. II. Wal
lace having his hands full all day on the dane
ing nOor. The interchangeable Secretary, Ben
llaiRe, decked out In Ills Sunday shlrl-seeves
ana AN extra-loyal smile betting the occasion,
was In every part of the grounds at once.
PRIZE WINNERS IN GAMES.
In the games the following were the winners:
Race Tor boys under 10 years Willie King,
Thomas Randall and V. Gray.
III the DOys under Ia Vears-F King
john Gray and Sam Rose
:, The rae, for girls under 10 years was won by
Bessie remington, Ella Kerry coming second.
. for girls over 10 years and under IA Hannah
bfledy won hrst prize and Sadie Randall second
pflZe, with L. Brooks and 5. Dancer winning
lrst aud second prizes for the girls race over
IA years.
In The walking race for married ladies Mrs.
Kelly ana Mrs. Austen were first and second.
Captain Guig OF the Micronesia won the race
LOT captains OF ships III port, Willie l. Mclean, s.
Donaldson, l.. X. Rankin were first, second and
tnlid III the apprentices race.
george Marsh won the race for sons Of men,
beIs, NJ. Marsh being second.
Frederick Burrows won tile wheelbarloW race,
win w. Walters next.
In the steeple-chase j. w. Jewett, c. V. Keeges
ana Z. Ford were first, second and third.
The orphan children of the Ladies' Relief and
Protection Society, OF which Mrs. MEG ladery is
marion, also enjoyed their little selves in racing
iot some really valuable book presents.
NATIONAL ANTHEMS SUNG.
After singing the British national anthem, fol-
lowed by tile 'SGar-spaDgled Banner" j. ii.
DoblnsOn. President OF the society, briefly ad-
dressed the assemblaRe. lie mentioned that in
The twenty-five years he had been connected
with the society $685. 900 had been discussed to
over 5oOou needy persons. ard hoped that those
younger members who were then present at the
'suVer would assist In giving the society life
aud strength TO witness its golden" annlyer-
6aTy.