The morning call., 1890-08-04

surprise when he walked quietly into the
rooms. Before he knew it there was an en-
thusiastic thousand members cheering for
him and demanding a speech He was
lifted upon the table. In voice affected
by emotion he told how sincerely he
felt the expression of the sympathy
and kindly feelings entertained for him by
the Y. NJ. l. Such demonstration he be-
lieved showed that his work had not been
in vain, and that any member who worked
for the good of the order would .perma-
nently find place in the hearts Of his Eel
low-members. His short address was greet
ed with deafening applause.
Major j. c. O'Connor will be marshal OF
the Fourth Division of the parade instead
Of L. i. Dillon, as previously stated.
Leander l.. James of Napa arrived In
town late in the evening and at once began
final preparations for the success of the
parade, of which he is Grand Marshal.
John p. Moran, Grand First Vice-Presi-
dent, arrived from Los Angeles in the even
ing and will be candidate for the Office
which he has held for some time.
b. c. Gilbride, who has been official re-
porter of previous Grand Councils, was at
work yesterday and will probably have
charge OF the publishing of all news of the
present convention.
Edward L. Leak, Grand Lecturer, came
down from his home in Dixon, and was
welcomed by the members, who regard him
as good worker. He will likely respond
at the banquet for 1.-THE press"
CLOSED BUSINESS.
The stores of Castroville aud Watson
vile will be closed to-day to allow the en-
ployes who are members of the institute to
be present at the opening Of the Grand
announced these towns were cheered
Justify by the crowds of members at head
quarters. WatsOnvlle will seek to have
the next Grand Council there. Its insti-
tute has large lot on the principal street
and intends erecting a three-story brick
building for hall and club-rooms.
Dixon L. Phillips of Tulare, who has be-
come most popular member of the Y.
NJ. l., has been asked by the San Joaquin
Valley and Central Californian delega-
tions to enter for the office of
Grand First Vice-President. They wish to
be represented, and for many reasons have
chosen him as their representative. He is
bright, energetic man, possessed of the
stamina and magnetism necessary to inspire
enthusiasm into the order in his district;
favored with fine manful presence and a
genial and fraternal spirit. Already many
city delegates have promised 10 vote for
him, and his prospects yesterday certainly
looked favorable.
The fight for the Office Of Grand Secre-
tary grew warmer as the day grew late,
aud at night the position was more doubt
full than ever. Joseph l. Twohig. the in
cumbent, Edward j. Sheehan of No. and
Denis Geary, Grand Lecturer, are the
candidates.
The following delegates, arriving with
the late delegations, registered at the head
quarters:
Rev. Van de Van. Butte, Mont. NJ. S.
Pires. Centeryille; Alonzo E. Allen. Mon
terey; John E. Cramsie, SmartsyiIle; j. E.
Birmingham, Fresno; Rev. P. j. Smith,
Hanford; Henry OHara, Antioch; John
Houlihan, Antioch; A. Rodrigues, An
tioch; Thomas Deasy, Victoria. B. c.;
Adolph Entremont, Colusa; Neil O'Don-
d. M. Slaven, Oroville; j. A. Mock. San
LUIS Obispo; James e. Hayden, San Rafael !;
j. II. Cook, Benicia; Louis Opperman,
Benicia; A. f. Fitzgerald, San Luis Obispo.