The morning call., 1890-08-08
ISLAM-MECCA.


The Mecca Temple Pilgrims of New York
were more than well entertained yesterday,
the third OF the sojourn at the oasis of Is
lam Temple of this city. They were ION
the go" from early morning until late in
the might, and the pleasures accorded them
were varied, interesting and enjoyable.
The Mobiles of Islam Temple are far
famed for knowing how to entertain; and
if there is a pilgrim of Mecca who has not
had good time since his or her arrival in
this city, that person is yet to be heard
from. Not only are the Shriners of Islam
good entertainers, but every one is host
in himself, and when he starts cut to do the
correct thing with guest. nothing is left
undone to make that guest feel at home aud
as if he were i'll his own city, and not in a
place 5000 miles away from home.
Mecca's Mobiles are equally as jolly and
hospitable, and between Mecca and Islam
it is difficult to select the one which can
Guido the other. :" Jim" MCGEE. Joe "
Mecca's Mobiles full of fun, ever ready for
a good time and cOunterparts in every re-
spect of " Charley" Field Frank Cartan
and Will Stafford Of Islam Temple.
The first pleasure of yesterday was a
drive in the morning through Golden Gate
Park to the Cliff House and on the 'cool
sands" of the broad Pacific. There were
| four-in-hands, double teams and other con-
veyances, each of which had members of
| both temples, and jollier crew never was
congregated in drive through our park
| and TO the Cliff. Sutro's Heights were
visited and here the caravan" halted for
awhile to permit the 'camels" resting and
| the pilgrims quenching their thirst
| and viewing the grand scenes Of
nature which are seen from the
heights. The party then headed toward
! the city, taking different route on their
| return and arriving at the Palace after l
| O'Clock, well pleased with what it had seen
and with praise for their entertainers and
| guides.
After luncheon the pilgrims were escorted
| to different places of interest in the city,
some visiting the Mint, others the libraries,
| while number took trip to Telegraph
! Hill to view the city from that point Of OBJ
servation and to see the original site
| whence vessels were signaled when the
| little city of San Francisco was first
| founded.
In the evening the party was taken to
the California Theater. The Shriners were
in full evening dress and wore their feZ and
| jewels. Even the ladies wore the feZ, max
| ing it pretty sight to one who stood in
! the foye or, as the deep red of the headgear
was pleasing contrast to the somber black
| of the gentemen's coats. The faree-com-
| edy " The City Directory" was the attrac-
| ton at the theater, and TO make the play
more interesting number OF jokes at the
| expense Oh the SuTlueTS were perpeLraleQ
by Charlie Reed, the comedian, and his
fellow-players.
The lady members of the troupe were
kindly remembered by the Shriners with
magnificent floral pieces, one alone stand
ing over feet high. and composed of the
| choicest of California's sweetest flowers.
The play was heartily enjoyed, and at its
conclusion the hosts and guests marched to
the oasis Of Islam Temple. 131 Post street,
where an elaborate collation. was spread,
| consisting of the choicest "manna and
dates" which were quaffed in flowing
| bowls of zem-Zem" waters.
There was not set programme of
speeches at the banquet, everything being
informal and as social as it could be made.
| The company remained until late hour,
only departing when the hands of the clock
| denoted that time was flying into the
wee" hours and that sleep must be OBJ
tanned if to-day's entertainments were to
! be wakefully enjoyed
| The programme for the day consists of a
| trip to Oakland by the creek route. the
| boat leaving the ferry landing at 1 rs
o'clock. In the City of the Oaks the pill
grims will be royalty entertained with
drives, collation. and other interesting
amusementS. In the evening California
| CommaDdery, No. 1, knights Templar, will
| confer the order of the temple, and it is ex-
| pected that such of the visiting MOBILES as
are Knights Templar will attend and wit
ness how the degree is conferred in Cali
| fornia.