The morning call., 1890-09-09
BOorHs AT THE PAVILION.


! for the nights celebration might be made by
{ Wprkmen and committees.
/ BOOTHS AT THE PAVILION.
! Artistic Dec. Fatjcus and the Fair
Is.isS &-c7fftng.
The b0otsr .g5 dtrrsnt PPrlOrs pre-
Sented Indeed ~ a. nsarance, the first
Of these to b. o3-eryCI ci tn. right Of the
main floor were ,he san Francisca ana
Sequoia par'Ors. one haf Of the backing
represented the seal OF san Francisco and
the other half a SeQuoia tree with handsome
decorations. Streamers of tri-color and
garlandS Of seQaOa were draped from the
balcony and mingled VII the. colored Chi
neSe and japanese lanterns. The sides of
the rooms were in delicate tints with
painted panels, and bordering the top were
shields embiematic OF the order. The
floor was covered with canvas and over the
entrance were two mirrors with the names
Of the parorS painted over them. Back of
this was the refreshment-roOm, which was
supplied with quantity of light edibleS
and beverages.
GOLDEN GATE PARLoR.
Adjoining this was Golden Gate Parlor,
the sides of which were in green and pink
panels, that made pretty contrast with
the floor of terra Gotta. In the center and
suspended from the ceiling was japanese
umbrella, twelve feet in diameter. From
each section Of this were bunting, streamers
of red, white and blue that reached to the
ceiling. The backing was picture of the
Golden Gate, the scene which is familiar to
all. Over the entrance was banner with
the name of the parlor. In the back was
the refreshment-room, nicely arranged, with
floor to represent blocks of marble.
CALIFORNIA DRILL CORPS.
The booth occupied by the California Drill
Corps comes next, and presented a most
rustic scene with confusion of greens,
tents, tripods, logs of wood strewn over the
moss-covered floor, and garlands of every
tint of green. Across the front on banner
were the words, California 9fii1lf Corps.
CALIFORNIA PARLoR.
Next to this came California Parlor, rep
resenting to perfection a regular garden,
made SO by eyergreens, garlands and tropical
plants. In the center on grass plat rested
a large bronze greyhound, and throughout
the shrubbery were seen dogs, deer, etc,
with here and there fresh mushrooms just
out of the ground. Rustic seats in the de-
sign of chairs and sofas were observable,
while at tie hack on large banner was the
word Welcome. Sunbursts were ar
ranged at the top around the sides and at the
back where drop scene was placed. The
roofing was filled in with garlands and
streameTs. There, refreshments were served
10 the many friends OF the Parlor.
NIANTIC PARLoR.
The next in order was the Mantle Paror,
which had backing of drop scene, show
ing San Francisco in 1S49, with the old ship
Mantle lying in the bay. The sides of the
booth were in golden tints, handsomely
draped and covered with inuumerable pic
lures Of California views. The ceiling was
iastefulIy fest0Oned and on each side of the
entrance stood a couple of large vases.
Like all the tOoths piano stood in one
corner and other pieces Of furniture were
artistically arranged throughout. This
! booth displayed an unusual amount of hos
pitality.
MISSION PARLOR.
Crossing to the other side OF the Pavilion,
in front OF the stage, Mission Parlor was the
next to claim attent on. 1t is ono of the large
booths and evidently created much interest.
In the center, upon raised platform, was a
group OF animals called a buffalo chase II
was a fine piece and las been prepare by n
well-known naturalist. Nearer to the front
of the entrance was another platform. urOn
which WAS q grouping comI oSed of the seals
and other embleus of tile order, surrounded
by an eagle aud bear. In the back could
be seen a garden where edibes were ar
ranged. The roafng was in tent shape,
formed of bunting of ralti-c0l0rs. In one
division was observed collection of the
handSOmeSt lot Of furniture that could he
procured. On the right was the refreshment
quarters, which was presided over by Oneida
Parlor representatives. The floor of this
booth was carreted with carpet in subdued
| tints. The officers are: President, Miss
Frank Bennett; First VIce-President Miss
Lena Bee; Second Vice-PreSident, Miss
Nellie McNulty; Third Vice President, Miss
Mamie Duke; Financial Secretary, Miss FilZ-
gerald; Recording Secretary, Miss Anna
McPhilps; Treasurer, Miss Mary McRae
Marshall, Miss Il. Hemingway; Inside
Sentinel. Miss Kittie Stevens; Outside
Sentinel, Miss Laura Hemmingway; TruS-
teeS-Miss Klttie Conb0y, Miss Cora Will
Der and Miss May Stevens.
BAY CITY PARLoR.
Bay City Parlor had her ceiling arranged
in the shape of a tent with the national col
ors and festoonei around the sides with
garlands studded with flowers: On the floor
was canvas and the Glning-room was
divided off by vines and bunting. There
were many flower pieces, banners and
shields. The back was filled in with flowers,
pampas grass. ivy and palms. The front
was made attractive with wreaths OF flowers.
ALCALDE PARLoR.
Alcalde Parlor came next. This parlor.
which was nicely carpeted with body Brus-
sells, claims to have one of the incest char
ters of the order. The sides Of this apart
ment were covered with fanciful designs of
flags, shields, eyergreens and drapings of
various colored bunting. An enormous
tiume-piece was suspended over the charter.
From the ceiling in the center was a banner
showing Suffers Mills with much correct
ness and back of this was banner bearing
the seal of California. Seat, aud tables oc-
cupied the center of the booth. Back of this
were the dressing and dining rooms parti-
toned Off with rich portieres.