The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-10

for, while 1t is esti-
mated that the building will comfortably ac-
commodate $1,000. there is little doubt that
the number of admissions last night eX-
ceeded double that number. During the
afternoon announcement was made that the
doors would not open until Z 80 o'clock, but
at dusk there were already signs of a gath
ering on the outside, and when the shades
of night deepened the crowd commenced to
pack so firmly around the entrance that
there was danger of crushing those in
front. Very wisely, therefore, Chair
man Steinbach ordered the doors
thrown open, aud at little before 7 o'clock
the guests began pouring in. half an hour
later it looked as if the whole city was in
tent on joining the gidjy whir, for, as far
as one could see from the portals. a steady
stream of humanity was rushing down upon
the hall. Every car and every carriage in
the city seemed directed that way, and for
two good hours there was no let-up to the
throng.
IN THE FOYER.
About o'clock the first signs were
noticed of n falling off in those claiming adj
mission, and from that time till close upon
10 it was also observed a large percentage
of the newcomers drove up in carriages.
Immediately a vision of loneliness burst
upon the scene as the darlingS of society
allghted and, Strengthening out their silks
and satins, hurried on TO Join the festive
ranks within. This was the most interest
ing hour of any to the outside army, mostly
composed of the gentle sex. who were keen
admirers of the handsome toilets, from the
silken hose and satin shoes TO the simmer
ing Jewels in the couture.
1t must not be supposed that all who en-
tered remained through the evening. At
o'clock there were as many indoors as COM
fort would permit, and these enjoyed them
selves to the utmost in making round OF
visits from headquarters to headquarters.
HALF an hour later this was labor of no
little trouble, and as the evening grew the
heat developed by the moving multitude be-
came almost unbearable. This was espe-
cially so in the gallery. and would have re-
suited In many fainting spell had the COM
mittee not posted police guard at the
stairways and barred the passage upstairs,
while those from above were only too glad
to get down. Then a half dozen exits
around the building were thrown open, and
while the crush was still at the entrance
many left by these avenues TO fresh air and
comfort and bent their steps homeward.
THE GRAND MARCH.
1t was 9:15 o'clock before the final steps
were taken to form the grand march. AT
that time the body of the hall presented the
appearance of a solid mass of coagulatiOn
from which it seemed hopeless to expect any
order. But the floor director, Mr.. Henry
Lunstedt, with his two assistants, MeSSrs.
Charles l.. Weller and Louis III. K0hn, with
numerous aids from the Floor Committee
sprang into the seemingly hopeless breach
and speedily order was evolved out of
chaos.
The west gallery, by fortune or design,
had been kept comparatively clear Of spec
tators, and here the grand march formed. 1t
was led by Grand President w. ii. Miller of
Pacific Parlor and Mrs. Theodore Lunstedt,
who looked most aueenly in white satin,
decollete and sleeveless, with RomanesQue
collar and V-shaped bodice. The dress
was trimmed with old ValencIennes lace and
the ornaments were diamonds, the chief
jewel being magnificent diamond star in
the couture and diamond necklace. The
leading couple were followed by several
prominent members of the order, including
Past Grand President NJ A. Doran and
wife, Grand Trustee w. II. Thornley, and
wife, The column comprised an extraordi-
nary number of handsome couples, reaching
into thousands.
THE WINDING MARCH.
From the western gallery across to the
south side, down the stairway and into the
auditorium, wound the sinuous line. Al the
head appeared below the great orchestra
burst into its march, "The Parlors of San
Francisco" dedicated to the Woodworking
Joint Committee of Arrangements by A. +.
Schleicher. Slowly and steadily the line
pushed its way, never pausing or deviatiDg
from Its settled course. Its serpentine
length seemed endless, as indeed for long
time it was the arrivals just attaching them
selves to the caudal appendage.
1t was an inspiring sight and those in the
gallery craued over the balcony or stood
upon chairs to watch the promenading
column. Under the brilliant light the evO-
lutions and counter ev olutionS presented
many new aspect of the composite serpent
that glittered and sparkled at times as some
fair face was TUNED for moment upward.
1t was IN every way the grand spectacle Of
the evening, and it was noticed that after
seeing 1t many departures took place among
the spectators, as if they too were satisfied
that the ballroom pagant could not be out
done by any subsequent aspect.
SOME OF THE DANCES.
These departures gave room to those who
were left and slowly there appeared more
space on the floor. For nearly an hour the
grand march continued, then there was rest
that lasted far into the night Among the
numbers We're: lancers. Admission Day;
polka, ''Our Pioneer Mothers; waltz, Our
Guests; york, "Grand Parior, Native
Sons; schottische, "The Glorious Golden
West; Ia marjolaine. Grand Parlog Na.
lancers, sour Grand Officers; schottishce,
'.Tne Joint Committee"; Virginia reel,
''The Ladies of San Francisco; Spanish
dance, 'Our Patriotic Citizens; waltz,
.'Fraternity" lancers, THE Days Of 49,;
york, 'San Francisco; medley, Park
Bank"
ROUND THE BOOTHS.
It was very evident that there was not
such an unwieldy crowd present during the
evening as on the previous night. Prone
nading was q pleasure and not a task. The
characteristic of the crowd was the number
of couples everywhere to be met The
proverb "TwO's company and three's none'
was thoroughly well exempliied, for it was
rare to see anything but couples. One
found them losing themselves in all kinds Of
odd corners and out-of-the-way staircases,
although anything approaching solitude a
deux was clearly hopeless. Many visits
were paid to the various booths where only
| teats were to be found. After the busy day
| watching the parade and running around
| with friends, the grand march tired out a
great many and seats were at a premium.
At Minerva Parl0r booth the Contra Costa
! Parl0rs had been the guests Of the after
noon. In the evening the ladies had the
| Alcalde Parlor members rs their guests, and
| they also presented tho members Of FL
Dorado Parlor with pretty boutonnieres. the