The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-04-30
OLD TINES RECALLED.
Pioneers Mingle Together AS in
Other Years.
New England Society Given a Pleasant Re
Oeption at the Local Hall-speechss
Followed by Wine

The gray-haired pioneers from New En-
gland have captured the city.
From their rooms at the Palace they
emerged early in the day yesterday and
spent the forenoon in revsting old scenes
and looking for old d-marks, most of
which have succumbed to the march of
progress.
They wandered about the city and shook
their heads in establishment at the many
changes that had taken place during their
long absence.
at seems to me that nothing has been
left unchanged" said one old fellow, who
recalled the times "when the bay came up
to Montgomery street" and when the
boys" went swimming from Long Wharf,
where is now Commercial street. Still they
looked happy, and spoke with great en-
thusiasm of the wonderful strides made in
the last forty years. The spirit of the true
pioneer showed itself in the feelings Of pride
which they expressed when they spoke of
the great development of material interests
in California.
AT PIONEER HALL.
1t had been arranged that they were to be
rendered a reception at Pioneer Hall, at l
o'clock in the afternoon, and before that
hour arrived the main hall was file d with
the members Of the local society and their
guests. The officers and a few Of the dis
tlnguished visitors occupied the platform,
above which the tricOl0r hung pendant from
the ceiling, and across which appeared the
word Welcome" woven in flowers. The
front of the balcony in the rear of the hall,
and in which the band was located, was
tastefully dTaped with the national coioTs.
No one was admitted without badge, and
the local pioneers were distinguished from
1 n form hNr fla NIL ~
wearing blue and the latter purple.
VISITORS WELCOMED.
President Kruse, who presided, spoke a
few brief words of welcome and then in
troduced Mayor Pond, Who in the name of
the people of San Francisco extended n
cordial greeting TO the visitors, and rendered
to them the liberty of the city during the
remainder of their stay.
Captain Themes, President of the New
England Society of California Pioneers,
responded in feeling manner and dwelt
| at considerable length upon the great inter-
est which they Of New England had always
| felt for the prosperity of California. He
| related his early experiences in this State,
| when as a boy of II he had landed in 1913
| from the old ship Admittance, and had
| spent three years on the Coast.
Il can scarcely express the gratitude, -
| he continued, (which we felt for the warm
welcome which you extended us. We knew
how warm-hearted and how generous you
are, UuJ Nubu look at Ile laeeS around
me am at loss Tor words. on renlem =
Der, Mr. Secretary, how, when l wrote you
that we were coming that pleaded with
you not to go to any expense for We were
amply able to pay for everything. You
promised me that il would be So and if this
is the result of no expenditure of money |
should like to be with you sometime when
you were spending your money"
SAVED THE UNION.
In conclusion he declared that it was
California that had saved the Union, and
had never had the credit for it,
Secretary Whittemore of the New En-
| gland Society then addressed the Pioneers,
| and thanked the people Of California for
the generous manner in which they had
| been received.
After the speeches all repaired to the
| diniug-rOOm, where an elegant lunch was
served, the tables being laden with all OBJ
tainable varieties of California fruits and
| wines.
No definite arrangements have been made
| for the further entertainment of the visitors,
| but they will be looked out for by the Pho
neers until they take their departure for
| San Jose on Saturday.
INVITED TO PLATT's HALL
The California Pioneers of New England
| are taking ia the sights OF the city they
helped to found forty years ago, and the
! right hand Of fellowship is being extended
| to them from all sides. Letters have poured
! In upon them from all quarters aud the
| following from the commission which is
making the State as famous for its products
in 1890 as it was for its gold in 1919 is not
| the least interesting or inviting. Here it is ::
April % 1890.
Hon B. B. WhitemOre, Secretary Society OF
| California Pioneers Of Ne,V Eng and-DEAi.
| SIR On behalf OF The Board OF State YIticult-
ura Commissioners we hereby extend to your
| self aud members of the society represented by
| you most cordial invitation TO visit the EXhb
| ton of California Vitcuitural PRODUCTS MAIN
! tained by this commission at Platps Hall, ZIG
| Montgomery street.
This exhibit was inaugurated and is main
| talned Tor The sole purpose OF developing one OF
| the most important industries OF State, which
Is deaf alike TO all. The culture of The Crane
| ana the manufacture OF pure wine therefrom
| nave during the past few years made the name
OF California almost as well known as did the
! search Tor gold, which led you gentlemen hither
| In the historic days of 40.
The Vltcultural exhibit Is open during the
| day. and we viii be most happy 10 see you aud
! your associates aud to show you how our pro-
| ducers are mpr owing the opportunities given by
| soil ana Climate, and 10 explain 10 you the
features OF grape growing and wine-makiug IN
this State. Very resDectiuuy,
CLARENCE j. WETMORE,
Manager Exhibition Hall.
CHARLES B. TURRILL, Secretary.