The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-09
ADMISSION DAY.
A Meeting of the N. S. G. w.
Joint Committee.
The Finance Committee Reports That More
Than Half of the Money Needed for the
Celebration Has Been Collected.

A meeting of the Joint Committee of the
Native Sons of the Golden West, having in
charge the coming Admission day celebra-
ton, was held in Pioneer Hall last night,
with Viee-President W. II. Nelson in the
chair.
The maj or part of the evening was taken
up in reading and approving the various
committee reports which have already been
published in full.
The Regatta Committee asked for an ap-
preparation of $500, and in discussing the
asked-for appropriation, Chairman c. +.
Croker of the Finance Committee said
that at present it is impossible for his COM
mittee to segregate the amounts asked for
by the other committees. He, however,
felt assured that all the money needed for
the celebration will be forthcoming.
j. H. Steinbach said that he believed
$4,000 in all would be needed and inquired
if after $4,000 already appropriated had
been disbursed there would be enough cash
on hand for the balance.
Chairman Croker said he would reply to
the question later on, when his committee
reported. But no one need fear but that
the money would be procured. lie was
not repaired then to state what appToprl-
ations could be increased and which should
be cut down. The Regatta Committees
report was then adopted.
SENT BY EXPRESS.
The Invitation Committee reported hav-
ing sent by express the gold-plate invita-
ton to President Harrison.
The Pavilion Committees report was
adopted as read. Space viii be allo tied next
Wednesday night at the Pavilion to the
parlors.
The Hotel and Headquarters Committee
report was adopted and it was allowed $500
for expenses, and the Entertainment COM
mittee was allowed $40 for concert at
the Pavilion Oh September Sth.
The report of the Fireworks Committee
concerning the bids received from various
firms caused an immense amount OF discus
sion, ali OF which was finally settled by the
report being referred back, with instruc-
tiOns to secure new bids with full details,
bonds as to successful frlngs, and to allow
and consider bids from firms who would
guarantee to manufacture their goods in
California.
Treasurer Dockery reported collections
to date of $4,000, and stated positively that
$4,000 would be collected. The names of
subscribers will be given out for publica-
ton on Tuesday morning next.
The Excursion Committee reported in
favor of engaging three ferry steamers for
an excursion on the bay on September 10th,
the route 10 be the same as that taken dur
ing the Knights-Templar COnclaye. The
report was laid on the liable for further dis
cussiOn.
REGARDING FINANCES.
Under the head OF the Finance Commit
tees report, Chairman Croker said that no
meeting had been held since the last writ
ten report, as he had been out of town.
Some delay had been experienced by the
collectors not presenting daily reports.
Several subscribers had only put their
names down and not the cash, and he could
not state definitely, at present, the amount
of money in sight. A special committee
will soon wait upon prominent capitalists
and business houses who could not be
reached by the collectors.
The committee felt justified, however, in
making all the appropriations already
asked for. He hoped, however. care would
be taken in mourning only necessary eX-
peDses. The committee desired to close up
Its present set of books by Monday next at
O'clock, and all collectors must have their
reports in readiness then. On Tuesday
evening next the committee will meet
again and redistTict the city, so as to visit
every available point where collections
might be hoped for.
The Music Committee reported having
engaged nine bands 10 date, and awaiting
the action of the Finance Committee before
proceeding further.
The Decoration Committee reported
progress, and estimated that $500 more
would be needed to decorate twenty-five
more blocks on the line of march.