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

solid and liquid refresh
ments reaped a simultaneous harvest. Such
rush was naturally embarrassing, but it
had its golden and silver side for the ac-
commodating caterers to the common want
Every preparation had been made for their
reception; larger supplies than usual laid in.
and speedily big steaks and long draughts
of congenial liquids were doing their restor-
alive work. Some were enabled to go to
their homes or headquarters, but many were
glad to temporarily camp where they left the
parade
But after awhile the crowd gravitated
naturally toward the Pavilion, where re-
ception had been announced for the after
noon. Here a considerable surprise awaited
them. On the closed doors were affixed
large placardS bearing the inscription,
Doors Open at Z; 80 O'clock"
Chairman John A. Steinbach was inter
viewed as to this sudden change of base.
He stated that he was responsible for the
conduct of the proceedings at the Pavilion
and could not open the doors unless suffi-
cient police protection were provided. 1.-The
parade,'' he-stated, will not be over until
8 o'clock and how can the people be
received and the hall emptied and cleared
in the short iatSryal without police protec-
cited crowd on isappointed members but
steadily mainta7Hed his ground. He said
if any accident should occur he would not
have been instrumental, and, although 1t
was unpleasant, still it was his plain duty
60 keep the doors closed.
The various parlors were in despair and
some furious. Ice-cream had been ordered
in large guam titles, musicians were on hand
and about O'Clock the Park orchestra, re-
gardleSs of the fact that the huge building
aln ctQrfph
Admission Day March, with full intentions
of keeping up their music till O'Clock.
Most If the parlorS had arranged for elab-
crate receptions in the afternoon, and many
members would be unable to appear to-day.
Mr.. Steinbach's half promise to throw open
the hall to-day was therefore but small sat
isfaetion.
But about 8 Is o'clock a change came over
the aspect of the hall a sound OF cheering,
faint at first and then more clear. sounded
through the open windows. 1t was rumored
that Colonel w. 81. Chamberlain had arrived
and had been refused admittance, with the
result that he had been stirred TO have the
doors thrown open and the public admitted.
Mr.. Steipbac had undoubtedly been wise
in his prudential desire to keep the place
empty, but it was the general sense that the
course was impossible and with proper man
agement unnecessary.
And so it proved. An immense crowd
took advantage of the opened doors and the
vacant booths soon presented lively ap-
pearalce. Every one, except those in the
booths, kept moving around in concentrlc
circles, enjoying the music and stopping TO
greet Quaintances. So eXhila rating was
the music by the big orchestra that many
would have enjoyed dance. but that was
clearly impossible with the crowd continu-
ally increasing.
Within the booths there ensued delight
ful series Of Informal receptions and after
noon teas. There was no attempt at co.,
ventiOnality to any extreme extent, but
friends were just made kindly welcome and
entertained with the best at the command Of
the parlor visited. The decorations which
had looked so effective on the evening before
appeared to even greater advantage when
seen at close quarters. The leaves in some
had Withered little, but with no distractng
glare of light the full force Of the picture
made by each booth was prettily brought
out
YERBA BUENA PARLoR.
Yerba Buena Parlor has attracted much
attention throughout the celebration. Its
elegant furnishing, artistic pictures and
particularly recherche and picturesque. A
number OF lady friends were quietly enter
tanned with refreshments and social con-
verse for minutes that were doubly grateful
for the previous eXertions Of the Gay. Inc
President of the parlor, Mr.. q. b. Hobson,
was very active in promoting the comfort
Of all, and was ably assisted by leading
members.
ALCALDE PARLoR.
Alcalde Parlor quarters, which came next
were early filed by eager friends. Even be-
fore the doors were generally thrown open a
large number of ladies had found means some
how to gain possession OF comfortable
rockers in this pretty booth and discuss the
parade, with the additional delights of ice
cream and the strains of an orchestra. The
gentlemen receiving here included MesSrs
Rahwyler, Coakley, Stoudy, Dwyer, Beres-
ford and Morton. All were aSsiduous in
: making their visitors perfectly happy.
SAN JOSE AND ALCATBAz.
Hard by was the space assigned to San
Jose and Alcatraz parlors jointly The ef-
forts of the two combined had resulted very
harmonously, and as one Of the lady visitors
said, 1T seems pity to think that the beau
tlful arrangement OF the room would be only
memory tomorrow" At any rate it will
be very pleasant memory to all visitors.
Ice cream and music were here dispensed
among the hosts for San Jose Parlor being
Messrs. Oscar Dewey and Charles E. Howes,
while Thomas MeDermott and w. w. Hew-
tit nobly represented AlcatraZ Parlor on the
same hospitable department.
BAY CITY PARLoR.
EAT the Bay City Parlor booth there was
novelty in the form of a dancing section
where those OF the visitors who preferred
dancing to resting or filtration could in.
dulge their inclination to good music. De-
ljci0us refreshments were on hand and were
courteously served. Among the gentlemen
prominent in receiving were Messrs. A.
Reiser, A. Lippman, G. Lippman, S. Reser
and E. w. Levy.
MISSION PARLoR BOOTH
Next came Mission Parlor booth with
its well-known wounded buffalo in the fore
ground Here elaborate preparations had
been made commensurate with the strength
Of the organization. The Ice cream and
other refreshments provided were as Tor
an army and all were literally dispensed
Notable here were the tasteful cards dis
trlbuted to strangers. denoting the rise OF
Mission Parlor which will soon possess
some very valuable property and build ex-
tensiye quarters. There were many receiv-