The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-03

are greatly honored By your presence here to-
night California has already extended 10 you
her welcOma, and you have been leased 10 term
il rnya one. We now renew that greeting. L
have been chosen 10 present TO you physical eX-
preston Of that good Will on behalf Of The Union
League Club.
Its. you will observe, a fac-simile OF the invi-
tationS TO this reception. IL Is made OF gold from
Observation-Disclosures soil, fashioned into beauty
by American skill, and by an American cup pre-
senled 10 an American PTeSid nt. lCbeers.l
II bears the crest of the State Of California,
which, though far removed from The geograph-
ica center Of the nalion las ever heen lOyal ana
faithful To tie Union ana the flag. l'lreat ap.
plause.1 Lovely California thar, ~ the words oil
Tie great Seward came into the Union clad IN
the gorgeous robes OF freedom.
You VIII observe, sir, that this souvenir has
upon il the dear and venerated tag OF our coun-
tIy-emblem OF an. indissolube Union and Oh IN
desiructabe States; suggestY- OF the tolls ana
struggles, OF the victories and the glory we nave
achieved; emblem Of a nation rededfeated TO
freedom, and prophetic otthe- greater glory and
blessings of tie future-the beloved flag OF our
country which you IN your young manhood bore
to Tie fore trout aud your maiureT years have
difted high among the hags OF The eafth.
A SPEECH IN ACCEPTANCE.
This occasion is tOus Que OF pride and honor.
We trust it's Que of pleasure to you. We pr E.
sent to you this token, trusting II VIII be to you
a reminder OF the rec -ptiOn rendered TO you Dy
the UniOn League Club tonight.
The gift was handsome gold card. about
six by four inches IN size, the fac-simile OF
the general invitations. except for the State
These appeared 10 the lower left-hand corner,
the cOlors in The flag being worked In In en-
amel, while tle figures and inscription In The
seal were brought out In bas-relief Ia gold OF
The President accepted the gift with slight
inclination TO the speaker, and after gazing a
moment upon IL acknowledged the GilI as fol-
lows:
California is full OF ambuscades not of the hostile
sort, but with all embarra5, ments that attend sur
prise In ahasty drive this AFTERNOON, when thought
l was to visit Oakland. was suddenly drawn up in
front of a college and asked to make an address, and
a moment afterWaTd. before an asylum for deaf and
dumb and blind, the character OF which did not
know until the carriage stopped In front of
IL. All this taxes the ingenuity, as your
Kindness moves the heart Of one who is
making a hurried Journey through California
do not need such souvenirs as this to keep fresh
IN my heart this visit to your state. 1t Will be
pleasant, however, TO show 10 others who ha g not
particfpated in this enjoyment this record Of trip
that has been very eventful and one Of perpetual
SUNSHINE and happiness. 1 do not think could
have endured the labor nd toll of travel nnless had
been borne up By the inspiring and hearty goodwill
OF your people / DO not know what collapse is in
store for when it IS Withdrawn. fear shall
need aYgOrOuS tonic TO keep up TO the high level OF
enjoyment and Inspiration which your kind treat
ment las given inc. | thank you for this pleasant
social enjoyment and this souvenir OF 1t.
The close OF the remarks was greeted with
great applause. 10 tile midst of which the Presi-
dental party was escored 10 the private Tecep-
tion-rooms TO Dartake OF refreshments.
Then the music starred afresh and the floor
was oceupiCd for a brief season by the dancers,
whose pleasures were temporarily interrupted a
lille later by the Presidents return 10 the
parlOrs listen TO the 81 anish selections OF the
Bandurria Club. These included march. " Mi
Patfe"; waltz, "El Turia'; a maZu ka,
Plense Tia" and the Spanish caprice, Fam
fanella." The four. selections were admirably
rendered, ana gave evident pleasure to the
President and The company at large. The club
consisted OF Senor Sancho Qeaderl. Senior Lon-
baTderOi Haleck Wright, George L. Wellington,
Dewitt Treat and &. II. Gardiner, b1ndurrias;
Arthur E. Wellington, Joseph Haskin, Paxton
Wright aud c. L. Davis, guitars; Frank w.
Fisher, violin, and DR.. Regensberger, cello.
ROUND OF DANCES.
AT the close OF the imprompfu concert the
President and the majority OF his patty LETT for
their hotel, followed by tile elder portion OF the
company. The young folks, however, remained
anu enjuyed a round Of dances until an ad.
Yaneed hour this morning.
Ia the parlOrs aud marquee Bullets were es-
tablShed all night long, ana score Of attentive
waters were kept busy IN D lping he company
to the delicaces they contained
The committees having Charge of The pleasant
Reception Commttee-Joseph S. Spear Jr.
(Chairmanl II. Ii. Markham, Senator Leland
Stanford, q. u. SaDders0D. w. w. MORROW, w.
h. Dimond,s Colo1el w. X. Shafter, U. 5. A.,
NJ. NJ. ESIee, /. G. Stump. NJ. IL de Young, w.
II. Chamberlain, Charles +. CrOckeT, Samuel w.
Backus, 7. N. Ltlienthal, John ID. Spfeekels
w. G.. Van Fleet, 9. j. Bandmahn, w. 4.
Dargie, n. T. Chipman, John II. burst,
Lewis Gerstle, w. q. Long, F. A. Vail,
Mrs. Leland STAFFORD. Mrs. D.. H. Markham.
Mrs. r. ID. LaidIaw, Mrs. W. IL. Chamberlain
Mrs Joseph S. Spear Jr., Mrs. w. w. Morrow,
Mrs. f. L. Castle, AIRS. n. F. Chapman, Mrs q.
J. BandmaDD. Miss Emma Spreckels, Miss
Thornton, Miss A. NJ. POack, Mrs. Wendell
EastOD, Mrs. s. w. Backus, Mrs. NJ. II. de Young.
Mrs. G. H. Sanderson, Mrs. Colonel W. X. Shaf-
ter Mrs w. Z. Dargie, Mrs. w. L. Van File I,
Mrs. T. N. LlHenthal, Mrs. ChadbOurne, Miss
Stump. Miss Reed, Miss OConnor, Miss Desne.
Commitlee oil Arrangements-We Wendell Easton,
A. E. Castle, S. NJ. Sh0rlridge. 4. G. ChadbOurne.
Joseph S. Spear Jf.. w. III. Chamberlain. l. III.
Minor, j. fl. Hegler, Frank j. French, }. I.
Glesting William Macdonald, j. s. Numaugh,
r. ID. Ladaw, S. X. Thornton. W. ID. Sanb0rn,
Joseph SmonsoB, j. II. Litcbiield, i. H. Glen mt.
Decoration CommIttee-R ID. Laidaw (Chair-
man)-Samuel X. Thornton, Joseph Simonson.