The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-24
ALL READY.
Preparations for HarrisOn's Conn.,
ing All But Completed.
Decorations on Market Street and at the
Palace - Committees Report Every
thing in Good Shape.


of President Harrison has begun in earnest
and San Francisco will soon be IN gaia at
tire.
From the ferries to the Pavilion along
Market street large flags have been sus-
pended above the th0roughf1re, anu thls,
combined with the display of bunting that
will be made by priyat houses along the
propcspd line Of march, will make the scene
one Of unusual splendOr. The electric and
calcium lights are also being placed in posi-
ton rs rapidly as possible so that no feature
will be lacking to make the display one of
the most attractive ever seen in San Fran
cisco.
The work of decorating the rooms to be
used by the Presidential party has not yet
begun. but the great courtyard OF the Pal
ace Hotel is already esplende mt with bunt-
ing and tropical plants. From above is sus-
peudeda huge american flag, while smaller
banners woven about the railing at the first
story lend color to the scene. Boxes con-
tanning ferns and palms are scattered here
and there in profusion. and from the col
unnS are suspended garlands OF evergreenS
When completed the effect Will be striking
in the extreme and viii be q beautiful wei
come 10 the party on their arrival at the
hotel.
The rooms to be occupied by the President
and Mrs. Harrison viii be taste1ully decor
ated, while the rooms Of the two Secretaries,
Wanamaker and RuSk, will be arranged in
consOnauce with their departments That
of Secretary Rusk will be gay with agricnl-
tural products, whiSe those of the Post
master-GeneIal will be decorated with mall
bags, emblematical OF the great department
over which be presides.
THE CHILDREN's DAY.
John l. Sabin, President Of the Board of
Education, has been busily engaged in ar
ranging the childreu's day, and every one OF
the youngsters will be given a chance to
look for once at least upon real, live Presi-
dent. The latter VIII have no more earnest
and enthusiastic admirers, perhaps, AMI 1t
j. estimated that more than $1,000 school
children will be on hand at the appointed
time. Van Ness avenue has been chosen as
the place, and circulars OF instruction Will be
sent out 10 the various schools. No regular
order Will be preserved, but all teachers
viii be required to attend and main
tain such discipline as Will be possible
under the circumstances. Property-Own-
ers along the avenue will be requested
TO permit the children to occupy the
steps during the wait The lines, II Is
expected, will extend along the entire
thOrOUl htare and the President and party
will be driven slowly along in order to give
cacn one OF the little folks an opportunity
L. SIZE them.
It's naturally expected that vast rowds
of older people will also find their way to
Van Ness avenue on TIE day in question g,
hut The authorities particularly request that
they will remain in the background in order
10. to obStruct the view of the children.
INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED.
Superintendent SWEET of the public schools
has issued the following circular, which IS
self-eXplanatOry:
Ara r,aatf1g of the Poard Of FduratIon held
Wednesday evening. the 22d inst, The following
resolution was adopted:
EsssJred That the public schools be allowed their
usgal holiday on Friday, the lst day Of May. Also
that Monday. the 9th day Of April, be declared a
spec al holiday given in honor Of the visit to this
CITY OF the President Of the United States
Also tie report Of a special committee OF the
board. made by Colonel Harvey, Chairman, was
accepted. a part of which reads as follows:
Aour committee would therefore recommend
inst the children OF the public schools assemble
ou y an Ness avenue, on the morning OF tile 27th
INST, AZ The hour OF 1880. that they be accom-
panied by their parents relatives or guardians,
VINO, with the teachers, can align them on the
east auu west side Of said avenue, 50 that Tie
children can see the President as he goes by.
The Superintendent Can take all necessary
provisions 10 carry out The recommendations.
In accordance with this action you are re-
quested 10 notify your pupils OF tie TWO holidays
ana To give them suitable advice and directions
CUuceiulu he ga herring on Y an Ness avenue TO
receive President Harrison.
lie children wilt 90 directly from Their homes
o'clock 10 the morning al tile latest.
The younger children must he in charge Of
tbeir Parents ana friends or must 60 with their
older brothers OF sisters. They VIII not assem-
Bile by schools. The Hue Of review VIII extend
nUm Golden Gate avenue on the south " Pacific
avenue on the north
Tie pupils from the north IN part Of the city
must be instructed 10 assemble on the northern
bloc Of Van Ness avenue, from Pacific avenue
southwark TO California street.
Pupiis from the middle sections OF the city will
assemble on tie line from California street u
Geafy and pupils from south uf Market street
aud ftum the Mission viii lake line from Geary
steel southwark TO Golden Gate avenue
AL teachers in good health are requested to
distribute themselves along lie line, according to
The preceding direction TO assist in looking after
the little children All The men connected with
The department are requested 10 aid in preserV-
Ing order.
Ihe school girls are requested to salute the
President By the waving OF Landkerchiefs, and
The boy, VIII be allowed 10 give full vent TO their
TdtlUiism by vigorous cheering. III this circular
j. received IN season principals are requested 10
have u read 10 all the grammar gIadss and TO
The third ana fourth primary grades. The teach
e. Will tell the younger children about IL.
BANQUET TROUBLES.
The Banquet Committee is still in hot
water The demands for invitations are
gro wing more numerous and more pressing
every day, ana as result General Barnes,
who has the matter in charge has gone into
temporary seClusiOn. 1t was given out yes
terdav, at least, that lie had gone to Santa
Cruz TO attend meeting of the Grand Army
of the Republic, aud in the meantime his
associates on the committee have suddenly
discovered that they have no authority to
act in the matter. At least 1000 people will
be disappointed, and it is expected that
some very tall explanations win be in order
before the matter is finally disposed Of.
Some little adverse comment was excited
yesterday by the announcement that cards
Of invitation would be required for admis-
sion to CalvaryChuTeh at the Sunday-mOrn-
ing services. 1t has been announced that
the President and party would be present,
and for that reason a vast number of people
Will desire to attend. In anticipation of a
jam the church authorities deemed it best to
Issue cards, and the general public will be
compelled 20 content themselves with out
side seats.
DECORATION COMMITTEE.
During the afternoon a meeting Of the Dec
Grafton Committee was held in ParlOr 4. and
II was announced that money sufficient for all
necessary expenses had been collected. The
5000 asked by the committee would be
forthcoming and every part of the pro-
gramme could therefore be carried out
Park Commissioner Hammond was pres
eut and stated that the Commissioners, in
spite Of the adverse comments of the florists,
as expressed through the columns of THE
CALL, were ready to furnish all the palms
and plants required for the occasion.
Colonel Andrews stated that Mrs. STAN
ford was the only person in San Francisco
thus far to gratuitousiy furnish flowers for
the President, and he added that the postal
clerks had been allowed 10 decorate the
rooms to be occupied by Postmaster-Ge General
Wanamaker. The Colonel assured the CON-
mittse, however, that he would see to it that
they were not allowed to Guido the commit
tee having in charge the decoration of the
Presidents rooms.
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS,
The General Committee held meeting
last night to make final arrangements fol
e. the reception, and it is probable that the
preliminary work is at an end Mayor
SandersOn presided, and there was the
usual amount Of scattering talk, which con.
sumed more than two hours.
When the meeting was called to order
Joseph LIE Count, from the Committee on
Decorations, stated that he was not at all
satisfied with the poor showing which had
been made with the funds at the disposal
OF those having the matter in charge. He
needed $500 more for flags and $500 for fire.
works. The need was imperative, and the
money must be raised at all hazards. Mr.
EaslOn announced that he had $4,000 in
sight, and with some deductions that could
be made he believed that Mr.. lie Counts re-
puast could na cyranlad