The morning call., 1891-07-12

Was enthusiastic and royal. 1t is impos-
sible to conceive that more could have been
devised by generous people to render this
visit more attractive. There was continu-
Gus round of diversion from the evening of
our arrival to the evening of our departure.
The ovation given at the wharf on Tuesday
night was simply startling. For nearly
three hours before the late arrival of the
ship thousands of people stood upon the
bridge and wharf and lined the streets on
either side with such vast numbers as to
almost block the highway. The bands of
music began simultaneously with the buZZaS
of the multitude. President Holman stepped
upon the gangway with his committees,
almost hlllng the railing with mis- capacious
body, and towering head and shoulders
above the many he reached forth both
hands to our honored President Fay. The
physical proportions of these two men are
enormous. President Fay stood on the
deck, the counterpart of Bismarck in APP
pearance, and directed his men. A shout
arose from the iDimitable Tom Sa aver,
which was recognized as an old familiar
voice by many of the veterans on shore.
TIE men were brought to order quickly ana
formed in line Of procession of the torch
light parade. The reception was given in
the handsome parlorS of the Portland
vets " in City Hall.
WITH A FEW wELL-CHOSEN WORDS
President Holman babe the old boys
hearty welcome and then introduced the
District Attorney, Il. a. STEPHENS, who in
the unavoidable absence of the Mayor eX-
tended the courtesy of the city AMI its en-
vironS, and gave the boys a carte blanche to
all the features of interest in the city. This
was responded to most gracefully and
affectingly by our President, who intro
duced our DR.. Aver, who spoke with grace
and elegance. The next day opened auspi-
ciouSly, as indeed did every succeeding
dat, and more healthful and perfect at
moSphere cannot be imagined. The arrange
ments effected for the parade in carriages
were in every respect complete. We were
carried through The PRINCIPAL streets of the
city and given view of the stately build
ings and palatial homes. Some of the resi-
deDces are magnificent and present the
appearance of villas. We reached the sum-
nit of the park and from there were given
panorama of singular grandeur. The
snow capped mountains lowered in the
distance, while the beautiful Columbia
pursued its chosen channel toward the
north. The city itself presented scene of
intense activity, and 1t was not difficult for
us to augur future of constantly growing
prosperity. The CITY of Portland is grow
ing substantially. There Is no excessive
booming of values to enrich one an to-day
and impoverish another tomorrow. Con-
servatism is the characteristic of the people,
and it is safe to say that the foundations
here laid reach
THE SOLID BEDROCK OF PERMANENCY.
On our return we halted at the Gambrinus
Gardens and paTtGok of a bountiful lunch.
Some of the boys were growing quite thirsty,
and they very eagerly sought the sparkling
waters of the garden, which was freely
passed around in glasses with handles. In
the evening we visited the Marquam Thea
ter, where rich musical feast awaited u.s.
On the day following, through the courtesy
OF the cable company, We went to the sum-
NIT of Portland Heights. From here the
view IS more expansive than from the park,
and from here we see TO the best advantage
the geographical outline of the East and
West sides, now consolidated into ono city
of $4,000 people. The banquet in Masonic
Hall, given in the evening, was not only
generous but elegant The presence of the
ladies who came with us from San Fran
cisco, together with many of their sisters
from this city, gave brilliancy and character
to the occasion and cast about us an air of
refinement for which as men we are greatly
indebted to womanhood. II was wise sug-
gestion to have these cultivated ladies with
us on our j0urneyings, for after all we are
only men and do at times unwittingly in
dulge in excuses. Your correspondent
wishes to say. however, that the gentle
manly man characterized always these
hOnored veterans, and to my knowledge
there WAS
NOT A SINGLE CASE OF DISABILITY
Arising from an imprudent indulgence in
the good cheer offered by the hospitality of
the people of this city. 1t was very APP
parent that each man felt a responsible
sense TO sustain the reputable character of
the association and to leave salutary i'm
preston upon the people whose cordially
they enjoyed. During the evening two
beautiful souvenirs were presented by the
veterans here to the boys of the city by the
Golden Gate. Tae two huge Presidents
then warmly graSped each others hands
| nf he a. Aity prf,f a
addresses were then made in response to
t0asts and an invitation given by Chief of
Police Parish to the hOuse-warmng in his
new and beautiful home. After songs by
Mr.. Cohen. Tom Sawyer, MI. Burns and
| others we retired in perfect order and rea-
| sonably sober. The next day was one of
the memorable events of the occasion. The
| excursion up the Columbia River will not be
| forgotten as long as we have an eye for the
beautiful. But l cannot enlarge upon de-
| seription of natures grandeur, which must
| be familiar to the most of your readers.
The cascades, the palisades, the glens, the
| mystic lakes. the fisheries, mills, ETC., alb
sOrbed our interest all the distance. And
now comes the 4th of July with all the
features peculiar to the historic day. The
hremen turned out en- masse with the civic
socie ties and
PRESENTED AN IMPOSING PICTURE.
''The Old Machine" from San Francisco
ELECTED applause because of its historic as
sociations, but in particular. think, be-
cause OF the three pretty clubs who occu-
pied the seat dressed in the typical fire.
mems suits-the one the daughter of Sem
ator and Mrs. Mahoney. and the boys the
| sons respectively of Mr.. and Mrs. Bunner
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harris. The evening
was given to pyrotechnics. Other cities
have done we'll, but the fireworks displayed
on this occasion eXcelled. The most BEAU
| tiful of all was the representation of a fire.
! man equipped for duty. 1t is estimated
that $4,000 people witnessed this scene. The
| next day we accepted the invitation of one
| of the largesthearted men we have known.
The residence of Chief Sam Parish, as he is
aHectionately known here, is situated upon
a bluff which commands the most pictur-
| esque and enchanting outlook which can be
| imagined. With the mountains, the city,
the liver. the islands, the beautiful William
| cite Valley, we have given TO US an ideal
| location for residence. The kind host and
| hostess lavished upon US their generosity,
and we found IL almost impossible to get
away from them. In the afternoon the
waters OF Gambrinus again invited us, and
| through the courtesy OF the management
another hour was spent in the sylvan groves
where Gambrlnus and Terpsichore preside.
| The next morning was occupied indepen-
| IDENTIFY with rambles and brief excursions.
In the afternoon
| BANQUET WAS GIVEN
In Turn Verein Hall by Engine No. 1 Com
| pary. An address of welcome was deliy-
cred by the jovial Chief of the Fire Depart
ment. Henry Morgan, responded to by the
Vice-President of the veterans the presen.
tation OF a magnificent pair Of antlers to one
| of the members, addresses and songs and
| pleasant repartee closed an afternoon oil
| genuine enjoyment, and we come to the
| climax OF the enteTtainment. The home OF
| Mr. and Mrs. Ira Brown is one Of the most
CHEEKY, gladstone and musical that we have
had the honor 10 visit. The evening was
spent there in the enjoyment of feasting
music, laughter. and particularly in the
companionship of genial FRA Brown and his
accomplished wife. Among the noted mer
who came up from the days of old was the
| youthful Tom Burns of Victoria. WHAT a
boy this Tom is! lie is quite unwilling tc
confess that lie is three score years and ten