The record-union., 1891-09-10
ADMISSION DAY.
HOW 1T WAS OBSERVED THROUGH.
OUT THE STATE.
The Celebration at Santa Cruz by
the Native Sons a Grand
Success.
Special to the REcoRp-uN1oN.


SANTA CRUZ, Sept. 9.-The celebration
of Admission Day by the Native Sons in
this city was grand success, 1t was one
of the most enthusiastic and imposing
demonstrations ever seen in the State
outside of San Francisco. Although the
| majority of the parlors did not arrive
here until long past midnight, and it was
| after 2 A. NJ. when the reception and pa
rade was concluded, yet the sons and
daughters were astir early, as fresh to all
appearances as flowers in gardens.
The grand parade, under the Grand
Marshal of the order, Frank Mattison.
formed at IL o'clock.
The route Of procession led through the
principal streets.
There were fully 5000 Native Sons in
the parade, and all the parlors had some
prominent feature ofearly days.
When they countermarched on Pacific
avenue the double line filled the entire
length of the street, over mile. The
appearance of the parade was praised by
all the spectators.
The parade was formed in eight divi-
sions, most of the parlors present being
represented by good turnouts.
While the appearance of every parlor
elected applause, the special military
IdCIlCS Oh AICdluG Ine cap
| talncy of Joseph kehrlein, excited the
most admiration, and as heparlor passed
along there were heard remarks upon the
fine appearance the drill corps made.
The elegant banner carried by that parlor
received praise.
California drill corps made good ap-
pearance, making number of new mill
tary maneuvres.
Watsonville Parlor made a good ap-
pearance, with a number of young ladies
dressed as Zouaves, and the parlor had
parasols to keep off the heat, which was
intense.
Alcatraz, Pacific, Stanford, Mission,
Golden Gate and Rincon made pleasing
showing.
Observatory Parlor had telescope as a
! feature.
A single representative of Los Angeles
Parlor and one from San Luis Obispo
were present, marching under a huge
parasol inscribed 1.-TWO Orphans"
The Veteran Guard, CT. A. r., the spe-
cial escort Of Stanford Parlor, presented a
! fine appearance.
Literary exercises were held at the
| Opera-house this afternoon. There was
also ball game, besides fraternal enter
tainment.
| a bullshead breakfast on mammoth
scale, ball game and many entertain
ments are planned for tomorrow.
! AT STOCKTON
STOCKTON, Sept. Q. Admission Day
was celebrated here by the Native Sons
and Pioneers with parade and grand
| ball this evening. S. d. Woods, Presi-
! dent of the Day, made patriotic address,
| w. b. Muller delivered the Grafton and
| Miss McGraw read poem.
AT DowNIEvILLE.
| DowNIEvILLE, Sept. 0. Admission
J Day was celebrated here by parade of
| the Fremont Post, G. a. r., and Native
| Sons. Hon. F. ID. Seward and Frank
! Wehe delivered patriotic addresses.
AT GfLRoY.
! GILRoY, Sept. 9.-Admission Day was
! generally observed here. The bank and
! public buildings were closed.
AT MARYsvILLE.
MARYsvILLE, Sept. 9.-Five thousand
! strangers were here to-day from Wood
/ land, Grass Valley, Nevada CITY and the
surrounding country. The celebration
/ closed with ball tonight.
AT EUREKA.
| EUREKA (Cal.), Sept. 9.-Business was
suspended here to-day. A parade and
! literary exercises were held.
AT NAPA.
! NAPA, Sept. 9.-Admission Day was a
! half-holiday here. A ball game and
races were given in the afternoon.
AT JACKSON.
JACKSON, Sept. 9.-Excelsior Parlor.
| No. 81, celebrated to-day. Several thou
sand people were in attendance from
Amador and adjoining counties. Prem
tiss Carpenter of Piacerville delivered
the oration.
AT VALLEJO.
VALLEJO, Sept. 9.-Niantic Parlor OF
San Francisco celebrated here to-day.
The members were accompanied by
about 800 people from the city.