The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-13

As early as : o'clock people began to ar
rive at the Mechanics Pavilion to attend
the opening of the grand festival of the
Youths Directory. BY o'clock when
tie exercises began, the immense building
WAS well filled.
The several hundred seats, ranged in
front Of the big stage at the end of the floor
space. were early flied, and the galleries
were also crowded when the speaking b.
gan. Not half of those present at the
opening could obtain seats.
The Pavilion never looked more beautiful
than last night, the colorei streamers, the
brilliant lights and foundations and pretty
flowers and plants giving fairyland APP
pparance to the great hall.
For a haIf-h0ur after o'clock Casassa's
First Regiment orchestra filed the Pavilion
with sweet music, playing number OF
selections in response to the appreciatiye
applause Of the thousands of listeners
The stage was occupied by about 100 gen
tl-men, members of the city clergy, city
and county officials and the committee Con-
sp.cu9us in the front row were his Grace
Archbishop RIurdan and James R. Kelly.
OPENING ADDRESS.
In opening the fair and in his introduce
tory remarks Mr.. Kelly gave brief resume
Of the work and good done by the Youths
Directory He said that since its Organiza-
ton over 2000 boys had been cared for, over
1900 Of whom had been placed in permanent
homes or fitted to earn an honorable liyli-
hood. II thanked, on behalf of the direc
JaTy's management, the public for its
responsive appreciation Of the efforts to
further the interests Of the Institution, and
also the committees and many organizations
for their assistance. He reviewed tie
history Of the directory from its oTganiza-
ton, fifteen years ago, by the Archbishop.
Il had accomplished a vast deal of good,
though in its earlier years it had encuun-
tered many difficulties.
he cited the work OF similar institutions
in other cities and said that in New York
alone thousands Of boys hal been rescued
from the streets by one priest. He con-
irasted the work in this line with penal in
situations and TefUrmatorieS, and thought if
ou--tenth the money spent by the state
were pat into the OIgduIZdtlOn OF homes such
a. these, that the world would be vastly
better and much more good would be ac-
Coupiished. He then init odUced Archbishop
Il ordan.
HIS GRACE THE ARCHBISHOP.
The Most Reverend Archbishop was SUI
ftring from severe hoarseness, superin-
GuCtu by Inc rupture OF Il DiOOl-Ne>sel 10
lis tLrO t He spoke with difficulty, and
was very brief in his remarks. His pres
ence al The hail, at all, last night Was
against the advice of his physician, but he
yielded to the pressure brought upon him
by the thousands who desired his presence
and his own love Tor the boys and interest
in their welfare. He cordially welcomed
the audience. and said it was a sight to
gladden. mems hearts 10 witness such an
outpouriug in such a humane and chari;a-
bic cause He eXhOrted the boys to strive
Ing Of tie Christian efforts of those who
were directing their future aud preparing
them for a life Of usefulness.
MUSIC AND DRILL.
At the close Of the Archbishop's address
q grad performance and drill was given oy
tie Third Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps
OF forty pieces, led by Professor Nelson
Hadley. The corps was handsomely uni