Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-25

Novel Receptions aud Sports ut Pasaden
and Santa Barbara.

Novel Receptions aud Sports Mt Pasadena
and Santa Barbara.
drizZling rain interfered somewhat with
the pleasure of the presidential party in Pasa-
dena, Cal, yesterday morning. The President
arose about o'clock, and after breakfast he
and the members of his party. with Gov.
Markham and those accompanying him, were
driven about the principal streets Of town and
through several orange groves. Immediately
after their return to the hotel the party went
to the train, leaving for Santa Barbara at IL
o'clock.
PELrED WITH ROSES
The route of the drive was past the residences
OF Gov. Markham and Mayor Lukens. At a
prominent street corner a large floral arch had
been erected, and near this the school children
OF the city. more than q thousand in number
had assembled. As the President appeared
they threw thousands Of roses. Gala lilies and
orange blossoms in the pathway of his carriage
and fairly filed the interior of the vehicle with
flowers The President and party enjoyed q
two hours ride through the principal streets
The party was escorted by the civic and mill
tary organizations. The carriage in which was
seated the President, Mrs. Harrison and the
mayor of the city decorated with acacia
blossoms. Attached to the carriage were four
horses decorated with feathery plumes. Secre-
followed in another carriage. This vehicle was
decorated with red, white and yellow roses and
orange blossoms. The other carriages were
decorated with flags. Before he left the hotel
four-year-old boy addressed the President, ex-
patiating on the beauties of the valley and in
formed the President and the members of his
party that they could take away with them any
Of the products that they might fancy. At one
point on Marengo avenue the procession passed
under large arch composed of Gala lilies and
tropical plants.
AT SANTA BARBARA.
The program arranged by the people of Santa
Barbara Tor the entertainment of the presi-
dental party yesterday was unique in its
features, and its novelty greatly delighted the
distinguished visitor The presidential train
arrived at the old Spanish town shortly after 4
O'Clock In the afternoon. Mayor Barber and
State Senator HeacOck of Santa Barbara had
Joined the party at Pasadena and at Los An
geles special car, containing Gov. Markham
Senator-elect FELTON,, Frank McCofin and
Others was attached TO the train. Crowds
cheered them at all stations along the route
and enthusiastic receptions we're given to the
President at San Fernandino Santa Paula San
Buenaventura aud Tapaula- Santa Barbara
gave the party an ovation. An enthu ,iastic
crowd had assembled at the station and the
kerchiefs and cheering.
A BATTLE OF FLOWERS
Escorted by a Grand Army post the presi-
dental party were driven from the station
along gaily decorated streets to the Arlington
Hotel, where cavalcade composed Of de-
scendants Of the old Spanish families in town
joined the procession. In front Of the hotel a
battle Of flowers, copied after the famous
festival Of Nice, took place. Scores of car
riages gaily decorated with flowers and bunting
and occupied by ladies and gentlemen in cos,
tunes assembled at the hotel, and at a given
signal started to move in line.
As the carriages slowly passed each other the
occupants pelted those in the opposite car
riages with small bouquets. Many persons on
the sidewalks also threw punches Of flowers at
the participants and the merriment continued
for several blocks. The President and party
witnessed the novel scene from grand stand
decorated with more than 10000 Gala lilies
The President and all the members of the
presidential party agreed that Santa Barbara's
entertainment surpassed in its novelty those of
other places visited.
The procession was then again formed and it
continued to move along the streets and past
the school children OF the town. who made a
floral pathway before the Presidents carriage
Leaving the town behind the Castillian escOr.
led the way to the old Santa Barbara mission,
more than a century old. The interesting
buildings were thoroughly examined by the
visitors, and when the inspection was con-
cluded the party were driven back to the
Arlington Hotel where dinner served.