Los Angeles herald., 1891-04-24
PASADENA.
YESTERDAY A GREAT DAY IN HER
HISTORY.
president Harrison and Party Arrive Midst
the Booming of Cannon and Cheers
From Hundreds of People.

Long before the hour of arrival of our
distinguished guests, the streets of the
city yesterday afternoon were crowded
with thousands of people, every train
adding throngs from Los Angeles and
neighboring towns. The city was in holi-
day attire. Flags, bunting and flowers
were displayed along the principal busi-
ness streets and in many residences. A
large floral arch spans Marengo avenue
at the intersection OF Kansas street, and
further along beautiful floral gate
stands, to BE opened by flower girls for
the distinguished party to pass through
in this mornings drive.
The presidents train arrived promptly
at O'Clock, and was met at the depot
by John f. Godfrey post, g. A. R., Com
pany E, N. G. c., and a large concourse
Of citizens.
Cannon salute was fired and guns
kept booming for half an hour after the
arrival. The distinguished guests were
Immediately escorted to Hotel Green,
which is in gorgeous attire for the occa-
sion. A suite of seventeen rooms is
elabor ately decorated with palms, smi-
lax and roses, for the occupancy OF the
presidential party.
From to 8 O'Clock public reception
was held at the hotel. The president
and members OF his cabinet received in
the rotunda, and the lady members of
the party received in the ball room, as
sisted by Mrs. Gov. Markham, Mrs.
Gov. Sheldon, Mrs. w. U. Masters,
Mrs. j. X. Bowler, Mrs. J. w. Wood
Miss Greenleaf. During the entertain
ment the four-year-old son OF Col. Bow
ler,in Fauntleroy attire, ,saluted the pres
ident, and recited poem of welcome
from the children OF Pasadena, written
for the occasion, and craving the presi-
dents blessing. Afterwards, when Mr..
Harrison laid his hand ON the head of
the kneeling child, a shout arose from
the crowd, and the little fellow was the
hero Of the hour. At O'Clock a sump-
tuous banquet was served to nearly 200
guests. Governor Markham and staff
were present. w. U. Masters acted as
toast master. Toasts were responded to
by the president, Postmaster General
Wanamaker, Secretary of Agriculture
Rusk, Governor Markham and General
McCook. The speakers were intro
duced by j. A. Buchanan, James Nc
Laughlan, Captain c.. M. Simpson and
p. M. Green.
The menu cards were beautiful souve-
Mrs, composed OF several leaves OF
heavy white satin ribbon, five by eight
inches, hung from white silk cords with
tassels. Upon the leaves were engraved
the photograph of the president, the
menu and names of the participants.
This morning will be spent driving
about the city from the hours OF to
IL. The party will be conveyed in fine
landeaus, each drawn by four horses,
and will include Governor and Mrs.
Markham, Mayor Lukens and city
council, the postmaster and representa-
tives OF the press. The party leave at
IL a. m.
Mr.. Will Suesserote is lying at the
point of death.
A May-day party will be given at
Morgan hall Friday evening, May LIST,
by the ladies of the Universalist church.
Mrs. f. G. Monroe and Miss Dexter
have the matter in charge. A May-pole
dance will be one feature of the enter
tainment.
Miss Browne OF Orange Grove avenue
entertained the following ladies most
delightfully."- at lunch yesterday. at &c
pm: The Misses johnson, Perry and
Hitler OF Los Angeles, and Mr.. Martin,
Mrs. Fillmore and the Misses Hill, Lowe
and Sterns of Pasadena.
There has been an unusually large
sale of seats for the Mendelssohr
ouintette concert Saturday evening.