The morning call., 1891-04-26
FLAGS AND BUNTING.
Decorations From the Ferries to
the Pavilion.
Prompt Response of the Business Men to
the Request for Cooperation Pre-
ferred by the Committee

The labors OF the Committee on Decorations
along the line of the Presidents progress from
the ferries UP Market street TO the Mechanics
Pavilion are chiefly evde need by the large
American flags suspended across the street at
frequent intervals. and the twin electric lights
attached to poles all along the route.
The circulars issued by The committee to the
business men whose establishments are located
along the line of march. inviting aud requesting
their cooperation, by decorating and iHuminat-
ing their stores and Offices, met with a general
response. With scarcely an exception every
business house of prominence made some at.
tempt however slight. toward compliance with
the committees suggestions. Flags f0aled from
the towers aud staffs OF almost every block in
the business portion of the city, as well as from
the roofs Of private residences. The decorations
OF many were elaborate aud tasteful, involving
considerable personal expenditure, but these
public-spirited Individuals received reward in
the praise aud appreciation OF admirins citizens
VABIED AND MANY.
Tie decorations were varied aud in many In
stances highly original Bunting was arranged
horizontally, vertically. diagonally, while Ian
terms were displayed in clusters, arches, TRAN
giles and In long horizontal lines. WreaIns and
festoOns OF evergreen were layishly used, While
gilt shields and stars and Autographs of the
chief official OF the nation were noticeable on
every hand. IL Is expected that these decOra-
lions VIII remain on lie buildings throughout
the entire period of the lreside enl's visit.
The iradesmen displayed thelr most attractive
flags, eyergieens and many -colOred Japanese
lanterns, gave TO the business portion OF the city
a holiday appearance equal to that OF the season
preceding Christmas and n ew Years days.
The street-Tallway companies aided In produc-
Ing gala appearance throughout the city, every
horse aud cable Cur running to tie ferries bear
ing TWO hags, one placed at either eDd.
ON KEARNY STREET.
The decorations were not confined to the line
of march. and indeed the finest aud most elabor-
ate IN Ihe city were those of Roos Bros on
Kearny street. Rows Of lanterns were hung in
front OF the windows OF each story and along the
edge Of the roof. while potted plants, flowers,
palms aud evergleenS were suspended along the
sides OF the building, which was mass Of foil.
age. In the ceuter was large oil painting of
President Harrison, surmounied by a giided
representation of the American eagle. Beneath
the portrait was the word WELCOME" IN large
gilt letters on blue background. Notices IN
large frames formed OF red, white and blue bunt.
Ing twisted aud radialing from the center, ex.
pressed such sentiments as 1--WE welcome our
Eastern fIendS," america, the llnd OF the
free" !" Liberty. equality, fraternity" re PIu-
ribus Unum,h and "United we stand" On the
pavement IN front OF the windows were palms
and eVergfeens growing on stands.
Tie White House, on the northwest corner of
Post and kearDy, presented Il very attrac I've ap-
pearance, Strings OF flags In perpendicular lines
covering the sides OF The high building On both
streets.
The Chicago Clothing Company's building.
! "a TO 40 Kearny, was also greatly admired. Tie