The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-09-11

bles have gone long ago. but the array OF
pretty faces and tasteful dresses on the
streets yesterday was simply overpowering.
There were so many girls that it was COM
mon sight to see a Native Son struggling
along with one on each arm, vainly seeking
to disprove the old adage, "Iwo's conf
pany, three's none"
THE VISITORS DEPARTING.
After the early trains had borne off their
loads the bold spirits who had made the trlp
by sea fastened down to where the Relief,
the Del Norte and the white wings were
rolling on the sluggish waters, all ready for
a start. First went the Relief with her bold
buccaneers. The Del Norte with her party Of
400 followed at half-paSt 10 o'clock. Mission
Parlor's declaration of independence had
made it exceedingly popular and the ladies
and gentlemen of the Del Norte party re-
ceived an enthusiastic send off.
stroll through the streets Of the town
after these guests were gone conveyed de-
pressing sensation. In the bathrooms and
receptions parlors there was the profoundest
silence. The visitor mig bit well Soliloquize:
feel like one who treads alone
Some banquet hall deserted,
Whose guests are fed whose garlands dead
And all but he departed.
MUCH MONEY MADE.
The visitors must have spent cOnsidera-
Bile money in town within the last few days,
and as the popular subscription did not foot
up much more than 5000 there will be a re-
spectacle surplus in the Golfers of the hotel
keepers, restaurants and StnTe-keepers gen.
orally. About the only business that was
Overdone was the production Of visiting
cards. The supply was 80 greatly in excess
of the demand that many of the card print
ers and writers lost money.
The procession and general conduct of az
fairs yesterday has not escaped criticism.
The entire absence of floats III the parade
and the absence of the Committee on Ac-
E. =,
the principal themes OF complaint, outside
of the extortion practiced a the restaurants
and lodging houses. 1t is generally under
stood that Stockton will be chosen for next
years celebration, and the Native Sons
have already begun to consider how in fu-
ture years the problem of a comfortable bed
at a reasonable rate may be solved more
satisfactorily than was the case in Santa
Cruz yesterday.
The event of to-day was giant barbecue
given to 1000 people on the baseball grounds
facing the bathing beach. 1t was great
success, and given IN the best Santa Cruz
style, being managed by the Mayor and
leading citizens. County and city officials
and legal lights donned long white aprons
and served the guests Of the occasion. a
very large number OF Native Sons, Veteran
Guards and Exempt Firemen and other Wis.,
itors remained over to attend. An immense
pit was dug at one side OF the ball grounds,
and railroad iron used for supporting the
meat. Several whole beeves, forty-one
bulls heads, large wagon load of clans
and layers Of green corn and sweet potatoes
flied the pit aud were steamed into juiciness.
This was served IN six tables over 100 feet
long, md accompanied by huge tankards of
claret punch, in which sliced strawberries
were swimming. The day was warm, and
the feast was finished with several wagon
loads of watermelons. After the guests
had filed the tables several times the gates
we're thrown open and the populace at large
enjoyed the feast The afternoon trains
were Gro wded with departing visitors. Oak.
land ParloI went out on special. Quite
number of people remain, but the town is