The morning call., 1892-09-17


spectators made a rush to gain front seats.
Not only was Mexico represented in the
thronging crowd, but it seemed as if America
was just as eager to show her sympathy
with her neighbor and enthusiasm in the
celebration.
Surely all the beautiful senoritas of the
So uthern republic were present!
The dark-haired, liquid-eyed beauties oc-
cupied every coign of vantage. including the
first row on the stage. where their pictur-
esque charms were set off against a happy
arrangement of American and Mexican
colOrs.
The green, white and red, somehow or
other, harmOnized perfectly with the red,
white and blue and stars and stripes.
There were many distinguished men on
the stage, including Mayor Sanderson, CITY
and County Attorney burst, District AttOr-
ney Barnes, Assistant District Attorney
Hosmer and others.
Besides these there was the arrangement
committee, which has worked so hard for
the success Of the celebrati0n-a success
which must have surpassed even their
fondest hopes.
They were: Messrs. Alex Campbell Jr.,
j. j. T. Pino. Alfred Benavides. Andres
Gonzalez, Captain Alexandra Rodo, Mrs.
Herminia de Sanchez, A b. Treadwell,
Gregorio Martinez A. de Ia Tore Jr.,
Pedro P. Espelo, A. de la Rosa, r. A.
Madero, Captain A. de la Tore, Neves
Garcia. Ramon Vasquez, Miguel Sanchez,
Ramon Garcia. +. B. Romo, Roman Silva,
DR.. Z. Martinez. Esteban Ibarra.
The immense bail was packed to the
galleries, but after the confusion Of en-
trance had died away there was a hush
among the thousands to hear the literary
exercises.
After an overture by the park band. en-
titled "The Two Republics" telling COM
bination of Hail Columbia l'' and the
Mexican national hymn, J. J. f. Pine read
the declaration of Mexican Independence.
Alexander Campbell Jr. followed with
glawlng oratlon in Spanish, in which he
said this was the first time the Mexican
community had celebrated in many years
without Consul A. K. Coney. It was a
shame that the Consul was not present, but
the people could get along without him.
The Mexican community ought to ask for
his recall
He said that the Consul objected TO this
committee because there were Americans in
it. He, the speaker, had American blood
in him and he Was present in accordance
with strong sense OF duty to both coun-
tries.
A sweet, impulsiye maiden, Senorita
Amelia Monroy then recited patriotic
selection with wonderful expression and
natural force. Then followed a national
hymn by dantily dressed corps of little
girls.
striking address was then made by
District Attorney Barnes. who eloquently
eulogized the interest attaching to the an
ti9uity Of the Aztec race, which has always
been warlike since the days 1T stormed the
hundred gates of Thebes and left the hang
ing gardens Of Babylon and the wonders of
Egypt to the time CorteZ and the soldier
hidalgo whose act they celebrated this even
ing. He emphasized the necessity Of reci-
pFociiy between the republics In happy
terms.
A poem by Carmen F. Jimenez; vocal
solo by c. Biaja; piano solo. Miss Francesca
the national hymn by choir, and vocal
trio by the Misses Lasale, concluded the
choice programme.
Then the crowd dissolved to form again
amid the beautiful decorations which en-
bellished the gallery panels and faced the
stage
Once more the band struck up, and lovely
ladies' and happy cavaliers were soon whirl-
ing in the dance.
Gregorio Martinez managed the floor, as
sisted by a. de la Rosa, Francisco B. Romo.
Tejeda, p Espejo, Il. r. Cordova, l.. DubIe,
i. Boden, Il. Navarrete, L. B. Espejo. c.
EscorZs, q. Boden.
Dance succeeded dance and it was the
general opinion OF the departing guests that
this had been the most successful celebra-
ton ever undertaken and carried through
by the Mexican people of this city.
The reception committee consisted of Cap
tain A. Roio, II. Ramirez, M. l.. Davalos,
z. Miramontes. f. Ramirez, +. Venezuela,
CIemente Torres, Jose Bernal, Pablo FeliZ,
+. Miramontes, k. Il. Acres. Francisco
Robes, /. Schudmack, A. Mondragon, T.
SebIan C., G. Navarro