The record-union., 1892-06-17
"SACRAHENTO."
The Name viii Recall Memories That
VIII Linger Long
In the Hearts of Every Man and
Woman OF Our Party-So Says
a Colorado Editor.

Here is what the editor of the High
lands, Col, Graphic says of the Capital
City and the hospitality of its citizens
during the recent visit of the National
Editorial Association. It shows that not
an act of kindness or courtesy on the
part of our citizens passed unnoticed:
Fright royalty were we welcomed to
Sacramento. En- route, we were met by
committee of arrangements; these gen.
tlemen went through the trains, pinning
upon the breast of each eXcursionist a
white badge as a sign of welcome and
distributing tickets Tor luncheon and
dinner at every hotel or restaurant in the
town. The freedom of the city it was,
to all members Of the party.
we reached the Capital City little
after the hour of noon. Carriages were
at the station to take US 10 the various
hotels, and, later, for q drive around the
city. The street railway car conductors
had orders, apparently, to pass all bear
ers OF the white badge, and it was an
nouHced (and welcomed with a shout of
Joyl that the swimming baths were also
at the service of the party.
The afternoon was delightfully."- spent,
with rides and III visit to the State Cap
lto!, which had been opeE.ed and decor
ated for the occasion. This splendid
structure was literally transformed by
the abundance of flowers and foliage
grouped. massed and festooned along the
stairway. in the alcoyes, and in TACT in
every available nook and corner. At the
entrance and foot OF the two main stair
ways were potted palms, while the bal
ustrade was almost concealed with MOSES
and ferns and rusheS. The railing of the
rotunda and all the archways leading TO
II were testooned with ropes OF ever
green, while the alcoveS each contained
some rare shrub in pots.
But the most attractive feature was
the great number OF magnificent bou-
quets with which the Senate and ASSEM-
bly, chambers were decorated. Upon the
desks and window ledCes We're placed
masses Of bright-hued flowers, making
the rooms, which are wont to resound
with eloquence or pathos, as charming
and attractive as lady'S boudoir. There
were also very pretty and tasteful decora-
tlonS in the library.
In the evening there was an informal
reception at the Capitol, and everybody
and his wife We're present. There was an
immense crowd OF the sacramento people
out, and the grounds i'll front OF the build
ing were full Of those who came to hear
the music, whose strains were heard all
through the evening.
Very many of the editors took occa-
sion to visit the Crocker Art Gallery,
which was brilliantly lit up and where
an orchestra added to the enjoyment of
the evening. The works of art showed
to good advantage under the artificial
light, and were source of pleasure to all
who found time to visit and inspect the
collection.
early in the morning of departure we
were called out Of our sleepers by the an
nouncement that a 8 O'Clock break fast
had been prepared at the depot for us.
This capped the climax, though no fur
ther evidence was needed to certify to the
magnificent hospitality of the people of
Sacramento TO the wandering band of
editors, who were getting demoralized
through the splendid way in which they
were being treated.
Sacramento, the name will recall
memories that will iinger long in the
hearts Of every man and woman of our
party. The noticeable feature was the
absence of formality in receiving as and
in the desire of every one to have the
visitors feel at home. The day was made
a gaia day for the town, and the various
committees having matters i'll charge per-
formed their work in such quiet, unob-
trusive and yet SO effective way as to
command our general admiration"