The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-01-31
WORE THE BLUE.
Grand Army Night at the
Pavilion.
The Very Fine China Paintings by
Mrs. Helen Buteau Attract
Much Attention.

The members of the Grand Army of the
Republic took possession Of the Mechanics
Pavilion last evening.
All over the vast hall were TO be seen the
veterans Of the war in their Grand Army
uniforms, making the gathering have the
appearance of grand military promenade
and concert. There were delegations from
George ii. Thomas. Lincoln. Garfield and
Liberty posts, and these brought their
various banners, which ere carried through
the hall during march around the exhibits,
and then placed on the grand muSic-stand.
Many OF the members Of the Loyal Legion
were present. and were known by their
famous little button. The visiting posts
were welcomed by President /. c. Stump of
the Mechanics Institute. and then the mem
bers dsbanded and dispersed over the hall,
to join their wives and families, and inspect
the various exhibits.
The announcement that Monday night
would be devoted to the Grand Army drew
the largest crowd that has been to the fair
since 1t opened, aside from Saturday nights
AT times IL was almost imuossibe to pass
into various portions of the hall, when
crowds from different directions met.
The musical programme of the evening
was 81 ecIally arranged for the Grand Army
men. almost every number being devoted
to and Illustrative of some military subject.
The first piece consisted OF a medley of all
the American national melodies, commenc-
Ing with The Star-spangled Banner" aud
ending with America" The best selection
oil the evening was a descriptive piece drdi-
Gated to the Grand Army, introducing the
firing of guns and representing battle.
The boys in blue appauded the piece with
regular war shouts, especially when the part
was reached where an imitation battle was
taking place. The guns were represented
k.,f ~ G.... g. Il.
bombs, the sound reverberating through the
Pavilion in deafening way.
OF the many exhibits which Alameda has
| furnished to the fair. there is none which
attracts more attention than the paintings
| on china, which are in the main gallery next
to the art gallery. There IS always small
| crowd around the large glass case contain
| ing the paintings admiring the delicate
| character OF the work. The paintings really
deserve the praise nightly bestowed upon
| them. The principal exhibitor is Mrs
| Helen Buteau. and the pieces which she
| exhibits are very fine specimens OF paintin @
on china. Her masterpiece is large platter.
| On the face of the dish Is painted marine
| scene consisting OF fisherman's arrival at his
| hut. The surf rolling in to the shore is most
| deIicately rendered, the tints being perfect
| The fisherman and his boat are also we'll
| dcne, while the hut near the beach is an ex-
act picture Of such dwelling. Over the
whole there is thrown light and cheerful
ness which makes the picture charming.
Another fine piece by Mrs. Buteau is a
| tete-a-tete tea set. the sides of the pitcher
| aud diminutve teapot being adorned with
| exquisite pansy leaves and flowers, while
| the pink finishing resembles the tints of a
| Sevres vase. The third exhibit bv the
talented artist is large plate on a gold
| easel, the surface OF the plate being painte d
| with beautiful aZalea leaves.
Mrs. Coda Eibeschutz of Invo has IN
| exhibition Sneelmans of ha udi nc III
as relics and curios peculiar to the Indians
| Of Inyo County. The exhibit. an in
teresting one. will be sent as a portion Of
the California exhibit TO the Worlds Fair.
| The following is the musical programme
for the falr to-day:
| AFTERNOON
| March, "Gilmoresn ..,..... proo..
Grand overture. "Mid'ummer Nights Di iciS'A'
Grand operate selection FRA Dsyoo .asn
| for clarionet. cornet. horn. trombone and
Duo for plccoio "fhe Nightingale t6y request
| Messrs Bridges and A. Paulsen '0''quo'
Grand overture La GAIA Ladra ;oss,l
Fantasia folk songs (first tlme) ..... Rannszotti
| Ballet music. "Rosainunde'' ..... Schr her n
Solo for euphonium, Thy Sentinel am p watson
| l.. klotz.
Charles II. Casassa. Director OF Music
EVENING.
| March. "Shenandoah". ..............,...C a.asss
| Grand overture, "Egmont". ........... Beethoven
| Grand operate selection. "Un Ballo in Mas "a
/
Introducing the principal gems OF this favor
| lite opera by J. linen. j. Keogh, j. Valerga
| Hugo Schmidt +. X. Tobin L. Kotz
| Solo for corBet, Lost Chord. Sullivan
| Hugo Schmidt.
| Rock OF Ages, scene.
| Grand overture. "Preciosa". M Won wehey
| trombone quartet. robin Hood" (by reuuestl
| Messrs. Iobln, Delaney, Gutman and Wright
| Comic opera selection BLACK Hussar'. Mil lock Ell
/ Solos nv N nrfr.
| Polish Dance" tby request ....,... Schwarwenks
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