The herald., 1893-02-25
PICTURES OF THE DAYS Of OLD.
Curious Features of the Mis-
sion Exhibit Show.
Things That Residents as Well x;
Tourists Should See.
A Unique Entertainment Yesterday Ar
forded by the Indian Tortilla-
Makers-Some of the Many
Things to b. Seen.

The California Mission association ex-
hibit, in the Potomac block, on Broad
way. near Second street. was largely
attended yesterday afternoon and last
evening.
One Of the most unique and pictur-
esqne exhibits is the model of the San
Luis Rey mission, which was made
by Don Antonio +. and Sonora
Coronel. 1t is masterpiece OF skill
and art, and ia a miniature picture of
one of the most imposing ruins In the
new world. The Indian women at
tracted great attention, especially from
the tourists. The tortllls making afford
ed much amusement to the tenderfeet,
who looked upon this seemingly strange
proceeding as If it were revelation.
The Indian women were nat
urally timid in the presence of go
many palefaces, and seemed averse to
giving an exhibition of their terpsi-
chorean abilities. Finally Mre. Coronel
persuaded them to give a sample of
what they called dance, and it afforded
much amusement even to the Los An
gelefios, who have not seen everything
in their own land of wonders. After the
dance Mr.. w. II. Wilson photographed
them in group in the act OF making
tortllas The Indian women were well
pleased with the idea, and each tried to
look her best.
In Mr.. Campbell's collection is beau
tiful basket made by the Tulare Indians,
of fine Tulare grass interviewer with the
bright and yellow plumage of birds. 1t
is one OF the daintiest little ornaments
imaginable. Another curiosity is a
wooden atirrup used by the vaqueros,
which protected the foot of the rider
from the cactus. He exhibits fine
assortment OF Tulare basket-work-the
Tulare grasses being especially adapted
for the making. of pretty baskets, more
so than those of any other locality in
California.
A rather uninviting novelty is pair
of handouts made under direction OF
Don Antonio F. Coronel, when he was
alcalde of the pueblo of Los Angeles.
These are the first handouts ever seen
in Los Angeles. The don also has in
the collection bolt from the door of
the room in which Father Junipero
Sierra died, a much treasured relic; also
many church relics and implements of
indian warfare.
The Navajo blankets also attract
great deal Of attention.
Mr.. W. H. Wilson gave another steri-
opticon exhibition OF California mission
buildings; Miss Annie @. Murphy lec-
tured.
Indian Agent II. N. Rust gave an in
teresting talk on the medicine men OF
California, and Mr.. Langley gave his
toricsl sketch Of Paia mission.
The exhibit will continue this after
noon and evening. In the afternoon,
Don Antonio f. Coronel will give very
interesting description of life ia the
missions; the Indian women will make
tortillas for the edifcation OF the curious
and give a dance-a cross between a
reel and the lancer's quadrille. There
will also be given few Spanish songs OF
the olden time.
The admission is only 25 cents. The
money thus derived is TO be devoted to
the preservation of the mission build
ings from further ruin. The object of
this society is laudable and should meet
with the hearty cooperation of the gen.
eral public, not only as matter OF
pride, but in the insterest of future
6bAOAEs
Troops OF Americans. with little ap.
probation and less patriotism, flock
over to Europe every year, spending
large amounts of money, to view few
ruined castles and alleged mountains
and objects of nature, when at our very
doors we have the grsndest objects of
nature, and more varied assortment of
curiosities of every kind and degree than
ie found in the remainder of the three
quarters OF the world combined.
The association 10 Increasing in mem
bership, and as the admission fee is only
81 ii is hoped that the public, especially
those of this state, will assist this wor-
thy enterprise by contributing their
mite.
AS an earnest of this association and
its good endeavor, it is only necessary to
name the executive committee. as fol-
lows
Teasa L. Kelso, chairman; Rev Faith
er Adam, V. G.; Don A. F. Coronel,
Judge R. Egan, G. P. Dorland, S. 2.
Hunt, DR.. M. H. Alter, j. T. Bertrand,
Mrs. Jeanne g. Carr, Mrs. A. F. Cor
onel, Mrs. A. S. Wing, Mrs. M. e Still
son, Miss Anna @. Murphy, Fl. d. Bar
lows, Mrs. M. E. Stilson, corresponding
secretary.