The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-04-25
SACRAMENTO'S VISITORS.
What the Delegates to the Grand Par
lor Are Doing.
The Formal Welcome and Reception
Last Eyening-To-day's Ex-
cursion to Folsom.

be getting along pretty we'll. The local
members of the order are giving the Wis.,
ltors about all the diversion they care for
in the way of entertainments they did
more in that line there would be precious
little business transacted by the Grand
Parlor
1t would not be becoming to boast too
openly of our hospitality and all that sort
OF thing, but this much is certain-there
is nothing in the city that Sacramentans
deem too good for the young gentlemen
composing the Grand Parlor OF the Ma
tive Sons. They realize by this time that
they are welcome guests, and it is safe to
say that they will have no misgivings on
that point when they depart for their
homes.
THE RECEPTION.
The reception rendered the Grand Par
Tor, n. S. G. W., at the Croker Art Gal
lery last night was one of the most nota-
BILE events of the season.
Long before the hour for the beginning
OF the addresses a throng of visitors and
citizens poured through the open doors of
The Art Gallery building, until it seemed
as if the spacious building could not hold
the assem- lage.
At $50 grand march dedicated to the
Grand Parlor was struck up by Noack's
Orchestra, and the members of the Grand
Parlor, to the number of nearly 300,
marched in at the front door and into
the room used by the art school. The
audience, which had been waiting,
quickly filled the room and the picture
gallery.
WELCOMING ADDRESS.
When the confusion had subsidized the
Master of Ceremonies introduced Gem
eral Hart, who delivered a short
address OF welcome. Addressing the as
semblage, he said:
Native Sons, 1 hardly know what I
can say on this occasion, but / am glad to
know that you appreciate your splendid
inheritance. We can hardly realize that
nifty years ago the spot where we are now
was wilderness. 1t is said that seldom
IS 1t that the pioneer lives to enjoy the
fruits OF his perseverance ana endurance.
Even General Suffer was not permitted
to enjoy the fruits of his indomitable will.
Marshall was a victim of the same law.
Your fathers, who were the pioneers ofthis
country, built this splendid hall where
you now are, and the magnificent Capt.
toll. These men, whose memories you
are endeaVorlng by your institution to
perpetuate, have built up this great State.
The people of Sacramento fully ap-
preciate your hopes and your ambition.
They have, through their Mayor, deputed
me to welcome you TO their city. | take
ILLS OCCdSlOu uOI only 10 COngraLulaL6 you
On choosing this place for your meeting,
but to tender you the freedom of the city.
1t and all its inhabitants have placed
themselves at your disposal, and Tor the
time being you own it."
PRESIDENT FLINT's RESPONSE.
Thomas Flint, Jr., President of the
Grand Parlor, responded as follows:
Ladies and gentlemen, Native Sons and
Daughters, Citizens of Sacramento: 1t
hnpOmnl dr,tx he,
evening to tender our thanks for your
courteous reception to our order The
cities which were built in the days of 40
know well how to extend courtesies to
those who visit them, and Sacramento
stands pre-eminent in knowing how to
do so. You have rendered us the free
dom of your city, and think l may say
for the members of the order that we will
take it. l will not take up your time fur
Their, but will again tender you the sincere
thanks of our order for the cordial well
come you have extended to us.r
The address of welcome and the re-
Spouse were both brief, but if either had
been longer they could not have better
expressed the feelings of cordially with
which the welcome was rendered and re-
ceived.
Then followed a selection by the Arion
Mandolin Club, which was rapturously
encored
Miss Ida Clinch sang LA Stella, by
Arditti, in a manner which earned her
most generous plaudits and an encore. for
which she sang when Twilight Comes.U
FURTHER REMARKS.
W. w. Greer followed with some we'll
chosen remarks. He extended to the
visitors sincere and hearty welcome
from the Native Sons of Sacramento. 1t
was pleasure for him to so extend it.
They had come from their homes to legis-
late for the good of the order, and he
hoped that il would be fruitful and har-
monious session. and that thew wonld 90
away with the feeling that their visit had
been one of great enjoyment to them. We
wish them to get acquainted with our peo-
pie, and to see our fine orchards, vine
yards and farms.
b He painted an attractive picture of the
programme laid out for their enjoyment,
and gave them a welcome-a thousand
welcomes to the city.
Colonel Nj. a. Dorm responded wittily
He discovered now for the first time that
he belonged to the mo Name Club.D
that 1t was necessary to keep his name off
the programme in order to fill the room
lie had been told that he should see
galaxy of beautiful paintings, and had
come there expecting to see them, but as
he looked around and saw that assem-
blage of fair faces he was impressed with
the idea that they did not need painting.
He was glad the meeting had been held
misconceptions about Sacramento. Some
had thought there were always mos
Quitoes here that the water needed filter
ing, and various other things They had
come here and found everything lovely,
everything free, even to car-rides. But
there was one thing about the cars-he
discovered that they bore two very oppo-
site sets of signs. one was around the
World" and the other Direct to the
Cemetery" 1t was little confusing to
him.
Becoming serious, he paid a fitting
tribute to the pioneers, the city and to
General Winn, the founder of the order
THE MUSIC.
Then followed a double quartet. an
Old Madrid" by ]. +. Dollhouse. W.
Longbottom. NJ. E. Barrett, C. L. Milli-
ken, Horace Crocker, c. NJ. Phinney.
Joseph Genshlea and w. H. Kinross,
which was heartily encored.
A selection from robin Hood"
"Brown October Ale" by the orchestra,
concluded the entertainment, and the
guests dispersed themselves through the
gallery to enjoy the paintings and social
intercourse. The visitors all expressed
themselves as delighted with the beauti-
full gallery OF art and the Museums rare
collection of curiosties
The concert music rendered by Noack's
Orchestra lotto w. Noack, Director, was
as follows:
J. Grand arch...................... S. G. W.
dedicated 10 the Grand Parlor)
., Selection. Robin Hoodu
3. Trombone solo.-...by Prof. John OAIalley
4. ''Said Pasha'
b. March.....-....-. Eantasmaf
6. Medley "Pele Meler
z. Robin HOOdr