The record-union., 1893-04-26
AMID RURAL SCENES.
Native Sons and Daughters Visit the
Foothills.
A Jolly Time at Folsom and Vi
cinity-The Big Dam and
Prison Inspected.

The excursion of the members of the
Grand and local parlors of Native Sons
to Folsom yesterday was well planned
and carried out by the joint committee.
There was no hitch in the arrangements,
and the excursionists could not find
words graphic enough to express their
enjoyment. The day was a perfect one.
not too cool nor windy for comfort, and
not hot enough to cause discomfort when
the party left the cars to go to the prison.
Shortly after $3.50 o'clock the Grand
Parlor formed in front ofthe Capitol, ,nnder
the eye of Marshal Louis Breuner, Grand
Marshal Dinkenspiel of the Grand Par
lar, and Assistant Marshals c. B. Brier
and A. Dosch of Sacramento and Sunset
Parlors aided him, and the procession
took up its line of march to the depot.
First came the Hussar Band. followed
by the joint committee, then the men,
bers Of Sacramento and Sunset Parlors,
followed by the Pioneers. The ''old
boys" though disinclined to march,
formed a notable feature in the process
sion, as they rode along, forming con-
Meeting link between the Grand Parlor
and the local ones. Then came the Grand
Parlor, about 250 strong, the whole form
ing q proc Cession about two blocks long.
shortly after reaching the depot the
procession melted away into the ten cars
that had been provided, hlling every seat
and available spot. At 1880 the train
pulled out amid cheers, and ran slowly
out to Guthrie'S, and waited on switch
till the Stockton train passed. 1t then
pulled out, and was soon flying along the
road TO Folsom.
The country was looking at its best, and
the fine vineyards and orchards along the
route received much commendatlon from
the visitors, and the fine quality of the
land along the road was often spoken OF.
FoLsoM's RECEPTION.
When the train arrived at Folsom
large crowd was at the depot to receive it,
and the Newcastle band discoursed sweet
music, while group just above the depot
performed the anvil chorus in thunderous
sounds.
As a number were unable to obtain
seats, it was estimated that about 800 peo-
pie went up, and when they left the train,
about 4 half-mile below the prison, it
looked like a small army winding along
the track which runs along the river
bank.
The gay tints of the ladies' dresses sup
piled the needed color to enliven the pict-
ure and formed a striking contrast to the
rugged rocks which line the bank. Many
eXclamations of wonder and delight
came from the lips OF the party as some
new bit Of scenery along the river burst
into view on turning a point. Many re-
marks from the more thoughtful ones
alluded to the immense power nature has
stored up at that place, boarding it tor use
when Sacramento's opportunity came,
and many bright auguries tor the future
OF our city were uttered by those whose
habits Of mind enabled them to grasp the
situation fully.
AT THE PRISON.
The dam and power-house were visited
and inspected, and elected much admira-
ton at the manner the difficult work had
been carried out and the fine machinery
al the power-house.
Warden AuIl met them here and cor
daily invited them to inspect the prison
and grounds, and the road TO the grim
looking building was soon filled with the
eXcursiOnists.
The convicts had left the quarry only a
short time before the arrival of the train,
which was disappointment to many
who had hoped to see them at their work
and observe the manner in which they
were guarded. In fact, all that was seen
Of them was through the bars of their
cells.
Streaming into the building the crowd
soon filed the corridors. and the cells be-
came the center of observation from
hundreds of curious eyes that had never
been in such place before.
The dining-room and kitchen were
visited, and much wonder was displayed
at the neatness and cleanliness pervading
those departments. and compliments for
the condition OF the whole building were
numerous.
The band had played while coming
through the grounds, and now, while
near the hall that led to the front en-
trance, they played a selection for the
benefit OF the prisoners, which they evil
IDENTIFY appreciated, as they clapped their
hands loudly for an encore.
THE INNER MAN REFRESHED.
Having finished their inspection of the
prison, the excursionists wound their
way down through The well-kept grounds
to the train and were soon on their way
back to Folsom, where the ladies had
been patiently awaiting them at the
lunch table for an hour and a half IL
was now nearly o'clock, and the walk
to the prison had sharpened their appe-
tites. AS snow melts away in the noon
day sun, so did the bountiful provision
made for them disappear from the tables
amid appreciative speeches regarding the
culinary proficiency of the Folsom ladies.
SOME SIDE FEATURES.
The lunch being disposed of, the party
dispersed through the town to see the
sights and become better acquainted.
Some of them ran across a saddle-mule,
and number took ride up and down.
but before long they conceived the idea
of treating the tolSomiteS to a real live
procession i'll return for their hospitality,
and they did it in good style.
Grand Treasurer Martin of San Fran
cisco is a Native Son who, presumably.
enjoys good health, as he weighs AGO
pounds, more or less. His jolly, good
natured face and rotundity OF person
lifted him eXcellently to play the part of
Bacchus, albeit he Is an abstemious man.
and for want of a cask the boys mounted
him on the mule, putting a long rope
round its neck, which they manned as in
the old-time days when the fire laddies
ran wild der masheen," ;" and preceded by
the united bands and followed by large
procession of enthusiastic and hilarious
delegates, he moved in triumph up the
principal street and down again, the OBJ
served OF all observers.
After the procession, Stanford Parlor's
mascot" a small boy named Morris
with remarkably good voice, treated
the assembly to song, and, the time
having arrived to return, the excursion
lists boarded the cars, arriving in the city
about o'clock.
Folsom was decorated in honor of the
event, and much pains had been taken
with the hall, where many of the tired
visitors found comfortable resting
place. People had gathered from twenty
miles around, and alter the departure of
the train the evening was devoted TO
dancing.
AN EVENING BANQUET.
After the return to the city a number of
the members of Sunset Parlor gave BAN
quet at the Maison faure to members of