The record-union., 1893-05-16
THE FORESTERS.
Grand Officers and Delegates Arrive
Last Night,
The Ladies' of Sutter and Sacramento
Circles VIII Entertain Wis.,
iting Ladies.

NOuIG OI NdllIOrnia, Ancient Order OF
Foresters of America, have been arriving
by every train.
Last night the officers of the Grand
Court and delegates and members of the
order, to the number Of about two hun
dred, many of them accompanied by
ladies', came up on the local train. Courts
Capital and Sacramento turned out to the
number of eight hundred or more, to
meet and escort them to the Foresters'
Hall.
At half-past o'clock the sidewalks
began to be lined with people going
toward the depot to meet the train. AS
the time for the arrival drew near the
crowds became thicker, till by the time
the train reached the depot fully four
thousand people must have gathered to
witness its arrival.
Turn where one would, green or
white badges met the eye till it seemed
as If all Sacramento had become Fores-
ters. a band discoursed excellent music
and many We're surprised to find that it
was composed of members of the order
who live in Sacramento and who had
quietly formed band OF Ancient Order
OF toresters of America members and
practlced till they made their debut in a
most creditable manner.
At SEQ the approach of the train across
the bridge was heralded by the booming
OF cannon, salute of ten guns being
fired 10y Light Battery b, Lieutenant c.
Is. Strong, delegate from Court Sacra-
lnento, directing it. Red and blue lights
1ared up, the great crowd cheered, and
amid the waving of handkerchiefs the
long train rolled into the depot.
THE PROCESSION.
The passengers having left the coaches.
the "a al 81, l.
the procession, where their neat uniforms
attracted much attention. Courts Capital
and Sacramento took their places next.
and after them came the members of the
Grand Court in carriages. The visiting
delegates followed, the procession being
several blocks in length. --..
The two courts belonging to the citv were
provided with Roman Candles and by
the time they turned into street the
streams Of fire shooting from their ranks
with the colored balls bursting in mid
air, lit up and enlivened the scene. At
several places along the street red fire was
burned, adding to the beauty of the DEM
onstratlon.
The visitors gave cheers for Sacramento
repeatedly as they moved up the street,
and Sacramento was not backward in
honorlng her guests in return. The pro-
cesslon wended its way to the Foresters'
hall, on Tenth street, which was beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. All
along street the different firms had
ueen outvieing each other in their deco
ratlons, and the bunting displayed en-
lvened the march of the Foresters.
There will be a close contest for the $50
prize for the best decorations, as num-
Der of firms are determined to capture it.
On arriving at the hall the Grand Of
hoers and delegates assembled to the ban
quet-roOm, where a collation. had been
prepared tor them. They went into ex-
ecutive session thereon at once. The
crowds then dispersed and all became
quiet again.
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
The Grand Court will convene in the
Assembly Chambers at the Capitol at 10
\. NJ. to-day. John J. Cordy, Grand
Chief Ranger, will call the body to order,
and will introduce Mayor Steinman, who
will deliver an address of welcome and
extend the freedom of the city to the
Grand Court
THE LADIES, TOO.
While the Grand Court convenes at the
Assembly Chamber the ladies of Sutter
and Sacramento Circles, Companions of
the Forest, will give a reception to the
lady visitors at the Art Gallery, and it is
safe to predict that they will not allow
themselves to be outdone by the lords of
creation in entertaining the strangers
who have entered our gates.
THE BALL.
In the evening there will be grand
ball at the old Pavilion, corner of Sixth
and NJ streets. George Boyne superin-
tended the decoration of the hall, and it
has been beautifully done. Tickets to
the hall for gentleman and ladies will be
81 80, and all who attend can safely count
on having an enjoyable time. The MEM
bers of the Joint committee will act as
Floor Managers.
OTHER SOCIAL FEATURES.
The headquarters of the committee are
at the Western Hotel, and any member of
the order can always find one or more of
them there.
The programme for the remainder of
the session is briefly this: Tomorrow
Sutter and Sacramento Circles, c. .. F.,
will give a reception to the visiting ladies
at Foresters' Hall at , z. NJ, and at night
there will be grand moonlight excur-
sion up the river in honor OF the Grand
Court.
On Thursday, at 10 A. NJ, there will be
a grand parade, followed by the laying of
the cornerstone of the new Foresters'
building on street, near Seventh.
AT z. NJ. there will be a reunion of
Foresters at Richmond Grove, and at
night the first Open-air concert of the
season at the Plaza, rendered by the citi-
zens of Sacramento.
On Friday, at 2 p. NJ, there will be a
carriage drive over the city for the visit
ing ladies, and in the evening a theater
party.
At 10 P. N. will be the grand banquet in
the Old Pavilion for members. Elaborate
preparations have been made to make
this the most memorable and enjoyable
session OF the Grand Court ever held.
The Art Gallery will be open free to the
visitors during the entire week.
THE BIG PARADE.
Grand Marshal +. II. Nick ee will man
age the parade on Thursday morning.
He and his aids have arranged all the de-
tails of the parade, as follows:
The Grand Marshal and aids will meet
at $50 A. NJ, and the procession will be
formed and move at 10 o'clock sharp, in
the following order:
Advance of Police j. &. Rodgers,
Chief
Patrol of police will form on west side
OF Tenth street. facing south.
Grand Marshal and aids will form on
left of police.
First division will form on west side
of Tenth street, on left OF police, extend
ing north.
Second division will form in front of
the State Capitol on line with NJ street,
extending south.
Third division will form on the east
side of Tenth street, right resting on
street, extending south.
Route of march-Tenth street to the
Capitol, Eleventh to X, to Second, to J, to
Tenth, to l. to EoresterS' Hall.
Order OF proceSsion-Grand Marshal
L. II. Mckee: Chief Aid, w. c. Curl: AS
sistant Aids (colors blue, c. b. Strong
and Abe Wilson.
First Division-Hussar Band, X. S. F.,
Conclave No. L, Committee of Arrange
ments, Court Capital, No. 6742.
SecOud Division - EOresters' Band