The herald., 1893-07-16
HE FINISHED THE BIG WHARF.
Adlai's Little Axe Well Used at
Santa Monica.
The Vice-Presidential Party Off to
San Diego.
A Visit to tho Soldiers Home-At Santa
Monica-A Dramatic Episode at
the Whsrf-To Redondo
and Adios.

Early yesterday morning Vice-Presi-
dent Stevenson and his party were astir
and making preparations for the many
miles which would be traversed, and the
many sights. to be seen before they
again sought their couches. They re-
linquished their handsomely decorated
rooms at the Hollenbeck with regret
and were profuse in their expressions Of
thanks for the many courtesies extended
them at that hostelry.
At the request of the manager OF the
hotel the entire party entered the writ
ing room shortly before their departure,
and in an artistic group, surrounded by
the overhanging palms and banners
which grace the apartment, they were
| photographed. The picture is an ex-
ceedingly fine one and it will long be
cherished by Angelefios as a memento
ofthe visit.
| AT SENATOR WHITES.
Carriages were taken shortly after
o'clock and the party was driven to the
residence Of Senator White for break.
fast.
Mrs. and Mrs. White were assisted in
their receiving by Mrs. o. W. Childs,
These ladies, with Senator and Mrs.
only Los Angeles members OF the party.
Breakfast was announced at am.
| Mrs. White, on the arm of Vice
President Stevenson, passed to the head
of the table, Mr.. White and Mrs. Stew
enson to the foot. On the right of Mrs.
White were Chief Justice Shope, Mrs.
| 0. w. Ohilds, George B. Burnett, the
Misses Ewing, Col. Dan Freeman and
the Misses Childs.
On the left, W. S. Bulls, Miss Ruth
Burnett, Miss Ruby, Miss fLitetia Steven.
son, Miss Scott, Mrs. Stevenson, the
vice presidents sister-in-law, Mrs. M.
| T. Scott, Judge W. q. Ewing and Miss
Ruth Burnett. The table was decorated
with magnificent La France roses and
maidenhair ferns. The appointments
were exquisite. The menu was as fol.
lows:
Berries Melons.
Boiled barracuda la Maitre d'Hotel
Parisienne potato.
Broiled squad on toast
Pomme la Juliennes.
Tenderloin of beef aux champ. gnons.
Sliced tomato
SWeetDreaQ au Graten aux PetltS POlg.
Fruit in season.
English breakfast tea.
Cafe Noir.
Senator Whites residence was dark
ened and most exquisitely decorated.
In the drawing room magnolias filed
the air with subtle perfume. Double
fringed white petunias decorated the
piano, while a magnificent vase of pale
pinks and blue hydrangss stood in the
arch between the two rooms. Trailing
vines and potted plants accentuated
the effects. The beauty and profusion
of the California blossoms elected much
enthusiasm from the guests.
At the table there was no formality,
and good-nsture prevailed. The vice.
president, Judge Shope and Col. Dan
Freeman kept the party in the best OF
humor by their quaint stories and
Rood-natuFed railery and badinage, and
Senator White joined in with some oi
his choice anecdotes.
AT THB ARCADE DEPOT.
An anxious and expectant crowd gath
cred at the Arcade depot hoping to get a
last glance at the vice presid snt and ex-
press their good wishes by parting
cheer. The special train was scheduled
to draw out at O'Clock but that hour
| came and passed and the assembly OF
people waited until 20 minutes OF 10
| O'Clock before the first carriage whirled
up to the depot. Soon the remainder OF
! the party arrived and five minutes later
were safely on board the special. As the
engineers hand opened the throttle and
the train drew out cheer broke from
the crowd, hearty cheer, conveying to
the party the wishes OF the people for q
pleasant journey and safe return to
distant homes In the east.
THE PASSENGERS.
The following is full list of those oc.
cupying the special train which the
Southern Pacific railroad placed at the
vice presidents disposal:
Vice.President and Mrs. Stevenson,
Justice Shope, Judge Burnett, Judge
and Mrs. Ewing and two daughters,
Miss Stevenson, Miss Scott. Miss Bur-
nett, Miss Rubey, Mrs. Scott, all of the
vice. presidential party; Mrs. ]. B. Ste
venson, Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Bulls and
daughter OF Cotton, relatives of the
vice-president; San Diego city council
delegation, S. f. Barker and w. ].
Prout, and Major Sweeney of the army
post there; Mayor Weed, Prof. L. s. @.
Lowe, G. H. Keyes and A. B. Manahan
of Pasadena; President of Council Teed,
Senator White. Gen. }. R. Mathews,
Major Barrett, Eugene German, Judge
Ross, Judge Van Dyke, Col. Dan Free
mau, j. A. Muir, ]. M. Crawley, H. O.
Collins, formerly law partner Of Judge
Ewing, Gregory Perkins, jr., City Engi-
neer Dockweier, Assistant City Attor-
ney w. E. Dunn, ]. Marion Brooks,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mesmer, w. P.
Hyatt, Miss Zetta Behne, sister-in-law
of Major Barrett, and press represents
tiveH.
The smooth, gliding motion of the
train increased minute after minute, the
engineer threw the throttle open wide.
and the special, flying at the rate of 6S
miles an hour in some places, reached
the Soldiers Home in exactly 50 min
utea. The presidential party and
accompanying friends were in high spir-
it's and enjoyed every foot of the way
down. Various and many were the ques-
tions asked, manifestly showing the sur
prise experienced in viewing our garden
country of Southern California. A corn
field caught the ce-president's eye and
leaning forward he closely scrutinized ii
as the car whirled by. He expressed
| tba 0rootoot ournriee and atatad that IL