The morning call., 1894-09-11

Speaking of music, there were thirteen
fall bands and several drum corps to dis
peDse music among eight divisions. AS a
composer of military marches Sousa ap-
! peared to lead, not one of the bands neg
lecting to play two or more compo sitions
Of the now famous composer. The High
School Cadets" followed closely upon the
| Manhattan Beach" march, and the Lib
erty BelP' by band half block in ad-
vance was constantly mingling with the
| strains of washington Post" 1t was a
great day for Sousa.
A platoon composed of a choice selec-
ton of able-bodled men from the police
force of San Jose was the first to appear
upon the scene. They made an excellent
appearance in spite of the fact that they
had been compelled to neglect enforcing
one or two of the city ordinances since
Saturday last. Nothing wounds San Jose
policemen more than enforced inactivity.
Then came Grand Marshal Prindle, his
Chief of Staff, William w. Ackerson, and
Chief Aid James T. Rucker. They
all becomingly wore gaudy silk sashes,
cooked hats and were mounted on splendid
specimens Of Santa Clara County horse
flesh. Equine breeding is just as impar-
growing and wine culture,
The aids-CarroI Cook, Charles l..
Weller. ]. j. Murphy. William Conley. f.
P. Gates. ID. S. Curran, F. A. Lame, j. T..
Murphy, George 7. Reynolds, William Nc
Creary, D. Z. Nash, John SepuIveda,
Frank Hambly, j. p. Seaman, Frank
Ryan, Edward G. Carrera and n. F. Witt.
mann-were also in possession of an
abundance of bright silk in the form of
| sashes. and rode fine horses. A glance at
this formidable vanguard was an assur-
ance of what was to follow.
Company B. Fifth Infantry, In command
of Captain Partridge, and Battalion f.
| Second Regiment, supplied the military
portion of the parade and were followed
| by the usual accompaniment of celebrities,
consisting in this instance of the San
Francisco Exempt Firemen and their hosts,
the San Jose Exempts, a bus containing
a number of Mexican Veterans and the
Santa Clara Pioneers. the Mayor and
| Common Council of the city, the Board of
Healta and the Board of Supervisors.
| For this portion of The parade the Fifth
Regiment band furnished music.
| Attlred in refreshing costumes of white
muslin with Japanese fans and parasols
next came tripping over the dusty pave
ments the young ladies composing San
Jose ParlOr No. 81, Native Daughters of
the Golden West. They we're accompa-
MED by the grand officers of the order and
formed ope of the prettiest features of the
parade. San Jose Parlor No. %. San Jose
Junior Natives No. 1 and Chico Parlor
| No. l followed. The San Jose Natives
were decorated with blue sashes, white
suits and Japanese DaIasols. They were
coolDess persoDified. OF this division
Tbsd w. Hobson was marshal and
Thomas Flint Jr. and Frank Sherman
aids. They kept step to music furnished
| by Parkman's band.
The powers are a trifle backward In
dealing out appropriations in many in-
stances where they would do vast amount
| of good. and if the powers could have
seen Company C, Naval Battalion, n. G.
C., they would In future open wide the
treasury doors. The emergency sailors
were an imposing body of young men and
carried themselves with the easy swing OF
company of old sea dogs. c. E. Man
seau was in command, The monotony OF