The morning call., 1894-09-10

in running things They were out in force
at the bullshead breakfast, took chances
with tough and tender slices alike and
drank cold tea like old maids.
The hands omest banner ia the order is
claimed by Golden Gate Parlor No. %,
and is displayed in the headquarters 10
the Lafranc building. Lanterns and
bunting form the basis of decorations,
and the latchstring is hanging outside
morning, noon and night. The dis in
guished guest now being entertained by
AIcatraZ Parlor is an attraction in him.
self. His name is closely interviewer in
California's history, and the daily reeep-
ton in the headquarters of Alcatraz Par
lOr is perfect treat to visitors. Naturally
enough, the local parlors-San Jose No. %,
Palo Alto No. 50, and Observatory No.
177-strive to do the bulk of the entertain
ing in their quarters in the Courthouse.
The exterior Of the building is neatly
decorated with bunting of red, white and
blue. and the courtroom Of Judge Rey-
nOlds is draped in lavender and white
bunting and festoons of smilax and ever
green.
During the parade tomorrow ladies
occupying the grand stand ln front of the
and other light refreshments. Tomorrow
is looked upon as the great day of the cele-
bration, and it will doubtless prove such.
The monster parade commences at 10
o'clock and will contain, according to the
calculations of Grand Marshal Homer
Prindle, no less than 5000 Native Sons,
exclusive of outside organizations and in
vited guests.
tbo
entertain their friends and after the pro-
cession the Garden City Cyclers, with the
cooperation of the n. S. G. W., will hold
their annual race meet at their track on
South First street. Iu wheeling circles
this is regarded as the event OF the season
and record-smashing is confidently ex-
pected. One feature of the programme
VIII be several races and prizes for riders
from the N S. G. w.
The possible fatigue appears to cut very
small figure in the arrangements, mas
much as a grand ball will be given at
Turner Hail in the evening under the
auspices of the general committee, COM
nosed as follows: Homer Prindle, J. n.
Johnson, Toland Hart. w. J. Kirkpatrick.
T. Monahan, T. a. K. Fawcett. F. NJ.
Stern, }. s. Williams. Z. E. Warren. B. A.
lie
l.. j. Chapman, w. II. Carmichael and c.
NJ. Wooster. The floor manager is w. j.
Kirkpatrick This is exclusively Native
Son affair and already invitations are as
valuable as diamonds.
The town this evening is far more CON-
Portable. owing to the departure of quite a
number of visitors on outgoing trains.
The oanner-bearers will now probably
in aef .+orx
ticipatiDg in to-morrow's parade, and there
is already a decided moderation in the
vocal tone of the lung artists who made
the air resound upon tae arrival of the ex-
cursiOn train last night. But their spirits
have not been toned in the least by heat or
WEAKNESS.
The various parlors maintaining head
quarters have arranged concerts and in
door amusement, more particularly for the
benefit of their lady friends. Eldorado
Parlor dug up a juvenile orchestra and
managed to spend the time pleasantly till
the jinks gave place to the concert
The general committee has arranged an
excursion to the Lick Observatory for
Tuesday, and considering the magnitude
of the present celebration the authorities
in charge of the observatory have con-
sented to allow all visitors to use the
telescope and large number of extra
stages have been provided the fare re-
duced and arrangements made to return
excursionists in time TO catch the evening
train. 1t may be that the location of the
Lick Observatory so near TO San Jose has
some mysterious effect upon the in
habitants anG visitors alike. but The fact re-
mains that one-half tile town has Joined
the army Of star gaZers. Bands are
paradibg the street gaily decked, carriages
are running TO and fro on the picturesque
roads and another night of reyelry is as
sured.
Redwood Parlor has an original badge
in the form of redwood tree and griz-
zly bear. Piedmont Parlor is housed in
the Martin block and is conducting open
house.
The local parlors. San Jose. Palo Alto
and Observatory, are saving their efforts
in way of hospitality till tomorrow.
Henry Lunstedt of California Parlor No.