The morning call., 1894-09-29
SALUTES FROM The THSTIS.
Descendants of the Original Indians
Who Greeted Cabrillo Join in
the Reception.

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 2S.-There never has
been time in the history of San Diego,
not since the first discovery of this bay by
Cabrillo in 1912. when the ordinary lines
Of business have so completely suspended
as to-day, the three hundred. and fifty
second anniversary OF Cabrillo's landing.
All the people by common consent have
joined in the merry-making and fes ivties
of the holiday and during most of the day
the population. old aud young, have been
out upon the gaily decorated streets.
The appearance of the city accords with
the spirit of celebration that prevails with
the people. The Efforts of the past week
or ten days TO put on holiday attire have
been conspicuously successful. and flags
and bunting, banners and penuants are
flying everywhere in well-grouped array.
The eliminating event was the morning
parade. 1t presented a spectacle exceed
ing anything of the kind heretofore seen
here. spectacle at once imposing and
brilliant. While it passed the streets were
lined with fully 90. 600 delighted spectators.
Later came the literary exercises in the
great wigwam on the plaza, aud which
were heard by thousands.
The movements of the militia and other
organized bodies in preparation for the
parade began early. and all day long uni
formed companies, with and without
bands. have possessed the streets.
In accordance with the spirit OF the cele-
bratioD, the discoverer, Cabrillo, and his
crew landed from caravels this m0rling,
having been at anchor in the bay all night.
The landing ceremonies were made an
i'm portant feature AS the surfboats left
the caravel the United States ship Thetis.
at anchor ih the stream. fired salute of
twenty-One guns, aud all the ships in the
harbor salnted with flags, while steam
whistles shreked a welcome.
AT the Santa Fe wharf Cabrillo Qmper-
sonated by Juan Cabri!l, a tall, black
WHISPERED fshermaD) and seven men were
met by Mayor Carlson and members of the
City Council. Cabrillo was dressed some
what in the customs OF his time. He wore
black hat with plumes, velvet coat
trimmed in golu braid, high top boots and
blue trunks. He looked very handsome, as
did his codiscOvereIs. similarly dressed.
AT the landing Mayor Carlson graped Ca
brillo by the hand aud extended him a
welcome, presenting him with a great gilt
key and with the freedom of the city.
The reception was also attended by a
band of real Indians. descendants of the
originals who met The first Cabrillo, and
when the presentation ceremonies were
over they were formed in line to immedi-
ately follow the navigators. The cere-
monies over. Cabrillo and his men were
placed at the head of the procession
on the wharf, the Indians fol-
lowing on foot and the Mayor aud
members of the Council in carriages es-
corted them to D street. where the navi-
gators were placed in their position in the
procession. AS Cabrillo and his men
passed the grand marshal and his aids
they were given a grand salute.
The parade that followed was grand in
proportions and magnificent in spectacle
and excellently handled by its officers.
Great care had been taken in the forma-
ton Of the nine divisions which compr ised
the procession, and after the order to
march was given it moved off like a we'll
trained army. The line Of march was
over the decorated route as arranged.
When the plaza was reached at the close
the grand marshal and staff and distin-
guished guests were stationed for gen
eral review. The parade was entirely
successful, and closed a few minutes be-
fore noon.
The baud of the Twenty-fourth Next
can Regiment arrived at IL: 30 o'clock and
was given a most hearty reception on its
arrival and more cheers when, on reaching
the plaza, it played columbia"
The literary exercises were attended by
10000 people and were most Interesting.
The Grafton was delivered by the Hon.
Walter G. Smith. a poem was read by
Philip Morse and brief addresses were
made by Director-General John C.. Fisher.
General Z. Ii. Murray, who was president
of the day, Governor SangneZ Of Lower
California, Congressman Bowers and w.
Fl. Afford of Tulare, Democratic nominee
for Congress from the Seventh District.
The Mexican band and Los Angeles mill
tary band furnished music.
At the conclusion of the exercises the
Golden Gate Park Band gave a concert.
Carnival night is the eliminating point of
the celebration. 1t was ushered in by
band OF masked jewellers, whose din is
still beard on the streets. A wheelmen's
parade preceded the masked ball at the
pavilion.