The morning call., 1894-02-26

bands that had been engaged to furnish
music for the procession aud celebration
out at the building alternately gave French
and American national airs. the former
predominaling, and the Marseilles HYMN
was heard at every turn.
The hour set for the moving of the pro-
cesSioD was O'Clock. and the Freuchmen
taught their American brothers a lesson in
punctuality in assembling for ceremnnious
functions. The various divisions formed
promptly at the hour named. as follows
The first on Montgomery street, between
Washington and jackson; the second on
jackson street, between Montgomery and
Montgomery avenue, and the third on
Montgomery street, between Washington
and Jackson.
The divisions marched to the head
quarters Of the French Benevolent Society
and took their places in the line. The
route was then through Montgomery street
TO California, to KearDy, 10 Market, to
OFarTell and Stockton, where the cars
were taken for the scene of the DAYS
crowning event.
The arrangement OF the procession was
as follows:
Advance guard-Squad OF police, with Cap
ram Douglass 10 command; California State
DearuellP.
First dlvisIon-Marshai, L. BouIin: LAFAYETTE
Nauthier; Lodge La ParfaIte Union, d'A. NJ
L.. M Justin Ladagnous. V. M; Cercie Fran
cals, NJ; En-. Raas, president; Alliance Fran
case-Lieue Rationale Franchise. NJ Daniel
Levy president; SOciete Beige de Secours Mu-
tuels Nj. Felix Deleau president: Societe Lux
embourgeoise. NJ. p. Reiter PRESIDENT; Invited
guests.
Second dlvision-Marshal, E. Dumont; French
ZOuaves, Captain l.. Rigaud NJ. Jules GodeaI.
president; Loge Franco, Amerlcalne No. 2O7,
l. ". ". r., Nj. jules Godeau, n. e.; Grove
Perseverance No. 10. A O. U, d.. NJ. Il.
Miguel: 7. A.; Grove Celtic No. "A A. O. L.
d.. M, +. Laborde, p. A; Cercle Choral ia
mittee of the French Benevolent Society," ii. S.
Martin president; committee OF construction
OF the new hospital.
Third diyisiOn-Mafshal J, b. Etchart. Ie
gion Franchise, Captain A. Froment. NJ r.. Car
BONNER. president; Tribe Seminole No. "a
Improved q; r. NJ, NJ !; Gardla, s.; Logs
Socete de Secours Mutuels LA GauIoise," NJ
Fuchs president; Cour Victoire No 7S1i, A,
o. f.. j. Prieur, Z. +.
A long line of carriages, occupied bv
prominent persons. followed the regular
procession 10 O'FarrelI and Sfockton
streets and then proceeded to the hospital.
Extensive preparation had been made at
the site of the new building for the ac-
commodati0n OF the crowd that was ey
pected to attend, but the platformed sur
tace of the huge foundation was not nearly
large enough to hold the multitude of those
WIN NlNGcu W Uo near the speakers stand
The street below was enc mass of people.
and the police Stationed at the foot of the
steps had great difficulty in keeping the
anxious throng from oveTcrowding the
space above.
The decorations were profuse and ap-
propriate. French and American flags
were everywhere. and there was a very
pretty blending of the colors. The name
of the Societie Franchise de Bien faisance
Mutuelle, In gilt letters, was above the
main platform where the speakers and in
yited guests were seated President II
;. Martin presided over the ceremonies
He held in his hand a miniature golden
trowei, when had been presented 20 him
Oy the society. Before introducing the
orators OF the day he delivered an address
In French, in which he reviewed the work
OF the organization from its incention tn
It's MAGNIFICENT achievement. the founding
OF The hospital now under course OF con-
struction. His statement showed that the
French had worked Loyalty and we'll, and
lie encouraged them to renewed effort in
their benevolent course.
Consul dc Lalande then spoke at some
length, dwelling upon the fact that the
hospital was intended not alone for
Frenchmen, but also for any who might
desire TO be admitted. 1t was intended to
benefit the general public. The speech
was patriotic In sentiment. and the senti-
order.
The orator of the day appointed 10 ad-
dress the assemblage in French was Daniel
Levy, but Mr.. Levy was not strong enough
to deliver the speech he had prepared. He
nad proceeded for only a few moments
when he paused from weakness and had
to resume his seat.
District Attorney W. S. Barnes made a
very brief but ford address. He said tn at
great works and great actions were rare,