The herald., 1894-02-28
An Important Meeting of the
Committee Last Night.
The Question Arises of Gorgeous
Carnival Mask Ball.
Floats which wnl Cost Some Thou
sands-Parades to Bo Participated
In by the Military aud
Civic Societies.


The first report was that of the pa
rade committee and there was some
little discussion as to the advisability of
combining the military with the child
ren's parade, Mr.. Meyberg thinking the
horses might constitute an element of
danger to the youthful paraders.
F. W. Wood thought that the military
should be combined with the children.
The military would give the necessary
color to the parade, and being used to
parades. the military would insure sue
cesa. He would also suggest the COM
bination of the different military organ
izations OF different natlonalites.
Mr.. Meyberg insisted that there would
be danger in bringing the children into
contact with the horses.
P. Petsch outlined q programme for
the kindergarten exercises in the Sixth
street park. The children, he thought,
should perform their exercises in the
park, in company with their teachers.
This would save the children walking
through the streets. There would be,
perhaps, 5000 children.
Frank Thomas said he understood the
laet day was to be flower festival day.
He thought that day should be made
regular carnival day. Everybody should
go masked, the public included. He
was of the opinion Los Angeles could be
warmed up to this. 1t should be con-
Quoted on the lines of the Nice and New
Orleans carnivals.
Mr.. Wood thought there was danger
OF people not warming up to this pitch.
AS to avoiding the difficulty OF the long
march for the children he would suggest
they be placed in flower ornamented
carriages, and they might be given
flowers to throw.
Mr.. Thomas said that there was
always danger in making the fret step,
but he thought it might be undertaken
in safety. Tie people would warm up
by the last day. .ls W.
Mr.. Meybsrg suggested canvsssing in
order to find out how many people
would turn out with their carriages.
Mr.. Thomas said that ii the papers
would take hold of the carnival idea he
would answer for it's success. The gem
tlemen present on the committee should
endeavor to interest az many friends as
possible. A plunge should be made.
Mr.. Frank seconded Mr.. Thomas
ideas.
Mr.. Thomas stated that a butterfly tea
was to be given next week. He thought
good effect might be caused by sug-
costing the carnival at that gathering
and advertising it there.
Mr.. Meyberg said that several ladies
had suggested wesring carnival calors at
the above mentioned affair.
Major Stsere had serious doubts
whether the etaid matrone of Los Ange-
les would enter into the battle of flow
ers. 1t would be too sudden transition
for them. 1t WAS too much OF carni-
val idea, all at once. On second occa-
sion it would possibly be all right, but
it might develop into hoodlumism.
MI. Mey berg thought the several
committees should take these different
suggestions under adyisement.
IL was resolved that the matter be re-
ferre0 to the committee.
The artistic committee reported on
the proposed floats, Ii in number. 1t
was proposed to contract with Mr.. Rob-
inson for their construction. He had
estimated the cost at about $4,000. This
was too high and he had been asked for
! lower estimate
Mr.. Robinson was introduced and pre-
sented an estimate OF $4,000 for IS floats.
Mr.. Woods asked il any other COM
mittses had estimates prepared. They
could not judge OF one without estimates
I from the others.
Mr.. Mey berg said there ought to be
some estimate OF the total cost of the
entire affair. He thought as to the
floats, they should be- referred to the
merchants' executive committee.
MIR. Esen thought Mr.. Robinson
| Lob I.,t. h fab ffNr
of the committee.
Mr.. Robinson said be had prior offer
in San Francisco, and unless he could
come to some definite point, he could
not keep. his proposal open.
Mr.. New berg stated that it was impos-
sibe to make any contract at present I
Mr.. Woods thought time was being
wasted 10 discussing details. The sue
cess OF the affair depended principally
on the parade committee. The affair
should be referred back to it for further
report. Until the expense of the other
details of the psrades could be esti-
mated, no determination could be ar
rived at. They should prepare an eHti-
mate in detail. This was, in his opin-
ion. mott important thing.
Major Steere said there was to be q
meetingiof the parade committee Wed
nesday and he would suggest the artistic
committee meet them In Company AS
parlor.
Mr.. Robinson's offer was finally re-
ferred to the merchants' committee.
The committee on music reported on
having entered into communication with
the different choral societies.
The secret societies committee, by
Mr.. Bait, stated that their parade WAS
outlined. 1t would take place on the
second day. There was no doubt all
orders would turn out.
Mr.. Thomas reported for the social
committee. On the matter of the ball,
it should be held on the last day.
Hazards pavilion was the only place.
and the floor should be entirely can
vased. Tickets should be So, and $3.50
for ladies'. Complimentary tickets
should be limited. A limited number
Of spectators should be admitted at a
charge of $3.50. Two bands should be
provided.
1t has been suggested that the ball
should be masquerade affair. As
the tickets we're to be sold at So he
thought the expense OF attending would
be too great, when the additional cost
OF costume was considered.
Programmes and decorations had
been considered.
| The ball would be opened by guests
invited from neighboring cities.
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