The herald., 1894-10-28

henceforward the denominating prefix
will be dropped-is structure differing
from any other erected in California and
presenting some unique features. 1t 10
In the first place, built after the old mis-
sion style, and while replete with every
comfort ior passengors, might be taken,
viewed externally. for one of the mission
buildings. that had survived the ravages
oftime. Then egsin it has been built
largely with materials taken from the
ruined portion OF the San Juan mission
closely adjacent. even the timbsrs in
the roof and q large portion of the
flooring was brought from the Todos
Santos mission, And this, be il remem-
bered, not on the score of economy.
Tie transportation from Todos Santos
to San Diego by water was in itself
sufficient almost to equal the cost ofnew
and well-seasoned timber.
Yesterday the new edifice was gay
with bunting and foliage decorations.
Don Marco Forster. who has done 80
much for the old mission town in the
past, co-operated with General Man
ager Wade in all the arrangements for
the day, and. as almost necessary
consequence, every detail in the days
programme passed of in the most en-
ioyable manner.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock the train from
Los Angeles swept into the pretty little
station to the strains of the Fullerton
band and q salute fred from an eleva.
tion above the mission. 1t is to be feared
the air did not excite quite the came
feelings as the religio- pastoral scene pre-
sented to the view of the numerous visi-
tors who went down from this city, but
everyone was inclined for fun and had
not the most remote idea Of being hyper
critical.
SOME wELL-ENowN GUESTS.
In the private car, as guests of Gen.
eral Manager Wade, were Mayor T. E.
Rowan; HI. g. Thompson, general pas
seuger agent OF the Southern California !;
F. T. Perris, chief engineer; A. p. Ma
ginnis and Baggagemaster Isaac. United
States Marshal Covarrubiss, Major Ben
Truman, Prof. Cuyas, DR.. Bryant, W. E.
Dunn, j. H. Dockw eiler, Judge Hum
sack or and others represented the City
OF the Angels.
J. McFadden, prominently identified
with the Santa Ana and Newport rail-
road; O. A. Mead, superintendent Of the
same line j.. W. Ballard, Superintendent
of Schools Greedy, Msrshal Nichols, City
Clerk Brock and W. Bowers formed the
members OF the considerable Santa Ana
contingent.
When the San Diego train arrived 1t
was found that Mayor Carlson had been
prevented from attending. From the
hay city, however, came b. w. McKen-
sie, W. A. Hawkins, r. O'Neil of the
Santa Marguerite ranch, +, w. Jackson
secretary of the San Diego Gas Lighting
company, I. May yberry, W. s. Hadlsy OF
the Horton house and General Eli H.
Murray, ex-governor OF Utah.
MASS AT THE OLD MIssIoN.
Meantime high mass had been said
In the old mission at San Juan. Through
the courtesy OF the fathers the observ-
snce OF San Juan day was postponed
until yesterday. To all who may i'm
egine an ornate service, horld music
and the gorgeous ceremonial OF the city
churches, the service yesterday pre-
sented strong contrast. A very small
portion OF the mission building remains
intact, and here, surrounded by all the
narks Of age and of decay, that service
which has survived dynasties and con-
eainu within it the seeds of undying
faith. was said. Rev. Father O'keeie.
y. 3. F., was the celsbrant. There was
neither deacon nor subdeacon, but the
devotedness OF the multitudes who filled
the little church was. considering the
circumstances. more significant than q
more elaborate ceremonial.
After service Father O'Keefe, who has
enarge OF the entire parish Of San Luis