The herald., 1894-03-23
FIESTA MATTERS PROGRESSING.
The Meeting of the General
Committee Last Night.
The Parade Promises to Be a Most
Inspiring Affair
Don and Mrs. Coronel to Lend Their AS
sistancs-Military Dsy-rhs school
Chndren's Parade The
Secret Societies.

La fiesta matters were discussed in a
lively manner at the meeting OF the
general committee, at their rooms in the
board Of trade building, last evening. II
developed that the interest had spread
to the outside towns, who will heartily
corporate in the grand carnival. After
the minutes were disposed Of, Secretary
Starin read letter from Pasadena.
stating that that city will be repre-
sented, and closing with "Success to la
fiesta" Santa Barbara and Pomona had
sent in complimentary letters, expreas-
ing desire to communicate with the
proper fiesta committee on arrange
ments. San Diego was heard from verb
ally, through the members Of the fiesta
COMMITTEES who returned from San Diego
yesterday morning. Mr.. M. II. New
mark expressed unbounded qualification
at the hospitable reception given them
in the city by-ths-sea. Mr.. Max Mey-
berg, in the chair, said There are a
lot OF large hearted and broad minded
men down there. The mayor in open
ing the meeting at the chamber of com
merce Wednesday. said, 'We are thank
full to the men Of Los Angeles for allow
ing us the privilege of representing San
Diego in the fiesta.
Mr.. Newmark then explained that
finance committee at San Diego had
been appointed to raise $500; and it WAS
announced that three to i've floats might
be expected from that city, one typical
of the city, another from Coronado and
the other from business organizations.
In the evening macs meeting was held
and the action OF the chamber of com
merce enthusiastically endorsed by the
citizens.
The parade committee made most
interesting report, in which it was
sent invitations to q number OF promi-
nent Spanish residents in the city and
vicinity, asking them to participate in
the occasion, and that he wished to fur
ther extend the invitation to all Span
iards. Don Coronel will take charge Of
the Spanish division of the paarde, and
all persons wishing to join should re-
port as soon as possible at his resi-
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avenue. The Spanish ladies are partic-
ularly invited to be present on horse
back in costume. Escorts, likewise in
costume, shall lead the division, and
many mounted Spaniards will follow.
Mrs. Coronel is no less enthusiastic than
the don. When the ladies' interests
are aroused, as in the coming riests,
success is sure. Mrs. Coronel will pro-
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Life. A fac simile lnoian wickup will
be built on the float, and number OF
Indians and their aquaws will people 1t,
at work and in various occupations.
Mrs. Coronel will provide all the cos
tunes and fittings required for this
float. Applause followed this announce
ment, and q vote of thanks was ten
dered to the patriotic lady.
The committee further stated that
decorated bicycles with riders would be
out 800 strong, and nearly as many take
part on carnival night.
Company A OF the Seventh infantry
will turn out en- masque in the night
parade. Other organizations OF the Ma
tional guards are expected to partici-
pate.
The Southern California committee
announced that its members had visited
Chinatown and had conversation with
Mr.. Chang, As result, the Chinatown
board of trade will meet next Sunday to
arrange for their display. Besides a
most elaborate float, there will probably
be q Chinese band followed by mer-
chants of high standing sttired in all the
maenifcence of oriental costume, carried
in sedan chairs on the backs of coolies.
Prof. Wilhartitz reported that grand
male chorus of about 200 would furnish
vocal music at the carnival exercises.
The Ellis club will be represented by 40
voices, the Oratorio club by 80, the sing
ing section of tie Turnverein by 26,
while church choirs of nearly all denom-
nations will swell the number. Prof.
Wilhartitz wishes all male vocalists to
meet at fiesta headquarters next Mon
day evening to arrange chorus and select
a director.
Mr.. J. o. Kospfi stated that the COM
mittee on advertising and publicity had
organized a news bureau to distribute
fiesta news TO papers throughout South
ern California. The fiesta posters are
being distributed by the Southern Pacific
from Portland to New Orleane, while the
Santa Fe is getting up q special folder
and the Terminal railway ia actively
distributing printed matter.
The military committee reported that
it's display promises to be the most
brilliant ever Witnessed in Southern
California. Militia companies from ali
outside towns are eignifying their will
ingness to turn out. A grand review
will probably be arranged as culminat-
ing feature on military day. Governor
Markham and staff and ex-President
Harrison are expected to head the col
umn.
While the general committee was in
session in the rear room, ii. b. Belt was
holding an enthusiastic secret aociety
meeting in the front Office, there being
present committees from the *. of P,
Maccabees, Foresters, q. A. r., Turn
ers' National union, Golden Eagle and
Hibernians. The Maccabees agreed to
provide a float that will cost 5000 The
k. of P. tableau float will cost $500.
Members from other organizations did
not feel authorized to promise positively
to have floats, but without exception
agreed to participate in marching.
They represented membership OF
2500.
When the subject of the children's
parade was brought up, Mr.. Wood said :
II think it would be we'll for parents to
understand that extreme precautions
will be taken against all dangers, acci-
dents. or wearying OF the children, and
TINS dismiss any objections they may