The herald., 1895-12-24
Was Given Yesterday by Don
Marcos Forster
AN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
The Good Old Days VividIy Recalled
by the Affair
An Elegant Spread and Royal Time APP
propriate Remarks Made by the Various
Speakers-Who We're There

Happy indeed was the privilege of those
who attended the bull head breakfast
given by Don Marcos Forster at his ranch
st San Juan Capistrano. The affair was
characterized by the famous prodigal hos
pitality of the Spanish race, and royalty
did the amiable gentleman entertain his
guests and present to the newcomers
practical illustration of how things were
done in the good old days before SO many
Of the "gringos" settled In the land and
brought the "boom" of eight years ago.
Nearly all of the wits, wags and all
around good fellows of this city and San
Juan were present, and helped make the
occasion one to be recalled with satis-
faction, and throw man into reverie of
hope and anticipation for just one more
before he dies.
A number of the guests journeyed to San
Juan on Saturday night in order, no doubt,
70 become acclimated by the time the bal
ance of the feasters arrived yesterday
morning from the city. If there is anything
which human being loves, it is to be told
that there is nothing 90 good for him, and
the guests of Don Marcos had this assur-
ance which was made good all through
their stay on the ranch.
The main crowd went yesterday morn
ing on special car from La Grande depot
at o'clock. The ride was replete with
fun and preparation to enjoy the day, and
when the conductor announced at IL 30
were hardly ready to believe him, but the
car was soon emptied.
At the depot were Don Marcos Forster,
Juan Forster and Judge Richard Egan of
San Juan to receive the crowd. A band
was also in attendance and discoursed
music during the informal and brief levee
that was held on the platform. The
gentlemen we're then shown into convey
ances and driven to the ranch of their host.
Here, after rest and short survey of the
place, the guests were escorted to the BAN
quoting tables, which had been set under a
clump of beautiful trees near the house.
The feast began at noon and consisted of the
many famed delicacies of the Spanish peo-
pie. The final course consisted of the
dishes from the bulls head. Choice wines
interspersed the courses.
Col. Walter S. Moore presided as toast
master with his accustomed wit and ready
remarks. After few words he introduced
udJOT I1OTdCo Doll luo idtttE tucl uoliV-
cred pleasant address, telling OF the GUS
toms of the country years ago. He des-
cribed one of the original bull head
breakfasts where the people travelled in
caravans, from all the country round to at
tend the feast.
Major Ben G. Truman followed with one
of his delightful speeches, replete with re-
'miniscences and funny stories.
Judge Bicknell also made some remarks
which were enjoyed. He, too, touched
upon the customs and habits of this coun-
try long ago. and presented both the prac-
tical and sentimental sides of the changes
which have been made here within the last
generation.
Col. freeman G.. Tesd spoke briefly, as
did Mr.. Hutchinson, and William Wincup
related q story that set everybody in a
good humor. Brief talks were given by
others and then the party adjourned to the
house and we're shown about the ranch and
adjoining places. Many of the crowd
were SO delighted with the day that they
availed themselves of Don Marcos 8 invita-.
ton to prolong it for another day. After
paying their respects, both individually
and collectively, to their hosts the party
was driven to the depot and, with regrets,
took the train at 5 o'clock back to Los
Angeles.
Among those present were T. E. Rowan,
Guy B. Barham, Fred Thompson, Ben L.
Ward. Fred Hardness, John 4. Gaffsy,
VIM. II. Roland. John Bradbury, Walter
S. Moore, Andy Ryan, Louis Grant, Ed
Niles. Thos. Cobb, Thos. Brown, J. G.
Estudillo, DIR. d. X. Ainsworth, DR.. Bryant,
DR.. f. I Bicknell, Judge ]. Bicknell, VIM.
Wincup, L. F. Vetter, Geo. H. Bonebrake.
Rees Llewellyn, VIM. Dunn, DR.. Granvi le
MacGowan, Major Ben C. Truman. Free
man G. Teed, Thos. Gla ,sel, Major Horace
Bell, Dwight Whiting, Mr.. Otis of Boston,
Mr.. O'Neiil and many others.