The herald., 1895-02-11

spon ses with checks for large amounts are
expected at once;
Dear Sir:-The success of last years Fiesta is
so indelibly stamped upon the memories OF
our citizens that the brefest possible refer
ence to the production OF "a is all that we
consider necessary for the purpose to which
these lines devoted. The gratifying inter-
est accorded the committees past efforts in
spires the belief that the people of Los Ange-
les are with us heart and soul, and will, with
out exception. lend their moral and financial
support in making the coming La Fiesta de
Los Angeles a brilliant affair, ana one to be
long remembered in the annals of our history.
The programme as outlined by the committee
will require the expenditure of q considerable
amount of money-somewhere in the neigh
borhood of 800 0O0 and we do not hesitate to
to believe that the pride of our people and the
hberality for which they are SO justly noted,
will promptly assert themselves at
this time, and result of
this we hope to see our Golfers
overflow. We need hardly mention in connec-
tion with this that the interests of all subscrib
ers will be zealcusly guarded, and all outlays
will be carefully and satisfactorily accounted
for. The finance committee of the Merchants
Association, who have in charge the collecting
of funds for La Fiesta strongly appeal to you
for q liberal donation, feeling assured that you
beloved city and her fortunate citizens. The
daily papers will report collections as they are
made, and only such committees as are sup
piled with the seal of the Merchants Associa-
tiou will be empowered to receive subscrip-
lions.
Kindly send your check or sign the enclosed
voucher Very respectfully yours,
M. H. Newmark.
H. Jevne,
W. c. Furrey,
Finance Committee.
1t is necessary for the success of the
Fiesta that contributions be made as
soon as possible, in order that the adj
visory committee can determine how
much each subcommittee is entitled to
expend in the respective departments.
The artistic committee has under con-
sideration a plan of illumination that
will be novel and effective in its char
acter. 1t was claimed that last year the
floats were insufficiently lighted and that
much of their splendor and value was
lost from lack of illumination.
In order to obviate that difficulty the
artistic committee will endeavor to fur
nish "a sufficient number of electric lights
to each float for the evening parade. The
plan is to carry the electric current from
the trolley wires above and supply mean
descent lights on the floats. It is be-
lieved that this plan is practicable and
will produce splendid effect on the en-
tire parade.
During parade in New York CITY a
short time ago, Mr.. Edison devised a
method by which every man in line had
an incandescent lamp attached to his
helmet. The current was furnished from
wagon with flexible wires connecting
the participants, and communication
has been forwarded to Mr.. Edison asking
if his method in that direction can be
used here. If a favorable answer is OBJ
tanned every man in line of the parade
will have an electric light attached to his
garment.
1t has been suggested that the ladies of
this city should show their interest in the
Fiesta in substantial manner. In order
to effect this and create an enthusiasm
fund should be started by them with
which to purchase an elegant silk banner,
to be presented to the Fiesta committee.
This banner 4 puld be used only during
the Fiesta we. and carried annually in
the parade. 1t should be agreed that on
no other occasion the flag should be I'M
furled and that it becomes the absolute
property of the Fiesta committee for all
time to come.
III the ladies should take this matter in
hand, they could raise the money neces-
vary for handsome banner among the
members of their own sex from their pin
money. 1t would be unnecessary to ask
their husbands, fathers or big brothers
for any contribution and be refused, be-
cause the latter have already donated
to the Fiesta.
Let it be distinctly movement by the
ladies and they will be proud of it every
year when they see the handsome banner
carried in the procession.
Everybody who witnessed the street
scenes last year during the last Saturday
evening, will not have forgotten the riot
Gus acts of large number of people who
threw Hour unfortunately at pedcstri
ans. Nobody was safe from the attacks
and ladies as well as men were treated TO
a baptism of -four that completely des-
troyed, or permanently injured their
wearing apparel. The Fiesta committee
were powerless to prevent the outrage and
were loud in their denunciation of the
act.
While the committee does not consider
that an ''Al-Fool's Night is part of the
official programme, the members realize
that repetition of the event is certain to
occur this year. They have taken steps to
protect the public from the freaks of some
evil disposed persons, and are now in COM
munication with the Chief of Police, by
which the latter will provide ample pro-
lection to pedestrians within certain lin
it's in the city. 1t is proposed to ask for
the appointment of 100 special policemen,
who will patrol Spring street from Temple
to Fourth street, and who will arrest any
body who is caught in the act of throwing
flour or other improper conduct. Those
who place themselves beyond police pro-
lection on that evening, will have them
selves to blame, but the committee will do