The herald., 1895-02-22

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little over a week ago The Herald
suggested that the most courteous act on
the part of the ladies would be the dona-
tion of silk banner to the Fiesta COM
nittee, to be used by the latter each year
during Fiesta week in all the parades and
ceremonies.
The propriety of such an act beca me at
once apparent and found favor with sew
eral prominent ladies, who believed that
the women of Los Angeles could express
their interest in the annual festival in no
more eloquent manner than by adopting
The Herald's plan.
Yesterday several of the ladies decided
to take charge of the matter at once and
to commence operations. Accordingly
it was decided that Miss Wills should
bring the proposition to the attention OF
the ladies of the Friday Morning Club at
their meeting this morning. 1t is well
understood that the constitution of the
club prevents that body from taking
official action, but tho ladies will be
urged to devote their efforts individually
for the success of the project
Undoubtedly the idea will meet with
the approval of the ladies, as the banner
would be one of the greatest treasures in
the possession of the Fiesta committee,
and would forever show the public that
the women of Los Angeles appreciate the
importance of the event and take an in
terest in public affairs
The amount required for a handsome
banner is comparatively small and will be
wi
ried year after year in the parades, that
emblem of woman's gratitude will be the
pride of the committee, as well as of
every woman in Los Angeles. 1t will be
simply an acknowledgement of the latter
for the many courtesies extended to the
ladies and their deep regard for every
thing that tends to the welfare and pro-
gress of the city in which they reside.
1t is intended to make the banner of
very heavy satin and to have the in scrip
tion embroidered in solid gold letters.
The body of the banner will be in Fiesta
colors. but pennant will be attached of
the stars and stripes. A gold bear will
surmount the standard, and the entire
banner will be trimmed in heavy gold
lacings and fringes.
The Merchants Association has decided
to recognize as the official programme the
publication now in course of preparation
by G. S. Nichols The work will be not
only artistic and handsome, but will be
one of the prettiest souvenirs of La Fiesta
and Los Angeles, that visitors can pre-
serve and show to their friends at home.
The book will contain over $50 pages,
hound in an embossed cover. Aside from
is artistic value, the book will be of
great value to visitors, as it will contain a
vast amount of information, such as a
street directory, places of amusement,
principal hotels, etc.
The pictures of floats and scenery of
this city will be in half-tone cuts of more
than usual beauty. The advertising de-
signs will be pen drawings, executed with
great care and ability. The edition will
consist of not less than 10, 600 copies and
will contain the only official programme
The association very properly believed
that they would protect the interests of
the advertisers and purchasers as well as
of the public by recognizing Mr.. Nichols
publication as official and thereby prevent
irresponsible persons from entering the
field and victimizing the people. AS
work of merit and beauty the publication
will be far superior to the one printed last
year.
The artistic committee have under con-
sideration plan for the education of the
masses in connection with La Fiesta that
has been inaugurated by The Herald. 1t
is generally conceded that the scenes
and historical events, represented by the
floats, are not generally understood by the
public. In order to make these repre-
sentations more popular, The Herald pub
lished last Sunday and will continue next
Sunday series OF articles on the history,
origin, customs, and habits of the ancient
Indian tribes that formed part OF the early
history OF this section of the country.
The committees have decided to request
Charles f. Lummis to write on that sub
ject in more condensed form for pubica-
ton in pamphlets. 1t is proposed to ask
permission of the Board of Education to
allow the teachers to read these pamphlets
to their pupils once or twice each week in
order to impress upon the youthful
minds the importance OF the events so
vividly pictured by the floats. About ten
thousand copies will be printed and dis
tributed among the school children, for
study at home and for circulation among
their parents and friends.
The artistic committee made a tour
among the costumers yesterday to select
the costumes necessary for the manning OF
the floats. 1t is believed that San Fran
cisco will have to be appealed to for as
iE this matter
r'lic tribunes to be erected this year for
the use Of the spectators on flower and
parade days will be OF superior construc-
tioE and better comfort than last year.
About twenty thousand seats will be pro-
vided, but they will be so constructed that
there will be no danger of tearing the Ia
dies dresses and to make them useful for |
future celebrations.
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