The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-17
VENICE TO BE RIVALED.
Dazzling Scenes Of splendor
Promised on Land and
at Sea-.
BRILLIANT THE LAMENTATIONS
Plans for the Crowning OF the !
Queen, the Parades and Bat
tie of Flowers. :. :: III: 8: f. f. !.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL, May 16.-The COM
mittee on the programme for the carnival
has reported and: the report has been
adopted. Among the many features on
Tuesday will be the arrival of the floral
feet in the harbor, the landing of the
Queen, the grand triumphal march of the
Queen from the sea beach to the: throne
in the lower plaza with her escort, and an
address of welcome by Hon. Bart Burke,
closing with an informal reception to the
Queen. -:>i...:. =.
In the evening there will be grand mu-
sical entertainment at the floral pavilion
by the combined bands. 81. = :.:-
On Wednesday at noon there is to be a
reception to visitors, followed by mag
nificent street pageant, and ending with q
royal battle of flowers and the awarding Of
prizes. -: =,
In the evening the Venetian fete, gondo-
liers and boats on the water, with grand
illuminated cataract, spanning the entire
river with many coiored electric lights, are
to be the features. The rem ainder of the
programme is as follows: =. -:
| Thursday-10 A. NJ, grand parade of
| military marines and other organizations,
reviewed by Governor James III. Budd.
Afternoon-Rose. regatta and battle OF
flowers on the river. At 8 P. M-Grand
river concert, with illustrated music and
illuminations.
f. Friday morning-Excursion to the big
trees, regatta on the river, aquatic sports
on the beach and open air concert on beach.
Friday evening-Grand ball at the pa
vilion, led by the Queen. also grand prom
| enade concert on the river with gondolas,
har or =
calcium searchlights and electric foun-
tains.
Saturday morning-Grand parade of BIZ
cycle and athletic clubs of the State and
procession in mask.
Acknowledged races at Vue de PEau
| Park, gymnastic, bathing and swimming
matches on the beach.
Evening-Grand mask carnival on the
river and beach, grand display of fireworks,
searchlights and river cascades, dancing at
Casino bathhouse and pavilion.
East Santa Cruz has fallen in line and
will have some distinctive feature in the
parade. They have organized an auxiliary
and have established headquarters in the
Buckley building, which has been given
free of charge. Ballot boxes were sent to-
day to Sequel, Aptos Corralitos and Wat
sonyille. so they may be able to ballot for
the maids of honor and Queen. The con-
test is getting very lively, and number of
the most beautiful young ladies are being.
voted for.
Plans have been completed for the
arches-one to- be placed on the lower
plaza, at the foot Of Beach Hill, and on the
Laurel-street extension. On this street
will be placed poles for shields, flags,
streamers and carnival lights A. different
grand marshal has been appointed for each
day of the parade. The director-general,
j. P. Smith, has opened headquarters at
the Pacific Ocean House. The room is
decorated in a very artistic manner, the
carnival colors being used.
Flowers continue to pour into headquar.
ters, and wild flowers are being sent in by
the children of the country school dis
tricts. The finance committee is meeting
with splendid success, and the carnival is
all that the people can talk about.