The herald., 1895-03-21
MACCADEES At A PICNIC
Visiting Members Welcomed at
Long Beach
PLEASANT DAY BY THE SEA
Large Number OF Visitors Attend and
Are Hospitality Entertained
Addresses Delivered by Supreme Commander
Markey, General A. B. Campbell
and Others

The Maccabees held forth at Long Beach
yesterday, and from early morning until
the last train departed in the evening they
weri in full possession of the charming
little city by the sea. The day had been
set aside for picnic, and in addition to
the visiting delegates to the state conven-
ton, Maccabees came from all the princi'
pal cities in Southern California to enjoy
the picnic and the attendant festivities.
The citizens of Long Beach, and more
particularly the members of Long Beach
Tent. had been arranging for the picnic,
and the details had all been very carefully
, looked after.
The result was most enjoyable day.
The visiting Maccabee was duly well
coined in most cordial manner, enter
tanned with various games, shown all
points of interest and placed upon the
return train which carried him back to
Los Angeles.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning the
members of the order, their wives and
their friends left Los Angeles on trains
leaving over the various roads for Long
Beach. BY IL a. nj. all OF the visitors had
arrived there. The Long Beach band and
q local reception committee met each
train at the depot on its arrival, to well
come the excursionists.
A stand had been specially constructed
for the occasion on the bluff almost op-
positc the Terminal depot for the
speakers, and here the exercises were con-
Quoted, under the dir ction OF Knight
Commander Henry Harrison. of Long
Beach tent No. II, who officiated as chair
man of the day. The platform was artis-
tically decorated in neat and tasty
manner. A large picture of ID. p. Mar
key, the supreme commander, occupied
position to the rear of the platform,
which was very cleverly adorned with the
national colors entwined with ivy.
After an overture by the band Com
mander Harrison made a brief but very
happy address of welcome on behalf OF
the local Maccabees.
On behalf of the city of Long Beach
E. c. Denio. member Of the Board of
Trustees, welcomed the visitors in few
well chosen words. President w. II,
Mintzer had been selected for this pleas
ant duty, but he was unable to be
present.
John Roberts, on behalf of the Long
Beach Board of Trade. also delivered a
few remarks of welcome.
When Supreme Commander D. P.
Markey was introduced he was greeted
with three rousing cheers, which were
most enthusiastically given. Commander
Markey. after the enthusiasm had sub
sided, made very happy address. On be-
half of the visiting mem bers of the order,
their wives and friends, he returned
thanks for the cordial welcome they had
received. A picnic at this time of the
city to him. He hailed from region
where the snow and ice precluded the
possibility of anything OF the kind in the
month of March.
He dwelt upon the order of the Macca-
bees, extollins the great benefits the mem
1 ,,.n% Nt,n
total membership he placed at 1SO, 900, of
which So, 600 resided in his own state of
Michigan. He spoke very kindly of Long
Beach, and said that he felt sure that as
soon as Congress became aware of The ex-
istence of such place harbor appropri-
alton would be sure to follow.
Congressman-elect James McLachlan
made short speech, in which he took
occasion to say that he would do all that
was within his power to secure an appro-
priation for San Pedro harbor. His re-
marks were received with great applause.
General A. B. Campbell followed the
Congressman along the same line. He,
too. was very favorably impressed, with
the city and harbor and thought the ap-
preparation was sure to come. General
Campbell is very entertaining talker,
and he certainly sustained his reputation.
This concluded the speech-making and
refreshments were then served. A large
space directly opposite the speakers stand
had been reserved for the purpose, and
here coffee, sandwiches and clam chow
der were served to the multitude on a
long series of improvised tables. The
servitors of the food were ladies and gen.
tlemen. young and old, who had volun-
teered their services.
After luncheon the guests proceeded to
the Seaside Inn, where large number of
carriages and other vehicles were waiting
their pleasure. A large number were ac-
commodated and taken to Signal Hill,
where they were enabled to gaze upon the
delightful view of sea. mountain and val
ley which was opened to their gaze,
Additional amusement was afforded in
the shape of dancing and game of base
ball. in which Santa Ana nine and
Long Beach team were contestants for
honors.
At p. m. the visitors returned to Los
Angeles, after having spent most enjoy
able day.
Last evening the visiting Maccabees
were entertained at Pasadena by the
members of the order residing in that
city.