The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-11

in the surrounding cities, and the sale in
San Francisco has been heavy enough tc
assure the fact that thousands will journey
from this side of the bay. The arrange
ments for handling this mighty host are in
proportion to its magnitude. The South
ern Pacific will have special trains plying
IN almost a continuous procession between
the broad-gauge mole and Shell Mound
station, the depot most convenient to the
grounds. All visitors from San francisco
should cross by the broad-gauge line, as,
although the park can be reached from the
narrow-gauge depot, it entails a journey
by streetcars. that can as well be avoided
Visitors from Oakland and the interior
should travel by the San Pablo-avenue
road, which will carry passengers to within
a few feet of the gate. Every car that can
be pressed into service will be on the road
and line of buses and wagonettes will
also be operated to aid in relieving the
pressure.
AT the grounds an army of employees
will be on hand to attend to the accommo-
dation of the visitors. Twenty five Deputy
Sheriffs will be there to preserve order
for although the attendance will be a select
one, it is as well to have plenty of peace
officers so that authority can be exercised
In case of any need.
The grand stands will seat about 1900
people, and the main structure will be re-
served so as to give a vantage point to
ladies and children who desire to avoid the
surging of the crowd. A thorough inspec-
ton and test of the stands has been made
by engineers, and they say that they are
strong enough to hold all the people that
tons besides. They have all been heavily
Ordered and braced, so as to make it abso-
lutely certain that there will be no acct
dent.
The gates will be thrown open at 8
o'clock, and the grounds will undoubtedly
be taken possession of at an early hour,
especially by the children, who will want
to get out and enjoy the games arranged
for their special delectation before the big
crowd comes.
AT 10:45 the programme will start up
with the gentlemens driving race, and
from that time on the track will not be
unoccupied for moment The United
States Infantry band will come early and a
continuous promenade concert will en-
nance the enjoyment.
At IL o'clock an exhibition will be given
by number of the crack horses that have
been quartered at the track all the winter.
Hulda will be sent mile. AS she is in
splendid condition her performance will
attract the attention of the horsemen, for
she has never before been speeded west of
Chicago.
At noon Grand Marshal Thomas and his
aids will sound the bugles calling the
floral parade into line. AS there are about
300 vehicles in the contest it will be hard
task to get everything shipshape, so it is
announced that the pageant Will not start
until 1 o'clock. At that hour promptly
the grand procession will move.
First will come the grand marshal and
his aids. The. First Regiment United
States Infantry band will be next, and
then will appear Governor Budd, accom-
panied by his staff and State officials. They
win be in decorated four-in-hands and es-
corted by the marshals of the first division.
Mayor Davie of Oakland and the City
Council will be next in order, and then
will come the various city and county
officials, the Board of Education, the dele
gates from the various relief societies and
a number of distinguished guests. The
decorated carriages will be next, and