The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-08
WHO WILL Be THE FIESTA QUEEN?
The Chinese Merchants Prepar-
ing a Grand Display.
Artist Robinson Hard at Work on
Designs for Floats.
This Year Will Eclipse the Last celebra-
tion In Artistic Display and
Scope of Subjects.


court officials. will make her entry in
Los Angeles.
Sixty-six days is not very long
time. but q great deal has to be accom-.
plished and many details have to be
looked after. It will require constant
and careful work on the part of those
who have the festivities in charge and
b ey are fully aware Of the difficult task
they have undertaken.
Tho fiesta of Los Angeles. however, is
O celebration in which not only this city,
but the adjacent towns take pride.
Though local in it's character, it has
aroused the interest Of the people OF
Southern California, who recognize in
the event means Of spreading the fame
of the entire section throughout the
United States, and even beyond the
boundaries OF this country.
The pageant that was presented here
not only artistic, but striking. but it
the foundation Of display next
6 Ill that will be wider in its scope,
grander in its features. more grotesque
in it's effect and more beautiful in lite de-
tails.
Who will have the honor Of ruling
this city for the five days that the fiesta
celebration taken place is q profound
secret. The lady on whom Director
General Msyberg has his eye, go to
speak, il one who in personal beauty.
queenly bearing and attractiveness OF
form and face will justify the fame OF
Southern California 90 tho home of
lovely women. When Mayor RAIDER
shall place the golden keys Of the city
in the hands of the reisuiss queen he
will look into the eyes Of reig ning
belle.
ARTIST ROBINSON an WoRK.
The fiesta COMMITTEES hnu Gpscislly en-
gagged Fawcett Robinson 30 der.zn the
different floats and superintend the
many decorations that will furnish some
of the main attractions of the celebra-
ton. Mr.. Robinson is an artist OF more
than national reputation. His services
have been employed in the principal
pagesnts and spectacular productions in
Europe and the United States.
His brother, Thomas Robinson, has
had charge for many years Of the lord
mayors psrades in London, and under
his directions and instructions he
leaned his profession.
In 1887 Mr.. Robinson crossed the At
antic and came to this country, and his
services were at once engaged by AL
Haymsn, who placed him in charge OF
the work Of modelling throne chairs and
other paraphernaliA for the production
OF spectacular plays ct the Baldwin
theater in San Francisco.
Subsequently Mr.. Robinson was en-
gagged by the Kiralfy Brothers. whom he
assisted in making their extravaganza
the success they attained. His atten-
ton was principally directed to scenic
and stage effects. and he created many
of the magnificent scenes produced in
these spectacular plays. The Drury
Lsns theate in London contains many
artistic designs created by Mr.. Robin
son, and several theatrical managers in
Australia availed themselves of his art
istic ingenuity.
The managers Of the Auditorium the
ater in Chicago engaged Mr.. Robinson
to do the modelling work for the stage
and the building, and the works Of art
SO much admired in the building are the
work Of the artist who will give the
fiesta his best efforts in that direction.
For the past four years Mr.. Robinson
has had charge Of the designing and
construction of floats for the Priest OF
Palace Parade association in Kansas
City. That entsrprising town has q
yearly celebration, somewhat similar in
character to the fiesta.
During the worlds fair he was given
the contract for the building of the
floats for the ceremonies committee.
AT WORK ON THE FLOATS.
With these recommendations Mr..
Robinson has come to Los Angeles. unr
der contract of the fiesta committee to
design the floats that will form part of
the attractions during the fiesta. As
has been announced in The HERALE, the
history OF the SPANISH American civili-
station will be depicted in about 20
floats. Each float will portray distinct
era, and the scenes and costumes will
be ss nearly historical az they possibly
can be maze.
MI. Fspinson has his headquarters
the committee rooms, but Naud's ware-
house has been rented, where the car
penters will be at work in the construo-
tion of the floats.
"The fiesta will compare favorsbly
with any mardi Gras or parade given in
this country" said Mr.. Robinson yes.
terdsy. II am not at liberty to make
public the designs or my intentions in
regard to the matter. but 1 can say that
I will give my best efforts and the fruits
OF my experience to make the pageant
this lear striking, interesting and ar
tietic.
From my experience I have learned
that snch celebrations 81 the mardi grss
and the fiesta ars of incalculable benefit
to the respective cities in which they
are held. Some, that have distinctive
features, obtain national and even inter.
national regulations. They grow In
popularity every year. Last year New
Orleans had no less than 200, 900 strang-
ers from all sections of the United
States to witness the msrdi gras. and