The herald., 1896-03-12
W. 6. Patterson, While East,
Besieged by Questioners
SHOWING LA FIESTA'S FAME
Marked Enthusiasm Among Young Men
Since the Smoker
Dozen Clubs VIII Be Organic d--costume OF
the Spanish Lancers-Yums Indians
to Add Their Glory

w. G. Patterson, president of the cham
her of commerce, visited the Fiesta heal
quarters yesterday for the first time since
his return from Washington and the east.
~ was besieged." he said, "with inquiries
about the Fiesta during my trip east In
every city where I spent some time people
asked me all sorts of questions as to the
time and scope of our celebration. was
thoroughly surprised to learn the extent of
the fame of our Fiesta. The advertise
rnents in the magazines and the syndicate
letters in the newspapers have baen OF in
caIculable benefit to us. The moment the
people discovered that 1 came from Los
Angeles was overwhelmed with all kinds
of inquiries in regard to the carnival, and
many stated their intention of witnessing
our festivities. l am convinced that large
number of eastern visitors will be attrac led
this year to Los Angeles and Southern Cal
ifornia for the purpose of seeing the Fiesta.
One thing 1 noticed especially, that tn
name of L.. Fiesta dc Los Angeles is thor.
oughly known over the east, and that the
celebration has served to attract greater
attention to this section"
The ''smoker' given on Tuesday evening
ut the Athletic club has had the desired
asm among the young men, and especially
among the members OF prominent clubs
and professional men. The executive
committee has received assurances that at
least dozen Fiesta Clubs will be organ
lied the next few days, and that several
gentlemen have commenced active opera
tons among their friends to enlist them in
the service of the queen.
Matters have advanced sufficiently to
discuss the character OF costumes the sew
eral clubs will adopt, and judging from
the indications they will be striking, to say
the least. The Jonathan. Athletic and
Concordia clubs have pledged their hearty
support and cooperation in this interest
ing feature.
The Spanish Lancers have selected a
Rrotesque costume in which they will APP
pear i'll the parades. Their uniform will
be so arranged as to contain the Fiesta
colors with the best effect. The shining
helmets and g!ittering lances will be espe-
cia)ly attractive. and the horses will be
equipped in conformity with the historical
traditions of the famous soldiers the club
represents.
A proposition was submitted yesterday
to bring number of Yuma Indians here to
participate IN the parades in conjunction
with the Pueblo Indians. The executive
committee made arrangements for their
transportation. and the streets will be full
of The members of these old tribes, who
will attract no little attention.
w. 5. Debby of Orange county visited
the he adquarters and stated that the work
of raising fund to send float to repre-
sent that county in the parades had been
commenced. The prospects were very
encouraging, and undoubtedly the neces-
sary amount would be collected.
Copies of the program and handsome
posters have been received from Santa
Barbara, advertising the Santa Barb ara
floral festival. They were given q place of
honor in the chamber of commerce.
Colonel John Bradbury has been added
to the ball committee.
The executive committee will hold daily
meetings hereafter, and the committee of
thirty will hold session thi afternoon.