The San Francisco call., 1896-02-09
Intricate Maneuvers Gracefully
Executed by the Brawny
Sons of the Sea.
STATE GUARDS IN THE LINE.
The Naval Commander Pleased With
the Splendid Showing-A Dance
at Night.

who would defend California on land an d
sea IN case of war marched in review
before Rear-Admiral Beardsee here to-
day. An imposing and martial array it
was that threaded the streets of San Diego,
the trinity garbed blue jackets and the
manly guards of California vieing with
each other in grace of movement and cor
recrness of evolution. Nearly q thousand
marines were in line. the flagship Phila-
delphia, the monitor Monterey and the
Albatross furnishing their full quota.
Admiral Beardslee had cause to feel proud
OF the showing they made, for careful dis
cipline 6as evidenced by the easy and
graceful manner III which they executed
intricate maneuvers. Altogether the naval
parade was great success and it was an
event that San Diegans will long remem-
ber
The earliest information relating to the
excursion this morning, was to the effect
that party of 800 excursionists had left
Los Angeles and Pasadena in q train made
up OF two sections. This was very pleas
ing news, inasmuch as it was hardly ex-
pected that many visitors would attend.
The first section arrived at 1:15 o'clock.
The second section, containing large num-
bers from Riverside, Redlands and San
Bernardino, arriving soon after. A large
crowd was at the station to meet the
visitors and escort them uptown.
After their arrival, the crowds of visitors
had time to secure luncheon, when the
entertainment began by the assem- bling OF
the marines, sailors and military at 2
o'clock on D street in front of the court
2:30 o'clock, under command of Colonel A.
G. Gassen, with E. E. Spileman and
George 81. Bower, adjustants, and E. A.
LAWN, orderly, acting as staff. The parade
was strictly military. except for the
mounted police and few civilians in line.
The first division was led by the mill
tary band of the United States flagship
Philadelphia of thirty pieces all costumed
in brilliant new uniforms. Then came
the Army and Navy Battalion, Lieuten-
ant-Commender Ingersoll, Staff Surgeon
F. A. Hessler, Adiutant w. H. Campbell,
Ordnance Officer II. A. Eilers and Chief
of Pioneers Barth. Following these came
Company 81 of the First Infantry, United
States army, Lieutena MT r. H. Noble
Philadelphia marines, Lieutenant McLe-
more; four com panies of seamen from the
Philadelphia. commanded by Lieutenants
Holcomb, Field, Shoemaker and Lanning
United States battleship Monterey bat.
talon, Lieutenant W. r. a. Rooney COM
manding, Ensign c. c. Fewell adiutant;
two companies of seamen, Lieutenants
Lieper and George commanding; ammu-
milton passers, hospital corps, artillery
battery, Gunner Charles B. Babsen COM
manding.
The second division was headed by the
City Guard band of twenty -four pieces.
Then came Company B of the Seventh,
Captain R. V. Dodge; Third Division
Naval Battalion, Lieutenant T. NJ. Shaw,
and about twenty carriages containing Cap
tain Coffin of the Philadelphia, Captain
Drake of the Albatross, Lieutenant Com
mander Wadham of the Monterey, Gen.
eral c. F. A. Last of the Second Brigade,
National Guard of California, with their
respective staffs, and a number of other
officers.
The parade was reviewed by Admiral
Beardslee. General Last and others, from
a position on the plaza, after which the
military and marines were disbanded, with
the exception of the Philadelphia bat
talon, which, under the command of
Lieutenant-Commander Ingersoll, exc
cuted its famous "silent drill'' to music.
being accompanied by the military band
of the Philadelphia. The drill was watched
with interest by an immense crowd, which
attested its appreciation by frequent ap-
plause.
The ball tonight at the Hotel del Coro-
nado was the most brilliant affair in the
history of San Diego. The ballroom, the
largest in Southern California, was deco
rated with flags from the warships. and
the rooms were filled with beautiful
women and handsomely uniformed Off
GERS. The marine band of the Phila-
delphia and the Kammermeyer's Hotel
orchestra furnished the music. Fully 1000
persons were present, and the ball at its
height was kaleidoscope of vivid color.
Gbe Chamber of Commerce has prepared
a programme for the entertainment of ex-
cursionists who will remain in the CITY, II
consisting of side excursions. balls, sailing
parties, etc.
GCHLATTER IN SAN REIN R3RnFNn