The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-07
CALIFORNIA; FESTIVAL.
Grand Preparations for the. Gel
ebration at Mon
terey.
Queens of Beauty. WarshipS, Fan.
dangoes and BullfghtS the
Attractions.

The committees having in charge the
arrangements for the celebration of the
occupation of California are meeting with
great success, and it is expected that by
July old Monterey will be made more
attractive than ever before in its history.
Nothing will be spared to present all the
old-time scenes such as greeted the eyes
of the early American settlers in this State.
Some ide of the preparations were given
yesterday by Director-Generai Harry A.
Greene, who is at work night and day in
the cause. He said:
The celebration OF the occupation of Califor-
MIA by Uncle Sam promises to be great affair.
The latest decision OF the people of Monterey
County for Goddess was in favor OF Miss Grace
Burr, who will have the honor OF represent
ing Monterey County in the ceremonies OF
laying the cornerstone of the S!oat monument
and in noisting Old Glory on the same pole on
which was first unfurled the stars and stripes
fifty years ago. Mrs. j. L. Laird, one OF the
great-granddaughters of Admiral John D.
Sloat, has arrived in this City from her home
in Philadelphia to attend the celebration.
Miss Kittie Wertzbaugher is in the lead for
Butte'S Goddess, and in Yuba County the con-
test seems to be between Miss Mabel Coombs
and Miss Oda NJ. Farren. Either of these
young ladies is qualified by her beauty and
general appearance to be a goddess. The
friends of the various county beauties are be-
coming more earnest as the 7th of July ap-
proaches
large fandango hall is being constructed
on the main street in Monterey, where old
time native music will be employed and every
one may dance to his or her hearts content.
No admission will be charged for any enter
tainments. Suitable landings for small boats
are being built for the convenience of people
visiting the warships which will be at anchor
in the bay.
young lady is to be selected from Monterey
and one from Pacific Grove, who will carry a
large golden key in the grand parade of July
TO suggest that the freedom OF the cities named
is offered to all.
Miss Daisy Smith of Monterey is in the lead.
with Miss Rose Abrego a close second, in the
contest for the city's representative. The
country papers are printing a coupon in each
issue, good for one vote, and the interest is
becoming exciting. Handsome headquarters
have been fitted up and decorated on Alvarado
street, Monterey. The furniture therein is all
OF ancient make, having been brought to this
country before 1876 from foreign parts and
loaned for the occasion.
Director-General Harry A. Greene is ar
ranging for additional accommodations,
by steamers and tents tor the visitors, and
attending to other important matters.
s. h. Daniels, secretary of the general
committee, leaves to-day for Monterey to
consult with the local committee and also
to fiji up the quarters which have been en-
gagged for the California Pioneers, who will
keep open house for their members. Many
Native Son Parlors have notified their
intention to participate in the parades.
Ex-Mayor l.. r. Ellert, president of the
finance committee, will call upon San
Francisco's patriotic citizens tomorrow to
secure their assistance. The management
is determined that none shall be robbed bv
overcharges. No advertising will be al
lowed in parades or on the programmes.
Miss c. G. Vivian of Sacramento has de-
signed striking poster for distribution.
1t shows young Indian girl in simple
gown and bare-foOted, holding dancing
bear by a garland of California poppies.
Beneath is printed:
1916 California's Jubilee-1s96, Monterey,
July to z, 1896.
Among the other features will be one
that promises to be not only unique but
dangerous. In these days genuine bull
fight would not be permitted, but SUBJ
stitute has been made. The management