The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-03-29
IA FIESTA QUEENS COURT
THE LADIES IMBUED WITH THE SPIRIT OF
PRIDE AND ENTHUSIASM
Their Costumes Will Consist Of White Organdie
Downs, Pink Skirts and White Swiss
Hats-They VIII Carry Pink Bouquets.
Making a Handsome and Chic Appearance

That the ladies' constituting La Fiesta
queens court are imbued with the spirit of
pride and enthusiasm was evidenced yester-
day afternoon when nearly every maid of
honor was present at the conference held
at Major Klokke's residence. The rain
had no terrors for the young ladies and
they braved the storm for the good cause
in which they have enlisted.
The principal matter under discussion
was subject so dear to the feminine
expressed that the queen and her court
will look handsome and ''chic," worthy of
the city of their homes and the land of
sunshine and flowers. The ladies will be
in evidence to the tourists and strangers
that Los Angeles has daughters more
beautiful and healthier than in any other
section of the union.
therefore an easy matter. The costume
for the ladies will consist of charming white
organdie gowns with pink skirts and white
swiss hats with pink bouquets to match.
They will form a group of handsome femi-
ninity that will cause much admiration.
The nature of a ball costume will be con-
sidered at a subsequent meeting.
The queen decided yesterday to increase
the number of her court ladies and her
majesty is busily engaged in the selection
Of the additional members of her house,
hold.
G. W. r. Ford has gracously offered his
handsome four-in-hand for the queens use
during Fiesta week. That act of courtesy
on Mr.. Ford's part was q pleasing surprise
to the queen and to the executive commit
tee and the generous offer has been &C.
cepted. The coach will be handsomely
decorated with fresh flowers every day and
the horses, coachman and groOms will ap-
pear at their best.
Yesterday her majesty summoned to her
nf fho min ont moi in
this city and explained to him that she had
decided to appoint him her prime minis
ter. The gentleman to whom this exalted
position was offered will be in attendance
upon her majesty on all public occasions
and will appear in handsome court dress.
to submit the names of other gentlemen,
who will form the cabinet. Especial care
will be taken in the selection of a chan
cellor of the exchequer. as the surplus of
the Fiesta fund will be entrusted to his
care.
The executive committee, realizing that
its request fos $4,000 will be literally an
swered by tardy subscribers, has requested
her majesty to use the utmost care in the
selection of the gentleman whose duty it
will be to take charge of the surplus.
The mayor has officially notified the
management that the entire fire depart
ment will participate in the parade on
wednesday dIteTlOOHs April ~. Inc Hfo
laddies will appear in new uniforms and
quite rivalry exists among the members
| of the various companies for the prizes
that have been offered to those making the
best showing.
The badges for the members of the diff
ferent committees have been finished by
Montgomery Brothers and are as hand
some a. they are unique. The top leaf
represents q tamaie with the words LA
Fiesta engraved on it and upon the Fiesta
colored ribbon are an enameled poppy and
tambourine with the inscription ~ 500"
upon the latter. A scroll with the name
OF the committee to which the wearer be-
ongs completes the handsome badge.
The officials of the sheriff's office have
decided to show the employees at the city
hall that they can enter into the spirit of
the celebration with as much enthusiasm
as the latter. They are working very quietly
to form a fiesta club of at least 100 men,
bers, and their costumes will be as gro
tesque and attractive as they can be made
in the city. The sheriff's deputies are
working hard to appear in solid ranks in
the parade, and they prophecy that they
will take the town by storm.
Quite large number of inquiries have
been made by people who desire to turn
out en- masque on Tuesday afternoon, April
list, but who are not attached to any fies-
ia club. The executive committee is de-
out of maskers on the afternoon of the in
auguration of the celebration, and Mrs.
Charles f. Sloan has been selected to
take charge of the maskers and assign
them to their proper places in the line.
Those who desire to turn out are requested
to communicate with Mrs. Sloane at the
Jonatha club.
The chamber of commerce of Tacoma
has accepted the invitation to be present
at the fiesta. In the letter of acceptance
the president says that the people of the
state of Washington have become accus-
toned to witness La Fiesta de Los Angeles
i'll the same manner as the eastern people
go to New Orleans yearly TO see the mardi-
gras.
The floral committee requests those who
intend to take part in the floral parade to
send their cards of entry to the chamber of
commerce as SOON as possible in order that
the different divisions may be mapped out
and prizes assigned to them.