The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

to be the finest ever seen on the coast. 1t
will represent Aurora riding in a golden
chariot over mass of clouds, the chariot
being drawn oyer its misty course by half
dozen butterflies gaudily dressed in ma
ture's robes. The huge golden chariot
will contain Mrs. Ed Goodrich, who will
represent Flora and guide the course over
a perfect sea of clouds. Astride of the
three wheels will ride three pretty little
fairy girls-Louise Goodrich and Mabel
and Grace Madsen. The picture is most
realistic and no expense is being spared to
make it all that the conception requires.
Some idea of its proportions may be gath
cred when it is estimated that 10000 roses
will be required to decorate the chariot
alone.
One Of the most historic floats is the one
that is to represent the st. Josepb's Col
lege.: In the foreground sandy desert
with one or two Indians and q lone cactus
bush are represented. Back OF that is
perfect reproduction of the front OF the
Santa Clara Mission. erected in 1897. The
structure is by degrees transformed
through decay into very modern struct-
ure with mighty columns supporting the
tile roof and beneath is represented
Eureka.
The Santa Clara College will make an
excellent showing OF a modern art build
ing, open on all sides, in which the various
sciences are represented in groups, while
in the rear Flora will preside on richly
constructed throne. The predomlnating
colors' in these two floats will be red and
white.
The Willow Glen School will make a
showing second to no school in the parade.
Upon the bed of the float an immense
scroll is laid, and upon this music is to be
portrayed with group Of six young peo-
pie and Tyre. The sides of the float will
have few measures of music worked in
i. flowers, in which the notes OF the staff will
spell out "Willow Glen"
Probably the most interesting float that
has yet been exposed to. view is that of the
convent Of Notre Dame. The several
groupings will be OF the Egyptian older
and white and gold will be the only colors
on the.f1oat. Atthe rear two massive gold
columns of Corinthian pattern will occupy
the corners. Beneath them magnificent
palm will occupy place and above it a
perfect representation OF the rising sun will
be depicted. Directly in front of them will
be the character of Liberty leaning over
cross and protecting Faith. Very tittingly
=. the gates a. ar are disclosed i'll front of this
striking group, and. Immediately ahead
will be a representation OF Justice crown
ing Virtue. The horn of plenty will also
: find resting place at the foot of these char
acters on the right. Music and painting
e. will be- conspicucsly and accurately per-
sonifed, the harp with the strings of gold
and an, easel performing their parts. Edu-
cation and various sciences will be Dor
trayed by numerous other characters in
the foreground, and on the very foremost
pert of the float scroll will contain the
name, "Convent of Notre Dame," worked
in flowers. Around the entire float an
abundance OF SmllaX will drop and trail.
ThesUniversity of the Pacific will make
striking appearance by an exact repro
duction of the ruins of the Parthenon
Temple in miniature. In the rear and on
an elevation will be a representation in
life OF RaphaePs great painting OF Apollo
and the nine muses.. The co!ors predom-
mating in the decorations will be orange,
the college color.
The Queen will have. four magnificent
gowns, These are as follows:
Coronation gown - Cream white bro
caded satin, en- train; trimming, gold en-
broidery and Jewels; Medicl collar, en-
broidered with jewels; robe, purple plush,
trimmed with ermine and gold. light hello
trope .brocaded silk lining; crown with
diamond ornaments.
.; Evening concert dress-Cream embroid-
cred chiffon over cream satin with garni-
ture of cream satin. ribbons; ornaments,
pearls; cut square in neck; elbow sleeves.
Costume for the polo game and outside
exercises3Yellow silk crepon, high bod
=. ice, elbow sleeves, trimmed in yellow
pearls; parasol and gloves to match.
= Ball dress-Brocs0ed satin with Wat
teau train; duchess lace flounces, bodice
Duchess lace, diamond necklace and hair
ornaments and large ostrich ian.
The dresses OF the maids of honor VIII
be as follows: White organdie over white
silk, trimmed in Valenciennes lace, elbow
sleeves, white shoes and gloves to match,
Gainesborough hats. ornaments, bride
rose. buds.
Miss Lillian Rea; Queen of the rose
carnival; has experienced some delay. In
selecting her maids of honor, owing to the
short time remaining between the choos-
ing of Queen and the opening of the carni-
val. All the dressmaking-shops are work
ing night and day, and it was owing to
lack of time to- prepare their wardrobes
that several of the ladies declined the
honor.
The following was given out as the CON-
plete list this afternoon, and no more
changes will be made: Mrs. H. L. Part
ridge. Miss Florence Gordon, Miss Sibyl
Morehouse. Miss Cassie Welch, Miss Bes-
sic Henry, Miss Maud Green. Miss Lillian
Jury, Miss Lulu Schemmel and Miss
Charity Crossen Of San Jose; Miss Nettie
Whitehurst and Miss Hankenson OF Gilroy
Colonel Wilton to-day received word
from Colonel Forsyth of the Presidio that
four companies of United States cavalry
would be here during the carnival. They
will take part in the parade. The great
Chinese dragon, over three blocks long,
. which was such an attractive feature at
the Los Angeles fiesta, has been secured.