The herald., 1896-03-23
COLORS Of SKY AND POPPY FIESTA DE- LOS angeles
LATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE COM.
ING CARNIVAL OF FUN
Phoenix VIII Return the Compliment and
VIII Be Well Represented Here Will
Send Word Just How nany In Time to
Provide Extra Policemen

When the merchants of this city re-
turned from their visit to the carnival at
Phoenix few weeks ago they declared
that the merchants of the latter city had
promised to return the compliment by
witnessing the Fiesta. That the promise
will be fulfilled to the greatest extent is
shown by the following letter received yes
terday by President Francis:
'Tne chamber of commerce OF Phonnix
thanks you heartily for the invitation to
join you in your celebration of La Fiesta
de Los Angeles. There seems to be very
general desire here to go inside upon that
occasion, and there will probably be a very
large delegation. 1t is impossible to even
approximate the number now, but as soon
as feasible you will be informed, and in
season we hope to enable you to make the
necessary increase in your police force. 1t
is highly probable that all of the delegates
will be tagged, SO that in case any of
titled. With the hearty wish that Los An
geles will come out at the big end of the
horn with her magnificent Fiesta, permit
us to remain yours very truly.
L. H. GOODRICH, President.
BRUCE PERLEY, Secretary"
The committee having in charge the
matter of float at Pasadena have selected
a very handsome and artistic design, sub.
mtted by Mr.. Will E. Chaplin. The float
represents an enormous "Gold of Ophir"
rose in which fairy is resting in the
center. Butterflies will swarm around it
and Pasadenas loveliest buds-beautiful
young girls-will grace the float. 1t will
be one of the most striking features of the
parade.
A novel, feature in the cavalcade of Ca
balleros will be the presence of number
of young ladies on horseback, equally dar-
ing in their horsemanship. The ladies
will be dressed in correct Spanish costume
and the entire group will form character
istic part of the procession.
1t is desired that those who are willing to
donate palm leaves, to be Used in decorat-
ing the streets, send their names to Frank
Virgins at the chamber of commerce.
The committee on decorations propose to
use palm leaves literally on the poles in
the streets, and donations will be greatly
appreciated. If the names of donors are
sent in, somebody will call for the leaves
when they are needed.
A large number of entries for the floral
parade have been received by the commit
tee and the indications are that the floral
show on the last day, of the Fiesta will
any previous display of this character.
The general desire has been expressed
to see the fire department in the parade.
The public has a great pride in the "fire
laddies'' and the engines and apparatus
and the handsome equipment of the de-
DartfueIlt, tORotllcr WItil tu0 kdlhut llTo
fighters would make a good and beneficial
impression on the strangers who witness
it. This city takes pride in it's fire depart
ment, and it has been urged that the Fiesta
provides splendid opportunity to show it
to the world.
The executive committee feels under
great obligation to Caspar Orena, the owner
of the square on Hope and Sixth streets
and TO Mr.. Grant, the lessee, who have
donated the uso of the block until after the
Fiesta. The construction of the tribunes
will be commenced during the week.
The details of the first days programme
have been decided upon. In the afternoon
the various Fiesta clubs will assemble at a
certain point, and dressed in their fancy
costumes and masked, the participants
will commence to loot the city in order to
present the queen with the offerings of her
faithful subjects. The procession will be
led by the Park band of San Francisco and
bugle. corps. AT a signal the whistles
of all the factories. mills and locomotives
will disperse a chorus, announcing the
commencement of La Fiesta. The mask
ers will enter mercantile houses, and load
upon immense trucks such actcles of wear
and luxury as queen generally possesses.
If, perchance, the police should interfere,
the blue coats will be at once seized and
thrown into an iron cage, that will be con-
structed on a heavy truck.
The chamber of commerce OF San Fran
cisco has accepted the invitation to be
present, and has promised large delega-
ton.
PROGRAM OF ATHLETIC MEET
One hundred yard dash; 44O yard run; /;
$50 yard run; y mile bicycle race; l mile
bicycle race; l mile bicycle lap race; tug
of war, team of four men, limit of weight
700 pounds.
The above events are open to recog-
nized amateurs only:
Indian races pueblo Indians) a mile run,
p mile run.
Old-time sports-Rocky Mountain burro
race, one-quarter mile, no owner to ride
his own animal, and the last burro in wins
the race; climbing the creased pole;
catching the creased pig; lO0-yard sack
race.
Exhibition of daring horsemanship by
the Spanish caballeros.
A deposit of 81 will be required from
each contestant for each event, entrance
fec to be refunded to actual competitors.
Entries to close April 10, 1896.
Valuable trophys will be given for all
amateur events, and cash prizes for other
events. list of prizes will be published
in few days.
Address all communications to the ath-
letic committee. cara chamher Of cOm,