The herald., 1897-06-20
CORDIAL GREETING
PUBLIC RECEPTION TO GENERAL
GUILLERMO ANDRADE
Literary Exercises and Grand Ball
at Music Hall Last Evening.
Eloquent Speeches

Gen. Guillermo Andrade, the Mexican
consul to Los Angeles, was cordially
welcomed to the scene of his duties last
evening by his fellow countrymen, when
public reception was rendered the dis
tinguished gentleman at Music hall. The
gathering was representative one in
every respect, almost every prominent
Spanish family being repre-
sented, with quite a number of
Americans. The stage was draped with
the American and Mexican colors, and
tastefully decorated with ferns and
flowers Among those who occupied
seats on the stage were Mayor and Mrs.
Snyder, Councilmen Grider, Hutchison
and Mathuss, j. G. Griffith, the Messrs.
Scott. Theo. Summerland, Senator r.
N. Bulla, Police Judge Madison T.
Owens, Senator B. Salazar Senator r.
F. del Vale, Messrs. Botiller and Roth,
Telfair Creighton, Ralph j. Dominguez
F. Dominguez, Hon. Frank Davis, j.
S. Redona, Rafael F. Sepulveda, A. T.
Flores. Excellent music was furnished
by the Banda del c. F. M. during the
evening.
About o'clock Gen, Andrade was es-
corted from his rooms in the Nadeau to
the hall by a committee consisting of
Don Romulo Pico, Senator Salazar
Senator Bulla and Mr.. Scott, and when
the party had taken their seats the for
NAL exercises commenced.
Don Romulo Fico was introduced az,
the president of the day by Senor F. J.
Talamantes, the president of the colony,
under whose direction the reception was,
given.
Mayor Snyder was then introduced by
the president, and, on behalf of the cit =.
liens, extended a cordial welcome to the
new consul. His honor briefly referred
to the many advantages which would
result from closer business and social re-
lations with our sister republic, and said
that Los Angeles was to be congratulate
ed upon having such distinguished
representative assigned to her. He pre-
dicted successful career for Gen. An
drade in Southern California, and called
on the citizens generally to do all in
their power to increase the pleasant re-
lations between the two countries
Gen. Andrade was then introduced
anu biiShy UUt CioQuCAlly ulS
thanks for the cordial welcome extended
him, saying that It would be appreciated
by his government as it was by himself
personally. He trusted that his mission
would result in the people of the two
countries becoming better acquainted
to their mutual advantage. The United
States and Mexico should be the closest
friends, as they were the closest neigh
bors and nothing would be left undone
by him to foster and increase the cordial
relations between the two nations
Senator Salazar followed speaking in
English, and paying high tribute to
the guest Of the evening, whom he had
known from his earliest recollection. be-
ing native of the same state and hav-
ing lived in the city of San Francisco
for thirty years past. He predicted that
much good would result from Gen. An
drade's mission, both to the people Of
Southern California and Mexico.
Hon. F. Davis was the next speaker
and delivered brief but eloquent ad-
dress, which was warmly applauded.
He was followed by Senor Rafael F. Se-
pulveda, who spoke in Spanish, and
Councilman Hutchison of the Eighth
ward, who spoke in English Frank
Dominguez spoke briefly. but in excel
lent taste, and made most favorable
impression. A. J. Flores. the editor Of