The San Francisco call., 1897-06-22


the colors of the Union Jaek-has become dear
to u.s. as have the noble institutions of ihis
great and grand country. And now we teei as
never before the strength of those bonds that
have and ever will bind the two great English
speaking nations into oneness lnseparable.
And now amid this great an d glorious civili-
cation, we are contented, happy and prosper
Gus. Our friends and relatives 5000 miles
awav are still dear 10 US as is The very sod OF
the tatherland. interviewer with every thing
of precious interest is the venerable and be-
loved Queen Victoria. Long may she live 10
exert her benign influence over the nations OF
the earth. Long may she live to exchange
with America congratulation and coincidence.
Long may she live, and soon may she see the
universal reign of peace and righteousness.
Rule, Britannica" was rendered with
spirit by Hugh Williamson, the audience
joining in the chorus. Scots Wha Hae,
by a semi chorus and the orchestra, was
the next number on the programme.
George Osbourne then read she jubilee
poem, Hail, Sovereign Queen!" written
for the occasion by Charles ". Pope. who
was the author of the ode read at the
semi-centenniaI celebration ten years ago.
Following the reading of the poem
came THE March OF the Men of Har-
lech, " bv the semi-chorus and orchestra.
G. T. Johns read the address to the
Queen from the beautifully embossed me-
mortal that is 10 bs sent by prominent To-
cal Britishers and an illustrated descrip-
tion of which has already appeared in the
tion OF Killarney" by the chorus and or.
chestra the "Star-span led Banner" was
sung by a ladies' double quartet, con-
sting of the following mem bers: Miss
Minnie Powell, Mrs. James Igo, Mrs. L.
Lampe, Miss Louise Mccormack, Mrs. G..
MuhIner. Mss L. B. Connell. Miss Evelyn
Hansbrough, Miss Jennie Larsen.
The music bv the chorus. under the di-
Tection of J. w. Mckenzie, and the or.
chesira, under the leadership OF George W.
Loyde, was one of the most enjoyable
features OF the day celebration.
Following is complete programme OF
the outdoor games and dances which com
menced al l O'Clock:
Maypole dance by sixteen children-Miss
jester, Miss Fraser, Miss +. Oliver, Miss ID.
Norton, Miss Armstrong, Miss Mas terson, Miss
Marin, Miss /. Wassman, Miss g. Ball, Miss A
Short, Miss NJ. Jack. Miss Tsylo5, Miss V. Nor
ton. Miss f. Atkinson; dance, E1nuet, ssv=n-
teenth century costume; Scottish dance in cos
Ihro' the Rye" Maud Isabel Miller; Scot
tisn dance, 'Chanireuse," Maggie Boyd;
dance The Lovers Quarrel" Ida Coon> and
Lillian DoliiveI; dance The Highland fling
dance, the ssilor's hornpipe. Emma Taylor
dance, Irish jig, Sy BIZ Campbell; dance, granu
Highland rec, s. bill Campbell. Maggie Boyd
D. NJ. McKenzle and John :. Mcintosh, piper
J, Macdonald; the sword dance, John S. Nc
lntosh; bag punching exhibition by Charles
Carroll; boxing match, JACK Steiner and
partner; boxing match, Jimmie Carroll and
partner wrestling contest, ex- Champion Joe
Acton and partner; climbing the pole for prize
al top.
One OF the prettiest souvenirs OF yes
terday's celebration was the special Illus
trared mum ber of the British Californian.
The jubilee issue contains, besides an ex-
cellent portrait OF the Queen and illustra-
tons OF tae historic scenes of her long
reign, great amount OF reading matter
descriptive OF the events of Enghsh his
tory since her accession TO the throne.
WIKI the evening the crowds came. A
steady stream poured into the Chutes
grounds, amt by the time the fireworks
were set off it was estimated that at
least 10000 people were present. The
threatening clouds that had cast a slight
damper upon the afternoons enthusiasm
cleared away. and in a clear sky the
twInklinG stars slrove to outshine the
hundreds OF electric lights that il
Illuminated the grounds. The Casino was
packed almost to suffocation, and even
tue large grounds were crowded.
The music from the orchestra and from
the 250 voices OF the chorus filled The vast
pavilion until the very raters vibrated
with the sound. "Scots VIVA Haze" re-
ceived a storm of applause, and enthu-
siastic plaudits demanded encores afl er
the rendition OF "On Dress Parade" and
Killarney" "The Death OF Nelson" by
Wilkie, 1.-THE Old Brigade" by Hugh
England" were also encored.
The tableaux took the house by storm.
In the first tabIeaC, announcing the Ac-
cession," Miss Alice Wits took the part
OF the young Queen, and Lord Conyngham
and the Archbishop of Canter bury were
impersonaled by A. J. Wilson and A. G.
Bell. The second, Decorating the Cri-
mean Heroes" was wildly applauded and
the curtain had 10 be raised again upon
the realistic scene before the audience
ceased lis demonstration. Following were
the characters, three of them, Thomas
Hall ana P. Freeman of Oakland and ].
Trewin OF this City, being living heroes Of
the Crimean war:
The Queen, Mrs. c. Refer; maids of honor
Mrs. Hewitt, Mrs. Lamb, Mrs. Price Mrs Brv-
den, Mrs Curtiss; Princess Royal, Miss Davis;
Prince of Wales, Master Watson: Prince al
bert, j. B. Brown; Duke of Cam bridge, J. R.
Watson.
-Four Generations, " the third tabIeau.
represented the Queen the Prince and
Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess
of YORK and the young Prince, Edward of
York. Those who took part in the tap-
leau and the characters they represented
were:
The Queen. Miss B. Rumsey; Prince of
Wales. A J. Wilson; Princess OF Wales, Mrs.
Alderman; Duke of York Mr. Deane:
Duchess OF York, Mrs. Orion; Prince Edward
Master S. Wilson.
uo SIdH0
was cheered loudly and long. The different
historical and alIeI orical characters were
realistically impersonated by the follow
ing:
The Queen, Mrs. J. Creba; Britannia Miss NJ
Powell; arts end sciences, Mrs. 6. Knight; his
tory Miss NJ. Z. Nichols; plenty Miss Carpen
ter; peace, Miss E. Petty; STINT George, j. B.
Brown; sailors and soldiers of every branch of
lhe service; figures representing the colonies
OF Great Britain
The complete musical programme rem.
dered, In addition to the IA bleaux, was as
follows:
.,,os specially arranged by G. w Loyde
Under direction of Prof. ]. w. Mckenzie
tom Bowling Trouy
Reading of the address to her Majesty. C. JOINS
...:::.. Miss Minnie DWELL and grand chorus
''Scots Wha Hae". Grand chorns
"See the Conquering Hero Comes"... Orchestra
''Old Brsade Hugh Williamson
IN Dress z EdIaue .......-........--. Grand Chorus
DeaIn OF ne soh ----.----- Alfred Wilkie
''Hearts OF Oak". ...... ..,..... MIR Horron
"Kl arney''. ''...................... Grand y orrs
'God Bless the Prince of Waiesn p ei.91 S19aus
"Mar1h of the Men OF Harlech" lin Welsh nv The
Cymrcdorion Society. J. c. Hughes CON
ductor.
"Rule Britannia" Hugh Williamson and grand
chorus.
olo, "Tbe Minstrel Boy" ... Miss Ella slcer
'star-spangled Banner, by Ladies' Double Quar-
tel. comprising the following artists: MISS
Zelda Lewis, Mrs. j. Igo, Miss meta
George. Mis- Louise Mccormack, Mrs G.
Muhlner, Miss T. B. Council. Miss Evelyn
Hansbrough, Hiss Jennie Larsen, audience
and chorus
At the conclusion of the programme in