The San Francisco call., 1897-04-17

proved herself equal to the occasion. The
unanimous opinion of the delegates at
tending that convention was that they
lad never received a more royal welcome.
The Native Sons will not be the
only ones to enjoy this auspicious occa-
sion. In return for the kindly and SUBJ
stantlal assistance received from the citi-
zens, the entertainments are SO arranged
that all will at least have the pleasure of
en- njoying a part.
The school trustees have consented TO
declare vacation during that week, and
have given the privilege OF erecting a
grand bandsiand in front of the new
school building. Directly opposite and in
front of the Courthouse will be erected
raised seats for the accom- m odation of
those desiring to enjoy the open-air con-
certs to be given every afternoon from 3
to o'clock, and every evening from 10
O. clock.
The Native Sons believe that what was
done then can be done again. The Native
Sons have an abundance OF friends; in
fact. they have ''money to burn" a. will
be demonstrated by the grand display of
fireworks arranged for. The citizens, city
officials, county officers and Native Sons
are working together in perfect harmony.
They realize tina: it remains for them to
make the impression the mem bers OF the
Grand Parlor and visitors will take away
with them.
The music TO be rendered at these con.
certs is to be one of the ief attractions OF
the Grand Parlor week. oexpense has
been spared to procure the best music
available. Roncovieri's band of San
Francisco has been hired for the entire
session. A special feature of the evening
concerts will be illustrated and descrip-
tive music.
The thoroughfares will be resplende t
with streaming banners, waving flags an d
gorgeous bunting. Arches will be erected
in different parts OF the city, covered with
branches OF redwood trees, symbolical of
the place. The arches will be surmounted
by faces and scenes familiar to and revered
by Native Sons throughout the State.
Lines of lighted Chinese lanterns and an
electrical display will com bine 10 illumin inc
the night.
The following programme has been pre-.
pared for the weeks entertainment:
On Monday morning, the Goth, the Grand
Parlof Will convene at the Alhum bra Theater
In the afternoon picnic will be held a, Fin
Lodge No. 100, l. o. o. +. All the local fra
ternal bodies will take part In the parade.
which Will form in town and march to the
grounos. From TO 8 O'Clock in the evening
there will be Oil open-air concert AT o o'cloei
everybody l. invited 10 the new pavilion
where general reception and entertainment
will De gwen the delegates.
On Tuesday morning the Grand ParIor will
recoDvene and mold an all-day session. con-
cert viii be given by the band from 2 10 5 in
The afternoon and again from to 10 in the
evening. During the progress of the eyening
! concert there will be display of fireworks
Beginning at 10 o'clock California Camp No.
a, Argonauts, Will confer side degrees in the
new pavilion.
On Wednesday morning the Grand Pa rlor
viii meet as usual In the afternoon and
evening open-air concerts will be rendered al
the usual hours. At 80 P. NJ there will be q
grand ball in the new pavilion
! On Thursday morning the Grand Parlor re-