The San Francisco call., 1898-01-10
Miss Minnie KleVeSahl Chosen Queen of the
 Golden Jubilee.
The Ancient Order of HibernianS Will Add Over Two Thou sand Men to Swell the
 Mighty Parade.

Queen California has at last been chosen and it now behooves all the sub jects of the golden realm, over which her gentle scepter will hold sway dur ing the Jubilee week. not only to do all they can individually to make her reign a success, but to see to it that of all the knights whose homage is her birth right not one shall prove recalcitrant.
 When, at the beginning of the prepa- rations for the Golden Jubilee it was decided to have a queen the committee having the affair in charge, realizing the fact that none could play the role half so well as a maiden of the royal State. put the entire matter into the hands of the Daughters of the Golden West, who yesterday held a meeting in the rooms of their organization. on Ma son street, and unanimously decided that none of their number would wear a crown with greater dignity than Miss Minnie Klevesahl. whom they accord ingly elected queen of the Jubilee.
 Miss Klevesahl is a typical daughter of California She was born in San Francisco a little more than twenty years ago and has grown up to woman | hood in this city, receiving her edu- cation. character and impressions en- tirely from the beautiful State she Is | to represent
 She has been a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West for the | last five or six years and is one of the trustees of La Estrella Parlor No. S9, ! which she herself helped to found lit tie over a year ago. In appearance Miss Klevesahl is a demi-blonde, with
 
 brown hair. Her figure is of the toned.
 The construction of the royal float has not been finally decided upon. but, | if the plans now under consideration are carried into effect, it will be most elaborate affair. It is proposed to have it built in circular form. In the center will be six pointed star resting on a low pedestal. This star will be compos- of yellow California poppies; raising from the center of the star will be floral crescent held in place by floral uprights, forming a sylvian bower. In the center of the crescent the Queen will be seated in a reclining position.
 From the six points of the star ropes of flowers and golden stars will stretch and the end of each rope will be held by richly attired maid-of-honor who will walk beside the float.
 The names of the maids of honor, who will be chosen from native daugh- ters of Oakland and San Francisco, will not be known until after the meeting, which is to be held in the Palace Hotel tomorrow for that purpose.
 Yesterday the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a meeting at Teutonia Hall, 1920 Howard street, and decided 1 to turn out in body-two thousand strong-in the parade on the 24th. The society wishes it understood that it is not parading as a Celtic organization, | but as citizens of California.
 In preparing for putting in motion the vast assemblage which will com pose the jubilee parade. the committee has decided to station troops along East street and up Market street to- ward the City Hall. Those companies who will be unable to be in this line will be stationed on the various streets running off Market street to the south and will fall into line in turn as the procession moves on-
 It has been decided to make com petition between the regular troops and the militia feature of the parade, with a view of determining the rela- tive efficiency of both Owing to the number of organizations signifying their intention of taking part in the parade, the committee having charge of that matter has decided that all or ganizations intending to participate shall send in their notification before January 15, and not as previously an- nounced before January 17.
 Besides the regular military and so- cial organizations there will be a body of over five hundred school children in the parade, under the direction of Pro- lessor George Miehling of the Olympic Club, who has been drilling them spe- cially for the occasion. Because of this and so that the children may have plenty of time to enjoy the Jubilee to the utmost, the Board of Education may decide to give the schools a week $ vacation during Jubilee week. instead of the regular vacation. which occurs in March.
 Arrangements are also being made for a children's day in Golden Gate Park. The Park Commissioners and George M. Murphy who has charge of the chiidren's playground, are anxious to give the little ones a royal good time. So they are going to ask the society ladies of the city to raise among their friends S1006 to provide candy and other good things for the less fortunate youngsters of the city.
 There will be plenty of sport for those of an athletic turn of mind. On January 25 there will be a football