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memorat ton of Balboa, who ages ago christened the Pacific, when dreary sand dunes and tangled forests marked the spot where San Francisco now stands, a float, "The Spanish Naviga- tors" was drawn along. It was a ship of clumsy lines and fan-shaped sails. but true representation of the egg shell craft in which Balboa used to brave the ocean storm centuries ago. Then came the young and the aged, the old and the new.
 George c. Bohen, president of the Ex- empt Firemen's Association, led his comrades in the cortege. A long line of carriages in which the hoary headed Exempts were seated came next, and behind the strongest of their lot marched, dragging along with them the first and the oldest fire engine on the Coast. The old engine, a mere toy
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pictures representing some of the Irish heroes.
 The section was marshaled by Peter ]. Tamony, assisted by P. Nj. Me Gushin. P. H. Flynn. Martin Walsh, B. German, James Conniffe. P. Walsh, J. J. Connolly, J. B. Heagerty, J. J. Dunn, J. F. Mcdonald, Thomas Gainford. P. H. McGinerty, J. H. Mckinney, Will liam Mulvin. H. J. Caveny and J. J. Donovan. Then came the members of the Celtic Union, composed of the fol- lowing organizations, marching to the strains of martial music: St. Patrick's Mutual Alliance of California, Knights of St. Patrick; Unity Alliance No. 14, s. P. A. of America Harmony Alliance No. 15, Excelsior Alliance No. Il. Pa cific Alliance, Oakland Alliance No. 5 and Union Alliance No. 16, S. P. A. of A: Gaelic Literary Society. County Monaghan Social Club, County Leitrim Club. Tyrone, Fermanagh and Donegal Social Club, Knights of the Red Branch, Knights of Tara and the Wolfe Tone Club of Oakland.
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The second division, under Marshal John F. Pinkham, formed at Steuart and Market streets promptly at 1O:3O o'clock, and within ten minutes the column was in the line of march
 It was led by a float truthfully rep resenting "The Aborigines.'
 As of yore the aborigines led the Pioneers.
 Marshal Pinkham and aids, E. Mo Geary, Cart Bouton and James Gree lano, then came in military array, and musicians who had the honor of eS- corting through the streets those who had toiled in behalf of family and State played with all their energies. Car riages containig President of the Day John H. Jewett, Orator of the Day Niles Searls, Chaplain of the Day Rev. S. H. Wiley and Reader of Poem Miss Clara Whittenmeyer, Vice-Presidents William P. Harrington, L. A. Booth and Dr. D. D. Cleveland closely fol- lowed. s. s. Rowe, Alexis Torey and Governor R. Pacheco. ex-PresidentS John S. Huttle and Powell then riages carrying Pioneers of the Golden State.
 As the parade formed, the Santa Clara County delegation came in order among those in line being President James E. Gordon, Secretary Alexander MurgOtten and Miss Dixon. Then the companions of James w. Marshall rolled into view.
 As the venerable Pioneers passed down Montgomery street a cheer went forth from the thrOats of a seething, crushing mass that was heard afar and went echoing on it's way to be but re-
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PREM TURNOUT OF THE LEAGUE OF
 THE CROSS CADETS.
They Are Led by Typical Pioneer Schooner of the
 Forty-Nine Days.

One of the greatest features in yes- terday's parade was the float exhibited by the League of the Cross Cadets. The showing made by the boys of the regiment was remarkable, and their excellent appearance and their su- perior knowledge of military tactics was shown to especial advantage No regiment, not excepting the Regular Army infantry from the Presidio. made better appearance or received more hearty applause and cheering than the boys of this one. Along the line of march from the first time they received the command to fall into line on Davis and Market streets until they received the command to disband they consti- tuted one of the central figures of the parade.
 The regiment was made up of four battalions of four companies to each battalion and about seventy to each company. These four battalions repre- scented the full strength of the League of the Cross organization of this city and Oakland, numbering abou. 1000 recruits.
 When the command Fall in" was echoed along Davis street by the com- manders of the different companies, who received it from the colonel of the regiment at the head of the first col-
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Franklin On the breast of a number Of these old soldiers was displayed the Scott medal.
 Following the cavalry came the men or the Golden Gate Life Saving Station, which is under the direction of Major T. J. Blakeney. There were. sixteen men In the uniform of the service, under command of Captain James Hodgson, Who IS Tn charge of that particular sta tlon. The men marched four abreast ana after them came a cart drawn by two horses, tandem on which was a oox containing the life lines, bombs, takfr's boxes, and then another vehicle drawn by two horses tandem on which there was a life boat, and after that there was another vehicle drawn by four horses, on which was large surf boat.
 A number of carriages brought up the rear of the second division. In these rode General John Bidwell and the following named members of the executive committee of California s Golden Jubilee: T. J. Parsons, chair man; Henry Lunstedt, secretary; Mayor James D. Phelan, S. H. Daniels Pier Tiffany, Edward Coleman, s. K Thornton, T. L. Ford, John H. Grady Mrs. Belle w Conrad, Mrs. Mary E. Tillman, Henry s. Martin, Jacob H Neff and J. H. Jewett. In other car riages rode the members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
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Fitzgerald. and Mesdames Charles Levy, J. c. Fitzpatrick, Esmond and Ives.
 There was much indeed to interest and entertain in this division and the Native Sons and Daughters are to be congratulated on their fine appearance and the enthusiasm which character ized them in lending their best efforts to make their part of the parade an unqualified success. They were most orderly and marched with a military precision not often found among civil ians. Some of the parlors turned out over a hundred men and this is a re- markedly good showing.
 Especially was there a profusion of silken banners and the letters N. S. G. w, done in golden poppies (which is so much easier to spell and pronounce than eschscholtzia) was a noticeable feature. borne as they were by two In- dians and two Mexicans in their char acteristic costumes. The whole divis- ion was essentially q native production and without making any invidious comparisons it was as good as could be seen in the whole parade
 A feature of note was the three bands, composed respectively of Golden Gate, Sequoia and Olympus Parlors, which discoursed music In splendid style
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J. Meehan, Francis Roland, J. J. Dono- hue, F. Broderick, J. H. Dolan, F. P. Scully, T. Nolan, M. Farrell, J. P. Ser William A. Ryan, T. B. Hilliard, J. J. Donovan, P. Flanagan, J. P. O'ConneIl, Captain M. J. Wren, Daniel Sheerin, S. R. O'Keefe. J. D. Roche, Thomas Sea- rey, P. Kilkenny, William O'Shaugh- messy, Eugene OConnor and R. Shep- ston.
 The first section of the division was assisted by J. P. Henry, Edward I. Sheehan, Frank Conklin, P J. Keller, L. Fitzgerald, R. J. Meehan and John Kenny. Following behind the Hibernia Band came the Knights of the Red Branch Rifles, one hundred strong, under the command of Captain J. F. Casey. The rif1emen acted as an escort guard for divisions 2, 3, 5. s. g, 10. Il, 12, 14, 15. 16, IT, IS and 20 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of America The members did not wear any regalias. but had pinned to the lapels of their coats bits of green and yellow ribbon. Several carriages containing clergymen and officers of the order brought up at the end of the section.
 J. c. Murphy was marshal of section 2, with D. M. Murphy as chief aid and C.. D. O'Gara, James O'Dea, John Geary, F. Nj. McAllister, J. M. Doyle, J. c. McAvoy. E. J. Murphy and M. J. O'Gara as aids. Marching in close rank behind the Artillery band of Oak land came divisions 1, ?, 3, and of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Alameda County. Members of the order from adjacent towns fell in behind the Alameda delegation.
 At the head of section of the divi- sion was large float representing one of the famous round towers of Ireland. The tower was an imitation of granite and was profusely covered with moss and ivy brought from Ireland. At each of the four corners of the float were living figures representing Ulster, Munster. Connaught and Leinster, the four provinces of Ireland. The thirty two counties were represented by
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members in carriages were J. c. Waller, l.. c. Babin, T. J. Carroll, Wm. Nolden, John HorStmann, Adolph UtSchig, D. Roberts and F. c. Muller.
 In a wagon decorated in Jubilee col ors was Chief Marker H. Liebert and his two sons. A large transparency was shown, on which was painted the ring, bullseye, man and point targets which are used by the California SchuetZen Club.
 The second section of the division was in command of Marshal F. A. De- nicke, who was accompanied by A. Dierks and w. Utschig as aids A float containing forty pretty young girls of the San Francisco Turn Yer ein led the section. It represented Pa triotism, Gymnastics, Shooting and Fencing, the different branches taught by the organization. The girls were dressed in the uniform used in the gymnasium. Captain Charles z. Zim mer also occupied seat on the float
 Ebert's Military Band and the San Francisco Drum Corps escorted the San Francisco Turn Verein. First came the shooting section, and then forty members of the organization, dressed in gray suits with red belts, each man carrying a silver wand. Eff ty young gymnasts, dressed in the same costume minus the wands. fol- lowed in their wake, and along the line of march they gave a splendid exhi- bition in fancy drilling. Professor Earth, their gymnastic instructor, also marched. The Turner's were com manded by Captain Attinger and Lieu tenants Fred Komer and Joseph Straub.
 The division was heightened by the Vorwarts Verein and Schwaben Yer ein. The Backers Verein Band joined in filling the air with sweet melody, and led the way for the members of the Backer Verein.
 A. Becker was marshal of the third section and was assisted by Aids Thomas Meyer, Charles Loesch, Charles Rihn, Alfred Hooper and August BruSSe.
 The Verein Eintracht was we'll rep resented by it's shooting and turner sections and members. Von der Meh- den's band, discoursing patriotic airs, led the society on the march.
 In the shooting section were fifty members, dressed in gray uniforms
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Brant a fuH-blood Mohawk heredi- tary war chief of the Iroquois Six Ma tions. The other aids were: J. J. Don ovan, w. F. Ambrose, W. l.. Goodwin, c. B. Fenn, w. A. Deane, F. J. lille brandt, William Barton, J. F.. Feeney, H. L. Mulcreavy, H. Lichtenstein, F. C.. Gerder, Judge J. c. Groezinger, w. A. Peake, H. G. w. Dinkelspiel, James C.. Miley, O. F. Lange, J. D. Hauser, A. C.. Pistolesi, Joseph D. Cavanaugh, J. L.. Holiday, l.. H. Kohn, w. E.. Ashmore.
 The grand officers were next in car riages, among them Judge Connolly. grand president; Frank Madison, grand vice-president; Henry Lunstedt. grand secretary; Grand Trustees Fletcher Cutler, Joseph Hawkins and Joseph Coffey. and Past Presidents George Clark, Frank H. Dunne, Justice Garoutte, Thomas Flint and T. Jones.
 The first section of this division was led by Section Marshal L. E. Nonne- mann and his aids Henry Faure and J. B. Kennan followed by mounted In- dians, who varied the monotony by in- dulging in 1usty war whoops (returned in kind by the onlookers), Mexicans and mounted miners in costume; the Independent Rifles (escort), Captain L. Schneider commanding
 The N. s. c. w float came next. This was the 'thirty-first star of the Union,' D and the bright particular star was im- personated by Miss T. Brown.
 Then followed in cTder California Parlor, No. 1; Camp No. 4. Argonauts: |: Pacific Parlor, No. 10; Golden Gate Par Tor Band; Golden Gate Parlor, No. 29; Mission Parlor, No. 39; San Francisco Parlor, No. 49; San Francisco Boys Club Association, Lieutenant c. F. Seitz, commanding. escorting Fl Dorado Parlor, No. 52; Rincon Parlor. No. 76; Yerba Buena Parlor, No. S4, and Stan
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turned by anxious thousands who were awaiting to give voice to their thoughts: that now come those who made the State of sunshine and of flowers.
 The older men were first to pass in line ready for the parade; probably from the tardiness ingrafted in the younger sons, but they waited with pa- tience, though eager for the fray. Thos. Eager, who came in '46, Robert Bragg of '49, William NJ. Mendenhall '45, Bear flag man; James McChristien, '45. who also saw the Bear flag made and taken and who crossed the plains be- fore most men; James GregsCn, who came to California in '45; George H. Baker in '49; M. Shellinberger in "A, and who claims to be the oldest Pio- neer, s. Stivers in '46 and R. c. Kirby in 46. J. B. H. Cooper came with them and was proud of it.
 Then the senior members came as an army Representatives from every county in the State were there. A. F. Goss, M. F. Turner, c. D. Bonestell, R. H. Fairchild, w. H. Pass, Captain Will
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ties of the Ancient Order of Hibernians first assembled on Ninth street and marched behind the Hibernia Band to the place assigned for the division to form in line. The men were in place at 10:30 o'clock awaiting the order of the grand marshal for the procession to move.
 At the head of the division was a handsome float representing the rais- ing of the flag at Monterey. The de- sign was that of one of the old-fash- toned houses of early days with a wide veranda running around Grouped on the veranda were a dozen people dressed fin accordance with the styles of the period represented, while above their heads fioated an American flag.
 Behind the float came Division Mar shal P. J. Mccormick, Chief Aid T. R. Zimmerman and Aids Bartley Lee, J.
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A float representing the discovery of gold headed the division. Miss Florence Aswell, dressed in the costume of Eureka, sat on golden hall, holding in one hand a shield and in the other a wand. Her feet rested on scenery de- picting undulating land, and on which was a roof showing a shaft that had been sunk.
 Division Marshal Rudolph Herold, accompanied by his aids, A. H. R. Schmidt and Edward Aigeltinger, fol- lowed immediately after the float They wore yellow and white sashes and som- breros, and were mounted on horses decorated with military trappings
 Section Marshal Dr. F. P. Muffe and
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ford Parlor, No. 76, which turned out large number of members.
 Section 2, led by the Marin County Band, was commanded by Section Mar shal w. D. Shea, with John Henning, J. c. Ohlandt and Frank Christmas as aids.
 This section formed in the following order: Mount Tamalpais Parlor, No GA; Sea Point Parlor. No. 15S; Nicasio Parlor, No. 183; Piedmont Parlor, No 120; Athens Parlor, No. 195; Brooklyn Parlor, No. 151; Redwood Parlor, No 166; Alameda Parlor. No. 47; Sunset Parlor. No. 26; Mayfield Parlor. No. 166; Palo Alto Parlor. No. S2; Observatory Parlor, No. 177; San Jose Parlor, No. p; Bay City Parlor, No. 104; Mantle Par Tor, No. 105: National Parlor, No. 11S; Columbia Parlor, No. 121; Hesperian Parlor, No. 137; Alcatraz Parlor. No. 145: Alcalde Parlor, No. 154; South San Francisco Parlor, No. 157, with float "California." which was designed and built by members of the last named
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in some cases were packed by hand, in others rolled along on nickel-plated bicycle trucks with pneumatic tires, and still others drawn in more up-to- date style by Shetland ponies.
 First came the float representing the early Missions of California. At the door of the little chapel sat two aco- lytes dressed in red cassocks and white surplices, their names being Clyde Billings and Raymond Glynn. Then followed Marshal Edwin L. Head prominent member of Stanford Parlor and at present school director. He was mounted on a coal black steed and wore the regulation yellow sash and plumed hat. His aids all wore som breros. and among them pr. William Acland H. Oronhyatekha in full Indian costume. He is descendant of Joseph
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with green facing. Their fine military appearance won them many encom- iums. The company was commanded by Captain F. A. Kuhls. He received able assistance from Lieutenants Otto Thiel and F.. lessen. The Turner's were led by George Steffins. A wagon load ed with yong girl members of the so- ciety, dressed in their gymnasium suits, followed. Nearly 100 members of the Mission Turn Verein turned out and helped swell the numbers in line.
 The fourth section was commanded by Marshal G. Braun, who had as his aids c. Weggeman, E. Mohr and R. Stolzenwald
 The San Francisco Bakers Verein attracted great attention by wearing the insignia of their office, white caps and white aprons. Leading the way
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THE JUBILEE WAS WISE,

. STOCKTON, Jan. 24.-Govern- q 0 or James H. Budd was seen at q . his home this afternoon by a Call q . representative, and at the men, q . ton of the celebration in San q = Francisco the Governor ex- U ' pressed his deep regret that he e 0 and Mrs. Budd could not par q q ticipate in the festivities of U . the day. An attack of his old . . enemy, the rheumatism, was re- q . sponsible for his being deprived q q of the pleasure, but he had fol- c . lowed every detail of the prepar- x, q ations and knew what a great q q affair it would be, as San Fran . . cisco never did anything by .
 . halves. When asked what q . thoughts the day suggested to q U him, the Chief Executive handed . q the reporter the following ex- . . pression of his sentiments: q . q . J. D. Spreckels, Proprietor of the q . San Francisco Call: . . The Jubilee was wise. It com . ;o memorates the discovery which q q set in motion those great ener- q . gies which gave California it's . . early Statehood and prominence, . ' and it should mark the begin q . ming of a new era when like en- q ' ergies applied to our other and q . greater resources will make Cali q . fornia one of the greatest and U . brightest stars of the Union. q . JAMES H. BUDD, Governor. 0 U q
 q UuaoO q q . oo0o0
 for marching Fifty men were in uni-
 form and nearly 100 of the members
 marched without any.
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chargers, an anxiety was felt as to which portion of the section would be most pleasing to the eye The white velvet habits with yellow-lined capes and white fedora hats trimmed with gold stars and cord lent animation and color to the already dazzling picture.
 At their head rode Miss Bertha Gar diner, a little girl, the mascot of the cavalcade; the Misses Anna Brown, Mary Burke, A. L. Donaldson, Erma Lindsay, Laura Baker, Matte Farris, l.. McDougall. Lucy Grangey, A. l.. Farren, Nettie Care, L. McComb, L.
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MILITARY DISPLAY OF DISCIPLINED
 GERMAN SECTIONS.
Escorted by the Hannoberanner Verein on Massive Wh hite
 Chargers.

The sixth division began forming at 10 o'clock on Beale street. Division Marshal Rudolph Herold Jr., with his aids. quickly directed the various or ganizations to their proper places in the division. Owing to the length of the divisions that preceded theirs the Ger mans had a wait. Their turn to march at last arrived, and they swung into line behind the Irish societies.
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Henkes' band of fourteen pieces led the way for the Deutscher Krieger Verein. The shooting section was rep- resented by thirty-six members in uni- form. The representation from the so- ciety was increased, however, by near- ly the same number wearing the so- ciety's regalia. Captain Wienke com- manded and was assisted by Lieuten- ants Kaiser and Franke
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SONS OF IRELAND
 GAYLY CELEBRATE
 CAllFORNIA'S DAY.
Symbolic Representation of the Raising of "OId Glory"
 at Monterey.

The fifth division representing the Celtic organizations formed on Drumm street. with the right resting on Mar ket. The majority of the local socie-
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young ladies dressed in white, wearing green sashes. Seated on the side of a
 mountain in the rear of the round tower was an Irish harpist playing old time Irish melodies. The sides of the float were further adorned with hand some shields, on which were painted
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James O'Brien and William L. Hon. mold. president of the Calaveras Asso- citation, and Attorney F. J. Solinsky.
 The day was vertically a Golden Jubi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-08
N DIFFERENT LONELINESS
oid Age as 1t Approaches Has To
Many Charms

Many Charms.
FROM Iiarper's Bazar
II Is 1lfilCult matter with MANY neonJe
10 grow old gracefully as the saving ,oas
III Is not agreeable to them to grow old y
all Life is so pleasant here that they ar.
i"ath TO give ii up, loath to change its
conditions, loath to drop the activities the
receptlVities. the delights, of youth. They
nate 10 md themselves unable to do the
Things they always have done-to walk the
miles, to climb the hills. to achieve the
task, that once was such mere play to
theih- Inc hrst gray hair is jest the
hrst hhes on the face give no dismay; but
"hen the gray hairs serve to powder the
others' "hen the line deepens from nostriI
to lip, when the cheek begins to droon
Nhen the flesh loosans under the chin then
they ind II no laughing matter but one for
gloom. if not for tears.
And yet age has it's very distinct value
nat would house be, what would a
nursery be. without it's grandmother? How
much of an object in life would be missed
by every member of the family to which
she Is a center and rallying point! While
she Is there the elder people have some one
yet Older than themselves to allow them
stiil feeling of youth, a sort of tender
barrier. too. between them and the dark
unknown; the younger ones have some one
VINO makes the past an actual true story
ana unbelievable, some one who really
seems to hold UP the sky on her shoulders:
and there is some one also there for whom
the necessary doing of little things calls
out the spirit of effort and sacrifice
Nor Is age unlovely to the eye. As there
is one glory of the sun and another glory
or the stars 50 there is the beauty Of
youth and the beauty of age, too. 1t is
not the beauty that appeals to the senses
1t is perhaps a loftier and a purer type
than that-it has the difference that there
Is between a red rose and a moonbeam, be-
tween the body and the spirit. And one
lovely face of some placid old woman finds
1t restful to the eye, and all as pleasant to
the soul as the blushing beauty of the
young girl whose cheek wears the velvet
bloom of the peach. and whose lips are
pouted for kisses, but whose soul has vet
to find it's TRANSPORTATION.