The San Francisco call., 1899-09-17
MEXICO'S NATAL
DAY CELEBRATED
IN GRAND STYLE
Natives of Southern
Republic Rejoice.

The sons and daughters OF old Mex
leo and their descendants turned out
in vast numbers last night to ceIe-
brate the eighty-ninth anniversary of
the independence OF the southern re-
public. They swarmed into odd Eel
lows Hall, where the exercises were
held, until no more could be accommo-
dated, and hundreds turned away dis
appointed. The hall was literally
Jammed, men. women and children be
ing packed in like sardines in a box.
Only those who arrived early were
able TO secure seats, but those who
were compelled to stand congratulated
themselves on being afforded even that
privilege, and the discomfort expe-
rieuced by all was forgotten in the
feeling Of patriotic exuItation that per-
vaded the assem- blage.
over the stage the flag Of Mexico was
entwined with Old Glory, while around
the gallery rail colored bunting was
gracefully festooned. The exercises, as
is customary, consisted of a literary
and musical entertainment, followed
by a grand ball, but this year the lit
erary and musical part OF the pro-
gramme had been prepared with uu-
usual care, a fact that was manifest
the moment the curtain rolled up and
revealed the grand chorus seated, row
upon row, in senli-CiTCular formation,
a dozen or so seats in the center Of the
arch being occupied by the officers
and the speakers. The arrangement
resembled in appearance nothing so
much as a minstrel first part, but
there the resemblance ceased.
After an overture by the orchestra
President Charles Baez presented Hon.
A x. Coney, Consul General OF Mex
tco. as honorary president Of the day.
Secretary A. de Ia Tore read the act
of independence proclaimed by Mexico
when she severed her allegiance from
Spain, and the orchestra played In
dependencia," which was enthusiastic
cally cheered. This constituted the
'Instalacion de Ia Junta Patriottca,
and the celebration was on in earnest
Ramon Garcia, the orator Of the day.
delivered an address that teemed with
eloquence and aroused the vast audi
ence 10 the highest pitch OF enthusiasm.
The only other speakers were Mayor
Phelan and L A. Campbell, who made
brief addresses appropriate TO the occa-
sion in English.
A fan dance by Nina Gertrudis Mar
yaez was very prettily executed and
brought its reward in the shape Of gen.
erous applause and magnificent bou-
quets of flowers from admirers in the
audience. Solos were sung by Miss NJ.
Dagnin, Mrs. Brigida Camarena, Miss
Nellie O'Rourke, Mrs. Laura de George
and Miss Justina Perez. Miss O'Rourke
sang the "Star-spangled Banner TO an
orchestra accompaniment in a manner
that brought down the house. The
other soIoists were accompanied on the
piano by NJ. 4. Ohlmeyer and Mrs.
Lamkin. and all were the recipients Of
beautiful floral offerings. Miss Celsa
Rivero recited a poem, and a very
pretty trio was rendered by Miss Emily
Lassale. Miss Blanche Blanc and Miss
Jennie Lassale, accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. G. Lassale Vauthier As
a fitting climax TO the entertainment
the Mexican national hymn was rem
dered The four stanZas we're sung re-
spectiveIy by Miss LeOnOr BalletO, Mrs.
Laura de George. Miss Josephine Mesa
and Mrs. Brigida Camarena The
chorus was beautifully rendered by the
Misses Edna Adams, Jessie Dusen-
berry, Lucy Coffey, Jennie LassaIe,
Emily Lassale. Blanche Blanc, Eulalia
Ornelas. Lorenza Ornelas, Celsa Orne-
las, Alice Dusenberry, Carlota Rodri-
guez. c. Ontiveros, Virginia Valencia,
Hone Mecready. Trinidad Balleto, Jose
ina Silva, Sofia Mersich, Maria Pan
toja, Clara Anaya, Carolina PareyOn,
Juanita Adams, J. Montero, Maria Val
dez, Mrs. H de Bittner and Mrs. Car
men Ybarra.
Messrs F. Arteche, c. F. Jimenez.
Tomas Rivera. Salvador n. Villalobas,
J. AIvares, Angel Perez, Daniel GaIlik,
Ramon Higuera, L. Armendares, Man
uel Vasquez, Manuel VaIverde, E
Ybarra, Lauro Parellon, Arturo Lopez,
Luois George, Ernesto Lassale, Antonio
Aguilar Raul Gailardo. Carlos Garcia.
At the conclusion OF the literary and
musical programme the floor was
cleared and dancing held sway during
the remainder OF the night. The un-
qualified success of the celebration was
due TO the untiring and intelligent eff
forts of the executive committee.
which was composed of the following:
Charles Baez, president; Gustavo
Levy, vice president A. de la Tore Jr..
secretary; ]. J. Arzave, assistant secre-
tary: A Montero. treasurer; Captain
A Roto, DR.. A Maldonado, F. Car
rama. c. F. Jimenez. R. G. del Pala-
cio. ]. r Castellanos. A. Tejeda, E.
Ybarra. r. Garcia. r. Serrano, V. D.
Medina. NJ A. Ohlmeyer, NJ. J. Luna,
G Mersich, P. Espi1osa.
Advances made on furniture and pianos. with
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