The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-08


tary parade at night under the canopy of
fncandescent lamps which ii is the pur-
pose Of the citizens decoration commit
tee TO put in place.
This idea. suggested earlier in the day.
was laid before the Native Sons and
Daughters parade committee last night
by ". J. Martin Of the citizens executive
committee. He said that the citizens dec
GRAFTON committee would have $4,000 for its
purposes and would be pleased to have
the Native Sons and Daughters act with
il to secure the best results for the eX-
pendituTe.
Colonel ". P. Sullivan Jr. representing
the Mayor. said it was the desire of the
citizens committee to have a purely mill
t1ry parade in the day time and at night
2 ioilt parade of the military and civic
societies. but if that did not meet the
views Of the Native Sons and Daughters,
who mad taken the initiative in the re
CrpJiON, the citizens committee would do
all that could be done TO work in har-
mOny with them.
Mr.. Martin said the citizers' committee
has n contemplation banquet to the
soldiers. but that no arrangements would
be made that would in any way interfere
with the banquet the Native Sons and
Daughters have arranged.
4 general discussion followed concern
ing he time of holding the grand parade,
Mr. McPlke. Mr.. Martin and MIR: Nor
EeUsteru taking part. 1t was finally de-
Cded u appoint committee to confer
with Tuu citizens committee at II o'clock
this morning in Mayor Phelan's private
office with power to determine whether
the grand parade shall be in the day time
or at night l. F. Byington; a; l.; Nor
genst"rn, J. ". Lewis, y. H. S. Dryden
and Mrs. Mary Z. Tillman were named as
that committee.
After the adjournment there was an in
formal talk. and the sentiment was
strongly in favor of acting upon the idea
Of the citizens committee, as all seemed
10 realize that it would be better to have
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the grand parade by the military and
civic organizations at night, as it would
enable more 10 join in the ranks and
the brilliant display to be made by the
citizens committee would add greatly to
the demonstration. From the remarks
made it is likely that the vote to-day will
be in favor of the night parade.
/. J. Byington presided at the meeting.
Mrs. Mary +. Tillman reported that J. d.
SpreckelS had given assurance that ne
would have a tug to accommodate $50 to
20 out and meet the incoming vessel. The
report was accepted and a letter of
thanks was ordered sent to Mr.. Spreck-
els.
/. B. Mayer reported that J. ]. Groom
Of the Athletic Club had announced that
he would tender the use of the woodward
pavilion to. the committee free OF charge
on any night it might be desired.
Mrs de ROOs of the badge committee
submitted a badge of red, white, blue and
gold and the committee was empowered 70
procure $50 badges for the committee with
instructions to consult with number of
badgenakers and secure them at the low
est possible cost.
Mrs. f. Aigeltnger of La Estrella Par
lor was appointed a member of the re-
CeptiOn committee.
George II. S. Dryden was appointed a
committee of one TO represent the re-
CcptiOn committee and act with the Board
Of HarbOr Commissioners.
The donation committee reported dona-
tons as follows: Miss Clark, IS chickens :;
Mrs. Ryan, all the vegetables required; ;
Mrs. Codding and Miss Codding, Is pounds
OF cheese and 500 eggs, hams, butter,
two boxes Of fruit s. for hire of wagon;
Mrs. de Roos. three legs of mutton. 25O
cigars; Mrs. DR.. Boldemann, 20 pounds
of coffee, gallons of olives, ) gallons Of
vinegar, vanilla and lemon extracts, olive
oil 10 gallons of pickles, so pounds of salt.
200 pounds of rock salt, 200 pounds of su-
gar and 10 pounds of pepper.
Marshal PistOlesi suggested that the
Governor be requested to make the day
on which the California boys shall land
q legal holiday. After some discussion the
secretary was instructed to communicate
with the Governor to the end that he is
sue a proclamation in accordance with the
grand marshal's suggestion.