The record-union., 1899-04-25
Two Hundred and Forty Delegates in At
tendance on the Convention.
Orovil1e Unanimously Selected as
the Next Meeting Place of the
Grand Parlor-DeIegates Treat
ed to a Big Barbecue in the
Forenoon and Attend a Promen-
ade Reception and Dance in the
Evening.

SALINAS, April 24.-The Native Sons
have been having a series of joyous
celebrations. They were in session this
morning only long enough to organize
the Grand Parlor, the Committee. on
Credentials reporting 24O present.
There was great jubilation over the
promotion of Colonel James f. Smith to
be Brigadier General of Volunteers.
Then the delegates to the Grand Par
lor attended a barbecue, with appro-
pirate trimmings, and this was followed
by an inspection of the Sprechels' beet
sugar factory.
These diversions over, the delegates
settled down to business. The after
noon session was devoted principally to
reports from the grand officers. show
ing gratifying increase in member
ship and a corresponding development
of the finances.
A resolution approving the proposed
endowment of a chair of California MIS-
tory in the State University was re-
ferred to the Resolutions Committee.
By unanimous vote 0roville was
chosen as the place for holding the ses-
sion of the Grand ParloI IN 1900.
Past Grand President John D. Creamy
and Grand Trustee H A. Cutler intro
$4,000 q 4CoOlQllOIA QlAs5 Iiol Luz
securing and presenting to every Cali
fornia sailor or soldier who enlisted or
served during the Spanish war a medal
suitably inscribed, the cost of the med
ais to be betrayed by q. popular sub
scription.
A telegram was read frora Grand
President Lena Hilkmiil of the Native
Daughters, expressing congratulations
and good wishes, and voicins the desire
for the return Of the California volun
teers now at Manila
This evening a promenade reception
and dance was given by The citizens in
honor of the visitors Il. -lrmory Hall.
Mayor France EXTENDED the freedom
of the city to the deleSa-es, and Grand
President VIM. Conley replied. Short
speeches were also made b. y. 4. Dorm,
Judges Rust and Cutler, D. Sproul,
Senators Flint and Gesford and by
Henry S. Martin A vocal and :nstru-
mental concert followed.
Tomorrow morning after Il short
business session a grand parade will be
held. In the afternoon there will be
baseball game between the Watsonville
and Santa Cruz teams, and a ball will
be given in the evening.
Competition is keen for the various
offices. Judge w. NJ. Conley of Yo-
semitic Parlor, MADEIRA, at present
Grand President, will by virtue of his
office, be the junior Past Grand Presi-
dent. Frank Mattison of Santa Cruz
Parlor. First Grand President, being N
line for promotion, villa PROBABLY be
elected Grand President without oppo-
sition. Judge r. c. Rust of Excelsior
Parlor, Jackson, Amador County, Sec
ond Grand Vice President, Will also be
promoted to take the place of Matti-
son as First Grand Vice President.
United States District Attorney F. D.
Coombs of Napa Parlor, Grand Orator,
is the only candidate named for Sec
ond Grand Vice President, which is
the stepping stone to the highest Of
flee in the order.
Henry Lunst of California Parlor
present Grand Secretary, has no op-
position to his candidacy, Henry S.
Martin of Stanford Parlor, Sheriff Of
San Francisco expects to be reelected
Grand Treasurer.
Contestants for offices of Grand Ora
tor are Supervisor Lewis T. Ryington OF
Mantle Parlor and Joseph K. Hawkins
of Pacific Parlor, each holding office as
Grand Trustee.
hTe office of Grand Marshal will go
to a member of the Parlor in the city
in which Admission Day celebration
will be held. probably Santa Cruz.
A w. Fielder of Los Positas Parlor
Livermore, Grand Outside Sentinel
wants to be advanced to Grand Inside
Sentinel. Max Glass of Alameda Par
lor would like to be Grand Outside SEN
tnel. John ]. Mcmahon of Mount Di-