The San Francisco call., 1906-07-04
DAY To BE ONE
GREAT PICNIC
Fifty Thousand People
VIII Surround New
Stadium.
Everything in Readiness
for Celebration at
Park.

Fifty thousand patriotic men. women
and children viii surround the stadium
IN Golden Gate Park today to take part
IN the literary exercises and witness
contests between athletes on track and
nelo. The day will be one great pic
nic; the races and the literary exer-
eises TO be spectacular features. the
children ,le crOwnlng effect The
Fourth Of July committee believes that
Its estimate Of $4,000 spectators will
not be amiss.
The parade OF troops. with the mill
tary bands playing as they march from
the Bakersfield entrance to the Pan
handle, through the beautiful drives Of
the park. viii not be soon forgotten.
II viii rouse enthusiasm and present
a grand picture
Every preparation has been made to
make this unique celebration OF the
Fourth a great success. Chairman Ed
win II. JOY Of the general committee
and Al Coney OF the athletic commit
tee desire the people 10 understand
that tickets are unnecessary and that
no admission fee viii be charged 10
witness the games. They make this
announcement IN view OF the fact that
many people have been seeking tickets
from the committee and also asking
the price Of admission TO the Stadium
The Stadium is not inclOsed. and was
built for the purpose OF permitting the
people TO enjoy the free air OF Golden
Gate Park II is saucer-like in shape
and viii afford all who visit IL a fine
view OF all the events scheduled.
II was Mayor Schmitz's intention,
when the celebration was first pro
posed. 10 make the affair one grand
picnic OF the people OF san Francisco.
AS the scene of the literary exercises
and athletic events is far out in the
park. il is advisable for the children
and grown folk 10 bring along their
lunches.
RACES WILL FURNISH Fun.
The athletic committee has some
good things in store for the multitude
that did not appear In the athletic pro-
gramme published in yesterdays Call
There are novelty races OF a character
calculated 10 make any one laugh.
Then there viii follow q battle royal
in the arena Four blindfOlded boxers
seated in the arena viii. upon the call
Of ume, start an all-around miX-up.
10 one VIII get hurt, bL. fists viii
fly as though the fighters meant bust
ness. Boxers with blackened gloves
viii also help amuse the crowd. Billy
Leonard and r. A stone viii give an
amusing sparring Lout. while Eugene
Phillips and r COrnele viii furnish the
-IudicrOus in the wrestling line. other
-
Possibly James Edward Britt and his
brother Wnlus Will appear. James
telegraphed that ne would be here to-
day. and his brother says if he ar
rives on schedule they viii help en-
iivcn affairs at the Stadium with an
exhibition bout
superintendent AIcLaren Of Golden
Cate Park has placed the Stadium in
as good condition as possible in the
short time he has had 10 work. He
has assisted the committee IN every
way 10 make the celebration a success.
The parade-it must not be forgot
ten-wiI start 4rom the Bakersfield
entrance 70 the Panhandle at 10 o'clock.
II can be viewed at any point along
the Panhandle or main drive The lit
erary exercises viii commence imme-
diately after the arrival OF the car
riages and troops After the exer-
. cises there viii be a recess for lunch
and at o'clock the athletic carnival
viii be in full swing.
The United Railroads viii have hun
dreds OF cars running 10 the park and
along the line 70 the Chain Of Lakes,
near which the Stadium is located
LAST REHEARSAL A SUCCESS
More than a thousand children's
voices strong. clear and sweet. sWelled
IN pleasing harmony at the rehearsal
held yesterday morning at the park.
prepa ratory for the big celebration OF
today The rehearsal was a success
from start 10 finish. and Miss Carpen-
ter. who is directing the singing, as
well as all those present. expressed de-
light with the result School Superin-
tendent Alfred RoncOvieri took occa-
sion 20 expires his hearty pleasure at
the result Of the rehearsal. and before
me children dispersed he thanked
them for their efforts.
ae-rr~ = So 74v4~r
large number Of children took wrong
paths through the park and did not
arrive in time for the rehearsal. Care
viii be taken today 70 have men sta
ti0ned at proper points 10 direct the
people 10 the stadium, where the liter
airy exercises will be held.
The singing viii begin with the rails
ing OF the American flag by a detail
Of soldiers. As the flag rises the chill
dren will sing the Star Spangled
Banner" accOmpa MED by the band. The
song viii be completed just as the flag
reaches the top Of the mast Then
the children Will join in rendering the
following pledge to the flag:
Il pledge allegiance 70 my flag. and
10 the republic for which il stands
one people. one language. one flag"
Following thissthe children viii sing:
NY own United States. Columbia,
the Gem of the Ocean" and America"
InEA VIII also cl4lE n new SDA-5r -NOH
and Ever. san Francisco. II was
written 10 the tune OF the Yale song,
--BooIa. Boola.- by Miss Estelle Carpen-
ter and Mrs. Mary d McGlade- Ii was
originally sung al the graduation ex-
ercises Of the public schools. but has
since been revised. and as II VIII be
sung today is as follows:
Now and Ever. san Francisco.
Were happy children you see,
with hearts light and gay.
We've tried our hardest all this year
To do the right each day
Wen show the people Of the world
What loyal hearts can
No matter what may cone 70 Us,
We're brave. courageous. true.
CHORUS.
san Francisco San Francisco.
Nou and ever. san Francisco;
And = greater San Francisco
VOW and ever, San Francisco
Tie faithful teachers tofied with US.
We thank them with good cheer.
And though --gOod-by'' say TO them,
Were nobier for the year
II made us stronger. Drawer all.
Dear San FranciscO's Fate.
Wen put our shoulder 10 the task
To make out city CREST.