The San Francisco call., 1908-05-09
Banquet at IdOra Park
VIII Be Feature Of
Hospitality

OAKLAND. May s.-OakIand's recep-
ton to the men OF the Atlantic fieet
Will combine with san Franciseo's TO
mark an epoch in the history CT west
ern hospitality. II the whole souied
devotion Of the citizens 70 ne task Of
completing the intricate = langements
for the various festivities that have
been planned for the tertainment or
the visitors is worth anything in at
tempting a forecast of their labors.
then tomorrow viii stand out as day
exemplifying the epitome OF California
patriotism.
Tonight the last detail in the pro-
gram OF events was arranged, and
everything as in readiness. Early in
the Cay crowds OF visitors began TO
pour into the city from San Francisco
and all parts OF the state. and 1t is
probable thSt by noon tomorrow the
greatest number OF people ever seen In
this city al one time VIII be congre-
gated here The hotels are filled al
most to their capacity and accommoda-
tions are at q premium rooming
bureau has been established at the
chamber Of commerce and strangers in
the city who apply there viii be direct
ed TO houses where lodging may be
secured.
BANQUET AT IDoRA PARK
The banquet TO be given in honor of
Secretary Metcalf and the officers of the
feet tomorrow night at Idora park VIII
be one of the most magnificent fune-
tions ever held IN Oakland. Trouble
and expense have not been spared in
the effort 70 make the affair a COM
plete success. The committee in charge,
headed by Frank W. Bilger. has had
the cooperation of every hotelman in
the city In making up the menu and
arranging the decorations Seating ar
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tect Dickey Covers viii be spread for
more than 100 guests. Secretary Met
calf Will occupy the seat of honor in
the center of the main table. from
which the other Is tables will run off
at right angles At the left of the sec
retary viii be Frank W. Bilger, who
viii act as toastmaster. and on his
right viii sit Governor Gillett To the
right of Governor Gillett in the order
OF their seating will be Adjutant Gen
eral ]. B. Lauck. Admiral Sperry, Mayor
Edward Robson Taylor OF San Fran
cisco, Admiral Joseph Trilley. H c.
Capwell, Admiral ". H Emery. Flag
Lieutenant ". H Henderson and Frank
]. Symmes On the left OF the toast
master will be Admiral c. NJ Thomas,
Mayor Frank X. Mott Lieutenant cy-
rus NJ Miller. Everett Brown. Admiral
W. H. Whitney. John z. McElroy, Ad-
miral W. 0. Farenholt, +. S. Stratton,
Bri gaoier General B. S. Gordon, Mayor
E. x. Taylor OF Alameda. Brigadier
General G. B. Rawles and Mayor Fran
els Ferr-er Of Berkeley. The banquet
VIII begin promptly at I o'clock. The
great skating pavilion at Idora park
has been converted into a magnificent
dining hall, and the lavish decorations
and myriads OF varicolored electric
globes viii add beauty and impressive
ness to the banquet. A few tickets
have not been sold as vet and they may
be secured from Charles T. Cole. secre-
tary OF the banquet committee, whose
Office is at 1856 Broadway. telephone
Oakland z40o.
ARBoR VILLA LUNCHEON
The officers Of the fleet will lunch to-
morrow at Arbor villa. the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. f. NJ Smith in East oak
land. where the garden fete for the
charity organizations of this city will
be held during the day. The luncheon
is TO be served on the lawn, and Will
be followed with a motorcar ride
through the city. with a return to the
gardens at 4 o'clock From then until
they viii be the privileged guests at
the fete
The battle of roses takes place at
that time For this feature of the en-
tertainment thousands of blossoms
have been gathered and boarded.
The societies taking part in the fete
are the Oakland club the Oakland set
tlement, Girls training home of Ala
media, Oakland new century club. East
Oakland settlement, West Oakland
home, Mutual beneft club, East Oak
land free kindergarten, Ladies' relief
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