The San Francisco call., 1909-06-05
CHfFRUP, CHEERUP,
CHERRIES ARE RIPE
San LeandrO Making Merry in
Carnival Celebrating Wealth
of Orchards

San LEANDRo, June with
promenade concert IN Cherry way, il
Elimination and the opening OF IN,
'speedvay-~ San Leandro's big cherr,
carnival was inaugurated this even
ing Hosts OF townspeople and visit.
ors were in evidence at the opening
OF the fiesta in celebration of the com
ing Of the luscious fruit for which thi:
section OF the county is famous.
This evenings program was in.
formal preliminary to the big time
tomorrow, when the carnival propei
VIII be celebrated from dawn until
midnight.
TOWN IN HOLIDAY GARB
The town is in holiday garb. Al
along EstudilIo avenue, now Cherry
way the carnival colors are in evi-
dence. with a myriad Of electric lights
sparkling like dreHies among the
beautiful foliage. The scene tonight
was one 10 attract and entertain. 1t
presages success for the big day to-
morrow.
scores Of booths respIendent in light
and color and many private residences
decorated IN red and green gave evi-
dence Of the widespread interest
amog the people here IN the festival
tire frst OF its kind ever held in Ala
media county.
CORON ALTON OF QUEEN
Chief Of attractions for the day to-
morrow viii be the coronation OF
queen Bess. which viii take place at
10 O'Clock al the municipal plaza Her
coronation robe is gorgeous AFFAIR
Of heavy white duchess satin, trimmed
with pearls. The robe Is Of royal
red. velvet and ermine. en- train. Queen
Bess viii be attended by a bevy of
beautiful bellies of san Leandro- The
maids viii wear gowns Of heavy
duchess satin in nile green and old
rose 10 mark the fiesta colors-
open house viii be kept throughout
the DAY by many residents, all Of the
fraternal organizations and at carni-
val headquarters. Among those who
will entertain is Mrs. Frank Rawson-
Both herself and her husband have
been specially active in forwarding the
carnival plans.
PROGRAM OF ATHLETIC EVENTS
After the coronation a long program
Of athletic events viii be conducted.
following which the distribution of 20
tons Of San Leandro's finest cherries
Vill take place After luncheon the
carnfval parade vii be held This viii
be followed by a baby parade at 3
o'clock. moving along Cherry way.
The most beautiful boy and girl babies
will be awarded handsome trophies.
PROCESSION OF HORRIBLEs
A fantastic procession of ''horribles"
at 4 o'clock is expected to be a source
Of amusement. In the evening prone
made band concerts, a confetti battle
and z ball viii offer entertainment
All OF the many concessions on the
speedway viii be in fun blast, day and
night
The carnival committee announces
that there viii be ample transporta-
tfor Accommodation. The Southern
Pacific company viii have a special
train leaving San Leandro at 1920 Sat
urday night for Oakland and San Fran
cisco. The Oakland traction company
viii operate its line between Oakland
and san Leandro under a FIVE minute
schedule until late at night.
ENTERTAINER BY QUEEN
Miss Bessie Best. queen Of the cherry
. carnival entertained this evening in
honor Of Miss Leda Ebert of Fresno.
a Mills college friend. A dancing party
was given at L. p. f. C. hall in honor
Of the visitor. In the receiving party
were: Miss Bessie Best. Miss Catherine
Mccoy, Miss Alice Locke and Miss
Oleta Best
Among the guests were.
Mr and Mrs. ". JIM. 2. Lyons
Locke Pred Hopper
Dr. ana Mrs. c. b. chsrles Helms
Ohea William Helms
M and Mrs. George George Helms
jackson I'd johnson
DR.. and Mrs C. h Herbert johnson
M5 and Mr.. Leo BestlE Earl Bate e.
Blr. and Mrs Herbert Earl Burphee
Lsndis Frank Tucker
NJ and Mrs. Cosby Irwin Fox
Mr. and Mr. C. a L II. stephens
Hale Edwin Gran
NJ. and Mrs. Frank George cslfee
Rawsun Harry Cuthbertson
Mr. and Mrs.. ". J. Walter Reed
GriZebv Hal Angus
Mr and Mrs. Frank John GIN
Webster William Zambresky
NJ and Mrs. Otto Nest Arthur Ramage
Mr.. and Mrs ErnestT- Ball
Mt. and Mrs. Henry Misses-
Barton Elsie Mccarthy
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Leda ElIert
sroHelnier Alice Libby
Mr and Mrs. J. A. Alice Tucker
Holmgren Alice Bates
Dir. and Mrs O. J. Mabel Woodward
Mr.. and Mrs Robert stella Johansen
Morgan Verona Meiuinger
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elizabeth Helms
Nelson Rubena Jess
Mr. and Mrs W. Mary Burroughs
McCor Cecelia Burroughs
Dr. kinslov Mabel Wright
Dr. Nicholson Gladys Wright
Messrs- Gertrude Stuart
ffherioe Manning Mildred HaweS