The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 7, 1896, Page 4

4 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SAN JOSES THE FETE OF FETES Fair Lillian’s Capital City Decked by Myriads of Blossoms. HER MAJESTY CROWNED Civic Rule Ends and a Season of Revelry Is Proclaimed From the Throne. MARVELS OF THE PAGEANT. Fantastic Designs Displayed in a Pro- cession Three Miles in Length. SAN JOSE, CAL.,, May 6.—If there are any ready to say that the Santa Clara County Rose Carnival, opened at San Jose to-day, is not the most spectacular festi- val that California has ever given, they must produce sfrong testimony. When it is said that the festival is the product of perfect organization by the strong men .and women of the county, who appreciate the value of the resources at their com- mand and the wisdom of utilizing them to make known the resources and attrac- tions of the county, one begins to dis- cover what intelligent ce-operation may sttempt and accomplish. The great fea- ture of to-day’s display was the absolute perfection of its mechanism. Those hay- ing the arrangements in charge were men and women of that fine order of intelli- gence which realizes the value of harmony in purpose and execution. Every con- ceivable ‘detail of the opening day had been worked out beforehand with so per- fect elaboration that the smallest error or the slightest hitch was rendered impos- sible. Many months had been given to this preparation. The local gardens, burdened with their wealth of bloom, were spared the invasion of the decorator, and in order that the beautiful city might still bear its name of “Garden’” over 100 acres were planted in flowers for carnival uses. As a consequence the home gardens retained their glowing integrity, and the display of flowers tor decorative purvoses surpassed comprehension. One must travel perilously far into the millions to estimate the number of any of the principal flowers used in the decora- tions, such as callas, roses, marigolds and carnations. In this procession of wonderful floats and private carriages more blossoms were used than all the Eastern and Middle States could produce in a dozen years. It wasallariotof bloom, dazzling and bewildering. Out of this magnificent confusion of color wasevolved a marvelous order of arrangement and effect. Every part of the gorgeous pro- cession was finely adjusted to its fellows and to the whole, and the effect of the gen- eral scheme was an intelligent comprehen- sion of much thut has made the fame of this wonderful valley. It is not easy to depict the pride and en- thusiasm of the residents or to estimate the number of unaccustomed visitors. How the many thousands of strangers who presented themselves found accom- modations is a question that the commit- tee charged with housing visitors is doubt- less able to answer with ease; for under the perfect system of management no one needed to have gone without comfortable bed and board. This will be the rule throughout the week, from to-day’s splen- did parade to the masked procession and ball of jolly and reckless King Cole Satur- day evening. Almost every hour of each day in the interim is set apart for some special diversion. Some of the conspicuous features of to- day’s exercises were the co-operation of all parts of the county and ti.e extraordi- nary prominence of the public and pri- vate schools. It was pleasant to see the crowning of the gracious and beautiful Queen and to hear the speéches accom- panying that ceremonial. It was edifying to inspect the great carnival building and the numerous booths which various dis- tricts have decorated with incomvarable beauty. It was inspiring to observe the many thousands who packed the streets and observation stands and to take pleas. ure out of the dainty summer fabrics which the generous climate permitted numberless girls and women to wear. But above all these things appeared something none the less pleasing and far more instructive, and that was the interest which the people take in their schools, From every part of the county came pu- pils in distinguishing dress and with hand- some floats, depicting some ideal which they cherish. From the training-school and brownies of the State Normal School to the laboriously constructed float of a remote district there was a hearty emula- tion based on a friendly rivalry to excel. Even the wonderful float of the Santa Clara County Floral Society, with its bank of clouds drawn by batterfles, and even the splendid floral ship of the Women’s Club, failed to eclipse the glory of the Longfeliow Sclhiool, with its pretty young Queen sitting under a gilded dome, or the artistic presentation made by the High School. How many thousands of school children were in the procession a tedious regard to arithmetic would be required to say. A prettier sight than their white, pink, blue or canary costumes, their dainty caps, sashes and parasols of colored paper, and the exquisite taste with which these colors were combined and the precision with which the pupils marched, could not be imagined. A special Providence seemed to guard the weather conditions. One of those days of wide and glorious sunshine that lends to San Jose its Juxurious color was avroad and regnant to-day, and ail things having life, color and fragrance partook of it warmth and generosity. A wonderful change of color came when darkness fell. Where the splendid efforts of the sunshine ceased human ingenuity came into play. Uncountable electric lights of all colors sprang forth from un- expected corners, and many thousands of Chinese lanterns blinked mildly every- where. St. James Park was aglow with these soft mystical lights from the Orient. The concert and dance in the evening had their crowds. There are other good things on the list | | Old Glory, were displayed on every con- for to-morrow, and splendid fireworks for the evening. But San Jose, it is feared, will go wholly mad Satuiday evening when i RSDAY, MAY 7, 1896. STREET SCENE IN SAN JOSE DURING THE MAGNIFICE'T FLORAL PAGEANT. | that most irresponsible of creatures, King | covieri’s orchestra there arose a murmur 1 ities that have taken place on the Pacific Coast. Cole, assumes supreme authority. . W. C. Morrow. —_—— | QUEEN LILLIAN CROWNED, | Thousands Cheer the Ruler of the Floral Fete. SAN JOSE, Cavn., May 6.—Very early in the morning San Jose was astir, and very | early too the genial sunshine slrumed: down upon the city, bringing gladness to | the people. The streets were alive with strangers and townsfolk while the bright morning was still struggling agsinst odds | in the form of overhanging clouds, and while a perfect day was heralded at that | hour, white dresses and carnival colors transformed the whole city. It was long before the time for begin- ning the formal reception and coronation of the Queen, vet everybody was expec- tant and prepared for the grand carnival. Even from the night the sireets had grown more beautiful. Kvery house was decorated with bunting, flowers and ever- greens. Into most of the decorations roses and palms and lilies entered extensively. At short intervals the principal streets were strung across with banners of vari- ous designs and colors; flags, especially ceivable spot, and in addition to all this the architectural lines of many buildings were covered with evergreens. Green {festoons, strings of Japanese lan- terns and floral festoons lightened the | effect in places. In all its lavish carnival garb San Jose presented a really impressive spectacle, which was not wholly conventional. The floral arches were refreshingly original, the general scheme of decoration combin- ing some meaning with display. For in- stance, there is one arch that was finished this morning—the arch of welcome at the broad-gauge depot—a white structure with graceful proportions, The secret of its story is told in evergreen wreathes that cover the surface. Street-cars, vehicles, bicycles, all were decorated like the streets, and with the beginning of a delightful warm day they all jostled in the general tnrong that wended its way to the carnival pavilion in Agricultural Park. : Here the ceremony of crowning the Queen of the carnival was to be performed. More than 5000 people packed the build- ing. The gallery balustrades were com- pletely hidden under mosses, evergreens and flowers, while some light drapery fell upon them. Overhead were suspended red, white and blue bunting in such pro- fusion, yet with much grace, that the ceil- in%wns hidden. The stage was hung on each side with tricolored drapery, which formed the side walls of a room, at the end of which was the queen’s beautiful throne. A slightly elevated platform, covered with white and surrounded by a festoon of roses upon cream and gold supports, was the spot re- served for royalty. There was a back- ground—a mosaic of roses of many colors— fading away into evergreens and palms. Then there were cream and gold pillars on each side, surmounted by gilded crowns, and over all a white-net canopy, suspended from a great crown of marigolds and smilax. Immediately under the floral emblem of royalty was the throne, with seats for the maids and pages. - After an inspiring overture by Ron- through the house. The Queen bhad come—the Queen, a lovely girl in gorgeous | robes, her long train borne by littie ate tendants. Her 1adies in waiting, dressed | with exquisite taste in white any carrying bouquets, followed. H. V. Morehouse, | the Prime Minister, led her Majesty to | the throne, where she took her seat, sur- | rounded by attendants, Popes, Countesses and vassais. The Hon. B. D. Murphy, | president of the day, openea the cere- | monies with an appropriate speech, | saying: Ladies and gentlemen: When you want to | see the highest type of civilization you must look to the West. This great Western Nation, washed by the Pacific and Atlanti¢ oceans, over which waves the stars and stripes, is the hignest type of civilization, We of San Jése are a conspicuous part of that civilization. | Placed in the midst of a valley—the loveliest | on earth—we represent the intelligence, the | morality and the culture of the State of Cali- | fornia. But, my friends, it is necéssary for every- body, however cultured, to have rest; and with | this object in view the enterprising citizens of | this county, under the leadership of J. H. | Henry, have inaugurated the carnival of roses. | It is a singuler thing that San Jose was the | first city in all California. Other settlements | had been made—San Dicgo, Santa Barbara, | San Luis Obispo and Monterey—but these were under the jurisdiction of the missions, and their government was religious rather than civil. San Jose was the first city constituted by | the Spanish Government, 119 years ago, under | the name of La Pueblo de San Jose de Guada- loupe. It is but proper that we should take part in the great floral procession which is now tak. | ing place all over the country, and let me as. | sure you thatno peins have been spared to make the carnival s glorious snccess. This carnival will rival and eclipse all other festiy- | B. A. Herrington, tbe District Attorney, said: T | ceiving homage in the pavilion. From Los Gatos and Saratoga, from Santa Clara and | Palo Alto they came—the subjects of Queen | We have been in a condition of humble ser- | Lillian. They came in four-in-hand, in vitude. To-dey we select for ourselves u queen | of mirth and peace and happiness. Itis with greatest pleasure I crown tnis lovely Queen who hascome 1o reign over us during this fes- tive occasion. With a golden crown he adorned the | fair brow of her Majesty, who bent upon one knee to accept. the token. The strains of “America” burst from the band simul- | taneously with the applause from the audi- ence. Then there came from the gallery a melodious chorus of 500 voices, under the direction of Professor J. H. Elwood. . Mayor Koch conferred the freedom of and welcomed her. Minister Morehouse responded extending to the people greet- ings from her Majesty. William T. Jeter, Lieutenant-Governor | of California. declared that her Majesty would hold sway, not only over the Santa Clara Valley, but over all California. He asked the people to unite and be neigh- bors upon this festive occasion, and that they be obedient to her gracious Majesty in everything. President Jordan of Stan- ford University delivered a brief oration | on the carnival, and the coronation cere- monies were brought to a close with ap- propriate music. e IS THREE MILES OF BEAUTY, San Jose’s Pageant the Crofinlng Glory of All Festivals. BSAN JOSE, Car., May 6.—From all over the Sauta Clara Valley- they came, even while the Queen of the Carnival was re- QUEEN LILLIAN IN HER REGAL GOWN, | some afoot. All were bent on the same J tandems, family carriages, bu gies, on the trains, on horseback and bicycles, and} purposes. They were in holiday attire | and fully prepared to take part in the | grand floral parade. This of itse!f was a privilege one might be proud of enjoying; | for the parade was certainly one of the ! most picturesque and most beautiful { pageants ever seen in California. For exquisite taste this feature of the | carnival won laurels from its competitors. It took about an hour and a half to passa | given point and as it moved slowly it is San Jose upon the Queen and her court | reasonable to infer that its lenk;h was, three miles or thereabouts, Tuink of it. Three miles of beauty, of | children in carnival dresses, of one | wonderful float after another and glitter- ing pageantry all typical of the lovely | flowers. | There was apparent a wholesome rivalry | for the honor of prizes and. beyond this motive a deep sympathy with the carnival spirit. The ladies gave evidence of their thought and fine conception of beauty in color effects. The allegorical floats showed also how delicate this conception was, even when harmonized with inventive faculty, which accomplished marvelous results in more than one instance. A grand stand had been erected opposite the courthouse on First street for a block, but it was packed with people an hour be- for the procession moved. Directly oppo- site, in 8t. James Park, the judges occu- pied a stand under high spreading palms. 1t was well on in the afternoon when the Chief of Police rode down First street. past the grand stand mounted on a horse all bedeched with roses. A few yards behind him came a platoon of his men and then Grand Marshal H. W. Wright, with yellow sash flowing in the breeze. Immediately after him rode a gay caval- cade headed by Chief Aid C. C. Derby. These riders were handsomely mounted, with wreaths of roses ana marguerites upon their horses and white saddle-pads bordered with gold. They were: Dr. I. A. Frazer, A. J. Stal- der, William Gallagher. George Dunlap of Gilroy, D. R. Pender, William Ryder, L. A. Bage, George Bollinger, Gus Lyon, George Ballou, F. C. Sanford, George Keffel, C. Arques, J. E. Kennedy of Camp- bell, A. L. Shaw of Berryessa, Frank Towne of Mayfield, W. A. Pepper of Los Gatos, J. D. Beggs of Los Gatos, C. W. Gertridge, Charles Leitch of Alviso, J. T. Donovan and A. M. Barker. The first division of the pageant was led by P. P. Austin as marshal, who, with his aids, preceded the band. The Fourth United States Cavalry, under Colonel Young, passed in platoons of tweive men abreast, and received applause along the line of march. Company B, Fifth Infan- try, N. G. C., followed in command of Captain H. L. Partridge, and then the heralds—boys on horseback—with tri- color hats and uniforms, each one carry- ing a small flag on his lance. Queen Lillian was escorted by these floral lancers in her gorgeous chariot. She sat high up on a throne in the rear by her prime minister. On the next step in front sat the pages, and still further in front her maida of honor and flower girls in the center. The Queen was surrounded by palms and lilies, while a canopy leading to a dome was overhead. Garlands of flow- ers were drawn around the columns, giy- ing the whole a fantastic effect. Her oha- riot wasdrawn by six coal-black steeds, each led by a richly-uniformed Nubian, The second platoon of floral lancers, looking like the first, brought up the rear. The Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank, Phil Sheridan Post, G. A. R., and John Dix Post, G. A. R., were given a place of honor. Probatly the most unique and artistic design in floats—the Santa Clara County Floral Society’s emblem—was next in line. ‘This was the charior Queen Flora, who sat in a golden car jopied with flowers. Butterflies were harnessed to the fairy con- veyance, and all rested upon white clonds that had the appearance of rolling in great gray masses—an effect reached with cotton and white roses and peas. Little fairy girls Tode the butterflies as outsiders. The San Jose Hussars made up the rear guard Spectators called Flora's - chariot & *‘dream.” The second part'was led by Marshal T. | F. Morrison with three aids, aiter whom came the Capitol City Drum Corps, making | a prodigious rataplan on their drums. A peculiarly interesting section of the pageant came upon the scene after the drummers. San Jose High School was first in this. Its boys marched past in white suity and purple hatbands, followed by the girls in white muslin dresaes, lav- ender hats and lavender and white para- sols. More High School boys were in line, wearing dark clothes and white and purple hats. Their float was drawn by fonr gray horses. It was pyramidal in form, allegoric of Education. ' Lavender- colored pea blossoms and white flowers were used exclusively in it. Ten girls in costume posed amon : floral easels, globes, etc., represented Learning. The teachers were behind in carriages. Horace Mann Grammar School float, drawn by four black horses abreast, was an ideal of May and Carnival. Upon a green platform, festooned and framed in roses, a number of little children in gay dresses performed the Maypole dance, twisting colored ribbons around the pole as they romped and sang in unison with the music of violins and mandolins in the hands of young ladies who occupied seats on an elevated platform. Among them was the May Queen, crowned with roses. The May float was applauded continu- ously. Girls in white and pink with pink butterfly hats, and boys in white shirts with parasols and pink sashes, alternating with companies of girls in like colored cos- | tumes, represented the Mann school. The Longfellow School made a creditable display. It bad a drum corps, followed by regiments of boys and girls in white, with flowing yellow sashes. The girls wore yellow hats. Their float that followed was ‘‘Beautiful Santa Clara, the Land of Sun- shine, Fruit and Flowers.’” Six white horses in yellow. trappings drew the float— a temple of Romanesque desiga in the center of the platform, all in white and gold; a cornucopia emblematic of the orchards; a shell seat, in which sat Miss Jennie Owen (Beautiful Santa Clara), her pages—Gladys Page and Bess Bacon—at her feet. Sunshine (Elia Taylor) sat in the front, wearing a dazzling costume of gold. Lulu Juth, adorned with white roses and marigolds, represented Flora. Six little figures, callas and poppies, sat near the Queen. Ruth Bennett as Ceres was a classic goddess, and Nellie Donnelly appeared as Pomona, goddess of fruit. Following this float were still more boys and girls in the delicate coloys of the school. ‘'ne Dowdell Grammar School was in the fourth diyision. Its float rested upon ferns and represented a bower of exotics, where musicians and tiny tots amused themselves, Standard-bearers at the cor- ners floated the colors of the school, which were worn by children om foot—white, pink and pale green—in hats and sashes. Grant Grammar School typified Music in a float of considerable beauty. To this end lavender and white, two of the most airy colors, were selected with which to decorate not only the float but the school- children in the parade. Miss Libbie Ham- ilton was the school Queen, seated under” an airy canopy in the rear of the float. She was attended by Ethel Burchard, Edith Cole, Majorie Heaviside and Hazel Herndon, her maids of honor. The float contained an orchestra of Grecisn, maidens, who were among floral musical instruments. Boys and girls of the school walked behind, all in white and lavender. ‘Washington School’s float was the crowning of the Woodland Queen in tropi- cal woods—a garden scene of palms, exo- tics, ferns and flowers, with the Queen on a mound surrounded by her subjects, dressed in white and green. ‘The next float was the rose garden from the Lincoln School. The Queen of Roses, surrounded by her court, sat enthroned beneath a canopy of roses. Eleven little girls, representing popular roses, were em- bowered in a forest of palms. The pre- dominant color of the float wus white, with pink trimmings. The San Jose Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West led the fourth division. The float represented the seal ot California, in which Minerva was impersonated by Miss Louise Carto. The Observatory Parlor fioat, representing Lick Observatory, with & bear as the astronomer peering through the telescope, came next, and Palo Alto Parlor was also represented. “The Progress and Education of San Jose”—the Women’s Club—was repre- sented in the parade by an allegorical float, on which was seated Miss Mary Wal- ter, representing San Jose sitting in the midst of plenty, with a whnite dove resting on her head, her waist encircled by gar- larnds of grapevines, fruit blossoms and grains, In the prow of the boat stood the ‘“Her- ald of Prophecy”, Miss Sue January; in the stern, Justice, Miss May Livingstone., The pedestal was upheld by Art, Miss Mildreth Spence; Science, Miss Mabel Gil- leth; Music, Miss Helen Livingstone, and Literature, Miss Ethel Blithe. The oars were manned by Liberty and Philan- thropy, Misses Lulu Halsey and Edith Clement. These represented the six de- NEW TO-DAY. Can Youth Be Restored? Has the Spring of Perpetual Energy Eeen Discovered? 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