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. Book of the Royal blue . s of theIndiana Colony, as the founders of Pasa-dena were then called, instituted the Tourna-ment of Roses. It has been held everyNew Years Day since, the wonderfulclimate permitting open-air events of thiskind at a time when most of the country iscovered with snow and ice, and has grownto be probably the greatest single attractionof a winter on the Pacific Coast. It is difficult for an Eastener to appreciate thewealth of glorious flowers in Pasadena-landin midwinter. There are flower gardenseverywhere and tribute is laid upon themfor blossoms with which to decorate
. Book of the Royal blue . s of theIndiana Colony, as the founders of Pasa-dena were then called, instituted the Tourna-ment of Roses. It has been held everyNew Years Day since, the wonderfulclimate permitting open-air events of thiskind at a time when most of the country iscovered with snow and ice, and has grownto be probably the greatest single attractionof a winter on the Pacific Coast. It is difficult for an Eastener to appreciate thewealth of glorious flowers in Pasadena-landin midwinter. There are flower gardenseverywhere and tribute is laid upon themfor blossoms with which to decorate equip-ages of all sorts, store-fronts, street trees,trolley poles, grand-stands at the park—everything to which they may cling andadorn. A great reproduction of the ancientRoman chariot races, with a capital prizeof SI,000; many typical Western sports; agreat barbecue, after the fashion of theSpanish—these fill up Tournament Day,following the great floral parade. It is an event worth crossing the conti-nent to Archaeology and Philology
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