°* A^-*^ -i^ -^.f. • .0^ ^V-^. '^<*« -f " " V -5- o ■ o , -^Q vSS^AN V- •7' 0^ , o » a -n^o^ "oV" ^■^* .'>^^,\ 'V^ "'-•':'^*^>" .^^ c • o "*U c ° , » O ■n^-o* H lP>il9rimaQe to IRubiboux ELIZABETH ANDERSON FREEMAN AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER COPYRIGHTED 1911 ^ A |gCLA.i^^'3«)«» XL FOREWORD MIS book was compiled to commemorate the first pilgrimage to Rubidoux, a cross crowned hill in Riverside, California. The cross was placed at its summit in memory of the Mission Fathers, the first white settlers of California. Every year at day-break, on Easter morning, a journey is made to the cross, by people of all denominations, and a brief religious service is held. The first pilgrimage to Rubidoux was on the morning of April eleventh, nineteen hundred and nine. The company gathered about the cross, and held a simple but im- pressive service, just at sunrise. Two hymns, "The Morning Light is Breaking," and "In the Cross of Christ I Glory," were sung. •'The Holy City" was rendered very sweetly on cornet, violin and portable organ, and services closed with "The Lord's Prayer." The poem, "A Pilgrimage to Rubidoux," was written the following day, but slightly revised later. The idea of the poem was suggested by a few wild flowers gathered on Easter morning, by the writer, while descending the rugged foot-path down the hill-side, after the services were ended. These wild flowers, the white— White Borage, or Wild Forget-me- not, the yellow — Cbc^nactis Glabriuscula, belonging to the Sneezeweed Family, and the purple— Phacelia IVhitlavia, or Wild Canterberry Bell, are all blossoms of the early spring-time. These blossoms coming forth from the tomb of winter symbolize the resurrection of our Lord. The views containing the cross, are all of Rubidoux, and that of Riverside, is to be seen from Huntington Drive, Rubidoux Mountain. DEDICATION Jacob A. Riis, one of America's great philanthropists, a man of sterling worth and nobleness of character, in a speech made at the Mission Inn, Riverside, California, April fourth, nineteen hundred and nine, suggested the idea of a pilgrimage to Rubidoux Mountain. To Mr. Riis this book is dedicated. The photograph on the opposite page is of the Mission Inn, a very unique and beautiful building, erected with the thought of perpetuating the architecture of the old Missions of California. Jfra 3^unipero Serra The bronze tablet commemorating the life and life-work of Fra Junipero Serra, was set in the solid rock at the peak of Mount Rubi- doux in the year nineteen hundred and nine. It was unveiled and dedicated in the same year, at night-fall, December t^velfth, by William Howard Taft, President of the United States. As Jesus to the world redemption gave, So Serra, his life, to the savage brave: He brought them the message of peace and love. Pointing the way to the Kingdom above. All honor and reverence to his noble name, That is worthy to grace the rolls of fame; He sought not his own will, but the will of God, And humbly and meekly, life's pathway trod. Sentiment "I see, in the days that are to come, an annual ceremonial— festival, pilgrimage, call it what you will — winding its way up the steeps of Mount Rubidoux, carrying torches, climbing higher and higher, toward the cross that crowns its summit, where the old bell peals out its message of 'Peace and Good Will Toward Men,* and gathering there to sing the songs that go straight to the hearts of men and women. Sentiment? Well, call it so, but do not forget that sentiment is the cord that holds the world together." — A7(7»/' /-/. Riis. IRubibouv IBcli 1R ING out, ring out, old Rubidoux Bell, Let thy tongue, each Easter dawn, of the Resurrection tell. The pilgrims, far and near, from their slumbers awake, That to the cross, they the journey may take. Ring long, ring loud, may thy tones resound Through all the neighboring hills around. Gall the birds, the flowers, yea every living thing To ceaseless praise, of our Risen King. < i 4 H Ubilgrimage to 1Rubit>ouj: mn HEN all nature seemed so calm, so still, To the top of far-famed Rubidoux Hill, On Easter morn, at break of day, A goodly company wended its way. Onward and upward, they climbed the steeps, To where the cross its lone vigils keeps. As the star, to "Wise Men," served as guide. So the cross, to pilgrims, at Easter-tide. 1R OTHING was thought of sect or creed, But honoring Christ, in truth and indeed, As children of the Heavenly King, All would universal tribute bring. Gould one be present, who did not believe, Surely then and there, would Ghrist receive, All things inanimate praising His name. No living soul should fail to do the same. H T the idot of the cross, they gathered there To offer to God both praise and prayer, For the gift of His Son, the Risen Lord, Of whom we read in His Blessed Word. Clouds were gathering in the eastern sky, Threatening to all, the sunrise deny, As the clouds of sorrow, despair and gloom, Gathered about that ancient tomb. 3 UT the sunlight could not long be held at bay. It burst through the clouds and ushered in the day, The hill-top, the valley, the mountain peak hoary, The slumbering city, all bathed in its glory. So the Son of God, on that glad Easter morn, Burst open the tomb, was to life newly born. Shedding light on a sorrowing, slumbering world. Which at his death, into darkness was hurled. '^^HE pilgrims sang of the breaking day, Of the darkness so swiftly passing away, Of the power of the Spirit, in the hearts of men. To bring great light, where darkness had been. Of the blood-stained cross of ancient story. Of the hallowed cross in vN^iich they glory. Of the joys untold that must be theirs. If they are with Christ, joint heirs. lb EIRS to Christ's Kingdom here upon earth, If they will but receive the new birth, Heirs to a life here of service and love. Until they are called to a service above. The prayer, Christ gave to disciples of old, Was offered to God for His mercies untold, Asking blessings on that Holy Day, And that sins might all be wiped away. ♦fTNSTRUMENTS of music did sweetly tell Of that "Holy City" where Christ does dwell; Jerusalem, where the angels sing "Hosanna, hosanna to our King" These strains floating out through the morning air, Were wafted to the slumberers in our city, so fair. Rousing some from a night's peaceful sleep, To thoughts of God, and His watchful keep. ■1 ■ ^■•■^^^^^7 1 .^TL* ;^;a. •** "' 1 - ^^^tr -■'_'-^ ■t^^ As lit' ■■ . V ^ e?Pt.5* ^^^M *^|2 ^^?^^^^y ) A" HE pilgrims dispersed, each going to his home, Feeling a peace which to all must come When the soul has communed with God above And made to know His goodness and love. As down the steep, rugged paths they went. There was wafted to their nostrils a sweet scent Of the wild flowers growing here and there, In their uncultured beauty, so rare. ♦ITN the blossoms pure white, the Christ-life was shown, The yellow so bright was the gold of His crown, The purple the royal robe of The King, And all three His wondrous praises did sing. May the world do homage to our Risen Lord Who brings us peace and not the sword, ' Who gives us light and life eternal. Who reigns as King in realms supernal. ITije H^ilgrims The following is a list of the names of those attending the first Easter service held on Rubidoux Mountain : Adams, Miss Anderson, Robert Aird, Marion B. Allen, Dorothy Allen, Henry O. W. Allen, Carl Allen, B. Allen, Louise Adair, Miss Arnold, Charles Atwood, Dr. C. Atwood, Mrs. Dr. Adam, R. A. Arundell, S. I Allinder, J. WX Allinder, Forest Avery, Lou Bush, B. B. Bush, Mrs. B. B. Brown, Candice Brown, Mildred Barackman, Jessie F. Barackman, Mr. J. Barnes, O. T. Barlow, Fred Benton, H. F. Bearley, Mrs. A. Balwin, Mrs. Alexander Buchanan, Mrs. Charles Buchanan, Mrs. Ida Birmingham, Cornelius Birmingham, Mrs. Cornelius Bengstrom, Abbie Benson, N. P. Bugess, Neva Bugess, Iva Butterfield, Irene Castleman, Stanley J. Cuttle, Francis Cage, Mrs. Gayden Cage, Rosa ^ Carpenter, J. C. Carpenter, Mrs. J. C. Carroll, Fred Cor testy, M. N. Cokefair, C. C. Cokefair, F. A. Coonradt, A. R. Coonracit, Mrs. A. R. Coates, R. L. Coates, Mrs. R. L. Campbell, Flora D. Camien, G. A. Caniicn, Mrs. G. A. Clarke, Louise Harvey Clarke, E. P. Clark, Marion Carlson, Clow Carlson, Elsie Carlson, Olive Carlson, Mrs. L. A. Chapman, E. T. Chapman, Mr. Chapman, D. P. Chapman, Maud M. Deere. Mrs. Geo. H. Dunn, Lucy Day, Mrs. J. W. Dickson, L. B. Davis, R. L. Dawson, Mrs. A. M. Dewey, Philip V. Enderly, F. W. Enderly, Mrs. F. W. Ellis, Katy T. Errickson, Christern Fords, C. J. Frederici, Bulah L Frederici, Louise Fleck, Alexander Fleck, Mrs. Alexander Freeman, Charles E. Freeman, Elizabeth A. Freeman, N. Stanley Garst, Mrs. D. A. Garcelon, Mary F. Gray, Mrs. J. Gleason, Mrs. L \V. Gilmore, Charles F. Gilmore, Mrs. Charles F. Garvey, Francis Gildersleeve, W. S. Hardenburg. Henrietta Henderson, Mrs. Robert Hudson, Gilson Hubbard, L. T. Hull. Mrs. Minnie C. Hall, Mrs. F. B. Hale, \V. R. Hale, Clara H. N. Hale, Helen N. Hale, Hester H. Hettinger, L H. Hillverkus, Gustavus Hancock, Mrs. W. A. Hancock, Mrs. Hancock, Ethel Henderson, A. V. Hutchings, Dewitt V. Hall, Harwood Hall, Mrs. Harwood Johnson, Charles A. Johnson, Stella Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Clara Johnson, Tillie Jackson, S. O. Jahn, John, Jr. Kimmel, A. T. Kinsey, Ella Keck, E. D. Kirkpatrick, W. T. Loring, C. M. Loring, Mrs. C. M. Louis, Arthur Miller, Frank A. Miller, Allis H. Mannering, Mabel Morrison, F. T. Mercer, Miss E. C. Mills, H. N. Marvin, Cloyd Marvin, Mrs. Cloyd Mast, Mrs. J. E. May, Miss Anna May, H. M. McNurtrie, Leighton McKenzie, Miss McKenzie, F. I. McKenzie, Mrs. F. I. McDougall, Winifred McDougall, Stanley McDougall, Mrs. Stanley Mclntire, Miss B. MacEwen, L. E. MacEwen, Mrs. L. E. McNeil, Miss Johnnie Newman, Oliva Otis, Lillian J. Owen, Maggie Olney, Mrs. Bertha Olney, Chas. H. Post, Wm. J. Patterson, W. VV. Phillips, G. Plummer, Wm. C. Plummer, Lottie Putnam, W. T. Putnam, Mrs. W. T. Pacey, Clara Pacey, Stella Perry, Mrs. L. B. Pendergast, Laura Ratcliff, S. A. Reid, D. L. F. Reed, J. H. Reed, Fred M. Roberts, Mrs. R. Roberts, Louise Roberts, Florence Richards, Mattie Richardson, Mrs. Alice Richardson, Miss M. Rouse, G. N. Shedd. Harry L. Shcdd, Russcl A. Stewart, Georgia Stewart, G. A. Stewart, Nina Seger, Mrs. Geo. Selfridge, Mrs. A. Sheridan, Dan Slieridan, Mrs. Dan Smith, H. M. Smrth, C. Herman Smitfh, Mrs. C. Herman Saylor, Mrs. L. P. Saylor, Loraine Spaulding, W. S. St. John, r^leanor Turner, Mrs. Ida Thompson, Mrs. Geo. Tillman, Mrs. C. B. Tillman, Cora Tillman, Roadell Watson, C. H. Wyatt, Ida W'icklin, Eva Wallace, Henry O. Welch, John Watkins, Mrs. Grace Watkins, Gerald Wallan, Mr. Printed hy Waller D. CUrk, Rivenide. C*l. H 65 78 v>^^\- ^^' '**. ..r ^^v ^s^ V* .<^^ ,0 . • •"- ■> V »j V .^^^ , c " s ■*> -.^ ■#' '^-^ J* •...-■■n;i. ^* ^O. A. ^ ■i o . • • • '' ^^ c- • ■r': :S :^' \> . ' • • ^ fgl ■ '^-p 73 11^*7 ' N MANCHESTER, INDIANA > )