Call 510-832-3456 for questions and reservations, or email info@pardeehome.org

If you like, be a part of the the early 20th-century picture by wearing
something appropriate for the period, about 1890-1919-- it might even be more fun that way.
Ladies, put on your biggest picture hat and you could win the Most Picturesque award!

Gentlemen, get your straw hat, bow tie, spats and cane
(or something like that) and you could win the Most Dapper award.

But if you don't care for dressing up, don't worry-- just be comfortable! Still, for those who do put on something old-timey, adults can get a $2 discount at the door. The good news is that you can get the same discount ($2 off $12 adult admission) by buying your ticket in advance--
but sorry, you can't get both; there's only one discount per person.
Children 5-11 years are only $4; under 5 are free.

So come as yourself....

or come as your own ancestors.
Whichever way you come, you'll have a very nice time!

Admission includes bountiful home-made picnic food, cold drinks
and ice cream made on the spot.

Dig into traditional American picnic food, with succulent grilled meat and meatless offerings hot on the bun-- and plenty of tasty trimmings. Specially seasoned baked beans (our secret family recipe) make a perfect accompaniment to your burger or dog, along with crisp and tangy coleslaw with green peas and creamy potato salad. But save room for fresh buttered corn on the cob! Then, for sweet refreshment, perhaps a juicy slice of ice-cold watermelon or a cluster of ripe grapes.
Cookies and cakes too are near at hand in tempting profusion,
with chilled lemonade and iced tea to quench every thirst.

NOTE:
GEORGE PARDEE, AS A VERY GREEN GOVERNOR, WISHES TO ASSURE HIS GUESTS
THAT IN THE INTERESTS OF PRESERVING OUR ENVIRONMENT, ALL DISPOSABLE CUPS, PLATES
AND UTENSILS AT THE PICNIC WILL BE OF BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL.

Now then!
Once the foregoing feast has settled a bit, it's time to think about ICE CREAM!

Three ice cream churns ensure that there's plenty for everyone, and you can have yours
either in a cone or in a real ice cream glass. You can even help make the ice cream--
and those who turn the crank taste first!

Photo by David Banks
Ragtime Tenor Sean Sharp Chivalrously Assists
a Very Determined Young Ice Cream Maker at Last Year's Picnic

BE SURE TO PURCHASE A RAFFLE TICKET
FOR A CHANCE AT WONDERFUL PRIZES!

Photo by Virgil Elliott
Mrs. Helen Pardee (portrayed by actress Annie Lore)
is your cordial hostess for the afternoon's festivities.

The Pardees invite you to hear the latest tunes on their new gramophone!

ALSO INCLUDED IS SPARKLING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, 1909 STYLE:

Ragtime music and popular songs of the time will be rendered
with dash and panache by stellar society pianist Frederick Hodges.

Photo by Rob Thomas, courtesy of Lewis Motisher

In addition, Professor Hodges has kindly consented to lend stirring accompaniment to

!! MRS. PARDEE'S MELLIFLUOUS MUSICALE !!

A BOUQUET OF VOCAL DELIGHTS

The lady of the house has promised to favor picnic-goers with
her moving rendition of "A Bird in a Gilded Cage",
and will introduce some of the finest entertainers
in all California to regale us with many another up-to date favorite,
including inspiring PATRIOTIC SONGS appropriate to the occasion.
You're encouraged to join in if you like! You may expect to see and hear:

SEAN SHARP
"THE TENOR WORTH THREE FIVERS"

MISS ANN GIBSON
EFFERVESCENT STAR OF THE SAN FRANCISCO STAGE

Miss Gibson

WITH A SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY
THE ELEGANT
MISS EVA GARCIA

MISS ETTA PENNIMAN WILL USHER IN
AN EXQUISITELY CLASSICAL DISPLAY OF
ARTISTIC GRECIAN URNS
by the Ladies' Cultural Auxiliary

TO BE FOLLOWED BY

THE THRILLING AND ASTOUNDING ENACTMENT OF

E.T. PAULL'S

THE BURNING OF ROME!

You'll find relaxing games and activities on the lawn:
croquet, badminton, and volleyball.

And when you've had enough of sport, curl up (or stretch out)
and view the latest 3D pictures in an antique stereopticon.

Young folks can take time out from playing 'eggball' on the grass
to fill the air with beautiful bubbles.

There's more fun to come by entering the Musical Cakewalk--
all can win a delectable prize!

At the Children's Creative Craft Table boys and girls can fashion
a special handmade keepsake or gift to take home.

Shop for old-time books, sheet music, toys, unique knickknacks and who-knows-what at
the Benevolent Bazaar Charity Jumble Sale.

LOOK!
SNAPSHOTS FROM LAST YEAR'S PICNIC

Photos by Bob Faulkner