representative of the donor. Bishop Nichols pulled the cord which withdrew the flag covering the monument and thus presented the Cross to the commissioners of Golden Gate Park. Mr. W. W. Stow, Park Commissioner remarked on the large interest in the Midwinter Fair. George Davidson spoke on the history of Drake and his landing at Drakes Bay. Later use Annual celebration described: Episcopal services have been held at the Cross on many occasions including 1906, 1908, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1924, 1931, and 1942 Several Episcopal congregations held pilgrimages to the Prayer Book Cross. These included 1951, and St. Columba’s from Inverness in 1952. The 400th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer led to the triennial General Convention of The Episcopal Church being held in San Francisco with the Cross as a prominent feature. See also Sir Francis Drake Society Annual Celebration at the Prayer Book Cross described References Celtic crosses Golden Gate Park San Francisco Francis Drake