The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 27, 1897, Page 21

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 1897 21 Order of the Eastern Star. At the close of an Interesting meeting last Thursday nignt Osk Leaf Chapter had a pleas- g enterta the nature of an “old- horse sal of packages were brought by 1 tisposed of by aue- tion. One was sold for $300, and when it was opened it was found to ain 1. Rowe, one of the members. D. sale refreshments were served to all. A new chapter (Occident) was instituted, h nineteen members, at Downey on the h inst Unity (¢ r gave an entertainment in West Oakland iast Wednesday night. King Solomon Chapter worked in the initia- tory degree ight, and Mission Chapter bad night. The Odd Fellows. The following are the new officers and the rittees of the Odd Fellows' Hall Associa- esident, . W. Warren ; vice-president, s; treasurer, Bank of California; Lioyd. committee—J. W. r, W. H J. R . O'Nei Harris, Theodore unden; rental committee— Daly, A. Pauba; auditing M. J. Platshek, Joseph Winter- us; finance committee- Charles A. Sumuer, Her- hed an initiation at o Lodge will hold an open 0 161h of July. On the 2d of the ie month the lodge will be visited by the Veteran 0dd Feilows’ Association. 1a Lodge No. 15 wili celebrate the th anniversary of its iustitution in ows’ b th tice all, 0dd ilding, 1 evening of in charge tant, held a Wednesdsy, whe ated, after W he new offi- nstailed by Colonel H.O. eneral E. H. Black and S. Potte eral J. F of Canton San rosett, depar! i Capinin C. H. Weaver kland No. 11 were present. Ata foliowed ihere were a number of which were responded to by | 15 embers of San Jose Canton Keystone Lodge, A. O U. W. Keystone Lodge No. 64 of Onkland will give tertainment after the public installation s off 0.T. ¥ 6. W. Hall in Oakland An interesting pro- e evening of J ramme has been prepared by George S. Jonn- son, F. ( ell, J. Poorman and K. Bendel, e tee on entertainment. The Key- et will make its first publicapp 18t evening Lodge, A. 0. U. W. at recently given by Pros- cazar bullding was well abie affair. A Prosperity The eniertainm A m ghts of Honor. itors to Ivy Lodge on Friday, re Grand Dictator Archinald and , & member of the Grand Lodge James Hensen resting address. its last held meeting, re- ons Among the vi the 18th, w Isaac 1ance committee. Dictator ch soom expects to ner 1 jurisdiction, on ay night received two applications 1 two candidates. ictator Archibald paid a visit to o Lodge lest Monday night and dge will & anniver- tainment inst., in t be & celebrate t grand Tnis prom wiil be presented under d_Garthorne, John Lutten Haveriin, the committee of 1 the following named ning term: C. V. D.; Joh ige has elected s ommcers for norne, P. D. g, Lrustees. u Oth inst. at the Chutes of the twenty-fourth anuiver sary of the order promises 1o be a t The committee has &r- many kinds of games and izes and a concert during the af- ernoon and a grand entertainment during the evening. Adgie and her lions will appear 100N aNA even At the recent s on of the supreme lodge s & law was adopted abolishing fter July 1. On the 31st of las: May sined but 5000 members of that class, having transierred to Class A. be & meeting of the grand dic grand reporters in Nashville, 5, to coufer in regard to the r8 of the order. The Native Sons. ¢ installations will be given by a num- ber of the local pariors during the first week july. On July 12 Sequoia No. 160 will give ch an installation in the mein hall of the Native Sons’ building, when it intends to in- troduce a number of novel festures after the ficers have been insialied. Presidio Parlor will have an evening at the Chutes on July 5. There will be an 1nterest- ing programme in the casino and there will #8150 be a display of fireworks. The regisier of the grand secretary’s office shows the followlng visitors: Past Grand Presidents Dr. C. W. Decker, Jo D. Sproul, John T. Greany, A. F. Jones, H. C. Gesford and John H. Grady, grand inside sentinel; J. D. Norris of Centerville; Guy C. Nellist, secre- tary Commodore Sloat No. 197 of Humbold Gus Weiss of Martinez; M. E. Dovle of Menlo; Gra: istee G. P. Hull of Redwood; J. B. Donnelly, secretary of Piedmont No. 120; Grand Marshal Dunbar of Santa Rosa, D. D. G. P.; G. H. Garrison; E. A. Msjors of Concord. District Deputy C. R. Heverin, who has been at Bartiett Springs since the last Grand Par- Jor, is improving, and will go irom there to Healdsburg and try to reorganize the parlor in that lown which wentout ol existence some e n eccount of internal aissensions, Urant Secretary Henry Lunstedt was in Santa Rosa last week to attend the funeral of the mother of ex-Grand Marshal L. W. Juil- Iard. six candi- | attorney for the board, | | asurer, C. H. Trevathan; marshal, C. er: trustee, W. W. Decker. Couriland No. 106 of Sacramento County will intstall ihe following officers at its next meet- ing: President, J. K. Green; first vise-presi- dent, Willlam Foster; second vice-president, John Cook; third vice-president, W. A. John- ston; secretary, C. E Hollister; ireasurer, William Callaway; financial_secretary, E. E. Burvell: outside 'seutinel, Wiillam Thesay; inside sentinel, Robert Thisby. Past presi dent, F. S, Brooks; president. G. B. McMahon first’ vice-president, J. E. Rodgers; second vice-president, J. J. Brown; trcasurer, J. J. McMahon; financial se y. G.J. Griffing recording ‘secretary, Gustave ; trustee, A. E. Dunkel; surgeon, Dr. J. B. Tennent. This parlor is located at Martinez and for the number of members it has on its roll is one { the strongest interior parlors in the order, having $2059 92 in the treasury. The Senator-Elect. James E. Field, who has been elected sena- tor by the councils of the National Union to represent them in the senate, which is to meet in Nashville Tenn., next montn, is & well- known business man of this City, who has for a number of years been identified with the James E. Field. National Union and has been a mostactive member thereof. He became & member of that org tion in the cits of Chicago in May, 1882, and was the first president of Celumet Couricil. Upon his arrival in San Francisco some years ago he aflilisted with Go.den Gate Council and 1s now one of its ex-presidents. He has been through a | the chairs and st ihis time, in addition to being senator-elect, he holds the oflice of president of the San Fran- cisco Cabinet of the order. 1 he wiil represent the State in the senate in sucha manner that every member will feel proud of his record in that body Native Uaughters of the Golden West, In July, Piedmont Parlor will hold an auc- tion sale, and that will be followed by a dance. Buena Vista Parlor has decided to give a public installation of the officers recently elected. The first meeting in August has been selected for the event, but some of the mem- bers believe that is too far distant, and an effor be made 10 have the date altered Golden Bar Parior of Sierra will, in con- junction with the Native Sons’ Parlor of that vlace, celebrate the Fourth of July by & pro- | cession in the forenoon, picnic 1n the after- noon ana possibly a dance 11 the evening. Grand President Mrs. Belle W. Conrad has appointed the fo!lowin ict deputy grand presidents and deputy grana idents at pr large: No. 1, Del Norte County—Miss Irene Musick Crescent Parlor No. 76, Crescent City No. 2. Uneonta Parlor No. 71, Ferndale; Ocel- ent Parior No. :8, Eureka: Heichling Parlor No. 97, Fortuna—DMiss Annie Monroe, Oneonta Parlor No. 71, Ferndale. No. # and Lake counties—District larg No. 4, Soncme and Marin counties (Santa Rosa Parlor No. 4, ~antaRosa)—Miss Poliie Coulter, canta Kosa Parlor No. 4, Santa Kosa. No. 5, 1rinity County (Eitwpome Parlor No. 55, Weaverville)—Mrs. Mury Stilier, Eltapome Parlor | No 55, Weaverville. No. & Siskiyou, Shasta and Tehama countles (Camelisa Perlor No. 41, Anderson; Lassen View Parlor No. 93, Shasta)—Mrs Julia Weaver, mellia Parlor No. 41. Ander-on 0.7, Glenn and Colusa counties—District Dep- at lurge. _No. & 2 Ca- apa County (Eschol Parlor No. 16, Heleve Juarez, Eschol Parior No. rs. and Solano countles (Stanford Par- Parrl Parlor No. 38, Dixon: Woodiand 0. 80, Woodland)— Miss Har. riet S. Lee, Woodland Pirlor No. 90, Woodiand. No. 10, Western Yuba, Sutter and Butte conn- ties (La Corona Parior No. 33, Chico; California rarior, No. 74, Marysville)—Miss Kate Shields California Par.or No. 74, Mary sville. No. 11, Modoc and Lassen counties—District | deputy at large. | No. 12, Golden Bar Parlor No. 30. Sterra City, and Naoml Parior, No 36, Downievile—Mias dary Ellen Devind, Golden Bar Parlor No. 30, Sterra City. No. 13, East Y uba and Nevada counties (Laurel Parior No. 6, Nevada City: Manzanita Parior No. 9. Grass Valley: Columbia Farlor No. 70, French Corral)—Miss & innle Brand, Laucei Patlor No. Nevada City No. 14. Viacer County (Sierra Parlor No. 42 Dutch Flat: Eolin Par.or No. 58, Auburu)—M Fannie Burtleit, Sierra Parior No. 42, Dutch Fat. No. 15, El Lorado snd_Sacramento countles (Marguerite Parlor No. 12, Plac rville: Parior No. 22, ~acramento) Marguerize Iarior No. 12, P No. 16a, Juunita Parior N pola Parior No. 80, ~uiter Forrest ' Parlor 0. 86, Flymouth—Miss Carrie 11ffans. No. 168, Ursula Parior No. 1, Jackson: Parior No. 40 ione—Miss Emma Eoaman, Parior No. 1, Jacss No. 17, Calaveras and Tuolamne counties (Ruby Parior No. 46, Murphys: Durdaneile Parlor No. [ 66, ~ouora; Princess Parior No. Bd, Angela: kra Parior No. §9. Columbia)—Mrs. N. A._Koiber, Dardanells Parior No. 63, Sonora. No. 188 (Joaquin PAror Xo. b, Mtu Parior No. B8, Lodi: El Pescaders Parlor o. b2, Iracey)—Mrs. Emma W Lilile, 1vy Parior No. 88, Lod! No. 18¢ (Ramons Parlor No. 21, Martines: Con- | cordia Parior No. 85, ¢ oncora; Miriam Parlor No. 91. Antioch)—Miss Mamie Fernandez, Pinole Par- lor, No. 42, Pino.e. No. 194 (Angelita Parlor No 32, Livermore: Oliviua Parior No. 61, Alvarado)—Miss Ansoda Hamm erley, Piedmont Parlor >o. 87, Uakland. 0. 198 (Aameds Parior No. 18~ Alameda; The committees in charge of the joint fam- | 11y excursion t be given on the 5th of July by Hesperian Parior of the Native sonsand Las Lomas Parlor of the Native Daughters have completed all arrsugements, and a grand time s expecled. I R fornia Camp No. 4, Argonauts, which after much outlay and_lsbor bas been esta Jished by Caiifornia No. 1, N. §. G. W.. has i d invitations to members of the other par- Jors .0 join this degree, which will be con- ferred mext Wednesday evening afier the ad- journment of the parior. This degree is not Mlone refined and instructive, but is iree from Toughness. It is the largest camp in the State, havine & membership of 200, inciuding ali the past grand presidents, who are honorary embers. : R0 Vista No. 199, the baby parlor of the order, held an initiation last meeting and 100k Seven mew members in. W.L.Dunn is the president and George C. Dobbins secretary. Flere ere seven pariors in Eolano County where this parlor is situated, but Rio Vis docs not intend 1o stay at the foot of the ladder very iong with the e‘nerx:ucsezo[ofllcers\ ey the present time. 7 B ot Daputy J. W. F. Diss, County Clerk of fan Bernardino County, reporta 10 the ran Oeretary that Rediands Parior No, 168 fni- e led 8 number of candidates at its last meei- s and have a number of applications for the o ¢ ‘meeting. This shows whata good live Aeputy can doif he fuliills the duties of his oftice fajthiully. Orange No. 180 of Satter County hu clec Jollowing officers: Pasg president, fist vice-president, G. W. Curry; second vice: Dresident, B. Donaldson; tnird vicepresi- dent, B. W. Mahon; secreisry, Roderick Mc- Piedmont Parior \o. 87, akland)—Miss Mary A. Lempsey, Minerva Par.or No. 2, 5an Francisco. 0.0 (Mono, Inyo and Alpiue counties)— Dis- trict Gepoiy a: Lar, No. 21 Nariposa County (Mariposa Parlor No, 63)—Miss Anuie Kerrins, Murijosa Parior No. €3, | Marij osa. Merced ana Madera countl 75, Mercid: Laurestinos P Miss Flora Goldman, Veritas Parlor No. ced. 0. 23, Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties—Dis- trict deputy a: large. No. 244, Oro Fino Parlor 80. 9, San Francisco: Yosemite Parior No. 83, San Francisco—rs. Xid- ale P. Daggeii, Las Lomas Parlor Ne. 72, San krancisco No. 2in._Alta Parlor No. Orinda Paclor No. 56, San Fra Francisco: La kstrelia | Parlor No. 89, San iraucisco—Dr. Mary Pago Campbeil, Yosemite Parior No. 83, San Francisco. No. 24 te Parlor \o. 50. Fran- ci5c0; bue lor No. 88, San Fraucisco— Mrs. Genevieve Baker. Buena Vista Parior Mo, 68, San Francisco. No. 24, Minerva Parlor No. 2, San Francisco: Bouita Parlor 10, Redwood City: Fremont Parlor No. 59, ~an Francisco: Las + omus Parlor No.72, San Fraucisco—3irs. M. Agies Lunstedt, Buena'Vista Parior \o. 68, San Francisco. No. 25. - auta Croz Parior -o. 26, S nta Cruz; Ran Jose Parlor No 51, San Jos>: E! | sjaro Parior No. 85, Wausonvill Dora Zmudowski of El Pajaro Parlor No. ¥5, o No. 26 €anta Barbara and Ventora countles (Buena Ventura Par.or No. rs. Cora Sifford of suena Ventura Parior No. 45, Ventura. No.z7. Kernand San Beroariino counties (Fio Bravo Farlor No. 65, Hukerstieid)— rs. Emma Atchison o Itio Eravo Par.or Ao 6o, Bakersfield No 2B, Los Angelcs. Riverside. Orange and San Diego couniles (La Fisp rinza Parior No. 24, J.os Angeles)—>Miw Aary Meade of La £speranza Parlor No. -4, Los Angsies. “o. 28, Valomar rarior No. 93, €an Diego— Mrs. Mary Aubury of Palomar Parior No. 93, San D! s expected tnat | Disirict eputies at large: Northern countles— 1 Mrs. Sophia Wilhelm, Manzaaita Parlor No. 9. Grass Valley: Mrs. Emma Cett, Califia Parior 22, Szcramento. ‘entral counties—Mrs. Lona B. Mills, Orinda Parior No. 58, San Francisco; Miss Minije Staf- ford, Bouita Parlor No. 10, Keawood City: Mrs. Ciaire Ludwig, EI Pescadero Parlor No. 82, Tracy. Southern conn ies—Mrs. Mary E. 3liiman, 3 , ~an Francisco. United Ancient Order of Druid, The new officers of the Grand Grove, recently elected, have taken hold of the businessof that body with an earnestness that speaks well for the advancement of the order. Noble Arch Henry J. Goller has issued a proclamation which is sn unusuaily bright and interesting document. It shows that the head of the order in this State is alive to the interests of the organization and he expresses a determination to pus them along. Lest Tuesday evening Galileo Grove received a traternal visit from the membersof Alpini Grove, when congratulatory and fraternal speeches were in order until near midnight. During the past two weeks Alpini Grove in- itinted seventeen candidales and received four applications. Galileo, Volta and Aurora groves will have 2 joint excursion to San_Jose to-day, going by a tpecial train, leaving the Third-sireet depot at 9:15 o'clock. An invitation to join the groves named has been extended to ali Druids. Knights and Ladies of Honor, Excelsior Lodge has elected the following- named officers for the ensuing term: E. A. Bolton, past president; Carrie Blackmore, vresident; Catherine M. Gable, vice-presiden E. A. Reed, recording and financiai secretary; Sarah J. Whitcomb, treasurer; Sarah F. Favor, guide; C. O. Favor, guardian, and R. K. Whit- comb, sentinel. The following named will be the officers of Aurora Lodge for the ensuing term: Mary Price, P. P E. Waterman, P.; Lizzie J. Wheelock, 'V. P.; Lillile B. Hoicomb. R. §. Lizzie A. Reapp, F. 8.; Dr. A. 8. Cook, T.; W liam B. Faulkner, C.; Mionie A. Eliert, G Isabel Smith, guard, and Bell Lee, S. Yerba suens Lodge of San Jose at its last held meeung initinted two candidates and had several applications to act upon at the next meeting. Tha social recenty given by this lodge in Y. M. I, Hall was a great success in every respect. There was a fine pro- gramme, and after the dancing there was s collation for all who were present. The a: was under the supervision of the committee of arrangements, composed of W. F. Bolli Miss Olgn Bunemann and Miss M. McCart Assessment 457 has beea levied and will be delinquent July 31. Order of Chosen Friends. Evans Council bas elected the following- med as officers for the ensuing term: J. C Irvine, councilor; Miss Litztus, vice-counctilor; W. N. Bruat, instructor; Mrs. C. R. Sain, secre- tary (fifieenth term) Brunt, treasurer; E. Chessman, marshal; Miss Nettie Sweeney, warden; Mrs. Emme Packer, cuardian; Mrs. Ellen Murray, sentinel; Miss E. Bryan, organ. ist. These officers will be publicly iustalled. The initiatory team initiated four candi- dates for Social Council last Thursday. Eveline Council of Chico initiated eight can- diaates during the past two weeks. Reports from Los Angeles show a marked in- crease in the membership in that section. The council at Woodiand initiated two can- didates at i1« meeting last week. Grand Councillor -Boehm will visit the southern part of the State after the middle of | July in the interest of the order. Social Council will zive an entertainment in Washington Hall, Red Men's building, next Thursday night aid of & member in need. Junier Order of American Mechanics. The Fourth of July committee of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and of the Daughters of Liberty at its meeting last week in Shicls building decided upon the fol- lowing numbers for the programme that is to be presented in 0dd Fellows’ Hail on the even- ing of the 5th of July in celebration of the National anniversary: Overture by astring band; introductory remarks by State Coun- {cilor Henry S. Schaerizer; vocal solo, J. Breiton; recitation, Miss J. M. Meiluish; vocal solo, Miss O. Patterson; specialties, Mr. Archer; vocal solo, Miss C. Flood; oration, W. H. Barnes, and vocal solo, Mrs. W. Shew.’ 0. W. Noll will be the floor manager during the dance that will follow the entertainment. Henry Clay Council will hoid commemora- tive exercises (0-mOrrow evening in its hall in Oukland. Quite an extensive programme has been prenared for the oecasion. Paul Revere Council has srranged for an entertainment on the 3d of July, and at the close thereof a number of candidates will be | initiated into the mysteries of the Oriental degree. James Monroe Council gave an entertain- ment and dance last Friday night in Alameda | for the purpose of raising funds to re-establish itself, ail its property having recently beenm Q by fire. suncil has elected the following. neme : J. Farmer, councilor (r ected B.” Nicoll, vice-councilor; J. F. Burns, recording secrotary; M. S. Deckman, assisiant recording secretary; M. H. B nc sl secretary; A. H. Liscomb, tre J. Rendler, conductor; Joseph S N. R. pradley, iuside sentinel; C outsidesentinel; C. A. Kinge: Nichol, chaplein, Oakland Couacil No. 3, Daughters of Lib- erty, has secured elegant quartersin Lorin Hall on Eleventn sireet, beiween Washington and Cley. On the 3¢ oi July this council will give & grand social in its new quarters, and, as it will b: & house-warming, invitations have been extended to the couucils of San Francisco to attend. linger, rer; ht, warden: Fs 3 , trustee; C.J Companions of the Forest. The accompanying cut is a representation of Past Chief Companion’s Badge. the new badge for Past Chief Companions of the Forest, Poresters of America. | Ancient Order of Foresters. Last Wednesdsy Sub-High Chiel Ranger Boehm paid an official visit to Court Star of | the Mission. R. N. McLennan is still in the southern part of the State. Last week he organized a court at Elsinore. The several local courts are preparing for the instal ation of their officers. Sub-High Chiel Ranger Boehm announces | the following visits: July 1, Court Bourne mouth; July 6, Court Onward; July 7, Court Star of ‘the Mission; and July '8, Court Ocei- dental. Court Seaside reanized at Oceanside, n Diego County, by M. P. Light on the 18th inst., and the following are the officer: John Griffin, P. C, R.; 0. W. Cranz, C. R ; W res, 8. C. R.; George McKay, T.; E. B, r, F. S.; Charles B. Howard, R. S. Wolf, 8. W.; George Hoimean, J. W. Meyers, S. B.; W. W. Johnson, J. B.; orman, M.D. physician; W. Pickle and B. Hubbert, trusteex. Court Mount Olympus has been instituted at Port Townsend by High Chief Ranger Dr. E. G. Case and Grand Treasurer G. W. Luat, with thirty charter members. Last Tuesdsy Sub-High Chief Ranger Boehm, Past_High Chiei Ranger McNulty, Pas: Hign ourt Treasurer Henderson and 'FPermanent cretary Falconer paid & visit to Court Mount Dinblo, at Antioch. There was a large meet- ing, the visitors were cordially welcomed and after the close of business they were invited to & banquet gotten up in their honor. Daughters of Montezuma. The Daughters of Montezuma of tne Degree of Pocabontas will hoid an open meeting in Ruby Hall, Red Men's building, on Post street, 10-morrow evening, when & fisnpond will bs opencd. The entersainment will be given un- der the airection of a_committee of arrange. ments consisting of Mrs L. J. Pinkham, Mrs, Etta Grant and Mrs. E. Candage. G. B. Couts, W. | | | | | | Daughters of St. George. Last Friday evening Britannia Lodge No.7 of the Daughters of St. George virited Golden Gate Lodge No. 78 of Oakland, to participate in its grand jubilee entertainment and ball. The hell was most tastefully decorated with a profusion of the choicest blossoms. A well- rendered programme of music, song and reci- tation was received with the heartiest of ap- vlause. At the termination of the programme fce-cream and cakes were served and then lol- lowed the dance. The visitors returned to this City early Saturday morning, well pleased with having spent one of the most delightiul evenings of the jubilee season. NEW TO-DAY—DRY GOODS. ANOTHER GREAT BREAK IN PRICES! COLORED DRESS GOODS. 255 pieces 35-INCH WOOL DRESS C™GOODS, in mottied and checked effccts, good Value for 50c a yard, On Special Sale at 25¢ & yard, B5OCpieces S5INCH FINE ALL IC”WoOL _SCOTCH SUITING, former price §1a yard, will be offired at 50c a yard. 75 —32 pieces 52-INCH C MELTONETTE MIXED SUIT- ING, newest mixtures, worth $125a 75¢ a yard. BLACK DRESS GOODS. 50‘:—75 pleces 45-INCH ALL PURE WOOL ~ ENGLISH STORM SERGE, in 3 different waies, worth 85¢, will be placed on sale at50c a yard. $|.2 —2) pieces yard. SILK DEPARTMENT. 75c— 500 yards CHANGEABLE TAF- FETA SILK, latest combinations, reguiar price 75¢ a yard. $1.00~ 2% 3ods BLACK BRo- . CADED SATIN, rich hand- value | . Special Sale price 31 a | some $15 yard, designs, regular REAL OSTRICH FEATHER BOAS SI 75—I!LAA"I\ REAL OSTRICH . F THER COLLARETTES, | . at $175, | UP. 18-inch, ribbon ties, $2 50, 33 50, $4 50 to ! 64 inch also in stock, 36, 45, NEW DRESS TRIMMINGS. $1.Q0—XEW BOLEROS in biack silk, B and black mobair and beads, in the latest designs, Prices from $1 upward. CHEVIOT | ALL-WOOL ard. On special sale at 60-INCH CLAY'S ENGLISH SERGE, worth $2, | will be placed on sale at §1 25a ue 90c. Special Sale | jet | The following examples of the STUPENDOUS RE- {DUCTIONS with which we continue the great forcing-out {sale of our gigantic purchase of Ladies’ and Children’s | Outer Garments and our vast surplus stock in other lines|Poorer grade zoods will be the result. cannot but prove intensely interesting to discerning buyers, s as the goods are all NEW, STYLISH and DESIRABLE, ang|™*!°* i enev. Forexample: |are offered for immediate disposal at cuts that make this AN UNPARALLELED SACRIFICESALE | BLANKETS!! Blankets on sale in midsummer is une | seasonable perhaps, but the tariff on wool {and woolens will revolutionize vrices. | But this week we take our high-grade goods and clear them out at actual cost, |10-4 FINE GRAY BLANKETS, 3 00 | soit and durable, higk-grade 99, On special sale at. R wool. California wool and manufac- HANDKERCHIEFS! 3¢9 dozen LADIES' AND CHILD- C REN'S COLORED BORDER ED HEMSTITCHED HANDKER- CHIEFS, regular price t0c a dozen, on special sale at 3¢ each. | 5 —300 dozen LADIES’ WHITE SCAL- C LOPED EMBROIDERED SHEER LAWN HANDKERCHIEFS, regu- lar price $1 20 a dozen, on special sale at bc each. lo ~—200 dozen LADIES' WHITE C SHEER LAWN LACE-EDGE | HANDKERCHIEFS, regular price | 225 dozen, on special sale at 10c each. [ FURNISHING DEP'T. 212 dozen LADIES' SATIN AND SILK BOWS AND TIES, in the ! newest shapes of bands and shields, assorted, in plaids, fig- ures. also solid shades, as creams, black, navy, cardinal, seal, green, light biue, iavender, etc., will be offered at 20c each. 62 dozen BOYS' WAISTS AND FAUNTLEROY BLOUSES, made of exira good materials in hand- some designs, the former finished with pleated backs and fronts and the latter with ruffied collars, cuffs and fronts, will be offered at 25¢ each, 25¢ 35(:—&'- dozen ME NEGLIGEE OVERSHIRTS, made of heavy twill shirtings,’ in light ‘shades, larcely assorted, also navy stripes, will be offered at 35¢ each. LADIES’ GLOVE! at 55¢ a pair (odd sizes). |$1.0 in medium shades of tan and slate, worth $L —150 dozen LADIES +BUTTON REAL FRENCH KID GLOVE brown and mode, also bisck, regular value §1 50, will be on sale at $1 a pair. LADIES’ WAISTS! FIGURED regular price on sale at 35c. —LADIES' 50c AL, “Stanley make,” will be placed on sale at 50c. 75¢7 AISTS, “Stanley,” in fa fizured materials, detachablo lars, regular price $1 25, will placed on sale at 75c. W. B. CORSETS, and white, leng waists, for any figure, g0od value for will be sold at 75c each. LADIES’ neck and | sleeves, in gray and camel’s h also drawers to mateh, 50¢ Thsrd™ien 50c each. KID GLOVES! H < ;55(:—-25 dozen LADIES' 8-BUTTON LENGTH MOUSQUETAIRE SUE will be closed 350—LA]‘IES' LAWN W AISTS, detachabie white collar, | , will be placed FANCY FIGURED tachabie collars, regular price $1, LADIES' LAUNDERED SHIRT LADIES’ UNDERWEAR! WOooL worth $10 50 a dozen, will be offered at | in tan, $3.95 Pair ture, value $5. On special sale at, . | | 11-4 FINE WHITE BLANKETS, | 114 LIGHT GRAY FINE OHIO WOOL BLANKETS, a beautiful product. Special at.. $3.75 Pair de-{2 lots BEST GRADE 11-4 PURE WEEK TABLE DA M- ASKS and NAPKINS. be WOOL BLANKETS, tan | color and fancy plaids, value $6-00 | $10pair. On specialsaleat.... Puir HC)" i col. | EXTRA ! | SPECIAL SALE THIS CORSETS! CORSETS! ;CLOAK DEPARTMENT! 75(:—4’:1)0 pairs of the CELEBRATED | 3 in black, drab|CHILDREN'S JACKETS, assort- suitable | ed colors. sailor collar trimmed | with braid, sizes4 to 12, worth | $290, on sbecial sale at.... $1, LADIES’ SERGE SUITS, flv front jackets lined with silk =% serge, skirts lined and velvet e Q ~gEriEp | bound, worth §750, on special ¢ 4 —175 dozen LADIES’ RICHELIEU | = o B I5CTIRSRED Cortox Vesra fy| sleatl. il $.9 {a-hioned, in ali sizes, worth $4a ——— doz vill b sal 5¢ i N e on e Nt s e | LaDing STINE PE wu e cheviots and fancy checks, fly front or Eton jackets lined with silk, skirts finished and velvet bound, worth $12, special sale'at 1 §7.50 | LADIES’ BLACK FIGURED | MOHAIR DRESS SKIRTS, full width, lined and bound, worih $2 50, on special sale at ong air, on DE | out | $L.45 LADIES’ TAN KERSEY JACK- ETS, extra welcht, half lined with silk serge, fly iront, worth $6, on special sale at.. $3.95 \) |00t Murphy Bullding, / Harket and Jones Streets. OUTING PARTIES. Society Indulges in the Delights the Country Affords. The pupils of Professor Karl Hill's musical conservatory tendered nim an outing on Mon- day last at Ross Valley. The day was spent 1 games, rongs and stories, Those present Mrs. John Kelso, Mi Miss Davis, Miss Blanche Gilman, Miss Ada Belvil, Prof:ssor Karl Hiil, Frank Crai Mr. Epsteln, W. T. Belvil, Odin Kelso, Mr. Pnillip and Ar. Mau. The Austrian Military and Benevolent Asso- cintion held their annual pienicand excursion to San Jose Sunday, Jun tary and civic secti ation took part in the outing, which was a_greatsuccess. A very pleasani party was givep by David McLaughlin at the Corinthian_boathouse, Ti- buron, Wednesday evening, Juue 23. Many prominent yachtsmen from the adjacent club- houses aud arks participated in the festivities. Among those preseat were: David McLaugh: itn, 0. E. Ellinghouse, Walter Crowell, Joseph Mattoon. ) and Mrs. Fran Mr. and Mrs. James Hawk and Mrs. George Cimeron, Mr. and Mrs. George Havenich, William Dow. ing, Al Parsons, M Buck, Amby Buckley, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bower, L. Harris, Mr. Lan- H. Gundlach, H. Justins, Miss Eaton, H, chorn, &%, Stover, William E. Smith, James Mattoon, H. P. Blanchard, Miss Tietiens, Wil- ham F. Morton, J. Cunningham, Phil' New- man, Mr. ana Mrs. Davis. - HOME GATHERINGS. Interesting Receptions and Dances of the Past Week. Mrs. Edward H. Coleman of 1316 Hayes street gave the first of a series of receptions last Thursday evening in honor of her mother and sister, Mrs. James T. and Alice M. Rey- nolds of New Haveu, Conn., who will spend the summer months on this cosst. The spa- cious parlors, dining-room and nallways were tastefully decorated with flowers, ferns and evergreens, and covers were laid for fifty. A musical progranme was erranged by E. H. Coleman, the following taking part: Piano | solo, Miss Ella Ross; flute solo and comic song, Dr. W. H. Sieberst; vocal solo, Will O'Brien; vocal solo, Miss Mary Butler; banjo solo, Dr. S. Cunningham; vocal duet, George evine and Witl O'Brien; piauo solo, Miss Alice M. Reynolds; comic sone, Joseph R. Morrison piano duet. Misses Celia and Auna Tigh vocal sulo, Thomas Hemmenwny; piano sol Mrs. Josépn Euright; recitation, Joseph Coleman; voeal solo, George Devine; vocal 5010, Mra. Sam Burtis; vocal duet, Mr. Irwin and Miss Lawrence. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James 1. Moran, Mr. and Mrs. James Devine, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Sisson, Dr. and Mrs. W.H. Sieberst, Captain and samuel Burtis, Mr. Donovan, Judge aud Mrs.'M. Cooney, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Euright, Mr. and Mrs, Willis Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Freudenberg, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Colewsn, Mrs. A. H. Sisson, Mrs. Harry -Ross, Mrs. Whittaker, Mrs. John Hoster, Miss May Moran, Miss Alice Lonovan, Miss Anute Haley, Miss May Devine, Miss Birdie Howard, John J. Cunningham, Captain Storm, Charlie Drary, William T. Coleman, Daniel G. Coleman. Miss Marion Holden held a “Field sketch exhibition’ yesterday afteruoon between the hours of 2 aud G at ber studio, 609 Sacra- mento street. Mr. and Mrs. Reese gave a reception re- centy complimentary to their osughter. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Reese, Mrs. J. Lippi. Miss Eda Schutz, the Misses Theresa and Victoria Fernandez, Miss Bessie Brown, Miss Millie Schmidi,” Miss Amelia Dratz, the Misses Jeonie and Erma Lippi, and Messrs. Chace, Alexander Lippi, b Lippi. Edward Tayior, Samuel Taylor, Wiliam Spilier, Juiius Spiiler, Martin Blasser, William Bissser aud Chris Count. A very enjoyable housewarming was given | 10 the Misses Wheeler and brother at their new residence, 1014 Union sireet, on Friday, June 18. The evening as pleasantly spent in playing games, dancing and Singing. Supper was at 12 o'clock. Among those present were: Miss Hezel Hartsough, the Misses Deli Heien and Dora Cuiiins, Miss Cook. Miss Anna Rodgers, Miss Minnie Schmitz, Miss Clara Norris, Miss Emma Balz. Mis< Wright, Miss Simmons, Miss Mary Frauklin, Miss May Lillie, Clérissa Wheeler, Mrs. A, Graef, Mrs. S. Franklin, Mrs. L. Hartsough, Mr. and Mrs. Redstock, Mr. and Mrs. D. Harisough, M. Mrs, T. Fahey, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, J. Rodgers, W. Dowuing, M. Costello, C. Norris, J. Smith, W. S West. M. Lambert, B. Freeman, H. Brown, W. Wheeler, J. D. Morgan, R. Hart sough, A. Green, Mr.'and Mrs. Wheeler. Mr, and Mrs. D, B, Beaveu gave s grand re- s Minnie Craig, | h the mili- | | Fashionable Organizations Enter-| and Mrs. C. ! Nurphy Bullding, Market and Jomes Strets. ception and party in honor ot their daughter Gertrude Saturday evening, June 19, at their beautiful residence, 334 Capp s:reet. The following v.ere present: Mr. and Mrs. D, Aldrich, Miss L Charles Kroger, Miss Ada V. Long, Charles Cohen, Miss Margarite Mullin, J. C. Fitz- gerala, Miss Etta Welch, Ban Crawford, M | Cora Long, Anson George, Miss Millie Wilso | A. H. Cohien, Miss Gertrude Beaven, F. C | Striven, Miss G. Aldrich, A. H. Tyrrell, Miss M. Baker, B. Stolz. Mis Grace Allen, Angelo Rossl, James Terkelson, Robert M. Barthold, C. Alyas, Masters Milton Beaven, Harry Stuart and Milion Beaven. CLUB PARTIES. tain Their Friends. { _Amusicale was given to the residents of the | Ring’s Daughters’ Home on Tuesday after- | noon, June 22, on which oceasion the follow- | ing programme was presentes Piano sol “Pasquinade” (Gottschalk), Mrs. Rich Conn song, “I Know a Bank” (Parker), Stella Ford; Difno solo, “Sonatine’” (Schytte), Anna Jacob; mandolin and guitar, “Remembrance of Venice,” the Misses Grace and Lillie Spreck- els; piano duet, waltz (Behr), Francis and Helen Doad; piano soli—(a) “La Castelle” (Lichmer), () *“Valse” (Guriiti), May Schlut. ter; piano duets—(7) *“Album Le (Karchner), (b) “Gavotte” (Gurlitt), Fanny and Iva Woodman; song, ‘‘Love’s Old, Sweet Song,’ Eva Knowlton; piano solo, II (Hummel), Helen Dodd Grace Waltz' (Bohm), Gladys ; mandolin and guitar, the Misses Espanito Waitzes,” Lillie Spreckels; piano solo, (a) (Schumann), (b)) “Military Polonaise” (Chopwn), Willie Maurer; song, “The Fiower May Hide Its Face,” Stelia Ford; piano solo, ription of “Home, Sweet Home" (F. L. King), Kuow!ton.. Kinder symphony (Gurlitt)—piano, Miss Diserens; trumvet, Miss Fiorence Conn; horn, Miss Fanny Woodman; drum, Willie 'Maurer; triangle, Miss May Schiutter; nightingale, Miss Gladys Fox; twittering birds, Miss Klva Woodman: cuckoos. quail, Miss Iva Knowlton. The Tuolumne County Association was en- tertained by Mrs. E. Sanborn at her beautiful residence at Fruitvale, June 17. About 300 guests were present. A number of young la- | dies helped "to entertain them with music, games and speeches. Mrs. E. Sanborn was elected president for the ensuing year, Mrs, Skellen secretary, Mrs. J. P. Ford treasurer. Last Wednesday evening the pupils of (ne Polytechnic High School had an informal en- tertainment in the school under the direction of Miss Lottie Linne. The boys of the school were the guests of the young ladies who pre- sented n programme, in which Miss McSwee- | nes, Miss Daisy Falconer, Miss Josephine | Brown, Miss Sueehan, Miss' Katie Lennie and | Miss Caroline Waller took part. At the close of the programme reiresiments were served | up to ail present. A recital was given under the auspices of the Young People’s Society of Christian En- deavor of the Third Congregstional Church, | Fitteenth siree:, near Mission, Friday evening, June 18, by Miss Hettie M. Corlett, assisted by Miss slaud Fay, Miss Anna Egenhoff, Fred L. Shaw, F. Hamiin and Mr. Smith of ‘Oakland. The entertainment was & complete succe:s both ~artisticaily and financially. All the numbers were ~spieadidly rendered. The scene in “Mary Stuart” between E.izabeth | (Miss Esenhoff) and Mary (Miss Corleit) was | renderea with great spirit, and elicited cn- thusiastic applause. The duet between Mirs Fay and Mr. Sinith was a splendid success, as was also the violin solo by Mr. Ham!in. The humorous selection, “*A Short Tulk on Del- sarte,” by Mr. Saaw, was the funny feature of the entertainment, and kept ths audience in good spirits. The Hawthorne Literary and Social Club met lnst Thursday evening at Union-square Hall, 421 Post street. After an iateresiing concert, about a hundred members b-ing pres. ent, the following officers were elected: Dr. Husted, president; Fred Bell, first vice-presi dent; Berd Ball, second vice-president; Juseph Green, recording secretary; H. Davidson, financial secretars; C. Moss, treasurer; F. Stapfl, sergeant. This Sunday, June 27, the Hawtnorne Club wiil give s private pienic at Sausalit The t home” given on Tuesday evening by the Christian Endeavorers of the Central 30 E Church in the church parlors was a most enjoyable sffair. An excel.ent pro- gramme was rendered, after which refresh- ments were served and's pleasant social hour PERSONALS. William F. Goad and Miss Goad have re- turned from their southern visit. 4 Mrs, Lily Coit and her mother, Mrs. Hitch- B. Beaven, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. | Donner (of Milton, Cal.), | ace and | aram” | | Murphy Bullding, Market and Jones Sireets. cock, are in New York en route for Europe, | Vermonter, with a long, nasal, down- where they will pass the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Crocker are at Menlo Park for the season. Miss Julia Crocker is visiting friends at Hotel Rafael. Mr. and Mrs, H. J. Tuesselt, U. & N.. of Oak- | an Fran returned from a three weeks’ out- Mr. and Mrs. Tuesselt will | be the guests of Mrs. Wakeman for a few weeks, and wili theu go to the Santa Cruz Mountains land, and Mrs. E cisco have ing at Glen Elien. L. Wakeman of for the summer. Mrs. James B. Marvin returned from her tage at Inverness last week, and on Fri sailed with Mr. Marvin for Sikn. is president of the Millmore mine at Sitka, and has gone there to superintend the putting up of a large stamp mill. Miss Kathleen Sullivan, accompanied Miss Rose Clarridge, is spending the snmmer &t the home of ihe former’s brothers in Solano | County. Later Miss Clarridge will visit brotherin Rio Vista. Mrx. M. H. Levy of 1130 Golden Gate avenue has discontinued her day at home. Mrs. John Verdenhalven and her daughters, | M James F. Swiit and Mrs. Henry Besth, and toeir children, are spending the summer atSanta Cruz. Mr=. T. Nunan and Miss Katie Nunan are at Ld gwooas, Napa. Mrs. Trieber is a guestiat Longwoods, Nepa. Mr. and Mre. A. Sosrboro and family spending the summer at their villa in Asti. George H. Quinton is spending his vacat at Glen Valley Springs, Sonoma County. Mrs. M. A. Ashin and Mrs. B. M. and family are spending the summer Johannisburg, Napa County. Mrs. Etta Grant and Mrs. D, E. Steiner speuding the summer at Santa Cruz. Mrs. H. Levy, Mrs. §, to Portland and the Northwest, where tl will vis:t friends and relutives. Mrs. B. Miller, Mrs. family are in Haywards. Mr. and Mrs. Ludbeimer and_daughter h removed from 1117 Geary to 1814 Buchanan | street. Mrs. Michaels and family have removed from 1426 O'Farrell to 1814 Buchanan street. | Miss Grace Walsh nas gone to Sun Juan, San | will pass the sum- | Benito County, where sk mer ns the guest of Miss Ada Wilcox. Mrs. Allen G. Freeman is spending a fc night with Mrs. S. ¥. Thorn at Cragthorn. Mrs. Rovert White and family are spend the season at iheir country residence, and will return to town about the 1st of August. Mrs, J. Bunzl aud family leit for Los Gatos June 22, and will remain there during summer. Miss Eleanor Connell is now in London. contly she spent two months in Paris, where she was entertained by her cousin, Mme. Leon Bertelot, formerly Mis< Beers ol New Y Mme. Berieiot has & lovely home in the P Monceau. Miss Lillian Mullin and Miss Neilie Con are at Los Gatos, where they expect 10 rem until after the Nafonal holiday. Mrs. Max Moses and Mrs. Charles Cohn and son are spending a few weeks at San Raf Mrs. Moses will discontinue her days home” for a short time. iss Mary Geishaker of San Francisco is vis- | iting Mr.and Mrs, Harry Dunn of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Casady Alameda. Mrs. G. B. Mackreit is on_a visit to friend, Mrs. Morris Windt ol Nebraska stree:, at Beach Hill, Santa Cruz, where she will spend a few of the summer months, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Baruth of 1226 McAllister street lett June 24 for Oregon. Miss Elsie Cohn is visiling the Misses Apple- tons at San Jose. Mrs. M. J. Keliy, Miss Matie, Miss Laura A. and Master Chester Keiiy are spending summer at their country home in the N redwoods, Napa County, Cal. Mrs. L. Allenberz and children have gone to Petaluma for the summer. Mrs. Sol Getz, 507 Devisadero street, has dl: continued her afiernoons at home until after the summer. Mrs. L M. Friedberg and family ere spending the summer at their cottage, 1617 Bay street, Alameda. TOOK THEIR ADVICE. Lieutenant Tyler Took a Ferry, but It Did Not Take Him to Captain Sicard. When Rear-Admiral Sicard, who took command of the North Atlantic squad the other day, was a captain he was sta- tionad for a time on the old receiving-s! Vermont in the Brooklyn Navy-yard. him Lieatenant Hanson R. Tyler, now tired, was ordered to report for duty the YVermont. Tyler was a big, round, good-natu: Mr. Marvin ckten Jacobson and Master Jesse Levy are sp:ndiug their summer vaca- | tion at Livermore. Mrs. Hattie C. McNulty and Miss Valerie H. | Brennou left on Tuesany for an extended trip H. Lichtenstein and | bave moved to | their new home, 1835 Sau Antoni oavenue, Murphy Bullding, Market and anes Slree}L ast | dr all the navy had nicknamed | him “‘Horse.” It hapvened this time that | :*Horse” reported four days late, and Cap- tain Sicard was annoyed. The captain was not a martinet, but he was a believer in strict discipline and in the fuliest per- formance of du When he was in com- mand of a vessel it was always shipshape, When he was in command of a navy-yard things moved off as it was intended they should move. 8o when Tyler came 4 board the Vermont Captain Sicard wasdisyleased | drawl, ana the oy | because of his tardiness. jood morning, Captain Sicard,” drawled Tyler. “I am ordered to the Vermont, and for duty.” ““Good morning, Mr. Tyler,” answered Captain Sicard. “Will you have the | goudness to explain why you are four days | Iate?” . ‘“Certainly, captain,” said Tyler, with just the suspicion of a grin and an extra attenuation in his drawl. *You see, my orders were to report aboard the Vermont at Boston. I went to Boston and found that the Vermont was at Brooklyn. I didn’t know whether to bring Boston down to the Vermont or the Vermont up to Boston. While I wasdebating the mat- ter I got a telesram irom the department (he pulled it out and showed it 10 Captain Sicard) that said, ‘For Boston in your orders read Brooklyn’ so I came down to New York yesterday. I'd never Yeen in Brooklyn, so I asked a man how to get to the Brooklvn navy-vard, and said ['d better take aferry, s0o I took a ferry, and when I got off [ asked a man how to get to the Brooklyn navy-yard and he said, ‘Take a ferry." I asked him woat that place was, and he said ‘Staten Island.” 8o I took a ferry, and when it stopped it wasin a place a man said it was Communivaw. I asked him how to get to the Brooklyn navy- | yard and be said ‘Take aferry.’ Ithought it wasn't a good place for me to be around loose in at aight, so I got a hotel and went to bed, and this morning I hired a boy for 50 cents to pilot me to the Brooklyn navy-yard; and, by the way, captain, have you got that sum in your clothes?'® And they say “‘Horse” Taylor got off.— New York Sun. am here to report to you by her orn are ion at are hey ave ort- | ing ———— Bir John Lubbock, who has been con- sidering the ant and its ways for many years, has ascertained that these active insects may live to the age of fifteen X. | vears. rk the Re- NEW TO-DAY. CONSUMPTION To THE EDITOR : T have anabsolute Cure for | CONSUMPTION and all Bronchial, Throat and Lung Troubles, and all conditions of Wasting Away. By itstimely use thousands of apparent- 1y hopeless cases have been permanently cured, So proof-positive am I of its power to cure, will send FREE e afllicted, THREE | BOTTLES of my N overed Remedies, | upon receipt of Ex and Postoffice address. Always sincerely yours, T. A. SLOCUM, M.C., 183 Pearl St. Whan wrie ¥ - liss ain or. her | New York. the apa DE. TOM SHE BIN, HINESE TKA AND HERB / Sanlitarium, 615 Kearoy st., bet. cramento and Commerc.al sts., San Framcisco, Ca., U . A. MONTEXZOU, Cal., March 1, 1897. T write taic etter for the benefic of any one who may be in trouble, 4 s I nava been. 43 About fourteen years ago I was takihi s on. +he doctors pronoanced it uceration of the stomach | anc said it wouls end in cancer. At iimes I would vomit & biack and bloody- looking ma:ier. also a great deal of white mucus. The disesse would maxe me very nervous and | despagpient. ‘At differeut times durirg my afl- | ment'I would get some reiiet for a few months, | then f: would come back s bad Or worse than | ever. "Tdoctored with several as g o1 doctors as 1 could find 1n the i ast and wiso here In Califore Bin, but gone of them effected w cuse 1'was advis-d to consult Dr. Tom She Bin, which I did about the st of October, : 892, He sald my troub'e was the cancer of the stomach. I commenced taking his mediciae ime | mediately. For the first turee of four monihy there seemed to be but ve y little change. A fu that time | improved very fast, and am now adle to do quite a good day’s work. 1 have every rear 30n 10 believe he has effected a peimanent cure for me, J.L CARPENTER, ron hip To re- on | | red