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28 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1898. Barnard's Colossal Frgure of Pan Is Successfully Cast. HE colossal figure of Pan, by Mr. George Grey Barnard, has been successfully cast in bronze and lies waiting the final burnishing at the New York foundry—a metal- lurgical triumph. It is the first large bronze to be cast entire, efther in this country or in Europe. A corps of workmen was engaged for eight months in preparing the mold, which was composed of 1700 pieces, and weighed 54,650 pounds, or about twenty- seven tons. The amouut of bronze used was 6450 pounds. The alloy was made of 90 per cent copper, 8 per cent tin and 2 per cent zinc. The composition was melted in fifteen crucibles—seven of 750 pounds each and eight of The fires were started at 1 a. m. on August 22, and at 5 p. m. the casting took plac¢ There was not a hitch in the proceed- ings, nor was there a flaw in the great “Pan” when the gates were taken from it and the huge body, with its support- ing knoll, was exposed to view. The wood-god lies in a sportive yet indolent attitude, resting on one arm with his reed at his lips and his goat hoofs de- pending over the knoll on which he rests. The figure measures 11 feet 4 inches long and b feet 3 inches wide. Standing erect it would be 18 feet 6 inches high. This “Pan” was originally intended for a fountain figure to be placed in the court yard of the Dakota Apartment House, but the work was so satisfac- tory that it was considered worthier of a larger recognition than could come from its proposed environment, and it ented to Central was accordingly p Park. It was the gift of the late Alfred Corning Clark, whose estate has so liberally carried out the intentions of its generous donor. The total cost of the gift is as yet conjectural; much will depend upon its erection and the pedes- tal used. Mr. Frank Pres the agent of the estate, is quoted as saying that it will exceed $25,000. he casting alone is said to have cost over $6000. The site has not been definitely determined, but it will probably be in the vicinity of Seventy-fifth or Eighty-second street, New York. Mr. Barnard’s exhibit at the Champ de Mars, Paris, was a remarkable de- but. He was ctically unknown. Even his confreres at the Beaux Arts had lit- tle acquaintance with him or with his work. He had a studio somewhere— few knew where—and he was “differ- ent” from the rest. At all events the Champ“de Mars jury seems to have found his work “different. Here was an unknown man sending eight pieces, and here was a jury rtist-judges who, as is related, piece as it was received and assig an important and conspicuous place in the main hall to the exhibit. The yvoung sculptor’s work was free, vital and in- dividual—the translation of force into expression. Upon this man, unknown when the exhibition opened, the un- usual tinction—unusual because he was a debutant—was confer: of an election as associate of the Societe Na- tional de Heaux Arts. During his student days in Paris he had a large studio, over which was his sleeping apartment. Wholly absorbed in his work, he avoided making any so- cial ties. His impressions of types he got by walking the streets. In every possible way he gave himself up to his art impulses. It is related of him that one night, when he v odeling “The Two Natures,” he arose in his sleep, came dow: long, irregular staic- ways and s that led from his sleeping apartment to his studio and in a trance went to work on “The Two Natures.” There have been ‘“dream poems” and “dream pictures,” but here is a "‘dream sculpt.” ‘Within a comparatively short time after debut he returned to this country. He has his studio on the Fort ‘Washington boulevard. Mr. Barnard has clung steadily to his ideals and has refused important commissions rather than feel obliged to hurry his work. Among commissions which he has de- clined was one for ten colossal figures for the Congressional Library in Wash- ington, which he was asked to execute in ten months. “Bad art is worse than bad food,” was his comment. Mr. Barnard is a Pennsylvanian, but spent most his younger years near Chi- cago, where his father had a parish. Before his fifteenth year he was suc- cessively a geologist, a taxidermist and a jeweler’'s engraver. At ten he could classify stones geologically. He then took up taxidermy, and while still a mere boy was elected taxidermist to the Academy of Sciences in Iowa. At the same time he was employed as a let- terer and engraver in a jewelry store, and was beginning to experiment in modeling. He made a bas-relief of his little sister, which attracted enough at- tention to cause him to be sent to the Chicago Art School. By executing two busts he obtained money enough to go to Paris, where he - remained twelve years. Mr. Barnard is now engaged on what he considers to be his most important work so far. It is to be a group of fif- teen figures, to be called “Primitive Man,” illustrating, as much of his other work does, the relation of man to na- ture and his struggle in subjugating it and molding it to his purposes. For pastime he is carving a clock, fifteen feet high, from an immense block of rare wood, the whole, when finished, to result is a story of love, finance and poli- tics that in a way is a curiosity. As a work of art “Fortuna’” cannot be given a very high place. As a weaving of romance around certain facts about ‘Wall street the work is very clever. To a person desiring an insight into the “behind the scenes” life of Wall street and its habitues he can do no better than read “Fortuna.” Banker Clews ought to know what he is writing about, and when he states a thing to be a fact it can be depended upon that it {8 a fact. The story is quite interesting, even though it leaves little impression on the artistic part of our mind. The characters of the story are first in- troduced on board an ocean liner return- ing from Liverpool. Miss Montague, a beautiful young American girl, and the owner of a fabulous fortune, is returning to New York after an absence of several years spent abroad, accompahied by her uncle, General Montague, who is head of teresting books of the year. The sto; told is a seven-years’ d{n’y of a child’s natural growth, showing how he learn: to talk, read, write, add, etc., without di- rect teaching; and how, incidentally, the cultivation of obedlence, trust, and other necessary attributes of healthy growth in childh were influenced. The collectipn of colored frontispleces, drawings, cuttings, of which there are over five hun- dred, originated in the child’s mind, as the resuit of his activity. They are accom- panied bf the child’s explanations, and in many instances are interesting and thoughtful. There is quite an element of fun throughout the book. The results of the child’s study at home, from an educa- tignal Itn.ndgolnt, are given in the intro- duction, with sufficient clearness and au- thority to convince the most skeptical of the practical value of child-study. But this view of the study in question is not the most prominent feagure of the book. The fascination of watching the gradual unfolding of the little mind instantly seized the reader, as the story is told so simply, without suggesting any of the hothouse methods 8o often producing the hybrid. We have all noticed and been im- gressed almost startled by unexpected its of intelligence, but no one has given a complete and natural record of a child's inner life before. Harper Bros., publish- ers, New York. Price $250. For sale by A. M. Robertson. BY THE WESTERN SEA—By Marshall Ilsley. A neat volume of verse from the HE magazine reader willperhaps be a little disappointed in this month’s periodicals. The articles which might be called good are a little old to deserve the appella- tion now, and the rest of the stuff is hardly striking. Of pictures there 1s a deluge, most of them, how- ever, barely rising above mediocrity. An engraving by Timothy Cole, how- ever, i8 one of the most original pieces of work that has appeared for a lo! time and serves ably as an offset to great deal of ‘“chic.” B Richard Hardh;g' '})i;r(!. g who was one o1 e few | scrisneRs, | who was oneof the few follow the - army from Cube to Porto Rico, and who was with the advance from the time of landing un- L War as Depz'cted i the Magazines and in'the Publishers Books by Arthur Inkersle; The Overland Pub- lshing Company, Francisco. [ Frank Leslie's Pop- T NEW FRANK LESLIE'S POPULAR MONTHLY. lar Monthly for No- vember is the initial number in the new of this long-time and improved form favorite f{llustrated family magazine, with a_handSome cover in colors and gold. Its price is reduced to 10 cents, $1 per “annum. This is unquestionably a wllfi&hd popular move on the part of the ublishers; and the return of Mrs. Frank Eeslle to the editorship of the magazine assures for it a future as brilllant as its past has been prosperous. The current (November) number of the new Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly makes good its promises in a splendid ta- ble of contents, which includes: An {llus- trated symposium on “Greater America,” with contributions by Colonel A. K. Mc- Clure, General Fitzhugh Lee and Sena- tors Chandler and Davis; “With Wheeler be decorated with carved illustrations of the “Nibelungenlied.” Among his most noteworthy produc- The Two Natures” and Boy in Marble,” “Walking in” and “Brotherly Love.” Not content with the routine of busi- ness and the occasional production of & book on tinance, Banker Clews has stepped into the realm of fiction. The the Wall street banking-house of Mon- tague Bros. & Co. The party in- cludes an English nobleman and his sis- ter—who is chaperoned by an obliging aunt—and a member of the French Cham- ber of Deputies, who are visiting Amer- ica for the first time. In addition to these are two young men, members of the New Vork Stock Exchange. Miss Montague is the herotne of the story, and jn her desire to manage her property, which is valued at fifty million dollars, she finds it necessary to take up the study of finance. In this she is ably assisted by Messrs. Tremaine and Cald- well, the two young members of the Ex- change. A number of interesting dis- cussions follow, which also have their amusing side, as the author has called into play various Wall street phrases, common to the ‘‘street” but somewhaf fr)nfnsing to the novice taking her first esson. A _STUDY OF A CHILD—By .Louise E. Hogan. This is one of the most in- en of the well-known California writer as just appeared. Elder & Shepard, pub- Hshers, San Francisco. Price, $1 50. BONNIE MACKIRBY—By Laura Day- ton Fessenden. This is another readable little book by thé author of “A Colonial Dame.” Rand, McNally & Co., publish- ers, Chicago. HOME ECONOMICS—By Maria Parloa. A valuable addition to the rapidly in- creasing library of books on housekeep- ing. The Century Company, New York. Price, $1 50. UNDER DEWEY AT MANILA—By Ed- ward Stratemeyer. A story for _boys, founded on' our famous victory. Lee & Shepard, publishers, Boston. The lonw expected volume by Stopford A. Brooke on ‘‘English Literature. From the Be- ginning to the Norman Conquest” will shortly be published by the Macmillan Company. This is the first volume of the series of ~which Saintsbury’'s “Elizabethan 'Literature” and Gosse's ‘““English Literature in the Eighteenth Century"” are already so widely known. til the close of hostilities, gives his im- pressions of ‘“The Porto Rican Cam- paign” for the November Scribner’s. He pays high tribute to the generals and troops who made the closing camgalgn of the war seem more like a triumphal par- ade than an aggressive advance through an enemy’s country, and shows that both regulars and volunteers did the.work be- fore them In a way to satisfy the most exacting military ‘demand. The article also gives a vivid and clear impression of the country and people, and describes manygf)lctures ue and amusing incidents that give Mr. Davis’ work so .much hu- man interest. The illustrations;are all from pholofrflphs. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. I - 1. The.November Oxer- THE OVERLAND, |1and is-a most creditable * | production in the way- of a magazine. It is highly Western in flavor and full of good storfes and good pictures. A notable ar- ticle 18 on “The Emperor Maximillian,” C000000000C0000000000000000C00000 0000000000000 00000V00000000000000000000000000000000000000000 FRATERNAL NEWS. THE ODD FELLOWS. Grand Secretary Shaw paid a visit last ‘week to Winters and while there was a guest at an entertainment and ball given by the local lodge of Rebekahs. During his vieit he laid the foundation for a new lodge of Odd Fellows in that place. The sub-committee of the Jubilee Com- mittee has sent out circulars to -all the lodges for the purpose ascertaining from each which is preferred as.to the time for celebrating the anmiversary of the founding of the order in- this State, the 9th of September or the week in Oc- tober when the grand encampment will hold its session. The next meeting of the general committee will be beld on the 16th nst. Grand Scribe Barnes has turned the manuscript of the iournal of the grand encampment over to the printer. It will be ready for distribution in a few days. There after the ing that i compensation. vote her whole the children, intend- > a life work without She says that she will de- time to_caring for the re of the chil- ng them in the study of the h are assigned to them in the w t dren, a: lessons ublic s ch they are sent, giv- ng them ice as a mother would give. will be accepted. The entert ent and dance that was glven on the 25th of last month in ald of the Eriendship Fund of the General Re- llef Committee was well attended ard was a most interesting affair. California_Rebekah Lodge will_hold a Euesslng party in its hall in 0dd Fellows’ uilding on the 19th inst. LOYAL REBEKAH'S PARTY. The attendance at the Hallowéen party given last Monday night by Loyal Re- bekah Lodge was very large and the pro- gramme presented was a very enjoyable one. The several numbers were present- ed by Miss Ten Eyck, Miss Juliette Chan- aler, M. Anderson, Mrs. B. Cyrus, Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Anderson and others. Then followed a number of games appropriate to the occasion and a ghost dance, with the lights turned down. The evening closed with a select programme o e ow night the lodge Will have an open meeting. MANCHESTER UNITY, O. F. Last Tuesday night there was held in Mission Opera Hall, under the auspices of Mission Lodge and the other lodges of 0Odd Fellows, Manchester Unity, an open meeting for the purpose of making the people of the Mission distriet familiar with the history of the order and fits aims. There was an audience that filled the hall, and it was instructed by good speakers and entertained with many musical and literary numbers. The com mittee that had charge of the affair has arranged for other meetings of a like character in other parts of the city to be held under the direction of other lodges. At its meeting 1. week Mission Lodge conferred the blue degree on eleven can- didates and Initiated two applicants. Dr. J. A. Born has been elected vice grand of the lodge, which is progressing well. Golden Gate Lodge, at North Beach, under the direction of F. J. Schott, the new noble grand, has been doing effective work recently, taking in new members at each meeting. THE ODD LADIES. There are at this time in this city two lodges of the Odd Ladies, the ladies’ aux- fliary of the Manchester Unity, Odd Fel- lows. One is Golden Star Lodge, which will be looked after in the future by Mis- sion Lodge, having recently taken quar- ters in that district. ANCIENT ORDER WORKMEN. Deputy Grand Master Workman Dan- forth has returned from a visit in the southern part of the. State, and he re- ports considerable activity in that dis- trict. Folsom Lodge held an open meeting on the 27th of last month and there was a very large attendance. There was an ex- hibition of screen woék and a lecture by H. L. Lutrell, assisted by Speclal Deputy Immes. Last Friday the lodge at Galt initiated a class of seven candidates. To-morrow the Capitol drill team will initiate a number of candidates for the lodge at Sacramento. DEGREE OF HONOR. Silver Spray Lodge will give a compli- mentary literary and musical entertain- ment in Excelsior Hall on the night of the 15th inst. Olive Branch Lodge of Los Gatos cele- brated its first anniversary by an old- clothes party, the chief attraction being the rag-tag march by the members and their escorts. -The firsfbl»nze was award- ed to Miss Hume and Mr. Gray. A ban- quet was served during intermission. The apron and necktie party given by | Ivy Lodge last Wednesday was a great success. In addition to thesdance there was a fine programme in_which the fol- lowing named took part: W. J,.Oakes, E. Donaldson, L. Holmes, Elsie Hilton, the Sawyer sisters, Pauline XKessler, azel Jounal, Maggie Bassett and Irene Holmes. Grand Chief of Honor Mrs. Mayon vis- ited Violet Lodge last Friday and the fol- lowing day she went to Boulder Creek to organize a new lodge there. THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS. The entertainment committee of Golden State Parlor recently, for the benefit of friends, got up an entertainment and pre- | | titled sented a farce in which prominent mem- bers of the parlor took part. .1t was en- “The Boston Dip,’ and was an | amusing sketch. This was followed by a | short programme presented under the di- | rection of the committee consisting of | Miss r, Miss M. Teitjen, Mrs. C. Day, Mrs. B. Dénahey, and Miss' L. Fah- renburg. The members of San Miguel Parlor at | their Jast held meeting tendered a fare- well reception to Mrs. Thomas Eppriy, one of the energetic members, who left | for Shasta a few days later. 'After the | close of the meeting the members and a | number of invited guests had a general | good time, there being a programme of | music, songs, remarks and games. Miss | Isabella Reed, president of the parlor, | presided and furnished enjoyment for all. | The members will all miss Mrs. Epperly, | for she was a very lovable member of | Sna Miguel. | THE PRESIDENT RECEIVED. The reception that was recently ten- dered by Woodland Parlor of the Native | Daughters of the Golden West to Mrs. | Lena H. Mills, the grand president, was one of the most delightful affairs that this parlor has even undertaken. It was on the occasion of the officers’ official | visit, and the work was exemplified to demonstrate how well the officers were familiar with it. The highly complimen- tary address of the grand officer was the best evidence of the correctness of the work. After the close of the meeting | there was a banquet at the Byrns' Ho- | tel, where the dining room had been most | tastefully decorated, and after an excel- lent menu had been discussed there were a number of toasts that were responded to by the grand president, Miss Mae Cum- mi Miss Gertrude. McConnell, District Deputy o X0/ President May Dexter, and Miss Birdje Morris. A pleas- ant incident of the meeting in the par- lor was the presentation to the parlor by Mrs. 1. Lasky of a beautiful nited Stall:es fiag, to be used in the ritualistic work. KNIGHTS OF HONOR. Yerba Buena has under consideration a propogjtion to add, free of charge to members, a physician, ‘in addition to the other benefits. This lodge is doing ex- ceedingly ~well, and the attendance at meetings is large. Liberty Lodge is experiencing a revival of interest. « Los Angeles Lodge received seven ap- plications this week. San Jose Lodge ini- tiated fifteen members during October and has sixteen applications on hand. This lodge is growing so fast that it had to se- cure new quarters. The Past Dictators’ Association at its last meennf laid out a line of -work that will result in great benefits to the order in_this State. £ Out of 125 deaths last.month, four oc- curred in California. X THE AMERICAN GUILD. San Francisco Chapter at its last held meeting Initiated three candidates and elected thres applicants. There will be Beveral canrdidates for initlation next Wednesday .night. - The chapter will give a high jinks un- der the direction of W. L. Plerce, master of ceremonies, in the banquet hafl of the Native Sons’ Hall on the night of Satur- day, the 12th inst. THE NATIONAL UNION. Golden Gate Council is still working hard for first place in the order. At its Iast held meeting five candidates were inducted into the mysteries and the ap- plications. of ten strangers' were referred to appropriate committees. Last Tuesday night California Council initiated five candidates, and under the good of the order the meeting was enter- tained with addresses by Norman R. Ar- ter, president of Golden Gate Council; J. ‘W. Cuthbert, president of EI Dorado Council; G. 8. Dodd, president of Yosemite Council, and C. J. ing. The quartet, E. C. Boysen and R. Forster entertained with musical selections. It was decided to continue the $2 60 rate until February, after which two teams were organized, each to bring in the greatest number of candidates within a stated period, the winners to be banqueted by the losers. During the evening those who brought in the greatest number of members since last September were awarded the prizes of- fered. A. A. Barry got the first, Presi- dent Van Orden the second and E. Gar- thorn the third. Whether dues shall be paid monthly instead of quarterly will be voted on December 6. Deputy Bunting is in Sacramento in the interest of the order and will be absent a few weeks. . FORESTERS OF AMERICA. Dr. G. W. Daywalt, court physician of Court Aurora, left on the City of Puebla for Manila as surgeon in charge of the expedition. Court Mineral, with forty-six charter members, was Instituted at Kinsman, Ariz., by A. Orfila, P. H. C. R. Court Sacramento gave an annual ball at Turners’ Hall on Thursday evening, October 27. There were about two hun- dred couples present and-a good time was enjoyed by all. George H. Clark was the floor manager, and great credit was due to the committee for the success of the ball. John J. Cordy, Grand Secretary, and Jacob Lahel. propietor of the Ameri:, can Foresters’ RevieW, were the special guests of the evening. Court El Dorado gave Its tenth semi- annual social and ball at Union-square Hall Friday, October 2. The following was the committee of = arrangements: ‘William Buemann, Louls _Bendewald, Louis Krieger, Ph. J. Diez, H. Schaffer. Court Farallon No. 71 gave an enter- tainment and ball on Saturday evening, October 29, at Murphy’s Hall, Ocean View. The following was the programme: Cornet duet, Getchell ‘sisters; vocal solo, ‘W. R. Scraggs; recitation, Miss M. Pele- gum; comic ‘song, N. Chistinen; vocal solo, Mrs. Lenon; oration, John J. Cordy; song, Misses Marial COMPANIONS OF THE F. OF A. Diana Circle announces a prize box party on the 17th inst. in the social hall of the Alcazar. ;: nesday, has been postponed until next month. Inter Nos Circle has arranged for a social to be given in the near future. FRIENDS OF THE FOREST. Lincoln Lodge No. 2 gaye an entertain- ment and dance last Monday night. There was an introductory address by R. W. McGatvie, who in a concise way gave a history of the order -and its work. He was followed by recitations by Dr. Terkel- son and Dr. Crawford, and songs and spe- cialties by others. It being the Hallow- een season, the hall was prodfusely dec- orated with pumpkins hollowed out and turned into grotesque lanterns. A good programme of dancee followed the enter- tainment and light refreshments and ice cream were served. ‘The supreme treasurer having, by rea- son of inability to attend to the duties of the office, tendered her resignation, the vacancy was filled b{, the appointment of Mrs. A. Boehm of Pioneer Lodge. She was Installed by Supreme President Mrs. McLane last Monday night. Next Tues- day night the new treasurer will enter- tain the members of Pioneer Lodge in their hall. Last Tuesday Ploneer Lodge initiated several candidates. INDEPENDENT FORESTERS. A new court of the Independent Opder of Foresters has heen instituted i{n the Mis- sion district. It has been named Apollo No. 3946. The officers installed for the first term are W. W. Watson, C. D.; Dr. J. A. Born, C. P.; Roy A. Daniels, C. R. G. E. Daniels, V. C.; G. A. Mauerhan. R. 8.; Frederick L. Griffiths, F. S.; Harry Snook, T.: es A. Wilson, 'P. C. R. The court was instituted by B. A. Mack and F. W. Chapman, D. S. C. R. Court Yerba Buena at its last held meet- ing decided to B:stpone its monthly soclal evening until cember. The court dur- ing the evening elected three candidates and initiated two of them. YOUNG MEN'S INSTITUTE. D. T. Brown has been elected secretary of Cooper Council, vice 8. F. M. Mangan resigned. Past Supreme President J. J. McDade and Supreme Delegates Dr. T. H. Morris, J. Gallagher and John Lynch have-re- turned. They report that the session was an h;:erea;lnz one and that but few material changes were made of the order. s'l‘he first threelnn:’ll:e\]il:l!l their return visited the council in Wash- ington, D. C., and the last named visited the one in Denver. At each place they ae‘re well received and hospitably enter- and Roosevelt at Santiago,” by the Rev. Peter MacQueen; Clara Barton on “Red Cross Work in Cuba.” The illustrators of this number include: Albert Wenzell, . Werner, Ch. Grun- wald, Hugh M. Eaton, Frank Adams, Florian_ Pelxotto . and Walter Goltz.— Frank Leslie’s Publishing House, 141-143 Fifth avenue, New York. R | S]nl “Torpehdo\ Boat g ervice,” in-the Novem- | HARPER'S. | ber number of Harper's Magazine, Lieutenant J. C. Fremont, commanding the Porter, treats of the character and the value of the service rendered by, the torpedo-boats during the late Spanish-American war, and gives striking instances of adventure on the Porter, including a description of the time that the Porter chased what was supposed to be an enemy's ship, and did not_discover her mistake until ‘the final rush to torpedo was made when, just in the nick of time, the identity oir the ship was recognized, and the order to cease firingi was given. The illustrations of the article are from drawings bz H. Reuter- hl, and from a photograph of a Span- ish torpedo captured by the Porter. Other leading features of Harper’s Marazine for November are: ‘““Bismarck,” by Sydney Whitman, with an engraving by B. Schla- ditz of a hitherto unpuolished portral “With the Fifth Corps,” by Frederic Remington, illustrated by the autho The Century begins its new year with a bril- liant cover in color by ——————————the well-known Parisian oster artist, Grasset, who made the Napoleon poster for The Century. This time he pictures Alexander the Great on the famous Bucephalus. This is {n con- nection with the magazine's new histori- cal serial on Alexander, written by Pro- fessor Benjamin Ide Wheeler, which wil be one of the leading features for the coming year. The lessons from the career of the Macedonian conqueror ara of par= ticular interest in these aays of empire- making projects. Aside from the arch- aeological material that is pictured, the life is strikingly illustrated by Castalgne and Loeb. Captain Charles D. Sigsbes begins his *“Personal Narrative of = the Maine.” This is the contribution of the commander of the battleship to The Cen- tury’s new war series, which will include articles by most of the leading officers in the land and naval operations in the re- cent war. Captain Sigsbee, In this paper, glves for the first time, and in & full an authoritative manner, the story of the ordering of the Maine to Havana, her ar- rival in the harbor, her reception by ths Spanish officials, and the precautions that were taken to guard her safety. T The_complete novel in, ILIPPINCO'ITS. |the November, issue o |THE CENTURY, |Lippincott's ‘“*A Triple -Entanglement,” Mrs. Burton Harrison, has {ts scenes malinly in Spain and England. The hero is an American, whose course of true love does not bi’ any means run smooth, but leads him Into safe harbor at last. The tale is one of this favorite author’s best, and perhaps_the longest which has ever appeared in Lippincott's. “Mercer’s Best Shot,”” as described by Joseph A. Altsheler, was a very remark- able shot indeed, at an enemy whose shadow only could be seen. re vigor of conception and description has seldom been put into two pages. J. Armoy Knox, in ““The Petrified revives and amplifies the Irish I Lough l\'enih. ““The Destroyer” allegory by Paul R. Heyl. o is an ——————David_Starr Jordan, the ATLANTIC ?}lnungulshetd gcxeml.m‘ u-g overnment commission MONTHLY. |t Alaska, opens the No- vember Atlantic by givin the results of his official experience an sclentific observations of the many errors of our management in Alaska, by which the vast resources of that wonderful country—furs, food fish, timber, mines, etc.—have been and still are recklessly squandered, and wealth and property needlessly thrown away by the nation; and he sounds a much-needed note of warning as to the probable results of the administration of the prospective colonies now ready to our hands should they be treated in the same wastetul, corrupt and ruinous fashion. T o= ] The leading features of the REVIEW | American Monthly Review OF of Reviews for November REVIEWS. are: The editorial comment | “ | on the State and Congres- ——— " sional campalgns (illus- trated); an illustrated account of the work of the Y. M. C. in connection with the army and navy during the war with Spain, by Albert Shaw; an article on “The Newspaper Correspondents in the War,”” with numerous portraits; Mr. Creelman’s own story of his Santiago ad- ventures; ‘“‘Ouida’s” “Impeachment of Modern Italy,” with Signor Vecchia’s re- ply; “The Nicaragua Canal in the Iz:lgm of Present Politics,” by Professor M. Keasbey; and “The Nicaragua Canal and Our_Commercial Interests,” by Dr. Em- ory R. Johnson. IMCCLURES and Interest the November number of Mc- Clure’s must be pronounced a rare magu-; zine. A character sketch of Colonel The-! odore Roosevelt presents, in its full pio-‘ turesqueness, th% personality of one of! the most independent, original and force- ful of living Americans. ‘“‘The Inner, History of Admiral Sampson's -~ paign,” related mainly in hitherto un~ published offictal dispatches, gives for the: first time the full and true story of the finding and securing of Cervera’s fleet. “A True Story of the Fire Patrol,” and Mr. E. A. FitzGerald’'s account of his own experiences in leading a party for, the first time in human record to the tops of the two highest mountain peaks in the western hemlsghere, and perhaps the highest ever climbed, exhibit human power and endurance in’ their strongest, most herioc manifestation.—The S. 8. G Clure Co., New York. Outing for November is an all allve number, wide in its scope and timely in its subjects. The horse in the show ring, the football player on the grid- fron, the golfer in championships, the tennis player at the nets, the yacht on the storm-tossed bosom of old "ocean, the trapper in the woods, the athlete in his Chfcago home, the salmon, the deer and the goose are only some of its varied con- tents by such well-known authorities as ‘Walter Camp on football, J. Parmly Paret on tennis, A. H. Godfrey on the horse, Ed W. San l’ on rod ond gun, A. J. Kenealy and E. L. H. McGinnis on yachting and H. L. Fitz Patrick en golf.—Outing Pub- lishing Company, New York. In timeliness, variet &nd positiveness of qual- .y | ouTiNG. | 000000WO000COC00C0000 0000000000000 00000 Head Adviser Richard Fahy explained his plan for organization work. There were also addresses by A. D. McLean, G. C. Groezinger and M. Estes. Last Wednesday. the officers of Golden Gate Camp visited San Francisco Camp, when four candidates were initiated. Con- sul Commander C. W. Bell, on behalf of Golden Gate Camp, presented the new camp ~with its charter, handsomely framed. The new camp now has eighty- six members. Three ‘thousand invitations have been issued for the entertainment to be given by Golden Gate Camp on the 17th inst. H. Greefkins, a prominent member of this camp, IS now in Manila as a private in#€ompany H, First Colorado Volunteers. WOODPMEN OF THE WORLD. A new camp was recently organized in the Richmond District by M. Holder. Last week the new camp was visited by Head Adviser Richard Fahy and a delegation of the members of the order. Manager John Slack Patterson, who was one of the visitors, instructed the novices in the mysteries of the Chopper’s Oriental de- gree. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. Last Tuesday High Chief Ranger Boehm visited Court Eureka.. After the close of the court there was a smoker, at which Past High Chief Ranger H. Beaver pre- sided, and there was a general good time. Last Wedneseday the high chief ranger visited Court Sherwood Forest, and on Thursday* night he .was with Court Gar- fleld and Court Star of the West. Court Sherwood Forest gave a pleasant entertainment last Thursday night in Foresters’ Hall. The programme includ- ed an address by Chief Ranger W. F. Gentle and specialties, vocalization and recitations by Miss Rosa Gold, W. Hart, Master Bloom, Miss B. Rattigan, W. J. Dolan, Miss Gladys Williams, Professor D’Arey, James Guildea, and remarks by John Henderson, W. . Cannon. There was also a sabre drill by Troop K of the Fourth Cavalry. COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST. ‘Washington Circle visited Mizpah Cir- cle last Tuesday in its circle room, Oak- land. The same night the supreme treas- urer, secretary and right and left guides paid a visit. to Pride of the Forest Circle in the same city. After:the visit these offi- cers, in company with members of the cir- cle went to Mizpah Circle and had ‘a glen!unt visit, which was followed by a anquet. Eureka Circle initiated three candidates at_its last held meeting. Loyal Circle will initiate several at its next meeting. Sherwood Circle celebrated its sixth an- ned. Columbia Council will give an - versary banquet on the 22!l inst. o GOLDEN.GATE CAMP, W. 0. W. Last Monday Golden Gate Camp, Wood- men of the World, initiated three candi- dates ir the presence of a large member- ship and visitors from all the local camps. Tamalpais Camp, accompanied .by -its brass band, visited in a body, and the musicians 'contributed to the entertain- The farce that was to have been pre- sented by Robin Hood Circle last Wed- ment of all. There were solos by Messrs. Miller, Tickner, Naylor and Daily, and niversary by a grand ball last night. THE CHOSEN FRIENDS. The entire membership of the order in _this city has- been notifled to attend a meeting on the 1ith inst. in the hall of Golden Gate Council for the purpose of discussing a_matter of great importance to all. e, awarded for the council ln’irv.’ll:q?\r;ttgs‘neatest number of mem- bers -during the past year,’ was awarded to Sacial Council, and was presented last Thursday night in Shasta Hall, N. 8. B., by Grand Councilor Boehm. Fairmount Council at its last held meet- ing initiated two candidates, and Evans Council will initiate several strangers on the 10th inst. THE JUNIORS, Abraham Lincoln Council has appointed a committee to arrange a high jinks and an entertainment, musical and literary. The report of the treasurer of the coun- cil shows a healthy financial condition. The council has nearly $1000 on hand. It has a number of members on the sick list and a number who are conva- lescent. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. The entertainment that was given last week in Odd Fellows’ Hall in aid of the bureau of relief was well attended and proved a great success. The Dramatic O. of K. will have a pil- grimage to Los Angeles on the 19th inst., and in Pythian Hall the mysteries of that wonderful order will be explained to a number of curious knights by George B. Shaffer, the I. N. The new lodge at French Guich, Shasta County, will be instituted by T. B. Dozier, with more than fifty charter members, After the election Grand Chancellor Charles L. Patton will make a number of official visitations. The board of control of the endowment rank has issued a circwlar in which, by facts and figures, it shows that it is per- fTectly solvent and asserts that the claims of its enemles are entirely without foun- dation. % THE DRUIDS. The grand officers paid an officlal visit last week to Volta Grove and had tie work exemplified by the Initiation of four candidates. After the visit all went to a rotisserie, where a banquet was served. Last Tuesday Aurora Grove installed its officers for the current term. N. Blanchl is now noble arch and P. Bersotti record- ing secretary. o-morrow night the grand officers will pay a visit to Laurel, Templar, Norma and Golden Star Groves, which are to meet in joint session. LADIES OF THE MACCABEES. California Hive at its meeting last ‘Wednesday night had a pleasant meeting, initiated one candidate and recelved two a}iglicnlmnl uring the evening Mrs. Levitt, the lady chapiain, tendered her resignation as she Is about to remove to Vailejo, to be absent for an indefinite perfod. An im- promptu banquet was got up in her honor, and as a token of appreciation of her services she was presented with a gold emblem of the order. This hive will sflve a of next Wednesday in the Foresters’ building. ORDER OF PENDO. Golden Gate Council No. 2 of the Order of Pendo has arranged for a grand enter- tainment to be given to-morrow night in the Social Hall of the Foresters’ building. There will be a programme of musie, _gongs, recitations and specialties, ang ::: ushcro will be dancing and refresh- party on the night the %oclal Hall‘o!