The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 13, 1898, Page 28

FRANCISCO CATX UNDAY. OVEMBER 13, .1898. Alexander Harrison at Work in His San Francisco Studio. From a Photog! LEXANDER HARRISON, wha 18 visiting this city, commenced | his studies here at the Art As- sociation more than a score of years ago. He spent a great deal of time at Monterey with Jules Tavernier, and there developed the knowledge and instinct that first | displayed themselves in the “Chateau | in Spain,” and eventually led up to the “Grand Mlroir,” his latest success. The first-named picture gave but lit- tle prophecy of the wonderful qualities of color and tone that go to make up the latter work. “Les Amateurs” fol- lowed the “Chateau in ‘Spain.” This important canvas (now in the Art In- stitute at Chicago), though charming in its naive simplicity is still a long leap from Harrison’s subsequent tri- umphs. .“The Wave,” which is probably one of the greatest marines ever painted, gave to Paris a new sensation. The | Parisians had been used to the old school of marine—with the one-two- three movement of waves—and had a lordly disregard of such matters as planes and values; so this masterpiece, with its harmonious tone of grayish green, with faint rose clouds floating far away in their proper plane against the retreating sea beneath, marked a new and brilliant adventure in the field of art. Then the “Twilight,” now in the Cor- coran gallery at Washington, brought fresh Jaurels to its painter and a new method in the use of prismatic colors, an effect that is not so much seen as felt in all of Harrison’s recent work. It produces that peculiar vibration of light and color, so sought after by ar- tists and so seldom realized in the re- sults. NEW ORIENTAL MUSEUM That Is Special to The S ay Call ARIS, Nov. 1.—Paris has a new wonder in the Museum of Orien- tal Art, opened two weeks ago in the Avenue Velasquez. It is by far the greatest exhibition of the the world, and it is the Govern- ntion to make it an annex wh kind ment’s int the Louvre, nent disp! ning ws owded al ly in the vic cation, the magni ity cent statue of Buddha, which is said to be the largest in the world outside of the Orient. The collection was bequeathed by M. story connect- quest for the the romance of Henri Cernuschi and tt ed with its origin and sed of by birth rch by adoption, was pC 2 f the defatigabilit a man of vast means, and ed from his country for politi- he went to the Orient, ar- 2 time of the social upheav- and modernizing revolution of 1868. That revolution brought about 4 every sort Long estab- ems of authority, as well as ed under the I , melted away as Snow hine. It was a unique oc ing precious wo: x ng hands on religious objects which hitherto it had been sac- rilege to tc were invaded s sels were pur- chased before the new government had as yet defined the claims of the state of | in the matter of monuments. M ho ownership of public Cernuschi himself 1 ined the ir most imp thus relates ense Budd! hich is tt collection n the c Japan ers came to us at the house of rved @ alua- ntermediar 3r were M. Duret and urgently d most was a s the score. tions and sted that what we wan e large obj and Invi One day us to accompany them to Megours, in the outskirts of Yeddo. When the they led us t tchen garden, where we found our n the presence of a large Buddh till upright and un- e ruins of a temple troyed by fire garden agreed harmed, amid t that had been des “The proprietor of the to sell us the statue, and a bargain was there and then concluded We called for toc and with their aid de- tached the right nd of the brought it with us into the the following day the statue gure and city. Attracting Paris. la | cocks spread in- | self 14 feet in height. a genuine work of art, from the nquillity of the attitude and the gen- tleness of the physiognomy. An over- whelming sensation of silence seems to ite from the fixity of its gesture and the gravity of the expression. The Buddha, howe multitude of marvelous Bronzes of all sizes and forms surround the visitor to the new museum. Fig- ures of animals stand up and move, | and in their movements reveal a won- | derful precision and a most attractive | decorative. effect. Pea- their gorgeous plumes, cranes drink and cast up their necks, and an entire poultry yard of cocks, hens, geese and ducks moves and lives on the ground in the agitated com- bative existence that is theirs in na- ture. Flexible fish bring before the eye of our imagination the direction and velocity of the river in which they live. Crabs, jelly fish, turtles, lobste are all to be seen in their characteristic at- titudes. Serpents slowly unroll their tigers roar with head twisted back, elephants wave their trunks and horses and mules pass with steady and graceful foot. A gl e at the mounted horsemen shows us how these arti: of the ex- treme t excelled in the observation of the picturesque and in the delinea- tion of animal life. The accuracy of the the solidity of the forms, OGOOODOOOOOOOOOOOO‘ POC000C00000000000 mounted and carted into 3 movements nce, and the task of packing it for | the delicacy of expression are truly ad- portation was begun. | mirable. Jut our trouble was not vet over.| And the revelation of soul is a no less The report soon spread through the community that their Buddha was | about to be exiled, and within a few | : =0 , in Excelsior Hall on Tuesday evenin was thronged with an excited | pared. de. knelt down fn the| . ~one « D LADIES OF > a i d' o5 to Jedye thern | FNICETSAND DADIES Off HONOR. fered to repay us ten :r the money we had spent. hearts, however, refused to be for the zeal of the collector dominated all our more humane feel- | ings. We kept the attention of ths | crowd engaged by pretending to enter into serious par with them, and cking was atue was put on the 1a to be thence meanwhile the T and by night the road for Yokok shipped to Europ. This Buddha, although it reduced copy the colc Nara, which stands 85 fe is only a one at high, is it- OCQC00000000000000000000000000000000 FRATERNAL NEWS. EASTERN STAR. r has elected the fol- for the ensuing Duncan matron, E. K. lla Bradiey associate m: erwillinger conductr: i ociate secretary s B d Mrs Lydia J. Fr -elected. ted: Mrs. Annle > P., Mrs. Emma rs. Noj ndon C., Mrs. - Junker A. C., secretary and treasurer re-elected. THE ODD FELLOWS. Pacific Lodge on last Thursday night tnitiated two candidate, and after the work of the lodge was treated to a lec- ture on “European Travels” by J. N. Beard, D. D. The Golden Jubilee Committee will hold the 16th inst. for the pur- : further action In relation to the ¢ An entertainment will be given in Me- morial Hall on the 17th under the auspi- ces of the lodges of District No. 1, E. G. Harrison, D. D. G. M. The lodges of the district _are alifornia, San Francisco, Yerba Buena, Templar and Magnolia. Major Fred. W. Jeagher, for a number rintendent of Odd Fellows’ st to attend back to this is on his way city accompanied by a bride er and the grand secre <0 an estate, County San Die degree ¢ 1 meeting to take the de- : picture o 1 a view of which scener: (Camp e beauty of t that season of the THE REBEKAHS. On the night of the 5th inst. h Lodge held open house and they responded in large num- was presented for their en- nt a good and select programme Amity Re- to its tainm of music, songs, fancy dances, musical se- lections and comicalitie after which there w dance for all who were not too e d by the heat of the n- ing to whirl to the enchanting music, The under the di on of Mrs. rwoman of the mmittee of of the by Cali- rangements The committee having char entertainment that is to be giv nia Rebekah Lodge in Odd lows’ building on the 19th inst. promises a mos enjoyable evening to all who will attend. G Moreland is visiting in uie i ska and Iowa h_while it w m. £ ed her intention iting the ornhans’ home of the State of Missouri, with a view to ascertain the method upon which it is conducted. Oriental Rebekah Lodge will hold an open meeting next Wednesday, when a < fine programme will be presented. It will be a complimentary event. Loyal Rebekah Lodge gave a compli- mentary ent nment and dance in Welcome Hall of the 1. O, F. t Monday night, at which theére was a and :"attendance. The charm of many of the young lady n of this lodge appear to be the g ttraction that draws the young men to that hall, The programme included a vocal duet by Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, reci- Miss Hazel Donoho, violin duec s Van Doren and Benson, vocal Mr. A on and recitation by ck. > dancing was a.rected s Tiilie Brauer, who proved a most charming floor manager. THE NATIV. Treasurer SONS. Martin and on the 21st Grand 3 sit the parlors in Shasta, Trinity and Siskiyou counties, and while in Redding will try to reorgan: ize the parlor there. >recita_Parlor_announces a party fon Parlor Hall on the 15th inst. ity Parlor will give on the 24th and El Dorado will give an entertainment on the 25th. THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS. Dardanelles Parlor No. 66 of sonora re- cently gave an entertainment in Turn Verein Hall in that place in aid of Miss Amanda Buckman, a former member of the parlor, who is suffering from an af- fliction that will require the most skiilful medical aid. The following was the pro- in Bay gramme presented o an appreciative Address, Crittenden Hamp- solo, “The Lullaby recitation, Ge Lyons; ; Grace Mrs. B motion o's el ; “The oth otion song and er mc clas Girls, Miss_Keeff s 5010, Read McCr guitar duet, B. Sobran. recitation, C. Hamptol of girls; vocal :y; violin and and L. Auletti; character song, wr choru: Honolulu Lady Joseph Vietor; 5! "kson; tableaux— g,”” the latest volun- and *““Old ' a one-act entertain- ture of the entertainment the display of a magnificent silk flag e United Btat aid to be the most was of th beautiful in the county and recently pro- cured by the parlor. During the session of San Miguel Par- lor last week Recording Secretary M. R. Murray announced that Isabella Reed, the president, had a surprise in store for the members. When the parlor closed the doors were opened and the surprise ap- ared in the presence of a number of Native Sons of the Golden West and na- tive sons of other climes. Then followed an amusing card game, a banquet and a general good time. The affair was a very pleasant one. DEGREE OF HONOR. During the past week Grand Chief of Honor Mrs. E. Mayon paid a visit to Vio- let Lodge In Santa Cruz ana was well pleased with the work the lodge has been doing. Subsequently, in company with five *members of the lodge, she was driven to Boulder Creek, where she, with the as- sistance of those who accomvaniéd her, instituted Estella. Lodge, which was or- ganized by H. W. West. Mrs. Brimble- com is the C. of H. and Miss Bloom ‘re- corder. After the work of institution and installation was over there was a banquet and a dance. v Silver Spray v ! buildingz | an entertainment | ened | | | city. | Council, and will be instituted before the Grand Protector Mrs. .L. J. Wheelock has returned from Indianapolis, where she attended a meeting of the grand protec- tors and grand secretaries, held there last September. To celebrate her return Au- rora Yodge, of which she {s a member, tendered her a reception last Monday, at which there were present many members of the order. The hall was prettily deco- rated with flowers and evergreens. Dur- ing the evening Mrs. Wheelock gave an yunt of her visit East and what was done at the convention, to which she was 2dy delegate. She stated that laced on the most important and told of the work that will be done in consequence of the suggestions by the convention, and which she declar- ed will result in the advancement of the order particularly in California. THE SENTINELS. A new local fraternal organization call- ed the Sentinels of the Universe has just been organized, and steps have been taken to organize the first council in this It will be known as Washington of the current month with 100 mem- ‘Another will shortly be instituted The Supreme Council has 1 with the following named Gesford, past supreme cl ber: in Oakland. been institut officers: Hern sentinel; J. nel; George W. Aust supreme vice sen- tinel and auditor; W. W. Brackett, su preme secretary: F, J. Claysen, supreme, treasurer; Charles B. Parent, M. D., su ; F. T. Bowers preme medical examiner; F. Dipreme conductor; Howard J. HHll, su- preme guard, and A. J. Weinert, supreme sentry. The first entertainment and dance by the Sentinels will be given next Wednes- day in Memorial Hall, Odd Fellows' build- ing. It will be a complimentary affair. THE NATIONAL UNION. Last Monday night Yosemite, the oldest council in the State of California, held a meeting at which two candidates were initiated in the presence of visitors from California and Golden Gate councils. his council has not made the advance that its standing in the order, that of the ploneer of the Californian’ councils, entitles it to, but recently the members have decided to become active and see if they cannot do as well as some of theother local subordinates. After the initiation there were addresses by President Hast- ings of the Cabinet, President Arter of 3 Gate Council and others. Gelden il not be any assessment during | the month of November. | arrangements have been Completed' ft-?lthe grand smoxer to be given in Elks' Hall by California and Golden Gate counclls on the last Tuesday of the cur- rent month. & AMERICAN GUILD. San Francisco Chapter of the American Guild at its meeting last Wednesday night added four by initiation to its roll of membership, and will add four wmore at the next meeting. The chapter has been doing remarkably well during the past two months, and It expects that as a Fesult of the smoker given in the banquet hall of the Native Sons' building last night quite a number will be added to the chapter. 7 £ The entertainment that Is to be given on the night of Thanksgiving day by To- males Chapter in the town of that name has been extensively advertised in " all parts of Marin County, and the indica- tio; re that it will be one of the grand- est affairs that has ever taken place in the county. There will be first-class tal- ent, much of it from this city, and Leone brothers will furnish the music. FORESTERS OF AMERICA. The grand high jinks that was given on the night of the 4th-inst. by the mem- bers of Court Palo Alto was another evi- dence that this court stands in the front rank as entertainers. The members and thelr friends filled the social hall of the Alcazar building, and they were enter- tained with a varied programme of music, songs, wrestling matches and story tell- ing that met with the heartiest apprecia- tion. Leo Kaufman was the master of ceremonies, and taking his cue from the Elks, imposed a number of small fines on members for all sorts of absurd acts. The committee of arrangements consist- ing of the master of ceremonies, Leon Morris, 1. Cohn, J. Kasser, M. 8. Meyer, J. Rapheld, J. 8. Meyer, E. Levy and Fert Kahn' served refreshments and a collation. COMPANIONS, F. OF A. will give an entertainment| Grand Chief Companion Ira W. Coburn, | 1t is looked upon is only one of | creations. | y Jr., supreme senti- | wonderful achievement. Their philoso- phers, priests and female divinities have the same atmosphere of retreat | and contemplative life that we realize | in eur own Gothic statues. Other objects dttract us by their | beauty of detail, their delicacy of work- manship, the care and symmetry, for instance, with which traces of gold and | silver and delicately toned enamels are laid on backgrounds of dark green or | moss-color in the fabrication of sacred | vessels. There is a strikingly well-bal- anced teapot in the form of a duck; | there is a realistic figure of a seated emperor gouged out of blocks of wood; there are porcelains, ivories, stones, all strangely and artistically wrought. | It is again an interesting study to | contemplate those of the works that inctly Chinese, and which retain ion of srandeur and harsh- eculiar to their art since its creation 2600 years before our era, and to compare these with the marvel- ous adaptability and delicate gayety of | the Japanese objects. Western artists will not come to the Musee Cernuschi to find forms which they may imitate, but rather to study | the working-out of the forms. Above all they may learn much about impart- ing an impression of strength and sol- idity to their works. Nothing is bette qualified to bring out the sense of fra- gility with the haste of production that lurks in modern European works of art than a simple visit to this new museum, which is becomine the talk of | the artistic world of Burope. in company with a delegation from Bon- ‘ ita Circle, Mrs. Davis, grand trustee, and Miss Agnes Bremer, grand financial sec- retary, paid a visit to Oakland Circle last | Monday and were well entertained after the work was over. Grand Treasurer Mrs. K. A. Haughy, P. G. C. C., and a deleg: cle paid a fraternal | Mrs. Carrahar, P. tion from Bay City | visit last week to Hamlet Circle in Ala- ! meda. They, too, were well entertained. The committee of arrangements an- nounces that it has made all preparations for the social event to be given by Inter Nos Circle of the Companions of the For- est of America in the social hall of the lAl(azar building on the night of the 23d | inst. THE JUNIORS. | The Alameda County executive board | at the last held meeting appointed six | grand lecturers for the new term. The | first of the new serles of lectures will be delivered on the 1Sth inst. before Logan | Council. | Yosemite Council of Alameda will give | & whist party on the 13th of December. | There will in addition be a good pro- | | gramme and light refreshments. | ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. During the past week High Chief Ran- ger Boehm visited Court Star of the West, and in company of High Court Secretary Goldaracena visited Court Maz- zinl, On Thursday night Court Triumph in Oakland_was visited. At each court the high officer was cordially welcomed. To-morrow night the high chief ranger will visit the court In Stockton. COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST. During the past week there were initia- tions in Washington and Eureka circles. To-morrow night Loyal Circle will work in_the initiatory degree. Next month Liberty Circle will move | into new quarters in Mission Opera Hall. Mrs, Napler, deputy of Sunshine Circle | of Mérced, and Mrs. Polk, a member of | the same circle, called on Supreme Grand Secretary Mrs. Morrow last Thursday. They report their circle as doing well. Past Grand Supreme Treasurer Mrs. Abble E. Corwin passed away last Mon- | day atter an lliness of nearly six months. Her funeral was conducted under the auspices of Loyal Circle, of which she was an active member. SEHERWOOD'S ANNIVERSARY. Sherwood Circle, Companions of the Forest, celcbrated its sixth anniversary on the Gth inst. by a ball in the social hall | of the Foresters’ buflding. The affair was a most pleasant one, just enough there to | fill the hall pleasantly, and still give the | dancers plenty of room. The programme | of dances was a select one and under the direction of Miss Lulu Mitchell, the floor manager, who was ably assisted by Miss O. Mey The committee of arrange- ments presented each guest a souvenir of the occasion, and during Intermission in- vited all to the banquet hall, where there was served up a fine_collation under the superintendency .of Mrs. Esther Dunn, | the chief compalon. The affair was one | that will long be remembered with pleas- ure by all who participated. FRIENDS OF THE FOREST. The entertainment that was recently given by Mizpah Lodge was one of the most successful that has ever been given | by that energetic fraternal society of the | Mission district. One of the most attrac- | tive features was the performance of Mabel Pfiefer, a little song and dance ar- tist, who for one so young has developed a wonderful, aptitude in the line of sing- ing and dancing. She won.the admiration and applause of all who were present. Miss Iva Parker, whose specialties are coon songs, was also warmly applauded. Lincoln Lodge on last Monday night in- itlated = two candidates and appointed committees to investigate four applicants for admission. Pioneer Lodge had an initiation and sev- eral applications last Tuesday night. After the meeting Mrs. A, Boehm, a mem- ber of the lodge/ who is past supreme president and was recently appointed supreme treasurer, was the hostess at a collation she gave to the lodge and visit- ors in celebration of the appointment. A pleasant hour was spent. Richmond Lodge is arranging for a mas- querade party, and in December Pioneer Lodge will give a donkey party. ORDER OF PENDO. Ernest Duden, supreme secretary, hav- ing visited the councils in the southern part of the State of California, has gone | to Texas to look after the councils thers. | He will then go to Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Montana, Washineton and Oregon, and on his return will visit the councils in the northern part of Califor- By Charles Rollo Peters, The *“Arcadia” provoked a storm of argument among the critics—a sure sign of its originality. Previous to the appearance of this work the artlsts who painted the nude in the open air were content to make a small sketch of the landscape (though often even this small compliment to nature was omitted) and then the flgures were worked up in the studio, without any regard of the difference between being painted in the open air and in the scant, artificial light of the studio. In the *Arcadia” all the figures were painted cut of doors; there the models were posed, there the landscape wWas painted. And the result warranted the pains taken to surmount the difficulties that the conventional had erected against the true. The “Arcadia’s” success, great as it was ten years ago, has increased year by year; the picture has won more mgdals than any other modern work. The Bathers,” another example of the nude out of doors, combines Harri- son’s two special triumphs—the nude studied in the open and the marine. It is an important canvas and has gained much merited praise from artists and critics abroad. “The Boy in the Boat" represents Harrison in the Luxembourg gallery, though artists feel that it is hardly im- portant enough to represent so strong a painter. The .“Misty Morning,” a charming though little known Harrison is consid- ered by painters to be one of the art- ist's best creatlons. ‘“The Bathing Boys” was destroyed by fire in Phila- delphia some years ago, much to the regret of many admirers. “Midocean,” a powerful and dramatic | cut but a sorry marine (in itself a “new note”) is the property of the master sculptor, Rodin —the impreesionist in marble—who ex- changed his famous group ‘“‘La Source” for a work by his confrere. “Le Grand Miroir” hangs in the priv- | Sargent, ate apartments of Willlam of Germany. | very, English Brangwyn. This picture is Harrison's latest suc- cess and won for its author much sin- cere favor at the last Champs de Mars Salon. It is a performance of the highest power and combines the quali- | ties that have made its painter cele- brated. One can but say that it justi. fies its title and is, in very fact, the mirror of truth. We could go on indefinitely describ- ing Harrison's triumphs, his excellent summer’'s work at East Hampton, Long Island, done in company with that ex- cellent painter of landscape, Roger Donohoe (a man of whom all good Americans are justly proud), and last but not least, his late work at Monte~ rev, of which the artist is quite proud. And Harrison is & modest man. ALEXANDER. HARRISON and His Most Successful Paintings Whistler wittily said, “All the pgetry of English art is in the catalogue.” He might add that nearly all the poetry of French art is the Louvre and Luxembourg, for, | paintings of foreigners, among which the works of Americ occupy an im- | the Paris salons would figure. The jingle of the | American dollar has led more than one | strong Frenchman astray. Though, of | course, the bourgeois still cling to Con- in were it not for the | portant place, | stant ‘and Carolus Duran, the more | cultivated would = prefer _Whistler, Scotch Guthrie, Irish La- The_ blood that won the at Manila and Santiago prov its power on a more gentle field. And with all honor to Whistler, the master, it is an art fact that Alexander rrison,_ is America's most individual painter. Sweeping as this claim may be, we know of no art- ist in whose work there is more of himself and less of his master than in that of the author of “The Wave” the “Arcadia” and “‘Le Grand Mirolr.” When writing of a friend it is hard to say unkind things. I hope to be forgiven the many harsh words in this article; but being myself a pupil of this sincere master, 1 felt compelled to respect his training and tell the truth at any cost. CHARLES ROLLO PETERS. 000000000000 000000000000000000000000003C000C0000000WOD0 NEW STATUE OF THE QUEEN. MEMORIAL OF THE DIAMOND JUBILEE. THE NEW STATUE O HE fine statue of the Queen, now being executed by George Frampton, A. R. A,, is illustrated here. The photographs are from the sketch model which Mr. Frampton took down to Osborne for her Majesty's inspection and with which she declared herself greatly pleased. The statue is to go to Calcutta as a memorial of the Diamond Jubilee, and will be placed under a canopy of Portland stone, 50 feet high bv 40 feet wide. is represented as seated, clad in the robes of the Order of the Star of India, in which she was proclaimed Empress. The whole statue will be twenty-seven feet high, the figure being two-and-a-half times life size, and will be carried There are, however, to be other ma- terials employed—ivory with gold decorations for the scep- ter, lapis lazuli for the orb, surmounted by a little golden ten inches high. out in light bronze. figure of St. George, 0OOC0I0000000w0000 received, and during October, up to the 25tn, 135 were received, at the office of the supreme retary. he Social Hall of the Foresters’ build- was crowded last Monday night by an audience present by invitation of Golden Gate Council of the Order of Pendo. There was offered an interesting pro- gramme of entertaining numbers. There was a piano recital by Miss Eaton, vocal solos by Miss B. Duden, A. W. Willlams, Miss H. Ayers and Mr. Swansen; zither solo. Hy Sonnenberg; piano__selections, Miss Lena Clark; recitation, Miss Minnie Schenk; song and dance, Miss Lillle Whit- man; whistling solo, Mrs. Whittaker, and piano recital, Mrs. Ellery. H.. W. Mathews addressed the audience on the operations of the order, and after the programme. there was dancing until mid- night. During the evening the guests of the council were invited to .ae banquet hall, where there was served icecream and a delicate collation. The success of the affair is due to Mrs. Anne Page. Mrs. Sarah Massey, A. J. Colby and Dr. Ball. : LADIES OF THE MACCABEES. California Hive gave its first entertain- ment, drill and dance last Wednesday night in the Social Hall of the Foresters' building, in the presence of a large num- ber of ladies and gentlemen, the ladies predominating. Mrs. Isabel M. Strong, lady commander, was the directress of the evening and she introduced those who contributed to the enjoyment of the even- ing. These were Mrs. Burges, Miss John- son, Miss Erskine and Robert uncan, who favored with vocal solos, and Miss nia. During September 153 applications were Moffat, who gave a recitation. Mrs. Eudocia §. Moffat, D. 8, C., delivered a A From a Photograph. g F THE QUEEN BY FRAMPTON. wreath upon the head of the Queen will be in gold, while another note of color will be added in the cushion behind the shoulders, enameled in pale blue and white. of the statue shows the graceful folds of the robes setting off to advantage the severely beautiful lines of the archi- tectural chair or throne. the emblematic lion and tiger of Great Britain and India, The back Side by side, in bold relief, are the sun, which never sets over the Queen’s vast dominion, The Queen and an Indil The base aéti The crown and rising above them. Two figures at the top of the chair represent Art and Literature and Justice, and are sup- ported by capitals carved to represent English oak leaves sacred tree. o - 11 ‘be ofl r!cgly l‘olorled marble, and will bear e royal arms in colored enamel in front, s bronze figures of Indians e oY work some slight altera effect will be the same as that shown in the sketch. 4 T‘;? stnt;le ish an excellent likeness of her Majesty, and r. Frampton has conveyed in a remarks idea of imperial dignity. B R menneeitie Though in the execution of the ns may be made the general 000000000000 000000 COOVVCOVON30000000 short address, setting forth the purposes of this order, composed wholly of women, managed by women and now numbering over 93,000 in the United States and the Dominion of Canada. She also announced that on the 15th inst., the headquarters of the order for California and the west would be opened at 919 Hyde street, and that on that day there would be a recep- tion from 3 o'clock in the afternoon until 10 o’clock at night. The programme was followed by an exhibition drill by a number of the ladies of the hive in uni- form and wearing jaunty mortar boards. A number of pretty and intricate move- ment were executed and were deservedly applauded. Then followed dancing and the serving of refreshments. THE RATHBONE SISTERS. San Francisco Temple No. 11 was visited Qfl'lclllly last Thursday night by Grand Chief Mrs. Fitzgerald of Sacramento and other grand officers, and the occasion was a pleasant one. The members of the temple were congratulated upon the suc- cess for the term and urged to continue with renewed energy in the good work in which they are engaged. The visitors were honored with a collation, and after that there was a social hour. Royal Temple, organized by Mrs, Sam- uels, was instituted in Oakland with fifty charter members last week. The event was followed by & banquet. ‘WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS. General George G. Meade Relief Corps No. 61, W. R. C., initlated one candidate at Its last held meeting, and will have an- other at the next. Laura J. Robinson of Lincoln Co) n,fflat department president, inspected Meade Corps recently. There was a and officers, and the inspector compli- mented the corps on the wgrk that it P‘;‘nd done during the yvear. Mrs. Mikklesen, president of the corps, has been untiring during her term in building up the mem- bership, and h: succeeded in meny names to the roll. o B'NE B'RITH. Grand President H. Gutstadt, in com- pany with Grand Orator Rev. J. Neito, started from this city yesterday for a visit to the lodges of Portland. At the close of that visit the grand orator will return to this city, and the grand pre: dent will continue his visits to the lodges in Seattle, Spokane, Butte, Salt Lake, Reno and Carson City. He will then re. turn to this city, when he will be joined by Grand Secretary Aschheim, and they will visit the lodges of Merced, Fresno, Los Angeles and San Bern \ grand officers have been as there will be initiations whe visit. During the past two weeks Unity Lodge added four to its membership. KNIGHTS OF HONOR. The grand officers have arranged to pay a visit to Fidelity Lodge on the night of the 18th inst The Past Dictators’ Association will visit Union Lodge on next Tuesday. San Jose Lodge will have sixteen candi- dates to initiate on the first Tuesday in December. The grand dictator and other grand officers will be present. The grand officers visited Garden City Lodge on Thursday and witnessed the ad- dition of two new members. Members of the lodge pledged themselves to increase the membership to 100 in the next six full attendance of the membership | months.