The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 30, 1900, Page 27

-NUSTCHL - O no State in the Union, per he, { Henschels will shortly be here; Trebelll comes the new centurst announced for January, and Gabrilo- fairer promise on her lips | Fitsch =nd Gerardy gre also announced = ; uring the spring. an to California, favored | Serguss sets the ball roilin to-night, and daughter of the far West. tional p! amme of the - so far, the exv,ef With the new century begins | past year bids for her the second half centen. | DeW year menn, er career among the civilized com- | rpg R sodet i th seems practical- bs of the earth; with the pass- ly dead Dy q-huy s on(’; one guarantor, be 0ld century she leaves behind | Mrs. Hearst. The musictans are all hers, aps &% remarkable fiity ydars of his- | Efi‘ there is no conductor upon whom 25 the tale of are agreed. the has done 1o miate can ehow. | lant successes in Dhiladelphia. Hinrichs s done in the period of her | s with Macdowsll at the head of the or- Ous youth has not lacked the tell- | chestral department in his college. Pro- er achievements in art, music, lit- | fessor Holmes and Max Hirschfeld are ire, science, commerce and invention | the orly possible symphony leaders here, after page of the peo- | ANG to neither is given the necessary al- newspaper—during the air to be equaled by the wea legiance by the symphony going public. | he musicians themselves are unwilling to make the necessary sacrifice of time and money to further the interest of the orchestra. Last year the trades union rates were raised approximately from $ 1o $8 per man per concert, and in addition the exceptional Instrumentalist charged the future achievement | »{ new days, greater, e have vef ol the irafic would bear for his services tale were | from $15 to $% per concert. It is a short- i ssary, but a | sightec and in face of such cond!- ical assets, with | tions the future musical | t were not perhaps g it is little wonder that e symphony management has laid down its w with hardly the least wish to re- sume it. . & WL over the to gauge of a The Strauss programmes at fornia the Call- Theater for this evening, Monday, metinee and ev ng and; are as follows: ng: Overture from the operetta Johann _Strauss); fragment The Nations' (Moszkows- r Blut” (Johs rauss) : z. Gillet), for and Sensible” Rhapsodie No. 3 the ballet hout Words' Eduard Strauss asian’’ (Johann polka, - Hearty Hungarian z0); waltz fr ng W »m—-x«dh operetta ““The (Jonann Strauss); hopin), orchestrated by waltz, ‘“Morning Journals” Anitra’s dance from ‘‘Peer | entr'acte and pizzicatt! from potpourri_trom Forest M. von Weber; duard Strauss; '‘Marche lka, “‘Demolirer,”” Johann Stri s and sailor's dance from the opera & Dutchman,” R. Wegner; waltz o Waldmelster,” 'Johann thout Words,”" Mendelssohn; waitz, the * and opera **Anda- Eduard Bduard verture to the opera "I 1 Were hers Prige Song” from rauss r ng Schube Strauss; potpou " Leoncaval 1d Opera-house on events will be . by ses at the beginning Minetti de 1 to place ely subscription ba- give them in the to D major quartet, familiar gement—w off-Tvanoft 3 two movements from quartet introduced at v\h’l |u » us (‘\Pmu:h ~inmoreon, A min T ‘s beginninz, were repeated, enjoyably heard, and he ano trio In G min. ended the i mme. A big number is this latter, oy sque, colorful, broad, a little sen- - rhaps in device, but no end o concert on January 11 will > 8 include ew Afanassieff quartet sculpture at the S e e an Pictures for New Year. We have on exhibition a fine lot of med pictures showing all the new ef- ts in Flemish, Old Dutch and Ebony rames, with tinted mats to match. Al ewest pictures in Copley Prints, plat- inum, sepia and water color. Good goods e prices. Sanborn, Vail & Co., Calcutta had some queer recent flood in that city. m it is noted that in Dalhousi 1 the very heast of the city, a ich experiences as stopped by a large fish w got canght in 2 wheel while swimming in | the street I THIS | | TmsT IWEEKl firflat Sacrifice Clearance Sale Our Great Clearance Bale opens the week with reductions in prices that will astonish and delight the most conservative buyers, extending as they throughout our MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF LADIES’ AND MIS. * STYLISH OUTER GARMENTS, every one of which is offered £ mmediate clearance at figures corresponding with the following: STARTLING CUTS FROM FORMER PRICES Tan and Castor Jackets, former price $7.50, now on sale at... Black Cloth Jackets, lined through, former price $5 00, NOW on sale at .$2.50 Children’s Box Jackets, former price $12 50, now on sale = Ladies’ R'Iack (‘!r»th Capes, former price $6.50, now on sale o e L SR Ladies’ Tan and Castor Capes former price $10.00, now on sale at GRS e S s T e Ladies’ Golf Skirts, former price $4.50, now on sale at. .. 2% $2.50 Ladies’ Gray Blouse Suits, trimmed with satin, former price $15.00, now on sale at..... $10.00 Ladies’ Black Jacket Suits, trimmed with bands of satin, for- mer price $15.00, now on sale at $10.00 ladies’ Red, Blue and Old Rose Cashmere Waists, former price $4.00, now on ealedt >0 .$2.00 Ladies’ Wool Waists, former price $1.50,now on sale at.$1.00 Ladies’ Silk Waists, former price $8.00, now on sale at.$4.00 adies’ Flannelette Wrappers, in all colors and sizes, forrncr price $1.25, now on sale at .............o00a.ln. J.O’BRIEN&CO. 1146 Market Street, Between Taylor and Mason. § Scheel has left us for bril-J 0002006000 0000000000006320000000600000000006 Slont Ofher { THE SAN Masonic Installations. fitty years of its existence Call- fornia Lodge, the mother lodge of Free and Accepted Masons ot California, Installed its of- ficers in the presence of ladies Thursdey night in King Bolo- mon's Hall of the Masonic Temple. The ceremony, conducted in the most impressive manner, was witnessed by about four hundred ladies and their es- | eorts. All tbe officers of the lodge and the members were ired in full dress and all wore the blue lodge sheep- skin. The installing officer was the re- tiring master, Henry P. Umbsen, assisted EK Past Master Roberl McMlllan as mar- | shal of ceremonies. | _The new officers are: worshipful mas senfor, and Hen Waiter A. Scott, ; Charles M. Plum, T M. Owens, junior war- den; Herman F. Mulier, treasurer; Frank- ln H. Day, secretary; Raymond H. Wil- cox, senior, and Wiiliam Crocker ;nn!or | deacon; Henry A. Cline, marshal; William | 3. Golcher, senior, and Ralston L. White, | Junior steward; Samuel D. Mayer, or- | Banist, and George P. Adams, tyler. After the prociamation the Jodge pre- sented to Henry P. Umbsen, the retirin | master, a beautiful past master jewel ani ‘fi handsome hall clock. | _South San Francisco Lodge, F. and A. M., Installed its officers T‘hursdas night |n the Masonic Temple at Fourteenth and | Rallroad avenues, in the presence of about one hundred members of the fraternity | The instal ng officer was H. F. Rahlman, the retiring master, aided by K. C. Hare er, as marshal. The officers whao stalled are: Samuel Hansen, wor | ehipful master; George W. Harloe, senior, |and Louls G. Kramer, junior warden: James X. Bailey, “treasurer; E. C. Hare, | secretary H. Weid | William® MeDonald, Partridge, marshal; Frederick Mever, senior, and Jacob Reusch, junior deacon, and Joseph Hare, tylor. A fine past mas- ter jewel, rich In diamonds and _gold | was presented to retiring Master Rahi- man, after which there was an adjourn- | ment to the banquet-room, where an ex- cellent turkey supper was served. There | were short addresses by the new officers and a number of the visitors. Eastern Star Notes. King Solomon Chapter at its last held eession of the year had a Christmas tree festival in it8 chapter room in Franklin #all, on which occasion there was a pres- ent for every member of the chapter. Mission Chapter had a Christmas tree for its members on the night of the 224 | inst. and after the distribution of presents ;{ members there was a pleasant social our | Beulah and Olive Branch chapters had short business meetings last Monday night. As it was the eve of Christmas but little was done. The officers of Oakland Chaj ler will be installed on the night of the 3d of Janu- ary. This chapter has presented to Mrs. N.A. Darling a fine silver berry spoon in recognition of services rendered the chap- ter. 0dd Fellowship. are making prepara- The s istallation of officers during tions for loca the lod, ary. The encampments z that line. appointed a commit- he celebration in grand e thirtieth n of the lodg a well-known fraternal » to this city to make Mr. Smith, who Erand encampment, enient folder which gives officers of the grand !ist of the names and encampment and a locatio! he subordinate encampments of the diction of California. Rebekahs. fet Deputy President Mrs. Eola M. 1 the officers of Orlental California No. 1 . 315 on January 1, lee quary 8, Mission N »n January 1 plar No. 19 on 18" and Amity No. 161 on Jan- uary 26 ental Rebekah Lodge had a good at- dapce at its meeting on the night of | inst., on which occasion there in the line of initiation. After | f business there was a social | hour in honor of the last business meat- of the present officers. Ice cream and | akes were served to all present. 1 Rebekah Lodge will have a watch g farewe the old year and | welcoming the new | “Jubilee Lodge had an open when the lodge members and bclal hour. xett, has announced cia ns for Jan- n the 3d to !I:l) wards Lodge, 5th to n wrado Lodge; Sth to Stella Lodge, | s nville; 14th to Miz- | A!.'l: h; ith to Carmel rockett; 16th to Mt. Diablo, Con- , Golden Sta 19th, Concor n Rafael; . Oakland; 22d, Irvington: ental, San h, Elmwood, San Mateo; 28th, Pleasanton, 18th, { Petaluma Agua Pura, “rancisco; % th, Fern, Pescadero; and 20th, Alameda. The Druids. Golden Star Grove of the United An- of Druids is flourishing. At its last held meeting five strangers were received into the first degree and sev- eral propositions were presented. The bard and druid degrees were conferred on several applicants. The grove has of- fered a medal to the member who during ! the term shall introduce the greatest number of strangers and have them in- | itiated. All the members are working to | the end that the membership shall in- | crease and they will endeavor to make the grove the banner one of the city. Boadicea Circle will give a social in the is building cn the night The committee anp—mrmu “Hl serve refreshments without cost to the guests of the circle. Washington H=all, at the corner of Un- and Stockton streets, was crowded st Thursday night on the occasion of ie Christmas festival held by El Dorado Circle of the U. A. O. D. All the mem- | bers of the circle were there in full force, togethar with their children and many Druidical friends of the circle were also | there. Afier a quadrille and a two-step, | 8anta Claus, personated by Deputy Grand Arch Jules 8. Godeau, attractive in fur- lined red coat, red breeches, top boots \nnd a fur cap and wearing the tradi- | tional flowing white beard, entered the | rcoms, and he was immediately surround- ed by the children, who wanted to know whm he had brought for' them. Thelr answer was the distribution of a number | of toys ana packages of candy. Then | the balance the night was devoted to | dancing. The affair, a very g‘euml one. | was under the direction of den, Mrs. Thomas Thornhill, G. A. Mrd, A Stulr, Mrs. L G. Gosch, Mrs. F. Martinoni’ and Miss B. Fabb }Monu was the floor manager, .iI M. Ancient Order of ‘Workmen. } On the night of the 17th inst. the San Francisco Extension Committee paid a | traternal visit to Memorial Lodge and there was an exchange of views between the visitors and members of the lodge on , those matters that are calculated to be for the best interests of the order. On | the 20th members of the committee vis- ited Sts. John Lodge, at which there wero present quite a number of members who | had not attended the lodge meetings for a long time. It was a revival of interest On the night of the | that was pleasant. 224 the same committee visited Harmony Lodge, on which occasion there was the initiation of four candidates. This lodge has been making an unusual record for itself, having in the past few months in- itiated more than 130 candidates. It is the banner lodge of this eity for initiatory work this term. | Prosperity Lodge on last Tuesday init- | 1ated a class of twelve strangers, and y next Tuesday to reach the three mark in membership. The offi- gers of this lodge will be ln-mled in pri- on the 15th of Jan: v Excelsior Lodge durin Dm twelve to its membe by ln!t-lltlon. The officers of this lodn wm be installed on the nlxg( of the 16th of January. After the ceremony there will be a programme cf _entertainment. The next session of Valley Lodge will be held in the new quarters selected in | the Pioneer building. Native Daughters. The several local parlors are m: arraggements for the installation of of-, | hopes b, hundre anniversary of the | 'Redding, who was | entertainment of ;.»mm encampment | to-morrow night for the purpose | president of | FRANCISCO CALL, | [t | | councit | fully | Records Bliss, cers during the fi e:.lf January., A OR the first time in more than | PYMber of these wi i Gy T ss Laura J. tnry, has returned fmm her v!alt !b her home in Butter Creqk after an absence of two weeks, and re-entered upon active ‘harge of the dutles of her Amapola Parlor of Sutter Creek had a Christmas festival lnt week which was - ‘and success, proved to be a most oy-blo Afitr t M wu attended by a number of people of that place. g» The yisit of Grand President . Gett to La Vespero Parlor was one of Lhe very pleasant official ones of the term. The grand officer was accompanied by several of the past grand officers and members who are high In the councils of the order, The hall was decorated in a tasty man- ner with American flags, streamers of varied colors and living plants, while all the officers were attired in white. After an exemplification of the work and bus!- ness methods, which were highly g:nlud there was an adjournment to the banguet 1, which had been converted into a ry bower and after a delicious supper Mrs. Nellle R. Boege, on behalf of the parlor, presented to Mrs. Gett an ele- gant and costly cut-glass set. During the evening there were addresses by the grand president, Past Grand President Mrs. Con- rad and Mrs, Tillman, Mrs, Aggile Lun- stedt, Mrs. Mary Meyers, Mrs. Coddington, A. G. H. B., and Mrs. s Steinbach. The parlor has elected the fol- lowing named as its officers for the ensu- ing term: Miss Anna Lastein, president: Miss Mayme Light, Mrs. Nora Nonne- ! mann, Miss Estelle Cleu, v residents; Mrs. Mary T. Derosier, recor |ng secre- tary: Miss Mary McDonough, financial secretary: Miss Mae O'Connor, marshal; Misses Annle McDonough, Lnla Greer and Lizzie Anderson, trustees: s Inez | Smith, inside sentinel; Miss \urn O'Da outside sentinel; Miss Cassie McTiernan, organist; Drs. A. McLaughlin and A. B Todd, physiclans. Mrs. Boege, the retiring president, who during her term made an admirable offi- cer, displaying great executive ability and showing murg tact as an organizer, was at the last held meeting of the parlor presented with a beautiful emblematic pin as a token of appreciation. Degree of Honor. lvy Lodge of the Degree of Honor, A. O. U. W., will Install its officers In Oakland on the night of the 2d of January. The officers of Silver Spray Lodge of this city will be installed in Excelsior Hall on the night of the 15th of January. Forget-Me-Not Lodge of this city will have its officers installed during the first | half of January. A new lodge has been organized in the northern part of the State. It will be irnstituted during the early part of next year. National Union. At the last beld meeting of ~Berkeley Council of the National Union, Deputy Joseph Newbery Bunting was presented a beauiiful oil painting in an elefi‘nnt goll frame, in recognition of the hi esteen in which he is held by the members of th for which he has worked faith- A earnestly. The presentation was by President Barnett and the reésponse was a feeling one. The painting is from of A. H. Broad, a member of ral Unjon, and is a magnificent work of art. At the invitation of Speaker Donahue 211 drank the health of the dep- v after which all present engaged in a friendly game of whist. Improved Order of Red Men. Great Sachem Brandon, Great Chief of Past Great Sachem Chase and other great chiefs were In Geysei- | ville last Thursday night, where they In- stituted a new tribe of the order with a | Last night they were | with the new tribe at Healdsburg, where | good charter list a_class of adopted. The local tribes are all working at this time, and there is not one that last three weeks has not had either adop- tion or degree work. Arrangements are almost complete for the public raising up of the chiefs of the several local tribes in Native Sons' Hall on the night of the 10th of January. 'The riefs to be raised up will be the sachem, and junior sagamore prophet of each tribe, eighty in all. dance will follow the ceremony. Alfaratta Council of the Degree of Po- cahontas gave a Yuletide social in the Shlel! bullg\nx on last Friday night. There | was a large number of persons present, twenty-four palefaces were | including a goodly number of little ones, meeting | who were each, during the evening. made the recipient of a reminder of the occasion | in the shape of a foy and some candy and | cakes. The older persons enjoyed them- selves dancing until midnight. was under the direction of Mesdames Janes, Betts, Dierks and Boyes and Miss McKay. Last Thursday night Pocahontas Tribe | adopted ten palefaces, adding that many to the membership of the jurisdiction. It is expected that in view of the good work that has been done during the present term by the time the next great coun- cil meets in this State there will be a large increase in the order. Knights of Pythias. The lodges of Knights of Pythias of Stockton are arranging a joint meeting for the purpose of preparing for the Su- preme Lodge session to be held in this city in_1902. Golden City Lodge conferred the knight rank on last Friday. The officers of Triumph Lodge of San Jose will be installed in public on the 18th of January. The grand chancellor and the grand keeper of records and seals will be in attendance. Los Angeles Knights are preparing for the 1902 convention. They propose to make a good showing. During the three months ending Decem- ber 15, the endowment rank pflfd benefits the sum of $319,735. 'The supreme chancellor has sent out a cireular drawing attention to the Supreme Todge convention to be held in this city in 1902, and to the fact that the round trip fare will not exceed %62 50. It is pos- s(bl- that a $50 rate from the East may ba obtained. Knights of the Maccabees. San Francisco Tent on last Friday night held its Christmas tree festival in the Assembly Hall of the Pioneer bullding. The attendance of sir knights and mem- bers of their famiifes was such that it filled the hall to its capacity. There was a very.entertaining programme fdér the benefit of the adults, after which the lit- tle ones were given post Christmas pres- ents and candfes. which they received with manifestations of great glee. Foresters of America. Court Madrone of the Foresters of America will install its officers in public on the night of the 5th of January. Grand Chief Ranger Asher will pay a visit to Court Verbano in Oakland on the night of the 5th of January. Court El Dorado gave a social enter- tainment to its friends in the social hall of the Alcazar buflding on last Friday night. There was a good attendance and a pleasing programme of dances. Court Acme will give an anniversary banquet in March next. The officers of Court Ferrucio will in- stall its officers in public on the night of the 3d of January. Court Inter Nos has decided to meet semi-monthiy instead of weekly, as in the ast, and the meetings will hereafter bhe ge!d on the first and third Friday of each onth. T lourt Sutro Helghts has arranged for one of its delightful entertainments to be given on-the l4th of January. Court San Jose has arranged for a mas- uerade ball to be given on the night of the 16th of Janu Club will give Gourt Cotumbia s Soctal its fifth annual ball in Union ai ht. There will be during the istribution of plush souve- to-morrow nirs. C. W. Caldin, financial aecratnr; on— out in evening the Court Hobart, has been appointe muter at Hobart, Nevada County. Brinkmann, financial secretary of ‘Court Justice, will on the 15th of January arried to Miss m: uq- city. Woodmen of the World. Golden Gate Camp, at its meeting on the 234 inst., initiated one candidate and ded to have a public installation of its otficers in Native Sons’ Hl" on the night of the 17th of January. ll v!ll h- ol lowed by a programmi The of amr ocnmd a set of ne for {ts of The inmllluon of the officers of Red- Circle. woad ‘Women of Woodcraft, for Carrie Riddlington ot SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1900 FRATERMITIES: osephine | A in the | | acting as Santa Claus The affair | the ensuing , has boen set for the 8th of B xt mont! Gate Cn.mr.;n the a the m inst., unvelled a beau ment t t wae erected t! tha late J. C. Mullen at W:fy Ty Calumet Camp hm} Christmas tree fest! of members In Sijels b 1n¢ on' the night of last Thursday, and there was a large number of little ones present who wanted to see Banta Ciaus, but they were rnoon of ful monu- e grave of ross Ceme- ged for a t ehil disappointed, because there was no tree, | no ty, owing to the r:flect of the | organizer, who had promisi 1 to have it in the hall. But presents for the children, how: they were distributed just the same. Dur- | Ing the evening there was a pro,rumme‘ “,fj e'nterlnlrm‘ent and a dance for the aduits. Daughters of Liberty. During the year that Is closing Call- fornia Council of the Daughters of Lib- meeting of the council last Wednesday uight the following named were elected, for the ensulng term: Mies Emily Lewis, counctlor (re-elected); Miss Margaret Thomas, associate councllor; Miss Lizzie Cantus, vice councllor (re- elected), Miss Minnie Sproul, assoclate vice councilor; Miss Laura Cantus, re- cording secretary (re-elected): Miss Ruby | Hamberger, assistant recording secretary. Mre. Ann Hamborger, treasurer (re- | elected); Miss Christine Jorgensen, finan- | cial secretary (re-clected); Mrs. Carrie Ewing, guide; Mrs. Jennie Adams, Inside, | and M. Hall, outside guard. These oM- cere will be installed on the 21st of th- uary. 7k Knights and \d Ladies of Honor. f Aurora Lodge No. 202 of the Knights and | Ladies of Honor has arranged to have its officers installed in public on the evening of the 7th of January in its hall in the Union Square building. All members of the order have been invited and asked to bring their friends. James A. Garfleld Corps. ! James A. Garfield Corps of the W. R. C. of the Grand Army of the Republic had a holiday festival last Thursday night in the social hall of the Alcazar for the benefit of its fund for the relief of the veterans of the War of the Rebellion. There was a very pleasing programme of entertainment that was varied with dances. Each one who entered the room was presented by the corps with a token of its hospitality, Mre. Dora H. Wilkins was the floor manager and the commit- tee of arrangements vonsisted of Mes- dames N. V. Van Horn, Sarah Wilson and Tina McGowan. This corps has done a great deal in the line of work in which it s engaged: relieving the wants of the | needy old soldiers who fought for the preservation of the Union and those de- pendent upon them, The Eschscholtzias. | The Eschscholtzias gave their last par- iy of the century last Thursday night in Mission Parlor Hall. The hall was dec-| orated with exquisite simplicity and wh was lacking in gaudy display stage and ceiling was made up by beauty of the great number of sparkling eved voung ladies who took part in the whirl of the many dances on the pro- gramme. The social functions of this or- | ganization are, month by month, becom- ing more popular with those who are so fortunaie as to be on the list of the invita- bles. ry invitation prepared Is passed upen by a committee. so that none shall go out that might fail into the hands of undesirable individuals. The aim of the officers is to make the gatherings select in the extreme. The officers of the even-! ing were: Floor manager, J. D. Hede- mann; assistant floor manager, Guy Rog- ers; floor committee—R. Abel, A. Theuer- kauf, A. Rewig: reception committee— | George Boyd, T. O'Brien, W. Barry: ar- rangement committee—L. R. Lindsiey, J. Carter, P. W. Paul. i Knights of the Golden Eagle. | California Castle No. 1 of the Knights of the Golden Eagle on last Friday night had a very enjoyable Christmas festival, upon which occasion George P. Peterson, donated to a num- ber of children presenit & token by which to remember, the cvent and then to each member a gift that in each case was | verfect misfit, as it was something xhat the recipient had no earthly use for. Tm distribution_was follawed by dancing. Hanna, C. Miller and W. O. Macdouxsll were the committee in charge. Independent Foresters. Owing to the fact that the regular meet- ing night fell on Christmas Court Yerba { Buena of the Independent Foresters heid its meeting last Wednesday night. It in- ftiated two candidates and received two applications. This court has been doing well of late and has been adding to its membership, showing that its members are heart and soul with the principies of the order. National Aid Association. 1 All arrangements have been concluded for the children’'s night, Christmas fes-! tival and social to be given by the Na- tional Aid_Associatiun in the Soctal Hall of the Foresters' building to-morrow night. There will be a Christmas tree, presents for the children, a grab-bag and a dance. Good Templars. Oakland Lodge No. 162 of the Independ- ent Order of Good Templars will have a watch meeting in Pythian Castle, Oak- land, to-morrow night, commencing at 8 o'clock and continuing until after the bells shall have tolled the advent of the new year and century. There will be a programme of music and songs and it is | expected that David Tatum, the Quaker | evangelist, who is on the coast lecturing on temperance, will be present and talk | on “Home and the Saloon.” He is rep- resented as a very eloquent and talented | lecturer. The doors of the meeting place will be open to all who may wish to watch the old year out and the new vear in. The Juvenile Templo Is prospering under the skillful management of Georgie Wil- ! lard, the superintendent, who is untiring in her efforts to inculcate the principles | of temperance into tlie minds of the little | ones under her charge and the children | are profiting by her teachings. nfllmd Lodge has been adding to its| mambership in a satistactory manner and | it Mas promise of additions in the early | part of next month New Vegetables Wanted. Our present garden vegetables are cum- I vated varieties of wild species. Why do | not our hortleulturists seek for other | wild plants that could be introduced with | profit to our tables? A fortune awaits him | who does this successfully, says Le Science Francaise. We may be shy, at first, of a | dish of iris, or a saxifrage salad, but the papers will relate how Bernhardt or Co- quelin ate and liked them, and then the iris and the saxifrage will become popu- lar, like the potato. AMUSEMENTS. ———emm e e 8¢0 anno th.u South MATINBE TO-DAY! PRICES 10c, 15c, 50 EXTRA MATINEE NEW YEAR'S DAY! To-night and Every Evening Next Week, THE GREATEST SUCCESS IN YEARS. David Belasco's Famous Military Romance, e HEART OF MARYLAND ™ THE BEST OF ALL RIG PLAYS' i SEE THE GREAT BELFRY SCENE { Magnificent and Realistic Sceners. E-cmn. imaxes, ng the greatest enthusiazm. u-uun—nr_ xsc. ‘25c. No higher. t Box Office of Theater. KERN RIVER OIL LANDS | Proven territory, on line of raiiroad, for Splendid chance for those about to NEWTON, CAR- agent), eale! form an ofl company. MEN & SOMES (5. C. MASON, 1M Chronicle bldg., San Francisco. | 200—MEN--200 CALIFORNIA THEATER. Commencing TO-NIGHT, Sunday Programme for Sunday Night. L Overture from the Operetta WALDMEIS- . Johann Strauas THE NA Mosekowaky HERR EDUARD STRAUSS Court Ball Dlrvct. m nll).mr of Austria and VlENNA ORCHESTRA ': ONB WREK ONLY. Orchestra, $2; Last 7 Rows, §1 80. Balcony, First 4 Rows, §1 50; Balance, $1 Gallery, Reserved, The; Unreserved, $ide. Box and Loge Seats, §2 80. NEXT EUNDAY AFTERNOON, AT USUAL POPULAR PRICES, “HUMAN HEARTS.” 1 9. Characteristic ¥mn CAUCASTAN | & TER «oovere- . 2 Fragment from the Fantasie % Waits, WHINER BLUT. 4 Entracts a la Roecoco. (For Bering Bduard Strause PART IL 6. Hungarian Rbapsodie No. B....ceceseiessas i Fran: 2 Liwst 1. Walts from the Ballet NAILA. 8. Song Without Words.. (Orchestrated by Eduard Strause.) . Johann Strause I SAN FRANCISCO CAPTURED! The Talk of the Entire Country | Indorsed by Press and Publicl THE GREAT ORPHEUM Commencing Its SECOND and FINAL WEEK! ROAD SHOW EVERYTHING NEW! And In Addition the Worid-Renowned SISTERS Also First Appearance In San Francisco of WILLIAM GAHILL DAVIS LOL A and The Man From Ireland. TO-DAY, SUNDAY, MATINEE, Dec. 30th. NELLIE Barquet, 25¢, any seat: balcony, 10¢c; ehildre ' “ROSIE.” HAWTHORNE *TIVOLI* 'THIRD BJG WEEK INS MONDAY NIGHT, December 3lat. | Special Matines New Year's Day AND SATURDAY AT 2 SHARP. EVENINCS AT 8. The Great Hollday Spectacls INDERELL BY FERRIS HARTMAN A SEASON OF DELIGHT FOR THE LITTLE ONES. HEAR SEE THE LOVELY WHITE PONIES, THE FROLIC OF THE TOADS AND “SUNFLOWER SUE." “IHAT'S WHAT I'D BES: Sar-In :Zg?,i:gocalfund FAIRIES.” THE ~CARMEN" “WHEN IWAS A LIT- o BURLESQUE. THE DAZZLING ELECTR.CBALLET AND FES1'S “FLOW- ERY KiNGODON."" “EVERYBODY LOOK- ED AT ME'* and “CONUNDRUMS. " iPopuIal Pricas—25 and 50 Cents. 106, any part except reserved. A few front - | chestra rows, reserved, 50c; front rows of bal- cony, reserved, 25 SPECIAL MATINEE NEW YEAR'S DAY! LHAMBRA | ALF ELLINGHOUSE.......Prop. and Manager | ——Phone South GTART"\'G MAT]NEE To-NIGHT| TO-DAY “GREATER AND GRANDER."” JACOB LITT'S ¥e¥¥ira™ SHENAN- DOAH Direct from the Broadway Theater, New York. An American play for the American peopie. COMPANTES OF INFANTRY! OF CAVALRY! ARTILLERY! 25 Veteran Artiller: Cuba and the Words of praise from G the best play I have ever see: From the NEW YORK JOURNAL—"A riot of enthusiasm. A triumph of stagecraft. EVENING—iSc, 2c, 3¢, Wc and Toc. MATINEE—1Ibc, 2c, 3ic and she. NEXT-RICHARD GOLDEN in "OLD JED PROUTY." COLUMBI T AST TO-NIGHT %332, THE LEADERS PRIMROSE AND DOCKSTADER MINSTRELS, ONE WEEK, Beginning | THE BELLE TO-MORROW, MONDAY. NEw NEW XBAN’C YuRK The Most Famous Comie Opera In the World. MOROSCO'S GRAND OPERA HOUS ——CROWDED ALL THE -rnmv-—- MATRYENS TO-DAY/ AND NEW TRARS ‘ Brilllant Triumph of the ———OLIVER LESLIN COMPANT. AN OFFICER OF THE SECOND. TO-MORROW EVENING The Theatrical Sensation of the Past, NELL GWYN llstAT§¥W MATINBE TO-DAY and ’m YBAR (TUES- Morrow and Dnnfl-y Nights, Farewell to NAUGHTY ANTHONY. Beginning WEDNESDAY NIGHT, Special Emgagement of FLORENCE ROBERTS IN THE ADVENTURES OF NELL GWYNNE By Charlotte Thompeon. New Scenery Puimed Prom Historieal Re- SALE OF szxm NOW ON. FISCHER’S CONCERT HOUU “dm =0~ 25 roen From Phllippines SAN FRANCISCO'S SPECIAL MATINEE and Others. Reserved Seats %c. 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Grand Speetacular Production, TEN DAYS IN FAIRYLAND veeaAND.oss SANTA CLAUS BALLET! BIG CHRISTMAS TREE! Presents for All the Children! Telephone for Seats Park 2 RACING! RACING! RACING! 100-WINTER MBETING—190L CALIFORNIA JOCKEY CLUB. DEC. 31 TO JAN. 1, lxcu:lm OAKLAND RACETRACK. E i el Bersatk s e o cars a et s Pubi Sae at Fourtesnth m' et Foare Broadway. Onkiand. These slectric cars .omncrmmmm ferry tickets to Shell Oukland m: fifteen minutes. rning—Trains leave the track 5 L8 ana “‘hms'u"'v‘-fi‘h‘;fi’