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FINE at at » Brussels and Bigelow Lowell ty, parior, dining-room and hall patterns, regular | 25 s: also d by ............. 115 t Carpets, 40 new fall de- for parlor, library, airs: regular 1,10 Sanford’s best tapestry 100 different patterns in floral and 85 gns; regular $1.00 C YOU SAVE MONEY t, over and Mission. Woodmen of the World. Golden Gate Camp of the Woodmen of the World is striving hard to attain a reater membership than Denver Camp No. 1, which holds the numerical banner, end it is now a close second. At the meeting on the 22d inst. it had a large class of candidates to initiate, and the work was done by the new officers, eseisted by well-drilled team of the On the 15th inst. Tamalpais Camp elect- ed to membership a large number of ap- licants and obligated several who are to e initiated at Fernbrook Park on the 10th ugust. The camp contributed a gen- s sum to the commissary commitiee ich will furnish food to the hungry Woodmen at Fernbrook. The large num- s present were pleasantly | nt he camp’s band. Tamalpals Camp at its meeting last Monday night received another large batch of applications. The brass band of € camp, the only one attached tc a this eity, will be conspicuously in evidence on the 10th of August at the monster initiation. The members of this camp are striving hard to secure one of | the prizes offered to the camps showing | the largest list of names of candidates. Mission Camp celebrated its fifth anni- ¥ by an entertainment and dance * Hall on the night of the inst. There were many Woodmen nd neighbors present, who were delighted with an excelient programme, the num- were contributed by P. F. Dunn, Eilton Lambert, H the Bennett sisters and Eiu In addition there was a rilf by the camp’s uniformed team and the presentation of the uniformed teams of Golden Gate Camp No. 64 Western Addaition 306 and Calumet 436. There was & good programme of music. Enights of Honor. Grand Dictator P. L. Archibald, assisted by Deputy C. W. Apgar and other grand officers, installed the officers of Yerba 3uena Lodge July 8, after which Thomas Johnstone, the retiring past dictator, was surprised beyond meas- ure by being_called to the front and hav- ing presented to him a beautiful full jew- eled gold watch as a token of apprecia- tion of his work for and general will- ingness to help the lodge out when it needed help. The annual excursion and picnic of the Knights of Honor will be to Sunset Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains on next Ad- mission da All kinds of games and races will be arranged for and there will be many prizes suitable for old and young. Supreme Representative Ben I Solomon i¢ chairman of the committee of arrange- that means a whole lot. 3 ments, an 5. Geol rice president, G. A. Foi- .’ ’:;«Yrma;:g \F’ ?s.}}ennlngl ticket agent, Charles Lampe treasurer, The chairmen of sub-committees are: P. L. Archibald, tr portation; C. H. Holcomb, music; programme; Thomas P ve cars - J. Cramer, games. hirty-five " 1ve zlready been engaged to carry those Lea it to go on this picnic. t l‘xr-:nh‘r‘r James A. Johnson of Lib- y Lodge, who recently returned from a t East, wil |o-mor§w“fixm, tell the e what be saw at Buffalo. - sreme Dictator D. 8. Biggs of Boston, as written to Representative Ben alomon that he will, in all probability, t California this fall, and ma; BE- eme Vice Dictator ex-Governor J. G. Ehepherd of South Carolina will accom- ny him. They will bo accorded a Cali- inightly welcome. No Supreme of- r has visited California since 1880. ralled meeting of Keystone Lodge Th v there was 2 response from member either hy letter or in per- n. Some important matters were dis- . committee of the whole, and ac- be taken at the next meeting. ———————— Too many people in this miserable world are never %nppep)? unless they are bubbling over with unhappiness. GLEARANGE SALES. 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Some unusually fine large picces. RUG an¢ CARPET BARGAINS ; Body SIEN'S learance Sale of . & o NOTE THE PRCES. )S€, Teve le cushions; large va- $ g | $ § | £10.00 Divan, inlaid back, hand pol- ‘33.‘. DO_Leather Couch, “Our Spe- cial”” Made of the very best leather, deep diamond tufts, with patent clinched buttons that cannot come @ | out. (-3 “8!)_75 Box Couch, good springs and { large receptacle for clothing, patent lift, variety of colorings. | #35.00 Turkish Easy Chair or Rock- @ er, made in very best leather, fuil | tulted back, spring arms. rniture Fabrics, slightly @ 0 $4.00 a pair for 0 $5.00 a pair for. 0 $7.50 a pair for 0 $10.00 a pair fo i pairs and single pairs to be closed THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JULY 28, 1901. FTER Miss Agnes M. Lee, D. ! . G. P.. the lustaliing officer, had placed the several officers of San Luisita Parlor of San Luls Obispo In their respect- | ive stations, Miss Eva Ballou, the president, presented to the parlor & ! large handsome silk American flag to be displayed during parlor sessions. A ban- ! quet followed the ceremonies. i Mrs. Ella Wehe of Buena Vista Parlor | installed the officers of La Estreila Par- ilul' last week, it being the first time that | she entercd upon the dutles of installing | officer. She was assisted by Miss Emma Benning as past grand president and Miss Mollie Long as grand marshal. The work was most impressively done and Mrs. Wehe was highly praised for the prfect- | ness of her part of the ceremony. The officers were found by her to be perfect in the ritualistic work. There were pres- ent Mrs. Baker, G. P., Mrs. Conrad and Mirs. Tillman, past grand presidents, Mrs. Aggie Lunstedl, a prominent member of the Has Beens and members of Alta, Buena Vista and Orinda parlors. Mrs. | Emma Thierbach was presented a pair of opera glasses as a token of appreciation from the members of the parlor, and then | flowers were presented to Mrs. Thierbach, Dr. Boldemann and to the installing of- | ficer. The members of this parior last week gave a supper in _one of the lead- ing rotisseries to Mrs. Emma Thierbach, one of the members elected a grand trus- tee, There were forty-nine present, includ- | ing Past Grand Presidents Mrs. Conrad, ‘héh;l Tillman and Mrs. Theodore Lun- stedt. One of the prettiest installations of the season was that witnessed last week in Buena Vista Parlor. The install- ing officer was Mrs. Julia A. Steinbach, who performed her ceremonial and mem- orized work in a manner that won for her the highest commendation. The hall was crowded and it was decorated with thousands of beautiful flowers. Miss Alice Ticoulet, who was installed as president, demonstrated during the exemplification bf the ritualistic work prior to installa- tion her fitness for the position to which she has been elevated. She was congratu- lated by all and was presented with many flowers. Bouquets were also given to the installing officer. Some of the most elo- quent speeches ever heard in a parlor were delivered by Grand President Mrs. Baker, Dr. Matiana Bertola, Mrs. Wehe, the installing officer, Grand Secretary Miss Laura J. Frakes, Past Grand Pre: dents Mae B. Wilkins and M. B. Johnson and Mrs. Lucie Hammersmith, secretary of Darina Parlor. After the close of the meeting ice cream and cakes were served to all. Mrs. Steinbach was presented by the parlor a handsome silver backed brush and bunch of carnations. The proceedings of the last held Grand Parlor are in the hands of the printer and f he keeps his promises they will be ready fordistribution within ten days. The officers of Oro-Fino Parlor were in- stalled by Mrs. Minnle Kallock, D. D. G. P., in the presence of a large number of members, including a large delegation of Darina Parlor as a compliment to the installing officer, who is a member of the ® | parior of beautiful girls of the ,Western out 4.50 e Closed Out. to $10.00 a pair, to be closed BRICS to B n to be closed out at, each, 85¢, $5.00. ed out at Se, 10¢, 15¢, 25¢ an. e 'R H | LARGE 'WILTON RUGS One-Third the Price of Orientals. Our Guarantee with Every Rug. |9 feet long by 6 feet wide $20 [10.6 long by 8 ft. 3 in.wide 28 12 feet long by 9 feet wide 35 AT PATTOSIEN'S 16th and Mission. American Companions. After the installation of the officers of New Century Circle last week each offi- cer was presented a beautiful floral piece, after which there was a surprise In the nature of the presentation by John J. Cordy, G. §., honorary member of the cir- cle, on behalf of the circle of a handsome parior chair to Mrs. Sarah Beversen, the outgoing past chief companion, in recogni- tion of the effective work she did for the circle. Mrs. Beversen made a pleasing response, expressing her thanks for the esteem in which the membership holds ;:er ard the confidence it has reposed in er. Monday, July 8, the new officers of City Circle were installed by Deputy Bay C Grand Chief Companion Mrs. R. Kemp Van Ee in public, after which Miss Bessie Borren, the outgoing chief companion, was presented by Jacob Label of the American Forester Review on behalf of the circle a costly marquise ring as a token of fraternal love and affection. This was followed by the presentation on be- half of the members of a handso framed picture to the financial secretfr: Y Mrs. Helena Worms, who is also grand sub-chief companion. On July 11 Grand Chief Companion Miss Alice Ticoulet installed the officers of Elmhurst Circle in the presence of a large number of companions. After the cerec- monies there was a banquet tendered to the grand chief and the grand officers who assisted her. On July 12 the officers of Martha Washington Circle were installed in public by Grand Chief Companion Miss Ticoulet, assisted by Grand Treasurer Mrs. Kémp Van ES®, in the presence of many members of the order. During the evening the circle was presented with a set of silk regalia, and Samuel Schweitzer, the retiring past chief companion, was ed a fine gold badge and a framed 8s te. The officers of Pride of the Forest Cir- cle were installed last week by Grand Chief Companion Miss Ticoulet, assisted by Samuel Schweitzer, D. D. G. C. C., and a number of the grand officers. The hall was very prettily decorated with flowers and flags, and at the close of the ceremony the grand chief was presented a large bunch of roses by the circle. A new circle to be known as Farragut, organized by Mrs. Sarah Beversen, was instituted at Vallejo last night by Grand Chief Companion Miss Ticoulet and other grand officers. Sons of Exempts. The young association, the Sons of Exempts, who are to follow the Exempts of the Volunteer Fire Department of San Francisco as the preservers of the his- toric relics of that 6rganization, held a meeting on the 22d inst. in the old house on the hill ard adopted new ideas and suggestions to make the association mors attractive than it has been in the past. It was decided to hold an open meeting on the night of the 12th of August, on which cccaslon 21l sons of exempt fire- men of the volunteer department will be invited. An cxcellent programme of en- tertainment will be presented and a jolly good time is assured. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for a olam bake for the young men and the old vets will be the guests. After the transaction of the business of the even- ing there were refreshments and the wits of the society entertained. Daughters of St. George. Empress Victoria Lodge, Daughters of St. George, has appointed Mrs. P. A, Wil- liams, Mrs. M. Stickney, Mrs. E. Witts, Mrs. Atkineon, Mrs. Harries, Mrs. Har- rison, Mrs. L. Coleman, Mrs, Fisher, Mrs. A. Creba, Mrs. leei'. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs Jewitt a committee to arrange for an “at home” In the Iodgermmx In the Red Men's buiiding to-morrow night ~The will be English games ahd various amuse- ments to make up an enjoyable evening. Addition. In appreciation of the manner in which she did her work Oro Fino Par- lor presented her a bunch of carnations. After the installation by Miss Annie Worth, D, D. G. P., of the officers of Cal- averas, the beauty parlor, Mrs, E. W. French, the organizer of that subordi- nate, on its behalf presented a valuabie diamond ring to Miss Agnes McVerry, the retiring president, after which the pre- senter was herself made the reciplent of |an emblematic pin of the order having ;‘upnn it the words, ‘‘Mother of the par- or."" 0 After the Installation of the officers of Yosemite Parlor by Mrs. Ella Wehe, D. D. G. P., the retiring president, Phelita Reagan, and Susie Kalthoff, the record- ing secretary, were each presented an ermblematic gold pin. The members of Ta FEstrella Parlor | have presented a pair of opera glasses to | Mrs. Emma Thierbach as a_token of their |love and appreciation of her while she was president and past president, After the installation of the officers of | Golden State Parlor by Agnes Thornagle, D. D. G. P.. there was the presentation | of a_fine gold watch to the retiring past | president in appreciation of what she did | for the parior. The presentation was fol- lowed by addresses by Grand President | Mrs. Baker, Grand Secretary Miss Laura | 3. Frakes, 'Past Grand Presidents Belle | W. Conrad, Mary E. Tillman, Mollie B. ‘Jnhnson and others, The officers of BEma Gett Parlor at Crockett were impressively installed by Mrs. J. A. Steinbach, D. D. G. P, The officers of Aloha Parlor of Oakland will be installed on Thursday next and those of Alameda Parlor will be instalied on Tuesday. The following officers of La Vespera Parlor were installed by District Deputy Grand President Lillian Versalovich and the work, in the presence of many mem- bers of the order, was very impressive: Annie Lastine, P.' P.; Mary McCormick, P.. Nora Nonnemann, Mary_ Desrosiers, Stella, Clue, V. P.'s; Annie McDonough, M.; Annie Anderson, R. S.; Nellle Ber- ger, F. 8.; Mary O'Connor, Julia Balz, | Marie Larios, Mrs. Roche, T.'s; Inez Smith, I. §.; Mary Matheas, O. §.; Cassie McTernan, O. The retiring president, An- nie Lastine, was presented an elegant em- blematic pin. After the ceremony there was an excellent collation in the taste- fully decorated banquet hall, where the following named were called upon to say something for the good of the order: Vice Grand President Eliza D. Kelth, Grand Secretary Miss Laura J. Frakes and Past Grand Presidents Mary E. Till- man, Belle W. Conrad and*Mollié B. John- son. Native Sons. Last week the members of Sequola Par- lor of the N. S. G. W. presented to Past President Henry Hasselbach a beautiful gold charm for his watch in ap- preciation of his services upon the 1900 celebration committee. The charm is em- blematic of the order and of Mr. Hassel- bach’s vocation, it being in the form of a small incandescent lamp, upon which is worked the emblem of the order. The following named _were installed as officers of El Dorado Parlor by District Deputy Grand President James P. Dock- ery on the 1lth inst.: J. J. Greely, J. P. P.; J. C. Martin, P.; G. L. Suhr, J. W. . F. Broad, V. P's; P. P. J. J. Crowléy, F. 8.; R. .; Dr. C. J. Morgan, trustee; A. J. Rossi, M.; Drs. W. J. Hawkins, B. Fleming and E. Frisbie, surgeons; A. H. Cohen, 1. 8., and D. M. McKibbon, O. S. The installation was followed by a colla- tion, singing, recitations and the presen- tation of a gold and diamond badge_to retiring President J. J. Greely. The dis- trict deputy addressed the assemblage, complimenting the officers for the excel- lence of their ritualistic work and ex- pressing satisfaction at the prosperous condition in which he found the parlor. Eastern Star Chapters. California Chapter of the Order of the Fastern Star at its last held meeting elected twelve to receive the degrees, and a goodly number of petitions were pre- sented. There will be a special meeting next Tuesday for the purpose of confer- ring the degrees. The committec an- nounced that all arrangements had been concluded for the annual dinner party and hall, to be given on the night of the 3d of August. This promises to be one of the grandest events in Eastern Star circles of this city. The committee is composed of John Tonningsen, Bertha N. Stark, Em- ma Grace Buswell, P. F. Ferguson and Samuel A. Clarke. Professor S. Adelstein and Esther Phillips have been chusen as the committes on music, Captain Witt- man as floor manager and Ralph Hathorn as chairman of the reception committee, Olive Branch Chapter at its meeting last Monday night balloted on three petitions. At the next meeting of the chapter there will be an “at home,” commencing at 9 o'clock. A general Invitation has been extended and the visitors will be wel- comed by the matron and the patron, Mrs. Rose Marie Fistolesi and Dr. Byron de Witt, v On Thursday night Hamon{ Chap- ter initiated eleven strangers in the pres- ence of the largest audience that has been in a chapter room during the vacation season. After the work there was a sup- per, a dance and a programme of music . R. 8.; and songe. The meeting was one of the l'nol’t hpé‘“dn‘ that has been held {n many a nigl 0dd Fellowship. S The following named have been installed as the officers of Western Addition Lodge by John T. Gibeon, D. D. G. M.: C. N. Jansen, noble grand; A. M. Brand, vice grand; F. H. Malin, warden; J. Corinson, conductor; W. F. Oestreich, inside guard- ian; Dayid Irwin, right supporter to N. G.; E. W. Skelton, left supporter to N, : 1. H. Pike, right subporter to ", Callatte, left supporter to V. 1 rautner, right scene supporter; C: . Davis, left scene supporter; J. W. Wisler, chaplain. Grand Master Willlam Nichols Jr. an- nounces the foilowing visitations for the month of August: August 9, to Exeter, when there will be the dedication of a new hall; 10th. to Hanford; 1th, to Willow Lodge at Snelling: 13th, to Mariposs; Jdth, to Hornitos; 15th, to Oso Lodge at Bear Valley; 18th, 'to Coulterville; 17th, to Merced; 2th, to Lodl; 2ist, to Clem- ents, and 224 to Jefferson Lodge =at Wood- bridge. The grand master In his visits to Santa Clara and San Mateo counties found ail the lodges active and prosperous, each having during the first half of the year added to the miembership. The reports from 204 lodges of the jurisdiction for the first six months of the year show.a net in- crease of 415. There are yet about 150 lodges to hear from. Reports from the encampment branch of the order arc also very satisfactory. The grand patriarch visited last week in Sacramento and Ledi. Wildey Encampment. in conjunction with Unity Encampment, will have a joint installation on the 30th inst., on which oc- casion members of the subordinates will be admitted into the encampment hall. Rebekah Lodges. A new lodge of the Rebekahs has been instituted at Fullerton and another at North Ontario. Still another will be in- stituted in a short time at Igo. The reporis that are coming in from the lodges in all parts of the jurisdiction show a very pleasing increase. 1f they cone tinue to come in at the same rate of add- ed membership the increase shown will be the greatest for a term in the history of the order. On the occasion of the installation of the officers of Templar Lodge Mrs. T. Hop- kins, the outgoing past noble %mnd, was by General Brower on behalf of the lodge presented a very handsome jewel of her rank in recognition of her remarkably well perfcrmed service while in the chair of noble grand. On the night of the 20th inst. the offi- cers of Mission Rebekah Lodge were in- stalled ir public in Excelsior Hall by Mrs. Floy Urquhart and her staff of very ef- ficlent officers in a manner that created a most favorable impression on the mem- bers and the visitors. The work, ritual- istic and floor, was frequently applauded. The new officers are: - Mary Duncan, P. G.; Mary Hurst, N. G.; Julia Jackson, V. G.; Emily Knopf, R. 8. Annie Norman, F. Mrs. A. J. Williston, R. 8. to N. Lucy’ M. Quington, L. 8. to N. G.; Lulu Perry, W.; Mrs. M. Robinson, C.; Edith Hexhiem, R., and Emma Arison, L. §. to V. G.; Susle Pracy, O.; Mrs. Flitner, L G., and Willilam Hurst, O. G. After the ceremony closed there was presented a beautiful collar to Mrs. Dun- can, the retiring noble grand, and she was also given a basket of fragrant roses. A costly crystal bowl was presented to R. C. Black, the driilmaster of the lodge, after which a diamond set jewel was pre- sented to Mrs. W. W. Watson, the out- going past noble grand. This was given By the lodge In. appreciation of the most excellent work of the lady while in the chairs gnd as an expression of their great fraternal love for one whose charming personality has endeared her to every member of the lodge. Mrs, Watson proved G. V. G.: G.; G L herself a faithful and considerate officer and demcnstrated her magnetic power to make friends and hold them. The “soap bubble party” recently given, by Orlental Rebekah Lodge was well at- tended and was a grand success, afford- ing much amusement to all present. The new committee on entertainment has ar- ranged a series of surprising novelties for the term, Next Wednesday there will be an “at heme,” which promises to surpass anything ever before given by this wide awake lodge. Canton No. b, P. M., Cap- taln C. H, Kornbeck, will attend. Lena Jarvis, the “life of Orlental,” is spending her vacation at Gllroy, Next Tuesday evening Jubllee Lodge will give {ts quarterly entertainment and dance in Prospect Hall of the Odd Fel- lows' buflding. The committee has pre- pared an Interesting programme, Ladies’ Auxiliary Knights Templar. The Ladles' Auxiliary to California Com- mandery, Knights Templar, held its mid- summer business meeting and card party at the home of Mrs. Willlam Roderick Jones last week. A lunch was served be- fore the meeting, and after the business there was a progressive game of cards. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mrs. Gertrude Elaine Taber Canny won the first prize, a silver jelly spoon. In the absence of Mrs. C. Taber Mrs. H. Reams, the vice president, presided at the meet- ing. The invited guests were Mrs. L. C. Pistolesi, Mrs. C. Cutting and Mrs. H. L. White. The next meeting will be held on August 3 at the residence of Miss Eva Powells. Those who were present were Mrs. H. Reams, vice president; Mrs. W. R. Jones, second vice president; Mrs. G. E. T. Canny, secretary; Mrs, Z, . Dodge, assistant secretary: Mrs. 8. A. McDon~ nell, treasurer; Mesdames E. G. Dorn, C. C. Moorehouse, A. Haas, 'Hiram T. Graves, J. Prior, 8. Byron DeWitt, J. Lowe, P. Fraser, Marriner-Campbell, Seibe, Martenstein, 'Wheatine, Johnson, Damkruger, Young, Marsh, Logan and Misses Eva Powells and Mary Bragg. The Druids. Junior Past Noble Grand Arch Henry Lange of St. Helena was in this city last week and reported to Secretary Graves that St. Helena Grove has adopted a new scheme to secure new members and that it is working admirably. This grove will enter the competition for a banner to be offered by Noble Grand Arch Godeau. - Olympia Grove has decided to hold a joint picnic with Olympla Circle at Scheut- Zen Park on the 1ith of August. There are to be games for old and young and prizes. The brothers of the grove and the sisters of the circle are working hard to make the affair a success. Alpini, Aurora, Volta and Monteverde Groves have appointed a committee to arrarge for a picnic in 1902, Sonoma Grove at its last held meeting initiated one of the prominent physicians of the place into its mysteries. Dr. W. Sitchell of Golden Star Grove acted as noble arch and his instructions to the can- didates and members were very interest- ing. The doctor also visited the groves in Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Occidental, Guerneville and Duncans Miils. At each place he was well received. The grove in Sutter Creek has taken possession of its new hall and has enough + The Fraternitics = candidates to kéep the degree team busy for some time. At the last held meeting of Hartnagle Chapter there was a large attendance. Among those who received the sublime de- ree were Dr. J. M. Graves and Dr. J. azzini. The degree team performed its work in an admirable manner. Noble Grand Arch Godeau has issued a stirring proclamation to the groves, in which he gives them sensible advice, in- forms them that he will officially visit them during his term of office and expects them to helg him make an increase of 2000 during the term. He offers a prize of $100 to any one who will organize and have instituted five groves, one of $0 to any one who shall introduce and Rave in- itlated the greatest number of members above fifteen into his grove and a banner to the grove initiating the greatest num- ber of candidates in proportion to mem- bership. Ancient Order of Workmen. During the past week there were a num- ber of officers of lodges installed in the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Those of Bernal were installed by District Dep- uty Crowley and those of Alta by Dis- trict Deputy Hansen. The officers of Unity and Prosperity lodges were .also installed. The new officers gave promise that they would work faithfully for the interest of the order. Grand Recorder Spencer assisted at a number of these in- stallations and at each delivered inter- esting addresses on the subject of Work- manship. Special Deputy Master Workman Wal- ter Malloy was in the country again last week and talked up the order wherever he visited. As a result of his recent vis- its to lodges in the bay counties twenty- five applications have been received, ten of these from Mt. Diablo Lodge at Wal- nut Creek. One of the effects of active, energetic agitation. \ The lodges in the Mission district are arranging for ‘a grand district meeting, possibly in August. It is to be an open meeting, one of entertainment and in- struction as to the order. The officers of Silver Spray Lodge, De- gree of Honor, were installed on the 16th inst. in public by Grand Chief of Honor Lucy McNear, assisted by Mrs. Lucy M. Quinton as grand usher. There were many present and the ceremony was im- pressive and well carried out. After the ceremony there was an excellent pro- gramme of entertainment contributed by Professor Graber and his mandolin club, and by ladies and gentlemen, who enter- tained with vocal solos, after which there was dancing. The retiring past chief of honor was presented a handsome emblem of the order and the installing officer re- ceived a basket of flowers. Last Wednesday night Deputy J. T. Kidd, with Grand Recorder C. T. Spencer as guide and a full corps of acting grand officers, installeq the officers of Friend- ship Lodge in the presence of a large number of members of ‘the order. After the work of the evening there was a so- cial hour, and music, songs and recitas tions were in order. together with re- freshments and a collation. Among the speakers were the grand recorder, ex- Grand Recorder Hirschberg and a number of the district deputies. The retiring mas- ter was presented a splendid 'souvenir of the lodge's appreciation of him while in the chair. Crocker Lodge is arranging for the Ini- tiation of a large class of candidates on the 9th of August, Special Deputy Grand Master Walter Malloy is working in Contra Costa County in the interest of the order. Improved Order of Red Men. At the councll of Monadnock Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men on the 12th inst., previous to the raising up of the chiefs for the current six moons, the report of the chief of records was read and showed a very substantial increase during the previous six moons in wam- pum and palefaces. On the 10th of July Altahmos Tribe con- ferred the warrior's degree on six eligl- bles, after which in the course of a lon, talk the past great sachem highly com- plimented the degree team for its most excellent work. On the night of the 16th of August the tribe will tender a first class feast of corn and venison to its de- gree team and the great chiefs in one of the prominent restaurants. The greatest increase during the pass- Ing great sun was made by Montezuma Tribe—ninety-nine, Seminole Tribe, the only one in this city not working in the English language, now Bumbers 200, and 18 increasn weekly, Charles T. Granz, George fi Stein, Dr, H. Sichel, W. Goldman, E. Lastreto and Dr. J. J. Keefe have been appointed by Yosemite Tribe a committee on invitation to the party to be. given by the tribe on the 27th of August. The programme will be of the best and the tribe will entertain lnvlsh};" Oneida Council, D. of P., has commenced the new term by adopting palefaces at every meeting. National Union. California Council of the Natlonal Union, W. A. 8. Nicholson, president, held its first meeting In its new quarters in the Ploneer bullding on the night of the 17th inst. The hall, which is one of the most pleasant in the city, was tastefully deco- rated with American flags. After the ini- tiation of Dr. M. B. Estes and three oth- ers in the presence of about 125 members of the order, including visitors from San Jose Council, there was, under the direc- tion of Speaker Joseph A. Wilson, a most excellent purveyor of lodgeroom enter- tainment, a very pleasing programme of varied_ numbers contributed by Friends Ker, Nowlan, Lyman, Kohler and Foster. There were also addresses by Friend ‘Worswick, president; Friend Putnam, ex- president; Friend Brower, secretary, and Friend McGeher, treasurer of San Jose Council. W. D. Barber and Issie D. Meyer each entertained with a monologue, and Deacon William Wallace told a _story which was ‘“‘the” story of the evening. Golden Gate Council will entertain its members, lady friends and relatives in Pioneer Hall on the night of the 13th of August. San Francisco Cabinet will officially vis- it El Dorado Council on the 16th of Aug- ust and Golden Gate Council on the 10th of September. Among the features of Japan's military new things. LOT NO. 1—- any remnant in this lot. For sale at LOT NO etc. LOT NO. 83— For sale at Mark any remnant in the lot. LOT NO. 34— AUCTION SALE! REFEREES' SALE! BY ORDER OF COURT. CHOICE PROPERTIES. MONDAY, AUGUST J2... Adscatheduse D000 At 12 o'clock noon, at salesroom of G. H. UMBSEN & CO., 14 MONTGOMERY ST. No. 813 Washington Street. Southwest corner Washington and Waverly place, between Dunont and Stockton sts.; I provements consist of three-story brick build- ings; rents $166 per month. ¥ Nos. 716 and 718 Jackson Street. North line, between Dupont and Stockton system is the fact that on the army pay rolls are 2000 tailors, ‘1000 shoemakers, 10,- 000 grooms and 1500 attendants, says tie Washington Times. The medical staff is one of the most complete In either Europe or Asia. All officers holding only tempo- rary commissioned rank are included in the list of petty officers. Slow Healin ¢ balm in the form of healthy, new circulation is tainted with poisonous germs, humors or any effete matter, a slight scratch or abrasion of the skin 4 . becomes a festering sore, ti swollen joints and inflamed glands often imxk sores With rich, pure, strong blood one is never troubled with sores or ulcers. A cut or any injury to the flesh heals in a few days, nature supplying the healing lood; but when the tiny pimples to be boils, out into offensive, slow healing sores. A polluted blood is always a menace to health ; not only does it k the i 8 ok bt 2 the bod skin in a chronic state of inflammation, but eve suffers from an impure and sluggish circulation, and fibre of ou never feel well, you are not and never can be well until the system is relieved of its terrible load of impuri- ties. With the blood so contaminated, so deeply poisoned, ulcers, boils and sores of every kind are apt to become chromnic and often develop into Cancer, Sores and ulcers are most often caused b; rty of I bec: afflicted with a severe sore leg and e o s e o | S S Eos 2 oot 2 et wlid iy slow circulation, brought on | on two trips to Hot Springs, and local physi- by bl.l‘ continued si nesig olans "‘,:',“: me to nr purpoui“!.dm :boni liver, the ?.:nfl:g, +or | friend induced e to try 8. 8. B X 'bogen to take your medicine, and in the short space of seven months it has completely and thoroughly cured me. My leg is a witness today as to what 8. 8, 8. will do when taken regularly. The sore has healed entirely and my health has improved ‘whatever is calculated to de- stroy the vitality of the blood and break down the constitu- tion. Theseold chronic sores last sometimes for years, eat- [ Wonderfuliy. I have alread: 20 pounds. ing into the flesh, muscles, 7. B. TALBERT, e et e et ot e e and are s a tax u; the that it for the it to recu; u’.md-fim le malady often proves fatal. othing so qui yorlure{yrutomlostm and vitality to the blood as §.8.8. Itisan antidote for the severest forms of Blood Poison, as well as the kdhfingi h that cause the eruptions and sores that sap very life and so iruu lfim'm 8. 8. S. is the only guaranteed purely ble blood puri- er. It contains no mercury, potash, arsenic or other hurtful . It cleanses the blood and purifies the circulation, thus ridding the s of the impurities that keep the sores feverish and ful. At the same time your health healthy, I with boils, carbuncles, sores or of any Lk o g e and Skin Diseases to all who drdc:e o im; mmdfifietmi&:“fimofs.s.s..mdthem an are eruptions lort.writaonrpz ciaus all about wh:nmmgtty:.dimhd.' ki £ SWIER SITCIRIC CORPANY, ATEANTA, 04 sts.; improvements consist of four-story sub- stantial brick buflding; rents $250 per month; lot 34:4x137:6. POTRERO. The following three pieces are in the vicinity | of propertles recently purchased by the Santa Railroad Company: Fesou:hmt _corner 19th and Wisconsin sts.; lot 135xM1,. frregular. POTRERO. Northwest corner 19th and Wisconsin sts.; lot 67x165, irrecular. 3 POTRERO. Northwest corner 15th and Wisconsin sts.; lot #01x152, irregular. TOWNSEND STREET. - Between Fourth and Fifth sts., northwest line, opposite the Southern Pacific Rallroad depot. This choice holding suitable for manufactur- ing apd warehouse - purposes; lot 80x215, ir- regular; 2 frontages. For further particulars apply to referees. J. T. HARMES, 626 M at. @. H. UMBSEN, {4 Montgomery st. P. J. SULLIVAN, Parrott bldg. AMERICAN LINE. KEW YORK. SOUTHAMPTON, LONDON, PARIS Stopping_at Cherbourg, westbound. Frém New York Wednesdays, at 10 a. m. St. Paul ugust 7(St. Paul 2 St. Louis.....August 4|St. Leuls. 4 ‘Philadelphia.. August 21! Philadelphia ...Sept. 11 RED STAR LINE. New York and Antwerp, From New York Wednesdays, at 12 noon. i S By e 11‘&«:--:1 7 I etana o - August 21 |-Vaderiand. w...Bepe. 13 *Stop at , _eastbound. INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION €0, CHAS. D. TAYLO] General Agent Pacific Coast, 30 M& TOYO KISEN KAISHA. 8 ner First and m" !”.gu,' r:n‘u for TOROHAMA and HONGKONG, calilng st Kobe (Hiogo), Nagasaki and o This lot contains remnants of WINDSOR CHEVIOT SUITINGS, . in shades of Oxford gray, from 2 to 5 yards long—a splendid material for short tramping suits, Eton suits, ¢ycling costumes, etc.—a fine, firm, s0-inch dust-proof fabric, which has always sold far 752553 yard— < Miscellaneous remnants of DRESDEN NOVELTY SUITINGS and all-wool checks—mostly dark colorings, from 34 to 36 inches wide— in stripes and small patterns—for children’s school dresses, wrappers, usually sold at 25¢, 35¢ and 4oc a yard—any remnant in_the lot Remnants of ENGLISH HOMESPUN SUITINGS—a very neat, serviceable cloth for summer suits—38 inches wide—in shades of blue and gray mixtures—this cloth usually retailed at 25c and 3oc a yard— For sale at Market-street store only. BLACK AMAZON CLOTH-—a strictly all-wool material—3s2 inches wide—fast midnight black—sponged and shrunk and ready for use— just the thing for separate skirts, Eton Suits, etc.—it is the heavy qual- ity that usually sold for 75c and 85c a yard—any remnant in the lot Remnants From the Domestic Departm REMNANT SALE OF CHALLIES— Used for ladies’ waists, wrappers and children’s dresses—a very elegant assortment of the desirable lengths—a fine wool-finished fabric in new blues—navy and royal—small, medium and large dots—our 15¢ quality: any remnant in the lot........... For sale at Market-street store only. REMNANT SALE OF COMFORTERS— Big, extra heavy comforters for double beds—filled with white, sani- * tary cotton—neat Persian patterns and a good value at $1.15 each— . these are odds and ends and will be closed out as remnants at. For sals at Market-street store only. REMNANT SALE OF BLANKETS— A small lot of California wool blankets soiled—these are big enough for double beds—fine wool will wear well—a beautiful finish (in fact, they are our great $4.00 grade); any soiled blanket in the lot For sale at Market-street store only. More Remnants. If you need remnants,and you certainly do, now is the time to get them while the remnant sale is on. Don’t wait a day, for the best will soon be picked up by early shop- pers. Hundreds of remnants on the tables for the first time to-morrow. Those who have bought before will find many Here are a few to give you an idea. Yard REPEREa® | 5 -street store only. .10¢ Yard -street store only. ent. Se Yard ad; have accidentally become fleece and ..$2.95 pair i l l I I For Victoria, Vancouver (B. C.), Port Townsend, Seattle, Tacoma, rett, Anacortes and New Whatcom (Wash.)— 11 a m., July 15 20, 3%, %, Aug. 4, and every fifth day thereafter. Change at Seattle for this company's steamers for Alaska and G. N. Ry.; at Seattls or Tacoma for N. P. Ry.; at Vancouver to C. P. For Eureka and Humboldt Bay- July 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, Aug. §, day thereafter. o For San Diego, stopping only at Santa Bar- bara, Port Los Angeles_and Redondo (Los An- geles)—Steamer Santa Rosa, Sunda; 9 & m; steamer Stats of California, Wednesdays, § & _m. For Los Angeles, calling at Santa Crus. Monterey, San Simeon. Cayucos, Port Harford (San Luls Obispo), Gaviota. Ventura, Hueneme, dro and *Newport (*Corona only)—Steamer Corona, Saturdays, 9 a. m.; steamer Bonita, Tuesdays, § a. m. For Ensenada, Magdalena Bay, San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, Altata. La. Santa Rosa- Pas, lia snd Guaymas (Mex.)—10 a. m., Tth month. For further Information obtain compeny’s folders. The company the right to change reserves steamers, sailing dates and hours of salling without previous notice. TICKET OFFICE —4 New Montgomery street (Palace Hotel). GOODALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen. Agents, 10 Market st.. San Franciseo. O.R. & N. CO. Omnily Steamship Dine to PORTLAND, Or., And Short Rail Line from Portland to off points East. Through tickets to all points, all rail or ateamshio and rail, at TOVTEST FATES. STEAMER TIOKETS INCLUDE BERTH and MEALS, ...... Sal 88. GEO. W, D.W.H HCOCK, GE! MAWAI NEW Oceanlc $.5.C0, t e IRECT LINE To TAHITL 8. S. SIERRA, for Honolulu, Samoa, New Zealand and Aus....Thurs., Aug. 1, 10 a. m. 8. S. AUSTRALIA, for Tahit!.. 8. 8. MARIPOSA, for Honolulu. turday, August 2 p. m. | (0., General 327 Market 8t Gen’| Passenger Office, 843 Markt St 1, Pacifle St | PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. And CIA SUD AMERICANA DE VAPORES To Valparaiso, stopping at Mexican, Central and South American ports. Sailing from How- ard 3, Pler 10, 13 m. ACONCAGUA..Aug. S|GUATEMALA...Aug. 23 PERU Aug. U|PALENA.. Sept. 4 leamers are built expr or Cen- tral and South American ssenger servica. No change at Acapulco or Panama.) Freight and office, 316 California street. PALFOUR, GUTHRIE & CO., Gen. Agents. PANAMA R. R. “CiNe’ T0 NEW YORK VIA PANAMA DIRECT, Cabin, $105; Steerage. $40; Meals Free, 8. 8. Argyll sails Mon lay, 12 8. 8. Leelanaw sails Monday, Aug. 26 S.O,Argll‘ sal's Tuesday, Sept.24 ltnlrtmutnl!’,.-. Froight and o Market st. CORNOR, Paciflo Coast COMPAGNIE et e ot ot Miargon ecrests pagne, 1; La sL'Aquitaine, August 15; La Fiest class to Havre, $70 and Becond lase to Havre, 345 and u ENERAL ASENCY FOR ATES and CAN- 454 3 Forvoast & Bo.. Pacifle’ Conse b7 ts, 5 Montgomery avenue, San Francisco. #&a:nm by all Raimed Agents. BAY AND RIVER STEAMERS. FOR U, S. NAVY YARD AND VALLEJD, Steamers GEN. FRISBIE or MONTICELLO 3 m., ) -