The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 30, 1902, Page 6

THE SUNDAY CALL. —— [tems of Interest Concerning Fraternal Organizations URING. the early part of last week the new officers of Per- severance Grove were in- stalled, after which the mem- bers repaired to a downtown restaurant, where all partook of installation banquet. All the gra: officers resident in this ecity, with the exception of one, were present as guests of the grove. Past Noble Grand Arch Jullus 8. Godeau was the toast- kept the grand officers and others busy responding to sentiments. The official visit by the mnoble grand arch, grand tary and other grand officers to Alpini Grove was a pleasant one and for the edification of the grand officers and visitors from other groves there was the initiation of four strangers into the ‘ovate degree. Past Arch Locapo acted as noble arch and the manmer in ch he delivered the charges proved iim one of the best in the work in the master an On the night of the 2th inst. Galileo Grove wil e the second degree in the amplified fo and as it is a treat to of this grove do this that there will be a am ely e unavoidable circumstances visit of the grand officers of Redwood City had to be rother day will be set. the grand officers Bamman of the Past Arch Arch Gomez vis- ids. ve initiated three can- t held meeting. The owed by a sumptuous the the pos officia grove of October Garden Grove of nitiated eight strangers and gements for a bail that was the evening of the 22d inst. ve recen: initiated sev- dates and then had a smoker good time. Among those d the meeting was B. V. Superior Judge-elect. Grand Arch Guglielmoni, Grand Martinoni, Grand Treasurer Sentinel Stock and Grand wovich paid an official visit jama Grove November 17. be an interesting and in- e one, and a pleasant hour fol- the meeting. e new officers of El Dorado Circle of s were installed in the cir- n public on the evening of the in the présence of as many as »wd into the hall and anterooms. ng officer was Mrs. Julius S. was assisted by Mrs. Hol- . The instaliing deputy, her initial effort in that line of who made work, performed it with a perfectness and impressiveness that demonstrated at she fully appreciated the importance of pro ructing officers who are to take new stations. The cere- was followed by the presentation the deputy and the new rendition of a short mu- literary programme and the g of icecream and cakes. A dance d the evening’'s entertainment. icea Circle of the U. A. O. D. at eeting on the 224 of November de- ciGed to have some form of entertainment me: gs in the future so as to in- the membership. The first of the ries was a donkey party on the evening the 29th of the month, which proved be a very interesting and amusing one. future there will be novelties to please mbers and their friends in the ter the close of the meeting. At the meeting of the 22d one stranger was ted: 7 the 18th of N afte; terest On svember Noble Grand Arch Guglieimoni paid a t to May- fielc Grove, when three candidates re- ceived the second and third degrees, the work being performed by the noble grand and Grand Secretary Martinoni. The rove is reported as doing well. On the 2¢th the Same grand officers, accormpanied Past Grand Arch Gomez, paid a visit lumbia Grove in San Jose. Five were received from that number { strengers, who will be initiated at the uex! meeting of the tribe. After the work { the evening there was a banguet at Charles and then an adjournment 1l, where the members of Garden ¥ Grove and their friends were enjoy- ing = dance. Garden City Grove had a very pleasant parly on the 26th inst. There was a large attendance on the occasion ©f the official visit of Noble Grand Areh Guglielmoni and Grand Sec- retzry Mattinoni to Golden Star Grove on e evening of the 2ist of November. After the routine of business and ad- fresses’ for the good of the order by the officers named, Grand Treasurer Grand Trustee Antonovich and others, there was an adjournment to a testaurant in the vicinity, where an ex- cellent supper was served, and the pleas- ure of the evening was added to by music hetween courses by Professor Barton's Druidic band. 'W. G. Antonovich, G. T., wes the toastmaster, and in . response to ecntiments suggested there were re- tperses by the noble grand arch, Past Noble Grand Arch Julius 8. Godeau, Rich- ard D. Barton, the Sousa of the Druids snd of the Native Sons, Dofainic Antono- vich, who at the close of his address pre- sented to Dr. G. W. Sichel, on behalf of ihe grove, a seven-pointed emblematic gold star in recognition of his arduous and unselfish work to build up the grove. The recinient, woo is known as an un- limited talker, was for once “‘stumped,” as he was unable to find words to express his feelings &t the unexpected. He was followed by Grand Secretary Martinoni, Grand Treasurer Horn, Grand Sentinel Stock, Past Arch Icardo, Noble Arch Flynn and the playing of a farewell air by the band. NATIVE SONS. Grand Trustee Joseph R. Knowland re- ports that about fifty names have been secured to & petition for a charter for a new parior to be instituted in Fortuna, Humboldt County. The new parlor at Santa Clara was in- stituted last week with a good member- ship. In addition to the grand officers who were present, the institution was wit- ressed by about fifty members of the parior in San Jose. On the 22d the new parlor in Mountain View was instituted by Grand President Byington, assisted by Grand Becretary Lunstedt, Grand Organizer Mocker and otkers. A new parlor will be instituted at Palo Alto in about two weeks, the same hav- ing been organized by Andrew Mocker, Erand organizer. Another parlor is being organized at Monterey. yrard NATIVE DAUGHTERS. The proceedings of the Grand Parlor of 902, after many vexatious delays on the part of the printer, are out. the largest and most interesting ‘books ©f the kind thats has been got out by this order. It consists of 416 pages of carefully prepared matter, which includes a well digested report of the Grand Par- lor's work, an appendix, which relates 1o the historical landmarks and the work that has already been done, a carefully prepared and comprehensive index of the periors and much more that is of great interest to the members. Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes left on the 24th of November in the company of Grand President Eliza D. Keith on a tour of visitation to the parlors in the south. This is her first departure from the office since the adjournment of the Grand Parlor, except for a few days when she, at the urgent request of the grand president, visited Stockton and vi- cinity. Grand President Keith on the 20th of November was with La Bandera Parlor in Sacramento. By invitation the mem- 2 It Is one of bers of Califia and ‘Sutter parlors were present. There was an exemplification of the work, which was perfect. District Deputy Grand President May Burgess, at the barquet which followed, responded to the toast, “Our Flag.” During her stay ‘in Sacramento the grand president was the guest of Past Grand President Mrs, W. A.-Gett at her Icvely home. The grand officer ;was the guest of honor at a dinner given by Mrs. Gett, at which there were present Grana Trustee Miss Maud Wood, who is also president of La Bandera Parlor, and May Burgess, D. D. G. P. & On the 2ist the grand president visited Marguerite Parlor at Placerville. The grand president received from La Bandera and Marguerite parlors elegant souvenirs of her visits and thanks for the instruction she imparted. The following was the programme that was presented recently in Tracy by El Pescadero Parlor of the Native Daugh- ters of the Golden West on the occasion of an entertainment. The bhall was crowded with residents of the ‘town and vicinity and there were members of the order from San Francisco, Pleasanton and Stockton: “Raily Round the Standard,” by Mes- dames Billings, Powell Emma Frerichs, Susie Frerichs, Ludwig, Emma von Sos- ten, Katie von Sosten, Hansen, Grunauer, Lubr, Wolfe, Grubbs, Bayley, Delamater, Magee, Echenberg and Johnson; *Creole Bells,” by Native Daughters; address, Past Grand President Dr. vocal solo, Mrs. M. address, “‘Our Order,” Past Grand President Mrs. Genevieve Baker; instrumental duet, Misses -Johnson and Wolfe; tableaux, “Minerva;” Mrs. B. Ma- gee, and “Goddess of Liberty,” Mrs. Su- sle Frerichs; reading, *The Sierras,” Mrs. Ellen Delamater, and singing of “America” by the audience. The addresses by the two past’ grand presidents were eloquent and were ex- “Our Flag,” ceedingly well received, the speakers be- ing loudly applauded. The first anniversary ball by Calaveras, the beauty parlor of this city, in Golden Gate Hall on the night of the 1Sth' of ‘November was a most delightful affair. There was a large attendance of beautiful ladies in- addition to the membership of the parlor, many gentlemen, excellent music, tasteful decoration and attentive committees. These attended to the sev- eral duties assigned to them in.a man- ner that clearly demonstrated that it is the desire of the members of Calaveras Parlor to please as well as entertain. The well arranged programme ‘of dances kept the party together until a late hour. The function was planned by the following ccmmittee of arrangements: Mrs. Daniel ¥°. Nunan, Mrs. Nina Nelson, Mjss Jennie Ohlrich, Miss Lena Moore, Mrs. Kate Ryan, Miss Elenora Garms and Miss Mae Stolz. At the last held meeting of Oro Fino Parlor there was an unusual amount of interest manifested in the work and that spirit which for a time retarded Its grecwth seems to have disappeared. The parlor has changed its quarters to the Red Men's building, where the members will be at home to their friends on thc first Saturday night in each month. EASTERN STLT. The officers of California Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will be in- stalled on the night of the 4th of Decem- ber. The officers are: Mary Wittman, matron; H. D. Loveland, patron; Isabel Woodside, associate matron; Isadore Horton, secretary; Carrie May Duke, treasurer; Cecella Harmon, conductress Emma Grace Buswell,- assoclate condu tress; Bessle Haste, Adah: Winnie Tur- pin, Ruth; Emily Ferguson, Queen Es- ther; Marie Hewitt, Martha; Elsie Gro- ver, Blecta; Anne Korts, warder; Mary Hammond Lewis of Golden Gate Chapter, sentinel; Phineas F. Ferguson, chaplain; Emma C. M. Thierbach, marshal; BEdith Little, organist. The following named officers of Olive Branch Chapter will be installed in pub- lic on the th of December: Mrs. Lizzle Atwood, matron; Dr. Willlam A. Atwood, patron; Miss T. Fredericks, assoclate matron; Mrs, Sadie J. Kahn, secretary; Mrs. M. Greenberg, treasurer; Miss M. Reed,’ conductress; Miss M. Wolters, as- soclate conductress; Mrs. M. M. Fitch, marshal; Willlam Muller, chaplain; Mrs. C. Blumenberg, Adah; Miss M. Miller, Ruth; Miss E. Schanz, Martha; Miss B. Mendelson, Esther; Mrs. J. Brandt, Elec- ta: Mrs. T. Hopkins, warder; Mrs. Mary Hammond Lewis of Goldén Gate Chapter, sentinel; Miss E. Rohrbacker, organist. On the evening of the 21st of November Golden Gate Chapter, after the initiation ot several candidates, tendered a recep- tion to Mrs. Kate J. Willats, re-elected grand secretary of the Grand Chapter, und Mrs. Henrietta Heuer, who was eléct- ed grand treasurer. Both are members of Golden Gate and there were congratu- lutory speeches on the occasion by the worthy matron, by Grand Matron Mrs‘s. Séymour and Grand Patron , Lyman C. Byce and a number of others. The two members were praised for the good work that they have done for the advancement of the organization and then each was presented a bunch of beautiful pink carnations. There was a very large num- ber of members and visitors from other chapters present. After the close of the meeting there was a collation in the ban- quet hall and a social hour. Among those who were present, in addition to the grand officers pamed, were the associate grand mat.on, Past Grand Matrons Moore and Mann, Past Grand Treasurers Holtz and Hubbard, Past As- sociate Grand Matron Munn, Past Grand Patrons Jesse B. Fuller and George L. Darling, the patrons of Harmony, Call- furnia, Starr King and San Francisco chapters, matrons of Aloha, San Francis- c9, Beulah, Starr King and Ivy chapters. Morning Star Chapter of Petaluma, of which Lyman C. Byce, who was recently elécted grand patron of the Grand Chap- ter, is a member, tendered him a recep- tion in Masonic Hall in that city on the night of the. 18th of November. The Courfer of that city gives the following account of the event: The rooms in the temiple were artistically decorated with palms, smilax and blossoms, gorgeous white chrysanthemums being mostly used. The following programme was rendered: e B S o . e s e, g e Address of welcome, P. J. Blim; instrumental duet, Mrs. Turick d Miss Dorothy Rodd; Vocal solo, Rev. Mr. Partrl tolin solo, Miss Irwin; vocal solo, Mrs. Ivancovich; instru- mental solo, Miss Dorothy Rodd; vocal duet, Mr. and Mts, Butler; vocal solo, Mrs, Georgé Lovejoy; remarks. Worihy Grand Patron L, C. Byce madWsome remarks, thanking the members for the honor conferred upon him. During the course of his remarks he paid a glowing tribute to the chap- ter, the members and grand officers. Worthy Matron Mrs. Mae Phillips and Worthy Patron P. J. Blim led the grand march to the banquet hall, where an elaborate spread Wwas enjoyed, covérs having been laid for 140. At each plate ‘were dainty souvenir cards, on which were printed the photo of L. C, Byce and the names of the committee of arrangements and the offi- cers of the lodge. Speeches were made at t! banqut table by Associate Grand Patron Dr. Milberry of San Francisco, Grand Treasurer Miss Eita Heuer, San Francisco; Grand Secre- tary Mrs. Kate Willats, San Francisco; Past Grand Patron George Darling, San Francisco; Past Eminent Commander of Knights Templar of Californita Professor Lippitt, Past High Priest H. B. Haskell of Petaluma R. A. M., Past Grand Treasurer Mrs. E. Denman, Past Grand Martha Miss Nellie Dinwiddie, Past Master W, 8. de Turk of Petaluma F. And A. M., Mrs. Miliberry of San Francisco, Miss Su- #an M. Willats, San Francisco; Mrs. L. C. Byce and Mrs. George L. Darling, San Fran- cisco; Prefessor Walter Clark, Miss Irvin, Lom- poc; Worthy Grand Patron L.'C. Byce. Worthy Patron P. J. Blim closed with farewell speech. The reception was one of the most successful in the history of the local chapter. The committee of arrangements for the recep- tion at Morning Star Chapter on Tuesday con- sisted of Mrs. Mae Phillips, Mrs. A. Dinwld- die, P. J. Blim, Mrs, D. Howard, Mrs. L. C. Byce, Mrs. E. Drees; Mrs. BE. Denman, Mrs. Rcse Strauss, Mrs. A. Lawrence, Mrs. M. D. Goshen, Miss S. Millsy Miss 1. Dunton, Miss Nellie Dinwddle, Abe Phillips, Harve Fuller, Mrs. A, E, Horyege. - The officers of Aloha Chapter, recently instituted under dispensation, who were chosen ut the institution, were instailed ©on the 29th of November by Grand Ma- tron Mrs. Seymour for the current Bast- ern Star year. Leulah Chapter has elected the following officers for the €nsuing term: Anna Smale, matron; F. C. Mayer, patron; Mary E. Donoho, associate matron; Mary Todd, secretary; Emma Rahlman, treas- urer; Geneva Williams, conductress; Em. ma Wedenmeyer, associate conductress. Starr King Chapter has elected the fol- lowing named officers: Emma C. Good- man, matron; I. B. Schantz, patron; Dora A. 'Wright, associate matron; Saran Dowd, secretary; Sarah Cohn, treasurer; Jennle F. Wright, conductress; Zelda Glaser, associate conductress. The junior past grand matron, assisted by Pauline Wetzler Dohrmann as grand marshal, on the 2Ist of November in- stalled the officers of Maspah Chapter at Erentwood. Y SHRINERS. Islam Temple of the Ancient Arabie Or- der of the Mystic Shrine will have a la- dies’ night in the Golden Gate asylum on the night of the 3d of December. On the &~ + night of the 10th there will be an elec- tion for officers for the temple for the ernsuing year. Among the candidates for the office of potentate the most prominent are Charles H. Murphy, the incumbent; James A. Wilson and George F. Neale. For the office of recorder there are alsv several candidates. Among the names are Theo Frolich and Professor W. G. An- derson. ENIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. McKinley Company No. 58, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, will give their first grand military ball next menth. It {8 to occur on Wednesday,” the 10th of December, long enough before the rush of the holidays not to interfere with that. The company is one that distinguished itself in the parade which took place at Oakland during the national convention. The Invitations say ‘Military in Uni- form” and “March at 8:45.” The ball is to take place at Saratoga Hall, 840 Geary street. The grand chancellor was in this city last week. 2 Golden Gate Lodge initiated three strangers at {ts last held meeting. McKinley Company of the Uniform Rank will give a military ball in Saratoga Hall on the night of the 10th of December. Mars Lodge had degree work on the night of the 25th of November. Deputy Grand Chancellor J. C. Loh- meyer will pay a visit to Sequola Lodge on the 2d of Decembe: ODD FELLOWS. The group of pictures printed in fraternal department of The Call on 23d of November were those of three oldest living grand masters of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in the State of California. L. L. Alexander, who was grand master in 1859, was ini- tlated into Hampden Lodge of Springfield, Mass., in 1849; C. O. Burton, who was grand master In 1865, was initiated into the order in Charity Lodge of Stockton In 1852, and Charles N. Fox, who was grand master in 1867, was initiated into the or- der in Washtenaw Lodge of Michigan in 1850. Some time after his arrival in Cali- fornia he transferred his membership to California Lodge, and subsequently left that lodge to become a charter member of Bay View Lodge. The committee that is arranging for the celebration of the golden anniversary of the Odd Fellows" Relief Committee of San Francisco announces that on Saturday, the the the the 6th of December, there will be a grand entertainment and ball in Ein- tracht Hall, on Twelfth street. The pro- gramme will be made up of numbers pre- sented by the best talent that can be ob- tained, and some of the most distin- guished members of the order will ad- dress the meeting, and some will relate their experience in Odd Fellowship dur- ing the past fifty years. A handsome sou- venir of the occaslon is now ready and can be obtalned from members of the committee. Every member of the order in this city will receive an invitation on applying at his lodge for the same. On the afternoon of Sunday following there will be a banquet at the Merchants’ Club, where covers will be laid for 250. The committee announces that both functions will be the most elaborate that have ever been got up by a branch of the order. Grand Master Gill and Grand Secretary Shaw paid a visit to Sonoma Lodge on the 23d of November and were pleased to note the initiation of three applicants for admission into the lodge, the first work the officers have done in that subordinate for a long time. The work was well done and received due praise. On the 24th the grand master was with the lodge at Guer- neville. On the 27th he was present at the dedication of the new hall for the lodge at Campbells, Santa Clara County. He was accompanied by a number of the grand officers. Canton San Francisco No. 5, Patriarchs Militant, has elected the following named as its officers for the ensuing term: R. C. Black, captain; M. T. Creps, lieutenant R. B. Downie, ensign; G. ‘Wilson, clerk, and C. E. Benedict, accountant. Magnolia Lodge receivsd a fraternal visit from Apollo Lodge last week and the degree team of the visiting body con- ferred the third degree in fine style for the visited lodge. Farnsworth Lodge had work in the initiatory degree on the 26th of November. Herman Lodge had work In the Initia- tory degree last Monday night. THE REBEKAHS. Oriental Rebekah Lodge, which was so delightfully entertained some time since by Golden West Lodge of the subordi- nates, will on the evening of the 3d of De- cember return the compliment by enter- taining the members of Golden West. An interesting programme will be presented for the visiting brothers. Criental Rebekah Lodge has arranged for a theater party in the Alcazar on the night of the 12th of December. "An inter- esting play will be presented. Jubilee Rebekah Lodge has completed all arrangements for its party that it will give in Scottish Hall on the night of the 4th of December. * * Amity Rebekah Lodge had a “hard times” party in its lodgeroom last night. Like the previous one yiven hy the lodge this was a great success and proved a source of great enjoyment to all who took part. A dance closed the entertainment. On Thursday, the 20th of November, Mrs. A. N. Knoph, noble grand of Mission Rebekah Lodge, gave ‘“an evening at home” at her residence, 232 San Carlos avenue, in honor of the officers and mem- bers of the degree team of Mission Re- bekah Lodge. There were thirty-six guests present. The first part of the even- ing was devoted to progressive whist, Mrs. F. J. Hurst winning the first lady's and J. H. Duncan the first gentleman's prize, . Miss P. Burkbart the lady's and A. W. Tuggey the gent's booby prize. After the prizes were distributed Vice Grand Mrs. F. G. Norman, in behalt -? the team, presented to the hostess a beautiful painted china icecream set, when_all were invited to a sumptuous banquet, where Dr. J. Frost, in behalf of the guests, in a few well-chosen words paid a kindly tribute to the hospitality of the hostess and host. Then followed vocal and instrumental music, recitations and dancing until the wee sma’ hours in the morning. On Saturday evening, the 22d, Mission Rebekah Lodge held an open meeting, which was well attended. The programme consisted of fancy dancing and songs, by Masters Parcey and Pfifer; a farce, “The Lady From Philadelphia,” dancing, ete. AMERICAN COMPLNIONS. Grand Chief Companion Mrs. H. Worms paid an officlal visit on the 20th of No- vember to Ferrucio Circle. She was ac- companied by Grand Treasurer Mrs. Kemp Van Ee, Grand Recording Secre- tary Mrs. Connell, Grand Trustee Mrs. Beverson and a delegation from Bay City, one from Inter Nos and one from El Ver- bano Circle. The visit proved dn instruc- tive one and after the work of the even- ing there was served a collation and thers was dancing. The official visit of the. grand chief companion to New Century Circle on ths night of the 24th inst. was a great event in the line of official visits in this order in San Franeisco this term. The hall was tastefully decorated with evergreens, flowers and American flags, also stream- ers of vari-colored crepe ‘paper. The grand chief companion, the grand of- ficers and past grands who accompanied ber were received with much ceremony, being escorted to the altar by a guard of eight young ladies attired in white, each Learing a staff gayly decorated with rib- Lons. During the evening the degree staft of the circle, attired in white, gave an exemplification of the work of the order by the initiation of a class of candidates and the work was perfection. There were, af- ter the work of the evening, addresses by the grand chief companion, Past Grand Chief Companion Miss Alice Ti- coulet, Grand Treasurer Mrs. Kemp Van Ee and other grand officers and visitors, after which Mrs. Worms, the grand chief companion, was presented as a sou- venir of the visit a handsome silver berry spoon, gold lined, and to Mrs. Van Ee, who is the deputy of the circle, a beauti- ful hand painted fruit dish, in recognition of her services to the circle. After the close of the circle there was a collation to the nlembers, grand officers and many visitors from thé various circles. Loreley Circle, which, since its institu- ticn, has worked in the German language, will after the 1st of next January work in the English language. This circle will give a holiday soclal on the 19th of De- cember. James G. Blaine Circle will give a so- cial in the Alcazar building on the 30th of December. Bay City Circle will give its Christmas tree social in the assembly hall of the Al- cazar building on the night of the 4th of December, on which occasion the coms ittes of arrangements will' show how well it can manage an affair of this char- acter. SEVEN PINES CIRCLE. The campfire and ball that was given by Seven Pines Circle of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic on the night of the 18th of November attracted to Pioneer Hall as many as could crowd into that place. The programme of en- tertainment was made up of the follow- ing numbers: Overture, orchestra. Farce, A Big Mistake,"™ cast—Dr. Cureall Sawbones, Gus Mulldon Charlle Whobuttin, Ed Waish; Sam, a serv- ant, Nat Wentworth: Nellie, the daughter, Misg Madge Connolly. Song, “A May Morning, rs. Turney; zither solo, Prof. E. Heidorng song, Willlam Ril recita~ tion Miss Helen Arensberg; song, “Tale of & Bumble Bee,” Miss Alice Pullen; the Zelmores, celebrated contortionists: basso solo, R. Keene: exhibition drill of physical culture, Miss M. A. Cummings with class. The pregramme was followed by the serving in the banquet hall of an old-time army dinner. There were so many that only 200 could be accommodated at one time and a second table had to be set. Dancing engaged the attention of all until a late hour. The affalr was well managed by a committee of which Mrs. Emelia Buttner was the chairman. — Another Innovation in Up-to-Date Journalism 0-DAY The Sunday Call- inaugu- rates yet another departure in the right direction of modern journalism that will appeal to all lovers of the best fictlon. Be sure to read the short story on page 13 of this issue—the story under the title of “The King Dines,” by Robert Barr, one of the cleverest short story writers of the day. It will fascinate you from the first sentence. This is the first in a series of similar stories, one of which will appear each week in addition to the novel being published at that time. If you enjoy a good short story—and who does not—keep your eye open for those to follow. Just to give you an idea of the interesting things to come, glance over some of the titles below and notice the names of the authors. These are only a few of the attractive features in fiction that you will be able to enjoy through The Sunday Call: The Golden Ford. By WILLIAM WALLACE PHILLIPS. ‘“‘Red Saundérs,” the cowboy, whom Mr. Phillips has made famous in other storles, Jolns Aggie Jones in & prospecting tour, on which grew out of an exciting rallroad strike, Great Uncle McCarthy. By E. OE. SOMERVILLE AND MAR- TIN ROSS. The two authors of this tale became famous throughout England and Ireland because in ail their stories they display just the quality of humor which s contained hers. Great Uncls McCarthy was a_ squatter whose adventures were weil worth chronteling. A Child of Christmas. By JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS. A Christmas tale of the North and South, fa Wwhich Billy Saunders interésts himself ih French-Canadian girl who is searching for her father, and indirectly brings the search to am end on Christmas day. Bobbert’s Merry Christmas. By JOSEPHINE DODGE DASKAM. A story in which the spirit of Christmas has & wholesome part and in which children are the chief characters, The Yellow Mail Story. By FRANK H. SPEARMAN. How Jimmie Bradshaw took the Yellow Mail through one. time With the aid of . freight train‘and o band of Indians, and acquired the name ‘ of immie e ind and the tati of being the fastest engineer on the road. Short Fiction by the Best Writers of the Dz which, by being refused a further free ride on a stage coach, they stumble across = Golden Ford, that promises fabulous wealth. The Western humor with which “Red” abounds is particularly delicious. The King Dines. By ROBERT BARR. One of the adventurés of King James VI of Scotland. The royal venison had been carried off by the Buchanans. The King and his cour- tiers surprise the Buchanans in their castle just as they are about to serve dinmer and the latter become unwilling servants of their unbidden guests An Old Lover, By ELIZA ORNE WHITE. .. William Dean Howells calls Miss White “‘one of the few artists who can See truly and record simply.” “An Old Lover” it well have been the story to call forth t) praise. It is a delightful tale of three New. England old maids, and a minister who twenty or gh—w years before had been a lover of one of em, The Striker’s Story. i r:y FRANK H. SPEARMAN. lroad story by Spearman needs no re- commendation. The it tals ve “ present tale teils of the Gomiplete Stn?i Fach W The God of His Fathers. By JACK LONDON. A story of Indian attack and massacre in Alaska, the Jand of the Rainbow's End, in Which the author spent many months. He tells this story of Hay Stockard, who fought his last and died under the cold fire of the Aurora. The Little God and Dickey. By JOSEPHINE DODGE DASKAM. Miss Daskam’s stories of children have made her famous. The present story relates the efforts of Dickey to stay away from dancing School at first and his. desire to go later on The Little Ged figures in the case when Dickey dances with one of the girls named Cecela. Dead Omne. By JOSIAH FLYNT and FRANCIS WALTON. A true story of the under world, i which Something is ‘told of the career in crime of “Bernard Carr.” A Woman and Her Bonds. By EDWARD LEFEVRE. A sUry of Wall street and a woman who ‘wanted to Inyest, but could not understand ti market. A broker friend buys for her, loses money in order to save her. but gets anything but gratitude for his trouble. eek in The Sunday Call