The morning call., 1890-09-10

withstanding the stroDg-minded principles
it inculcates, the worthy young men seem
more attractive, and get ahead of Vassar
every time.
Judge James Mcguire or San Francisco is
here celebrating with Henry George.
Miss Emma Oliver of Oakland arrived a
week or so ago to continue her dramatic
studies, fencing and all that pertains to the
histrionic art. She expected to devote most
Of her time to study; but very probably will
be ION the boards" soon again, as she has
won wel-de5erved laures in the West by
her renditions of Shakespeare's heroes and
her0ines. Those who know her capabilities
predict "great things for her in the future.
She gives promise of high attainment.
MIR. Peter 9. Kellogg, who has social and
cordial word of appreciation for the people
and the State, and recalls his visit there
with much pleasure. He hopes to be in
California soon again. He knows some Of
the fine people there. but he knows more of
the fine cattle and Thoroughbred horses. 1t
fornia studs Of such excellent shape, vigor
and fire brought in so many thousands Of
dollars. He says that some of the finest
horses he has ever seen have been bred in
California. He has a CHEEKY Office on John
street, and genially welcomes his California
friends as if he really enjoyed seeing them.
DR.. Knowles and family of Oakland passed
through New York a few days ago, en- route
for Boston.
LENT's HOME.
The genial face of Mr.. W. f. Lent is seen
again in New York. He has two elegant
in New York and the other in San Francisco.
On account of his asthmatic trouble he
spends his winters in California, aud be-
cause he likes California too. and has many
friends there. His family are with him at
present, and expect to reside in New York
It.ri IN
Mrs. L.. D. Fisher and Miss Grace d.
Fisher will start for their home, in Oakland
in few days. Miss Fisher has heen to
Washington, completing her studies in read
ing and elocntion with Professor Bell, and
will resume her work at Miss Vests school
in San Francisco when she returns. Mrs.
Fisher will take up her successful work in
the Oakland High School. Although Miss
Fisher has been close student during her
sojourni in the East, she has seen many of
the best things that are in New York and
round about it. Her Evolutionary treats
will not be the only ones with which she
will be able to entertain her friends, for she
has seen much of the unique, interesting,
peculiarly characteristic, picturesque and
artistic life that few of the sojournerS from
the West see.
1t is interesting to note the houses and
places of historic fame that are here, there
and everywhere in this Eastern country. At
NOrw ich the house where Washington and
Lafayette danced is pointed out for the ben
eft OF the visitor, but no historic expression
of either is handed down by word of mouth;
but at Poughkeepsie an old house is pointed
out where Lafayette was entertained with
much ceremony. His polite, -stereotyped
speech has not been forgotten. 1t is the ira
diton that as he shook each mans hand
with cOurtly grace he asked: married or
singlep" If the answer was Married."
Happy man" Lafayette would exclaim.
If the answer was '.Single," Lucky dog
reassuringly said the diplomatic; and each
man felt he was considered wise, whether
he was "happy man" or "lucky dog"