The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-10-02

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THE soHMER PIANOS
The utmost care was taken in the selection
OF the planes with view TO obtaining not
only lasting qualities but the most perfect
tone and easy action. After all other max
ers had been tested, Byron Mauzy of sos to
3!4 Post street carried oil the palm. The
planes purchased embraced the celebrated
SOhmer IL Co., which have become house
mold word in so many colleges, converts and
thousands Of music-to lowing families; also the
Newly Il Evans pianos, which are consid-
cred the best medium-prieed pianos in the
market. Mr.. Mauzy also furnished the fine
chapel organ.
1t goes without saying that the articles
supplied are in perfect harmony and keeping
with the excellence of the surroundings.
THE PLUMBING.
There is no paper to-day of any standing
in the architectural world that does not de-
vote a great portion OF space to the discus
sion of the sanitary features OF our build
ings II is of the first and mast vital
importance from the standpoint of health
for both young and cid. Buildings are GER
tainly not habItGble uHlesS the greatest care
and eircumspecuon has been used with re-
gard to the plumbing and drainage systems.
When this is true OF the home where but
few people live, how much more so when II
refers TO a public building where many
homes are located under common roof.
1t can be said without lear Of contradic-
tion that the most elaborate and perfectly
constructed systems of drains, sewer and
plumbing have been put in at Palo Alto
that are TO be found in the world. \ special
study Was made of it, and it is like the sYs-
TEN, On a. small scale, of great city. The
whole was evolved from the efficient brain
of Mr.. NJ. Z. Dorgan, who has charge
OF all the plumbin arrangements on
the Southern Pacific Railway system. lie
gave it his undivided attention, and his
work stands forth to-day as without an
equal The tunnels which have been con-
structed by this gentleman and his work
men for carrying the steam heating TO the
various buildings. rs well as the electrical
apparatus, are perfect specimens of under
ground WoTk. The miles Df pipe that have
been laid for connections with the main
sewer and the traps put in are enormous.
The plumbing is all Of the most modern type
of open work, and in tuIl accord with the
most stringent regulations of tho Board Of
Health Department.. While words of praise
can add hitle to Mr.. Dorgan's well-known
reputation, the management is To be con-
graduated on having been able 10 secure the
services OF one So efficient.
THE OILS.
The well-es tabiiShed and pushing young
firm Of Ensign q McGuffick of Spear
street, agents Tor the celebrated Bingham
ton Oh Refining Company, supplied the vari-
Gus oils required in connection with the
university. This firm is fully abreast of the
Times and Is TO De congratulated on having
obtained the contract in their line with this
Institution. They carry full stock of lu-
brlcatIng oils ana are fast becoming known
throughout the STATE, TO all parts CT which
their trade is being extended. The oils
supplied we're analyZed by Professor Gale
and found TO be pure and up TO the first
class standard.
THE BEDS AND BEDDING.
In order to keep the tired BRAIN workers
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absolutely necessary that the sleeping
accommodations, such as beds and bedding,
should be of the best and latest improve
meBt.
With this end in view, after searching
throughout the State and the East, tile Hon
Mr.. and Ms. Stanford PLACED the entire
order with Henry Bernhard x Co. Of % and
O. New Montgomery street, between Mission
and Howard, for all the beds and bedding in
the university.
Certainty this young and euterprislug
firm are u be congratulated on having car
RED of these contracts, as II is an evidence
OF the way their push and business
methods are appreciated.
One Of the members OF the firm is going
East in few DAYS to obtain all the latest
improved machinery now in the market for
the manufacture Of the lines which they
carry.
FOO much praise cannot lie given Messrs.
Bernhard & Co. for having carried out their
contract On time and without a hitch, as il
was by far the largest ever let in this State.
They are true friends Of the State Of Cali
lorna, as all their manufacturing Is done in
this city. They have several other large con-
tracts On hand.
TIE RANGES.
The students and professors at the uni
VeTsity will certainly have no cause to COM
pain Of the cuisine arrangements as they
have been made special feature Of this
grand institution.
The kitchen and dining-room fittings can
not be surpassed on This continent The
Furnishings in the kitchen were entrusted
30 the wel-kuown firm Of John g. lis &
Co. Of Sl4 kearny street, Il has one of
their celebrated steel ranges, specially made,
and It Is OF unusual size. This firm paid
Is pecial attention in order to MT their range
with every device known to the culinary
art. Realizing that all the kitchen equip
ments were Tor the greatest pub &c InStitu-
ton IN this State Messrs lis Il Co. spared
no pains in making their work not only
credit 10 themselves but the university.
Their work must De seen 10 be appre-
ciated, il st snds as a monument Of recOm-
mendation to the firm and will bring ease
and happiness to those who have 10 cater
and look after the welfare of the large
number OF persons TO be led daily with the
good things Of life.
TIE CRoCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
lut REPRESENTATIVE Oh / HE IALL was
much surpri sed at the elegance and beauty
of the plateG-ware, cTockrry and glassware
displayed in the dining-TOom and through
out the various apartments. In fact, ali the
appointments are IN excellent taste aud
wOuid do credit to the finest hosiery in the
country. All this portion of the furnishing
was given into the hands Of the large firm
of Nathan, Dohrmann & Co. of I24 TO 1S2
Suffer street, and their name is sufficient
guarantee Of the perfect completion of the
work.
RANsOME Il CUSHISG's WORK.
The work on most of the buildings, and
certainly it could not be improved upon.
was done by day labor. 1t remained, how
ever, for Ransame & Gushing, the represen-
tative firm in their line, of sos California
street. to be entrusted with the only large
building contract let So far they have
completed the girls dormtOry, which Is a
large and imposing structure built of arti-
fetal stone. and they have nearly finished
the museum, of the same material They
without praise commend themselves at
once TO the eye OF the architect and builder
as well as to the casual observer. These
structures are in keeping with all the others,
which are of stone and 1t is almost impoS-
sibie to tell from the real article.
In fact il has been demonstrated beyond
the question OF doubt that the arti fetal
stone and concrete buildings constructed by
this firm stand the wear and tear of time
anu ClliDhb6 6VbH UetLFT LHHl stone III was
a severe test for this firm TO have to undergo
having to come in competition with day
labor and the stone work, which was of the
best. That they have withstoOd the test is
the judgment of all who have seen their
work.
THE TERRA GOTTA WORK.
In modern building there is no branch in
which greater care has 10 be taken than in
the selection of terra Gotta fre-proofing
and sea Grippe Ii certainly has not been
neglected at the university, as the work in
this respect speaks for itself
MesSrs. Giadding, Mclean & Co. of 1853
Market street received this contract. and
their work stands to-day as an evidence Of
what this enterpriSing firm can accomplish
in their line.
Like all the others, they seem to have
taken greater amount OF pride out of the
work on this imposing pile, so as to make it
for all time to come an honor to the State
and the Union.
This esprit de corps was certainly worthy
OF the workmen, and. like the grand gift
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