The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-24
THEIR NEW HOME.
Laying the Cornerstone of
Mission ParIor.
A Large Crowd Attend the Ceremo-
mics, Which Consist Of Music
and Speeches.

All the Mission turned out yesterday
afternoon TO witness the laying of the cor
nerstone OF Mission Parlor Hall on Seven
teenth street near Valencia.
The new hall, which is to be very i'm
posing structure is being erected on a lot
54x10O feet just on the side OF the residence
of the late James D. Phean. A description
Of the building was recently given in THE
CALL
Before the dedication exercises began the
stree; in front Of the proposed edifce be-
came thronged with people so that it was
impossible to pass. Hundreds of those who
went to see the ceremonies were unable to
get within seeing let alone hearing distance
On the foundation OF the building was
erected a temporary platform, which was
gayly decorated. This was reserved for the
invited guests and members OF the different
parl0rs who attended the ceremonies. Tie
south side was set apart for Mission Parlor
and the speakers and officers OF the day.
The whole side was one mass of Streamers
and American flags, the center oeing decor
ated with the banners and regalia Of Mis-
sion ParlOr No. So On the south side was
a large picture Of grizzly bear.
About . o'clock Mission ParlOr arrived,
headed by the Golden Case band, all Of
whom are members Of the parlor. Mission
Parlnr was escorted by The drill CORPS Of
Alcalde IarlOT, under command of Captain
Joseph kehT ein. When the officers Of the
day took their seats the members of the
paTl0r. all in their regalia. were arranged
on the sides. There were present as special
guests many OF the presidents and past
presidents OF other parlOrs.
X, NJ. Fitzgerald, past grand president of
the order, opened the ceremonies with n
prayer, in which he invoked benedction
on the order.
". II. Powers, president of the Board of
Directors OF the Native Sons, delivered a
lew interesting remarks. in which he said
the erection of the building opened a new
era in the order of Native Sons. IL meant
expansion and progress.
Mayor Ebert was down tor an address,
but he sent a letter stating that owing to
certain important business on hand he
would be unable to attend, In his letter he
highly eulOgiZsd the order, its motives and
aims and wished the paElor every success in
its undertaking.
Thomas Flint, grand president OF the
order. was introduced and spoke warmly OF
the energy and spirit manifested by Mis-
sion farlOr which, he said, was q spirit TO
be encouraged. He said the good fortune
and honor belonged 10 Mission Parlor TO be
the first one to erect independent headquar-
tiers in the city, and be hoped that the
movement would spread throughout the
State and other parlnrs carry to a success
ful conclusion similar enterprises lie, as
president, extended Mission Parlor the
congratulations Of the whole order and
wished Its members renewed prosperity.
An original poem by Mrs. w. II. Powers.
entitled ''Salutation to Mission Parlor,"
composed especially for the occasion. was
read by NJ. C. Whyte.
The grafton of the day was delivered by
Dr. W.. II. Mclaughlin, past grand presi-
dent of Mission ParlOr The Oration was
not very long one, and was very happy in
every respect.
While the orator was in the midst OF
glowing period the Golden Gate Park
balloon shot heaYenward, and every eve
was turned in its direction to witness the
parachute descenSiOn. DR.. Mclaughlin
was not disconnected by the interruption,
and gOod-naturedly said that even Daniel
Webster would have to pause in the midst
OF such an attraction.
Alter reviewing the history OF the parlor,
its early struggles and growth to be the
richest parlor in the order, the speaker
spoke OF the benefits all had derived from
being members. lie said the proposed
building represented the savings Of many
years, and the dream OF the parlor had now
assumed a reality.
DR.. Mclaughlin said that he was proud to
state that the entire building had been con-
tracted for This was done although there
had been the sharpest competition. The bids
OF the Native Sons showed that they could
hold their own. He said it was the duty of
every Native Son to build up California,
ana concluded by referring gracefully TO
behalf of the parlor for their sympathy and
assistance in making the new hall posi-
biitv and success.
John A. Steiubach, past grand presi-
lent, delivered few remarks, and Meyer
Cohen sang a song entitled California
Thou Fairest," after which F. II. Mills,
president of Mission Parlor, conducted the
ceremonies of laying the cornerstone In
the stone were placed the following ar,i-
Giles: Records of Mission Parlor and history,
list OF members and officers; photographs
OF the officers, members and building conf
mttee; photographs of pioneers, such as
Sutter, Marshall ana Stevenson; photo
graphs OF the present Grand ParlOr and
prominent members of the order, coins of
to-day. and all tho leading papers of the
city, including a copy OF the Golden Gate
issues of 1890 and 1892
President Mills then waved the golden
handled trOwel which had been presented To
him, and the stone was lowered into its
resting place. not to be removed until other
generations have come and gone.
The following is the board OF directors of
Mission Parlor Building Association. n. ).
G. W.: w. ii. Powers, president; w. H.
Mclaughlin, vice-presid dent: w. J. Gull
foyle, secretary; p. w. Bennett. treasurer;
II. c. Schaertzer, e. j. 0'Rourke, A. Lors-
bach.
Reception commttee-H. L. Hartman, NJ
G. Whyte, j. 5. Fennell, E. +. Bert, Adam
Karl.