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The morning call., 1893-03-18
THE BOYS BRIGADE
Six Thousand People See
Youngsters Drill.
SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT
Old Officers Praised the Little Soldiers
and the Guests Enjoyed an
Unexpected Treat.

''I've seen the militia of California do far
WORSE" was the comment of Brgadier-
General John Il. Dickinson of the National
Guard of California, who officlated as the
reviewing officer at the Mechanics Pavilion
last night. where the Boys Brigade of San
Francisco, Oakland and Alameda gave an
exhibition drill and entertainment.
1t was not faint praise, this commentator
of General Dickinson, for it was hard for a
man so wrapped up in the National Guard
as is that officer to admit that there was
any body of citizen soldiery that could equal
his pets, and when one stops to consider
that the general was speaking Of boys from
little fellows only as high as their lieuten-
ants knee on up TO strappinE youths of Is
and 20 the comparison made was indeed
most favorable.
Between 5000 and 1000 people assembled
in the Pavilion to witness the entertain
ment. and they remained until its close.
despite the fact that the great ball was cold
and the seats uncushioned. and in many
places without backs. The programmep pre-
sented was a long one, too long, in fact,
although every number was good.
The first number was the usual musical
salutation, Hail to the Chief" always
given TO visiting potentate such as the
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and did their parts so well. Only the In
conaruity of everyday clothing in dramatic
positions was interesting to a degree.
And so throughout the rehearsal. Each
graspinga part in hand and hesitaling aud
bearing sharply at the words. 1t was a
first repeating OF the lines.
The comedian did snatches of song and
dance when he was not 'on." This highly
amused the extras.
At O'Clock the first rehearsal was ended.
Then the Thespians passed out dawn
stairs into the everyday world of streets
and marts, and the anxious extras pressed
about Mr. Garden as he came out and
asked, ANY chance this week. STRIP"
es; all come back on Friday" he said,
and everybody was happy.
Then came the rehearsals when the books
were abandoned and people were supposed
to have their parts committed and the ex-
tras we're told 10 come up on the stage and
go through the composition. That was
more trying than the actual work before a
packed house. 1t was decided relief to
nave 1t over.
One careful, climatic dress rehearsal,
when we became somewhat familiar with
the new Carb in which we were eventually to
appear, and the work of the week was over.
These recollections passed like a piano.
rama before my minds eye as sat apart on
the property box in the superS' room that
night.
How long l might have continued to half
dream away valuable time it would be hard
to say, but l came to my senses with sharp
realization Of busting activity all about me.
Nv Where's my convict coat?"
"1O GU have a shoe of mine there,
PlumeG."
do cork up that man, Levine. l hate 70
hear these bum actors spout"
Say. where's my right leggin'? Have
you seen IL. Harris?"
And then the voice of the captain of the
supers little Colonel Hammond:
Every one of you fellows get down here
quick. Don't monkey with the convicts'
suits; you don't need 'em now. Get a move
on. can't you? There's the cuep'
Walla-walla- wallal" roared "the pop
ulace" rs we tumbled down the shaking
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cisco Company band and an exhibition bat
TALON drll by volunteer companies. A bat
talon dress parade followed, and an officer
OF the regular army who sat in the review
ing stand remarked, What soldiers those
little fellows Will make il they keep up
their drill" and after moments pause
added, I've Travelled the world around and
seen the armies OF all nations, but thank
God. the United States has got the bigges
little army on earth in its brave-hearted
baby boys. They'll soon be men, and if
they're needed they Il not be found wanting
In the defense of Old Glory"
The fancy drill which followed the bat
talon ev0lutions was one of the prettIsst
ever given in this city, and the picked squad
from the Fourth San Francisco Company
deserved the three times three that their
comrades added to the applause of the
assembled multitude Of spectators
An address by Henry j. Mccoy. general
secretary OF the Y. M. c. A, on "The Rsla-
ton Of the. Boys Brigade TO the Future Of
Our State" embodied the following brief
ment known as the Boys Brigade.
In October. 1853, the first company was
organized by Mr.. William A. Smith in Glas-
gov, Scotland. The idea was catching. 1t
met felt need in work for boys. On sub
stantially the same lines there laid down
the organization has had n rapid growth.
The parent brigade. which includes all the
companies in Great Britain, numbered May
81. 1882, 400 companies with 1918 officers and
q, 600 boys.
There are companies in Australia, New
Zealand, South Africa, Europe and the Do
minion Of Canada.
The first company in the United States
was organized In Westminster Church, San
francisco, August 10, 1899. December g.
1890. the national organization was com
pleted.
| A cornet solo by Pearl Noble and CON-
pettive drill for medal by the sergeants OF
! the various companies Of the brigade closed
the evenings entertainment.
The competitive drill should have been
! given better place on the programme. II
deserved II. But, after all. If the boys of
| the Boys Brigade meet with as much sue
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reviewing officer was last night, and be il
said right here that the musical portion of
the Boys Brigade Is wonder. The four
or 1--WE bands that belong 10 the brigade are
not only well drilled in music, Du are as
precise in military tactics ana as scrupulOus
IN the observance of military customs as the
bands OF old line regiments. General Dick
insOn and staff followed by the invited
guests were escorted to the reviewing stand
by the guard OF honor and the entertain
ment commenced.
One thousand and forty boys, all Sunday
school scholars, neatly uniformed and
equipped, were marched upon the floor and
stood al parade rest with uncovered heads
while Rev: j. @ Adams, the president OF
the Boys Brigade of the United States,
offered up brief bat fervent prayer. The
grand review of the First and Second
California and First Epworth brigades
followed, the officers in command being
Captain A. II. Fish. brigade commander
George Leonard. commanding First
California Battalion; Cartan Joseph
Berry, commanding First EpwoTth Bat
talon; Captain o. c. Baldwin, commanding
Second California Battalion.
The applause was almost incessant while
the battalion was forming, aud when the
com handing officer saluted and announced.
"BltlallOn formed, sir" even the men,
bers Of the reviewing staff applauded.
Then followed the inspection by General
DlChineOH, WHO SCIhtlOlLtu clOSeiy every
company, even the little tots Of 10 and II
years of age, liz order that In his report he
may offer valuable suggestions. Then
came reformation, marches and counter
marches, until the brigade again stood It
attention, this time TO sing their "battle
hymD," written for them by E. a. Giryin.
Led by the com bined bands the thousand
bOyish voices roso anu sweled int a great,
grand, triumphant harmony that stirred the
hearts Of all who listened. They sang these
words in ringing chorus:
Forward march, Forward march!
our Captain e'er shall be obeyed;
Aud while He Is nigh hearts beat MI
For Christ commands the Boys Brigade.N
Then came music by the Sixth San Fran
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FIREBUG Niche.
More Evidence Obtained Against
Him

Fire Marshal Towe and Detective Rogers
are hustling for evidence against Gustave
Niche, accused of having set fire to the fine
house of Attorney Charles G. Johnston on
Ashbury Heights Wednesday evening.
They have drawn closer the chain Of ev-
idence about him and think that he may
have taken hand in the destruction of
other buildings.
Niche was foreman of the gang of car
penters who were building JOhnston's
house.
He was discharged for some reason on
Tuesday, and on Wednesday night the
building was burned. He had keys to the
doors, and the fire started in the basement,
so that he was the first upon whom suspi-
cion fell.
He told the detective and the Marshal
Yesterday that he went to his house in
Hnlly Park at noon Wednesday and re-
malnec there until the next day; but they
found two gentlemen who positively declare
that they were near the building after the
hre started ana saw Niche leaving il.
Mrs. Johnston said that on the day of his
discharge Niche told her that he would get
even with her husband. He also told a
builder named aelbing that the Johnstons
would never occupy their new house. His
prophecy was fulfilled. The house was
burned to the ground and the prophet is in
Jail.
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right to Craze at their sweet will all over
the district.
The vegetable gardeners do not see it in
THIS light, and number Of the cows have
been impOuDded al their Instance.
Margaret Rogers, Lizzie Paltson, Mrs.
James Cheney and A. TemplemOre all ap-
peared before the Health and Police Com.
mittee Of the Board of Supervisors yester-
day, and protested against the impounding
OF their cows, also demanding the return of
the sums paid for their release. The board
In each case reported against the protest,
and now the market garden men are iubi-
liant.
Poundkeeper Partridge handed in his
resignation with the request that an officer
Of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals be appointed to fill the vacancy.
The committee decided to defer action in
the matter.
The subject of Pesthouse site next came
up for consideration. Supervisor Forman
was in favor OF the immediate selection of a
site, In view OF possible epidemic. aud the
other members Of the committee agreed
with him.
Chairman Kennedy stated that two sites
we're available, and that the committee
would select one of them before Monday
petition, signed by ffty-four property
owners, was received by the committee
protesting against the Supervisors locating
the Pesthonse on the Almshouse Tract, on
the ground that the city Is steadily growing
In the direction OF the Almshouse, and that
section must soon become one of tho most
valuable residence portions Of the city
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the great man with baied breath. Mr.
Garden wore a heavy grestcOat and silk
hat. He has a commanding presence and
looks the beau ideal actor.
Mr.. Bropny, the leading man, stalked
about In a privileged way with the high
collar Of his overcoat turned up about his
ears and his bat drawn over his eyes. His
hands were gloved and thrust down deep in
his pockets. to be drawn out occasionally
when a vigorous gesture was needed.
Mr.. Brophy is the great man among the
actors, and, unlike most leading men, Is as
affable and pleasant as he is talented.
Consequently he had right that was gladly
accorded to him to strut up and down the
boards and do little HectOriDg in an inof-
fensive way.
Miss Phosa McAllister Is the leading
lady. When first made her out she was
seated on pile of stage fixtures conyersiDg
lightly with Miss Orc. 1t was delightful
To observe them talk pleasantly together
knowing that when the foOtlights fash mp
on the nights performance they are TO
frOwn and hiss and say not, DitteT thlDgS Oh
each other.
James Griffith, who ceverly does three
distinct parts In this weeks play, sat on a
section of a house In the scenery and read
diligently his part. he occasionally glanced
up and spoke with Plerson and Dnfheld,
the heavy" men, but seemed absorbed,
for The greater part, with his lines.
There" said Mr.. Garden. NOW, then"
There was buried movement among
the actors as each produced his 5lue-bound
''part' and prepared for action.
You are standing here, Mr.. Griffith. So.
I enter from the left. This is the fatal
letter scene. II is to be done carefully.
thus" and the manager went through
the opening situation.
1t was deal more Interesting than the
real performance-this rehearsal.
"Ah, this is a strong part, now. You
enter from the left, Mr. BrOphy, and seize
the lady in your arms. Kenneth, my son.
she says with emotion. Do 1t with ferVor
please, Miss Orc. And 1 come in hastily
from the right i disown you. sir-r-rP l
say and you say sterniy, You do not Danish
me, ! Danish your"
All, the JUNCTION of those utterances. BOW
the leading man thrilled until his great
coat fairly tapped. how the villain Kissed
and shook his gloved hand at the hero.
"WRit awhile, my fine fellow, all is not
over yetp' And the ladies smiled and wept
The morning call., 1893-03-18
Photographers Oreanize.

4 large number of photographers and
artists attended the meeting OF the United
Order of Photographers. Studio No. l,
which was held at Scottish Hall on Larkin
street last night.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Past chief operator, D. Sewell; chief OPP
orator, F, G. Abel; assistant chief OPP
orator. w. 7. WOrthingtou; recording sec
rotary, j. Frowzer financial secretary, A.
o. Bradley; marshal, II. c. Cantwell !;
treasurer, C. F. Priest; guard, f. K. Hous-
ton; trustees-Messrs. Il. c. Cramer, J. A
Todd and A j. Perkins.
The association has been formed with the
object of eIevating the Photographic bust
ness and for the mutual protection Of the
members,
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upon by two men last Tuesday night ana
severely beaten. No money was taken, the
motive evidently being revenge. II. f. An
derson has been arrested on Clements com
plant, but denies all knowledge of the af-
fair.
The crying need of the university for an
I. assembly hall capable of accommodating
its friends on its public occasions is being
strongly felt in making arrangements for
charter day. The place at present where
ali such exercises are held is the Harmon
gymnasium. with a capacity of 1900 AS
there are 1913 students in the university,
including the professional colleges, and
each Berkeley undergraduate will be al
lowed one extra ticket for friends, besides
members of the faculty and their wives,
regents, alumni and guests, it is evident
that room cannot be had for even those
legitimately entitled 10 admission. 1t Is
hoped some millionaire will be so hopelessly
crushed by the crowded condition that he
will feel impelled to build a public occasion
hall for the university
The morning call., 1893-03-18
ALAMEDA.
The New Electric ad-Non-Partisan
Meeting Tonight.


The electric road which will connect
Oakland with this city will be In operation
in a few weeks. The iron poles are all
in position. and yesterday the work Of
stretching the wires was commenced. The
power and car houses at the West End are
being rapidly pushed to completion. and
four cars are ready TO leave the car-shops
in Oakland.
George G.. Fabens is now able to sit up
and the doctors pronounce him out of dan
gen. Mr. Fabens is claim adiuster of tbs
Southern Pacific Company and was stricken
with paralysis two months ago
George Ii. Mastlc has boon appointed at
torney for the Eucinal Bank
The condition of Judge Peekham con-
tiDues to grow worse and very little hope
is entertained for his recovery.
a mass-meeting under the auspices of
the regular Non-Partisan party will be held
this evening in Park 0pera-house
The masquerade ball of the Alameda
Harmonic Club will be held this evening in
their hall on Paru street.
The morning call., 1893-03-18
Baking Powders
Before Congress.

The Pure Food bill before Congress would be righteous
measure for the people, and should become law The public
want pure food and in order protect themselves must know
what adulterated All aueraed preparations should be so
branded, including Baking Powders containing Ammonia or
Alum Then people dose themselves with absolutely
Pure Ammonia Alum, they will do it knowingly The
public have been looking the composition of Ammonia and
Alum and they don't like the idea of eating either in their hot
biscuit
The morning call., 1893-03-18
SANBORN ON JUSTICE.
A Lecture Before the Trades and
Labor Council.

Labor Council.
The San Francisco Labor Council held an
executive meeting last night at their rooms
alter which they adjourned 10 the large hall,
where a public lecture on "Charity" was
given by A. II. Sanborn. The lecture was
arranged by the education committee OF the
council, which announces that in the near
future they expect to have a lecture by
Louis f. Post in their hall.
The speaker OF the evening Is an excel
lent talker. He took the stand that justice
is what Is needed and not charity, and said
that II the justice that he spoke of should
ever be realized instead of some people
boarding their millions and others starving,
each would have a fair share of all the
money, which at the present time would give
each person $780,
After the discourse proper, he answered
questions. To the question, "How shall
we 90 to work to bring about the needed
reform2" he replied. you must begin to
educate the masses, so that they will under
stand their rights" j. King of the educa-
tonal committee presided during the dis
course.
The morning call., 1893-03-18
Racing at Oakland,

The entries for to-day's races at Oakland
are as follows:
First race. half mile, for two-year olds-
Cherokee 10, Carmel ITO, Fortuna 10Y, Du-
range 10, Sir Cuthbert 10.
Second race, nine-sixteenths of a mile
Annie Moore Ill. Nellie Van 102 Currency
10. Flora E 124. Wild Robin 10S. Sir Gordon
115. Mountain Boy 100. Nprer 1913, Condo
113. May Pritchard a. Relay 123.
Third race, three-fourths Of a mile sell
ing)-Vanity 1O2, San Pedro III, Joe 10S,
Mischief "a. Panchita SO. Relay los, BUrealis
102. Alfred B ia.
Fourth race, one mile, handicap-Rain-
drop 10S. Charger 108. Fanny L los, Demo-
crat 106. Esperanza 103, Dinero 100, Pam
ehita IS, ST. Patrick so.
The morning call., 1893-03-18
A Deserted Baby.

Policeman Cayot was passing the door
way oil the grocery, at the southeast corner
OF Taylor and Pacific streets at o'clock
this morning. when he heard the wailing of
an infant.
lie turned about and found female
infant about two DAYS old living in a corner
OF the recess. Nearest its body was 4 short
wooden skirt; next came a cradle quilt, then
long strip OF muslin swati.ed around it
like a mummy cloth.
over all was an old gray shawl. The
officer took the infant In his arms and car
rled IL 10 the City Prison, where 1t was
handed over to Marion Gilmore. 1t has
black hair and eyes and very forid COM
pleXiOD.
The morning call., 1893-03-18
BERKELEY GOSSIP.
The University Badly Needs an Assem-
bIV Hall,

bly, Hall.
The Berkeley schools dismissed yesterday
noon for weeks vacation.
Mrs. j. 7. Morrison leaves for Los An
geles this evening as delegate to the G. A. r.
convention from Lookout Mountain Relief
Corps.
Berkeley's health report for February
shows total OF thirteen deaths. This makes
Berkeley's rate 2.27 per 1000 much higher
rate than usual.
Another mandatory will soon be added
to West Berkeley's rapidly increasing bust
ness. Messrs. Mcdonald and Raymond
have purchased four lots in the Wentworth
tract On which they will erect a leather
dressing establishment.
The double tennis tournament, which was
postponed some Saturdays since owing to
the rain, will be played to-day at the uni
versity courts. The first SCI will be called
at $3.50 A. NJ.
In the evening after his Inauguration as
president Of the university of California
on March %. Martin kellogg will be ten
dered banquet at the California Hotel,
San Francisco, by the regents, faculty and
directors of the Art Association.
Robert Clement, eoachman, was set
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Lick Concert.

Pioneer Hall lad not seats enough to
accommodate the lovers OF music who as
sembled there last night to hear tie Lick
concert. 1t was to them an occasion preg-
nant with delight. The artists acquitted
themselves in way that evoked applause
from the most stoical musicians present.
There were many white-halred members
of the Pioneers Society present and their
appreciation of the ging and instruments
tai music was enthusiastic
The morning call., 1893-03-18
With the plumber

William Jackson. the 1S-year-old son of
printer, who lives on California street, near
Powell, was arrested last night by Special
Officer Lawrence OToole for burglary. He
caught Jackson just as be had climbed over
the fence at the rear OF Morrison &s Chris
tansen's saloon on Bay street with bundle
OF cigars and box Of sardines, which he
bad stolen from the house of refreshment.
The prisoner confessed his guilt He was
arrested several weeks ago for vagraney,
ARTISTS materials and ske,chiug outfits OF
all kinds at Sanborn & Wallis.
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DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder

is Pure Cream of Tartar Powder free from Ammonia Alum
Lime other aduteraon And every investigation whether
in the laboratory kitchen confirms and emphasizes its superior
iy in every way.
Almost everybody now knows that
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cess through life as they did last night they
Will be an honor to themselves, their coun-
try and its flag
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A STAGE SUPER'S EXPERIENCE.
The Part Played by "CalI" Reporter.

Life behind the scenes at minor theater-what
IS likes
That there is great and unworked field for char.
acter study there u must be admitted
"A Srear Wrong - with Is convicts, soldiers ana
populace. Just the sort OF melodrama to afford
CALL reporter the chance to become a super and
see things as they are in the wings ana dressing
rooms
The reporter went there last night and made his
lcckstep. the whippingpos act the revolt against
the troops aud the other exciting that have
And below lie tells the story
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-04-13

Revenge Is Sweet.-St. Peter
A man who used to write Jokes
about me for the New York papers
came up to-day.
Michael.-What did you do to
him?
St. Peter.-I first sent him down
By the toboggan. Then l had him
brought back and sent him down
by the elevator; brought him back
again and told him TO slide
used all the methods he used to
credit me with.-Town Topics.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1893-04-13
10 w. B. BRAVES,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER.

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'thai ne has associated himself with sn ar
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ali orders entrusted % bis care under the
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iscn1n guaranteed and and terms easy.
orders solicited and will receive prompt
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