The morning call., 1894-05-27
PELTON'S BENEFIT
A Liberal Response to
Charity's Call.
A Monster Entertainment Given at
Odd Fellows Hall by Leading
Local Talent.

The audience which assembled ct Odd Eel
lows Hall yesterday afternoon TO witness an
entertainment given for The benefit OF Pro-
fessor J. Z. PeltOn, founder Of the first
free public school In San Francisco and
educational system Of California, was not
equal 10 the expectations OF those who
had been instrumental IN its management, but
tile few score present came together 10 the
front of the hall and listened with marked At
tenIiOn % the rendition of a programme which
proved TO be replets with interest and humor.
Many more tickets had been sold, however,
than we've represented personally.
superintendent OF Schools John SWEET Off
ciated. and after a few words OF welcome in
troduced Or. Washington Aver who spoke at
some length, reviewing the life and personal
"reminiscences in days gone of the aged pro-
fessOr.
Charles F. Morel. the well-known tenor, sang
"Nhy Should We Part" in a delIgnfful manner,
and later on rendered LES Rameaux" IN a
style VIII CHI evoked uustinted applause. The
fueness OF exuresslOn and delicate colOring,
which characterize the efforts of Mr.. Morel,
have a certain inspiring effect which words
cannot describe.
Miss MacBride read ballad written by Gen
eral LuciUs II. FOote entitled Lady Jane"
which was highly appreciated. Mrs Nellie
Blessing Eys,er told an Interesting story, which
came down from her grandmother. regarding
els Scott Keys 'StaT-spaugled Banner" and was
followed by Professor II. Clay Wysham, who
delighted his hearers with flute solo, Echoes
"a Vision and Prophecy" was the theme
upon which Mrs. Sarah p. Cooper spoke, which
was, as usual replete wiih.interest. Mrs. Etha
Bayly then sang Good BY" after which Uncle
George Bromley had something to say on
"Qute Uncertain" Ii is almost needless 10
saw that bis remarks were well ceiyed.
The rain was doubtless responsible for the
gmaliueSS of The audience in PVPpiuu
Those present were very apprr ciative OF the
programme how yer, warmly applsuding the
music and every point made by the speakers.
The entertainment, as origin lly planned,
was an immensely long one, consisting OF
twenty-five numbers. Some Of those who had
promised 10 assist were absent, however. and
this brought the programme down 10 more
reasonable limits. Among the orators were
Mrs. Clara S. FOltZ, who made some spirited
structures respecting the ingrattude OF the
world toward Its greatest men, and Henry f.
Highton, who, in the course of a lengthy nd
dress, alluded touchlngly TO Professor
Pelton's patriotic career. James H. Barry
made an address; Rabbi j. VoOrsanger, as
usual. spoke well To the point; Uncle George 7.
Bromley entertained the audience by his re-
marks on something quite Uncertain" and
General W. Ii. L. Barnes spoke upon IAN Uu-
protected Industry"
There were three original poems read in the
course of the evening. Miss Ina D. COolbrith
was not present, but Mrs. Charlotte Perkins
SletsOn read hrT contribution to the entertain
ment. Mrs. Stetson also read poem of her
own, The Teacher" and Mrs. lila Ellis read
a poem, Remember" by j. &. PeltOn. Hon.
Frank j. Murasky also recited a poem.
The vocal talent OF the city made quite a good
showing on the programme. Robert LLOYD gave
a solo. so did Walter Z. Campbell. Frank Coffin
Mrs. Lyman 1. MowTy and Miss Lillian Lewiston
A couple OF whistling solos by L. Finger were
also well received. The Instrumental music con-
sisted Of duet for viola aud plano, performed
by Miss Alice Schmidt and Louis Schmidt.
During the whole entertainment Professor
Pelton, sitting quietly on the platform, came in
FNa Ia alarra .,F
his name was mentioned it was the signal for a
Lively handclapping.