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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-08-26
Ladies Choose a Pretty Site
in the Town of
BeuIah.
GIFT OF GEORGE MONTGOMERY.
The First Home for Aged CoIored
People to Be Built In
the State.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL
sos Broadway. August %. {

sos Broadway, August %.
A committee of ladies visited Beulah
yesterday and under the guidance of
George Montgomery, the millionaire saliva
ZIONIST, selected a beautiful site for the
new Home for Aged and Infrm Colored
People. Mr.. Montgomery showed the
ladies beautiful section of land on a
gently sloping hillside, and told them they
could place their stakes whenever they
saw fit. The ladies viewed the land from
different points, talked of sewerlng and
sunshine, natural drainage and protection
from prevalent winds with as much
knowledge as old engineers. Then they
placed their stakes around beautiful lot
measuring 50x200 feet, and Mr.. Montgom-
cry presented il to them as a gift, and
promised to give them the deed next
Wednesday.
The committee consisted of Mrs. Thomas
Pearson (chairman), Mrs. John, Mrs. Har-
riet Smith and Mrs. Stanford They were
appointed by the Home Association to ar
range for site for the new home for the
aged. AS soon as Mr.. Montgomery heard
of the needs of the association he at once
offered them the land on which to build.
The offer was gratefully accepted, and yes
terday the committee met the donor and
the slte was StdKeQ out at Beulan, Where
Mr.. Montgomery lives.
The ladies are heartily backed in their
efforts by many prominent people and re-
ceived the following Endorsement from
those whose names are appended and who
have already given liberal subscriptions:
1t is with the highest confidence in her in
tegrity and a keen sense of the immu table law
of God which makes the whole human family
one indissoluble fraternity that we. the under
signed, take much pleasure in commencing to
q generous and sympathetic public Mrs.
Thomas Pearson and the charitable work in
which she and other ledies of her race in this
State are zealously engaged in, that of found
ing Home for Aged and Infirm Colored Peo-
ple," realizing as we do the fact that there is
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REV. WENDTE TO REMAIN,
The Resignation of the Oak
land Unitarian Pastor Is
Declined.
Resolutions Expressing Confidence
In and Fealty To His
Administration.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL,
90S Broadway, August %.

SUS Broadway, August 20.
The congregation of the First Unitarian
Church has decided that Rev. Charles
Wendte shall remain. A special meeting
was held tonight to consider the resigna-
ton handed in by the pastor some weeks
ago. Colonel John P. Irish explained the
object of the call, and then the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, From the beginning of nine years
ago, this congregation has continually enjoyed
the pastorate of the Rev. c. w. Wendte, ana
under his pastorate 1t grew rapidly lnto the
need OF church home commensurate Win lts
growing activities, and, -
WHEREAS, Inspired by his energy and spirit
of self-sacrifice in the interests OF this noble
cause we acquired this property, and WITHIN
the short space of three years contributed and
paid two-thirds of its cost, and,
WHEREAS, These investments equipped us
with credit sufficient TO complete this beauti-
full and substantial edifce; therefore, be 1t
RESOLVED, That we request of the trustees OF the
congregation that they decline any prohered
severance in the pastoral relations with MI
Wendte for the following reasons:
First-We cannot hope to secure in his place
a pastor who will be mis- superior as citizen
and a teacher the force OF whose example slim
ulates the mental and moral activities OF this
community, nor one who can replace him IN
the respect and affection of this congregation.
Second-As his efforts went forcibly into the
building of this church and his refined taste is
inscribed on its architecture, and we peIleVe II
due him, as well as ourselves, that he abide
with US, still leading US until the home is
reached; and be it
Resolued, That the trustees be instructed that
the foregoing resolutions do express the senti-
ment of this congregation, and we do promise
and covenant that we will sustain the credit OF
our cause, each member according to his
means, all working together in harmony until
the desired end is accomplished.
A subscription-list has been opened, and
if is expected that one-haf of the debt on
the church will be wiped out in a few days.
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Ancient Order of Foresters.

High Chief Ranger William eastman is Wis
tting the City courts at present. Court Ken
sington No. 1904 and Court Twin Peaks are re-
ported as in excellent condition, socially and
financially.
Court Occidental No. 6676 will celebrate its
fifteenth anniversary on September II by q
banquet in Social Hall, 102 O'Farrell street.
Brother j. Moserop, past high sub-chief ranger,
has returned from two years trip in the East
ern States and is now taking an active interest
in the work of this court, of which he is q char
ter member. having served as secretary for over
twelve years.
Court Excelsior No. 1907 has limitations at
every meeting Great interest is manifested by
the members in what is now known as the
Excelsior" degree. which is open to members
and friends of the order.
Court Duncan's Peak No. 1878 has been in
stituted by High Court Secretary NJ. P. Light
assisted by DR.. E. G. Case, high court junior
woodward, and large delegation from Court
Redwood No. 1912 of Ukiah. The following
officers were installed: S. Duncan, P. c. r.; S.
III. McCabe, e. r.: ]. w. Harris. 8. c. R.;
w. W. Thatcher, treasurer; H. II. Huntington,
F. S.; w. Duncan, r. S.; F. M, Grant, S. W.; j.
W. Anderson, J. W.; G. Dominic, S. B.; w. C.
Grant, j. B.; NJ. NJ. Nichols, M. D., physician;
L. F. Long, o. Meyers and M. G. Cain, trustees;
Charles G. Kuhn, ]. r. Meyers and F. Drinean,
auditors.
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Knights Of Pythias,

Laurel Lodge No. has conferred three ranks
upon seventeen candidates since the begin
ming of the current term, July i. The lodge
is feeling the benefits of having energetic of
dcers. 1t is expected that at the close of the
term the membership will have reached 1856.
Metropolitan Lodge No. "a visited Laurel
Lodge No. last week to witness the comforting
of the rank of esquire on five pages. A pleas
ant entertainment followed the ceremony.
Unity Lodge No. 81 gave midsummer hop
in Pythian Castle on Wednesday evening.
This lodge, the second one instituted under
the first term of now Past Grand Chancellor
J. 81. Harvey, Is one of the strongest numer-
ically and financially in the domain of Cal
ifornia, and its entertainments are always
looked for by members of other lodges.
The future of the library, the existence of
which was threatened, is now assured, as
the debts have been paid. The contributing
lodges made liberal donations and the library
is now on sure footing.
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SWISS RELIEF SOCIETY,
Its Ninth Annual Picnic and
Outing Was a Pleas
ant Event.
The Object and Growth Of the Or
ganization as Outlined by
DR.. RottanZi.

The ninth annual picnic of the Swiss
Relief Society was held yesterday at
Schuetzen Park and fully 1900 people were
present. Over $50 gate prizes were drawn.
The president, H. Pichoir, delivered an
address of welcome in the pavilion and
was followed by Hon. A. Borel, the Swiss
Consul. An grafton was delivered by DIR.
T. A. Rottanzi, who said:
In accepting the honor you have conferred
upon me to be orator of the day the pleasure
was marred by pain, pain at the thought that
was occupying the place of one who had the
sad misfortune to lose brother that gave great
promise; pleasure for the reason that this &C.
casion has for its object the most laudable pur-
pose that man can undertake, that is the OBJ
tanning of means for charitable end.
When the Swiss Relief Society commenced
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no element of American citizens more deserv-
ing of public charity than the aged and infrm
of her race.
s. G. HILBoRN, member Of Congress.
GEORGE C. PERKINS, Oakland.
REV. ]. K. MCLEAN, First Congregational
Church. :
REV. CAMPBELL CoYLE, Centennial Church.
REV. j. E. EDWARDS, pastor A. M. E. Church.
A. SUMMERS, presiding elder California dis
trict.
The new building is the first home for
colored people to be built in this
State. Work will be commenced at
once. The ladies already have $500
in the treasury and subscriptions
are coming in slowly. Now that the pro-
ject has taken definite shape the COM
mittee expects money to come from all
parts of the State. The entire cost of the
building will be $500 and the plans are
already completed. 1t is hoped that the
necessary sum will be raised so that the
home can be furnished before winter sets
~,
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Grand Secretary Levison, I. o. B. B., is
pleased to announce that the subordinate
lodges are remarkably prompt in making pay
ments, which enables the prompt settlement
of beneficiary claims. Thus far three such
claims of $4,000 each have been paid. The
heirs ofLouis Blank, former grand secretary, and
Mrs. Emma Solomon, legatee of William Stein :
hart of Los Angeles, have received the amount
the certificates called for. Four deaths have
been announced. AS to two of these the bene-
fits will be paid by the 18th of September. and
the two others probably before the end of that
month.
Abe Jonas, grand president of District Grand
Lodge No. has been visiting the principal
cities in the district on business connected
with the order, and on his return will visit the
lodges in Washington. Upon his return at the
close of the month he will visit fodges in the
State of Nevada and those in this State.
new lodge will shortly be instituted in
Santa Ana, Orange County.
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SEAWALL LOT TO LEASE.

IN will be received by the Board Of State Harbor
Commissioners at their Office No. 10 California
street, in the city and county of San Francisco,
State of California up and including the 9Th day
of September, 1885, for the letting or leasing by
said board Of fractional block number seven "a In
said city and county Of San Francisco, and bounded
by Chestnut, Francisco, Montgomery and Sansome
streets. in said city and county The bids must set
forth the purpose purposes for which the bidder
desires said lot. Said properly will be let to
the highest and best bidder for term not exceed
ing twenty-five years.; subject, however, to the
right of the board to reject any and all bids Bids
to be opened at the office OF the board, as above
designated, on THURSDAY, the 9th day Of Sep
TENDER, 1895, at o'clock p N.
J. J. KEEGAN,
Secretary Board OF State Harbor Commissioners.
Dated August %, 1895.
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its career we never thought that its field would
be so large nor its effects so far-reaching. Not
make such rapid progress but to-day, all to the
credit OF the Swiss colony, 1t stands second to
none in wealth and efficiency. 1t is something
to which we can point with pride; something
on which we can look with reverence. 1t is
better to give than to receive. am sure that
there are many in this very hall that have at
times felt the pulse quicken, the heart grow
warm, when to some needful individual they
gave but slight assistance. No matter what
the GU tcome may be there Is always happiness
connected with charitable works even though
we be repaid with ingratitude. The following
lines would best express ones thought:
When charity is well performed, but soon
forgotten as thing of naught, 1T is true self
consciousness of having done what's right ap-
pears the only pleasure in such plight.
Charity, that most perfect flower cult
waited as it should be, so that its fruits will
grow to those that need, unobserved by him
who tills the SOIL renders a perfume that when
waited back from its sweetness and richness,
intoxicates him who gives
The Swiss people, as whole, are born beneyo-
lent. From the very air of freedom in their
mountain businesses, they acquire that spirit
of generosity which makes them as nation
stand pre-eminent in this direction. Their
Government, like the mother of family,
ever looks after and inquiries about the
condition of her children abroad, and with
that liberality characteristic of her race con-
tributes literally to the relief of her unfor-
tunate sons. Their welfare Is OF the greatest
interest to her, for she feels proud of the
glorious success which they generally achieve
She provides for her children that they may
attain distinction. The best free public school
system that can be found in the world, and it
is from this great fountain of universal educa-
ton that the necessity of mutual assistance is
one OF the cardinal principles of success The
motto of the republic speaks for the people.
The people having such sturdy qualities. i'm
PEELED by such noble motives, cannot help but
arouse the admiration of whomsoeyer they come
in contact with, and thus it is and ever shall
be that our society will maintain standing,
prosper and continue in its good work for all
time to come.
Miss Pearl Laid gave a fancy dance.
The closing remarks were made by Presi-
dent Pichoir, who dwelt particularly upon
the prosperity of the Swiss in California.
A number of prizes were distributed to the
children who participated in the races.
Dancing was the main feature and all had
an eniovable time
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A. O. III. w.

Next Friday evening one delegate from every
lodge of the A. o. U. w. of California will be
in the Office of Grand Recorder Hirshberg to
take steps toward a proper celebration OF the
eighteenth anniversary of the founding OF
the order in this State
Golden West Lodge of the Potrero reports a
great deal OF activity in that section and a
large increase of it's membership roll
Since the large meeting recently held by VAL
ley Lodge the members have manifested an
unusual interest in the affairs of the lodge.
Harmony Lodge No. 8 has under considera-
ton a revision of its sick benefit laws, and a
lively debate is expected at the first meeting
in September, when the committee will pre-
sent its report.
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Companions of the Forest, A. o. F.

Mrs. NJ. Asher, supreme chief companion, is
actively engaged in visiting the various circles.
Diana Circle No. 135 received visit, where a
splendid reception was rendered the visiting
official. Wherever the supreme chief visits she
kindles enthusiasm among the members.
Ivanhoe Circle No. 125 held q most interest
ing meeting last Wednesday evening. Several
visitors were present. This circle is noted for
Its musical talent and socia bility. It's third
anniversary will be celebrated on Thursday
evening in Union-square Hall.
Washington Circle No. 1 is in a most pros
porous condition, having over SO to each
member upon the roll. It's friends will be en-
tertained in Social Hall, 102 O'Farren street,
on Saturday evening.
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Independent Order Red Men.

The Supreme Lodge of the Independent Order
of Red Men will convene in Bridgeport, Conn.,,
tomorrow. CALIFORNIA; delegate, Grand Past
Chief J. Rumstock, when he left for that city
was accompanied by large number of friends
who wished him godspeed and safe return.
Grand Chief ]. Wagner and other grand
officers, who visited Oakland Lodge No. 272,
report great activity and numerous applica-
tions for membership.
A now lodge, to be named for Schiller, the
German poet, will shortly be instituted in this
City. At a preliminary meeting held in Red
Mems Hall on Post street few days since, at
which Past Grand Chief c. B. Rode and Grand
Secretary B. A. Sammann were present, H.
Waterman, the organizer, presented forty
names for charter members. The following
named were chosen temporary officers. H..
Waterman, president; H. l.. Muller, vice.
president: William Ganbatz, secretary, and
John Meyer, treasurer
Ex-Grand Secretary II. Bald will organize a
new lodge in jacksonville, where he is now re-
siding.
California Lodge No. 20 at its last meeting
initiated number of candidates and received
several applications for membership.
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quently was appointed grand minerva of the
Supreme Council, which places him in the line
of promotion to the highest Office in the order.
At the time Colonel Andrews joined Poca-
hontas the tribe was not in as hourishing a
condition as it might be, because there were
many who were in arrears for dues. When in
position to do so he had the delinquents
notified that if they did not pay up they would
be dropped from the roll. They did not heed
the request, and the alternative was put into
effect.
When told that what he had done meant the
ruin of the tribe, Colonel Andrews said that
he could replace the delinquents by live men
and at the following meeting he presented the
names of twenty-one candidates. At the sub
sequent meeting he presented nineteen more,
George stoneman, Irving M. Scott and many
others of that type. At the same time he told
John P. II. Wentworth, editor of the Resources
of California, also member of the tribe, that If
within given time he would bring in twenty
candid ates he would give him $50 suit of
clothes. The editor went to work with will
and before the time limit expired he brought
in the twentieth paleface, who was made a
fullfedged Red Man, and he got his new suit.
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The Tyrone Club at Shell Mound.

The fifth annual picnic of the Tyrone, Fer
managh and Donegal Social Club was held at
Shell Mound yesterday. There was good at
tendance, music, dancing and the usual games
entertainment of all those in attendance.
Foot bicycle and sack races furnished an
abundance of amusement, while the contest
for the best lady and gentleman ifg-dancers
gave rise to as many different opinions as the
respective participants had friends on the
grounds.
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RUN DOWN BY A OYOLIST.

Young Lady Of the Mission Rendered
Unconscious.
Miss Lucy, who resides at 241z Lapidge
street, was run down by bicyclist at
Twenty-fourth and Howard streets last
night, and taken to her home in an I'M
conscious condition. The owner of the
wheel. R. A. Coulter, an employee of an ex-
press company, was taken to the Seven
teenth-street station and booked on a
charge of battery.
The extent of the young lady's injuries
are unknown, but the physicians in at
tendance think she is suffering chiefly
from the nervous shock.
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Order of Chosen Friends.

Grand Councillor T. Fl. Sewage of the Order
of Chosen Friends was in the State of Nevada
last week visiting the councils there the
The second social and entertainment by ces
Union Progressive Council under the auspi ar
OF Hutton Council, NO, ~, IN the Aicaz G.
cess Another will be given on the evening of
the I'd of October under the auspices of Crystal
Council, No. 4.
The initiatory team will meet in the hall of
Social Council No. 46 on Thursday evening next
to initiate an unusually large number of can
didateS
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QrdAr of thu World.

The new organization, the Order of the
World, is making rapid progress in this City,
the several lodges each having from four to
eight applications for membership
The supreme president, c. M. Embree, has
divided California into two sections and has
appointed John c. Cody for the northern and
Mrs. Annie B. Andrews for the southern.
The Worlds Mutual Benefit Association did
not levy an assessment for the month of Au-
gust.
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Free and Aooented Masous.

Grand Secretary Johnson is at this time pre-
pairing for the convocation of the Grand Lodge
of California to convene in the Masonic Tenn
pie in this City on the 9Th of next October and
to continue i'll session several days.
Reports are being received from the subordi-
nate lodges in this State and from these are
being prepared statistics to be presented at the
session of the Grand Lodge.
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Knights Of Honor,

The grand dictator paid a fraternal visit to
Napa Lodge, Knights of Honor, last Friday
Grand Dictator Archibald and Grand Guide
Learned visited Liberty Lodge last Monday
night, when interesting addresses were made
by the visitors.
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Chile is succeeding in converting her
paper currency to gold basis much more
quickly than was expected. The rush for
the gold predicted by the opponents of the
measure has not taken place.
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The number of people who own their
farms is largest in the new States of the
West and the smallest number is in the
South. This is due to the facilities which
the cheap lands of the West and the home
stead laws have given for acquiring farms.
On the other hand, the more prosperous
States of the South have comparatively
few farm mortgages.