The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-28

feet safety on sleeper grades tn an those of
passing interest being shown in the ex-
pertinent, as there are several electric
roads in contemplation over the hills sur
rounding Alameda County, and much will
depend on the results gained at Piedmont.
Ideal Residence Sites.
Within the next twelve hours the beauti-
full boulevard tract in Oakland will have
changed hands, for at o'clock this after
noon the auction sale will be held on the
property. Its situation on the eastern
shore of picturesque Lake Merritt, added
to its admirable location in the very heart
of the city, makes it eminently desirable
for residence purposes, the sites being the
prettlest and most advantageous in Oak
land.
The expenditure of $4,000 in improve
ments on the tract is the best evidence
that 1t is in perfect condition for immedi-
ate building. 1t is surrounded by mac
adamlzed streets, faced by the 100-foot
wide boulevard, hanked with cement side
walks and thoroughly severed. Only one
NTH deposit will be required at the sale.
Senator Perkins Reception.
Senator Perkins gave reception tonight
to the Starr King fraternity at his home at
Piedmont. One hundred and sixty guests
c. w. Wendte and Frank Fletcher made
short speeches, and music was furnished
by the Arion quartet. Senator and Mrs.
Perkins was assisted in receiving by the
young ladies of the fraternity. Toward
midnight delicate repast was served, at
which covers were set for $50 guests. The
grounds were Illuminated with strings of
japanese lanterns stretched among the
trees, and the affair was pronounced a
social success.
Football Opens.
The first football game of the season will
be played Saturday afternoon at the Pied
mont grounds between the st. Mary's and
Reliance teams. The st. Mary's team has
been training steadily for over month
under Walton, while the Reliance men
have not been practicing over half that
time. The Reliance team will be COM
posed as follows: Center, Marion Oliver;
right guard. Wilbur; left guard, Bert Gil
yer; right tackle, Erskine; left tackle, Nc
MILAN; right tackle, Jack sherrard NE, LETT
tackle, Joe Racine; quarterback, McPike
fullback, ]. Arlett; halfbacks to be chosen
from Anthony, Folsom, Wilson and Briel-
ing.
Seaman on Trial.
The trial OF Policeman Seaman for bat
tering General Kelly of the Industrial
Army year ago is not proving very SEN
sational owing to the absence of the
general. No one knows where he is at
present, and so the testimony given by
him in the Police Court was read. "Col-
oneP' Railton gave his testimony to-day
and the trial will probably last another
two days.
A New ParIor.
Athens Parlor, n. S. G. W., installed its
first board of officers IN Fraternal Hall to-
night. The officers of the Grand Lodge
were present and the ceremony of formally
launching the baby parlor on its own re-
sponsibility was made as imposing as pos
sible. After the installation there was a
banquet at the Galindo Hotel, and speech
making and a few songs ended a festive
night.
Miss Shaw Lectures.
Miss Anna Shaw lectured on the "Injus-
tice of Chivalry" at the First Presbyterian
Church. The lecture was given under the
auspices of the Political Equality Society
of Alameda County. The auditorium was
filed and much enthusiasm was shown.
New Paper for Haywards.
The East Oakland Mail will move to
Haywards and will be changed from a
weekly to daily.