The San Francisco call., 1896-04-08

weight and long-distance men, but is
somewhat weak in the sprints ana middle
distances. Both Captain Merwin and
Manager Friend express hope that the
sprints may be much strengthened. Those
who are doing the most promising work in
this event at the present time are Chick,
Hupp, Dickie and Stevens. In try-out
the other evening Hupp covered the 100
in 10 As seconds, Up to the present time
Chicks events were the fifty and seventy
five yard dash 1t is believed that all four
of the men mentioned viii make the dis
tance on Saturday in less than 10 4-5 but
what Captain Merwin is after is a 1O-sec-
ond man such as Scroggins.
Town Board Meets.
BERKELEY, CAL, April 1.-THE To Hn
Board held short meeting last night
The opening of Sixth street over its entire
length in the town limits and one-half
block east and west was decided UPON and
Engineer Higgins was instructed to pre-
pare q resolution of intention to do the
work. Town Attorney Hayne reported in
the matter of the water lots offered to the
town by w. B. Haywood, that the latter
had declared himself willing to deed the
lots to the town at any time for wharf
purposes The lots are at the foot of Della.
ably be secured from Mr.. Haywood and
placed in escrow to await Berkeley's re adj
ness to build wharf. President Richards
announced that the water companies have
not vet reached an agreement to divide
the town, but that negotiations are still
pending.
No Decision Yet.
BERKELEY, CAL, April The Board
OF Town Trustees have not vet decided
what to do with the Columbia Fire Com
pany for their alleged violation of the
liquor law. The committee appointed to
investigate the matter asked last night at
the board meeting for further time, The
firemen. in anticipation of possible re-
port against them ard action by the board
looking to their disorganization as fire
company, have organized themselves into
Columbia Social Club. The new clubs
officers are Robert Steedman, president;
Connie Graham, vice president; James
Kenney, secretary; E. G. AK, treasurer;
Andy Frick, master of ceremonies.
Foresters Entertain.
BERKELEY, CAL, April Am excep.
tionally fine literary and musical pro-
gramme was presented last night at Odd
Fellows Hall to crowded house by Court
University, Ancient Order of Foresters.
Following were the numbers rendered:
instrumental quartet, North Berkeley or
chestra; piano solo, Miss Bernice Kelly: piano
solo, DR.. A. de Marconnay; overture to ''Poet
and Peasant" (Suppe); address, Mr. Francis
mandolin and piano duet. angels Serenade,' .
the Misses Hess; address, Mr.: Nulty; vocal
solo, "Ben Bolt" Miss Bernice Kelly; overture
with chimes, Berkeley orchestra; address, Mr.
Faulkner; reading, Mr.. Chase; piano solo, DR..
A. de Marconnay; humorous reading, Mr.
Chase.
Will Ratify His Plans.
BERKELEY, CAL, April IA meeting
of the associated students of the Univer-
sity has been called for next Thursday
afternoon to ratify the plans of Manager
Friend for the conduct of the Easte IN
athletic tour, and to take definite measures
with regard to supporting the big benefit
field day which will be given on May at
Central Park.
Baseball at Berkeley.
BERKELEY. CAL, April THE Stan
ford Varsity baseball nine will play the
Reliance Club team next SATURDAY. after
noon on the University of California dia-
mond.