The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-10

these, which divided the authority to in
terpret the constitution between the grand
president and the board of directors, was
adopted. Hitherto, that authority was
vested solely with the grand president,
but now she is merely one of a board, Of
which the directors are the other mem
bers.
A letter was received from Archbishop
Riordan and read to the council, in which
he stated that the kind invitation sent
him to pay the Institute visit was ac-
cepted and that his Grace would be present
in the afternoon.
The duties of the committee on returns
were vested in the finance committee.
Several delegates who had been pre-
vented from being present at the organic
ing of the Grand Council We're present at
this session. Among them was Miss Kitty
Callinan of Napa. The Misses Ida McAdam
and Maggie Madden of Watsonville are
expected 10 be present to-day.
At the mornings session Father Cum
mings was awelcome visitor. His frequent
words of advice and his droll humor did
much to enliven the meeting.
In the afternoon law concerning proxies
was enacted. 1t provides that when dele
gates to the Grand Council are in any way
prevented from attending that body the
president of the local council or substi-
tute will be granted admittance.
Archbishop Riordan then arose amid a
profound and respectful silence and adj
dressed the assemblage in that eloquent
style for which he is noted. The silence,
however, did not last long; the Arch bishop
was irresstib BILE in his humor, and every
body was soon in a roar of laughter. His
speech in general was devoted TO advising
and encouraging the members.
After stating his pleasure at receiving an
invitation TO attend the Institute and
meeting the delepateS he said.
1.-THE Young Ladies Institute is now
recognized factor in the religious world
The period of your probation is passed,
and you have the sympathy of the public
to REINFORCE you in your struggle to lift the
burden from the oppressed and TO succor
the sick and needy.
''It has always been source of pleasure
to me to view the conduct of all the
branches in the archdiocese. You have
done good spiritually as well as tempo
rally. AS your ideal you have taken that
great and noble woman who 1900 years
ago gave to the world Divine Redeemer."
After referring briefly TO the various dis
tinctions in womankind arising of late
years. the Archbishop continued: ssThe
unbelieving man is saved by the believing
wife, and the unbelieving world Is saved
by the believers. The world needs
woman's help, and the more unlike man
she is the broader is her scope, and conse-
quently the greater is her influence. This
may seem paradoxical, but it is true,
nevertheless.
1.-THE influence for good which a woman
could WELD over a man depends largely
on how closely she resembles his ideals
his mother and his sisters"
Archbishop Riordan concluded his adj
dress with some strong words of encourage
ment to the Institute 70 be found always
in the foremost of the movement for
charity and humanity.
The acting grand president, Miss Sophia
A. Grote. thanked the Archbishop in be-
half of the Institute for his words OF COM
mandation and encouragement, and a re-
cess was declared till $50 A. NJ. to-day.
In the evening q grand musical and
literary entertainment was given at Metro
politan Temple ender the auspices of the
Institute.
Just back OF the platform had been
placed two large American flags, and the
speakers desk was also draped with the
same colors. The hall was packed to
OVERLOOKING.
Every seat in the building was occupied
and many we're forced to stand against
the wall. both on the main floor and in
the gallery.
A very full and excellent programme
had been prepared for the occasion, and
all the participants in the exercises were
encored- The programme was as follows:
ID
Selection. -.........Kn ickerbocker Male Ouartet
D. NJ. Lawrence. Il. d. Evans, d. B. Crane,
Dr.. l.. A. Larsen.
Vocal Solo. 49, MI Harry Oman
Recitation Miss Charlotte Canty
Vocal selection. ................M Mr.. ]. c. ODonneI
Selections Miss Mabel Woosey
Recitation (selected) ........-....... Dr. A. L. Hin
Soprano solo. Miss Lottie Crawford
Cornet solo,. NJ. Grenn an
miss Lottie Crawford
Vocal trio. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Charles Goetting
G. Parent Jr
Selections 5000. .Knickerbocker Male Quartet
Accompanist. Professor Harrison
Tonight there will be banquet to the