The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-08-31

at the disposal of the young soldiers; also
Dr. and Mrs. ODonnell, who entertained
them in royal fashion.
Then the ball began, with q grand
march led by Colonel W. c. Mahoney and
MISS Annie Brennan. followed by Floor
Manager Captain ]. E. Power and Miss
Lena Bergerin, after whom marched the
cnlef officers aud their ladies. As the
nour was late when the train arrived, the
programme OF vocal selections, Rotations,
ETC., was dispensed with in favor of dane
ing, which was kept up until midnight.
Every body was up early this morning,
ana long before the train from San Fran
cisco arrived little groups gathered round
the depot 70 meet their friends. An i'm
mense crowd came then and iostled Its
way toward Camp Organ and on to the
pavilion, where a military mass was ceIe-
brated. An sltar was erected, with
background of evergreens and cross of
flowers, and upon it the Rev. James Nc
Donald celebrated the mass
The congregation so crowded the spa
cious floor that It vas only with great diff
bculty that the cadets marched into posi-
ton and formed three sides OF q hollow
square in front of the altar. Presently
there was clanking OF sabers, salute,
and the worshipers knew that the solemn
sacrifice had commenced. AT the conse-
Grafton the cadets presented sabers and,
Regiment by reversing sabers and salut-
ing with the left hand. muffied drums
rolled, and by this signalit was announced
that the most sacred part OF the mass was
reached by the officiating priest. Again
at the last gospel a salute was given. To
the accompanimento of an organ choir OF
cadets, composed of Lieutenant Kennedy,
Charles Manning, Lieutenant Dave Barry,
John O'Brien, John Heating, William
Kelly, w. Ryan, Charles du Fossee, Rob
ert Canning and Harry Smith, sang ap-
propriate hymns. concluding with Amer
ica."
The Rev. Peter C.. Yorke preached
brief but effective sermon on the gospel OF
the day, which is taken from the Sermon
on the Mount. Father Yorke said it was
one OF the most beautiful passages in
scripture, beginning with that truism, mo
man can serve two masters" In camp
the cadets had seen that there must be but
one master, and that they could not serve
more than one. Otherwise there would be
confusion and lack OF discipline.
"SoTe people" he said, ''can go
through the world and compromise be-
tween God and mammon. Remember
this, there is no fence in religion; the
man who does not serve God is in the SER
vice OF the devil. When God told his dis
ciples OF the lilies OF the field he did not
mean that they should lead an idle life;
when he spoke Of the birds he did not
want them to live like the birds from
hand to mouth. He wished to tell men
they can't have the over-anxious care for
mammon and serve him at the same time.
s'What shall we think of those who in
serving mammon are working six days
week and then on the seventh giving to
their body what they should give 10 God?
You cannot serve God and mammon;
you have to make yo0r choice now. My
dear boys, serving God is not hard work;
serving God does not mean that you are to
wear long faces, to go through this world
sad and sorrowful. God made the world
and it is beautiful world TO live In. En-
Joy it, then. You have been taught in
camp to do your duty. / can appeal to
your experience that you who did your
duty pleased everybody and were happy
yourselves.
You are going to your homes-into the
world, and remember the world is a
greater camp. Let it be said of you:
There is a boy With does his duty as be
knows it.
Father Yorke said he could not let the
opportunity pass without expressing
thanks to the people of the whole valley
for their kindness TO the cadets.
Immediately after the sermon the cadets
marched to the parade ground and
gave an exhibition of drilling while on
number OF people. The rest OF the after
noon was spent under the trees or in quiet
strolls through the picturesque country
roads. A special train was necessary to
bring the cadets and their friends back to
town.
Early this morning a final inspection of
tents was made by DR.. A. P. Muliigan,
Colonel Mahoney and other officers for
the purpose or making awards of four
prizes for the best kept and best ventilated
tents. Company Fl carried of two prizes.
The Dandy Five" composed OF Corporal
J. Whelan, L. Erlnheim, 81. Power, II.
0'Connor, w. Ryan and q. 0hlson OF
Company II won first prize. The Pirates
of Company c came second, and the Life
Boat crew." consisting OF Sergeant ]. Sui
hvan, J. Mcdonald, Sergeant J. Heating,
L. Phelan and S. Daily of Company 81 got
third prize. The fourth prize was awarded
TO Privates Cole and Sginford OF Company
c, and the tent in charge OF Sergeant Re-
gan received honorable mention.
Among those who visited the camp last
night were Will Moore, business manager
of the Monitor; E. ]. Coffey. J. H Wendt,
Joseph Kirby and William Harold OF the
Monitor staff. They came in cycling COS
TUNES and had their wheels, Kirby ana
Harold riding their tandem.