The San Francisco call., 1896-07-09

organization, who complimented the order
for its efficient work in the past and en-.
couraged them to reach still further in
their laudable endeavor to aid the sick,
suffering and destitute with which the
land abounds.
"By their fruits shall We know them"
said Father Comyns. 81 am happy to
state that the fruits of your labors are
such as TO justify me in saying you may
be recognized as a band of noble Christian
workers in the vineyard OF truth"
This address was followed by continu-
ing the reading of the minutes of the
grand directors At the conclusion the
reports of the grand secretary and grand
treasurer were submitted.
That the institute is in a most flourish
ing condition is amply demonstrated by
these reports. The receipts of the past
year aggregated S9320. while the disburse-
ments amounted only to $5219.
The reports of the finance, supply, head
quarters and printing commi ttees were
submitted. The report of the finance
urer. The headquarters committee re-
ported having $1125 in the treasury. This
fund was raised by setting apart per
cent of tile receipts.
These reports were all examined by the
committee on returns and adopted. The
Nellie Creamy. Mrs. A. Wilkes and Mrs.
Sweeney.
At the conclusion of this business there
was an alarm OF fire and a recess was de-
clared in order to afford the rural dele
gates an opportunity to view the firemen
in action. II proved a false alarm, how
ever, and the country delegates must wait
for annfhqT N nj fu 70 uia Ero
laddies.
Father O'Connell enlivened the morn
ing session with an interesting discourse,
in which he gave the institute some
earnest and timely advice. Success in
any und dertaking, he said, depends quite
v1dual m EN- bers as upon the harmonious
action of all.
1t was learned with qualification that
the organization of branch institute had
been effected at Livermore and that appli-
cations had been received from Stockton
and Port Costa to follow suit.
The committee on returns was notified
that it would be expected to make recon-
mendations regarding the expenditures for
the ensuing year, including the subject of
choosing headquarters. This ended the
work of the morning.
In the afternoon an invitation from
Mayor Sutro to visit the Heights and
other points of attraction in the vicinity
was read. The Frawley Company also
extended an invitation to the institute 10
attend the play of London Assurance. /"
The company was seconoed in this cour-
tesy by Manager Friedlander, who offered
the liberty of the theater.
The following telegram was received
from the grand president, Mrs. l. Wynne.
row lying very i'll at her home in Vallejo
1t was addressed to the grand secretary.
Miss Josie Malloy:
VALLEJO, Cal. July g.
To the Oficers and Members Of the Eighth Grand
Council OF the Young Ladies' Instltute-Many
thanks Tor sympathy. My heart and thoughts
are with you. May success attend you.
An amendment to the effect that sick
and death benefits be placed in the bylaws
instead of tae constitution was then
brought forward. In company with other
am endments it will be acted on some tim e
to-day. The delegates were instructed 10
have all their amendments placed upon
the-table ready for action to be taken on
them this morning
Some discussion was INDUCED in anent
supreme jurisdiction. At present there
is an Atlantic and Pacific Jurisdiction.
but the desire has been expressed that
a supreme jurisdiction be created. This
question will receive further consideration
later on.
In TIE evening grand banquet, enter