The San Francisco call., 1897-03-25

to Ashby avenue and from San Pablo avenue
to the hills.
Posen Company-From San Pablo avenue to
the bay and IRON Bancroft way SOuth to the
end of the town.
Peralta Company-From Ashby avenue to
the south boundary and from San Pablo ave-
nue. to the foothills.
Prize Art Contest.
BERKELEY, CAL, March A.-The
particulars in reIa on to the prize con.
test for design for the front cover OF the
University of California Magazine now
going on were made known to-day. There
will be two prizes, one of $50 for the best
design and 800 for the second best. Any
one who is now or has at any time
hitherto been connected with the univer-
sity is eli2ible to compete. Any number
of designs from the hand of any contest
ant may be submitted. Designs in pure
black and white for photo-engraving will
be given preference. The size should be
ska inches, as reduction to 4x7, or one
half, must be made. Suggestions for col
oring are requested. In the design the
lettering. "The University of California
Magazine" should be included. II Is
suggested that some feature of California
| scenery, product or event be employed.
Designs must be submitted by May l,
1897.
1t is desired that no names be put on
designs submitted, but inclosed in sepa-
rate envelope to be opened after the decI-
sion of the committee has been made.
The committee of award consists of Pro-
fessor II. 7. Ardley, Instructor r. D. Yell
land, Professor Gayley, ]. A. Elston and
Will @. Russell.
Any further information regarding de-
signs can be had by personally consulting
Professor Ardley at the university. All
designs should be forwarded to Will G.
Russell, manager of the magazine, box
378 Berkeley, Cal.
Girls for the Choir.
BERKELEY, CAL, March "a. - st.
Marks vested choir is to be enlarged by
the addition Of dozen or more young
which is made up entirely of men and
boys. Rev. George E. Sevan, the rector,
who formed the present vested choir, has
taken the preliminary steps toward the
establishment of the mixed chorus and it
is expe cted that the girls will make their
appearance on or about Easter.
Four University Co noerts.
BERKELEY, CAL. March 24-Four
concerts have been announce ced by the
University Gee, Mandolin and Ban 10
clubs to take place before the close of the
present term. They will appear at Bel
mont on March 26, in Alameda on April
-.
land on May 9.
Mckinley Tha nked Them.
BERKELEY, CAL, March 24-The
pupils of the State Institution for the
Deaf and Dumb and Blind have received
personal letter from President McKin-
ley acknowledging his appreciation of con-
gratulations sent him upon the occasion
of his Inauguration.
Athletic Club Directors.
BERKELEY, CAL, March PA new
board of directors for the West Berkeley
Athletic Club, consisting of the following
seven men. has been chosen: P. Michel
man, s. I'll. Berkheim, @. K. Spear, B.
Hamilton, G. D. Maloney, J. Mcnamara
and ]. Hidalgo.
To Improve Morals.
BERKELEY, CAL, March M-An ordi-
nance has been presented to the Board of
Town Trustees providing for the punish
ment OF persons using vulgar or profane
language IN waiting-rooms or cars re-
served for the use of women.
Chinese Lad Runs Away.
HAYWARDS. CAL, March 24.-Sam
John son, the Chinaman of San Leandro
whose children attend the public school,
was in town to-day offering $40 reward for
the recovery OF his boy. The lad stole 50
from his mother couple Of days ago and
ran away.