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eiGn. She is first, without a second. Good
sovereigns are only sent occasionally; the
time calls for them, and they come. We
are not called to be sovereigns, but we can
do our duty in our day and generation.
Queen Victoria can do no more.
"As a British American it gives me the
greatest pleasure to take part in this SER
vice. l was born under the British flag,
and 1 greatly rejoice at that. / am an
American citizen, and | greatly rejoice at
that There are those who cultivate ill
feeling between England and America
for their own ends. l never sympathize
with them.
The peace treaty has come TO an end
for the present. In the Alabama times it
was England which halted, now it is
America that halts. Nevertheless the
peace treaty will go forward to ratifica-
ton. l look forward to an epoch when a
court recognized by all nations will settle
all international differences. One thing
know-the sword Will never be drawn be-
tween England and the United States
We are mother and daughter and under
the union jack and the stars and stripes
we are going forward to our God-appoinied
duty"
The great musical feature of the service
was an anthem, my Heart Is Inditing of
Good Matter" composed by Myles
Beckett Foster, partly on the theme of The
HdllOHdl IL was I'm pres
sively sung by the chorus and by Mrs
Wratten, soloist.
The services, which went off without
hitch. ended with Kretschmer's Corona
tion March," which the audience re-
mained seated to hear.
The following Consuls attended in full
diplomatic uniform: Consuls- General
Juan de Luco of Chile, E. Calderon OF
Central America, Alexander K. Coney of
Mexico, Charles T. Wilder of the Hawaiian
Islands, A. Rosenthal of the German en-
pire joseph NJ. Tinoco of Costa Rica, Yu
Shi VI of China and G. L. p Hall of Tur-
kew; Consuls-Saburo Aoya of Japan,
Carlo f. Sierra of Italy, J. Van Loben Ses
of the Netherlands, J. L. Schleiden of the
Argentine republic, +. Korbel of the
Austro- Hungarian empire, 3. Chapman,
acting Consul for Belgium, John Simpson
of Denmark. A l.. Lalande of France, r.
b. HUE of Peru, l. de Costa Duarte of
Portugal and Felipe de Castro of Spain.
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it.''
And the congregation took the rector at
his word and sang God Save the Queen"
with heariiness which bespoke their ad-
miration for the British Queen.
Rev. George (. Swan preached the SER
mon. 1t was from the text in Chronicles
IL in which God gives to Solomon riches,
wealth and honor becauss he has not
asked for these things. After briefly
enumerating the great strides in the arts,
ETC., which had marked the Victorian
era, he added that the greatest glory of
the record reign was the improved condi-
ton of the British workingman and the
decrease in crime and pauperism.
This assembly is here TO do honor to
the great sovereign Queen of Great
Britain and Ireland and EN- press OF In
dia. We are but few among the many
whose eyes and hearts have been conferred
upon the Queen, from Canada, Australia,
India and the islands. The Queen of Eng
land, who to-day marks the longest reign
of history-nOt English history, but all
history-rules over more peoples than
have ever before acknowledged a single
sovereign. 1t is England's especial boast
that her empire is q civiliZing one. She
rules some lands by force, but to North
America and Australia she has given her
sOns and her daughters, and her free
institutions. This progress has been
largely owing to religious lie, not alas,
that the English are more religious than
other people, but they have had their eyes
turned to the spirit OF freedom, TO The cul-
tivation of the domestic character, and a
religious mind. Unless these things pre-
vail there is no such thing as progress.
For sixty years Victoria has been part
and parcel of English life. When called
upon to come To the throne, as a young
girl, she prayed the prayer OF So omon,
and because she had not asked riches,
power or honor, God gave them 10 her.
when her biography is written it will
show US a nobler character than to-day we
are a Bile to Imagine-simple, kindly and
perfectly true. Our greatest admiration
is not for her as Queen, but as woman"
The speaker concluded by contrasting
Victoria's glittering official life with the
simple domestic life she loved to lead in
the bosom of her own family ana added !:
"Our Queen, our mother; God bless Eer :"
To-day there will be a grand celebration
at the chutes, and this evening the jubilee
dinner Will take place at the Palace Hotel.
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and revered, not only IN the English colo
nies, but throughout the world. Marvel
Gus progress has been made in her reign,
not only material progress but scientific.
Time and space have been almost annihi-
lated. 1t is an anaehronism to speak to-
day of foreign lands. There are no for
eign lands. Queen Victoria has lived
seventy-eight years and reigned sixty
years in the midst of these marvels.
''The court Of England was far from a
pure one when she assembled the throne.
ThankGoG, she made it pure and she has
kept it pure. Suppose that instead of a
Queen Victoria William V had ascend ed
the throne sixty years ago like unto Will
liam ~ in morals. l tnink it is safe 10
say there would have been no throne of
England"
The speaker com pared Queen Victoria
with the four queens who at various peri
DDS of history have held sway in England,
declaring that she was far the best OF all
"a loving wife, true ana tender mother,
a faithful friend, "a perfect woman nobly
planned
The inspiring fact OF Victoria's life was
declared to have been sense of her re-
sponsibility to God. Her watchword
was duty, word that has figured largely
in English history. Fri-nds and fellow
citizens, it is a grand thing TO be good.
The best people are those whose goodnes
is contagious. Queen Victoria has been
good, and her goodness has been con-
tagious. Without qualification we pro-
nounce her 10 be Eugland's greatest sover-
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PRAYED AND SANG.
An Impressive Form of ThanksglV-
ing of the Diamond jubilee CeIe-
brated at Metropolitan Temple.

An Impressive Form of Tha ksgiv-
ing of the Diamond jubilee CeIe-
brated at Metropolitan Temple.
Metropolitan Temple was nearly filled
yesterday afternoon by those who took
part in the form of thanksgiving prayer
for the sixty years reign of her gracious
Majesty. Queen Victoria. Foreign Con-
suls were present in full official uniform,
and Consui-Generai J. b. Warburton OF
Great Britain and Vice Consul Wellesley
Moore were also in attendance.
The platform was almost filled by a
large volunteer chorus, composed OF mem
bers OF the Apollo Club and other musi-
cal organizations of this City, and by an
orchestra. In the center was a lectern,
dTaped with the union jack com bined
with the stars and stripes. To the right
of th desk sat Rev. w. Bolton, wearing
the surpiice and caasock of the Anglican
church; in the center was Rev. DR.. John
HemDhill, clad in the black Geneva gown
OF Presby terianism, and at the other side
of the desk was Rabbi Nieto, who wore a
flowing white robe. DR.. H. J. Stewart, who
conducted the chorus and Wallace A.
Sabin added to the Official appearance of
the platform by wearing their hoods, de-
noting musical degrees.
The form of Thanksgiving and prayer
used was taken to some extent from the
Book OF Common Prayer used in the ser
vices of the Anglican church, though
there were number of special prayers
suitable to the occasion. Rev. w Bolton
entoned the first part of the service The
chorus gave a fine rendering of the "Te
Deum,' Mrs Mile Flynn Wratten aud Ii.
NJ. Fortescue being the soloists. The
special prayers for Victoria, ''uuto VIII ON
thou hast accomplished lull sixty wears, :"
were read by Rabbi Nieto, and Rev. DR..
Hemphiil read the lesson which was
taken from Chronicles III, and made an
address, which was in part as follows:
From the earliest ages It has been
customary 10 commemorate important
events by suitab.e expressive svm bois. ;"
The doctor phasized.this statement by
numerous quotations from the Old Testa-
merit scriptures. Continuing he said !:
I'm modern times, too, medals are struck
to commemorate great victories and
columns erected to mark celebrated spots
such as the rock where the Pilgrim
Fathers landed. There is hope for q peo-
pie so long as their gratitude keeps green.
I'VE are in the line of historic precedent
when we celebrate the longest and great
est reign in British history. Great ap-
plause from the audiencel. England is a
greater and better England to-day because
OF Victoria reign"
The speaker cited the three longest
relgns in English history after those OF
Victoria. Henry III, Edward III and
George III. Scant praise is given TO any
Of these monarchs. Speaking of George
III DR.. Hemphil; said that it was most
charitable to imagine him as a madman,
for his arbitrary rule lost for England the
brightest jewel in his crown, the Ameri-
can colonies.
"Victoria has reigned sixty years, loved
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Afternoon Festival at Metro
politan Temple Is Well
Attended.
GRACE CHURCH SERVICE AT
NIGHT.
"God Save the Queen" Is Sung at DR..
Foute'S Request 10 Mark the
Record Reign.

Two thanksgiving services for the Vic
torian diamond jubilee were held in this
City By grateful Brltons yesterday, and in
addition the Church of the Advent cele-
brated the event with solemn and apprc-
pirate services.
In the afternoon a large crowd gathered
in Metropolitan Hall TO participate in
special jubilee prayer aud Thanksgiving.
Foreign ConsuIs were present in official
uniform, and large chorus of volunteer
talent, conducted by II. ]. Stewart, added
solemnity to the exercises, which were OF
religious character. Rev. w. Bolton
and Rabbi Nieto read the prayers, and
Rev. DR.. Hem phil made the address, in
the course of which he spoke in glowing
terms of the ties of consanguinity be-
tween the mother country and the United
States.
When DR.. HemphiIl alluded to Queen
Victoria's noble qualities as a woman and
a mother there was muffled indication
OF applause all over the building. Appar-
emily the sense that the service was a reli-
gious one alone restrained the hearers
from expressing their appreciation of the
speaker sentiments. Rabbi Nieto raised
his hand as if to say, 1.-The occasion is too
solemn for applause" but as DR.. Hemp
hill continued to speak of the spotless
domestic life of the Queen the audience
suddenly broke pounds and clapped
heartily, while the ra bbi, with a good
humored shrug, let the congregation have
lis way.
The service in Metropolitan Temple
passed off in the most eminently satisfac-
tory way and the music was all excel
lently rendered.
The evening services at Grace Episcopal
Church on Stockton street tested the ca
pacity of the building. so great was the
crowd that wished to participate. The
Daughters of ST. George had decorated
the building beautifully, and each mem
Der of the congregation was presented
with crimson or pink flowers on entering
the church.
Rev. R. c. Foute, the rector, made a
hearty address of welcome to the wor-
shippers who had gathered in his church 10
celebrate the jubilee and exhorted every
one to join in singing "God Save the
Queen" The invitation was accepted lit
orally, for the congregation took the Brit
ish national anthem entirely out OF the
hands OF the choir and sang ii with
heartiness that made the pillars of the
church vibrate.
The whole service was marked by the
same spirit of enthusiasm ard heartiness.
Rev. George e. Swan of Berkeley preached
a sermon In which he alluded in touching
terms to the noble lifeWork of Victoria
the progress toward happier social con-
dltion for the poor and the decrease in
crime and pauperism which had marked
the reign of England's noblest Queen.
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defender of the faith" The service be-
gan with an organ prelude, variations of
God Save the Queen" played by w. H.
Bolt, the organisl, and then the fine choir
of Grace Church entered, singing the
professional hymn, "Rejoice, ye pure in
heart"
The order of evensong was given
pretty much as it is in Anglican churches
In England, not emitting the prayers fo1
the Queen. Special psalms suitable to the
occasion of rejoicing were sung, and the
anthem was 20 Lord, Save the Queen, !"
by Gounod.
Before the sermon, Rev. r. G. Foute, the
rector, said: II esteem it a rare privilege.
and great pleasure, my friends, to be
with you on an occasion like this, and l
desire to extend to you hearty welcome.
This day, which marks a reign OF sixty
years. seems fitting occasion to rejoice,
not only for Britons, but for every one
who speaks the English tongue. Never
had people greater occasion to rejoice. In
all the great names of history, there is
none greater than Victoria. In speaking
of her, it seems haro 10 know which to
admire most, the queenliness of the
woman, or the womanlinessof the Queen.
Nothing seems TO me more admirable
in that fierce white light that beats upon
the throne OF nation that heads the
earth than her spotless domestic life.
am glad TO add my humble tribute TO that
great tie Deum" of thaakfniness which
encircles the world. / know you will all
like to take part in God Save the Queen
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AT GRACE CHURCH.
Fine Music and Beautiful Decora-
tions Mark the Festival Jubi-
lee Services

The British and American flags inter
twined and masses OF crimson flowers had
been placed in Grace Episcopal Church
yesterday by the Daughters of st. George
to make the sacred edifice beautiful for
the special jubilee services which took
pace In the evening. At the entrance to
the chancel were stands bearing the let
ters wrought in flowers, ~. r., and the
altar was a mass of crimson.
Before O'Clock crowds began to gather
inside the church doors, and long before
the time for beginning the services stand
ing room was at premium, although ad =
mission was only by ticket
A special festival service mad been pre-
pared ''in commemoration" as the cover
of the book stated, ''of the great jubilee
of her Most Gracious Males Y Victoria,
Queen Of Great Britain, Empress OF India,
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HANDBALL GAMES.
j. c. NealOn and Al Hampton Defeat
Amateur Champion DOnneIIy
and Ed Maloney.

Every available space in the two CALLER
les OF the Occidental HandbalI Court was
occupied yesterday afternoon, the atirac-
tion being game in which J. G. Nealon
and Al Hampton played against p. I.
DonneIly, the amateur champion, and Ed
Maloney. Both teams played splendidly
together, and the result was a close and
exciting game from start TO finish. Nea-
on and Hampton winning the final by
three ace.
NJ. J. Kilgsilon and p. Pendergast also
played an exciting game against John
Purcell and Lon Kenny aud won the final
by five aces.
At the San Francisco Court the event of
the day was q game between John Rior-
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lie Bowiin and George Ticoulet was admirably
done, and good judges pronounced Miss Nell
lies French so perfect that she might easily
pass as native of France.
The musical part of the programme was
much appreciated. and the violin solo by Miss
Alice Ames was particularly pleasing as evil
denced by the applause.
Best of all was the kindergarten exercises OF
the little tots from TO years old. They were
continuously applauded throughout their per-
fOrmance.
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Cours scvlrne sohooI closed.

Saturday evening the closing exercises of
Nine. Marie Marshalls French school, the
Cours Sevigne were held in the hall of the
French Church, 927 Pacific street There was
an appreciative audience to hear the speeches,
recitations and music.
The speech of the evening made by NJ.
A. Goustiaux, the editor of the Franco Cali
iornien. c. L. 2. Marais the president of the
French Alliance, condensed into few re-
marks great deal of wit and wisdom.
The dialogue between the scholars, Miss Mel
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
COUNTRY oRIOKBTBRs LOSE.
A Combined Eleven of City Players
Gain an Easy Victory

Odin an Easy Victory.
More than ordinary interest was taken
in the weekly cricket match played yester-
day, for the contestants were representa-
tive teams of the City and various country
clubs. In consequence of this fact, quite
a large gathering of spectators assem- bled
to view the game.
The country team went first to bat, and
were disposed of for ffty-six runs, nearly
half of which were contributed BY their
capable captain, H. a. Butt of Penryn,
whose innings was most creditable.
The City men netted 1876, thanks chiefly
to the faultless seveaty-two of Hogue and
a carefully played forty-fve by the Pacific
bowler, Dickinson.
In their second innings the visitors,
headed by Slmmonds, put up sixty-seven
runs, so that the local men were victorious
by an innings and sixty-three runs.
Paul, OF the defeated team, and w.
Robertson for the home talent, achieved
most in the bowling line. The fielding on
both sides was fairly good. Following are
the scores:
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ADJUSTMENTS.

BALDWIN THEATER THE Prisoner OF Zenda"
COLUMBIA THEATER Shenandoah
MoRoscos OPERA-HousE-. Man From the
South 49, ~
.,,4s- ,A4LcAzAR TlTEATER. "Black Ey ed Susan" and
1IVoLT OPERA HOUSE Wang"
CRFHEUNL High Glass Vaudeville
OBERoN.-Grand Concert
SUTRo BATHs--Bathing and Performances.
ahE CHUrEs AND SKATING RINK-DaiIy at
AAlghl street, one block east OF the PARK
PTCNICS AND EXCURSIONS.
FL CAAfFo-Music dancing, boating, Fishing,
every Sunday.
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There will be special performance at the
Sutro Baths this evening as wella as during the
day. The London Pantomime and Musical
Comedy Company Is announced to give a nov
city show that will include mirth, pleasantly
and song.
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The programme at the Chutes for to-day and
evening embraces the numbers pared for
the official celebration of the Diamond Jubilee
of Queen Victoria. There are number of
very interesting features, and the celebration
will wind up with grand bail in the casino
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21

Tonight the management of the A,cazar will
make it souvenir night" because it will be
the fiitieth production of "The First Born"
Each patron viii be presented memento Of
the play in the shape of bronze image of one
of the characters. "Black-Eyed Susan" is also
on the Diil
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Under the leadership of Herr Louis Ritzau
the International Ladies' Orchestra has proved
an overwhelming success at the Oberon This
evening there will be presented programme
tina will include many Of the gems of musical
composers.
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Shenandoah" Bronson Howard's greatest
triumph, will be offered at the Columbia Thea
ter by the members of the Frawley Company
This is one of the most pleasing war plays that
has been put on the stage for many years and
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21

''The Man From the South,'' me lodrama
that is both exciting and interesting will be
the attraction at MorOsco's Grand Opera house
this evening. The leading female character
will be sustained by Maude Edna Hall and the
soubrette role will be assumed by VIrg inia
jackson.
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BOWLING ANALYST
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
Y TEAM-sECOND INNING.

COUNTRY TEAM-sECoND INNING.
Simmonds C Myers b. Dickinson .......... 20
jackson c. and b. ~ioman. n................,... 3
- g u W. hCoertsoh .....-...-.... b
a. Theobald c. Morey b Robertson .......... s
Paul /. b. W. b CoOkson. ............. ....., D
ButJ b. ". Robertson. .................,..,... &
Jones b W. RobertsO ,........ -. O
Marsh Browne b. W. Robertson ................. il
DAy not out ..........-...............
knowles c. Harbour b. W. Robertson ..........
GAVIaS'
Total l........ ..-......-............ -..-..-. 81
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PLAYS AND MUSIC.
What VIII BE Offered at the Various
Places of Amusement This
Evening,

Tho great romsnuc play, 'The Prisoner of
Zenda," will be presented at the Baldwin
Thester by the Lyceum Theater Company to-
night rs the opening production of that favor
ite organizations engagement. The cast
Will be headed by James X Heckett and
Mary Manuering and Will include Charles
Walcot Edward Morgan, Maude Odell and
Frank R. Mills.
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AT the Tivoli Opera, house "Miss Frisco" will
retire tonight to make way for "Wang," the
operetta written by Goodwin and Morse Ed
win Stevens, the well-known comedian, will
take the title role, and be supported by the
full force of the Tivoli Company.
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Lew Dockstadter, the big gun Of modern
minstrelsy, will make his appearance at the
Orpheum tonight He Will not be the only
big artist on the boards, tor there will also be
Carron and Herbert, comedy acrobats; Alex
ander HeinGel, cello virtuoso, and many
nfh
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The advocate., 1897-03-03
The Soldiers Home investigation.

For some time a Congressional COM
mittee has been investigating the Ma.
tionNl Military Home, near Lesven.
worth. Its report, which has been
filed, recommends the removal of Cen
ersl Smith, the present Governor, and
Treasurer Shockley. It declares that
it is inconsistent for the government
to permit the sale Of beer and to con-
tinue the upe Of the Kelley cure In the
same institution, and especially under
circumstances where 1t makes q profit
out Of both. This opinion Is not con-
CURED In by the whole committee,
however. The Treasurer is said to be
incapable Of performing his duty. The
Kelley cure 10 approved, but the com
mittee thinks 1t should beIadministered
solely by the government or by a prl-
Vate organization. The present sys-
tenn OF combination of both is de.
clared to be unsatisfactory. The
charge Of drunkenness against Gov
ernor Smith is not fully sustained. A
similar finding was reported with ref
erenCe to the charge that he used his
position for his own personal profit.
Sufficient evidence was given to show
that there was foundation for the
charges. The committee recommends
that opportunities for veterans to spend
money In improper ways be removed.