The San Francisco call., 1897-10-24
The Native Dau,bt.rs.

The event OF the past week was The visit of the
grand officers last "Wednesday 10 Golden State
Parlor. All OF the grand officers living in this
city were present except Miss r. Day, the
grand marshal, who was absent on account OF
the serious illness of her mother. The hall in
which the visitors were received was deco
rated with rare good taste, the chandeliers be-
ing covered with smilax and the several sta
tions with choice flowers The electric bu bs
OF the incandesc cent lights were red, white and
yellow, the colors of the order, aud the vari-
colored lights produced a very pretty effect.
In the subdued lights the place. when filled
with the many pretty native daughters who
had assembled there. resembied a iairy pa. a ce.
The desks OF The secIe taries were also artistic
ally decorated.
There were present Miss Lily O. Reichling
the founder OF the order, who was e>cort ted to
her seat OF honor 10 the right of the past presi-
dent, and delegations from Minerva, Alta, Orc
Fino, Orinda Buena Vista, Fremont, La Es-
IrellB, Yosemite and Sans Souci pariors.
There was an exemplifcation OF the work of
initiation by the officers, who areletter perfect
in that worN. So well was the ceremony car
ried out that Grand President Mrs. Belle W.
Conrad complimcnted all the officers, te. ling
them thst the work was free from mis- axes
ana that il was the very best sh. had seen on
her tour OF v.sItatlons Tue Ottc c-rs OF Golden
State are up to date and intend 10 remain 30
Alter the beautiful ceremony SO well ca ried
out all present, including Master Clarence de
Lano, the mascot OF the pnrl,r, adjourned 10
an ad joining hall 10 partake OF sumptuous
collation. and light refreshments. After the
guests were seated Miss johanna Never the
recording secretary and the life of the parlor,
entered the room carrying tue parlUr's mag
nIticent silk flag: placed il aon Cside OF the
grsn1 president aud allowed it to fall in grace
Iui iolds upon her head and shoulders, where
upon all arose and sang The Siar-Spangled
Banner
During the evening the recording secretary
acted as master of ceremonies and offered
toasts, which were respondcd To as follows:
Grand President" Mrs Conrad: .Our
Order Miss Berlota, past grand president;
Our Flag" Mrs. g. Baker, d. II. G.. L.
THE affIir." said one of the grand officers
Twas one OF the most charming that IL has
been my pleasure to attend"
The memb OF Las LOmaS Parlor have COM
pleted all the arrangements for the Tu-loo-tu-
ioo-to-larruP party in Mss ou ParIor hall in
celebration of its fifth anniversary on the
evening OF the Btu o. November. Tue invita-
uons are on Spanish red cardb ard and nave
on the face the name OF the parIor in gilt en-
bossed letters. The party will be as unique as
the name given 10 ii and the decorations will
be novel and decidedly striking. as wei as e.
tective, for the mem Ders have determined TO
make this event one that viii eXci'e the envy
oil all the local parlors.
One of the features will be a dance. and to
make that success Mrs. E. Knox has been
appointed floor manager and Miss NJ Burke
her assistant. The floor comm ttee named is
composed of Miss NJ Lelda Ferris, Miss J. H.
Moller, Miss NJ. DIggan, Miss E. McAiister,
Miss + NJ. Heller and Miss II. L,nnardt. The
followiDg-u ladies ure the reception
committee: Mrs. :. Daggett, Mrs. J. II. Bur
rington, Miss +. T. Breiling Miss K. Bell Miss
NJ. Walters, Miss J. l.. DAheney, Miss H. Gim-
pie and Miss +. Schoen.
Buena Vista Parlor will give a Native
Daughters minstrel entertainment in Native
Sons Hall on the 27ti inst. in aid of its relief
fund. Those who are 20 participate i'll the en-
lertainment will be thirty-two of the mbers
oi the parior, and the programme will consist
OF vocal music and the introduction OF new
Jokes written for the occasion, together with
he presentation of several novel features.
Alter the performance there will be a dance
This parlor has always had good attendance
at It's entertainments. and the mem bers hope
that the attendance at this one VIII be even
larger than at any previous ore.