The San Francisco call., 1898-05-27

Yours truly. JOHN D. SPRECKELS.
 The news of the handsome donation was immediately spread among the work CTS, and eXclamatiOnS of joy were heard on every hand. Hardly had they died away when another 5000 donation was received, the generous subscriber being Mrs. 4. $. Townsend of I221 California street. The Fire Department Benevolent Association sent a check for $500, with a note stating that it would be followed shortly by it's duplicate.
 These splendid offerings have brought the fund to over $30000, which is being utilized in buying necessaries for the men who have enlisted in their countrys de- fense.
 It Is with regret that the board of man agers has found it necessary to recall the subscription books which the bona-hde workers have been using as credentials, as unscrupuIous and unpatrioIc lmpost- ors have duplicated these books. The public Is warned not to pay over any sum to any one until further notice. All sub scriptions should be taken to the societys headquarters in the Claus Spreckels building or to its supply depot at l6 Post street
 The French Hospital has won praise from the Red Cross Society by its klnd and warm-hearted help. During the past few weeks the institution has cared Tor, on an average. forty soldiers oay. Everything possible has been done Tor the patients. and blessings have been ShoWered on it's humane managers. ne hospital has given the troops the free Iiee of it's telephone. has furnished hot water to them, and has rendered every comfort in it's power. A second Iod aoJuS. 10 tba Sanitary Corps by the hospital WHICH will be taken to Manila
 The Duncombe ambulance has been at the disposal of the Red Cross Tor the past few weeks and is doing yeoman ser vice in transporting the sick arrivals;
 Superior Judge Hunt has warm place in his heart for the Red Cross. He has set an example to many by his work in the cause Yesterday he visited his fel- low Judges and collected g 50 from each, which he invested in flannel to be used III the making of abdominal bandages ,
 Rudolph and Helen Bertheau, the chll- 6ren of Caesar Bertheau, are atrapfetLhs thss a novel exhibition for the beneht or the Red Cross Society. They intend 10 eA- hibit, on next Saturday and Sunday after moons, in their home, PIP Vallejo street, a miniature fac-simile in tin of the troops of the FrancO-Prussian war. mere are in all over 5000 soldiers. They Will De ar that all phases of army life will be de- picted. Reproductions of Emperor Fred- erick and staff and General MacMahon ana staff will be one of the features or the show. The set of soldiers IS one or the most complete ever sent to this country MT. Bertheau brought it from Europe some time ago for the amusement and instruction of his children.
 Fritz Scheel and his symphony orches- tra will render a splendid programme on the afternoon of June 2 at the beneht performance of the Red Cross in the Baldwin. Mile. Pillar Morin has new ana original sketch and dialogue in store TOT those who attend the matinee Seats VII! be sold at 90 cents, 10 cents ana $l, ana inc money received will be devoted to Red Cross work.
 Oakland Red Cross will send 500 suits of underwear to the local society to be distributed among the troops.
 On last Wednesday the ladleS or RoSs Valley met at the residence or the Rev. pr. Minturn, San Anselmo, and formed branch Red Cross, Society. The follow S1iy7 7o1 fl1a nT~O
 Mrs. Henry F Allen, Mrs. A. Dibblee, Mrs H. C. NIinturn, Mrs. George E. But Ter Mrs J. F Dayls Rscb lSS Miss FarsqrH caprie Bosqui Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. James Coffin, Mrs D. L. Griffith, Miss Tompkinsf Mrs. Mrs Spinney and Mrs Abner Mann. The officers elected were: Mrs. Charles Bel den, president; Mrs H. (. Minturn vice tary; Miss Julia Tompkins, treasurer committee-Mr G. F. Butler, Mrs E. l.. Griffith and Mrs. W. s. Davis. e. o,o,- Wednesday afternoon for sewing and other work in connection with the c7s Reo GP0ss oTeTei nf the 'o Presbyterian I church near the Theological Seminary.
 Many thanks are due to the Native Dads shters for their able assistance. They have aided the society by large donations and sympathetic cooperation.
 Bolts of flannel suitable for bandages, brown canvas or other heavy material can
 
 16 Post street.
 Chief Sullivan deposited $500 with the society yesterday the contribution of the members of the Fire Department l They stand ready to duplicate their sub- scription whenever 1t is deemed necessary. | Lieutenant E. H. Hawley, Company H of the Idaho troops, reported the loss of his grip containing his underwear and uniform. It was left in the ferry depot. | Amy one finding 1t will confer a favor by | leaving 1t at the Red Cross headquarters. l Loyal Rebekah Lodge of the Odd Eel ground floor of the Odd Fellows build- | ing, where 1t Is receiving contributions 10 be used in furnishing supplies for the lodge has expended $75 contributed by its | own membership, and has since received su from Oriental Rebekah Lodge, and | from the subordinates the following sums: Bay City, $2O; Golden Gate. S25; Parker Lodge, $20; Morse Lodge, $2O, and $l 75 from member of Stockton Lodge. This lodge Is acting as an auxiliary to the Red Cross Society, On last Wednesday it