The San Francisco call., 1898-05-15

staden, laden Ata aiternates. mates N Among the visit prs were; Miss Mae B. Wilkins, G. g.. and M Mrs. Gen Genevieve Baker D. D. G. P. Upon the close of business the members, who were nearly all pres ent,. devoted their time and talent to the celebration of the anniversary The guest of honor at that assemblage was Mrs P. Day. mother of Miss Rose Day, the grand marshal. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags, bunting and flow CTS. Under the direction of Mrs. B. De- nahay, the president, there were present ed the following numbers:. Address by Mrs Baker, D. D., who instituted the parlor, and stated that since it had al- ways been successful and that the mem bership had always been harmonious and she expressed the hope that in the fu- ture it will continue as it has 'ii the past. She closed with an allusion to Old Glory and the duty of the Native Daughters in supporting the honor of that flag.
 Mrs. Ryan and Miss Wilkins also had a few words to say. This was followed by recitation by Miss Johanna Meyer, the recording secretary, of an original poem that carried the audience by storm a vocal solo, Miss D. Mencarini: zither solo, Miss l.. Fahrenkrug, and a farce, From Down East" in which Mrs: C. Day, Miss J. St. Davis, Mrs. B. Denahay, Miss J. Drucker and Miss Nj Tietjen took part, Mrs. Day and Miss Tietjen assum- ing male characters, the last named be- ing one of the most perfect make-ups that ever wore clothing that did not belong to her sex The celebration was, in the language of one of the members, "a howl ing success and every one enjoyed her self. There was served up a collation. and, then, when the American flag was being removed from the altar, the audi ence sang the Star Spangled Banner" with a will
 Fremont Parlor has so far advanced its membership as to allow it two delegates to the Grand Parlor this time. This par Tor has announced private masquerade ball for the 4th of June.
 Golden State Parlor is arranging for an entertainment and dance to be given in the near future in aid of the Red Cross Society.
 THE NATIVE SONS.
 National Parlors entertainment and dance given in Native Sons Hall last Wednesday night, was well attended and it proved a delightful affair. The hall was elaborately decorated with the na- tionaI colors in honor of the members patriotism. The programme included an address of welcome by G. w. Barr, the president; vocal selections by the Press Club quartet, Henry Eichart and Miss Etta Welsh; "The Confessional a read ing, Miss Pearl Ladd; negro lullaby Miss Dorathy Daunt; whistling solo, by that enchanting artist, Miss Cordie Wetjen; Me and Mabel Brooks an original song by Lew Hufschmidt, and cornet duet by Miss Alice Mitchell and Miss Pearl Noble The performers all came in for well-de served applause. The committee of ar engagements was Past Presidents w. E. McCreery, w. M. Brown. D. E. Murden, Vice-Presidents F. P. Wehe and A. R. Vaughn, Marshal D. F. Nunan and J. G. Schmidt and G. w. Meyer. MT. Vaughn was the floor manager. The affair was up to the high standard of the functions of this parlor and very much enjoyed.
 Since the publication in this depart ment of the list of parlors assigned to visiting officers of the Native Sons, the parlors of San Mateo County. which had been assigned to Grand Orator Frank L. Coombs, have been assigned to Grand Trustee l.. F. Byington. Mount Tamapafs Sea Point and Nicasio Parlors have been taken from the district of Grand Trustee Morgan and assigned to Grand Orator Coombs' district
 California Parlor has decided that all its members doing duty under the flag of the United States during the war with Spain shall be exempt from all dues and assessments which may occur during such service.
 President Conley will shortly name all standing committees, probably during the coming week.
 COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST.
 The Supreme Grand Circle of the Con- panions of the Forest, A. O. E., will meet in this city tomorrow and will remain