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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
How He Discharged the
 Cook.

NHE fact of the matter is," he said.
 that you, women do not under l stand the management of en-
 ployes. You do not know how to handle those who are in a somewhat lower social position and to whom you pay salaries. You have no idea of discipline, which is a fundamental fea ture of life and in which the social scale cuts no figure whatever"
 He had not been married long. and this was his first experience with trouble in the kitchen, and he naturally thought he knew more about it than his wife
 T have been handling men in one way or another for some time" he went on, and consequently it is to be eX- pected that l should know little more about methods of enforcing respect and obedience than you, who are hay ing your first experience in running a small domestic establishment. You must be careful not to let them run over you. Now, where Is this girl? I'd like to talk to her"
 m send her up to you,'' said his wife.
 Very we'll, he replied, with calm su- periority, as he settled himself in his easy chair. T will be easy with her be- cause l realize that she has not been handled properly heretofore. But be- fore l get through there will be an un- derstanding."
 The girl came to him from the kitchen upon being summoned by his Wife. He undertook to see that the tone in which he spoke to her was calm but firm. She didn't have much to say anyway, and didn't care anything about the tone.
 II want to impress upon you he said, that so long as you remain in our employ there are certain rules that must be obeyed, and that what my wife says to you
 The girl was moving toward the door,
 Hold on," he exclaimed Where are you going?"
 "T' get me t'ings," she answered. T quits here and now
 "But-but-you can't quit now!" he protested.
 Who says I cant?" she demanded.
 But we have a few friends coming to dinner tonight" he persisted.
 Let em come,' she answered.
 By this time he was out of his chair and following her out into the hall He tried to tell her that she couldn't quit without notice, but she demonstrated that she could. Then he capitulated.
 My dear" he said to his wife later these girls cannot be treated as req soning beings. They don't know any thing but cooking and arithmetic, and nothing in the latter outside of addi- tion. I have added 50 cents a week to your cooks wages
 And that was all she could ever get out of him about that interview.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
THE PALACE HOTEL. A Magnificent Fireproof Structure Famous the World Over.

To the tourist from every quarter of the globe who visits San Francisco there is one hotel with the name of which he is familiar and that is the Palace Hotel Having in the past sheltered the crowned heads of many countries, heirs-apparent to many powerful European and Asiatic thrones, representatives of the proudest aristoc- racy of Europe. Presidents of the United States, public officials of promi- hence and individuals famous in litera- ture, art and science, the Palace stands to-day among the famous caravan saries of the world, and an institution well feel proud.
 In the magnitude of it's equipment and the completeness of it's magnificent service the Palace stands without a peer. It's superb court, it's commodious apartments and it's unrivaled cuisine have been repeatedly described, and each guest on returning to his home beyond the seas tells the story over again. Since the consolidation of the Palace and Grand Hotels the business of the Palace has increased wonder fully and at the present writing 1t shows no sign of diminishment.
 One of the principal features which appeals to the travelling public more than any other is the absolute safety against fire enjoyed by the guests of the Palace. In the extensive improve ments made in the past five years, which virtually amounted to recon struction of the interior of the hotel, every precaution was taken to render the building absolutely fireproof. With this great consideration constantly in view every safeguard against fire was employed so that to-day the Palace is the only absolutely fireproof hotel in San Francisco.
 The features which commend the Palace to the public are its superbly equipped grill room, it's banquet rooms, in which many of the notables of the world have been dined, it's splendid cuisine and matchless service It's suites are richly furnished, airy and commodious and all of them are pro- vided with baths, a feature which no other hotel in San Francisco possesses. The parlors of the Palace are extremely rich in finish and ap- pointments and are not eXcelIed in beauty and general artistic effect by similar apartments in the palaces of Kensington or Berlin. No expense has been spared in securing the comfort of guests, and the result is apparent in the magnificent business which the Palace and Grand Hotels to-day enjoy.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

native attendant. Coming to a par ticularly inviting river, the officer re- solved to have bath. and asked the native to show him place where there were no alligators. The native took him to pool close to the estuary. The officer thoroughly enjoyed his dip. and while drying himself, he asked his guide why there were never any alli- gators In that pool. Because. sar." promptly replied the Cingalese. they plenty 'fraid of shark"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
FOREsTERs OF AMERICA.

Past Grand Chief Ranger Orfila has or ganized court at Globe, Ariz., with sixty charter members. At the institu- tion there were forty-two applications for membership. J. C. Evans is the chief ranger, R. McClay financial secretary and Thomas A. Carpenter recording secre- tary. The past chief ranger expects to organize two more courts before the close of the year
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

The Count-Ah ze English tongue. how eet ees drole, When ze man weesh to prove hees love for ze lady he swear to her. Ze first yare of marriage he swear by her-and aftaire. parbleu! he swear at her.-Brooklyn Life.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

1t was full of defects, many of the leaves being in fac-simile, and the celebrated DOT trait of Shakespeare being only reprint A complete and perfect copy such as is possessed by the Baroness Burdett- Coutts, would realize quite e1OOO in the open market
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST.

The Christmas tree social given by Loyal Circle was one of the most enjoy able affairs ever given by this wideawake circle. After the distribution of the pres ents that were on the tree there was dancing until midnight.
 Washington Circle, at it's last held meet lHg, elected officers for the ensuing term.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

for a single leaf with which to make his first folio of Shakespeare a perfect copy
 A complete copy of this famous volume, issued nearly three centuries ago at about sovereign, has been sold for 99S. But
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
WOMAN,s RELJEF CORPS.

At the last held meeting of General George G. Meade Corps No 61. W. R. C.. a number of strangers were admitted te membership. During the evening the corps was visited by General George G. Meade Post in body and the commander, A. H. Leavitt, cordially in vited the ladies of the corps to be pres ent at the installation of officers of the post on the evening of the second Tues day in January. The corps will take part in the entertainment to follow the installation, and the following named were appointed a committee to prepare a programme for the occasion: Miss Bald win Mrs. Bowley, Mrs. Leavitt, Mrs. Coles and Mrs Selger.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
ANCIENT ORDER WORKMEN

Superior Lodge No. 361 was istituted last Monday night by Deputy Grand Master E. Danforth under the direction of Grand Master Bahrs. assisted by Messrs Tuggy Blackman and Farley. The lodge, located at 1905 Polk street, is in a tiourishing nelghborhood and it's prospects are very bright It was organized through the ef- forts of A. D. Hawley and M. H. Shep- ard. After the ceremonies there was good lunch served and addres- es by the grand master on the importance of the mission of the lodge. by Grand Recorder Poland, Past Masters Joy, Blackman. Me Guire. Tuggy, La Touch, Alex Mann Sr, McSweeney and Glennan. The new off, gers are: 4. D. Hawley. P. Nj, W; M. H. Shepard, M. w; l.. H. Kohn, F.; Edward sharon, O.; (. E. Quimby e.; Joseph Hagan, R.; E. H. nehning, F.; A. Mann Jr.. Rec.
 The Superior Lodge relief board will
 Past Grand -haster W. H. Barnes has accepted invitations to address Merced Lodge on the 16th and Haywards Lodge on the 18th, on the occasion of the anni- versary of each.
 On the 9th of January the Past Mas terS' Association will entertain all past masters in Shiels building with a novelty in the way of pictures.
 DEGREE OF HONOR, A. o. U. w.
 On the first of next month the new classified assessment plan will go into ef- feet. On the same day the Grand Lodge of California's beneficiary membership will go under the jurisdiction of the Superior Lodge
 Ivy Lodge on last Wednesday had five candidates initiated by the drill team and received two applications.
 THE NATIVE SONS.
 Stanford Parlor No. 76 will celebrate the Christmas holiday season by giving it's annual Christmas tree iinks on Tuesday, the 2Oth inst. Henry s. Martin the Sher- iff-elect will preside
 Sequoia Parlor, assisted by the ladies of Fremont ParlOr, N. D. G. K, will hold a
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

An English officer whose ship was stationed off the coast of Ceylon went for days shooting, accompanied by
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

Jewit, w. o. G.; Mrs. H. Williams, o.; Mrs F.. J. Williams, w. P. P. After the ceremonies Mrs. Williams, the retiring president. was presented by the ioose handsome gold badge. emblematic of the order, the presentation being by Mfs. Staples.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
THE AMERICAN GUILD.

There was a good attendance at the meeting of San Francisco Chapter last Wednesday night Two candidates were initiated and several applications were read. During the evening officers were nominated, and they will be elected at the next meeting The ladies of the chapter are arranging for social to be given dur ing the month of January.
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 FRA6ERNAl NEWS.


to answer, as the matter is still within the supreme officers, but from their knowledge of the order they are of the opinion that the announcement will bring great joy to the entire membership.
 The entertainment that was recently given in celebration of the tWenty-frst anniversary of the order turned out to be a grand success in every respect There was a surplus of SIP. which will be dis tributed to such members of the order in A committee was appointed for that pur- pose. It consists of Mrs L. B. Holcomb of Aurora Lodge, P Dunzweiler of Golden Rule Lodge and ". C. Hern of Aurora Lodge.
 The elections having been held on the first meeting night of the ccurrent term the installations will take place at the first meeting in January
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
INDEPENDENT FoREsTERs.

Installations in the local courts will take place as follows: January 3, Court Yerba Buena and Court Southern Heights; f, Court Sunset; 5, Courts Diana, Madrone and Apollo: g, Golden Era and Friar Tuck: 10, Court San Francisco: II, Courts Endeavorer and Precita; F. Courts Acacia. Mission and Point Lobos; B Courts Golden Gate and Noe Valley; 16, Court Seal Rock; 26, Court Alcyone.
 A new court with forty members will be instituted in Devisadero Hall next Tues day night.
 Last Wednesday night the court at San Leandro held a spirited meeting and the membership was addressed by E. A. Mack, manager for the Pacific Coast.
 Canvassers have been sent to Grass Val ley and Nevada.
 Court Point Lobos gave a social in Richmond Hall last Saturday night, which was very pleasant affair.
 The organizers staff is being reorgan- ized. and next month it will be sent out to do missionary work
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

Christmas tree social in the banquet hall of the Native Sons building on the night of Thursday next. A tree or unusuai size has been presented to the parlor ana the members propose to decorate IL In style. ,,. ited National Parlor last ,ai Ininrsoag +,; ana as to membership and finance. Several can didates will be initiated at the next meet
 During the past two weeks Grand Irus- tee A W. North officially visited all the parlors in Plumas, Lassen, Sierra, NeVada
 F. A. Duryea. D. D. G. P. for Placer and Nevada counties, has written to the grand secretary asking for blanks to en- able him to organize a new parlor at Col fax It Is proposed that the grand oft- cers shall institute it about the middle or next January.
 of Altamont Parlor, vice l.. S. Beedle, re- signed.
 THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS.
 It is seldom that a more delighted as semblage of Native Sons and Daughters and friends of both ever assembled in a hall than did on last Wednesday night in Shasta Hall, Native Sons building, to enjoy the entertainment prepared for them by the members of Orc Fino Parlor through it's commissioners on entertain ent, Miss Annie Mischler, Mrs. c. F. Kapp, Miss Nellie Mulcay. Miss May Ryan, Miss Lizzie Henrik, Mrs. c. Gass- man, Mrs J. Wright and Miss Tillie Stahl. The gem of the programme was a farce, "Advertising for Companion; the parts being assumed by Miss Tfllie Stahl. Miss Lizzie Henrik. Miss Nellie Mulcay and Miss Sophie Stark. It was a cleVerly rendered production that kept the audience in a roar of laughter from first to last. In addition there was vocal solo by Mrs. Mcdonald, and barytone solo by William Fenstermacher, besides instrumental music. pleasing feature of the evening was charming speech by Mrs. c. F. Kapp, the president of the parlor The entertainment was followed by dancing.
 A new par.or, to be known as Calaveras Parlor, No. l03, was instituted last Wednesday night in Native Sons Hall by Mrs. J. A. Steinbach. assisted by Past Grand Presidents Mrs Belle w. Conrad and Mrs. M. E. Tllman. Grand Secretary Mrs. Georgie C. Ryan, Grand Treasurer Miss Lizzie Douglass and members of La Estrella. Alta and Golden State Parlors. Lucille Frank. P. P; Miss Martha McFar- land P; Miss Lizzie Wrede, Mrs. Hen rietta Oehme and Miss Agnes McVerry, V. Ps.: Miss Emma Muller. F. s.: Miss T.; Mrs. Annie Osborne. M: Miss Han O.; Dr. Mary E. KroetZ. E. P: Miss Elm ma Schlink, Miss Josie Hartman and Mrs. ganized through the untiring efforts of Mrs. Mary French of Alta Parlor and in appreciation of her work in that line she was presented a basket of beautiful flow stalling officer Mrs. French presented the paror gaVel made from wood of the first vessel that entered the port Of San Francisco. The membership of the parlor bids fair to become one of the best in the city,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
LADIES OF THE G. A. R

Seven Pines Circle, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, will give grand entertainment in Native Sons main hall on the night of the 18th inst One of the features to be presented will be an eX- hibition drill by the drill corps of the circle
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
COMPANIONS OF THE F. OF A.

Grand Chief Companion Ira w Co., burn announces the following official wis its for the month of January: ,, Ferrucio Circle, San Francisco; II. Inter Nos Cir cle, San Francisco; 12 Pride of Butte Cir cle, Chico; F. Pride of the Forest Circle South San Francisco; 19. Pajaro Valley Rose Circle, ,Watsonville; 24 Diana Circle San Francisco; 26, Washington-Lafay cite Circle, San Jose The grand chief companion has prepared a list of visita- tions for February. March and April.
 The official visit to San Francisco Cir cle, which had been fixed for the 5th inst, was indefinitely postponed on account of the inability of the grand officers to be present, having fixed the same night for the institution of a new circle
 Past Grand Chief Companion Mrs. l.. Atwood and pr. w. A. Atwood. Past Grand Chief Companion Mrs. Duke, Ju- ntor Past Grand Chief Companion Mrs Coyle,- Miss M. Larsen, Miss McMahon and Mrs. Kane of Inter Nos Circle and Miss Mae Bailey and Miss Walker of Bo- nlta Circle paid a fraternal visit last Monday to Loyal Circle in Oakland There was under the head of good of the order me entertainment by the red and blue sides Of the visited circle. All had a de- ligntful time.
 Bay City Circle had a very enjovable time in the social hall of the Alcazar last Wednesday night at a social given under the auspices of the entertainment committed
 Inter Nos Circle has completed all it's arrangements for the Christmas festival to be given on the night of the 18th inst.
 A new circle called Independent, with twenty-two members, was instituted bv the grand chief companion last week in
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.

Councils Il and 27 will unite in giving a grand ball in Sacramento on the 18th inst
 Rev. Fr MacCorry, Paulist, will lec- ture on Individuality before Ignatian Council on the evening of the 9th of Jan uary in Metropolitan Temple. Tomorrow night the Rev. A. R. Nevins will talk to the council at headquarters for the good of the order
 Supreme President Kierce has made the following appointments: Deputy supreme presidents-For Pacific Coast jurisdiction, John Gallagher of Fresno, P. G. P; Northwest Jurisdiction. H. J. Ahlstock of Portland; Kentucky jurisdiction, H. ". Rives of Lebanon; Ohio Jurisdiction, w. E. Kenney of Cincinnati: Indiana juris- diction, J. Collier of Indianapolis: Penn sylvana Jurisdiction, J. E. Keegan of Me Donald. Detached councils, F: B. Cos tello of Atchison, Kans. Special deputies -E. R. Myrick, San Francisco; A. Schwaamm, Los Angeles; s. B. Seifert, Roanoke, Va: J. A. Mulligan, Cincinnati, Ohio.
 There will be lecture on Uncle Sam on Land and Sea- by Irving M. Scott on the 9th of January before Pioneer Coun-
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

Union Lodge has made arrangements for grand smoker in January.
 Anchor Lodge, at it's last held meeting, made d clean sweep of officers and elected all young men to fill the several stations in the lodge room.
 Yerba Buena Lodge met last Monday for the first time in it's new quarters: thanks was rendered the committee for its selection.
 The grand officers and a number of dis tinguished visitors called on Yosemite Lodge last Wednesday. New, officers were elected and an application for admission by card was received. Stirring addresses were made by w. J. Thomson. V. C.. D., M. L. Grove. D. G. D., Deputies McPher- son. George and others.
 Center Lodge has elected a new set Of officers. all young energetic men.
 Golden West Lodge was visited by the Past Dictators' Association last week, and the meeting proved a most interesting one There was an excellent programme. including an address by the grand dicta- tor humorous sketch by H. D. Smith of Yerba Buena Lodge and vocal selections.
 Reports of the order show that during the current year there were 1490 deaths, of which 493 were under 50 years of age. TOP from 50 to 50 years. and 145 over 6l. The youngest at death was 19 and the oldest 76. there being four of that age. All the beneficiary claims, amounting to nearly four millions. will have been canceled by the close of the year.
 KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR.
 The announcement recently made in this department that certain information would be imparted to members of the or der in the lodgeroom only at the first meeting in next January has excited a great deal of comment, and the grand of ficers have been time and again asked
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
CHOSEN FRIENDS.

Nevada City Council has received eight more petitions, making twenty within two weeks.
 Last Thursday night Social Council ini- tiated ten candidates. Pacific Council had six candidates to initiate last Friday. Crystal Council has three petitions, and Eveline Council of Chico has one candi- date to initiate. Grand Recorder Wallis will leave to-day for Jackson to visit Jackson Council
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
FRIENDS OF THE FOREST.

Last Monday night the membership of Lincoln Lodge and a number of their friends celebrated the second anniversary of the institution of the lodge by a grand banquet at the Bay State on Stockton street The menu was a toothsome one, and after the dessert R. W. McMcGaryie took charge as toastmaster. Then followed a number of regular and voluntary toasts, the responses to which gave proof of the earnestness of the membership of the lodge to advance the interests of the or der at large. After that there was an entertaining hour of songs, recitations and the telling of storiettes The affair, got up under the direction of the off, cers, was one that will long be remem- bered with pleasure, particularly the elo- quent speech of the toastmaster on Woman.
 Mizpah Lodge at a recent meeting ini- tiated seven strangers, and on the night of the Sth gave an apron and necktie party in old Mission Masonic Hall. There was good entertainment preceding the dance and the many who filled the hall enjoyed themselves to the utmost.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
THE JUNIORS.

The joint smoker recently given in the hall of Abraham Lincoln Council was d great success and the programme present. ed was one that was highly enjoyed oy those who were present. A feature or the programme was Ma Honoluiu Lady
 Lincoln Council is gaining in member ship and what 1t is doing in that line IS creating jealousy n other councils.
 The several local councils will soon De requested to name whist teams to com pete against that of Lincoln Council in d series of matches.
 At the last held meeting of Lincoln Council 1t was stated that the proposed legislation to restrict undesirable imlnl- grafton meets the approval of the mem berShtD.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
EXCELSIOR's SECRETARY.

Miss Lena Wishman, the charming and well known recording secretary of EX- celsior Circle, C. of F. of A.. a short time since became Mrs. William E. Humbert, and last week a number of the members of the circle and friends of the groom and bride paid them a surprise visit at the residence of the brides parents on Ninth street. The visitors came prepared with that which would make up a good collation.. and after they had all con graduated the happy couple the visitors took charge and there was a most enjoy able evening of music, songs and danc- ing, after which followed the collation.. A number of toasts congratulatory and looking to the success of the newly mar ried couple were offered and responded to. There were present: The bride, groom and the parents of the bride; Past Grand Chief Companion Mrs. l.. Atwood. pr. w A. Atwood Past Grand Chief Companion Mrs. M. A. Duke, Dr. c. F. Bauer, John J. Cordy, Grand Secretary of the F. of A. Mrs. J. J. Cordy, w Coughlin, Mir. and Mrs. Short Mir Duke, MT. and Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Rasmussen, Mrs. Schumacher. MT. Kearny MT. Lar sen. Miss Gladys Cordy. Mrs NJ Nichols. Miss LOttie Krommeyer. Miss Mollie Per kins, Miss C. Tucker, Miss E. Berg, Miss A. Berg, Miss M. Mangus, Miss K. Lyons and Mrs Hogan
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18
DAUGHTERS OF ST. GEORGE.

The following named officers of Britan- mia Lodge were installed with impressive ceremonies on the 18th inst for the cur rent term, by Mir E. Wits, w. G. D. D., assisted by Mrs. J. B. Staples, P. P, act ing as grand conductor Mrs s. Atkin- son, w P; Mrs. Johnson, w. " P; Mrs. H. Williams, w. F. S.; Mrs. R. Hewitt, W. T.; Mrs R. Meadows, w. R. s.; Mrs
 Phoebe Williams, w. 1st C.; Mrs. M. A. Henwood w. 2d C.; Mrs. A. Price, w. |.