The San Francisco call., 1898-06-01
How the Society Well comes the Soldiers. +
HOSPITALITY AT THE FERRY.
ATTRACTIVE ENTERTAINMENTS
 FOR THE CAUSE.
Practical Hints From the Devoted Members of the Society for the Best Interests of the Sol-
 diers.

The Red Cross Ferry Hospitality Rooms have the appearance of a flower show owing to the great quantity of exquisite blossoms hanging in garlands about the room. Behind the flowers on the tables are heaped baskets of sandwiches, or anges and doughnuts, plates of boiled eggs in nests of salad, sliced cheese, green onions, etc.
 When the incoming troops have stacked their arms and march to the sound of martial music, with their cups in their hands into the rooms, the hot stew and steamng coffee appears and is distributed to the hungry men by the hands of San Franciscos and OaklandS fairest and daintiest daughters.
 The society girls extending San Francis CO.'S and Oaklands hospitality at the fer ry are well drilled under the joint gener- alship of Mrs. l. Lowenberg and Mrs. w. H. Mills of this city and Mrs. Isaac Re qua of Oakland. Mrs. Judge Slack, Mrs. Robert Mackenzie, Mrs. Frank Powers, Mrs. McChaney, Mrs: w. Gwin. Mrs. Samuel Buckbee. Miss Carrigan, Mrs. George Buckingham, Mrs. Henry Gib- bons, Mrs. Wiltshire, Miss Gorham, Mrs. Colonel Parnel, Mrs. Percy Moore and Mrs. George Bates are among those who extend helping hand to the visiting vol unteerS. ~.
 After the soldiers have entered the brig ade serving the coffee is first sent along the line; then follows the detachment of stew servers, after which come the young ladies who hand out sandwiches, cheese doughnuts and fruits. -."
 Alter the soldiers have filled their ach- ing Voids and maybe their pockets with good things the boys in blue are presented with choice flowers with which to adorn themselves. giving them picturesque ap- pearanCe along the line of march. .. t :: Postal cards are distributed to the sol dieTs, and by the use of some comrade s back for desk many a cheering word of home dear.
 With cheers for the ladies, the Red Cross and the flag the companies form and march up Market street, receiving another rousing reception. Tbree hundred and twenty-four men and fifteen officers of the First and Sec ond battalions of the First Regiment of North Dakota arrived yesterday and were refreshed at the ferry. The mascot of the company is coyote. In the DattallonS are a father and son, who expect to fight side by side. Many of the Dakota men had never seen orange blossoms before, so the few furnished were in great de- mand.
 Donations to the Red Cross ferry com lnittee of lunches by students of the 1nsti- tutes for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind were served by Mrs. Searles, Mrs. Penble- ton, Mrs. Cutter, Dr, Ellinwood, Mrs. John Jewett, Mrs. q. w. Clark, Mrs. Barrett Miss Shook, Miss J. Samuels, Miss Hous- mann, Mrs Wilcher, Mrs. Kirby of Ala
 G. W. Kidd of the Union Ice Company will contribute all the ice needed in the hospital department.
 l5y request of MT. Filcher of the State Board of Trade 225 boxes of fruit were sent to the hospital rooms of the Red Cross Society at the ferry by the Cham Der of Commerce of Los Angeles: This fruit was brought free of cost by the
 The Red Cross Society hopes that no perishabe packages of food will be fur nished to the soldiers. Loaves Of bread, cheese in bulk, eggs in cases, vegetables in sacks, and all canned goods can. be utilized but fresh fruits, pastry, cakes, etc. only unfit the troops for duty. For men just arriving at the ferry prepared lunches will be acceptable. The utlons furnished by the Government are ample If properly cared for.
 Ealf-hour drills in the use of the emergency bandages are being held daily at the reservation. The first care of wounds is demonstrated by the use of a chart Donations of unbleached muslin are desirable for this purpose. No stitch ing is required, the bandages consisting of squares of muslin cut diagonally across.
 ature. Miss L. Smith, requests further donations of magazines, and specially so- licits novels and all humorous papers Conundrums, puzzles and playing cards are also desirable. All donations, includ- ing the bandages which .are being made should be sent in immediately, as the troops may move at any time. The ban dages are being sent to the ships in Dulk and will be distributed to the troops wher
 There are number of entertainments to be given during the week in aid ol the Red Cross.
 The management of the Cineograph Par lors at TAT Market street, has arranged 2 splendid programme for to-day. The United States battleshp Maine entering Havana harbor and our San Francisco volunteers leaving for Manila will be feat ures. Funds received during the hours of 10 a. m. to p. m. will be turned over
 From present indications the Baldwin Theater will be crowded tomorrow after noon. Fritz Scheeps grand symphony or chestra, and Mile. Pillar -Morin are so wei known that their generous offer to appear in the cause of the Red Cross Is being appreciated. and a large number of seat: are being sold.
 At a special meeting of "The Helpers, . held yesterday, the executive committee organized a He pers Red Cross Aid. Two bolts of flannel are to be bought anC made into bandages on Thursday and Fri day, June and 3, at 1909 Laguna street near Sutter. All members of The Help CTS and their friends are earnestly re quested to come at l p. m. and sew.
 The ladies of the society wish to pub licly thank J. Rose-Soley for his gen erous donation of over a thousand pam phlets, which were distributed to those who left for Manila, and which contained helpful suggestions to the soldiers while in the southern cline
 The young ladies of the Clement Gram mar School have arranged a benefit fol the society. which will be held this after noon. Refreshments will be served b, young ladies attired in Japanese cos tunes.
 The following subscriptions were re ceived yesterday, adding to the already large fund:
 Emily Jordan, E cents; Mrs. C. Hildebrand S: a friend s; r. A. c. Perrine s25; mem berships: sl$: Dr. Beverly MacMonagIe. siO Corona Paror No. 196. N. S G. w S5 mem berships. S11; Mrs H. Kullman and Mrs J Ardler s25; C. C. Meinfel, $5; Catholic Ladies Aid Society, s2; memberships. $4; Edna Kirsch Ter, Sl 30; Alma House employees, S20: Mir. anC Mrs. Ed Reddy si0; the West End School, $l4 Patrick Reddy, slO0; Mrs. P. c. Godsey $2 r. McMalion, S5: Mrs. H. Sawyer s; Sing Fla & O.. s: T. G. Hive No. s. Ladies of the Mac cabees. SiO; memberships. s33 nine member ships. 80; Methodist Sunday school, Sausalito S4, C. F. Fluetgen, $5: c. N. Fay employees S53 60 California State Red Cross Santi Cruz Auxiliary. by Mrs. L. Denman, $lOO people of Exeter. by Mrs. NJ l.. Peters $l5 Petaluma Red Cross Society. through F. At water. treasurer. s10 from the Catholic Ladies Aid Society balance from individuals $75 Golden Star Chapter No. 66. O. E. &, Jackson Amador County by Miss Stella Spagnoi, sl0.