The San Francisco call., 1899-05-07
BENEFIT WEDNESDAY. NIGHT
MAYOR PHELAN TO DELIVER
OPENING ADDRESS.
Entertainment and Ball Promises to
Be a Tremendous Success Both
From a Financial and Ar
tistic Standpoint.

The brave California soldier boys who
have been valiantly fighting the battles
Of their country and covering themselves
with glory on the plains Of Luzon will he
given d royal reception upon their arrival
in this city from the Philippines. At the
meeting of the joint committee of the Ma
tive Sons and Native Daughters, presided
over by Frank II. Mills, last night, the
programme was agreed upon and further
steps taken 10 insure the complete succ-
cess of the undertaking.
An elaborate report of the committee
having in charge the arrangements for
the big vaudeville entertainment and ball
in Mechanics Pavilion Wednesday night
was also made. This particular event,
which is for the purpose of raising funds
to provide a fitting reception to the re-
turning heroes, will be a grand affair.
Mayor Phean will deliver the opening
address. and the naval battalion will give
an exhibition drill, while professional ar
lists from the leading variety theaters of
the city will contribute the entertainment
Dancing will of course be the main fea-
ture, and the fact that Soo0 tickets nave
already been disposed Of indicates that
several thousand dollars will be realized.
Following is the report of the commit
tee on reception to the volunteers, winch
was adopted:
The general plan Of reception arranged by the
joint committee Of Native Sons and Native
Daughters is as follows:
First-That the actual reception committee
consist of the officers Of the Native Sons and
Native Daughters and of the presidents of the
various parlors of san Francisco and Alameda
Second-That on the night of the reception
the various parlors of the Native sons assem-
BILE at n. S. G. W. Hall
Third-That the Native Daughters assemble
the Mechanics Pavilion.
Fourth-That arrangements be made with
the street car companies that the regiment be
conveyed 10 some point in close proximity 10
Native Sons Hall. thence to be escorted by the
parlors and bands to Market street along that
thoroughfare to the pavilion.
Fifth-That grand marshal be appointed
to take charge Of the parade: o-o..oa -
Market street through which the parade will
pass
and residents be requested TO decorate and
illuminate their buildings.
Eighth-That the regiment pass INTO the pa
vilion through an aisle formed by Native
Daughters carrying American and Bear hags
the soldiers TO be received at the stage by such
officials as the committee may appoint. and
where appropriate addresses will be made
Ninth-That the grand president OF the Ma
tive Daughters personally present medals 10
the colonel and his staff
Tenth-That to each company Of the regt-
ment be assigned ten Native Daughters TO fas-
ten badges on the soldiers breasts. thus eX-
peditiously accomplishing the task of presenta-
ton. Respectfully submitted,
LEWIS F. BYINGTON, Chairman.
The following will have charge of the
benefit entertainment Wednesday night:
Floor Manager-Frank H Mills.
Assistant Floor Managers-Mrs. Mary E.
Ttlman, T. R. Hamilton po,.
man, d. A. Ryan, F. A. Tibbitts. Percy V.
Long. L. Nonnemann. Mrs Schumann, Miss
Mile Tietjen, Mrs. Charles Becker, Miss Mar
tha Mcfarland, M Glass L. Weller, +. j. Bur
ton. F. A. Smith Mrs. Laura Goetze, Mrs. E
" French Miss Stahl, Miss a. Goodwin Miss
Ada Levy Miss Annie Miller.
Reception Committee-Dr. II. Herrington, e
Friedman F. H Dam, w. \. King: W. P
Humphreys, L. F Byington, f. Mordecai a.
r Vaughan H. f Lilkendey, DR.. T. Rethers
P Harris r p. Doolan, /. II. Kohn, II. 7.
Shepston J. j. Greet A. Rahweyler T. f.
Stack. D. Harrington, H. NJ. Locke. J. A.
Henning D. Cappuro F. G. Anderson, l.. b
Mayer d. J. Zehender J. Murphy, j. W
Lewis n. c. Martin, c. H. Stanyan F. c.
Kennay NJ ]. Sheehan, w. S O Brien II. Ed
wards H L. GunZenberger r. d. Barton. L.
c. Pstoles H c. Hassehach. J; F. Beehan'
c Clements, T. J. Murasky, j. b Martin. H
J. Mulcreavy J. w. Donlan. F T. Finch. j.
Heferman ]: H. Glass, F. O. Schumann, j.
P Mackelry L. G. Williams, H G. williams.
Miss VersaIovich A I. Morgenstern. c. II.
Turner. b. P Lapachet. J. NJ. Carroll, Y. G.
Elliott ] n Fogarty, c. H Green c. A. La
Fevre Miss K Curran, Mrs L. de Roos, Mrs
NJ Kapp Mrs j Wright, Miss j. Hogan Mrs
Sophie Schwan Miss Freda Won Staden, Miss
Annie Alderman. Mrs E. G. Foley. Mrs. Lena
b Mills Mrs V. r. Berry, Miss Emma Meal
lister. Miss Matte Farris, Miss May Flynn,
Mrs T Paul. Miss NJ. Edgar, Mrs. J. F.
Brown Mrs c. A. Boldemann, Miss Nellie
Clark Miss Catherine Ryan.