The San Francisco call., 1904-11-07
BY LAURA BRIDE POWERS.

gathering OF the clans from the San
Francisco district at Palo Alto on the
same day, when a host Of $50 dele
gates. alternates and friends fore
gathered IN the academic town for
the annual comparing Of notes.
There was good fun al that conven-
ion al Palo Alto-fun that grew from
good fellowship and a sincerity of
heart and purpose, each visitor con-
scious OF the earnestness OF the other,
tolerant and attentive and not hyper
criticsl-the latter the besetting sin
OF our well meaning but somewhat un-
cevelopes sisterhOod. And when the
Gay comes 70 Us that hypercriticism
ana intolerance are looked upon as
evidences Of bad form and III breed
ing-the two are not to-day synon-
ymous-then shall We have reached
our highest oevelopmsnt-snd heaven
hasten the day.
The same general spirit character
lied the deliberations OF the Council
OF Women. where IN generous spirit
action was deferred IN regard 70 the
statues Of Californians IN the Hall of
ame al Washington. And herein lies
tale.
Some time ago the Pioneer Women
cecl0ed 10 proceed IN the matter of
honoring two sons Of California by
placing their silent images in Statu-
ary Hall-which. by the way, is often
regarded as not such an imposing
Lonor' many preferring the pOpulari-
~ OF MRS Jarley's wax works, but
mats not the question at issue.
When the Pioneer Women had their
llue scheme IN full sail, and had a
circular 10 the Legislature all ready
1or signatures, along came the Native
daughters with apparently authenti-
Gated proofs OF priority Then came
Lne patriotic Daughters OF California
Eioneers with third petition on the
same subject And behold, good
friends, the Council Of Women being
tempted 10 take up the already well
appropriated issue, but the temptation
QleQ aoorning, and the matter was
laid on the table-and wisely
Here is worthy movement. an ac-
ton recommended TO each State by the
Federal Government II is a token OF
appreciation OF public service and an
inspiration OF good citizenship to grow
ing children, and therefore is ii a vital
issue Now, good, cOntesting friends
Pioneer Women. Native Daughters. Pho
neer Daughters and wise Council Of
Women-are ye each seeking solely TO
see California thus honor her sons. and
tnereln do honor unto herself2 If that
pe your nigh purpose, ladies'. then why
NOT come together in friendly spirft
Join your forces and your efforts. issue
JOINT petition 10 the Legislature set
ting forth your desires and ask Jointly
Ior the appropriation for the statues2
Then VIII you meet with some need Of
success, but should you continue to
work along separate lines then YOU NAV
count upon failure for in Legislatures,
as elsewhere in the world, IL is the con-
Certed movement that wins
is II not high time that this axiom
were driven home 10 US Californians
and that personal ambitions and preju-
oices were submerged in a great public
movement
II is this inability OF CaIifornians to
ANA lgamate that has in times past cost
The state dear. Now, women Of the De-
tluouing clubs, let il be your proud
province TO set a noble eXample-the
waving Of rights, the joining Of hands
and the welding Of your strength to-
Eether And thus. hand in hand, in
pure patriotic spirit. viii the movement
be carried on 10 success, without which
your efforts VIII be but as chaff before
The wind. Then here's TO a unity Of ef-
fort IN behalf Of the California statues.
ss in all public movements, and let le
claole deal with the ObstructiOnistsi
The local Council Of Women elected
the following ticket on Saturday; Presi-
dent Miss Jennie Watson, from the
Collegiate Aluunae; vice president at
large, Mrs. John F. Swift, from the
Century Club; first vice president. Mrs
J. LOwenberg; second vice president,
Mrs. G. Mason Kline. from the Papyrus
Club, corresponding secretary. Mrs. W
=. Angelo. from the California Club:
recording secretary, Miss Mary Fair
brother. from the FOrty-first District;
business secretary. Mrs. Andrew Da-
sis. from the Jewish Women's Council;
treasurer Mrs. Sadie Bragg, from the
Contemporary Club.
These women viii be called upon TO
serve until spring, when a regular cleo
tion VIII again be held. This plan is be-
fng followed in many OF the clubs
whose elections have been held in the
fan thus estab ablishfng q unity Of cleo
ton
The Claiming Auxiliary, Mrs. ". r
Wheeler president. meets to-day in the
parlOrs of the First Unitarian Church.
Mrs. Ralph Harrison in charge OF the
afternoon
Mrs. George Oulton. always interest
ing. wiz present a paper on Fiction
Is a Moral Agent"
In these days Of complex social con-
diuOns, the talk cannot but be vastly
entertaining Miss Elsie Sherman will
render a violin solo:
On Monday last the Sorosis Club list
ened TO words Of wisdom from Pro-
fessOr Henry Morse Stephens on The
Government Of India as Depicted in
the Works OF Kipling" charming
-haps the most popular lecturers among
the Berkeley men
The Papyrus Club laughs itself into a
most healthy glow. Its atmosphere is
impreRnated with rnirth and good
fellowship, ana therein is its excuse
for existence. II lives TO be happy
the highest philosophy that men can
know On the 9th a delightful day
was presented. with Madame Caro-
Roma chairman Of the entertainment
committee, presiding. A number OF
scincillating tales were told, and fetch
lngly tolo-as Jack Peachey, who sang.
VIII testify. Besides Mr.. Peachey's vo-
cal numbers, Miss Eugene Barker sang
most charningly- The programme IN
tuL was IS follows.
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