The San Francisco call., 1904-11-02
WIZARDS WORKS
By Mrs. Zoe Green Radcliffe.


OAKLAND. Nov. 1.-society and sugar
pruhes. polish and potatoes. not, as rule
mentioned in the same breath, but true 1t is
that Ebell's cultured members gathered IN
soodly numbers to-day to hear Professor Wick
OF Berkeley discuss in brief the wonorous
achievements OF Luther Burbank WIZARD
the great horticulturist is aptly called. and
women who scarcely know potato from a
peach blossom listened intently TO Professor
Wickson's interesting sketch of the man and
his works.
Born in 1s40, the thirteenth child Of Mas
sachusetts family. Luther Burbank seems to
be living example of the old saying TUCK
in odd. numbers" although he was very fran
and delicate during the early years OF his hie-
AS ne grew TO manhood his inventive genius
became apparent and combined with .Isd psS
Burbank potato. He sold his improved potato
crop Tor enough to pay his passage 20 SalIiol- HOT
mia, and in 1915 he arrived here WITH .',tS retE
which TO begin life in the Golden state. Inc
character OF. this well known man, the witcn-
cry OF the spells which he seems able 10 ex-
ert plant life. and the weird results OF Oh
his daring experiments, were all toucned upon
by Professor Wickson in an Interesting ana
Among the clubs guests to-day were Charles
Woodbury., the well-known writer ana MS
Next Tuesday is luncheon day at Ebell
Mrs F. L. Dow is in charge OF the musical
programme for that day, so there Is sure 10
be something good in that line
The Linda Vista Club, the card club tina, that
dents on the Heights is soon to resume aetiv-
ity for the winter. Mr.. and Mrs Gloert
Belcher will entertain at the initial meeting,
and the event will be distinguished by an
elaborate dinner 20 the club memeers mex. III
day evening fo-. -. fe
The rummage sale which Oakland society
women will conduct for the benefit OF Fabiola
Hospital and the nurses home fund VIII ne
Firm and sixth streets A committee will be at
the place named tomorrow after 10 a. m to
receive articles donated, and they Will De
glad, also. To- send after things If prospective
donors will notify any OF the committee, Wnlch
includes Mrs Yule, Mrs. Bequa. Mrs Stande-
ford, Mrs Chabot Mrs William. Gift. Mrs
Edward Remilard Mrs. Wallace Everson: Mrs.
McChesney and Mrs MeNeill OF AiamedS' Ia
Mrs 9. A. Chase, Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Z ID.
Gilman and Mrs. r. w 6orrih.
Mrs. walter b. Fawcett managed to give
her husband the genial secretary of the Board
of Public Works genuine surprise last night
group of Weary Willies. In conventional
road wandering attire. interrupted nice httie
after-dinner nap Mr. Fawcett was enjoying,
and from that moment the Fawcett residence
was a nucleus of fun fast and furious The
:.Ssn wherein Mrs Fawcett had slyly
ranged barrels for tables kegs for chairs and
pumpkin. faced lanterns with geometrical, fllu-
minated features. was turned over to the revel-
org and mildly expressed. they had the time
,of their lives Among the Halloween "trRmps
were: NJ. W Holmes Harry M Piatt Edwin
Stearns, Thomas A. Emisn IT., "lIiiain w;
Blair. Frank Z. Buckley James NJ. Jellett and
William II. Foster.
Ever Since President Roosevelt has ranked
the stork second only to the glorious bird OF
Freedom many fashionable homes have received
welcome visits from the long legged purveyor
OF babies but nowhere has a little stranger re-
ceiyed a warmer welcome than that accorded
the infant son OF M. and Mrs. Lawson Adams
Jr. This llsty hefr of handsome father and
beautiful mother-Hazel Curtss that was
started life last Sunday. and on generous
acaie al that weighing in at liz pounds
Mrs Adams is doing we'll and the Adamses
and Curtisses, grandparents for the first time,
are simply overwhelmed with joy.
The Cosmos Club held its opening meeting at
Mrs. Pedar Sather's residence yesterday and
jnaururated the years games in manner
beftting so exclusive and prosperous club.
Mrs Sether (. president of the club, Mrs. F.
NJ Smith vice president Mrs. O. A. Chase
trea sirer and Mrs. r. w. Gorriu secretary.
The Cosmos devetes it's hours to whist.