The San Francisco call., 1906-10-22
OCTOBER %, 1906
Daughters of Revolution
Elect Officers Today.
By Mary Aslne Miller.


be held at the home of Mrs. Ramon
Wilson in Berkeley. II will be a lit
erary day. an interesting programme
having been prepared. The last meet
ing of the Spfnners took place at Mrs.
Mark Gerstle's home. in San Rafael, the
members being charmingly entertained
at luncheon by Mrs. Gerstle-
A pleasant meeting OF the California
Club took place on Tuesday afternoon
last in Calvary Church, the programme
for the afternoon being in charge OF
the department of education, of which
Mrs. John d. Sibley is the chairman,
and the subject being ''Nihilism-" Mrs.
Charles E. Cooper, who has recently
returned from extensive travels in
Russia. gave an interesting address on
her observations there and read an
original story entitled "Nihilist Meet
ing" There were Russian songs as well
by Miss Helen Heath
On Wednesday afternoon the music
section, under the leadership Of Mrs
Marriner-Campbell gave an extremely
enjoyable afternoon of music. There
was violin recital by Miss Grace
Freeman, songs by Miss Irma Brockf
man. soprano. and Alfred Cogswe4
barytone. Mrs. Grace Rollins Hunt waS
at the piano. The next meeting OF the
music section will be held a month
hence and the programme will con-
sist of excerpts from the opera OF
"Haensel and Gretel," by Humper-
dinck.
The Outdoor Art League departments
Of the California Club Is one Of the
busiest organizations in the city at the
present time, and it's work IS directed
toward an object which should arouse
the interest and claim the cooperation
of every Californian, and particularly
all San Franciscans. The Mission Do
lores, doubly endeared to the residents
of the city now as being the only his
toric landmark left to US. Is In a sad
state from lack OF care, and the vicin-
ity is deplorably unattractive. Tour
lists from all parts OF the world, when
visiting San Francisco. Invariably go
to the Mission as one OF the starred
attractions for the sightseer. II no
feeling Of sentiment for the old build
ing prevails, no realization OF it's value
as a picturesque adjunct. there should
be at least some instinct Of pride which
would lead one to assist in making
beautiful this interesting spot. An ex-
cellent programme is promised for the
promenade concert which will be given
for this fund on Sunday afternoon
next at the City Of Paris Tea Gardens.
The Daughters of California Pioneers
held a social meeting on Monday last
at the home Of the president, Mrs. Er-
nest Leigh Many pioneers were pres-s
ent, as well as numerous invited guests.
all Of whom greatly enjoyed the mu-
steal programme rendered under the
direction of Mrs. William A Deane.
Today directors meeting will be held
at Mrs. Leigh's house. 1913 Hayes
street.
The Cap and Bells Club will have its
social day on Thursday Of this week.
Mrs. v. Carus Drif1eld being the chair
man. Among the contributors to the
afternoons programme will be Nine.
Inez Carusi, who will play a harp solo.
There will be a recitation by Mile.
Juliette Bodros, vocal selections by
Mrs William A. Deane and random re-
marks Of a humorous nature by a male
contributor, who modestly withholds
his name.
An event in the world OF women's
clubs in Southern California will be
the formal opening on Wednesday aft
ernOon, October 81, OF the San Ber-
nardino woman's clubhouse. This is to
be a social occasion, the nefghbOrine-
clubs being inyited to be present There
will be an entertainment in the even
ing, the proceeds of which will be used
to furnish the new building After
ward reception will take place.
The Papyrus Club viii hold its next
meeting on Thursday afternoon, Ham
tlton Hall, on Steiner and 9eary streets.
being the meeting place. The follow
ing programme will be rendered un.
der the direction OF Mrs. A. Reinhosa>
Denke:
Etude "Mignon" (Schutte), Mrs. G.
e Gooper Stn selection wfa MGs, LSgse Battles Battles
Miss Beatriz Michelena, late prima
donna of the Henry Savage Peggy
From Paris" opera company; A chat
with NJ Mortimer Dodge; THE Bri-
gand, (Spence). The Profane Sailor"
(H- W. Green). Basil p. PepsOn. late
of the Bostonians; Scraps (''Twin-
kle'), Mrs H. w. Bergstein; My Heart
Loves You, Too" Mime. Caro- Romal-
Mrs. Richard E. Revalk; Hungarian
Rhapsodie'' (Liszt) Miss Clara Rau-
hut; at the piano. Mrs c. H. smith,
WOmen's clubs throughout the state
are invited to communicate news Of
their organizations to this department.
of The Call.