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The San Francisco call., 1906-10-14

Cross Church recently was an inter-
esting ceremony. 1t was followed by
the reception of the children of the
class into sodalities of the Holy
Angels and the Sacred Heart The
children were then addressed by the
pastor. after which there was bene-
diction of the most holy sacrament.
The evening devotions at Holy Cross
are well attended. Each evening the
rosary is recited after which there is
special reading.
Under the direction of a committee
composed of Mesdames Roberts, Rooney,
Hayes. Schimanski. Elan, Scott and
Sexton, and Misses Mary Roberts, Lille
Roberts, N Wilson, NJ. Roche Juanita
Elam and L. STEELE, a fair was held last
week in Bay Shore Hall, Visitacion VAL
ley. in aid of All Hallows Church. Rev.
d. O'Sullivan pastor. The fair continued
three evenings and was we'll attended
A pleasing musical and literary pro-
gramme was rendered each evening.
The Jesuits are making rapid prog
ress with their new church at Hayes
and Shrader streets and now have
their college In complete order. 1t is a
two-story building and is divided into
educational rooms which are now, lit
tie more than month after the re-
opening Of the college, occupied by two
hundred and fifty scholars. which Is but
fifty less than when the college occu-
pied the magnificent structure on Hayes
street, near Van Ness avenue. The coll
lege is conducted by the Very Rev.
John P. Frieden, s. j. president, with
Rev. Father Allen vice president as
sisted by corps of twenty teachers,
members of the order Of JeSuits.
The regular course OF studies in the
college is the same as that before the
fire, and in short time the special
studies will be resumed. Instruments
required for the electrical and other de-
partments have been ordered in France
and Germany. and are expected before
the close of the month.
The ruins of old st. Francis Church,
on Vallejo street, near Montgomery
avenue, have been examined and 1t has
been discovered that while the walls,
which are of brick, are in good condi-
ton, the foundation, which is of stone.
was badly damaged Wy the fire. If the
church is to be rebuilt the foundations
will have to be removed and replaced
section by section. Rev. Father Caraher
has not yet determined what is TO be
done in the matter of rebuilding. For
some time past Father Caraher has
been holding services in the refugee
camps
Sister Mary Camillus, formerly
Mother Superior of the Convent of
Mercy at Red Bluff, and Sister Mary
Joseph, Superior of the Academy of
Notre Dame at Santa Clara, died re-
Gently.
On the day of the Feast of the Holy
Guardian Angels, Brother Theodorus
provincial of the Christian Brothers in
California, invested five young men
with the religious habit in Martinez.
After preparatory studies for two
years or possibly three, the young men
will receive temporary vows and then
be assigned to classrooms.
Rev NJ. Barabasz, pastor of the Holy
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Visalia. one from San Rafael. one from
Oakland, one from Petaluma and two
from this city. There will be three
candidates for the Office of grand pa
tron. A strong effort will be made to
induce those who have announced
themselves as candidates for grand sec
retsry TO withdraw from the field in
favor of the Incumbent.
San Francisco Chapter at it's first
meeting in October had very large
attendance to witness the last initia-
ton of this Eastern Star year by
Worthy Matron Lottie Rothman and
her well-drilled corps of assistant Of
ficers. Six candidates were initiated in
a manner that drew compliments from
Grand Patron Florin L. Jones and
others for the manner in which the of
ficers, and particularly the matron. did
the work. There was present a large
number of the membership of Starr
King Chapter, especially invited, to
witness the initiation. Refreshments
were served after the ceremony.
During the past twelve months Yerba
Buena Chapter has more than doubled
its membership. At it's last held meet
ing in Polito Hall the chapter was
visited by Grand Patron Florin L.
Jones and Grand Secretary Kate J.
mitted by initiation and four by af-
fliation. The new members were Sc
cured through the efforts of Matte ].
Perry, the worthy matron. This Of
fetal and DR.. Thomas I. James. the
worthy patron, have worked very hard
to bring the chapter to the standard il
has reached and during the evening
were complimented for the work they
have done in that line.
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Unitarian Work.


There was a reception last Monday In
the First Unitarian Church TO the min
isters 1t was given by the Society for
Church Work There also was short
meeting relating TO business along
charitable lines. short programme,
the feature OF which was the rendition
of vocal solo by Mrs. Darlington, who
was accompanied by Mrs. Leavitt. fol-
lowed. Among those present were Rev
j. II. Lathrop of the Berkeley Church,
Rev c. C. Smoot of the Second Church,
Rev s. B. Snow Of Palo Alto and Rev.
B. c. Leavitt of the First Church
The work OF the relief committee OF
this church is still going on and many
in need of help are being assisted
For some time past there has been dis
played at the ferry and other public
places directory of the churches of
this city, with their location and the
time of the services. For some rea
son." said Rev. Mr. Leavitt OF the First
Church the Unitarians are not on the
list. Upon inquiry the answer was
given that there was no room for them.
That being the case the Unitarians of
this city will soon have an independent
directory of their churches. and copies
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Good TempIars.


The fOrty-seventh annual session OF
the Grand Lodge of California. Interna-
tional Order of Good Templars. was
opened last Tuesday in Los Angeles az
Burbank Hall The Los Angeles mem
bers gave a hearty reception and
generous welcome to the Northern dele
gates. The present officers are. w. P.
Netherton of Santa Cruz. G. c. T.; A. G.
Banta of San Jose. G. Co.; Miss c. Bis
bee of Pasadena, G. V. T.. A. l. john
ston of San Francisco, @. S.; ]. H. Rob-
bins of Oakland. G. r. s; 'Volney Tay-
lor of Byron, G. T.; Mrs r. Burness
of Los Angeles, G. S. j. w. Honorable
Theodore ID. Kanouse OF Los Angeles,
P. G. c. T.; P. Graves. g. NJ. Rev. T.
Lawson. grand chaplain; Mrs. S. z.
Johnston. G. A S; C. StfIlson. G. Sen.
The reports presented showed a
large increase in membership in the
subordinates and working for the prin-
ciples Of the organization.
Oakland Lodge met last Tuesday in
Hamilton Hall and was addressed by
the district officers. This lodge will
give an entertainment October is.
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Lutheran Church.

Last Sunday there was a grand rally
in ST. Paurs Evangelical Lutheran
Church of the young people of this
city and Alameda County, about 800
being present for the purpose of urg-
ing all to endeavor to bring together
the con gregations that were scattered
by the fire. There was an eloquent ap-
peal along this line by Rev. NJ Bern
thai A service of music and song
and a number of encouraging ad-
dresses followed
This church is being thoroughly
renovated. In the meantime service
is being held there regularly. An ef-
fort is being made to restore the sun
day-school class, which before the FIRE
numbered 800. The. pastor Of the
church is the superintendent, assisted
by Professor Hargens and Professor
Jacobson
Considerable interest is now taken
In a new Lutheran college in East
Oakland.
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the initiation of a class of strangers
and an instructive talk by the visiting
official. who did not devote herself to
commonplace hot air. but to instrUc-
tion which will serve the officers and
members in the manner of conducting
the business and initiatory work. Mr..
Label also addressed the meeting The
grand chief companion then visited
Palm Circle in Red Bluff and Gem OF
the Sierras Circle in Pittville.
Deputy Fred Harris visited Winters
last week, witnessed the initiation Of
twelve strangers and assisted in Sc
curing ten applications for member
ship in the court In that place
Court San Francisco had it's annual
banquet for members October 1. This
court has moved to Market and Church
streets.
Court Golden Gate has secured quar-
ters in Elks Hall on Hayes street
Court MayhOwer has taken a hall at
the corner of Market and Church
streets. where it viii meet hereafter
on the second and fourth Tuesdays OF
each week.
Grand Secretary Cordy has located
the grand court Office in the Malta
building on Market street. near Fill
more
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Francisco. and not one Of those that
escaped the fire escaped damage.
There was an interesting address on
the subject by DIR. Richards of the
Church Building Society of the East
Under the rules of that society the
money of the rehabilitation fund is not
loaned except upon mortgage, but in
cases of great emergency that pro-
vision may be waived. 1t was shown
that the churches in California that
need assistance in the way OF rebuild
ing and restoration came under the
emergency clause. and 1t was decided
that funds be advanced without col
lateral security. How much will be
so advanced has not yet been an
nounced.
The departure of Rev. DR.. Adams OF
the First Church on months visit
to the East in the interest or the de-
stroyed and damaged churches was de-
iayed for a week, and he did not leave
until, last Wednesday. During his ao-
sence Rev. l. c. Meserve will act as
minister of the First Church in addi-
tion to attending 10 his duties at Ply
mouth.
The next meeting OF the ministers
will be held in Plymouth Church to-
morrow forenoon at II o'clock. The
principal paper Will be by Rev 5 c.
Patterson of Bethany church, on Con
ditions in San Francisco"
Rev. H. A. Luckenbach has rendered
his resignation. to take effect on the
last Sunday of the month, he having
accepted a call to the pastorate at
North Yakima. Wash. He will enter
upon his new duties on the first Sunday
of November.
The Mariners Church has received
$1,000 in payment of bequest OF the
late Miss Newcombe of Oakland.
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ord. During August 1t initiated fifteen
and in September a like number.
Last week Union Council had an open
meeting and under the supervision OF
Speaker J. A Wilson there was a first
class programme The hospitality of
this council was strongly in evidence
after the programme
A. c.. Page. having resigned the Of
fice of financial secretary of Ell Captain
Council George C. Waleom was elected
to fill the vacancy This council is TO
have large class initiation on Oc-
tober % in Jefferson Square building.
General Deputy Wilson has been elected
speaker of this council and in future
will provide the entertainment.
The official organ published in To-
ledo in the September number prints
full-pase halftone of the National
Union headquarters on Franklin street
in this city, on which the first Ameri-
can flag was displayed within an hour
after the big fire was under control
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Redmanship.

AT the request of more than thirteen
tribes Of the Improved Order of Red
Men OF this reservation Great Sachem
Cunning has issued call for special
session of the state Great Council and
has designated the place in which 1t
shall be held to be the new wgwam
being erected on Golden Gate avenue,
on the site of the old one. The hall
association declares that the building
will not be ready before six months
The petitioning tribes will ask the
great sachem to select some other place,
so the council can be held earlier.
the general committee of the local
tribes and councils will give its semi
annual dance In Dolores Hall on the
evening of October 20.
The eighth annual dance given by
Mohican Council of the Degree OF Po-
cahontas in Oakwood Hall. on the last
Saturday in September, was most en-
joyable function, which was conducted
under the direction of Mrs. Lille Har-
rison, Florence Richards. Mary Rob-
erts, Bride Alexander. Herbert Hussey
floor directory with William Can
nan and Frances Wrcnn as assistants
There was a good attendance. that
enjoyed the programme of dances
During the last week in September this
council presented to j. j. O'Nefll, one
of its most prominent and active mem
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The EpiscopaIians.

the convocation OF San Fran
~ cisco held in St. PauTs Church.
san Rafael. last Tuesday. there
was the celebration Of the holy
communion at the forenoon ses-
sion. At the afternoon session Rev. L.
c. Sanford of St Johns Church was
recomn ended to the Bishop for contin-
nance as dean. Rev. NJ. d. Wilson was
reelected secretary After a discus
sion on the liquor and saloon question,
which occupied a great portion of the
session, the secretary was instructed to
write the Police Commissioners Of San
Francisco. calling their attention to eX-
listing conditions in this city and draw
ing their attention TO the fact that the
respectable element here wanted the
LIQUOR license fixed at $1,000 instead Of
$500 q year This license. the members
argued, would have reduced the num-
Der Of saloons. The Police COmmis-
siOners were in a great measure held
responsible for the conditions which
now exist here.
The congregation of St Luke's
Church. Rev B. NJ. Weeden rector, is
10 have a temporary church on the
south side Of Clay street and Van Ness
avenue, east Of the site Of the old
church. Some years ago the congrega-
tion acquired the lot on which the new
church is TO be erected and at that time
expected TO secure the narrow lot in
tervening between that site and the
church, but satisfactory terms could
not be made with the owner. The new
building will be used until arrange
ments can be made TO rebuild on the
old site.
St. Peters Church. Rev W. NJ Bours
rector, which stood at the corner Of
Fnbert and Stockton, was swept away
by the April FIRE. A new church has
been erected at the corner of Jones and
Lombard streets and services will be
conducted there soon.
The parish meeting and social in the
parish house of st. Stephens Church on
Fulton street. Rev. Cecil Marrack, rec
tor. was well attended by the parish
toner's. A large number of young men
addressed the audience. The rector
drew attention to the societies of the
church, The Ladies Aid Society. to
aid the church; the Society Of the Good
shepherd. to aid the Old Ladies' Home;
the St Margarets Guild, to visit the
sick and to care for the poor; the Sun
day school for the furtkerance of
Christian education; the Senior Broth
erhood of St Andrew. to spread Christs
kingdom among men; the Junior Broth
erheod Of st. Andrew, TO spread the
Kingdom Of Christ among boys; the
Young Peoples League, TO develop
Christian character in young people
and 10 offer opportunities for social in
tercourse: the Boys Club, the Knights
Of King Arthur, to provide helpful rec
reation: the Girls Sewing Club, TO sew
for the poor. the Altar Society, 10 care
for the altar, chancel and choir vest
ments and 10 emphasize the Importance
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Odd Fellowship.

During the latter part Of September
Oriental Encampment No. 81 visited
Golden Gate Encampment No. l and
conferred the golden rule degree on
several patriarchs. after which Golden
Gate Encampment conferred the royal
purple degree. There were many pres
ent to witnss the work.
Excelsior Degree Lodge has received
part of its paraphernalia. 1t Is of first
class material and pretty in design. 1t
will not be long before the lodge will
be in full form again.
Jubilee Lodge of the Rebekahs at
it's last held meeting in September had
work in the initiation of candidates and
the officers discharged their respective
duties in most satisfactory manner
By special Invitation Secretary Mary
E. Donoho of the California Assembly
of the Rebekahs paid a visit to the
lodge in Yreka. She was met by a
delegation at Montague and escorted
to her destination, where she was de-
lightfully entertained. The night fol-
lowing her arrival the lodge was of
hcially visited by President Jennie
Fargo. 1nere was a banquet after the
close of the lodge business In honor
of the officers.
subsequently the officers visited the
lodge at Dunsmuir and they were hign-
~ gratified to note the very dignified
manner in which the officers and mem
-Ders deported themselves during the
transaction OF routine business and
while the ritualistic work was being
exemplifed. A visitor from this city
who was present in addition to the Of
ficers remarked, under good of the
order that it would be well for some
of the San Francisco Rebekah lodges
to go to Dunsmuir and take an object
lesson.
Loyal Lodge at its last held meeting
in Polito Hall. where 1t has secured
headquarters, initiated six candidates
and then had a social hour
Templar Lodge had good attendance
last Saturday. After receiving several
applications ii had an informal at
home in Polito Hall.
Amity Lodge on the last Saturday in
September had a fair in it's headauar-
ters in Jefferson Square Hall 1t was
well attended and proved a success in
every way. The noble grand, Christine
Randall, is working hard to make her
term a pleasant one. as we'll as one
that shall show fiattering results in the
matter of retaining the membership in
its entirety and adding to the same
The reports received al the office Of
the secretary show that the Rebekahs
Of this State during the six months
ending June 80 made net gain of
1900.
Walhalla Rebekah Lodge initiated six
candidates at its meeting in Native
Sons Hall, on the last Saturday In
September
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National Union.

The San Francisco Cabinet of the
National Union, at it's meeting on the
last Thursday In September had a good
attendance in National Union Hall, on
Franklin street, near Bush The Cabs
met decided to have another flag con-
test similar to the one Of 1905. The
prize, a handsome silk American flag.
is to be awarded to the council team
that shall present the best work in the
oonferring of the three degrees in the
amplified form Ex- Senator Fields de-
livered an interesting address.
The Cabinet paid an official visit to
Golden Gate Council and under good
OF the order the meeting was enter
tanned with musical numbers and en-
lightened with fraternal talks by Jo-
seph A. Wilson, president of the coun-
Gil. Senator Hills and Past President
Nicholson. The programme was fol-
lowod by the serving of collation. and
refreshments.
The class of fifty secured for the
council in Stockton, many of the can
didates being obtained through the
personal efforts of the Mayor of that
city, will be ready for initiation dur
ing the latter part of the current
month. A select team will confer the
three degrees and General Deputy Will
son will at his own expense take the
California Council Quartet with him
in order that the musical part of the
initiatory work shall be properly pre-
sented.
All of the local councils are now Sc
curing the requisite paraphernalia for
giving the second degree as 1t should
be.
El Dorado Council at it's meeting last
week initiated three candidates. Cali
fornia initiated a like number the fol-
lowing night
Pacific Council is breaking the rec
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of Holy Communion in the life of the
parish, and the Young Ladies' Evening
Guild for the social intercourse of
members. DR.. Marrack made the an
nouneement that the new reading room
will be opened w ednesday. October II,
that on October 26 there will be lit
erary and musical entertainment for its
benefit and that on November 9 Presi-
dent Jordan of Stanford University will
lecture for the same laudable purpose.
Following these announcements the
Rev. William Kirk Guthrie, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian Church, spoke
on What Churches Can Do for the
New San Francisco" DR.. Guthrie said
that ne approved OF the idea Of holding
church meetings at which ministers Of
other denominations would be invited
to speak. because. il is q step in the
direction of bringing the churches
closer together in the work for the
Kingdom OF Christ. He dwelt upon the
work of the several denominations and
said that each exists because of pc
culiar surroundings and conditions. but
asserted that as time advances it will
be, with the church the survival Of
the fttest. He said that the people
ought not TO devote all their time and
influence TO the large churches, but
should give aid to the smaller churches,
thus helping them along and making
them strong and useful in spreading
the light.
Miss Ruth and Master Ormond Smith
then gave a song and a dance which
were greatly appreciated.
The address OF the evening was the
second of a series to be delivered by
ministers OF other denominations, the
previous one having been given by DR..
Adams, pastor of the First Congrega-
tional Church. Constance Crawley Will
= - 49, -
October IS.
On December 9 Bishop Nichols will
dedicate the improved st. Stephens
Church.
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Commercial Travellers.

H. L. Jude11. secretary OF Golden
Gate Council of the United Commercial
Travellers of America. has returned
from his vacation trip East. where he
visited several of the largest cities
While on that visit he assisted the
officers of the Supreme Council in in
stituting a new council at Lancaster.
Pa.
At the last meeting of Golden Gate
Council Of this city three strangers
were admitted by initiation in the full
form. Five applications were presented
and the candidates, il favorably report
ed upon, viii be taken in at the next
meeting.
AT the last held meeting OF the di-
rectors of the Pacific Coast CONNER
cial Travellers Association. B. Werthefn,
was selected steward Of the associatfor
headquarters at 1887 AIcAllister strser
This association has appointed a com
nittee to arrange for q ladies' nirhk
some time IN NoyembeE.
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bers. valuable seal ring on the ami
versary of his birth.
Altahmos Council had a pleasant So
cial intits hall at 235 Steiner street last
week. There was a good programme
and dancing until a late hour.
Seminole Council mas ordered a set
of costumes that will exceed in beauty
those lost in the fire.
Alfarata Council. D. of P, was six
teen years old last week and the ami
versary was celebrated in Yeoman's s
Hall, at Twentyfourth and Mission
streets, with a pleasing programme
of music, literary numbers and dancing.
The members of Bald Eagle Council
and many of their friends enjoyed a
private picnic at Fairfax recently and
had a most enjoyable time. All par
took of an excellent noon dinner. after
which the afternoon was spent in play
ing games and dancing. An event of
the day was a doughnut- eating contest.
The winner was Captain Andsen, di-
rector of the councils drill team. This
council, which a short time since had a
successful social, contemplates giving
another at no distant day.
Calumet Tribe a few evenings since
had jolly time in celebration of its
removal from Army street to 3345 Sew
enteenth street. There was an inter-
SSllnS programme OF entertainment
and supper a la Troppmann.
Seneca Council had a housewarming z
in Polito Hall last week. an informal
affair. yet very enjoyable. This was
the first time the council met In a hall
since the fire. In the past three months
this council has had sixteen adoptions.
Wendigoes Council was, a few even
ings since, presented a beautiful silk
flag, sent to 1T by the children of the
school in Sherwood. This council had
an enjoyable social in Polito Hall last
week.