The San Francisco call., 1909-06-05

single minute of the time.
VIII Live in History
q marveled at the wonders of the
Grand canyon" said the ambassador,
but this" his arm swept the skyline
Of the city, this makes me marvel
still more. The upbuilding of San
Francisco, Is a wonder which viii live
n the pages of history"
Neither the ambassador nor his wife
were aware that they were to be given
an official reception at the depot. Jules
Clerfayt. Pacific coast agent for the
siberian railway. first informed them
Of the fact when he boarded their car
Al Gflroy.
The news necessitated a hurried
change Of dress at the last moment.
Long before the train pulled in troop
II of the Fourteenth cavalry, under
the command of Captain c. Drake and
Lieutenants Hixson and Pearson, had
lined up in Townsend street. Shortly
after the official receiving committee
from the city. composed of Mayor Tay-
lor. Consul General Henri Merou. Vice
Consul c. de Gazette, Attache r. Morel
and Supervisors Connolly and Payot
arrived at the depot.
The ceremony of greeting was ex-
tremely brief 7 never expected an
official welcome" said the ambassador
in English, and particularly so early
tn the morning.
Arrival af Fairn1onf
The escort OF cavalry led the visitors
up Kearny street to Sutter. and turn
ing to the left, went ahead in sutter
10 Polk and thence to California
street to the Fairmont hotel. AS the
ambassador dismounted the troopers
once again came to the salute. and the
bugles played the generals march.
Congregated around the door of the
hotel was a small crowd of members
Of the local French colony who, at the
sight of the ambassador. lifted their
hats in salutation. HE responded gen
tally. as did also Mayor Taylor.
When bidding farewell to the visitors
at the Fairmont hotel Mayor TAYLOR
took advantage of the opportunity of
presenting 10 Nine. Jusserand a volume
of his own verses, the translation of
the sonnets of the French writer. Jose
Maria de Heredia.
The presentation was totally unex-
pected-even by the committee in
Charge of the arrangements. Il shall
have the greatest pleasure reading it
safd Nine. Jusserand
Aged San franciscan Honored
The first spot to be visited by the
visitors was the Frnech library. At
this place the ambassador stated that
the president of France had empowered
him TO announce that the cross of the
Legion OF Honor would be presented TO
daniel Levy. one of the oldest mem
bers Of the French colony in San Fran
cisco Levy is so years of age and has
lived IN san Francisco for the last so
years. From the date of his arrival
he has been a keen enthusiast on mat
ters pertaining 60 the education of
French-Americans and for his services
IN this respect the honor was conferred
upon him In his younger days Levy
was the Pacific coast correspondent for
number Of Paris papers and won no
little renown in the journalistic field.
The honor, coming at the close Of his
career completely unnerved the old
man. and he broke down entirely in
king his speech Of thanks
The ambassador was conducted to the
French hospital by committee CON
sisting OF p. A. Bergerot president OF
the. French hospital association; c. J.
Auser, first vice president; Z. Vialatte.
second vice president; Z. p. Dupuy. sec
Tetary, and G. Pouchan, financial sec
Tetary 1t was here that he shone in
the light with which he has won
reputation of radiating in diplomatic
circles IN Washington.
He joked, he blarneyed, he laughed
smiled and came 10 the fore with. an
snextinEuishable fund of good humor. In
three minutes he was the center Of a
laughing throng Of surgeons and physi-
clans and, as he passed through the
wards. he stopped to speak few words
10 some patient. invariably ending his
conversation with joke.
In RoIIicking Mood
The first patient 70 be noticed bv
him was John Baptiste BertoIletti.
brother OF a French artist On con-
cluding he turned around to see a
group OF nurses smiling at his good
natured banter.
Now" said he with mock serious
ness. Il am at loss to decide whether
your caps are more becoming than
your dresses"
Whereopon the hand of every nurse
few 70 straighten out the cap.
As enthusiastic as the ambassador
was Nine. Jusserand. She followed at
her husbands heels and TO his rail-
lery added words Of sympathy and
kindness
The examination OF the hospital was
made under the direction Of the on
GERS Of the association, together with
committee consisting Of DR.. Charles
Antiques, J. Patacin. Thomas Lacoste.
Q. Bozio, c. Loustaunou, +. BareiIles.
c Cervieres, ]. Bernadou and J. Mia
loco.
Mrs Bergerot ana Mrs. Auger, who
were present, took a prominent part
tn showing the visitors around the
hospital. Prior to leaving the instf-
tuition luncheon was served in the din
Ing hall, during which brief speecAes
were made by Bergerot and the ambas-
ssdor. Bergerot in HIS speech outlined
the history of the hospital. saying that
i had gone through great deal but
that the worthiness of its mission had
helped 1t in tiding over all difficulties.
The ambassador in replying compli-
mented the ofaciais Of the hospital for