The San Francisco call., 1909-06-10
HELPING HAND FOR
FRRING BROTHERS
Formal Opening of the Golden
Rule Hotel for Shelter of
Former COnyicts

Erected through the generosity of
San Francisco's leading citizens and
standing as a lasting tribute to the
clubwomen who have interested them
selves in the work of prison reform,
the Golden Rule hotel. 10 Silver street
was formally opened yesterday after
noon, and in the future viii be a haven
Of refuge for former convicts who are
endeavoring TO blot out their unfortu-
nate past and start anew. The affair
proved to be a society function. and
several OF the city's ablest men deliv-
cred addresses in which they paid lofty
tribute to those carrying on the work.
and pointed out the great benefits which
win certainly attend their efforts.
MODERN HOTEL EQUIPMENT
Built at cost of $4,000. and unique
as hostelry from the standpoint that
it is an eleemosynary institution. and
exclusively for former. convicts. the es-
tablishment is thoroughly equipped as
a modern hotel. affording every COM
fort calculated to make the guests for
get their confinement in the prisons
The large assembly room of the hotel
was crowded with beautifully gowned
clubwomen yesterday afternoon when
Mrs. Isidor Lowenberg. president of the
women's auxiliary of the California
prison commission. introduced Mayor
Taylor, who presided. The chief exec
utive of the city in a few remarks
warmly congratulated Charles Mont
gomery, president of the commission,
for his perseverance in reform work:
paid tribute to the ladies, and wished
the institution godspeed during its a
reer.
''THE COED SAMARITAN
Rev. John Hemphiu took for his sub
ject the Good Samaritan" and pointed
out the duty Of every one to assist the
discharged convict to regain his former
place in society rather than drive him
back 10 prison by needless or malicious
insults and attacks.
Rabbi J. Nieto in a forceful address
arraigned the prison system in vogue
at the present time, showing that it
made confirmed criminals rather than
reform offenders.
Look well to your settlement work:
look well to your juvenile courts,
where many future criminals may be
saved; help this movement and you will
" DiOSScu u yOuI SeHefdIlOQ, was
his admonition to his hearers
Supervisor Charles A. Murdock deliv-
cred an interesting address regarding
the movement, and was followed by
Judge Frank J. Murasky OF the slipe-
rior court. who discussed the subject of
Treatment Of Delinquent Children"
from the viewpoint of the bench in
which capacity he has had wide expe-
rience- He commended the efforts of
the commission, but pleaded more es-
pecially for closer attention to the
criminal in the making"
MUSICAL PROGRAM RENDERED
Nat Landsberger, the noted violinist
played a solo and Miss Paramino and
Mrs. J. B. keenan,. well known vocal
lists, concluded the musical program.
The formal program finished the
ladies entertained their guests at tea.
which was served in the dining room
Of the hotel, Mrs. J. 11owenberg being
assisted by Mrs. Florence porter
Pin gst and other ladies who have been
prominent in the Nairs of the com
mission.
Lieutenant Governor Warren Porter
presided at the exercises which were
held last night when addresses were
delivered by Charles Montgomery, S. NJ
Shortridge, c. n. FELTON,. Tirey L. Ford
and John E. Hoyle. warden of San
Quentin prison. There will be literary
and musical exercises today and to-
morrow.