The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-07-15
SOUNDS A CALL TO
CIVIC PATRIOTISM
Mayor Mott Points Lesson to
American Citizenship From
Fall of the BaStile

OAKLAND. July 14-Mayor Frank
K. Mott delivered an address today to
the members of the French colony of
Alameda county who had gathered at
Shell Mound park to celebrate the one
hundred and twentieth anniversary Of
the fall of the Bastile.
MAYOR MOTIFS ADDRESS.
In the course OF his remarks the
Mayor said:
This celebration holds peculiar interest to us
Of the bay cities, for il follows closely upon the
recent visit TO San Francisco of distinguished
diplomat representative of the great French re
public, bringing TO us a message Of good will
from beyond the sea, which in delicacy Of con-
ception and refinement OF sentiment could ema-
nate IN such circumstances from none but our
sister republic Of France.
The visit OF Ambassador Jusserand, the pur-
pose Of 1t, was one of those international incl
dents which so far toward cementing and estab-
fishing still strongly the friendship between
nation and nation. The presentation Of that
golden token of sympathy. good win and esteem,
Of congratulation and hope for the risen San
events Of which we have record And l repeat
that only among the French people could such n
beautifully expressed sentiment have been devel-
oped, for it is typical in every respect of France,
OF her people, and OF the warmest friendship that
one people could have for another.
DISTINGUISHED M0THERLAND
Let me assure you, Frenchmen here gathered
today, that your native country has more
shown itself a proud and distinguished mother
land by this delightful act of courtesy, and as
an American citizen and Californian / take
the greatest pleasure In publicly avowing my
appreciation Of all that was meant in the visit
Well may Frenchmen wherever assembled to-
day, take pride In the marvellous history Of their
native country
LESSON OF REVOLUTION
Let US stand shoulder to shoulder in solid
ranks alert and ready TO crush self-seekInp and
to exalt honest effort in the administration of
government in the city. the state and the nation.
That, my friends, is the lesson of revolutions
that, my friends. is the message for all of US on
this anniversary celebration Of the fan OF the
Bastile.
A throng of people attended the cele-
baton. Among the French societies
that were represented were LIE Cercle
Sadi Carnot, LUnion Franchise of Oak
land, and La Cour Sadi Carnot Liter
airy and musical exercises occupied the
greater part of the afternoon. A sup
per followed, after which there were
games and dancing. Fireworks at
o'clock closed the program. The dis
play of fireworks was unique, showing
the surrender and fall of the Bastile
patriotic designs. pictures of President
Taft and President Fallieres of France.
THE COMPLETE PROGRAM
The musical and literary program
was as follows: Address, The French
Revolution" Pierre Fontaine, president
of the day; address, The Effect of the
French Revolution on the World and
Its Relation to the American Revolu-
ton" Mayor Frank K. Mott; address,
The Effect of the French Revolution
on Civilization" Professor Thorant
de ViIlers; vocal solo, La Marseil-
laise," Marcel Perron; vocal solo, The
Star Spangled Banner" Miss Octavine
Tabor; patriotic songs, Miss ]. Perron.
Orchestral selections were rendered I'M
der the direction of H. Gallaty.
COMMITTEES IN CHARGE
Following were the days commit
tees:
Observation-Disclosures Fontaine president; J.
B. Laclergue, vice president; H. Lafon, secre
tary; A. Gouig. treasurer c. Gay, Mrs Chicou.
Mrs. Delsol. F. Brochier, Mrs. Dufau, ]. Berna
dou, Miss Lassalle and =. Bellgard.
Honor. Goudeau. president; Jean Meillette,
A. Esmiol, J; Lacoste. J. b. Porte, NJ Lemer,
A. Leger P Bordenare J. Desbarrates
Reception-Dr. S. B. Fontaine, president; Leon
Cazet Miss Hourat, J. Cassou, Mrs. Verquez G.
Gere. Mrs. Loustou, 2. Caubisens, Miss Bareilles
J. Fleutl, Mrs. Bonnie. F. Batemale. DR.. C.
Wailliser, E. Cloth Dr. J. ". Hillegass, DR.. c.
A. -QueiTolo, A Vaysiere.
Order-B. Belmont captain: L. Braisssnt
sergeant B. FerqueZ. Mrs. Furcate J. Mou.
chou. Mrs. Bernardou, J. Mousqul, F. Capde.
veille Mrs. Lemer, J. B. Bellocq. P. Lascurette
Tombola-L. Delmas. president; H. Hameln,
Mrs. Chicou, F. Roussell, Mrs. Lagous, B. Pey
resaubes. A. CONG. p. Delmas, p. Sassalle, A.
Laplace, Mrs. Girau.
Dance-H. Lafon. director; A. Gouig, assist
ant; Miss Lassalle. L. Belmont, Mrs. Dufau NJ
Betcshe, Mrs. Barrere.