The San Francisco call., 1909-07-13

ANNUAL COUNCIL
OF CONVFNES
First Days Session of Four
teenth Convention Is Opened
in Maple Hall

OAKLAND, July l2.-The fourteenth
annual grand council Of the Young
Ladies' institute convened this morning
in Maple hall, Fourteenth and webster
streets Eighty delegates, represent
ing membership of $500. attended the
opening high mass at St Francis de
Sales church From the church the
delegation went to Maple half, where
the days sessions were held behind
closed doors
In the absence Of the grand presi-
dent OF the order, Miss Mary E. Con-
cannon OF Livermore. who is travelling
in Europe. the grand vice president
Miss Mary Sullivan. occupied the chair.
In an eloquent address on the unity
and sisterly love Of the order. Rev. w.
J. Cantwen welcomed the delegates to
oakland. The morning business ses-
sion was closed after the appointment
Of a press committee consisting Of Miss
Rose Finney OF Stockton, Miss Mary
Cullum Of San Francisco and Miss NJ.
Boyd OF San Rafael. and a committee
on credentials including Mrs J. Mullen
Of San Francisco. Mrs. Gallagher of
san Francisco and Mrs. B. O'Connor
OF san Francisco.
FOUNDERS MAKE ADDRESSES
The afternoon session opened with
roll call and addresses by the two
founders and grand organizers of the
order, Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Richard
son. kilograms OF cOngratulation were
read from Carmel institute No. OF
san Francisco. Isle City institute No. 81
OF Alameda, and from Miss Cummings
Mrs. PothOf and Miss Elizabeth Terry
past grand presidents. Mrs. s. A. Gar
win Of Stockton and Miss Fallon of
Seattle also sent congratulations, as
did George A. Stanley. grand secretary
Of the Young Mems institute. and from
Seattle institute. An invitation was re-
ceived from St. Francis institute OF
Sacramento TO hold the next grand
council in that city.
Rev Father Cummings, grand chap
lain Of the order. addressed the con-
vention on The Loyalty, Religion and
Charity Of the Order" Following this
address were reports from the grand
secretary. Miss Josephine Malloy; the
board Of grand directors, finance COM
mittee, transportation. printing and
supplies, and headQuarters committee
DELEGATES OFFICIALLY WELCOME
This evening the official welcome OF
the city 10 the delegates was ex-
tended by Mayor Frank K. Mott prior
10 a musical rendered the visitors by
Eclipse lodge NO. 10 OF Oakland in
Maple hall. The program was as fol-
lows:
Song of welcome, Miss EsteIle Long: dance
IA Msdrienice," Miss Berniee Fraights; bass
SOLO, H. Mscken; flute solo. Miss Agatha Coter;
song sing, Smile, Slumber." Miss Marie
,5rant, song; George Dolsn; address ". J.
The council viii be OF five days du-
ration. closing with a ball in Maple
hall Friday evening. Eclipse institute
Of this city, assisted by the local chap
ters of the Young Mems institute, have
arranged a program Of entertainment
FOR the delegates. Tomorrow evening
there viii be a theater party in Ye
Liberty theater. Wednesday evening
the Young Mems Institutes of Oakland
and san Francisco viii entertain at a
reception and dance. and on Thursday
evening there viii be a banquet in the
Key Route hotel.
MANY VISITORS PRESENT
Following were some Of the visitors
not included in the list Of delegates al
the convention today:
Miss S C. Mccarthy, No l. San Francisco
Miss T. Douglas. No. 3. San Francisco.
Mss B coyne. No =. Oakland.
Miss T. Grant, No. 50, Seattle.
Miss Jenning. No. IS. Oakland
Miss A. Schweitzer No. %. Seattle.
Miss 81. Aggler. Ne. -. Ferndale.
Miss A. McTeiy, No. 81 San Jose.
Miss n. Mullen. No. IS. Sacramento.
Miss y. Jennings. No. Is. Oakland.
Miss Z. Lynch. No. Sc. Benica.
Miss A. Soto. No. =. Oakland.
Miss X. Mccarthy, No. Is. Oakland.
Mrs. Mary DAILY, No. ~. Stockton
Miss Ellen Daily, No -, Stockton.
Miss n Lydon, No 10.
Mrs. McCahill.
Miss Lenore sughrue. No. 81. Point Richmond
Miss McNslly.
Miss n. McCann No. G1.
Mrs. HHnnshan, No. 81.
Mrs Williams. No. j. San Francisco.
Miss n. Walsh No. 2. San Francisco.
Miss 2. Gun. No. 2. San Francisco.
Mrs Handlae. No. ?. San Francisco.
Mrs. Mshoney.- No. 10, Oakland
Mrs. Claw Keifer, No. 2 San Francisco.
Miss McHale. No. 81. Point Richmond.
Mrs. NJ. Bussemus. No. o. Alameda.
Mrs. NJ. Smith. No. 81. Alameda
Miss J. Leckner. No. 81. Alameda.
Miss Holton. No. 81 Alameda.
Miss l.. Peake No. 81. Alameda.
Mrs. BridzewOod. No. ]. San Francisco.
Mrs. William, No i. San Francisco