The San Francisco call., 1910-05-01
Want ELECTRICITY
AT THE PRESIDIO
Electrical Contractors Ask Con-
gressmen to Obtain Appropri=
alton for Installing System

To have the Presidio military reser-
walton and the government buildings
located there lighted by electricity in
stead of by the primitive oil lamps
now in use generally in the military
quarters is the purpose of a movement
started by the California State Associa-
tion of Electrical Contractors The
association has adopted resolutions call
ing attention to the antiquated style
of lighting appliances in use at the
Preside and urging the California dele
cation in congress to secure an ap-
preparation for the install allation of cleo
trio lights.
In communication prepared on the
subject the electrical contractors de-
tail the money being spent at the Pre-
sldlo for other improvements, includ-
Ing an appropriation of $4,000 for the
construction of a gateway and of $125,-
600 for the installation of water sys-
tenn, and other plans and appropriations
for the construction of new buildings,
and it is contended that there should
be proper lighting on the reservation.
The resolutions sent to the Califor-
MIA delegation in congress are signed
by the officers of the San, Francisco
district local No. l of the state associa-
tion, W. s. Hanbridge, president, and
The Army and Navy club will
formally open its new quarters in the
Cordes building, 126 Post street May
Ii, by giving reception and dance.
More than 1000 invitations will be is
sued. 1t is intended by the club to
make the affair the most brilliant
event of the season and the most gor-
geous entertainment ever given on the
coast in military and naval circles.
The music will be furnished by the
thirtieth infantry band and the third
band, artillery corps.
The club received it's final decora-
tions and furnishings yesterday and
today is fully equipped and ready for
occupancy. The main floor is so ar
ranged that by means Of folding doors
the four rooms can be opened into one
hall. The fittings of the club are very
handsome.
The following officers, now stationed
at the Preside. have been ordered to
report for instruction at the school of
artillery, which will meet at Fortress
Monroe, Virginia, early in September:
Captain S. f. Bottoms and Lieuten-
ants Howard K. Loughry, Harry A.
Schwabe, Felix w. Motlow and Oscar
A. Russell.
Lieutenant Augustus %. V dH w vi lllSi !,
eighth infantry, registered at depart
ment headquarters yesterday. He is
staying at the Argonaut.
Five companies of the thirtieth in
fantry will go to Rodeo rife range for
practice next Monday. Four compa-
nies will so from the Presidio and one
company from Fort Mason.
Lieutenant Colonel Homer w.
Wheeler. recently promoted, reported
at department headquarters yesterday
on his way to Honolulu to join his new
regiment, the Fifth cavalry, now sta
toned in the islands. Wheeler was
formerly in the Eleventh cavalry. He
is staying at the st. Francis.
Norman D. Morgan, contract surgeon.
United States army. has Joined the
forces now in charge of the general
hospital at the Presidio.
Captain Francis W. Clark, Coast
artillery corps, registered at depart
ment headquarters yesterday on his
way to Manila. He is at the Stewart.
Lieutenant David /. Roscoe. First
cavalry, has been granted 25 days
leave of absence, beginning today.