dent was endorsed. Mrs. Lowther was also endorsed for International vice-president. A committee consisting of two members of the auxiliary will each month visit the hospital where No. 8's sick members are, and in order to get everybody interested in this part of the work, it was decided to appoint the committees alphabetically, thereby securing the co-operation of all. Miss E. Jones has been elected delegate to the trades label section, Mrs. G. H. Woodward having resigned. Mrs. G. W. Crowder is receiving congratulations on the birth of a baby girl. A letter was received at the last meeting from the members of No. 8 who are at the Union Printers Home, thanking the auxiliary for the boxes of cigars sent to each of them at Christmas time. Mrs. J. J. Dirks has announced her candidacy for delegate to the convention at San Francisco. Which suggests the thought that San Francisco is farther away than August, in that August gets closer to us every day, and the Golden Gate stays right where it is-and now is the time to make plans for sending a delegate from each auxiliary. MRS. R. J. LOWTHER. THE SECRETARY-TREASURER'S REPORT. The following is the financial report of the secretary-treasurer of the Woman's International Auxiliary to the Typographical Union for the month ending January 15, 1911: Dec. 15. Balance regular fund... 14, Springfield, Ohio-For December. 22, Birmingham-For December. 26, Oakland-For December, additional. For September, arrears.. .$226 37 For death assessment arrears Nos. 10, 11 and 12....... 54, Denver-For September arrears.. Total receipts..... EXPENDITURES. President, postage.. Secretary, postage. 384 40 266 90 35 8 80 5 20 4 40 50 4 40 5 40 3 80 3 60 20 2 60 I 50 40 80 3 60 I 40 I 60 20 .$926 42 $5.00 6.00 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. With the beginning of the new year an improvement in the attendance at the meetings is very perceptible. Our annual ball, given December 28, was quite Every one a success financially and socially. seemed to enjoy the evening, and the reception committee tried to see that every one's program was filled, and remarks such as this, "I never did have such a good time before," were heard on every corner as the crowd left the hall. The ladies appreciated the assistance given by the typos present in helping to entertain the guests. We have organized a card club, to meet the third Thursday of each month. We are anxious to help swell the monument fund, and hope in this way to be able to add a few dollars to the cause. Hope to hear of other auxiliaries taking similar steps. MRS. CHARLES B. HARRIS. voted to be sent to the United Garment Workers to help feed the starving babies. On January 11 a son made his debut at the home of our president, Mrs. Earle Harris. All the members congratulate the happy parents, and are certain he will grow to be a fine, splendid man. MRS. W. H. HALL. PUEBLO, COLO. Woman's Auxiliary No. 32 met in regular business meeting January 10, at the home of Mrs. A. L. Doyle, and installed the following officers: President, Mrs. C. H. Smith; vice-president, Mrs. J. B. Royce; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. A. L. Doyle; chaplain, Mrs. J. E. McDonald. Mrs. W. E. Souger was elected guide, but was unable to be installed. Executive committee for year, Mrs. F. S. Mullahy, Mrs. Frank Sloam, Mrs. Charles Deus. Mrs. S. S. Bellesfield and Mrs. H. A. McIntyre, two of our regularly attending members, are in Denver, where their husbands are serving Pueblo in the legislature, Mr. Bellesfield as senator, Mr. McIntyre as representative. No. 32 only lost one member during last year, 'and has several new ones in view and hopes to make this year a successful one. MRS. A. L. DOYLE. WASHINGTON, D. C. Being a constant reader of THE JOURNAL (not only of the woman's department, but the entire book), I look forward for its arrival every month with much interest, and during the past few months letters have appeared from so many of my old friends in the auxiliary work that I am impelled to say a few words, and let all know that, although having passed through a severe ordeal last year, I am in much better health now, and improving. It was indeed pleasing to note, in reading the letters referred to in THE JOURNAL, that Mrs. Ed Donnell, our former International president and secretary-treasurer, was located in Indianapolis, and was working with No. 5; that Mrs. F. A. Kennedy was in the far northwest, raising -I have just forgotten what, but I know she is raising something; that Mrs. C. E. McKee still continues to be a faithful member of Indianapolis Auxiliary never missing a meeting; that Mrs. Bert Cox is actively engaged in helping Omaha Auxiliary; that Mrs. R. J. Lowther (to know her is to love her) continues to keep us in touch with the St. Louis sisters; that Mrs. Burlingame, of Chicago Auxiliary No. 8, is an enthusiast (as are all other members of this auxiliary); that our president, Mrs. Hertenstein, gives us good advice. through THE JOURNAL every month, and that Mrs. Long keeps us posted as to how we stand financially. It was a great pleasure last November, on returning from Rock Island to Washington, to have the privilege of a few days' stopover in Chicago, and on the invitation of Mrs. Frost I attended a card party given by No. 8 at the residence of Mrs. Ella McEvoy. It was one of the many pleasures of our western trip. A delightful meeting of No. 13 was held at Typographical Temple, January 5, at which about twenty-five members were present. A euchre party was given on the last night of the old year, and twenty tables were filled. Many events are planned for the coming year. Mrs. R. A. Julien, our new president, is a very popular and efficient officer, and we anticipate a good year for her. Mrs. C. E. McKee was endorsed for International president at our last meeting. She is very highly regarded by the membership at large. MRS. A. W. BOWEN. ATLANTA, GA. Auxiliary No. I met in regular session on the first Thursday in January and the following officers were installed: President, Mrs. N. H. Kirkpatrick; vice-president, Mrs. W. E. Jones; secretarytreasurer, Mrs. F. J. Terry; corresponding secretary, Mrs. T. J. Smith. No. 1 is in excellent condition and the membership is increasing at every meeting. The following ladies were received into the membership since last writing: Mrs. H. W. Stine, Mrs. S. R. Freeman, Mrs. W. E. Curithers, Mrs. Cecil Fudge and Miss Chloe Terry, with the expectation of at least six new members at our February meeting. A great number of the old members are coming back also, which is very encouraging. Our retiring president, Mrs. Robert L. Whites, was presented with a handsome brass jardinière as a Christmas token from the auxiliary. Mrs. Terry, our secretary-treasurer, was also remembered. No. 1 delightfully entertained the printers, their families and friends on January 10 at the residence of our secretary-treasurer with a silver social. A musical and literary program was rendered by a number of the invited guests, delicious refreshments were served and quite a neat sum was realized from the affair. MRS. T. J. SMITH. THE INVITATION OF THE WEST. (California's Greeting to the Convention Delegates.) Where the western shores slope to the warm sum mer sea, There's a greeting for you Aye, for you and for me, And the hearts of our brothers are beating for you, And I know that those hearts beat true, thank God, I know that those hearts beat true. Where the western wind blows from the warm mother sea, Arms are outstretched to youAye, to you and to me, And the voice of the wind sings a welcome for you, And I know that the voice rings true, thank God, I know that the voice rings true. Where the queen city Hesperus rules by the sea, All is ready for you Aye, for you and for me, And the hand of the host is extended to you, And I know that the hand clasps true, thank God, I know that the hand clasps true. Stockton, Cal. GRANT LANGWORTHY WILLIAMS. FROM LOCAL UNIONS SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. A midwinter scene such as was witnessed in San Francisco on Christmas eve would be hard to duplicate, or even approach. Imagine a mild, starlit night, the thermometer ranging in the middle sixties, a fitting climax for a beautiful day. Then place yourself on Market street, the leading thoroughfare of the metropolis, in the midst of a crowd of 150,000 persons (the daily papers figure the number all the way from 100,000 to 250,000). As you look up and about, you see the windows of all the skyscrapers, as well as of the smaller buildings, crowded with human beings, anxious to see the joyous occasion with artistic abandon of the least fear of mishap to her vocal cords by singing in the open air. Before the appearance of the "star," a number of surpliced choristers from one of the Episcopal missions rendered those familiar hymns and carols appropriate to Christmas time, and known the world over. This was a fitting setting, a seasonable background, for the prima donna's arrival. As she was escorted to the edge of the platform, dressed in the hight of fashion, with what is known in fair (i. e., feminine) circles as a "picture hat," the greeting tendered was one to linger the sights and pay homage to the occasion. With bright lights flashing, the holiday spirit permeating the people, the occasional report of the newspaper artist's flashlight apparatus, and the general tension before the "event of the evening," expectancy reigns supreme. On a platform constructed for the occasion near the famous Lotta's fountain in San Francisco, Mme. Luisa Tetrazzini was to sing for "her people," those who had first recognized her wonderful talent of song, and who had given evidence of their appreciation in substantial manner. Such a Christmas gift was unique indeed. Accustomed during recent years to receive several thousand dollars for each concert, Tetrazzini entered into long in not only the memory of Luisa Tetrazzini, but of those fortunate enough to be participants. The mighty concourse was stilled as the sweet notes came from the singer's lips. Her two songs were plainly heard for two or three blocks, and the guests on the top of the St. Francis Hotel, one of the tallest buildings in the west, heard Tetrazzini distinctly, though they were more than three blocks away. Then came the applause that comes only from those dominated by sincerity, the profuse acknowledgments of the vocalist, and the dispersing of the thousands who had come to do homage to the singer and the occasion. In the crowd one could hear travelers who had been all over the world, and many a statement was made that never before, under such circumstances and in the middle of winter, had such a scene been enacted. It might have been a balmy summer's evening, for all the signs that were apparent. And the great Christmas day seems to bring men closer together, accompanied as the time is by gifts and remembrances. The citizens of San Francisco have arranged to present a gold plate to Madame Tetrazzini, in this manner conveying their thanks for the entertainment afforded. The lady has declared herself with these words: It was in San Francisco I sang for the first time in this great country. The people welcomed me and said the world would love me some day as San Francisco does. But I love no city more than this one. It is a joy to me that the California Christmas weather allows me to sing safely in the open air, that all my friends may hear me. Here is the way the literary genius of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company expressed his views: One of the most remarkable street scenes in the history of the world. On Christmas eve, 1910, in San Francisco, a quarter of a million people of all classes stood listening under the stars while one of the world's greatest singers poured forth her priceless song as a gift to the city that discovered her. Tetrazzini sang joyously, with no fear of the open air, for the December night was soft and quiet. She sang "The Last Rose of Summer," but in the home gardens of the city a myriad of roses were blooming daily. Tetrazzini's gift to San Francisco -a tribute to all California-has been heard around the world. It recognized that favored land as an enchanted garden where Christmas means roses and orange blossoms, clear skies and the constant song of birds. If there is a man or woman in the middle west, the east or south who, after reading that peroration, doesn't want to attend the fifty-seventh convention of the International Typographical Union in San Francisco next August, then he or she must be hardhearted indeed. A city that can raise $17,500,000, with the aid of the state, to properly celebrate the opening of the Panama canal in 1915-the historic event of the century-is in the front rank. And it must be remembered that this was done within five years of what appeared the total destruction of the metropolis of the west. For get-up and go-at-it, San Francisco is a leader. The thirteenth census gave California a population of 2,377,549, an increase of 60.1 per cent over 1900, when the population was 1,213,398. Of the fifty-eight counties in the state, forty-nine increased in population, only nine showing a loss. Sometimes one is apt to overlook the area of a commonwealth like the Golden state. It covers more land than the combined areas of New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Ohio. So you see care was taken to provide for both quantity and quality when the International Typographical Union was asked to meet in the west. It is a pleasure to chronicle the co-operation of the printers, mailers and other allied crafts in preparing a welcome for delegates and visitors. Oakland, a thriving city across the bay from San Francisco, has a committee actively at work arranging a program of entertainment, and it will be of the California type. Los Angeles and other coast cities, notably Portland and Seattle, are going to see that the "strangers within the gate" are made to feel at home. From north and south will come special delegations to the convention, and word from Texas tells of railroad cars that will be reserved to transport those who delight in showing their allegiance to the International of which we are all proud. No. 21's committees are getting down to business in good style. President H. L. White is always on the job, and Frank J. Bonnington is chairman of the general committee in charge, and he brings to his duties that thoroughness that marked his work while organizer for the International Typographical Union and also as an official of western unions in various capacities. It was the writer's intention to tell about the beauties of San Francisco in this letter, but that will have to be left, in part, until next month, for it was felt that the opportunity to tell what we can do at night in the middle of winter should not be lost. Perhaps a word of advice to those who will journey west from a distance next fall may not be out of place. It is possible that the trip will be the only one of its kind taken. Why not arrange to visit Yosemite valley, see the great fruit-growing regions, and wander among the orange groves of the south? Life is short at its best, and the advantage of traveling is the chance it gives one to become acquainted with men and things, and to view sights and scenes that broaden the mind. In these United States are to be seen many wonderful samples of Nature at her best. California is especially favored in this regard. Consequently the suggestion here conveyed is opportune and worthy of consideration. Now that the snow lays heavily-or lightly-on the ground in many eastern cities, it may seem strange to those resident in such places that San Franciscans hardly know what snow looks like. There have been on an average of about once in a decade a few flakes fall, and the writer of these lines remembers how early in the nineties he witnessed a white mantle on the ground, that quickly disappeared as the warm rays of the sun presented themselves. In order that there may be no mistake about the weather, the glowing description appearing in the January TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL about San Francisco's climatic wonders was dispelled early in the month by heavy rains, but these are only temporary. Soon the sun shines, and the cold is but a slight inconvenience. In order that all may be well next August, No. 21 has one of its members at work in the weather bureau of this city! It is difficult to picture the delights of the western climate in the early fall. The term "dog days" is unknown here. The only point overlooked, and that is not our fault, is that the moon will not shine at night during convention week-you will have to blame International law for that. Once more is the invitation extended to readers -come to this city next August, attend the sessions of the fifty-seventh convention of the Inter national Typographical Union, see a section of Uncle Sam's domain that is highly favored, become acquainted with the land in which you live, meet the men and women of the west, and become better residents of a splendid country because of your journey. WILL J. FRENCH. At present Sacramento is making heavy demands on the membership of No. 21 to work in the state printing office during the session of the legislature. The call has been for floor, stone men and operators. Handwork in the state office is now a thing of the past, as recently three more machines have been installed, and three shifts are running. A. R. Sparrowe, a native of England, age 77 years, who for many years was foreman of the adroom of the Chronicle, this city, died at his home in Santa Cruz on December 26. His remains were cremated at Cypress Lawn cemetery in the presence of the members of his immediate family and friends. Mr. Sparrowe is survived by a widow and several children. Albert E. Payne, a native of Australia, age 47 years, died suddenly on December 22, after having finished a night's work on the Chronicle. Mr. Payne had been in poor health for some years, and only a few months ago had an attack of pneu monia which nearly proved fatal. by a widow and two daughters. in Cypress Lawn cemetery. He is survived Interment was The The textbook committee of No. 21 has drafted an amendment to the state constitution providing for the free distribution of textbooks to the children in the common schools of the state. amendment has been sent to the legislature, now in session in Sacramento, and will probably be submitted to a referendum vote at some time in the near future. The same committee has also prepared an amendment to the laws covering textbooks which provides for the entire mechanical production within the state. Under the existing law plates can be and are purchased in the east, generally from unfair concerns, and only the presswork and binding are done in the state printing office. For the first time in many years San Francisco Typographical Union was unable to secure a quorum for its regular meeting, the reason being that meeting day fell on Christmas; and in addition the weather was ideal, so that those members who were not gloating over what "Santy" had brought them were out basking in the sun. Mrs. Ada Payne, widow of the late A. E. Payne, and her youngest daughter sailed for their old home in Australia on January 10. J. J. Gerran, who has long been assistant foreman of the Bulletin, has been promoted to the foremanship, Mr. Dillon having resigned that position. Mr. Dillon will take a trip to Tahiti for rest and recreation. George H. Logan, foreman of the Chronicle, is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. Comley J. Stuart, formerly of Kansas City, and Mittie R. Sneed, of Arizona, were married in this city on January 2 by the Rev. A. C. Bane. Both are members of No. 21. The Post chapel pre sented the happy couple with a handsome cutglass bowl, silver spoon and fork. Charles E. Boyer and wife were run down by an automobile on New Year's day and severely injured, Mr. Boyer sustaining a broken ankle and cuts and bruises, while Mrs. Boyer sustained a severe scalp wound. Julius (Charlie) Copp, a veteran member of No. 21 and well known to oldtime Pacific coast printers, was the lucky holder of the winning number in a drawing for an automobile given by the Owl Drug Company. The machine is an Everett, valued at $1,600. Mr. Copp has placed it in the hands of an agent to sell and will devote the proceeds to the purchase of a home. Mrs. Spacher, wife of P. J. Spacher, a member of No. 21, died in this city on December 12, age 55 She was a native of Sacramento. years. H. L. WHITE. This glorious function is, in its essence, an expression of the affection and gratitude of a just and fair employer to his faithful and loyal employes, who for fair pay have rendered honest and efficient service during the past year. Most employers think they are in no way concerned about the happiness or welfare of their employes after having paid their wages. But your employer, moved by the spirit of humanity, which so largely dominates his life, feels that you and he are entitled periodically to mutual expressions of good will toward each other, and that you are entitled to an expression of his esteem and confidence and of his appreciation of your fidelity to his interests and to your own duties. The Christmas time has been well chosen for these expressions, and I trust this occasion will be as thoroughly enjoyed as have those of the former years. Addressing Mr. Barry particularly, on your be half, as well as my own, let us join in the hope that the saddest days of his future may be brighter than the best days of his past. In these words Former Congressman James G. Maguire felicitously introduced the "flow of soul" which terminated the annual "good cheer dinner" given by James H. Barry to his employes of the Star Press, at Bergez-Frank's famous "Old Poodle Dog" restaurant, on December 22. Including Mr. Barry's specially invited friends, upward of 100 guests were present, and it is needless to say the occasion was one of pure delight. Rev. Father Crowley invoked a blessing, after which letters and telegrams were read from John H. Marble, formerly with the Star; Wells Drury, Rev. Father Jacquet, Rev. Robert. Whitaker, Sam Davis, Tirey L. Ford, William I. Foley, T. A. Connelly, Senator George C. Perkins and others, including Luther Burbank, the horticultural wizard, and William Marion Reedy, editor of the St. Louis Mirror. Among the speakers were Mayor McCarthy, exSheriff Laumeister, Rev. C. N. Lathrop, President Bannerman of the San Francisco Board of Education, Joseph Leggett, William F. Barry, business manager of the Star; T. C. Butler, Mrs. E. C. Tompkins, Walter Macarthur, editor of the Coast Seamen's Journal; Franklin Hichborn, A. J. Waterhouse, L. W. Lovey, W. A. Cole, John F. Murray, E. W. Netherton. The Star quartet-James V. Tonkin, M. D. (doctor of machines), George S. Barry, Frank |
