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b ‘ 3 § 4 X . of which heshould spedk, but if any of his i THE TRUE SPIRIT OF GHRISTIANTTY. REV. DR. MACKENZIE DELIVERS AN ELOQUENT ADDRESS TO HIS PARISHIONERS. ! 1 of the Church of Jesus Chyist in Britain, and the various churches/that had su planted one another until the time of the establishment of the prefent Church of England. He then t the Episcopal church in the American folonies down to the time of the close of the revolution, when the Protestant Episcopal church was established and renewed its advance. In conclusion he commented on the exclusive- ness of the Protestant Episgopal church and its tendency to base¢ its authorty on ancient revelation. MAN'S WEAKNESS. Dr. Williams Tells How He Is Strength- ened by Faith, "CALIFORNIAZNIS MY HOME."” | “Man is morally weak,” he said. THE PREACHER DESCRIBES THE New PowER VESTED IN THE SoN oF MaN. The Rev. Dr. Robert Ma &t the First Presbyterian Church Ness avenue and Sacramento streets yes terday morning on the “True Spirit of | Christianity,” taking his text from Luke 9; 4 He s The Christian ch king in these days of Christ’s las to_Jerusalem, which led to his cru on Good Friday mor n Eas Oon nstructed His and the be exer- t_them are for the | e church. It might 3 le from cate- chisms and cree 1listento his own words, wnd from maximum Christs and minimum | The Rev. Dr. Williams of Plymouth Church preached yesterday morning on Man's Weakness and Man’s Progress.” “It is easter to carry around upon our lips an | argument for our theory than to carry Christ’s spirit around in our lives. Gospel is power. Religious feeling in man isas steam in a boiler. Connect an engine to the boiler and the steam will accomplish great things; but if you do not the steam is good for nothing except to fizz and hiss 1d scream. Piety is not unconnected solitary devotion. It is knowing the courses of God in man and in nature, and living according to them. Religion will never make much of us until we make much of it. Why try to walk in_the twi- light after the sun 1s risen? Why tarry with the primer when we might read sen- tences with a riper, richer meaning? Faith is not only a condition wherein weakness lays hold upon power, but it is that ex- perience in which we know the divine power has laid hold upon us, just as the agnitized filings stick to the steel. not be- = REV. DR. ROBERT MACKENZIE. [Drawn from o photograph.] Christs to the one original Christ of these | gospels and let him speak for himself on thes things. The coming of Christ was the adventof a wer in the world, destined to -affect its its morals and its religion. Itisal- ion_how s & new power will When a new E eror. es into power, men of | _BI1 classes ask the question, how is it goingto | Sffect us? Men in position and out of position, | Tich or poor, capital and labor, prisoners or exiles in far lands ask that question.”.No em- | Peror ever cam h such purpe power and permanence &s did Chri usof & Nero and robs u Christ came to stay. Ch last journey from the Palestine. There on Mount Hermon he-was | fransfigured in the presence of disciples. Some- | thing of his power and glory shone but upon | them. He is entering on the fiith act of the tragedy of his life. What he was in act and spirit will soon appear. The enthusiastic disci tions as to both. Long pess, but now they had seen He will draw th, rd, he w ry his dig- nity, he will rebuke indifference, he down opposition. As & king he will set throne in Jerusalem. They were eager to be new politic Tation coi ist started on. that | t northern part of | ad strong_convic- e walked in lowli- s kingly power. continue to be lowly, that instead of a crown and a throne there would be thorns and a cross. That the spirit of his power was the spirit of seli-sacrifice, that his reign was to be not over the bodies but the hearts of men, and that his scepter was love As his disciples they ‘were chosen out of all their c closest friends they would r of first importance in his nature is constant in its fiber. i cussing and dividing among themselves the cabinet offices. Taking a little boy on his knee as a concrete lesson he solemnly assutes them that unless they abandon such’ worldly ambitions and come as trusting and humble in spirit as that | child they should not enter his kingdom, much Tess hold high office there. Cabinet positions are for childlike men. They were thinking of what great deeds they might do to win a favor- ing place in this king’s heart. He assured them that the one who stoops to a child like this and uts his arms about h: helping love or pity s the one that will lie deepest in his heart’s favor. Since he was to be kirg he would now 1 power against all indifference n, and, as they were his chief uld begin their honored service by rebuking all such. Hence, when on that ourney they found a man casting out devils n the name of Christ, but who did not foilow them—they forbade him. He was a good man. He healed and helped his fellow-men. He did it in the name of Christ. | If I catch any fair glimpse of the master's spirit he means that men or women who for his dear name's sake stoop to heal, to hel; tle child, and that with on cup of cold wster, are working for him, though they do not follow us as & Presby church, and, let me say it, any church. language and figures are intense. He meant to be intense. He is speaking his last words on earth. He was speaking not_only to those nar- row-minded men,but to all narrow-minded s~jorever. }:Thu's“é of Man came not to destroy, but to save. Fire §nd sword. Force—how instinet. w far from Christ’s spirit. taught that 1ove is the one invincible the moral universe. Fire answers b clashes on sword, but love awakens loy Osiris conguered Egypt with music Chri conguer with patient toleration. It is that con fident standing on the calmness of power in- herent in Christianity that he would have us Ppractice. v ol In closing I will sey that the true spiritof Christianity exists right here in my church. My home is Californie, and I will continue to labor in her field. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHUROH. A Lecture on “The Seven Churches in Californ At the evening service in Plymouth | “Congregational Church last evening Rev. ‘W. D. Williams, the pastor, delivered the second lecture of a series on “The Seven Churches of California” compared with the seven churches of Asia. The particular church dwelt upon was ‘‘the Protestant Episcopal church.” The lecturer prepared his lecture by an- mnouncing that it was not his purpose to make any attack upon any of the churches ded thatas th antrymen to be his ve the positions dom. h remarks should be construed as* unusually gevere he wished it understood that such was not his intention; he simply wished to Eresenc the subjects as they appeared to ' im. San Francisco, he said, has, with the ex- ception of New York, what no other city west of the Hudson has, and that’s seven episcopal sects—the Roman Episcopal, the reek Episcopal, the Protestant Episcopal, e Reformed Episcopal, the Catholic stolic Episcopal, the Methodist Episco- and the hAa rlcain (Zion) Eggco al urch—but that only one is recognized as :;ixwpfil. and that is the .Pgot,esmnt Epis- €0) which has eight parishes here. | B cause they try so hard to take hold, but because the steel has captured them. E is a thoughtful age. Piety is brainy. All about us there is a passion for new ideas. We donot care to-day to be told that Japan won sixteen battles in 1894: We want the latest dispatch. Religion is ever new 'and inspiring. If is not gloomy; it shines, it-smiles; the “burden is light.” 1t is for something greater than itself—itis for eternity; justas the ocean steamer is for something greater and better ‘than it- self in bestowing time and place upon thousands of human beings. Some make religion stern” and uns‘milmf;; they have the joy of the.gospel, but they useitasa man doesa dark lantern which, though lighted, he &)\us in kis pocket; it does not help anybody. A cheerful, hovetul, true, generous, powerful Christian man or woman is the natural product of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” MONEY AWATTS HIS COMING, TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH-FOR A"MAN WHO . - IS.MISSING. MicHAEL DESERISH Is EARNESTLY WANTED IN RICHMOND, INDIANA. If Michael Deserish knew that there was $25,000 in cold cash waiting for him in Xichmond, Ind., probably he would not be long in coming forward to claim it. Yet the fact is, and C. R. Mayhough of 144 Seventh street, who is intrusted with OAKLAND'S GODNCIL CHANGES T0-NIGHT. MATTERS WHICH THE NEW MAYOR WILL CALL To ITS ATTENTION. THE ANTI-SALOON CRUSADE. . Davie’s FIGHT WITH THE SOUTH- ERN PACIFIC—COHEN’s FAILURE ‘Was EXPECTED. The members of the new City Council will take their seats this evening, presided over by Oakland’s new Mayor, J. L. Davie, and the public is looking forward with in- terest to the message which hewill pre- sent. As the Council is like the retiring body, largely Populistic in political complexion, and, in fact, composed of a majority of the old Councilmen, there is a feeling that the policy pursued will not be largely at vari- ance with that of the old board, though the mission of finding the man, has thus far signally failed in his efforts. A full description of Deserish has been forwarded to Mr. Mayhough by Alfred Weishaupt, one of Richmond’s best-known German citizens, who is the administrator rof the large estate, the settlement of which has just occurred. For the past month small advertisements have been inserted in the papers here, but to no purpose. ‘When last heard from, about fifteen years ago, Deserish was in San Francisco, and it is presumed that he drifted to the mines. He is a native of Alese, Germany, and came to America about forty years ago, settling in Cincinnati, where he followe: the occupation of molder. He came to California in 1830 and a year later his brother, Sebastian Deserish, for- warded to him $6000 in cash, which was a portion of a legacy left him. It is known that he received the money, but from that day to_this nothing has been heard from him. For the reason that there is such a large amount of money coming to him Mr. ‘Weishaupt, who is a brother-in-law, is ex- tremely anxious to find him. The estate from which the money comes was left by the father of Deserish, to be divided among a large family of children, and because of litigation has not been set- tled sooner. The property 18 in both Ger- many and America, and at the time of the death of the elder Deserish it was estimated that he was worth a half million dollars. Michael was always regarded as a little wild and with no" particular regard for wealth. Hence it was that he left his brothers and sisters to fight it out amon, themselves. ‘'What the lawyers did not gef will go to.the surviving fighters and Michael’s share may be largely in excess of the $25,000. e CRUSHED BY A LOCOMOTIVE. H. Gutte’s Ribs Were Driven Through His Heart. - A man, who was identified as H. Gutte, a candle-maker, was struck by a switch engine and instantly killed on Channel street, between Seventh and REighth, at 2:20 a. M. yesterday. The man walked in front of the locomotive, the pilot of which struck him and threw him a distance of several feet from the track. The ribs of his right side were broken and penetrated one of his lungs and the heart. The body was taken to the Morgue. 3 The deceased'was .flluz 50 years old, tall, weighing probably 200 pounds, and had a sandy mustache. He was poorly dressed, like 4 tramp. In one of his pockets was fszumé an el;;;‘lose on which was Wr'i”og' . Gutte, ays, $1 50—$25 85.” e also had cash "to the amount of §1 85. The present Sultan of Moroceo is descend- support of his assertion that all the churches he named are descendants of the Episcopal church, be went over the history ed from an Irish girl who becams ber of the then roqy.:l l:'n.r:m more than 100 years ago. the views of the Mayor on certain subjects are certain to make him antagonistic to some of the measures recently adopted by city fathers. The ordinance recently passed giving James Taylor & Co. the privilege of erect- ing coal-bunkers on Franklin-street Wharf, with dockage facilities on the same struc- ture, is particularly objectionable to Mayor Davie, partly on account of the incon- ve nience the docking of the colliers causes his freight boats Emma and Mare Island in reaching their warehouse or the City ‘Wharf, and also because the Merchants’ Kxchange is out in opposition to the grant- ing of the privilege. The message may con tain some strong references to this sub- ject. d Another matter which .the Council will be called upon to take cognizance of is the movement now on foot to close Oakland saloons on Sundap. The ministers of this city have organized for that purpose and will make a-determined fight to gain their object. Mayor Davie and a number of the Councilmen who were elected on the Popu- list ticket were pledged by the convention which nominated them to_continue the fight against the Southern Pacific on the water-front issue, and the ehief executive will doubtless make pointed allusions to this point. Cohen’s Failure Was Expected. The news that Edgar A. Cohen of Ala- meda,.a son of the Southern Pacific attor- ney, who died some years ago,had filed his petition in insolvency did not create great surprise in Oakland, as he was known to be much embarrassed financially some time ago, and the fact that his mother re- fused to step between him and his cred- itors further harassed him. It is said that he has been arranging his affairs for sev- eral months past with a view to settling with his creditors through the insolvency court. His liabilities footed up $331,431 89, with assets nothing. BERKELEY. The Non-Partisan convention for the purpose of nominating candidates for the | next town election, which takes place May. 13, was held in Odd Fellows’ Hall on Satur- day night. There being much preliminary business to transact it was nearly 11 o’clock before nominating commenced. , There were about eighteen delegates from each of the seven wards, making & total of nearly 130 representatives present. The old hall was crowded to the very doors with citizens and other interested” specta- tors. 8 The nominations for Town Trustees re- sulted as follows: First ward, John Finn; second ward, William Carey Jones; third ward, J. W. Richards; fourth ward, Mat- thew Lee; fifth ward, John Martin; sixth ward, Byron TUnderwood and seventh ward M. J. Acton. For School Directors the men nominated were: George M. Rob- inson from the first ward, W. A. Beaty from the second, Dr. H. N. Miner from the third, A. R. Frame from the fourth, George A. Norton from the fifth, E. F. Neihaus from the sixth and Chris Englebritsen from the seventh. A hard stmggle was made for the office of Town Marshal by W. L. Lloyd and J. gv. lS(triker, which resulted in a victory for triker. i It took three ballots to nominate a Town Clerk. Four men were in the field on the first and second ballots, and on the third the two lowest were allowed to withdraw their nomination fee of $10 and retire from THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1895. and a most enjoyable day wasspent by all. There was not a disturbance of any kind to mar the celebration, and in consequence everlybmjy ‘was sorry when the band played the last item on the programme. The following is the committee that at- tended to all the arrangements and made the day a success: F. O’Neill (chairman), C. Long, G. Gates, M. Crary, G. Maloney, 8. Kane and J. McNeill. ———————— MEN LIKE JUDAS. The Rev. W. H. Moreland Says There Are Many of Them To-Day. Rev. W. H. Moreland preached to a large congregation at St. Luke’s Church yester- day. His subject was ‘“Judas Iscariot,” who, he declared, was not a monster of ini- quity, but a weak, yielding, guilty man, exactly like many to-day. He said Christ selected him because he had fine traits, and made him treasurer of the little band, to keep the bag and purchase the supplies, because he was shrewd and keen in hand- ling money. “The temptation to which such a charac- ter is liable,” saia the rector, ‘‘is overcare about money-—covetousness. No one is so likely to fall into the snare of vanitf and avarice as the man who secretly feels his superiority to others in dealing with money, in turning to gold what bis hand touches. At first there was only a slight difference between him and the others, but gradually he drifted into a mercenary spirit. He put his hand in the bag and took money for his own use, arguing that it was only his share of the common purse. We know all about the tricks, the mental explanations and evasions with which men iug}gle with their conscience and let Satan nto their souls until they become his slavesand are free no more.” The speaker described with graphic touches and ina dramatic -manner the making of the secret bargain to betray Christ, the growth of treachery in the heart of Judas, the betrayal under the trees of the garden, the remorse of Judas and his suicide, and traced the gradual decline of the guilty man, showingit to be so natural, so perfectly humn, the awful end coming from just a little yielding Lere and there at critical moments. He drew a picture of Jesus loving Judas to the last and waiting for him to come back, and urged the most guilty soul in the congregation before him, though he had betrayed the Lord a hun- dred times, to come back to Christ. “You will say,” the preacher continued, “‘I bhaven’t done the sin of Judas.” No, for he couldn't sin as we have sinned. We are walking in the grace and light of 2000 years of Christ’s presence’on the earth. It 1s possible to sin now more deeply than ever before. Measure yourself not by othef,s, but by God’s wonderful kindnessto you. A CHINESE 70 BE ORDAINED, S00 Hoo NAM ART TELLS OF HIS EXPERIENCES AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. H1s FrRIEND, Quonc Loy, BEcAME A CHRISTIAN AND FLED FOR = His LiFE. The congregation of St. John’s Presby- terian Church, California and. Octavia streets, listened with keen interest to a sermon delivered by 809 Hoo Nam Art, the Chinese assistant of Rev. Ira M. Condit, pastor of the Presbyterian Chinese Church Mission, yesterday forenoon. It was the regular Sunday for the taking of a collection for foreign missions, and St. John’s pastor, Rev. D. Hanson Irwin, in- troduced the minister as his Christian brother and an object lesson, a living illus- trationof the beneficent effects of mission- ary work in the Chinese empire. The minister took for the basis of his ser- mon a text in the ninth verse of the six- teenth chapter of Acts: There stood & man of Macedonia and prayed him, saying, “Come over into Macedonia and help us” “No one but a person who has lived for years in China,” said the preacher, can the race. Charles Gumpertz was chosen on the third ballot against Hanscom. John Squires, the incumbent, was then nominated for the office of Treasurer, followed by the unanimous nomination of Isaac W. Wells for Assessor. After the nominations had been made, a motion was made and carried that Chair- man Tisdale name the executive committee of the party and publish it in the local pa- pers on Monday. Notes. The latest theft recorded in Berkeley is that of a bicycle from the residence of F. H. Lawton. The thief first made his wa; into the stable, and not finding the wheel ;here, broke into the house and secured his ooty. David P. Barrows, a graduate from the Pomona College and a student in the uni- versity, spoke last niglbt at the North Berkeley Congregational Church, on the subject of “The Compatibility of Chris- tianity and Student Life.” Remenyi, the great violinist, will play at Stiles Hall this evening, under the auspices of,the Unitarian Church of Berkeley. ALAMEDA. The Seventh-day Adventists have secured the premises at 2404 Central avenue for a series of nightly lectures on the prophecies oi Daniel and Revelation. The first lec- ture was given last evening by Bert Dexter of Tahiti, who attended the public schools here several years ago. Since ming connected with the Adventists he has taken a course in theology at Healdsburg College. 3 German Authors. Rev. H. E. J. Ongerth will present a pe- tition to the Free Library Trustees to-mor- row evening asking for the purchase of the best standard works printed in the German language. Mr. Ongerth desires the pur- chase for the benefit of the e German population, and especially for those who study the German language in the high school. Brigade Installation. The initial installation of officers of the Third Alameda Oomgzn‘i, Boys’ Brigade, el e 4 mem-| of the Park-street odist Episco) Church, took gl.gne last evening nghwp:lt the church. adier-General J. H. Rus- sell and J. E. Baker addressed the com- pany. President Sparks presented the commissions. X Junior Endeavorers. The first business meeting of the Ala- meda Junior Christian Endeavor Union will be held in the parlors of the Park- street Methodist Church to-morrow after- noon. Junior Superintendent Mrs. B. W. will address the juniors ana super- intendents. 3 PRINTING PRESSMEN'S PIONIO. The Members Had an Enjoyable Time at Shell Mound. # The 8an Francisco Printing Pressmen’s Union held its tenth annual picnic at Shell Mound P v Thegro Soo Hoo Nam Art, who will become a Presbyterian Minister next Monday. [Sketched from life by a “Call” artist.) form any idea of the hindrances in the way of chnstiamzing the native residents. Three things are mainly responsible for this state of affairs: first, the worshiping of ancestors; second, the worshiping of idols, and third, the fear of the Chinese that the Christians wish to break down the native customs and traditions, in order to obtain the mastery and finally to subjugate them. The worshiping of ancestors and idols is the very foundation of their super- stition. ““When I came to San Francisco in 1875 T knew absolutely nothing of Christianity, but soon_after ‘my arrival I became con- verted. I had no time through the week to 5mdy. but :tundedtfom Sun‘sny—mhools and one or two meetings every Sunday. In 1888 I returned to Chghil, but that sz after I had informed my family, spondence, that I was a Christian ana had obtained assurance that they would not persecute me. “My native town is Chickhow, where my brother is practicing medicine, I have Brother- andmy" brothe er and m; rother’ mog}er dlx'fea in 18{)1. 5 "My wife is now in Canton, and f city a iriend of mine, Quo{xx Loto, ti‘i‘:& from Kowkong because his fam; ly had offered 50 taels for his head, owing to his having been converted to Christianity. His property was all configeatea by h mily and he does not dare to return, “I took my friend’s place for three years in the missionary work in Kowkong, and he went to Linchow, where he is now pre;(;hli‘ng the Cgrminn rehigion.” ev. 00 Nam will = larly ordained a minister of the l;r::fi‘v‘ terian church b convenes next Mgnfl; Freshytesy, wh e School Teachers’ Outing. The Evening Bulletin . chance for the teachers of the State to en- joy an outing. It offers a long list of free munioh ns to all of the world, which can be taken by the teachers who receive the most votes before June 8. These votes arc published in the Bulletin ev day. his summer the Bulletin excursionists Sea Hanl: Yosemitesad a1 opoias oo O iands. Yig and all popular sum- Langley’s Directory- names.”” Qut . “If you don’t take you don’t getithe by corre- |-W. Bayreuther; Pajaro Valley Circle No. offers a splendid |- WEEKLY INDEX OF THE SOCIRTIES. FIFTY-EIGHT NEW COURTS OF FORESTERS ESTABLISHED WITHIN A YEAR. A GRAND SOCIETY BUILDING. ASSESSMENTS FOR APRIL — Busy TiMES NEAR FOR THE GRAND LODGES. Official Assessment Table, = ? | & | a8 e 3 2E & s Nawe g8 2 B3 { a a0 g3 i3 22 iy : g A 1. onH. |33% 85,36/ Apr. 1|Apr. 80 Chosen Frie 241 Ajpr, 1 Apr. 30 Chosen Friends. ‘242‘1\})[& 15/May 15 . 0. R. M. End. 82\ Mar. 6/Apr. 9 Knights of G. E 89 90 91 Mar. 1/Apr. 1 Knights of Honor.. {429 30 81|/Apr. 1/Apr. 30 K.and L.of H.....|409 10 11|Apr. 1|Apr. 30 [Official assessment notices of oy legitimate T fraternal society will be published iree of cost in above table. Send them, with any other matters of importance, by Friday, addressed. Fraternal Society Editor MoRNING CALL, San Francisco.] American Legion of Honor. Grand Commander Filben visited the coun- cils at Visalia and Hanford last week. This week he will visit Nevada City and Grass Valley. Myrtle Council No. 187 of this city gavea musical and literary entertainment on Wedn day evening last, A fine programme was re dered, which was enjoyed by all present. Nextweek the grand commander will visit Pioneer Council No.54 at Sacramento, to be present at the initiation of iifteen candidates nto the order at that place. Reports from different sources show- the order to be in a healthy condition, with a good degree of prosperity. Ancient Order of Foresters, This order has been busiiy engaged in insti- tuting new courts during the past year. Since the last session of the Pacific Coast High Court fifty-eight new courts have been established, the latest being Court Mount Rose 8354 in Reno, Ney. This court was instituted by Deputy High Chief Ranger M. P. Light March 19 with & charter list of fifty membeérs, forty- {(}ur being initiated on the evening of institu- ion. The next session of the High Court will con- vene in this city May 14.. One hundred and forty courts will be represented, The High Court officers -are preparing their annual reports, which will show unprecedented suc- cess and prosperity in the order during their term of office, The total membership through- out the whole order on December 31, 1894, numbered 900,000. During the year of 1894 $5,000,000 was paid out in sick'and funerai benefits, . Court Fremont No. 810 held a most interest- ing meeting last Thursday evening. Brother Kauffman, the energetic chief ranger, presided with his usual ability, wearing the beantiful gold badge presented to him by the members of the court for faithful and able seryices rendered. At the close of the meeting visitors and members adjourned to the banquet hall, where all enjoyed themselves until the wee sma’ hours of the morning. Court Enterprise No. 905 has entered upon a new era of Prosperuy. Dr. H. L. Curtis, its efficient chief ranger, is accountable for the present flourishing condition of the court. The membership has undergone a purification with the best results. Dr. Curtis will represent the court at the High Court session in May. Court Pride of the Potrero No. 918 has initia- tionsatevery meeting. Dr. H. Nevins presides in the most-abfe manner and- visitors are well en- tertained. Dr. Nevins has also been elected delegate to the next High Court session. | Ancient Order of Foresters of America. Court Sutro Heights No. 8458 was instituted last Wednesday evening in the Aleazar build- ing by C.P.Rendon, grand chief ranger, as- sisted by the other grand officers and members of Court Golden West No. 7647. . The following were installed as officers of the new court: E. S. Harding, J. P. C. R.; C. H. Bremer, C. R. Powel Frederick, 8. C. R.; Joseph Shula, treas- urer; Jacob Marks, financial secretary; P. J. Spacher, recording secretary; Theodore Wol- ters, 8. W.; Frank Shula, J. W.; J. W. Gleadell, 8. B.; L. N. Boukofsky, J. B.; L. Levingston, H. Hammersmith and August Hinz, trustees James A. Wolf, organist; Dr. C. R. Blake, phys. ician; Waller Bros., druggists. The institution of the new court in Santa Clara has been postponed untl Saturday, A;;ril 6. The court will be known as “Adri- atico.” The following additional credentials of dele- gates-elect have been received by the grand ‘ourt California No. 6671, San ands; Court Golden Gate No. 6681, San Franciseo, Julius Calmann, Julius Gabriel, M. E. Licht and J. 8. W, Saunders; Court Caj itol of California No. 6742, Sacramento, J. Dolan, Pnilip Hirsch, H. R. Stone and Abe W son; Court San Francisco No. 6747, San Fran- cisco, F. V. Severance and S. Stemberg; Court Star of Woodland No. 6854, Woodland, George A. Ball and Theodore Muegge; Court Bay City No. 6857, San Francisco, J. A. Hifkey and I. O. Kasser; Court Sacramento No. 6881, Sacra- mento, H. C. Fisher, J. W. Geeslin and C. C. Nemetz; Court Golden West No. 7467, San Francisco, 1. I. Brown, E. Cook, Samuel Mayer and J. Samuels; Court Washington ‘No. 7725, San Francisco, Louis Kragen and M. C. Lasky; Court Presidio No. 7750, San Francisco, Ed”Gregory; Court May- flower No. 7754, San Francisco, A. C. Goldner; Court Farragut No. 7766, Vallejo, John P. Scully; Court Columbia No. 7770, San Fran- cisco, J. M. Lackey; Court Rafael No. 8032, San Rafael, J. J. Murray; Court Hanford No. 039, Hanford, M. Benas; Court Live Oak No. 8121, South Francisco, F. H. Franks and William Furey; Court Pride of Colusa No.8187, Colusa, Willlam Frank; Court Pioneer No. 8218, Gila Bend, Ariz., J. 8. Hall; Court Vaca- ville No. 8249, Vacaville, Ray Bennett; Court Friar Tuck No, 8254, St, Helena, J. G. Johnson; Court Alhambra No. 8256, Martinez, M. M. Taggart; Court Cinnabar No. 8319, Middle- town, Lake County, Dr. Q. W.Green; Court Sutter No. 8389, Yuba City. George A. Rogers; Court Italia No. 8419, San Jose, A. Vatuone: Court Sonora No. 8451, Sonora, J. B. Curtin and Charles Williams; Court Enterprise No. 8457, Ban Francisco, J. G. Chase. The (ollnwing additional credentials of dele- ates-elect to the Grand Cirele of the Compan- ons of the Forest have been received by the g-nd secretary: - Live Oak Circle No. 29, S8an ncisco, Mrs. M. E. Farrell, Mrs. B. Kramer nd Mrs. E. J. N. Steinweg; Robin Hood Circle No. 58, Sen Francisco, Mrs. B. De Julio, Mrs. C.TLeyy and Mrs. H. Schlamm ; Stockton Circle No. 130. Stockton, Mrs. Mufie Green and Mrs, Ella Williams; Paragon Circle No. 152, Naj 3 Mrs. B, Hegler; Santa Clara Circle No. 153, Santa Clara, Mrs. C. B. Wright; Sacramento Circle No. 156, Bacramento, Mrs. S. H. Heury; Hayes Valley Circle No. 201, San F'mcmé(yé' Watsonville, Miss Alberta Cox; San Jose Circle No. 210, San Jose, George F. Mendler; Inter Nos Circle No. 215, San Francisco, Thomas F. Blake, Mrs. Annie Dijeau and Mrs. E. Harring- ton; San Pedro Circle No. 263, San Pedro, Charles A. Orosleln. Diamond Circle No. 154 was reorganized last Tuesday evening in Ocean Viéw by the grand chief companion, assisted by the various grand officers and deputies. Mrs. M. B. Campbell, grand chief companion, has announced the fo! owingomcifl vmu for the month of April: Pride of Columbia Circle No. 259 on Agfll 1, Twilight No. 70 on April 4, A , Excelsior No. 2 on Bay City No. 11 on Ap April 11, Golden West No. 43 on April 16, Robin Hood No. 58 on AJ)l'fl 17, Olympus No. 42 on April. 19, ‘Oakland No. 4 on April 32, United States of America No. 260 on April 23 and Village Belle No. 264 on April 27. ; A.0. 0. W D. 8. Hirshberg, grand recorder, has been kept more than usually busy during the past few weeks pnplflltg for the session of the gfi?ldz'Mdge, ‘whi meets at Los Angeles Chosen Friends. "r:: Grand Council of California will convene o 3 1) 3 m‘eltsr Diaooo members joined this order dur. L0.0.F < In compliance with a resolution passed at the last meeting of the Associated Lodges of New York and Kings counties, New York, the secre- tary of that body has issued a circular tender- ing to the friends of the cause in sister jurisdic- tions sincere and grateful acknowledgments for their noble response to its appeal for sup- port, and submits a statement setting forth the origin, progress sud result, thus fiyu moventent in favor of l¥ed veteran members of extinct lodges. There is every indication that tne present Ifiuflon will result in legislation by the order that will fully and justly provide {for members of extinct lodges. The finest buildinf devoted to 0dd Fellow- ship in the world is situated on the corner of Broad and Cherry streets, Philadelphia. Itis constructed of yellow brick, with terra cotta trimmings, is & beautiful thing to look upon, being architecturally in the style known as Italian Renaissance, and having a frontage of 120 feet on Broad street and a depth of 170 feet, and being ten stories high. On the tenth fioor is a dining-room that will be open night and day for the use of the members, and on the same floor is situated a smoking-room and bil- liard-room. This introduction of social features into the lodge building is a novelty. Independent Order of Foresters. Arrangements have been completed for the supreme chief ranger’s visit to Coloradoand California, thence to Oregon and Washington, to institute high courts if required, and from there to Iowa, to institute a high court for that jurisdiction, says the Independent Forestsr. It is the purpose of the S. C. R. to visit various sections of the high court of Californis, includ- Ing both the north and south, for the purpose of meeting with subordinate courts and hold- ing public meetings in connection with the or- der. Courts which desire to have such meet- ings arranged for must communicate with the 8. C. R. at once, so that arrangements can be made for the same. During 1894 the order has been greltly ex- tended, both in America and Great Britain, the new organizations of the order for the year Zsmfs four high courts and 376 subordinate Knights and Ladies of Honor. The Grand Lodge will meet in this city on Tuesday, April 16. It will be the first bien- nial, but the eighth session of that body. Past Grand Protector E. F. Aiken, who re- cently organized a lodge in Oakland, is at pres- ent engaged in the same good work in Grass Valley, with excellent prospects, - Next Friday evening West End Loage of this city will tender a reception to Grand Deputy Doris J. Kaplan and the grand officers who are to pay the lodge an official visit on that occa- sion. : On _Friday evening, April 12, the present grand officers will complete their circuit. of official visits at Martha Lodge; in the Alcazar building, and Martha Lodge is preparing to ex- tend the usual cordial reception. The prevalence of la grippe throughout the Eastern States rendered it Decessary to-call three assessments for April. There weré 108 deaths in the order framli-‘ebruuy 15 to March 19, the highest rate ever known in the history of the order. Supreme Protector L. B. Lockard mourns the death of his estimable wife, who'died suddenly at Cleveland, Ohio, last month. - The grand protector and grand secretary are both suffering from a severe attack of 1a grippe. The official journal of the supreme lodge, the Sentinel, is published in 8an Francisco, Grand Becretary 8. B. Carleton being the editor and publishér, an honor conferred upon him at the supreme lodge session of 1893. 'ast Grand Protector J. J. Groom has been appointed chairman of the grand lodge finance committee, vice Dr. T. B. Key. resigned. Grand Secretary S. B. Carleton and wife spent Saturday and yesterday in San Jose. On Monday évening, April 8, the grand offi- cers will visit Bay City Lodge in the Red Men’s Hall, Post street. There is a net gain-of 816 in the membership . of the order during January. . Knights of Honor. Liverty Lodge gave a musical aud literary entertainment and social on last Monday even- ing. An excellent address was delivered by Past Dictator James G. Kennedy. At the close of the Iiterary ‘exercises refreshments were served. All present expressed themselves as well pleased with the geries of spcials which have been given by this lodge. Grand Dictator ‘Archibald, Grand Reporter Curry and Grand Guide Learned paid a frater- nal visit to Anchor Lodge Monday evening, March 25. ©ccidental Lodge was visited by the grand dictator on last Wednesdsy evening. There are three assessments for April. Among the 251 deaths reported on the assess- ment call, five are from California. Theamount of money paid by the order for death losses o March 14, 1895, is $49,824,928 46. The past dictator’s and dictators’ association visite Eurega Lodge last Wednesday evening. The attendance crowded the lodge-room. In the absence of a regular programme, short ad- dresses were made by several members of the association. A number of musical selections were also rendered. The meeting was one of unnsual interest. The association will meet in regular monthly session at Seven Pines Hall, Alcazar building, Saturday, April 6. Knights of Pythias. The first session of the Suprems Council of. the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, will as- semble in Pythian_Castle Hall, Journal build- ing, in the city of Indianapolis;at 9 .., April Woodmen of the World. Head Clerk Watrous reports the receipt of 2006 applications for membership during the last three months. There will be no assessment call for April. Golden Gate Camp had one initiation last Wednesday evening and they will have three for this Wednesday evening. The Woodmen's picnic will take place May Members who were absent last meeting night missed an interesting and enjoyable visit from the ladies of White Rose Circle. During recess of the camp the officers dnd ladies of the circle entered the hall, the worthy guardian stating that they desired to occupy the chairs for a brief space. Then calling those present to order she announced their programme. Singing, recitation and addresses were rendered, closing with a request that adjournment be taken to the hall above, where to the surprise of the camp members they found the tables bounti- fully surplied with frult, cakes, etc. After an enjoyable repast, concluded with toasts, the fair ‘visitors were bidden good-night, with a hearty invitation to call again. Miscellaneou: By reference to the proceedings of the Na- tional Fraternal Congress, lately held in Buf- falo, N. Y., it will be seen that the actual ex- pense of doing business in all benevolent in- surance orders averages $1 33 per capita per ear. ycmiiornm in particular, says the Chosen Friend, seems to the home of fraternity. There is no place too small for it; every city, village and hamlet has its council and its re- lief committee. No wonder, then, that the representative papers of the coast exult in its achievements. Hem’{ P. Pipenbrink, P. C. of Columbian Council, Order of Chosen Friends, Fort Wayne, Ind., gets up & journal executed in pen and ink for his council to be read out at each meeting. Gems Found in Pari The director of Kew Gardens, lecturing at the London Institute on some curiosi- ties of tropical plant life, said that among these were the pearls found occasionally in the cocoanut palms of the Philippine Islands, pearls which, like those of the ocean, are composed of carbonate of lime. The_ bamboo, too, yields another precious product in the shape of true opals which are found in its joints. Ineach case this mineral matter is, of course, obtained from the soil. The natives of the Celebes use these vegetable opals as amulets and ch:lu-ms against disease.—Chambers’ Jour- nal. THE EUROPEAN NOBILITY. 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