The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 16, 1895, Page 8

8 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1895. TRUE FR All five of the grand fraternal conven- tions got well into working order day and considerable business of import- ance was transacted. One of them con- cluded its labor: Not for many years has there been so much” interest taken in the election of commander of the Loyal Legion as this year. The rivalry arose between General Wartield and Major Hooper, and the con- d on in a spirited manner. forces were marshaled with and the result was not The oppos marked reached until ey resource had been ex- hausted th sides. The election re- sulted in ce of Major Hooper by a ~ote of 110 to 22, During the day session the 0dd Fellows’ Grand Lodge acted.on several important committee reports, and in the evening the initiatory and first degrees were conferred number or candidates. Almost the entire day was occupied by the -Rebekah B to the report on t Chairman C. N. Fox tees of the The add land. T on the ne 0dd Fellows’ Home of ihe board of trus- as also a short discussion w relative to qualifications for membership. In the evening there was a social ¢ 1z in Memorial Hall. Among the important measures adopted by the Ancient Order of Foresters' Sub- v High Court w: r H the adoption of day as Fi ters’ day. - The ng the entire juris High Court into State ssed and referred to the . In the evening the se- Yifi as exemplified. ermann’s Sons Grand Todge com- its work in the forenoon, only iness remaining to be settled then, and adjourned to meetin San Jose next year. pleted routine busi MAJOR W. B. HOOPER WINS. He Is Elected Over Colonel R. H. Warfield to Command the Loyal Legion of California. The spirited contest for the honor of commanding the Loyal Legion of €alifornia for the ensuing year culminated last even- ing in a victory for Brevet-Major William. B. Hooper of the Occidental Hotel. The major’s opponent, Brigadier-General R. H. ‘Warfield of the California Hotel, stood by his guns to the last. All afternoon the office of Colonel Smed- berg, recorder of the Legion, was crowded by interested army and navy men who came in to pay their dues and chat overthe results. Extraordinary interest was mani- fested. Gentlemen appeared on the scene who had not attended a banquet and efec- tion of the Loyal Legion for years. They Commander Hooper, Loyal Legion. were attracted by the contest between the two candidates for the place of com- mander. The place of meeting for the election was on the neutral territory of the Palace Hotel, and early in the ‘evening com- K{.“‘mns rallied to the scene of aetion. ajor Hooper was not present to lend in- spiration to his advocates. He went to Los Angeles a few days ago, expecting to return this evening, but missed a train, His followers were none the less zealous by reason of hisabsence and redoubled their efforts in his behalf. ‘When Colonel C.Mason Kinne, com- mander, called the companions to order Maple Hall was well filled. Regular an- nual reports regarding the condition of the tret:fnry and the number of members were Tea Incidentally it was observed that the membership of 669 was the highest ever re- ceived in this commandery. The first skirmish of the evening occurred when General Backus presented a resolution providing for a change in the method of nominating officers. The purport of the resolution was that a committee of five should be elected by the commandery to make the nominations. Colonel Smedberg proposed as a substi- tute that 2 committee should be appointed to inquire into the methods employed by other commanderies. This was acceptable to General Backus, but Colonel Parnell and Colonel Chipman wanted the legion to adopt the old-fashioned American plan of allowing any man to run for office no matter whether he got a regular nomina- tion or not. Bt g They wanted nominations made on the floor, and the sentiments they proclaimed were hailed with vociferous applause. It was decided to refer everything brought out in the discussion to a committee of ve. 3 ‘When the election of commander was reached, Colonel Kinnte announczed that he would recognize the right of every com- panion present to cast a ballot. ‘When all the ballots cast were counted the chair announced the “result: Hooper 110, Colonel Warfield 22. There being no further opposition to the regular ticket, the following officers there- on were elected : Senior vice-commander, Brevet Bun';g; dier-General B. M. ?onng; bl vice-commander, Paymaster H. T. Bkelding; recorder, Brevet Lieu- I} in listening | tenant-Colonel ~ W. R. Smedberg; | registrar, Lieutenant H. Wilson; treasurer, Captain C. Mason Kinne; chan- cellor, Lieutenant L. S. Butler; chaplain, Chaplain J. S. Wallace; council—Captain John C. Currier, Brevet-Major Ernest A. Foresters, now in session, in response to their fraternal greeting: 5 The Grand Lodge of California, I.0.0.F., assembled in its forty-third annual communi- cation, hereby lrslerm_fl]?' reciprocate the kindly sentiments embodied in your greetings, and we cordially wish to your ancient and: honorable order continued success and pros- perity. In the discussion of the n})plimtion of the Rebekah State Assvmb]r or a charter, a strong sentiment favorable to granting the request wasdeveloped. The committee to whom the matter was referrea will re- ort to-day. There is little doubt that the esire of the Rebekahs for greater freedom of action, and for assuming enlarged re- sponsibilities and greater privileges will be graited. : High commendation was accorded the commiittee on correspondence for the ex- cellent manner jn which its report was drafted, and it was adopted with little dis- cussion. The members of _this committee are H. 8: Jones, E. E. Drees and E. C. Yocco. The report shows in tabulated R w\‘\:‘;_ = wn \\' 4 . Dej be a¢ ATERNAL WORKERS IN THE CAUSE_OF HUMAN ‘until finally, we hope, a1l will have them. -Some are aua brogder. scale than others, but the miain object is.the same. ns to Yevise the digest of Cali- fornis and thedist of supplies to subordi- nate lodges'were presented,and they: will be diseussed to-day. e sl About 3:30 p. u. the Grand: Lodge went | into.secret.‘session, when the unwritten work of the order was ably exemplitied by | Grand Representatives J. F. Thompson and George W. Stickwell. compreherisive set of rules and regulations for the government of that institution. These will be acted upon. before the Grand LOd{ze adjourns. All previous records were broken yester- day in the number of petitions and amend- ments presented. It was by far-the largest number introduced at any one session: A special committee was -appointed to act in conjunction with one from the Re- bekah State Assembly to prepare laws for that branch of the oraer. % This morning the first order will ‘be the election of officers. The only two contests thathave excited any great degree of.inter- est are those for grand secretary-and grand- warden. In the former there will ‘be but | two' canididates—George T Shaw;: the in- cumbent, and the reliring grand master, J. H. Simpson. . For grand warden seven candidates have already been announced as follows: Georie A. Atwood :of San Bernardino, -B. 8. Northey of : East Oakland, 1. M. Drew of Fresno, J. T. Crosett of San Francisco, W. A. Bonynge of Los Angeles, 8. F. Bmith of 8an Diego, K. C. Brueck of Stockton. dmitv Grand-Master P. F. Gosl?ey will vanced to the §rand master’s’ chair, The trusiees of the home presented a | and Grand Warden J. W. Warboys will be elected deputy grand master. By far tEe most important matter to be decided. by the present communication is the future method of electing Grand Lodg officers. . At present they are voted for. all past grands- present in the session. is proposed to change this so_that the past grands will yote for_grand officers in their respective ladges. e object of the inno- vation is to give all past grands the oppor: tunity of baving a voice in the selection of such officers, many now_ being deprived of this privilege through inability to attend the Grand Lodge meetings. - ‘When the matter comes up it is expected e It to precipitute a long and heated debate and its sgn.]ement is ficing deferred untifa full half day can be given to it. The evening yesterday was devoted to conferring:the initiatory and first degrees. Three candidates were Initiated and sixty- five received the first degree. - All third- degree members were admitted to this session .and ‘the attendance taxed the assembly hall to its full capacity. This evening there will be a special ses- sion of the Department. Council of Patri archs Militant, to which all visiting: Patri- archs are invited. 5 Among the arrivals-at the convention to-day was Past Grand A. L: Bartlett, who was rec|nuy appointed superintendent of COLONEL C. MASON KINNE, PAST COMMANDER LOYAL LEGION, [From @ recent. photograph.] Denicke, Lieutenant-Colonel George Stone, Captain William T. Yeatman Schenck, Allen H. Babcock. Among the companions who came from other places to attend.the meeting were: | Major J. H. Simpson.of Fresno, I olonel | Hersey and A: Malpas of Santa Clara; N. P. Chipman, Red. Bluff;: Captain 8. G. | ‘Whipple, Eurcka; Major ©. H. Hubbard, | Captain 8. L. Richardson and Captain E. L. Hawk of Sacramento; and Major John Lynch of Beniciai- -~ Colonel Graham, Colonel Mendell, Lieu- tenant-Coionef © Young, Colonel Miles, General Dimond, General W. H. L. Barnes, Colonel "A. G. Hawes,. Major George ‘Wheaton, Major W 0. Gould, Captain J. A. Waymire, Colonel Wailis, Colonel Par- nell, Colonet>T. H. Goodman and many other weil-kngiwn City companions of the order attended the: rneetmfi. Quitea num- ber remaineéd:to enjoy- the banquet and listen to the spontaneous toasts and in- formal remarks, - ODD FELLOWS. Thelr Session: Yesterday Was: Full of Interest— Committee Re- ports Adopted, There was'a slightly increased attend- ance at the:gession of the 0dd Fellows’ Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States—Obverse Side. form the progress made in the order in North America during the past year. In this connection it says: A critical examination of the various reports leads us tc believe bedrock hsas been reached, and the very substantial gains in many show. a rrogrcsswc spirit, which bids well to largel; ncrease the membership upon the gemersi revivel. The few reports that show actual loss are, with the exception of Georgia, from.our neighboring States, that have been partiou- larly affected by theé silver legislation. These States, however, feel _greatly encouraged, and the next reports we feel certain will show a. different result. Georgis has shown T ro- sults, owing to the exceedingly hard times, which have cansed an unusual number of sns- pensions, and they are fearful they may not show much of an increase the next term.” We were surprised to note the decrease, as several new lodges have been instituted during the year. Speaking of the. foreign jurisdictions of the order the committee reports: The reports received are far from as enconr- aging a8 we would hope. The order generally 18 not making any headway, and in many of the countries is losing very fast. Australis—Here the same eondition of busi- ness depression exists as in portions of our own country, and hard times has been a bitter foe 1o contend with. However, it is very pleasin, to note the brothers .are not discouraged,. taa£ ing ceriain good times are coming. ‘asmania_has shown the most :sloubla results, while New Zealand has made good P. F. Gosbey, Deputy G’X‘ll;fl Master, 1.0, 0. F. ‘the Thermalito Home, He i3 said to be particularly fitted for his position, as he is riot only thoroughly experienced in busi- ‘ness matters, but is a horticultarist of wide experience, and - is -also a lawyer. | He is_credited with exceptional execu- tive ability. . His - wife,” Mabel Bartlett, who is a distinguished member of the Re- }:ekahs. has been appointed matron of the ome. 8. Morris, a member of Bcehiller Lodge No. 105 of Bacramento; who has been'a member of the order since 1861 and a past arand for twenty years, is a delegate to the rand Lodge. He has several times pre- viously represented his lodge in thisca. acity. B H‘.ty}'ohnd of Lompoc Lodge No. 245 of Lompoc represents his lodge for -~ the second time. He has been ‘a member of the order ‘,r twenty-eight Enu._ He was five years Eonmuur at poc, - being: appoint: | by President Harrison, Hi Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States—Reverse Side. Grand Lodge yesterday. The business of importance was the adoption of the report of the finance committee, which shows a cash balance on hand May 1, 1895, of $19,- 50093. In concluding its report the com- mittee says: % We take pleasure in testifying to the efiicient manner 1n wnich the business of the- offices of grand recretary and grand treasurer have been conducted. Considerable of the taken up with the repdrt of the committee on appeals. which was adopted as reported with the exception of ortion referring to the case of C. D. Holbrook vs. San Lorenze Lodge No. 147, which is to be acted upon '\ g }.'I 8. Treasure vs. Moun- orning session was 1In the case of tain Vale Lodge No. 140, the judgment was reserved. In the case of Samuel Black vs. Redwood Lodge No. 281 the judgment was affirmed. 1n bath the cases of J. M. Cohen vs. Harbor Lodge No. 255 and Herman vs.. Cayucos Lodge No. 300 the judgment was reversed. o The following fraternal expression was progress. The other jurisdictions, with the ex- ception of Victoria, show but small losses, hile—No reports to us,and those to Sov- ereign Grand Lodge are rather discouraging— in fact, the brothers have lost all interest, and the order there is practically dead. ¥ No reports are to be had about Cuba and Peru, except the order still lives, though in a- very unsatisfactory condition. Sandwich Isl ands show a small loss, yet some enthusiasm is being stirred up and the last reports are that one new lodge will be instituted, and the older 1o 1o increase considerably by the next report. In Europe the reports are very ::mom ete. but we think the order generally pus, Mexico is much smaller, still it is doubtful 1f any perceptible increase will be noted until sil- ver has become more valuable. g The rexom irom_our northern brothers in Alberta, Assini] Iboia, Newfoundland and Saskat- | chewan, Canada, are 50 incomplets as to be pmflu’uy ‘valueless. e On the subject of homes for 0dd Fellows |- - - . represented by A. Phillips, who is snfoglng the foliowing remarkable made: In view of the recent founding and success- ful instituting of an Odd Fellows’ Home in our State, it might be interesting to know that at this time nine other flnd jurisdictions have them, three more are being completed and five showing is ordered sent to the Subsidiary High Court of the Pacific Coast, Ancient Order of | all, anticipated. And the seed has been sown in , 80 some ts will follow each year g abead and dolnfi:xcsllem work. | wife, who was a daughter of United States Court Commissioner E. H. lluooc:k‘t died in this City abcut two months ago. - Jus Heacock (s also an Od o e standing. - - San Jxon Lodge No.34 of Ban Jose is his first experience as a Grand Lodge dele- ate. He has been a member of the order or about four years, but by his earnest and hard weork has within this period made himself eligible for the honors he is now enjoying. other delegate who is representing his d Fellow of long | lodge for-the first time is W.. C. Ball, secre- tary of Lompoc Lodge No. 248 of Lompec, He is a_past grand from the Michigan jurisdiction’ and .has been an 0dd Feliow stiiking figures-of the session yesterday was Past Grand Master Hill, who is blind; and who had t6 beled” from the hall by a brother Odd Fellow, He is nearly 80 years of age, and at present re- sides at Berkeley, though a member of Capital Lodge No. 157 of Sacramerto, His term of Odd_Fellowship covers thirty- two years. Hisinterest in the order con- tinues so strong that, despite bis blindness and. the infirmities of his fourscore. years, he came over ‘to the City especiafiy to attend the grand Jodgé communication. THE REBEKAHS. Second Day’s Session of ‘the. State -Assembly: of ' Call- fornla: “|'report says: is largely due. He has been untiring in his] labors, and has dome much toward brionging | the order up to a -higher standard than has|. ever been known before. He has been Hberal | and broad-minded, giving us Hebekahs rivilege thin his power.: H¢ has alwi een ready with wise counsel sud sympihy his interest being equally dividesf befween Re bekah and subordinate Todges, fully reglizin, that ‘the sister lodges sre a-help, not & hin drance, to 04 Fellowship. et Ve The total membership on Janmuary 1,1895; was 13,817; nef gain for the year, 754 ;- fitim- ber of lodges instituted, 17; number of lodges surrendéred charter, 1; number of Rebgkah lodges on May. I, 1895; 197. : The report, after a tribute to thie memory uf those who have passed away-during the past year, recommends that the constitu- tion be changed to confurm to a codefor the government of Rehekalilodges adopted by the Supreme Grand ELodge at its last session. ‘The grand president also sng- gests that the assembly ask the Grand | Lodge for a charter. Discussing the code referred to-above the The second day’s sesgion of thé Rebekah' State Assembly,. 1. 0: 0. F.; of California convened at 10:o'clock a. 3. in Memorial | 1 tind great diversity of opinfon among the | making eligible to membershipall unmerried | white women above the.age of 13 years. . .. - | Letus be careful in our decisions, notfndg- | tion). ‘Grand trpisirer, Anti. M. Lease, Eas Oakland; Cynhia Wilder, Sau Jose In- the everiing miuy of the delegates imet a4t Memorinl Ha' and enjoyed them- salves “in. socisl - fe<tivity. ‘Business. and seriotis discussion: were forgotten for the time being, which was occupied with voeal 1 and ‘instrumerital musie, recitations and | conversation. ANCIENT FORESTERS. Biankef Hill /Eéy Has Been Adopted by the Order as Foresters’ Day. The second day of the session of the Bub- sidiary High Court of the Ancient Order of Foresters was # busy one, - The delegates assembled ai 10.0'clock: in the morning, and with but brief intermissions continued in session till-5.0’clock: The most important:action taken by the grand body yesterday was. the adoption of |-lodges in megard to that section of the mew.law | a date which must beé observed throughont the Pacific Coast jurisdiction as’ Foresters’ day. * It ‘had been-held bysome that the T & B.. 8 NORTHEY. SAM. FOUR OF THE CANDIDATES FOR GRAND WARDEN, I 0. 0. F. 3 A F. SMITH. KARBL C. BRUECK. [Drawn from: photographs.} W. A. BONYNGE. Hall, 0dd Fellows’ building, Grand Pres- | ident Mrs. G. E. Moreland of San Jose | presiding. The transaction of routine business and the reading of minor reports occupied most of the forenoon, and the meeting was con- cluded by the presentation of the report of the grand president. 5 In herintroduction Mrs. Moreland, after reciting the objects of annual assemblies, such as the one now in session, spoke-of the great good derived: from géneral con- vocation and the fr»e’discussion of new theories for the advaucement of-the great order, laboring together as one family for the common cause of humanity. Concern- ing woman and . her mission the report says: Woman’s work and mission is to do good. It ‘was for this purpose thet Rebekah lodges were formed. The kind and loving words of women are needed in all benevolent socleties. In the present day women are distinguishing themselves in every line of thought, and a cer- tain writer calls “this ‘‘Woman's century.” ‘While in the past Ifiev they were considered inferior beings, yet in the early years of the world’s existence we find a Rebekah; a Miriam and a Ruth.. ‘Rebekah who, when she gave the pitoher of water to the wayworn iraveler at.thewell, knew not that she” was handing down to us a lesson which would be-learned through all fu- ture ages.. The lesson portrayed by her will Iast until time shall be no more, and the results of the good we gre trying to do here as. Re. bekah’s dsughiters, however small 8nd seeming of no importanes: now; will be shown in eter- nity, . £ When T assumied the duties of this high and {mportant office I expécted there was much ‘work before me. . My expectations have been fullg ey 5 i I have given the office almost my whole time, Mrs. Gertrude E. Moreland, Grand ¢ President R. 8. A. 'nndufi it necessary to: do the work praperly. I have taken greai pléasure in the work, and. official acts have been for the good of all my officis | 0dd 1'22?'“ ... It-would be egotism. ‘for me 10 say ti I have miade no. mistakes.” I'am *| conseious of the fact-that I have made many. “To err is human,” and I only ask’ that you' may be charitable enough fo: forgive whati| haye done .amiss.. I have endeavored.to dis- charge my whole duty to the bestof. -mfinbmty. I consfder that to be raside:‘t'ai the Rebekah. Aszembl(yof the greal State honor of which any wo e sgd lm. office is deserving of :her worthiest efforts. 4 s of some.sixty or seventy €alifornia isan |- Wwoman may well be proud, | : ink hastily the new law. 0dd Fellowship.is & | progressive order and should not toke any steps backward in the march of humanity, Lét | us accept, the law in the spiritin wk has | been given to us by those who are more able to judge than we. The report concludes with a general summing up of the year's work, and also.a | Miss Fannie Benjamin, Grand Vices President R. 8. A, few hopeful words for the future. - Follow- ing the grand president’s report-an ad- journment was faken until 2 . 3. - The afternoon session: opened with s re- {mrt on the Orphans’ Home at Thermalito Charles'N. Fox, chairman of ‘the board of trustees, in which a history of. the insti- tution was given. e i The home was dedicated April 26; and will be ready for occupaney about ‘the middle of June. e 1t was built by voluntary contributions. from the various lodges and the fund still has an available balance of $9870 08, The new law adaopted at the last miesting. of the Supreme Grand Lodge relative to membership and réferred to in the report oi the grand president was briefly discussed without - definite action. A vote will: be taken on this question’ on the last day of the session, and in the meantime it will he open for discussion. : Candilates for- the election -of -officers, which: named as follows: Grand president, Miss Fannie Benjamin; Angelu.P Grand vm-meaidgm—uj:‘m ink!‘flae Th then gives the detailed rest e report then gi e o s to 1 s'throughout the:State, gzaie? on of: the‘ -0dd _Fellows’ gp It s indéed gratifying to be ‘able. to-report great -cnvig-nnd progress throughout the en- tire order. membership has bee: steadily, and new lodges have been springing llg‘lll over the State. 2 S ore attention is paid by the. officers .in be- coming thoroughly proficient in ritualwork, even to the smallest details. And I find much anxiety manifested h{ the lodges -to have all the work done properly, - - ..~ e More thought is given to the study ' of the rinciples and teachingsof the ordeér, and more b 0 excel in our work. Good resultsmust certainly follow, % Too much praise cannot be- given to our superior officer, Grand 'Master Simpson, to whose zeal and energy the success of the year Mrs. Mary E. Donoho, Grand ‘Secre- ¥ tary R. 8. A. Wolf, Sacramento; Mrs. D.’ C. Rogers, Grass Yalléy; Mrs. Marion Greénwood, Sigckton; -Miss F. Alberta Littlefield, Oakland; Mrs, Karsner, Oroville; Mrs. Nettie Harris, Milyille: ‘Mrs. N.' E. Morse, Marysville. Grand secre. been secretary since the organization of the 1 take place to-day, have: been s order now in session here was an English order, and a rival organization was formed which bears the same title, adding only to it the words ‘“‘of- America” to emphasize its claim to greater patriotism. The love of country of the Ancient Order of Fores- ters, can, however, scarcely be guestioned .after-the events of the morning session yesterday. -, Soon .after the.court convened a resoiu- tion ivas-introduced by the delegates from *.|: Court Menlo Park No. 8020 that June 17 of ar,-the anniversary of the battle of iker Hill, should be hereafter observed as Foresters’ day: . The reading of the reso- lution was received with cheers, and on the question -being put it was unanimously carried amid scenes of the wildest enthu- siasm. - The Pacific Coast jurisdiction covers the whole country west of the Rocky . Mountains, and the action taken {gs':etdny must rule over the whole dis- rict. At the opening of -the session a commu- nication was received from Captain H. L. Howison, the commandant at Mare Island, inviting the delegates to visit the yards and inspect the workings of the station. The invitation was accepted, and the delegates will'visit Mare Island during their excur- sion around the bay to-morrow. Ap invitation for the delegates to visit { the Columbia Theater- was received from the proprietors of that pretty playhouse. As an inducement complimentary “tickets were promised for the grand officers and half rates for the delegates. The invita- tion will probably be accepted. Past High Chief Ranger H. Beaver offered a resolution providing for the es- tablishing of State districts within the Pa- cific - Coast jurisdiction, The order has " //I McNulty, Past High Ranger, A, O, F. P. ¥ Chiet grown solarge and with such rapidity that it -is ‘almost impossible for the Subsidiary ‘High Court to attend to all the business, afié the introduction of State districts was The matter was referred {0 the law mittee. wle 11:30 o’clock the delegates assembled on- the steps of the Mint on Fifth street and were photograpired. The aiterncon session was largely taken up -with the discussion of various com- mittée reports. Each report provoked long discussion, and when' the hour of ad- journment arrived no important action Lnd been taken, A suggestion was made to cut off the $50 a month allowance which has always been paid to the Foresters’ ‘Advocate, the official organ of the order. No-final action was taken, however, and it is stated that the snggestion comes from some who hold personal spite against the editor of the paper. Thereis considerable talk ‘to the effect that the office of permanent secretary is 10 be made elective at this session, but the legal authorities ‘state ‘that such action 1g impossible, because: it requires notice to be givea two months before the High Court meets, . Last night the delegates gathered to a reunion'in the social hall, under the aus. pices of the Past Chief fiangen‘ Assoc tion. . The’secret work of the order was ex- emplified ‘by a picked team, as follows: Chief ranger; H. Beaver, assisted by Wil liam Cashman; past chief ranger, R. L. B;Eu:lennan; sub-chief ranger, §’ F. Mc- Nulty; treasurer, J. F. Dignan;_ financial secretary, P, J. Hyde; recording secre- tary, E. J. Jackson; senior woodward, E;%powd with a view of relieving the grand : . TS, tary, Mrs. M. E. Donoho [Mrs. Donoho has lome: end be re-glect without opposi- | John Henderson; junior woodward, N. P, 4 1TY.