The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 13, 1896, Page 11

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 1896 11 Interesting Iltems From Important Points in Alameda County. KING PERATA'S VIRTUE Looks After His Subjects Even When They Are Behind the Bars. OF POLITICS. BENEFICENCE Some of the Disgraceful Conditions Now Existing at the City Hall. Laxp OFFIcE SAN Francrsco CALL,) 908 Broaaway, Jan. 12. § Barchi Perata, the king of the fish sang » West Oakland and a leader in politics t section, has one redeeming feature. t forget his friends, even when ved from their field of action nd placed behind prison bars. »w more of the infamous gang | 1 by the county than at any | 1e. Juries have not been so ntal in the police court of late as | y usad to be, and as a result the police received some encouragement to k up the organization. But although | st to sight the king cherishes their mem- ory and sees that their wants are not| lected. He makes periodical visits to | 1 unty Jail and sees He doest hey are re: permit them to have. hi has never been know bas frequently been for vagrancy it is a | that his excheque icted with a deficit. | was found guilty of | an_ appeal. | a substantial | vs on hand when | riends get into trouble, | vet in a position where he | e to his iriends. The king evi- charm of potent influence in nd polit to have d with a to the offi b Jach week something develops that proves the necessity of a city hall com- | ate with the size of the city. A few | ago a man was taken theve from the | g Hospital with a cracked skull, he died ten minutes after he was 1 to be seriously ill. Before- that a R d boy pushed away the de- is cell and walked out into tnight a man applied for a i this morning he was the point of death. It wasdan- remove old man, but the s patrol wagon had to convey 1o the Receiving Hospital, as pital ward in the pri k the M r and some other off nade an inspection of the city prison, as £0 noisome that they were giad without catching a fever. e prison officials are taken ave to lie off for a few| it pneumonia and malaria, it was discovered hos » hos y t ed a large cesspool be- These and many other es disgrace the prison. icipal departments upstairs The Treasurer has to keep ba I of mont ath the floo will not ghoht a doz Engineer was driven out and is located in Broadw: he Health 1 a little shanty at Hall, and under no ¢ a dozen people attend their meet- | the Free Library building, which ins a valuable library, 1s such an old that no insurance could upon it if it were not for the fact that it joins| the Fire Department. The Auditor’s of- about the size of a candy-stand and yng while there has been work for two police courts. For several weeks Judze Wood has been trying a case on one side the bench while the prosecuting attorney Las been securing a jury on the other. In 1878 the old hall caught fire and was v partially rebuilt, as it was considered then to be inadeqguate to the nesds of the growing municivality. Eighteen years have passed by and no improvement has been made. The old barn is as unstabie the politics that are manipulated be- neath old Dr. Merritt’s clock. If it should ever take fire again nothing could save it, nd the unhappy wretches who are in the cells in the basement prison would stand 2 good chance of being roasted alive. Although the ordinance forbidding the lding of public meetings on the streets has been repealed for over a month no ad- vantage has been taken of the restored freedom. Before its passage the streets were impassable on certain corners every night. but after a few arrests all the ranters gathered in the city park and re- mained there. They spoiled the park, it is true, before the ordinance was repealed, but the habit of going to the bandstand and discussing the calamities of the day has become so chronic with the regular habitues that they still go, although the big electric-light has been cut off. They meet there yet, and although the glaring street corners are again available to them they prefer to talk and orate in the dark- | ness. The same crowd that was birterly opposed to the “‘curbing of their right of free speech” now refuse to take advantace ! of its restoration. Their position in the| matter is as inexplicable as their argu- ments. 8. W. B. MURDERER HILL TALKS. ¥e Blames Himself for Most of the Do- mestic Trouble. OAKLAND, Cav., Jan. 12.—Benjamin L. Hull, who shot his wife last night, was as cool to-day as when he gave himself up, five minutes after the murder. He says that he has never been in a position to support his wife and child since they were married, and that he seemed to be pursuea by bad luck. The immediate cause of the shooting was made known. Hill's wife had told him that she would soon become & mother toachild of which he was not the father. The detectives have made al discoveries regarding the victim’s domngs while her husband was in Oregon, i y show that she was not the faith- i1 wife Hill thought she was, Hill Lived at Suisun. UISUN, Cax., Jan. 12.—Quite a gloom st at_Suisun to-day when the news murder of Mrs. Agnes Hill was re- ceived. Ben Hill, who slew his wife, was well known here. He came to Suisun in 1890, and by reason of being a good base- ball player a ‘position was secured for nim as bartender. In this capacity he con- ducted himself well, and so much confi- dence was reposed in his integrity thata triend backed him up and started him in a respectable saloon known as the “World’s Fai Hill did an excellent business, and could have made a fortune, but unfortu- ately be acquired expensive habits, and spent too freely for his own good. After leaving the saloon business Hill remained around town for some time, and failed to find employment. Leaving his wife here Le went to Montana and secured a position on the railway. He returned last spring and obtained work in Oakland, whither his wife also went. While hLere, itis reported, they lived comfortably together. The relations of the unfortunate woman are frantic with f;l;nl;.and much sympathy is expressed for Broke His Leg for a Squirrel. OAKLAND, CaL., Jan. 12.—FKloyd Hor- land, a hunter, was in the North Berkeley hills to-day hunting squirrels, when he fell into a hole and broke his leg. He was taken to the Receiving Hospital and his injuries were attended to. ¥ound Dead in Bed. OAKLAND, CaL, Jan. 12.—Pauline Schubert, an old lady who has resided in Berkeley many years, was found dead in her bed this morning. She was well last night, and death was probably caused by heart disease. FAIR FOR HEBREW HOME The Hebrew Benevolent Society Will Give a Grand Benefit for the Howme and Asylum. The annual meeting of the Hebrew Be- nevolent Scciety for the care of the aged infirm took place yesterday at the home on Lombard street. The reports of the different committees were read and gave much satisfaction. President Samuel Polack’s report states that notwithstanding the Legislature had repealed the law granting aid to pub- lic charities for the aged infirm and not- withstanding a lack of assistance from the outside the society has gained in finances and is able to conduct the orphan asylum and home on & satisfactory basis. The report further states that more per- sons could be accommodated if the society had a larger building and that the matter was still being deliberated by the mem- bers whether to build a new home or alter and enlarge the one already occupied. The cost for the past year of maintain- ing the home was $2417 26 or $201 44 per month. The income was $3%904 47, this being from all sources. Tke net gain for the year was $1542 20 or $21 88 more than last year, and there was a bank account to the credit of the society $1420 32 larger. The mortgage of $1250 comes due next November, and the president suggested that the board be empowered to take any egal steps which may be necessary at that time. The directors elected are: 8. Polack, president; Mrs. M. Kaskell, secretary; Thomas Cohen, treasurer; Philip Fahian, H. Lewis, . Wise, L. D. Martin and Miss Levy. The new board of managers are: Mesdames Mamlock, Plato, King, Lich- tenstein, Dayis, C. Levy, M. Correnson, H. Berliner, Spiegelman and T. Nathan. A committee of five was appointed to se the society’s constitution. The matier was taken up of making ar- rangements for holding a fair for the ben- efit of the society, which will take place in about two months. The members of the fair committee ap- pointed are the board of lady managers, under the chairmanship of Mrs. H. Ber- liner, assisted by the following gentlemen: H. Davis, A. M. Piate, N. T. Lyon and Davis Harris. The chairman of the gen- tlemen’s committee is Mrs. Lichtenstein, ALAMEDA REPUBLICANS, They Have Decided to Affiliate With the State Execu- tive Council. re An Alameda Man's Patent of Which Great Things Are Expected. Installation Party. ALAMEDA, Car., Jan. 12.—At the meet- ing of the Alameda Republican Club Satur- day night the decision was finally mada to send representatives to the State Executive Council, a matter that was held in abey- ance for two months. When the matter first came up it was opposed by some of the members because nothing was known | about the Executive Council, and while the matter was put over the secretary was instructed to write to the chairman of the State Central Commiltee for information. The reply to the letter of inquiry fuily in- dorsed the State council, and so the Ala- meda club decided at once to send dele- gates to it. The gentlemen selected as representatives were Alex Mackie, H. A. Thompson and J. L. Fields. After the disposal of this business Judge R. B. Carpenter addressed the club on Republi- can issues and prospects and was warmly applauded. Eleven new members were elected. An amendment to the by-laws was adopted. The clause requiring the names of applicants for membership to be referred to the executive committee was stricken out. The membership is now about 300. Installation Party. ALAMEDA, CaL., Jan, 12.—An installa- tion party was given Saturday night at Odd Fellows’ Hall, when the newly elected officers of Fair Oaks Rebekah Lodge were formally placed in their re- spective positions. After the ceremonies of installation were over there was a mus- ical ana literary programme. An over- ture by Professor ¥ranck was followed by some remarks by L. W. 8. Downs, and that by a song by Miss Belle McCurrie. A reci- tation, “By Special Request,” was ren- dered by Miss Taylor, and that was fol- lowed by a zither solo by Miss Rush, Mr. Green and Professor Franck. Miss Downs recited “A Rebekah Up to Date’’ and Mrs. Chanler sang “A Milkmaid's Marriage.’’ Miss Eileen McCurrie sang Yon't Yon Come Out to Play?” and the programme was highly successful in all respects. The cominittee in charge was Mrs. C. A. Heuer, Miss Kate Applegate and C. H. McCurrie. The followine officers were installed: Mrs, E. Metzger, vast noble grand; Mrs. E. F. Wever, noble grand; Mrs. L. Bigler, vice. grand; Miss Kathleen Applegate, record. ing secretary; Jennie M. Shannon, finan- cial secretary; Eilen Frost, treasurer; Mrs. A. B. Fisher, warden; Mrs. M. G. Stidham, conductor; Mrs. D. Levy, inside guard; John Larkin, outside guard; Mrs. M. A. Randlett, Mrs. N. J. Daniel, supporters noble grand; Miss E. E. Maasberg, Mrs. K. Rearer, supporters vice-grand; chap- lain, Mrs. C. A. Heuer. Rev. Mr. Perkins Goes East, ALAMEDA, Cav.,, Jan. 12.—Reyv. A. T. Perkins departed last night for Chicago, having lately come ifrom there to attend the annual meeting of the International Transit Line, which owns the Perkins precess for preserving fresh fruit and per- ishable articles of food by the sterilized- air process. The following directors were elected: A.T. Hatch, W. P. Jones, V. D. Moody, A. T. Perkins and J. B. Tanktree. A corporation has been formed with A. T. Hatch, the orchardist, president, and with $1,000,000 capital. Rev. Mr. Perkins leaves his family in Alameda for the pres- ent, but will make his headquarters at Chicago. The Perkins process is expected to revolutionize methods of fruit-shipping. D — Good Government Club. BERKELEY, Car., Jan. 11.—The Good Government Club at its session last even- ing decided to call aspecial meeting for next Saturday evening, at which the ques- tion of bonding Berkeley for $206,000, 1o be used in the construction of new school- houses and a wharf, will be officially dis- cussed. Opening of the Spring Term. BERKELEY, Car., Jan. 12.—Regular sessions of the spring term in the colieges of the University of California at Berke. ey will commence to-morrow morning. ———————— Catholic Knights of America. San Francisco Branch No. 197, Catholic Knights of America, Instalied the following officers last Tuesday evening: Spircual director, Rev. Father Maximillan. O. S. F.; H. Berhans, P.; W. J. Borr- mann. V. P.; August Sonneberg, R. 8.; F. B, Schoenstein, F. S.; B. Linnweber, T.: P. Keinel, sergeant-at-arms; H. Bsumeister, sentinel; Scholle, trustee three vears; A. Speigel. two you A. Lemare, one year; P. J. Brophy, visiting officer. ARE SOCIAL CLUBS EviL? Two Notable Alameda Sermons on the Subject of So-Called “Man-Traps,” CHRISTIAN AND METHODIST. Revs. Bovard and Morgan Take Oppo- site Views on a Topic of Much Public Interest, ALAMEDA, Cirn., Jan. 13.—El Nido Club attended the services of the First Christian Church in a body last night to listen to a sermon by Minister Morgan on clubs and churches. In his preliminary remarks Mr. Morgan said that while during the past week much had been said concerning the moral condi- tion of Alameda, he seriously doubted if what had been said would materially alter existing conditions. He then continued: My private opinion is this: After three moriths’ personal experience and observation 1 would say candidly, if asked, there is no better place in which to rear & family than Alameda. There are opportunities here afforded to be either wise or foolish, moral or immoral, carnal or spiritual. My experfence in life so far has been that the worst place imaginable in which to rear a | boy is in a community where there are no ‘‘man-traps” or pitfalls, and where churches control the politics of the town. £ To illustrate what I mean I will cite an in- stance I have observed in this State. There is 8 town in this State where no liquor is allowed to be sold and where card-playing and theaters are prohibited by law. What is the moral status of the young men of that town? Are they better than the young men of Alameda? Are they all church-goers? By no means. During the year that is past the church that from the beginning has looked after the moral and prudential welfare of the community has been sha to its very center by a fearful scandal involving many church members. Time and again have I heard mothersjsay, “Oh, that I could get my boys away from this fear- ful place Withal it would seem if a young man is a Christian and has principte he is as safe in Alameda as he would be on the farm; aye, and safer, 100, if the churches were all Christ in- tended his churches to be. It seems to me that one great trouble with the church to-day is we have too many small editions of Dr. Parkhurst. Scarcely a hamlet but can boast a ““Parkhurst.’ Social reformers are those who open their mouths rather then their Bibies, and ery aloud regardless of sense or reason. {f arrested for slander they hide hind some technicality and thus escape being punished. Such men are sure to bring con- tempt on the ministry. If tnere is an institution on the face of the earth to-dey that needs reformation, or rather & restoration, it is the church. There is room for hundreds, yea thousands, of such reform- ers as Luther, Calvin, Wesley, Campbell and Herron in our pulpits. Oh, for men to-day who will cry aloud and spare not the follies us of the chureh! The church to-day is shedow of what it was in the days of the stles. e church is looked on by the world s the entative of Christ. But how does 1t represent him? Does it feed the hungry, heal the sick, care for the oppressed and presch the glad tidings to the poor? Do the ministers go about doing good? These were the proofs Jesus gave of his divinity. If we can give the same proofs to the world to-dey Jet us shout for joy, and I believe the club men will shout with us. If ve cannot do these things let us not pose as critics even of saloon-keepers nntil, in the language of Christ, we have cast out the beam from our own eye. Let us fece this matter fairly, brethren. What ate the churches doing to provide places of rest and entertainment for the young men of our town? Where can a_young man go to spend a social evening? What are we aoing for the stranger within our gate, and shall we | who are doing so little criticize the club: Verily, the children of the club are wiser in their generation than the children of ligh We should cast our eyes inward before cast- ing them outward. We are cursed with a curse. The young men are notin the church, nor do the common people hear us gladly. We must réturn to Jeruselem and sit at the feet of the Christian if we are to be fishers of men. The churches must throw away their confli tion, creeds and most of their orthodox thec ogy before they will be able todo much more than frighten ihe fishes away and curse them for not biting at their artificial flies. If the Master were in Alameda the common people would hear him gladly. The publican andsinner would feel they had a friend, and the members of El Nido, while they might not become his disciples, would have a profound respect for the gentle peasant who wentaround doing good. The religious bigot and the hypo- crite would hate him as of old, nail the holy hands and feet to the cross and put to silence the eloquent tongue that told them so plainly that instead of being children of God they be- longed to their father, the devil. Park-Street Methodist Church. ALAMEDA, CaL., Jan. 13.—At the Park- street Methodist Church last evening the subject of Rey. F. D. Bovard’s sermon was *‘Charity"’ ; but there wae a prelude, whose subject was ‘“Man-traps Explained.” This was understood to be an elaboration of a prelude by the same gentleman last Mon- day night on *‘Man-traps,” which caused considerable stir. The charges and state- ments were sensational iu the extreme. The announcement of a second prelude last night on the same subjeci drew an enlarged and interested audience. The prelude was as follows: The trap is the most cunning of all the de- vices of man. Every trap is constructed on three invariable prineciples. First—Secrecy. It must hide all its dangerous qualities; in fact, the better the trap the less it appears to be a trap. It must seem to be not only harmless but helpful. Tho cunning of a trap is in the perfect seciusion of its real de- €ign. “Walk intomy parlor said the spider to the fiy; it’s the prettiest little parlor thatcver you did spy,"” represents the genius of the trap principle. The second principle is the alluring power of the trap. The real design of the trap must not only be bidden, but the external conditions | maust be attractive to the victims. The natural instincts of the victim are considered. It is ometimes construoted io appear as a shelter; | it may appeal to hunger, it in all cases seeks to | gratify somewhat the victim. 'The more per- 1 it appeals to the particular natural in- stincts and desires of the animal the more per- fect the trap. The third principle of a trap is power to sce, 2 and hold its victim. The intelligence of the victim must be overreached and his strength must be overcome, and he must find himself in the trap before he knows there is any trap. E The principles reduced mean this: The de- sign of the trap, the bait of the trap and the triggers of the trap. Given these principles, construct & man-trap. Having decided what kind of men we want to trap, we will select the location and the general conditions. If we want to catch the poor iellow who is already in the ruins of his character, these oid victims that have the web of habit already about their feet, we will open a saloon. The Ininister and temperance people will assail the trappers, but the very name of a saloon will keep them away. Thisis a bad man-trap, we all know. It is really more of a mill than a trap. It grinds up the bones and pulverizes the old iragments of manhood efter society has cast them out. We must not mistake a mill for a trap. The principles are essentially different. Society is the real trapping ground. Society must be de- ceived. The name of the trap must be some- thing that society will receive as tolerable. The rules of the trap must be such that society will accept. Now observe both the name and the rules are intended to deceive society, The transactions are under lock and key. The one side of the code which is turned toward so- ciety reads, “No gambling,” but behind the lock and key it means little else but pecty gam- bling, playing for cigars, drinks and tickets en- titling the winuners to liquor, and it often means the Iast cent the poor victim possesses. Itis not only gambling but fastens a 1alsehood on society by changing the truth into & lie, which is the very grandmother of all lies, the prima materia of all_deception. This is not only taught within the walls of the trap but on the streets and in the “”‘"Paf"“ that pre- tend to defend these traps. hen any at- tempt is made to expose these iraps then the rules are held up in the face of society with the moral! siae up. Thix not only strangles the morals of the victim by teaching and implant- ing a falsehood in his moral tissue, but at- tempts to put out the light of his sun at mid- day. These rules against ganbling are merely to hide the design of their traps. Now, what has been said of the rule about f‘mhl{ni is true of drunkenness. The under- ving principle of this rule is that men can drink and not get drunk, but both reason and experience forbid society to accept that prin- ciple. There is & natural capacity in the hu- man system for aleohol. This is clearly scen in the case of savages Who crave it from the first taste. Ifit be said that this natural ca- pacity forms a reasonable gronnd for the use of alcoliol, the answer is, man has a natural ca- pacity for sensuality and ail kinds of physical immoralities, but Do inteliigent man would think of advocating their indulgence to any extent except as he himself was a depraved moral vagahond. The sbsolutely certain mechanical effect of alcoho! is paralysis. Itattacks the finer tissues first, becanse they are more sensitive, The moral nature is affected first. The youngman bashiul and timid, even awkward, is informe: by these trappers that & little stimulaut will Lielp him over it. He drinks andis amazed at himself. His tongue is loose and his self-con- straint gone. What has happened? Simply this: He hes lost the fine self-introspection which made him bashful and was indicative of & fine moral nature. He has suffered & stroke of moral paralysis, and the animal in him hss come forward one step. All this taik which he thougnt so fine made the cheeks of his sober friend burn with shame by listening to his garrulous nonsense. This_principle of drinking without getting drunkis a_deception. A rule against drunk- enness which allows continued drinking is the very genius of the trap. Now, we have seen how cunningly the trap- per has hidden the trap behind a society name and behind society rules, which, behind a lock and key, have an interpretation essentially different’ from that given upon the streets. We will now explain how men are led into these traps. His majesty, the great man-trap- per, puts into the heart of some geniel man, himself in the trap, to select a vietim. A young man, a clerk or young attorney or voung dentist or physician just coming into the city, may be selecied. He'is invited by the trapper’ to visit the trap. On the way the moral (?) of the trap i expiained, both inside and outside. The victim is shown’ the elegant surroundings and finaily led to the bar, which is blushingly explained as a legal sideboard under the benef laws of the State, if the young man refuseslignor he is asked if he will have a lemonade. 1f he declines he is asked if he will have a cigar. If he declines again he is asked to play a game of whist or billiards. If he decliues all the trapper is foiled for the time. Then a low grade of enter- tainment is provided. Invitations are sent out. The man in the moon turns his face from the sight. All this comes under the strict rules of the trap. T trap are ligion. e three great rules of the man- No gambling, no drunkenness, no re- The first two are intended to deceive the third is to be strictly observed in o, There are good reasons for this last ome rule. It keeps out the troublesome questions of conscience that &t times bother the members of the trap. Men of the world want to see things as they are, and conscience isa thing that the man of one world cannot have. QUAKERS HOLD A REVVAL, Rev. J. H. Douglas and Evange- list Mrs. Lida Romick Ad- vancing the Cause, Preliminaries of the Carnot Debate. University to Reopen—The Bond Question to Be Discussed. BERKELEY, CiL., Jan. 12.—The re- vival meetings of the Quaker church which are now in progress at Ashley Hall, South Berkeley, are attracting more than ordinary attention, it being the first series of revivals ever held in Berkeley. From a society of twenty-two organized several months ago the church in Berkeley has grown so ravidly that now they havea membership of over sixty. Mrs. A. W. Naylor is the regular pastor of the chureh, it being one of the doctrines of the Quaker society that women have a like franchise with the men in all matters appertaining to the work of their de- nomination. The present evangelistic services are being held under the direction of Rev.J. H. Douglas, State superinten- dent of the work of the Quaker church, mxnl Mrs. Lida Romick, an evangelist from Ohio. A large audience attended the service this morning to hear Mrs. Romick speak. Her theme was ‘“‘Christian Holiness,” taken from Hebrews xii:14. She dwelt at some length on the afflic- tions which come to mankind in the daily walks of life, and with what hardship these are borne. “I have made up my mind,” said she, “that affliction is good for us, because it makes us to seek out Christianity and the holiness that comes with it. “Some professing Christians seem to try to get along with as little religion as pos- sible, and still maintain their claim on heaven. Some people seem to think that they will be just as well off if they repent t the eleventh hour as if they had taken anity from their childhood. This is a delusion. “‘Poverty, however abject it may be, will never close the doors of heaven against the holy and righteous. It means some- thing to be a Christian in thisworld of sin and ridicule and contumely. God knows how to keep those of his children who have sought out holiness from worldly at- tachments on the one hand and from coldness and fanaticism on the other.” It is a peculiarity of the ministers of the Quaker church not to announce the sub- jects of their aduresses before the time for delivery, but to wait until the spirit moves them to speak. No manuscripts are al- lowed in the pulpit. All addresses are ex- tempore. They claim that the foundation of their church i3 perfectly orthodox. The Quakers do not believe in war under any circumstances, nor do they ever take an oath. 'Che basis of their church is practically the same as_that of the Meth- odist. The theory of foreordination is to them nothing but folly. Children are born into the church; that is, they have a birth- right membership. Their government is purely democratic. The officers of the church are ministers, elders and overseers. The duties of elders correspond to those of other churches, while it is the duty of the overseers to look after the general conduet of the members. Should there be trouble in the church it is first referred to the body | of the overseers. But few church ordi- nances are practiced by them. vangelists Douglas and Mrs. Romick will continue their work at Berkeley dur- ing the coming week. * Class at St. Mark’s Confirmed, PERKELEY, CaAL, Jan. 12.—Bishop Nichols confirmed a_class of eight at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church this evening. This makes nineteen who have been con- firmed in the parish since the rectorship of Rev. George E. Swan, which began three months ago. Prior to the confirmation ordinances were administered, and Bishop Nichols delivered an address appropriate to the Ypiphany season. Special music was rendered by the choir, which consisted of an anthem by Mis. J’_umea Lewis, en- titled ‘‘Angels Iver Brizht and Fair,” Handel; offertory, violin solo, “Schubert’s Serenade,” by J. S. Fife. Rev. Mr. Swan is organizing a vested choir of twenty boys and ten men, which will make their appearance for the first time on the second Sunday in February. They have been training twice weekly for T the ‘past two months. This will be the first vested choir ever had in Berkeley. The chancel will be much enlarged and a new choirroom built for their accommo- dation. Carnot Medal Preliminaries. BERKELEY, CaL., Jan. 12.—The pre- liminaries of the University of California siudents for places on the Carnot medal debating team will take place next Wednesday evening in Stiles’ Hall. Fif- teen contestants have thus fur filed their names with Professor C. M. Gayley, who has the affairs of the debate in hand." The subject for the preliminary contest is, “Whether the Present Total Separation of the Legislative and Executive in France is Conducive to the Stability of the Repub- lic.” Professor Gayley stated to-day that the interest in debating manifested by the stu- dents this college vear is vastly greater than at any other time since he has been connected with the university. He be- lieves that the success of Berkeleg in last year’s inter-collegiate debate has had much to do with augmenting the interest in debating among the University of Cali- fornia students. WEEKLY FRATERNAL KOTES A New Mystic Shrine to Be Organized at Los Angeles in February. INSTALLATIONS AND PRESENTS. Junior Order United American Me- chanics to Celebrate Washing- ton’s Birthday. Official Assessment Table. g EE £ £z NaMe. E3 : EQ 2 I : i e. : 28 | 28 254(Jan. 1|Jan, 31 432|Jan. 455.6-7 Tan, Knights G. Mesonry. The members of Isiam Temple, A. A. 0. N. M. S., will make a pilgrimage to Los Angeles dur- ing the first week of February for the purpose of organizing a new shrine if that city. Many of the wives of members will accompany the pilgrims. | On the evening of the 4th inst. the members of the local Masonic Board of Relief retired from office, and after the transaction of busi- ness conneceted with the retirement they in- vited the members of the board of '94 and those 0i 96 to an elegant dinner served in the banquet-room in the temple. The ladies’ auxiliary of Golden Gate Com- mandery No. 16 will give an entertainment in Golden Gate Hall on next Wednesday eveniug. Order of the Eastern Star. The proceedfng of the latest session of the Grand Chapter is in the hands of the printer and will soon be ready for distribution. Graud Patron Merrite will visit Fallen Leat Chapter at Placerville to-night. He will shortly make a tour of the sou:hern part of the State and Visit the chapters in Los Anzeles and San Benito. | Golden Gate Chapter at its last meeting received five applications for membership. : _ Ivy Chapter ivitiated a number of candidates at its Jast meeting. Independent Order of 0dd Fellows. Deputy A.J. Sutheriand and staff installed the officers of Unity Lodge on the evening of the 4th inst., after which those present were invited to an impromptu banquet. Addresses were made by Past Grand Masters Simpson aud Barnes, Past Grand Patriarch Cre , Past Grands Fillmore, Dross, Thompson, Edwards, Larrimore, Cooley and Hammon. Grand Treasuror Lemon:, who is also treasurer of Unity, having been re-elected, was, by Teason of continued illness, unable 10 ba present, He was installed at his home. Deputy Antoinette Shaw is and has been busy installing officers of the Rebekah Degree lodges. Templar Rebekah Degree Lodge has presented elegant jewels to Mrs. Patterson and Miss New- mun. Oriental Lodge presented jewels to Miss ‘Westhouse and Miss Seipel and bouquets to all the officers on the occasion of the installation. Grand Secrctary G. T. Shaw and Grand Scribe W. H. Barnes are at_this time extremely busy re- ceivitg rejorts, semi-annual and annual, from the rious subordinate lodges, Rebezah Degree lodges and encampments, and also keeping ac- counts of the different assessments that are com- ing in. These include the mileage assessment of 15 cents, home assessment of 25 cents, Rebekah assessment of 10 cents and Grgnd Encampment asiessment of 45 cents. In addition to the lodge #nd encampment reporis they are Teceiving re- ports from 103 subordinate lodge deputies, 70 Rebekah lodge deputies and 47 encampment deputies. In all they will handle over 1500 reports, which will occapy the greater portion of theirtime until the latter part of February. Be- sides this they have the nsual business of the office to attend to. The lIargest attended meeting Lodge of Uakland has e held Jast Mond.: hight, when the newly elected were installed. The attendance was un- larze from the fact that iv was a district g. The grand oficers were present, as were also visitors from various lodg David Tisch, D. D. G. M., was the installing oflicer and he 1 forni®? the work in an interesting, able and im pressive manner. On behalf of District No. 64 Grand Mes er Gosbe, preseunted to Deputy Dis- trict Grand Master Tisch an elegant set of regalia | of the past zrand’s degree in appreciation of vaiu- | able services rendered during the term. The re- cipient, who has always been a faithful official, re- sponded in a well-timed speech. Short addresses were made by Past Grand Sire Harmon, C. N. Fox, £. G. M., Grand Secretvry Shaw and others, ‘Lhe visitors were then entertained ata banquet provided by Fountain Lodge. Improved Order of Red Men. Great Incohonee Andrew H. Paton, after a two weeks' sojourn on the reservation of California, | journeyed to Virginia City on the 5th inst., end was accompanied to the border of the State by Great Sachem A. Jackson and C. F. Burgman great chief of records. He will visit the reserva- tion of the Red Men of Wyoming, and from there will trafl to New Mexico and Arizona, and on his return East will visit the tribes and councils of | (Colorado and other reservations. | All the City tribes will join in a public installa- tion of chiefs at Odd Fellows' Ifall next Saturday evening. This will be by invitation, and there will o doubt be a large attendance. '1his is a novel idea ana for the first time undertaken by a frater- nal organization. 'Two hundred and thirty-eigit chiess will be raised to their respeciive stations. Past Sachem P. L. Hoft of Modoc Trive is the originator of the idea. The great incohonee attended a banguet in Stock- ton on New Year's eve, tendered him by Iroquois Tribe and Kaw Wan Nita Council. Tho tribes of Sacramento City and Wenonah Council of the Degree 0f Pocahonias received the great incohonee in thefr handsomely decorated wigwam on the occasion of his visit there. He was | accompaned by Great Sachem Jackson and W. M. Betis, . G. S. On the 2d inst. the great chiefs were joined by Great Chief of fecords Burgman, who sccompanied them on an official visit to Cosumnes Tribe. At Grass Valley the great incohomee was met by more than 450 members, it being a joint reception by the tribes and councils of that town and Nevnda City. Rev. Josiah Simms of Wyom- ing Tribe and great sexior sagamere of Californin presided. The greac chief and visitors were well | entertained. In the death of Joseph Pyle, great keeper of wampum of the great council of the United States, | which oceurred on the Sth inst., at his home in that Fountain r known was the one Wilmington. Del., the order lost & true friend and devoted member, In 1847 he was adopted into | Delaware Tribe No. 1, from which he withdrew to | become & cbarter member of Keokuk Tribe No. 8, | | i and as vice zreat incohonee hs organized the great | council of Delaware. He was admitted to the great council of the United States in 1852, and in 1861 was elected great keeper of wampum, to which position he was re-elected at each succeed- iug session without opposition. He was a past grand master of the Udd Fellows and past grand | patriarch, past grand archon of the Heptasophs, pest grand patriarch of the Sons of Temperance, o church trustee and superintendent of Sunday- school for over a quarter of a century, He was an honored citizen, and dearly beloved by all who | met him in a business, I or fraternal way. Junior Order United American Mochanios, Recently State Councilor H. C. Schaertzer was asked by one of the councils if & junior past coun- | clor who had not_occupied the chair for one term | as such was eligible as a candiaate for the oflice of representative to the State Council. The reply to the question was: “Inthe event of a vacancy oc- | curring in the office of Tepresentative to the State Council, or where & vacancy exists, the junfor past councilor being & past councilor at the time of the election to fill & such vacancy would be eligible for such position.” Placerville Council is making rapid progress, initiating from three to five members at every | meeting. It expects to have 100 names on its roil by the Ist ot Mareh. ‘Council No. 32 was organized on the last day of 1895 nt East Los Angeles by C. N. Wilson, D. %, ¢, assisted by L. S. Butler, J. . 8. C. It starts out | with # good charter roll. ' The officers sre: T, £ Willis, J. P. O.:_E. £, Johnson, C.: W. W. Stock. well, V. C.i C. G. Keys, R S.: 'B.'C. Atnold, A, S.; C. 8. Bradford, F.'S.; D. Martin, treasurer: k P.’Ford, W.; E. A. Meiggs, conductor; G. S. stock. well, 0. 8% F. P. Flint, M. L. Houser, J. W, Arold, trustees. Hancock Cotncil of Los Angeles is geiting along fively and i3 continually adding to its member ship, An effort fs’being made to reorganize Compton Council in the southern distrigt. State Councilor H, O. Schaertzer installed the recenuly ciected officers of General George A. Cus. ter Council at Uskland, and on_that occasion pre- senteq Willlam N. Van De Mark, the retifing councilor, with a fine silver emblem, that of a rep. Tesentative to the State council. The officers in- stalled are W. Van De Mark, representative for two vears and J. P. C.; C. W. Paulk, C.; F. W, Peck, V. C.; Dr. £. L. Fall, chaplain; C. & Kon. igsberg, L.8.: Dr. J. F. McCurry, representative one year. ‘The event closed with banquet. The officers of Oakland Council will be installed this evening. U. 8. Graat Council will glve an entertainment in Shiels Hall on the 24th inst. General George A. Custer Council has appointed a committee to nct with a like committee from General John A. Logan Council to make arrange- ments 10 recerve the delegates to the State Council t0 be held in Oakland on the 8d of next March. | ficers ot Ivy | Mrs. Pelitions are being circulated in this City to ob- tain signatures to send to the Representalives in Congress asking them to support the Stone bill to restrict and regulate immigration. Such petitions are being circulated in every n the Union. Information has been rece ved s City of the death of John C. Shearing, past State councilor of Colorado, from the effe:ts of Injuries received while trying to aver: & collision between an electric car and a Tailway train, the motorman having fallen gsleep at his post.” He wasa very popular man. Ancient Order United Workmen, Inaustry Lodge of Pleasanton is considering the subject of creating a contingent fund.for the pro- tection of members. Many of the lodges of this State have such funds and they have proved of great benefit. Grand Recorder D. S. Hirshberg 1s in Chicago in attendance upon the sesslon of the Supreme Lodge reliet board. The next meeting of the Past Master Workmen will be held in the hall of Valley Lodge on Wednes- day the 22d. Al pastmaster workmen have been invited to attend. A new pamphlet containing a great deal of inter- esting information about the order, telling what it has done in the past, what it is doing and what It will do, b bution at the office of the grand recorder in the Flood buflding. It Is something that every one Who contemplates joining a fraternal organization should read. Magnolia Lodge will Install its oflicers_to-night, when the grand officers will be present. There will be a presentation to the retiring_master workman. Bernal Lodge will install officers to-nizht at Valencia and’ Sixteenth streets. Next Monday night this lodge will hold an open meeting. The Pastmaster Workmen's Assoclation has adopted a resolution to the eifect that upon the death of & member the sum of $50 shall be paid to the beneficiary of that member. Degree of Honor, Petltions are in circulation for the organization ofalodge In the Mission district and another in the City proper. Dawn of Hope Lodge will Install its officers on Saturday, the 25th inst. Mrs. Eva Crozan, D. D. G. C. H., will be the installing officer. On Mon- day, the 27th, Minerva Lodge will install its of- ficers. Mrs. M. Pinkham wiil be the installing officer. Upon the occasion of the installation of the of- Lodge recently the work was per- formed by Mrs. Eva Crozan, D. D. G. C. H., in a manner that was a_revelation to many of those present, The entire ceremony was without a book or note, and it was perfect to the letter. There are but few who can master the work and give it as did Mrs. Crozen. It is an achievement she can feel proud of. The installation was followed by a banguet. Grand Army of the Republic. James A. Garfield Corps No. 21, W. R. C., G. A. R.. installed the following-named officers in Social Hall, Algazar bullding, last Tuesday evening: Ad- die L. Ballou, P. rie Ulmer, S, V. P.: Rosie Bergman, J. V. P.: Dora H. Dibblee, T.; Kate M. Brown, chaplain; May Sonders, conductor; Cath- erine Gilberts, guard. The installing officer was Past President Kate M. Howard and Nellie Las- salle was the installing conductor. At the close of the ceremony the following programme was car- ried out: Recitation, “Grend Army of the Repub- lic,” Margaret Jones: violin solo, Jennie Paulsen; fancy dance, Emma’ Hahn and Harry Strobline; plano solo, Gertrude Spelling; address, Mrs. Allen of Gould Corps, Massachusetis Althe same (ime the officers of James A. Gar- field Post were installed by Past Post Commander ol Cahen. The officers of the post are: R. R. Kilgor, Benjamin Hayes, & V. H.HIL V. C.: Louis Schultze, surgeon: N. A. Bor- ‘haplain; J. Karminsky, quartermaster; A. Snnis, oflicer of the day; John' Shay, officer of the guara, ‘ike same night there was a jolnt installation of the new ofhicers of General George Meade. Post and Corps. Senior Past Commander A. E. Levitt in- stalled the following officers of the pos Goggin, C.; Barton Wilmuth, S. V. Waish, J.'V. C. H. Hunt, Q. M.; S. Knowles, surgeon: W. S. Small, O. D.; Adolph Shander, 0. G.; Edwara Chatman, adjutant. Mrs. F. E. Bowley, past president, installed the following-named a8’ officers of the corps: Bessie Johnson, P.; X S. V. P.: Sarah @ Hattie M, " ., conductor; Clara M. Boell, G., and Wheeler, G. After the insiallation Mrs Bowley presented Mrs. Waddell, the retiring_president, a gold badge, suitably inscribed. Mrs. Waddell gave as a souve- nir to the post and corps a gavel, made from tim ber of the Hartford and handsomely mounted with silver. Past Commander W. W. Moore was presented a £old G. A. R.star. A short literary and musical entertainment followed the ceremonies and the meeting was brought to a close by the singing of “America.” Young Mea's Institute, Last Tuesday evening President Lynch, panied by several grand officers, visited San Jose Council and installed its officers. The visitors were entertained at abanquet got up in their honor. Bomorean Cou 1 announces an entertainment and social to be given on the 23 Inst. at Mission Parlor Hall Golden Gate Council will celebrate its ninth an- niversary at Odd Fellows’ Hall on the 18th of Feb- ruary ‘The board of grand directors met on Saturday for the transaction of regniar business. Golden State Council of Haywards will give an entertainment on the evening of Vaientine's day. American Council of Oakland gave an entertain- ment and social on last Monday which proved a most successful affair. Columbia Council will in the near future givea grand ball to its members and friends. Santa Cruz Council has been presented a hand- some American flag, the gift of lady friends. The presentation was by Senator Burke and the re- sponse and acceptance on bebalf of the council by Grand President Lynch. O'Donvell took part. A dance and a collation followed. As a reminder of the historic Hartford, St. Vin- | cent Uouncil of Petaluma has secured a gavel made from timber of Commodore Farraguy's flug- | ship. Couneil No. 807 of San Mateo was organized on the evening of the 80th of last_December by Dis- trict Deputy Grand President H. C. Hall, assisted by John Maloney and F. Princevalle. W. H. Brown was eiected president and George W. Hall secretary. ‘The Supreme C date of January 1 ouncil assessment levied as of s now due. Ancient Order of Foresters, More than 300 visitors attended the public in- stallation of the officers of Court Todos Santos 1ast Thursday night. Iligh Sub-Chie? Ranger . Boehm presided at the installation and delivered the opening address. Mattie A. Bridge of Wash- ington Circie followed with an eloquent address on Forestry, which was well received by the aw Hience, Court Estrella installed its officers on Thursday night, Deputy J California and J. F assisting in the wor ‘alconer, permanent secretary, The report of the financial secretary shows that the funds of this court have increased consiaerably during the past quarter, the | amount in the treasury being $20 per member. A sumptuo repast 10llowed the ceremontes. Webster, to be known numerically as No. 4, will be instituted to-morrow night at Pinole, with thirty-five charter members, by C. W. Plitscl of Court Ranger Cashman will be present. Court Occidental installed its officers on Thurs- day night. This court is also rapidly increasing its tunds, despite its liberality. Among the visitors were: J. Henderson, H. C. T.: J. Moscrop, P. H. S. »and P. F. McNulty, P. H. C. R, B Court Star of the Mission instailed its officers 1n the presence of a large number of people last | Wednesday night. The officers of Court Twin Peaks will be installed next Wednesday evening. Court Star of California of Sausalito installed its officers last Tuesday evening and after the ce mony entertained a large number of visitors, many of them being from this City. Companions of the Forest, A. 0. F. Supreme Chief Companion Mrs. Minnie Asher installed the officers of Estrella Circleat San Rafael last Friday. A banquet foliowed the installation. “The oflicers 02 Ok Grove Circle were installed by Deputy Mrs. A. Boehm last Thursday. The party given by Eohemian Circleon the even- ng of the 4th inst. was a great success. The com- mittee having charge of the matter was composed of Companions Mrs. A. Boehm, Mrs. E. Young, weeny, M E. R. Roy, Willlam Mahar and R.'N. McL¢nna, and these ladies and gentle- men performed their duties well, The instaliation of the officers of Artemis Circle last Wednesday night was a public one, and there was a large attendance. Mrs. Minnle Asher, 8. C. ., and 3irs. Goodwin, D. C,, were the installing ofticers, Deputy Mrs. A. Boehm, agsisted by Mrs, Phillips, installed the ofiicers of Bohemian Council Iast Tuesday. Deputies E. Zachan and Mrs. A. Boehm installed the officers of Germania Circle lus Wednesday. The snme night the supreme chief compauion, Mrs, Minnie Asher, assisted by Mrs. A. Boehm, in stalled the officers of Enterprise Circle, German-American Council had its officers in- stalled last Friday night by Deputies Mrs. Kinder and Mrs. A. Boehm, the work being in the Ger- man language. ‘The officers of Tvanhoe Circle will be instalied at an open meeiing on Wednesday in A. O. F. baild- ing by Deputy Mrs. V. McNorton, Valley Circle of Stockton tnitiated five members at its last meeting, and Miss Lillle Shea, D. D. G. €, C. tnstalled the following officers: Mrs Seibert, . C. C.; Miss Tillle Fitzzerald, C. C.: Mrs- Fanny Bhafer, C. C.; Mrs. Abbie McNutt, T, Mrs. M. Seliman. F. S.; Emma Fawceit. R, & Annie Tiansel, B. ‘Alice Jones, L. G.; M; Mary Custle, T. G.: Mrs. Mary Farrell, 'O, After the ceremony those present retired to the banquet-room, where they hud & merry time tiil midnight. Independent Order B'ne B'rith, Last Monday the officers of Columbia Lodge were installed by the grand oflicers, the work being done in the German language. At the con- clusion of the ceremonies there was a social time. Montefiore, Union and Cremieux lodges met in jotn: session last week, when the grand officers in- Stalled the oflicers of each. On Tuesday evening Occidental and Modtu Iodges installed their officers. Last Wednesday by speciol request Grand Presi- dent Jonas initiated a candidate for Golden Gate Lodge, after which the newly elected officers were ln’i_li:led. fentty same night the new officers of Opnir Loage ‘were installed by the grand president in the most impressive manuer. Reports from every part of the Pacific Coast jurisdiction are full of encouragementy as just been issued and is ready for distri- | Phylinda Andrews, chaplain; Jennie | An entertainment fol- | lowed, in which Frank McGlynn and James <. | Strettmeyer of Court Star of | an Pablo as organizer. High Chief | showing a marked nerease in_membership and in terest in the woris of the order. The indications are favorabie for the election of Jacob L-vison, to succeed hiusef asgrind secre- tary. The re-electionof Mr. Levison woula he grateful recognition of the services of a genile- | maniy, attentive, conseientious and efficient ofii- cial. ‘The executive committee of the order has issned a neat fllusirated circular, in which is given u eon- cise review of the objects of the order and work that it has accomplished in the fifty years of its existency The Chosen Friends. Evans Council is making rapid progress. Ata special meeting held on the 30th of last month it initiated three candidates, and at its meeting held last Thursday initiated three more, The initiatory team is t0 be newiy oflicered, and on next Wednesday it will give its firs: drill under the new officers in the hall of Phenix Council in Alcazar building. America and Teutonia councls installed officers last Tuesday. Germania Council installed its ofti- cers iast Wednesday. | The State commiitee has appointed four organ- | izers, who wilt organize new councils in parts of the State. Grand Recordvr S. C. Wallls will visit the cou cil at Chico this evening, the o Nord on T day, and Corinthian Council at Red Bluft Wednesday. Native Daughters of ths Golden West. | The oflicers of Minerva Parlor were installed last Monday by Mrs. J. A. Steiubach, D. D. G. I' The retiring president, Mrs. Annle G. Quinn, was presented with & handsome erblem. ‘Worthy Grand President Miss Muriana Bartola visited Orinda Parlor lust Thursday. At that meeting the newly elected officers were installea by Mra. J. A. Steinbach, D. D.G. P. The reports of the officers show that the parloris in a very orosperous condition. The members will give an installation party in thelr hall on the 23d inst. The retiring president, Mrs. Anna McPhillips,who during her term, proved & faithful and conscier tious officer, was presented with a token of esteem, a gold pen and holder. The grand president visited Aita Parlor last Sat- urday night, on which occasion she sssisted Mrs. C. S. Baker, D. D. G. P., in installing new oflice: A ‘meeting was held in Oakland lusc Friday, when steps were taken in the direction of organiz ing a parlor in that city. Yosemite Parlor will hold a public installation in its hall, corner of Twenty-third strest and Potrero avenue, Wednesday evening. Amapola Parlor of Sutter Creek gave a leap-year carnival ball on the evening of the first of the year, which proved to be one of the greatest social even that has ever been known in Amador County. The lsrge hall was magnificently decorated with the colors of the parlor, and at one end there was an imitation of the setting sun casting its rays on a forest of pines and holly, the latter standing out in bold relief wi its pretty red berries. The ball was attendea by people from all varts of the county. and a most enjoyable time was had. A feature of Lhe evening was an exhibition drill by the daughters ot the parlor. It won much applause and an encore. Native Sons of the Golden West. National Parlor will give its eighth anniversary ball to-morrow evening in National Hall. California Parlor installed its ofticers last Thurs- day night in Shasta Hall,in the new building. There was a large attendance, among the number being Grand Vice-President Ienry Gesford. Mer- ton Allen, D. D. G. P., was the installing oflicer. El Dorado Parlor installed ts officers in Sierra Hall on Thursday night, W. E. McCreery, . G. P., being the installing officer. The same night Dep- uty District Grand President J. B. Keenan in- stalled the officers of Stanford Parlor in Cabrilio all, | Golden Gate Parlor will publicly install its ofti- cers to-night. An entertainment will follow the ceremony. Knights of Pythias, The Knights of Truckee have secured the setting aside of Friday, January 17, as Pythian day by the Ice Carnival management. Excursions will be run from variouspoints. It I8 expected that a large party will attend from San Francisco, Grand Keep- er of Records and Seals H. Schaffner being engaged in making arrangements as to rates and accommo- | dations. To attend this affair it will be necessary | toleave San Francisco at 60'ciock P. 3., Thursday, the 16th. Grand Vice-Chancellor McGlashan i3 president of the lce Carnival The First Regiment of the Uniform Rank will take a benefit at the Columbia Theater on the four nights of next week, beginning Tuesday, the 21st, the performance being “The Ensign.” On'one nisht all members of the rank will appear in full uniform. Lodge installed officers in public on Tuesday evening last, Deputy Grand Chancelior George H. Morrison officlating. The installation services were interspersed with musical and literary selec- tions. Dancing and a collation followed. Laurel Lodge conferred the rank of page on four | applicants on Monday last and has several appli- | cations awalting action. This lodge increased its membership by twenty-one new members during | the term just ended. { " Bay City { two applican | tions *or mer | _ Grana Chba eorge Samuels officially vis- 1ted Sacrame dge on Monday evening last | and was greeted by a large attendance. Knights and Ladies of Honor. | Last Monday eventng the new officers of Aurora Lodge were installed by District Deputy Mrs. Annie Thompson. During the evening Dr. A. S, Cook, the treasurer of the lodge, was presented | with an elegzant umbrella appropriately inscribed. Dr. Cook, one of the most valued members of the lodge, has been its treasurer for many years. Re- freshments were served at the close cf the meeting, District Deputy Mrs. L. E. Kennison installed | the officers o Seal Rock Lodge and those of Pal- metto Lodge, both of Alameda, on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. On both occasions Mrs. Kennison was accompanfed by large delegati composed of grand-oflicers and members of lodg | in this C Delightful evenings were spent in speech-making, after which refreshments were served. One of the vleasant events on Tuesday | night was the presentation to Mrs. C. H. Wever,a | past protector of Seal Rock Lodge, of a hundsome badge. The officers of Golden Gate Lodge were installed last Thursday evening by District Deputy Mrs. S, } Beverson. and those of Martha Lodge were In- stalled by District Deputy Johin Kau last Friday. The grand officers will pay an official visit to Berkeley 1odge this evening. Pacific Lodge will have a public instaliation of ofticers, followed by an entertalnment, to-morrow evenine. Oukland Lodge will install its officers to-morrow | evening and Empire Lodge will install its officers on Friday. West End Lodge will publicly install | its officers on the evening of Tuesday, the 21st inst. Knights of Honor. | Grand Dictator L. Archibala will make ofcial visits as follows: January 24 at Colusa, 28 at San Jose, 29 at Watsonville and 30 at Santa Cruz Last Monday the grand dictator and grand offi- cers installed the new officers of San Francisco and Liberty lodges, On Tuesday the officers of Norman Lodge wers | installed. A collation followed the ceremones. i Last Wednesday the grand dictator visited Yo- | e conferred the rank of page on ot the last meeting. Seven applica- ere received. semite Lodge, The new oflicers of Fortuna and Leland Stan. ford lodges were installed with impressive cere- monles. 1vy Lodge had a public Installation of its officers at 20 Eddy street last Friday, the ceremony being - followed by a pleasing entertainment and dance. The officers of Tahoe Lodge were instailed {n | sisterna Hall at Berkeley last Saturday. American Legion of Honor. Grand Secretary Burton visited Midwinter Council last Wednesday and gave an interesting synopsis of the changes made in the laws of the order and the work done at the last held gession of the Supreme Council. This council will install its officers at its next meeting. ‘The ofticers of California Council were instalied by W. H. Bishop. D. D. G. C. Grand Commander Filborn and Grand Sccretary Burton were preseas and made brief addresses. The grand officers will be preseat at Installa- | tions to take place this week as follows: Washing- ton Council to-morrow night, Eohemian Council on Wednesday, Alta cil _on Friday and Golden Shore Cor The new officers stalled b Grand lden Star Council were in- Grand Commander Filborn, assisted by C. O. Burton. Addresse | Signature is prianted ia BLUE diagonally across the ~ OUTSIDE ‘wrapper/ of every bottie of (the Original and Genuine) (Worcestershire AUCE 'AS a farther protection against all imitations. 1 Agents for the United Statss, JOHN DUNCAN’S SONS, N. Y.