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[ @ THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1898 THICS .OF THE SCHOOL TEACHERS POSITION. | ever, seems to me to require amend- ment in some particulars, especiall With reference to its bearing upon cit school systems. 2. A teacher who is free from con- tract or other professional engagement Y ‘ the Code of Professional Ethics adopt- being the ultimate good of mankind. ’ it thereafter, but must again become | ed by the State Teachers' Association | This is the course of action which con- | a candidate under the same conditions | of Michigan in 1895. That code, how- | duces both to the life of the individual |and to the welfare of society. It thus happiness, of pleasure to the one who pursues it, and the least amount of evil, of unhappiness, or pain to others. This law, when carried out to the let- I as those governing other applicants for {it. In case the teacher at the end of v | brings the greatest amount of good, of | the year has not signified his intention to resign, or in case the hoard of trus- | tees has not declared a vacancy nor | invited applications, another teacher | would not be ethically justified in ap- ;tinn. Of course it is obligatory on the | trustees to carefully investigate the | qualifications of all applicants, and se- | lect the best among them. Under the | present system there is nothing to pre- 1 vent trustees from obtaining good | teachers if they use sound business | sense.” | . s . is at liberty to apply for a vacant | ter in the re; 1 12 in answer to gulation of life, puts one | plying for this i it -|{ 1. I was going to say, BY Boition Bor tor. w Gyoatiloniwiidh: |0 p s | | Dosienn EIeRS BT i dbiatios. hat sonformity. to the LCCOr 7 v v - DAVID STARR JORDAN, SAMUEL T. BLACK, R. H. WEBSTER, C. M. RITTER, }xi\"::n o:f b;o th:eflll::;iml::rf?"::“g: = 3 ‘ ::n: In‘ge;:eraly it is sufficlent to say gflo:;len g:tlemv(‘:safihgees:gl !la;:v:eicte?s ELMER E BROWN, L. J. CHIPMAN, H. MEADE BLANDE, | the authorities having power of ap- MISS SCHALLENBERGER enr o o eachers denenve 50, . | tection against unprincipled schemers. | capable of widely different interpreta- | tioms, 1. e., Mr. A is a teacher of ordis C. W. CHILDS, MARGARET SCHALLENBERGER. | pointment and removal, is about to be, “In regard to the third question, diffi- | . the Sons of St. iHE QUES E a teacher to apply for a position 3. What should be the atti school which he has left ? HHCROD present system of application L N order to ascertain the feeling in regard to the conduct of teachers to- ward each other and their schools, | the following 1 of questions was | sent out to a number of representative educators thoughout the State: 1. What are the al laws that | should control the ional rela- | tions of one teacher to another? 2. What are the conditions under | 0000000000000000000003 bed | TIONS 1. What are the several laws that should control the pro- fessional relations of one teacher to another ? : 2. What are the conditions under which it is legitimate for 4. Do you think it would be feasible to set aside the instead leave public school trustees to select teachers on such information as they themselves may gather ? | posed to make the best selections they 7 tude of a teacher toward the on the part of teachers, and position either through his fault or otherwise should always maintain a friendly attitude toward the school which he has left. “Regarding the fourth, if I under- stand the present system of applica- tion for a position to teach, it is just what you suggest it ought to be; the | teacher applies to the school trustee and the school trustees, after canvass ing the various applications, are sup- can.” New City Hall, San Franclsco. 1 I believe that the application of the foundation of all ethics, the G »den Rule, should control professioral rela- tions of one teacher to another. PR 2. It teacher to “Installed on the 2 DAVID STARR JORDAN. 2 'E‘ Teachers should not be se- g ::: ected by trustees, but by educa- g 2 tional” experts or Superintendents g o of Schools =3 fa < fagetagaiageietedet teutaetanieateateda] which it is legitimate for a teacher to apply for a position? 3. What should be the attitude of a teacher toward the school which he has left? 4. I ou think it would be feasible de the present system of ap- cation on the part of teachers, and d inst ve public school trustees to ct teachers on such information as they themselves may gather? A number of interesting answers, some showing a considerable diver- gence of opinion, have been received and are quoted below: State Superintendent Samuel T. Bldck writes: “Just at present I have not time to enter into a full discussion of the questions you propound. Your first question cannot be answered by a few words or sentence ““As for the second, the conditions under which it is legitimate for a teacher to apply for a position are: “1. That there should be a vacancy. “2. That the applicant should have the necessary ability and scholarship to | fill the vacancy. “Concerning the third question, I hold that a teacher who has lost his is legitimate for a apply for a position when he is proper- v certified, and conscientionsly be | lieves that he is able to efficionly di charge tne functions of the position. | That would depend entirely upon the associaticns and environment 10 | which the teacher has been subjlected | while occupying a position in the school. If they had been pleasant, I think that the attitude of the teacher should be amicable toward all con- cerned; but if he had been subjected to | petty annoyances and persecution, it | seems to me merely human nature that | he should not feel kindly disposed to- ward those who had inflicted injury upon him. The fact that he has lost his position should not necessarily em- bitter the teacher toward the school. He may like the school—that is, the children and his work, and yet lose his position. His sentiment toward the school should still ‘be pleasant, and if | he be magnanimous, he might even rise above the memory of the petty perse- cutions to which he might have been | subjected by school authorities. It is presumed, however, that if the man- agement of the school by superior authority had proven positively injur- | ious to educational work, the teacher | would not wait until he had lost his' | | position, but would resign and subse- | quently expose and attack the wrongs. 4. I do not. R. H. WEBSTER, Superintendent of Common Schools. il e | . | As Dr. Jordan was on the point of leaving for Washington when the questions reached him his answers were necessarily brief: First—The same as those of other good citizens—'In honor preferring one | another.’ “Second—As matters are, a teacher | applies for what he wants. This is | not the ideal condition. In general, the | higher institutions look with doubt on candidates who apply. “Third—The honest man will not hold malice, nor blame those who do not deserve blame. “Fourth—In time it must be so, ex- cept that teachers should not be se- lected by trustees, but by educational experts or superintendents of- schools. DR | CHICO, Cal.—First—There are no laws expressly defining the profession- al relations of one teacher to another. Second—Under the law it is leglt(—; mate for a teacher to apply fof a posi- | tion if he possesses a teacher’s certifi- | cate in full force and effect. But in | my opinion he should not do so when | gooaonanuuanunuuufifiaog R. H. WEBSTER. | believe that the application of the foundation of all ethics, the golden rule, should control professional relations of teacher to another. gOODOOOUUQQfidQHQQ)}fifiQ one fugetudutng=tutetstee] {=fvuteteatatntutetata] | | he knows that the incumbent has | given and is giving satisfaction—i. e., | is doing good, strong, productive work. | Third—The attitude of a teacher to- ward the school which he has left | should be that of a sincere friend, deeply desirous of its welfare and anx- | jous to aid his successor in every way | possible. | Fourth—I think it would be far bet- | ter to have no applications, if all the conditions were in harmony with | such a course. The conditions, how- ever, would have to be such that there would be a central authority, fully | conversant with the academic require- ments and the professional training and experience of the teaching force of the State, as well as of those who were without experience and desired | positions. This is a set of conditions | quite at variance with the present methods of certification. C. M. RITTER, Principal State Normal School. P T Dr. Elmer E. Brown of Berkeley | writes: | 1. I am In substantial accord with | come vacant. 3. A teacher should, it seems to me, avoid any course of action which would work injury to the true interests of | any school; and in general should, as suitable opportunity presents itseir, seek to promote the true welfare of the schools. T do not see that this obliga- tion is impaired by the fact that he has lost his position in any given school. 4. I see no reason for discontinuing the practice on the part of the teachers of making application for appointment frdainetetetatetattototetotatatetatatetet ] H o C. M. RITTER, g The attitude of a teacher to- g ward the' school which he has left 2 should be that of a sincere friend. nnqnuannnnunnuauannnng to positions which they belleve them- selves capable of filling. But the practice should be subject to wholesome limitations. A school board should not be limited, and should not Umit itself, in the selection of teachers, to those who have made ap- plication. It should take such meas- ures as may be necessary to get the best! f=tetateiateteteted L. J. Chipman, ex-President of the State Teachers’ Association, expresses his views in the following: 1. The school law does not define the professional relations of one teacher to another, 2. It would not be right for a teacher to apply for a position already filled, except he make application with the proviso if there should be a change. I do not consider it right for one Criticism should be made only =3 | & where its purpose is to do good. g( o 1 | Qfififififlflfifififififififififlfifififig fufetuoteyas in a position to accept as his guide the world’'s highest ethical standard. “But the teacher’s real work differs | in some respects from that of other | | men. He neither brings spices and cof- | fee from tropic plantations, nor does | he plant and raise broad acres o{| wheat and cotton, nor does he dig gold | from the treasures of Klondike; in | other words, what he does do is to| add indirectly to the wealth of the country, since he belongs distinctly to one of the classes of citizens whose duty it is to sustain the Intellectual life of the nation, to keep the throb of the nation’s moral pulse up to the standard which is demanded by Amer- icans, in order that the nation may be assured an existence throughout the centuries. “The teacher Is, therefore, doubly re- sponsible for acts not in accordance With ethical laws, in that it is his dusy to keep his acts pure and above re- proach for his own sake and as an ex- ample to others. “These premises fixed, it follows that the teacher must beware of exercising | | to an extreme degree the principle of self-interest, for this, in times past, has caused many a man to sacrifice to a paltry ambition or for the sake of | gQQflQfiDQfi)}QQQQflQQfiDQfiG { SAMUEL T. BLACK. A teacher who has lost his po- sition, either through his fault or otherwise, should always maintain a friendly attitude toward the culties will arise under this head when a teacher who is desirous of retaining his position has failed of re-electlion at the end of the year. It is not infre- quent that such a teacher in such a case raises a contest which seriously affects the interests of the school. But this teacher should remember that the board of trustees has proceeded legally, and also that while it is his inaliena- ble right to protect his reputation as a teacher in a way becoming the profes- etetetatedatagatatetedadagatatctatatatated g ELMER E. BROWN. A school board should not be limited, and should not limit it- self, in the selection of teachers. gfififififififlfifififififlflfiflfiflfibfl sion, yet when he sees that his course is injuring the efficiency of the school system he should desist. “There is clearly at this time a ten- dency among teachers themselves to frown upon such actions on the part of members of the profession in securing places as will bring it into reproach; and with the growth of this tendency fageteuiateted] Jatuielatugutatate] is the development of a spirit among | school officials to place the whole basis of selection and retention of teachers upon a civil service basis, making merit the qualification. “H. MEADE BLAND, “President Santa Clara County Board of Education.” w et Taviie Professor C. W. Childs, the newly elected president of the State Teachers’ Assoclation, answers the questions thus: teacher to in any way undermine the | character or work of another; nor is it professional for a teacher to make application for a position on less sal- ary than is being paid. 3. The teacher should not do any- thing to interfere with the welfare of the school which he has left. 4. I do not believe the plan suggest- ed would be feasible. . TA CLARA, Cal “The broad ethical law which should guvbonnaaoaouacoooaafig L. J. CHIPMAN. | do not consider it right for one teacher to in any way under- O mine the character work of o & another. goaaaaaonboooooc@uanng govern the action of teachers one to another is the same 2s that generally accepted by our best thinkers as con- trolling the actions of every individ- ual. It may be condensed into the fol- lowing statements: That course of conduct is right in which every act is perfectly adjusted to its end—that end VOO UO or SOOOLOOOY GOBOOHOO0D school which he has left. 2 DOLOVHGDOGOOV GGG HGTY the ‘Dead Sea fruit of gold’ the truest and highest principles of living. There- fore, a teacher who resolves to pursue his work unselfishly is bound not to use—nor shouid he find it necessary to do so—the methods of an intriguer to | maintain his position. It is a short- sighted self-interest which is the cause of a long series of acts on the part of a teacher, varying from slight dispar- aging remarks concerning a fellow- teacher’s work to a scheming, without conscience or consideration of right, to place himself in a coveted position. take no part in the struggles of petty factions for their own advancement; in other words, excellence of work, sta- bility of character and sturdiness of example are the prerequisites for the securing and retention of a position. “The foregoing general remarks bring us to the second question, in dealing with which it must be remem- bered that the school law of California makes the positions of all teachers in the public schools vacant at the close of the school year, namely, July 1; that the holder of a place, strong as may be his moral claim, has no legal right to QOOCOOV OO “Duty, then, demands that teachers | “1, The professional intercourse of teachers is governed by the same rules that prevail between men in other lines of business in the most civilized coun- tries—which may be summed up in the Golden Rule. “2. A teacher ought not knowingly apply for a position already filled In an out impropriety compete with others for any vacant position. “3. A teacher should never lose his gfififlfififlfifififlfififififififlfiflfig H. MEADE BLANDE. : That course of conduct is right in which every act is perfectly ad- justed to its end—that end being the ultimate good of mankind. ftufetegutegetetes {=fetuatauiugedns interest in the welfare of any school wherein he has taught. He must, how- | ticularly careful ance. “4. T think that a teacher, like other persons in need of employment, must apply for work. He has a right to use all honorable means to obtain a posi- in rendering assist- acceptable manner; but he may with- | & 2 f=tatetatasataitagaetagetatatutateaiatatag | ever, lest he meddle unwisely, be par- | nary ability, who has held his position | for some time. Mr. B applies for it, | bringing indisputable evidence that he is much better fltted for the place. Now, if Mr. A is a fair-minded man and has the welfare of his school at heart, he ought to want to resign, and if Mr. B is likewise fair-minded, he, too. ought to wish to be treated in the same way if the time ever comes when a still worthier applicant appears. Such an attitude as this would tend to call forth the best there is in a teacher. He would strive to be the very best man that the trustees could get for the place. In a word, he would try to dignify the position. But, if dolng to others as you would have them do to you, means that you want | to hold on to a position just because you have been holding it, or because you have an invalid mother to support, or because you teach for less money than anybody else, and that you don't ‘want anybody to attempt to ‘oust’ you, since you yourself would not feel in- clined to ‘oust’ another under the same conditions, then the Golden Rule will not cover definitely what I think should be the ethical laws controlling the pro- fessional relations of one teacher to another. Here are some of them: First—A teacher should stand on his | own merits. No teacher should build himself up by tearing another down. No teacher should try to hold on to a OO CHRCHOCHO QOO C. W. CHILDS. The professional intercourse of teachers is governed by the same rules that prevail between men in other lines of business. s | Dfififififififififififlfififlfifififififig | position when another man is thought | to be better qualified for it. Second—Criticism should be made | only where its purpose is to do good. | It should be honestly given and grate- | fully received, even when adverse; but | should be made in a professional spirit, at the proper time, and by one teacher to another; not by one teacher about | another. Third—There should be no organiza- | tions among teachers with a view to placing personal friends, graduates of a certain school, ete. Positions should be held without the aid of such clap- trap devices. Fourth—A general fair-mindedness and open-mindedness should be preva- | lent among teachers, inviting discus- | sion, promoting exchange of thought, | leading the way to a science of educa- tion. | MARGARET SCHALLENBERGER, Department of Education, Stanford Universit pafelegdatatatuteats] fetsieiataiazateteind The German Government recently tried to grow cabbage in Africa, and as the vegetable refused to adapt feelf to the climate steps are now being taken | to try if potatoes cannot be grown., there. ¢ The following officers of California Chapter No. 5, R. A. M., were installed in the Masonic Temple last Tuesday night by W. C. Heyer, the retiring high priest, assisted by Hugh J. a fund for the purpose of securing a library for the benefit of the members The following named elected officers of Mis- slon Rebekah Lodge will be publicly installed o w. | in Excelsior Hall, 2319 Mission street, on Sat- | Owen as master of ceremonles: Charles W. | yraq: evening next: Lucy M. Quinton. noble | Decker, high priest; Henry Baehr, king; John | grand; Gertrude Wimmer, vice grand: Rena | Tonningsen, scribe; William J. Smith, treas- | Crawford, secretary; Mrs. Anna Norman, | lin H. Day, secretary; Artemus financial secretary, and Mrs. Mary Hurst, | captain of the host; Henry Ascrop, | treasurer. - sojourner; Robert B. Mone, royal | The returns for the term just closed are com- capta! F. B. Ladd, master of the third | ing in, but as yet not a sufficient number have Robert N. Carson, master of thhe second | been re ved to determine what gain has been vafl; J. G. Lelbold, master of the frst vail, | made. During the previous term tuere was a Samuel D. Mayer, organist, and Samuel Wai~ | gain of 478 members burton, guard. At the conclusion of the ce mony there was a presentation of a smilver serv jce to-the retiring high priest and a certificats of life membership. Then followed a sumptu- ous banquet, where good fellowship prevailel. “ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. The officers of King Solomon Chapter will be h inst Golden Gate Chapter had a very pleasant meeting last Thursday. A feature of the social hour of the evening was the presentation of good resolutions for the new year written by each member on pieces of paper, which were folded, mixed and then distributed among the membership, each member agreeing to carry out the resolution received. Some of these were misfits, but they were provocative of thuch amusement. The several local chapters have appointed a committee to meet in joint convention for the urpose of getting up a grand fair in aid of the §lasonic Widows' and Orphans’ Home, to b erected at Decoto, Alameda County THE ODD FELLOW There will be about fifty members of the re- lef committee who will g0 to Stockton to ac- cept the invitation of the relief committee’ of that city on the 22d inst. Great.preparations are being made for the event. There will be a grand entertainment at the Alcazar on the 17th inst. in aid of the relief committee, and then there will be performances at the same place in aid of the committee on the 15th, 19th and 20th Golden Gate Encampment last evening in- stalled _the following elected officers: W. I. Crossett, C..P. J. Heywood, H. P.; M. § Jefters Jr. S. Charies A. Stahle, J. W. After the installation there was a banquet. The grand master announces the following visits for the current week: Wednesday to Lake Tulare Lodge; Thursday to Exeter, where he will Institute a new lodge, and Saturday to Mount Campbell Lodge at Reedley. Last Monday night the members of Morse Lodge were the guests of Pickwick Lodge of George at its monthly social For the benefit of the guests there gathering. Were presented stereopticon views, presentation of an original sketch by Edward Burrows, which was a clever piece of acting and was Joudly applauded. There was aléo a fine pro- gramme of vocal and Instrumental music and an address by Mr. Burns of Morse Lodge on the subject of the friendly relations existing between America and England. During the evening refreshments were served. THE REBEKAHS. The Orphans’ Home at Gilroy is progressing very satisfactorily. There are now eight in- _mates in the institution, and there are a num- ber of applications to be acted upon at the next meeting of the board. Two of the dor- mitorles have been fully furnished. Cornella Rebekah Lodge of Uklah bas started | D, At the last meeting of Oriental Lodge Mrs. eorge T. Shaw was pleasantly surprised by | he members of the lodge, who presented her with a handsome jewel in recognition of her | energetic work on ‘behalf of the lodge. ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN. g | Magnolia Lodge on last Monday installed its newly elected officers and initiated one can- didate. District Deputy Tugge was the in- stalling officer. During the evening the junior | past workman, C. T. Spencer, was presented | with an emblematic badge. The same officer also installed the officers | of Park Lodge last week. ! Last Tuesday night Prosperity Lodge pub- | licly installed its officers and then gave an en- tertainment for the benefit of the visitors and members. On the 17th inst. the lodge will give | and entertainment in the nature of a minstrel ! show n California Hall. Last Friday night the new officers of Frank- | lin Lodge were installed after the initlation | of a candidate. The work was performed in an | admirable manner by District Deputy BE. S. Curtis, assisted by members of Yerba Buena | Lodge.. Grand Master Vinter, who was pres- ent, delivered an interesting address. Last Tuesday Lakeport Lodge conferred the | degrees on-a class of twehty-seven candidates, | and after the ceremony there was a grand | banquet at_one of the principal hotels. This increase of ‘membership was_the result of an effort on _the part of Deputy J. W. Vanderwyn. THE DEGREE OF HONOR. ‘The officers of Dawn of Hope Lodge will be inétalled on the evening of the 22d. The officers of Minerva Lodge of Alameda, of which Miss O'Hea, the grand treasurer, | @ member, on last Friday gave a holiday party for the entertainment of the children of the | members, and a most pleasant time was had. TH | NATIVE SONS. . Golden State Parlor has arranged for a grand social to Be given in Native Sons' Hall on the evening of the 18th inst. The grand march is announced for 8:30 o'clock. District Deputy F. W. Hutchinson last Wednesdey installed the officers of Rio Vista Parlor, of the youngest in the order, but one of the most progressive. Its past presi- dent and its excellent staff of officers are do- ing much to advance its interests. Last Wednesday California Parlor initiated candidates, installed its officers for the cur- rent term ‘and Second Grand Vice-President Frank ‘Mattison paid the parlor a visit. There was presented a pleasing and enjoyable pro- gramme. Las Positas Parl or was visited by Grand Trustee A ondny H. R. McNoble, who was | all the parlors in Alameda County. | soon be in first-class condition, With a mem- | | Stanford Parlor last week the names of A. | were publicly installed by District | Madden, Robert Lloyd, Alice Whitby Lewis, | Thode, Mrs. Richmond Revalk,” J. Deemors, !lor will be installed. After ini- tiation and installation the members and vis- | itors were made happy at a banquet. | The ball that was glven by Woodland Par- lor in welcome of the new year was largely attended and was a magnificent affair. | District Deputy Mitchell reports that Visalia Parlor is now taking on new life and will | bership of about seventy-five. | Grand Trustee Hawkins visited Esparto Par- | lor at Madison, Yolo County, last night, and | next Saturday he will visit Winters Parlor. Charles R. Heverin, D. G. P., will visit | Ukiah on the 1ith Inst. In the 'capacity of grand organizer, with a view to reorganize the Ukiah Parlor. Redwood City Parlor on last Thursday had | its officers installed by Deputy E. S. Clut The president is Henry Butts and the record- ing and financial secretary M. H. Thompson. After the installation there was a smoker and banquet and the members and friends had a Jolly good time. In the notice of the officers Installed for C. Trautwetter, outside sentinel, and T. F. Vooran, outside sentinel, were omitted. NATIVE DAUGHTERS. At the last held meeting of Golden State Parlor Miss Clara K. Wittenmeyer delivered a | very interesting address. Miss Lena Ducker, | the financial secretary of this parlor. 18 now Mrs. Johnson, she having at the close of the old year married N. Johnson of Crescent City. The parlor presented her a handsome gold- lined sliver berry spoon, appropriately en- graved. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left for Cres- cent City on the 4th inst. Last Monday the officers of Minerva Parlor Deputy Mrs, M. Agnes Lunstedt, assisted by Miss Mae B. Wiliins, P, G. P.: Miss Annie Worth of Buena Vista Parlor and Mrs. L M. Kalloch, Mrs. J. Grundel and Mrs. J. D. Ralph of Sans Souct” Parior. The work of the deputy was highly commended. Mrs. Lena B. Mills, dis- trict deputy, on last Friday installed the new | officers of Sans Souci Parlor, and after the in- stallation there was a Soclal reunion and a very pleasant evening was spent, such an evening of entertainment as this parlor knows how to arrange. The entertainment“that was given last Tues- day evening by all the local parlors in aid of the fund for Golden Jubllee day embraced a varied and most entertaining programme and the tableaux and the musical numbers were of more than usual exceilence, while the ad- dress by Mrs. Genevive Baker was a very elo- quent and timely one. Those Who contributed 1o the evening's enjoyment were Miss Minnie Klevershal, Willlam Fenstermacher, Miss Lena Hachmeister, Mesdames. A. B. Frisble, J. W. | | | Miss Gretchen Bennett, Dr. Thomas L. Hill, Master Mervyn Wehe, and Master Harry the Misses L. Wilson, Louise Komps, N. Mul- cay. and' Mr. Wilson, M. J. Hynes Miss E. Haller, Mim ). Bchuman, Miss F. Van Staden and Company A of the League of the Cross Cadet Glee Club. The officers of Oro Fino were installed last night by Mrs. Lena B. Mill, D. D. Those of Golden State Parlor will be installed on the 19th, and on the 2th those of Yosemite Par- Miss Mamie Mackey of Oneonta Parlor of Ferndale, Humboldt County, was in this city last week and visited Buena Vista Parlor. KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR. The officers of Magnolia Lodge were install- ed last Wednesday by Deputy Mrs. E. R. O'Donnell. The following officers of Aurora Circle were installed last week by Deputy Mrs. Dinklage: tlzge}gA‘theh}ch.!P.iwi C. Ilell’j.n. sv. P . Holcomb, . Rapp, F. 8., and Dli.( A S.‘C';'ok, T. e any of the lodges s order are some- what surprised that they have not been visited by Mrs. Belle W. Conrad, the grand protector. COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST. The officers of Loyal Circle were publiciy in- stalled in an impressive manner by Supreme Grand Chief Companion. Mrs. Beverson, assist- ed by Mrs. Louise Hardenberg as grand herald, accompanied by Grand Secretary Lunsted Mrs. C. Sand ipreme grand secre- Grand Trustee Byington and C. A, Boldeman; | tary, and Mra. ugn.::u'“mm grand sub- D. D, There were nrgsent represeniatives from chlel companion, The pew officers are | ersen, assisted Alice Wagner, C. C.: Mrs. . Corwin, G Mary_Bostrom, G.: Miss Eva Bryant, Corwin, Miss Lizzie 1. G., and Mrs. ) Large, O. G. After the instailation there was a short programme, ar- ranged by a committee of which Mrs. Lizzie Pritchard was chairwoman, and that was fol- lowed by dancing and a banquet to which a number of the friends of the members were in. vited. The affair was well conducted and was greatly enjoyed A new circle, to be called Primrose, {nstituted on the 1 The charter for th the grand officers of this jurisdiction. Californta Circle's officers were installed last week by Deputy Fred Zimmerman, assist- ed by Mrs. Jennie . The following are the new officers: Mamie Gerahty, C. C.: Mrs will be h inst. in Lawrence, Mass. same has been sent on by M. Massens, C. C.; Miss M. Bizzard, F. S. Mrs. Doan, R.'S.; Mrs. M. Reusch, T. Mrs. Neflson, R. G.; Mrs. I. Young, L. G. Daton, I G.; and Mrs. A. Coombs, . G. Last Tuesday M Florence N. Morrow, as- | eisted by Mrs. McNaughton, Installed ' the officers of Violet Circle. On Thursday the officers of Piedmont Circle were installed by the supreme grand chief companion, Mrs. Bev merman. Mrs. Culver, the retiring chief, was | presented a very fine jewel. Loyal Circle will give a party on the 15th Inst. In the Foresters' buflding on O'Farrell street. ORDER OF CHOSEN FRIENDS. The visit of the Progressive Council to Ger- mania Council last Wednesday and the in- stallation of officers drew to the meeting-place & very large number of the members of the order.” After the installation of the officers by District Deputy Kuss Grand Councilor Boehm and C. M. Arnold, P. §. C., delivered ad- dresses, Mrs. Krone gave selections on the plano, E. A. Street recited, Professor Kuss gave ‘selections on the piano, F. D. Brandon Feclted “The Dandy Fifth" and J. C. Irvine entertained with specialties. The programme was very much enjoyed, and at its close re- freshments were served to those who re- malned. America Council will install its officers on he 1ith, Golden Gate on the l4th and Ger- mania on the 18th. FORESTERS OF AMERICA. Last Monday the new officers of Court San | Francisco were installed by L Levy, D. D. C. R., and after the ceremony was over and the other business bers and a few invited guests marched to a restaurant, where they sat down to a ban- quet, and after the disposition of what was lald ‘before the guests I Levy of Court Wash- ington served in the capacity of master of ceremonies. There were responses to toasts by I P. Beban, F. V.- Severance. Ben Levy. Carl” Mannes, L. Mailer and Chief Ranger George T. Béban, who in addition to the re- sponse told some stories that it is proposed to have printed as a souvenir of the occasion. . L. Handy of Court Acme and Mr. Gibson of Court California also entertained the com- ny. The new officers are: George T. Be- n, C. R Harry Levy, S. C. R.: I. Bebas F. §.; F. V. Severance, T.; J. L. Goeta, R. S. Carl Mannes, 8. W.: Louis Maller, J. W.; W. Smith, 8 B E. Feitelberg, I, B. Last Thursday night the following ed of- ficers of Court’ Washington were’ installed by District Deputy G. W. Bayruther, assisted by Louis Kragen: Max Moses, C. R.; John Keer, 8. C. R.: A. Figel, T. (third term); L D. Levy, F. §.; M. €. Lasky, R. S.; H. Goldman, W.; J. W. Phelan, J.'W.; A. Rosenbach, S. B George Young, J. B. At 'the close of the busi ness of the court the new officers, members of the court and several invited guests went to Jack's rotieserie and there enjoved a splen- did supper which had been prepared under = the direction of James L. Nagle, W. J. Phelan and I L. David, the committee of arrangements. The first named acted as master of the even- ing and to toasts offered there Were responses by High Chief Ranger Saunders, Grand Secre- tary Cordy, District Deputy Bayruther, Phil Livingston, one of the founders of the court: L D. Levy, Sylvester Shaben, Louis Kragen, M. C. Lasky, Phil Phillips, the oldest For- ester in the city; A. Figel, and others. This court, one of the richest in the jurisdiction, was ‘during the evening entertained with an exhibit of the court's finances, and the report, a most complete one, was a model that other financial secretarles could copy With t. Mr. Levy was warmly commended for his work. ‘The officers of Court Mokelumne were install- ed last week and the installation was follow- ed by a banquet and a dance. Court Bonita No. 42 will give lé:."lnfl prize l'lu-’uerlfl.e ball in Mannerbund 1 on the evening of Saturday, the 15th Inst., at which there will be a number of cash prizes. COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST, F. O. A. The public ins Nos Circle on last Wednesday night was well attended by members of the order and a num- ber of friends, and the work of obligating the officers was by Deputy Bickford, assisted by Mrs. | Grand Magshal Mrs, Connell. There was one R.'G.; | by Mrs. Morrow and Fred Zim- | been disposed of the mem- | change in the list of officers, Miss Nopa Roger- | Son not being able to attend to the duties of | sub-chief companion. After the ceremony of tnstallation was over there was an interesting programme, which included a piano solo by Miss Newman, a short address on the success and_prosperity of the circle, recitation by lit- tle Miss Jennie Harrington, Impersonations of prominent actors, Ed Burrows; presentation of a past chief companion’s fewel and ele- | gantly framed certificate by Grand Sub-Chiet | Companion Ira W. Coburn to Mrs. A. C. Pid- | die, the junior past chief companion: negro imelodlefl. Frank J. Hancock, and zither solos | by Messrs. J. S. Fiten and Risner. After that | there was served up a fine collation, and then followed a dance until a late hour. | __ The Supreme Grand Circle has sent to Mrs. | Bremer, mother of the late Chris Bremer. who | was grand secretary of the order of Foresters and a past grand officer of the Grand Circle, | @ very neatly engrossed set of resolutions show- | Ing the esteem in which her son was held by | the Grana Circle. | "The Loreley Soctal Club will give an enter- tainment and ball in the social hall of the Al- | cazar this evening. NATIONAL UNION, | | The officers of Berkeley Council were in- stalled last Monday night by Senate Deputy Bunting after the initiation of four candi- dates, which increased the membership to forty. On’ Tuesday night the officers of California Council were installed in an impressive man- ner by J. N. Bunting, the senate deputy, In the presence of a large number of the mem- bership and many visitors. The work was very well done-and for its excellent performance the deputy was tendered a rising vote of thanks. Previous to the installation five candi- dates were initiated, and by this the mem- bership of the council was raised to 315. Fred H. Hastings, the retiring president, who dur- ing his term was a very active and_enthusi- astic worker for the order and California Council in partic: ort, reviewing the work during his term. | This showed a most satisfactory condition of affairs during that period. - After the close of the council there was a banquet. The officers of El Dorado Council were in- stalled last Friday in the Alcazar building by Deputy Bunting in the presence of the ma- Jority of the members. The cabinet held its first meeting of the year on Thursday night and elected the following officers: F. H. Hastings, president; N. R. Ar- ter, vice-president: J. H. speaker; J. | E. Fleld, ex-president Bunting, secre- | tary; W. W. Healy, : J. W. Cut- | berth, treasurer; T. R. Huling, usher; J. Ot- tenberg, sergeant; O. C. Keil, doorkeeper. A degree team was organized and the cabinet is now prepared to initiate candidates for any council. A new folder will soon be issued and a committce wits appolnted to find permanent quarters for the cabinet INDEPENDENT FORESTERS. At a meeting of the district deputy chief rangers of the Irdependent Order of Forest- ers it was resolved to visit in a body all the courts for the purpose of installing the new officers. In pursuance of that purpose the deputies on last Monday installed the officers of Court Seal Rock, on Tuesday those of Court Ban Francisco and on Thursday those of Court Diana. The other courts' officers will be installed as follows: January 10, Court Golden Era; 11, Yerba Buena and Alcyon; 12, Endeavor; 13, Mission; 4., Goiden Gate; IS, South San Francisco; 3, Precita, and 23, Noe Valley. On the last-named date Court' Noe Vailey' will hold a public installation. The following-named are who will assist Ben L. White, Paul Bunker, Oscar J. Joly, L. A. Kern, Ralph Stewart, Charles Belz, J. J. Smith and James Hurry. Court Seal Rock on the night of Installation initiated four candidates. This court is ad- vancing rapidly and is one of the most pro- gressive in the jurisdiction, though not quite & year old. S THE JUNIOR ORDER. Deputy National Organizer Terry will Insti- tute a new council at Palo Alto this week. Union, Hancock, John Adams and Univer- sity councils of Los Angeles have made ar- rangements for a joint installation of officers in the Masonic Temple in that city. Deputy J. F. Burns will be the Installing officer. Berkeley's council has made wonderful strides during the past three months, having in that time initiated twenty-nine candidates, including a number of the best citizens of the place. Two causes brought this effect about. One was the stand the council took when an order was given that the American flag should | flost over the schoolhouses only on holidays. That order, through the efforts of the council, ias subsequently amended so as to have the nu-,bxh':".‘mm , read an interesting re- | i 1 Salomon, the chief deputy ranger. who in | each case will be the installing officer: O. | Stewart, J. H. Mahan, Charles B. Tidball, W. | 1ts officers and wil | councfl will install its officers on the Sth Inst.. and a banquet will follow. |~ Monroe Council has elected the following of- ficers: F. E. Browning, C.: J. R. Knowland, | V. C.; C. A, Harris, R. S.; C. R. Wilson, A. R. | 8.: G. A. Martin, F. 8.; O. Fisher, T.; Linn | Palmer, C.; John Santine, W.; George S. Bab- cock, I. S.;'E. Ames, O. S. The visit of the State councilor to California Council at Lompoc was the means of starting a boom in that bod: DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. Last week the members of and Martha Washington councils held a joint meeting in Shiels building for the purpose of watching the old year out and welcoming the | new year. There were present a number of | the Juniors, and a very pleasant time was had. Dr. F. M. Tuley was the master of ceremonies, and under his direction there was a song by R. W. Jones, remarks by Mr. Squires of San Jose, ‘song by N. Feldman, patriotic address by Addie L. Ballou, and musical selections by Dr. A. Coonly. Then followed dancing and refreshments and an exchange of compliments of_the season at the hour of midnight. During the year 1397 California Council of Oakland added in a marked degree to its mem- bership, and the officers hope that during the current year they will make as good & show- ing as they did during the preceding one. Next Saturday the council will give a masquerade ball in its hall in _Oakland. The promoters are of the opinion that it will be a grand sue- cess. IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN. During the past week the raising of chiefs has been the most Important matter in the reserva- tion. Poanochee Tribe raised H. L. Olsen, S. J. F. Hawkins, S. S.; F. E. Luman, J. §., and | A. Jones, prophet, M. L. Wheeler performing | the ceremoney. Great Chief of Records Burgman last week raised up the chiefs of Iroquois Tribe of Stock- ton. On Friday he went to Sacramento to in- stitute a new tribe there. Last_Thursday the chiefs of Pawnee Tribe | by H. H. Cole, D. D., assisted by W. J. Robin- | son. F. J. Fuller, M. J. Fairfleld, G. H. Perry | and_others. After the ceremony the members | of_ Yosemite Council prepared a first-class feast. Modce Tribe is making elaborate prepara- tions for the raising up of its chiefs next | Thursday night. During the evening there will be a social time in Fraternal Hall in the Red Men's building, and there will be delegations | from all the tribes and councils of the city. | The committee having charge of the matter promises a fine evening's entertainment. DEGREE OF POCAHONTAS. On the evening of the 10th inst. Miss Laurine "Tilley, district deputy for Pocahontas Council, will raise up the following chiefs: Miss Maude Josselyn, Pocahontas; Mrs. Lillie Gosch, We- nonah; Mrs. Kate Seary, Prophetess, and Fred Andsen, Powhattan. After the quenching of the council fire there will be a dance and refreshments will be served. Ida Vivian, keeper of records for Ceanotha Council of Grass months was quite i1l in this city, s convales- cent. | _Nettie Leonard of Cherokee Council of An- gels Camp was in this city recently and visit- | ed some of the local counclls. THE DRUIDS. From Fairfield comes the encouraging news that a number of applicants are waiting to join the order, and the grand officers have been requested to visit the place to institute a new grove. Perseverance Grove, which is progressing quite well, worked in the initiatory degree last Tuesday. Aurora Grove conferred the second and third degrees on a number of candidates at its last held meeting. Last Tuesday Hesperian Grove had an inter- esting meeting and one of the mattters coming up was the attention to sick members. Ar. rangements were made for the immediate care of such when the fact of sickness comes to the knowledge of the gro ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. The officers of Court Bournemouth were in- stalled last Wednesday, and the event was fol- lowed by a banquet. Last Tuesday the officers of Court Wash- ington were installed by High Sub Chlef Ranger . On Tuesday that officlal will Visit Benicia to install the officers of the court there, and on the 1in he will in_company ec: <& ced to instail officers there. o Lt Mer Tuesday night Sourt Bohemian will install s offics celebrate the event by a Court Alcatraz will give its tenth anniver- sary ball in Native Sons’ Hall next Saturday. Last Monday Auchar Ledge held its meeting | California | | were raised up In_their wigwam in Alameda | Valley, who for several | |in its new hall, and on that occasion eight members were initiated. To-morrow night this lodge will install its oficers and then will give a ball. Germania Lodge will publicly install its offi- | cers on Tuesday night and then will give a | banquet. Grand Dictator Archibald will be the installing officer. Keystone Lodge on last Thursday had initia- tory work and the installation of its officers, keeping the grand and subordinate officers busy for the night. Yerba Buens and Liberty lodges will in- stall officers to-night, Golden State and Ger- | mania on Tuesday and Eagle, Yosemite, Eu- reka and Occidental on Wednesday and For- tuna and Leland Stanford on Thursday. The officers of Ivy, Fidelity and Polar Star were installed last Friday YOUNG MEN'S INSTITUTE. ““An Evening in Spain™ is the title of an en- tertainment that will be given on the evening of the 13th inst. in Mission Parlor Hall by Borromean Council. A very active committee of Ignatian Council has charge of the grand ball that is to be given in Native Sons' Hall by that council on the evening of the 4th of February. Noth- ing will be spared to make this the equal of | the soclal successes of past vears. Sacramento Council will give a ball on the 25th inst. Vallejo Council is arranging for a grand smoker and entertainment. The soclal given last week by Washington Council was well attended and was a pleasant affair, as_was_also the Christmas festival given by San Raphael Council. The grand ball that was given by Stross- meyer Council was a great success. Mission Council No. 3, Y. M. L., has in- stalled the following officers for the present term: E. C. Callan. president; Hugh McEn- | hill, first vice-president; Dr. Joseph I Rich- ards, second vice-president: Rev. P. J. Cum- mins, chaplain; Henry Kugelbers, recording secretary: Frank A. Kesseler, financial secre- tary; John E. Richards Jr., corresponding sec- retary; E. J. O'Rourke, treasurer; Martin Cal- laghan, marshal: J. P.’ Kelley, Inside sentinel; John Schatt, outside sentinel! executive com- mittee—D. . McKenna, E. J. Maher, C. G. ey. FRIENDS OF THE FOREST. Supreme President Mrs. Jingels installed the officers of Ploneer Lodge last Tuesday even- ing, and during the evening Past Presidents Mrs. A. Boehm and Mrs. Macrett were each presented with a past president’s collar. The first death claim which was presented to this lodge was paid within thirty days from date of -~ ath. This lodge will give a valenting party on the lith of mext month. Lincoln Lodge will install its officers to- | morrow_evening. Mrs. Hilton of Pioneer Lodge expects to in- stitute a new parlor in this city within two weeks. Misyah Lodge installed its officers last Fri- dav night. | DIVISION NO. 2, A. O. H. Last Wednesday night Division No. 2, A. O. ., installed the following officers in Hibernia Hall: Bartth Lee, P.; Andrew Sheehan, V. P. T. L. Clancy, R. S.; Daniel Sheehan, T.; M. C. Gorham, T.; Thomas Rooney, chairman of the standing committee, and R. McGrath, mar- shal. At the close of the cérmony about one hundred of the members attended a banquet at which John Kenny, the retiring recording secretary, was presented a handsome gold wafch and chain in_recognition of his services to the division. This division is tak- ing a lively interest in the approaching Golden Jubilee, and the indications are that its en- tire membership, more than 300, will be in the procession. PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. Stockton Grange of the Patrons of Hus- bandry at its meeting held on the Ist inst. in- stalled the following officers for the ensuing term: Nathan H. Root, worthy master; J. B. Harleson, overseer; Mrs. Irene E. Leadbeater, lecturer; Willlam H. Overhiser, steward; John L. Beecher Jr., assistant steward: Mrs. A Ashley, chaplain; Joseph Adams, treasurer; Nathan T. Root. secretary: Mrs. Eva Sturcke, gatekeoper; Mrs. Mary H. Root, Ceres; Mre. Cora Beecher, Pomona: Mrs. Burgie Flora, and Miss Lizzie S, Root® lnae neoon ant steward. The installing officer was E. G. Shoemaker of Visalia, steward of the Calitor nla State Grange, assisted by Mrs. Lou Over- hiser. After the installation there was the an nual ‘harvest feast and the tables were laden with all the zood things that farmers wives and daughters know how to provide, and at an open meeting there was an address by B . Shoemaker, and a programme of recitation, vocal and instrumental music, besides a” few short addresses. The participants were Mrs. Nettle Jefferson, Mrs. A. Ashiev. John L Beecher, Miss Anita Leadbeater, Mrs. W. L. Overhiser, Miss Laura Root, H. C. Shattuck, W. H. Overhwser, J. W. Kerrick, little Amy Hickox, Mre. Lou Overhiser, Mrs. S. P. Sabin, W, L. Overhiser and others.