The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 16, 1898, Page 28

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 1898 HE Tompkins Observation School of Oakland has been so desig- nated because some three years ago it was given over by the Board of Education to the direc- tion of the Pedagogical Department of the State University. Of this depart- ment Dr. Elmer E. Brown is head, and Professors Balley and Dresslar are as- soclates. The purpose of this change was to revise from time to time the course of study in the Tompkins School, and to make from month to month a personal study of the child in his home and school relations. This school is graded, and the ages of the pupils range from & to 15. Moreover, it is the only public in Oakland which contains a rten. s at present the most n with the insti- ronjunction with the 1 kham, is direct- Pk curriculu nd work in the school as far as t} iversity interest 1. With the aid of all the chers Dr. Bailey has just completed a revision of the e of study which tion this month. general work kland in pos- outline of . carefully ar- in literature. ludes the introduction tale and the irst, second and are followed in the is cone urse latte The the A-fourth with the relation by the teacher of the story of the “Iliad.” In he B-fourth grade the story of the Odyssey” is told, while in the A-fifth the pupils read in class the “Tliad.” In the B-fifth they also read the “0d in class and then the storles of chi and the Arthurian legends, illustrating the Christian ideal of the are taken up in the A and ixth grades. The aim of all this is to produce ethical results by of comparison. e follows American litera- he poems of “Hiawatha” and “Evangeline” and Hawthorne tales. For the eighth grade the course of study will probably include some suit- ble play of Shakespeare, such as “The empest,” or “As You Like Tt.” or hylock This gives the pupils a taste of the great masters of thought and feeling in the world. The work of the past three years in the Tompkins School, thanks to the careful supervision of Dr. Bafley and Principal Markham, has prodvced highly beneficial results. The effect of this literature study on the characters the children has proven exceedingly tifying in every way. feel,” said Mr. Markham, “that this course of work is at present the best available means of reaching and educating the higher moral nature of the child. It has given the teacher a higher ideal which she can place before the children and thus bring home con- crete lessons.” The nature study much the same way. In each depart- ment, from the kindergarten, where Mrs. Coady -does such splendid work, up through all the grades, there are in each separate collections of specimens —nherbariums, stuffed and live animals, is conducted in EDWIN MARKHAM, Principal of the Tompkins Observ fishes, plants and minerals. It is hoped that some day in the near future all In the seventh these collections, which are largely the® tary to Presi work of the pupils, may be gathered into one general museum for the use of the entire school. By close study of these objects at first hand, both in school and in the field, the children ac- quire a sympathetic feeling for nature and a love for it, instead of simply viewing the specimens In an analytical or coldly scientific manner. ON: - 'THE BLACKBOARD. Carl H. Nielsen has recently been ap- pointed Superintendent of Schools in Soroma County in place of A. W. Da- vis, who was elected secretary of the Board of Regents of the State Univer- sity. o Franklin School boasts a freak in the writing line. David Abrams of 3 Harri- son street, who is 11 years old, though he can write in the ordinary way, finds it much easier to hold his pencil in his left hand, and beginning-at the top of the page on the right side, forms his letters upside down. .5 Alexander B. Coffey from the editorship of tk has resigned educational ation School. department on the Overland, and Mrs. May L. Cheney, formerly private secre- dent Kellogg of the State University, has been selected to fill the vacancy. The Board of Trustees of the San Di- ego State Normal School will meet in that city on the 20th of this menth to consider plans for the erection of the new Normal School building. The 1dea of the board Is to call for plans of such a building costing in the neighborhood of $100,000, of which only one section, not to exceed $35,000, will be erected at the present time. The board is unani- mously of the opinion that the build- ing should not exceed two stories in height. State Superintendent Black is of the opinion that such should be the case with every school building, at least where there is plenty of land. The Southern California Teachers’ Association will convene in March in Los Angeles. The star attraction will be Superintendent J. M. Greenwcod of Kansas City, who is president of the N. E. A. President Greeley has ar- ranged for eleven round tables, and has invited a number of prominent ed- ucators who have signified their inten- tlon and willingness tc take part there- in.—Western Journal of.Educauon. .« . The Western Publishing House has lately issued Pollard’s Speller, 2nd it is being well received throughout the United States. The spelling used Is that adopted by the National Teachers’ Association. e The Superior Court has finally set- tled the title to the location of the San Diego Normal School on University Helghts, San Diego. Amone the names most prominently mentioned in connec- tion with the principaiship are Freder- ick Burk of Clark University, Hugh J. Baldwin of National City, T. IL Kirk of San Bernardino and C. T. Meredith- of Los Angeles.—Western Journal of Education. Mrs. Lillian Hinman Shuey, teacher in Sheridan, Placer County, has writ- ten a volume of poems and a very in- teresting novel entitled “David of Juniper Gaulch.** Sete Miss Jennie A. Beardsley of Fresno ‘'was recently elected principal of Craf- ton School, Redlands, in place of J. C. Condit, resigned. In the same school Professor McPherron has been employ- ed as special music teacher, and 18 do- ing excellent work. . At the last regular session of the Boerd of Education {n San Rafael cer- tificates were granted as follows: Mr. N. B. Countryman, a high school certi- ficate on a diploma from Ann Arbor University; Miss Etta McCue, a high school certificate on a diploma from the State University; Miss Mary Sea- born, a grammar grade certificate from Solano; Miss Florence Boynton of Belvedere, a grammar grade on the same from Fresno Adelaide B. Latham, formerly of Chileno Valley, a grammar grade on a normal school di- ploma, and Miss Carrie B. Seaborn of Mill Valley grammar grade on grammar grade from Contra Costa. The papers of the recent graduation examination in the same county were revised by the board and the following were found to have attained the re- quired standing: Novato—Gertrude Hayden, Jennie 0000000000000000000000000000000000030000000000000000 WHAT PRESIDENT CHILDS THINKS OF INCREASING OUR schools that are invaiuable. tutions ani commissions. CO00OOVONO00000000000000000000 Editor San Francisco Call: I think, receive the indorsement of all who have does not need at present more than three normal schools. The one about to be established in San Dicgo s uncal ed for, and will be, to a considerab'e extent, a waste of public money. Three good normal schools, well supported by the State, wi.l do all the work needed in the training of teachers, and very much better work than five or six poorly equipped schools can pessibly do. In the three large towns of Los Angeles, San Jose and Chico, in which the three State Neormal schools are located, living is comparatively cheap—much cheaper than in smaller towns asking for normal schools. Parents will not gain iinancially, then, by estabiishing mor: scho:ls nzarer home. Students in these large towns have educaticnal advantages outside of the normal FIRST AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA. FROM AN OLD PRINT. In December, 1848, the first American public school in California, which had been orlginally opened In the previous Aprll by Mr. Marsten, but was closed during the gold excitement of the summer and autumn, reopened and flourished In the first public school building in the State. - called the Public Institute. This was situated on Portsmouth Square, fronting on Clay street, and was In the same building also, there being as yet no church, Protestant religious worship was con- ducted regularly every Sunday by a minister named T. D. Hunt, whose salary was paid by general subscription. This old building was also the assembly-room of all the early gatherings of the Odd Fellows, and served as a hall for all social, political and military meetings. degraded to a police station, and was finally demolished In the early fifties. Some years later it became a Court House under Judge Almond, then V. Oliver, Grace Erhart. Lincoln—V. C. Mathi, Smith. Tomales—Nellie Clark, Edith Guay, Nellie McPhillips, Kate Trainor. Chileno Valley — Arthur Frasier, Americo Bloom. Alfred W. The Teachers’ Mutual Aid Society of San Francisco held its regular semi- ;\‘nnuaj business meeting on January NORMAL SCHOOLS. No other State in proportion to its population is expending so much money for State instis Abolish some of these commissions, consolidatz some cf the State institutions and enlarge existing State buildings instead of building new ones in other places. Taxpayers are justly demanding that our State expenses be greatly reduced. President COCO0C0O0000000000000000COCC0O000000000000C00000O000000 SAN JOSE, Jan. 1, 1893. Your recent editorial, “A Plethora of Normal Schools,” will, given this subject much attenticn. The Public School Teachers’ Annu- ity and Retirement S¢ of San Francisco was organized for the pur- poses set forth in its constitution: “First—To secure the T proper amendments to the | known as ‘The School Teachers’ ity and Retirement act. Second—To create funds for carry- ing out the provisions of the act.” This society numbers at present about 500 members, and holds its an- < California W. H. CHILDS, State Teachers’ Association. 0000000000000 000000000000000QCCQ nual election in November of each vear, and its regular meetings on thes third Friday of each school month. The dues of the society are $1 per year. At the last annual meeting Joseph O’Connor was elected president, Miss Cleveland vice-president, L. A. Jordan re-elected secretary and Mr. McCarty treasurer. The following is a quotation from re- cent circulars sent out to members of the society: ““The present law provides that 25 per cent of all contributions shall be set apart as a permanent fund, and that these payments into this fund shall continue until they amount to $50,000, after which time the earnings of the permanent fund shall go to swell the annuity fund proper. “It has been evident from the incep- tion that the contributions from teach- ers and the share of absence money allowed by the law will ultimately prove insufficent to pay the specified $50 per month to annuitants. “In order to increase the annuity and retirement fund it has been decided to hold a monster festival and bazaar, such as has been done in other cities, about Thanksgiving of the present year, in which the teachers and public school children will be asked to take part. “It has been thought that many ex- cellent features of a bazaar might be secured through the sewing, cooking and manual training departments. In the way of keeping down expenses, it was proposed to have a children’s or- chestra. This bazaar will probably be held in the Mechanics’ Pavilion. Of the com- mittee on ways and means Joseph O’Connor is chairman and Miss A. E. Gavigan of the Clement Grammar School is secretary. A second commit- tee, composed of Miss Jessie Smith, Miss Gavigan and Mrs. Pray, was re- cently appointed to learn why the rest of the teachers in the department do not join the society, which has such worthy objects in view. ) *fhe tnstallation of the officers of King Solo- mon Chapter last Thursday night In Franklin Hall was, it is admitted by all, one of the most charming of the several ceremonies of the kind that have been held in this city during the present term. The hall was decorated with beautiful flowers and from the center radlated garlande representing the five colors of the order, producing an effect that s not often ‘seen In an Eastern Star hall. There were present many friends of the chapter, for the installation was public, and there were also present representatives of all the local chap- ters and some from Oakland and Alameda. The officers installed were Mrs. Val Schmidt, worthy matron, and all the officers who 8o faithtully filled the offices during the previous term while the chapter was under dispensa- tion, and the installing officer was Mrs. Maria A. Plerce, past matron of Oak Leaf Chapter, Who performed the entire work without book, the only officer who has done so this term in this city, and that added much to the Im- pressiveness of the ceremony. She was asslsted by Grand Secretary Kate S. Willats as grand marshal and James Bestor Merritt, P. G. P., s chaplain, each of Whom performed the part assigned in a most admirable manner, par- ticularly the grand marshal. The music for the evenlng was furnished by the King Solo- mon Quartet, with Miss Doud, accompanist, and assisted by Miss A. W. Hobe, who ren- dered appropriate music in that exquisite man- ner that in the past has won for her so much commendation. At the close of the ceremonies there were addresses by irs. Mary E. Part- ridge, M. W. G. M.; Mrs. A. D. Wilson, P. G. M., and other visitors, and then there was the presentation of & basket of beautiful roses to the outgoing and incoming worthy matron, the presentation of a bunch of Bermuda lilies to the installing officer and congratulations to the officers. AmOng notables present were: Mrs. Thoresa J. Merwin, grand organist; Mrs. Helen May Patterson, grand Esther; Mrs. Lizzie Wardwell, P. G. T.; Mrs. Elizabeth Wetjen, matron of Harmony Chapter; Mrs. C. C. Dow, Tmatron of Ivy Chapter: Mrs. Roso Kipert, P. M. W. of Beulah Chapter; James A. Wilson, patrom of Mission Chapter: Miss Willats, Matron of Golden Gate Chapter; Mr. Daniles. past patron of Oak Leaf Chapter, and Mrs. Cora A. Merritt, past matron of the same R hreony Chapter at its last held meeting, at which there was a good attendance, decided to have in future, at the close of each meet- ing.a short literary programme and a light colfation and coffee.” The fret meeting under fhe new order will be held next Friday. Among many visitors who were present was Mrs, Schmidt, matron of King Solomon T ucsday night the members of Ivy Chapter, after the close of business, adjourned Yo the Tower hall, where there was a game of progressive euchre, in which the honors were Zarried off by Grand Esther Mrs. H. M. Patter- £on and Worthy Patron Charles L. Patton. The Chapter was during the evening visited by fnombers from ali the local chapters and some from Pacific Grove and altogether all spent a pleasant evening. The chapter candidates and there will be initiation at the next session. Mountain Fern Chapter of Georgetown, El Dorado County, has installe_the following officers oy the ourrent term: Sarah M. J gon, W. Gearge u ¥ BB T b, Frederiok, S.; Sallls Yuizls b o Armstrong, T.; Emma A. Le Beouf, C.j i elected two | Alice Bennett, A. C.: W. 8. Hickman, M.: Dora Crawford, W.: James F. Walk, sentinel Cora V. Heuser, Adnh; Minnle B. Epps, Ruth; Eallle 1. Armetrong, Esther; Busle W. Cur- ig, Martha: Flia M. Rau, Blecta; Thomas urrish, chaplain, and B.; Busie W. Curtls, organist. past worthy nd matron, who was one of th most charming women who ever held that office, a_member of Southern Star Chapter, aled in Moxico on the 23th of December, wWhile on_a visit there with ber daughter. The proceedings of the recent Grand Chap- ter are being distributed. ORDER OF THE AMARANTH. The following officers of Crescent Court of the Order of the Amaranth were installed with appropriate ceremonies last Wednesdey night: Addte L. Ballou, royal matron; George W. Drew, royal patron; Frank Marston, sssoctats royal patron; Mrs. E. C. Malgren, honored as- soclate matron: George Wilcoxson, honored treasurer; Miss L. M. Malgren, honored secre- tary; Jennie Graves, honored conductress; Minnie Jellinek, honored assoclats conductress L. Dariing, honored chaplain; Hattle A. Haskell, honored warder; Henry Owen, honored herald; Maude -Terwiliiger, Lady Truth; Lizzle Coleman, Lady Falth; Sarah Lambert, Lady Wisdom: Florence Perkins, Lady Charity: Mary S. Munns, marshal in the east; Virginia Langley, marshal in the west; Wilkes C. Madden, sentinel, and Nellle A. Darling, organist. THE ODD FELLOWS. Franco Americaine Lodge gave an installa- tion banquet and dance in Odd Fellows' Hall last night. | Reports from all the encampments show an increase in that branch of the order. The officers of Wildey Encampment will be installed on Thursday next in Misston Masonio all. The quarterly meeting of the veterans will be held on the last day of this month. S. Regensberger, retiring noble grand of Da City Lodge, and also incoming noble grand, having been re-elected for the third success- Ive term. was recently presented a besutiful jewel. Edgar J. Joseph of Eastside Lodge No. 23 of Los Angeles has purchased a life membership in the home at Thermalito. THE REBEKAHS. | California Rebekah Lodge No. 1 will on | next Saturday evening install all its officers in public in Welcome Hall, Odd Fellows’ build- ing. The board of trustees of the Orphans’ Home will meet on Wednesday at Gllroy to mark the progress that has been made and @irect the future of the home. 5 The following officers of Oriental Rebekah Lodge were installed: Mrs. Anna M. Durning, assisted by Rose Mosher, grand marshal; Ab- ble A. Ewing, N. G.: Lena E. Jarvis, V. G.; | May Morgan. S.; Annie M. Forbes, F. 8.} R. Meyerdecker, T.; Etta M. Coburn. P. G.: Ellzabeth Shaw, chlrllln. The ap- pointed officers were also installed. During the evening Mrs. Shaw was, on behalf of the lodge, presented a beautiful jewel. ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN. Last Tuesday night the officers of Unity Lodge were publicly installed in Laurel Hall, Shlels' bullding, in the presence of @ number The death of Mrs. Georgia Anna Matfleld, | of the friends of the members by District Dep- | uty A. W. Tuggey, after which there was u programme that included: Reeitation, Frank . Murasky; violin solo, Miss Hunt, accompa- nled by Mr. Hunt on the plano; comic selec- tions, Miss Christine Daley; barytone solo, R. Lowry, and an address by Willlam Henry | Barnes, past grand master workman. Thers | was also a_dance. The following are the of- ficers Installed for the ensuing term: A. W, | Tuggey, P. M. W.; C. W. Peck, M. W.; John | M. Hyland, F.: H' J. Trowbridge, Robert C. Ross, G.; Mortle Levy, 1. W.; F. Stenberg, ). W After the installation of the officers of Spar- tan Lodge, Past Grand Master Workman Ed- win Danforth, on behalf of pre- sented Joseph Michaels, the retiring master workman, & valuable gold watch and chaln in appreciation of his efforts on behalf of tha lodge Auring his term. The presentation was followed by a programme of speeches and song. the lodge, The following officers of Yerba Buena Lodge | were installed last Friday night by Z. T. Whitton, D.I).: John Nelson, P. M.; R. B. Sivas, M. W.; R. E. Romer, F.; J. B. Cliffor O.: Frank E. Bain, G.; W. E. Bain, L. W. Thomas Gannon, O. W., and J. D. Shaler, T. The lodge was visited by a delegation from Franklin Lodge, and after the ceremony was at an end the members and visitors were enter- | tained with a programme of song, music and | speech. Retiring Master Nelson was presented a fine badge. Franklin Lodge has completed all its arrange- ments for the open meeting and soclal to be ven on the evening of next Friday, in Laurel all, Shiels’ building Deputy W. F. McNaughton installed the fol- lowing officers of Memorial Lodge last Mon- day: L. Sorenson, P. W. M.; Benjamin Ran- dall, M. W.% Peter Witerdoll, F.; John Siater, 0.: C. Maskow, G. J. Staud, T and P. E. McCarthy, O. V District Deputy A. W. Tuggey on last Thurs- day, with the assistance of Past Grand Master Workman Denforth and other grand officers, flnatalled the officers of Park Lodge, and the | gvent was followed by a banquet and a soctal | our. South Berkeley Lodse initiated two can- | didates at its last held meeting and fhen in- stalled its officers for the current term. The officers of Hearts of Oak Lodge were publicly installed last Wednesday, and after addresses by the grand master workman, the grand | receiver ahd Past Grand Master Barnes, there was a _choice musical programme and a ba: quet. The officers of Oak Leaf Lodge were in- stalled at the last held meeting. Willlam Cogan is the master workman. Last Tue day the officers of Alameda Lodge were install- ed, and on Thursday those of Pacific Lodge were installed, the ceremony being conducted | by C. R. Haswell, D.D. The Pacific drill team will take | contest_before the Grand Lodge. | geant W. J. Peterson is captain of the team | and 1s driiling it. | Keystone, Oak Leaf and Upchurch Lodges will hold joint memorial services on Tuesday next. DEGREE OF HONOR. Star of El Dorado Lodge has been instituted by Past Grand Chief of Honor Mrs. Kate S. Poland at El Dorado. She was assisted by Charles H. Dutton as past grand chief of honor and F. S. Poland as grand usher. A social hour followed the installation. Lodge No. 68 was Instituted at Healdsburg by Mrs. M. Pinkham, D. D. G. C. of H. Mount Hamilton Lodge at San Jose and Oak Leaf | Lodge at Oakdale were instituted last Thurs- | day, the former by Mrs. J. Fuller, D. D., and the latter by Mrs. Flla Grossman, D. D. The membership of the order has doubled in the past six months. The officers of Ivy Lodge were installed inst Wednesday and the banners of the new ritual were used for the first time. pacs 1 Stanford Parlor 1s making arrangements for a grand subscription ball to be given In Na- tive Sons’ Hall on the 2ist of February. On account of the illness of District Deputy McCreery, Deputy Heverin on last Wednes- | day Installed the officers of Alcalde Perlor and | those of Presidio Parlor last night. . Cards are out for_the installation party to be | time had §20 names on its m! roll, glven Precita Parlor in Mannerbund Hall next g Olympus gave its annual reception in | mond earrings, | cisco Chapter of the American Guild were in- | | supreme deputy governor for California, in the | free from debt. and with prospects of a good | storfes and Mr. Girara favored with a vocal | last week. At the close of the meeting Speaker |3 | ered. in which he pald a well deserved tribute { to those old firemen who did so much for the Hall last Wednesday, and it was attended by a large number of people. Grand tee Cutler of Fureka came to this cfty last week and as a _member of the visit- ing board called on San Francisco, Glen Ellen and Sonomn pariors last week, and next Tues- Devisadero day he w it Stanford Parlor. On Thurs- ay he will g0 to Santa Rosa and he will visit Precita P on Friday. The gran ficers will visit Oakland Parlor | next Wedneslay, when the officers will be in- stalled, and thers will be a grand banquet. ]‘ | THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS. S | The officers of San Jose Parlor were Installed last Saturday by District Deputy Zmudowski in the presence of a large number of the mem- arship. On the afternoon and evening of the th inst. the Native Daughters will hold a recep- tion In the main hall of the Native Sons' butlding. The officers of Alta Parlor were installed by District Deputy Dr. Mary J. Campbell, assisted Lizzie Douglass as the by Grand Treasurer M! grand marshal. Mrs. Cornelia A. Miller, retiring president, was presented a pair of and beautiful flowers were given to Mary Meyers, the Incoming president. Among those present were: Miss Lily O. Reich- | ling, founder of the order; Past Grand Presi- | dents Mrs. Tillman, Miss Bertalooa and Miss Wilkins, Grand President Mrs. B. W. Conrad | and representatives of Minerva, Buena Vista, Sans Souci. La Estrella, Orinda, Oro Fino, Fre- mont, Golden State, Yosemite, Mendocino and | other parlors. There was dancing after the | ceremony and refreshments were served during intermission. THE AMERICAN GUILD. The recently elected officers of San Fran- stalled last Tuesday night by R. W. McGarvie, presence of quite a large membership. The re- port of Secretary Cullen showed that the chap- ter during the past year made a remarkable in- crease and that it starts the new year entirely increase in membership In the near future. | The Supreme Chapter, located {n Richmond, recently made some slight changes in the constitution and laws, which it 18 belleved will do much to advance the order. Initlation fees have been abolished and rates for young mem- bers have been reduced in order to make them more equitable. San Francisco Chapter, which on the night of installation met for the first time in Balboa Hall, Native Sons’ bullding. appointed a com- mittee to make arrangements for the proper celebration of ita anniversary, Which will fall on the first week in March. THE NATIONAL UNION. Tast Tuesday night the officers of Golden Gate Council who are to serve for the cur- | rent term were installed by Deputy J. N. Bunting, assisted by J. R. McGuffick of Cal- fornta Council as usher. From the remarks of President Norman R. Arter, who was chosen to serve for another term, the council will | during the present term strive hard to forge | ahead and to take a position in the front rank. | As an earnest of what the council through its chief officer announced, it that night ini- tiated seven candidates. After the ceremonies of the evening the council’s new quartet, com- osed-of C. Shallenberg, Dr. R. L. Tayior, C. Heywood and ¢. H. Hasty, rendered sev al choice selections, Speaker W. A. Wallis, ‘ord Wetjen and J. Semaria_told “amusing selection. The council is preparing for an en- tertainment on Washington's birthday. The officers of Pacific Council were installed by President Hastings of the cabinet in the presence of a good number of the membership G. Menzies introduced the —‘“‘Snowball Team,” that furnished good darky music: A. M. Head gave a_comic and a pathetic recita- tion. and others helped to make the evening a pleasant one. The council will not, during the year, give a grend entertainment, but will have an open meeting after the close of busi- ness each month. THE EXEMPT FIREMEN. At the annual reunion of the Exempt Fire Company, held last Monday night, ex-Judge Robert Ferral, In an eloquent address deliv- benefit of the eity In days gone by, gave some very Interesting figurea about the company. He aid that the total number of firemen who be- came exempt between 1350 and 1566 was 1291, this number being exclusive of those who served less than five years In the volunteer department. The company, he sald, at one made up of the 1261 who were eligible. the thirty years of its existence the compeny n'-wn:ammu-rln-n. Te- | Calling attention to the banguet he said: | the indications are that the week will be an | exemplification of the ritual. signed or were dropped from the roll for non- | payment of dues and others have died, and now the membership s but 8, nearly half of | which are infirm. As near as can be mscer- | tained, of the 1291 eligibles but 308 are alive. ‘The speaker then sald: Notwithstanding the great services rendered by this body of men, | they never received any recognition from the | municipality except the lease of the Exempts’ | house for a period of fifty years, and it was not | until the Legislature of 1885, that authorized | the Supervisors to set aside a sum not exceed- | ing $12,000 for the relief of aged and Infirm | firemen who became Exempts. that they re- celved any pecuniary ald. There are now sixty-two old firemen who are receiving a monthly pittance from this allowance, and out out of this but twelve are members of the Ex- empt Fire Company. ““The average age of those who are receiving ald is 69 vears. The pittance ailuded to has, however, been the means of keeping a num- ber of old firemen out of the Almshouse and saving many of them from a pauper's grave’ cost of this and other banquets the Exempts | have iven of late vears has not come out of | this fund. but the expenses were met by mem- | bers of the company and the wines have al- | ways been furnished by A. P. Hotaling, him- mell ‘an ola fireman. who has always refused | £o accept pay for the same.” INDEPENDENT FORESTERS. The officers of Court Yerba Buena were in- stalled last Tuesday and the work was done In a very impressive manner. The officers for | the term are: J. W. Keller, P. C. R.; A. H. | Bolain, C. R.; Louls Metter, C. R.: Ben I | Salomon, R. S.: L. Baliart, F. S.; Emil Pe- troscki, Walter I. Avery, 8. W.; P. J. M Cabe. v.; John Koshnitzkl, §. "B L. | Lightbody, chaplain; Dr. H. M. Beck, physi- e officers of Court Endeavor were nstalled | by Chief Deputy Ben 1. Salomon on “'Ednsa-i day night, those of Court Mission on Thurs- day night and those of Court Golden Era on Friday night. High Chief Ranger McEifresh will be here during February and be in the city about a week. The week of his stay will be a_jubilee one and on each night some court will be in session to welcome him. As yet the pro- gramme has not been fully decided upon, but interesting one in the annals of the order in this part of the jurisdiction. The officers of Court Southern Heights at South San Franclsco will be installed next Tuesday night. The officers of Court Monterey were in- stalled last Wednesday by Deputy High Chiet Ranger Willlam Kay, assisted by J. K. Oliver. The new chief ranger is A. Garrick. FORESTERS OF AMERICA. The recently elected officers of Court Sutro Helghts were installed last Friday night by Deputy Samuel L. Waller, assisted by P. Liv- ingston, P. C. R. The new officers of the | court are men well versed in the needs of the | order and of the court in particular, and they, | together with the membership, which is com- | | | posed of active and energetic young men, will do much during the current term to advance the court, raise the numerical strength of the court and keep up its high standard. During the evening there was the Installation of two candidates, and Junior Woodward Hugo S. Asher, who was present during the cere- mony, stated at its close that he had come with the view to instruct the court in the new work, but to his surprise he had discovered that the court's officers did not need instruc- tion, but had, In fact, instructed Rim in the Deputy Waller also made some pleasant congratulatory re- | marks. Frank Powers, chief ranger; Willilam Bell, | recording secretary, and other officers of Court | Bonita were instailed recently by District Deputy Chase, with the usual ceremonies of | the order. Last Monday this court gave a | social that was attended by & large number of | people, and the programme of dance provided ‘was very much enjoyed by all present. COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST, F. O. A. Last Thursday night Grand Chlef Companion | Mrs, Emma Harrington, Grand Marshal Mrs. Connell and others paid it to Pride | of Columbla Circle, and on Friday night they | visited Village Beile Circle. Inter Nos Circle had a pleasant meeting last ‘Wednesday night and after the transaction of the business before it there was a soclal hour that was productive of much enjoyment. This clrcie is at work preparing for its basket so- cial, to be given in the latter part of the current month. Robin Hood Circle on Thursday night last ve a_chrysanthemum party in the Alcazar ial Hall, and the number of people who at- | tended and enjoyed the dances that were ar- | for the evening, was a very flattering evidence of the popularity of the oircle. The Sffalr was & declded sucoess and the commit- tee that arranged it was thanked for its ef- forts to entertain ail present. THE CHOSEN FRIENDS. The officers of Bunset Council were installed | Mrs. M. C. Dea last week by Deputy F. A. Taylor. On last Tuesday the same officer Installed the officers of Concord Council, and after the ceremonies | there was & banquet In a neighboring restaur- ant. Last Tuesday M. Marks, councilor, and J. M. Morais, recording secretary, and the other officers of America Council were installed by Deputy Goldberg. The same night Grand Councilor Boehm and Grand Recorder Wallls installed the officers of Benicla Council at Benicia, after which there was a banquet in honor of the visiting officers. Last night the officers of Pacific Council were tnstalled by Deputy Taylor and Grand Coun- ctlor Boehm. Last night Grand Recorder Wallis and Su- preme Vice Councilor Hutton installed the of- ficers of the council at Belmont, and when the business of installation was over, the vis- iting grand officers were guests of honor at a | banquet. Last Thursday night Soclal Council held an open meeting, at which there were present a number of the friends of the members, who | were entertained with a very gramme of music, literary Next Tuesday Past Supreme Councllor Ar- nold and Grand Recorder Wallis will visit San Jose for the purpose of installing the officers of Garden City Council in public. The event will be followed by a_social hour. Next Wednesday District Deputy A. G. Baker will install the officers of Washington Council. The same evening the members of Germania Council will give a social in Alca- zar Social Hall. N Next Thursday Grand Councilor Boehm and Grand Recorder Wallis will visit Dixon for the purpose of installing the officers of Solano Counefl. The officers of Berkeley Councll will be in- stalled on the 22 inst. by District Deputy pleasant pro- fforts and dancing. Next Thursday Soctal Council card party to members of friends. will give a the order and KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Grand Chancellor Grant will visit Golden Seal Lodge on Tuesday, Galt Lodge on the 18th, Vesper Lodge oth.he 20th, Rathbone Lodge on the 21st and Amador Lodge on the 23d. H. Schaffner, G. K. of R. and S., wiil re- sume his lectures on the laws of the order be- | fore Unity Lodge next Thursday. Zerin Kap! Lodge will soon make a pilgrim- age to Benicia, when tryos from that place, Vallejo, Suisun, Rio Vista, Dixon, Vaecaville, Davisville, Woodland and other places will be inducted into the mysteries of the order. Next Tuesday Mars Lodge will celebrate its anniversary by a banquet. The same night South San Francisco Lodge will entertain. and on the following night Laurel Lodge will give an entertainment and dance to its friends. Last Wednesday Bav City Lodge conferred the Knight rank in long form for the first time, and did the work admirably. Lompoe Lodge, during the last term, had a net gain of twentv-six. T. M. Blythe of Red- lands instituted Highlands Lodge at the place of that name last Monday. Redlands Lodge reports a gain of thirty during the past term. Ocean Wave Lodge will be Instituted at Long Beach, Los Angeles, on the 22d Inst. The ‘officers of Monterey Lodge, of twhich Al Cushing is the new chancellor, were installed at the last meeting of the lodge. RATHBO! NE SISTERS. The following officers of San Francisco Tem- ple No. 11 were on last Thursday installed for the current term by Dora Lefsen, D. G. C., assisted by Mrs. Annle Terry, G. S.. Mrs. Grace Bray. G. M.: Mrs. Florence Wea P. C.: Mrs. Ida M. Brook, M. E. C.; Mrs. . P. Daggett, E. S.; Mrs. Ida Mecredy. E. J.; Mi May Dunn, manager; Mrs. Emma Schofleld, M. of R. and C ;. F.; Mrs. Tessie Marshall, £33 Leisen, G. of O. T. After the im lation there was a banquet. after which there was dance, the ladies beinz joined by the member- ship of Unity and Golden Gate Lodges of the Knights of Pvthias. IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN. ) ‘There was a public raising up of the elective | chiefs of Modoc Tribe in the Fraternal hall of | the Red Men's bullding last Thuraday nixht, and the beautiful ceremony was witnessed by an audience that crowded the hall to Its ut most capaelty. The new chiefs are: R. Ste ens, S.; V. de Marals, 8. 8.; H. J. Hoey, J. §.; L J. Chapman, U. A. Lewls, C. of R.; P.'L. Bliss, C. of W., and F. B. Jones, K. of W. “The ceremony was by H. H. Cole, D. D., asslsted by an able corps of great ohtefs. After the ceremony, which waa one of the best carried out that has ever been notlced in order, there was @ ball, that was kept up un- il it ‘was time to take the lust oar. and it was @ decided success. The oredil of this very ad- mirably conducted affatr is due to M. J. ooy, G. Mattson, J. R. Rockman, R. Stevens and T. J._Chapman, the committes on arjangements., ‘Winnebago Tribe was Instituted in Ore- ‘mento on Sth inst, in the presence of Great il Chtef of Records Burgman, Great Junior Saga- more Wilson, Deputy Gordon, Past Great Sachem Spencer and visitors from Cosumnes, Red Cloud and Red Jacket tribes. Of tne sixty-nine who retitioned for the new tribe, fitty-seven were present and adopted, after which there was a banquet. H. J. Winters is the sachem of the new tribe. The chiefs of Tecumseh Tribe were raised up last week after the tribe had adopted a pale- face and received a red man by card. J. P. Maguire, retiring sachem of Bald Eagle Tribe, was last week presented a beautiful ring as a token of the tribe’s appreciation of his_services. Manzanita Tribe on last Wednesday night presented a magnificent emblematic badge to Rudolph Horber, the retiring sachem, Henry A. Chase, P. G. S.. making the presentatich on | behalf of the tribe. KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF HONOR. Bay City Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor has {ssued cardsof invitation for the installation of its officers and for an enter- tainment to be given in Red Men's Hall on the evening of Monday, the 2ith. The committee promises a first class programme, and an- nounces that no one who attends will be under any expense. Grand Protector Mrs. Belle W. Conrad has announced the following visits: Golden Rule Lodge, January 27; Martha Lodge, 2Sth; West End Lodge, February 1; Magnolia Lodge, 2d; Pacific Lodge. Sth: Bay City Lodge, 14th; Em- pire Lodge, 1§th, and Aurora Lodge, March 21. Grand Deputy Mrs. D. J. Kaplan insalled the officers of Golden Rule Lodge last week. Yerba Buena Lodge will give its sixth an- nual masque carnival in Germania Hall, San Jose, on Friday, the 28th inst. This lodge In- stalled its officers last week. J. E. O'Connor is the protector. DEGREE OF POCAHONTAS. Pocahontas Council No. 3 at its last held meeting had its chiefs raised by District Dep- uty Laurine Tilley. After the work had been performed In a very acceptable manner, a light repast was served to the members and visitors from all the councils in this portion of the res- ervation. Then followed dancing that was kept up for some time. A report from Angels shows that Cherokes Council at that place is doing remarkably well Started about six months ago with thirty-on members, it has nearly doubled its member- ship, and has now six applications on file. THE JUNIOR ORDER. The State councilor left this morning for the southern part of the State to make official visits in company with Vice Councilor Bellin- ger. On the 17th they will visit John Adams Council In Los Angeles, the next day Univer- sity Council in the same city: on the 19th San Diego Council: Hancock Council In Los Angeles on the 20th; Union Council in the Same city on the 21st, and on the 23d they will attend a meeting of the State board of officers. ‘The State councilor will return on the 21th. KNIGHTS OF HONOR. After the installation of the officers of Yerba Buena Lodge last Monday, Arthur Logan, the retiring past dictator, was presented a gold watch on behalf of the lodge. The officers of Liberty Lodge were installed by Deputy Summers. The officers of Anchor | Loage were publicly Installed on Monday and pplications were recelved, after which re was a social. The officers of Golden .odge were installed by Deputy McPher- Tuesday. t Wedne the grand trustees met and rmulated plans for the advancement of the order for the coming year and then visited | Opsidental Lodge to withess the nstallation of offic una Lodge was visite Grand Dictator Archibaid, mson. Grand Reporte sict Deputles Summers, Garrnorne and Faulds, | and during the evening the officers of the | lodze were Installed by Deputy Faul Grand Truste Macdonald, for twelve years chief engineer of the Edison Blectric Light \ acqopted a position offered him an Sugar Company and Guys will leave for the islands, e faw last Thursday by nd Vice-Dictator stone and Dis- | THE DRUIDS, District Deputy A. Olmo en last Monday in- stituted Glordano Grove at Sisson with forty~ | nine members. | Last Tuesday Aurora Grove received twe ap- | plications and conferred the first degree, This | srove I8 arvanging for its first anniversary ball, to be given in Mission Parior Hall on March [ & This will be an invitation afair to mem- bers of the order only, This is one of the | prosperous groves of the eity, A large numbey of the members of San Fran- alsca e an Tug jay attended the fu- neral of the late Mye, John Duesdom, wife of the noble of greve,