The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 19, 1902, Page 32

3 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, - 1902, Fls Told in the Elnte=TRooms of Lodge s HE last of the subordinate lodges of the Freeand Accept- ed Order of Mz to have its officers installed for the cur- | rent Masonic year was Pacific Lodge, whase officers were inducted into office on the lith hy retiring Worshipful Master I J. eim, assisted by Past Master J. W. >rson s master of ceremontes. There present to witness the beau- | ceremonies, among the number be- ‘ells of the Grand | . The following named o govern the lodge for 1. P. Kincaid, worship- . T. Baggett, senior war- Darling, junior warden; Kennedy, treasurer (twenty-sixth G. Penlington, secretary (twenty- 1 3 , senfor, and H. R. Hath- . Ormsby and wards, and 1’ lodge presented mall but yery wel, in the ‘cen- 1 immense solitaire dia- 2 be converted into a stud. tation was followed by several ulatory speeches and then a ban- which was partaken of by nearly 200 of the frafernity. At the close was @ call for speakers by {oastmaster, and among those who responded were Rev. J. Nieto, who =poke most eloquently on charity; rcus Rosenthal, W. T. Baggett and a number of others. The National Union. The entertainment end dance given in the 0Odd Fellows' assembly hall on the night of the §th by the National Union So- cial and Literary Club was another of those functions that added to the glory of ttee of the club—J. N. Bunting. , W the curren W. Healey and Fred H further established their as entertainers. The pro- an interesting one, and ths ce programme was also well arranged. . tion of the officers of Golden ncil on the night of the 13th Senate Deputy Bunting was wit- a large number of the members r. The work was done to per- stance of that prince McGuffick, of California The reports that were present- wed that the council is in a good numerically and financiall; the past two years put away f assisting members in distress. 1 lost a number -of members and suspension during the past initiated just one more than After the close of the meeting a pleasant evening of music, itations, short addresses and a me deputy installed the officers “ouncil on the following also in the presence of ip and of many visitors. . ed the deputy in the The retiring president, W. before leaving the chair ¥ interesting review of the e council during the year, a substantial gain notwithstand- fact that a number of members for the purpose of forming a The ceremonies were fol- evening of music, songs, " and storics. A collation was ht of the 16th inst. El Capitan ad four candidates for initia- Court Twin Peaks. Twin Peaks of the Ancient Order sters celebrated the fourteenth an- ¥ of its institution on the 9th inst. ertainment, dance and banquet. t part of the celebration was the ment given in the social hall of resters’ building, which was en- all who were invited, and there goodly number. They were in- the chairman of the evening. e of Tom Moore, “That the ys for to lengthen our days few hours from. the night.” was the programme: Overture, Dibben's Orchestra; song, "Il iss May Franklin Cool “Let Arthur Thomas; recitation, or Won,” Miss Hattle J. Brown; Bessle Tolchard; cornet solo, H. song, “‘Dear Louise,” Ernest Clayton; Lasca,” Fred Head. st number the members and guests went to a rotisserie in the of the hail, where all partook of lent supper, which was by Arthur e toastmaster, introduced with he quotation from Shakespeare, “A good on to you all.” After supper there following music and responses to ng Order—Forestry,” H C response by M. R.; music, “I'm a Forester p “Our Country—The Land We "W, Pierce; masic, “Star-Spangled * orchestra; “*Our Court—Twin Peaks,” Carpenter; music, selection from *‘Flo- orchestra; “‘Our Companions—The P. L. Moore; music, ‘Friendship orchest 2 Waltz, After the supper there was a return to the social hall, where there was a pro- gramme of six dances, and all, in the lan- e guage of Milton, were invited to “Come and trip it as you go, on the light fan- tastic toe.” The affair was under the direction of the following named: angement committee—Alexander Smith, Hammond, W. Carpenter, W. T. Ray A. Brayman; reception committee —W. Ten James H. Ernest, Archie Boor- man, Alexander Smith Jr., Ernest Clayton; floor manager, Charles Curleux; floor commit-, .tee—Peter Koppem, F. C. Douglass, Thomas McLaughlin, Alexander Cairns. Fraternal Brotherhood. \ the night of the 10th instant San Francisco lodge of the Fraternal Brother- hood had an open meeting in its hall, in the Native Sons’ building, which was at- tended by a large number of the members and friends. A very acceptable and pleas- ing programme of music, songs and liter- ary efforts was presented and greatly en- joyed. Mrs. Gillespie was the chairman of the committee on entertainment. Those who contributed to the programme were Gillespie and Manchester and Misses Zeno Jack, Mabel Piper, Glena De- witt, Evans, Ingram and Lawsner. The officers of Oakland Lodge were pub- licly installed last week in the presence of about three hundred persons. Among those who attended were about forty members of the lodge in Haywards, wno attended In a body. After the ceremony, there was an evening of entertainment. Supreme President C. P. Dandy will make visitations as follows: February 7, Oakland; 10, Sacramento, and on the 11th will be in this city to attend the general convention of representatives from the different lodges. On the night of the 17th inst. San Fran- cisco Lodge had eight candidates to ini- tiate, Oaklend Lodge has a membership of nearly four hundred, and the member- ehip will work to double that number. On 1ibe night that the supreme president pays this lodge a visit there will be & ban- quet in his honor. All the lodges around the bay are send- ing in very flattering reports. Enights of the Maccabees. At the last held review of San Francisco Tent a class of candidates was admitted into the order by initlation, and unpder good of the order the strangers who pressed as delighted with the beautiful they had wit- messed and the beneficial lessons that hed 2 been imparted to them. This tent is se- lecting a new degree team from among the veterans and it is expected that when it is organized it will be one of tae very | best in the State. This tent has selected a new degree team from among the veterans and it is doing excellent work, the rendition of the part of Antiochus, the Syrian King, by Sir Knight Gaffney and that of Matta- thias being unusually fine. After the installation of the officers of this tent Past Commander H. L. Tick- ner, on behalf of the members of the tent, presented to the retiring com- mander, James H. Sampson, a beautiful diamond mounted Jjewel of his office. George V. Leroi has been re-elected scribe for the tent. Druidism. Xoble Grand Arch Julius S. and Secretary Martinon! have returned their official visits to the mining dis- tricts,. During their tour they instituted a new grove at Angels Camp with forty- three members. 1t will be krewn as An- gels Grove. The degrees were conferred by the grand secretary, assisted by the noble grand arch, deputy grand arch and D. Belloni of Fortuna Grove in the pres- ence of about sixty members of the last named grove. S. Pedroti of Duncan Mills Grove was also present. Before the in- stitution and installation the grand o cers paid a visit to Fortuna Grove, where the work was demonstrated by the ini- tiation of three candidates by L. Canova and the officers of the grove. The old and the new grove joined in a banquet in the evening at which there were at least 200 persons present. District Deputy Bel- loni was the toastmaster. The next day the grahd officers were taken by a com- mittee in carriages to Murphys, where they were shown the mining interests of that section of Calaveras County and were also shown the natural bridge and the wonderful cave. After that the grand officers, in company of District Deputy elloni, went to San Andreas, where they d the foundation for a mew grove that it is expected will soon be instituted there. The grand officers then went to Jack- son, Amador County, stopping on the way at Mokelumne Hill, where good work in the intcrest of Druidism was done. In the visit to the grove at Jackson they were accompanied by M. Belloni, A. Cor- cyilli, G. Cosogundi, V. Bennell, R. Cas- sola and P. Morenchi of Sonora Grove. Three strangers were initiated. After the work of the evening there was a banquet at which Willlam Tamm, noble arch of the visited grove, was the toastmaster. The following night they visited Sutter Creek’s grove, accompanied by W. Tamm, N. A.; S. Campenella and Cucellia, district deputy for the visited grove. Four strangers were initiated, after which there was a supper at which Dr. E. V. Lonigo presided. The members of the grove are arranging to organize a circle of Druidesses in that place. Frederick Seig Grove of Occidental has now a membership of forty-two, and the charter, whichi has been reopened, will pot be closed until the number of fifty shall have been reached. California, the mother grove, and El Dorado Grove of Placerville have reop- ened their charters for sixty days and ex- pect to have a large class to be initiated by the grand officers. Hartnagle Chapter has decided to meet twice a month hereafter, on the second and fourth Mondays. Manzanita Grove. Manzanita Grove of the United Ancient Order cf Druids on the evening of the 15th just. ceizrate its recent wonderful increase .n membership by a banguent in 2 Vewell-sueet rctisserie. Abour Lundred and sixty partook of the grove's hespitality. Among the prominent mem- bers cf the order present wers Ncble Grand Arch Julius 8. Godeau, Grand Sec- retury Jemes F. Martinoni, Grand Trus- tee A. M. Armstrong and Pas: Noble Grané Arch George H. Bahrs. D: the repast an orchestra, under the lea ship o1 R. D. Barton, who was :oast ter, disceursed sweet music, and betw: courses the assemblage was entertained with vceal selections by Fred H. Everett, R. D. Murphy and M. Hermill; speclalties. by Richard I. Whelan, addresses by the grand offcers named, Frank Marini, Wal. ter Demartini and M. H. Hernan, past erches of the grove; Noble Arch 8. C. Glover, William Antonovich, district dep- uty; Louls de Bartlett, Judge Barry. D. Q. Troy, Emmett J. Hayden and Dr. Lord; also with short stories by District Deputy Stock. During the evening the grove, through Junior Past Arch Hernan, presented a handsome emblematic charm to Past Arch Demartini, and at the close of the presentation Demartini returned the compliment by presenting to Hernan on tehalf of the grove a like token. The banquet was brought to a close by ziv- ing three cheers for Noble Grand Arch Godeau 2nd the singing of ‘‘America.” Godeau and fro Yerba Buena Banquet. On the night of the 1l4th inst., Yerba Buena Lodge of the Knights of Honor held its installation banquet in a Powell- street rotisserie, at which there were present new and old officers and a num- ber of the members, together with a lim- ited number of invited guests. An excel- lent supper was served, after which Sir Knight M. L. Crowe, toastmaster, called for songs and speeches. W. J. Lyle sang “Beware,” and then Past Dictator S. F. Purdy, on behalf of the lodge, present- ed a heavy gold chain and beautiful watch charm to Thomas Martin, the re- tiring past dictator, in recognition of his services to the lodge while passing through the several chairs. The recipient couid not find words to express his fecl- ings upon recelving the token from his fellow sir knights, so, after saying thank you, broke out in song. Past Dictator Purdy also favored with a song i lieu of a speech, after which Grand Dictator Archibald held the company for a few minutes with words of wisdom. He was followed in the same line by Past Grund Dictator Benjamin Sloss and Sir Knights R. H. Noble and A. M. MacPherson, P. D. Sir Knight E. C. Stock told a story of adventure that electrifled the auditors, after ‘which Grand Reporter Johnstone made a few pertinent remarks and the affair was declared at an end, all present expressing tbe opinion that it was one of the most enjoyable reunions that the lodge ever had. Ancient Order of Workmen. Grand Recorder C. T. Spencer has re- turned from the session of the reliet board held at Chicago, and all the claims that he presented were approved without a single correction being required. The board also allowed the full amount asked for in the way of rellef. 1 Lodge of California will be given in Odd Fellows’ Hall on the night of the 29th inst., when a choice programme of varied numbers will be offered. The programme will be followed by dancing. Grand Lecturer Danforth has been in- duced to resume work for the extension i i ‘body. election for representatives to the o1 Grand Lodge will be t month, and considerable inter- is manifested by those who de- to attend the sessions of the grand installation of the offl < gty officers of g I : i i 1 3 " of ). U. ., by mmgfiu My & Merveie OV i 8 honor,”Mrs. James B. Parmelee as usher. Miss Loretta B. Donnelly as lady of honor and Miss A. Lee as chief of cere- monies, the lodge, through Mrs. Stewart, presented to Mrs. M. Morrison, the retir- ing chief of honor, a past chief's jewel. This was followed by a banquet, at which Mrs. Stewart was the toastmistress, There were responses to a number of toasts and wishes for the prosperity of the lodge. American Comfinnions. A Grand Sub-Chief Companion Mrs. Hel- ena Worms has been .visiting circles of the Companions of the Forest of Amer- ica in the interfor. On the 6th inst. she was with Court Concordia Circle, where there was a large attendance, all but five of the members being present in their hall, which was magnificently decorated | with fiowers, evergreens and sireamers of | crape paper. Three strangers were in- | itiated and the applications of twelve who {wish to become members of the order were received. The rk of the circle was followed by the public of the officers for the current term. The ceremony, conducted in the German lan- guage by the grand sub-chief, was wit- nessed by many of the friends of the cir- cle members. This was followed by a repast served in the banquet hall, where a numher addressed the audience. The grand officer took occasion to compliment the officers of the circle for the very ef- ficient manner in which they performed their work. The grand sub-chief visited Marguerite Circle, the session being held in the aft- ernoon, as it was impossible to' obtain a hall for the evening of the 8th. The offi- cers weére examined in the secret and ritualistic work and were feund to be letter perfect. After the meeting there was a “Kaffea Klatch.” The tables were laden down with the best that the mar- During the evening of that day the grand officer visited Queen of the River Circle, where a number of candidates were initi- ated in a most satisfactory manner, showing that country circles are close followers of the ritual. In the afternoon of the following day the grand sub-chief companion gave the officers a spe audience, when she imparted to them in- struction in matters about which they de- sired to be informed. During her stay with this circle she was the guest of honor at a banquet served in one of the local restaurants, which was the equal of some of the best that are served in more pretentious localities. The grand sub- chief then left for Oroville. Woodmen of the World. Golden Gate Camp at its first meeting in the current month initiated eight strangers, among the number being Judge Frank H. Dunne and Alexander T. Vo- gelsarg of the Fish Commissioner's of- The officers of this camp will be installed on the night of the 20th inst. To- day the officers and members of the camp will dedicate a monument in the Home of Peace Cemetery erected over the re- mains of late Neighbor Charles A. Heine- man. On the night of the 23d inst. the camp will entertain its members and their friends with a vaudeville programme and dance in Native Sons’ Hall. Merten C. Allen has resigned from the order as a city -organizer. Through his active work for the order much good was accomplished for the local camps, and it was upon his suggestion that the mon- ster initlation was held , at Fernbrook Park, which resulted in the addition of 132 members to the order. By the retire- ment of Mr. Allen the order loses a capa- ble organizer and a zealous fraternal worker. The Eastern Star. Mission Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on the night of the lith -inst. had its first initlation by the new officers, and it must be stated to their credit that they did remarkably well, as was testified to by a numbér of the visi- tors, among whom were Mrs. H. M. Pat- terson and Mrs. S. Bonnifield, past ma- trons of Ivy Chapter; Mrs. S. H. Mill- berry, past matron of Harmony Chapter; Lydia M. Stevens of Kaukapee, Hawailan Islands; Dr. A. H. Millberry and M. Jos- eph Savage, past patrons of Harmony Chapter; James A. Wilson and A. Middle- ton Cox, past patrons of Mission Chapter, and Mrs. Alice Frances Hickle, assoclate grand conductress. The work of the even- ing was followed by a banquet, at which merriment followed song and addresses. On the night of the 14th what is known as the “officers’ banquet” was given in Golden Gate Asylum. This was tendered by the officers to the members and a few invited guests. There were present about 175. The hall was decorated with red and green, and the mehus were in the same colors. The affair was a’ most enjoyable one and was a reminder of the many pleasant social functions of this chapter of some time ago. The function was under the direction of Mrs. Minnie F. Wallls, chairman of the committee of arrange- ments, assisted by the following named officers of the chapter: Charlotte Tis- dale, Frank McGowan, Eva D. Sauls- bury, Carrie Anthony, Mary L. Reddick, Barbara Sommer, May Dow, Sadie Cross, Fannie Kellogg, Adelaide Hickie, Martha ‘Wapple, Jane Rodecker, Samuel Charles ‘Wallis and Susie Lockwood. Worthy Pa- tron Frank McGowan presided at the ban- quet and called on a number of those present for a few remarks. Among the speakers were the worthy matron, Mrs. Tisdale; L. Vogelsang of New Bedford, Mass.; Grand Assoclate Conductress Mrs. Hicke; Mrs. Klien, matron, and W. Kelly, patron of Harmony - Chapter. Misses May Dow and Florence Perkins favored with vocal selections. After the supper there was dancing. There Is a de- termination on the part of the new offi- cers to make Ivy the bright social chap- ter that it was not very long ago. Degree of the Amaranth. Crescent Court No. 3 of the Royal and Exalted Degree of the Amaranth has made arrangements for a public installa- tion of its officers in Golden Gate Asylum on the night of the 24th inst. and an in- vitation has been extended to all chap- ters of the Eastern Star to witness the ceremony. This court has grown in mem- bership during the Amaranth year that is closing and is now in a most prosperous condition. Native Daughters. The officers of Minerva Parlor of the Native Daughters of the Golden West will be installed in public to-morrow by Deputy Grand President Mrs. Ella Wehe, and on the following night the same officer will -install the officers of Yosemite Parlor in Mission Opera Hall. Grand President Mrs. Baker is prepar- ing a list of her officlal visits in this city. - new parlor was instituted on the 14th inst. in Red Men's Hall by Grand Presi- dent Mrs. Baker, assisted by Mrs. J. A. Steinbach, D. D. G. P., and Lizzle Doug- lass, P. G. T. The new parlor, called Las Tarrosas, organized by Jennie M. Stark, formerly of Oro Fino Parlor, starts with a charter membership of sixty-four. It has selected - May Gerdes for president and Lillian Riddell for recording secre- tary. % Past Grand President Belle W. Conrad recently visited Dardanelle Parlor of So- nora, of which she is a meémber, and was tendered & reception which proved to .a most enjoyable affalr, The visitor, for many years a resident of Sonora, was al- ways popular there, and, as was said at the receptipn, ““to know her is to ‘know one of the moblest women of the Golden State.”” After the reception there was a banquet in the beautifully decorated hall and there were speeches, music and song. Owing to a death in the family of Mrs. installation | ket afforded and a pleasant time was had. | Crit Hampton, D. D. G. P., she could not .install the officers of Dardanelle Parlor. The grand president telegraphed author- ity to Mrs. Aggle Lunstedt of Buena Vista Larlor, who was in Sonora on in- stallation night, to act for Mrs. Hamp- ton. Naomi Parlor, one of the most popular in the order and also one of the most hospitable, the members always taining .with lavish hospitality, has -Te: cently purchased a new silk flag to dis- play at meetings and on festive occasions. Ida B. Herman, D. D. G. P., will install the officers of Ursula Parlor January 23 and those of Amapola on the 22d. The following named were visitors at the office of the grand secretary last week: ~ Grand President Mrs. Baker; i Bliza D. Keith, grand vicé president; Clara Fotheringham, Amapola Parlor; Josephine Coddington. Orinda Parlor; Grand = Treasurer Amanda Hammerly, Agnes Thornkgle, Alta Parlor; Tillie Fincke, Aloha Parlor;. Hanna ~Bailey, Darina Parlor: Mrs. J. H. Shine of Dar- | danelle’ Parlor, wife of United States Marshal Shine; Susic Kalthoff,. Yosemite Parlor; Mrs. Harvey Anderson, Orinda Parlor; Mrs, Thomsson, La Estrella Par- lor; Mary Waters, Las Lomas Parlor; Lena H. Mills, P. G. P.; Mary Dempsey, Minerva Parlor; Miss Ella Bourne, noble grand of Loyal Rebekah Lodge; Dolly Hyams, San Souci Parlor, and Mrs. Pom- eroy of La Bandera Parlor. The installation of the officers of La | Vespera Parlor of South San Francisco was followed by the presentation by the | parior of a handsome emblematic gold- enameled pin to Mrs. Mary McCormick, | the retiring president, the presentation being by Miss Anpie Worth, the instalf- | Ing officer, in a felicitous speech. This was followed by the presentation by Mrs. Nora Nonnenmann, the president, of a burich of beautiful roses to Miss Worth, | after which the members marched to the banquet hall, where after a sumptuous supper there was an hour of singing and dancing: The funeral of the late Mis. Agnes Thornagle, who was one of the best be- loved members of the order, will take place to-day from the Native Sons’ Hall under the auspices of Alta Parlor. Golden State Parlor No. 50 will, after the end of this month, ‘meet in Marshall Hall in the Pioneer building on the first and third Wednesdays as usual. The Native Sons. The visit of Grand First Vice President L.’ F. Byington to the parlor in Santa Rosa was a very pleasant one. He was accompanied by Past Grand President Greaney and was to have been accom- panied by Grand Secretary Lunstedt, but that official, who was under the impres- slon ‘that there was to be a special to follow the regular train, laid over at San Rafael, and he laid over until the next morning, for the special never came. The | officers were instalied after the work of the official visitor: over, and then there was an enjoyable banquet. San Francigco Parlor gave an installa- tion banquet a week after the installa- tion, at which there werc present almost the entire membership and a number of grand officers. 0dd Fellowship. Brigadier General Il. O. Brower, com- manding the Department of California, Patriarchs Militant, 1. O. O. F., will install the officers of cantons on the following dates: Orion No. 12, at Los Angeles, on the 20th inst.; Sacramento No. 1, at Sac~ ramento, 23d;-San Jose No. 9, at San Jose, 25th; Ridgley No. 15, at Stackton,.28th; and Vallejo No. 16, at Vallejo, February 1. The members of Yerba Buena Lodge, accompanied by its special team com- posed of past:guards,.pald a visit on the night of the 14th to. Magnolia Lodge, when the team conferred. the initiatory degree for the visited lodge in a manner that won for it much praise. Major U. 8. G. Clifford, L. E. James and ‘A..D. Ches- hire have been appointed a committee to prepare a surprise for the evening.of.the 23d inst., and it is expected that.all the members of the lodge will be present, as they are to be summoned by special letter. A new lodge is to be instituted at Point Richmond‘on the night of the 2th inst. Last week a class of twelve was initi- ated by the officers of Encinal Lodge of Alameda for Elmhurst Lodge of the town of that name. Grand Representative W. W. Watson and Grand Secretary Shaw were present and delivered very interest- ing addresses. The installation of the officers of Unity Lodge was followed by a banquet and an hour of music, song and story telling. The Rebekahs. Mrs. Nellie Mitchell, president of the California Rebekah Assembly, will pay a visit to Loyal Rebekah Lodge on the night of the 27th inst. as a special com- pliment to the lodge. Oriental’ Rebekah ILodge on the night of the 15th inst. had a large attendance and several propositions were presented. After the meeting there was a pleasant evening of social entertainment. The Elks. San Francisco Lodge No. 3 of the Pro- tective Benevolent Order of Elks is stiil growing. Its membership is now 476, with twelve candidates elected but not initi- ated and twenty-two applications to be acted upon, on the night of the 24th. As soon as the 500 limit shall have been reached it is proposed to increase the inl- tiation fee to $30, the afliliation fee to $25 and the reinstatement fee to $15. The de- gree team of this lodge, which is under the direction of Lawrence Wellington Harriss, is said to be one of the best in the order and the lodge s proud of its officers, for at no time since the institu- tion of No. 3 hag the work of the ritual been so beautifully and effectively given. The ‘exalted ruler, Thomas E. Dunne, has issued an appeal on behalf of A: C. More- land, a past exalted ruler of the lodge, wha has become totally blind. - He was largely instrumental in the organization of San Francisco Lodge. He is editing one of the official organs called the Elks Antler. The brothers of the lodge are asked to assist him by taking his paper. Improved Order of Red Men. On the night of the 14th inst. the chiefs of Miantonomah Tribe were raised up in the amplified form on the occasion of the official visit of Great Sachem Boyes and other great chiefs. Great Junior Sagamore Roche acted as great sachem, Great Chief of Records Bliss as great senlor saga- more, M. A. Wheeler as_great prophet, Past Great Sachem and Great Represent- ative Harry A, Chase as great junlor sagamore and Past Great Sachem Jack- son as great sannap. The tribe has adopted fourteen pale faces during the term. 3 The officers of Modoc Tribe have been raised up by Deputy Great Sachem P. G. ‘Varney. The degree team of this tribe will visit Miantonomah Tribe on the 23d inst. ‘t;: confer degrees on a number. of. eligi- es. - B " The chiefs of Sagamore ‘Tribe of Palo Alto were raised up at a public session on the 17th inst., after which there was a banquet. ‘The contest between the teams of Saga- more and Navajo Tribes for a trophy will be held on the 8th of March. N Mrs. B. J. Brazile, great keeper of rec- ords of the Degree of Pocahontas, a resi- dent of Sacramento, will be in this city on the 224 inst. to attend the public rais- ing up of the chiefs of the local councils. . Montezuma. Tribe at its last held coun- cil adopted ten palefaces. ) ‘The annual ball that was given on the enter- — 14th inst. by Golden Gate Company of the Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias in Pythian Castle was a very pleasant affair that was attended by a large num- ber of members and their friends, who énjoyed a well arranged programme of dances, o Major' General Carnahan of the Uni- form Rank of the Knights of Pythias will be in this city next week, and on the night of the 2Ist inst. will be the guest of the Past Chancellors’ Assoclation at a banquet to be tendered him. His visit to this city is to confer with the supreme chancellor, Ogden Fethers, on his return from Honolulu in regard to the conven- tion of the knights to be held in this city next August. 7 Grand Chancellor Calkins is still mak- dng visits to the lodges of the order in the southern part of the State. The officers of Palo Alto Lodge in the town of that name were installed in pub- lic on the night of the 16th inst. Committees from the Past Chancellors’ Association are visiting the local lodge in the interest of the August convention of the supreme lodge. Foresters of America. Court Sutro Heights of the Foresters of America has appointed a committee to arrange for a picnic to be given at Glen- wood Park at a date to be determined by that committee. A new court will be instituted in the Richmond district on the night of the 20th inst. It will be known as’ Court Rich- mond. Club Washington, composed exclusively of members of Court Washington, will hold its annual picnic on the 20th of June. The officers of the court in Colma were installed in public last week in the pres- ence of Grand Chief Ranger Heenan, Grand Secretary Cordy and Grand Re- cording Secretary O'Brien. Deputy J. E. Haughy was the insgalling officer, and he was assisted by Wildlam Lynch as herald. After the installation there was a ban-; quet and a dance. Court Verbano is arranging masked ball in February. Court Sadi Carnot initiated a class of twelve or the night of the 14th inst. for a United Moderns. The first entertainment of the year given by San Francisco Lodge of the United Moderns recently was well attend- ed and the programme was a very inter- esting one, made up of select readings by Miss J. Long of the State BEducational Society, instrumental solos by Professor I Raith, vocal selections by O. Carring- ton and an address by Harr Wagner, the chancellor, who was retiring from office. At the close of his address he was on be- half of the lodge presented by Professor R. L. Durham an elegant gold emblemn of his rank in'the order. The next social event will be a fancy dress ball and there will be a limited number if Invitations. During the term which has just closed this lodge has initiated {ifty strangers. ifornia Lodge is making arrange- ments for its next party, which promises to be one of the most interesting ever given by this enterprising subordinate of the order. It will be given on the night of the B’ne B'rith. A week after the installation of the of- ficers of Cremieux -Lodge of the Inde- pendent Order of B'ne B'rith about thirty members and a _number of lady relatives attended a banquet tendered to Dr. Jo- | seph Boyer, who the week before retire from the office of _president. Sam 8. Green was the toastmaster, and after the repast there were responses to sentiments | by E. I. Wolfe, Philip. Flatow, President | Fromholz, L. C. Levey and the guest of | honor. During the repast there was mu- sic by Misses Hutton and Rice. L Royal Arcanum, . The Grand Council 'of the Royal Ar- canum will be held in the second week in March and it is stated that-a number of changes will be made during the session that will be for the betterment of the organization. Among these will be changes in the local management. Con- siderable work has been laid out in this city during the next two months and those who have the carrying of it out ex- pect to make a good showing before the | grand council. At the last held session of Golden West Council the reports presented for the term showed a very satisfactory state of af-| fairs, the council being in good condition, having had a 50 per cent increase in mem- bership and. there being a good cash bal- ance on hand.' Council of Oakland had its offi- alled by Deputy Grand Regent T. G. Hodgkins. This council's reports also show it to be in a prosperous condi- tion and is doing much good in its home | district. Knights of Honor. Ivy Lodge of the Knights of Honor has appointed a committee to make arrange- ments for a family party to be given on | the 7th of next March. The entertainment that was recently given by Germania Lodge In the soclal hall of the Alcazar building was a very! delightful affair. There was a most ex- cellent programme of music, songs, reci- tations in English and German, and the “Prince of Ventriloquists,” J. P.. Dwyer, entertained the audience by conversing with bkis friend Casey, whom he located in the lighthouse on Goat Island. His power of transferring his volce to a great distance and receiving answer from that distance was a remarkable performance that was loudly applauded. The pro- gramme was followed by dancing and dispensing hospitality in that manner for which Germans are noted. The officers of American Eagle Lodge were Installed by District Deputy Grand Dictator. George, assisted by Grand Dic- tator Archibald and Grand Reporter Johnstone. The installation of the officers of Lib- erty Lodge has been postponed until the 20th inst. d Companions of the Forest. The social that was given by Sherwood Circle, Companions of the Forest, F. O. A., on the night of the 4th inst., in its lodgeroom, was well attended and was a very enjoyable affair. The feature of the evening was the introduction of old-time country dances, the Virginla reel being a favorite. The event was under the man- agement of Mesdames Hill, Dakin, Sever- ence, Harvey, Howard, Ferguson and Stella Bradley. RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS IN PRESERVING EGGS Vaseline Found in Germany to Be the Best Medium for Keeping Them Good. A German paper gives the following re sults of experiments in preserving egg: “Four hundred fresh hen e, ‘were sub- jected to the action of different sub- | stances for a period of elght months. At the - expiration of that time It was found that the eggs which had been put into salt brine were all spoiled, that those which had been wrapped in paper were 80 cent bad, and that a like percentage of those ;;l_ncl; ‘had been 'lmmmug in oo untt for e, salicylio_sud had been rubbed with salt or i, in bran or coated 70 per cent with par: were iled; of those subjected to a coat of liquid glass, collodion or varnish, 40 per ‘cent, and of those which had been in wood ashes or had been painted with a mixture of liquid glass ana boracic acid or a solution of permangate of potas] Association. The advent of womanhood is fra mothers too often neglect. unfolded.” her ar duties, and young women regrnlw their sex should hasten to am’s Vegetable Compound, | | good.” 000 Some of t menstruation. ‘The lily droops on its stem It is well den}c}mmted ‘iln' Mis:t e o bt Pinkham’ 'ompound is certain to a e p who are irregular, or have any ailment commence the use of Lydia and then sit down a!lfid wrif.et: letter to Mrs Pinkham telling her all about their illness; she will give the case careful and motherly cogsideration, and advise just what to dotoget well ; she considers such letters strictly confidential ; she will charge nothing, A young women owe their present health and happiness to her advice. Mrs. Pinkham invites all young women who are ill to write her for advice. Address Lynn, Mass., giving full particulars. A iE S G AT s e LETTER-YOUNG LADIES" From the Treasurer of the Young People’s Christian Temperance Miss Elizabeth Caine, Fond du Lac, Wis. ht with dangers which even carefu] :% dangers are belated and suppressed and dies before its beauty is Caine’s letter that Lydia E. Pink- and thousands of MISS ELIZABETH CAINE. “Dear Mrs. Prxxmay:—I want to tell you and all the young ladies of the country, how grateful I am to you for the benefits I have received from using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Isuffered for eight months from suppressed menstruation, and it affected my entire sys- tem until I became weak and debilitated, and at times felt that I had a hundred aches in as many places. I only used the Compound for a few weeks, but it wrought a change in me which I felt from the very begin- ning. I have been very regular Since, have no pains, and find that my entire body is as if it was renewed. I gladly recommend Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound to everybody.”—>Miss Evizasera CAINE, 69 W. Division St., Fond du Lae, Wis. ‘When the young girl's thoughts become sluggish, when she experi- ences headaches, dizziness, faintness, and exhibits an abnormal disposi- tion to sleep, pains in the back and lower limbs, eyes dim, desire for solitude, and a dislike for the society of other girls, when she is a mystery to-herself and friends, then the mother should ‘go to her aid promptly. At such a time the greatest aid to nature is Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vege~ table Compound. It prepares the young system for the coming change, and is the surest reliance for woman’s ills of every nature. When you ask for Mrs. Pinkham’s medicine at your druggist, do not be persuaded to take something else said to be * just as Nothing in the world is so good for womnen’s ills. REWARD be paid to any person who will genuine, or was published befors oiui sion.—Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, Owing to the fact that some skeptical people have from time to time questioned the genuine- mess of the testimonial letiers we are constantl publishing we have deposited with the Nationay City Bank, of Lynn, Mass., $5,00c, which will ow that the above testimonial is not ng the writer's al 2 NEELY PASIES LIES DIRECT” Sensational Incidents in Havana Postoffice Case. Former Official Declares One of His Accusers Is Crazy. HAVANA, Jan. 18.—When the trial of the cases resulting from the Cuban post- office frauds was resumed in the Audlen- cla Court to-day the cross-examination of C. F. W. Neely, ex-chief of the bureau of finance, was continued. (Neely said that his “O. K.” on bills un- der the miscellaneous account only signi- fled that the goods had been received. None of Rathbone's private bills for re- ceptions given at El Cerro, Havana, the witness said, were pald from the postai funds. Neely denled telling C. M. Rich, his first assistant, that he (Neely) had saved Rathbone $5000 by including his pri- vate accounts in those of the postal de- partment. He also denled that he had en- tered into & conspiracy with Reeves and Rathbone to defraud by issuing duplicate warrants. He sald that all the warrants were drawn in Reeves’ office. They might have been cashed in the postoffice or in a bank. Neely was confronted with Reeves three times. He maintained perfect composure and evaded no questions, expl all transactions clearly and giving Reeves the lle direct several times. When Neely denied that he had forged the names on the warrants Reeves was put upon the stand to reiterate the state- ment he previously made that either he ‘or Neely had forged the names. Neely looked Reeves in the eye and bade him repeat the statement. This Reeves refused to do. Neely’s lawyer then asked the court to appoint experts to examine the signatures with the view of aiscovering the forger. The Fiscal objected to the step, but the court sald it would note the request. Reeves again confronted Neely with the statement that Neely told him when he was departing for the United States, in September, 189, that he was taking with him $8000 which he had collected on dupli- cate warrants. The court asked Neely -what he had to say to this, and he replied that Reeves was crazy, and that he would show to the court that Reeves was not ‘with him under the circumstances related. The toffice has been king experi- ‘ments mween London mfi}m‘o:r with h, only 2 per cent were bad. Almost all eggs that had been coated w‘lth vflm or had been placed in limewater or in a mflg? of liquid glass were in good same simulf con- | can be doubled by the : nl'w gmm of |.ele‘:a,1myt by wh:fih walve essages can ‘Nt over e taneousi; nd’uu number iplex method of l | WORK O FAR 10 BE RUSHED Louisiana Purchase Ex- position Officers Are Busy. Advertisement for Bids for First Building Nearly Ready. ST. LOUIS, Jan. 19.—Work on the plans and specifications for the main bulldings of the Louistana Purchase Exposition is progressing so rapidly that the officials will be in a position to advertise for bids for the construction of the first of them, probably the Mines and Metallurgy building, next week. It is hoped to let the contract for this building soon after, so that the construction can begin by M;rc:kl. Deaking of the matter to-day, Ses tary Walter B. Stevens satdr ““We will begin advertising for bids for the eight main buildings of the fair next week. It will be stipulated in the con- tracts let that the first of these buildings must be completed by October 1, 1902, and that all must be finished by the end of that year. “Contractors will be required to give bond to have the bulldings completed within the time stated. The architects figure on seven months as sufficient for the completion of any of the eight build- ings.” Believes in the Di Rod. Sir Thomas Lauder Brunton delivered a lecture before the Medico-Physiological Association, in London, one dAI recently, in which he declared ridicule of the divin- ing rod as an agent in discovering the presence of water underground s a mis- take. He based his statements on experi- ments made by two extremely sensitive English _women, who had proved that while the witchhazel thn o used as a divining rod, did not itself con- tain any qualities influeneed by water, it was valuable In giving signs of the in- voluntary muscular motion in the human being produced by the presence of water in the vicinity of the experimenter. The sciegtist cited the camel in’ the desert, which detects water miles away, and asked: “Why may not the human organ- ism involuntarily detect its presence a few feet away and fmpress the fact on the di- vining rod —_———— Our Jewelry Manufacturing Centers. Practically all of the jewelry mada in the United States is turned out in New England in the city of Providence, the Attleboros and the town of Mansfleld. Nearly 30.000 people are directly and indi- rectly interested in the manufacture of Jjewelry. Altogether there are over 250 factories for the something in these four communities, K‘% ' of which runs into the millions of in’value annually.