The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 21, 1902, Page 14

THE SUNDAY CALL. UWbhat the Fr RAND PRESIDENT ELIZA D. KEITH closed her official tour of visitations to the par- lors of the Native Daughters of the Golden West south of the Tehachapl on the 7th inst. At Ventura the grand president and Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes re- mained two days. On the evening of the first day there they visited Buena Ven- tura Parlor. There was a large attend- &nce, also a number of visitors from other parlors, among the numbd being Senior Past Grand President Tina L., Kane of Ursula Parlor, now a teacher in Ventura. The ritual of the crder was exemplified in a most perfect manner, the floor work being executed with remarkable prec! idental to the initiatio reflecting nt Cora B. strict Deputy Grand Presi- MecConigie. The grand pres- nd is doing ichest to, the I Hér influ ceedings Grand Parlc finest that being pro ever been d by a feast and 2 :ning the grand presi- dent was t of the Native Daugh- ters’ Improvement Club and the Tuesday Club of that place, where she delivered a strong addres torical land indors- ing the efforts of Ann Pitcher to arouse Californians on the line of the good roads movement and to have re- stored the old ampo Real by appeals to Supervisors and Legislators. Miss Keith sreaks without notes, does not memorize and has the happy faculty of being able to present old topics in a new guise every time she addresses an audi- ence. The grand president was importuned to ress a number of the well-known clubs of Southern California, but lack of time prev her from accepting, but ehe annou that before the close of her term she return and talk on sub- jects of Inter: > the clubs. field the grand president and retary met with Tejon Parlor, of the order, which was or- irs. Atkinson, once a mem- formerly existed at a ganized ber of ed by Miss Ju been appoin! or. The parlor Levy of ¥ the deputy for instruc- imparted enable the on safe The grand ome the guest ses; Sons of the in Bakersfield ring the vi the parlor in Visal initiated and th good fellow ship as well of the grand officers to a four candidates were husiasm and The member- s the officers mented for their work, and esked mar ons for the p testing the iedge of the Grand Par- lor, the corpe known as the Native Daughters of diction over its pw under its in regaid to ternal i par ntar >law and fra- 1 of which wi there w question will be thrust up Jors, but that it her aim to promote fellowship, harmony z2nd good will and te have gladness mark her official tours. The meecting w: followed by a social hour, a £ne musical programme and then & banguet—ore of the most exquisite that could be prepared. The banquet hall was decorated with oranges on the. bough. There were responses to toasts by the grand officers, District Deputy Levy and others, but the hit of the evening was an Indian reminiscence by Miss Alice Jor- dan. The last of the southern visits was to Veritas Parlor at Merced. The members of this parlor also displayed great pro- ficiency in the work of the order, for which they, too, were complimented, and the grand president raised the member- Mp to a high pitch of enthusiasm by the idress she delivered In favor of working for and extending the order. At the close of the meeting the membership, number- ing about fifty, éscorted the grand officers 1o the swellest dining hall in the place, ©nd there a most exquisite supper was gerved. The grand president was forced 1o deliver another address, and the grand secretary spoke with even more than her usual kindness and sympat] At every point during the southern visit the grand officers were warmly welcomed, and thelr visit has no doubt left an im- pression for good that will be lasting and €oc much to elevate the order. Among those present at that meeting were Mrs. Bonestell, mother of Cora B. Bifford, P. G. P.; Miss C. B. McGonigle, founder of the Native Daughters’ Im- provement Club; Mrs. Theodosia B. Shep- berd, the pioneer seed grower of Califor- nia, and the entire membership of Buena Vista Parlor. Golden State Parlor No. 50 hes elected 1he following named as its officers for the ensuing term: President, Miss H. Rensche; first vice presi- ; second gent. Miss A. Etecker; vice president, x vice president®A. Morri. ecreta rs. B. Denshey: marshal 3 Sturken; inside sentinel, Mrs. F. Shanahan; outsiGe sentinel, Miss J. Meyer; trustees—Miss G. Schade, Miss E. Shanshan, Miss F. vun Staden; organist, Miss L. Fahrenkrug; phy- sician, 'Dr. E. §. Merritt. Sans Souci Parlor in the latter part of November had a high jinks for the mem- bers and a most enjoyable programme of entertainment was presented by the com- mittee, composed of A. 1 Munson, D. Bicom, E. Heinman, T. R. Richardson, M. Bassoni and M. Mooney. There was a laxge attendance and lots of fun. THE ODD FELIOWS. J. G. Morrison of Fellowship Lodge of Banta Clara has been choscn a trustee of the Grand Lodge, vice Bates, deceased. From a statement made by Grand Sec- retary Shaw, while responding to the toast, “The State of the Order,” at the golden jubilee banquet of the general re- lief committee of the I O. O. F. of San Francisco, it appeared that the numerical strength of the order at this time is 1,800,000, and that since the organization there has been expended in benevolence the enormous sum of $90,000,000. It was also shown that the strength of the order in this State at this time is 33,500. Gecrge Jessen of Watsonville has been chosen grand warden of the Grand En- campment to fill a vacancy caused by promotions following the death of Grand Parriarch Bates. Apollo Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows has elected the following mamed as its officers for ensuing term: H. B, Packscher, noble grand; R. B. Downle, wice grand; W. F _Norcross, recording secre- tary: V. C. Post, financial ; Charles raternal Qrga Mangeot, treasurer; W. C. Johnson, H. L. Cur- tis, John R. Aitken, trustees; Louls Hammer- smith, delegate to the Odd Fellows' Hall As- sociation. The Veteran Association paid a frater- nal visit to Yerba Buena Lodge on the 11th inst. and the visitors were accorded a most cordial welcome. There werc/ad- dresses by the officers of the visiting body and a response by the noble grand. Pa- cific Lodge also paid a visit the same night. * Yerba Buena Lodge has elected the following named as its officers for the ersuing term. They will be installed on wary 8: W. W. Cross, N.'G.; Frank all, V. G.; Charles A. Wisewell, R. 8.; 8. G. Clifford, F. 8. lected the foliowing t _Jemes H uller, V. G. . Jacobson, S.; Willlam Mund, trus The following are the officers selected that Cosmopolitan lodge elected this term are George R. Drever, noble grand, and Dr. G. A. Hueb- ner, vice g REBEEATS. that was given ah Ledge in Scott The enterta Jubilee Reb by the programme that r the members and guests: chosen officers of Oriental Rebekah Lodge who are to serve for the next term: Gertrude Spottswood. Forbes, vic Z recretary: M vton, clal secretar Frank Derbs surer; May Morgan, trust Miss Josept Iworth will become ju past noble zrand A0 U W The new officers of Magnolia Lodge the Ancient Order of United Workmen be publicly installed in Golden Gate 11 on the evening of the 9th of January next. This will be foillowed by a ball i affair is being arranged by Dr. F T. Durcan, C. Brind, E. D. Sullivan, H S. Hubbard and J. S. Lasky. Distri Deputy Dr. Duncan will be the installing office The grand master and general deputics having initiated 160 candidates at Sacra- 0 are now at work in Los Ansgeles getting up a large class of members there. The lodge at San Leandro gave an en- tertainment in that place on the 15th inst. All the lodges in San Jose will hold = ¢ instaliation on the first in January next. The officers of Spartan Lodge, A. O. U. W., and of Forget-Me-Not Lodge of t Degree f Honor, were instalied in Union- are Hall on the 14th of February, after ch there was an entertainment and a recorder visited all the lodged recently and finds them EASTERN STAR. vas a large audience at the pub- allation of the officers of Ivy Chap- ter of tne Order of the Eastern Star on evening of the 9th inst. in the chap in which any artificial flowers. The se ons were covered with natural ie Lockwood as s'as chaplain. The new officers a patron tron: Mr Rod chaplain; ; Dr. Mrs. Sarah The music inc 7as by the F 3 and A. M. and was as follo Anew,"” quartet; L Keene; “The ental to the installation Julian Sweet Evening Down Thine Ear,” quartet. After the beautiful ceremony was at a close the retiring patron, the absence of the junior past grand matron, who was to have made the presentation, presented to Mrs. Charlotte E. Tisdale, the retiring matron, with the fraternal love of the members of the chapter, a magnificent diamond-set jewel of the rank of past matron. This was followed by J. H. Gray, past grand patron, presenting the Tetiring patron a gold enameled ivy leaf, in the center of which there is a miniatuce of the emblem of a past patron. The re- tiring patron then presented to the five ladies who during his term were the points of the central star a token of his appreciation of their work in the shape of a gilver souvenir spoocn and fork to each. The closing of the chapter was followed by congratulations to Mrs. Wallis, the new matron, a most enthusiastic member of the chanter, who is well known for her desire to promote the social as well as the beneficent feature of the order. She will do all in her power to make the meetings of the chapter during her term the most pleasant that it is possible to have them. The ceremonies in the hall were followed by dancing in the small banquet hall. The following named had charge of that function: Mrs. Abble Salsbury, Mrs. Jennle A. Graves, Mrs. Frances Bonifield, Mrs. Cornelia_Gray, Mrs, Susie Dow, Robert Tisaale, L J. Truman Jr.. John J. Myers, Fred Darsh. . Gordon, chair- ma: drew M. Hendry, Frank E. Shafer, Charies P. Davies, Frank Robb, Albert Wap- ple. On the evening of the 11th inst. the new officers of Harmony Chapter were in- stalled in public in Golden Gate Hall, the installing officer being Past Matron Am- mie M. Johnson, assisted by Past Matron Margaret S. Skelton as marshal. The new officers are: Elizabeth V. Gould, matron; A. E. Beadle, patron; Virginta L, Lewis, associate matron; Eva M. Hare, gecretary; Emily Crackborn, treasurer; May F. Carter, conductress; Carria H. Lewis, associate conductress; M. M. Forest, Adah; Annle M. Estes, Ruth; Lila M. Kim: ball, ~Esther; Nellie C. Margrum, Martha; Geneva H. Ashworth, Electa; Anna R. Cor- nehl, warder; Walter A. Rawlins, sentinel; Dale Warford, chaplain; Nellie A, Carson, marshal, and Alice E, Severence, organist, After the installation, which was letter perfect and met the approval of the many who witnessed it, there was the presenta- tion of a past patron’s jewel to retiring Patron Keily, of a beautifully decorated rose bowl on behalf of the acting matron to Mrs. Nellle A. Darling, of & bonbon dish to Mrs. Carter and of a clock to Dr. A. J. Stich. These were in recognition of services that the several parties in va- rious ways rendered to assist the chapter during the term. This was followed by an enjoyable programme of entertain- ment. There was no presentation to the worthy, matron, Mrs. J. M. Klein, who since last April has, with her husband, been making a tour of Europe. She sent from Alexandria, Egypt, a kind letter to the chapter, wishing it prosperity. Mrs. Klein will not return to this city for sev- eral months. The officers of Mission Chapter were in- stalled in the presence of members of the order only on the night of the 13th. Mrs. Cox, the retiring matron, was presented a handsome jewel; W. C. Ordway, the re- tiring patron, was presented a gold but- ton having on its face ‘the emblem of a past patron. Then followed the presenta- tion to the retiring patron and matron of a group picture of the five points of the J77ss S €lur Wio servea QuIng tne past term, and the presentation of a souvenir to each of the points. The officers of Starr King Chapter will be installed on the 26th inst. Naomi Chapter of Sacramento tendered a reception last week to Mrs. Mabel Boyd Seymour, the worthy grand mmatron, in Fonor of her elevation to the position she now occuples. THE NATIONAL UNION. At the meeting of the San- Francisco Cabinet of the National Union held on the 1ith inst. there was a large attend- ance anxious to ascertain the outcome of the theater party recently given. The chairman of the committee, W. K. ‘Wheelock, gave a very gratifying report, which was supplemented by Joseph A. ‘Wilson, the treasurer, who stated that after paying for the house and additional bills amounting to $61 for incidental ex- penses there remained a surplus of $513 25, which he turned over to the treasurer of the cabinet, and announced that there are still a few tickets to hear from. Those who sold the greatest number of tickets for the party were L. Banz of California Council, E. Dreyfuss of Bl Dorado Coun- cil and O. C. Kyle of El Capitan Council, end they were awarded the prizes that were offered to the most successtul sellers. At the next meeting of the cabinet prizes will be awarded to those who dur- ing the past six months brought into the order the greatest number of candidates for Initiation. At that meeting the pres- ent membership of the cabinet will dis- band and the delegates elected during the current month will take their seats. Benator Cuthbert announced that he bad severed his connection with the firm with which he had been conne&ed for fifteen years and had accepted hnother position, which will take him away from the State for several months. The mem- bers of the.cabinet arose and wished him success In his new venture. The cabinet passed a vote of thanks to all members of the order who assisted in the success of the theater party, and Becretary Hastings was Instructed to con- vey the fact to each council. NATIVE SONS. The twenty-first anniversary ball of Pa- cific Parlor of the N. 8. G. W. in Native Sons’ Hall on the night of the 9th inst. was, despite the unpleasant weather, well attended and proved to be one of the most beautiful ‘functions that this parlor hds given In years. There was a charm in the decoration of pale yellow, relieved by bunches of ferns in which rested gold- SABEL ENTZSCH OF DARINA PARLOR__— DDEW- ©a POPpIEs, that gave tne hal. the appear- ance of a fairy palace. The grand march was led by President A.' F. Willlams and Mise Millie Teitjen of Golden State Par- lor of the N. D. G. W., followed by the officers of the parlor and their ladies and 2 large number of other couples. The af- fair was delightfully managed by the fol- lowing named: Floor manager, floor manager, G, B, Angus McKay; _assistant Stangenberger; floor com- mittee—D. A. Ryan, J. Comyns, C. F. Kmex- H. ger, A, P. Sefler, W. Richards, ‘Wendell Roche 'R, Christy, Dr. J. C. Guiltuss, F. Trautier, G, reception committee—Dr. T J. Looney, G. ments—W. J. Locke (chairman), Fraser, T. P, Martin, R, M, Roche L. Jen- nings, J. F, Cannon, J. C. Allan, G. W. Lille, H. Dahi, F. Z Gonzale University Parlor at Palo Alto was in- stituted on the 6th inst. with twenty-flve charter members by Grand President Louis F. Byington, Grand Organizer An- drew Mocker, Grand Secretary Henry Lundstedt, Grand Trustee Walter D, ‘Wagner, Grand Outside Sentinel J. Em- mett Hayden, Past Grand President Charles W. Decker and District Deputies A. B. Barker and James Andrews. The Initiatory work was by a team of mem- bers of the parlors in Santa Clara Coun- ty, with J. A. Desmoines of Observatory Parlor as president. B. F. Hall was in- stalled as junior past president, E. F. Weishauer as president and Fayette Micheltree as recording secretary. Glen Bllen Parlor of Glen Illien, Sonoma County, is taking a new lease of life and expects to soon be as active as it was in the early days of its organization, Preparations are being made for large class Initiations in Humboldt and Santa Clara counties, The following named have bcen elected officers of Dolores Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West for the ensuing term: R. J. Walsh, president; W. W. Eccles, first vice president; E. S. de Span, second vice pres- ident; F. J. Carstensen, third vice president; 8. . Coggins, recording secretary; De G. Simpson, financlal secretary; H, J. Mahoney, marshal} W. A. Smith, trustee. The following named have been elected officers’ of Marshall Parlor to serve for the ensuing term: Addison Parry, president; Theodore Lerond, first vice president; Fred Lerond, second vice president; Vincent 'P. Maher, third vice pres- ident; William Sheble, marshal; R. O, Bokee, recording secretary: Charles A. Louls, financial secretary; P. Boulin, trustee. The following named have been elected by El Dorado Parlor, N. 8. G. W., to serve for the ensuing term: FPresident, James I, Broad; past president, nization James W. Keegan; first vice president, An- tonlo G. Rossi; second vice president, John J. G third vice president, Daniel B. ording secretary, BSugene P. Egan; John J." Crowley; marshal, e sentinel, James McKib- Dr, C. J. Morgan, F. Bender, James Silk; llbrary and reading room direc- tors, P. Maussang. On the night of the Sth inst. Stanford Parlor was visited by Grand Trustee ‘Wagner, Grand Outside Sentinel Hayden and Washington Dodge. Under good for the order the latter delivered an interest- ing address on irrigation and forestry. The 16th was past presidents’ night and A. J. Raisch and H. C. Stillwell were re- admitted into the parlor through initia- tion by a speclal team of all past presi- dents, namely, 8. O. Stanyan, J. W. Lewis, W. J. Hynes, Charies Stanyan, J. J. McCarthy, John R. Hillman and E. J. Casey. On the 26th this parlor will have its Christmas jinks, which will be a pink pajama affair. As this is to be the last official night of President A. F. Schlei- ;:her, he has arranged for ‘“a bushel of un.” The stag party given by Bay City Par- lor was well attended and was a great success. Among the special guests were: George C. Pardee, Governor-elect; Grand President Byington, Grand Secretary Lunstedt, Grand Outside Sentinel Hay- den, Grand Trustees Devoto and Know- land and Robert P. Troy, D. D. G. P. They each delivered interesting addresses, after which there was a programme of entertainment under .the direction of H. G. W. Dinkelspeil. INDEPENDENT FORESTERS. The ninth annual complimentary ball given by Court Mission of the Independ- ent Order of Foresters in Mission Opera- hall on the iast Wednesday in Novem- ber was well attended and as great a success as any previously given by this very active court. The programme of dances was made up of twelve numbers, with three extras, The entertainment that is to be given by Court Yerba Buena of the Independent Order of Foresters will be a novelty in the entertaining line. The committee in charge at the last held meeting stated that it will be “A Night from the Arablan Nights.” Ben I Salomon, who for a time was out of office in this court, has been elected tb his former position, that of re- cording secretary, which office he satis- factorily filled for a long time. The Board of Deputies of this order has appointed two teams of Installing officers to install the officers of the several courts in this city during the month of January. C. Q. Stewart having been appointed deputy supreme chief ranger for this dis- 1 Fred Bende Lon; trustees, g Hlre Doing trict, has secured rooms in the Call bullding annex, where In a short time he Wwill establish headquarters for himself and will also have office room there for High Chief Ranger Cooper when he is in this city. This order has its gemeral headquarters in Los Angeles, but has not had an office In this city for a long time. +ENIGHTS OF HONCE. The Knights of Honor of this city have submitted the idea of having a ladies’ auxiliary to assist in the social feature of the crganization to the executive commit- tee of the large class initiation. Saxon Lodge has within two weeks ini- tiated three strangers, and Yerba Buena had several to initiate at its last hel meeting. Supreme Dictator Biggs has issued a circular letter which shows that in Octo- bey last there had not been claims enough filed at the time the monthly list 3 made out to meet the amount of collected by the previous asse: states that all claims are paid w ty days and that every month there is a surplus on hand. During the & November 121 claims were presented and 110 were paid before the end of the mon After the payment of the othe claims thére was a surplus of §: the treasury toward meeting the Dec. ber claims befors the next assessment would be collected. 5 Liberty Lodge will have an open instal- lation in January. eleven AMERICAN COMPANTIONS. * On the night of the 4th of BDecember Bay City Circle had an early Chri tree party, which was attended by a | number of people. There were pr for old and young and games and d ing. It was a success and ably managed by an effective committee. On the night of the first Thursday in December there was a pleasant meeting in the hall of San Francisco Circle in Mission Opera Hall, there being present a large number of members and several visitors. After the initiation of a candi- date and other business the announce- ment was made that all present should re- main to enjoy the celebration of the wooden wedding of James Callaghan and his wife; who are members of the circle, the latter the daughter of the grand in- slde guardian of the Grand Circle, and D. O’Callaghan, the financial secretary of the circle. For half an hour there was danc- ing after congratulations, and then there was a collation in the banquet room. At the termination of the supper, Companion Btock of Inter Nos Circle, on behalf of the members of San Francisco Circle, pre- sented to the happy couple a beautiful picture as a souvenir of the occasion and of the kind feelings of the members, aiso a rosewood rocking-chair and other use- ful articles, from individual relatives and friends. Dancing was then resumed until midnight. Grand Inside Guardian Mrs. Callaghan has fully recovered from her recent severs iliness. On the evening of the 5th Inst. Grand Chief Companion Mrs. H. Worms paid an official visit to Pajaro Valley Rose Circle at Watsonville. She was cordially wel- comed by the membership, and during the evening the officers showed their pro- ficlency in the ritualistic and floor work. Tkat circle, which is the home circle of Miss Augusta Rogga, grand trustee, has the credit of being one of the few circles that pays attention to all the niceties of the ritual. There was a pleasant soclal hour after the work of the evening, which included the initiation of four strangers. On the Sth the grand chief vis-> ited Santa Lucia Circle at Salinas, and there was also accorded a hearty wel- come In a hall profusely decorated With flowers of all kinds. This circle also ini- tiated four candidates, and demonstrated that the membership devotes considerable attention to the social feature of the or- der and knows how to make the meetings agreeable for all, consequently there is always a good attendance. On the night of the 1ith the grand chief paid her of- fictal visit to Martha Washington Circle, being accompanied by Supreme Sub Chief Companion Mrs. Lizzle Atwood; Past Grand Chief Companion Mrs. Emma Ag- nes Harrington, deputy for the circle; Grand Secretary Miss Bremer, Grand Re- cording Secretary Mrs. Connell and Grand Inside Guardian Mrs. O’Callaghan. The hall was a mass of floral and flag decorations, and there were more people than could get into the hall.! The apti- tude of the officers to initiate candidates was demonstrated by the admission under the ritual of eight strangers. After the kood of the order the circle presented a lady’s writing desk to the grand chlef, Mrs. Worms, as a token of admiration, and a golden oak rocker to Mrs. Harring- ton, the deputy, in appreciation of her work for the circle. On the 10th inst. the grand chief com- panion visited Modesto, where with the assistance of Grand Trustee Mrs. Tho- man she Instituted a new circle with thir- ty-one charter members. On the 9th inst. Supreme Sub Chief Companion Mrs. Lizzie Atwood, accompa-~ nied by Grand Treasurer Mrs. Kemp Van Ee and Dr. W. A Atwood of Robin Hood Circle and Grand Trustee Mrs. Bev- erson of New Century Circle, visited Tiburon, where a new circle with thirty- four charter members was instituted. Mizpah Circle will have a Christmas tree festival in the Potrero Opera-house on the night of the 27th inst. ANCIENT ORDER FORESTERS The several local courts of the Anelent Order of Foresters have taken the pre- liminary steps for the monster Initiation which it Is proposed to get up in this city In the near future. At & sumy meeting of Court Star of the W the amendment to the laws recently adopted, limiting the court: to one physician, w was adopted at & previous meeting, was rescinded by a very large vote and the court will as in the past have three physiciana. Sherwood Circ st Saturday o Hall of the tended 2 s masquerade on the the month in the Soctal s was well at- a great success nd costumes. There were alue for the best sus- handsomest dress and . The affair was S. J. Severence, H. Sullivan, Mra Dunbacher. o. of the Ancient has elected the fol- val Circlg,had a Christmas tree party on the 20th inst., and Artemas Circle will b ranger; R. Bond, Cralg, financlal sees recording secretaryy G. B H Junior I3 M physician. FORESTERS OF AMERICA. Court Seal Rock of the Foresters of, America during the past term, under able leadership of its enthusiastic ranger, Joseph Callagher, initiated nearly ixty candidat creasing ghe membere ship to 340. The court will @ive a social in its hall on the I5th of next January. At the annual meeting of the court the following named were clected as the offie cers for the ensuing term: Joseph Gallagher, juntor past Henry Lange, chief rangors Ao 3. Helmen ou8 chief ranger; Ed Cofftney, treasurer ( 9 Ben F. Johnson, fnaacial secratary elected); H. J. Willis, recording secretary elected); Gustave Anderson, senifor woodwardj A. C. Bledenbach, junlor woodward; ¥. finger, senior beadle; John Taisen, beadle; Dr. A. K. Happersberger, physieian Charles M. Troppmann, druggist; ~Waltes Taisen, trustee. Court Eonita gave & soclal entertain. ment and dance in Mangels’ Hall on the night of the 13th inst. There was a good attendance and the affair was an enjoye able one. Grand Chief Ranger Wolfe, Grand Sub- Chief Ranger Gabriel and Grand Secre- tary Cordy attended a district mesting at Sacramento on the 9th Inst. On the 15th they attended one in Santa Rosa, on the 17th the one at San Diego, on the ISth they took part in the large class initiation to be held in Los Angeles and they will be at a district meeting in Riverside. Court Robin Hood on the 13th inst. cele- brated its twenty-eighth anniversary of institution by giving & banquet to its members. Daniel Teare was the toast- master and during the evening there were responses to toasts by Thomas Osborne, Frank Miller and Messrs. Barrett, Casey, Cumberland, Jackins, Murray and Crow- ley. At the last held meeting of Court Sutro Heights it was offici: visited by Grand Trustee Dr. C. L. Scharff. THE MACCABEES. San Francisco Tent of the Maccabees has elected the following named officers to serve for the ensuing term: C. E. Jackson, | past commander; Clarence Erickson, commander; C. Smith, lleuten- ant commander; H. H. Castle, record keeper; Theodore Frojich, flnance keeper; L Gourmendez, chaplain; C. A. Lenzer, sergeant; E. V. Hollingsworth, master at arms; W. Storey, rst master of the guards; A. Weeks, second master of the guards; E. Roasch, sentiel; W. B. Greenberg,” picket; James H. Whiteside, armorer, and George V. Lerol, scribe At a meeting of Division No. 3 of the Uniform Rank of the K. O. T. M. heid at the armory, 28 Golden Gate avenue, there were present officers from the di- visicns of the rank from San Francisco, Oakland, Vallejo and Sacramento. These elected H. L. Tickner of San Franelsco Tent as major of the battalion. He will in the near future appoint his aids. San Francisco Hive of thé Ladies of the Maccabees has elected the following named as officers to serve for-the ensuing term: er; Lady Conklin, elected); Lady Schlink, finance Lady Hann, chaplain; Lady Bavey, geant; Lady Deits, mistress at arma; Lady Wardlaw, sentinel; Lady mander Kimball becomes past lady mander. This bive is constantly adding te membership and the interest in the increases at each meeting. At the recently given by this hive fine musical programme that enjoyed by the many members friends who were present, The beautiful Maccabee doll, “Dorothy,” was disposed of by chance and she realized nearly P Another Innovation in Up-to-Date Joumalism its readers In both serial and com- plete form the best fiction of the day. If you enjoy a good short story—and who does not—Keep your eye open for these, soon to be published. Just to give you an idea of the interesting things to come, glance over some of the fitles below and notice the names of the suthors. These are only & few of the attractive features in fiction that you will be able to enjoy through The Sunday Call: The Miracle of San Juan Bautista BY MADGE MORRIS. ¢ thrilling account ever written of o T8 Bumt in the sarly California daye. The Golden Ford. LLIAM WALLACE PHILLIPS. B‘i’le}‘n Saunders,” the cowboy. whom Mr. Phillips has made famous in Other stogjes, joins Aggie Jomes In & prospecting touf, on Which, by being retused & further free ride s Staze coach, they stumble actoss a Golden S ca " that promises fabulous Wealth The Western humor with which “Red”” dbounds is particularly deliclous. The King Dines. By ROBERT BARR. (This story was published in The Sun- day Call of November 20.) adventures of King James VI of sonana. P he roval venison had been: eaviioy off by the Buchanans. Qrs’ surprise the Buchanans in their castle just as they are about to serve dinner and 1he’ iatter become unwilling servants of thelr unbidden guests. A Dead One. By JOSIAH FLYNT and FRANCIS WALTON. A true story of the under world, In which something s told of he career in crime of rr *‘Bernard The Striker’s Story. By FRANK H. SPEARMAN. A railroad story by Spearman needs no re- commendation. The present tals tells of the love affairs of McTerza and Mrs Mallenix which grew out of an exciting raliroad strike, Great Uncle McCarthy. By E. OE SOMERVILLE AND TIN ROSS. oo The two authors of this tala be mous throughout England and Ireland b?c’::uhln all their stories they display just the quality of Tl—m Sunday Call is now offering to The King and his cour- . Eocansy wae 3K - mont Dnde ere well worth chronicling. A Ohild of Christmas. By JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS A Chris tale of the North and - ek which Billy Saunders interests mch-t-:uxu ‘151 who s searchin ather, and indkh the search end on chn-:m::eu’y bk Bobbert’s Merry Christmas. By JOSEPHINE DODGE DASKAM. A story in which the apirtt of Christmas has & Wholesome part and In which children chief characters. e The Yellow Mail Story. By FRANK H SPEARMAN. How Jtmmte aw took the ¥ Man {brough one tims with the &id of a fretgat n and a ban ndians, and acquf name of Jimmis the Wind &nd the epmeatioe of being the fastest engineen on the road. The God of His Fathers. By JACK LONDON. A story of Indian attack and massacre- Alaska, the land of the Rainbow’'s End : Which the author spent many months, He tells this story of Hay Stockard, who fought Bis last and died under the cold fre of the urora. The Little God and Dickey. By JOSEPHINE DODGE DASKAM. Miss Daskam’s stort o her Tamous. The present. stoey reisies the efforts of Dickey to stay away from dancing #chool at first and his desire to go later on. The Little God figures in the case when Dickey dances with one of the girls named Cecelia An 0ld Lover, By ELIZA ORNE WHITBE. (Published in The Sunday Call of De- cember 7.) William Dean Howells calls Miss White “‘one of the few artists who can see truly and record simply.” “An OId Lover" might well bave been the story to call forth this praise. It 13 a delightful tale of fhree New England old maids, and a minister who twenty or thirty years befors had been a lover of ode of em, A Woman and Her Bonds. By EDWARD LEFEVRE. A story of Wall street and a woman whe wanted to Invest, but could not understand the market. A broker friend buys for her, loses money In order to save her. but gets anyching but gratitude for his troubie. Short Ficion by the Best Witers of the Day