The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, October 18, 1903, Page 47

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, LAINE CIRCLE of the Forest of Amer- meeting tendered its deputy, Mrs, vood, who at the recent- m of the order in Philadel- elected supreme sub-chief After the ordinary business Chiet Companion the her . Atwood on on the second Fri- rred the page rank one of these being er of Records and ng arrangements banquet to Past es L. Patton. Jose had an an- October 15, ark of Santa Cruz ave been completed n of the D. O. thian Castle October 24. s has been secured nteresting one se who will ere of th Uniform S members and 1 show in Mission er 20. meting of Eureka €re present as usual. ct that the officers of on duty on meeting work in the confer- rank in the amplified form ¢ in the most perfect man- The lodge is always pleased to have &ny of the order visit it and it will always do what it can to make it fraternally pleasant for visitors. San Francisco Temple of the Rathbone isters has appointed Mesdames M. E. C. ; y, Siddie P. Daggert, ckwell anl Lawberre ange for a night in the fit of the temple's fund for the sick. i Native Daughters. NE of the local parlor: D. G. W, has come to th on that the old = : do not lie,” may be correct, but that they are sometimes confusing. There was a charge some time ago that the figures presented at the present session of Grand Par- lor as to the accounts of the order were hey should be and a motion was the grand treasurer be asked t furnish “the correct figures.” The grand treasurer did fu 1 statement, but it proved a confusion of figures, so ing that it was thought best to them with a reqflest for a further nation. The figures that were pre- »d at the Grand Parlor showing the financial condition of the Grand Parlor were from the report of Grand Treasurer Hammerly and were adopted by that body. At a recent meeting of Gabrielle Par- lor No. 139, Gabrielle Gress and Sadie Osterman, organizers of the parlor, pre- sented to it a handsome silk Ameri- can flag Past Grand President Eliza D. Keith making an eloquent patriotic pre- sentation speech. The flag was received on behalf of the parlor by the president thereof. This was followed by a patriotic song by Mrs. Bates, a reading by Ollie Woods, the whistling of “The Star Span- gled Banner” by Mrs, Cordie Wetjen Steinberg, a talk on “The Origin of the Flag” by Mrs. Schniedewind, a select reading by Lisette Wetjen, recitation by Lizzie Stanton and short talks by Nellie Mulcay, the district deputy; Miss Mulcay of Las Tarrossas, and then the presenta- tion of a silver knife, fork and spoon.to the infant child of Mrs. Cordie Wetjen ko 3 PERSONS WELL KNOWN IN SAN FRANCISCO CHARITA- BLE SOCIETIES. ol * Steinberg, the mascot of the parlor. Re- freshments were served during the even- ing. This parlor has arranged for an open meeting on.the last T each month. it i Mrs. A. C. Milliken, a pa of Mauna Loa Parlor of Fgr:llf;::m;:: sent to ex-Grand President Keith a mag- nificent rug mounted with head and claws on. It measures seven feet in length. This gift was accompanied with a note expressing admiration of the reclpient as a grand officer. Della Rose and Leona Condy, the lat- ter the daughter of Grand Trustee L. M. Condy of Angels, a member of Princess Parlor, were in this city recently. Past Grand President Mrs. Ema Gett of Sacramento was in this city visiting her mother. On October 6 she was the guest of Miss I. M. Kervan at the California Club and on the Sth she was entertained at dinner by Past President Lena H. Mills and at night was accompanied to a theater party by Miss Kervan. AVinona Parlor of Arcata on October 6 Z SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1903. - ; ARSHAL. ARLOR . N B S celebrated the second anniversary of its institution and flag day by an “at home,” at which there was presented a pro- gramme of entertainment appropriate to both occasions, The whist tournament in the hall of Pledmont Parlor of Oakland was a suc- cess in every sense of the word. The com- mittee that had the matter in charge— Mrs, Gertrude Biber, chairman—was un- tiring in its efforts to make the affair pleasant for all, and in this it was suc- cessful. —— Eastern Star.’ entertainment given by Starr HE I King Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Golden Gate Hall recently was a delightful function, that was greatly appreciated by as many peo- ple as could find place on the main floor and in the galleries of the building. The programme included the following num- bers: Overture, orchestra; address, 1. B. Schantz; specialties, Maud Sharp and Queenie Tilton; vocal solo, C. R. Mont- gomery; violin solo, Alfred F. Worbes; duet (“Trovatore”), Mrs. Zelda Lewis Glaser and M. McCurdo; whistling solo, Frank Stafford; jewel song (“Faust”), Leonora L. Goodman. The feature of the evening was the violin playing of Alfred F. Worbes, a former resident of the State of Wash- ington, who for many years in his former home was the musical leader in Masonic affairs. His performance on the violin was loudly applauded and he was recalled three times. The function, which was fol- Jowed by dancing, was conducted under the supervision of the following named committees: Committee of arrangements— Henry Mayer (chairman), Adelaide Hickie, Cella Mayer, Charles Libby, Katherine Libby; floor manager—O. L. Blackman, assisted by Frank Vanatta, Joseph Goodman, O. H. Hickle, I L. David, I. Goldman, H. F. Wright; recep- tion committee — Emma E. Goodman (chairman), Dora A. Wright, Carrie Van- atta, Zelda Glaser. Helena Cohen. Jennie Wright, Sarah David, Estella Blackman, Essie Colton. Mission Chapter at its meeting on the last Saturday in September elected eight applicants to membership and after the close of the chapter had a social hour. A feature was a mock marriage for the entertainment of the members and visit- ors. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Mary Garston Foster, secretary for a er of years, will leave for the East about October 22 and make her permanent home there. On the evening of the first Saturday in October Beulah Chapter had a well at- tended ice cream social in its hall, South San Francisco. There was a pleasing pro- gramme of entertainment and then a dance. W pendent Order of 0dd Fellows, celebrated the fortieth anniver- sary of its institution by an entertain- ment, dance and banquet recently in the banquet hall of the Odd Fellows’ build- ing. There were many present, who spent a very pleasant evening. On Wednesday, October 14, Oriental Re- bekah Lodge moved into its new quar- ters in the Memorial Hall of the Odd Fel- lows’ building and on that occasion will have a house warming. The farce and dance which this lodge was to have giv- en on the date previously announced has been postponed until October 21, when it will be given in the Memorial Hall of the I. O. O. F. building. The farce is entitled “Hilario Jocundi.” . The San Francisco Relief Committee paid a fraternal visit recently to Bay City Lodge and also to Presidio Lodge. At each place the visitors were well re- ceived and a pleasant and instructive evening was spent. This assoclation wili pay a visit to Templar Lodge of the Re- bekahs on the evening of October 17, by special request. The San Francisco Rebekah Drill Corps has returned from Paso Robles covered with glory and pleased with the fact that Ll S e ha Odd Fellowship. ILDEY ENCAMPMENT, Inde- SRAND CHANCELLOR X. o . it carried away the prize. At the site of the Grand Encampment the members of the Drill Corps were delightfully enter- tained by the Rebekahs of that lace. They fitted up a flat for their special use, and there the members of the corps en- tertained many of the order and their friends. The drills were executed with marked perfection and were received with many marks of approbation. There was a grand banquet, at which the members of the corps, under command of Captain Allie Parker, were present in their neat uniform. All the members of the corps praise the hospitality of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Paso Robles. Templar Lodge, I. O. O. F., will cele- brate the fiftieth anniversary of its insti- tution on the evening of October 22. i Royal Arcanum. FTER the reception of four applica- in Argonaut Council at its last meeting the following named nted a committee on council work and aid to the orator: G. B. Tully, J. I. Macks and M. S. de Roco. It will be the du s committee to arrange for a gra v identification meeting of the members of the council in this sec- tion of the State on Mond: November %, and to procure, if possible, a photo- graph of each-member. the order the council w J. I. Macks, Herbert E. V de Roco, F. Head, Longworth and Secretary council has six candidates for initiation. Buena Vista Council at its last meeting admitted four strangers by initiation and received seven applications. There were many visitors present and at the close of the meeting there was a game of pro- gressive whist, at which W. V. N. Bay won the first and G. W. Jackson second prize. This council will have an open meeting on October 29, when an interest- ing vaudeville programme will be pre- sented. Alameda Council on the first Thursday in October passed the one hundred mark in membership. This council held the Grand Council banner in 1902, but this yvear lost it to ysian Council of Los Angeles, but purposes to regain it. The grand regent, G. Gunzendorfer, and the grand secretary, D. W. Maloon, re- cently visited subordinates of the order in Sacramento, Stockton and Santa Rosa, and at the last named place they were greeted by all but three of the members, who were out of the city. At each place the visitors spoke eloquently. Two new councils are in process of for- mation in this city. Neither will be insti- tuted with less than fifty members, RGN 1 Sl National Union. THE official visit of the San Francisco Under good Cabinet of the National Union to Yosemite Council No. 39 was a very pleasant affair. One candidate was obli- gated and held for the large class initia- tion in December. The speaker of the evening on behalf of the cabinet was Jo- seph A. Wilson, ex-president of El Capi- tan Council, who dwelt upon the events that are to take place in this city during the early part of Decem- ber, when President Jeffris will pay ‘an official -isit to the local counecils. The council was also addressed by BE. H. Hills, president of the San Francisco Cabinet. After the closing of the council there was served a collation and there was an hour's entertainment for all. The order in this State has lost in the death of Frederic H. Hastings, a member of California Council No. 539, one of the most energetic and earnest workers it has ever had. The order in this city, through the San Francisco Cabinet, some time ago recognized his worth and work for the order by presenting him a magnificent set of resolutions beautifully engrossed. His remains were followed to the grave by Apollo Lodge of the I. O. O. F., of which he was a member, and by the San Fran- cisco Cabinet and California Council of the National Union. Native Sons. HERE Is a prospect that a new par- T lor will soon be organized ‘in Lom- poc. g Caucusing for those who will be suit- able officers for the next term is in order in the various parlors at this time. The proceedings of the last Grand Par- lor have been issued. They form a book of more than 50 pages full of general and statistical information that is valuable to all members of the order. It has been carefully prepared and compiled by Hen- ry Lunstedt, the grand secretary. Stanford Parlor had two candidates to initiate at its; meeting October 6. On Fri- day, October 30, this rarlor will have a theater party at Fischer’s, and on the 47 evening of November 23 it will have a ladlies’ night. Sequoia Parlor No. 160 has arranged for a grand ball to be given onm the evening of November 17, under the direction of John H. Dumbrell, D. D. Gibbons, Wil- llam F. Lippert, John 8. Young and George J. Btockwits. Sentinels of Universe. N the last night of the month of September Prosperity Council of the Sentinels of the Universe had a delightful party in its hall in the Shiels bullding. Between dances Interes ing numbers were introduced to entertiin the large audience of members, friends and acquaintances. There was a piano solo by Miss Knell, who had to give an encore; Mrs. Vance gave a recitation, which proved her to be an eloquent elo- cutionist; Miss Bertha Knell captured the audience with the rendition of two songs in a most pleasing voice; the Lily of the Valley Mandolin Club under the leader- ship of Mrs. Atkinson showed at its best in a number of selections; Master Willla and little Cecil Flynn, as one of the ladies sald, “gave the dearest cake walk seen,” and Miss Wendt gave a reading which was well recefved. Mrs. W. A Martin was a committee of one on enter- tainment and she was highly compliment- ed on the success of the affair. The com- mittee on reception was composed of Mrs, F. Johnson, Mrs. M. Olsen, Mrs. E. Mont- gomery, Mrs. F. Stewart, Miss Henrletta M. Coburn and R. D. Darby. The floor committes was George S. Clinton, Dr. G. H. Therkof, Mrs. M. Livingston and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hite. e i Knights and Ladies. URORA LODGE No, 22 of the Knights and Ladies of Honor at its meeting on the first Monday October had a large attendance, cluding Grand Protector Wolfe, Grand Vice Protector Mrs. lllams, Grand Secretary Quitzow and & number of other grand officers. “The lodge received three applications and initiated two strangers, who had been elected at the previous s sion. During the evening the grand ficers had something to say for the good of the order, and then, after the closing of the lodge by Protector Mrs. Davidso: there was a short programme of ente tainment, the chief numbers being a vo- cal selection by Mrs. Downey and t ever This was followed by Mrs. L. A. Rapp. dancing. The various lodges of this city are work- ing to secure members for the class itlation that is being arranged for by grand officers, and which will be held Guring the late part of the year. Bay City Lodge has sever: members through Mrs, Quitzow, gener: State organizer. s Order of Pendo. HE Order of Pendo h vacated its quarters in the Callaghan bulld: and has taken the upper floor of the southwest corner of California and Kearny streets. Arrangements are under way for a campaign in this city to extend the limits of the order. It is probable that it will open shortly after the November election lunteer Council had work in th its last held meeting, w witnessed by a large nu ber of members of the council and the or- der. Oakiand reports an increase of forty durimg the month of September, and Stockton reports fifty during the same period. Supreme Councilor Tugwell has return- ed from an official tour of visitations to Montana, Idaho, Washington and Orego: He reports the order in good condition those States, and asserts that ever where he went he was cordially we comed, and that in Helena, Mont., was tendered a reception that amounte. almost to an ovation. secured United Moderns. THE third of the ten great events a ranged for the United Moderns of this city was given in Elks’ Hall on the evening of the first Saturday in Octo- ber. It was in the nature of an illustrate stereopticon lecture, delivered by John G. Jury. It was entitled “A Trip to th Orfent,” and was an Interesting account of travel in the direction of the rising sun. The text was entertaining and the views on the canvas served in a great measure to add to the interest of the words of the lecturer. Mr. Jury was re- warded with long and prolonged applause by the large audience that had been charmed by him. The fourth of the series will be on Saturday evening, November 7, when David Starr Jordan, president of the Leland Stanford Jr. University, will deliver a lecture on the “Call of the Twentleth Century. Knights of Honor. l IBERTY LODGE of the Knights ot Honor had three applications to act upon: Saxon Lodge also had threes applications for membership. The several lodges of the city have not reported a suspension during the last thirty days. the smallest in many years, 140. Of this number seven occurred in California. Ail assessment that was collected during that month left a surplus of $164,000. ficers last week, when plans were adopted for the extension of the order in this city The Red Men. ‘ ' OSEMITE COUNCIL of the Degree tertainment of the season on the evening of October 13 in Woodmen’s Hall, for that evening were Billy Hynes, the comic entertainer; Miss Rose Harrison, ert, the popular barytome, and Marion Moore Seagreave, who gave a select read- tableaux and dancing. Altahmos Tribe of the I O. R. M. has quet in the Call Cafe on the evening of December T. HE Daughters of Liberty and Ju- nior Order of United American Me- rangements for a joint social evening to be given in Mission Opera Hall on tha is arranging the details and it is expected that it will surpass anything previously The loss by death during September was claims were paid for September and the There was a meeting of the grand of- and in the interior. of Pocahontas gave its first en- Alameda. Among those who were engaged who appeared in her specialties; Ed Eck- ing. The programme closed with Indian decided to give its seventh annual ban- i nr Juniors and Daughters. chanics of this city are making ar- night of November 7. A joint committee glven by these two associations.