The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 8, 1903, Page 43

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1903. f Grand President . ena Vista Parlor in the r part of October w pleasing one, ; tastefully rate f the ™ onious one great deal of praise siting official to the of- ose members of the parlor ir loyalty and for the par- Daug! rs’ the occasion, > the grand presi- me bottle wwered of silver, while t Baker there were and a hand- the er of y network lent flowers, roses was given to nd president hs last day of Oc- ey ride to San Ma- 1d & delgihtful time. On the es experienced a scare its des- County some one fowling piece and the ashing through one cut away the feathers f the hat worn by one of r had a pleasant Hal- last day of October 18 A programme ap- priate to the time and many of the welked backw and turned around ree times tc according to an old erstition, whether they could see the e of a future husband in the mirror ng on the rth wall of the hall. emite Parlor is arranging for a min- rel show to be given at a date to be hereafte see or of the N. D. G. ment and dance Union Square Hal vember 11 in aid of its banner fund. A variety programme o+ MRS. A THORNHILL GRAND SECRETARy DRUDESSES BUSHNELL T PHOTO the committee on Mrs. Jennie Stark 1. It will con- farce, ‘‘Peggy ged by d under the ot in the Na- ons will be On that the members During the ad a splen- of the flag welcome ber the parlor elebratic e programme that ate Parlor No. v of the or- r; recita- Esther rs and reading, an Fran- citation, “Star 1 Shana- er, the Our voeal _solo, “Whi ; vocal solo, ag Charge,"” s, Miss Mil- Fahrenkrug “The ( The Odd’ f-';llows. AND MASTER C. W. BAKER of he Independent Order of Odd Fel- Jows will make official visits as fo! ng the current mo Spring i Arbuckle, November 9: Lodge, Du n, 10th; Central ams, 12th; Maxwell Lodge, « usa Lodge, Colusa, 14th; Willows, 16th; Stony Creek and, 17th; Newville Lodge, New- Grafton Lodge, Blacks, 19th; , Madison, 20th, and Capay 18t ncisco general relief com- 2 fraternal visit to the Oak- t week, and the visit- xtended a hearty wel- of the Oakland nse on behalf of the President W. L. number of speeches visited lodge was Gummo a short unt of the formation of the of 0Odd Fellows, California No. ate of California. He presented er to Grand Scribe Barnes, presented it to California er settles a mooted ques of the fact the lodge record té, and that is as to who formation of the first were present at the ton No. 5 of the Patriarchs Militant elected officers at its last meeting and will install them in December. The “lobster” party given by Templar Rebekah Lodge on the last Saturday of October in the Odd Fellows' building was The programme was made up tures of which no by Ruby Fin- vocal selections by Mrs. Walters of Vallejo and an amusing farce by “The Lobsters” of Vallejo. The aster of ceremonles was Henry Wal- dorf Osthoff, who on a number of occa- amusing. sions has proved himself firstclass in act- ing in that capacity. Dancing followed amme. lla Lodge on the last Saturday in gave a social in its lodgeroom, which was an agreeable function. The committee in charge presented an inter- esting programme of vaudeville numbers, which were well recelved by the members and their many friends who had been in- vited. The evening closed with dancing. Oriental Rebekah Lodge is preparing a reception to San Francisco Canton No. 5 of the Patriarchs Militant. ifornia Rebekah Lodge No. 1 is ar- ranging for an entertainment and dance to be given In Golden Gate Hall on the night of November 2. Jubflee Rebekah Lodge on -the first Tuesday ovember tendered a recep- v City Lodge of the subordin- who attended in large numbers, were graciously received in a neat speech of welcome by the very pro- pressive noble grand, Mrs. M. H. Ludlow, who subsequently acted as the committee of arrangements and entertainment. The response to the welcome was by the noble grand of the visiting lodge, after which there was a short programme of enter- tainment, which included a plano recital by Jeanette Howelf: violin solo by Pro- fessor Vorbes; recitation, Victorla Lor- ing, and cake walk by Annie Weissenberg and Perry Dobbin. Then followed a real e T. L. MSNALLY , RATIONAL PARLOR NS GW H G MULLER. Nfl\ouAL PARLOR, NSGW WAPERIAL STUOIO PusTe BMILY M KNOPH CHAPLAIN MISSION REB. LOVGE PRIEST PRoTO LULL PERRY RECORDING, SECTY s B, LOVGE e B e e SR R SR £ — ‘[ SEVERAL ACTIVE WORKERS IN SOME OF THE FRATERNITIES OF SAN FRANCISCO. 1’ - e s ‘ = . - ) live christening. The baby ed later. Plans were adopted for Circle at Kern City November pointed to outline the work for the cur- Carrie Loring, a member, w by Mrs. Addle L. Ballou, P ed by Mrs. Petersen and Myrtle The babe was placed on and as it lay there Mrs. around it bunches in five colors in the form of a st Mrs. Ballou ex- plained the significance of the flowers, after which she explained the meaning of the names bestowed on the chil told of the custom of ancient times of christening children at public gatherings. Mrs. Ballou and Mrs. Petersen then pre sented the child & silver spoon. The cere- mony was followed by the serving of a collation, after which there was dancing. The members of Misslon Rebekah Lodge are at work arranging the detalls of tne bazaar the lodge will give in the month of December. Among the active worke are Mrs. Lillian B. Holcomb, y Knopf and Lulu Perry. R — The Druids. URING the last ten days Noble Grand Arch Beck, in company of the grand secretary, paid a visit to the grove in Vallejo, where after Instruc- tions in the work of the order and expla- nation of the new degree work there was a banquet in honor of the visiting of- ficials. The noble grand arch, in the company of Grand Trustee Wedemeyer and Past Noble Arch Pearson of Garden COity Grove, paid a visit to the grove at May- field, where there was a good attendance and the initiation of five strangers. The officers acquitted themselves in a credit- able manner. After the close of the busi- ness of the evening the visitors were hos- pitably entertained. Salinas Grove will dedicate its new tem- ple on November 12, on which occasion the noble grand arch will pay the grove an official visit. The membership of the groves in the vicinity will be present and it s expected that the event will be an unusually interesting and pleasing one. The following official visits are an- nounced by the noble grand arch: No- vember 10, to Madrone, Luis de Camoens and Santa Cruz groves in Santa Cruz; 11, to Watsonvllle; 12, to Salinas, and 13, to Laurel Grove, San Francisco. Golden Gate Circle of the Druldesses gave a social in the banquet room of the Druids' Hall last week, which was at- tended by a large number of people and they were entertained with a pleasing programme and a collation. The ball given by Columbia Grove and Columbia Circle In Washington Bquare Hall last week was a pleasant and suc- cessful function that was attended by a large number of people. The attendance at the snowball party given by Hesperian Circle was very large, the capacity of Laurel Hall in Shiels’ bullding being too small to admit all who wanted to dance at the same time. John T. Kidd was the floor manager and the affair was under the supervision of Ida E. Wheeler, Mrs. Dr. Lefller, Hattie Beach, Mrs. Wolff, Mrs. Vitlan and Mesers. Downie and Eenken. The committee that has charge of the large class initiation of which Rose Pe- ters is chairman, Jennie 8. Clark secretary and Druidess Mrs. Peterson chairman of the committee on promotion, is working hard to make the affair a success. Mrs. Molinari, secretary of the committee on ritualistic work, reported that at a meet- ing of the committee at which Mrs. Ju- lius 8. Godeau presided the following named Druidesses were chosen as the spe- cial team to confer the degree on the class: Martin of Boadicea Circle as past arch druidess; McCattery of Golden Gate Circle as arch druidess; Harding of Hes- perfan Circle as first bard; Molinari of Laurel Circle as second bard; Eccles of Elvin_Circle, inside, and Hapdasher of Old Friends Circle as outside guardian. The conductor and conductress will be an- ball and entertain- Washington Squ the glven in ment to be Hall on the evening of December 6. There : geveral new features at the class in connection with the floc work. They will prove exceedingly teresting. Mrs. A. Thornhill and secretary of the order, 's taking great interest in the large ¢ jation and will on that evening supervise the f work by the spectal “ Foresters of America. OUET BARBAROSSA'S in C Turn Verein Hall on the last night in October was attended by many B large hall, shly decorated. as could find pl in the which had been lav There was a good programme of dances under the floor directorship of Jacob Mahr, The affair was conducted under the supervision of Grand Trustee Henry Haab, Edward Nordhoff, William Lewis, Charles Theilman, F. Zucker, J. F. Wag- social as ner, Charles Scharenberg and G. Kruec- kel, 4 The same night Court America and Mizpah Circle gave a ball in the Potrero Opera-house. It was well attended and proved a pleasant affair. It was carried on under the direction of H. W. C. Bode R. Rassmussen, J. W. Barstow, F. Weiss, C. Rassmussen, C. Hansen, E. Lucke, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. Zahn, Mrs. Gibson, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Barston, Mrs. Knobloch and Miss E. Gibson. The law of the order as amended at the last se€sion of the SBupreme Court pro- vides that after the new ritual goes into operation the lecturer will be provided with suitable regalia. . Past Grand Chief Ranger Jacob Sam- uels has been appointed deputy supreme chief ranger for the jurisdiction of Cali- fornia. Court Robin Hood has arranged for an entertainment and ball to be given in Golden Gate Hall on the night of De- cember 12. Major Fred C. Hensley, F. A. Miller and J. Schilling have been ap- pointed a committee to arrange the de- talls for this affair. At a recent meeting of Court Robin Hood a committee consisting of Thomas Osborne, A. Linderman, J. Brebant and Daniel Teare, grand trustee, was ap- pointed to ascertain whether it Is pos- sible to find new quarters in which to meet and to ascertain whether it is not possible to have all courts in this city meet under one roof. James G. Blaine Circle has completed arrangements for a social evening on the night of November 13. The committee that is arranging the reception to be given Supreme Sub-Chilef Companion Mrs. Lizzle Atwood and Su- preme Delegate Jno. J. Cordy has de- cided upon having an address of welcome by Past Grand Chief Companion Mrs, M. A, Duke, an address by Past Grand Chief Companion Miss Alice Ticoulet and one by Past Grand Chief Companion Miss Agnes D. Bremer. There will be dancing after the reception. The arrangement of the details has been left to Past Grand Chief Companions Mrs. Duke Mrs. Emma Harrington and Mrs. Helena Worms, as- sisted by Companions Jacob Label and E. C. Stock as an advisory commlittee. All the circles in the interior have been requested to send congratulations to be sent to the chairman of the committee, that such may be read on the night of the reception, as it is proposed that it shall be a reception in which all circles shall take part to show the appreciation of Mrs, Atwood having returned to this State with supreme honors, and of the supreme delegate having been appointed State supreme deputy supreme chief com- panion. Grand Chief Companion Mrs. J. Krim- minger of Los Angeles visited Juanita Circle at Modesto on the 3d, Boni: in thig city on the 4th and Ferruci cle, this city, on the 5th. She will v New Century Circle, this city, Novem ber 9; Tamalpals at Sau to, ¢ the 11th; James G. Blalne Circ this cit the 12th, and Floral Circle, at Elk irove, on the 13th. e MO Ancient Forestry. OURT APOLLO of the Ancient Or- ‘ :dvr of Foresters entertained its members and friend the soclal hall of the Foresters' building last week with a programme adapted to the Hal- on. A feature of the season's a the court’'s d loween s though not was a drill by was a pretty and pleasing dives ion. After the programme there was dancing for those who cared to spend an hour or two in that exerc Court 'Oak Grove has arranged for a social to be given in the social hall of A. O. F. building on the evening of vember 17 H. A. Clark of Court Friar Tuck Seattle has been appointed special deputy high chief ranger to visit all the courts in the State of Washington. Past Chief Ranger H. Midgley of the court in Meunlo Park visited the office of the perman:nt secretary last week and spoke very encouragingly of the work in the interest of the order in that section. Juve Court No. 2, Rose City of Santa Rdsa, gave a delightful party in its hall last week. There were many adults pre ent and they discovered that the young- sters have considerable ability in man- aging social functions. ' Supreme Chief Companion Mrs. M. J. Valente and Supreme Sub-chief Mrs. George J. Berger paid an official visit to Cordelia Circle last week, were well re- ceived by a very enthusiastic set of com- panions and were given a fine exempli- fication of the ability of the officers to confer the degree of the order. After the closing of the circle there was a banquet in honor of the visitors, when the officers and members were complimented by the supreme officials for their proficiency, fraternal fello’ ip' and hospitality. Bournemouth Circle will give an enter- tainment in its hall on the evening of December 2. The board of depptles of the companions of this city gave a straw soclal in the social hall of the A. O. F. bullding in the last days of October. Each person that entered the hall was presented a straw bouquet. The second masquerade ball given joint- 1y by Court Star of the Mission and Sherwood Club in Mission Turn Verein Hall on the last day of October was well attended and was productive of much enjoyment for all participants. There were many in masks and there was considera- ble guessing as to the wearers until un- masking time. —_— Independent Foresters. HE following have been appointed as I the board of San Francisco deputies of the Independent Order of For- esters: General deputy high chief rangers, J. P. Murphy, J. B. Knudson, Henry Schroeder, J. P. Stregel, F. W. Collins and Nellle O. Kuss; district deputles, G. W. Kuss, J. C. Schilling, J. H. Mahan, L. Fitzgerald,” H. C. Reimers, George Dow, B. F. True, E. E. Northrup, N. L. Dono- van, A. B. Johnson, Henry Brandtjen, B. H. Howell, George Healing, F. T. Wheeler, Lillle Petroschka and Mrs. B. E. Murphy. The board organized by the election of the follawing named officers: J. P. Murphy, chairman; F. W. Collins, first vice chairman; Lillle Petroschka, second vice chairman; G. W. Kuss, secretary; J. B. Knudson, treasurer. A committee on ways and means was ap- of nd to report at the next meet- Chief Ranger Wirsching was t during the session and gave valu- < had an extertainment all, on Deviadero streef, and all had a pleasant time. surer N. Cameron was the master of ceremonies, and there was not a dull moment while the programme was on. Dancing was in order after the floor was ¢ d High Vice Chief Ranger G. Q. Stewart and High Treasurer Cameron paid a visit last week to Court Precita. There was a e of members, and much nifested. The remarks of the h officers were well re- ceived At the meeting of Companion Court Yerba Buena last week two strangers were initlated and two petitions were re- ceived. Companion Court Golden Gate received s;.wr.nl applications at its last held ses- sion. = L Native Sons. ATIONAL PARLOR of the Native Sons of the Golden West has con- cluded its arrangement for its an- 1al minstrel entertainment and ball to given ns’ Hall on No- vember 11 will be conducted under rvision of F. L in of the committee of arrangement sisted by P. G. du Py, A. J. Falve attigan, Fred Wehe, Ken Mathe- son and William Patterson. M. M. Rattl- gan will be the interlocutor; Elton Lam- bert, Lou Hufschmidt, Syl Nelvmas, Bill Vaughn, Guy Clayton, Joe Bourdes, end men; Frank W. Thompson, David Man- lloyd, Fred J. Giannini, L. A. Larsen, soloists. The Knickerbocker Male Quar- tet will assist. There will be a good pro- gramme of dances. Pacific Parlor is to have an anniver- sary banquet. John F. Cannon, chair- man of the committee having charge of the affair, reported at the last held meet- ing that the “banquet” will be “a smok- er.” “Witch” Hazell objected to a smok- er on the ground that a smoker is not a banquet and that such an affair is “too urdignified to maintain the reputation of the dignified parlor at an anniversary cel- ebration,” and on the further ground that tfie smoke would interfere with ‘“Brother Curley’s delicata throat,” thereby depriv- ing the guests of considerable amusement, as he would not be able to entertain with his “special specialties.” President Locke contributed $ to the fund to meet the expenses and the balance required was contributed by Roche, Allen and Fraser. “Bruder”” Quast 1s to look after the “run- abouts.” ‘“Senator” Ehrard, now of Do- lores Parlor, present as a visitor, “smiled a smile” when he heard that the banquet is to be a smoker, and the statement was made that for the last fifteen years he had been a visitor to Pacific and that he wora the same calm smile whenever the banquet proposition was discussed. During the evening “Prof” Roche while discussing the banquet proposition spoke of “innocuous Iniquity,” but was cut short in his remarks until “Senator”” Bailey and Terry Martin could ascertain what he meant by the phrase. When they reported that he meant no harm he was allowed to proceed, being admonished by “Judge” Lynch of dire consequences if he did not confine himself to plain English. RS g i ST Knights of Pythias. HARLES OMAN, for many years master of the exchequer of Eureka Lodge No. 9 of the Knights of Pythias, tendered his resignation, and Past Chancellor George H. Broderson, one of the most active members of the lodge, was elected to fill the vacapcy. This cre- MecNally, chair- ated a vacancy m the work. Past C 1 F. O was elected to fill c | ¢ ficers were puty ¢ “hancellor During the conferred the t plenty ne of the rtion of of work for Nov most prosperous | th ing for domain, is n visitors, a isly treated wher City L convention conferred the kr ght long form on several e les in s creditable manner. Alamed: dge ce the twenty- fifth ugion last week will mi ing the me General McGls ge No. 212, A. 0. U. W. members and v Hall on T lay evening. The f musical and liter danc- ing. Grand Master visit to the lodge k and spok couraging! ) of the memberst ing by the ship During the latter part er ;rand Recorder Spencer 1 the lodge in San Mateo membership agrecable is to take place n ner of contributing to fund. The grand recorder reports that quite 3 number of applications were received in his office during the month df Octobe also that durin that period 360,000 was s of members who d jointly with paid to beneficiar Yosemite Lodge of Fresnc Martha Lodge of the Degree of Hor celebrated the thirty-fifth am ersary the order with appropriate ceremonies and a dance. the night of the Past the The Past Masters’ Association of this city will celebrate the tenth anniversar of the organization of t body by pay ing a fraternal visit o first Monday in December to the Masters’ Association of Oakland. Carnation Lodge of the Degree of H had a pleasant Halloween party In Shiels building on the last Friday in Oct ber. ood attendance, a number games and da & characterized evening. Silver Spray Lodge, D. of H., is arrang- ing an entertainment for the evening of the first meeting pla in December. Order Red Men. REAT SACHEM SAMUELS on No- G vember 3 paid an officlal visit to Comanche Tribe at Elmhurst. He will make official visits as follows during the current me To Mancopah Tri November 9; Miantonomah Tribe, I Willopi Tribe, 12th; Samoset Tribe, 16t Montezuma Tribe, h; Bald Eagle Trib: 18th; Ouray Tribe h, and Monadnock Tribe, 20th. Seminole Tribe was officially visited by the great sachem recently and after the work of the evening there was a banquet in honor of the visiting official in a dow town restaurant, at which there were present about 200 members of the order. Speeches by the great sachem and prom- inent members at the head of the table were in order after the repast. Plataches Tribe of Fresno expects a large class of candidates for adoption at the time the great sachem will pay th tribe a visit in the latter part of the ¢ rent month. Metamora Tribe has, through the efforts of Sachem Ligourni and T. Thompson, ganized a new degree team, whiech gave its Initial adoption last week on a ber of palefaces in a’manner that prove that the organizers were wise in the se- lection of members for the team. Ceanotha Council of the Degree of Po- cahontas was the guest last week of Wyoming Tribe of Grass Valley on the oceaston of a reception tendered to Gre Representatives Sims and Tyrell, who re cently returned from the Coyncil of t United States. There was a large at'end ance and the reception was followed by a banquet. Woodcraft. L. TEMPLE Camp of the Wood- w men of the World gave its firse “ladies at home” In Hall, Pioneer building, on tk the last Wednesday in October. was crowded to its capacity with ladies and their escorts, who were received by the members of the camp and delightfully entertained for two hours with a charm- ing programme of music, song, récitations and specialties by first-class talent. The programme was followed by the serving of ice cream and refreshments with a liberal hand. The very enjoyable function was carried out to a successful termina- tion under the supervision of J. C. Drath- man, F. C. Wehland and C. Merrian. At the last meeting of the Choppers” Friendship Club of the Woogdmen of the World there was a report from the n- crease committee, which showed what it had been doing since the previous meet- ing. It presented about twenty applica- tions. This committeegls working to the end that the club shall number 1000 mem- bers within six months. The club is making arrangements for a pienic In 1904, and is also endeavoring to interest the ladies In its work, which is both chari- table and beneficial. Head Consul Falkenberg is in this State with his wife, who has come to this Stats from Colorado for the benefit of her health. The head consul will, while here, visit many of the camps. Knights of Honor. THE grand officers of the Knights of Honor held a meeting last week and discussed plans for work in this jurisdiction. In a short time active work will be commenced in the northern part of the State, The Past Dictators’ Association held an interesting meeting last week. The re- ports presented show that many of tfie members of the association are taking advantage of the benefit feature recently decided upon by this branch of the order. The November report of the Supreme Reporter shows that during the month of October 130 deaths occurred in the order. Eight of these were in California. Ninety- six of the claims were paid before the last day of the month and the others will be paild by November 10, and there will be a surplus of $179.500 to meet the death claims for November. A new lodge has been organized by H. H. Barnes in Prescott, Ariz. It will be in- stituted during the current month.