The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 10, 1904, Page 20

The work of J. F. he San Francisco Nichols, secretary Board of Relief has the Odd Fellows again been recognize He is one of the most con- ntious and painstaking members of the order and everything that he does the board performed with the same ous attention that to his personal affairs. was the recipient conscient hazx in recognition of s ces the case of a strange order from S istmas morning he e mail a beautiful g . tch charm from a r in Bear Creek . m he had been very e wh he was in the-city and = f f assistance. The a 1 the gift is one an would feel proud to Te- Lodge has had re- its m t earn- es kers, Mrs. Isabella Ewing, who th the close of 1903. She of Pennsylvania, came , ears ago, and on he 12th of October. 1887, became a er of th med, and hav- lodge ¥ it of Odd Fel- xship she was an earnest worker for se, e to give her time ge a i reans when there wa s her un- . se of Odd Fel hip sh decorated with the f chivalry at the ar Encampment in San he chief mourners are P sband, and a She a any relatives an e srn her taking away ) Bergman has t n get up a grand b Sons’ Hall for the b b . ¥ ais Eergr fiicers Rebekah Lodg c n a most s f istrict Deputy Berg assisted by her staff, in s he first S: twiday in a ¥ Hextronj, ncble z ¥ vice grand; Emma a p etary: Emma ‘ t Mi s B Arris as t reflected installed ne past grand frs. Norma hen Frank D. Worth f the initiatory team tly bring a de am to most fa After that the past d and grar ea sented th frag flowers ncipal d Mas e B. H i t Grar W. Wats s. Mary E. Donc reta assembly: (€ Gree st dist deputy, and Frost. Afier the ceremonies there dancing re than an very active and amate Lodge a each Craig, J. T. Carr M. Cyrus and Mrs. Barne ¢ only loudly applauded, each forced to give an encore. g named installed al Rebekah Lodge President Mrs. it of officers January 4 people as which had ated with gar- leaves. On each hundreds of ¢ den hue. The officer t ter Maude Bar- Craig, vice recording, and ncial secretary; Henrictta Taylor, treasurer; Mollie Mc- chaplain Mar Robinson, The appointed officers were were Bergn n e Odd Fel buildir of as many the hall, preser d crowd int anges of light the rand: M) are 1ie ry grand tle Carbe ossman ney liste rden Mrs. 3. T. g noble grand, was g collar of her rank order, and then Mrs. McCol- the retiring past grand, was ted the handsome jewel that past noble grand wha has faithfully discharged the duties her office. Then followed the pre- sentation of beautiful flowers to the iring and incoming officers and congratulatory speeches. Loyal, dur- ng the past term, under the guidance of Mrs. Carren as noble grand, was very essful and everything was conducted in a most harmonious spirit. the close of the ceremonies the oranges that were used for decora- were taken from garlands and distributed to those in the hall, after which there was dancing for two hour: esented with the lister presen goes to every re At tions following named have been in- stalled as the officers of Tempiar jodge: A. A. Goldsack, junior past grand; Carl W. Mueller, noble grand; John Rock, vice grand; J. R. Mor- rison, recording secretary; J. F. Nichols, financial secreiary; J. M. Mc- Queen, treasurer: J. B. Russell, John Burgess and ¥~ O. Ford, trustees. The reports of the officers were very satis- factory in this, « th~— showed that the Jodge has prospered during the past term. The new noble grand was prominently brought into notice re- cently by having been the attorney in o+ action against the Board of Public Works for neglect in not repairing a sidewalk and which resulted in a large judgment against the board The lodge, which received by consolidation Parker and Ophir lodges, now has a membership of 386 and $70,000 in its Deputy laster F. J. witnessed by a number of visitors. luding the Past ( nds’ Association. e THE RED MEN. Calumet Tribe No. 149 proved Order of Red d meeting wa th ha evenin or membe a large class adoption on of Mond ruary 1. give its first bail in Lyri on Eddy street on the evening o aturday, February 6. At the last held eting of the tribe twenty applica- tions for p were presented the The members i a number were promised Althamos Trib sixth moon its tribal the ct term by Hyas Tyhee Geo: with all the »se who are on the leep of Sisr chiefs T ed for Deputy taguc District W. Dz f the chiefs for moons are Dr. W. B. Weich itzgerald, junior sa H. M. Blankenstein, prophet Hutaff, chief R T warriors and other chiefs of the were the samc of raising up a smoking of the pipe of peace around the council there long and short talks for the good the tribe, after which there wa served a feast of corn and venison This tribe under the chiefs endeavor to excel the work per y se who w under the chiefship of H. M. Blankenstein, who during the time he wielded the chief's tomahawk proved that he is a first-cla chief. Those who assisted him were imbued with the spirit that possessed him and made excellent chiefs. tribal chiefs « ceremonies to be the the ensuing A. H. Lacoste, senior, and J. H twelve hem; Har braves, tri Aft the silence wer raised remony time. vd in at r the ce new t re The new Manitou and Oshonee tribes were raised up by Dis- trict Deputy Great Sachem Samuel Berel in the wigwam in the Shiels building in the p ce of a rge number of Red Men on the fifth sleep of the cold moon. The ceremony was fol- lowed by a social hour. Senator J. B. Sanford of Yokayo Tribe of Ukiah was a v r at the office of the great chief of records last His visit to this part of the res- ervation was to consult with the great Pocahontas, Mrs. Minna Betts, with a view to establish a council of the De- gree of Pocahontas in Ukiah. The new tribe established a short time since in Chico by Great Chief of Records Bliss has been named Wenako and numbered 150. It starts out in its week fraternal life with ninety members.' A. L. Nichols is the sachem arid H. B. Weaver chief of records. Pitiaches Tribe of Fresno on the evening of January 5 adopted a class of fifty palefaces in its new wigwam in the Elks building, in the presence of delegations from the tribes in Han- ford. Lemoore and Visalia. The cere- monies were followed by a grand ball at which were present many of the la- dies of Fresno. Seminole Tribe, the French tribe of this city, will give its annual ball in * Native Sons’ Hall on the evening of January Great Representative treto has been making rapid improve- ment to health recovery during his trip in the southland. He writes from Los Angeles that he expects to return to this city during the current week. On the evening of February 8 Great Wenonah Mrs. A. Bliss visited Peta- luma, where, after a public raising up of the chiefs of the tribe in that place, she raised up the chiefs of the council which meets there. The following '‘named have been raised as the council chiefs of Seneca Council of the Degree of Pocahontas: Mrs. Carragues, Pocahontas; ‘Mrs. J. D. Sheble, prophetess; Mrs. Miliroy, Wenonah, and ‘M. Woods, Powhattan. The appointed chiefs were raised at the same time. The snow ball and holiday party given by this tribe in the latter part of December, in Washington Square Hall, was attended by a large number of people and was a decided success. Louise Wedel was the chair- man of the committee of arrange- ments. 23. Emilio Las- RN FORESTERS. Court Precita of the Independent Order of Foresters has elected the following named as its officers for (E 2. ¥ VINTER 2 Y 2 E:?DEC-K | 2o i ELIZABETH EHRNS LENZ the ensuing term: J. H. Sturgis, chief i D. Rivera, vice chief: A. Shoenan, recording, and C. A. Dris- coll, financial secretary; H. Schroe- der, treasurer; L. Paganette, orator; F. Duarte, senior, and P. Dunphy, ju- nior woodward; A. L. Lang, senior, and G. Palas, junior beadle; R. E. Wren, court deputy; Dr. Hawkins, physician. Court Avpollo has selected G. rickland, chief ranger; J. D. O'C nor, vice chief; W. H. Brown, cording, and C. Nielson, financial re M. O'Connor, treasurer H. Henning. oratc G. F. Ochs, past chief ranger; J. Waldie, court deput J. A. Born, phy an, and F. W. Hil: dreth, senior woodward. High Chief Ranger Stewart, High Treasurer Cameron apd President Murphy of the board of' deputies paid an offic cember 29, The board of San Francisco depu- al visit to Court Oakland De- ties on the evening of January 4 paid visit to Court Seal Rock, in Devisa- dero-street Hall. where the president of the board, J. P. Murphy, assisted by the other members of the board, in- stalled the officers of the court for the current term. After the work of the evening there were addresses by Dep- upreme Chief Ranger Stewart, ent Murphy and other mmnbe‘rs yard, after which High Treas- urer Ed Cameron entertained the members present with a budget of “n stories, some of which were traced back to the days of Jo Miller: They were new to those who never heard them before, and created a hearty h. The deputies on the evening of Jan- uary 5 installed the officers of Courts Southern Heights and Acacia; Janu- ary they installed those of Court Diana; January 9 those of Court El Cerito in San Mateo, and on January 11 they will install the officers of Court Mission in Mission Opera Hall; Janu- ry 12 those of Court Oakland; January those of Court Precita in Mission Masonic Hall, and January 14 those of Court Golden Gate in Franklin Hall, on Fillmore street. Court Oakland was visited last week by the degree team that «<cnferred the degree at the recent large class initia- tion in this city, and that aggregation, under the leadership of .Deputy Su- preme Chief Ranger Stewart, conferred the degree on a class of fifteen in a manner that won for it the highest commendation. ’ The Companion court started by Court Oakland was instituted.on the afternoon of January 9 with a good membership. The courts of this city are promis- ing to make a good showing-at the theater party to be given in the name of the order in the Central Theater February 12. The new officers of Court Yerba/Bu- ena will be installed in public on the evening of January 26. After the cere- mony there will be a programme of 1 ‘entertainment, just to let the members and their friends know that this court is alive and progressive. 2 After the installation of the officers in Court Southern Heights last week the members of the board of deputies, the officers and members of Court Aca- cia and a number of Visitors were the guests of that truly hospitable court Southern Heights. In addition to ‘the hospitality there was an hour of speeqh- making for the good of the order and the court in particular. L5 5 The officers, of Court Oakland, Tride-’ pendent Order of Foresters, wills - stalled in Foresters’ Hall. Thirteenth and Clay streets, Oakland, by the board of San Francisco Ceputies Tues- day, January 11. After the installa- tion there will be a banquet served to the members of the court and ladies. The affair will be Dy invitation only. — 5 NATIVE DAUGHTERS. Oro Fino Parlor had a very pleasant party for children in the Red Men's building last week. There were about twenty-five young ones present and during the evening each was presented a generous box of candles, a bag of | MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE | PROMINENT IN THE FRA- TERNAL ORGANIZATIONS. kS f— a neatly decorated numbers of nuts and a toy from tree. The members and invited gucsts were entertained by adults and the children with recitations, songs, instrumental music and fanc dancing. The contributors were little Gladys Cordy, Pauline, Adelaide and J. A. Wirtner, Dorothy Saur and little Jack Rena and Helen Stuparich, Edna Ryvan, Harry Kidd and Ellen Wright ©. by 1 Levy: Mrs. the programme This very st the direction Cordy, Mrs, Brown, Mrs. Dolly Brad ley and Miss Hink. The fancy dancing of little Gladys Cordy was loudly ap- ptauded and she was forced to encore. Grand President Stella Finkeldey paid a visit to Calaveras Parlor Janu- ary 5 and was well received. There were present . Past' Grand . President Mrs. B. 'W..Conrad,.Junior Past Grand President Eliza D. Keith, District Dep- uty Grand President Miss Edwards of Darina and: visitors from Alta, Oro Finoy Keith, Fremont, La Bandero of Sacramento and Darina parlors. After an exemplification of the work of the . order by the officers, who were greatly praised, there was'an address of a very entertaining character by the visiting grand officer and speeches by the past grands and Jthers, after which Miss Finkeidey was presented a beautifully painted cake dish and’a perfume flask was presented to Miss Edwards. Then there were flowers for the past grand officials. » Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes and Past Grand President Mary E. Tillman went to Oc¢cidental, Sonoma County, and there instituted a‘'new parlor, No. 142, on January 5. While' In Los Angeles Grand Presi- dent Finkeldey was not neglected by the members of Los Angeles Parlor. After she had concluded the business of hen-official visit in that parlor she was presented an elegant’ souvenir of “the accasion and made the guest of honar at a supper. The following day the members, . through a comfnittée, gave her a tallyho ride to many points of interest in that beautifal city and vi- , cinity. One of the most enjoyable visits of the grand.president in this city was _that te Keith Parlor, January 4. There .were present Junior Pa&t Grand Presi- dent Keith, Grand Secretary Laura J. 'tFrakes, Agnes McVery of Calaveras . Parlor, Dolly Hyams of Gabrielle Par- _lor, Grace Williams and a number of ther visitors, besides a goodly num- _ber of the members of the parlor. The . officers,, who have been well drilled in ;the work of the order, rendered it in a manner that won for them as hearty praise as the grand president's words could, express. She also praised them and the members for having planted “a monumental tree in Golden Gate ‘Park.” The parlor. presented the grand officer 'a pretty silver souvenir spoon. After theé adjournment of the parlor Dr. Florence A. Temple and other mem- bers of the -entertainment committee served icecream, cakes and candy. —_— . NATIVE SONS. The following named officers of Stan- ford Parlor, N. 8. G. W., were installed ssman singing ul affair of Mr: Tda and 2z added to coon songs. was under H PE ITAL xfl"}_‘o“ o | | PREDIDENT | GABRIELLE | PARLOR. . by District Deputy Grand President W. J.. Donlon on the fifth Tuesday in Jan- J. Van Nostrand, past pres- Joseph W. Hardiman, president z, T. . Fitzpatrick and W. M. Maguire, vice presidents; Fred H. Jung (the only Jung, re-elected), re- cording, and Joseph G. Cox (re-elect- ed). financial secretary:; Leo J. McMa- hon, marshal: H. A. Cahalan and P. Iuer, sentine After the installation there was an adjournment to the ban- quet hall, where a collation was served and there were speeches, songs and specialties, Dr. A. H. Giannini being the toastmaster. Those who were v tims of the toastmaster’s choice were W. M. Maguire, Robert Grennan, W. Mead, Dr. W. H. Sieberst, J. . English, D. Torres, A. C. Graeber, Ber rd Flood, Walter Marston, W Donlon, D. D. G. P., and Past Pre: dent A. F. Sleicher, who, on behalf of the parlor. presented a handsome dia- mond-set emblematic badge to retiring President Van Nostrand. 1c Parlor had the following named installed &5 its officers for the current term by District Deputy Grand President W, P. Johnson with impres- sive dignity, for there is no one who can be more dignified in the discharge of an offieial duty than genial “Papa’ Johnson. W. J. Locke, as past presi- dent; C. J. Lynch, president: W. Dahl, allan and G. W. Lillie, vice «; Dr. F. J. Gonzalez, mar- . Miller, recording, and aser, financial secretary; treasurer; G. A. Marshal, inside, and W. J. Melvin, outside se tinel. After the ceremony there were a number of addresses by old-time mem- bers, who told the new members what they each did, when filling the office of marshal, in the race for the presidency of the. parior. Then followed a gastro- nomical feast on the Alaskan plan—all cold. Latham, nd Trustee Charles M. has invited the grand officers and members of the order of Native Sons of the Golden West to § accom- pany him on the visits he shall make to the following named parlors— “that is, where those invited can con- venientiy attend”: To Solano Parlo January 11; Vallejo, 12th; Mary: ville, 13th; Chico, 14th; Winters, 15th; Presidio, 18th; Stanford, 19th; Olympus, 20th; California, 21st, and Dixon, 26th. During the last week the grand trustee paid official visits to Rio Vista, Silver Star, Woodland, Rainbow and Colusa parfor: The following named will be the officers of Athens Parlor of Oakland for the first half of the current year: Louis A. Lefevre, president; Harry G. White, Dr. H. Abby and_Gor- man P. White, vice presidents; W. F. Garrison, recording and financial secretar. Charles A. Rollins, mar- shal, and Williamm B. White, trustee. plamsc L 480, Yo FRIENDS OF FOREST. The bonbon party recently given by Lincoln Lodge of the Friends of the Forest in the social hall of tho Ancient Order of Foresters’ building was a very pleasant affair that was enjoyed by a large number of people. It was suc- cessfully carried out under the super- vision of Friends Mae Burress, Mrs. Marsh, Jennie Trennell, © va Raymond, Annie Sharp, G. Hoffman, Frank Ben- jamin, Paul Samman and F. Mertz. This Jodge is advancing in member- ship, having from one to two to initi- ate at each meeting. A feature of this lodge is the pleasant social entertain- ments that are given after edch meet- ing and which, meore than routine busi- ness, attract to the lodgeroom. Pioneer Lodge of the Friends of the Forest had the following named in- stalled as its officers for the current term: Mary Elizabeth McLan:. presidept: Emma Tynian, Nellie Bernstein, vice president; Hollen, chaplain; Lena Scholten, finan- cial, and Harry Gorman, recording sec- retary; M. L. Simon, treasurer; Friend Broadhead, marshal; Josepaine Kerr, v-arden; Lliza Kenyan, guard, and M. B. Collins, sentry; Drs. Leffler and Mather, physicians: Bell Folsom, or- ganist. The retiring presigent, Mrs. McLane, was presented as a token cf Belshaw DGE Faa m fraternal love with a handsome mani- cure set The following named were installed as the officers of Lincoln Lodge by Su- preme President Mrs. Lillie A. Dygert, assisted by a number of the othe - preme officers: Mae Burress, president; Jennie G. rennell, vice president; Friend Geary, chaplain; Friend Marsh, marshal; Belle Stewart, warden; Neva Raymond, recording, and Mrs. A. E. Craig, financial secretary; Isabelle Strong, tr urer; Friend Benjamin, guardian: Friend Preston, sentry. The officers of Magnolia Lodge were installed by Past Supreme President Mrs. A. Boehm, assisted by several su- preme officers. After the installation there was a banquet in the banquet hall of the A. O. F. building, where M Bochm presided as toastmaster, and there were many speeches for the good of the order. The new officers are D E. Carc president; Friend Pittam, vice president; Friend Galvin, record- ing: and L. Smith, financial secretary; J. de Leon, treasurer;- Friend Rudy, marshal; Friend Arensberg, warden; Dr. G. Coompton, guard; Friend Tal- bot, sentry; Dr. J. McDonald, physi- cian; Friends Mans, organist, and Friend gan, past president. The re- tiring president was presented with a beautiful regalia of her rank. The officers of Olive Branch Lodge will be installed in public in Mission Opera Hall on the night of Wednesday, January 13. An entertaining programme will follow the ceremony. ot @ G I8 EASTERN STAR. All of the Star of this city stern first chapters of the E have held their meeting of the new term and all were for the purpose of experimental work with the advanced officers in the new positions. Olive Branch had a large attendance and in the transaction of the busine the officers soon accustomed themselves to the duties of their stations, a gave proof that they are equal to t work that is expected of them. At t next meeting there will be ritualistic work, and in order to keep up the fir: class reputation that this ghap gained under the government of Ma- tron Mrs. Atwood and Patron Dr. At- wood during the past term, the present officers are studying the ritual, so that even on the first occasion there shall be no flaw. Beulah Chapter at its last held meet- ing had an instructive meeting, at which Mrs. Christensen, the new dep- uty, paid an informal visit, and after instructive talks on matters appertain- ing.to the order and the chapter there was a social hour. At the first meeting of the new offi- cers of San Francisco Chapter there was a good attendance of members and visitors, ameng the latter being Grand Treasurer Etta Heuer and a number of the past matrons of other chapters. The new matron Mrs. Bertha E. Mack- rett, who has been presiding officer in a number of ot organizdtions, dem- onstrated her ability to fill the office she now occupi and that in an im- pressive and dignified manner. After the close of the business the worthy matron was congratulated by many for her manner of conducting the affairs of the chapter. After that there was a pleasing programme of music, songs and short addresses. Etta Heuer, Susie Neall Lockwood and Mrs. Lottie Rothman were among those who con- tributed to the pleasure of the evening. Ivy Chapter will have a social even- ing for the officers and members only after the business meeting Tuesday, Jdnuary 12. The new patrom, 'J. E. Gordon, has issued a bulletin to the members in which he sets forth some ideas for the chapter and tells of pros- pective social events. Ay RBOYAL ARCANUM. Grand ‘Regent Gus Gunzendorfer of the Royal Arcanum will start on Tues- day. for a tour of official visits to councils in the southern part of the State. He will be absent from the city about three weeks. On the 14th he will be with Los Angeles Council. which will have a large class to initiate. It is expected that many of the councils in the vicinity will be represented in that meeting. The office of the grand secretary in Los Angeles has been removed to the new Chamber of Commerce building. as the formier quarters were too con- tracted. The last held meeting of Argonaut _Council in December was a busy one. for not only was a vast amount of rou- tine business disposed of. but there was the presentation of Christmas ifts to different officers and members. Two candidates were initiated and three applications received. Grand Reent Gunzendorfer “delivered an interesting address on fraternal prijtection. Ma- rion S. de Roco is discharging the du- ties of secretary of the council durin the continued illness of Secretary Dixon. The membership league of Golden West Council will enjoy a banquet d ing the latter part of January. and wi then review the work of the last year This council, under the leadershin o H. B. Langille, the recently installed regent, and the other new officers. promises an increase of 100 per cent membership during the current term Buena Vista Council will enter the race for membership with this council. The new officers of Buena Vista Cou cil were installed January 7, after conferring of the degree on a class ¢ candidates by Regent Mc Dougall ar his staff of proficient officers. The gent, secretary and several other offl cers of the council have ar -anged a side degree which soon be sprung on the members, cl of the month. of good things and free from the ol be in tk will jectionable features that have noticed in some of the other side grees. Deputy Grand Regent Davidson ex- pects to have the new council he is or- ganizing ready for institution before the middle of the current month. It is expected that the grand regent, grand vice regent and other grand office will be present at the institution of ti new council. On January 14 Sequoia Council will have a number of candidates to Initiate in its meeting place in the Alcaza The officers of this, the baby counci this city, are said to be letter perfect i1 the manner of conferring the desree and that they can g pointers to offi- cers of older councils. San Francisco Council has under con- sideration the giving of a grand ter tainment for the benevolent fund o the council Alameda Council is still initiat candidates 3 expects to reach t 12 ark by next March. The coun- cil has under consideration the sec ing ¢ hold hall connected ting-place, W it ean and have a ions sooial the: PYTHIAN Kl\iIGHTS. General Hermar of the Ur of Pythias ¥ duty, havir ant of G Cor city were form ¥ ge Next Wedr han and staff e pany at Ukiah, ar ollowing even the ¢ at = Pythias will be institu 1t Blach Diamond next Saturday by J* R. Wea Gelden City Lo 1 ha sve candidates to tF 1a Alamania Lod *n quarters in the Bnai B The membe will hold a ebrt ry number have six months, as in t accordan with a the constitutior O GRAND ARMY. There was a joint installation in Oak- land last mattox Post stalled the « President Mrs. corps. Ther fifty Reserves. Post commar m Captain W as; senior vice commander, J. cent: junior vice comma..der Nettleton qua aster S P Knight; chaplain, James P surgeon, Charles Wilkins " t day, J. C. Darnal, and > guard, P. 1. Sherwood. J corps are President. Mrs. 2 Drake; senior vice president. Mrs. Sa rah Deming; junior vice pre Abbie W treasurer E Adams; retary, Miss chaplain, Mrs. Cornelia French ductor, Mrs. Beberta Evans: gua Mrs. Amy Hamflton; organist Mr May B. Adams; assistant conduct Mrs. Wright; a Biackburn: _corr Mrs. Sarah C. Borland structor, Mrs. Annie Gusine. e KNIGHTS AND LADIES. of the Knights has had the following named installed as officers for th current term: Louise Bigler, prote: tor; E. L. Sundbers, vice protector; W B. Faulkner, Jing, and Lizzie J Rapp, financial secretary; Dr. J. B Hannah, treasurer; Lillian Sorensen chaplain: M. F. Smith, guide; Anna Nordland, guardian, and Carrie Black more, sentinel. The installing officer was Z. T. Whitten, D. D. G. P. and P G. P, a= ed by a number of th grand officers. The officers of other lodges will be Aurora Lodge an Ladies of Honor reco installed as follows: Magnolia Lodge. January 20; West End, 21st; Madtha 22d: Bay City, 26th; Pacific, 25th; Pa- cifie, 27th, and Golden Rule, 28th. —_— KNIGHTS OF HONOR. Norman Lodge of the Knights of Honor will install its officers on the night of January 12, and the ceremony will be followed by a banquet for the members and a limited number of in- vited guests. The officers of Saxon Lodge were in- stalled with due ceremony on the even- ing of January 5 in the presence of a large number of members of the lodg: * and visitors.