The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 14, 1904, Page 18

SAN FRA CISCO CALL SUNDA FEBRUARY 14, 1901 last week Dr. M. C. A recording secretary official visit to a and to Court each place he he work of the court an inter- good of the Kelly is not the on sno and mpany of 1, Grand editor of The Slough named make the in that ef Ranger fornia woods him view Mu will rangements for tary nary the Grand Court Henry Haab as follows will febru- to Court urt Hayes and 14 to ke official visits y to Co Conc March rdia, 2 9 to ( Schiller of fourtee tful mustc. g ch there were persons, was led by George S 1z, chairman of the commit- g nts, and Miss M. Wil- was mirably ; g by this very pro- gressiy r \. Sullivan was arrange- H. J. and ekwitz Scharff sented by the . Newbert sub-chier Chief 0 Martl.a ry pleasant unusually ani be- the let, P. in- count by oroughly f the occast the A token of i Etrusc n e close of of the compan- g grands s a most work of ss methods ndition of the s conducted Recordir Dr. W. A. Atwood and F Puttkamer by Tt y the grand chief and other nd officers the close of which there was the presenta- tion of a cake knife to the grand chi circle. Then followed the presentation of a beauti- ful silk umbreila to P. H. Coyle, the in appreciation of Supreme Sub-Chief deputy of the circle the past services. Companion Mrs. W. A. Atwood, who is a member of the circle and during her membership has filled every posi- tion in it and has been one of its most ardent supporters, was presented by the circle beautiful ornamental plate, “to add to her coli®tion,” so said the presenter. After this there was given a pretty souvenir in the form of a cake plate to Mrs. Bailey, one of the members, in appreciation of the fact that she has been a regular attendant and always ready and will- ing to take any statfon if an officer was absent. Mrs. Atwood then presented to each of the grand officers a token of her esteem of them some of her handiwork in the shape of photograph albums, incased in leather, on each of the covers of which she had burned a beautiful design. She also presented a like token to Past Grands Mrs. M. A. Duke, Emma Harrington, Alice Ticou- let and H. M. Worms. And yet the presentations were not at an end, for there was presented by the circle to Companion E. C. Stock half a dozen toast glasses of the latest pattern in iridescent ware in recognition of as- sistance rendered the circle at various times, and each grand officer and of- ficer of the circle was presented with a bouquet of violets. At the close of business there was evidence of the members’ hospitality. The visit ‘> San Francisco Circle, one of the most harmonious, sociable and fraternal subordinates in this zity, was marked by the pleasantness of the meeting, which was a large one, many visitors from other circles being present. The memorized work of the officers, particularly that of the sub-chief companion, was the sub- 3 ject of favorable comment by all who attended. The recording and finan- icers were also praised for their After congratulatory speeches, during which M D. O’Callaghan, nd right guide, an earnest and 1 member of the circie, and Miss ry Foye, another good worker for it, were each praised for their efforts n bringing the circle to the standard it has attained, there was the presen- tation to the grand chief companion of a handsome souvenir, of a silver match to Dr. Tom Blake, " the deputy, of a souvenir spoon to Mrs. D. O'Callaghan. After the close of the circle a collation was served in the banquet hall. In addition to these visits the grand chief ted Bay City Circle, where she was T nted an artistic framed picture; F sior Circle, which gave her a souvenir, Sadi Carnot Cir- which gave her a cut glass bowl; Lorely Circle, and Gold- A Circle, whre she was present- ed bouque Imperial Circle, which gave her a pretty sofa pillow, and Pride of the Forest Circle, which pre- d her a souvenir spoon. i cle pur en E Inte Nos Circle will have a dom- ino party in the social hall of the Alc r building on the night of Feb- ruary 15. It is expected that there will be a good attendance of people strange costumes and concealed faces and for a time there will be considerable guessing as to “who is who.” James G. Blaine Circle will give a Jeap year entertainment and social dance in the assembly hall of the Al- r building on February 24. Mrs. ida Cordy, the very popular treasurer of the circle, is the leading spirit in this affair. Native Daughters. The officers of La Vespero Parlor, N. D. G. W., who are to serve for the current term were installed in the last days of January by Genevieve Carroll, assisted by Eliza D. Keith, J. P. G. P, and Lydia Carroll, in the presence of many members of the order. The new rulers are: Mae O'Connor, past presi- dent; Gussie Schilling, president; Fran- ces Griffiths, Annie McDonough and Elizabeth J. Anderson, vice presidents; Nellie R. Boege, recording secretary (fifth term); Marguerite Connolly, financial secretary; MarceHa Kneer, treasurer; Selma Swenson, marshal; Mary McCormick, Nora Nonneman and Clara Brady, trustees; Annie Balz and Nellie Reilley, sentinels; Emily B. Wis- sel, organist, and Drs. D. B. Todd and Thomas Miller, physicians. After the installation thé president, on behalf of the parlor, presented the installing offi- cer a handsome auto bag and a large bouquet of violets. The retiring presi- dent, Miss O'Connor, was then pre- sented by the district deputy on behalf of the varlor a handsome emblematic pin in token of appreciation of her earnest and unselfish work for the par- lor at all times and for the faithful and conscientious manner in which she dis- charged the duties of her office. Then followed short addresses by Past Grand President Miss Keith, Grand Secretary Miss Laura J. Frakes and other vi itors, after which there was a colla- tion, singing and dancing. This enter- prising and up-to-date parlor, which has recently organized a military corps, will give a leap year party in the/Ma- sonic Hall at Fourteenth and Railroad avenues on the night o St. Patrick’s day. The officers of Orinda Parlor were installed in the latter part of January by Nellie Mulcay Stangenberger, as- sisted by Mrs, G. Baker, P. G. P.; Lena Hilke Mills, P. G. P.; Ema Gett, P. G. P.; Apnie Hink of Oro Fino and Fannie M. Edwards, D. D. G. P., of Darina. The officers for the current term are: Nora Foley, past president; Alma Reimers, president; Henrietta ‘Wilson, Ella Dowling and Nellie Dunn, vice presidents; Sarah Zamitt, treas- urer; Ida M. Loden, marshal; Emma G. Foley, financial, and Anna Gruber, re- cording secretary; Hannah Mahoney and Mamie Sweeney, sentinels; May ‘Wetzel, organist; ‘Pauline Urquhart, Mae Mitchell and Carrie Kelsey, trus- tees; Dr. Emma = Caroline La- fontaine, physician. ' The district deputy acquitted herself in a manner that won her much applause and, as one of the members said, “well begun is half done, so now we can Jook forward with this corps of officers to another successful and pleasant term.” The outside sentinel is a sister of Past Grand President Mrs. Gett of Sacramento, who came from her home to attend the installa- tion. There were 1iany present and under good for the order there were many speeches. The past president was presented a. beautiful diamond ring by the parlor. The installing offi- cer, who recently became a bride, was presented a crystal water bottle. This parlor will give a leap vear party in the assembly hall of the Red Men's building to-morrow. The officers of Oro Fino Parlor were installed by Frances M, Edwards, D. D. G. P, in the presence of many vis- itors, including Grand President Fin- keldey. During the evening the grand president was given a very cordial wel- come, having endeared herself to the membership of this parlor, as well as to that of other parlors. The same deputy installed the officers of Darina Parlor. Those who will serve the parlor during the current term are: L. Meinecke, president; M. Mooney, E. McCarthy and M. Russer, vice presi- dents; 1. Hammersmith, recording, and B. Brown, financial secretary: 1. Jentzch, marshal; F. and L. Trevillan and M. Sweeney, trustees; Etta La- coste and M. Lagenbach, sentinels, and E. Teitjen, organist. The hall was crowded with members and friends. who complimented the district deputy on the perfect manner in which she conducted the ceremonies. Mrs. Ham- mersmith, the retiring past president, was presented by the parlor with a handsome cut crygtal bonbon dish. The installing officer, who became the re- tiring president of the parlor, was pre- sented with a gold jelly spoon and a basket of pinks. Flowers were given to Miss K. McGough, Mrs. E. G. Foley and Lottie Meincke, the new president, and Miss Teitjen, the organist, was presented a beautiful souvenir spoon. The installation was followed by danc- ing. Oro Fino Parlor will give a grab bag party February 20 in Red Men's Hall in aid of its fund for the relief of the sick. The masquerade ball given by Las Lomas Parlor for the benefit of its fund for the sick on the night of Feb- ruary 10 was well attended and there were many people on the floor with other faces. The costumes worn by the dancers were elegant and many of them decidedly original. The function was under the direction of the follow- ing named: Misses Sadie Madsen, Rose Smith, Kittie Whelan, Julia Miller, May Lacy, Harris, Maulden and Mrs. Ormond. The following named have been in- stalled as the officers of Sans Souci Parlor for the current term by Tillie Ducker, D. D. G. P.: Leah Williams, past president; Jessie Hunter, presi- dent; Grace Magner, Lucetta Perry, and Tessie Richardson, vice presi- dents; Minnie F. Dobbin, recording and Sarah Whiteman, financial secretary; Dina Bloom, treasurer (eighth term); Sadie Oppenheimer, marshal; Lena Erhart and Annie Walters, sentinels; Mary Mooney, Fanny Daniels, and Caroline Schnegula, trustees; Mollie Meagles, organist; Dr. J. Quigley, phy- sician. The district deputy was pre- sented a souvenir berry spoon, the re- tiring president, Mrs. Williams, an em- blematic pin, Mrs. Archie Levy and Jessie Hunter large baskets of flowers, and Marie Bassoni a silver bonbon -dish in acknowledgment of services render- ed. This parlor had a well attended and pleasant valentine party on Feb- ruary 8. The affair was in charge of Etta Campbell, Emma Bowne, Ray Bloom, Jessie Hunter and Tessie Rich- ardson. The annual ball given by Califia Par- lor in Turner Hall, Sacramento, on the first Friday in February was a most delightful and enjoyable function, that was attended many, including a large number of the prominent people of that city. The decorations were un- usually pretty and reflected great credit on the members of the committee of ar- rangements who placed them. There were long boughs of trees, in which ‘were interwoven branches of lovely pink peach blossoms and great gar- w @ AMNES 7 114, QN/, TEATY SUELE DECH 40D GEAKD ICTY UAOD ronaco Paoy b — - +- A PROMINENT DRUID AND MEMBERS OF AMERICAN FORESTERS. 1 R * lands of smilax, while everywhere were flowering plants and flowers. The beauty of the scene'was added to by the presence of the many young and handsome members of the parlor in beautiful light dregses, and under the subdued lights there was suggested a moonlight summer gathering. The com- mittee was composed of Dr. Louise Heilborn, Past Grand President Ema Gett, Bessie Urquhart, Florence Lar- kin, Mylinda Wise, Hazel Scott, Mary ‘Woods, Ella McCleery, Nellie Dunlap, Alice Montford and Edna- Grant. The planting of a laurel tree in Weber Park, Stockton, in the latter part of January by Joaquin Parlor, N. D. G. ‘W., in honor of the late Captain Weber, founder of Stockton, was a pretty as well as an entertaining ceremony, in the presence of a large number of citi- zens. Grand Trustee Emma Barney de- livered an address. President Mamie Peyton of San Joaquin Parlor named the tree Captain Weber and threw the first shovelful of earth upon it. Then each member of the parlor threw a shovelful. Bell Stockwell gave an in- teresting review of the life of the founder of the city and then placed the miniature shovel used in the ceremony in the keeping of Captain Weber's grandson. Then followed an address by Past Grand President Carrie Dur- ham, who presented the tree to the city of Stockton, and it was received by Mayor Williams on behalf of the mu- nicipality. The ceremonv closed with the singing of “Ameriea.” . Native Sons. There was a meeting in Native Sons’ Hall, February 6 of delegates from all the local parlors of the N. 8. G. W. for the purpose of forming a ninth of September committee to make ar- rangements for the celebration of Ad- mission day next September. It is most likely that the celebration this year will be held in the city of Stock- ton and the purpose of h an early meeting was to appeint a committee to obtain rates from the transporta- tion companies, so as to be able to make an intelligent report to the Grand Parlog when it meets in Vallejo next April.” O. L. Blackman of California Parlor was elected chairman for the third consecutive time; T. C. Conmy, seeretary; J. M. Hanley of Precita Par- lor, vice president, and E..E. Fisher of Presidio Parlor, treasurer. The com- mittee appointed to obtain rates is J. H. Harmes of Yerba Buena, J. B. Keenan of Niantic, and ¥. H. Dam of Pacific Parlor. The committee will meet again March § to hear the report of the committee. H. C. Pasquale of Golden Gate Par- lor, who for a number of years has been treasurer of that parlor, also treasur- G %@ g er of the N. S. G. W. board of relief. will be a candidate before the next Grand Parlor for the office of grand treasurer. EI Dorado Parlor celebrated its nine- teenth anniversary February 9 by a grand ball in Native Sons’ Hall. It was an invitational affair and was a most delightful function. Vallejo Parlor will entertain the Grand Parlor on the occasion of its an- nual session, which is to be held in Vallejo next April. The parlor has ap- pointed the following named a com- mittee to make arrangements to let the natives from other parts of the State see that the Vallejoites are equal to any occasion: Samuel J. McKnight, T. J. O'Hara, F. H. Lee, H. T. Stev- ens, G. G. Halliday, George Weniger, Joseph Clave, J. A. Bruce, J. A. Browne and J. F. Deinenger. In the latter part of January the officers of Vallejo Par- lor were duly installed by Harry F. Stevens, D. D. G. P. for the ensuing term and at the same time the officers of Liberty Parlor of the Native Daugh- ters were installed by Mrs. Addie Kel- shaw, D. D. G. P. At these installa- tions there was introduced a new de- parture, Mrs. Jennie Edge of the Daughters acting as- marshal at the installation of the Sons, and Joseph Clavo of the Sons acting as marshal during the installation of the Daugh- ters. The following are the new of- ficers of Vallejo Parlor: Past presi- dent, S. J. McKnight; president, F. H. Lee; first vice president, W. J. Tor- mey; second vice president, George Weniger; third vice president, H. G. Frey; secretary, T. J. O'Hara; trustee, G. G. Halliday; marshal, Joseph Clavo; surgeon, Dr. F. T. Bond. Ancient Foresters. The following named have been in- stalled as the officers of Lovai Circld of the Companions of the Foresi, A. O. F., for the current term: Mrs. M. Large, chief companion; Miss C. Lin: ley, sub-chief companion; Mrs. E. M. Rentschler, treasurer; Mrs. L. Gfroer- er, financial secretary; Mrs. J. BakKer. recording secretary; Mrs. R. Ebbitis and Mrs. A. Daley, guides; Miss H. Richmond and Miss E. Brown, guards; Mrs. C. Krone,.organist, and Dr. A. B. McGill, physician. Mrs, L. Gfroerer, retiring chief companion, was presented with a handsome diamond set gold em- blem of the order in apprsciaticn of valuablé services to the circle. Dr. McGill was also presented with a beau- tiful token of esteem in recoguition of his faithful services. This circie gave a Leap Year comic valentine party in A. O. F. Hall February 12. The committee representing the A. O. F. courts of this city has secured Pio- neer Hall for the holding of the class initiation by the members of the order March 17. Op February 18 Seattle will be classed as a district. In this district will Le the States of Oregon and Washington. The “at home” given by Sherwood Circle in the Alcazar building on the first Wednesday in February was a pleasing function that was enjoyed by the members and their guests. The chairman was Past Chief Companion Mrs. May A. O'Brien and the pro- gramme included instrumental selec- tions by Mrs. von Lindermann, recita- tions by William Connelly; piano solo, popular airs, Miss Tobin; vocal sele: tions, Ella Hussey; Kelly and A. Ennj address for the good of the order, a friend of the cir- cle; imitation of a Chinese orchestra, J. Fritfz, W. Kelly and A. Ennis; par- ody on “Two Little Girls in Blue,” T. Fritz; piano solo. E. Theen; vocal se- lections, Miss Fanny Corkran, M. Op- penieimer and Miss Tim, and instru- mental selections, M. Lawton, The af- fair was under the direction of May A. O'Brien, P. C. C.: May Goley, C. C; Alice O‘Keefe, Mathilde Harvey, Ella Hussey and Companion Stewart. After the programme there was dancing and the serving of a collation. Bohemian Circle at its last held meet- ing by vote decided to admit Court Oak Grove in a body for the purpose of presenting to Past Chief Companion Mrs. Hagan a set of crystal ware in token of the court's appreciation of her earnest endeavors in behalf of ' the court’'s social functions. It was a pretty compliment to a deserving com- panion. - At a point meeting of the courts of Stockton recently fifty candidates se- banjo duet, W., _five dividends were paid. cured by Deputy High Chief Ranger A. U. Fields were initiated. Woodcraft. Golden Gate Camp's degree team will have a day and night at the Chutes on March 16 to raise funds to enable it t0 go in style to the head camp session in Los Angeles next year. Captain E. P. Tower, drill master of the degree team, has been appointed in- spector general of the brigade of the Uniform Rank of the Woodmen of the World. Redwood Circle of the Women of Woodcraft will have a valentine social February 16, and after Lent the circle will give an entertainment and ball on a dgand scale. Golden Gate Camp on the evening of February $ initiated a class of fourteen and had ten applications on the desk. During the evening a committee, of which D. Oiiver Jr., editor of the Pa- cific Woodman, was the chairman, pre- sented a set of resolutions in memory of the late Merton C. Allen. The same will be engrossed and bound for trans- mission (o the family of the deceased. After the recent installation of the offi- cers of the camp retiring Commander Carr was presented a beautiful gold watch in anpreciation of his energetie and valuable services to the camp dur- ing the term he was in office. California Camp at its last held meet- ing initiated a number of candidates. A. C. Page, on account of ill health, resigned the office of clerk, and D. L. Mayer was elected to fill the vacancy. The camp accepted an invitation to at- tend a session of Pathfinder Camp for the purpose of conferring the Califor- nia degree on several candidates. This camp will send a delegation to attend the unveiling of a monu- at at Peta- luma over the remains of the late Neighbor Magee, who was one of its members. Tamalpais Camp on February 8 had an open meeting for its members and lady relatives and friends in its meet- ing place in the Pioneer building. The affair was under the management of Neighbers S. A. McHugh, J. J. Mac- kel, E. M. Klingersmith, A. R. Finch and A. J. Tickner. The programme, consisting of instrumental selections, recitations and vocal selections, was made up of numbers -contributed by Miss Unfried, T. Lindenbaum, Hazel McHugh, J. Deunfrey, Captain Allie Perrin, Frank Mackel, A. J. Tickner, Clara Beinfeldt and Phil Bulger. This camp will hereafter give an enterain- ment every second week, and the next will be a smoker for members and their gentlemen friends. Druidism. The next session of the Supreme Grove of the United Ancient Order of Druids will be held September next, and the officer for promotion to the office of supreme arch is James F. Martinoni, the deputy supreme arch and for a number of years secretary of the Grand Grove of California. Mr. Martinoni has been a member of the order for a num- ber of years, and after filling all posi- tions in the subordinate grove of which he is a mémber and in the Grand Grove became the noble grand arch. During his administration the order became in- spired with new life and presented an increase that it had not known for many years, more than 1600 gain be- ing made. This was the starter for continued increase, and some of his successors made gains during the year of their incumbency of nearly 3000. The Druids’ Hall Association held a meeting last week and elected new of- ficers for the term. H. Mohr, for thirty years the president of the board, de- clined renomination, and Louis G. Schord was elected in his stead. Charles Quast and Henry Huffschmidt were re- elected secretary and treasurer, respec- tively. The association is now free from debt, and during the past year After the meeting there was a banquet, at which the only “outsider’” was Grand Secre- tary Martinoni. Old Friends’ Grove will give an en- tertainment, stereopticon exhibition and dance in Union Square Hall on the evening of Wednesday, March 16. The leap year party given by Hespe- rian Circle of the Druidesses, U. A. O. D., was attended by many of the friends of the members, and the affair was the most delightful social function ever given by this eircle. Boadicea Circle gave its leap year party last evening and it was a very pleasant affair, being conducted by a committee composed of W. N. Dingle, Mrs. F. J. Horn and Mrs. Rachel Sam- uels. . —_— Redmanship. The following are the events that will occupy the attention c¢f the Im- proved Order of Red Men in this part of the reservation during the next few moons: Recedtion te Great In- cohonee Thomas G. Harrison: cele- bration of St. Taminia’'s day; dedica= tion of the Red Men's new ha en= tertainment of the great councils and the session of the.council of sorrow. Altahomas Tribe gave its second quarterly social in the assembly hall of the Post-street wigwam on the night of the second Saturday in Feb- ruary. There was a good attendance and a most enjoyable programme of dances. At a meeting in the latter part of January Manzanita Council No. 49 of the Degree of Pocahontas excelled it- self in the work of putting on the adop~ tion degree.when cenferring the same on thirteen palefaces who had been found ‘wandering in the forest. The work was done by the new officers in the presence of about two hundred members of the order, and notwith- standing that it was the first time that they had worked together as a te the rendition of the charfes and the incidental floor work was such that not one fault was discernable. This is due to the careful and conscientious i struction given by George Wheeler, the drill master. . On the evening of February 10 Alta- homas Tribe's very proficient team of officers conferred the warrior's de- gree on a class of fifty-five adopted palefaces for Calumet Tribe in keeping with the well earned reputation for this work by which this tribe is known in the whole reservation. On the even- ing of the 15th the chief’s degree will be conferred on these warriors by the team of Pocahontas Tribe of which J. Samuels, the great sachem, is a mem- ber. Potomae Council of the Degree of Pocahontas, I. O. R. M., will give a character party in the Red Men's building on the night of Saturday, February 20. Mrs. M. E. Schweinhard is chairman of a committee appointed to arrange the details of this affair. It is.the idea of the committee to make this one of the most interesting social events that the council has ever given. The Fraternals. The entertainment given by San Francisco Lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood in Native Sons’ building February 12 was as usual well attend- ed. the hall being filled to its capacit There was an entertaining programme and a@ancing. Columbia Lodge will give a mas ball in the assembly hall of the Men’s building on February 17 large number of invitations have been accepted and this makes it safe to say that there will be a large number of people present Progress Lodge is arranging an en- tertainment to be given February 16 in Mission Opera-house. This lodge is negotiating for uniforms for its drill team. Mission Lodge is still “in th> swim™ in the matter of social functions to say nothing of what it is doing in the line of securing new members. In this the lodge, as well as in its monthly reunions, is very successful. Western Addition Lodge has moved into large and pleasant quarters at 1164 O’'Farrell street. At the first meeting ' Red A in the new locale the lodge recei several applications. This lodge gives an entertainment after each business meeting. Aurora Lodge has outgrown ‘ts pres- ent meeting place and appeointed a committee to secure a mew hall The seventh lodge of the order in this city was instituted by General Or- ganizer H. C. Lewis on February 12 in F. B. headquarters in the Parrott building. Three more lodges are being organized in this city. Reports from Qakland, Maple Leaf, East Oakland, West Oakland, Fruit- vale. San Pablo and Point Richmond show that all are prosperous. Modern Brotherhood. California Lodge No. 1252 of the Modern Brotherhood was instituted in the early part of the current month by Deputy State Manager A. J. Wei- nert with twenty-nine charter mem- bers. After the institution the fol- lowing named were installed as offi- cers for the first term by A. J. Wei- nert, acting as deputy supreme presi- dent, and T. A. Rigdon as supreme conductor: R. J. Lister, president; Morris Winter, vice president; James A. Myers, treasurer; Mrs. M. E. My- ers, secretary; Mrs. May Weinert, chaplain; Willlam D. Clark, physician; Frank Walsh, conductor; G. I. Ham- blin, watchman, and George I. Marich, sentry. The membership, under the good of the order, pledged itself to increase the roll to 100 by July 1. s Daughters of Liberty. California Council No. 1 of the Daughters of Liberty gave a mas- querade ball in the assembly hall of the Red Men's building on the even- ing of the first Saturday in February. It was well attended by the members and their friends and was a very pleasant affair. This council on the first Wednesday in the same month gave an informal entertainment in celebration of the ninth anniversary of its institution and all had a good time under the direction of the social committee, of which Laura Cantus is the chairman. This council is work- ing to the end to make a success of the grand entertainment that is to be given February 22 in celebration of the anniversary of the birth of George ‘Washington,