The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 6, 1904, Page 18

1% THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY MARCH 6, 1904 1 for the at the G. imes e together un- Golden G a grand Are uit g of the last Friday was a reunion of ma es of the local c nd and of the nd officers of the est of America ball, for whick nvitations February of the represe those of grand and Companio for the purpc of greeting the su- preme chief ranger of the Fore of America his wife, who members of the Companions, on the eve of their departure for home. There was a short. programme of en- tertainment after an address of wel- come by Grand Secretary Cordy of the Foresters of America. Then Supreme Sub Chief Companion Mrs. Lizzie At- wood, on behalf of the San Francisco Companions presented Mrs, Kelly with a beautiful cut crystal vase and to Mr. Kelly a beautifully decorate® stein. This was followed by the pres- entation on behalf of Mrs. Atwood to Mrs. Kelly of a silk sofa cushion cover, on which she had painted a bunch of La France roses to, as was said, “remind the recipient of the beautiful flowers she had seen in mid- winter in San Francisco.” After that there were addresses by Jacob Label, editor of the American Forester Re- view; Past Grand Chief Companions Mrs. Emma Harrington, Mrs. N. «A. Duke, Mrs. H. Worms and recitations by Mr. Burroughs of Court Seal Rogk, vocal selection by little Jennie Har- ngton, Miss Worms and others. Then here was dancing. A - SR, Pythian Knights. Grand Vice Chancellor R. F. Burns s officially visited lodges as follows: Oakleaf Lodge February 22, Lily Lodge February 23, Yreka Lodge February 24, Montagie February 26 and Evergreen February 27. The installation of the officers of the seventy companies of the uniform rank this State commenced February 19 continue until all officers are in g the second week in February Brigadier General McGlashan, Adju- tant General Schaffner and Colonels Crowley and Kidd inspected the com- 1y of the uniform rank at Ukiah and one-at Healdsburg. The third regiment of twelve com- panies of the uniform rank located in Los Angeles and vicinity will, as a reg- ent, visit the World's Fair during the on of the Supreme Lodge and the mpment in St. Louis. Grand Chancellor George Sam- a visit to Alemania Lodge in al B'rith building last week and vered an interesting address to the ers. en Gate Lodge No. 3 of the Knights of Pythias has resolved to ave an entertainment on the first meet- ng night each month during the cur- The first of these was e evening of March 3, and was presented under “BEine Geselschaftische Unterhaltung.” There was a of varied numbers, enjoyed by the large del n t gramme Abend g programme h was greatly of those pres: t Chief Ida Mecredy, S P tor Ida M. Brooks Chief Mrs. Robertson, and installed owing named as the officers of o Temple No. 11 of the rs for the current term: past chief; Maude Sallie Blackwell, Elizabeth , M. of R. Terry, M. of F.; Jennie of T.; Lizzie Burns, G. of Keen, trustee. After ceremony Past Chief , on behalf of the the retiring chief, beautiful jewel of order. The recipient Mrs. Newman, the 2 enir jelly spoon on f of the temple in appreciation of her ins 1 renditions during by Eschscholtzia thbone Sisters, in Golden the third Monday in was a delightful affair that sttended by a large number of despite the inclement weather. programmé of nce by. H or d good mukic to —o Independents. eting of the high executive he High Court, High r Wirshing and all officers held last week, it was decided present the bonus offered to mem- would have expired ntinue ers and which March 1, to June 30, After the installation of the officers of the of Royal Foresters II- lustrious Commander G. Q. Stewart on retiring from the station he filled since the organization of that body was pre- sented a beautiful jewel of his rank. E. succeeds him as com- encampment Cameron T. mand Com nion Court Golden Gate gave an enjoyable party in Franklin Hall last week. A number of the dignitaries of the order attended Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger G. Q. Stewart paid an official visit to y and Companion Court Berkeley in joint session last week After the business of the meeting there was a feast in the banquet hall. High Chief Ranger Wirshing during the last week, in company of High Vice Chief Ranger Stewart and a number of the high officers, together with the San Francisco deputies, paid visits to Courts Precita) Mission, Di- ana, Golden Gate, Yerba Buena and Companion Courts Golden Gate and Yerba Buena. At each place the vi itors were fraternally welcomed and the high chief ranger was called upon to say something for the good of the Court Gr At the meeting of the board of dep- uties of San Francisco held last week the statement was made that there will be a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles in the mat- ter of securing members between now and the end of next June. The win- ning city will be awarded a valuable trophy. The Supreme Court has decided to contigue the premium heretofore of- fered until June 30. The board of San Francisco depu- ties is arranging for a picnic during the season and at its next meeting will nge the details. rts from the supreme office of order show that during the year the net gain in membership was ), increasing the total numerical o //\:/Il/ r J PROMINENT MEMBERS OF LOCAL FRATERNITIES. — strength to more than 200,000. The death rate during the year was only €.46, as against 6.60 the year previous. During the last year there was paid beneficiaries of deceased members L sumt of $1,542,639; sick benefits to the amount of $192,163, and permanent dis- ebility claims amounting to $84,719 The reserve fund increased $1,234,235, making the total reserve at the close of the year $7,518,85 Foresters of Old. Court Berkeley of the Ancient Order of Foresters was instituted in the un town in the latter part of Feb- ruary by J. J. Roberts, assisted by members of Court University. Dr. C F. Gladding chief ranger and Benjamin Hamilton financial sec- retary. The courts of San Francisco have or- ganized for the purpose of provid ways and means to entertain the offi- cers of and delegates to the High Court during its session to be held in this city, commencing May 10. John Hen- Aot s chosen president of the as scciation and George G. Hansen sec tery Deputy A. U. Field has organized a new court in Fresno that is to work in versi was chosen the German language. It will bg in- stituted in a short time. Court Washougal (Washington) re- ports good progress and prospects of a bright year for Forestry in that sec- tion of the jurisdiction. Court Lobinger of Corning, in this State, instituted about a_ month ago with a comparatively small member- ship, reports that it has already in- creased the membership roll to forty- five. Court Garden City of San Jose will have four delegates to the High Court this year. This court paid a fraternal visit to Court Harmony in Mayfield, March 4, and witnessed the initiation of ten strangers. The visitors were en- tertained at a banquet. The Supreme Grand Circle of the Companions of the Forest will hold its annual session next May in this city. The leap year party given by Lincoln Circle of the Companions of the Forest A. O. F., in Golden Gate Hall, during the latter party of February, was well attended and as leap year rules were enforced to the letter there were but few of the sterner sex who did not vio- late those rules and as a consequence each was brought before the judge for the night and fined. The programme of dances was successfully carried out under the direction of Stella Beardsley, the floor manager, and Teni Fitzmau- rice, her assistant. George W. Patterson and Miss May ‘Falconer have been elected delegates from Washington Circle to the Supreme Grand Circle. This circle, at its last 5 held meeting, after the routine busi- ness, had a very pleasant social hour: At Native Sons. The local *committee of the Native ons of the Golden West who want to have Natives' day on the 9th of pext September at the World’s Fair in St. Louis will call a mesting for the pur- pose of determining what shall be done in that direction as soon as it can be ascertained what rates the railroads will offer. 'he returns that are being received at the office of Grand Secretary Tur- ner show the order to be in a very satisfactory condition. \ll of the members of the visiting ards have completed their official its excent Grand rustee Devoto, who still has some visits to make in Calav County The various parlors will this month elect delegates to the next Grand Par- lor, Stanford Parlor will on the even- ing before the delegates from the in- terior leave Francisco for the and Parlor session entertain them in Native Sons’ building. Henry E. Martin, for many years grand treasurer of the order, has ar nounced that he will not be a candi- date for re-election. The principal candidates for the office are City and County Treasurer J. MecDougald, a member of California Parlor; H. Pas- quale of Golden Gate Parlor and H. G. W. Dinkelspiel of Bay City Parlor and E. E. Fisher of Presidio Parlor, with the odds in favor of McDougald. For the office of . grand secretary theré are as candidates Charles H. Turner, incumbent; G. H. S. Dryden and Fred®Jung of this city and G. Eil- ers of Santa Barbara. Dryden. was for a long time connected with thé Harbor Commissioners’ office, and Fred Jung is the well-known and courteous recording secretary of Stan- ford Parlor. The incumbent is a well- known member of Alcatraz Parlor, and during his connection with the order has filled many important posi- tions with satisfaction to the member- ship. o George P. Dennis has resigned as secretary of Cabrillo Parlor of Ven- tura, to enable him to take charge of the Ventura exhibit in the agricul- tural building at the St. Louis Fair. N.“Herne has been elected as his suc- cessor. g S S Dl Woodcraft. The Choppers’ Friendship Club of the ‘Woodmen 6f the World at its meeting on the last Wednesday In February added a number of eligibles to its roll of membership by initiation. This club has appointed a committee to arrange for a picni¢ to be given in Sunset Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains on May 15. The February open meeting, of Golden Gate Circle of the Women of Wood- ZAvz: AATBESON PEES/DENT CGENZYE YE ZIEZOX N2 -G W craft in the Shiels building was well attended, and under the supervision of Guardian Neighbor Annie Prowse was a delightful functfon. The programme of entertainment included a piano re- cital by Miss Sadie Davis; vocal se- lections, Master Frank Mackel; fancy dance, Irene Kamena; recitations, Miss Alice Perrin, vocal selections, Master Fay Dougherty; piano solo, Miss Viva Perrin; songs of the qay, M. Dempsey, Mrs. Storey and Sadie Davis. During the meeting the guardian neighbor, on behalf of the circle, presented to Past Guardian Neighbor Mrs. Mary Mackel a beautiful gold emblematic pin and complimented her on her very success- ful term as guardian neighbor. The recipient made a neat response and ex- pressed the hope that the circle will continue to grow and increase In use- fulness and in spreading the principles of fraternal benevolence. This was fol- lowed by the serving of-refreshments and a collation and then dancing till midnight. At a recent meeting of Golden Circle the earnest work of Mrs. J. J. Mackel, past guardian neighbor, w: appreci- ated by the circle, which presented her with a valuable pin to designate her rank in the order. Mrs. Mackel is also one of the trustees of Seneca Council of the Degree of Pocahontas. Mrs. Lillie E. Meredith of the same circle, who at the last held election was re- elected for the third time to the pos tion of banker, is a very active frater- nalist, being past noble grand of Wal- halla Rebekah Lodge, 1. O. O. F., Ger- man branch, a member of Seneca Council, D. of P., and of the Eintracht Frauen Verein. Improved Red Men. The time for the masquerade ball, when the members of Modoc Tribe, Im- proved Order of Red Men, will appear in Native Sons’ Hall with other faces, has been definitely fixed for April 9. Al Hausman, past sachem of White Eagle Tribe, is recovering from a se- vere attack of pneumonia. E. Flagler, past sachem of Otonkah Tribe and instructor of the degree work for that tribe, was in the city last week and called at the Post-street wigwam. He reports Redmanship on the boom in Napa, where the tribe named is lo- cated. Metamoras Tribe of Redwood City will have a class to adopt on the night of March 7. Frank Deitz, chief ranger of Shaw- nee Tribe of Woodland, was in this city last week visiting the tribes for the purpose of getting pointers to pre- sent to the Woodland Red Men The tribe at Lemoore recently adopt- ed a class of forty-eight. and now has twelve more palefaces that are to form a class of twenty-five who are to adopted during the latter part of the current month. Calumet Tribe of this city is getting ready for the adoption of a class of one hundred palefaces during the month of April, at its second meeting, when the work will be performed by the tribe’s own team. On the last Tuesday in February the team of Yosemite Tribe, which recent- ly was the victor in the contest for the adoption degree with Miantonomah Tribe, presented to William Goldman, the captain of the team, a beautiful emblematic locket in appreciation of his instruction, which resulted in the team being victorious. This tribe has appointed O. H. Butzke, J. Harris, William Goldman, A. Ludeman, C. West and George Dastugue a commit- tee to arrange for a grand ball to be given iu the latter part of April. Umpqua Tribe of Hanford chartered a special car to carry seventy-five of its members to Tulare on March 2 to enable them to be present at the insti- tution of a new tribe in that city. S The Workmen. Eureka Valley Lodge, Ancient Or- der of United Workmen, gave an en- tertainment and dance recently, which was attended by a very large number of people, in fact as many as could be comfortably accommodated in Mis- sion Turn Verein Hall. There was an excellent programme. The district meeting in San Jose in the latter. part of February was well attended by the members of the sev- eral lodges in that city and by a large number of strangers. The meeting was addressed by the Mayor of the city, Grand Master Browning, Grand Recorder Spencer, Grand Corporate Director* Peterson and Grand Organ- izer Freeman. As a result of extemsion work in Oroville twenty-five applications were presented to the local lodge during the third week in February. Up to February 20 eighty new appli- be AYER | YVES TEEIIDENY XEIIEA ConysrrEs 7 o.0.7 cations for membership were filed in the office of the grand recorder as a result of work during thgt month. The grand recorder has received from the supreme relief committee a check for $15,000, to be applied to the liquidation of claims pending in Cali- fornia. The certificates of those members of the order who took an option un- der the new plan have been revised and forwarded to the several lodges. The committee having charge of the “hard times” party that is to be given by Forget-Me-Not Lodge of the De- gree of Honor, has completed all ar- rangements for the affair, which is to take place in Red Men’s Hall on March 17 Valley Lodge has inaugurated a series of whist games for members. Valuable prizes will be awarded to the winners. —— Fraternal Brotherhood. The members of Progress Lod the Fraternal Brotherhood enjoyed well arranged “Dolly Varden party” in the assembly hall of the Red Men's building on February 24. A large at- tendance, a good programme of music and dances made up a pleasant even- ing. . ge Mission Lodge, the wide awake lodgs of the order in this city, had an inter- sting meeting February 18, on which d for oc on five candidates were initia THe same night several petitions membership were presented. This lodge gave a leap year party on the night of February 25 in E Isior Hall. It was carried out according to the most ap- proved leap year rules, and in addition to the dancing part of the programme the charges, arrests and penaltiés im- posed on those that transgressed the rules of the evening centered the atten- tion of all San Francisco Lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood will give an entertainment and dance in its hall. in the Native Sons’ building, on March 14. Western Addition Lodge gave a pleasant social in its hall on the night of March 3. There was a good attend- ance, and a pleasing programme was offered. A new lodge of the order, the seventh in this city, was instituted last week by Supreme Deputy H. C. Lewis. It has been named Yerba Buena, and will secure quarters in the Odd Fellows' building. Columbia Lodge has appointed a com- mittee to arrange for a social event to be given in the near future. This lodge initiated eleven candidates at the last two held meetings in February. The order has been quite busy in Alameda County. Oakland had twenty- five initiations in February, Maple Lodge jated twenty, East Oakland had a class and Alameda Lodge initi- ated fourteen & The foundation haé been laid for the in! eighth lodge in this city. It will be composed of citizens of the Panhandle distriet. & - % Modern Woodmen. The following named are ficers who have been chosen the destinies of Occidental Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America, which subordimate was instituted in this city last week: Dr. Ralph Emory Peck, venerable consul; 8. C. C. Lunt, worthy adviser; W. E. Lindsay, ex- cellent banker; C. S. Tate, clerk; W. W. Ballenger, Burrell G. the of- to rule escort; White, watchman; Arthur Trout, sen- try. This camp has taken up its head- quarters in the Pythian Castle and will meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Enright Camp of the Royal Neigh- bors of America, the ladies’ branch of the Woodmen 6f America, has cho- sen the following named as its officers for the current term: Mrs. Sadie V. , oracle; Mrs. Florence M. Ed- wards, vice oracle; Mrs. Gertrude A. O’Neil, recorder; Mrs. Mary A. Glee- receiver; Mrs. Mary E. Hart, chancellor; Miss Harriet E. Plow- man, marshal; Mrs. Nellie R. Case, inner sentinel; Miss Cleo Simkins, out- er sentinel; Dr. William J. Bauer, Dr. Melville E. Oneil, physicians; Mrs. Catherine Loveland, Mrs Marie A. Hauser, A. J. Loveland, managers. C. H. Cook, venerable consul of Goodfellowship Camp, . having re- moved to Los Angeles, tendered his resignation and H. H. Edwards was elected’to fill the vacanecy. PSS N e Golden Eagle Knights. California Castle of the Knights of the Golden Eagle held an interesting open meeting in Coloma Hall in the Native Sons’ building on the last Wed- nesday in February. There was a large assemblage of the members, their fam- flies and friends. The following pro- gramme was presented for their enter- tainment: Words of welcome by George A. McGowan, D. S. C.; instru- mental selections, M. Merki; songs and imitations of actors, M. Riquer; coon specialties, A. E. Powell, late of the Primrose and West minstrels, and se- lections by the Bohemian Quartet— Earl G. Wright, C. A. Newbauer, Ar- s thur Moyee and Charles Hanks, with C. Kelly, accompamst. The committes in charge was Sir Knights G. W. Bumm, H. W. Gantner and W. O. Mac- dougall. The castle has decided to give & social event on the last Wednesday of each month. This castle had several applications presented to it at its first meeting In March. Sir Knight F. W. Amman has just returned from an efktended trip throughout the East and reports the order there in a flourishing condition. He also reports that the Supreme Castle will place organizers in the Western States. i National Union. At the February meeting of the San Francisco Cabinet of the National Union a proposition was presented that the eight councils of this city have a day and night at the Chutes, under the auspices of the cabinet, and a commit- tee was appointed to make a report om the advisability of such an event. California Council at its meeting on the first Wednesdav in March had a very pleasant entertainment after the regular business was at an end. Undes the direction of Speaker E. C. Ker, there was a very enjoyable programme of musical and literary numbers. Columbia Assembly of the Ladles of the National Union on the fourth Thursday in February had a large at- tendance and after the close of the as sembly there was a ting game of progressive whist. The ladies of this assembly, who are carry out to the fullest th ture of the Na al Union, ranged to give a Japanese hall in the F Men's buildin night of the 24th of t A - Order Eastern Star. Olive Branch ( Eastern Star, its past p » sudde after an meeting a ment in cc w until after the usual period ing. Ivy Chapter has inaugurated a series of whist game anagemer affair for n h ed a bu not make a >ut unde probal nary short order a disposed ess visitors. T grab bag, after w ing and the servi ice cream. The meeting limit M r at elected a large numMm These will be initiated & rent month. —_— Order of Pendo. A repist Hosk th o t the Or- der of Pendo in Los the effect tha rent m creased t of this assertion the cou evening of March § forty-two. Supreme Cc turned last week fre or, w he went on here During his th Pendo and nother organization ouncilor Tugwell left last uncils in the States of Oregon and Washington. He will be absent from the city for a month He may continue his visits to the coun- cils in the adjacent Stat An aggnm campaign has started in Alameda County and par- ticular attention g paid to the extension of the n Lorin. not 4 that is working Supreme week to nes. been couneil — . Lincoln Annuity. During the last held meeting in Feb- ruary of Assembly No. 1 of the Lin- coln initiated form and petitions The w the evening was followed by programme of entertainm Annuity several candidates were five ork of in the short were presented cluded_a banjo solo by Miss Duden, re Walter Neat Brunt and numbers by volunteer talent. Then there 4 was a gam flowers for a prize - by the serving ¢ meeting on the March the assen ritual and severz iates were ad- mitted under th Lincoln Assem 3 has been ganized and in ited m Oak with & good me Dership The foundatio: gon for two nev port from Grants P Assembly No. 2 is & - Grand Fraternity. During the last heid meeting of - fornia Lodge of the Grand Fraternity in this city there was work in the ini- tiatory degree, after which there were addresses for the good of the organiza- tion and the serving of a collation. This lodge Wwill hereafter serve a supper to its members once a month. San Franeisco Lodge at its last meet- ing initiated three strangers, making twenty-four admitted by initiation gince the first of the current year. IR i The Amaranths. Crescent Court of the Exalted Degree of the Amaranth at its meeting on the last Friday in February inmitiated four candidates, and visitors pronounced the work the most perfect they had ever seen in a court of this order. After the closing of the court there was a ban- quet in hopor of the new members, after which there was a social hour, has been laid in Or assemblies a s is that wing ielity n nur oers