The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 13, 1904, Page 18

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 1904 part of February 2, Perfection No. h R entertained Mas Lodge 1 Scott of which time 1d sublime 4 highly com- rs of the sit am P. Filmer i work of y a ban- 1 aster of Yerba is the toastm candidates, and the of the beauties t month K. T., has ill be so until nth. At the first meet- on four petitions for mbership; at the the Order of the Tem- Order of Malta were con- third meeting it will ons for orders. accepted the io of California visit it on March 25 Order of the Temple d It is ex- wijl be a large num- s in attendance. The which itive ek in Septem- ery Thursday anics’ Pavilion. The nder consideration 1 new asylum on Sut- iner, in the near as ordered architects If the project car- vlum on Sutter Mason and Taylor, sposed of and the proc the erection of the sec- tes. a new Bt - S The Eastern Star. At @ recent meeting of Kingsley Chapter der of the Eastern Star, ac officially vi ed by Mrs district deputy grand seventh district of this uring the evening she in- the officers in the work of the Byce f the cted order. Subsequently she visited Valley Home Chapter Windsor, Sonom " for the same purpose. At 3 visitor was greeted with a welcome and at the close eting of each chapter she was ntertained by the officers ter of Santa Rosa pleasant meeting on the t celebration of the sary of its institu- n. Almost the entire membership was present and there was quite a number of visitors from chépters in the d. Among the latter were st Grand Patron Lyman C. Byce of Petaluma and Mrs. L. C. Byce, district deputy grand matron. Golden Gate Chapter at its last heid session initiated flve candidates and then had a collation. Ivy Chapter was officially visited last week by District Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. A. Chriteson. Mission Chapter on the occasion of the last meeting in February had a colonial party, at which there was a large attendance. The affair was a most delightful social function. Many of the members were attired in the dress of the olden times. King Solomon Chapter at its last held meeting had work in the initiatory de- gree, and at the next meeting will have two more candidates for initiation. Carita Parlor had an entertainment on the Sth inst. in celebration of its tenth anniversary. Unity Chapter had an enjoyable whist party on the evening of March 8. San Francisco Chapter initiated two strangers at its last held meeting, the work being done in a very creditable manner. 3 The grand patron hAnd the grand matron will soon pay official visits to a number of the chapters in Los Ange- les and the chapters in the southern part of the State. Golden Gate Chapter will, on the evening of April 4, give a novel enter- tainment in Golden Gate Hall entitled “u short trip abroad over the newly constructed Absurdity Railway, under the management of the Willats-Tem- ple-Oehm-Spencer Trans-Continental, Trans-Atlantic Extraordinary Railway. The journey will include a visit to Egypt, China, Germany. and Scotland, returning to Grand Union Depot, where dancing will be induiged in, affording the tourist a jolly, unique trip. Each 1 occasi rece twenty-sixth anni party in Masonic Opera H’all. South San Francisco, on next Thursday even- ing. As usual with this enterprising parlor the affair will undoubtedly be a great success. The following named have been in- stalled as the officers of Genevieve Par- lor, N. D. G. W.: Mrs. Emma Mathe- son, president (re-elected); Mrs. Emma Nonneman, past president; Lottie Bo- E will be under personal charge of inguished traveler, lecturer and Mrs. Kate J. Willats will be manager and Dr. Amy Florence Temple, matron of the chapter, assist- ant manager. SN hee American Foresters. Supreme Chief Kelly and his wife have left the State on the way to their home in New Jersey. They halted at Denver, Colo., in response to a most pressing invitation from the courts of s of America and the circles ig vlous to leaving this city Marcn 5 Mr. and Mrs. Kelly were visitors to Excelsior Circ of the Companions of the Forest, New Century Circle and Robin Hood Circle. The visits to the first two named were unannounced, but they proved very pleasant, all the same, for at each meeting there was a good attendance, and the remarks of Mr. K were enthusiastic and ex- ceedingly well received. The visitors were with Robin Hood Circle, the home circle of the supreme sub-chief com- panion, Mrs. Atwood, by special in- vitation. and there the visitors were met, not only by the members of that circie, but by a large delegation from Inter Nos, Martha Washington, Bay y and Bonita circles. On that oc- casion Mrs. Kelly was presented a Robin Hood souvenir spoon. On the Thursday evening before his departure the supreme chief visited Court Sherwood in Santa Clara, the home court of Grand Chief Ranger Gabriel. There he was greeted by the membership of the court named, that of Court Adriattico and of courts in San Jose. On that visit he was ac- companied by Grand Secretary Cordy 2nd Editor J. Dabel of the American Forester Review, the official organ of the order. After a very pleasant even- ing there was a banquet at which the grand chief rangér, on behalf of the Santa Clara Foresters, presented to Chief Kelly a costly silver tea set and salver. The drill team of Court San Jose had a pleasant social last night. There was a large attendance of the citizens of Vallejo at an open meeting given by Court Farragut of that city last week. The meeting was followed by a banquet. New Century Circle of the C. of the F. of A. will give a picnic in Buena Vista Park on April 17. The following figures show the status of the Companions' of the Forest of America in California on the first day of the current year: Net increase of beneficial members during 1903, 269; net increase of social members during the year, 108; total increase, 377; beneficial members January 1, 1904, 1990; social members, 1249; total, 3239; beneficial members January 1, 1903, 1721; social members, 1141; total, 2862; net increase during the year, 377. Native Daughters. After the meeting of Keith Parlor of the Native Daughters of the Golden West last week, there was a jollifica- tion in honor of the anniversary of the birth of two of its members, Meta Kugler and Minnie Abrams, the anni- versary of each having been a few days before the meeting. Each of these mem- bers was presented with bunches of flowers, after which there were con- gratulatory speeches and a programme of music and songs, besides a collation. The grand secretary, Miss Laura J. Frakes, was present and had a few ‘words to say. Miss Carrie Pesantie of Gabrielle has presented $10 to that subordinate to be applied to the fund for procuring new banners, as adopted by the last held Grand Parlor. Louise Cooney, also a member, presented the parlor with a very fine Bible for the altar. Miss Margaret Gardette of Tejon Parior, Bakersfield, was the winner in the teachers’ contest for a trip to St. Louis during the World’s Fair. Company — of La Vespero Drill and Drum Corps, First Regiment, N. D. G. W, will give a leap year BINA “MTEST SUPREME RECORD * YECOFR LOT M L Grand Council. As soon as the council attains a membership of 250, and it is near that now, it will establish a club and reading-room in its hall. Monrovia Council has organized a degree team. The members of the several councils of the Royal Arcanum of this city and those of Alameda County tendered a- re- ception last Friday evening in Pioneer Hall to Joseph A. Langfitt, the sitting past supreme regent of the order.* He was welcomed by Past Grand Regent Gus Gunzendorfer, after which there was an interesting programme of music and song and addresses by the guest of the evening. Ben Hur. Mizpah Court No. 1 of the Tribe of Ben Hur had a pleasant and largely attended social in its hall in the Odd Fellows' bullding last Monday. The programme, which was made up of mu- |- nilla, Hannah Towhig and May Miley, vice presidents; Nora Regan, financial secretary; Bernice Peguillian, recording secretary; Lillie Borle, treasurer; An- nie Clayburgh and Lillie Turner, senti- nels; May Giblin, marshal; Mamie Cal- len, M. Juiley and M, Flaherty, trus- tees, and M May Richards, organist. This parlor has done so well under the guidance of Mrs. Matheson as president that the members decided that she is to preside oyer them for another term, and the possibility is that they will en- deavor to induce her to hold for a third term. R S vt Druidism, The Druids’ Memorial Committee of 1904 has held its final meeting and wound up its business. It appeared that the expenses of the services amounted to within a few dollars of what was collected. A motion to take steps to have the memorial day set at a time out of the rainy season did not meet with favor. On the night of the last Saturday in February Grand Arch Druidess Mrs. Louise Zazzi, assisted by the grand officers resident in this city. instituted a new circle of the Druidesses, with about thirty charter members. It has been named Isiss and has for arch druidess Mrs. Emil Pohli, for first bard Mrs. R. D. Barton and for secretary Mrs. Mary Armstrong. Mrs. H. M. Hernon was chosen deputy for the circle. The Past Arch Association paid a fra- ternal visit on the last Friday in Feb- ruary to Lincoln Grove in Mission Par- lor Hall. The visitors were received with a most cordial welcome and after an exchange of views by prominent members of the visiting body and of the sitting grove, for the good of the or- der, the visitors were given evidence of the grove’s hospitality. The social to be given by McKinley Grove No. **». U. A. O. D., which had been announced for March 23, will be next Wednesday, as the hall in the Alcazar building could not be secured for the night first selected. Hartnagle Supreme Arch Chapter No. 3, U. A. O. D, will have a short busi- ness meeting to-morrow night, and at the close thereof there will be a ban- quet to the members and a number of invited guests. Royal Arcanum. William V. N. Bay was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board of grand trustees caused by the death of D. R. Clay of San Pedro Council, who died recently after a long illness. San Diego Council will report an un- usually large increase in membership at the next meeting of the Grand Council. The recent financial statement of the Supreme Council shows that the re- ceipts for January, together with the amount on hand, produced an aggre- gate of $1,378,889. Of this amount $652.- 054 was paid on beneficiary claims. The emergency fund shows $2,025,717. The report also shows a total membership of 285,039, distributed in 2110 councils. During January California showed a greater increase in membership than Nebraska, and it expects to pass Rhode Island, the next higher State, before ninety days. Le Conte Council of Berkeley initi- ated three strangers at its meeting last week and received several applications. Alameda Council will show a gain of 40 per cent at the next meeting of the SUPREME OFFICERS OF THE MACCABEES. UL Y 5 sic and recitations, was given between dance numbers and was decidedly en- tertaining. Among those who con- tributed were Clara Trowbridge, Pro- fessor Benviera and class and Celia Newman. There was also an address by Deputy Supreme Organizer A. D. Hawley. This court will give an en- tertainment and dance to its friends and members on the first Monday night in each month. The last given affair was under the direction of Dr. E. J. Broad, Mrs. Clara Hedger, Mrs. Fannie Muggler and Mrs. Julia Brun- skull, with J. L. Day as floor man- ager. This court has ordered a set of robes at a cost of nearly $300, which will as soon as received be used in the exemplification of the initiatory de- gree. Mission Court No. 10 gave ‘a very pleasant party in the Seventeenth- street Native Sons' Hall last Thursday. This court, which was recently placed on a new footing, will in the future give a number of social events to en- tertain its membership. Oakland Court No. 6 has apointed a committee to arrange for an enter- tainment to be given in Woodmen's Hall on the evening of March 25. There will be a programme of vaude- ville numbers and a two-act rural drama. 4 arikocgy LR Foresters of Old. Special Deputy A. U. Field has insti- tuted a German court of the A. O. F. in Fresno, and it has been named Teu- tonia. C. R. Nelson has been elected chief ranger and G. C. Wemmer finan- cial secretary. The same officer is organizing a cir- cle of the Companions of the Forest in the same place. The courts of Fresno are getting ready to have a class of strangers to initiate next Thursday. One court alone will present fifteen such strangers. Last Tuesday evening. the Juvenile Foresters Band of this city and the boys’ band of Stockton joined forces in that city and gave a concert under the auspices of the Ancient Order of Foresters of Stockton. The local courts, through their dele- gates at a meeting held last week, de- cided to have a joint picnic at San Ra- fael Park, May 30. R. E. Connell was chosen president of the committee that is to have charge of this affair; L. T. Stevens, secretary; John Falconer, treasurer, and C. V. Trimble, vice president. At the meeting of Court Bohemian this week Court Justice will be amal- gamated with it, which will increase the membership of the court to 150. The event will be followed by a ban- quet. v Reports from all sections of the juris- diction are to the effect that every court will have a large class to initiate next Thursday. The Past Chief Rangers’ Association will have ceveral matters of impor- ance to discuss at its meting to be held to-morrow night. The supreme officers of the Com- panions of the Forest will pay a fra- ternal and official visit to Valley Cir- cle in the early part of April. 2 2 ity U Rk Modern Woodcraft. A new camp of the Modern Woodmen of America is in process of organiza- tion in Petaluma and one will soon be instituted in Windsor. e At the meeting of Goodfellowship Camp last week there was work in the adoption degree and several applica- tions” were presented. This camp has been making remarkable progress of late and it promises to become the ban- ner camp in this jurisdiction. s Occidental Camp had a meeting last week and increased its membership by the adoption of several candidates. This camp, although but a few weeks in existence, is considering a proposi- tion to -get up either a smoker or aa entertainment, just to let its friends know what kind of a camp it is. District Deputy R. K. Roberts has tendered his resignation as such for the purpose of engaging in business in this city. At the first meeting in March of En- right Ow&p of the Royal Neighbors cf America, angiliary to the Modern ‘Woodmen of Awnerica, six candidates for membership ware adopted and thres applications were presented. There were present as visitors Mr. and Mrs. Corbett of a camp in Kansas City, who, urder good for the order, spoke in hizga terms of the ability of the officers, who were but recently installed, to carry on the work with as much ease as if they had been in office many months. This camp’ intends to make a mark in the fraternities of this city and expects to have, before the close of the year, more than 100 members. s ety Lions of the World. The first smoker given by San Francisco Den No. 1, Lions of the World, in the Union Square building last week was a very pleasant affair. There was a number of the members of the Oakland den and many strang- ers present, who were entertained with a programme arranged by Sir Lions A. J. Weinert, Dr. F. D. Taft and Dr. E. K. Sisson, Sfr Lion Taft acting as master of ceremonies. The entertainment, which was interspersed with sandwiches, liquids and cigars, included the following numbers: In- strumental solo, Sir Lion Peiser; vo- cal selection, R. J. Lester; address on the benefits of fraternal protection as exemplified by the Lions of the World, Sir Lion “A. J. Weinert; piano solo, W. E. Corres; dramatic rec- itation, E. Burroughs; vocal se- lections, E. Edwards; basso solo, E. Eckert; address on fraternity, Sir Lion W. B. Curtis; vocal selections by the California quartet, the selections being from the leading operas; and se- lections on a talking machine. The af- fair was one of the best conducted smokers that has been given in this city for many a year by a fraternal association and it created a good im- pression on the guests of the den. The Lions of Oakland Den had a jolly time in Hamilton Hall last week. There was the roaring of the Lions, short addresses by Lions who knew Just what to say so as to entertain and not tire the assemblage, and vocal and instrumental selections, after which there was a liberal handing out of re- freshments and smoking material. st e S e Native Sons. The joint Ninth of September Com- mittee of the Native Sons of the Gold- en West, O. L. Blackman chairman, held a meeting last week to hear the report of the special committee ap- pointed to ascertain what rates could be obtained in case the Grand Parlor decides to hold the celebration in Stockton. The report was in the na- ture of a combined letter from the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe roads, offering to carry excursionists for a stated price, with the proviso that the excursionists go to the celebration city by one road and return by the.other. The companies offer to take the tick- ets good for four days. The commit- tee also pres2nted a bid from the Cali- fornia Northwestern, in case the cele- bration be held in Santa Rosa, and one from a river transportation company, but as none of the bids met with the approval of the committee, the sub- committee was instructed to interview the railroad companies further in re- lation to terms. On the first Friday in March, “The Marshalls,” composed of the member- ship of Marshall Parlor of the N. S. G. W., gave its second monthly sociak in the Assembly Hall of the A. O. F. building. There was a good attend- ance and a well arranged programme of dances. This association igtends to give a social on the first Friday of each month. s SN, The Workmen. All the representatives recently elect- ed to the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen that is to meet in Fresno next month are getting ready to attend that session, which it is expected will be one of the most interesting held in this jurisdiction in many years. The public meeting that was held last week in Stockton under the auspices of the lodges of that district was well attended and was addressed by Deputy Grand Master D. 8. Dirshberg and Past Grand Master William Vinter. After a programme of entertainment there was a banquet. Forget-Me-Not Lodge of the Degree of Honor, A. O. U. W, has completed arrangements for a “hard times dance” to be given in the assembly hall of the Red Men’s building on the night of March 17. The executive committee feels assured that it will be the great- est success that the lodge has ever had in a social way. The committee an- nounces that all who attend must wear their worst suits and that “shabby gen- teelness will be the order of the night.” There will be a prize for the lady and one for the gentleman who will appear in the “most poverty stricken costume.” There has béen a great demand for cards 4f admission. Governor Pardee, Mayor Schmitz, Past Grand Master Danforth and Grand Recorder Spencer have been named as honorary commit- tee’for the occasion. SR SRS The Maccabees. The State convention of the Knights of the Maccabees and of the Ladies of the Maccabees opened in Los Angeles last week. Among the prominent mem- bers of the order who attended the convention of the Knights was Supreme Commander D. P. Markey, and that of o — ( the Ladies, Supreme Commander Mrs. Lillian M. Hollister and Supreme Rec- ord Keeper Bina M. West. At the close of the session the supreme offi- cers will visit San Francisco and be the guests of the tents of this city and those of Alameda County. In Los An- geles the distinguished visitors were delightfully entertained by the mem- bers of both orde: In this city there will be a series of entertainments, which will include a drive about the city to show’ the visitors the extensiveness thereof, luncheon at the Cliff, a recep- ticn in Golden Gate Hall, a trip to the top of Mount Tamalpais, a banquet by the Knights to Supreme Commander Markey at the California on Thursday evening next, and an automobile ride to the principal points of interest in Alameda County. When the supreme commander reaches this city he will be met at the depot by the Uniform Rank of the order, composed of companies of this city, Oakland, San Jose, Vallejo and Bacramento. SR 0 Knights of Pythias. Grand Chancellor Sargent of the Knights of Pythias will visit Stockton on Wednesday night. There will be a joint meeting of the lodges of that city, and it is expected that there will be visitors from the lodges near by. Grand Vice Chancellor Burns official- ly visited the lodge at Davisville March 8, the one at Vallejo on the Sth and the one at Suisun on the 10th. He will visit Keswick March 15, French Guich on the 16th, Red Bluff on the 17th and Knob on the 19th. Past Grand Chancellor T. J. Crowley delivered a lecture last week before the members of Alemania Lodge on the “Knights of Shakespeare.” McKinley Company No. 3 and San Francisco No. 56 of the Uniform Rank were inspected last week by Acting Ad- jutant General Schaffner, after which the officers elected for the current term were duly sworn in. The event was fol- lowed by a collation and an hour for the good of the two commands. S RS The Independents. Last week High Vice Chief Ranger Stewart and High Treasurer Cameron paid visits to a number of the courts in this city. They first went to Court San Francisco, then to Companion Court Golden Gate, Court Precita Court Diana and Court Mission. At each court the visitng officers were received with the honor due their rank, and un- der good for the order each made ad- dresses for its advancement. Last Thursday Court Mission had a party in Mission Opera Hall. There was a large number of the friends of the members present and the enter- tainment presented for their benefit was a very pleasing one. During the week '“~r= was a meet- ing of the board of San Francisco dep- uties, when the challenge issued by the courts of Los Angeles to the courts of San Francisco to engage in a mem- bership contest was accepted, and in a short time the terms of the contest will be announced to the ldecal courts. A el 0L The National Union. The following was the programme presented by Speaker E. C. Ker of California Council of the National Tnion, at its first meeting in March: Selections by the California quartet; vocal selections, Thomas Nowlan; bal- lads, Mr. Kilmer; monologue, Elton Lambert; tenor solo, Fred Purdy; vocal selections, Edgar Smith; ragtime spe- cialties, M. Merzbach, and selections by the quartet. During the evening, it being the official visit of the San Fran- cisco Cabinet, there were addresses by prominent members of that body. Golden Gate Council at its meeting last Tuesday had a good attendance and after the routine of lLusiness had a pleasing evening of entertainment and songs by the Golden Gate Quartet. The meeting was addressed by Senator Field, E. C. Stock of California Council, Deputy Bunting and ex-President W. W. Cross. Sarinl bt A Knights of Honor. Grand Dictator Archibald visited the lodge in Sacramento last week and assisted in the initiation of five can- didates. A letter to Grand Reporter John- ston from the lodge in Los Angeles is to the effect that at the last meeting of that subordinate four candidates were admitted to membership by ini- tiation and that six more will be ini- tiated at the next meeting. At the last meeting of the Past Dic- tators’ Association three eligibles were admitted to membership and there was considerable enthusiasm over the beneficiary feature of the association, which was adopted several months ago and went into effect March 1. The board of grand officers has un- der consideration a proposition to give a picnic in the name of the order and the holding of a monster open meet- ing in the name of all the lodges of this city. TR AT S0 0Odd Fellowship. Yerba Buena Lodge has appointed Frank Krull, C. F. de Long and W. I. Smith a committee to arrange a social event for ‘the lodge during the latter part of the current month, Loyal Lodge of the Rebekahs at its meeting on the last Monday in Febru- ary initiated six strangers in a manner that won for the initiatory officers maay words of praise from members of other lodges. The next State Assembly of the Re- bekahs will be held in Golden Gate Hall, commencing May 10. Mrs. Eola M. Cyrus of Loyal Lodge was called suddenly last week to Mich- igan by a telegramm announcing the dangerous illness of her mother, Mra, * Bennett of Calistoga, who a few weeks since went East on a visit. Modern California Lodge Brotherhood at its initiated three str: teries of the order, meeting, to be held in the Shiels bufld- ing, where quarters have been secured, a class will be admitted by Initiation. After the close the ordinary busi- ness of the evening R. Lester, the presi- dent, who is a fine instrumentalist and vocalist, entertained with vocal and piano seelctio District Organizer A. J. Weinert delivered an address and told of other lodges that it is proposed to institute in this jurisdiction. Re- ports presented at the meeting from the supreme officers show that during the year 1903 the order initiated 14,000 candidates, and that the net gain dar- ing that period was in excess of 10,000. 5 ki Woodcraft. The Woodmen’s visiting committes of San Francisco paid a fraternal visit to Richmond Camp No. 470 in its hall in the Richmond district Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance of the members and of visitors in ad- dition to the ting committee. There was an hour of structive speeches, delivered by President P. F. Gilroy and Secretary D. Oliver Jr. of the com- mittee, besides talks from other mem- bers of the order, with the result that the camp promised to work with a will for the advancement of the er- ganization. Brotherhood. dge of the Modern last held meeting gers into the mys- and at the mext Daughters of Liberty. The social that was given early in March in Mission Opera Hall by the councils of t city of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and the Daughters of Liberty was a most en- joyable social fraternal function, which was admirably conducted by the hail committee of the order. There was a fine programme of dances, which, to- gether with good dance music and cour- teous floor manager and assistants, made the affair a pleasurable one. ——— Knights of Honor. The Supreme Lodge has issued & handy pocket manual for the use of deputies and organizers. It contains an answer for almeost every question that may be asked in relation to the order and an answer for almost every objection that can be presented. —_————— Woman to Enter Ministry. LONDON, March 12.—In this era of what males would call feminine inva- sions of their particular spheres it’is not surprising to learn that at length the woman minister of the Gospel should follow the female doctor. The town of Leicester is to make the first experiment. In June Miss Gertrude von Petzold, who has taken the degree of master of arts, will complete three years’ study for the ministry at Mans- field College, Oxford. The Leicester Unitarian church has given a unani- mous call to her, she has accepted, and will become pastor of the congrega- tion. She was born twenty-eight years ago in Thom, Prussia. She is the daughter of a German officer. —_— . Memorial to George Sand. 5 PARIS, March 12.—George Sand will be immortalized in marble like g0 many of her distinguished compatriots. The statue is to stand in the Place des Vosges, not far from the Victor Hugo Museum. Paul Meurice, the director of the mu- seum, was the originator of the pro- Ject. The statue will represent George Sand at the zenith of youth and vital- ity. She will be shown standing, the right hand supporting her cheek, while the left holds some sheets of manu- script and a pencil. The sketch is to be exhibited at the next salom.