The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 27, 1904, Page 18

THE SAN FRANCISCO CAL SU Y, MARCH 27, 1904 cient this city of import- ed. One ation to s next session of form butten that t of relief h to be which there fifty-five ganized vall C. i up as sachem officially ord on the z the worm ts have been made of chiefs come by Fresno, Lemoore, entertainment and Red Men's in the « « the third v as a decided success, the being large ne of a pleasing char- s was made up of piano se- Murray, recitations Madge Isham, nd Mrs. Barclay and by Anna Reichardt, nnie Reichardt. Queeia as the mistress of cere: s followed by dancing “year rules, which vere upon the gentle- forgetful as to vio- s they discovered when k, as chief of police, took The affair was conducted ervision of Dr. Leithead, Derrick, Mrs. R. Apple and Lottie der sy al leap beth ncil on the third Sat- , gave a leap year assembly hall of the Shiels the members spent >, decorating it with = and flowers, atin® The attendance the imposition of fines gressed the I productive of much who were forti- *ep out of the clutches e women. Those who con- this affair were Mrs. M. T. Alli- frs, Temple i Lillie Rowan, W. n, B. Madden and st pamed acting as ibe received six applica- s last held meeting and is ng for a monster smoker March e 28. The tribe will confer the adoption degree April 11 on many palefaces. SRR Druidic Order. A new Druidic temple was recently dedicated to the order in Stockton by Noble Grand Arch Beck, ted by Grand Secretary Martinoni, Deputy Grand Arch Charles de Leigh and Past Grand Arch Cavagnaro, with all the ceremonies provided for in the ritual such an event. The pla d with oak and mistletoe, and was after the ceremony there was an hour addresses the grand officers ed and F. D. Campbell, the ict deputy grand arch. This hall will be occupied by the three groves of Stockton and by the circle of ladies of the order. A social hour followed the ch making. The affair was delight- 1 managed by G. Lagretti, Jose Silva, F. by dis- 1ty D. Campbell and J. Simon. In consequence of high water in the vicinity of the meeting places, the of- ficial visits to Marconi Grove and to List Grove have been postponed Fresno Grove, recently rehabiliated, epc through Deputy Ambrosali, twelve initiations at the last held meet- ing and twelve more candidates for the ambria Grove reports initia- h meeting, and Reno Grove evada, reports good work. 2 evening of March 16 Grand Mrs. Zazzi and other officer: official visit to Elvin Circle. , which for a long time bat- with adversity, is again on the line prosperity. Nine candidates tiated on the occasion of the d Mrs. Zazzi, the arch druidess, highly complimented. nd Arch Druidess Mrs. Lou Zazzi and all the grand officers re nt in San Francisco, also Junior Pa Grand Arch Druidess Mrs. Frances rel Williams, paid a visit to El Dorado Circle last week and were cordially welcomed in the hall that had been most beautifully decorated. For the purpose of demonstrating how well the officers can do the work of the order, there was the initiation of a class of six candidates. The officers under the leadership of Mrs. Louise Lacaze, the arch druidess, were highly commended, as were also the seven ladies who, dur- ing the initiatiory work, formed the central star. The officers and these ladies were all attired in white. The work of the evening ‘was followed by a banquet. b e Knights of Pythias. Colonel A. Marks, Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias, installed the officers of Company 49 in Vallejo last week. A committee of the Grand Lodge of the order is preparing a funeral serv- ice for use in the lodgeroom, and will present the same at the next conven- tion of that body. Grand Chancellor Bradley V. Sar- gent, on the occasion of his official visit, March 16, to Charter Oak, Cen- tennial and Nemo lodges, in joint ses- sion in the lodgeroom of the first named, in Pythian Castle, was greeted by a very large number of Knights, among them: Stockton Company No. 12, of the Uniform Rank, and delega- tions of Knights from Lodi, Wood- bridge, Lathrop and Tracy. The meet- ing was one of instruction, and the grand chancellor during the course of a lengthy address called attention to the necessity of practical work for the advancement of the cause of Pythian- ism in this domain. District Deputy Grand Chancellor C. H. Starkey of the Evening Record was chairman of the meeting. At the close of the session Harold Lorraine entertained the Knights with vocal selections, after which there was an adjournment to the banquet hall. Grand Chancellor Sargent announces the following visitations during April: April 5, Pasadena; §th, Santa Monica; 7th, Alhambra; 8th, Long Beach; 9th, San Pedro; 11th, Riverside; 12th San Bernardino; 13th, Colton: 14th, Red- lands; 15th, Santa Ana; 16th, Pomona. Grand Prelate D. C. Clark will offi- cially visit Palo Alto March 31 and San Mateo April 1 Grand Vice Chancellor R. F. Burns visited Petaluma Lodge Monday, March 21, Santa Rosa on Tuesday, Ukiah on Wednesday and Willitts on Thursday. Mrs. Maude Sheehan, grand chier, Rathbone Sisters, instituted a temple of that order at Winters March 25, Another temple is ready for institution at Whittier. Companies of the Uniform Rank will soon be mustered in at Paso Robles and Willits. Brigadier General C, F. McGlasban will be the mustering of- ficer. Grand Vice Chauncellor R. F. Burns i o " A LY A | WELL-KNOWN MEMBERS OF LOCAL FRATERNITIES. | <+ is arranging a tour of officlal visits to the lodges at Junction City, Knob, Hay Fork and Trinity Center, of which due notice will be given. Brigade headquarters is prepafing a circular. letter to the Knights Loyal of the Uniform Rank relative to attend- ance upon the biennial encampment of the Uniform Rank at Louisville, Ky., during the Supreme Lodge convention in August next. It is expected that a large number of Californians will par- ticipate and also attend Pythian day at the World’s Fair at St. Louis Au- gust e IR L Ladies’ Auxiliary. The session of the Ladies’ Auxiliary to California Commandery, Knights Templar, on the third Wednesday In March, in Utopia Hall, Elks’ building, was-very interesting and was well at- tended. During the business portion of the meeting Mrs. W. Stocker and Mrs. Reiss were initiated and Mrs. W. K. Fletcher, Mrs.' E. J. Morser, Mrs. A. King and Mrs, Stanford were elected to membership. After the routine of busi- ness those present were entertained ightful vocal selections by Mrs. tolési and Miss Ada McDonell. Then followed a luncheon, duripg which Mrs. William Roderick Jones, the very popular president, was congratulated on the anniversary of her birth, and then Miss Mary Bragg, in a beautifully worded speech, presented to her, on be- half of the auxiliary, a handsome can- delabra of solid silver. The following named were at the meeting: Mrs, W. McDonnell, R. Jones, president; Mrs. S. A. first vice president; Mrs. A M. Cox, acting as second vice president; Mrs. Willlam Martensteyy, secretary; Miss M. J. Bragg, assistant sfcretary; Mrs, J. T. Lo- gan, treasurer; Mrs. George Bennett, Mrs. H. F. Barber, Mrs_George Brown, Mrs. H. H. Brann, Mre. T. U. Crowley, Mrs. William Crocker, Mrs. S. Clark, Mrs, W. F. Cordes, Mrs, J. B. Charleston, Mrs. H. Damkroeger, Mrs. E. Dorn, Mrs, G. H. Dyer, Mrs. B, ¥. Eastman, Mrs. D. E, F. Easton, Mrs. P. F. Ferguson, Mrs. H. T. Graves, Mrs. E. W. Gates, Mrs, George Hass, Mrs. T. L. Henderson, Mrs. H. E. Holmes, Mrs. Hromada, Mrs. C. F. Humphrey, Mrs. E. P, Heald, Mrs, A. Huber, Mrs, J. P. Jaegling, Mrs. M. Johnson, Mrs. Martin Jones, Mrs, F. Johnson, Mrs. Willlam Koe- nig, Mrs. Julius Lowe, Mrs. H. Maundrell, Mrs, J. Mills, Mrs. R. E, Miller, Mrs, F. D, Marsh, Mrs, W. H. Martenstein, Mrs. S, A. McDonnell, Mrs, McJunken, Miss Neil, Mrs. G. H. N ols, Miss Eva % Mrs. R. L. Radke, Mrs. & C. W. ‘Taber, Mrs. Vail West, Mrs. G. W. Wittman, Mrs, M. A, Wheaton and Mrs, James Youns. The following named won prizes at the recent whist tournament given by the auxiliary: M. Morrell, first, and E. P. Heald, second gentieman’s prize, and Mrs. Jones of Fresno and Mrs. G. E. Dorn,first and second ladies’ prizes, respectively. —_— Fraternal Brotherhood. Yerba Buena Lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood, recently organized, at its meeting in the Odd Fellows' building last week, had a large attendance of members and of visitors from the sev- eral lodges in this city. Supreme Or- ganizer Lewis and the drill team of Progress Lodge, in uniform, was in at- tendance. The latter assisted in initi- ating a number of candidates, Under 80od for the order, there were address- es by a number of the visitors. This . lodge is making arrangements for an entertainment in the near future. Aurora Lodge had a good attendance of members and visitors at its meet- ing in the Shiels building last week. After the routine business the doors were opened and a number of strangers was admitted. A brass band of eight pieces played choice ‘selections. Su- preme Organizer H. C. Lewis delivered an interesting addre: and then sev- eral members of the lodge sang songs, gave recitations and told short stories. This lodge proposes to make its meet- ings interesting by haying an entertain- ment at the close of gach session. San Francisco Lodge gave a very in- teresting entertainment on the secofild Friday in March in its lodgeroom in the Native Sons’ building to an audi- ence of more than 200 pecple. The pro- gramme of entertainment was, as us- ual, up to the standard that this sub- ordinate has adopted and was greatly enjoyed by all. Progress Lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood recently gave a delightful party under the auspices of the drill team in the assembly hall of the Red Men's building. There was a large at- tendance, good music and a well ar- ranged programme. The members of the team were all attired in their new and very neat uniforms. This lodge will give a bonbon party and social in the Red Men’s building next Wednesday. The grand march will be started at 8:45 o’clock and will be led by the drill team in uniform. L oL TR Native Sons. Precita Parlor, N. 8. G. W., at its meeting of March 10 had a social time after the election of delegates to the Grand Parlor that is to meet in Vallejo April 25. The parlor, which has some very clever entertainers, had an im- promptu programme of songs, music and recitations, besides addresses. On that evening the parlor organized a drum corps with a large membership and elected Louis Meyer drum major. The parlor has appointed J. C. Griffin, J. S. Earles and D. J. Wren as the executive officers who are to have charge of the parlor’s picnic to be given in Sunset Park August 7. Santa Rosa Parlor of the N. S. G. W. celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its organization last Monday by giving a social function, to which meny of the prominent citizens of S=nta Rosa were invited. Bay City Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, has chosen Henry G. W. Dinkelspiel, Louis Hirsch and Harry Levison as its delegates to the Grand Parlor, which opens its next annual gession in Vallejo April 28. Olympus. Parlor, on the night of March 16, had a large number of mem- bers present in its hall on Devisadero street and elected Andrew Mocker and Julius Eppstein as delegates to the Grand Parlor. William I Burns and Henry Joost were chosen alternates. This parlor has for some months past been cultivating the social feature of the order with a result that there has betn a marked increase at every meet- ing. The whist tournaments have de- veloped a number of excellent players and the members are so elated over their success that they express the hope that other parlors of the order will Start like tournaments so they may have an opportunity to challenge them. i Foresters of Old. Court Star of the Mission gave an en- tertainment to its members and in- vited guests in the social hall of the Ancient Order of Foresters building last ‘Wednesday night. Court Oak Grove is arranging for a social to be given on the night of April 5. Court Wesiport, Mendocino County, initiated a class of twenty at its meet- ing last week. The visit of the juvenile band of San Frandisco’ to Stockton to meet with the boys' band there, which had been announcedgfor the early part of the current ménth, will not be made until pril. 8. At a, joint meeting of the members of the several courts of San Fran- cisco held in Pioneer Hall March 186, at which Alexander Nicholson of Court Robin Hood, one of the oldest Foresters, in the State, having been a member of the order for forty-five years, presided, there was ini- tiated a class of 100 candidates, al- though more than double that num- ber of applications had been present- ed, but many absented themselves on account of the storm. A number of high officers were present and these were escorted to seats of honor. by Court Apollo’s team of Foresters, car- rying axes. The opening address was delivered by R. E. Connell of Court Ivanhoe. The work of initiation was by a team of which Chief Ranger Crackie of Court Wyersdale was the chief. At the close of the ceremony there were addresses by Henry Bea- ver, P. H. C. R.; George W. Lunt, H. C. T.; W. F. Jones, H. C. S. W.; J. Hagan, H. C. S. B, and Permanent Secretary John Falconer. Between addresses the Foresters’ juvenile band discoursed sweet music. The affair was carried to a successful termina- tion by a committee consisting of Charles Dent, L. F. Stephenson, R. E. Connell, A. G. Potock and Joseph Roberts. The same night all the courts of the jurisdiction met for the purpose of initiating strangers, but the result of such initiations will not be known until the returns are sent in at headquarters. LR Independents. Supreme Deputy ©hief Ranger G. Q. Stewart and High Treasurer Cameron paid a visit last week to Court Apollo for the purpose of enthusing the mem- bership in regard to the challenge ac- cepted by the San Francisco board of deputies, on behalf of the local courts, to enter into a contest with the courts of Los Angeles to secure members dur- ing a stated period. A companion court of the order is being organized under the auspices of the membership of Court Diana. Mrs. McPherson is the organizer. Wildwood Court, recently instituted at HBoulder Creek, and Court Oakland both ‘report very satisfactory progress. Past High Chief Ranger O. S. Cooper paid a visit to Brentwood and gave the Foresters of that place a long talk on the subject of the order and the ne- cessity for energetic work. « Court Seal Rock at its meeting last week, received seven applications, and it made arrangements for a party to be given on April 4, when High Treasurer Ed Cameron will make it exceedingly interesting for members and visitors, as he will be the master of ceremonies. At the meeting alluded to High Vice Chief Ranger Stewart and J. P. Mur- phy, president of the Board of San Francisco Deputies, were present dnd addressed the members. The last held meeting of Court Bouthern Heights was well attended, and the large membership was address- ed by the high vice chief ranger and the president of the deputies on the subject of the contest between the courts of this city and those of Los Angeles. Court Noe Valley gave a smoker to its members in Duveneck Hall last week, and between smokes there was presented a programme of addresses, songs and instrumental music. Companion Court Golden Gate gave a Jinks in Franklin Hall last week. There was a good attendance and an enjoy- able programme. A P Native Daughters. Alta Parlor No.-3, Native Daughters of the Golden West, has appointed a committee to make arrangements for a banquet to be tendered to its members in the near future. Gabrielle Parlor's married members entertatned the single members recent- ly, giving a character party. The mem- bers represented a number of the char- acters in the comic papers. During April the single members will entertain the married ones, Nearly all the parlors in the interior are observing the arbor day of the order, planting trees in public places and along roads. The tree that planted in Golden Gate Park by Keith Parlor a year ago last April is flourigh- ing and recently has been designated from the others in the vicinity by hav- ing had placed upon it a copper plate on“which is engraved its history. Keith Parlor is making arrangements for a picnic-in the near future. was Miss Pearl Hoskin, past president of Dardanelle Parlor of Sonora, was in this city last week and called at the office of the grand secretary. At the last held meeting of Keith Parlor, N. D. G. W., on motion of Gen- evieve Carroll, the parlor took the lead the in a movement on part of the Native Daughters to aid the Father McKinnon memorial fund. Miss Car- roll urged this as a matter of broad patriotic import and said that it was “speclally befitting that the project ghould be advanced by the parlor which was named for the broad-minded junior past grand president of the order, who has always stood for progress of the order along civic lines, the preserva- tion of historic landmarks and tha honoring of the men and the memories of those who have made history.” Past Grand President Keith paid a glowing tfibute to the late Father McKinnon and pledged her ardent support to the movement. The parlor then presented to Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes the official communication to the Grand Parlor asking that it contribute to the memorial fund, and it was decided to send a letter to the grand president, Miss Finkeldey, notifying her of the parlor’s action in the matter. Mrs. Rose of Wenona Parlor of Arcata was a guest of the parlor during the even- ing. MRS Royal Arcanum. During the recent session of the Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum recently held in Los Angeles Grand Re- gent Gunzendorfer presented a compre- hensive report of the work of the year, and its reading was frequently ap- plauded. The other reports presented showed the death of two life members during the year—H. A. Brown and Dan- iel Clay. The net gain for the year was 294, The very complete report of Grand Secretary Maloon, setting forth the details of the order, showed that the greatest gain was made by Buena Vista Council of S8an Francisco, name- ly, 158 per cent. It was awarded the Grand Council banner. The grand body decided to offer a second prize in fu- ture, which may be in the nature of a Handsome ballot box. An attempt to hold biennial sessions was!defeat- ed. Messrs. Gunzendorfer, Maloon and Newmark were continued as the com- mittee on revision of the proceedings of the order. The grand body adopted strong resolutions in regard to mem- bers attending meetings for the pur- pose of identification, in case of death. The death of George W. Dixon was an- nounced, Resolutions to his memory were adopted and ordered sent to his family. The following is a complete result of the election: Alternate supreme representative, G. Gun- zendorfer of San Francisco; grand regent, Robert F. Jones of Santa Monica; grand vice regent, Fred 8. Thomas of Los Ap- geles; grand orator, A. H, Merrill of Sin Francisco; sitting past grand regent, G. Gun- zendorfer; grand secretary, D. W, Maloon of Los Angeles (re-elected); Heman Dyer of Pasade: chaplain, Rev. F. S. Brush guide, Henry Greenawalt gtand warden, W. E. grand sentry. Peter geles, and grand William V. N. Bay grand officers were Langfitt, sitting past order. Who represent Foresters of America. Elmhurst Circle, Companions o F. of A., will give a basket social meeting place, Red Men's Hall, E hurst, April 24, James G. Blaine Circle will family reunion at Buena Vi Sausalito, May 5. Club General Lawton, the member- ship of which is limited to the m bers of Court General Lawton, will go on an excursion to Stockton April 24 A report received from Abiline, Tex., is to the effect that the court of that name in that city is doing remarkably well. American Cirgle of Petaluma, on the evening of the third Saturday in March, gave a grand ball to its.mem- bers and friends. Club Pride of California, composed of members of Junior Court Pride of Cal- ifornia, will give a picnic July Grand Recording Secr ry Dr. Charles M. Troppmann, a npanied Grand Senior Beadle Henry Haab on his official visit, March 14, to Court Teutonia, San Jose. H. A. Gabriel, the Grand Chief Ranger, was present. One candidate was Initiated, three applica- tions were presented and much enthu- slasm was manifested. The work of the evening was followed by a ban- quet and talks by the grand officers. The same officers visited Court Schil- ler at Stockton March 18, and witness- ed the initlation of one candidate. The work of this, a German court, was in the English language. There was & banquet after the close of the court. The Grand Recording Secretary clos- ed his official tour by the visit he paid to Court Yerba Buena last week. The Grand Recording Secretary was well received wherever he went. Modern Woodmen. Goodfellowship Camp of the M Ame and Enri al Neighbors hands for the r’:r‘; tertainment next Thursda gh J C. Goodwin, Dr. O'N and Mrs. O’Neil have been selected a >m- mittee to make all arrangemer Occidental Camp at its last held meeting had a good attendan 1re- ceived several applicat bership, which were refe priate committees Supreme Deputy J. O. Davis ed a new camp in Petaluma last we with twenty-five charter member The new camp is named for the city which it is located. The instituting of- ficer was assisted by Deputy H. H Bliss and the officers and the initiat team of the camp in Santa Rosa ceremony was followed by a ban Mrs. Rose Bliss, deputy supreme ora- cle of the Royal Neighbors, instituted a camp of that order in Petaluma last Monday with more than twenty- five charter members - . The Odd Fellows. The Past Grands' Association of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, W. A. S. Nichol president its meet- ing last week elected W. I. Brobeck secretary, vice A. G. Clarke, resigned There was a rge at and it was decided that the association pay a visit tb Farnsworth Lodge on March 23. The Knights of the Golden Banner, a Swedish organization of this cit with a membership of fifty, has made application to become a lodge of Odd Fellows, to work in the Swedish lan- guage. The Encampment Jranch of the or- der is making rapid progress. The encampment at Azusa and the one at Redlands each recently initiated ten candidates. The last named has pur- chased robes for its officers at a cost of $400. All lodges in the State are prepar- ing to celebrate the anniversary of the foundation of the order, which falls on Tuesday, April 26 Los Angeles will have a grand celebration and Past Master Barnes has accepted an invita- tion to be the orator of the day. Order of Pendo. Last week Berkeley Council of the Order of Pendo initiated a class of candidates in the presence of many members, after which there was a bangfiet that kept the company to- gether until midnight. Home Council and a number of is still progressing applications have “been received. G. S. Howard, writing from Los An- geles, asserts that before the end of the current year more than 1000 members will be added to the order Los Angeles and vicinity. A new council has been instituted in Alma Gordo, N. M., with a good charter list. The officers say that be- fore three months the council will have a membership of 150. The Oakland Council is still inereas- ing under the leadership of E. M. Hannivan. Golden Gate Council has its meeting place from Odd Hall to the Supreme Court fosoms g v s Knights of Honor. Arrangements are being made to get up a grand entertainment in this city in celebration of the anniversary of the Knights of Honor next June. The board of grand officers has under consideration a proposition which has been presented to it to start an ag- gressive campaign in this city shortly Saxon Lodge of this city recently in tiated three strangers and received four applications. The lodge in Los Angeles admitted six strangers at its last held meeting, and at the next meeting will admit eight more. Liberty Lodge at its last held meeting decided to give a picnic at Camp Tay- lor May 30. The busines the even- ing was foflowed by a smoker and a programme of entertainment fer the members, changed Fellows building.