The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 21, 1904, Page 18

CISCO CAL UNDAY AUGUST ive Mary Al- by the temple and t chief was pre- temple, who from Oakland to a set of silver in apprecia- lled for the cur- D. D. inst a social hour s the sing- chorus song of the members. resent visitors from Au- Luis Obispo. This tem- been very su sful, unde newly in- chief, make as that lady She will be as- Adele Bennett Dora M. Lynam his temple is on of a light Past is a Louis on of Olympic M. Temple of Weldon, one of the membe th sed by Mrs. H. temple presenting her a endsome handkerchief case and an mense ceke, it being the occasion of sary of her birth n f the members of San ple A few evenings surprise visit to Mrs. A. manager of the temple, 1370 Eleventh ave- evening there was recitations, dancing residenc During a collation the week Grand Chief omumenced a tour of was with Olive Tem- ra; Junipero Temple, Mystic Temple, Ox- Ventura, and Mis- ickell ¢ uis Ubispo; Rose Tem Temple at Lompoc. She then t city and will Jeave for re she will attend a dis- trict convention Aug 26 of the tem- ples of Ramona, Farv , Fernleaf and Fortuna, which are ail in district 1 A new temple has been instituted at Garberville, Humboldt County, by Past Chief Alice Mills of Ferndale. Vieino Tempie of Sisson recently lost 2ll its temple property by fire, but it is starting anew and will soon be in busi- ness again. SN S, Native Sons. “Grand Trustee J. Emmett Hayden, sccompanied by Grand Secretary Turner, returned last week from offi- cial visits to parlors in the places named: Plymouth, August 2; Jackson, 8; Amador, 4; Sutter Creek, 5; Ione City, 6; Angels Camp, 8; San Andreas, 9; Bonora, 11, and Hornitos, 13. The mew parlor organized at Loyal- ton was instituted by General Organ- izer Mooker with twenty-five charter members, July 25. He will institute one at Alturs Parlors are being organ- jzed et Taylorville 2nd at Beckwith. Second Grand Vice President Wagner will shortly institute a parlor at San Jacinto. The proceedings are out and ready for distribution. The new constitutions will be ready in a few days. Seaside Parlor at Halfmoon Bay ini- tiated eighteen candidates recently. San Mateo Parlor and Presidio Parlor of this city with ite drum corps were on hand. A banquet followed the work of the evening. In the latter part of July the officers of St. Helena Parlor were installed in .the presence of Grand President Mc- Laughlin, Grand Secretary Turner, the methbership of Napa Parlor that came up on a special train accompanied by a brass band, and a delegation of twenty from Calistoga Parlor. R. E. Fiynn is the president of St. Helena for the cur- rent term; L. D. Wolfe, Charles Steves and E. Spurr, vice presidents; F. G. Varner, marshal and F. B. Rossi re- cording secretary and E. G. Schune- man financial secretary. The installa- tion was followed by a banquet that was partaken of by 150 and then epeeches by the grand officers and others, The following named have been in- stalled as the officers of Alcatraz Par- Jor for the current term: Dr. C. ¥. Mil- lar, past president; T. J. Gillespie, president; T. J. Sullivan, Harry Stenge and George Carter, vice presidents; W. J. Koser, marshal; Charles F. Fitzsim- mons, recording secretary: Harry C. Derby, financial secretary; W. J. Wo! treasurer; E. Regensberger, trustee; Charles J. Turner and J. O. Staples, sentinels Sacramento Parlor will take the celebration in Oakland on sion day. Grand Organizer Mooker has insti- tuted a new parlor in Alturas and now he is working on one in Cedarville. A new parlor is soon to be organized at Taylorvill= d Second Vice President W. D. instituted a new parlor at San art in Admis- Gra Jacinto with a g0od membership Aug- ust 11, in the presence of a large dele- gation from Arrowhead Parlor of San Bernardino, which came up on a spe- cial train. After having visited St. Helena Par- lor in a County and parlors in Humbo! County, Grand President Charles II. McLaughlin has returned to his home in Plumas. Grand Tru Bismark Bruck, who accompanie Lim, remained in Humboldt to v some parlors the grand president could not reach. — Native Daughters. N. were installed by Mary Carr, The officers of Dardanelle Parlor, D. G. W., D. D. G. B; Laura Patty, by those of Ora Parlor by those of Bonita Parlor Dora Wilson, those of Ursula Par- by Rose Podesta; those of Hi watha Parlor were installed at a spe- meeting by Madia Bedford; those Gabrielle Parlor by Lina Wilson; those of Marguerite Parlor by Viola ght, in the presence of forty-seven members; those of Ruby Parlor by Della Rose, in the presence of ten vis- ito those of Golden State Parlor by Susie Krist, who also installed the of- ficers of Buena Vista Parlor; those of San Luisita and San Miguel parlors by Gladys Boswell, those of Woodland Parlor by Abbie Murry, those of An- gelita Parlgr by Meda Vanderwort, those of Veltura and of Reina del Mar lor of parlors by Antoinette Coutolence and those of Winona Parlor by Elizabeth Rose. t Grand President Ema Gett has organized a parlor at Oak Park, with a large membership. Isabelle Kull of Yosemite Parlor went to St. Louis on her vacation. The Grand Parlor having granted Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes a vacation, she went to Sutter Creek to visit her parents. She was absent two weeks. The installation of the officers of Oc- cidental Parlor by Gabrielle Gress of Gabrielle Parlor of this city, one of the district deputy grand presidents, is said to have been one of the prettiest and most enjoyable of the installation sea- son outside of this city. The install- ing officer was accompanied - by the grand secretary. . Sane Souci Parlor, Native Daughters of the Golden West, had the following named installed as its officers for the ensulng term by Miss Mae O'Comnor, D. D. G. I J¢ssie Hunter, past president; Lu ‘Zna Perry, Tessie Richardson and Dora Bloom, vice presidents; Minnie F. Dobbin, recording, and Sarah White- man, financial secretary; Ray Bloom, treasurer; Mary Mooney, marshal; An- nie Waliter and, Fannle Nightingale, entinels; Madgd Macino, Sadie Oppen- heimer and Victoria Rea, trustees; Mollie Meagles, organist. At the close of the ceremony the past president, Miss Hunter, was presented a pretty diamond ring in appreciation of her services for the parlor. This parior will take part in the parade in Oakland on Admission day, the members riding in a tally-ho. During the celebration of Admission day in Oakland Piedmont Parlor will have headquarters in the Ben Hur Temple at 1060 Broadway, where it will receive its many friends, including the Native Sons, who will be in that city on that day and evening. The parlor’s committee that is arranging this affair is composed of Gertrude Biber, Jennie E. Brown, Alice Arroge, Beda Pacheco and Misses M. Sewell gnd M. James. Alma Bock, president of the parlor, and Mrs. J. Jordan, the first/vice president, will serve on the reception committee. In the early part of August the offi- cers of Oneota Parlor, Native Daugh- ters of the Golden West, of Ferndale were installed by Mrs. J. E. Rose of Arcata, D. D. G. P., assisted Ry a full corps of acting grand officers. The cer- emony was followed by a reception to Mrs. C. A. Monroe, a member of the parior, who at the recent session of the Grand Parlor was elected a grand trustee. The reception was at an open meeting, at which there were presgnt a large number of persons non-members of the order, including many of the Native Daughters of Arcata and some T W Oors. E.C STOCH e " FROM | >4 LOD -~ from Eureka. After the reception and a congratulatory address by Mrs. James Smith there was an interesting evening of cards, music and the serv- ing of luncheon by the C. C. Ladies’ Aid, at which Mrs. L. P. Bransetter, the retiring president, presided: There was the presentation of beautiful flowers and short addresses by Mrs. Jackson and Mrs, O'Connor of Fortuna, George Price of Ferndale and Under Sheriff Ferrill of Eureka. The new president is Grace Feenaty and the recording secretary is Hattie B. Reberts, who was re-elected. The other officers are: Flor- ence Crippen, Nellie Dugan, Cavy Miner, Christine Berding, Nettie Can- field, Gertrude Francis, Ethel Kausen, Marie Lund, Minnie K. Kausen, Miram Michel and Sophia Hill. Keith, Calaveras and La Estrella par- lors will have joint headquarters in Oakland on Admission day, in the For- esters’ building. The members of Keith Parlor will be attired in white and will wear jaunty white caps. Sans Souci Parlor a few evenings eince paid a surprise visit to the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Durham, at 939 Oak street, and a very enjoyable evening was spent in music, songs, games and then an excellent collation. Those who took part were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kenealey,” Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Durham, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bloom, Mr. and Mrs. Whiteman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Meagles, Mr. and Mrs. George Drew of Fresno; Mesdames M. F. Dobbins, A. Levey, M. Hunter, W. B. Drown, C. D. Stanton, J. J. Sullivan, Captain Seaburg, M. Farley, E. Rix, M. Merino and J. Howell; Misses Jessie Hunter, Tessie Richardson, 1. Johnson, L. Itch- ler, Clare Stanton, Ray Bloom and Irene Sullivan; Messrs. Sol Leman, A. Heyman, H. Durham, W. Durham, T. F. Monroe and George Durham. The officers of Manzanita Parlor were installed by Olive Gaylord, D. D. G. P. Subsequently the parlor had a chil- dren’s day at Glen Park, where all had an enjoyable time. While in Sutter Creek Grand Secre- tary Laura J. Frakes visited Amapola, her home parlor. She was welcomed not only by the members of that par- lor, but by delegations from Conrad, Chispa and Forest parlors. There was an initiation, and the work was ren- dered in a most creditable manner. After the work the grand officers deliv- ered a vleasant address to her sisters, and then there were congratulatory ad- dress by members, who expressed great tisfaction that she had been continued in office. o ettt 80 Ancient Order Workmen. Lodge of the Degree of Honor gave a social on the last Friday night in July in its lodgeroom in the Shiels building, which was well attend- ed and it was a pleasaht affair. This lodge during the current month, and possibly during September, will have but two meetings a month, the second and fourth Frid The lodge is ar- ranging for a first-class literary enter- tainment on August 30. On August 12 this lodge had an open meeting, at which there were a num- ber of members from other lodges of this city; also the grand secretary, Miss Loretta B. Donnelly. ‘During the evening, under good of the order, there was a lecture on “The Home,” by J. F. Walthour; an eloquent,K address by David S. Hirshberg, deputy grand master, A. O. U. V a talk along practical lines by E. C. Stock, of For- get-Me-Not Lodge, supplemented by words of encouragement by Miss Don- nelly, G. 8, and a few remarks by others. Refreshments were then served. This lodge will have an open meeting on the last Friday in August. On the 30th of the month the lodge will have a first-class literary entertainment and dance in the Laurel Hall of the Shiels building. Past Grand Master W. H, Barnes has severed his connection with the Califor- nia Ancient Order United Workmen, the official organ of the Grand Lodge. It now being published by Grand Recorder Spencer. It is a neat publica- tion, full of such matter as is most in- teresting to the members of the order. From reports sent to the grand re- corder during July it appears that eighty-seven lodges had work in the initiatory degree during that month. The total amount paid to beneficiaries during July was $118,000. Up to August 9 $60,000 was paid on the current month’s account. The grand master is arranging for a series of visits to the lodges in the northern part of the State. The late Dr. A. F. Payne, formerly bealth officer of Berkeley, who died recently from erysipelas as announced in The Call, was a past master of Berkeley Lodge and had been a mem- ber of the order for twenty years. Up to the 9th of August the grand recorder issued sixty-four new cer- tificates and twenty-nine certificates to members who had been finally sus- pended. A number of the officers of Forget- Me-Not Lodge of the Degree of Honor were installed by Deputy Miss Lucy McNear on the first Saturday in Aug- ust and the others were installed last week. The following have begn installed as the officers of Golden West Lodge, A. O. U. W, for—the current term hy Major M. J. Blackman, D. D. G. M.: T. Cummins, master workman; E. Johnson, fdreman: J. Keohane, over- seer; C. A. Shea, recorder; J. F. Mc- Kay, financier; A. W. Lehrke, receive M. Bergin, inside watchman; P. Man ning, outeide watchman, and P. Mc- Cormack, trustee. After installation a past master’s badge of solid gold was presented to T. Cummins, who is now serving his third term as master, . McKee making the presentation on be- balf of the lodge. There was also a collation. Two new lodges of the order are in process of organization. The lodges of Santa Clara County will have a district meeting in San Jose during the second week in Sep- tember. i A meeting was held August 13 in the office of the grand recorder tor the pur- pose of forming a relief committee in this city. Silver Spray Lodge, D. of H., had a very pleasant meeting last week, I.nd. Carnation it was aroused to a spirit of enthusi- asm by addresses by Sam Booth, the grand receiver of the A. O, U. W.; Miss Donnelly, grand recorder of the D. of H., and others. This lodge will give a social in Excelsior Hall August 23. e The Rebekahs. The following named have been in- stalled as the officers of Templaf Re- bekah Lodge: Maud Dennett, noble grand; Cora Gable, vice grand; Bthel Holmes, recording secretary; Adelaide Brown, financial secretary; Anna Den- ning, treasurer; Bessie Munroe, ward- en; Alta Yoeum, conductor; Lottie Car- Lodge next month are Mrs. Dora L. Gardner, president of the assembly, and Past Presidents Sarah M. Wolf, Mrs. Ada Madison and Mrs. Alma I Jensen. Bl g Eastern Star. The fourth anniversary party given by California Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, in Golden Gate Hall in the early part of August, was a very delightful function and wés attended by a large number of members of the chapter and friends. It was success- fully carried out by the following named committees, assisted by Mrs. A. + N AZ 02 A L. ¢ b + + REBEKAH AIDS /AT SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE RECEPTION. + - . — son and Lottie Williams, supporters to the noble grand: Geneva Ashworth and Alma Johnson, supporters to the vice grand; Mrs. Gould and Mary Holmes, guard The retiring past no- ble grand was presented a collar and the retiring noble grand a jewel of her rank in the order. The incoming offi- cers were presented many beautiful flowers by friends. The souvenir badge of the session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge session is made of oxidized metal, bearing upon its face the State flower encircling a setting sun view of the Golden Gate, over which are the three links. On the reverse is an inscription commemora- tive of the occasion. The medal is\in the form of a watch fob, on royal pur- ple silk ribbon. There is to it a pin at- tachment to enable one to wear it as a badge. Loyal Lodge, at its meeting last week, initiated six candidates, the new officers doing the work for the first time. It was rendered in a faultless manner. This lodge will have a calico party and dance August 15. Mrs. Dora L. Gardner, president of the California Rebekahs, will visit lodges of the order at the following places during August and September: Sacramento, August 23; Roseville, Au- gust 24; Auburn, August 25; Dutch Flat, August 26; Truckee, August 27; Sierraville, August 30; Sierra City, Au- gust 31; Downieville, September 1; Camptonville, September 2; North San Juan, September 3; Nevada City, Sep- tember 6; Rough and Ready, Septem- ber 8; Grass Valley, September 10; Iowa Hill, September 12; Colfax, Sep- tember 13; Newcastle, September 14. Past President Mrs. Alma Isabel Jen- sen of the California Rebekah Assem- bly, accompanied by her daughter Ruby, visited San Jose recently and the two were guests of Gertrude E. Moreland. While there the past presi- dent paid a visit to Stella Lodge and was well received. Subsequently she and her dnuxhte{ were the guests of General and Mrs.' E. H. Black in their beautiful home in Campbell, Santa Clara County. Among the prominent members of the Rebekah Assembly who will take part in the reception to the Sovereign Grand e ‘Woodside, the worthy matron, and Dr. Charles Boxton, the worthy patron: Arrangements—Mrs. T. R. Horton, P. F. Ferguson and J. Tonningsen; recep- tion—Mrs. W. Cords, Mrs. J. Caley, Mrs. G. W. Wittman, Mrs. G. Witmer, Mrs. A. Turpin, Miss H. Ferguson, Cap- tain T. S. Duke, Dr. Jaegling, W. F. Buswell, H. Nuckolls and A. B. Ebner; decoration—Mrs. T. S. Duke, Mrs. W. F. Buswell, Miss E. W. Ferguson, Cap- tain A. Woodside and J. Blakeway; floor—L. A. Steiger, Mrs. H. Nuckolls and Miss L. Bronson. At a recent special meeting this chapter Initiated five strangers and on the third Thursday of this month has quite a class to initiate. 3 San Francisco Chapter will give a social, musical and dance in Elks' Hall, August 29, under the direction of the following named, appointed by Worthy Matron Mrs. Bertha E. Mackrett, which will be the committee in charge: Carrie A. Robinson, G. W. Geaque, H. W. Maass, John J. Neubarth, Ella Hevener, Eugenie Addler, Mary 8i- monds, Anna Cattermole, Christine So- renson, Laura Lowrie and Mary Trefts. It is expected that this will be the most interesting affair ever given by this chapter. The funeral services over the re- mains of the late Addie W. Moses, who was the first worthy matron of Golden Gate Chapter of the Order of the East- ern Star, and who with ther husband, William 8. Moses, founded the order in this city, was held under a canopv in front of the receiving vault in the Ma- sonic Cemetery,- August 15. The serv- ices, by Golden Gate Chapter and con- ducted by Dr. Amy Florence Temple, assisted bv Past Grand Patron Dar- ling, were most impressive. There were present a large number of members of the order from all the local chapters and those across the bay; also a large delegation from Golden Gate Lodge, F. and A. M., of which Mr. Moses is a member. The body rested on a bier covered with beautiful flowers. The vocal part of the service was by Al- vina Wilson and Miss Gordon, and as the casket containing the remains of Mrs. Moses was being conveyed from the floweg-covered bier to the vault a concealed cornetist played “‘Nearer,'My God, to Thee.” Royal Arcanum. The latest financial statement issued by the supreme secretary of the Royal Arcanum shows that at the close of the first half of the year the widows’ and orphans’ benefit fund had to its credit $913,229 29, not counting the money in the emergency fund. Out of the current mortuary funds 260 orders were paid, amounting to $692,655 58, leaving a bal- ance on hand June 30 of $220,573 71, besides which there were additional resources in the current mortuary funds aggregating $656,900. These sums, with the sum of $2,038,470 64 in the emergency fund, made’the total imme- diate available resources of the order on that date $2,915,944 35, out of which there was td be paid 125 officially re- ported® claims amounting to $285,000, leaving the actual excess $2,630,944 35. S TSR, National Union. pargL Golden Gate Council of the National Union at its last meeting in July ini- tiated two strangers. \ Union Council at its last meeting re- celved four applications, an unusual event in that council. Deputy Wilson told the members to “get that man,” SARAH M WOLY EXEC] COMMITTEE easvo and they evidently have been getting him. California Council is not asleep, for at the last meeting it had fourteen ap- plications to act upon. Mission Council at its last meeting in July had one initiation. Pacific Council gave a party recently, which was well attended. e Independent Foresters. The next session of the High Court of the Independent Order of Foresters will be held in the city of San Diego October 11. G. Q. Stewart, the incum- bent high vice chief ranger, is the logi- cal candidate for the office of high chief ranger. He has been an active worker for the order for many years and has, step by step, been promoted to the higher stations in recognition of his effective work for the organization. It is likely that the office of high vice chief ranger this year will go to a mem- ber of one of the southern courts. High Treasurer Cameron will be a candidate for higher honors. The camp of Royal Foresters at a meeting recently decided to secure uni- forms to go to the High Court session in “swell suits.” The reception tendered by Court So- lano during the latter part of July to members of the order was a red-létter one in the history of this court. There were many present and at the banquet served by the host court Past High Chief Ranger O. 8. Cooper discharged the duties of his station in a most en- tertaining manner. There was a fine supper and much speechmaking. The honored guests were: G. Q. Stewart, H.V.C.R; E Cameron, H. T.; J. P. Murphy, H. M.; F. W. Collins, vice president of the San Francisco board of deputies; J. B. Knudson, treasurer of the board; O. K. Brown, C. B. Stern, J. E. Emmons, F. T. Wheeler, J. Cru- den, W. H. Godfrey and W. L. White. From statements made during the evening it appears that the host court is in a most prosperous condition. A new court of the order is in prc of organization in Alameda County and will soon be instituted. Arrangements have been made for a large class initiation in Los Angeles on Octoper 10. ess PR 4N Seven Pines Circle. The open meeting of the Seven Pines Circle, Ladies of the Grand Army, in Grant Hall, Pioneer building, recentl was well attended and was a most en- joyable affair. There was a pleasing programme of entertainment under the direction of the president of the circle, Mrs. Henrietta Howe, assisted by Ame- lia Buttner,. Anna Phillips, Harriett Finch, Lena Scholten, Mary Watson and Mesdames Mayhew, Davidson and Farraday. A feature of the programme was the comic songs by Arthur Reid There was also a grab bag and then dancing. i Knights of Honor. Yerba Buena Lodge of the Knights of Honor on the second Monday In August had a banquet in celebration of the installation of the following of- ficers for the current term: Henry E. Payan, dictator; Edward Hartrick, vice dictator; B. P. Abrahamson, assistant dictator; R. H. Noble, reporter; C. G. Noble, financial reporter; H. A. Fair- weather, treasurer; J. O. Brown, chap- lain; J. D. Nonken, guide; D. F. Cam- eron, guardian; Willlam Wallace, sen- tinel; M. L. Crowe, Thomas Johnstone and F. W. Wedekind, trustees. After the supper there was an hour of song, story telling and speeches, those taking part being Grand Dictator P. C. Ar- chibald, Grand Reporter Johnstone, Special Organizer Barnes, Grand' Vice Dictator B. BE. George, Deputy ‘Grand Dictator E. C. Stock, Sam Whitney and C. G. Noble. The tenor of the ad- dresses of the evening were that the order is showing a marked interest in every direction in this State. Saxon Lodge at its first meeting in August initiated three strangers and at its second meeting four. Ivy Lodge will initiate three stran- gers at its next meeting. The lodges in Chico and in Grass Val- ley are developing a great deal of strength of late and initiating many candidates. g The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Past Dictators’ Association of the Knights of Honor, recently organized in this city, has elected the following named as the officers for the first term: Mrs. B. E. George, president; Mrs. E. F. Joy, vice president; Mrs. H. H. Barnes, assistant president; Miss E. Warnholz, secretary; Mrs. M. L. Crowe, treasurer; Miss Corine Hirshfleld, financial tary; Mrs. H. N. Hirshfield, guardian. At its last meeting the auxiliary adopted a constitution and by-laws. Ivy Lodge had Initiatory work last week and there was a promise of more strangers for initiation in the future Liberty Lodge has been unusually active of late and is making a good record for initiatory work. This lodge, at one time one of the foremost in the order, is working to regain its former standard. et The Druids. A few evenings since Noble Grand Arch Charles de Legh, accompanied by Grand Secretary Martinoni, visitea Fraternity Grove in St. Helena and re- organized it on a firmer basis. The degree team of St. Helena Grove and that of Qld Friends Grove assisted in the initiation of a large class of can- didates. About thirty-three of the members of Hartnagle Chapter of the U. A. O. D. have signed an agreement to form a company of the uniform rank of the order. At the last meeting of the Past Arch Association six eligibles were admitted by initiation. The association paid a visit to Templar Lodge last week and was well received D. Bamman has been appointed al- ternate the Supreme Grove, vice Cavagnaro, deceased. M. J. Hynes has been initlated a member of Golden Star Grove. Hesperian Circle at its last meeting had several candidates to initiate. The cirele will give a party on the night of August 31 During the Grand Arch I Grand Secreta to current month Noble Legh, accompanied by Martinoni, has paid a number of official visits to groves in Sonoma County On August 23 the head of the order will visit Aurora Grove in this city, and on the 25th Laurel Grove. Boadicea C rcle had a very pleasant party in the Shiels building on the sec- ond Friday August. There was a large attendance and there was a well arranged programme of dances. The second aniversary entertainment given by Elmhurst Grove in the town of that name was a very pleasant af- fair. Among those who attended were: George H. Bertram, grand sentinel; W. Gallagher, grand trustee; Past Arches Joe M. Wolff, Walsh, Sickel and Sulli- van. e American Foresters. At the semi-annual meeting of the relief committee of the Foresters America, E. R. Zion of Court Palo Alto was elected president; C. A. Heyden of Court Mayflower, vice president; Jacob Label of Court Aurora, secretary (re- elected), and Rudolph Steinman ¢ Court Iden West, treasurer elected). During the three months pre- ceding the committee extended relief in thirty cases. All fraternal societies having been given notice to vacate the Pythian Cas- tle, Court Seal Rock, which has met in that building for many years, has taken quarters in the Grant Hall of Pioneer building. Court Sequoia of Angels Camp, with the membership of Court Sonora, had an open-alr high jinks under the name of “A Night in the Woods™ on August 17. Dr. G. F. Pache was the chairman of the committee of arrangements. New Century Circle, C. F. of A., wilt hold memorial service August 21 in its hall in the Alcazar bullding. Inter Nos Circle had a very pleasant meeting last week, and after the busi- ness there was a sociable evening of games, music and dancing. Live Oak Circle had a very delight- ful entertainment and dance in the banquet hall of the Native Sons’ build- ing on the evening of the second Friday in August. The programme was inter- esting and there was dancing enough to satisfy the most ardent devotee of whirls to excellent musie. Court Golden Era has appointed a committee to arrange for a trolley ride in September. Court Aurora will celebrate the 26th anniversary of its institution by a ban- quet on August 25. It has been decided to move the of- fice' of Grand Secretary Cordy from the Alcazar building to the Flood build- ing. (re- R s The Americans. ~ Three rew assemblies of the Amecr- icans have recently been instituted by Director General H. C. Lewis, No. 5 at Guerneville, No. § 'n San Francisco and No. 7 also in San Erancisco. Each starts with a goodly number of mem- bers and it is expected that each will make & good showing in a short time. The director general has gome to Santa Clara County to establish the order there and during the last week instituted one assembly California Assembly No. 1 at, its meeting in the second week in August had a good attendance and aft:r the meeting a very interestin, entertain- ment.