The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 4, 1904, Page 18

TH NCISCO CALL,. SUN Y, DECEMBER 4, 1904. L5 Vg, ¥ 18 Gl fi : On the night of the last Monday in refreshments with that hospitality for ere was a meeting of the Which the German people are so well es of the L O. O. F. in kunown. Then followed an entertaining e 1 Oaklama in Programme. The Vorwarts Glee Club s city and the one in Oakland in 0 (o era] songs, E. Koenig rendered £ X n Lodge, held un- s a5 ggmirable manner “When Love lirection of Dr. Joseph Ar- js Blind,” and there were addresses der Max nd 8. Cohn of the for the good of the order by Messrs. of member object the mee p of and s0 that the better cial feature engrossed resolu- ion of services ren- Lodge by I halk, organist, who for as given his the lodge who has be lodge for twe es were ci . a Concordla th me Charles twen- services and to treas- r-eight d to or- Lorent the all Master Ardenyi of srand Dr mm ser r which ttee ker Quartet, H uest will be lumbers we which ige. very the was pro- t; interloc- profu- Last indoor Next turday 1 ad moving pic- tures pticon views for mem- bers n 1 eroom « Friday in lodge en- Loyal Re- r which the ne vice grand of th were each pre- wented h of beautiful flower This was wed by a programme entertainment, which included instru- mental & tions by H. W. Patrick, re- marks on fraternal visitations by Past Grand Master Burton, cornet solo by W. J. Henderson, comic stories by J. €. Swan, fancy dancing by Miss Gilhert and a presentation to C. E. After the programme there was and the serving of lemonade cream and cakes. The affair conducted under the direction of g e Grand Behrns, Vice Grand C. M Irwin, W. C. Johnson, G. C. Terrill, T. ¥. Monroe, R. H. Dement and M. A. Mitchell. Grand Master Linscott will pay a visit December 5 to California No. 1, the ther lodge. Great preparations are being made for the event. The visit e folldwed by a banquet. The members of the several lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Alameda County by invitation as- sembled in the hall of Vorwarts Lodge in Gier's Hall, Oakland, on the last Friday in November for the purpose of witnessing the conferring of the sec- ond degree on candidates for the host lodge by a picked team of Poter Lodge. There were also present a number of members of the order from San Fran- cisco and, taken as a whole, the meet- ing was a very enthusiastic one. The degree was conferred in very creditable manner under the direction of Drill Master James Rye, which, under good for the order, was highly commended. At the close of the meeting there was the serving of a coilation and light Lorentzen, Woods, Reiser, Fisch and Plant. A Past Grands’ Association has been formed in Oakland with Past Grahd Woods of Porter Lodge as chairman. The first regular meeting will be held December 4 in Odd Fellows’ Hall, cor- ner of Franklin and Eleventh streets. The lodges of the county have been urged to have their past grands join the new organization. Lo Ancient Order of Foresters. Native Sons” Hall was crowded on the t of the second Friday in Novem- r to enjoy the entertainment provid- ed by Court Apollo of the Ancient Or- of Foresters. There wa on the programme the following numbers that were well received: Overture, Harry der @'s orchestra; address of welcome, Ge J. Berger, P. C. R.; song, H. Bowes; song and dance, Miss Martha Bowes; instrumental selections by the North End orchestra under the direc tion of George Murphy; song, Miss 1az Killain recitation, Mrs. L. ard; vocal selection, Louise Lut- soprano solo, Mrs. T. T. Richard- vocal selectior Golden City rtet—R. Hunt, G. Cheney, B. Anderson; “Capid in Shirt ferce in one act. ~After the 2 there was dancing for two The affair was under the direc- f Gec Dr. William n ard, F. D. ;. W. Camp- h W. ols as floor man- Gallagher and Dr. Dar- as assistants neal Court Medford, resters, Oregon, Ancient Or- reports that at a re itiated thirty candi- v through the ef- U. A. Field. East Oakland, had a t week, when a s initiation was adopted. n is to be conducted by d. The meeting was ad- ength by Permanent Secre- it r ale had many fhembers a smoker given last week building. board of relief of this city a set of laws, which have 1 to the executive coun- The as adopte been for new Court Star of the West No. ent and social in ek under ision > following named the court, who displayed e ability in the carrying uu} function: J.,Falconer Jr., Masterman, F. Johnson, A. Martini, ttler, G. Wagner and R6y Mosh amme was made up of instru- vocal and lit numbe: nile ve an ente F. t marka a social iso an address by Permanent Secre- tary Falcone: The contributions were by the A. O. F. juv band, Miss Tryhina Pritchard, Miss May Falconer, 8. G. Charles Kramer, W. Schaffer, C. V. Hambley, Mrs. Lizzie Pritchard, Clara and Annie Swanson and Willie nd Ruth Falconer. After the pro- gramme there was dancing for an hour. The executive board of the Compan- aid a visit recently to Athens Cir- r Oakland, and was accompanied M. J. Valente, P. 8. G. C. C., nt secretary of the A. O. F. me grand sec of the The board also paid an to Twin Peaks Circle. A profitable evening was and th Companion visit ant and su in December a the A. O. F. first club of the first Saturday held i rganize was the A T Order of St. George. Pickwick Lodge, Sons of St. George, ary concert and dance gave an annive in the Red Men’s building recently which was well attended and was a very pleasant affair. The following was the programme: Overture, Or- Orchestra; introductory re- F. D. Brandon; song, A. R. song, Miss G. Brown; coon song, Johuson; song, A. E. Rowa ngleton; song, Miss comedian, Al Bentley. was followed by the presentation of a flag to the Pickwick football team by J. H. Coates on behalf of Thomas W. Butcher. The dancing was under the floor managership of William Wood, assisted by George Morley. There were more than 200 ladies nd gentlemen at the old-style English tea party, given by Empress Victoria Lodge of the Daughters of St. Georgg the Red Men’s building last week. as dancing in the meeting hall ea was served in the banquet This lodge has been presented a magnificent portrait of the late Queen Victoria by Mrs. M. McClure, a member of the lodge. It now adorns one of the walls of the lodgeroom. LRI Fraternal Brotherhood. pheus spec The first entertainment and dance given by the Fraternal Brotherhood band in Eagles' Hall on the night of November 10 was attended by nearly 400 persons, who were treated to a very pleasing programme of vaude- ville numbers, literary efforts and in- strumental selections by the band. There was a recitation by the Rev. Mr. Bird, a solo by Master Allen, the mascet of the band; sketch by Messrs. Brown and Bern, monologue by Sam- uel Barclay and a ‘one-act comedy, “Lost to Win.” There were many numbers on the dance programme, which kept those fond of dancing in the hall until midnight. Charles Shi- rey, assisted by all the members of band, directed the affair and attended to the comfort of the many who at- tended. " Mission Lodge had a masquerade ball in Mission Parlor Hall a few nights since under the di- rection of a committee of which Mr. Chapelle is the chairman. The lodge 'expects to have a Christmas tree par- ty in the latter part of December for & & C STORE: —_— the entertainment of the children of the members and their friends. Some time since a member of one of the lodges was expelled for having preferred charges against the presi- dent of the lodge and failure to sub- stantiate them. It was decided that the charges were malicious, hence the expulsion. After expulsion he took an appeal and sought to force his way into the lodgeroom. For this he was 3 MRS KATE WILSON P k PAST GREAT POCARONTAS, DSFR gAvERA ave'_ Wi e . ~iog= ejected. FQ appealed to the supreme president, holding that We was entitled to all rights and privileges of the lodgeroom pending the appeal. The supreme president has sustained the lodge on the ground that it acted within the constitution when it denied him admission to the lodgeroom. An effort is being made in Aurora Lodge to win a prize of $25 offered to the first two members who will marry before January 15, 190 Progress Lodge is making arrange- ments for a theater party in the near futare. San Francisco Lodge now has a membership of 849, Hundreds of people attended the curiosity shop opened last week in the Ked Men’s Hall by Progress Lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood. In one hall there was a display of curios and some pretty articles of fancy ware suit- able for holiday gifts. These were disposed of in various ways, and quite a sum was realized for the social fund. At the same time there was dancing in an adjoining hall. When the people in that hall tired of dancing they went in the adjoining hall to look at the curios, %and when the 8 curiosity shop returned to the dance hall. Dr. Hubbeli, president of the lodge, was the chief “‘spieler” of the evening. Redmanship. Last week Great Senior Sagamore Cunning of Hollister paid an official visit to Calumet Tribe, where he was accompanied by Great Sachem Davis. There were many members present, also a delegation of visitors, who dur- ing the evening were treated to a most eloquent address on Redmanship and the duty of the membersito extend the f American fraternal benevo- lent association in, the United States. He w: followed by Great Sachem Davis, who told of the condition of the order in this reservation at this time, and then the meeting was addressed by Past Prophet of the tribe, Dr. Charles M. Troppmann, who proved that he can make a humorous as well as an elo- quent address. At the close of his “josh” remarks he paid a pretty com- piiment to the great senior sagamore, and in a neat speech presented him a handsome ivory carving on behalf of the tribe in recognition of the fact that he was the first great chief who has has ever visited the tribe. He was fol- lowed by Daniel Teare, the prophet of the tribe, who spoke most interestingly on the work of the fraternalists, The last speaker was Ernest C. Stock of Altahmos Tribe, who spoke on the value of official visitations. The fol- lowing night the great senior sagamore visited White Eagle Tribe, and there he was well received: The degree t:am of Pocahontas Coun- cil of the D. O. P. r?mier the leadership of Pocahontas M Lizzie Kemnister, visited Alcenata Council in San Mateo last week and conferred the degree on a large class of candidates for the sit- ting council. Alfarata Council, D. of P., gave a Japanese tea party in the Laurel Hall of the Shiels building last week. Bach person who attended was given a pretty cup and saucer as a souvenir of the occasion. The committee in charge, of which Great Prophete: Minnie Betts was the chairman, was complimented for the success of the affair, Great Pocahontas Mrs. "Annie M. Bliss paid a visit officially last week to Seneca Council of the D. of P. and spent a very pleasant evening with the chiefs and members. After watch- ing the manner in which the work of St i o JOHN TARGRIEVE POWHATTAN COUNCIL D.OF P. \ MW . 3 S OF FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS OF SAN FRANCISCO WHO ARE JERING EXCELLE! SERVICE IN THE MATTER OF THE ADVANCE- NT OF THE INTERESTS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE LODGES. <+ the order ing official spoke at good of the degree, and at the was carried on. the visit- length for the con- clusion of her address the council presented her, as a reminder of the evening, a fine crystal lemonade set. She was followed in the line of speecchmaking by Great Prophetess Minnie Betts, Great Treasurer Janes, Great Minnehaha Wheeler and Dis- trict Deputy Nettie Libbing. Each of these was presented flowers. Then there was the serving of icecream s by a committee, consisting mes Mackel, Meredith, She- bel. Kimer, Garigues and Holton. Altahmos Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men at its meeting on the third sleep of the beaver moon elected Frank Hardy, the collector of wampum, sachem of the tribe, to fill an unexpired term. After the quench- ing of the council brand there was an adjournment to the dining hall of the Red Men's building, where there was an evening for members. The new sachem presided, and in addition to a programme of music, songs, story- telling and a short talk by J. Harry Hutaff, great representative to the Great Council of the United States, there was a feast of corn and venison. Those who entertained were: Past Sachem Harry Hawkins, Altahmos Glee Club, J. Harry Hutaff, C. F. Ad- ams, Ernest (. Stock, J. H. Fitager- ald, B. Jacobus, M. Rocne and W. J. Blaisdell of the Havmakers. The committee that had charge of the affair was A. C. Nathan, Phil Brunner and Frank Hardy. < Order of Pendo. There was a stereopticon exhibi- tion in the hall of Home Couneil of the Order of Pendo, in the 0dd Fellows' building, under the auspices of the Su- preme Council, on the night of Novem- ber 30. There were illustrated songs, beautiful pictures and dissolving views. A like exhibit was given last week before Observatory Council, in San Jose, and the fllustrations were ex- plained in an interesting manner by Dr. Howard. During the evening the meet- ing was addressed by Supreme Coun- cillor Tugwell. The following night the exhibit was presented to the member- ship of Palo Alto Council in the town of that name. Alameda Council will have a progres- sive whist party in Eureka Hall, Ala- meda, December 8. Golden Gate Council had a pleasant party in Findlay's Hall, on Seventeenth street, last week and during the even- ing there were exhibited a number of stereopticon views. Stege Council, at Stege, had an inter- esting evening's entertalnment in its hall last week. There was a good at- tendance. Miss Lillian E. Tugwell, one of the popular clerks in the supreme head- quarters in this city, has gone to Seat- tle on vacation for one month. ———— { ~Native Daughters. Grand President Mrs. Caminetti and Grand Secretary Miss es will, on December 22, pay an official visit to Ursula Parlor at Jackson; on the 23d they will visit Amapola Parlor at Sut- ter Creek. Subsequently they will visit Conrad Parlor at Voleano, Chispa Par- lor at Tone and Forrest Parlor at Plymouth. Last week La Vespero Parlor had a party in South San Francisco which was a delightful affair. Keith Parlor had a social tea on the evening of the last meeting in Novem- ber, on which occasion Miss Minnie Abrams read a paper on the origin of Thanksgiving day, Mrs. Fanny Smith favored with vocal selections, Maude Langton read a poem, Mrs. C. Brown read President Roosevelt's Thanksgiv- ing proclamation and the members of the parlor sang ‘“My Native Land." Camellia Parlor celebrated Thanks- giving and Children’'s day at the same meeting by giving a party to about sixty little ones. This, one of the best parlers in the order, made this double event a great success. The Board of Relief of the Native Daughters of the Golden West has ar- ranged for a benefit to be given at the Majestic Theater on the evening of December 6 in aid of the institution known as the Native Daughters’ Home. Tickets for this event may be obtained from any of the members of the board or at the home. The board hapes that the affair will be produc- tive of a goodly sum for the use of the institution. — Independent Foresters. The Board of §an Francisco Depu- ties of the Independent Order of For- escters at its meeting last week had a special committee named to visit the courts of this city during the month of December and explain the cam- paign of extension which has been in- augurated. The circular of High Chief Ranger G. Q. Stewart to the courts is a strong document and calls upon the mem- bership to increase the roll in the northern jurisdiction by 1000 dur- ing the present Forestic year. The high chief ranger visited Fruit- vale last week in the interest of a new subordinate that is being organized there. L Court Seal Rock at its meeting on December 3 will be the first court visited by the campaign committee of the board of deputies. Court Noe Valley had a pleasant party in Duveneck Hall last week. There was a good programme of dances and first-class music. There were more than 200 persons present and during the evening the assem- blage was addressed in an entertain- ing manner by High Chief Rager G. Q. Stewart. Court Chico and Companiop Court Gold Leaf had an interesting meeting in Chico last week, on which occasion High Chief Ranger Stewart, who was present by invitation, delivered a very pleasing and enthusiastic address. Court Acacia, the home court of High Secretary O. K. Brown, enter- tained its membership and friends in Sutter Hall, Pioneer building, last week with a select musical and literary programme. Every number was first class and each performer was loudly OF POCAHONTAS susHNERL enoro —_— s applauded and forced to give an en- core. After the programme the hos- pitality of the court w: made mani- fest in the serving of a collation and light refreshments. e B LIS The Eastern Star. The first installation of the season in the Order of the Eastern Star was that of the officers of California Chap- ter last Thursday night in Upper Golden Gate Hall. The hall, which was crowded to its utmost limit, was prettily decorated with flowers and palms and each station was bedecked with rare orchids. This added much to the beautiful paraphernalia which this chapter uses in its work. The of- ficers who were installed were all ele- gantly gowned. The worthy matron wore an elegant messelinette gown ornamented with Battenberg lace and spangles. The installing officer was Mrs. Isabella Woodside, the retiring matron, who was assisted by Past Pa- tron P, F. Ferguson. The officers who will serve during the current year are: Cecelia Harmon Cordes, worthy ma- tron; Louis A. Steiger, worthy patron; Emma Grace Busswell, associate ma- tron; Emily Wood Ferguson, conduc- tress; Winefred Turpin, associate con- ductress; Isadora Horton, secretary; Cora Scott, treasurer; Anna G. Wilson, warder; Lulu Haste, Adah; Maude McWilliams, Ruth; Lillian Bronson, Esther; Minnie Sullivan, Martha; Georgia Elma Cale: Electa; Dr. D E. McLean, chaplain; Kathryn Nuck- olls, marshal. The music incidental to the beautiful ceremony was by the Cecilia quartet, Millie Flynn leader. The ceremony was in that impressive manner for which this chapter has been noted’ since its -institution. Charles Boxton, the retiring patron, on behalf of the chapter presented Mrs. Woodside, the retiring matron, a magnificent diamond-set star emble- matic of her rank in the order, after which she was presented by Past Pa- tron Ferguson on behalf of the of- ficers of the past term a very pretty statuette. Retiring Patron Dr. Box- ton was presented by Chief Wittman, on behalf of the chapter, a silver after dinner black coffee set. Then there were remarks by Worthy Grand Ma- tron Paulina W. Dohrman, Associate Grand Patron L. B. Levitt and Grand Secretary Mrs. Kate J. Willats, after which there was an adjournment to the lower hall, where there was danc- ing. The new matron and patron are young members of the chapter and the prospects are that the current chapter year will .be a prosperous one. San Francisco Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will install its of- ficers in public in Elks' Hall on the night of November 5. The chapter decided that Mrs. Martha E. Mackrett, the retiring matron, shall install the new officers. Ivy Chapter at its last meeting in November initiated eleven strangers and balloted on a number of applica- tions. . Beulah Chapter will install its of- ficers at the first meeting in Decem- ber. At the last meeting in November there was a pleasant social for the members at the close of the routine business. This chapter closes its term with the largest membership it ever has had and. the greatest amount in its treasury. AT S Foresters of America. Club Sutro Heights, composed of the members of Court Sutro Heights of the Foresters of America, has ar- ranged for a grand ball to be given in Scottish Hall on the night of De- cember 10. Golden Era Circle has made ar- ngements for a party to be given in the Alcazar building on the even- ing of January 25. Court Golden Era entertained the members of Court Huburtus last week and after the meeting there was an ad- journment to a nearby cafe, where a light supper was partaken of. The speak@@s of the evening were Dr. Wamser, Chief Ranger Barruth of Court Bay City and Messrs. Canaris Lampe, Fischer, Slevert, Zimmerman, Kessel and Reimers. Grand Recording Secretary Tropp- mann officially visited Court Schiller at Stockton on December 2 and will vidit Court Mokelumne at Lodl on Decem- ber 5. Court Alisal of Pleasanton was of- ficially visited last week by Grand Junior Woodward Daniel Teare, who was accompanied by Grand Trustee Donahue. After the official work was at an end there was a banquet in honor of the visiting grand officers. On the evening of December 1 the members of Court Sherwood of Santa Clara were the guests at a banquet tendered them by Court San Jose. Court Golden Gate will have a house warming in the Pioneer build- ing on December 13. The following courts have arranged for Christmas tree parties: Court Acme, December 21; Court Presid A December 22, and Court Justic , De- cember 23. . On December 21 George Washing- ton Alexander, Mark Meyer and Baster will visit Junior Court Pride of the West; on I ember 28 they will visit Junior Court Pride of California and they will visit Junior Court Young America some time in January. Court Fidelity will give its first an- niversary banquet on the night of De- cember 28. Court Yerba Buena will initiate a class of twenty in its hall on the n of December 8. Court Stanford has arranged for an entertainment and dance in the Al- cazar bullding on the night of De- cember 20. The entertainment and dance that was given by Court Seal Rock No. 45 of the Foresters of America on the last Friday in November in celebra- tion of removal from Pythian Castle to Pioneer building was attended by & large number, the members, their families and members of Inter 0s Circle of the Companions of the For- est of America. There was a lengthy programme entertainment pre- sented under the supervision of an ficlent committee, of which F. Bieden bach was the chairman. The pro- gramme included the following num- ight bers: Orchestral overture; buck and wing dancing, D. J. Missick; piano solo, “La Traviata, Paul Godeska: dramatic recitations, Messrs. Burrows and Owens; French dance, Miss Lil- lian Trizis finger dancing, D. Belasco; vocal selections, Miss Jennie Harrington; “The Celebrated Case,” an original skit, James Maloy; Imita- tions of well-known people, Robert Bassini, recitation, Miss M. C. Mec- Kenna; ballads, Miss Palmyra Worm: Rebekah Kemp Van Ee accompanist; sentimental songs, Miss Adaline Barash, and instrumental selec- tions by Professor Graber's Mandolin, Banjo and Guitar Club. The dancing was under the direction of H. J. Willis as floor manager, with Ed Candage as assistant. During the evening ice- cream, cakes and lemonade were served with lavish hospitality. A new circle of the Companions of the Forest of America was instituted in Redwood City last evening. It has been christened Madrone. Inter Nos Circle, Companions of the Forest of America, has appointed a committee to make arrangements for an old-time Christmas party to be given in the social hall of the Alcazar build- ing. — Order Scottish Clans. The officers of Lovat Lodge, auxiliary to Clan Fraser, Order of Scottish Clans, were recently installed in public in Mis- sion Hall, on Seventeenth street, in the presence of a large number of people by Chief T. Munro, assisted by Past Chief Rae. After the ceremony Past Chief King on behaif of the lodge presented a beautiful gold pin adorned with the emblems of the order to Mrs. A. M. Macpherson, the retiring president, in appreciation of the able manmer in which she conducted the affairs of that subordinate during her term. Dancing and refreshments followed under the di. rection of the committee of arrange- ments, consisting of Mesdames Rae, Macpherson, King, McFarland and Weising. The new officers are: Mrs. A. Brown, president; Mrs. W. Rae, vice president; Mrs. F. A. Gilson, recording secretary; Miss H. Marshall, financial secretary; Mrs. Maxwell L. Crowe, treasurer; Mrs. George McDonald, eon- ductress; Mrs. M. Boyle, sentinel; Mrs. W. Briss, organist; Mrs. T. A. Munro, Mrs. J. McCullum and Mrs. A. Miller, trustees. AT Lady Maccabees. At the last meeting in November of Mission Hive of the Ladies of the Mac- cabees, in Mission Opera Hall, there was a fair attendance of members, and during the evening suggestions were offered for the carrying on of a cam- paign of extension by the members of the hive. During recess the meeting was addressed at some length by Sir Knight E. C. Stock of Golden West Tent, K. O. T. M., on “Loyalty te the Order.” After the close of the meeting there was a pleasant social hour. This hive, which at one time was one of the most active of the fraternal organizations in the Mission district, proposes by the active work of its members to regain its former status. B The Junior Order. Abraham Lincoln Council No. 2 of the Junior Order of United American Me- chanics gave an entertalnment and dance to the families and friends of the members on the night of the fourth \ Wednesday in November. The follow= ing programme was rendered: Over- ture, by the orchestra; vocal solo, George Cheney; recitations, Syl New- man; songs, Charles Kline, Mrs. C. Kline accompanist: instrumental selec- tions, Ernest Kohler; specialties, Hen- ry W. and Mrs. Osthoff: sleight-of-hand performance, Dr. G. T. Compton: vocal solo, “The Palms,” by request, Richard Hunt, and vocal selectionssfy the Gold- én City Quartet. Then followed danc- ing. All who attended spent & very pleasant evening.