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TCHOLYS . e Rock No. 45, Foresters of s elected the following of- ficers f he ensu H. Van O C. R; E. ( LR Edwa J Benjamin John- s ¥ H. J. Willis, R. §.; H. Haley, W.;. F. A S J. W-; Albert Row- 3.; H J. B.; Henry ay, T A. K. Happersberger, phy- sician; « es M. Troppmann, drug- gist This court O of ” the Tropp- P to Court £k He was o of the mem- t other courts. " as a pleasant one. z A quet in honor. o k wit address by 3 . close of the « . t se of initiat- s There - ives from the c re, ¥ rville and Han- L »aid y wr Co Pride MY AR AR 2 ma 1 ¥ 1T = « ( Mrs was h B sor e e S o ¥ ' 1 McD Right ¢ D. Wis . Ex = L r Mre. Bas ) . & s s A s words of praise f f s they did. Re- » at the close sit to Golden Era Circle » s then the meeting ’ > n embers, when all that d f being in- g . r the order. A res policy was the secur- ng £ t for member- +hiy r In addition to ad- dresses by grand officers there was a pleasing y gramme entertainment tion of flowers to the e by a f those pleas whi ircle is was carried on to a ation under the super- ion 2 committee of which the airman was Rosie Wolmar also floor manager. She was assisted that duty by Martha Baum and Helen Viectorson Rob: H rele of the Companions of the For America had a pleas- ant party in the social hall of the Al- cazag building last week, which was attended by a large number of peopl Jt was in the nature of an ante-Chr who was st ; t- mas function, at which many pretty apd useful articles were disposed of to those who wanted to secure such for the holiday season. The visit of the grand chief compan- jon to General Lawton Circle was a pleasing function. The visiting official was accompanied by Companions Gra- gen, Kemp van Ee, Lemme, Walmar and Watkins. It was a visit of instruc- tion, which was followed by the pres- entation of pretty flowers to the grand officers and then a banquet and speech- making. The ball recently given by Court Sutro Heights was one of the most delightful functions that this court had ever arranged for. The order of dances was up to date, the music all that could be desired and the attention of the sev- eral commptees highly commendable. Court Yerba Buena recently initiated eighteen candidates and then opened wide the doors of the courts to admit a delegation from each of the following named circles of the Cfmpanions of the Forest of America, who were made guests at a banquet: Martha ‘Washing- ton Circle, James G. Blaine Circle and Osceola Circle, A new circle of the Companions of the Forest of America was instituted in Redwood City a few evenings since by Grand Financial Secretary Agnes Bre- mer, assisted by Grand Sub-Chief Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Gottlieb and Miss Licht and Sig. Grosslicht of Martha Washing- ton Circle and J. Label, editor of the American Forester Review. The cir- cle has sixty-two charter members. -— Redmaliship. J. H. Fitzgerald of Altahmos Tribe of the Improv Order of Red Men has been elected treasurer of the San Fran- cisco relief committee of the order, vice Weich resigned The recent competition between Samoset and Shenandoah Tribes, the former of Vallejo and the latter of Pinole, took place in the wigwam at Vallejo in the presence of a large num- ber of visitors, including Great Senior Sagamore Cunning, Great Junior Saga- more Godeau, Great Chief of Records Bliss, at Keeper of Wampum Boy and Great Sannap Ritchie. The judges were: William Connolly, Fred Ritchie, George W. Baltic; P. G. Varney, F. B Swan, Harry Brown, J. F. Whipple and rge Wheeler. Samoset was de- ed the winner, having to its credit per cent, while Shenandoah $6% per cent. The degree nusually beautiful and dramatic. The winners were: R. J. Mocney, sannaps; A, Hig- J. B. Rust, J. 8,; L. E. Jones and E. Mooney, sannaps; A. Hig- W. T. Corrow, H. Neilson, F. A. Jr., warriors; G. C. Smith, John M. J. Belfrie and H. Faber, A. Martinez and J. Arnold, scouts; J. E. Harris, musician; G. C. Driscol of W.; Anderson, cap- tain The members of Shenandoah’s am were the llowing ih the order of rank as given the other team: E. W. Robinson, F. G. Mayer, T. L. Ben- pett, G. A. Ferrier, William Myers, J Slater, T , P. Johnson, H M. Thode, E. E r 89 work was F. Bennett, J. Wund h, C. Townes, G. B. Kerland, G. 1. Hamblin and A Thomas Roche to daughter of Z. T records of Osceola ed. Both groom and ell and favorably known in >ocahontas Mrs. Annie M. an official visit to Poca- the evening of De- »n which occasion there the adoption degree. The jally that of Mrs. L. Kem- ahontas, was unusually instructive. 1, Alameda, on the 7 presented a pretty been beautifully f the of the an- en by e Council, D. added to the decorations many pretty gir in the grand march, w H. Rissr nd Miss Rae. conducted by vas admirably Ledme, Lillian Norman, the sses Herm ssman »or ger Jeannette Rawlinson, as- ouncil is rapidly in- Council of the Degr of s gave a very ant social n Hall of the Red Men’s n the fourth Wed in The audience, a large one, tained with a programme of ' ary numbers i ng and pleasing This sketch, that was also well received. The affair was well planned‘and suc- ied out by the counc tee. act comedy fifth annive ary ball given by »e in Union-square Hall a succe n every sense word, the attendance was 1 nd the order of dances excel- lent Tt under the chair- T 1ip of George E. Dastugue, was composed of J. Lewis, A. Hunecke, J. MecConochi A. Hergott, F. Lopas and Dr. Charles Freeman. The elec- ive officers of this tribe chosen for the ensuing term are J. Lewis, sachem; J. McConchie, senior and H. McFarland junior sagamore; Charles West, prophet. Oneida Council, D. of P. has elected Minnie Kummerlander Poc Victoria Godfrey, Wenonah; Yichman, prophetess, and John Hicks, Powhattan. The degree team of this council has been highly com- plimented for the very correct man- ner in which it conferred the adoption degree upon the palefaces for Semi- nole, the new council recently insti- tuted Gre mitte t Sachem Davis returned last from a visit to the tribes in Eureka, Arcata, Scotia and Blue Lake. He found all doing well and was pleased to note that the team of the tribe in Eureka is doing excel- lent work for the good of the organ- ization in Humboldt County. ready at all times to visit tribes in other localities to teach them how to put on the work. The team is ably seconded by Deputy Great Sachem Jo- seph Roberts. The great sachem is now on a tour of official visitations in the southern part of the peservation that will extend to San Diego. On the evening of December 17 a new tribe was instituted on the Po- trero, On the night of December 12 a new council of the Degree of Pocahontas, called Seminole, organized by Great Junior Sagamore Julius §. Godeau. assisted by some energetic Red Men, was instituted by Great Pocahontas Annie M. Bliss, assisted by all the great chiefs. There were present 243 charter members, recruited from among the French speaking Population of this city. It is the largest council ever instituted in this reservation. After the ceremonies the great chiefs were presented a bunch of beautifui flowers each, and to the instituting of- ficer there was presented a valuable crystal therry bowl, 7 [ WARD OF TEPEE, MANZAMITA N® 49 D ot P — % Altahmos Tri on the night of No- tham, chief vember 30 had a c s adoption includ- high priest £ ing a number of candidates or pale- den; P. F. D. Madsen, junior warden; faces for Wyandotte and Uncas tribes. 8. J. Wells, scribe; F. E. Adams, treas- The work was exceedingly well done urer; S. D. Coffman, H. R. by the tribe's letter perfect team and I¥. Weed and Frank Wills, a most favorable impression was cre- George Beck and G. Bennett, guard, ated on those who were adopted. and Edward Jones and W. J. Nelson, Calumet Council of the Degree of Po- sentinels. The institution and initia- cahontas on the night of November tion was followed by an excellent ban- adopted a class of thirty palefaces. quet, partaken of by a hundred and The work was by the team of Alfarata fifty. After the supper there were Council. After the work there was a many interesting speeches. Among social hour and much enjoyment. those who gave material aid in the Manzanita Council No. 49 of the De- programme for the evening was Past gree of Pocahontas has elected the fol- Grand Patriarch J. W. Bulen of Iowa. fs for the ensuing term: A new lodge of Odd Fellows was in- prophetess; Sophronia stituted in Palo Alto in the fore part Thompson, Pocahontas; Annie Conroy, of the current month by Grand Master Wenonah; William Winter, Powhattan; Linscott, assisted by a number of Bilanche Thompson, first scout; prominent members of the order. The Trathen, second scout; Madge F lodge was instituted with twelve char- runner; William Best, Otto Volkman, !c¢r meémbers and ten admissions by in- Arregad and Al Hunecke, warriors; itiation and one admission by card. A Nellie Walsh and Ella Wyatt, coun- toothsome collatiomr and an eloauent A. Kupfer, H i senior war- cilors; Jennie Sprague, guard of the address by the grand master followed tepee, and Harry Rinn, rescuer. Op the ceremonies. the night of the second Friday in D. Grand Master Linscott will make of- cember this council admitted eight ficial visitations as follows during Jan- péletaces to memberalitp’ by aRGBtich v 16th, Golden Kule Lofige: 17th, and on the following Friday there was Bast Side Lodge; 18th, Los Angeles a party for members and palefaces, Lodge; 19th, Long Beach Lodge: - 20th, Lodge Atlas Lodge; Lodge; 24th, district Rebekahs in Los Angel The council distributed icecream and Comme cakes with a freedom that speaks wel for the hospitality of Manzanita. The ball that was recently xiven by this council in Golden Gate Hall was well attended, there being at one time more than one hundred and fifty couples on the floor. There was a fine programme of dances and under direction of Adam Smith as floor manager ail had a sp did time. The affair was admirably managed by a committee composed of Adam Smith, Lizzie 'Bertwell, Lizzie Winter, E. Arregada, Alfred Hunecke and Sophronia Thompson. hall in Los Ange The journal of 2 Sove Grand Lodge recently held in this city has been issued. It is a volume of m than 1100 pages. A great deal of spac is devoted to the session of the sover eigy body by the California Odd Fel- lows, and as part of the proceeding is The I's account of the reception of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, due credit is given for the same. e Grand Secretary Shaw during the . middle of December visited Arbuckle, Odd Fellowship. Colusa County, and isted Past Grand Mester Baker in the dedication 2 of a new hall in that city. The follow- Lodge No. 3 was honored by:a visit ing night there was the conferring of from Grand Master Linscott. An ex- gf ¢he degrees on a number of eligi- ceptionally large audience composed of bles, and then there was a banaquet. 0dd Fellows was present to greet the A new encampment will be organ- grand master. Among the prominent ized in Newman, and one In Willows. 0dd Pellows present were Past Degree A NeW lodge Wil soon be orzanized in . . seyserville. Masters - Slogtond Aol His The “guring the early part of January a grand master made a very eloquent ypeautifully engrossed set of resolutions and instructive address to the brothers, will be presented to J. W. Harris, who expressed his appreciation of the recep- Wwas ‘the chairman of the reception tion accorded him and of the good committee that received the Sovereien work and benefit such a body as Ex- CGrand Lodge last September. celsior Degree Lodge was doing for the _The Odd Fellows” Hall Association advancement and elevation of Odd Fel- Das declared its fifty-sixth dividend. lowship. Among many other impor- 5 P tant features of the evening was the Knights of Pythias. election of office: for the incoming e term. After a very exc Laurel Lodge of the Knights of Past Deputy Degree M ¥ Pythias has elected the following as Woiff was elected degree master and its officers for the ensuing term of one to preside over the destinies of Excel- year: C. A. Ross, C.C.; J. E. Westoby, sior Degree Lodge No. 2 for the ensu- v, C.; J. M. Appleton, P.; C. L. Par. ing term. Past Grand Wolff while in MW Bepat Ol B R the deputy degree master's chair ex- M. of WA ];:u,] hibited marked ability in an eloquent g e g delivery of the charges of that offic - of E.; Dan W. Saylor, M. at A.; P. and should make an excellent degree L Phillips, I G.; J. H. Brook, 0. ( master. He is the youn who ever was honored with such a The following have been elected as high rank in Odd Fellowship, being’ officers of California Lodge No. 1 of only twenty-four years of age. He iS the Knights of Pythias for (he ensu a young attormey of this city. Past ing term: John H. Larton, C. C.: Geand Clexk was. elected Seputy 88 oo oty % Tentker, V. i 4. T iien- Sree master,| There were noxather p ooy ot 32 TRIE chinges niade in'the ofices SoF Il ERY McLermATE R, (ar T AR S i Habsr, hE o, . M. of F.; Henry Beaver, M. of E.; M. A recent event in Pleasanton. Ala- ' Forguson, M. at A ‘Willlam Gan. meda County, was the Institution of org, 1. G.: M) Schumacher, O, G.: Dr. Mount Diablo Encampment No. 0 bY Pprigg, physiclan: B. F. Godesha. 0. Deputy Sidney B. Morse of San Le- After the election . C. F, Donnelly, andro, assisted by Past Grand Patri- ‘king" of the team of the lodge, was archs E. H. Black, L. W. 8. DoWns. in recognition of his services in the Grand Scribe W. H. Barnes, Major G. past, presented a heautiful gold em- 8. Naismith, S. Madsen, Canton No. 11 plematic badge studded with diamonds, of Oakland, Major Pape commanding, The following have been elected of- and patriarche from adjoining towns. ficers of Bay City L The ceremony of institution was in the v oy Lodge: for the ensu- Nevis Pavilion. There were six char- N8 term\ George W. Dunstan, C. C.; ter: members and - seventy-gix. appli- J. M. Adkins, V. C; & Nassau, P. cants, making the largest encampment L. R. Gambitz, M. at A.: Charles ever instituted in this jurisdiction. Morris. K. of R, and Julius Calman, The new officers are: Crawford La- M. of ¥.; L. R. Levy, M. of Jacob On December 10, Excelsior Degree :st Odd Fellow B. Mayer, J. Dern, trustees. = = Q Nt 2 - < C. L. Best, Professor C. P. Pedersen and A. H. Shir o Independent Foresters. During the past two weeks the mem- bers of the San Francisco board of deputies paid visits to the various courts in San Francisco in the interest of the movement for the securing of 1000 members during the present cam- paign. High Chief Ranger Stewart visited Court Carquinez last week in the in- terest of organiszing a companion court of the order in that locality. The court recently organized at Fruitvale was instituted with twenty three charter mtmbers by the high chief ranger and other high officers last week. The high chief ranger will visit Court and Companion Court Anistock at Arbuckle January 9 for the purpose of installing the officers for the ensuing term and to Mk about the boom cam- paign. He will be accompanied by High Councilor C. W, Rickards. The meeting recently held at Chico by Court Chico and Companion Court Gold Leaf was an open one that was attended hy nearly 300 people, who were entertained with a well arranged pro- gramme of musical and literary num- bers and an address on Forestry, as exemplified by the Independent Order, by High Chief Ranger G. Q. Stewart. At the close of the meeting a collation T s B _ FORCE SEPUTE Spane D'ST Ne 27 party last week, wh many of the residents of that locality. guardian neighbor; ) adviser; Lizzie Merrill, clerk; Marie dren of members of Redwood Ct 3 entertainment in San Mateo December The council at Stege had a Christmas h was attended by S el Woodcraft. Haven Circle, Women of Woo has elected the following officers foi the ensuing term beth Buhsen, E. Grounse Walling, banker; Katie Butler. ant; Rena J. Martin, mag Rose B. Blywise, inner sentinel; Marguerite Mitchell, manager; Preato McRowe, musician; Cecile Melbourne, captain of the guard. The Christmas tree party for the chil le of the Women of Woodcraft in Eagles Hall last week was a very well ar- rgnged affair that was the means of giving pleasure to a large number of little ones. From an immense tree i the center of the hall, elaborately deco- rated, Neighbor Claus delighted the children with pre Heywood as Santa ents and candies and fruit. There was a good programme of music and songs. - <. LETHAM CTHIEF PATR.IAR. PLEASANTON ENCAMPMENT MISS . S OPHRONIA THOMPSON POCAHONTAS ELECT MANZANITA N° 49, D P & Salz, T.; D. A. Easton, Hart, O. G. The officers of Syracuse Lodge this city will be 4. after which there will be a The officers of installed January event will be followed by a social and I. G.; Dayid . issued invita tertainment ball to be Golden Gate Armo Laurel Lodge of this city’ had a so- cial and banquet for i friends December . including the nd seal and mem- Rathbone Sisters, keeper of records of Temple 70, had_an entertainment dance De- of A farew & Co.. who are soon to leave for New Avalon Company, U. R., will enter- tain its friends with a social January 21, and on February 20 will celebrate the anniversary of the founding San Leandro Company cently gave entertainment E. C. Hail, San Leandro. contributed to evening were: Cotonel W. G. Chaplin, Robert Batten, musical and the pleasure Captain A. J. Lioyva, jeorge L. Clark, Grand Chancellor F Charles Reid, Miss Belle McCc was served. It was one of the most in- teresting fraternal meetings held in rs that city for ye Court Ac by card. The high chief ranger paid a-visit to since in the interest ted there. On 5 he will visit Morgan Hill in Ukiah a few daj of the membership loc January there will h night there will be a reunion of For- esters and friends, when there will be an ent members, ing. January 10 he will visit C to install the officers of the co an in Williax visit the court in Elmira. The following have been elected as the officers of Court Noe Valley for the ensuing term: Philip Pryor, C. R.; J. C. R.; Edward Donovan, August, F. S.; Joseph L. O R W. A. Plante, V. R. 8.; 4 Binet, T.; J. F. Stealey Mabee, S W.; J. L. Binet, J. W Plante and R. W. Mabee, F. C. Roberts and C. L. Ronto, truste L. Ronto, organist. Fraternal Brotherhood. San Francisco Lodge of the Fraternal Brotherhood has elected as its officers for the ensuing term: E. L. Cross, president; Mrs. Ella Crofrt, vice presi- dent; Mrs. R. C. Edwaras, secretary; Lew B. Douglass, treasurer; S. A. Frost, chaplain; Harry Curley, inside dcorkeeper; Charles N. Beerman, out- side doorkeeper. At a recent meeting this lodge adopted seventeen by initia- tion and the membership at this time is 382 in good standing. San Francisco Lodge will, after the first of the year, meet in Golden Gate Asylum. Aurora Lodge had a very pleasant ast week. A od programme of dances was enjoyed party in Scandia Hail by a large number of people. Fred Brandt, the popuiar superin- tendent of the Red Mens' building, has ed an honorary member of Progress Lodge of the Fraternal Broth- erhood in recogaition of his many acts been ele of ki The iness to the lodge. lerge number of people . oy Order Pendo. The reports that have been received at supreme headquarters of Pendo show that the current month is the banner month of the year for increase in mem- bers. 3 Home Council will have a grand en- tertainment and dance in the Odd Fei- lows’ bailding December 25. On December 30 Oakland Council wiil have an anniversary celebration in its hall under the supervision of Mrs. Hanaven, the council’s very energetic deputy. Supreme Councilor Tugwell returned to this city last week from a tour of visits in the north. Linagay Council will have a holiday ia at its last meeting ad- mitted a stranger by initiation and one nta Clara County, when the court ve a class of twenty or more to initiate. On the following tainment in honor of the new a collation and speech mak- ockett rt there to organize and institute a com- panion court in that place. On the 12th he will pay a visit to the court and on January 14 he will rcial and dance given in Eagles’ Hall last week by San Francisco Lodge in aid of its drill team was a very pleasant affair and was enjoyed by a - L4 then literary numbers and dancing. The recently elected officers of this cir- cle, tog er with those of Golden West Camp, will be installed in the hall named January 10. e 7S Rathbone Sisters. California, Rose Valley, Placer, Mis- tletoe and Winters temples, comprising district 12, recently held a district convention in Sacramento under the auspices of (falifornia Temple Neo. 1 The meeting place presented a festiva appearance, the stations of the several officers being banked with flowers of the color of the station, and a holiday appearance was added to the place by the liberal use of winter greens and hollyberries. The representatives to the convention were met by a commit- tee and escorted to the meeting placa at noon, and an hour later an excel- lent luncheon was served. In the afi- ernoon the convention was called to order by Maude B. Sheehan, D. D. C., after which Grand Chief Bettie . Niekell was introduced. The officers of Californta’ Temple were called to their respective stations and exem- plified the form of opening in form and then gave an object lesson in balloting This was followed by the asking and answering of a number of questions relative to the work of the order, and after adjournment a hot supper was served. In the evening of that day California Temple held a special session to receiva the grand chief on the occasion of her official visit. Two candidates, a Knigh and a lady, were initiated. Under good of the order the grand chief told «f her observations in the various temples she has visited in various parts of t State. She complimented the officers and members of the degree staff for the floor work®uiring initiation, praised the new features introduced by the start and urged the temple to continue in its grod work. During the evening Miss Letd Martin entertained with vocal s los. Past Grand Chief Mrs. George thrie ca n to the fact that the fifteenth sary of the or- der in Califo on Deceémber 17. Mrs. Guthrie was the first most excel- lent chief of California Temple, also the first grand chief of the State. Sallic Wolff was the first past chief of _tl temple the first past and chief. The dis trict deputy, ou behalf of the tem- ple, resented the grand chief as a sous »f her visit a costly erystal fruit dish. Then the were addr by Sailie W Mary A. Fitage Maude B. Sheehan, Clara Dorothy, G. 8. P. C.; Florence Pe Lottie Temple and Mesdames Garri- son, Baller, Schneider, Warder, Fisher, Hecker. Herrol and Miss Guthrie. The meeting was followed by an excellent banquet. —_— The Amaranths. The following elected officers of Crescent Court of the Exalted Degree of the Amaranth, together with those to be appointed. will be installed in the Golden Gate Asylum in public January 13: Mary E. Donoho, royal matron (elected by unanimous vote); W. C. Ordway, royal patron; Josephine Cleve, yal matron: Lizzie Cole- man, tresg, and Lillie Lo Bealor, associate conductress.