The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 9, 1905, Page 18

THE SAN .FRANCISCO® CALL, -) SUNDAY, APKIL 9, 1905, - nent that was given by ' laker, deputy president of in 2id of the Orphans’ in the Native Sons' ird Tuesday in March, affair and productive me at G the £ a success f much pleasure to the large audience. The entertainment consisted of two medies and a farce by the Paul Ger- School ¢ Acting After the pro- gramme there was dancing. District -p Mrs. Baker was the chairman the executive committee, Mrs. G. H shworth of the reception committee d John Baker POr manager. ia Rebekah Lodge had a very t entertainment in its hall, Odd building, on the 4th Friday in arch, which was a source of great e to the many members and s who attended. There was a pro- e of vocal and instrumental mu- d re jons, contributed by Miss . n, Miss Irene Burene, | L he Misses Rahl- Grenniger. Edna Crocker, Perrin, Miss ther nn and Messrs. Large and The entertainment was di- rge H. Kline, assisted by nd I segelkeen, Vice ! Heilfronn and other officers dge. Dancing for two hours 7 affair was conducted i a ernal spirit for which a as gained a deserved repu- . ng of the fourth Frids k ¥ i F. Le Faix deliv- ng lecture on the ¥ phy an before Sa bekahs gave a T his lodge Deputy ng ight party eek. The " gO0C a well ar- N atriarche Mili- ghty-fifth an- nding of American Hall res- on ver in recog- work he did esider the general commit- Moss, a 3 yminent mem- and Blanche Rebekah Lodge, I | Iy married in this sence of the father of t quie Jubilee Rebekah congratulations and rved, which wasY the following named in and bride: Mr A Moss, Lena C. V. Gunsauls, Minna Rocken- anton, Jennie Stacy, Mae lle Gress, Carrie Pesanti, Lucy Morrison, Louise | Dolly Hyams, John R. Moss Ha K. Wolff, E. C. Sandersfeld, Dr. A. A. Ar- and W. J. As- evening Harry K toastmaster, and he present to say a few he had made a few re- riate to the occasion he ngagement of Past No- elie Gress to John San- sper each d stated that the wedding | place in the near future. Mr A Moss, in addition to being € have on many occa- ared theatricals order. They were many pretty presents in this city on Leaven- in amateur of the he good L O. O. F., has con- n the matter of noti- g its members for special occasions. ds each a beautifully lithographed r pr mailing card, which that the lodge is up to date. At ast held meeting of the lodge there was a double initiation the election of epresentatives to the Grand Lodge and the serving of a collation, followed y short speeches. The lodge, which adde to its membership at each meet- has a whist party for its members and friends at the close of the first usiness meeting each month The moonlight social given on the last Thursday in March in the Mission Opera Hall by Rebekah drill team No. in aid of its fund for the relief of sick members was a most successful func~ tion. the attendance being large and the order of dances all that any one could desire. It was under the direction of the following named committee: Beatrice E. Lawrance (chairman), Maude Finger, Mazie Perry, Rose Schagsky, Jessie Hodson and Amy Webb, with Will Parker as floor di- rector. This team will have a milk- maids’ convention in thé same hall on the night of Thursday. April 20. In this twenty-four young ladies and six young men will take part. After the conven- tion there will be dancing from 10 velock until midnight. California’s April fool partv,” by California Lodge No.1 of the Rebekahs, 1 Golden Gate Hall on the last night in March, was attended by more than ' 300 persons, who enjoyed a well-ar- ranged programme of ten number: with three extra dances, to most de- lightful music. There was a double ' grand march, led by Cora Levin, noble | grand of the lodge, and Miiton Levin, ; her brother, and Emma Hyman and Captain M. A. Samuels. The function, | one of the most pleasant ever given by his lodge. was under the direction of | Samuels 'ge floor director, Al as pesistant and Emma Hy- man, Martha Goldberg, Tillie Wilson, 4 | Camp, Berkeley. [CHOES RO - = = Jennie Leiser, Kitty Miller, Annie N. King and Lizzie P. McMurray. Flora Bergman was the chairman of the com- mittee of arrangements, and Grand Cora Levin chairman of the re- ception committee. Morse Lodge, 1. O. O. F., has elected | Past Grands A. Blumann, M. Devine, J. Riddle and W. Feldcamp as its repre- sentatives to the Grand Lodge. TR Rathbone Sisters. San Francisco Temple had a pleasant April Fools’ party in Red Men's Hklll last week. There was a large atten- dance and many of those present were attired in fantastic costumes. There ! was a good programme of dances and good music, and the function was car- | ination under | ed to a successful terr the direction of Ferdinanda Keen, Mrs. Hampton, Flossie Kohler, Mrs. Bray, Mrs. Cope and Mrs. Arnold.. During the evening Mrs. Clara O'Brien, was attired as a German school girl, was awarded a prize for appearing in that character, the best sustained on the Mrs. Arnold was awarded a prize for her efforts in making aifair a success. On the evening of the third Monday ! in March the officers of Goiden Gate Temple of the Rathbone Sisters, assist- by the sixteen me the de- gree staff of San Francisco Temple, led a Mecr and Siddie P. Daggett, ted two candidates for member- ! ip, one being Gertrude, the daughter of Bertha mm, most excellent chief f the sitting temple. The work of the evening was beautifully and most im- pressively preser ted by the officers, and hey and the members of San rancis- o's team wére highly compiimented. There were present Mrs. Emrick of Temple, Los A Mrs. of Albany, many mem- f San Francisco Te Eschschoitzia. A ple and some m meeting a collation was served > refector; The whist party recently Golden Gate Temple under t T of Paul S or, Lizzie Armstrong and Bertha Klemm, M C., was a decided success and was greatly en- joyed by the many who took part. Reports from Sunset Temple N 16, at Bakersfleld, are to the effect that the v it in a v emple prosverous condi- P much interest is manifested in the work of the der. The officers are ali very proficient in their work and all is harmonious. The members had a hap- py and profitable time at the district convention, which was held at Bakers- field on Wednesday, March 29. Native Sons. During the latter part of March Am- ador Parlor of Sutter Creek was vis- ited by Grand President McLaughlin. During the evening . E. Jarvis and John Vandement were elected as dele- gates to the Grand Parlor. The grand president complimented the parlor on its growth in membership, in finance and in influence, after which he deliv- | ered an interesting, eloquent address, and gave much good advice, which, if followed, will result in great good to the parlor. After the close of the par- lor there was an open meeting was aitended by about three hundred persons, including the pioneers, the members of Amapola Parlor of the Native Daughters, persons eligible tc membership in both orders and others who felt an interest in the organiza- tions. The programme was made of remarks by President John W liams of Amador Parlor; singing My Native Land”; address, Waechter, vice president of Parlor: recitation, Julia Tanner Keith Parior, San Francisco; cornet Wood; address, Grand solo, H. W President McLaughlin; 'vocal solo, May " by the audi- o Emma Amapola of Waechter: ‘‘America, ence. 1da B. Herman presided at the piar The meeting was one of the most successful ever held under the auspices of Amador Parlor. Grand Trustee J. R. Knowland paid an official visit on the last Tdesday in March to Pacific Parlor. He was well received by a large attendance of mem- bers, and during “good and welfare” delivered an eloguent address Grand President McLaughlin was accompanied on his official visit to Ione Parlor by C. E. Jar There was a pleasant evening of work, gn in- structive lecture by the grand presi- dent, and then a banquet at the Com- mercial Hotel, where there was a feast of oratory after the black coffee. kg Spanish War Veterans. At the recentiy held national encamp- ment, United Spanish War Veterans, General Frank C. Prescott and Alfred | E. Christensen of this State were ap- peinted aldes-de-camp to the com- mander-in-chief of the national organ- ization. Commodore Stockton Camp of Stock- | ton. J. Holland Laidler Camp of Sacra- mento and General Jacob H. Smith Camp of Fresno, previous to the ses- sion, surrendered their old charters and each was given a new charter in the newly amalgamated United Spanish War Veterans. This organization now has a membership of 215000 in the United States and in the islands. Of this number 900 are enrolled An the dif- ferent camps located in California. The new camps organized in Califor- nia since the amalgamation are Kinzie Camp, Woodland; Harry Wallace Camp, Redlands, and Joseph McCord There are fourteen campe in the State. During the cur- rent month a new camp will be organ- ized at the Presidio with a charter roll of 200, ———— Order Eastern Star. District Deputy Grand Matron Nellie Augusta Darling paid a visit on the last Monday in March to Olive Branch Chapter,” Order Eastern Star, for the purpose of holding a school of instruc- tion for the benefit of officers and mem- bers. During the evening the district deputy and Grand Matron Mrs. Dohr- man, who was present unofficially, complimented Minnie S. Reed, the worthy matron, for the efficient man- i mar in which she had instructed her Noble who | the | The meetings are well attended | that | 7 Shattuck Hall ( i i SOL ALTRTD WAR. VE'TE%AN’ i | officers in their respective duties. The grand matron also complimented the chapter upen its successful rendition of | the ritualistic- work. Before the close of the meeting Joseph Rosenberg, on behalf of the chapter, presented beauti- ful flowers to the district deputy. Light refreshments were served. Much satisfaction has been expressed by the many friends of Mrs. Rose M. Pistolesi, past matron of Olive Branch | appendicitis. ¥ During the latter part of March the Unity Chapter = and was cordially: welcomed. After the business of the evening was over she was a most wel- come guest at an entertainment given in celebration of the anniversary of the | chapter. On the evening of April 4 she paid an official visit to Berkeley Chap- | ter, and was also well received there. The grand matron will pay an official | visit on April 13 to Harmony Chapter of this city. & The popularity 6f the Eastern Star in Berkeley was made manifest in of the College City in the latter part of March, when there { was a joint social evening by Durant | Lodge, F. and A. M., and Berkeley Chapter, O. E. S., which arranged a programme of various numbers to en- tertain’ the members of the families | and invited guests. The affair was one of the most successful fraternal ones ever given in that town. Berkeley so- ciety was out in full force and the la- dies in their elegant, rich gowns in the very tastefully decorated hall made up a picture that will linger long in the memory of all who attended. A fea- ture of the decorations, which were lavish, was a wreath six feet in diame- ter over the stage, in the center of which was a large floral stag, the five points of which were made to repre- | sent the five colors of the central point | of the order. There was an overture by Seekamn's orchestra, an able ad- dress by Mrs. Alice Jane Marlieve, the worthy matron, who, in the course of her remarks alluded to the work of the Order of the Eastern Star in the juris- | diction of California and particularly in Berkeley.” She then drew a compar- ison of the Masonic fraternity and the Order of the Eastern Star from a woman's standpoint, provoking know- ing looks and much applause from the Royal Arch Masons, wWho meet on the same night as does Berkeley Chapter, {in the same building, directly above the hall in which the chapter assem- bles. So apt were the remarks of the worthy matron that Worshipful Mas- ter C. L. Beidenbach, on behalf of Dur- | ant Lodge, thanked the lady for her kindly greeting, and in a pleasing ad- ; dress assured the ladies of the East- ern Star of his great appreciation of their fraternal work. Then followed | vocal selections by the Berkeley Quar- tet, C. R. Morse, Walter de Leon, Dr. 8. D. Block and Frank Argall; ballads, Mrs. W. H. Waster; flute solo, C. T. H Merrill, and vocal solos by R. H. Mer- + rill, C. R. Morse, Walter de Leon and | selections by the quartet. At the ter- nmnation of the programme there was | a grand march, led by Mrs. Marliave, { the matron, and Dr. J. Edson Kelsey, I the patron. This ended in a waltz, and after that it was “on with the dance” for two hours. there was the serving of delicious cakes and fruit punches. The patron of the chapter ywas the master of cere- monies of the eveping. 1t is expected that the new chapter, of which Bessie Monroe is to be the matron, will be instituted in this city on April 17. —_— Eagles’ Ladies’ Night. San Francisco Aerie No. 5 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles had a ladies’ night in its hall on Market street on 2 | jority of .t wudience being .ladies. It Chapter, upon the rapid recovery of her : m“‘:d_ P s!,( " e gt an husband, Supervisor Louls C. Pistolesf, F i e Ayl S £ who was recently operated upon lo;" grand matron peid an official visit ‘to/ During the evening | MEMBERS OF FRATERNITIE WHO ~ARE PROMINENT THEIR RESPECTIVE. LODGE | & . = | the last Friday night in’March. There | [was a crowded house, the great ma-l i 1l vening Were wel- Tagnnef by Presi- ho’at the close of | ‘hig remarks introduged Thomas 1. DH- | Ton, chairman of' the:social committee, | as master of cerenionies. The follow- | mmg was the programme of entertain- jment: Speciaities, Charles S. Brown, Portland Aerie No. 4; Manbhattan | | Quartet, J. H. Davis, Fred Scanlan, J. E. Donohoe, R. E. Davis; monologue, Master Slater (kindness of Novelty | Theater); barytone solo, Fred Gain- | nini; toe dancing, Baby Oiga Schies- inge! parodies. John . J. Welsh, St. Joseph Aerie No. 49; specialties, Hawley and Vass (kindness of Fisch- er's Theater); fancy dancing, Master Montague Barton; recitations, Syl. A Newman, San Francisco Aerie No. 5; remarks, Past Worthy President Ed | Head; tenor solo, Fred Everett, San Francisco Aerie No. 5; specialties, Thompson Sisters (kindness of Belv: dere Theater); recitations, Worthy Sec- ! retary Gus Pohlmann, San Francisco | Aerie No. 5. A unique feature was the appearance of the members of the degree team and drum corps in uniform acting as ushers, in | which capacity they rendered excellent service. After the programme refresh- ments were served. The affair was creditably managed by J. P. Dolan, W. K. Lewis, Samuel Sonnenfeld and | Charles B. Mish of the sccial com- mittee. Order of Pendo. *-— | | Up to the 28th of March 157 members | were added to the membership in San Francisco for that month. At the last held meeting of Molin Council thirty-seven strangers were admitted by initiation. ¢ Organizer Molin, who has shown great ability in securing members in this city, will soon be appointed by Supreme Councilor Tugwell State or- ganizer. A mew council of the crder, composed of employes of the Southern Pacific Company, was instituted with seventy-five members last week in the Native Sons’ building by Supreme Councilor Tugwell, Supreme Secretary | Terry and other supreme officers. At the last held meeting of Golden Gate Council, in the Mission district, there were fifteen candidates to in- itiate. Home Council had a pleasant enter- tainment and dance in celebration of |its anniversary last week. There was a large attendance at the entertainment and dance given on the : first Monday in April by Molin Coun- cil in Native Sons’ Hall. Among the prominent members of the order pres- ent were Supreme Councilor A. P. Tug- well, Supreme Secretary George E. Terry, Supreme Lecturer Dr. G. A. Howard and State Deputy Supreme Councilgr Dr. §. B, Molin. For enter- tainment there was an illustrated song by Irene Traeger, recitation by M. Schwabacher, a pretty drill by the team of young ladies of Home Coun- cil, whose marching and formation of living letters won much applause. Then followed an explanation of the an- auity plan by the supreme ecouncilor ! and a few remarks to the point by the State deputy. This avas followed by a grand march, in which 200 ‘couples walked after the drill team, and after ' that night. there was dancing until mid- Native Daughters. Grand President Ella E. Caminetti paid an official visit to Forest Parlor at Plymouth last week. On the 14th she will visit Chispa Parlor at Ione, and on the 15th she will be with Angelita Par- lor at Livermore. Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes and| ‘Distriet Deputy Grand-President Dord Wilsen paid a visit'to El Catina Par- lor in Palo Alto last week and had a very pleasant reception. oy . Genevieve Drum Corps, N..D. G. W., composed of members of Genevieve Parlor, will give Its first anniversary ball in Mission Parlor Hall on the night of April 29. The members of the parlor are working earnestly to make this af- fair a great success in every way. This drum corps of the Native Daughters will be in Sacramento during the Ad- mission day celebration and while there will hold open house. Oro Fino Parlor will have an “at home” and Easter time party in its hall in the Red Men's building April 15. The parlor is reported as gaining in membership, and it is stated that dur- ing the last quarter there were twenty- five initiations. La Estrella Parlor on the night of the first Saturday in April dntertained “the ctresses” who at a previous meeting after the close of the parlor entertained the members with a farce. There was an address of thanks and then the pre- sentation to each of a token of appre- ciation, in the nature of an April fool present. all of which was productive of much mirth. Then followed games, the distribution of real prizes and dancing in, for the time being, an Adamless Eden, as men were barred. This parlor will give an open “at home” to its members ‘and friends on the last Satur- day in April. Among the special guests on the night of the 1st inst. were Mary Hourihan of San Luisita Parlor and Laura J. Frakes, the grand secretary. Fremont Parlor is arranging for an entertainment to be given soon after Easter. This, one of the most popular parlors in the order, under the presi- dency of Georgiana Luce, a most en- thusiastic officer, expects to become a leader in the line of entertainment, as well as benefits. Las Tarrosas Parlor is arranging for a grand entertainment. e The Amaranths. Crescent Court of the exalted degree of the Amaranths at its last held meet- ing in March initiated five strangers, and during the evening tendered a re- ception to Mrs. Ida B. Spence, matron of King Solomon Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, who was recently elected royal grand matron, and to Emma T. Malgren, who was chosen associate royal grand matron of the order in this State. After the reception there was a banquet in honor of the grand officers, and among the after-dinner speakers was Orrin S. Henderson, past grand, master of the Grand Lodge, F. and A. M., of this State, who in the early part | of the evening was admitted to mem- bership in the court by initiation. IR R Masonic. Golden Gate Commandery of the EKnights Tempiar, at its first held meet- ing in April, had work in the Order of the Temple degree. Eminent Sir H..D. Loveland officiated as eminent com- mander that evening. The commandery will attend divine services in the First Congregational Church on the evening of Faster Sunday in full Templar uni- form and will enter the church at 7:30 o'clock. Special preparations have been made for this occasion. Rev. George C. Adams, D.D, will preach the ser- mon. The.commandery will have a Templar and ‘military function in ' the T i £ okl SER Y Mechanits' Pavilion on the evening of | May 20. The Arab Patrol of Islam Temple of | the Mystic Shriners will have a patrol | novelty night in the Mechanics’ Pavil- ion on the night of April 27. Tha profits of this affair are to be devoted to the | interests of Islam. S Druidism. McKinley Grove at its last meeting held in March nominated officers for the ensuing term after having initiated two strangers into the order. Several applications were read and committees appointed to investigate the applicants. This grove has done well during the current term, having already admitted by initiation fifteen strangers. After the business of the evening there were | talks for the good of the order and a collation. Grand Secretary Martinoni, panied by Grand Treasurer Molinari | and Grand Trustee Gallagher, also' { members of the Past Arch Association, went to South San Francisco last week and there instituted a new grove named South San Francisco with twen- } ty-two eharter members. The pro- moters of the new subordinate prom- ised to have about fifty members be- fore the next session of ‘the Grand { Grove. l’ A new grove to be named Panhandle Grove, organized by Dr. Lord. will be | instituted in Devisadero Hall April 15. Grand Secretary James F. Martinoni, the pioneer of the increase movément of the order in this State, will be a candi- date for re-election at the next s°s- sion of the Grand Grove in Stockton. e The Maccabees. accom- San Francisco Tent is still adopting | strangers at each review, and now it | has issued a circular t6 the members offering generous donations to such as shall bring in for initiation strangers who are eligible for membership. Golden West Tent is hot behind in the race for members. . At the review held on the last Tuesday in March sev- enteen strangers were instructed into the mysteries of the order and given its protective features. - This made the number initiated during the thirty days preceding that date an even hundred. | The tent will give an old-fashioned stag | party and smoker in Pioneer Hall April | 18. . The uniform rank of this tent is securing a large number of recruits. g The Druidesses. Grand Arch Druidess Heiden and Grand Secretary Thornhill visited Gil- | roy ‘Cirele at Gilroy the fourth Friday in March. They found the circle in a | Quiescent state, but the members after | listening to, the visitigg™ ,prom- | _iséd to.create a spirit of ¢ ¥l and | become progressive agaln. On the last | ‘Sunday’ i thé ‘month ‘they visited | Eschseholtzia Girele at Senta- Cruz. "This cirele, which has a membership of an even hundred, is trylng to be- come the banmner: eircle of the State. Arch Druidess Canale and Past Arch Druidess Vaux take a great interest in the worlq of the order, and are striving hagd to have the circle perfect as to officers and business methods. The vis- itors were most cordially received, and were pleased with the manner In which the circle conducts its affairs. During the evening the visitors had much to say for the good of the circle, and be- fore the close of the meeting were pre- sented with some of the most beautiful | flowers of the county. The meeting was followed by a pleasing programme of entertainment and the dispensagion | of circle hospitality. Harmony Circle No. 19 and Justice Circle No. 29 of Napa will meet in joint session April 10 to receive the grand officers. The picnic given by El Dorado Cir- cle in Fairfax Park was attended by more than 300 persons, and was a very enjoyable affair. Boadicea Circle has elected Mrs. | Poysel arch druidess for the ensuing | term; Mrs. Fanning, first bard; Mrs. Steinweg, financial secretary; W. N.| Dingle, recording secretary; Mrs. Horn, treasurer; Mrs. Elias, inside | guardian; Mrs. Abrahamson, outside !guardlan. The election of a second | 'bard was postponed. After the work of the evening there was an old-clothes party, under the direction of Mesdames | Poysel, Ray, Fanning, Horn and | Zeckel, with Professor Dingle as floor manager. A T ‘Woodmen of the World. Arrangements have been completed j by the camps of Woodmen of the World in Oakland for the reception to be given to Head Clerk 1. I. Boak April 14, who at the next session of the Head Camp will be chosen head consul, to succeed the late F. A. Falkenberg, “the father of the order.” All the camps of San | Francisco will be represented on that | occasion, and all the companies of the uniform rank will turn out to greet the | future head of the order. The, following night all the delegates ta the Head Camp session, that will be’ opened in Los Angeles April 18, will stop at Santa Cruz to witness “a grand | surt initiation.” It is expected that | jthere will be 200 candidates, but the | , work in the great swimming tank will ; i be with two candidates, the rest look- {ing on. The two candidates will be im- ymersed in the tank with appropriate ceremonies, and the following morning all the other candidates will be im- mersed in the surf. The following named will repre-en:‘ San Francisco at the Head Camp ses- sion: - “Prince” Laurance Vincent, J. McCann, G. D. Phillips, D. Oliver Jr., E. 8. Isaacs, A. G. Frank, C. N. Brown, J. J. Ryan, C. F. Davis, C. D. Clawson and L. H. Olsen. State Organizer Peter F. Gilroy, hav- ing recovered from a recent attack of iliness, which has kept him confined to bis home for some time, is again at his desk at the old stand ready for active b work. ; el Sy L Women of Woodcraft. “'At the last held meeting of Golden Gate Circle of the Women of Woodcratr | dancing. | United Artisans w. in the Odd Fsllows’ bullding there was a very large attendance of neighbors of Woodcraft to witness the presentation to the circle of the hanner awarded to it for having made the fine showing for the good of the order it did during the fraternal campaign. After the presenta- tion there was an evening of ballads, recitations, instrumental numbers and The several numbers were contributed by Mrs. Calish, Httle Miss Gille, Ed Hall, Flora Smith, M. Rose- ner, Miss Sullivan, Captain Allie Pers rin, Sophie and Gertie Olson and Miss Russell. The banner was presented by State Organizer Miss Bertha Summers and was received in a well-worded re- ply bv Guardian Neighbor Agnes B. King. There were also remarks by : Mrs. Hester Belle Oliver of California Circle and Lou A. Derrick of Redwood Circle. The function was admirably conducted by the committee, consisting of Lizzie Kamena, Mrs. Shade, Mrs, Burlinghame, Mrs. Mpelfer, Mrs. Pheips and Sadie Osterman. Redwood. Circle has. decided to have !an open meeting on the last Tuesday of each month for the entertainment of the members and such friends as they may desire to invite. Last week the cir- cle had a pleasant social for its mem- bers and visiting members of the order. There were games, music, songs and | dancing. This cirele will have a grand ball in Golden Gate Hall May 6. IS e Ancient Order Foresters. The Past Chief Rangers’ Association of the Ancient Order of Foresters. paid a fraternal visit last week to: Court America, and a very interesting meet- ing was the result. Court Apollo, having returned to its old home at 102 O'Farrell street, cele- brated the event by an entertainment last week. Court Robin Hood will give a ball in Union Square Hall on the evening of May 6. America Circle of the Companions of the Forest initiated twenty strangers at its last-held meeting and will have seven more to initiate at the next meet- ing. These candidates were secured through the efforts of Walter N..and Mrs. Reed. Artimes Circle will give a basket party in its hall on the evening of April 14. The board of deputies of the circle branch has arranged for a grand ball on the night of April 19, and the reliet committee will give one on the night of the 29th. A new circle of the order, which has been named Ramona, was instituted last. week in San Diego by G. B. Mac- Gilvray, special organizer and deputy All of the supreme grand officers and the supreme grand chief companion ac- companied Mrs. George J. Berger on her official visit to Sherwood Circle in this city last week. It proved to be one of the most pleasant meetings of the term. In addition te the officers, there were present visitors from. all of the local circles. After an exemplifica- tion of the work by the initiation of two candidates, there were addresses by the visiting officials for the good of the circle and of the order, after which there was an excellent banquet. Mrs. Severance was the toastmistress. Gt Knights and Ladies. Aurora Lodge at its first meeting n April had an attendance of fifty mem- bers, including Grand Protector Mrs. Frances J. Williams and other grand officers. During the evening flve stran- gers were initiated by Protector Min- nie Luton and her staff of officers In a creditable manner. The lodge has five more to initiate. Under good of the order there were addresses by the grand protector, Past Grand Protectors Wolfe and Whitten, Grand Secretary Quitzow, State Organizer Mrs. Emma Quitzow, District Deputy Doris Kaplan and many others. Then a collation was served. During the latter part of March the lodge in Healdsburg was visited by Grand Protector Williams, Grand Sec- retary Quitzow and State Organizer Mrs. Quitzow. Ten candidates were initiated and ten more were promised. The Grand Lodge of the order will convene in the Tivoli Lodge Hall April 11. - Lincoln Corps. On the night of the third Thursday In March Lizzie Belle Cross, department president of the W. R. €., accompanied by the senior vice department presi- dent, Belle Pomeroy, paid an official visit to Lincoln Corps No. 3. The members of the corps were delthd to have the department president with them and greatly enjoyed her words of encouragement along patriotic lines. After the business of the evening was dispensed with the two distinguished visitors - were delightfully entertained by the members of the corps. N s Knights of Honor. Arrangements are being made for & night at the Chutes by the local lodges of the Knights of Honor, May 20. The matter is to be under the direction of a committee appointed by the Grand Lodge at its recent session. It is pro- posed to introduce a number of novel- ties in addition to the usual attrac- tions. The general committee that is ar- ranging for the annual Knights of Honor picnic this year held a meeting in the hall of Liberty Lodge last week and organized by the selection of per- manent officers and the -ppolnlme?t of a sub-committee to arrange the’ de- talls of the affalr. I LD Uhnited Artisans.. The social given on the evening of the last Monday in March in Missien Opera Hall by Assembly No."200 of the a decided success. It was attended by many of the memi- bers of the assembly and by Mr. and Mrs.. Woolsey of, Colma Assembly of Colma and a party of their friends. The visitors were delightfully enter- tained and all had a pleasant time. This assembly is making arrange- ments for a grand ball, to be given shortly after the end of Lent : 2