The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 28, 1906, Page 22

Borons FROr 711, w3 | - of the Nati Union | officers insta for the | Deputy Wilson the w president. R g president, was the re- mbl ewe ema tic A new e order will soon be institu edondo, and another will shortiy instituted at Sunny- Sar a County he following namea have been in- ed as the ¢ of Amity Rebekah | Josephine Walworth. D. D, P. itt, junior past B. Downié, noble Randell, vice wsen recording and ial secretary; An- Della Bassner, conductor; Kate ardians; .. Zeigler an son, sup s noble grand, and Mary v supporters pd | 10 the hall was artis- is has a new each meets qua wher m al De t remark | organizations The vears es speaker. ruc gense a was | toke | the | program tically decorated with garlands of au | tumn leaves and huckieberry greens. in n to the colors of the order. After | acting grand marshal, Isabél had made prociamation that t ad been duly and iegally in- delicate porcelain cup and | painted with pretty designs, was | prese t the installing < as a f appreciation of the interest s ken deputy in th fairs of the is was followed by pres; a beautifully embroi- dercd the rank of Past noble the retiring noble grand, Mrs. emblematic, dia- a Jensen, the re- Treasurer An- prettily wo the junior ve members, a & gift, the entered This was fol- n of a er; pretty silver souve T has as d lodge ntation collar to as sh rt time e w and a decorated plate to ts, thése last being tokens of nal appreciation bf services rendered. followed the giving of fowers in ision 1o There o more flowe new bein; by the Am > by « ladies' quaster and a cornet 1dall, the vice grand The evening closed with dancing. Lodge will give a f its charity fund the Odd Fellows' evening of the f George Washing f the birth recent jewel of her of grateful to carry out the teaching Club, composed of Rebekah Lodge, party in Mi pe was adn Deputy Pre sons. Dis Josephine Walworth, assisted by her effictent | staff. The new officers are: Mrs. Min- nie Pollock. noble grand; Mrs. Minnie s are | Robineon, past noble grand; Mrs. Clara grand; Mrs. Em I ; Mre za Gra: > Emma Ba under the f $430,000 reserve was & At el e counci pose of instal merm bers of the council, w a great eal of the work of officer. the ceremony te of | Odd Fi > ellowship. Deputy assisted F L T Forbes, ltams and C. | e officers of Oriental | ¥ En officers hief patriarch; | H Hovey treasurer. mustering et the Canton Ban gadier | General H. O. Brower. @epartme ommander of California. These are | H. Schwerin, captain; G. L. Demer, Meutenant; J. Robinson, n, and C. B Benedict, treasurer. The installat followed by e collation in the bang which was partaken of by n was ahout Patriarchs Militant There were re- sponses 10 tpasts suggested by R. B e, master at the head of the ble; Colonel Wever, W. L. Koch, Gen- | eral H. O. Brower; Colonel Towe of the second regiment, P. M.; Major Pape of Oakland Canton; Captain allejo 1 Cdgecome of Canton, Grand High Priest W. Burton, Grand Scribe W4 H. Barnes firet named having filled the office since | the retiring prophetess, Mrs. and Frank D. Macbeth, retiring chief. The next semi-annual meeting of the San Francisco board of reliet will be heid on the first Bunday in February. On that eccasion there will be a con- est for the office of Secretary.. for | which office there Will be three candi- dates—Brand, Doyle and Moss—the J. F. Nichols retired, to assume the duties of City and County Tax Col- Jector. There will be not less than six candidates for the office of vice presi- dent of the board. The Odd Fellows of Watsonyille are already active in the matter of ar- ranging for the entertainment of the Grand Bscampment t is to meet next October. They cured from among the members $1000 and expect to secure twice as much mere from persons not members of the order. on the night of the second January meeting of Abou Adhem Lodge there conferring of one of the degrees by its very proficient team. Those who took part were highly commended On the third Thureday in January Yerba Buena Lodge was presented a set of handsome sflver-mounted gavels, the wood being from trees grown in e Holy Land, secured by Past Grand W. D. Keyston while traveling in that country recently. That night the team of the lodge put on the second degree, there being five eligibles present. The ceremony was as beautiful as the work of the order can be presented. Last Thursfay the lodge was addressed by Past Grand Keyston, who gave a very interesting account of what he saw during His travels in Europe. Unity Lodge tendered a reception last week 10 the Veteran Odd Fellows' Association and all had a pleasant time. What was said during the even- ing was reminiscent to the “old fel- fows” and ve Interesting to “young fellows” as history of the or- @er in this city in the long axo. e sum | fina | Ireland a personal | going and Schwerin | stalling officers : | her staff were given a bunch of violets. , | The ,presentations were followed by a of | @ancing’ and the serving of t hall, | in February Loy: 250 | have anh open meeting for the enter- members of camp and chevaliers of the | have so far {order. Anna Norman, Worth, ‘warden; conductaqr; Mrs, to noble grand; to noble grand; Mrs, Mary . R. S. to vice grand; .| Mrs.Olivia Hildreth, L. 8 to vice 2 Margaret Horsman, inside n; Mrs. Mary Flitner, outside ardian. The installation beirg over, was presented to the installing beautiful souvenir spoon, then | a handsome collar of the rank of past | noble grand was presented to the re- tiring noble grand, Minnie Robinson, | and a beautiful jewel was presented to | Emma Ireland, the retiring past noble Mre., Robinson presented to Knorpf, Burkhart, Williston and token of apprecia- tion of assistance rendered during the time she was being advanced through the various chairs. Drillmaster Hurst grand Mmes | was presented an emblematic pin as a token of recognition of his services, after which “a wagonload” of beauti- | ful flowers were distributed to the out- incoming officers. The in- and each member of leasing programme of varied numbers, refresh- ments. The last of the installations in the Rebekah lodges for the current term was that in Templar Lodge last week. It was a private installation. y On the oceasion of the first meeting ! Rebekah Lodge will tainment of its members and their friends. PSR OO Redmanship. District Deputy ,wreat Pocahontas Dierks, assisted by a corps of acting great | chiefs, raised the chiefs of Potomac Council, D. of P., in the Red Men's build- ing last week. Thésé -are: Kitty Provence, prophetess: Anna Lare, Poca- hontas; May Hood, Wenonah; Charles de Cleer, Powhattan; J. Prow, J. Muler, C. Berner and George Sulljvan, warriors; W. H. Spaulding, guard of the forest, and D. Saunder, guard of the tepee. ATter the raising there was presented to the district deputy a pretty china tea set; to Saunders, there was presented a beautiful regalia of her rank, and to Nettle Libbing, the | retiring | Pocahentas, was presented an ornamental clock by the council, and | friends vresented tokens of fraternal ad- miration. These were deserved, because Mise Libbing has not only proved an ef- Tictent Prcahontas, but a most ardent @nd. willing worker for-the good of the The ceremony was followed by a supper for the members and wvisitors. Bald BEagle Council, organized by H. H. Dilges, will be ready for institusion during the last week:in February or the first week in March. It will be instituted with not less than sixty-five members, was & large attendance to witness the | 204 the adoption ceremony will be by the team of Wendigoes Council. On the night of the third Friday in January the chiefs of Wendigoes Council wetre ralsed for the current term by Lis sette Kemnister, isted by Great Prophetess Annie M. Bliss, Great We- nonah Ida E. Wheeler, Great Keeper of Wampum Harriet Janes, and a number of past Pocahontases and past sachems acting as great chiefs. The new chiefsare: Maybell Troppmant, prophetess; %lz- abeth Rockwitz, Pocahontas; Yazzie Crow, Wenonah; George Jackson, Powhattan; Norma Eisner and Hattle Campbell, scouts; Minnie Willis, guard of the tepee; Lena McDade, guard of the forest; Anhie Gotelli and Nettle Burng, runners; Harry Boehm, Frank Furno, C, P. 8t. John ana M. Monte, warriors; India Korn and Es- tella Blythe, counselors, and Annfe Troppmann, trustees. The installation over, Charles M. Troppmann, M. D., on behalf of the council, presented to Miss Troppmann. who served a term as proph- the | etess and was re-elected, a beautifuily em- broidered collar of her rank in the coun- el after which he presented, also on be- 1 | e | { | 4| anniver- | + | ‘ 4 PIES B COWN/IE \BUSANLLL Fhlo7r | ,J, SRS MAE o0 WENOIYAr POTOIMMRE COUNTCTIL, 2 oF P | NOELE GRAND /Ty | CEBEARI LOPGLE half of the council, a pretty jewel case to the district deputy, a cigar stand to token éf remembrance to E. C. 8tock, in recognition of council, and flowers to all the new chiefs. The ceremonies over there was a short programme, then dancing. The grand ball given by Seminole Coun- cil in Native Sons' Hall, on the third Sat- urday in the current month, was a very very large number of peopls. During in- termission a supper, on an elaborate plan, was served in the banquet hall. J. Handu was the chairman of the committee of tion committee, and Great Senlor Saga- more Julius 8. Godeau, floor manager, and M. Causse Jr., assistant, and the fol- lowing named members of the floor com- mittee acting in the capacity of assist- apts to both: P. Castalng J. Escoute< {16up, H. Dulion, 8. Vergez, K. Baneri, 8. Bourdieu, J. Turonnet, L. J. Bertin, J. Laborde, H. Bazerque, J. B. Hour, E. Cuoq, P. Labere, 'A. P. Hussof, L. Mouze, J. Pontaca and L. Artoux, At the recent meeting of the members of the Hall Assoclation of the Improved Order of Red Men the report of the di. rectors showed that the actual profit, for the year ending, December 31, 1905, have been $6898 79, which, together with all other available funds, has been ap. plied on mortgage, paying in all $16,253 08, reduceq the interest from $817 46 to $239 per month. the board still had $926 51 on hand, and it ordered another $1000 to be pald on the mortgage, making a further reduction to 49,000, and in interest to 3234 7 per month. Rents have all been collected to Deécem- ber 21,1905, and all bills have been pald 1906, for Interest and insurance, $378 2. S / Native Daughters. The officers of La Estreila Parlor, N. D. G. W., were installed for the current one of the most charming members of the order ever authorized to induct officers into their stations. Her work was per- fect to the letter and it won for her much praise. Bhe was assisted by Jennie | Stark Leffermann, Frances Riordan, Car- olyn Fitzgerald and Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes. The retiring president was presented a pretty emblematic pin and flowers were given to the installing s officer and those.who assisted her, The same deputy installed the officers of Keith Parlor, being assisted on that oceasion by Frances Reardon, Past Grand President Keith and Grand Secretary Laura J. Frakes. There were many mem- bers of La Vespero and Darina Parlorg present. After the induction a native daughter pin was presented to the re- tiring past president; a cut gl nappy to the installing officer, and flowers were given to the assisting officers. The officers of Aita Parlor were in- stalled by Agnes M, Troy, D. D. G. P., assisted by Mae Barry and Hannah Barry of Fremont Parlor. 3 District Deputy Grana President Mary Mooney instalied the officers of Las Tor- Captain Andsen, the drill master, and a . kindly assistance to the | enjdyable affair that was attended by a | arrangements, L. C. Bertin of the recep- | leavinga balance of $50,000 due, which has ' After closing the year 1805 and there has been prepald on account of | term by Miss Lillian Riddell, D. D. G. P.,, ] MEMEERS OF THE REBEKAH BRANCH OF THE ODD FELLOWS AND OF THE DEGREE OF FQCAHONTAS W | rossas Parlor, being assisted in the work | by the grand secretary. i . In accordance with the annual custom, | Butter Parlor of Bacramento observed in an appropriate manner ‘‘Mothers’ Day” |at the close of one of its recent meet- inge. The programme included: Yiolin £0lo, Armand Daroux; recitation, ‘muel Pollard; plano recital, Edna Kay; vocal | duet, Alice and Florence Crowell; vocal | selections, Ives iongshare, and piano #olo, Nellie Daroux. The entertainment | waa followed by the serving of a dainty lunéheon to the members and guests. Miss Elizabeth A. Fleming of Placer Parlor, a very popular schoolteacher of Placer “County, has been appointed a member of the Board of Bducation of that county. The parlor in S8an Andreas wiil have its | officers installed at thé sahe time and in the same hall that thé officers of San Andreag Parlor of the Native Sons are to be installed, on the evening of January 30. | The officers of the parlors of sons hAnd daughters were installed In the same hall on the night of January 15, and after the installation thers was a programme of | entertafnment and dancing. | One of the pretty Installations in the Native Daughters of the Golden West of the prescnt season was that in Las Lomas | Parlor in Pendo Hall last Monday night, when the new officers were inducted into office by District Deputy Grand President Agnés Troy, assisted by a full corps of acting grand officers. “The event was no- table for the promptness with which all the details were carried out and the ex- peditious manner in “which the deputy rand president installed the several of- cers. It was a pleasure to the large number of members of the order and the many strangers present as invited guests | not to be unnecessarily delayed in the matter of proceeding with the ceremony. ‘Thé new officers are: Bmma A. Schofield] president; Teresa Melbourne, Kittle Wha- Ten and Teresa Magulre, vice presidents; Marion Day, recording secrétary; Anna F. Lacey, financial secretary; Margaret Kiernan, marshal; Mary Waters, treas- urer; Mabel Driscoll and Jennle Harp, sentinels; Nana Abrahamson, Mamis Mec- Phee and Alice Driscoll, trustees; Manie Harry Hauser, organist. Miss May Lacy, after serving two successive terms as president of this charming parlor, com- posed of very congenial members, and winning the admiration and fraternal love not only of the members of the parlor, but the respect of the visiting members of the order, retired from the position of presiding - officer to th:l of junior past | president and mentor of the parlor, but before doing so was presented a beautiflil embiematic gold badge as & token of sis- terly affection and appreciation. Mrs. Sadie P. Daggett, & past president, was %‘1:0 presented a past president’s jewel. en flowers were presénted to the in- stalling officers and others, after which ice cream and cakes were served, a short musical programme was offered and B. C. Stock delivered a fraternal address. The meeting closed after dancing for an hour. apubre o Woodmen of the World. RS CHELS TINE JCANDALL YICE BEAND AMITY BEBEXAN rsge rrary ™t OLEL, B SAR OB o UL AU, SO AT o 9 HO HAVE BEEN EXALTED T0 HIGH STATIONS { QDG KOOI IS/ into Applewood Organizer Apple brought thirty-nine Camp and had initiated trangers. sThegomcers,of AVedgewood Camp ar:d trose of Cerito Camp of Alameda Coun i‘s’ weré installed last week by B. Y Mnr‘:r' of Applewood Camp. assisted by the e ficers of the degree team of Miss! L?:’&e recent past State Organizer Pe!e: F. Gilroy installed officers of camps a Red Biuff, Chico, Modesto, Pacific Grove, Lodi, Tulare, and Merced. and at each place -he delivered a stirring address on Woodcraft. % B el Independent Foresters. The officers of Court Seal Rock were in- stalled by the president of the San Fran- cisco board of deputies last week, he be- ing assisted in the work by High Vice Chief Ranger Murphy, J. E. Emmons, secretary of the board, and A. 8. Young. past chiet ranger of Court Golden Gate. The officers Installed for the current term are: D. Cooney, chief ranger; Willlam Cox, vice chief ranger; E. N. Cameron. recording secretary; O. T. Parker, finan- clal secretary; M. Staliard, treasurer; G. N. Putney, orator; Willlam Manning, or- ganist; J. Regstrom and C. G. Epperson, woodwards; M. McDonald and A. B. Johnson, beadles; J. Carllson, court dep- uty; Dr. C, W. Card, physician, and O. Wallstein, past chief ranger. At the close of the ceremeny there was the presenta- tion of a beautiful jewel to the retiring past chief ranger and addresses by the visiting officers and others, after which cigars were passed around and all had a good smoke™ & Court Marysville of the Independent Order of Foresters on the evening of January 16 entertained about 250 persons in Jeffersonian Hall, with ‘‘Mystefious Shadows” and music. ‘During the even- ing Edward H. Brown, D. S. C. R.. en- tertained with an interesting address on e PIRS R BECH CRIST NOBLE 2EavD. ' PHERPNE BEBEKRN ZoDGE Rank of the Woodmen of the World, ad- Jjunct to Golden Gate Camp, will give its second anniversary snowball party in Mission Opera Hall, on the night of Feb- ruary 8, and the committee says that there will be lots of fun snowballing. The reports of the financial officers of Golden Gate Camp No. 64, for the term recently closed, show an unparalleled financial success during the year 1905. Of late the camp has been having large class Initlations on every night set apart for the admission of strangers, and the outlook” for the current year is very fav- orable. The membership of the camp is in excess of 1800. The camp will, during the current term, set aside one night in the month for soclal entertainment. District Deputy Grand Guardian Neigh- bor Mary Perrin installed the officers of Golden Gate Circle of the Women of ‘Woodcraft last week {n public. There was a large attendance of members of the order and strangers to witness the in- stallajion ceremony, aud then enjoy a pleasing programme »f music, songs and literary efforts. The officers for the term are: Elizabeth Hansen, past guardian neighbor; Lottie Moeller, guardian neigh- bor; SBusan Clark, adviser; Mamie Cole- man, ‘magician; ' Lizzie Kamena, clerk; Amanda Schneidewind, banker;. Minnie Holten, attendant; Mamie Kaufman, cap- taln of the guard; Annie Fonseca, musi- clan; Maty Morrisey, inside, and A. Boyd, outside sentinel, and Minnle Davis, man- ‘ager. The retiring guardian neighbor was presented an emblematic pin; the in- stalling officer received a silver candela- bra; Agnes King was presented beauti- ful flowers by the drill team; Captain Allfe Perrin was handed a basket of flow- ers, with the best wishes of Tamalpals Camp; Mrs. Mary Mackel was presented a gold pin for having during the term brought info the circle for initiation the greatest number of strangers, after which Mrs. Kamena, the clerk, was presented a beautiful fountain pen, in appreciation of faithful services. The following is the showing made by the Woodmen of the Worfd during No- vember and Decembur in the matter of ‘new members in the several States of the Pacme Coast jurisdiction. In each in- stance there is proof that California was in the lead: November—California 759, Colorado 413, ‘Washihgton 150, gon 108, Montana 49, Tdaho 29, Utah 28, Wyoming 2l, Nevada 8. Total 1630. December—California 553, Colorado 521, Washington 228, Oregon 170, Montana 57, Neévada 51, Utah and Wyoming 29 each and Idaho 24. Total 1663. The membership In California January 1, 1905, was 27.343, and on the first of this month it had passed the 30,000 mark. California Camp of this city. has been awarded a handsome silk flag for having sold the greatest number of tickets for the December entertainment given by the social and literary committee. The flag will be presented next week. Applewood Camp stood second in the list of energetic sellers. ¥ B. Y. Morris, consul commander of Ap- plewood Camp, has been appointed an or- ganizer for this city and will take office 1. During a period of thirty days Bpecial — the order. On an evening during the latter part of the current month, prob- ably the 30th, this gourt will have a large class of candidates to initiate. High Chief Ranger O. G. Hopkins of Sacramento and High Counselor C. W. Pickard wiil be in attendance on that occasion. This court, organized in 1893, now has a membership of forty-one, and this will be increased by the addition of twenty-four applicants, more than one-half of the applicants being ladies. J. E. Emmons, gecretary of the San Francisco Board of Deputies, a few even- ings since, while trying to board a moving car of the Geary-street line, slipped, feil and serfously injured the right knee eap. ‘While the injury will not confine him to his bed, At will cause him to go lame for some time. Junior Past High Chief Ranger G. Q. Stewart spent several days in San Rafael last week and secured ten members for the court there. During the latter part of the month he will be in Arbuckle to work with the court in that town. The following named members of Com~ panion Court Peralta have been chosen as the officers who are to serve for the currer* Forestic year: Elizabeth Schoe- nau, chief ranger; Line Christensen, vice chief ranger; Anna R. Draper, recording secretary; Mildred Schoenau, financial secretary; Katle Sturges, treasurer; Etta Merriil, orator; Jessie Rupe, senfor wood- ard: Amanda Danfelsen, junior wood- ard; Emily Jacobsen, senior beadle: Mag- gle Ubhaus, court deputy: Dr. Thomas, court physician. Rt 3c 5 S The Eastern Star. California Chapter had at its first meet- ing in January an attendance of more than 200 members and visitors to see the | officers put on the work of the order in the initiation of Captain and Mrs. Oisen, Mrs. Lena Schioff, Mr. and Mrs. W. B.| Fenwick, Mrs. Caroline Hatteroth, llr-." Edna Hawley and Mrs. James Campbell | | Imperial Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, at its meeting last week had work in the inftiatory degree, and the officers were complimented by visiters for the manner in which the ritualistic work was presented. This chapter 18 arrgnging a jolly good times party on the might the second Friday in Febfuary \n'vhe Re- membrance hall of the Odd: Fellows building. . Bessie Munroe, the worthy ma tron, states that the committes in chia will present something for the entertain- ment of the members, guests and friends that will make it worth the while to spend an evening with Imperial Starr King Chapter will remove from Pheipss Hall, on Devisadéro street, to King ‘Solomon Masonic Hall, on Fillmore street, as soon as the quarters selecte are ready Yor occupancy. King Selomo Chapter will also meet in the new bulld ing. Ivy Chapter was tendered a reception and banquet in the small Golden Gate banquet hall last Tuesday by the recen elected officers after the regular business of the meeting. There were more than 200 persoms present at tha prettily deco- rated tables. At the head of ome Mrs. Carrie Hooke Gordon, the worthy ma ‘tron, and Dr. Robert Francis Tisdale, o« cupied seats. There was a short address of welcome, after which a fine supper was discussed, and then followed a programme of musical and literary numbers, con- tributed by Miss Miller, Mr. Van de Medehen, Miss Hackmeir, Mr. Mundwey ler and Miss Ifma Buttlar og Oakland, the latter reciting “That Old Sweetheart of Mine” in a manner that brought out all the beauties of that poem in the strong- est lights. The word painting was so rong, so clear and so distinct that the listenefs could, in imagingtion, see the characters as in life. Yerba Buena Chapter will give a Valen- tine ‘social on. the night of February 17 in its meeting place, Mission Masonic Hall. Plans for a musical programme, dancing, valentines, parcel packagesand refreshments give promise of a highly en- tertaining and enjoyabie evening. Threugh the yntiring efforts of Mrs. J. W. Perry, the matron of the chapter. with the as- ststance of her very abis corps-of officers, Yerba Bueda is winning an enviable rep- utation for cordiality and sociability. — - Tribe of Ben Hur. State Deputy W. H. Roberts of the Tribe of Ben Hur, assisted by & corps of past chiefs from Mission Court of this city and of Oakland Court of Oak- land, recently instituted the following named as the officers of Mizpali Court No. 1 of this city for the current term J. E. Thompson, past chief; Mrs. M. A. Turner, chief; W. H. Grenfell, judge: Mrs. M. J. Dovle, teacher; George Gunn, scribe; E. J. Broad, keeper of tribute; H. R. Gorden, tain; Mfs. G. T. Day, guide; Mrs. M. S. Baltic, keeper of finer gate; Mrs. A. Murtay, keepéf of outer gate; H. A. Hibbard, Béen Hur; H. Behrens, Rabbi Joseph; E. Hoerch- ner, master of ceremonies; Mrs., C. Hedger, mother of Hur; Mrs. E, Eroad, Tfrzah. After the installation the members adjourned to the t hall, where a most exceller prepared by an efficient committee of which Past Chief W. H. Woodall was the chair- man, was served. During the evening Past Chief Dr. G. Guan, in a very elo- quent speech, presented an emblematic jewel of the rank of past chief to J. H, Thompson, the retiring chief, on behalf of the court, in token of its ap- preciation of his efforts on behalf of the court and tribe during his term. The recipient, i sucepting the jewel said that, although -he retired and took his place amang the “has beens,” I interest in -the court and organization will not diminish. The evening closed with gancing. Mizpah Court at its meeting last week initiateq six strangers into the mysteries of the organization in the long form. Theére_was a large attendance of mem- bers and visitors from other ¢ourts. latter were profuse in their praise of the exempiification of the beautiful work of this court’s team of officers. AN S Ladies’ Auxiliary. The January meeting of the Ladies’ E) Auxiliary to California Command- ery, Knights Templar, was _held in the Utopla Hall of the Elks’ building on the third Wednesday in January, and after the regular business meeting and voting on four new appl cations for membership short storfes ' were told by all present, Mrs. Geo Newman winning the prize. A delight- ful musical programme under the di- rection of Mrs. E. P. Heald was very much enjoyed: Selections by the “Cap and Bell” Mandolin and Guitar Orches- tra, composed of the following named ladies: Miss Elsie TorRer (leadér), Mrs. Mane Barbar, Mrs. L L Gagé, Mrs. A. Edwards, Mrs. E. P. Heald, Mrs. M. O. Austin, Mrs. 8. P. Blumenburg, Mrs. 0. W. Smith, Mrs. D. E. F. Easton and Miss A. Fenaell, monologues rg' Mrs. F. 8. Samuels and Mrs. B P Heald; guitar solos by Miss Elsie Torker and a. 8. P. Blumenburg, after which lunchéon was served By Mrs. F. B. Ladd and Mrs. R. E. Miller. Those present were: Mrs. Willlam Crbecker, president; Mrs. Robert W. Neal, vice president; Mrs P. F. Fergu- son, second vice president; Mrs C G. Gebhardt, secretary; Mrs. J. B Charleston, treasurer; Mrs. W. K Fletcher, assistant Secretary; Mrs. W. Thomas, Mrs. G. W. Whitman, Mrs. A. McDounnell, Mrs. W. R. Jones, pa: presiden Mrs. R. L. Radke, Mrs. R. B. Miller, Mry. A. Kreig, Mrs. George W. Newman, Mrs. W. E. Murrey, Mrs. J. M. Eva, Mrs. H. Harrington, Mrs, S A. Clarke, Mrs. E. P. Heald, Mrs. B, M. Joy and Mrs. James Young. Lincoln Annuity Uniony San Francisco Assembiy of the National Union has selected two teams to con- duct & membership contest for a limited period, one to be under the command of Neighbor Amanda Schneldewind and the other of Neighbor John Robinson, the losing side to pay for a supper for both teams. Past President E. B. Tuley has installed the officers of Extension Assembly of this city, and President Ernest Duden installed those of Sentinel Assembly of L into the chapter. The officers all did their | Qakland. best. They were attired in magnificent gowns, and they must have felt highly flattered by the compliments that were paid them by members of the order who are competent to judge of good work. The work of the matron, Emma Grace Bus- well, and the patron, J. G. Liebold, and that of the points of the central star coming in for special praise. Those who addressed the meeting were Carrie Hoke _Gordon, matron of. Ivy Chapter: Carrie Louise Luecas, matron of Harmony Chap- ter; Frederick Ludwig Hansen. patron of the same chapter; Robert Francis Tis- dale, patron of Ivy chapter; Frank Scott Snell, patron of Mission Chapter; Clar- ence Melville Hunt, patron of Starr King Chapter, and John Tonningsen, first pa- tron, and Phineas Fanning Ferguson, see- ond patron of California Chapter. This was YoUswed by a banqueét in the lower ha!l, where after supper there were ad- dressss by James Edward Gordon, past patron of Ivy Chapter, George Wittman J'of California Chapter and Several others, After the supper there was ing for an hour. This meeting was on the lines of the “oldtimes, good times” in this chapter, and pleased to nots The financial statefnent of the order shows that during the year 1905 the toial receipts amounted to $11,066, and the dis- bursements to 310.343. There are now thirty assemblies of the order. having an aggregate membership of 153l. There are three assemblies in San Francisco, n-noty‘. San Francisco No.: Calitornia On the night o; the second ay in Saturda. January Unity Lodge, K. of P, Hada very pleasant reunion and dance in the as- sembly hall of the Red Men's bufiding, which was, notwithstanding the unpleas- ant weatber, weil attended. There was a well arranged order of dances and good Pabenr o On January 3 a vew lodge of Knights of Pythias was “:‘( Lindsay,