The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 25, 1906, Page 22

2 SN G TONT ASSEAMELY] CANS Y N0 s : T Worr { waszINGTON ASSEMBLY, Zr e (Zzrrez =voro) Sutter 4 mber s. The first Mission Opera i meeting g the de- ing of Court Gold- Chief Ranger J. P. 1n on behalfof embers of the order anxlious 1de wise as to Ogiental cus- each of the twenty-three was “he got all that and that he had in crossing the red-hot sand in the throne of the great under the guidance of the rald. This is a side degree, | to the Indlependent Forestors priners are to the Order of hile the work in conferring is not as elaborate as Is of the Shriners, those who take it get as much fun out of it as do those 1 > to “hold on to the rop>” The wonies of the eveming were fol- lowed by the serving of a collation and refreshments. ST S Odd Fellowship. In this issue is presented a picture of Willlam J. Harry, noble grand of Unity Lodge of this city, one of the bright young Og¢d Feliows who has in the past few years by reason of his ardent devo- tion to the principles of the order been anced in his lodge from secretary to vice grand and from there to the highest ce in the order. he institution of the new encampment at Berkeley, which was set for tomorrow night, has been postponed until the 31st inst A new encampment was recently insti- tuted at Covina by Grand Senior Warden F. E. Plerce. The degrees were conferred by members of the encampments at Pasa~ dena and Asuza. The foundation has been laid for an e campment in San Rafael, and another hoes from the Dy B~ @" Stoek J. Frakes, a few eveningssincepaida visit to El Camino Parlor in Palo Alto, where they were most cordially received and shown much fraternal® courtesy. During the evening there was an open meeting and a programme of entertain- ment which was made up of duets, vocal soles, instrumental music and recitations, the contributors being Misses Cashel and Arnot, Miss Sherman, James Fitzgerald, Mrs. Armstrong, Lillie Southwood, Mrs. Leland Cutler and Mrs. L. Armstrong. The audience was addressed by the grand president and by Munroe Thomas. On the occasion of her visit to Stirling Parlor of Black Diamond the grand presi- dent- presented it a handsome American | hag. A new parlor is to be instituted in -+ Blaine Assembly in its quiet way continues to mcve along,' most every meeting. After each meet- ing of this assembly there is a social hour at progressive whist, five hundred and pit. Grant Assembly continues in the ac- tive line and is adding to its numerical adding to | its membership roli by initiation at al- | nizers Hand by nger Stewart | which was | will soon be organized in Fowler. Grand Master Phelps will institute new lodge at Needles this week. The indications are that there will be initiations in almost every lodge in the State this week in response to the appeal of the grand master to increase the mem- bership to 40,000 before the close of the present term. Mrs. Leila Zigler of Amity Rebekah anger strength by inftiation at almost every | meeting. | Arrangements have been made for a | meeting in Berkeley proper for the purpose of listening to addresses by T. ' D. Collins of California Assembly and_ Director General Lewls in the near fu- | ture. i New assemblies are being organized | in Oakland, Alameda and Berkeley. l The director general went to Santa | to the court in Ala- ia will meet The High rmie will meet in al Court Morris ngeles, which h: the fact t mme by local the order by Dep- ger Brown, who he guests of the court who are mbers to take advantage of the ve features of the organization. The finale of the programme was “The Mysterious Shadows.” At the banguet there were addresses by the officers of the court and guests. Companjon Court Golden Gate held a night of March 14, %at tanding the inclement was a large attendance, ers but of visitors. 'his court is always so sociable that se officers, who are all faithful attend- s. mever “pluy to empty -benches.” ter the re business the doors were thrown open and 2 number of strangers were admitted to\witness the initiation of candidates for Court Gold- en a by the guard of honor, in uni- form. Among the visitors was Captain Pearl de Ganna, who command: @rfll team of Redwood Circle No the Women of Woodcraft, one of the best drill captains in the “eity. The work, with Mrs. E. E Murphy as chief ranger, Pauline Stewart vice ochief, Mrs. G. Wilson past chief ranger and Nellie D. Kuss orator, was well and impressivcly rendered and must have created a good impression on candi- dates, strangers and visitors. After the ceremony, which included all of the initiatory work except. the . giv- mg of the secret work, which the candidates will have im- parted in the court for which they were initiated, there was an exhibition drill, during which a number of very pretty movements were presented un- der command of Captain Rosie Young. 'his team, which has been drilling for three months, was complimented by Captain de Ganna and others, who ad- @ressed the meeting, the other speak- ers being Ben F. True, president of the board of San Francisco deputies: E. N. Cameron of Court Seal Rock. J. Burke, treasurer of the board of deputles: G. Gardner of Court Mission, High Chief Tanger Murphy and several members of the court. The ciose of the meeting was followed by the serving of hot coffee and a collation. On the night of the second Thursday | joy a well-arranged programme of dances, loyal Rebekah, a consclentious officer of | entertainment and dance in its hall in the Lodge has been selected as the lodge’s choice for district deputy president of the California Assembly for district No. 5 for the next term. Mrs. Zigler has since her membership in the order proved herself a er Jodge and she has demonstrated that she is fully qualified for the position she will soon assume. Rebekah Drill Team No. 1, I. 0. O. F., had a very enjoyable social in Mission Opera Hall on the third Thursday in March. There were many present to en- delightful company and good music. The team will have another social in the same place April 5, and it will give an exhibi- tion drill on the 9th of May. 4 There was a special session of the Cali- Assembly at Stockton during the week in March, which was presided over by President Jennle Katzenstein, as- sisted by Secretary Mary E. Donoho. This was for the instruction of the officers in the five lodges of District No. 1. During the gession there was excellent work and beautiful tableaus, and at the close of the sesglon all partook of a banquet. Last week there was a special session of the assembly in Oakland, at which the president, the secretary and Ella Van Court, warden of the assembly, and Mrs. Howe, the treasurer, were present. On March 31 the Rebekahs of the Los Angeles district will tender a reception to Mrs. Katzenstein, the president, and Mrs. Donoho, the secretary of the assembly. Loyal Rebekah Lodge will initiate strangers April 2. Walhalla Rebekah Lodge will give an 0dd Fellows’ building March 1. A pleas- ing programme will be offered. S i The Americans. The Patriotic Order of the Americans is making remarkable strides in this eity, for im addition to building up the five assemblies now in existence, the foundation has been laid for five more in different parts of the city. These will be instituted in a short time. One is being organized by Major Bean, the head of the Spanish War Veterans on this coast. He has promised a charter list of one hundred. California Assembly at its second meeting in March had an enjoyable game of progressive whist after the business' was at an end. The players occupied a dozen tables, d at the close it was announced that Director General Lewis won 'the gentlemen's first prize and Mrs. Lawrence the ladies' first prize. This assembly .will have work In the initiatory degree in the near future, & number of applications baving been presented. Washington Assembly has been in: creasing in membership at such a rate that the hall on City Hall avenue in which the meetings have been held for some time past has been found to be too small, consequently the assembly has secured quarters in the Odd Fej- lows' building, where it will bold. its first meeting April 6. This assembly has become one of the most active in the city. In addition to G. H. McCallum, the chairman of the assembly, some of the most energetic workers for its ad- vancement are Mrs. J. Wolf and Mrs. Matilda Negel. McKinley Assembly on the fourth Thursday in March had a pleasant so- cial in the assembly hall of the A. O. F. building, at which there was a good at- tendance of members and friends. in March the Killakrank team of Court Iclulrmun J. H. Fitzgerald of this as- sembly is putting forth special efforts Golden Gate of the Independent Order of Foresters conferred the Oriental de- mree in great style on a class of twen- to make this one of the most attractive subordinates of the order in this city. Cruz last week and there addressed a meeting in Native Sons’ Hall in the In- terest of the Americans. PHTE Native Sons. The next Grand Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West will be held in Ventura April 23 to 28 inclusive. The Native Sons of that place are preparing for the event. There is to be an old-time Spanish barbecue at Camp Comfort, a ball, sight seeing and a picnic, all this at such times as the grand body shall not be in session discussing that -which is for the welfare of the order and doing politics in the interest of those who are anxious to fill offices. Golden Gate Parlor at its meeting on the first Monday night in March had a very interesting session, as it was nomi- nation night for delegates to the Grand Parlor. There were thirteen nominees for the four .offices to be filled. It was also the night of the official visit of Grand Trustee Monahan of San Jose. His talk upon the rendition of the initiatory work was instructive and inspiring, and his remarks were received with many marks of approval. District Deputy Grand Pres- jdent Roche of Paclfic Parlor addressed the meeting on the stabllity of the order. The entertainment that was given in Native Sons’ Hall by the Native Sons’ literary and social committee in the latter part of February was well attend- ed and was a decided suecess. It was Alcalde Parlor's night. There was an in- teresting programme of entertainment and a well arranged order of - dances. George J. Stockwits, who was the secre- tary of the committee from its organiza- tion, nearly four years ago, has been succeeded -in that position by J. F. Stanley. Santa Rosa Parlor has adopted plans for the erection of a $30,000 lodgeroom building on Mendecino street, near Fifth. in the City of Roses. It is to be of the mission type with red tile roof. Vallejo Parlor recently celebrated the twentieth anniversary of its insti- tution by a banquet. The parlor, under the ‘presidency .of Thomas Vice Jr., is prospering, has an excellent member- ship and bas now nearly $4000 in its treasury. It is proud of having one of the best drill teams in the State, which has been brought to a high state of proficiency through the persistency of Harry T. Stevens, the captain, who is a stickler for appearance, distance and step. On the oecasion of the celebra- tion the parlor had as distinguished guests and visitors, Past Grand Presi- dent McLaughlin of Sacramento, Presi- dent Bert Aldersleeve of Napa Parlor, Judge Palmer, Hon. Edward Webber, George Becord, Silvey, Robert n and M. Levinson, also a large delegation from Napa Parlor. S.J. Mc- Knight was the toastmaster at the ban- quet -and after the supper had been dis- posed of there was an hour of speech- making and specialties by professional talent. Dolores Parlor of this city. will be addressed . on the night of Monday, April 2. in its meeting D! Mission . Masonic Hall, by Ernest C. Stock, on “San Francisco, More TM Fifty Years Ago and Changes That Have Taken ace.’ The Native Sons’ literary and social committee will give another of its pop- | ular entertainments and dance in Na- tive Sons’ Hall on the night of March 28. P = S Native Daughters. Grand President Arlana W. Stirling, accompanied by Grand Secretary Laura | — THOMAS VICE J= PRESIDENIT FHLLETO PARLOR ~ = G- W e | MEMBERS OF FRATERNITIES WHO ARE _ PROMINENT _IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ORDERS, Berkeley and one in Middleford, Lassen County. Manzanita Parlor of Grass Valley at its first meeting in March initiated 'four can- dldates. The reception recently tendered by this parlor to the ploneers of Nevada County was a great success. There were about four hundred persons present. Sou- venirs were given to the two oldest per- sons attending—one to James Campbell, 8 years old, and the other to Mrs. Jane Mitchell, aged §3. There was a good pro- gramme of entertainment. This parlor and Quartz Parlor of the Native Sons will have a joint anniversary celebration March 28, About thirty-five members of Yosemite Parlor, on the evening of the second Thursday in March, assembled in a prom- inent French restaurant to enjoy a little supper “all by themgelves.” After the delicate dishes had been disposed of there were responses to toasts suggested by President Annie Butts, acting as toast- mistress. Between responses there were instrumental and vocal selections, Allle Erwin being the accompanist. The affair was one of those pleasant fungtions that this parlor arranges for periodically. At a recent meeting of Keith Parlor the delegate to the next Grand Parlor was requested to nt to that body a resolution to the effect, that all parlors observing Arbor day shall plant a tree in honor of Luther Burbank, whose tri- umphs have shed glory upon California, \and that whenever possible the obser- vance of the order's Arbor day shall be on March 7, the anniversary of Burbank’s birth, this resolution to be offered as tribute to Luther Burbank. Hattie Buffington has been appointed chairman of a committee of Laurel Par- lor of Nevada City that to arrange a series of entertainment dances, also publish a Native Daughters’ cook book. Veritas Parlor of Merced' recently ob- served pioneer and flag day by tendering a reception to the pioneers of that place and vicinity and to the friends of the members. There was an int pro- gramme and addresses by some of the ploneers, & Piedmont Parlor last week had a class night and entertained the mem- bers of Aloha Parlor of d and those of Point Richmond Parlor. The parlor, which is in a flourishing condi- tion, had not a record as the “beauty parlor” of Alameda County, but it holds the record for marrying off a greater number of its members than any other parlor in the State. In the last twelve months twenty of its members entered into the bonds of matrimony. One of the members recently suggested that T —— ) \ l | \ l the parlor issue a bulletin for distribu- tign among unmarried ladies eligible to membership, closing with these words: “Girls, do not lose this chance. Ii you want to get married join Pled- mont Parlor.” A petition bearing thirty names for a charter to organize a parlor in Berke- ley has been forwarded to Grand Pres- idert Stifling. It is expected that the | Institution of the new organization will take place in a few weeks. . San’ Miguel Parlor has taken up the work of beautifying the grounds of the San Miguel Mission, one of the old landmarks of the State. A committee ‘was appointed to solicit funds from the townspeople for the purpose of car- | rying on-the work outlined, and it w: very successful, receiving, besides money, flowers, vimes and ornamental frges. On March 15 the parlor plant- ed a palm In front of the old mission, and President Margaret Palmer named it Stirling in honor of the grand pres- ident of the order. This parlor will hold a fair on April 19 and 20 in aid of its fund tor the sick. Every parlor in the State has been asked to assist, and many, favorable responses have been received. SR Redmanship. On the occasion of the official visit of Great Pocahontag Jennie Crase of Man- zanita Council No. 49 in its large tepee in the Odd Fellows' building there was fur- ther evidence that this council is living | —| ar v SrEVENS up to its motto—"“We like to lead, let oth- ers follow.” The introduction of the greal Pocahontas and accompanying great chiefs was something new in its line, and the placing of them on reserved seats at one side at the lower end of the tepee un- der a canopy of American flags and ever- greens was also an innovation. Prior to the advent of the officials Great Sachem A. N. Cunning of Hollister was admitted to membership on a transfer card and he was then returned to the forest, but later accompanied the great chiefs, who were ceremoniously escorted into the tepee by the scouts, runners, councilors and war- rlors, and after introduction and welcome by Pocahontas Emma C. Wedemeyer they were shown to the seats reserved for them. Those who were thus received were the great Pocahontas, Great Prophetess Annle M. Bliss, Great Wenonah Ida E. ‘Wheeler, Great Keeper of Wampum Har- riet Janes, Great Trustee Kate Adams, Deputy Great Pocahontas Nettie Libbing} Great Sachem Cunning and GreajgChief of Records Bliss. After the routin® work of the sleep the team of the council, with Emma C.- Wedemeyer as Pocahontas, An- nie Conroy as prophetess, Lottie Wyatt as ‘Wenonah, John J. Bryan as Powhattan and the appointed chiefs, all attired in magnificent costumes, conferred the adop- tion degree on a class of ten palefaces, including the wife of the great sachem, wha was the candidate. This was in the manner that has established the reputa- tion of this council in the Improved Order of Red Men all over the United States for dramatic effect, memorized - work, floor work and electric show and colored lights. Prior to the introduction of the palefaces the 240 members of the order present werc delighttully entertained with the story of the adoption in verse, told by Adam Smith and embellished with stereopticon views. severai new slides were introduced. adding to the story, making it more interesting than ever. The adoption was not a studied effort to please the great chiefs, but the usual way in which the team does its work—letter perfect. The ceremony was followed by the singing of an illustrated song and stereopticon views of Old Glory, after which there was a short talk by the great Pocahontas, who said she was very proud of Manzanita. She was then presented an elaborate vase as a sou- venir of the occasion. Then followed short talks by the great sachem, Great Representative Bryan, the great Weno- nah, Past Pocahontas Mina Thompson: the great chief of records, Jack Fair- greaves; the great prophetess, Warrior Jacks; the great keeper of wampum, Warrior Herb; the great trustee, Dr. C.. M. Troppmann; the deputy great Poecahontas, Adam Smith; Past Great Pocahontas Minnie Betts and Great | George Wheeler. The council | distributed as souvenirs a table cover to the great Wenonah, an oxidized sil- ver pickle fork to the great prophetess, a wampum belt to the great Kkeeper of wampum, a vase to the great trustee, a handsome puff-box to the deputy, a jewel stand to Mrs. Betts and burnt Jeather emblems to 140 visitors. Dur- ing the sleep Wendigoes Council, forty strong, visited the tepee. ‘Wendigoes Council, D. of P., has ar- jranged a scheme for the disposition of a Morris chair in ald of its fund for the relief of the sick and distressed. The medicine man of the counecil' of- fers a gold badge to the member who shall make the best showing in this matter. The council will have a class adoption en the night of April 6. On the night of the official visit to Man- zanita Council forty Wendigoes, each wearing a special badge, visited the tepee of that council. The following named were raised as the chiefs of Bald Eagle Council of the Degree of Pocahontas instituted on — o4 - March 17 by Great Pocahontas Jennieythat elicited many deserved =compli- Crase, assisted by a number of the | ments. The work was followed by . great chiefs of the reservation: Normi | banquet, at which Dr. Thomas I Jane, Eisner, Pocahontas; Rose E. Jentzsch. | patron. and Mrs. J. W. Perry, matr Wenonah; Mrs. H. H. Dilges, prophet- | presided. ~ This chapter, not quite a ess: Charles de Cleer, Powhattan; Mrs: | year old. now has a4 membership ot Hunt, keeper of records; Emma Agnes | nearly one hundred. Harrington, keeper of wampum; Mrs.| King' Solomon Chapfer Fete Mdrl“: Jackson, collector of wampum; Mi. Provence and Miss M. Nelson, scouts; Miss M. Kiel, guard of the tepee; Mi L. Jentzsch. guard of the forest M. Berry and Mrs. A. Ross, runn Murry. Charles Brown, J. Kenned G. Marcus, warriors; Miss L. Berry and Miss Holmes, councilors; Mrs. G. Hale Mrs. Morrissey and Mrs. Carlson, rustees, and Fred Andsen, captain of the team. The charter list has eighty- seven names upon it. On the night of March 31 the general committee of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Degree of Pocahontas will give an entertainment and ball in Native ! Sons' Hall, when the Octivalan players | will present their latest success, “Captain Impudence.” Specialties will also be pre- sented, after which Delroy, the psychie entertainer, will present spooks, spiritual manifestations, mind reading. hypnotism | and the like. Monadnock Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men, is still doing business at the old stand in Mission Opera Hall and is con- tinually adding to its membership. The tribe has arranged for a benefit entertain- | ment in Pendo Hall, on Seventeenth | street, April 21, to aid Charles Regan, | one of its members. | Sk S Druidism. The noble grand arch, W. G. Antono- vich, accompanied by Grand Secretary Martinoni, Deputy Grand Arch Pozzl, Grand Trustee Anderson and Past Arches | Wolff, Brown, Cordanno, Barbagaleta and | P. Giovanini, paid a visit recently to Oak- | land Grove of the United Ancient Order of Druids in Oakland. ‘The work of the order was not exemplified, because there were no candidates, but all those named had something to say for the good of the organization. The following night the noble “grand arch and other grand officers pald a visit to Gilroy, where there was a large at- tendance to greet them and to witness the initiation of a class of twenty strang- ers. The closing of the grove was fol- lowed by a grand banquet. The night after that the grand officers were in Santa Cruz, where there was a joint meeting of Santa Cruz, L. de Camo- ens and Madrona groves. There was the initiation of a class of fourteen for the three groves, and after the conferring of the degree Noble Grand Arch Anton vich addressed the meeting in English | and Grand Secretary Martinoni spoke in | Itallan. This was followed by a banquet | at the Odd Fellows' Hall at which N. Canalle was the toastmaster. After the supper there were addresses by Mayor Clark, Councilman Walte, Past Noble Grand Arch Beck and District Deputy E. Costello. On the evening of March 13 Noble Grand Arch Antonovich paid an official visit to Monteverde Grove in Mission Opera Hall. He was accompanied by Grand Secretary Martinoni, Deputy Grand | Arch Pozzi, Grand Trustee Anderson and a number of past arches. In response to the request for candidates the grove initiated a class of- thirteen, being in the Italian language. It was well done by the grove’s team. The meet- ing was addressed by the visiting offi- clals named and by Past Grand Noble Arch Guglielmoni, Past Arches Gallagher, Fabbry, Conrad, Lord, Mustri, Gomez and several others. The close of the meeting was followed by the serving of light refreshments. During the latter part of February Jennie Clark of Sacramento organized a new circle in Placerville, where the or- der of Druids in California was founded. This circle was instituted by Grand Arch Druidess Cervalll, assisted by Grand Sec- retary Thornhill and the organizer. The new subordinate starts with ejghty-seven charter members. Mrs. Blggs was elect- ed the arch druldess and Mrs. Ellers sec- retary. The grand officers, after the in- stallation, instructed the officers and members how to ballot and each gave them valuable hints to enable them to conduet the business of the circle. After the work a het supper was served in the hall. The same grand officers. accompanied by Grand First Bard Maria Bammann, instituted Pleasanton Circle in the place of that name, with forty-six charter members, who were secured through the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Hansen. The Jast named was elected arch druidess and Rose Barios secretary. A banquet in the Pleasanton Hotel followed the institution of the nmew subordinate. ‘Boadicea Circle will give an entertain- ment and ball in the Shiels building on the night of April 7. “The programme of entertainmen the work " says the committee of arrangements, “will make you hold your breath for a minute after each number.” During the past week two new circles of the Druidesses were instituted in this city, one, Panhandle Circle, being brought into life in the Shiels building, and the other, Phoenix, in the Fraternal Hall on Pacific street, near Powell. The Eastern Star. Jewel Chapter, the daylight organ- ization of the order in this State, the first of its kind in the world, was In- stituted under dispensation last Tues- day in King Solomon's Temple on Fill- more street by Grand Patron Florin L. Jones assisted by Associate Grand Matron Mrs. Merritt, Grand Secretary Kate J. Willats and a number of past matrons acting as grand officers. There was a large attendance of interested parties who for the first time In the history of the order in this State wit- nessed a new subordinate put on the degree work by its newly installed of- ficers, with its ewn paraphernalia and regalia. The expression of a past ma- tron as she was leaving the meeting place tells how well the new officers did. It was, “They did so well that some of the older chapters would profit it they sent their officers here to take lessons.” The chapter balloted on and initiated fifteen strangers and received several by card. The officers selected for the current term are: Blanche | the honor , and a ver. pleasant ev was t night of April 10 the ot- flefally visit Ivy Chapter. Mrs. Spence, who has been a very act- fve worker for the Eastern Star, wil at the nest session of the Grand Cha ter, be a candidate for the office grand matron. pe LS00 The Amaranths. At the recent session of the Grand Court of California Exalted Degree of the Amaranth held In this city, mma . Malgren of Crescent Court of San Frane o was elected royal matroun. Joha Goldsworthy was ected royal patron; Ross B. Core associate royal matrou; Granville Pulle associata royal patron: Mary March, treasurer, and Ella Williams, secretary. It was decided that the next ses- ston of the grand body in 1906 shall Ve held in Los Angeles. The grand body granted charters to the following courts under dispensation: Del Rio, Antloch; Santa Rosa, at Santa Ros: and Mizpah and Mission in this ¢ Before the close of the session Ida Beatrice Spence, the retiring royal ma- tron, who had a very successful term, was presented a costly electric lamp as a token of appreciation of her services during her term, a handsome vase was presented to the supreme matron, Addis L. Ballou, and a like token was given to the new grand matron. The cere- monies ended, there was a banquet and congratulatory speeches to the outgo- ing and incoming officers. During the session the work of the order was exemplified by the officers of Crescent Court, of which Mary Jo- sephine Cleve is the royal matron, in a manner that won for the officers many words of commendation. The work was also exemplified by the officers of Miz- pah Court, who acquitted themselves creditably, considering the fact that the court is a “brand new one.” The first meeting of Mission Court in March was attended by the grand officers in its meeting place in the Mis- sfon Masonic Temple. This court meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Crescent Court, which feels proud of of having another of its members elected grand matron, has made arrangements for a party in Gold- en Gate Hall en April 18. et el Young Men’s Institute. Nearly 300 members of the Men's Institute of the councils of this city and of Alameda County assembled in Salesian HaM In this city for the purpose of witnessing the initiation of a class of candidates for Salesian Coun- ¢il, the Italtan branch of the institute, by the degree team of the Grand Coun- ¢il. The work was presented in a very impressive manner. After the work there was a luncheon served by te Ladies’ sodalitfes of St. Peter and St Paul's Italian Church, and addresses by Grand President Charles S Willey, Rev. E. C. Radahan, chaplain, and Sam- uel B. Fugazi, the latter introducing the ladies of the sodalities. In addi- tion, the following musical programme was offered and well received: Messrs. P. Torresani, M. Cafferata, J. Bedoni, E. Porcini and J. Cuneo; barytone solo, from “Rigoletto,” Emanuel Porcinl, tenor solo, “Ridi Pagliacco,” Dr. Fulvio Bonino: barytone solo, “Celeste Aida,” from the opera ida,” Mario Forno; tenor solo, “Still as the Night,” Henry Costa. The committee of arrangements was as follows: S. B. Fugazl (chair- man), John Bedoni, James Razetto, George Oliva, Louis Zaro, Mario Forno, Joseph Brizzolara, E. Castagnino and James Raggio. The ladies’ committee was as follows: Mesdames S. B. Fu- gaz! (chairman), A. O. Rossi, J. L Oliva, J. Brizzolara: Miss E. Denegri, Miss Josie Pitto. Miss Vera Avignone, Miss Josie Finale, Miss A. Lawton, Miss Laura Scatena, Miss K. Schiaffino, Miss Jennie Pescia, Miss Cavagnaro, Miss Annie Pitto, Miss Mae Finale, Miss Mc- Carthy, Miss T. Razzetto and Miss Caselli. — e Degree of Honer. An active committee, composed of Ivy Fuilton, Mrs. M. L. Mead, Olive Pearl Miller, Mrs. Sophia Jacobs and W. M. Jacobs, is arranging for a basket social to be given on the night of April I by Car- nation Lodge, D. of H., in its lodgeroom in the Shiels building. There will be a fine programme of entertainment and good music for dancing. The officers of this lodge were installed for the current term by District Deputy Lucy McNear, assisted by Past Chiefs of Honor Martha Lester, Rosamond Plerce, Dr. Blanche L. Sanbofn and Sadle Spencer. The cere- mony was conducted in a most creditable manner. Afte? the ceremony Past Grand Master Workman Edwin Danforth, on be- half of the lodge, presented a beautiful emblematic pin and engressed resolutions to each of the following named past chiefs of honor in recognition of their past ser- vices for the lodge: May E. Core and Olive Pearl Miller. Miss Core was also presented beautiful flowers. On behalf of Mrs. Mead, chief of honor, Dr. Sanborn presented District Deputy McNear & hand- some cushion as a token of personal ap- preciation of her fitness for the position she so ably fills. This lodge has elected Margaret L. Mead delegate to the Grand Lodge and May E. Core aiternate. The lodge expects a visit from Grand Chief of Honor Cordelia Albin just before the ses- sion of the bay distriet school of instrue- tion In Oakland, April 8 P i T Knights of Honor. Progress, the new lodge of the Knigats of Homor, is still advancing. At its meeting on the second Monday in March four strangers were initiated Leonora Sanborn, M. D., matron; Burn- } ang eight applications for membersaip side Cromwell, patron; Minnie Fraser Dobbin, associate matron: Magde Way- man, eonductress; Pearl M. Levy, asso- clate conductress; Lucy Deleray, treas- urer; Dora Osthoff, secretary; Emille Brinkerhoff, M. D., Hattie Smith, Daisy D. Dennis, Adele Butler and Mary A. Nevins, points of the central star; Ar- thur B. Sanborn, chaplain; Florence V. Boyd, marshal; M. Fabian, warden, and Mary Hammeond Lewis of Golden Gate were presented. Last Monday the lodge had a class of twelve to initlate. On the night of the 26th inst. the lodge will have an open meeting and present a fine pro- gramme of entertainment. THen there ‘will be dancing and a collation. The lodges of this city are wonder- ing how it is that Progress Lodge 's making such a gain. An old time fra- ternalist who has watched this order for many years when asked how to Chapter, sentinel. The chapter starts|account for the stride this lodge is under very favorable auspices and with | making said: a very enthusiastic corps of officers. Imperial Chapter is making arrange- ments for the celebration of its first anniversary in King Solomen’s Temple on April 17. At the next meeting of the chapter several candidates are to be initiated. Yerba Buena Chapter on the night of the third Saturday in March had a pleasant meeting in its new quarters in King Solomon’s Temple, when eleven e reason is quite plain: the lodge’ has' young and active members, whio are not walting for peo- ple to knock at the door of the lodge room, but they go out and tell people of the benefits of the order and get them interested.” The lodge in Santa Cruz is working up a class for initiation and expects to have it ready in a few weeks. The grand officers are paying a round of visits to the lodges with the idea candidates were initiated in a manner | of arousing them to remewed |:odge room’ A Young