Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-06-10
NATIVE SONS GRAND pARLoa.

In the Native Sons of the Golden West
Grand Parlor session yesterday, a vote e
thanks was rendered the Pioneers for the use
of their hall. The Grand Parlor passed a
vote of thanks to Sacramento Parlor for the
reception of the Grand Delegates. r. T.
Devlin, of the Committee on Funeral Cere-
monies, presented report, which was adopt
ed. TIE Charter Committee presented re-
port, which was adopted, and the committee
given full power TO report upon charter
and certificate of membership. Mr.. Stein
bach, of the Committee on Law and Super
vision, reported numerous amendments to the
laws. Many changes were made in the laws
of the Grand Parlor. 1t was decided that no
Parlor could take recess beyond its meeting
night. NJ. A. Dorm was appointed to revise
the odes. 1t was decided that the laws call
for three Vice-Presidents for the Grand Par.
lor. ii. Lunstedt, NJ. A. Dorm, Frank
McWilliams, C. N. Post, W. NJ. Clark, G.
X. Brewster, A, T. Jones, j. S. Williams,
+. w. Vale, and j. III. Grady, were named
as committee to conduct an appropriate
celebration of the 9th of September (Admis-
sion Day.. The Grand President was en-
powered to use his discretion in the case of
Stockton Parlor, No. Z. The Secretary was
directed to have all necessary work printed.
a vote of thanks was passed TO the RECORD.
UNION for its full reports of the sessions OF
the Grand Psrlor. The FraternGi Record was
acknowledged as the organ of the Or
der. A vote of thanks was rendered
to P. G. P. Chapman and Grand Secretary
ii. Lunstedt. Closing speeches were made
by NJ. A. Dorm, l.. c. Branch, c. l.. Weller,
C. n. Post, J. Z. McDougali, j. A. Stein
bach, George Hofmeister and John H.
Grady. Harmony and the best of feeling
prevailed during the entire session, and the
members expressed the most unqualified sat-
isfaction with the work Of what was really
the first great important session of the Grand
Parlor. Said visiting member "Of the
generous hospitality of the Sacramento mem
bers to the visiting members. too much can.
not be said in praise" The laws have been
radically changed by this session, and an en-
tire new ritual has been adopted. The Grand
Parlor adjourned TO meet in San Francisco the
second Monday in April, 1888.
Last night, at Turner Hall, Sacramento
Psrlor, No. 8, gave grand entertainment
and ball in honor of the Grand Parlor. There
was a very large attendance-in fact it was
crush. The entertainment opened with an
overture by the orchestra. Grand President
j. II. Grady made the opening remarks.
Mrs. Matte Adams then sang the song The
Gift and the Giver" Miss Martha Little
field played piano solo, "Deux Anges.n
An address was then delivered by R. Z.
Devlin, of Sacramento Parlor, No. 8. This
was followed by a song by Mrs. Addie Carter.
A reading, The Deserter," followed, by
Miss Matte Z. Powers. Next came piano
solo, ranhauser," by Miss Lizzie Griffin
a recitation by Dana Perkins, of Pacific Par.
lor, No. 10; a song, Aria from Freischutz,"
by Mrs. DIR. a, E. Bruno; recitation by
Frank d. Ryan, of Sacramento Parlor, No. 3,
and finally the Native Sons quartet sang,
consisting of r. 7. Cohn. B. Neff, A. Plant,
Z. T. Cohn.
The entertainment wasa very pleasant one,
and the respective numbers excited much
applause. Dana Perkins and Mrs. Dr.
Bruno and the quartet were recalled by
plaudits. Mr.. Devlin's address referred to
the history, objects and work of the Order,
and was very interesting. The Grand officers
occupied the stage. At the conclusion of the
exercises grand ball was inaugurated. 1t
was engaged in by representatives of
the youth and beauty of the city, and was
very attractive-indeed it was 8 brilliant So
cial event. The Grand Delegates were dis
tinguished by handsome badges, and the at
tention of the Sacramento members was
mainly directed to securing their comfort and
pleasure.