Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-01-09
SAN FERNANDO ITEMS.
A. o U. W. Installation-A Gay Time
Personal = Agricultural.

To THE EDITOR OF TrE HERALp;-
Last Saturday evening d. G. NJ. W.
AL Cobler, installed the following OFF,
GERS for San Fernando Lodge No. 2l4,
A. o. U. W.. p. NJ. W.. Jacob Harp;
NJ. W., Colonel John H. Barclay; Fore
man, Geo. I. Cover; Overseer, Edgar
Peterson; Recorder, Ell. Hammond;
Financier. H. w. Griswold. Receiver,
F. M. Wright; Guide, John C. Maclay;
!. W., A. Calvin Hall; 0. W.. A. B. Moi
fit. Bro. Harp was elected representa-
tive to the Grand Lodge.
Bro. Cobler is deservedly popular
here, and on this occasion he met per-
feet ovation. After the installation the
Lodge-room was open to the public, and
was soon filed with ladies and gentle
men. A. b. Moffitt called order, and in
brief manner spoke of the good that
had been done by this beloved Order.
and ended by presenting p NJ. w. ia
cob Harp q beautiful watch charm, in
laid with gold quartz, with the emblem
of the Order thereon. Mr.. Harp re.
piled in q few happy remarks Judge II.
w. Griswold then, in felisitous manner,
presented to Ell. Hammond a gold en-
ameled pin. Squire Hammond was
taken by surprise, but is too old soldier
to be completely routed. He delivered q
neat speech in returning thanks. Both
presents were from the members of 2ll,
who took that manner to show their
appreciation OF two faithful officials.
Brother Cobler then made q pleasant
talk that was applauded to the echo. If
San Fernando has a voice in saying who
shall be promoted in the Grand Lodge,
as one man they will 60 for Brother AL.
Cobler
Dancing was now in order for an hour,
when mine host, "the dood old man. !"
Col John II. Barclay, announced sup
per. Any one who has been to one of
these suppers. presided over by Mr.. and
Mrs. Barclay. need not be told that it
was perfection, and al had most en-
joyable time.
Next Saturday night our Lodge will
visit the Newhall Lodge Of A. O. U. w.
to assist in their installation ceremonies.
DIR. H. $. Orme and DR.. Walter Lind
ley were elected Medical Examiners for
our Lodge.
The new M. L. Church will not be
completed for two weeks yet. when due
notice will be given of the date when the
dedication ceremonies will take place.
Mrs. H. L. Shaug, from Pomona, ac-
c,n,paaied by her daughter. Mrs.
Knowles. of Kansas, paid us q visit last
week. They came to see all old friends,
but more especially to visit Mr.. and Ms.
w. B. Shaug, brother of H. L. Sbaug,
as they were ''old timers" here. The
only regret was that their time was
limited.
Col. VIM. Mellon, superintendent of
bridge building, and Captain Kennebee,
in charge of the pile driver of the $. P.
4. Il. have been here for few days on
official business.
A. L. Marlett, with his gang of
carpenters, are still at work strengthen
ing the bridges and culverts on the s.
r here, preparatory to thu putting on
the mammoth engines now in use on
the Tehachepi mountain.
Jack Thatcher, a former popular
engineer on the s. P. R. R., is here on
visit.
Chas. A. Vogelsang. gave splendid
recitation to-day. He will deliver q
lecture on Sunday, the 18th inst,
subject not announced. Charlie is
general favorite here and will have
large audience.
Major Jno. NJ. Jenifer, predicts plenty
Of rain soon. The gallant Major is the
prophet we swear by.
For particulars enquire of Senator
Maclay and Gov. B. F. Porter, who 90
to your city to-day, and will know all
about prospects, acreage. etc. Yours
truly. VETo.
San Fernando, Jan. 7, 1884.