The morning call., 1890-12-30
MASONIC INSTALLATION.
California Lodge, No. /, Greets
Its New Officers.
Its Retiring Worshipful Master Presented
With Magnificent Gift in Token Of
Appreciation and Esteem.

most interesting and enjoyable installa-
tion OF officers took place last Saturday
evening in King Solomon's Hall, Masonic
Temps.
California Lodge, No. 1, Free and Ac-
cepted Masons, ever since the date of its in
stitution IN 1S49 has made it practice to
install its officers on ST. Johns day, and last
Saturday being that occasion the installa-
ton occurred on that date.
The magnificent hall was tastefully and
beautifully decorated with evergreens, cut
flowers and the choicest of exotics, the
work Of Mrs. Gustavus L. Spear. wife of the
Master-elect, whose skill in this particular
was grandly displayed in the charming
placing of the vines and flowers.
Inc lodge was opened in due form at s
O'Clock In the evening by the Worshipfui
Master. Robert Mcmillan, all the available
space in the large room being occupied by
members and visiting brethren.
nj. W.. Alvah Russell Conklin, Grand
Master OF this jurisdiction, being announced
was admitted and received with the grand
honors by the lodge in due and ancient
form.
The installation ceremonies were then pro-
ceeded with, conducted by Robert Mcmillan,
w. NJ, in most impressive manner. He
was assisted by Franklin "a. Day. P. NJ,
who acted as Master Of Cerem onies. and
Wh.Si oiuSS NC peiioIIntu IN HIS usual nappy
manner: The following are the officers in
stalled for the current Masonic year: Gus
tavus l.. Spear, W. NJ; Edward Peabody,
8. W.; Herman F. Muller, j. w. Arthur S.
Peterson, T.; George johnson, S.; Charles
L. Patton, 5. p; Edward w. Peabody, j.
p; Carlton c. Coleman and Charles j.
Bandman, Stewards; Samuel D. Mayer. Or
ganist; George p. Adams, Tyler
Immediately after the close OF the installa-
ten ceremonies, Excelsior Lodge, No. 166,
was announced as in waiting, and on being
admitted was received in due form, their
newly elected and installed Master, Franklin
T. Bull. paving fraternal greeting to the
mother lodge of the State Of California
.Old California. No. I'-in an eloquent ana
happily worded address. This was re-
and fellowship by the newly elected and in
stalled Master of No. /, Gustavus L. Spear.
The Masonic choir, under the able direc-
ton OF Samuel d. Mayer, assisted by
Walter c. Campbell, Alfred Wiikie. Joseph
g. Baston and Professor Oglesby, rendered
number of pleasing selections in a very
charming and artistic manner.
Edwin A. Sherman. p. NJ, and Secretary
OF the Masonic Veteran Association of the
Pacific Coast. being called upon, made an
interesting an,;e adaaess, and concluded by pre-
Master. in recognition Of faithful and en-
fnent services rendered, an honorary menu
bership in and a jewel of tile Veterans
society, after which Franklin II. Day, P.
M. ON behalf OF the members OF California
Lodge, No: !, in a most eloquent speech, also
presented MIR. Mcmillan with magnificent
chest OF silverware, elegantly chased and
engraved, as slight token of their esteem
and regard. not only as presiding officer,
but as a man, brother and friend. The re-
cipient was too overcome to make lengthy
speech, but in few well-timed words
thanked his brethren for their magnificent
remembrance aud their accord in assisting
him by their attendance and help during
bis term Of Office.
The lodge was then closed, with the hearty
well wishes of all present and for the sue
cess OF the new administration. which is an
assured fact, judging by the enthusiasm ahd
good fellowship displayed by the men,
bers Of ''old California, No. l." subor-
dinate which is ever cordial in its greeting,
charitable to the greatest degree and
Masonic in every feature.