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f E. Sutherland, e. D., and C. H. NJ Curry.
q. R., visited West Side Lodge. No. 24O9 on the
evening OF Friday, the 18Th inst. Tie degree
was conferred on two candidates, and on the att
ernoon OF saturday, the 18Th, public meeting in
the interest OF the order was held IN the Masonic
Hall. a large number being present to listen TO
the grand officers sGeak OF The objects and aims
OF the order.
Occidental Lodge, No. 1890. held very Inter
estlng session last Wednesday evening The
degree was conferred in an eXceilrHi manner on
TWO candidates by keystone'S degree team. Sew
era OF tile grand officers were present. AT The
close OF Tie lodEeioom e&eIc ises all, by invita-
tion OF the Committee OF Arrangements, repaired
TO nelghbogng restaurant and partoOk OF an
eNcelehtly prepared banquet.
GeTmania Lodge, No. 171S. is prospecting
having now membership OF 240 and TWO appll-
cants awaiting Initiation.
f. Z. Sutherland. &. D., visited Far West
Lodge, No. 1924, Oh the evening of Thursday,
Tie l7tb inst, aud delivered an address.
p h. Archibald has been appointed D. d. 6. d.
Tor District No. $, Z. X. GIitmau, DisIrIct No.
l6 and l.. c. JOlley, District No. %.
Notices Of suspension have been sent TO the
following subordinate lodges for failing TO for
ward 10 The supreme Treasurer assessments 273
and PA within the time provided by law: Iu-
diana-No. 60; Kentucky-No. 1903; Atlchigan
No. 772; New YoJk-Nos. 1IO9 and 1888
North CarCitDa-No. 1850; Penusylvania-Nos.
So 1912 aud 3431; Tenuessee-No. 49S; Texas
No. 1906.
The following lodges suspended on former as
sessments have been IenStated since last Te-
port: On assessments 267 and 26S-NO. 1900;
on assessments 269 and 270-No. 1872; on as
seSsmer;5 271 and 272-Nos 60, ~ 2o2 55I
Cos, 1888, 2l3I. 1850, 240O, PAST, 2SO2, 3OO3,
$3.50, 1863, 1886 and 34O5.
The name OF Henry W. Grady, the well-knOwn
editor, appears in the FEBRUARY list OF deaths.
He was member of Lodge No. BAG OF Atlanta,
Ca, having joined July 10. 1878, at &c years OF
age, and had paid 1888 into the W. aud o. B.
Fund.
The lodges have responded generously to the
call FOR help issued by tile Supreme Lodge for the
benefit OF The Roe children OF Huntsville, Tex.
This matter recalls the horrible tragedy which
occurred at the abOYe-named place year or two
ago. The mother OF The children was mem
Der of the Knights and Ladies of Honor
In which she was well insured. Her husband
murdered her In order 10 obtain the Insurance
money. He was arrested aud promised TO turn
over the Insurance money TO lawyer to defend
him, but az the trial he was found guilty and
sentenced 10 be hanged. This sentence was
promptly executed, leaving the children orphans
The Supreme Lodge refused to pay the amount
OF the insurance, but recommended that a gen
era collection be taken up for the benefit of The
children, who aIe now 4 and years OF age.
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MAGNIFICENT LOCATION!
GRAND MARINE VlEWi

These handsome residence lots are very favorabIy
located; the fine and large Government PresidiO
Reservation Park. containing thousands of acres
the City Mountain Lake Park. with its beautiful
Mountain Lake OF living water, in the iinmedi-
ate vicinity Of this property. The Golden Gate PARK
is My few blocks south.
These residence lOcs upon the Poweli-st. Cliff
House Railroad, and but about three minutes wa K
from the Powell and California ST. park line with
only one fare to the ferries-all for . cents
This property is Improving rapidly IN value and
no district in this growing city is favoraby To-
Gated for advance in price, and has so many
favorable conditions for home location. This dis
tret Is really The continuation of the prominent Pa
cifc and Preside Heights Residence Property which
commands the best prices In this city.
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Fourth street. on the 18th inst. a large con-
course of friends were present aud an enjoyable
evening was spent.
No. So, Salinas. viii be organized on the 4th
proX by j. Il. Sullivan &. p, assisted by Joseph
Shuttle, ID. q. P The charterro roll contains thirty
five names
Institutes are being organized in Albina, Ore
2on, San Jose, Oakland Santa Fe, N Mex, and
Tucson, Arlz.
The entertainment to be given next Wednes-
day evening at Metropolitan Hall. promises
to be grand success. The Committee OF Ar
rangements have prepared most excellent pro-
eranme, which viii excel anything of the KIND
presented in This city for years. The speakers
of the evening Will be J. r. Sullivan and James
ID. Phelan The proceeds are to be devoted
toward adding new furniture to the reading
rooms. establishing circulating library, literary
aud debating society, gymnasium etc.
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Champions of the Red Gross.

The consolidation OF tile order on this Coast
with the independent Champions OF the Red
Cross, whose headquarters have been at Denver
Colo, las been effected, and Ihe following are an
nonnced as tie Supreme officers OF the united
order until the session Of the Supreme Com
mandery IN 1891: Levi j. Blundel OF Grass Val
ley. r. 5. q Court J. Simmons OF Denver, Colo,
). C.; w. A. Bushnell OF San Francisco, s. COun-
seiori Hama0 Jones OF Idaho City, Idaho S. j.
c. John E. Harris OF San Jose, S. s.; Ii. q. Whit
man Of Denver, Colo. S. L.
Court j. Simmons, S. C.. has named the follow
ing as committee 10 revise and prepare a ritual
for the order: A. j. Woodbury. OF Denver W. A.
Bushnell OF San Francisco, John 4. Harris OF
San Jose.
Golden Gate Encampment No. 90, turned out
~ force Wednesday evening on visit to Orion,
No IL.
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Order of the Go,d., sh.

In future no moneys Will be taken from the
Endowment Fund OF The order, as the Supreme
Lodgt, Order of the Golden Shore, amended its
laws in reference TO the taking of 10 per cent
from the Endowment Fund.
Official visits were paid during the week by the
supreme officers 10 FruilYale Lodge and TO Cali
fOlnia Lodge and The greatest interest was mani
Tested by the large attendance OF members pres
eDt In tie reports OF the supreme officers and in
the actions of the Supreme Lodge.
No uneasiness is felt at the outcome Of the suit
Instituted by }. ). Coffey against the order. Tie
membership sill continues to increase
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ence." ~ " NN'iNi-
I, washington is enjoying Its first cable road to-
Wy straight stretch of seven miles up and
uoMh seventh street being now traversed by
SSapie-cars 1t is absurd TO think that in WASH
lngloh, where such patents are taken out the
oaoie Is nrst Introduced more than twelve years
a aeI us success had been demonstrated In San
-. tancisco MODS beslege the cars at each end of
Sne line ana police necessary to manage them.
90 much for a novelty In its day RUHAMAH.
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Cuticura Remedies

ish- cUTIcURA REsoLvENT. the new blood purinea
and greatest of humor cures, ceanses the blood OF
impurities and poisonous elem ents and thus re-
moves the CAUSE. Hence the CUrIcURA REMEDIES
cure every species OF torturing. humiating, Itch
ing burning scaly and pimpy diseases of the skin.
scalp and blood. with loss of hair and all humors
blotches eruptous Sores scales and crusts whether
simple, scrofulous or contagious. when physicians
and all other remedies fail.
Sold everywhere. Price, CUTIcURA. Soc; Soar,
Csc: REsoLvENr 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Boston.
sE-Send for " How to Cure Skin Diseases" 81
pages. so illustrations and 100 testimonials
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Excelsior Lodge Will give an evening at
home" next Thursday evening at st. Georges
Hall.
Empire Lodge will give its regular social next
"Wednesday evening al ST. Georges Hall.
Bay City Lodge gave It's regular monthly social
last Monday evening in Washington Hall. A
most delightful evening was spent by all present
IN listening TO the weli-aTranged literary and
musical programme, intersperEed with dancing.
Palo Alto Lodge Initiated three candidates at
Its meeting last Tuesday evening Visiting mem
bers from Empire and West End lodges were
present and pleasant evening was spent in list
enlng 10 speeches, dancing and other amuse-
ment.
Pacific Lodge win give a social on Monday
evening, May 18th. at Union-squaie Hall.
Golden Rule Lodge was formally presented
with the altar cloth last Thursday evening" given
by Lizzie j. Wheeloek, eX-D. ID. q. z.
The organization OF a new lodge in Los An
geles is under way.
j. 7. DUckery, q. p, has issued his first official
circular, IN which he announces The appoint
ments OF ID. u. P's and standing committees.
The handsome prize gavel was formally pre-.
scented to Equity Lodge, Sacramento, last
wednesday evening. Two hundred members OF
the lodge were present. besides members from
Harmony Lodge and the San Francisco delega-
hon. The q. 7. presented the trophy. An ele-
giant banquet followed, which was served in Odd
Fellows Hall,
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second and third degrees on three members on
Thursday evening
Tickets for the joint picnic of Perseverance
Grove, No. 10. and Celtic Grove. No. Al, which
will occur al San Rafael Park on May 18th, have
been Issued.
ST. Helena Grove, No. Al, was visited few
weeks ago by The grand officers Since that time
they have initiated eight new members.
On Thursday evening" 17tn inst, Paul Saubon,
ID. ID. q. A of Los Angeles, was presented by
Mazzni Grove. No. 10, With an elegant gold
Druidic badge.
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Knights of Pythias.

The G. C. is busily engaged making up his list
Of ID. ID. q. C.'s for the year.
Every lodge in Ohio received candidates last
year but Tour. and the minimum amount is SIS,
aggregating $500 Is for admissions.
There are 416 lodges IN Pennsylvania, with an
active working membership OF 40, 291. AT the
last report OF Grand Keeper of Records and
seal they had cash on hand and invested, $780,
Gl2 SO; paid for the relief of brothers during
the year, S1573S0 50. and for the burial OF
the dead S44225 46
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tices None of them did any good at
all. but made me worse. The disease con
tinued undated; it spread to my arms and legs.
till L was laid up entirely, and from continually
sitting on the floor pillow. my limbs contracted
that 1 lost all control of them and was utterly
helpless. My mother would have to lift me out
and into bed. could get around the house on my
hands and feet, but 1 could not get my clothes on
at all, and had to wear sort OF dressing gown
My hair had all matted down or fallen of, and my
head, face and ears were one scab, and had to
have q towel on my head all the time in the sum-
mer to keep the flies of. My parents consulted
prominent physician and surgeon here in Chicago
(the other physicians before mentioned were Of
Dundas and Hamilton, Canada). He said he could
do nothing for me, He wanted to cut the sinews
of my legs so that could walk; but 1 would not
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Improved Order of Red NIep,

On Monday evening POh0uachee Tribe, No
10. Conferred the Hunters degree upon several
candidates. Fred Brandt. q. j. s., and w. Ii,
flske, ID. ID. u. s., were present and assisted IN
the work.
On tuesday evening next Grey EARLE Tribe,
No 50, VIII celebrate its first anniversary by a
literary and musical entertainment al California
Han, Clay street, between Tenth aud Eleventh.
Oakland.
On Wednesday evening last ManzanIta Tribe
No. 4, received applications for membership
and next council VIII have adoptiOns. II. L.
Evans OF Grey Eagle Tribe. No 60, Oakland,
and Paolo Salisbury and r. Hendrekson, OF No
81, were present at the last council aud made
Interesting remarks.
On Thursday evening the G. S., together with
Fred Brandt, g. j. S., Ii. S. Winn, g. c. OF r.,
john o. Scott, q. S., j. T. Hanks G. g. OF w
john j. Bryan ana j. w. Maher, F. SIS of No
= T. Salisbury, 5. j. Boyle and l.. Berger OF No.
a. paid an official ana lrateTnal visit 10 Pawnee
Tribe, No. CT. Alameda Delegations were also
present from Tribes Nos. 81 and 60. Oakland.
paeiace was adopted, the work beln per
formed IN very creditable manner. he great
cuels and visiting brethren made long alks, ana
least OF corn and yenlson was en- Joy ed by tie
brethren. The enthusiasm was. yefy large and
much enthusiasm manifested.
The proceedings OF the Grand Council OF New
Jersey helu al Mount Holly, In February, are at
hand From 1t We learn that the order has
game d Twelve tribes during the year. There are
ll9 tribes. The membet ship is 1O,S49 The
sum OF S1S,795 90 was expended for benefits.
The combined assets OF the tribes were 81 30
O31 55 Daniel a. Stevens was reelected G. {.
oil H., position lie has held for many great
suns.
George II. Buck, G. S.. accompanied by the
Great Chiefs, will make an official visit to Sa-
noseL Tribe, No. ~, Vallejo. on Monday evening
May 9th
5 minGle Tribe, No. "a. on Wednesday even
Ing conferred the Chiefs degree on number Of
members l.. L. Bertln being the Degree Sacbem
United Ancient Order of DruIds.
On Monday evening 18th inst, EIyin Grove
No 10, INFLATED four new members. The n g.
a. anu several visiting members were present.
Tempiar Grove, No. 10, received the official
WISH oil the n. q. A. on Monday evening One
new mrnber was INFLATED, making fifteen who
nave been added under the administration of
Charles StraDdberg as n. A. OF the grove
nearly all OF whom nave been procured through
ms Efforts. banquet was served In Social Hall
after Tie close OF the grove
Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather. the
picnic vi Calico Grove, No. 81, was we'll at
tended, and all wh0 participated thoroughly en-
loyed The day. AT San Jose they were met by
Columbus Grove, No. IA, Will Il line band OF
music, aud escorted through the principal streets
10 The park.
Norma Grove, No. 3. Initiated two new mem.
bers on Friday evening and conferred degrees.
On Monday evening It paid fraternal visit to
Templar Grove, No. 10.
Besperian Grove. No Is, will hold its public
installation OF officers at UnIon-square Hall. 1t
viii take place on Tuesday, May 9Th.
San Francisco Grove, No. 8. conferred the
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Masonic.

The Past Masters Association viii hold its
regular monthly meeting;this evening An ad-
dress on Masonry by J. n. Young VIII be de-
iivered
Grand Master Thomas Il. Patton of the Grand
Lodg of Pennsylvania has presented that grand
body With $4,000 TO create a fund to be devoted
10 the relief OF needy and worthy widows and
orphans of Master Masons. The stipulatlons of
the gift are that every year $500 OF the income
shall be added to the principal until the sum
reaches $1,000, when thereafter $500 shall
annually be added to the principal until the sum
shall reach 100000.
The Mobiles Of Lu Lu Temple, Ancient Arabic
Order Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, Philadelphia,
Pa, have purchased the late St. Philips Epis-
coral Church property. Contracts have been let
io' alterations TO suit their purposes. The first
story viii be fitted up as a grand banQueting-
hall; the second floor win be made the finest In
lie land for the meetings OF the shrine. The lot
is S2Xl1O feet. The property viii cost $4,000.
The Duke Of Wellington was not only Free.
mason, but his father. the Earl OF Morniugton,
and his elder brother. the Marquis OF Wellesley,
were also Masons. The brother was Governor.
General Of India and was a member OF Lodge
NO. 494, ireland. and held office under his faith
er, Brother the Earl Of MOrnlngtOn. at the time
when his younger brother, atrerward Duke OF
Wellington, received tue f. c. and NJ. NJ. degrees.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
q ] errible Eczema


Limbs contracted and helpless
of
and ourad
opresent xa6-i
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Legion of the West.

Social Lodge, No 81, was visited last Monday
evening by large delegation from the Grand
Lodge. Extended remarks pertaining 10 the
outlook and welfare Of The order were made by
John Greenwich V. &. c.; L. ID. Feusier, g. s.. !;
Louis q. Knel ID. D. q. C.. William Thackeray,
ID. d. q. C.. John j. Rey!y OF Zenobla, No. 13;
William HapshiIe OF Noe Valley, No. "a, ana
Others a musical and literary programme fol-
lowed The close OF the meeting, and dancing was
INDUCED in to late hour.
A district meeting Of District No. 4, composed
OF san Francisco Lodge, No. II; Mission Star,
No. 90; Pacific, No. %; Washington. No. %,
and Live Oak No. 80, under the supervision OF
James w. Disbrow, ID. ID. u. c., Will be held this
evening at The hall Of Mission Star Lodge, No.
20 (Turner HalD, Mission street. large gath
erng is expected.
Washington Lodge. No. %, is undergoing a
revival in point of membership; mutations take
place every evening and the lodge is very active
III this direction OF late.
San Francisco Lodge, No. IT, Ii ad three initia
lions al lis last meeting.
The invitations for the district meeting and
bonbon party of the lodges comprising District
No D. under the direction OF Louis u. knell, ID.
ID. u. T., have been issued and are of heat and
appropriate character. The meeting VIII be held
at DIulds Hall on Suffer street, Thursday even
character has been prepared to make the meet
Ing an enjoyable one. An address Will be dtliy-
cred by W. q. Flint q. Z.
Alta Lodge, No. Ia, is pushing itself forward
III Inc way OF open meetings ana entertainments
and getting up quite a boom. The result has
been large Increase in It's roll of membership
The last month.
Enterprise Lodge No. Of, OF Oakland is
steadily on the Increase. 1t is on the "iaDis"
among the city lodges TO give this wide-awake
lodge rouSlng surprise party in the near future
Jewel Lodge. No. u, will hold "home recep-
ton" on Wednesday evening, May 18TH, at Cru
sader Han, Pythan Castle. An ex cellent time Is
promised
The open meeting announced by Greenan
Lodge, No. 81, 10 take place next Tuesday even
ing. has been Indefinitely postponed owing to the
death OF two members OF the lodge.
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TERMS EXTRAORDINARILY LIBERAL.

ONLY 0NE-QUARTER CASH: balance in
equal payments in I, 2 AMI g years; in
terest per cent per annum, payable
semi-annuaily.
8-Do not fail to examine these fasorabIy
located residence lots. There is no doubt
of positive radical advance in a short
time IN values.
Take California or PoweIlst cable TO Central
ave-; then take Golden Gate Park train get of at
7th ave. walk west to property: take Cliff Honse
train get of at l3thaYe station which IS opposite
the property. Our large auction flag the property
EASTON, ELDRIDGE 6 CO.,
Auctioneers. 6IS Market St., s. Il.
apo % % 81 % 2s st
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Live Oak Circle held an enjoyable meeting on
last MONDAY evening, nine candidates being ni-
tiated. A delegation from Golden Gate. Golden
West and Alcazar circles were among the visi-
tors.
Hamlet Circle held its regular meeting on last
Friday evening, at which nnal arrangements were
made for The private picnic 10 be held al Laundry
Farm on May 3oth
Mizpah Circle YVES instituted on last Tuesday
evening in the Potrero Opera House with MEM
bersiip of tAlIty-eight, by C. \. Douglas e. Q.
C., assisted by Mrs. L. A. Carah, q. 5. e. c., G.
H. Bremen, q. 81, Thomas Sewell, 7. Il. l.. Miss
a. Norrath, T. 6. l. C., Mrs q. Tichenor, q. NJ.
Mrs. a. Iepley. u T., and George Read, p. c. c..
Twilight Circle, No. 20. MiZpah Circle starts
out with the brightest prospects, aud from The
determination ana vim shown on The night of iu-
stitutlOn some OF the larger circles Ia the city
proper will have to look 70 their lauIels. The
following are the officers for the first term: Mrs
A. Deylne, ). J.. c. c. A. NJ. Laughlu, C. c. ;
Mrs. NJ. A. Ban naTd, s. c. c.; Miss Minnie DAILY,
!. S; Miss Hannah Sheehan, II. s.; Mrs. s. L.
Mclaughlin. T.; Miss Fannie McMaun r. G.;
Miss Leta Wilson, l.. C.; j. BastOn, l. C.; A.
Mckay, .. G.; Dr. NJ. Hervey. Z Mrs. +. Les
Ter, o. TIuSteeS-f. huobioch, y. Williams and
Miss }. huOblOch.
Bay City Circle held an interesting meeting on
Thursday evening. when several candidates were
Initiated.
Excelsior Circle will hold an anniversary bah
In b nal Birth Hall this evening.
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Cured by Cuticura

At the age OF three months rash which alter
wards proved to be eczema or salt rheum) made its
appearance on my face. physician called.
He said teethng was the cause; he prescribed
some cooling medicine, but the sores spread to my
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FRATERNAL INDEX.
A Gift to the Pennsylvania
Grand Lodge of MasOns.
L o. 0. F. Memorial Day Proclamation-New
Orders C. of the R. C. Consolidated.
a Witty and apt RejOinder.

I'm order to secure insertion all matter in
tended for tins column should be handed in no
later than Thursday night of each week, and
sbould lie addressed to the " Fraternal Editor"
All communications must bear The name and ad
dress OF tne sender If NOT, The matter Will not
be publlShed.l
Oficinl Assessment Table.
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Ancient Order of roresters. #. S

The II. c. officers were present on an official
visit at the meeting OF Court Adelaide No. 7T5l
last Monday evening. An address was delivered
by Henry Beaver, H. S. C. K. j. j. Jordan. Ii.
{. j. W; S. Wilson, F. Of the Board of Deputies;
Carl helne, II. c. 5. B., aud j. FalcOner +. s.,
also addressed The meeting. Toasts, songs and
recitations concluded the evenings enjoyment.
Court Fountain City, No. 1900. was instituted
last Thursday evening at MERGED with a mem-
bersbip of seventy as charterers. The following
delegation was present from this city as Install
Ing officers: Z. L. McNulty. Ii. c. r.; II.
Beaver. ii. ). Z. R.; S. Mcmillan II. C. T.: A
kuef Ii. C. S.; NJ johnson. z. c. r., Court No.
6956; NJ Boehm p. c. r.. Court No. 7751; S.
Wilson, p. &. r.; Court 1856; Thomas Watson
7. r., Court 593l; John Dallas, p. C. R., Court
1885, and >. Falconer, T. s. The delegation
was received with enthusiasm by the committee
appointed by Court Fountain City. bouuteous
Tepast was paItaken OF. Able addresses were
delivered and toasts were given and responded
10 with III. greatest enthusiasm.
Court Robin Hood, No. 1891, initiated two can
didaieS al its last meeting. and several PROPOSE
lions were received.
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1t is one thing to claim to these great skin
diseases, but quite another thinsao do 1t. No rem
edIes ever compounded in the history OF medicine
have performed the wonderful cures daily made
by the CUTIcURA REMEDIES, which are in truth the
greatest skin cures blood purifiers and humor
remedies OF modern times
CUrIcURA. the great skin cure. instantly allays
The most agonizing, itching burning and innamma-
zion, clears the skin and scalp OF and scales
heals ulcers and sores, and restores the hair CUr1
SOAR. the greatest OF skin purifiers and beau
tners is indispensable in treating skin diseases and
baby humors 1t produces the whitest clearest skin
and softest hands, free from pimple, spot or bIem
The morning call., 1890-04-26

Court Maytiower is making extensive arrange
ments for an entertainment and social to be held
next Friday evening III ROhweder's Hail.
Court Yerba Bueua held an interesting meet
Ing last Friday evening. Three candidates were
Initiated and applications OF six others received
Court Euclean held a spirited meeting on Mon
day evening last, three candidates being ini-
tiated.
Court Eclipse will give an entertainment and
social IN Welcome Hall, l. .. y. +. Building, next
Monday evening.
The High links of District No. VIII take
place next Tuesday evening in o. c. f. Hail. Al
cazar Building, and that OF Court Golden Gate
VIII take place on the same evening in Shlels
Building.
a ball Will be given in San Diego on Thursday
May 9Th, at LOOMS Hall, under the auspices OF
Court San Diego.
Court Inter Nos held an instructive and pleas
ant meeting last Friday evening. After Transact
lug the regular business and Initiating two can
dldaies, fine literary and musical programme
was carried out.
The blank Deputy High Chief Rangers reports
were sent out at the beginning OF the week. One
OF these reports from b. +. Johnston OF District
NO. 3, has been returned. Ii shows that the
three courts, Robin Hood, Justice and Golden
West, constituting this district are In the most
hOurishiDg condition, the attendance OF the mem
bers being good, and that the business was con-
Quoted In systematic manner during the past
munfhs