The morning call., 1891-08-22
OmciaI Assessment Table.

order SCOTTISH clans. ll5-lis Aug. Aug. 81
Equitable Aid Union. 1877 1923 iJuy 81 Sept, 10
Moodmen of the w. lOlAuS y Aug. 81
There Will be no assessment for August IN the
Young Mems Institute and Young Ladies Institute.
Doric Lodge, No. 216 f. and A. NJ, at Its
called meeting on Thursday evening, had
work in the Master Mason's degree.
The Odd Fellows Literary and Social
Club meets this evening, when a well
selected programme Of exercises will be
presented.
California C0mmandery, No. /, Knights
Templar, at its called assembly last even
ing, conferred the order of the Temple.
There will probably be two assessments
in the A. o. U. w. of this jurisdiction next
month.
On the 18th of next month the Grand
Lodge, +. and A. NJ. of Oregon. will cele-
brate its fortieth anniversary.
The many friends of c. H. Harris Carl
PretzeD. editor of the National Weekly and
prominent Noble of Medinah Temple,
Ancient Order Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine,
of Chicago, will be rejoiced to hear of his
| conyalescence after long and very serious
| illness. Noble Harris is a worthy member
| of the Masonic fraternity. and the success
| of the Shrine in the windy City" is largely
| due to his efficient work. He is always
| ready to welcome fellow members of the
| craft and is prince Of good fellows.
j. T. Armstrong, "A p. G. c. of the Knights
| of Pythias Of Ohio, also a z. G. of |. o. o.
| +. in the same jurisdiction, residing i'll Co.
| lumbus, Is IN this city visiting his son,
| George r. Armstrong, p. NJ. of Excelsior
| Lodge No. 166, +. and 4. Nj. MIR. Armstrong
| is accompanied by his wife, ana intends be-
| fore returning home to travel extensively in
| this State.
The l. o. o. F. jurisdiction of New York
| State has 606 subordinates under its control.
Ierba Buena Parlor, No. 81, y. 5. G. W.,
q a n mi in "a
AlcaZar Building next Tuesday evening.
Representatives StehbnS OF New York,
Goodwin of Georgia, Robertson of Ontario,
Gibson Of Texas, Mcguire of California,
Miller OF Illinois, Mcintosh OF Alabama,
Dutemple of Rhode Island, DeBolt of Mis-
! souri, have been appointed as the Committee
| on Appeals of the Sovereign Grand Lodge.
| This committee is always announced in adj
vance that they may have time to con-
| slider the various appeals, and have a meet
ing before the session.
Crockett Lodge, No. 139, F. and A NJ,
raised two FellowcraftS at its called meeting
on Wednesday evening.
The eighth regular communication OF the
Supreme Council of the Order of Chosen
Friends will be held at Grand Army Hall
| in the city of Washington, ID. c., commenc-
| ing Tuesday, September Sth, at 10 o'clock
| III the morning.
Yerba Buena Lodge of Perfection, No. 6,
| A. and a. 5. r., at its session last evening
COulcl Itu Lilt lUuIll uGSEtt.
At q meeting of Loyal Lodge, No. l, Or
| der of Loyal Compeers, held last Tuesday
| evening, eleven candidates were initiated.
This lodge Is growing rapidly and the order
is prospecting.
The called meeting of California Lodge.
No. l, f. and A. NJ. on Thursday evening
last was without doubt one of the graudest
meetings ever held by a blue lodge in any
part of the world. King Soomon's Hall in
! the temple was crowded to its utmost capa-
/ nit l..
| Vlded with seats aud nearly half as many
| outside In the unte-rOom unable to gain ad-
| mission for want of even standing room.
| The vast and beautiful hall was prOiusely
| decorated with cut flowers, ferns and vines
and presented charming appearance The
| occasion was visit and banner dedication
| OF the Masonic Veteran Association of the
| Pacific Coast The visitors comprised the
| Past Masters Association, Fidelity Lodge,
| No. 100, and the veterans each entering in
a BODY and being cordially welcomed by
| Gustavus l.. Spear, w. NJ. of California
Lodge, No. /. Besides them there were
| present repreS entatives FROM every lodge in
the city anu 1t might he said every lodge in
| this jurisdiction as well rs q large
number Of foreign visiting brethren.
| A raising" was the first business per-
formed, the work being grandly rendered by
| the officers of California Lodge, Ne. l, COM
| prising Gustavus L. Spear. w. NJ, Edward
Peabody, S. ", Hermann f. Muller. J. W.,
| Charles l.. Patton, s. d., L. W. Pea body. J.
| D., George johnson, S, and Ansel c. Rob.
ison, NJ. The Masonic choir, under the direc-
| ton OF Samuel ID. Mayer, oTganist of the
lodge and grand organist of the grand lodge
! OF this State, aud composed of Samuel ID.
| Mayer, W. c. Campbell, J. G. Ogilvie and J.
o. Barton, rendered number of beautiful
| selections In manner deserving of the
highest praise. The grand banner of the
veterans was then formally dedicated, the
ceremonies being participated in by the
officers Of California Lodge, William S.
Moses, President of the veterans; Coum bus
| WaterhOuse, 7. T.; Samuel Swift, =. L.
James NJ. Mcdonald, p. P; Washington
| Aver, p. p; Robert Il. Lucas 2. p; James
| l.. Cogswell, Z. P; Joseph Wythe, Chap
lain; Henry F..Williams, the first Mason
raised" in this State; Joseph Hull, who
frst opened Masonic lodge On the Pacific
| Coast; Jonathan ID. Stevenson, the first
Grand Master of California; George c. Per
| kins, F. q. NJ; Rabbi VOors anger, w. Nj. OF
| Fidelity Lodge, No. 100. and E. A. Sherman,
| Secretary Of the Veterans Association and a
thirty-third degree Mason. The banner was
carried into the room by the acting Stand
| ard Bearer. Charles Ii. Furgason, who is 6
| feet inches tall, and who is the tallest
Mason in the world. The ceremonies were
| very impressive and were earnestly listened
| to by the large assemblage One of the
| pleasantest proceedings Of the evening was
the presentation by tie veterans of por-
| trait OF himself to the able and efficient Sec
rotary and Worthy Mason, Edwin a. Shsr-
man, thirty-third degree. He responded to the
| gilt in an eloquent manner. Another pleas
| ing incident was the browning with laurel
| leaves by the venerable Jonathan ID. Steven
son, now 81 years and months old. and the
first Grand Master Of California, of Joseph
| Hull, who opened the first Masonic Lodge
on the Pacific Coast Multnomah Lodge,
No. 1. at Oregon City, September II, 1S4S,
and Of Henry +. Williams, the first Mason
made in California Lodge, No. /. of this
grand success and will long be remem-
| bered by those fortunate enough to have
been present. Worshipful Master Spear is
| entitled to much credit for the able manner
| in which be conducted tho mpntInp