The morning call., 1891-07-16
FRATERNAL NOTES.
A Circular of Great Importance
Issued in the A. L. of H.
Presentation by California Council, No. Sc
o. C. F.-The California Order of the
Select Knights of America.

Oriental Lodge. No. 144, F. and A. NJ, at
its called meeting on Tuesday evening had
work in the Entered Apprentice degree.
Magnolia Lodge, No. 90 L. o. o. F., at its
regular meeting on Tuesday evening in
stalled its officers.
Pacific Lodge, No. 1885, F. and A. NJ, at its
called meeting on Tuesday evening had work
in the first degree.
Parker Lodge. No. 124, L o. o. F., at its
regular meeting on Tuesday evening con-
ferred the initatory.
Golden Gate Lodge, No. so, F. and A. NJ.
at its called meeting on Tuesday evening
had work in the Entered Apprentice de-
gree.
Cosmopolitan Lodge, No. 1874, L o. O. F..
had good attendance at its regular meeting
last evening when the initiatory was con-
ferred.
California Chapter, No. 5, Royal Arch
Masons, at its called meeting on Tuesday
evening had work in the Mark Masters de-
gree.
Oriental Rebekah Degree Lodge, No.
l. o. o. F., held welI-attended and very
social meeting last evening.
AT the installation Of officers in California
Council, No. 80. o. G; f.. last Saturday
evening there was a large attendance OF
exercises was presented, after which ban
quet and dance followed. During the even
ing Mrs. Kate Metcalf, p. c.. was presented
with a handsome badge by John McCombe,
z. G.
California Chapter, No. 5, Royal Arch Ma
sons, at its called meeting last evening had
work in the Past Masters and Most Excel
lent Masters degrees.
Morse Lodge, No. 257 l. o. o. F., at its
regular meeting last evening conferred the
iniatOry.
Mission Lodge, No. 169, T. and A. NJ, at
Its called meeting last evening had work in
the Fellowcraft dsgree.
Templar Lodge, No. IT, L o. o. F., at its
regular meeting last evening had good at
tendance of members and visitors, who en-
Joyed very pleasant session.
Crockett Lodge, No. 139, f. and 4. NJ, at
us called meetlng last evening had work in
the Entered Apprentice degree.
The Grand Treasurer, l. o. o. F., of New
jersey, las IN his possession an old ballot
box once used by now defunct lodge, and
instead of using the modern ''cubeS and
globes" to decide questions Of fitness white
and black beans were used.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 166, F. and A. NJ,
at9its called meeting last evening had
raising"
The California and Nevada Order of the
Select knights of America is branch of an
organization by that name that claims Buff
1alo, n. u, as Its birthplace, the first legion
November Y, 1877. 1t was also the first
legion that appeared in uniform. There
are now in the United States and Canadas
over 10000 members. The cause that has
operated to keep the Select Knights of
America increasing In membership is that
every person should, SO far as possible pro-
vide for those dependent upon him when
death claims him victim. The order also
cares for its members when sick or in dis
tress, and provides for the payment of a
of IN ba for iltro nj oF
such deceased. The rites aud ceremonies OF
the order are OF such nature that IL large
number OF those who are conscientiously
opposed TO secret societies as a rule have
found themselves in full sympathy with the
ritual adopted by this order, and are now
lending their voices and influence to perpet-
uate II. Medical examinations for MEM
bership are of the most rigid character, and
unsound risks are well guarded against and
promptly rejected. All must undergo the
same thorough inspection. This local ex-
animation is subject to approval or rejection
by the Grand Medical Examiner. Ali menu
berS must be over IS and under 80 wears of
age, oil white parentage, good moral charac-
ter and believer in the existence of a Su-
| preme Being. The expenses of all kinds,
including the collection and disbursement Of
| the Beneficiary Fund, are paid from the an
| nual dues OF members. Every dollar col
lected from assessments 10 pay death losses
Is used for that purpose only. A the Off
GERS having charge of the funds are re-
| CURED TO furnish bonds with suretleS in
| sum sufficient to cover the greatest amOu Mt
| which they can possibly have on hand at any
| time. The Uniform Is feature Of the order,
| and has fascinating attraction for many,
! and affords abundant opportunity for mill
| tary drill and display. 1t is OF the latest
| design, and cannot be changed for a period
| OF ten years, ana then only by decree of the
! Grand Lego. The officers of the Grand
| Legion of California and Nevada are elected
| annually by the representatives of the yari-
| Gus subordinate legiOnS throughout the two
! States.
! The grand officers of the American Le-
| glon Of Honor Of the jurisdictions of PENN
| sylyania, New \ Ork, Massachusetts, New
jersey and District of Columbia convened
| with the principal officers Of the Supreme
| Council In the city OF New York Oh Friday,
| June oh last, wien the condition of the
! order was discussed and its affairs carefully
| looked into. The result Of this cnnferen e
| has been the issuing Of a circular letter,
| dated lSt inst, to every member of the order
| IN the above jurisdictions, which is well
| worthy OF perusal by all the members on
| the racine Coast, and which will, no doubt,
| tend TO strengthen them in their LOYALTY and
cause them to work with renewed energy In
| supporting well-cOnducted and strong or
| ganlZatlon. The circular is as follows
| The order began business of the year
| with SIG 81 to credit of Benefit Fund, all
| claims proved Id 1890 having been provided
for from the receipts of that year. From
| January 1st to May 31st there were 5O4
deaths reported, ard the indications are
| that June will add 100 more to this number.
The claims against the Benefit Fund, by rea-
son OF these deaths average $1,000 agsre-
gate S1,Sl2,000. To meet this there are the
assessments levied on January %, on Febru-
airy %, on March I'd. on April 81, on May Sd,
on June Sd, 10 in all. which will provide for
the Benefit Fund Sl,500.000; add to this the
| three assessments called July LIST, and
| the amount called for the Benefit
| Fund since January 1st, will reach
| 81 100000 The order is providing for its
| liability as the liability occurs, aud no claims
are held back unpublished in the nope that
decrease of deaths in the future will permit
an averaging of liability. To pay claims
! 1t IS necessary that assessments be levied,
and We believe the membership prefers the
| continuance of that promptness which has
been for years characteristic of the Ameri.
| can Legion Of Honor"