The record-union., 1893-05-19
IT is DEDICATED.
The Cornerstone of the Foresters'
New Building Laid.
Thousands Turn Out to Witness the
Imposing Ceremonies and the
Fine Parade.


beams of the rising sun gradually dis
PEELED them, and by the time the For
esters' parade was ready to form old Sol
had performed his work, and his beams
lit up the atmosphere, enlivening the
foliage of the trees and animating all
nature. 1t was fitting day for the wor-
shlpers of Nature to pay tribute to her,
and the loyal followers of the King of
Sherwood Forest were on hand in force
to show by their deeds the faith that was
in them.
Court Pride of Marysville had arrived,
with its gorgeously attired band of mu-
sicians, and the local courts were out with
full ranks. The Knights of Sherwood
Forest-qniet, peaceful business men on
ordinary occasions-were there, looking
as fierce in their warlike panoply as Ma
poleon's old guard.
The different organizations took the
places assigned them, the first division
forming on Tenth street, the second at
Tenth and l.. in front of the Capitol, and
the third on the east side OF Tenth, with
the right resting on j street. They had
TO wait until l0:35 for the arrival of the
Marysville and Woodland courts.
Finally the band struck up, and Of
hcers Dole and Wilson, on horseback,
headed the procession, followed by Cap
tain Simmons and the police force, rep
resenting, probably, the High Sheriff of
Nottingham and his followers.
Then came the Foresters' Band. fol-
lowed by Grand Marshal Mckee and
his Chief Aid W. C. Curl; Assistant Aids
j. \. Davis. Fred Mitchell, Charles Har-
berger, j. II. Crone, Thomas Coulter, c.
l.. Newman, II. G. Fisher, Frank Chris
tophel, C.. D. Pritchard, Roland b. Curtis,
Nj. Gilmore, Nj. Tullar, George Schaeter.
Inc knights OF sherwood. Forest, fol-
lowed by Court Capital, came next.
The second division was led by the
Hussar Band. With carriages containing
the officers of the Grand Court, followed
by Court Sacramento.
The Marysville Band, followed by
Court Pride of Marysville, were in the
rear. Nearly a thousand were in the
line, and showed the strength of the or
der in our city.
The streets were crowded with people
to witness the parade and many hun
dreds of them followed it to the hall.
The line OF march was down Tenth street
to the Capitol. down Eleventh to X, to
Second, j, Tenth and [ streets to the new
building, to lay the cornerstone of which
was the occasion which had called them
together.
THE CEREMONIES.
Tho procession halted in front of the
building and the Foresters' Band, which
dies OF the order. taken up its position on
the second floor, played the 'Star-
SpangIed Banner. The ladies of Sutter
and Sacramento Circles, with some Of the
visiting ladies, sang the ode written for
the occasion, after which three cheers
were given for the Companions of the
Forest.
The Rev. A. c. Herrick made short
but eloquent prayer for the blessing of
heaven upon this and all kindred orders,
and that the principles advocated by them
might soon dominate the world
The Foresters' Band followed with a
fine selection, in which they did not suf-
Ter by comparison with the other bands.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
Herman c. Fisher President of the
Hall Association, delivered the opening
address, as follows:
Ladies' and Gentlemen and F'eIIo,o Members
of the order Of foreStcrS: We meet to-day to
commemorate an event OF importance not
only to the Ancient order of ForesterS of
America, but to the citizens of Sacramento
generally.
The toresters' Hall Association greet YOU
all Today at the laying of the cornerstone of
the FOresters Hall.
The Hall Association was Organized in No
NemoeT, 1889, Tor the purpose Of erecting
hall devoted to the use of Foresters. There
was more or less prejudice against enterprises
OF this character in Sacramento; some had
been undertaken, but without success and it
remained for the Foresters to assume the
task, which they did with such untiring en-
ergy. and contr buting their own means to
the enterprise that victory crowned their en-
deaVors.
The capital stock of the association is S5O.-
600, of which $4,000 was subscri bed at the
commencement of the undertaking, and
through the careful management anu untir-
ing efforts on the part OF the organizers, who
devoted their time and attention with the
most admirable zeal to the project they are
enabled to-day to present to the order and to
the community wherein the order tiourishes
magnificent Whnnnl hal Ain+
the light OF Liberty, Unity, Benevolence and
Concord.
The site was purchased for Sc, 800 and for
the stone sidewalk was paid 81 90. The build
ing will cost S25, ,OOO and within It's halls
will assemble 700 ForesteIs ali residents OF
Sacramento, TO carry out the principles of
their order.
As an instance of their energy. 1t may be
mentioned that when the FoIesters' Hall
Association began business it was decided at
once to dispose with the renting from month
TO month of places in which to meet, and
committee OF the various courts OF Sacra-
mento leased for period of two years hall
for their own purpose. That action was in
duced altogether by the organization OF the
corporation.
This edifice is designed tor our order olone
1t VIII contain one large hail and two smaller
halls, and the larger nan can be used for en-
tertaininents, concerts, balls etc., and in ad-
dition there will also be n banquet hall with
seating capacity OF 200 persons. The build
ing will be finished in elegant style in October
OF this year.
The aims and purposes of the order will be
fully set forth by the Grand Chief Ranger who
will now address you.
MODERN FORESTRY.
Grand Chief Ranger ]. j.. Cordy next
addressed the assemblage. He said
Forestry to-day is very different from
Forestry in the past; they are two en-
tirely different organizations. The order
may be said TO date back to 1875. when il
was instituted in England under the
name of the Royal Foresters. There was
not much change in the order till 1850.
when it was instituted in America Court
Brooklyn being the first court in this
country. In 1874 difference of opinion
arose between the Foresiers of the United
States and those of England. The feeling
grew through the arbitrary action of the
English Foresters, until separation was
forced upon America
In 1887 the High Court held at Chicago
was threatened with suspension because
it would not submit to the arbitrary rul-
ings of the High Court of the World.
Then the Americans rose, as did their
forefathers in the revolution, and declared
themselves independent. In 1889 the
Ancient Order OF Foresters of America
came into existence on account of the ac-
ton of the Grand Council OF the High
Court of the World. 1t was then only q
handful, mere 5000 or 10000 members:
now it mum bers l25, 900.
The objects OF the order, said the Grand
Ranger, are purely beneficial. LOOKING
after the sick and distressed, the widow
and the orphan. 10 receive its benefits
one must be a member OF some court and
nav monthly dues of 81, which entities
him to the care OF good doctors and medi-
ciues. The Dement'S, moreover, do not
end with death, but extend to the widow
and orphans.
When city like Sacramento will turn
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