The herald., 1893-07-09
A. 0. F. OF AMERICA.
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| ly been banner week in American For
estry, but in courts and circles. Then
midsummer celebrations, installations
of the new corps OF officers, institutions
OF new courts, the great Foresters' pic
mic. Never in the history of Los Ange-
les has Forestry been 30 prosperous as
at present; and the winter predicts a
great Forestic tidal wave, that will
sweep the entire state.
Our order is not unlike the great
journal that has honored US with a
"Forestic column"-beneficien in its
effects, able, just and conservative, and
the veal of the hardy sons and
daughters of toll at heart.
1t has been the writer's good fortune
to be subscriber to the Los Angeles
HERALD for the last six years; it's able,
| just and fair-minded editorials, treating
each section of our great and glorious
country impartially. and the great ques-
tions and issues OF the day with marked
ability, judgment and forethought, be-
ing the champion ''of the people, by the
people and for the people," The writer
appeals to every workingman and
woman, especially to Foresters. to en-
| roll their names on the subscribers book
Of this great family josrnal.
Los Angeles Circle No. ISL, @. Of F.,
met in their hall, 1915 North Main
street, on Wednesday evening; q mag
nificent meeting in point Of attendance
and ritualistic work. The new officers
were duly installed by the newly ap-
pointed D. g. G. @. Mrs. Merry, in an
able and impressive manner, assisted
by r. @. G. Miss Foss of Laurel circle,
who acted as 6. M. Los Angeles circle
can boast of many good things, and
among them we challenge the state to
produce two better secretaries. Mr.. B.
p. Campbell is entering upon his third
term as financial secretary, and is GER
tainly the right person in the right
place.
The personnel of the newly-ins.alled
officers is as follows: ]. P. c., Mrs.
Annie B. Andrews; C. c., Mrs. w. A.
White; s. c., Mrs. NJ. l.. White: r. S.,
Miss Lewis; F. s., B. P. Campbell; /;
treasurer, Miss Courchainne; r. g.,
Miss Jolls; L. g., Miss Valiant; l. g.,
Miss Vignes; o. g., Mr.. Quinn.
| After the circle was closed, the newly
installed G. G.. served light refresh
ments, after which the members and
visitors wended their way homeward,
satisfied they had spent most enjoy
able evening.
The retiring @. G. wishes to publicly
thank companions Mr.. and Mrs. Kel-
lock for the handsome bouquet of carna-
tions and sweet peas furnished to her
the last night of her occupancy of the
chiefs chair.
COURT NOTES.
Court Fremont had a visit and
speeches from Brothers Blackman of
Court Los Angeles and Cleary of Court
Francisco last Thursday night.
Chairman Thompson OF the auditing
committee reported that Financial Sec
rotary Harwood's books were kept in an
cent.
The report shows within few dollars
of $4,000 in the bank and in the court
treasury.
Brother NJ. Z. Powers has been very
sick for some time but is improving.
Brother Gersen has been turning out
great number of society emblems and
badges, for the various secret societies,
and especially for tho A. o. F. of A..
Among his recent productions was the
the elegant Elgin watch and beautiful
chain presented to the retiring chief
companion of Los Angeles circle last
Wednesday night. 1t was q beautiful
affair, bestowed on a most amiable and
able lady whose efforts for the order
have been untiring.
Court Los Angeles usual weekly
meeting was very interesting. Two can
didates were initiated and new applica-
tions filed. The Forester's picnic was
thoroughly discussed in detail, and all
arrangements are being made as speed
lily as possible. After the court closed
goodly delegation visited Laurel circle.
Court Francais is putting in good
work and is already healthy young
ster, and can compete with several
courts, in numbers, that are much
older. The G. R., Mons. Clary, was in
itiated in the baby circle at the last
meeting, and he and Brother Perine
came loaded at last meeting with sp.
plications for membership for this circle.
Court East Side is in q fourishing
condition and extends 9 cordial greeting
to the brothers of the courts to visit
them.
Grand Deputy Brother Ginness or
9snized court at Santa Monica Satur-
day evening. About 25 rangers from
the various courts in Los Angeles accom-
panied him and assisted in the institu-
ton. Full details will be given next
week.
Angeline Conclave, Knights of Sher-
wood Forest, the military branch oi
Forestry, meets every two weeks, and
ita membership roll is increasing rapidly.
The ecribe hopes to get some notes from
this division next week.
LAUREL CIRCLE.
Deputy hrs. Blackman installed the
officers of Laurel Circle Friday night
with Mrs. Valentine as G. O., Mrs
Greenough, S. G. c.; Miss Fall, R. s..
Alice Stohl, F. S.; Miss Page, Treas.
Mrs. Alexander. r. G.. and Miss Grace
Platt, L. G.
very prosperous tenn is predicted
for these officers.
Brother Ryan has been appointed
deputy of this court. This is distinc
ton highly appreciated by the court. as
Brother Ryan was much sought by hif
own court as their deputy. Credit must
be given to Bro. w. II. Buehler for this
grand achievement.
Our tug-of-war team are getting in
shape for the picnic and expect to liter
ally pull all competing teams off the face
Of the earth.
Bro. J. H. Watson is once more with
us. having returned from the worlds fall
and other places visited in the east.