The herald., 1893-08-14
FIRST SPANISH COURT.
AN INTERESTING AND IMPORTANT
DEPARTURE IN FORESTRY.
Columbus Court Organized in Los An
celss and Officers Elected-Rush
for Membership-An En-
joyble Occasion.

Last Saturday night. in Foresters'
hall, an event took place which will
always remain memorable one in
secret society circles OF the Angels city.
It will also be marked with white
stone amongst the Foresters them
selves the world over. The first Span
ish court in the annals of Forestry is an
accomplished fact. For sometime past
the want OF perfect organization has
been felt among the Spanish population
of this city. Ralph J. Dominguez and
A. Orfila laid their heads together and
devised plan which last night proved,
if possible, more than success.
1t was decided to form Spanish
court of the Ancient Orders OF Foresters
of America, and both gentlemen threw
their whole eouls into the enterprise,
which was Immediately seized upon by
the Latin population OF this city and ap.
plicants for mem bership became 30
numerous that it was impossible to &C.
commodate all at once.
The court was organized last Satur-
day night by Grand Deputy Chief
Ranger McGinness, assisted by Grand
Senior Beadle u. s. B. cinnamon and
Assistant District Attorney Ryan. The
court already includes 80 charter mem-
bers, 4S of whom were initiated, and
the following officers were elected:
Frank A. Msuricio, P. G. c.; A. Orfila,
9. R.; A. r. Hermandey, s. c.; Ralph
j. Dominguez, recording secretary; A.
Rivera. financial secretary; Joe Bernal,
,treasurer; NJ. Garcia, senior wood dward !;
M. Ordoqui. junior woodward, and DR..
Antonio Valla, physician.
A great time was experienced by
those initiated, and the friends and in
vited guests of the court were kept
long after L o'clock.
When the court had finished its ex-
ecutive session q sumptuous repast was
spread, principal amongst which was
roast turkey and seven or eight young
pigs roasted whole. Beer by the keg
was literally served to all, and the wine
of the realm ran like water.
A very fine string orchestra under the
leadership of Professors Camnelans and
Espinoza, composed of IL. members. dis
coursed sweet music while the newly
elected members and their friends dis
cusaed the viands spread before them.
The court waa named "Colum bus"
which of itself is most appropriate,
from the fact of it's being a Spanish
court and as this year is one in which
all honor is being paid to their illus-
trious kinsman.
Soon, however, Grand Deputy Chief
Ranger McGinness' gavel fell. and as
soon as quietness reigned through the
hall, W. u. Blackburn, chief ranger OF
Court Los Angeles, was introduced and
made an address in which he heartily
welcomed the new court to the order
and wished it every success.
Professor CampelanB then rendered q
piano solo accompanied by castanets,
which he held on his hands while play
ing. and brought down the house by it's
rendition.
Assistant District Attorney Ryan was
then introduced and welcomed the new
court in the heartiest manner.
Ralph J. Dominguez then made the
| Spanish Grafton of the evening. He
spoke well, and thoee who heard his
words will always remember them.
Between the speeches the orchestra
played several pieces in a beautiful man
'ner, and Prof. Campelans surpassed
himself in an execution which was rem
dered by the aid Of his nose, feet, ell
bows, a wine glass and hat, and through
it all the music ran as smoothly "a if it
came from the tips Of his fingers.
Last night will long be remembered
BY those who were so fortunate as to en-
joy the hospitality of Court Columbus,
! A. 0. F. A.
If such an expression as Fighting for
entrance" could be used it would apply
to the manner in which applications are
being made for membership in this
court. 1t ia increasing in numbers ev-
cry day, and within the next month will
count several hundred within its circle.