The record-union., 1893-10-30

As a representative of the Grand Chief
Ranger, the speaker declared this hall to
be forever dedicated to the purposes and
uses of Forestry.
MORE SINGING.
The Clipper Quartet then favored the
audience with another selection and Miss
Mae Connolly recited 1.-The Ruggles Fam
ily's Christmas Dinner" in an inimitable
style. O. NJ. Cronkite, Past Supreme
Adjutant of the Knights of Sherwood
Forest then presented to Past Supreme
Commander r. B. Harmona magnificent
Past Supreme Commanders Jewel on the
part of the Supreme Conclave of the
World, which was genuine surprise, it
being the first presentation Of the kind
ever made.
Mr.. Harmon, who was also the first
Grand Chief Ranger of this State, when
he recovered from his surprise, made a
neat speech of acceptance.
mandolin quartet rendered a pleas
ing selection, which was followed by a
fine vocal solo from l.. Kemnitzer of
Court Capital, entitled ''She was the Idol
of My Heart"
GRAND sUBRANGER oGG's ADDRESS.
Then came an address by Grand Sub
Ranger IL. W. NJ. Ogg on the social ad-
Vantages of Forestry, as follows:
1T would appear to be task of super
erOgatlOn to attempt to enlarge upon the
social advantages resulting from num-
Der of kindred spirits, banded together
in the ties of brotherhood and love, for
purposes solely of benevolence and
mutual aid in times of sickness and dis
tress, and when Providence eXacts the
penalty which is paid by all that have
lite-the penalty of death. The founda-
tiOn of such q SOciety-the ties that knit
the different members together - the
cement that binds the integral parts into
one harmonious whole, must of neces-
sity bear an intimate relationship to, and
be promoters of, the social advantages of
those within the sphere Of its influence;
for the very object OF the association, the
life blood Of its existence, and the i'm
mediate aim and ultimate end, are those
of mutual and social aid.
1T IS scarcely possible for a man to be
a member of such a body, confederated
together for such high and noble pur-
poses, without deriving for himself indi-
vidual advantages; advantages not
merely of a pecuniary kind, when sick
ness requires the aid of the funds to
which he has contributed, but advan-
tages of a moral and intellectual nature.
To cultivate the best and most kindly
sympathies of our nature, to inculcate
brotherly love and render it rule of
life, to foster feelings Of cOmmiseration
for all suffering from afliiction or dis
| tress, to develop the heaven born prin-
ciple of charity in all the relationships of
lite, must surely be accordant with and
promotive of the highest morality.
He who, as a member of society es-
tablished for these noble purposes learns
his lesson Alright, and allows the princi-
pies on which it is based to have their
legitimate influence on his conduct and
action, cannot but be elevated, both in a
moral and social sense, above those who
neglect the opportunities for mutual aid
within their reach, and who live as if man
were created for self alone.
1.-The lessons of mutual regard and of
social aid, which contact with such a
brotherhood cannot but teach, must of
necessity render the recipient a better
husband, a more intelligent and kindly
father, and more enlightened and use
ful member OF general society.
1.-The practical inculcation of charity
can never lead to illiberality of soul.
Geniality and kindness in the courtroom
cannot degenerate into brutality at home;
and the nature which is formed by assO-
citation and precept TO sympathiZe with
suffering and distress, can never take de-
light in or become the cause of pain and
anguish to those whom it is a privilege to
protect and duty TO succor and aid.
''The social advantages, therefore, of
such association and such practical teach
ings of duty must manifest themselves
throughout all the qualifications of life.
The man who has served in the court
room knows the virtue of obedience
to lawful and kindly command, and
makes better servant outside than he
who obeys blindly, and renders service
unintelligently. The man who has exer-
cised authority in the court, called to the
place of honor and power by the free
choice of his brethren, is not the less
qualified for positions of responsibi bility
over his tellow-men in the outer world,
and is much less likely to exercise with
naughty arrogance the authority intruSted
to his hands, than he who has never been
taught the responsibility of duty even in
command, nor learned the noble lesson
of humility in power, which is gained in
the school of mutual dependence.
Forestry, therefore, from the very
nature OF its constitution, it's objects, it's
duties and its responsibilities, must be
promotive Of the moral, social and intel
lectual interests Of those connected with
the order; and it becomes a sacred duty
upon all who have its honor in keeping,
to guard that honor with jealous care,
and to be mindful that it receive no tar
nish, either from their own conduct as
Foresters in the courtroom, or from their
action as individuals moving in general
society.
LET no member of the order ever for
get that he is a Forester, or become OBJ
lvious to lessons of sympathy and
brotherly love which he has been taught
by his connection with the society. And
his conduct through life, and to all he
may come in contact, will be such as to
insure respect and esteem for himself as u
man, and cause the order, which will
have been the means OF his social and IN
tellectual advancement, to be held in con-
tinual and fragrant remem brance."
OTHER NOTES.
President Fisher stated that Grove l..
Johnson of Court Capital was to have de-
livered the dedicatory address, but had
been unavoidably detained at Placerville.
The assembly departed for their homes,
having thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.
The hall directors are President Ii.
Fisher, Vice President G. B. Strong, Sec
retary II. w. NJ. Ogg. B. F. Parson, H.
Rubenstein. H. Meyer and J. Siller.
\ reception will be held at the hall to-
night, when it will be thrown open to the
inspection of the public, and next week
the various organizations will take for
meetings there.
THE FORESTERS' NEW HOME.
A Magnificent Building Constructed
by Local Contractors.
It is both agreeable and profitable to
look into the lives of men whose charac-
ters are expressed i'll useful work. It
may happen that men Of large capabili-
ties may be so situated as to accomplish