The morning call., 1894-05-05
GOOD WORK DONE.
Close of the Foresters'
Convention.
ANNUAL TAXATION FIXED.
G. p. Rendon Is Elected Grand
Chief Ranger.
NEXT SESSION IN SAN JOSE.
Members Gratified With the Work
Done for the Good of
the Order.

slO0 OF inc OTdUu OUuCb OIL GdlIIOTDla, An
cient Order of Foresters of America, was
called to order at o'clock this morning.
The entire morning session was taken Gp
in the disposition of the routine work OF
the convention. In order that the work
might be finished to-day the noon recess
was shortened half an hour and an even
ing session ordered to convene at $50
o'clock.
1t was decided that no delegate can be
eligible to hold any grand office unless he
be past chief ranger. a resolution was
passed which makes it obligatory upon
subordinate courts, when electng their
druggist, to give preference to those who
belong to the order when such course is
possible.
at future sessions of the Grand Court
the nomination and election OF officers aud
selecting the place OF meeting will take
place on the second day of the session. and
will be the first order of business at the
afternoon session.
The committee on finance and taxation
made its report. and upon its recon-
mendati0n the per capita tax for the en-
suing year was fixed at So cents, payable
in two installments-the first, of 10 cents,
due on July 1. and the second, 40 cents,
due January l. While this is an increase
over the appropriation for last year, it was
thought best to make liberal provision. SO
that the possibility of any deficiency may
not occur. This action. when the financial
question is closely studied, will result in
very material reduction in the tax when
the next session is held in San Jose.
A certificate was received from the Su-
preme Court announcing the appointment
of John }. Cordy. P. G. c. r.. TO be dep
uty supreme chief ranger for the State of
California. This Grand Court, appreciat-
ing the courtesies extended to the press
committee, and the correct and concise re-
ports of the proceedings, by unanimous
vote rendered its thanks to THE DAILY
MORNING CALL of San Francisco.
A rising vote of thanks and three rous-
ing cheers were given to the citizens of
Fresno. the members of Court Yosemite
and the ladies of Yosemite Circle for the
hospitality received at their hands during
the convention week. AT 2 o'clock this af-
ternooD the secretary declared the files
clear and nomination and election of Off
GERS in order.
G. P. Rendon, being candidate. vacated
the chair, which was very ably filled dur.
ing the rest of tie afternoon session by j.
l.. Mccormick of Court Inter Nos. The
following nominations were made: For
grand chief ranger, q. p. Rendon; grand
sub-chief ranger, j. S. W. Saunders and
A. Orfa; grand treasurer, Henry Krall
grand secretary, G. II. Bremen; grand re-
coIding secretary. Sol Peiser; grand SEN
ior woodward, c. b. Boldman and A. F.
Num-; grand junior woodward, P. Relica:
grand senior beadle. Henry Haar and j.
A. Fenton; grand junior beadle, James
Rallet; grand trustees-E Holden, Charles
Heyer, j. S. Roberts and w. A. Gordon:
grand auditors-Edward Morris, John
Heenap, J. F. Fielder and j. Howe.
The election resulted in the selection of
the following names to conduct the busi-
ness of the Grand Court for the coming
year: c. P. Rendon, Stockton, G. C. R.; :;
Antonio Orfila, Los Angeles, G. S. CIR;
Henry Krall, San Francisco, G. T. FL.
Bremen. Alameda, G. S.; Sol Peiser, San
Francisco. G. r. S.: Charles A. Boldeman.
San Francisco. G. S. W.; Purdy Relyea,
San Francisco. G. j. w.; Henry Haar,
San Francisco. G. S. B.; james Ballet,
San Francisco. G. j. b. j. S. Roberts, San
Francisco; E. Holden, San Jose, and
Charles Heyer, Haywards, were elected
grand trustees. John Heenan. San Fran
cisco; j. C. Howe. San Francisco; Ed
Morris, Sacramento, grand auditors.
After the election the grand officers-elect
were installed and the Grand Court ad-
journed to meet in San Jose on the first
Tuesday in May. 1895.
ftpr fha spssiOn had adinuru tho dalo
gates were escorted to Odd Fellows Hall.
where sumptuous banquet had been pre-
pared. Covers were laid for $50 guests
Numerous toasts were proposed and re-
sponded to. The retiring grand chief
ranger, Henry Ryan. of San Francisco,
one of the most Jealous workers in the
cause of fraternal cooperation, was pre-
sented with an elegant gold watch ana
chain. The festivities continued till the
early hours of the morning.
The session has been a most profitable
one and many needed reforms. all in the
line OF progression and American enter
prise, has been accomplished The per-
sonnel of the Officers-elect is of the highest
standard and an era of advancement and
prosperity will undoubtedly be the result
of the weeks work.
Tomorrow morning at o'clock there
will be rabbit drive. form of entertain
ment peculiar to this section of the coun-
try. A number Of the delegates will re-
main for the affair. and when they leave
Fresno II will be with the warmest feelings
OF regard and hearty thanks for as fine
reception as was ever given to any con-
vention On the Pacific Coast.