The morning call., 1894-07-08
|. O. O. F.


Unity Lodge No. 131 had many of the old
time workers at its installation on the Sd.
Deputy Jones installed the officers in a most
competent manner, assisted by Marshal Derby,
Grand Secretary Shaw. Past Deputies Fillmore,
Thompson, Kelton, Lynes and Others Re-
marks were made by several of the visitors.
ana the old picket lodge commences a new
term under favorable auspices.
Unity Encampment No. 26 now meets at the
Alcazar on the second aud fourth Mondays.
Good VIII Encampment will confer the r. P.
degree on the 18Th.
Elmhurst Lodge No 3S4 was instituted by
Grand Master Thompson, Grand Secretary
Shaw and others at Emhurst, with a good
charter list, last Saturday night.
The coming session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge al Chattanooga. Tenn. on Monday, Sep
tember II, 1894, VIII be nigh one," as The
headquarters of the order will be at the hotel
on the summit OF Lookout Mountain, and hall
will be erected adjoining the hotel In which the
sessions will be held. liz the supreme BODY
does not look out for the best interests of The
fraternity this year it will not be for the want
of an elevated point of view.
The Crystal Rebekabs Of Santa Rosa had a
large attend nee at their installation last Fri
day night.
Deputy Peter Peterson will install Winters
Lodge next Tuesday, and be at Knights Land
ing on Saturday night.
North Star Lodge No. 81 OF Weavervlle Is
already making preparations for the eelebra-
ton Of its thriy-ninth anniversary, which Oc-
ours on the 29h OF August. This Is one OF the
oldest subOrdinates in California.
The Santa Rosa press Is urging the brethren
of that locality 10 compete for the proposed
home for ODD Fellows.
The recent reception of Porter Lodge No.
272 was brilliant affair; an address was de-
livered by Charles n. Fox, Z. q. N, and va.
ried programme concluded with dance; Jesse
A. Jackson pTeSldrd.
S. R-NO location has been chosen for the
proposed home for Odd Fellows by the trustees,
nor will there be until each locality, with its
buildings. ole s, ETC., has Deen visited aud its
advantages, etc, carefully and exhaustIvely
discussed. Auy statement that any locality IS
favored or settled upon is incorrect.
Woodland installed its officers publicly on
the 7tn.
The Irvington Rebekahs entertained the de-
gree team from Livermore last week.
Sargent Lodge installed in public last Friday
night An elegant jewel was presented TO re-
tring Noble Grand McDougald, Grand Master
Simpson making the presentation remarks. A
large asSemblage witnessed the exercises,
which consisted OF addresses, music and recita-
tionS.
Trmpar Rebekah Lodge also mad crowded
house last Saturday night at It's Installation. A
beautiful regalia was presented to Rose de
Winton, the official who has so credlta0ly hlled
the chair Of noble grand for the past term.
The AmiIy Rebekahs expect great gathering
next Saturday night.
Notwithstanding the unsettled times, lodges
are we'll attended and work is being done in
most OF the suburdinates. Applications are re-
ported by a number OF lodges.
Installations are progressing, and good
audiences are the rule.
Nj. S-Of1icers are not Installed in California
in the /. o. o. +. unless they pass an eXamina-
tion in the work, which Is one reason for the
uniformity for which this jurisdiction Is noted.
Those who are appointed deputies pass an ex-
animation before committee OF the Grand
Lodge, and the deputies examine the officers
elect of the sub0rdnates.
N G.-Four dollars is the minimum amount
which any lodge 10 this Jurisdiction can pay TO
sick brother, no matter how long he is SICK
Unity Lodge No. 131 OF his city has sick
brother TO whom iL has paid benefits every
wsek sinca April 7. 1880. Unlil five years ago
the amount paid said brother was $40 per week.
BY provision OF the bylaws, after certain
sum has been paid the benefits TO one person
may be reduced one-half; and said brother now
receives So per week. The amount paid by
this lodge to this one brother Is over $4,000,