The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-04
GRAND COURTS ELECTION.
Many innovations Meet With
Hearty Approval.
GOOD PROGRESS OF THE ORDER.
Reports of Various Committees and
the Adoption of Some Impor-
tant Re- concentrations.

FRESNO. May 3.-The third days session
Of the Grand Court. Ancient Order of For
esters OF America, was called to order at 8
O'Clock this morning, c. P. Rendon of
Stockton presiding.
Inc Committee on credentials made a
supplementary report and the following
alternates were seated: Il. ii. Rich
ards of 6S03, g. A. Ball of 1854.
a. e. Berg of 7474. F. Dejulio of 1854.
j. c. Nielsen of 1883. w. P. Jeffres Of
1899. c. Peterson of 1910 P. D. Cahill of
1929. G. Levy of 1851. A. Mcdonald of
1892, James O'Brien OF S121, j. G. Gyle of
8217, G. A. McAlvey OF 1929 C. E. Engle-
hart of S225, j. B. Bernard of 1872 and A.
l.. Case of 1914.
In the cases of two courts which have
run behind financially during the year an
effort was made to have the per capita tax
RENTED. The convention, however, took
the view that such action would create a
bad precedent and tend to work harm to the
order by destroying the principle of self
reliance, which is one of the strongest
supports of any fraternal body. The
courts were, however, assisted by giving
them an extension Of three months in
which to pay up their delinQuencies.
The report of the committee on laws and
superv sion, which was not finished at the
second days session. was taken up and
all the proposed amendments disposed eff.
One or two good ones were adopted, but
the majority rejected. One of the most
important OF those which NJ ct with the APP
proval Of the convention was one relative to
official visits. This is subject which has
been a source of worry and inconvenience
TO all grand chief rangers up to the present
time. Heretofore the presiding officer
has been compelled to visit all
the courts in the Jurisdiction at
least once year and GlteDer if
occasion required. AS there are ia courts
in this State. scattered from Eureka on
the north to San Diego on the south, it can
be readily seen that the task was
severe one and deferred many men
with good executive ability from
accepting the Office of grand chief.
The new law. however. has lighiened his
burden considerably. In future the entire
executive council will constitute visiting
board. and work will be divided so that
the convenience of the different grand Off
GERS may be suited.
A rising vote Of thanks was rendered to
the local comman dsry of Knights ofIPythias
for their services during the parade on
Tuesday. The sum of S64 % was ordered
to be refunded to Court Sunset of Los
Angeles on account of an irregularity in
the arbitration committee proceedings.
A special committee of five was APP
pointed to procure suitable funeral
regalia for the subordinate courts.
The committee on mileage and per
diem recornmr n ed that the grand officers
in attendance at this session be allowed
the same mileage as the delegates and
that they also be allowed per dem of 81
The recommendation of the committee was
adopted.
A motion to hold the annual sessions of
the Grand Court In San Francisco here
after was laid over until the next meeting
of the Grand Court.
Much praise is given to the local court
10 Fresno, Court Yosemite No. 1928, for
the splendid entertainment given to the
visiting delegates. This enterprising subor-
dinate is but 2 years old. A bout year ago it
lost all of its property in fire. Since that
time it has accumulated the snug sum OF
$500, aud is now considering the advisa-
biity of erecting building of its own. Ii
numbers ITO members, among whom are
many of Fresno's representative men.
The committee appointed for the recep-
ton of delegates have worked hard. and
the result is series of entertainments
which has never been surpassed in the
State OF California.
The committee is as follows: Clark E.
Wood (chairman) L. S. LIE Blance (secre-
tary). ]. L. Welty. 5. G. Hess. W. w.
Cochrane W. Y. Johnson, j. A. Ward.
The entertainment will cost the cour
about $500.
In this connection the ladies must not
be forgotten and all honor is due TO
Yosemite Circle PA. C. of f.. for their
share In the reception.
This evening grand ball was given at
Armory Hall. About 300 couples partici.
pated, and the new day was three or four
hours old ere the gay throng departed for
home.
Friday ~vill be a busy day. The election
of officers will take place and promises to
be the most closely contested which has
ever been held.
The order is taking the lead Of the fra
ternal societies, and it is requisite that the
best ma erial available be swung into line
to control the destinies Of the order during
the coming year.
Progressive aud aggressive men are
needed and 1t is safe to say the coming
executive council will be composed of the
shining lights of American Forestry.