The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-10-15

Supreme Recorder Sacketrs official report
for August shows that 49,, 800 members paid
the previous assessment, which Is mel gain for
the month of 213 The death roll called for the
payment te heirs Of the sum of SCI $40 81 in
August, of which $4,000 were paid out in this
jurisdiction. Ontario made d gain of 291 and
Massachusetts continues its wonderful career
with gain CT 141, making this jurisdiction
40,013. 1t seems scarcely possible that in
twelve years the order in New England has
grown from handful TO this great number, but
il is true. Much OF this may be ascribed to the
systematic and liberal manner In which moneys
have been expended there aud tie zeal OF off,
Gals in the management of affairs.
NJ. W.-The deaths for 1898 in the entire
national jurisdiction were 10.11 10 the 1000;
in other words, the cost of carrying The $1,000
guaranteed by this order was, on an average.
$50 % per member. In some Jurisdictions 1t
cost more. in some less, but this was the aver.
age. Under no circumstances In any State or
Territory can The assessments exceed $50 for
the death rate. This department cannot GO
into the comparisons between orders and COM
panies. II is easy 20 procure a ratebook from
any company and compare rates for yourself
The past masters are doing faithful work.
Their visits and the addresses delivered before
the subordinate lodges and In public by these
sterling workers valuable to the hearers
ana ereditable TO those who thus unselfshly de-
vote time 10 the fraternity which has honored
them.
Preparations are complete tor the celebration
OF the twenty-sixth anniversary OF the order in
this city on the 9th. Odd Fellows Hall has
been engaged, addresses will be made by j. W.
Ward. q. Nj. W., William II. Barnes, T. q. NJ.
W., and d hne programme given of music and
Rotations, TO conclude with 4 ball.
Mrs. Stewart, G. c. of H., and Mrs. Kate s.
Poland, q; h., are working faithfully in the in
terest of The Degree OF Honor When this aux
Hilary is understood 10y communities it Will grow
rapidly. as experience demonstrates that wheT
ever lodge OF this degree is established IL is Of
practical and tangible benefit TO the general
order
Grand Overseer Winter is an untiring worker
1t is only within The last year or two that this
position was regarded as more than step in
the line OF promotion 10 the CHI ( chair, and the
grand overseer was not expected TO visit; but
this incumbent sees it in different light
and is doing his full share OF work. Being a
good friend TO the Degree of Honor he has ma
terially advanced its interests.
The Supreme Lodge has offered three prizes
for new ritual. The difficulty In all rtuallstic
matters is the difference of opinion among the
membership as to what is required, aud on this
point there are as many opinions as there are
individuals.
Financier J. NJ. Camp or Valley Lodge is
spending a few weeks East with frieDds.
The PROPOSE ion for new temple OF the order
in this city is being favorably discussed, a cap
italIst having offered to build TO SUI the order,
give the title Of same To edince, give he lodge
superior accommodations at no greater cost
tsian now paid by them without any expense to
tie fraternity. AS a rule money in buildings
does not pay as good return as money in
bank, and as no risks are attached TO the
latter, while there Is always more or less annoy
aIce or trouble and expense to property own
ers it is believed The order VIII accept the prop
sition.
Excelsior Lodge No. 126 has chan ged its
meeting Dlghts TO Wednesday. This lodge
which owns its own hall, 2319 Mission street,
IL one of the sterling suboruinates of this city.
Dawn of Hope Lodge No. l, ID. Of H., had
Sh M
Brand and Brothers Nolan. Morton, Patterson
aud Fiske furnished the numbers.
Ivy Lodge No. A. ID. of H., is arranging for a
mighty reception and entertainment for \ ovem-
ber 5.