The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-10-08

Spartan Lodge No. 125, was Instituted by
Grand Master Simpson, assisted by Grand Sec
reIary Shaw, on The evening OF the 9Th with
twenty charter members; thirty-one candidates
were Initiated and the new lodge starts off with
a splendid membership. Its first officers are:
George B. Godfrey, p. e.; E. Barellles, n. g.;
John Bayle, V. g.; T. l.. Leary, secretary; II.
f. Rahlmanu, treasurer. The initiatory work
was performed by the staff OF Unity Lodge No.
131, and the degrees were given by Excelsior
Degree Lodge.
The grand encampment will convene in Santa
Rosa Oh Tuesday, October 16. The local men,
bership intend that their visitors shall have
good time and have prepared reception at the
Atheneum for Tuesday evening, when Mayor
Z. F. Woodward Will welcome the visitors;
Grand Patriarch L. w. S. Downs Will respond;
selections will be given by Professor Smith and
daughter and the Ideal Mandolin Club. Grand
Scribe Barnes will conclude the programme
after which refreshments Will be served and a
social follow. On Wednesday drive around
the locality and suburbs will be given.
During the week an eXempllfcatlon OF the
Patriarchal, Golden Rule and Royal Purple de-
grees will be given by Santa Rosa, Relief and
Oriental eDcempmeDts.
Josephine Rebekah Lodge OF San Jose. insti-
tuted September % by Grand Master simpson,
membership Ii is believed that II will shortly
number $50. Delegations were present
from Los Gatos, Mountain View, Santa Clara
and other points. The beauIlfled work was rem
dercd by Stella Rebrkah Lodge. After work
refreshments were served.
Several of the lodges of District No. co COM
pettd for the prize eavelS last week. They
were awarded to Pacific Lodge No. 155.
The encamDments OF Grass Valley and Ne
vada City will hold union session and initiate
candidate each on the evening of the 9Th.
Next Thursday evening Sunset Encampment
No % will be instituted in Alameda by Grand
Patriarch Downs, assisted by his corps OF grand
officers.
ordlnares every night. On Saturday evening he
was with the Gilroy Rebekah lodge and pro-
nounces it most creditabe subordinate.
Increased interest is manifested In relation
TO the proposed Home for Aged ODD Fellows.
Various localities have made liberal offers to
the board OF trustees
Canton San Francisco No. 8, P. NJ, will give
an entertainment and ball at California Hall on
the 18th. William III. Barnes. L. q. M. will
deliver the address and q select musical pro-
gramme will be rendered by eminent artists.
Hon. j. T. Thompson, one OF the representa-.
tiveS TO the S. L. e.. at CHATTANOOGA, returned
last Friday. He states that the session was OF
unusual interest.
The Fresno Rebekahs made hit of tbeIi
tableau reception. The selection oil Miss Pat.
ten, The Quintet Club. and Of Florence and Ed
die lngebright won deserved recalls. The
''conuDdrum banquet" was feature. while the
social dance and collation. were unanimously
The visit of Generals j. F. Crosett and E. b
Black 10 Sacramento was made the occasion o.
grand parade IN that city by the Patriarch!
Militant. The officers OF the canton were in
stalled by the visitors, addresses were made,
programme rendered and banquet wound up
The Odd Fellows building in Santa Barbar:
is progressing rapidly and will be an ofnamen
to that city.
on the 18th inst. Brooklyn Lodge Of You Bet
Nevada County, will celebrate Its ThirIy-nintl
anniversary.
The Rebekahs OF Downieville gave pleasan