The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-26
I. O. O. r.

The high tea given by Mis-. Antoinette Shaw
last Tuesday for the benefit of the Orphans
Home fund was numerOusly attended and re.
suited most satisfactorily.
Oriental Rebekah Lodge made a success of
its bonbOn reception last Wednesday night
Fred {. LeDpein presided. An address BY
William II. Barnes, Z. q. NJ. with artistic
musical rendttions by Mrs Ida Eby and puifar
solos by Mr.. +. MaleT, were followed by dance
in which the bOnbOn fayors were novel and
afforded great amusement 10 the large assem-
blag.
Among those IN the city last week on matters
pertaining 10 the interests of the proposed
home were: Trustee Z. j. Mall of Los Angeles
Thomas Gilbert Jr. OF South Pasadena and Mr.
Harvey OF Whittier. The trustees visited Santa
Clara, Lodi and TheTmalito last week, looking
al proposed sizes. Liberal offers have been
eelYed from many points aud there Is sufficient
Data now before the board to assure the selec-
tion of a home, and this needed enterprise is
now but question OF time.
Grand Master Simpson, as usual. has been
visiting his suDordinates. He is averaging five
visits a week.
Riverside is getting ready for the dedication
of its new hall on New Years day, and pro-
poses TO make il the nucleus of one of The
grandest fraternal gatherings ever known in
Templar Rebekah Lodge will give a bazaar
for the benefit OF the Orphans Home fund at
its hall on December 10, afternoon and
District No. 81 will hold district meeting
on December IS. In addition 10 the lodges
comprising the district the Veteran Odd Eel
l L
cfc Lodge No. 1876.
Deputy I. B. " oodward made his usual sue
cess with the union meeting Of district No. 90
last Thursday night All of the lodges were
well represented; he deputy presided and In
troduced the programme, which consisted of an
address by William ii. Barnes. P. g. NJ; muL
steal and TecitatVe selections by MessTs. Terry,
Peck, Hem. Post Alexander, RacOuiier, Will
son and McNesS; remarks by j. f. Kennedy,
?. G.; }; z. Cochran, Jack Thompson. Fl. L;
Curtis, w: d: Blunden, Messrs. Tillson and
others. Ii. NJ. Bosworth was the acceptable
OTganist Past Grand Kennedy welcomed the
visitors and at recess refreshments were en-
1oyed.
Canton Oakland will give its first winter
evening reception on the night OF the 26th at
Masonic Hall.
Tue new hall of the order in Santa Barbara is
one OF the most imposing structures OF that city.
! he Interest In all branches OF the order in
California Is most excellent. a marked inn
petus bas lately been given In all directions,
and subo dinates are busy at work.
The King City brethren are making number
of improvements in their hall.
Grand Patriarch Roesch has issued his first
official circular 10 the encampments, stating
that the interest in the work was never so good
al The present time. The Indications are
that the encampment branch Will do a good
business this term.
The Rebekah branch is doing well every
where.
The Lady Of the Lake Rebekahs of Hanford
entertained several hundred guests at The
opera-house last week. After the programme
they invit all 10 supper and concluded the
festive occasion with dance.
The Rebekahs OF MarysVille Will give their
masquerade on December 4.
The Reita Rebekahs OF BeDieia recently made
q call upOn their sisters of Vallejo, and con-
ferred the beautiful work ia superb style, after
which collation. was served.
The Riverside Rebekahs made an uneere-
mOnious visit TO the lodge of the brethren the
other evening and interrupted regular business,
but they were welcome intruders.
At SusanVllle the Rebekahs have "Our Girls
IN Camp" as their attraction for Thanksgiving
night.
Inc Elwood Rebekahs Of Wheatland made a
hit with their reception, entertainment and col
lation.
Mountain View Rebekahs enjoyed a call from
Grand President kiTs. MOrPland recently. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Prndle, Mrs. kersh-
ner, Mrs. Moe. Mrs. Shoup, Mrs. MurgOtten,
Miss Lewis, Miss Dermlng. Mes%s. Murgotten,
ShOup, MOrelaDd, Kershner aud Moe.
The Crystal Rebekahs Of Suisun have their
cards out for a ball, entertainment and supper
for Dec mber IA.
The Santa Cruz Sentinel says that the Odd
Fellows OF Redwood have commenced the erec-
ton OF a hail. and that il is no wonder the fra
ternity increases, for they generally have
property standing in every community. This
Is certainly true OF Santa Cruz, where the order
has one OF the most valuable properties In the
City.
-Four Creeks Lodge of Vlsalla is arranging
Ior series OF entertainments.
District j, under charge OF Deputy L.. y.
thetLy-eomposed Of those veteran lodges, CALI
lOrnla, san Francisco Templar Yerba Bueha
ana Magnolia-will hold district meeting with
ASoa Buena Lodge on December 3.
:, anu NJ aster Simpson Will visit Canton OAK.
lou on the 10Th, San LeandrO 9th, vallejo
%otni Hescadtro December !.