The morning call., 1894-08-05
THE HAMBURGER COMPANY.
MARKET STREET.

from several points. 1t is the intention of the
board TO have the buildings. lands, etc.. entire
ly free from debt before it Is presented to
the Grand Lodge, and 10 this end Subscrlp-
tiOns are being called for from lodges The
circular OF the trustees is being referred to
special committees In the subord mates, which
committees will examine and report 10 their
lodges, ana thus The matter receives the care
full attention and thought which 1t deserves.
Myrtle Lodge. formerly of South San Fran
cisco, held Its first meeting at its new location
at the Potrero OpeTa-hOuse last Wednesday
night. Among the visitors were Grand Master
Simpson, Grand Secretary Shaw and William
b. Barnes. z. g. Nj. The new quarters are not
as large as the old, but moro convenient to the
homes of many of the members.
After the installation Of OAK l. af Rebekah
Lodge of Santa Rosa, Mrs. DR.. r. j. Pye on be-
half of the lodge, presented Canton Santa Rosa
with an elegant case for the reception of the
silver trophy which said canton won at the
prize drill during the fair. Major r. j. Pye re-
sponded for the gratItied recipients.
Deputy j. G. LaZier of Gonzales installed
Monterey Lodge No. 1872, and after lodge work
all were surprised TO find their dining-room in
the possession OF their wives and lady relatives.
who having learned that banquet was to
follow the ceremonies had invited themselves
TO be present.
Deputy Charles Ludden was the installing
officer at Walnut Creek. Delegations were
present from Concord, PachecO, Antioch, Hay
wards and Martinez. The banquet was not the
least attractive feature OF the night
Spinney Hall at Fresno was crowded by the
short musical and literary programme was
given, and then march was made 10 the bau-
Quet-room. A. NJ. Drew acted as toaStmaster.
Alisal Lodge No 163 of Salinas has a good
record. IL celebrated its twenty-tifth ami
versary July 81. It's admissions and reinstate.
ments nave been 2S4; suspended, 50; with
drawn, 50; died. %; tXnelled 4; total, 173,
leaving the present membership Ill; ex-
pended for SICK benefits, buryIng dead and
nurse hire, ,534 35. This lodge owns
cemetery, which was opened in 1878, IN which
596 have been buried; there are 1850
been sold. IL also owns five acres OF land
adjoining the plated portions; of the 18O
shares of the ODD Fellows Hall Association
the lodge owns 105; the widow and orphans
fund, The nucleus Of which was contributed by
Brothers MaDury and Wetherin. now amounts
10 $1150 Hon. j. ID. Carr some years ago
gave to the hall association $4,000 to estab bish
a library. which now contains 1000 volumes:
1t is supported by dues contributed by Alsai
and Fraterna lodges; these facts show Aiisal
Lodge 10 be one OF the best i'll the Stale in
many respects.
Mrs. s. E. Morehead, grand president OF
Rebekah, is visiting the south, calling upon
vile, Sequel and other points and receiving
grand welcome.
Mrs. l.. L. Parsons of Arroyo Grande. with
competent staff, Installed Acme Rebekah Lodge
Oh Santa Maria. A banquet and Il programme,
contributed by Fora Dewitt. Mrs. Sedgwick,
marks by Mrs Baker. NJ. Flelsher and others,
MADE the occasion most enjoyable.
>, Grand Master Simpson Is visiting continually.
he VIII call upon COncOrdia Lodge No 122
Monday evening, August 6; Crockett Lodge
No. 329 on the 9th; Garden City Lodge of San
me llth; ne as.with Excelsior Degree Lodge
On SATURDAY. evening