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Indenendent Order of Odd Fellows,

During the month of January Grand Master Cos
bey will visit as follows: January !, Vorwarts
Lodge No. 3l3. Oakland I'd, Hecker Lodge No. 49,
Oakland; 4th, Orion Lodge No. 1s9, BROOKLYN 9Th,
Fountain Lodge No. 19S, Oakland; Sth, Pleasan-
ton Lodge No. 255; 9th, Livermore Lodge No.
PIG; l1th Salmon Creek Lodge No. 234 at Occi-
dental; 18th, Bloomfield Lodge No. 19l; 14th,
Evergreen Lodge at Sebastopol; 18th, Cloverdale
Lodge No. 1913; 18th, Santa Rosa Lodge No. So;
18th, Ukiah Lodge No. 174: 18th, Osceola Lodge
No. 2l5: 18th, Windsor Lodge; Goth, Healdsburg
Lodge No. 81: 2lst, Forestvle Lodge No. 320
25th st. Helena Lodge No. 167; 9th, Calistoga
Lodge No. 227 2Sth. Napa Lodge No. Is, and 29th,
Elmhurst Lodge No. 3S4
Tomorrow, New Years eve, Pacheco Lodge No.
1T will dedicate its hall with appropriate
ceremonies Delegations from Pacheco, Walnut
Greek and other places will be present.
District Deputy Fannie BENJAMIN has instituted
Edelweiss Reoekah Degree Lodge in Los Angeles
with twenty-five charter members, eleven men and
eleven women. This lodge is TO work exclusively
in the German language.
Upon the occasion of the visit of the advisory
board TO the Odd Fellows Home at Thermalito
last week il was decided to fit up the COTTAGES
the ground for the use OF orphans until such time
as proper buildings be erected on the land do
nased by Enterprise Lodge Of Oakland.
The visitors to the home last week contributed
to an entertainment given by the Fox Social Club,
of which Ned Batturs is president This was at
tended by the inmates OF the home, by about
thirty families that live the tract the home is
iocated on and by Odd Fellows from Oroville
There were addresses by c. y. Fox, president of
the board OF directors; Vice-President W. H.
Barnes, Rev A. + Hitchcock, Grand Prelate
A. F. Jones and others. Miss Ida Fox gave violin
solos and others recitatiOQs and
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GRATEFUL POLIO sMEN.
Those of the Park Force Send Lette
to the Manager of the Palace.

Those of the Park Force Send a Letter
to the Manager of the Palace.
As has already been announced in The
CALL the officers who compose the park
police were on Christmas evening the
guests of j. c. Kirkpatrick, the manager
of the Palace HOTEL who offered them an
excellent dinner in appreciation OF their
good judgment, unvarying kindness and
courtesy"
Since the dinner the officers held meet
ing and appointed Captain s. M. Thom-
son, P. J. McManus and II. H. Dobbin q
committee to prepare letter to Manager
kirkpatrick expressive OF their gratitude
for the ompliment paid them. The COM
mittee presented the following letter yes
terduy and it was decided to have it en-
crossed and sent to Mr.. Kirkpatrick:
Dear Sir: While we know you already real
ize the extent of our gratitude for your hospi-
tality, and particularly Tor the recognition of
our endeavor TO perform our duties faithfully,
which your hospitality was extended to mark.
we desire by this formal acknowledgment OF
your kindness to make record more enduring
than spoken words of our appreciation.
If we exercise those qualities which you as
cribe to us in your letter of invitation we do
no more than our duty; nevertheless, it is
pleasant, it is encouraging to experience ap-
probation of such services from those for
whose benefit they are performed. Your
thoughtfulness has not been wasted. We
fatter ourselves enough to believe that it has
fallen on good soil and will grow and blossom
with good results. Nothing could do more to
develop efficiency among the park police than
such recognition as you have given. Nothing
could serve as greater incentive to US to pre-
serve "that good judgment and unvarying
kindness and courtesy to which you refer in
your letter of December %.
GOLDEN GATE PARK POLICE.
By S. NJ. Thomson, p J. McManus and H. H.
Dobbin, committee.
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Native Sons Of the Golden West.

The headquarters OF the Native Sons of the
Golden West have been removed from the Pioneer
building, "a Fourth street, Native Sons Hall on
Mason street, near Post. Grand Secretary Lun-
stedt and Louis Powelson, his assistant, will be in
their office to-day.
Golden Gate Parlor No % will hold its meeting
in the building tonight. This will be the first
held here.
Grand Trustee Frank Mattison has rehabilitated
Parlor No. at Modesto, aud in the near future he
will organize par at Monterey.
Grand Orator William Henderson visited Auburn
Parlor No. SO at Auburn last Thursday.
Grand Vice-President Henry G. Gesford during
the past week visited the parlors at Haywards and
Alvarado.
California Parlor No. l has elected officers as
follows: Past president, w. d. Shea; president,
o. l.. Blackman; first vice-president, Michael
Seligson; second president. James oDwyer:
third vice-president, Dr. Howard Herrington: re-
cording secretary, Frank B. Ryan: financial secre-
tary, B. r Hanlon; treasurer, II. F. Pernau: mar
shal, Eugene Gauthier Jr.; surgeons-Drs. ]. +.
Morse. T. D. TAFT, b. F. Clarke. d. ID. Lustig r. H.
stable, ]. NJ. Heinimann and Howard Harrington:
trustees-R. Il. Morse, E. p. Sherman and Z. II.
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reported from California stations to-day: Eu-
reka so, Red Bluff 49, San Francisco so, Fresno SO,
San LUIS Obispo 80, Independence A, Los Angeles
50. San Diego 81, Yuma 81.
San Frsncisco data-Maximum temperature so,
minimum AZ, mean 46.
An area of very high pressure is central this
evening in Utan, with generally high pressure
throughout Nevada and California. The pressure
is lowest along the Canadian border and there are
ergy is central north of Montana. Light rains
have occurred along the coasts of Oregon and
Washington, and light snow of the Cascades
in those States. The temperature throughout
California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona is TO 20
degrees below the normal. 1t has fallen about 10
degrees in Southern California during the day, and
conditions are favorable for freezing weather in
the interior OF that section. There is danger in
jury to citrus fruits in exposed sections tonight
unless they are protected. Warnings recommend
ing protection. in exposed districts distrib-
Slightly warmer weather will probably prevail in
Nevada and from San Francisco northN ard in
California Monday, but killing fross are likely to
be general throughout California Monday night.
Forecast made at San Francisco for the thirty
hours ending at midnight December So 1895:
Northern California - Fair: probably slightly
warmer in the eastern portion Monday, killing
frosts at night; light variable winds.
Southern Calfornia-Fair; continued cool, with
freezing weather at night in the interior: light
norlheaSterly winds.
Nevada-Fair: slightly warmer.
utah-Fair; slightly warmer
Arizona-Fair; continued cold, with freezing
weather at night.
San Francisco and vicinity-Fair; stationary
temperature; light variable winds.
w. ID. HAMMoN, Forecast Official.
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Knights Of Pythias.

Buena Lodge No l2U was reoreanized at Buena
Ventura on the LIST inst. by H. Schaffner. G. K. of
r. and s., the insituting officer being assisted by
z. D. Bates of Castle Rock Lodge as grand vice
chancellor, w. II. Wheat, of the same lodge,
as grand prelate, p. r. Lloyd, also of the same
lodge, as grand master-at-arms. Oscar Stewart of
Seaside Lodge as grand inner guard and members
of other lodges. Twelve former members, the
only whose names the roll at the
time the charter was surrendered, Joined anew,
ght knights affiliated by card and three sstran-
gers'' were admitted in due form. The lodge enters
upon its new career with better prospects than it
ever had: The credit for this reorganization is
due in the main TO B. r.. Williams and NJ. II.
Mendelsohn, who worked hard and earnestly to
bring about this result The officers are Thomas
Free Bond, p; b. r Williams, NJ OF the w: N.
II. Mendelsohn, K. OF r. and s.; f. L. de Arman.
NJ. Of F.; C. IL. Whitneg, NJ. of E.; W. C. Sparks
NJ. at a.; f. NJ. Jones, I. o., and w. g. Adams o. G.
Among the many visitors and participants were A
g. Edmonson OF No 25; Elias DAILY. NJ: I: Richard
son, Lynn Smith, Oscar Stewart, G. T. Martin J.
s. Martin, W. X. Martin and Charles Curtis, of Sea-
side No. 81: w. II. Wheaton c. r. Lloyd, w. s.
of Castle Rock No. 151 of Santa Barbara Robert
Travers and Martin Stevens of santa Maria No.
80 of Santa Maria: q. L. kison of Eden Lodge
Nc. lO1 of Ne.son, and George II. Nickel of Stock
ton No. 81 of Stockton, Kans;
Topa Topa Lodge No. 15S, formerly located in
Santa Paula. is In fair way OF being reorganzed
the desire for reorganization having been stimu-
lated by tn visit of the grand keeper of record
and seals recently. Prominent among those in the
movement n. o. Day, Edward Virden, 81. d.
Say, e. w. West and A. l.. Kelsey.
Santa Barbara Lodge No. 25 was visited by II.
Shefner, G. K Of r. and s.. on the 18th inst.
There was but S i'm attendance, but those pres
ent listened with attention to the address of the
visitor and some of them were not over pleased
with the truths he gave them. From remarks
made it is possible that life will be instilled
into this lodge and that it will arouse from its
lethargy and again be in the front rank.
For some time past Castle Rock Lodge No. 151
of Santa Barbara has HI the close of the fourth
regular meeting each month given entertain
ment at which the wives of members, lady rela-
tiyes and friends are invited. Music singing and
other advertisements are provided and progressive
euchre and whist are also added to make the even
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Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Alta Parlor NO. and Buena Vista Parlor No.
6S will move into the Native Sons building this
week.
Laurel Paror No. of Nevada City, which
continues to hold its place among the parlors of
the State, will give leap-year ball on the LIST of
January.
Orc Fino Parlor No 8 at it's last meeting donated
$40 to the Chidren's Hospital fund.
Mrs Mary Langford of Occident Parlor No. 20
trict 2, vice Miss +. o. Spencer, resigned.
Mrs Belle Douglass OF Laurel Parlor No. of
Nevada City has been appointed ID. d. G. P. for
district 13, vice Mrs. a. V. Holman, who re-
signed on account of removal from the district.
OneOnta Paror No. II of Ferndale gave en-
tertainment jointly with Ferndale Par Tor. n. 5. G.
w, on Christmas night This parlor is in a pros
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ing interesting. the last of such entertainm ents
recen ly given A. H. Anderson Of Liberty Lodge Of
of tn new departure the lodge has added many
of the best citizens TO its roll OF membership.
citate old Bloomfield Lodge No 1O2. formerly of
Gilroy, ana falling in that 10 organize an entirely
new lodge. II is among the early probabilities
that No. 1O2 will again be placed upon the roster.
III. l.. Herzinger, formerly OF Maverick Lodge
is moving in the direction of the organization Of a
lodge in that place. He will be assisted by c. G.
Rippey of Friendship Lodge No. 81 OF Healdsburg,
also resident of Ukah.
The nea lodge at Couterville is now an assured
fact. Its paraphernalia is on the way and Past
Chancellor F. p Otis has been selected as institut
ing officer.
Aurora Lodge No. 81 of Ferndale will probably
have Pythian Castle ready for dedication early
next month The grand officers and all the knights
will be invited to take part in the ceremonies.
Grana Gnance,ior Ge0rge Sauels VIII vis,' sac San
fidence Lodge No. IS, Sacramento. Tuesday, Janu-
airy Z; Paceryille Lodge No; 20, o. wednesday
January 8, and possibly Auburn Lodge No. 1913.
Friday, January 10.
the domain the G. X of r. and S. visited, without
previous announcement Tehachapi Lodge No. 19l
at Tebachapi on its convention night. Despite the
fact that it bitter cold night and that there
were several inches OF snow on the ground there
was good attendance. The knights were enter
tained by able address by the visitor and the
exemplitication of the unwritten work.
Moiave Lodge No. l22 of Needles will dedicate
its new hall early next February The grand
chancellor and other grand officers have been
asked TO be present. Those who visit the lodge
that occasion will be taken TO the wickiup Of the
Moiave 1ndiaus camped near the town.
Hanford Lodge reports three limitations during
November and others preparing for admission.
Past Chancellor c. w. Fleming of Sunnyside
Lodge No. 112 a I'd r. 81. Meyers OF Hanford Lodge
No. i94, now residents of Los Angeles, promise a
new lodge in that progressive city before the next
Grand Lodge Convention.
Seaside Lodge No. "a of Carpenteria was visited
by II. Schaffner, G. K. of R. and s., December l9.
Without previous notice OF the visit the members
turned out in goodly numbers and manifested
their enthusiasm by great applause of the remarks
of the visitor. The rank of esquire was conferred
on very likely candidate for knightly honors,
Brother Schaffner consenting to act as chancellor
commander.
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Ancient Order United Workmen.

A contest was recently filed in the matter OF the
beneficiary certificate OF Frederick Shelton, late
a member of Stockton Lodge No. %. Henry Har-
roId, nephew of the deceased, the last bene-
fciary named. succeeding Helen Jane Grimbley, a
niece, in that capacity. 1t alleged on the part
of the niece that the certificate issued Harold
procured through undue influence, and that
Shelton not OF sound and dsposing mind al
the time of the execution Of the requ st Tor change
of certificate. The matter was tried before the
board of arbitration. and the contest dismissed.
case of like character, involving the beneficiary
certificate OF Louis Westheimer, late member of
Marysville Lodge No. SO, Will shortly be tried be-
fore the board OF arbitration Westheimer q
resident OF New York. his latest beneficiary. a
niece, is also a resident of that city. Another
niece, who was beneficiary under former certif-
cate, claims that the certificate under which the
and undue influence All matters OF this character
are now being tried by the board OF arbitration,
with comparatively little expense and but trifin ng
delay, and is vast Improvement over the old
method OF trying in the courts OF the land.
In 1894 Fritz Berendes a member Of Germania
Lodge No. PAL OF Los Angeles, died, and in his
certificate nominated Christopher CIoetta trus-
tee. In his direct for change of certificate,
wherein he nominated Cloetta, were the words
ain accordance with a written instrument exc
cuted this day" Berendes failed to execute the
instrument referred 10, and under the laws Of the
order and of the Grand Lodge, the trust of said
Cloetta not being described, he not entitled TO
take as beneficiary, and the heirs-at-law of
Berendes were entitled 10 receive the money. The
heirs have been located in Germany, and the Ger
man Consul of this City has been appointed by
them 10 collect for them The Grand odge filed a
bill in equity in the Superior Court, wherein the
heirs at-law referred TO, the Public Admin straor
of Los Angeles County and Cloetta were named as
defendants. The will shortly up for
hearing before Judge Sanderson.
j. w. Ward, Past Grand Master Workman, ad-
dressed large and apprecative audience at Golden
West Lodge No. 264 recently.
Point of Timber Lodge No. 90, at Byron, and
Brentwood Lodge No. 243 have consolidated under
tha name and number of the first-named.
descriptive catalogue OF the new paraphernalia
for use in the subordinate lodges has been received
by the Grand Recorder
George b. Katzenstein, Past Grand Master Work
MAJ, will deliver address shortly under the
auspices of the Past Master Workmen's Associ-
alton.
The Past Master Workmens Association has
formulated degree Tor sitting Past Master Work
men, as well as for Past Master Workmen. The de-
grees were written by William H. barnes, Past
Grand Master Workman.
rhe Grand Recorder will go East the Cd prox.
D. .ubmt the books and accounts of this iurisdic-
i Tor examination by the Supreme Lodge.
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good attendance greeted the visiting officials and
the subordinate officers were much encouraged by
the presence of the grand officers.
Oakland Circle, one of the oldest in the order,
is coming to the front again. Last Monday four
candidates were initiated and number of applica-
tlons were received.
Loreley Circle No. 26 will. at an open meeting to
be held in Social Hall, AlcaZar building, on the
evening of the 18th of January, install the officers.
A social will follow the installation.
Mrs. NJ. 4, Duke, 6. s. Z. c., will officially visit
the following circles during the month of January:
Freedom Circle No. 1CS, Nevada City, January 13:
Sacramento Circle No. 156, January Is; Liberty
Circle No. 102, Grass Valley, January l6; Yuba
Circle No. 101, Marysville January IT; Plumas
Circle No. 265, Yuba City, January 20; True
Friend Circle No. 2sS, Chico, January 21; and
Orange Blossom Circle No. 266, Oroville, Janu-
ary %.
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WEATHER BUREAU REPORT.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRIcUIc
TURE, WEATHER BUREAU. SAN FRANCISCO, De.
cember 20, 1895, p. M-Weather conditions and
general forecast:
The following are the seasonal rainfalls to date
ascompared with those of the same date last year:
Eureka 1885, last season 13 Sc: Red Bluff 6.66,
last season 1874; San Francisco 410, last season
12Zo: Fresno LII, last season 5.4S: San Luis Obs
po 4aOO, last season 1859: Los Angeles LII. last
season 5.32: San Diego 1.57. last season. 2 81 !:
Yuma 49, last season 2.2I.
The following maximum temperatures are
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Foresters of Amarina.

There will be but one official visit this week.
That will be by John Heenan, J. &. W., to Court
Live Oak. South San Francisco, next Thursday.
A neatly printed book of l21 pages from the
press Of John c. Howe, containing all the laws Of
the order, the endments adopted at the session
of the Grand Court held in san Jose last May, and
the changes made necessary by the recent action
of the Supreme Court, has been issued. Copies of
this were distributed 10 all the courts during the
past week
Court >utro Heights No. 1885 is making active
preparations for smoker to be given in Alcazar
building, January 16
court Marin of Tiburon is undoubtedly at this
time very popular one with the children of that
burg Last Monday all the children of Tiburon
and vicinity. well adults, were invited TO an
entertainment given by the court Each child
present was given useful present, and each of
those who did not attend received one on the fol-
lowing day. n interesting lecture illustrated with
stereopticon views for the benefit Of the adults was
given under the direction of Dr. Frink. The en-
tertainment closed with O dance.
Grand Trustee ]. Z. Anderson visited Courts
Vacaville and Dixon last week and found both in
good condition.
Court Farragut of Vallejo is again doing active
work. At its last meeting four applications for
membership were acte upon.
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PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY

CLEANERS WILL SAIL FROM Aa.
- Broadway wharf, San Francisco as -&s6a&
follows
For Mary Island. Loring, wrange Juneau: XII.
lsnoo and Sitka (Alaska) at y A. NJ, Dec. l, 10
81, JAN 10. 80.
For Victoria and Vancouver (B. c.. Port Town
send, Seattle Tacoma. Everett, Anacortes and New
Whatcom (Belingham Bay, Wash.), A. NJ
Dec. l. g. IL, 10. u. 26, 81, and every fifth
day thereafter. connecting at Vancouver with
the c. 2. R. R., at Tacoma with N. z. r. r..
ut Seattle with 6. N. Ry., at Port Townsend with
Alaska steamers
For Eureka, Arcata and Fields Landing (Hum.
boldt Bay Str. Pomona, p. n, Dec. l, 5, 9. Ii
II. 21. 25. 29, and every fourth day thereafter
For Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Simeon, Cayucos,
Port Hartford (San Luis Obispo), Gaviota. Santa
Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme- San Pedro, East San
Pedro (Los AngeIes) ana Newport, at AN, Dec
8, Z, IL 15, 19, %, 81. 81, and every fourth day
thereafter.
For San Diego, stopping only at Port Hartford
(San Luis Obispo), Santa Barbars, Port Los
Angeles Redondo Ulos Angeles) and Newport IL
A. NJ, Dec. l, g. 8, Is. IL 81, rs, z9, and every
fourth day thereafter.
For Ensenada san Jose del Cabo. Mazatlan, La
Paz. Altsts and Guaymas (Msxico) str William.
cite Valley 10 A. NJ, 25th OF each month.
Ticket of1ce, Palace Hotel, New Montgomery
street.
GOODAIL, PERKINS q CO., GenI Agents.
Market ST.. Francisco
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The Qruids,

During the past week Norma Grove No. 8 in
itiated candidate and received several applca-
tions; Volta Grove No. IS conferred the second
and third degrees on several members; Vasco de
CANA Grove mi tated one candidate and conferred
the second and third degree on three members.
several propositions were received.
Templar Grove No. 10 will celebrate its twenty
fifth anniversary in Union-square Hall Saturday,
January 25
The noble grand arch will visit various parts OF
the southern country during the coming month.
During the past six months Vasco de CANA
Grove has materially increased its membership
and is now In good condition.
The district deputy grand arch will soon call a
meeting of the members Of district 8 to perfect
the amplifed second degree. Members from other
districts have been invit ted to be present.
The Druids' Journal will hereafter be published
by the Druids' Publishing Company, OF which
Louis F. Dunand, Henry a. Chase. j. a. Devote,
II. r. Morton and j. j. Mollison directors.
Reports from Concordia and San Joaquin
groves of Stockton show that they are advancing
the interests of Druidism in that iourshing city.
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The Chosen Friends,

Grand Recorder $, c. Wallis has returned to his
Office after tour Of nearly six weeks through
various parts of the State. During that time he
has visited number Of councils, and he reports
that the new plan adopted at the recent sessio OF
the grand body of the order, now that 1t is being
understood, is giving good satisfaction. In many
pla es where members mad dropped out, "because
new plan had been adopted" the increas OF
mem bersh has been noted and number OF the
old members returning to the coun lis.
Sunset Council No. rs will give domino party
al st. Georges Hall on the evening OF the 7th OF
January.
During the six months ending with December
the order has paid out in benefits the of $504,-
600, of which amount $4,000 was paid in De-
cember.
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Proposed Changes in the Order B'nai
Birth - ForeSters of
America.
Official Assessment Table.
The Masons.

On Tuesday, the 7th of January, California
Chapter R. A. NJ will install its officers.
San Francisco Chapter No. r. A. NJ. will
install its officers Monday, the 18th of January.
South San Francisco Lodge installed its off,
GERS last Thursday night, on which occasion
the retiring master, George T. Shaw, was pre-
sented beautiful ebony, gold-headed cane,
faithful official
Aicatraz Lodge No. 244 of West Oakland will
hold stated meeting this evening for work in
the second degree.
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COMPANIONS of the Forest, A. OF.

Olympic Circle No. 141 gave ball Saturday
night. 1t was pleasant affair
Oak Grove Council elected its officers last Thurs
day night and received a visit from Deputy Mrs.
A. Boehm.
Installations will be the order during January.
The following is the order Of installations by
the board OF dep ties during the first week: Janu-
ary 2, Eureka Circle Mrs. Humbert, Mrs Goodwin,
Mrs. Boehm; Justice Circle, Mrs Sandburger,
Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Boehn: America Circle, Mrs.
Dawes F. Zimmerman, Mrs Kinder: University
Circle, Mrs Silvershield, Mr.. Peregrine, Mrs.
Brady. January 8, Franklin Circle, Mrs. w Whfttam,
Mrs. Ubhaus, Mrs. Boehm. January a. Social Cir
Gle, Miss c. Mcdonald, F. Zimmerman, Mrs.
Boehm; Evening Star Circle, Mrs. S. Beversen,
Mrs. Corwin, Mrs. Ubhaus.
Grand Chief Companion Mrs. Minnie Asher met
the new deputies in Foresters' Hall last week and
instructed them in the new work Of the order.