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Knights of Honor.

The officers of Ivy Lodge were installed by
Deputy Peltier. A number of visitors were
present, among whom were Grand Reporter
Curry and Deputy Learned. The grand reporter,
on behalf of the lodge, presented the retiring
dictator, Henry Schwartz, with beautiful en-
blematie watchcharm. The recipient responded
in very neat speech. Deputies Peltier and
Learned, also several members of the lodge,
made interesting addresses.
The officers of Anchor Lodge were installed
last Monday evening by Deputy Saunders as
sisted by the grand recorder.
Last Tuesday evening Deputy Saunders, as
sisted by Deputy Lawrence, installed the Off
GERS of Friendship Lodge.
Yerba Buena Lodge was installed last Mon
day evening by Deputy Learned, assisted by
Grand Assistant Dictator Morrison and Deputy
Thomas. number of the officers of the Grand
Lodge were present, among whom were the
Grand Reporter and Grand Trustees Nichols
and tombstone and George ]. Vincent, P. D.
also delegates from Friendship, Anchor and
Liberty lodges. Interesting addresses were
made by the grand officers and members OF the
various lodges The singing by brothers Smith
and Crow and Brother Dryers ventriloquism
were worthy of special mention.
Deputy Lawrence installed the officers OF
Union Lodge last Tuesday night.
Deputy Cohen, assisted by Grand Assistant
Dictator Morrison, installed the officers of Gar
den City Lodge, Alameda, last Thursday night.
At the close OF the lodge session refreshments
were served. The lodge voted to invite the
Past Dictators' Association to pay it a visit on
the third Thursday in February.
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ARRAY OF WEAPONS.
Some Historic Swords to BE Seen in the
Tower of London.

Whoever visits the London Tower may
enjoy veritable feast of swords. But
amid the numberless array of weapons
there are one or two that are specially
worthy of notice. There is the sword of
state, which is grit on the monarch's side
after his amounting at the imposing cere-
mony of coronation, which girding is more
honored in the breach, one would suppose,
when the monarch is a lady. The sword is
first consecrated by the primate, and by
him handed to the lord cham berlain, who
completes the function 1t is wo-handed
weapon, with rich decorations on hilt
and pommel and scabbard. Of scarcely
less importance is the sword of mercy,
borne before the sovereign in the
coronation procession. This sword is
named Curtana, but, though undoubtedly
very ancient it can hardly claim to be the
original Curtana, forged by the famous
Munifcan. This original Curtana was the
magic weapon of Ogier, the Dane, bold
knight of Charlemagne's most warlike
days. Our own Curtana is in any case
many centuries old. 1t is square pointed,
with the lock as though the point had been
broken short; hence, possibly, its name.
A fine gold wire covers its handle, and the
scabbard is remarkably ornate. The other
swords are carried at the coronation cere-
mony-swords symbolical of spiritual and
temporal justice, the first with an obtuse
point, the latter sharp. Curtana and these
two justice-swords are not often called
upon to make public appearance; it is
happily more than half century since
they were astrequired at coronation. But
whenever the sovereign opens Parliament
in person the sword of state first mentioned
is called from its repose.
The Lord Mayors sword is even more
familiar to the general public; and not
only London but most other corporations,
have their sword and sword-bearer. 1t is
picturesque survival of the middle ages,
which one would regret to see abolished ;
part Of the ritual of state customs, which
ritual is by no means meaningless. Public
actions must often be of figurative char
acter. Such is the mode by which the city
of London sometimes does honor to those
who have rendered the nation good
service, presenting to them swords of
honor. These civic swords have been
given to men like Lord Napier, Lord
Clyde, Lord Wolseley. Wellington re-
ceived one in his day, and so did the Prus-
sian Blucher.-London Standard.
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Just at this time there are quite number of
men travelling on this coast who have formerly
belonged TO fraternal societies, or who have
come in possession of receipts for dues belong
ing to members, and are using their knowledge
or possessions for the purpose of imposing upon
the societies. Several of these have been given
in this department, and in one instance the
party was arrested, convicted, and is now in
prison. The latest is described in commune
cation to Grand Secretary Shaw of the /. o. o.
F. from the lodge at Dinuba, and states that a
man calling himself James Allen, claiming to
bean insurance agent and member of K1a-
math Lodge of Del Norte County, appealed to
the brethren there, and having been examined
was found to be well posted and obtained
the sum of S22 80 from the members. This is
doubtless the same party who has been operat-
ing at other points under the name of James
Reed, giving the same lodge in Del Norte, and
who had in his possession some receipts belong
ing TO Gustave Liersch of Corning, which re-
ceipts were taken away from him at Visalia
and he permitted TO go free upon the promise
that he would cease the imposition. Having a
smattering of the work and being plausible
talker, lodges and members viii have to be on
their guard. There is no such man belonging
TO klamath Lodge.
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ORIENTAL CREMATION.
Bodies Are Placed in an Open Fire and
Rise to Sitting Posture.

Bodies Are Placed in an Open Fire and
Rise to "A Sitting Posture.
In travelling through India large bonfres
are frequently to be seen in secluded spots
on the outskirts of cities, surrounded by
apparently merry making circles of natives.
The scenes which greet the observer of
such are often grand and impressive. Such
was the one which it was the writer's good
fortune to witness.
One afternoon while wandering through
the suburbs of Bombay, to escape for a
while the hustle and confusion Of this mag
nihcent city of temples and palaces, l dis
covered through the trees in the distance
the familiar bonfire. Being an American,
with the bump of curiosity thoroughly de
veloped, an irresistible desire to approach
this particular spot predominated. The
scene contrasted strangely with what was
anticipated. A group OF men sat piOusly
guarding this sacred fire, for it proved to
be that the last rites were being enacted to
a kinsman.
Among this particular caste the last
tribute to the dead is one striking in the
solemn originality. When life becomes ex-
tinct the body OF the deceased, strongly
impregnated with the odor of sweet spices,
is swathed in the finest linen and permitted
to remain few hours in the midst of the
bereaved friends, whose lamentations and
strange wailings, as if from another world,
are, to say the least, appealing. In token
of their intense grief each member of the
family submits Immediately to the opera
tion Of having the hair cut off the head
Should it be a widow who is left to mourn,
as her sorrow is still greater, her head is
completely shaven. These daughters Of
the East overflow with pride for their
beautiful tresses. Hence it is that it is
sacrificed at the altar of the dead.
Meanwhile, the remains, with much cere-
monv. are borne forth on a wagon, with
an arch OF rush mating of considerable
height conceaing it from the vulgar gaze.
It IS usually drawn by bullocks, and ac-
companied by immediate friends only, to
receive earth's last peace-offering. at the
shrine of the gods. Arriving at the holy
place, where the great fire already begins
to loom out under the canopy of heaven,
the deceased is taken from the pier and
placed with much solemnity in the heat
of the vet slowly-kindling brands. The
men, wrapped in the purest white sheets,
withdrew TO little distance under the
shade. Not a word is spoken, no requiem
sung The time is devoted TO silent sup
plications to the gods, whose brazen or
stone figures stand near by, in attitudes of
the .profoundest humility. AT intervals,
raising their heads apparently, then falling
to the earth on their faces, again standing
with their arms extended, they offer their
petitions. A few sit gloomily under the
olive trees, whose duty it is to keep the fire
up 10 a certain pitch, never seeming to re-
lax a muscle
Suddenly the gestures cease. An attl-
tude Of intense anxiety now prevails. The
anxious eyes are fixed severely on the ire
that Is slowly consuming the remains of
their fellow man; they look expectant, or
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BIRTHS--aARRIAGES- DEATHS.

rRirth marriage and death notices sent by mail
win not be inserted. They must be handed Ia at
either OF the publication Offices and be indorsed
with the name and residence or persons authorized
TO have the same published
BORN.
FOSS-In this city. January IA, 1873, TO the Wlre
of w. S. Foss, daughter
WYNNE-Ia this city. January 3, 1880, TO the
wife of Bernard Wynne, sou.
SCHULTHEISS-In this city. January Is, 1895,
TO the wife OF Charles j. SchuitheiSs. son.
WILKINSON-in this city. January II. 1895, to
the wife OF Harper ilkinson, daughter.
BEBAN-In this city, January 6, 1895, to the wife
OF 1. Beban, a daughter
SMITH-In this city January 3, lS9 D. TO the Wlfe
OF Frank e Smith. daughter.
SlDLOWSKI-In this city. January II, 1892 TO
the wife OF Abe Sidlowskf, a son.
GLYNN-ln this CITY, January 10. 1893, TO the
wife of T. +. Giynn, daughter.
WAlL-In this city. January IL, 1853 8. to the wire
OF John A, Wall, daughter.
WINThROP-ln this city, January IT, 1895, to
the wife of William Winthrop, daughter.
REIMERS-ln THIS CITY January II, 1893, TO the
wife or John A G. ReImers, a son.
] UCAS-In this city. January Is, 1898, TO the
wife OF Edward j. Lucas,
CLUFF-At Seminary Park, Alameda County Jan
usry y, 1895. to the wife of w. Is. Cluf,
daughter. !,
swANsoN-At College Park Santa Clara County
January Is. 1895, TO the wife of Charles l..
Swanson, daughter.
RoSSI-At Gem, Idaho. to the wife of H. j. Rossl,
daughter
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Ordar of Chosen Friends,

Invitations are out for the installation party
of Evans Council No. 50, at the Alcazar build
ing next Thursday evening. The supreme and
grand officers will be present.
T. H. O'Brien, G. A. c., installed the officers
of Social Council No. 46 last Thursday even
ing.
On the 9th Sacramento Council No. SO was
installed by Grand Councillor T. H. Sewage.
Financial Agent H. NJ. Collins was present.
After the installation ceremonies all adjourned
to the banquet hall where a sumptuous repast
was served.
mer Council No. 26 in San Francisco on the
18th.
The initiatory team initiated candidates in
the hall of America Council No. z on the 9Th,
and Deputy NJ. Boehm assisted by Deputy
Kate C. Brown installed the officers.
Assisted by other grand officers Deputy D..
Todd installed the officers of Bradford Council
No. 100 last Friday evening.
Deputy Todd will install the officers of Home
Council No. IA next Tuesday evening.
lone Council No.7S made feature of its in
stallation; Deputy Mrs. Z. A. Phillips presided,
and a banquet furnished material for general
participatiOn.
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Masonic.

The Chinese Empire and Sandwich Islands
are under the jurisdiction of the General Grand
Chapter, R. A. NJ, of the United States
The chapters OF San Bernardino and River
side were present at the Redlands chapter last
week and witnessed the working of the Royal
Arch degree.
The reports of the Grand Consistory of Cali.
fornia show that the rite has increased in men,
bership since last session.
San Bernard Commandery No. 23 of San Ber-
nardino commenced the new year by investing
two candidates with the red cross degree.
The Santa Ana brethren recently called upon
the lodge at Anaheim, assisted in comforting
the third degree and enjoyed the subsequent
banquet.
The annual installation and banquet of Sac
ramento Commandery No. 2 on the 18th was
largely attended, Grand Commander Frank w.
Sumner, assisted by Grand Marshal Frank w.
Titus, officiating. Many visitors were in at
tendance from neighboring localities. The
music the banquet and the ball were all in the
manner peculiar to old No. 2, resulting in the
creditable manner for which this commandery
is famed
r. S. Brown, assisted by Miss Nellie Dinwid-
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The Fraternal Congress.

Pm. W-The Fraternal Congress is the re-
suit of the efforts of several prominent mem
bers of the A. o. U. W., who discussed the sub
iect in 1884 and 1885, received the indorse-
ment of the Supreme Lodge of that order, sent
out circulars to recognized fraternities and
held the first session of said congress in 1886
at Washington City, D. c. The first president
was LEROY Andrus of New York, and William
H Barnes of California was vice-president.
Some sixteen fraternities were represented.
The design and purpose OF the organization
were to concentrate the influence and Interests
of the legitimate fraternities in relation to
matters OF general Importance and value to the
principles which they professed and to draw
the line definite between legitimate fraterni-
ties and merely business Organizations. A
legitimate fraternity eligible to membership in
the congress was defined to be any association
which held stated meetings, used a ritual, and
whose duty it was to visit the sick, relieve the
distressed, bury the dead, protect the widow
and educate the orphan without personal
compensation for such services; any society
which proposed to pay moneys to its
members in health in the way of endowments
at certain periods of five years or less, and
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A. q. II w.

b. U, U, W.
Supreme Recorder Sackett's official report
for November shows steady increase; mem
bers December 1, 1894, 1884, $685. gain for
month, $685. paid to heirs in November, $50,
932 80; total paid to heirs to said date, $751;
642 ,979 10; paid to neirs for deaths in 1894,
Sc, 497, 175 So
The Grand Lodge of Nebraska has appro-
priated $4,000 to aid the suffering brethren in
that jurisdiction to pay their assessments. The
failure OF crops and stringent surroundings
would cause large loss of membership In
Nebraska unless practical pecuniary aid is
given, and this jurisdiction does not intend
that any worthy brother shall be suspended
because untoward circumstances place him
without money.
Alta Lodge had great attendance at its pub
lie installation. All of the city lodges were
represented and the ladies were out in force.
Grand Overseer Winter, Deputies JOY, Crowley,
Mullaney, Past Master Scott, Britt, Lyman, Du-
mont and others made happy remarks, and
collation., supplemented with social hop, sent
all home much pleased with the event.
The lodge at Traver had public installation
Deputy A. r. Orr doing the honors. A pro-
gramme was rendered ecceptably by Miss Alice
Baker, E. Tout, j. A. Boyd and b. f. Sproat
Speeches were made, banquet games and
dancing enjoyed.
Memorial dayswas observed at many points;
The well-written proclamation OF the grand
master was read, and addresses made at Han
ford by ]. W. Ward, G. NJ. W.. at Pasadena by
Rev. A. C. Bane, P. G. NJ. w; at Oakland by
Grand Recorder Hirshberg; at Alameda by
Edwin Danforth, P. G. NJ. W, and Rev. Mr..
Martin.
Grand Overseer Winter was at Santa Cruz on
the 18th and the brethren OF Magnolia Lodge
will have exercises apporiate in their lodge
room in this city on the 21st.
Grand Master Workman Wards in the south;
last Wednesday night he visited Bakersfield
met with the lodge and 8fterWard addressed
public meeting, at which a good programme
was enjoyed by large audience. On Thurs
day night he met with Visalia Lodge. No.
10; Friday was Memorial day at Hanford;
Saturday the lodge at Tulare received an Of
fetal call. On the 2Sth he will visit MERGED,
Goth Fresno, 30th Selma
The lecture by William H. Jordan, P. G. NV,
was well attended on the 18th despite the in
clement weather. His subject was "1oung
Men VS.. Old Men," which he made the basis OF
an exhaustive analysis of the deeds OF young
men of ancient and modern history. The
gathering was held with Triumph Lodge No.
$50, and President Crowley of the Past Master
Workman's Association presided. After the
lecture Grand oyerseer Winter, Grand Lecturer
Barnes, NJ. 7. Brewer (P. G. NJ. W., Deputy
Hartley, DR.. Daywalt and others made brief re-
marks and Walter Malloy, P. F. Bird, Secretary
Scott, Irving and others added 10 the exercises
by acceptable recitative and musical selections.
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American LEGION of Honor,

Grand Commander FiIben visited Yosemite
Council No. 90, at stockton, last week. This
council has had an accession of twenty-five
members recently.
The grand commander and grand secretary
have been installing councils in the city during
the past week.
Washington Council No. 490 viii install to-
morrow night; an entertainment will follow.
Wednesday night The grand officers will be
present and an entertainment will conclude.
Next Saturday night the installation of Cali
fornia Council No. $50 will finish all of the
subordinates in the city.
The semi-annual reports show q healthy con-
dition OF this order throughout the State.
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Amarinan Foresters,

Court Robin Hood No. 1881 had grand time
at its twentieth anniversary, and amid the
brethren present were some OF the original
thirteen who formed the court Chief Ranger
Z. G. Wade presided and responses were
made by John B. Tungate, F. C. Hensley, Rob
ert Hamilton, George Adams, Oscar Jolly, w
II Johnson and others. Previous to the ban
ouet Deputy Sharp installed the officers.
The Marysville Foresters propose valentine
ball on February IL.
The eighth annual ball OF Court Pride OF Ala
enjoyed the hospitality of this noted court.
Court Redwood No. 991 of Ukiah recently re-
ceiyed a call from number of the members OF
Court Sanhedrin of Potter Valley and last week
returned the fraternal visit. There was an in
stallation, speeches, initiation and banquet.
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uAKKfEn.

ON-DUTREAUX-In this city, Janu-
ary 10. lS9 5. by the Rev. Dr. Mackenzie, Carl f..
Peterson OF Point Reyes and Josephine Du-
treaux of San Francisco.
HARTSOUGH-REBSTO this city, eeem-
Der %. 1895. by he Rev. Henry Is. Collier,
David Hartsough and Georgina A. ReOstock,
both of San Francisco.
MULLER-COHEN-l this city. December so.
1884, by the Rev. NJ. GOidin, Samuel Muller and
Elvlra Cohen.
BAILEY-WI TTKOPP-In Petaluma, Cal, Janu-
AIRY 8, 1925, by the Rev. James F. Cleary, Frank
II Bailey ana Mary 4. Wittkopp.
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Good Templars,

This old sterling order is moving forward
steadily. The recent installations have been
well attended and many limitations reported.
The city lodges have charge of many Bands OF
Hope which are increasing.
The district lodge of Santa Cruz held its ses-
sion at jacksonville last week. The reports
show seven lodges, 375 members, and three
Bands of Hope with $50 members. Miss Eta
B. Snedecor OF Santa Cruz was elected district
templar and George Bahon secretary. Grand
Secretary Netherton was present and made a
stirring address. The ladies of Watsonville
handsomely entertained the delegates.
The district lodge of Los Angeles will meet at
Pasadena on the ODD.
The safe of Henry McGrath, grand secretary
of the order at Ellensburg, Or, was blown open
recently by burglar and $62S taken.
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which had been organized for the pecuniary
benefit solely of its own members, was held
not to be legitimate fraternal society so far
as being entitled to membership in the con-
gress was concerned. This definition was laid
over until the session of 1887 and then
adopted.
AT the session of 1894 thirty-four societies
We're represented, reporting membership OF
Der 81, 1898, carrying protection to the same
OF $2,611, 162,033. The amount paid to heirs
$26, 945, $50.
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die, installed Morning Star Chapter, O. E. S., OF
Petaluma Mrs Augusta Hall was presented
with beautiful past matrons jewel, Rev John
Partridge making the presentation speech, to
which the recipient ably responded. A social
Kingsley Chapter No So, 0. E. S., of Ukiah,
recently rendered pleasant reception to Mr..
and Mrs James A. Jameson, a newly married
couple. Mrs. Jameson has long been the
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THE FRATERNALINDEX
Great Gatherings at Public
installations.
THE 4. 0. wv. MEMORIAL DAY
Appeals by Members Must Be Taken
in Their Orders.
OFFICIAL VISITATION OF The DRUIDS.
Presentation to Worthy OfieerS-The
American FOreSterS at Work.
Royal Areanum, Etc.
Official Assessment Table.

TOficial assessment notices of any legitimate
fraternal society will be published free OF cost
in above table. Send them, with any other
matters of Importance, by Friday, addressed
Fraternal Society Editor MORNING CALL, San
EranciScO1
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LATEST SHIPPING lNTELL,GgNcE.

a rived.
SATURDAY. January H.
Br ship Buteshire, Swinto8. II days from New
castle. NSw; 1876 tons coal, to ID Spreckels &
Bros Co.
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West Hall, Red Mems building, where forty
prospective members were in attendance. Past
Sachem F. H. Kimball OF Montezuma Tribe is
the organizer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
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 about NARCOTI-CURE, send to us for a Book of particulars free, or send $5.OO for a bottle by mail.
The NarCOti Chemical Co,
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WOulan's Fay.

The bill to provide fur new diStri- button of the Srh,ul fund So as to ma terially reduce the amount awarded to Philadelphia and Pitt>hurS and the bill to give women schuultcIchCrS the Same pay as men teachers for the Samo work were both stranglcd i'll the senate com mittec on education. Both thcSo bills should have been discussed and voted upon on their merits. Tho qualification felt in Philadelphia over the defeat Uf tho attempt to reduce the city's share of the state appropriation k widespread, but it was a shame tn continue tho un- just discrimination between male and female teachers. This Is relic of bar barrie inequality which the state cannot longer afford tu stamp with it's approval -Philadclphia RtrurL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-06-26
MYTHOLOGY.

To Artomis wives prayed in critical periods of lifu.
 Tho Lcmnads watched over the lakes and ponds of Gr,ccO,
 MuuntainccrS had deitirS called Oroads, 10 whom they prayed tO hc dcli-er,I from avalanchts and falling trcos.
 Ato was the Grrrk g,,ddeSs of mischief She was adurVd by porsuns dcsirOuS of be- ing frcn from petty annuyanCcS.
 Evidences of sun worship aro found in the mythology of every land; traces of its existence have been discovered in almost every known country.
 In NorSo mythology F'roya was tho god- dcSS of lnvN FriSa of marriagc In Egypt Keith. Maut and BubIstiS woro wurshipt'd by women aS tho deitics of tho household
 Whun Gr,rk was in tight place, whrr,' bodily strength and Visor would help him, he prayed to Hercules. When hr needed ShrrwdnrsS, not to say rosucry, h" hctook himself to Mercury.
 At the door nf every Chinese temple a bell Is hung with ropc attachrd. When worshipcr enters, he gives tho rope a jerk to ring the bell, so that tho deity of tho place may bc aware of the fact that a worshipur is present