The morning call., 1895-02-18
I, O. O. z.


Among those present at the taking possession
of the new home at Thermalito was f. Graham
special artist for the Harpers of New York
C. C. Terril, the builder, OF this city is now at
the home, looking over plans. specifications
etc, with view to Immediately having the
building put in tirst-class condition for the pur-
pose designed. The excellent manner in which
the hotel was originally built and the many
conveniences it contains necesstates but
trifing alterations to complete it. The subor-
dinates which pledged contributions for the
home are sending in very promptly and Others
which heretofore have not contributed are
considering the same; some have already been
heard from. The expression throughout the
jurisdiction is one of qualification and pride
that the home has become fact.
Auburn Encampment No. 20 of Dutch Flat
concluded its installation with a turkey sup
per. officers and members were equally in
The badge social of the Silver Spray Rebekahs
of Petaluma was marked success. The hall
was crowded. The programme by Mrs. j. l.
Stephen, Mrs. j. z. Rodgers Misses Lottie Aus
tin, Flossie Stevens, Gathering McGrath Eme-
lie Jehle, Effie Bryant, Misses Gardner and
Estelle, Messrs. Campbell, Overman and New
burgh was excellent. social dance con-
Guided.
Stellar Lodge No. 213 will dedicate its new
hall at Mendocino March 2. The ceremonies
will be public and Grand Master Simpson will
otficiate. All OF the sister lodges and Rebekah
lodges have been invited and grand banquet
is to be served at the close OF exercises.
Josephine Rebekah Lodge, the new sub
ordinate at San Jose, recently had what it
termed a packet social, which created much
merriment and enthusiasm; drama was given
etc, the result OF all which $40 net on ac-
count of the fund for new paraphernaln
Observatory Lodge of San Jose is rejoicing in
a magnificent outfit for limitations made of the
finest goods obtainable.
Oriental Encampment No. 81 of this city will
visit Santa Cruz on March z to compete for the
prize gavels which were won by the Santa Cruz
at-ia he 6I1rir 1t1hi 1pax
two gallant bodies illustrate the work it will be
worth going far TO see.
Tulare patriarchs are noted for excellent
work
In consequence of increased business, c.. j.
Owen, the veteran secretary of San Jose, has
been obliged to resign his Office in his lodge
much to the regret of those who have been ac-
customed for SO long time to see this capable
official at the clerical desk.
Mistetoe Encampment of Nevada City has
organized an association composed only of
patriarchs the object OF which is to provide
medical attendance for members; a physician
has been chosen who is to be employed by the
year for this purpose. This idea was intro
duced at the last Grand Lodge session, but it
was held that it could not be incorporated in
the bylaws OF lodges or camps, because it
created official (physician) not recognized
by the fundamental laws of the order, and pro-
posed an expenditure of funds for his services.
With the merit of the proposition no fault was
found, and to obey law and accomplish the re-
suit the membership desiring the same have
organized an outside association for the pur-
pose.
The new hall of the order in Santa Barbara
one of the finest edihees in the city, was to
have been opened on the evening of the Sth, 4
but from various causes it was not quite ready
and it was deemed fitting to postpone the same
for the present.
The Goth of April, the seventy-sixth anniver-
sary of the order. is already being prepared for.
Santa Ana notifies its surroundings that
celebration will take place there.
Deputy Mrs. Boswell assisted by Miss Nellie
Coulter, installed the Rebekah Lodge at
Healdsburg; games, supper and social time
concluded the evening.
The SusanviIle Rebekahs gave an entertain
ment Oh the 9TH. Parlor dramas, music by the
Pastime and KingsbuTy orchestras recitations
by Nathan and Opal Moody, supper and
dancing were the items of the bill OF fare which
many enjoyed.
Deputy charles Ludden had series of good
meetings at his installations in Contra Costa
County
ton permitting all cantons of the order to
parade at the dedication of the new temple in
Philadelphia, Pa, on May 81. 1t viii be one |
of the largest gatherings OF chevaliers ever
witnessed.
Absit-Invidia Rebekah Lodge OF Oakland viii |
have public reception on the evening OF the |
18th.
Anity Rebekah Lodge of this city will give
nickel party at Odd Fellows Hall on the even |
ing OF the 23d. This lodge has arranged for an
initiation every night of the present term |
That looks like business.
The Rebekah branch is prospecting. Elmwood |
Lodge was instituted at San Mateo on |