The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-25
7. O. q. p.


Ukiah, Fort Bragg and Mendocino this week,
instituting Golden West Rebekah Lodge at
Fort Bragg on March l, and dedicatlng the new
hall at Mendocino on the ID.
The union meeting of District 103 with Pre-
sidio Lodge on the 21st filed the hall to over
flowing. 1t was a Joyous and interesting event,
many good things were said and selections
and sentiments made most acceptable pro-
gramme.
Old District No. 7 proposes its usual annual
reunion at Stockton on March ID. The breth-
rem are preparing an attractive bill OF fare IN
addition TO the comforting OF the second de
gree.
Much interest is manifested in the coming
contest between Oriental Encampment OF this
city and Santa Cruz Encampment Tor the pos
session OF the prize gavel. The contest will
take place at Santa Cruz on March 8.
Canton Sacramento No. l, Z. NJ. with It's
band went by special car to the celebration at
Auburn on the 23d, and afterward proceeded
to the grave OF the late Grand Secretary Lyon
and fraternally decorated the same.
Colonel W. H. Sherburn OF Sacramento was
in the city for day or two last week. He re-
ports the status of all branches of the order to
be excellent in his locality.
Nearly forty OF the members OF Iemplar Re
bekah Lodge visited Absit-Invidia Rebekah
Lodge of Oakland on the 18th An address was
made by William H. Barnes, p &. NJ, and re-
marks by Messrs. Wyckof, Northey, Taylor and
others were sandwiched with mucical and liter
airy selections by Mrs. Spear, Miss Littlefeld
and number of lady members, The officers
ingto the general enjoyment. Miss Lucy Mogle,
deputy, responded ably to a call upon her. A
generous collation. and social dance were also
among the features OF the pleasant visit. The
visitors carried home profusion of flowers
presented by their Oakland sisters.
Amity Rebekah Lodge had a splendid time
at its nickel party on the 23d. Candidates have
been procured by this sterling subordinate
which insure an initiation every meeting dur
ing the term.
Mrs Gertrude Moreland grand president !;
Mrs. Donaho, grand secretary, and Grand Master
Simpson made the session of Hesperian Re
bekah Lodge of Los Gatos very interesting on
the 14th, and with many members enjoyed the
banquet and festivities OF the occasion.
Templar Rebekah Lodge No. 10 had souve-
mir Brownie party on the 23d, and like every
thing arranged by shis subordinate 1t was en-
ioyable and successful.
Star Encampment No 70 of Riverside con-
cluded its installation with collation., at
which remarks were made by visitors and mem
berS
To entertain the Fresno Rebekah Lodge last
session the gentlemen members gave bur-
lesque initiation: supper was served alter the
Seaside Rebekah Lodge was installed by
Deputy Miss Winnie Bicllford, in the presence
OF many members. A social time, with an ap-
petiZing supper, followed the ceremonies.
Della D. Pettitt, deputy, instituted Florin
Rcbekah Lodge No. % at Florin on the 14th,
with over fifty charter members. The deputy
and her staff We're assisted by number OF
ladies from Elk Grove.
The lodge at Kern City is making arrange
ments TO purchase necessary land for Gene
terry on the San Lorenzo ranch
Flora Rebekah Lodge OF Lodi is having Sc
rcs OF social gatherings.
Santa Ana SAYS that while Los Angeles may
have its Mardi Gras and Garden Grove its rabbit
drives. that Santa Ana proposes to make the
26th of April the festival there. 1t has in
vlted sixty lodges TO unite with II on the ami
Versarv OF American Odd Fellowship, and q
majority have already returned favorable an
swers, thus ensuring a mighty gathering.
There is TO be grand parade, literary and mu-
steal programme and a carnival at the opera
house. The committee managing are G. Miller,
W. b. Tedford, G. Sturgeon, George Riley and
George S. Wilson.
Notwithstanding the unfayorable weather
the |. o. o. +. carnival and fair at San Jacinto
crowded the hall Tor four nights, making the
affair artistic, social and financial success.
Stockton IS beginning in time to arrange for
the meeting OF the grand eucampment next
October; already committees are out collecting
means to properly entertain the delegates
$4,000 is to be raised, the programme is already
outlined and is to consist OF competitive drill
between the canJons in the pavilion; another
evening viii be public reception; and the
third night viii be devoted TO the eXemplifiea-
tion of degrees by subordinate encampments.
Invitations Will be extended far and near, and
q great attendance viii be provided for. The
success and enthusiasm attending the recent
session at Santa Rosa has convinced the patri-
archs that it is good policy now and then TO go
to the Inconvenience, if it may be SO termed, of
holding annual sessions outside OF the city CT
San Francisco. as it creates a local enthusiasm,
and is a change for the city members TO get
away from business, allowing them to really
devote their entire time to the affairs OF the
session which is almost impossible when the
session is held at their own home.
Minnesota votes Tor its grand officers on the
Australian ballot plan. The elections are held
| in the lodges on a specified date and all past
grands present vote; nominations are made in
q specified time preceding election and the
names are all printed upon.one ballot and the
voter places cross opposite the name of his
preference. Amendments will be introduced
at the next session of the Grand Lodge of Cali
fornia looking to the election of grand officers
by voting in the subordinate lodges, instead OF
the present system, which permits all past
grands who may be in attendance at the grand
lodge TO vote.
AT a meeting Of the board of trustees of the
Home for Aged Odd Fellows, etc, held last
week, specifications were presented i'll rela-
ton 10 what viii be necessary to finish the
building and place it in order for occupancy.
board has visited and examined the home and
prepared the requisite information, which
Will be contracted for shortly, after bids for
same are considered.
At this meeting Judge A. l.. Bartlett OF River
side, who is peculiarly fitted by experience in
many ways, was elected as superintendent of
the home, and with his wife. who win fill the
position OF matron, will have charge of the in
stitution. 1t was also decided, if terms were
satisfactory, to purchase the cottage which
with a small portion OF land adjoining the
home grounds, also to purchase twenty-five
acres of the bottom or river land for garden
purposes. 1t is the intention of the board to
push matters forward, TO dedicate the home on
the 10Th OF April, and If possible to present the
same complete and ready for occupancy, free
of any encumbrance, 10 the Grand Lodge at the
session III May
On March /, Golden Rule Encampment 10.
81 OF Oakland will celebrate its twenty-fifth
anniversary; invita- tons have been issued to
many eminent brethren, and one OF the enjoy-
able reunions Tor which this camp is famed
may be expected.
At Fort Bidwell and at Haywards new Re-
bekah lodges were instituted last week and
others are forming
There will be general celebration through
out this continent on April 26, the SEVENTH
sixth anniversary OF the order.
On March the general relief committee will
have the benefit OF all the tickets they sell for
the concert at the Pavilion.
The employment bureau continues its practi-
cal and acceptable work.
u. a. O. D.
Vaseo da Cana Grove No. 43 was visited al
its last meeting by J. H. L. Gerckens noble
grand arch and five candidates were initiated
San Francisco Grove No. 3 will celebrate its