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American Legion of Honor.

Last week Bohemian Council after transacting
its regular business and discussing the report OF
the joint committee. gave an old-time high jinks
under the skillful management of that Prince Of
Bohemia Commander Robert Ferral, assisted by
Collector c. d. Wheat. There was excellent
programme and all enjoyed themselves.
Alta Council at its last meeting entertained
with number of short addresses, after which the
report OF the Joint committee was read and dis
cuSsed.
Myrtle Council will hereafter meet in Balboa
Hall in the building of the Native Sons
In New York City there were initiated durin e
the month of January 202 candidates. an increase
of l03 initiated in the same city in January 1895.
In the early part of last January Peter Cooper
Council received twenty-seven applications at one
meeting At the first meeting IN February Atlas
Council received twelve applications. six OF them
being presented by the vice-commander. A like
interest can be demonstrated in this City IL the
members of the councils Will only work and not
rest content with the knowledge that there not
many deaths and that the membership roll is not
perceptibly diminishing
At the close of 1895 there were 53210 certifi-
Gates Of the order in force, representing $136,263.
000
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Native Sons of the Golden West.

Athens Parlor of Oakland visited by Vice
President Gesford, Grand Secretary Lunstedt and
District Deputy Bodemann, who. after the busi-
ness of the evening, were entertained by the Oak
landtes.
Last Monday Grand Lecturer Clark visited So
nopla Parlor, on Wednesday he was with san Jose
Parlor Friday he called on Palo Alto Paflor,
and tomorrow he Will visit Seaside Parlor at Half
moon Bay
Grand Trustee Byington, District Deputy Bolde-
mann and c. r. Heverin visited Mt. Tamalpais
Parlor last week.
District Deputy NJ. Leathers has succeeded in
having Esparto Parlor removed from Esparto TO
Madison, Yolo County.
F. G. Smythe is moving in The direction of re-
organizing Invincible Parior at Anaheim.
Grand President Dunno and Vice President e es-
ford will visit ST. Felens Parlor TO morrow. This
parlor is consolidate with McLane Parlor at Cal
istosa.
Grand President Dunno is TO visit the Alameda
parlors during the month to ascertain how well
they up in ritualistic work.
The Native Sons Hall A ssociation will elect d.
rectors at the meeting TO be held tomorrow even
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ment The first number on the programme an
nounced by President Tillie Brauer, who fcteo as
u p Q. cereinon,es, oa thn naror and at pres
ent district deputy.
She in most eloquent language, for the benefit OF
those unacquained with the order. told OF the or
ganization since it was started in Jackson, ANA
dor County, by Miss Reichling in 1856 OF its pur-
pose in the teaching of patriotism and reverence
for the star spangled banner, in teaching the mem
bers the history OF the Gold en- state ana inspiring
a deep respect for the pioneers who developed the
state and made known its possibilities. She also
spoke of the great good the order has done In as
sistinp those who were stricken down by sickness
and in a quiet, unostentatious way, helping those
who stood in need Her remarks, delivered with
great deal of force were warmly applanded
This was followed by selections rendered by the
Buena Vista Mandolin Club. which gave its initial
performance. This club is composed OF Misses
Garbarino Bertha Behlow, Annie Westhouse,
Mary Westhouse, Emma Benng and Lille
Hem In addition TO the manaonns nan sr1t rneee
melody, followed by ''Sweet Alice, Ben
Bolt" encore. The young ladies showed
markable precision in playing in unison, and the
sweet tones OF the instruments deicately touched
by them produced volume Of music that was
perfectly enchanting.
4 prolonged outburst of applause that lasted for
several minutes testified the appreciation of the
audience. Miss Eta OBrien. young lady with
voice clear and strong and very musical rendered
vocal solo, ale WAS a Prince" and, In response
TO encore, gave my Dream of You' by Rod
ney, both of which gave proof OF the lady's high
musical talent. "Ohi Sir" was recited by Miss NJ.
Creighton: Pearl Fenton, n little miss in Turkish
costume, gave a pretty fancy dance TO tambourine
accompaniment. ''rhe College OIL Can" recita-
ton, was given with good deal of Zest by Miss A.
Josephi. II. ]. Oman gave vocal sole that was
= ~ r"cptvnd. AMI then Paul Bernhardt OF the
Olympic Club, master of the art, gave exhibit
ton of heavy club-swinging. The programme con-
Z. ed with a violin solo by r. Lacbman
Tne prt sident. who performed the duties as
signed her with much grace, then announced that
the floor would be cleared for dancing, and in a
little while the many couples were moving IN
rhythmical motion to the strains OF sweet music.
Refreshments served during the evening.
Buena Vista. OF which Grand Secretary Mrs.
George c. Ryan is member. has reason to feel
proud of its achievement last Wednesday evening.
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Daughters of Liberty.

California Council will hold an open meeting in
Pythian Castle on Wednesday evening There will
be musical and literary programme and dancing
The ladies in charge have made arrangements for
a lendid entertainment.
Martha w Washington Council viii give enter
tainment in the nature of an anniversary ball in
Union Square Hall on the evening of the oath inst
On the evening of the 18th inst. the local coun-
cils will in body, pay fraternal visit to Oakland
Council.
Last Wednesday the ladies OF Oakland Council
treated the delegates to the State Council of Junior
Order of United American Mechanics to a COLA
tion. The delegates greatly appreciated the treat,
and in eloquent language testified their gratitude
From the expressions of delegates TO the State
Council it is probable that within two months five
six councils of the Daughters of Liberty
will be organized
nounced her Intention of organizing a council in
her section of the country.
new council is soon to be organized in Sacra-
mento, and one is ready fer institution in Los An
geles.
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Improved Order of Red Men.

Oshonee Tribe has since the beginning of the
term made wonderful progress II has adopted
thirty-five palefaces and has now three applica-
tions on file AT the meeting of the tribe held last
Wednesday night the degree team of p. H Hoff
ID, conferred the Hunters degree on thirteen
and the Warriors degree ten who were entitled
to such. This, the first work OF the team was
very creditably performed. On the 18th of April
this tribe will give an entertainment and ball.
At the last meeting held of Bald Eagle Tribe
Past Sachem Reynolds on behalf of Montezuma
Tribe presented TO Fred Brandt. p. G. r. and dis
trict deputy, set of handsomely engrossed reso-
lutlons In appreciation of the many courteses ex-
tended and of the interest he has taken in the
order and district. The tribe received two appli-
cations and closed the evenings work by partak-
ing of corn and venison.
Modoc Tribe at its meeting held last Thursday
conferred all the degrees on three candidates who
were entitled to receive them.
Committees are at work making preparations to
the end that the picnic Ia be gwen by the order
the 18th OF May, Tammany day, shall be grand
TO the event.
The late Governor F. T. Greenhage was prom
inent Red Man and mem ber of the Past Sachems'
Association of Massachusetts.
c. F. Burgman of this city. great chief Of records
has been made an honorary member of the Past
Sachems' Association of Massachusetts.
The Governor or Oklahomais is member of Usage
Tribe of Guthrie.
The caravan OF Red Men OF St Paul Mimi re-
Gently visited saltwater the invitation of Mayor
Stable, who is member of Pokegenla Tribe and
they all had grand time at feast provided by the
Mayor.
Illinois, Kentucky and Minnesota is each to have
past sachems association.
The proposition TO increase the funeral benefits
IN this reservation to $3.50 was recently discussed
and when put to vote was defeated by large
majority.
The second grand prize masquerade ball recently
given bv White Eagle Tribe in Mannerbund Hail
on the Potrero, was success in every way. The
hall was filled 10 its utmost capacity, there were
many beautiful costumes, many of them rich and
elaborate in design During the evening sachem
Henry Trueb delivered a lengthy address on the
growth OF the order and the increased membership
of White Eagle Tribe.
The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. Peter
c. Blick. who, as prince and princess, made a
handsome couple. The music was furnished by
Allen Simmins' band. The feature of the even
ing was an Indian village. which looked very
realistic A number of valuable prizes were dis
tributed, that for the best sustained character be-
ing awarded TO Mr.. Rhode who assumed the char
acter of an Indian brave. Tne committee of ar
Irueb, Frank Walker, L. ]. Dwyer and Peter G.
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Ancient Order of Foresters.

The picnic of the Foresters will be held in Asri-
cultural Park. San Jose, the 18th Of June.
Court Violet will give an ntertanment in Social
Hall, A. o. F. building, on the evening OF TUESDAY,
the 18th.
Court Fremont will give entertainment on the
evening of the 2lst inst.
Ali the courts and circles OF this city and Oak
land will give district school party on the even
ing of the 25th of pril in aid OF the picnic fund
The executive council met last SATURDAY. night
and completed arrangements for the meeting of
the HIGHER Court DIR. Case of Ukiah and George
Robinson of Los Angeles were present at the
meeting.
The juvenile court. Star of the Wes is :doing
well showing at this time a membership OF eighty
The junior Foresters remain in this until lS
years OF age and then they afilate with court of
adu
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Knights of PythiaS.

The committee appointed 10 arrange reception
for the representatives of the Grand Lodge at its
last meeting discussed form Of entertainment
but adjourned without reaching any definite con-
clusion. 1t is probable that there will be brief
literary programme, promenade concert and bali
In the Mechanics Pavilion.
Colonel ]. p. Abbott of Oakland has been ap-
pointed assistant aGiutant for the Brigade of Cali
Iornla. Brigadier G. II. Nichols, commanding the
brigade, has been granted leave of absence and
permission 10 go without the limits of the State
In his absence Colonel J. G. Lohmeyer ranking
colonel of the brigade will be I'm command.
On the last Saturday in February ii. Schafner
IN MS capacity OF imperial nawab. instituted
Zetln-kapl Temple No. So, Dramatic Order OF
Knights of khorassan in Pythian Castle The fol
loving named were chosen officers: II. Schaifner
venerable sheik; &. L. Patton, royal vizier; A. K
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ROYAL Arcanum.

Grand Regent E. E. Ewing of Ohio,who is now in
Los Angeles, en- route to this City, will be the
guest OF the evening at the meeting TO be held by
Argonaut Council on the 23d inst. All the mem
pers IN this district and vicinity have been invited
10 be present, and large ana enthusiastic meeting
is looked for
M 5. de Roco is now secretary OF Argonaut
Council, vice Henry G. Watrous, who for number
OF years held that office. Mr. Watrous, who has
been in Sacramento for numbe- Of weeks an.
nounces that should he remain in that city he will
start council there.
Two candidates slated for the next meeting
oI Argonaut Council and six applications will be
presented The degree team is working faithfully
ana much good work is expected of 1t.
Preparations are already being made for the
proper observance of Royal Arcanum day.
Dr. henry G. McGfll, the councls medical ex-
amlner, returned from Portland, Or, recently and
reports having had n thrilling experience on the
20 SSoiu5mDia, one which came near costing the coun-
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Stevens, grand emir: w. j. Kidd, secretary; G. W.
Neyin. treasurer; ID. w. Saylor, mahedi; M. A.
Samuels. menial, and c. s. Scott, sahib.
A division OF the Uniform Rank Will be insti-
tuted at Hartford on the 9th of A pril.
Grand Vice-C Chancellor c. F. McGlashan of
Truckee who was in the City few davs since, re-
ports Pythanism fourishng in the far northeast.
Grand Chancellor Samuels will visit as follows
during the week: Monday. Oceanside Lodge: Tues
day Themis Lodge at Fscondido; Wednesday,
Lake Elsinore Lodge at Elsinore; Thursday, Perris
Lodge: Monday, March Is, SunDyside Lodge at
Riverside.
The officers OF the Supreme Lodge have decided
to change the place of meeting Of the Supreme
Lodge from Minneapolis to Cleveland, o., the date
being August 25 next. The encampment OF the
Uniform Rank usually held at the time of the
meeting of the Grand Lodge will not be held this
year unless the transportation companies conceds
a reasonable rate
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R'ne R'rifh

The following named committee on proposed
change Of the beneficiary feature of the order G.
Cohn, D. s. Hirshberg. Joseph Rothschild E.
Tausky ana II. Gutstadt, has under consideration
the plan submitted by Albert Elkus at the last
held session Of the Grand Lodge and the Morse
plan recently adopted bv the order OF Chosen
Friends The committee has held meetings at
which the two plans have been discussed by the
members, but nothing definite has been done. 1t
Is likely that plan embracing the features OF
both will be recommended to the next Grand
Lodge
Bne Birth Hall is being renovated and put in
hrst-class condition under the direction of Presi-
dent franklin OF the Hall Association The build
ing Is filled with tenants and the association is in
prosperous condition.
Julius Platcheck. Rev. DIR, Voorsanger. Henry
schwartz, Harris Marks, Simon Hofstadter, Ig-
natz Eppertshausen and A. Kronberg still de-
hberating about site for the Bne Birth free
school, but 1t is probable that the committee will
decide tc occupy lot owned by the B'ne Birth
Association on Natoma street.
There Is q grest deal OF rivalry between lodges
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PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP COMPANY

CLEANERS WILL SAIL FROM NA.
- Broadway wharf, San Francisco, z6Szd
follows:
For Mary Island, LorIng. Wrangel. Juneau. Kill
Isnoo ana Stka (Alaska), at A. NJ March 10. SO,
April. Il, 29
For Victoria and Vancouver (B. C.), Port Town
send, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett Anacortes and New
Whatcom (Bellingham Bay, Wash.), A. NJ.
March 5. 10. Is. 20, 25. 30. and every fifth
day thereafter, connecting at Vancouver with
the c. T. r. r.. AZ Tacoma with n. p. r. R.,
at Seattle with G. n Ry., at PORT Townsend with
Alaska steamers.
For Eureka. Arcata and Fields Landing (Hum-
bodt Bay) str. Pomona P. NJ, March 2, 6, 10,
IA 1s % 26, 80, 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 Angeesl ana Newport, at "A. NJ. March
A, 5. Il. 10, 20, "a, 2S, and every fourth day
thereafter.
For San Diego, stopping only at Port Hartford
(San Luis Obspo), Santa Barbara, Port Los
Angeles. Redondo fLos Angeles) and Newport. IL
A.. n, March 2, 6, 10, IA, Is, 22, 26. 80, and
every fourth day thereafter.
For Ensenada, San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, La
Paz. Altata and Guaymas (Mexico). str. William
ette Valley, 10 A. NJ. 25th of each month.
Ticket Office, Palace Hotel, New Montgomery
street.
GOODALL PERKINS q CO., Genr ARents
10 Market ST.. San Francisco.
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The Chosen Friends.

Last Monday Grand Recorder s. c. Wallis. as
sisted by Past Supreme Councillor Arnold tnstt-
tnted Acorn Council in Oakland. The following
are the officers: Mrs. V. Booth c.; Elmer Need,
" c.: W. c. Meagher l.: D. Strong, S.; John VIII
son, t.: Mrs. w. C. Meaghar. prelate: Mrs Bessie
Rule, NJ: A. K. McCune, W.: Miss Hattie Levy,
". Annie Hauser, sentinel; Mary +. Richardson,
roll.
On Thursday evening Evans Council will mi.
!iate nve candidates, the work to be performed by
the initiatory team. The evening he coun-
en- VIII give GARD party. Tomorrow evening the
lnltiatory team will Initiate seven candidates for
America Council
Social Council will give social and entertain
dnent in Washington Hall, Red MEMS building. on
Thursday next
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EXPLANATION.

The arrow hies with the wind. The top figures
at station indicate maximum temperature for the
days; those underneath it, II any, the amount Of
RAINFALL of melted snow in inches and hundredths,
during the past twelve hours. IsObars, solid
lines, connect points OF equal air pressure; iso-
therms, or dotted lines, equal temperature. The
word "high" means high barometric pressure and
Is usually accompanied by fair weather; 'low''
refers to low pressure and is usually preceded and
accompanied by cloudy weather and rains. "Lows"
usually first appear on the Washington coast.
When the pressure is high in the interior and low
along the coast, and the isobars extend north and
south along the coast, rain is probable: but when
the ''low IS nciosed with isobars of marked curvA
ture rain south Of Oregon is improbable. With e
falling to the California coast, warmer weather may
be expected in summer and colder weather in win
QprOaite result
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The National Union.

Deputy Wells and members of the Cabinet WIS.,
lted Pacific Council in Red Mems Hall last Thurs
day. and each made an instructive address Five
applications were received
Last Wednesday there were two limitations at
the meeting of California Council and three appli-
catons were received. Delegates to the Cabinet
VINO W ere present took part in the initiation.
Deputy t. E. Callised is to work in the interest
OF San francisco Council.
deputy Fennison is organizing new council in
Oakland, which will soon be Instituted.
Inc proposition to raise assessments by the Sem
ate, and in that way create large surplus fund,
IS meeting with a great deal of opposition
from the members, who at this time express
themselves opposed TO any change. AT the
monthly meeting of the Cabinet last Wednesday
the members expressed themselves opposed 20
the proposed change IN any manner OF collecting
assessments.
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independent Foresters.

Court Diana its meeting last Thursday ini
tiated two candidates and number OF applica-
tions were received Under the head of good of
the order number of short addresses were M ade
Court Los Angeles has 500 names on its
roll. The officers We're recen,iys installed by
High Chief Ranger NcElfresh. who for the occa-
sion attired in the full uniform of a brigadier
of Roya, Foresters- He was accompanied BY his
staff, also in full uniform. A supper followed the
installation and all had very enjoyable time.
During the year 1895 the surplus fund was in
creased by 1878. 14S; making the total amount in
that fund the first OF last January ST. $780,
373 as.
Last year the order paid $31 900 for disabil-
ity claims and $4,000 for sick and funeral bene-
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Order Eastern Star.

The grand patron visited Harmony Chapter
last Friday To-day he viii leave tour of vista
ton, calling on the chapters at Porterville Reedly,
Sanger, Selma and 1ulare.
A new chapter will probably be instituted at
Delano on Thursday next.
At meeting held recently Pomona Chapter
elected twenty-four candidates and received
twelve applications
At its next meeting Golden Gate Chapter will in
itate several candidates. On the 18th of April
this chapter will give entertainment in Goloen
Enta Eal
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An Entertainment by Buena Vista
Parlor, Native Daughters
Golden West.
LODGE OF PERFECTION NO. 1.
Workmen's Convention Concerning
Proposed Changes-Picnics by the
Foresters-National Canton.
Masonic Installation.

The recently elected officers OF Yerba Buena
Lodge of Perfection No. were Installed in very
impressive manner last Friday night. Foilowlng
are the names of those who were installed: Henry
Brnner venerable master: William j. Smith,
senior warden; C. w. Conlisk, Junior warden; Ihad
B. Kent orator: William 5. Moses, almoner; Lipp-
man Sachs treasurer; George ]. Hobe, secretary :;
Frank o. Allen master of ceremonies: Louis A.
Murch senior expert; f. c. Van Schaick. junior
expert: John NJ. Smith. captain OF the guard; John
D'Arcy, tyler.
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Woodmen of the World.

A grand open smoker will be given by Golden
Gate Camp in Social Hall, Alcazar building, on
the 25th inst.
The indications are that there will be much
activity In the bay camps during the current and
the next month.
NJ. 7. Moses P. II. c., delivered an interesting
address on "Fraternal Insurance at the smoker
recently given by Alpha Camp in East Oakland.
Under command of CoDSul-Commander Boak
the Alameda County degree team has been visit
ing the various camps in the district in which it
has jurisdiction. and it has been arousing en-
thusiasm by its exemplificaton OF the amplified
work.
Spruce Camp of Alameda gave it's annual min
strel show in Linderman's Opera-hOuse last Fri
day There was large attendance, and an inter-
estlng programme was presented.
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STEAMERS TO ARRIVE.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived.

Arrived.
SUNDAY, March 8.
stmr Santa Rosa, Alexander, 81 hours from San
Diego, etc; pass and mdse, to Goodall. Perkins &
stmr Greenwood. Carlson. Is hours from Green
Stmr Noyo, Levinson. hours from Fort Bragg;
pass and mdse, to ] S Kimball.
Stnr Gipsy, Leland. 30 hours from Moss Land
Haw ship Hawaiian Isles, Kustel, IS days from
Newcastle, Nsw 1922 tons coal, to J Moore.
Brig Lurline, Miller. Is days from Kahului
pass and mdse. to Allen e. Lewis.
Bktn Gardner City. days from Shoalwater
Bay; o61 IT lumber. TO Simpson Lumber Co.
Schr Glen, Jorgensen days from Columbia
River; lumber. to w A Dwight. Oakland direct.
Sailed.
SUNDAY. March g.
Stmr Willamette Valley, Won Helms, Guaymas
stmr Mackinaw Littlefield Tacoma.
Stmr Eureka, Jepsen, san Pedro.
Stmr Cleone, Miller.
Stmr Arcata. Cousins. Coos Bay.
Stmr Farallon. Roberts, Yaauina Bay.
Br ship Senator, Lewis, Seattle.
Schr Eta b. Madsen, Fort Ross
Schr Falcon Petersen Kodiak.
Schr Gen Sigiin, Thomas, Kodiak.
Schr Reliance.
Schr Marie Smith, Bergman Tacoma.
Te.egraphic.
POINT LoBos-March $40 x-weathsr
foggy; wind SW; velocity y miies
Domestic Ports.
roma. from Redondo.
TATOosH-P Passed Mar s-schr Meteor. from
fort GamDle tor San Pedro: ship Elwell, hence
FEB ~ Tor Nanamo; ship Glory OF the Seas hence
Feb 27 for Nanaimo: Br ship Soudan, from Ta-
coma for Queenstown.
CLALLAM BAY-In bay Mar S-Br ship Gen
Gordon. from San Diego for Puget Sound bark
Ferris Thompson, firm Seattle for San Francisco:
bark Forest Queen, hence Feb 21 for Coal Harbor
oktn Skagt, from Port Gamble for Honolulu: schr
w Jewett, hence Feb 90
ASTORIA-Sailed Mar S-Stmr South Coast for
San Francisco. M
PORT LOS ANGELEs-sailed Mar a-s.mr
Mineola for Comox.
EUREKA--Arrived Mar 7-Schr Jennie TheIip.
hence Mar 4: stmr Alice Blanchard hence Mar g.
sailed Mar .-Stmr Westport, for san Franclsco
Mar s-Stmr Pomona and National CITY, for San
Francisco; stmr Alice Blanchard for Eureka and
Astoria; schr Elnorah, for San Pedro
VENTURA-Arrlved Mar S-Stmr Geo Ioomis
hence Mar z. ''
TACOMA-Arrived Mar 7-Stmr San Benito.
hence Mar 4, and sails Mar 8.
GREENWOOD-Sailed Mar 8-Stmr AIcazar for
San Francisco.
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Knights and Ladies of Honor.

Excelsior Lodge has removed from its former
meeting place to Howard street near Seventeenth.
Aurora Lodge had largely attended meeting
last Monday, and on the following evening there
was a large meeting at West End Lodge. These
lodges were visited by prominent members Of the
order on the evenings named.
From all sides come announcements of social en-
tertainments in the order. Tonight Pacific Lodge
VIII give leap year party and entertainment.
Friday evening Seal Rock Lodge of Alameda will
give social. A number OF others are talked Of.