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Ancient Order of Forest.rs.

The report of the permanent secretary will be
ready for distribution during the latter part OF the
month. 1t will include the financial statement for
the last year and that of the last quarter, which
closed on the last day OF June.
installations the order of the evenings in the
various courts at this time.
Last Thursday evening Court Lincoln installed
it's officers those whose names have already been
given in this department, and gave its first smoker
in Social Hall. Alcazar building There was a
large mum Der present, and during the evening the
number was augmented by the visit in a body OF
Court Victoire. There were also present quite a
number of The friends of the member of the new
court, for it open meeting. There were
present among the visitors Past Chief Ranger Will
District Deputy NJ. p Light, who the installing
officer The programme for the evening opened
with brief talk the objects of the order for the
benefit of the strangers by the district deputy.
He told of the fraternsl portion of the order, OF
its beneficiary features and spoke of the social re-
unions which serve to make pleasant feature OF
It. This was followed by a song by Mr. 1nchclIffe
MI Nolan being the accompanies After that
there was recitation and then song by Thomas
Rodgers Then followed the ceremony of install
ing the officers, which was performed in very
impressive manner. When the officers had been
conducted to their respective stations the pro-
gramme for the amusement of the members and
visitors was resumed and the show was kept up
until after midnight Mr.. Flelsher of Court Alca-
traz told some funny stories, Mr.. Walker favored
with song, Fred ). Myrtle, who was in splendid
voice, sang a song OF unfortunate musical COM
poser and for encore recited CaSey at the Bat"
in manner that brought down The house Mr.
Mullany gave clever imitation of a Chinese lover
In dialect and he followed by Professor Born
moth, who performed sleight-of-hand tricks,
Signor Petts sang German dialect song and
Mckinley Finley entertained with scotch pipes
and sword dance and Jig. NJ. Granger of Court
Victoire rendered in good style song in English
and then followed many other numbers. The
master OF ceremonies was Sub-Chief Ranger J. IL.
Henderson, who made mp the programme of num-
bers, choosing those who had reputation for en-
tertainIng. The result OF his work so agree
able that but few left before midnight He had
for assistant r n. McClennan p. C. r. and he
did much TO make 1t pleasant for all present, as
did also the court physician, DR.. Bruno. During
the evening there distribution of pipes and
tobacco and refreshments while in adjoining
room there was served COLLATION. by lady friends
of the court.
Since the adjournment of the Grand Circle.
Companions of tue Forest, at Ukah, $500 has
been paid In benefits.
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oraor of Chosen Friends.

Grand Councillor Boehm, writing from the south
states that everywhere he has met with enthusi
astic receptions, and that the prospects for the
order are very hattering
Last Monday Grand Recorder Wallis and Past
Supreme Councillor Arnold consolidated Acorn
and Athens councils in Oakland.
On last Wednesday the Grand Recorder was in
Sacramento and assisted Deputy D. ]. Hartley in
the installation of the officers of Sacramento
Council The presentation of a pantomime and a
banquet followed the ceremony of install a,ion
A number of the members OF Sacramento Coun-
Gil have made arrangements for teams TO drive to
Franklin 70 pay visit to the council there on the
occasion of public meeting be held ON the 25th
inst, the same having been arranged by Deputy
Hartley. F''
Tomorrow night the picnic committee will hold
Its nrst meeting since the event which took place
AT san Jose during the latter part of the mouth of
June. The meeting will be In the hall of America
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Knirhts of Hnnnr

Some time during this month the Knights OF
Honor of Los Angeles will give a smoker on a
grand scale.
Last Thursday the grand dictator and the grand
guide visited Garden City Lodge of Alameda
Grand Vice Dictator Morrison was present.
District Deputy Ben i. solomon on Thursday
night, assisted by Deputies Ballart and Kipps in
stalled the officers of Keystone Lodge.
Tonight Grand Dictator Archibald will visit
Liberty Lodge; tomorrow night he will visit
Norma and Germania Lodges: on the 10th he will
install the officers of Polar Star Lodge; on the tn
he will install those of Tahoe Lodge; on the 18th
ne VIII oe with Unity Lodge in Sacramento: on
the 22d he will be In Stockton and on the follow
ing day he will be with California Lodge al sacrs-
mentO.
The celebration on last Tuesday night of the an
nVersary OF he rounding OF the order by the vari-
GUS lodges OF this City in B. B. Hall was a red
leIter night In the annals of the order o., this
coast. The large hall crowded 10 its canacitv y
an q the entertainment that was offered was good
a, Inc s,nsing ana instrumental portion of the pro-
gramme was equal 10 much that is offered bv
PROFESSIONALS. a wrestling match and tvo anar
ring matches by amateurs were a portion of the
entertainment that was much enjoyed by ALI In
the wrestling II was catch -as-cat cl-can and tho
wrestlers gave exhibition or almost every ,,osi
tion known. A n address by Gus C;unzendorfer on
the Order It's objects and accomplishm mems durin-
the twenty-three years of its exis ence was a mas,
terry enort In comparing the expense OF con
Quoting the affairs OF the Knights with oldItna
Insurance companies he showed that W here N cost
some companies 81 % to disburse dollar n cost
tue hhlghis Just traction over cents The sun
per that was served TO seven or eight hundred who
were ID the nall was pioneer supper-pork and
Deans, hardtack and coffee-and as a noveity A.
was greatly en1oved. Deputy Ben l. Solomous
who had general supervision OF the affafr dosa-,,
Grand Dictator Archibald, Grand Guide Teonard
ana NUMBER OF prominent Knights were present
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visit to Ophir, the mother lodge Of the order in
Inis CITY This lodge will celebrate the forty rst
August
,Hlhsteen deaths were officially reported at the
oInce OF the grand secretary from the first OF the
year TO the "a of the current month All the
ueatn @ penents but two have been paid and these
are not yet due by of the fact that the time
ment made was within three weeks after notice
had been filed
me report of the endow meut committee is the
So that at this time is engaging the attention
vi ths members of every lodge. 1t does not meet
WIN tne favorable consideration that the mem bers
VI tne committee expected it would. There ap-
@ pears 70 De sentiment favoring what is known as
Tis 1He Eikus plan In its latest issue the Jewish
Aunes ana Messenger says, editoTially: "Many
years ago the District Grand Lodge No. 4, l. o.
D. %. %, met at Stockton and passed an obnoxious
smGow tent Jaw which special session Justly re-
ouo.aeeu; history appears to be shaping itself for
a Ia.cIcai repetition of the Stockton episode We
pLsulcI a IKE fate for the proposed unreasonable
order" - ~
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American Legion OF Honor.

unusual activity is being displayed by the MEM
oers OF the several councils this City and
the Day at this time. The formation of the new
organization of Associated Councils" under the
able and active management of the past COM
manoer w. A. Dundas, who was chosen president,
Is looked upon by all members as a very wise
move, one that will Infuse new life in the order,
and Its enects are already making themselves felt
At the meeting OF the new association held last
thursday night all the councils were represented.
Each representative gave an account of what had
been done in his council, and each report was very
encouraging Some OF the representatives who be-
long TO councils that have not had initiation for
long time promised new members
Inc association proposed visiting one or more
OF the City councils every month. ana IL will
give Doom open meeting 10 the general public at
Gate 10 be liked in the future. The first council
10 De visited Will be Midwinter Council in Stanford
streets on the evening of the 2Sd. n interesting
programme Is promised by the council.
bohemian Council and Myrtle Council have APP
pointed a committee to make arrangements tor o
joint entertainment to be given early in August
During the month of June there was a great d cal
OF work done in the order in the State Of New York.
Up TO the I'D of the month there were 83l initia-
tionS In the Empire State.
An EFFORT is being made to have Supreme Com
mander John NJ. Gwinnell of Newark, n. j. visit
California and deliver addresses in the large cities
| OF the State. he is logical forcIble aud con-
vincing speaker.
In the seventeen years ofits existence this order
has paid its benehciaries nearly $33,UOO, ,OU0 and
has done so willingly and promptly.
Grand Commander Filben will return from his
vacation this week
Alta Council and Redding Council each initiated
a candidate at the last held meeting.
The financial statement ending June shows re-
ceipts, S219,2S7; disbursements. $21S,OO0. There
were seventy -four deaths five having occurred In
California, the beneficiary certificates of these
amounting to $500.
mander Gwinnel urges the membership to more
activity In securing members.
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knights of the Maccabees.

new tent called the Golden West was insti-
tuted In Alcazar building last Thursday, with a
charter list of more than 100 members, embracing
many professional and business men. The meet
ing was addressed by State Deputy S. w. Hail.
who In brief but interesting speech. told of the
struggles Of the ancient Maccabees and of the TIL
umphs Of the modern Maccabees- He entered in to
an account of the growth of the order which fifteen
years ago had membership of 700 and now has
one of more than 24O.OOO. The following are the
oincers Of the new P. c., C. H. Pinney;
Com, DR.. w G. Harvey; l.. C., j. II. Speer: r.
X, James Patterson Jr.; f. K, A. Geantit; Serg
w. w. Cross; Chap, T. w. West: Mat. A. A. n,
knsign; 1st M. O., ]. w. owen; I'd NJ. e., j. B.
Stovsll: sentinel, p. I. Bennett; picket E. IT.
Pattee. d.
Tomorrow the degree team of the Los Angeles
Tent VIII start on its southern tour to exemplify
the new ritual before before the different tents.
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Knights of the Golden EarIs.

California Castle No. l held it's boom meeting
last Wednesday evening. Af;er transacting the
regular business the newly elected officers were
installed by Grand Chief McGowan and staf w.
+. Norcross, P. G. c., delivered the opening ad.
dress and told of the Institution of the castle on
June 80, 1884, and gave interesting account Of
its progress since that date. He SPOKE of the inn
mense amount OF good work done by the castle
during its existence and OF its faithfulness in III
care Of its sick and bu rial OF the dead. J. w.
Seeley, p. c.. followed with eloquent portrayal
OF the beautiful rltuali site and of the NOBLE
aims and principles OF the organization. ]. w.
Van Horn, r G. c., spoke the Institution OF the
Grand Castle in 1886. Mr. Horn was one of
the first members of Keystone Castle of Philad ell
pnla, ana OH coming 10 this coast became one OF
the chhrter members of California Castle Other
members MADE short speeches and gave music aud
me ting closed. The hall was Handsomely deco
rated VII hfiags notices and embems of the order.
Ihe attendance was large and enthusiastic.
0oIden Gate Castle No. 8 gave housswarmi ng
on Monday evening. An interesting programme
heu peen prepared and the mem bers and visitors
passed peasant evening This castle will give
public installation of officers on Monday evening
the 18th.
acfc Castle No. 10 elected officers last Tues
uay evening and Will install on the 14th inst The
members are working hard to double their mem
bership this term.
The semi-annual reports now coming in show
large increase and much interest manifested all
over the state.
Grand Chief MCGOWAN is preparipr for a series
OF ohic' al visits during this and next month.
AIpna temple NO. l, l. g. f., will In stall officers
on rlday evening. A committee is work pre-
pairing an entertainm ent and supper for the same
evening The success of the temple during the
term has been very gratifying and Il has proved a
valuable aid 10 the castles
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Foresters of America.

Court Oakdale No. 151 was instituted on Friday
evening, June %, in Oakdae, Stanislaus County,
by T. II. Bremen, grand secretary assisted by Z. 5.
Harrison, grand junior woodward, Deputies
Thomas Sewen and ]. NJ. W. Pope and a delega-
tion of the members OF Court Stockton No. 56 and
Mokelumne No. 135. The following were in
stalled as the officers: J. G. Thompson, ]. P c, R.
II. Sanders, G. r.; H Carstens, =. q. R.; A. L. H.
Meyer T.; George McCabe, f. s.: G. Schmid,
R. $; J. Bruning, s W.; J. Lowney, J. W.. h.
Nagel, S. B.; 81. L. Brink, ]. B.: w. a. Smith,
B. a. Downey and G. Zeller, trustees; Dr. J. G.
Thompson, physician.
In addition to the list already published Grand
Chief Ranger Vellage has issued the following
commissions as deputies: Sol Peiser of No. 20, for
Court Inter Nos No. IS: Il. w. Haughy OF No. l,
for Court Zenith No. 2I J. B. Fleming OF No. lS,
for Court Stanford No. 27; C. NJ Gertson OF No IA,
for Cour. Colum ba No. 55; J. Gobell of No. IT. for
Court Ocean View No. 26; d. La Weir of No II,
for Court Oakland No. As; Ed Mas of No. 126, for
Court Hermann No 1885, A GOux of No. l47, for
Conr5 Sierra No. 147; Frank Mattson of No 81
for Court santa Cruz No. 81.
Quite number of the return sheets for the mast
quarter have been received. So far ourt silver
Gate No. 13S of San Diego reports the best pro-
gress, having gained twenty-five members over
and above all suspensions during the last three
months.
The Fourth of July has been celebrated in many
portions of the state under the auspices of the
order Among those which celebrated were Court
C1nnabar OF Middletown Lake County, Court
SHASTA in SiSsons the courts in San Francisco and
vicinity at Glenn EHen Courts San Jose and
Alum Rock in San Jose; Court Rose Hill In Noun
tain View; Court Pajaro Valley Rose in Watson
vile.
The courts and circle in San Diego have recentlv
fitted up an elegant lodgeroom in their city as a
home for the order The home is to be known as
the American Foresters' Hall of san Diego
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Companions of the Forest.

Since the close of the Grand Circle meeting
Grand Chief Companion Mrs. NJ. A. Duke has been
visiting the various circles in this City and vicn-
ty and the reports presented by that officer show
that an active interest is being manifested. The
legislation enacted at the Grand Circle appears to
meet with general approval Among the circles
visited during the last week is Diana No %
which is in very hourishing condition. The So
cial committee reported that the quarterly enter
tainment would take place on July TO-
Grand Chief Companion Mrs NJ. A. Duke has
appointed the following deputies: c. H. Bremen
of No. Ga for Excelsior No. g. Miss gnes D. Bremen
of No. 81 for Oakland Circle No. g. John J. Cordv
of No. for Diana Circle No %. Mrs H. Worms
Of No. II for Loreley Circle No. 26 Herman Kohn
OF NO. 43 for Live Oak Circle No 29, Thomas F.
Blake or No. 2l5 Tor Defiance Circle No. 49, ira
w. Coburn of No. 104 for Olympus Circle No 40
j. Caman OF No. 23 for Golden West Circle No
43, Mrs. L. Atwood of n o. 43 for Robin Hood Cir
Gle \ o. SO, Miss l. P. hose Of No. 64 or Hamlet
Circle No 81, NJ K. LIGHT of No. 80 for Twilight
Circle No. 40, Mrs. Z. ucker of No. for Mizpah
Circle No. 100, Mrs. f. J. N. Stelnweg of No 29
for Bonita Circle No. l04, 5. Label of No IL for
Evening Star Circle No. 202, Henry Tiedgen of
No. ~ for San Jose Circle No. 2lO e. P. Jacobson
OF No. 5S for San Francisco Circle No 267 E. O.
Sewell OF No. for Preside Circle No. 27s.
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Native Daughters of the Golden West

Native Daughters of the Golden West
Mrs Daniel Daniels of Fremont Parlor, very
enthusiastic member. has been appoin ed a dis
trict deputy at large.
Orinda Parlor will give . banquet in Native
Sons Hall on the Odd inst.
Miss Laura j. Frakes OF Amapola Paror Sutter
Creek, furnished the Amador Record a column &C
count OF the doings of the Grand Parlor a; Napa,
one that Is not only interesting and Instructive
but is well written, and shows that the young lady
has the faculty OF gathering all the little details
OF an event that go TO make up article that will
please readers.
Miss Margaret Bready has been appointed dis
trict deputy grand president for Ursula and Chispa
ORC Fino Parior will publicly install its officers
next Saturday.
Orc Fino Parlor Native Daughters and Pacific
Parlor Native Sons will give joint entertainment
to their friends on the 25th inst.
Miss 4. A. Spencer acted president of the day
at the Fourth of July celebration by the Native
Daughters at Monterey in the abse nee of Grand
President Mary f. Till man. who was unable to be
present and take part in the event.
Last Monday Dardanelle Parlor OF Sonora ten
dered a grand reception to Mrs. Belle Wingfieid
conrad, mem Der of the parior recently elected
grand vicepresident OF the order. The hall was
beautifully decorated. and after address of wei
come and con2ratnla- ion had been delivered
then cola ion
ON the following night the members of Tuol-
umne Star Chapter, Order of the kastern Star,
tenoered Mrs Conrad reception at the residence
OF Mrs f. W. Wells in Sonora, and pleasant time
was had.
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Order of the Eastern Star.

There is some talk of organizing a chapter at
Martinez and the people of the Mission district Of
this City are anxious organize chapter there.
Golden Gate Chapter held a very interest ing
meeting last week, there being visitors from Val
leio, Angels Camp, sacramento and from II ar
mony and Ivy chapters OF this City.
Last Tuesday Mrs. Belle Wingfield Conr ed, past
matron of star OF Tuolumne Chapter of Sonora,
was rendered a reception at the residence of NJ RS.
Thomas W. Wells in that city, in recognition of
the fact that she had been the last session OF the
Grand Paror, Native Daughters OF the Gode en-
West, elected grand vice president of the order
There was an impromptu programme and pleas
ant evening was spent.
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tives to the Great Council: William ]. Smith,
Henry A. Chase, n. L. Griffiths, D. Fuller and NJ.
Parrish
Modoc Tribe on June 25 adopted two palefaces
and elected representatives to the Great Council.
The tribe during the present term has made q
large gain financially, and during the great sun
has increased its membership TO LAB.
Deputy Great Sachem &. M. Brown OF Vallejo
traiIed to the hunting grounds OF Otonkah Tribe
No Sc and raised up the chiefselect for the ensu-
ing term. The members of Otonkah Tribe have
been very diligent in the upbuilding of their mem
bership, which has increased from forty-four 10
seventy-one members and increased its wampum
in like proportion.
Preparations are in active progress for entertain
ing the representatives TO the Great Council which
will convene in this City on Tuesday, August
The various subcommittee have been selected u
carry out the various details to a successful con
cIusioD.
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National Reserve Association.

new lodge of the National Reserve Association
was recently orga nized at Sacramento. The dep
uty of the district assisted by &. c. Oney and Mrs
Anna Ream, in two weeks secured the names of
fifty persons TO The petition for charter. The
followins-named were elected officers: Past Presi-
dent George W. Ficks: President. Mrs. @. scbadt;
Vice-President, E. d. olney; Secretary, William
A Gilbert: Treasurer. Mrs. L. d. Olney: Chaplain
Mrs Annie Tiiden: Conductor, Mrs. sadie Kreuz-
berger; Sentinel, John E. Ti.den; Trustees, olney
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Improved Order OF Rcd Men.

Tahoe Tribe No. 80 at Truckee was Ffsited on
June 25 by Great Chief of Records C. F. Burgman.
The tribe, since its institution ON Febru ry 22 has
adopted fourteen palefaces purchased complete
set of regala and costumes and perfected its mem
bership IN the ceremony of the adoption and placed
consid erA bic amount in cash into the tribal wam-
pun belt
Alfarata Council No. 10 held very enjoyable
calico party with very large gathering present OF
me mbers of the order and palefaces An excel.
lent programme was rendered and dancing in
dulged IN TO a late hour. Past Great Sachem Ben.
9anin +. Josslyn, behalf OF the council pre.
sented Miss Carrie NJ Johnson, the keeper OF
records, very beautiful jewel EN- nbemaiic of the
Degree OF Pocahontas
ManZaaita Tribe No. 4, at its last council raised
up the chiefs-elect fer the ensuing term Deputy
Great Sachem p. L. Hon and ]. Nj. Fairfield Off
ciating. The following were elected representa-
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line. Grand Chancellor McGlashan and Grand
Keeper of Records and Seals Herman Schafner
will be present.
Angels Camp the 18th of June. The division
has been assigned to the first regiment with Cap
tain 9. X. Hawley in command. Placer County
signed TO the second regiment. Captain ]. NJ.
Newman is in command
Next Wednesday evening Syracuse Lodge will
publicly ius tall its officers
Next Saturday evening there will be glorious
time in Pythian Castle and fun without limit for
all who will attend Zerin-Kapi Temple No. So OF
the d. o. X. K. Will hold meeting and dispose Of
a number of victims.
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NoTE-In the ABOVE exposition of the tides the
early morning tides are given in the left hand
column, and the successive tides of the day in the
order OF occurrence rs TO time. The second time
time column the third tide, and the last or right
hand column gives the last tide Of the day, except
when there are but three tides, as sometm es
occurs The heights given additions to the
soundtngs on the United States Coast Survey
charts. except when minus sign q precedes the
height, and then the number given is subtractive
from the depth given hy the charts
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Grand Master WarbOys and Grand Secretary
Shaw visited Los Angeles last week for the pur-
pose of comforting the Grand Lodge Degree on a
number of odd Fellows entitled to receive it.
E. D. Riley has been elected chief patriarch
OF Woodland Encampment.
Benicia Encsmpment had Its newly elected off,
GERS installed by District Deputy Souther of VAL
lejo last week.
Royal Rebekah Lodge No. 215 was recently
institu ed with Tiie Hutton as noble grand Mar
garet Bell as vicegrand, NJ. r.. McCoister : sec
TeJary, +. w. Warren financial secretary and d.
Opsy treasurer. This lodge VIII hold all open
meeting on the 18th in Odd Fellows Hall. This
lodge, the first TO receive members suitable
ladies' who are not relatives of Odd Fellows, has
forty names on its roll
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Order of Pendo.

The supreme officers will be present this evening
at the installation of the officers of Golden Gate
Council.
Last week Supreme Secretary Duden sent on the
paraph-rnaia and suppIt. IS Tor four new councils
two In Montana and two in Texas.
During the month of June the increase was two
new councils and a membership OF seventy-three.
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omoiaI Assessment Table.
NAME
NIasnns at NIonterer.

Tomorrow the Grand Lodge of Masons of the
State of California will be in Monterey to lay
the cornerstone of the Sloat monument which
is TO be erected in commemoration of the occu-
patton of California by the Americans.
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Degree of Honor.

Silver Spray Lodge was visited last Wednesday
by Grand Secretary Mrs. Jsrley OF Montana, who
is here visiting relatives.
Ivy Lodge of Oakland Will install its officers
next Wednesday. The installation will be nv
Mrs Eva Sogan, district deputy, who on the 18th.
VIII lLsta ali the officers Of silver Star Lodge ana on
the 10Th those of Dawn of Hope Lodge Those
who will be in attendance will have treat in wit
messing the effective manner in which this lady
delivers the many charges to the newly elected
officers She does her worI in very impressive
manner, and without the use of book most diff
cult uask -