The herald., 1896-12-12
MASONIC.

MASONIC. =
Occidental Consistory, Orient of Los
Angeles, had its first labor in their new
cathedral November 9th. the attend
ance being large. All were pleased with
the new surroundings. The work was
In the thirty-second degree and class
Of sixteen prominent citizens Of Los An
geles and Pasadena were made Princes
Of Scottish Rite Masonry. A banquet
followed, at which Master of Kadosh Sir
Florin L. Jones, thirty third degree, pre-
sided and there were many felicitous
fraternal speeches.
Malaikah Temple. Ancient Ara bic
Order Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, held
their first meeting in the new temple
Friday evening, December 4th, at which
time ! class of fifteen were given the
orders in due form. Among the novices
were Joseph Maier, James W. Hellnan
Conrad Scherer and Joshua H. Variel
the latter being a frisky boy of 80. The
hall was occupied to its fullest capacity
several visitors from Pasadena, River
side and San Bernardino being present.
The usual banquet followed the work.
The first work of Los Angeles Com
mandery No. 9 at its new asylum in the
Of the Red Cross. The occasion was also
made more memorable by a banquet.
shout 200 Sir Knights participating, at
which addresses concerning the Com
mandery, the erection of the new temple
and Masonry in general were made by
Past Commander H. Lindley and Sir
Knights S. J. Beck, H. z. Osborne, F. E.
Davis, b. n. Smith, r. p. Heron and
Morgan.
Among the prominent visitors at the
temple meeting of the Mystic Shrine last
Friday night was Noble Meacham state
treasurer Of Oregon, who is now enjoy
ing the climate of Southern California
with his bride. Evidently he is much
pleased with both.
The annual meeting and election Of
ofIicers of AL Malaikah Temple, Mobiles Of
the Mystic Shrine, will be held on Fri
day evening, December 18th.
Signet Chapter No. 81 r. A. NJ, con-
ferred the degrees of Mark Master and
Past Master Tuesday night. The degree
Of Most Excellent Master will be con-
ferred by this chapter on Tuesday even
irg next signet chapter during the past
year has made net gain of twenty-five
members and now has a membership
of 344. Disbursements during the year,
$2o92
The new Masonic temple cost $50,0O0
and much to the credit of the craft all
has already been paid except very
small amount.
Los Angeles Commandery No. con-
ferred the order of the Temple Thursday
right at it's temple and will have similar
work weekly for some time to come.
A public installation of officers OF
Southern California lodge No. 27s took
place at the temple Wednesday night.
There was large attendance of Masons
and their lady relatives and friends and
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ments and dancing. A detailed report
appeared in the Herald Thursday morn
irg.
Southgate lodge No. 800 has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
term: T. r. Dering. worshipful mas
ter; w. H. Gaynor, senior warden; w.
c. Marsh, Junior warden; j. S. Castruc-
clio. treasurer; Alex. Patterson, secre-
tary.
This is the season when the Mason,
his wife or sweetheart enjoys real re-
freshment at the various halls of the
craft.
Los Angeles lodge No. AZ a. their meet
ing Monday night elected the following
officers for the ensuing Masonic term: \.
M. Edelman, worshipful master; Frank
Rademacher. senior warden; John King,
Junior warden; Ed Preuss, treasurer; w.
#. Griggs, secretary.
Southern California lodge No. 27S took
$4,000 of the new temple stock and paid
for it.
The new officers of Southern Califor.
MIA lodge No. 27S are as follows: Arthur
Brookman, worshipfu master; w. Z.
Rowley. senior warden; Stanley Rich
mond, junior warden; W. G. Spence,
treasurer; r. c. Woodbury., secretary;
H. D. Alfonso, M; w. P. Jeffries, S. D.;
F. A. Hines, ]. D.. J. w. Henry S. s.
b. F. Field, j. S.. M. c. Fordham, tyler
The degree Of Master Mason was con-
ferred by Pentalpha lodge No. 202 at
its last meeting.
Pasadena chapter r. A. NJ have elect
ed the following officers: Oscar Free
man, high priest; Patrick Brown, king;
A. M. Belts, scribe; S. Washburn, treas
urer; r. Williams. secretary.
The past masters jewel presented to
George Sinsabaugh at the last meeting
OF Southern California lodge No 27S is
elegant in design, quality and workman
ship. The square and compasses are en-
circled by a wreath, all suspended from
a monogram bar. The jewel is of solid
gold,. excepting the points of the COM
passes. which are Of platinum A dia-
mond represents the pivot and a moon
stone, representing the sun, is set in
the wreath below. Red. green and yell
low gold is used in this jewel, which was
all hand made.
The Soldiers Home Masonic associa-
tien held its annual banquet at Eckert &,
Hopfs Santa Monica, on Wednesday
evening. There was large attendance.
many happy speeches and a goody
feast.
Pentalpha lodge No. oo2 officiated at
the funeral of Brother Henry L. Meyers
last Saturday afternoon