The herald., 1897-11-05
MASONIC

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Los Angeles Commandery X. T. met
In stated conclave for the month OF No
vember at their asylum in the temple
last evening. On Thursday evening
next the illustrious order Of the Red
Cross will be conferred. Order Of the
temple on the 18th.
Los Angeles council II r. and s. NJ.
conferred the degrees Of royal and Sc
lect master on a class of four Tuesday
evening. The attendance was large and
the banquet enjoyed by all present.
Signet chapter 81 r. A. M. will confer
the degree Of most excellent master next
Monday evening in a manner which is
expected to be the finest ever done in
the state. Special paraphernalia will
be used and all r. A. Masons who wish
to see elaborate work should attend.
Los Angeles chapter 33 r. A. M. held
its stated convocation Wednesday even-
ing. Work and past master degrees
next Wednesday. On November 18th
the degree OF most excellent master will
be conferred, and on the gath the royal
arch.
The funeral Of c. f. Smurr of San
Francisco. freight traffic manager Of the
Southern Pacific, took place Wednesday
afternoon under the auspices Of PEN
talpha 202. Of which deceased was a
member. The usual service was held at
the temple. after which the Masons es-
corted the remains from the Arcade de-
pot to Rosedale cemetery. where the in
terment was made with Masonic honors
Los Angeles AZ held it's stated convo-
cation Monday evening. First degree
next Monday.
Hollenbeck 319 held its stated meeting
Tuesday night, and also conferred the
r. A. degree on two candidates. The
F. c. degree will be conferred on four
next Tuesday. Hollenbecls has plenty
OF work on hand.
Pentalpha 202, stated meeting, e. A.
degree next Tuesday evening.
Stated monthly communication of
South Gate 1928 this evening. Work
ahead.
The newly chartered French lodge,
Vallee de France 1923, was constituted in
due form last evening, Brother Samuel
Prayer acting as grandmaster, assisted
by K. A. Preuss as grand marshal, and
others. There was a large number of
blue lodge Masons present. Vallee de
France will hold it's first regular stated
meeting tonight. Large amount of work
'on hand.
Southern California 27S, stated We'd
nesdany evening Work next week.
An event of considerable moment to
the Masonic fraternity at San Pedro
occurred on Friday evening last at that
place. The charter authorizing the for
nation of San Pedro lodge 1892 having
arrived, the grand lecturer, Charles r.
Mitchell. acting as M. w. G. NJ. assisted
by the district deputy, A. M. Harter,
conducted the ceremony of instituting
the new lodge. The following named
were appointed to act as deputy grand
oficers: G. Sr. W., L. A. Rockwell Of
Compton; G. Jr. W., ]. M. Downs Of
Compton; G. Treas. H. Jacoby of Will
mington; G. Secy., VIM. r. Uber of Los
Angeles; G. Chap, ]. ]. Morton of Comp
ton; G. Marshal, J. w. Hanselman Of
Long Beach; G. Sr. D., James Hay Of
Norwalk; G. Jr. d., r. S. Venable of
Redondo; G. Sr. s., g. l.. Raycroft Of
Long Beach; G. Jr., S., c. Hays Of Long
Beach; G. Tyler, H. B. Marshall of Long
Beach. Visiting brethren from other
lodges were present. as were also quite
number Of ladies and gentlemen, they
being present as invited guests. The fol-
lowing named were duly installed as
nff1NarQ nf a LODI &c, ~,
term Daniel r. Clay, w. NJ: Edward
E. Young, s. w.; lila c. Lawyer, J. W.:
John W.. Buckley, Treas: Albert f. Hult
Sec; Rev. Alexander Fraser, Chaplain;
VIM. H. Leishman, S. D.. Thos. H. Faw-
cett, J. d.; I. A. Schultze, Marshal;
Gust F. johnson. S. s.; John Gray, j. S.;
Joel Adams, Tyler. At the conclusion
OF the ceremonies the large audience
partook of the hospitality of San Pedro
lodge S32 this being in the nature of
delightful banquet
The general grand council of royal and
select masters and the general grand
chapter r. A. M. of the United States
held triennial sessions at Baltimore re-
Gently. Members We're present from
nearly every state in the union. The re-
port of the recorder of the grand coun-
Gil shows a good increase in member
ship. Since the assembly three years
ago fifty-six councils have been formed,
mostly in the far west. There are now
27,a17 members in the United States.
The report of Christopher c. Fox.
general grand secretary of the general
grand chapter, showed that the number
OF grand chapters remained unchanged
since the last report--forty- three. In
October, 1896, the grand chapter of In
diana, and in April. 1885, the grand chap
ter OF Missouri, each celebrated their
flftieth anniversary. and in June last the
grand chapter Of Maryland celebrated
its centennial. The total number of
afilfated companions. according to the
last reports of grand chapters, is 49,, 1895,
net gain since the last triennial report
OF 1876, somewhat less than the aver
age net gain. owing to the depressed
financial condition Of affairs during the
last few years.
A large party enjoyed trip to Wash
ington City, and were received at the
White House by the president. Conn.
William Mckinley.
The General Masonic Relief associa-
ton and the Masonic Veterans associa-
tion Of the United States also met at
Baltimore during the week.
The next triennial meeting of the vari-