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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-18

One OF the Havcrhii drivers for the Ice companv
carries in his wagon something besides Ice. A Gus,
toner OF his was about the wagon. and out Of curios.
ity alone opened the cover which is on the wagon
seat. and was surprised to nnd 1--WE live hens and one
real rooster.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
American Legion of Honor.

Assessment 1 under the new law has ben
called for September. AL members, IRE
spective of previous classes. will pay accord
ing TO the new rate, which is that heretofore
levied on class A. Under the new law there
viii be levied not more than twelve assess
ments, and if these do not meet the obliga.
tions the balance will be drawn from the
emergency fund.
Grand Secretary Burton who was repre-
sentative 10 the Sup eme Council, says that
the statement that the nffi HRS OF the order are
i'll the hands of q rece lver is unfounded. An
ppl. cation was fled to obtain a decision as 10
tie right o: the order TO have two classes. but
before the case WAS called classes were abol-
ished and the complaint will be withdrawn.
Supreme c ,mmander +. o. Downes, an ac-
tive and energetic worker, who understands
The needs OF The order, pi opposes 10 inaugurate
a canvass OF the entire jurisdiction, including
California, in the interest of advancement
The Septem Der statement shows receipts
through assess mel ntS OF $145, ,490; claims paid,
S15S, 500. OF that amount California has
three death losses. amounting to $4,000.
The representatives 10 the Supreme Council
Will address general meeting of all the local
councils next Thursday evening.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Companions of the Forest.

The entertainment that was given last Mon
day by Loyal Circle of the Companions of the
Forest well attended and was a delightful
affair, the credit OF which is due TO Mesdames
f. n. Morrow, Allie Baxter, NJ. C. Tackely
II. NJ. Forcis, E. Pritchard, A. Greene and Miss
NJ. Dreyfuss. There was presented a choice
programme, which included vocal solo by
Miss Dowd; manola dance, Dottie Baxter; reci-
taton, Lillian Dolllver years old fancy
dance, Captain" Ray Rodgers, aged b years;
vocal duet. NJ : es Mabel Thompson and Daisy
Place; recitation, Harry Jennings; Polish
dance, Eva Ayers; recitation, Miss Try phi ma
Pritchard, and instrumental solo, Professor
Warren. The numbers were we'll received by
the large audience and of the numbers on the
programme there was none that gained more
hearty applause than that by Miss Prtchard
who for one so young is a phenomenon in the
line of elocution, both as to voice and delivery.
California ircls Will entertain its frienOs
next Wednesday, and on the 29th will have au
open meeting.
Artemas Circle will give party on the 29th
inst.
Minerva Circle is arranging for an entertain
n ent and dance on October q
Ivanhoe Circle was visited last week by the
board of deputies and a large delegation ii rom
Liberty Circle
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
The National Union.

Last Tuesday evening Golden Gate Council
had an evening of song, recitation, ster eopti-
con views and dancing in commemorauion of
the advent of the council into the beautiful
new hall of the Elks. The hall, decorated with
most exquisite taste. was crowded with ladies
and gentlemen who were treated to a most In
terestfng programme that included an ad-
dress OF welcome by President n. L. AFTER,
views of trip 10 the Klond1ke selections on
the piano by Misses Lizzie ana Marie Schnert-
ger aud Miss Phoebe Nolte; barytone solo, c.
W. Seely: ventriioquia' specialties. Al Hazard !;
character sketch, {. B. Newton; Two Little
Eyes of Blue" Baby Near S; tenor solo, G. A.
Boyson; whistling solo. NJ IS Cordie Wetjer
tenor solo, Frank Coffin; 1.-The Death Bridge
of Tay," Professor Newton; tenor solo, Edward
L LJtz; cornet solo. by A. Hazard and an ad-
dress by James L. Field, Senator from Cali
fornia. J. H. Baker, A. Siche, andC. II. Hast
the committee OF arrangements, have reason 10
feel proud OF the programme and of the sue
cessfuI rendition of each number. There was
a merry dance after the programme.
James L. Field, who represented Californis
in the Senate held in Nashville, Tenn, last
July, returned to this city last week and he
speaks very encouragingly OF the order and
its advancement
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
The Workman

franklin Lodge had an unusually interest
ing meeti g last Friday night and there were
present a number OF visitors. There was pre-
sented the first of series of programme to be
offered under the head of good anu welfare to
make the meetings interes ting, and the sew
eral mum bers were exceedingly enter tanning.
This lodge is working TO the end that the
lodgeroom shall be place 10 interest men,
bers and visitors.
Excelsior Lodge viii give public entertain
ment in Excelsior Han on Friday, October 8.
One feature viii be lecture and stereop icon
views by c. H. Steele on Egypt.
Golden te Lodge will cele brate it's twen-
tieth anniversary next Friday in Shiels build
ing.
The latest reports from the grand recorder
show California still leads in net gains.
Memorial service was held last week BY Cali
fornia Lodge in Oakland in respect to the
memory of the late II. G. Pratt. There were
appropriate music and addresses by W. H.
Jordan, p 5. NJ. w. aud Past Grand Master
WGrkmen Barnes and Brewer and Grand Re-
corder Hirshberg.
Last Thursday Pacific Drill team conferred
the degrees on twenty-five candidates in the
amplifed form i'll the presence OF a large num-
b"r of membs of the order.
The degrees were conferred on twelve candi-
dates by the grand master workman in Red
Bluff Lodge.
Lodge No. 331 was instituted at Berkeley on
the 10th Inst
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Chnsen Friends.

Social Council last Thursday night decided
to make lis meetings interesting the future
The first meeting night in the month will be
devoted strictly to business, one of the other
nights to an open meeting, and on the other
nights there will be, after the routine busi-
ness, an interesting programme 10 VIII 'ch each
member may invite two friends not memh hers
of the order. The first OF these will be given
next Thursday.
Golden Gate Council will give an entertain
ment and dance in Social Hall, in the Alcazar
building, on the evening OF the oath inst. II
is to be strictly invitational.
The open meeting of Social Council that was
recently given was grett success and the
attendance was large. The committee, consist
ing OF Mrs. k. A. Adams, Mrs. c. Goodell, Mrs.
NJ. Garbarlno, Miss NJ. Mcdonald, Mrs. K. HIl-
ton, Ms. (. Johnson and James c. Fugarty and
K. ]. Baccus, presented progra that in
cluded the following hunters: Vocal so o.
Miss l. Mccormack; recitation, Frances Buck
land; song and dance, Miss Annette Shook !;
voca solo, NJ s c. Goodell m usical noveltie ,
Mr.. Jeulett; vocal solo, Mr. John ou; vocal
solo, Misses NJ. Thompson and ID. Place; piano
solo, Miss Percita DAVIS; and fancy dances,
Laura Rousseau and Cora Fisher
Pacific Council gave charming entertain
ment last Friday mig ht in its hail in me Alca-
zar, and the programme included a piano SOLO,
Miss Duval; vocal solo. Miss Morrisey, recita-
tons, instrumental duets and dance and
icecream to all pres ent.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
B,ne FIRTH

The B. B. Hall Association has declared a
dividend OF Is cents per share. the first in two
years The money heretofore was expended III
extensive repairs, amounting to about 81 2 600.
Delegates from the local lodges and from
the Daught ters of Judah will make arrange
ments 10 get up a complimentary reception at
III early day to Louis Greeneberg, the founder
OF the order in Egypt.
Arrangements have been made for the hold
ing of propaganda meetings in various parts
of the city in the near future.
Grand President Stein will visit Ethan Lodge
in Sacramento on the 3Oth, and on the 9th of
October he will start on tour of visiIations
in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah
and Nevada. He will start on his southern
trlp in December.
The indications are that in the matter of
activity California Lodge will be the banner
lodge this term, with the lodge in Salt Lake
City close second
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
The Druids.

There has been consi derable activity in the
jurisdiction. Templar Grove had nineteen in'
itiations recently. Aurora Grove init ated
two and received several applications. Vasco
de Cana Grove conferred the second and Hes
perian Grove conferred the third degree on
several candidates. Manzanita and Persever-
ance Groves also initiated candidates.
The grand officers paid official visits to Lau.
rel Grove and Roma Grove and IN each event
they were accompanied by many past officers
and members of local groves. They were well
pleased with the work they witnessed and
were well entertained.
There mes from Guerneville news that
good work is being done there and that a cir
Gle will be Instituted. Arrangements are be-
ing made for the organization OF a new grove
in Mendocino county. Reports from Los An
geles county are also encouraging.
The general committee that wall have the
receiving and entertaining OF representatives
of the grand grove will make final arrange
ments on the 24tn instant.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Knights of Honor.

The vice dictator and ssistant dictator of
Polar Star Lodge and the vice-dictator of
Anchor Lodge were installed last week by
Deputy Falvey.
NJ L. Grove, D. G. D., entertained Yerba
Buena Lodge last Monday by a lecture on the
Niagara Falls, the Niagara and s.. Lawrence
rivers and the great chain of lakes.
Grand Treasurer Zahluss and Grand Re-
porter Johnstone addressed Norman Lodge
last Tuesday on timely topics concerning the
order
Last Wednesday Prescott Lodge, with thirty
cnarter IN mbers, was instituted in Oakland
OF grand officers. p B. Preble is the dictator
and w. J. BurweE re porter for the current
term.
Frank Lawrence D. D., assisted last Thurs
day at the initiation of TWO candidates in
Norman Lodge. The work was done in excel
lent Stvle.
Depu;y Falvey and Grand Reporter john
Stone visited America Lodge last Thur sday
1hls lodge IS again coming 10 the front and
DONG good work for the der
new lodge with thtrty-three charter mem
oers Will be instituted at La Grande, Merced
County. on the 25th inst by Grand Dictatfr
Archibaid, his grand officers and a delcga-
tion from Colum bIa Lodge.
1he grand dictator mas Just returned from
Visit 10 lodges in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Al eacn place h. met an enthusiGsuic well
come he was aecomp MED ON MS visits by
Past Grahd Dictnior Voight He reports the
lodges of that distnc fourishing.
Knights and Ladies' Of Honor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
ancient Order of Foresters.

Court Garden City of San Jose initiated ten
mem bers during the month of August, and
has five applications to act upon this month
The court has adopted the second degree feat
ure, which is very attractive.
Last Wednesday night Permanent Secretary
Faiconer, accomp lnied by o. P. Walsh. w. c.
Nichols, A. Roberts E. Savage, E. Merrimatz,
w. Mirmone, ]. Fitzpatrick, H. A. Bank and
A. T. Broad OF courts of this City went by
team to San Mateo, where they visited Court
Pride of San Mateo, and after witnessing the
work anu being present at the conIerring of
the Royal Stag degree in Sherwood Forest"
ihay were entertained at banquet in fce
style.
All the courts are being furnished with
blanks to be filled out for the next court di-
rectory. These must be ready before the end
of next month.
Court Eureka will hold a celebration in A.
o. F. Hall OIL Friday evening.
Cour. Lincoln viii entertain its friends next
TueSQay evening.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Young Mems Institute.

Printed lists OF amendments adopted at the
last held session of the Grand Council will be
forwarded to the subordinate councils early
this week. The proceedinrs OF the thirteenth
Grand Council will be ready for distrit utIon
during the current week.
Grand President Haskins has mads the an
nouncements OF assignments for official visits
for the first seven days in October: October 2,
LuZ.tana Co lncil, Grand Director D. E. Hay
den; October 4, ST. Mathew Coul. Gil. Grand
Treasurer w. I. ASgeler; October 4, Golden
State Council. Grand Director Harry Pinkham ;
October q, Sonoma Valley Council. Grand
Director w. c. Noonan; October &, Bor-o-
mean Council, Grand Director r. II. Ham
moud; October z sacramento Council, Grand
Director J. T. McNlff.
The reception that was given last Tuesday
night by Porlola Council of the Young Mems
Institute to the ladies of Sacred Heart Booth
of ST. Joseph's Fair in Loyola Hall, Tenth and
Market streets, was sp endid rffaIr and the
programme presented was greatly enjoyed
by all.
The next social by Young Ladies' Institute
No. : will be given in Native Sons Hall OH
Thursday evening next. Miss May Stein is the
chairman OF the committee of arrangements.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Degree ofHnnnr

Aida Upchurch Lodge OF san Jose on satur-
day had picnic at Alum Rock and had as its
guests the members OF Monte Vista Lodge of
Milpitas.
Ivy Lodge had an initiation last week and
the following night paid a visit 10 Fremont
Lodge of the Workmen, were well RI ceiyei and
entertained. Mrs. Emma S u7rock gave A con
else explanation OF The degree Of honor, alter
which there were an address BY Joseph Harris
q recitation by Mrs. Helen Lewis and several
other in nteresing numbers. concluding with
comic dialogue by Mrs. Donaldson and NJ
1saacs.
On the 5th of October Ivy Lodge will pay
frateInal visit 10 Prosperity Lodge of this city,
and it is expected that local lodge will be
organized out OF Prosperily's membership
Santa Rosa wants lodge of the Degree of
Honor.
Ivy Lodge has on hand $I2o as part OF the
sum needed 10 purchase uniforms to carry out
the Nebraska drill.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Order Of the Eastern Star.

The hall of Golden Gate Commandery has
often been crowded, but it never was so
crowded as it was last Thursday night on the
occasion OF the party given by Ivy Chapter.
The audience embraced some of the city's best
citizens and their wives and lady relatives,
and there was also a good attendance of visi-
tors from other local chapters and of grand
officers There were thirteen numbers on The
programme that had been arranged by the
committee, of which Mrs. Jennie A, Graves,
the worthy matron, was the chairwoman.
Susie Favor Lockwood was chairwoman OF the
committee on entertainment and Mrs. Frances
Bokius had charge of the grabbag. A piano
solo by MISS J. Long was followed by Spanish
dance by Miss Carrie Johnson; Miss Clara
Madeline gave recitations in q style that but
few can initiate, and which places her in the
front rank in that particular line; there was
a vocal solo Dy Miss Ethel Tillson: ian dance,
Eva BibeTo; piano selection by Henry T. alz;
recitation, Alice Lockwood; charm ng
rendition of the minuet de Ia cour by eight
beautiful young ladies: then there was
vocal solo by Mrs. George L. Darling, the
grand organist, In a voice that was full OF
sweetest melody: Ruth Withers gave ca stl-
net dance; Josie SeaVy favored with recIta-
tiOn; the ladies who danced the minueI
danced the Blue Danube scarf dance and the
programme closed with selections by Professor
Graeber's mandolin and guitar club, which
rendered delicious music. Then followed
dance in The lower hall, 4. Nandercook being
tne floor manager. The reception committee
was Mrs A J. Lambert, Mrs. T. J. Leland, Mrs.
Dow and MessrS. Bonnetield and Ascroft.
Among the notables were Mrs. Kate J. Willats,
grand secretary; Mrs. Clara A. Giber>on, dis
trict deputy grand matron; Mrs. Darling
worthy matron OF Golden Gaze Chapter; Mrs.
S. H. Mulberry. worthy matron of Harmony
Chapter; Mrs Emma C. Malgren, past worthy
matron OF BeuIah Chapter. Miss Gertrude
Zindar presented fine oil painting OF Mount
Dlablo, which was disposed of br chance.
Harmony has arranged for q fine entertain
ment and social on the evening of the 1st OF
October IN Laurel Hall, Shlels building.
Golden Gate Chapter was visited last Thurs
day night by the grand matron Mrs. Ell 7.
Hall. There was present a large mem beTship,
visitors from all the local chapters, Past Grand
Malrons Mary J. Young, Mary B. Moore and
Mary A. Flint, Past GTand Patron Merritt,
Past Grand Associate Matron Mrs Margaret B.
Searles Mrs Isadore Horton, grand treasurer,
Past Grand Treasurers Mrs S. / Hubbard, Mrs.
NJ NJ. HoltZ and Mrs. NJ. A. Smith, and NJ. T.
Moses, the founder OF the order on this coast.
After the business had been transacted there
were literary programme and q collation., at
which Interesting addresses were made.
Mission Chapter at its last held meeting
initiated four candidates and received several
petitions.
King Solomon Chapter worked in the in itia-
tiou degree last week and there is a PROPOSE
tion bslore the body to change its meeting
Light.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
The Odd FeIIows.

Morse Lodge No. 257 is making arrange
ments to give an open meeting and smoker on
the evening of the 18th of October for the
benefit of the male friends of the members.
J. ]. Richards, E. SpelImsn and NJ. OFarreH
have been appointed a committee to have
charge of the affair.
Past Grand Master ". n. Barnes will address
Unity Lodge on Tuesday night on The Rise
and Progress OF Odd Fellowship in California"
There is q great deal OF activity at this time
in the southern district. Grand Patriarch
Doran will add one 10 the roll by instituting
an encampment at Tracy on the 29th OF octo-
ber.
Past Grands G. F. Gosbey and ]. W. Warboys.
representing the Grand Lodge, and Past
Grand Patr1archs &. F. Roesch and 6. W.
Reid, representing the Grand Encampment,
left on Wednesday for the East as representa-
tives from California TO the Sovereign Grand
Lodge that will meet tomorrow in Spring
field. ILL.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Foresters of Amarica.

Court Defiance of the Furesters of America
has made arrangements to give an entertain
ment in Union-square Hall on the evening of
the night, and to that end has appointed W.
o. Ford, ]. R. Simpton, Charles Harris and s.
F. Johnson a committee.
Court Presidio had glorious open meeting
last Tuesday nigh in Stem pkes Hall at Union
and Octavla streets There was q Fl ne pro-
gramme, including several bouts betw cen am
ateurs in the line of boxing exhibitions.
Junior Court Pride of California celebrated
evening in Social Hall in the Alcazar by a
ball, at which there were many young folks
who spent most pleasantevening. The COM
m1ttee that had charge of the function was G.
C. Bennallack, l.. l. Michaels, E. Ingle, l.
Heinman and +. kadelfnger.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
RoYal Arcan um,

Supreme Warden Thomas A. Parish, who
has returned to this city after a stay of few
weeks in Sacramento, reports that the new
council there will be instituted as soon as the
reports on the charter applicants shall have
yea passed on by the supreme medical exam
severa. very prominent people of that city. 1t
Is expected that ano ther council will b inst =
tuted in Oakland this month. Mr.. Parish will
then go to San Jose.
The interest manifested at the last held
meeting OF Golden West Council shows that
the members have taken hold with a will
and are working to advance the council
There were two limitations. one application
wes presented and two are in the hands OF
the medical examiner. The report OF the Sec
retary shows that in the year that the council
has been in existence Its mem bership has in
creased thirteen. A committee WAS appoint ted
TO confer with Argonaut Council to devise
me ethods to work in unison with a view to in
crease the mem bership of these two councils
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
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The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Daughters ofLihertx

Martha Washington Council had delight
full party in Washington Hall, Red Men S
building, last Monday evening, when there
were presented an overture by Miss Scrivener;
vocal solo, Miss Rose Bennett address on The
order, Mrs. Ballou; vocal solo, Mrs. Sawyer:
instrumental solo. Miss Ph9oe Nolie vocaliz-
alton, Herbert Bal; song, II. Rossiter. 1t was
in the nature OF home gathering and was
very enjoyable. Under the direction of +.
Brewer a dance was inaugura;ed and shortly
beiore midnight there was collation..
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
National Reaerya.

San Francisco Lodge No. 81 of the National
Reserve A sociation gave a smoker in Social
Hall in the Alcazar last Friday night, at VIII ch
there was offered good and entertaining pro-
eramme of songs and specialtles and wit. The
affair was under the direction of George j..
Strong. A. A. Hincn man, S. B. Doane, C. w.
Coffin and g. e. Bandle. There were among
the participants Professor Barnett, George
Burr, Paul Berhadt, Professor Appleby and
George Little.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
Companions of the Forest, F. O. A.

Inter Nos Circle, Companions of the Forest,
toresters OF America, h sd very interesting
meeting last Wednesday night, initiating one
candidate and receiving four applications
This circle, which has the joll.est membersh hip
OF any in this city, was enter aimed by recita-
tions from Shakespe peare by Kenneth Mcleod
and EDWARD Burrows. stories from members
ana visitors and the evening closed with nh
informal dance. The mem bers of this circle
have happy faculty of disposlng of business
without delay and then having an hour or
two to spend in social amusement with the re-
suit that there is always a good attendance OF
members aud visi tors.
Pride of Columbia Circle will give an enter
tainment IN its hall on Ninth street on The
evening of the 30th inst.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19
The Relief Committee.

The general relief committee, represented
BY large delegation, paid visit last week to
Abou Ben Adhem Lodge and received most
cordial welcome. Addresses were made by F.
A. Hornblower, ]. II. GRAY A. ]. Doyle, S
Regensburger, L. Kragen, and others.
Louis Kragen has presented the committee
a handsomely framed photograph OF the men,
bers of the committee, those of the Sacramento
committee and those of the Stockton commit
fee taken in group il front of the City Hall
in this city,