The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT.
The Twentieth Anniversary Of Morse
Lodge No. 257 of the Independent
Order of Odd Follows


Memorial Hall in the Odd Fellows building
was crowded to its fullest capacity last
Wednesday night by the friends of Morse
Lodge No. 257, who had assem- ned on invi-
| tation to enjoy the programme that had been
prepared in honor of the occasion by the ami
versary committee-Joseph J. Richards, P. G.
(chairman), Past Grand ]. Sam pson, J. NJ. Will
son, H. Spellman, c. Brind, A. Stevens and E.
Leopold.
The programme was unusually inter-
esting one and of more than ordinary length.
After a few words OF welcome by DR.. Carlson,
the noble grand, those who took part came on
the platform with out the formal announce
ment so usual in affairs OF this character-"Our
next number will be vocal solo," etc. The
Golden Gate orchestra gave as an overture the
double Eagle March,; Master George Rich
ards, a lad Of IL, gave selections on the violin
which gave proof that ne is on the road that
leads to the niche that professional violin lists
seek to reach; two little girls, Carrie and Mil
lie Adolph, sang songs suited to juvenile
voices and then followed good sketch en-
titled Musical Tramps," in which Messrs
Hathweli and Taisen gave a number OF i'm ita-
| lions and some good music on various tnstru-
men,s.
and her delivery and action were far above the
class Of ,cters who volunteer at fraternal
entertainments. One Of the gems Of the even
ing was violin solo, selection from "Rigo-
letto," with Mussard's Mazourka as an encore,
This was by Master Benedict Smith, youth
of 16, who is now pupil OF Mime. Camilla
Urso. His performance gave evidence of q
high order OF ability. His playing is such
| that it has tracted the attention of many of
the leading critics, who have spoken in the
highest praise, and II he continues In the en-
| thusiasm that now possesses him he will be-
| come another bright star In the constellation
of brilliant musical geniuses that California
| has produced.
Another attractive feature was the presenta.
ton of classic scenes by Messrs. Kenneth. Nc.
Leod and Edward Burrows. The first was the
quarrel scene from Julius Cesar" in which
| the first named took the part of Brutus and
| the last named that OF Cassius. Mr.. Mcleod,
who has for some time past been studying for
| the stage, displayed evidence OF careful study
| OF the part he assumed. He has good stage
| presence, but delivery that needs little force
| to make 1t more effective. In the second Sc
| lection, in which he assumed the part OF Vir
ginius in the scene where the Roman ia ther
seeks his dsugh ter, he gave further evidence
of strong dramatic talent, which, being devel-
oped, will with careful study of those VINO
| follow in the line of the legitimate and with
| encouragement, place him in the line of ad-
vancement in the profession he has chosen.
Then were given the following numbers:
sew accompanist; w. IL Taisen, who told q
few of his jokes; Harry Adolph played popu-
lar airs on lead pencils, TIN whistles and on a
Ed ofp aetor a0 story MISS Menu gave
vocal selections, and the programme closed
with character impersonations by Louis Hess,
all of which were we'll received. After the pro-
gramme there was collation. for all who
wished to partake. The evening was most
| enjoyable one, which will be remembered
with pleasure by all who attended,. Chairman
comforts of the guess and seeing that the
talent came on in turu without delay, but he
proved equal to the occasion.
The National Union.
Pacific Council of the National Union held
a meeting last Monday night, and Emil
Greenebaum, the president, after an absence
of several weeks presided There was one mi
tia ton. At the next meeting OF this council
there will be presented a proposition to trans
fer the entire membership to California Coun-
ell No. $50. This will. no doubt, evoke
lively discussion.
California Council held spirited meeting
last Wednesday night. at which there was
large attendance OF the mem bership and OF
visitors from other councils. During the
| evening there were five limitations, and
| twelve applications were received, when Will
| be acted upon at the next meeting. Unoer the
head of good of the order there was an IA. al
dress by G. A. Schleifer of Benjamin Franklin
Council OF Chicago; short talk by f. W.
Ferguson of Pacific Council; remarks Dy j. T.
| Field, president of San Francisco Cabinet;
! patriotic address by C. j. King. secretary OF
| the council; H. L. Tckner gave an interesting
| account of wha took place in Salinas during
| the encampment in that place of the GRAND
Army OF the Republic; G. Z. Kerr gave vocal
| solo: the quartet gave several selections;
| Dr. &. Deichmiller gave a recitation anu
| S. p Carter favored with q vocal solo
During the evening President FRANK ID;
| Hastinas was presented with beautiful
bouquet in appreciation of his amiabie dispo-
siIion and executive ability in the chair
Loreley Circle, G. o f..
Loreley Circle, Companions of the Forest IF.
of AZ had q very enjoyable "nightcap party"
in Social Hail, Alcazar building. last Wednes-
day night, which was given under the super
vision of Mrs. B. Burgh and Mrs. Euler, COM
posing the committee of arrangements, and
Mrs s. Petsch, Mrs. A. Pape and Mrs. B. Pope
the reception committee. There were present
as many people as could crowd into the big