The herald., 1897-05-15
p MASONIC

Occidental Consistory, Scottieh Rite,
will confer the thirty-third degree of
Masonry some time in July upon large
class of s. r. Masons of this city and
other portions of Southern California.
Col Charles F. Crocker, grand command
er of the Grand Conefstory of California,
will offlciate, assisted by Il. II. Caswell,
grand commander of the supreme coun-
ell, southern jurisdiction, U. S.; W. Frank
Pierce, Inspector general for California,
and officers of Occidental Consistory. The
event will be of much Importance to high
degree Masons in Southern California.
Robert Bruce chapter 3, Rose Croix
and Hughes de Payens, council 2,
Kadosh, will hold their annual meetings
on Friday evening next. Among other
business there will be election of officers.
An important and interesting Knights
Templar event will occur In this city
next Thursday evening, the occasion be-
ing the installation of officers by Los
Angeles commandery and the dedica-
tion of their asylum in the Masonic
temple. About 500 invitations have been
Issued, and a very large attendance of
Knights Templar and their ladies is ex-
pected. Very Eminent Sir r. NJ. Powers.
deputy grand commander, will officiate
as installing officer and Right Eminent
Frank w. Sumner, past grand COM
mander, and other officers of the grand
commandery will have charge of the
ceremonies Of dedication. The music
for the occasion will be especially fine.
both vocal and orchestra. Dancing will
commence at 1890 in the music hall on
the first floor of the temple. A fine
banquet will be served. during the
evening.
Los Angeles commandery conferred the
orders of the Temple and Malta Thurs
day night A large number of visiting
Knights Templar were present, includ-
Ing many railway conductors.
Los Angeles council IL, r. and S. NJ
will meet in stated convocation next
Tuezday evening.
South Gate lodge 320 celebrated its
third anniversary in most appropriate
manner last evening. The third degree
Of Masonry was conferred by past mas
ters of various city lodges. Those occu-
pylng the East during portions of the
work were as follows: Inspector c. l..
Ennis, George Sinsabaugh and w. B.
Scarborough of Southern California lodge
27S; c. F. A. Last of Los Angeles, lodge
AZ. Other officers were John Dunsmoor
of Hollenbeck 319, senior warden; Frank
Gibson of Pentalpha POP, junior warden;
c. w. Pendleton of Pentalpha 2O2, SEN
ior deacon Simon Calm of Los Angeles
lodge Az junior deacon; c. w. Blake of
Pentalpha lodge 202. marshal. After
the labor, which was highly satisfactory,
came refreshment. during which fine
addresses were made by Frank Davis
and T. r. Dering. The singing by the
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The degree team, under the efficient
direction of Inspector C. L. Ennis, is
doing fine work. It is officered as fol-
lows: W. A. Hammell, worshipful
master; j. F. Hughes. senior warden:
A. d. Renfro. junior warden; P. John
son, marshal; w. r. Hervey. senior dea
con; w. p. Jeffres, Junior deacon; c. L.
Logan, ]. w. Henry, stewards: George
A. Fitch. treasurer; F. c. Woodbury..
secretary The team went to Monrovla
last Saturday night and conferred the
third degree, receiving many compl-
mente from the Monrova brethren, who
provided fine banquet
Southern Californa 27S conferred the
first degree on two candidates Wednes-
day evening and have two candidates
for the second degree next Wednesday
night.
Los Angeles chapter 49, r. A. M. con-
ferred the Mark Master degree Wednes-
day night. and will confer the Past Mas
ter degree next Wednesday.
Pentalpha lodge POP conferred the de
gree of Master Mason last Monday night
and will have work in the Entered Ap-
prentice degree next Monday night
Vale de France lodge, u. D.. had work
in the second lpprpa Ia icrb nf
course it was done thoroughly.
Hollenbeck lodge 319 conferred the
third degree Tuesday night in excellen.
form. large number of brethren being
present. They will have the third again
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