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will pay an official visit to Court Eff- deavor at 20 Eddy street. and on the 18th he will visit Court Noe Valley in Duven- eek Hall.
 ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.
 Court Twin Peaks has completed ar- engagements for an entertainment and dance to be given in its hall on Tuesday charge of the affair will make this one of the most interesting ever given under the auspices of the court.
 The officers of Court .Alcatraz were in- stalled at the last meeting, held in the presence of several of the local district deputies and good attendance of the membership. After the ceremony of in- stallation there was collation. and re- treatments. This court now has a mem- bership of more than 200 in good stand ing, and it makes good financial show
 The courts of Oakland will give party in that city tomorrow night for the pur- pose of raising funds with which to en- certain the delegates to the subsidiary
 The party given by Court Lincoln last night was quite social success, and the membership is proud of it. This court will elect delegates to the subsidiary high court next Thursday.
 The return whist game between Courts Lincoln and Excelsior was played last Thursday night, and it resulted in vic- tory for Court Excelsior; and, as each court has won game, the third ana de- ciding game will be played next Tuesday night in the Native Sons building. The game Is played by a team of eight from each court. The losing court will enter tain the winners.
 The quarterly report. which this time will contain many amend- ments to be submitted to the subsidiary high court in May next. will be delivered during the latter part of the current month. None of the proposed amendments are of a serious nature, and none will occupy much of the time of the grand body.
 M. Boehm, H. c. S. c. R., instituted Court Calaveras last Monday in San An dreaS. ,
 Court Alliance has received by consoli- dation the membership or Court Hercules. and since then there has been marked The court is seeking quarters where it will have the use of a social hall.
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himself for teaching. and by reason of eminent rank in examinations, was elect ed to the San Francisco school depart ment, assuming the duties of his position in January, 1878.
 MT. Webster immediately displayed marked ability as instructor, and after four years of successful work in the primary and grammar grades-during which time he taught one year also in the evening schools-he was elected to the Boys High School, and later became connected with the Polytechnic High He Is the author of some magazine articles on educational themes, including two prize papers.
 In November. 1896. MT. Webster was elected to his present position. His can vass was made against odds, as his own party was divided. but the plurality of 5000 votes he secured was a handsome testimonial to his popularity and the es- teem and confidence he enjoys of those who know him.
 
 Among the most modern and best equipped school buildings in San Fran cisco stand those of the Irving Scott In- termediate Grammar School This school, which is the pride of the Potrero folk, faces on one side a vista of rolling green
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hills, at this season covered with wild flowers, while on the other side. up the streets one catches beautiful glimpses or the bay.
 The Irving Scott school numbers this term some 670 pupils, with perhaps a trif1e larger percentage of girls. Although Miss Murphy, the principal, was transferred here from the Le Conte only four weeks ago. she has already found her way into the hearts of boys and girls alike. Whether reciting in the classroom, sing, ing in the assemblv-hall or drilling and learned to respond with promptness to her quick, decisive commands, and to look eagerly for approving mods and smiles; is like that of a big. pleasant home.
 Large, airy rooms, delicately tinted and flooded with light, are the rule in the Irving Scott. The new cooking-room has been but lately equipped with all the will be ready for occupancy next week.
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tention of pupils from 12 to 15 can be held steadily for some thirty minutes. Every minute in school after their power of attention is exhausted forms a habit of inattention in the scholars, which believe to be the curse of the American school system. Another defect is that the classes in our average schools, especially in the cities, are too large in proportion to the number of teachers.
 child of 6 years of age should work but three hours day. In the high schools not more than seven and a half hours should be allotted to study and recitation, with the addition of half an hour for gymnastic exercise. Three-fourths of the ailments of school life can be traced to the worry and anxiety occasioned by an iron-clad system of grading, and by too frequent and too severe tests
 MARY L. H. ARNOLD, M. D.
 Stockton. Cal.
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TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS.

Reginald H. Webster, Superintendent of Public Schools In San Francisco and pres ident of the Board of Education, is a native of Maiden, Mass. When he was a year old his parents came to California, where his father, who was pioneer had established an extensive mercantile and banking business
 Mir. Websters early education was ob- tained in Stockton. Cal, and in Boston. At the age of 19 he graduated with honors from the University of California with the degree of A. B. In 1882 the regents con ferred upon him the degree of A. M
 Immediately subsequent to his gradua- tion from the university, he equipped
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THE WoRKMEN.

Park Lodge, assisted by Prosperity drill team, using screen work, initiated a num- Der of candidates at its last held meeting
 Last Wednesday Valley Lodge confer red the degrees on four candidates.
 Oak Leaf Lodge gave an enjoyable at home last Monday and an excellent pro- gramme was presented. On the following night this lodge paid fraternal visit to
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PATRIOTISM IN OUR SCHOOLS.

How much in years gone by has been engendered in that word patriotism" 1, what. sentiment, what reality. In our days of peace it can be interpreted in it's full inner meaning, and when. we pause long to perpetuate 1t among us.
 Surely the school room is the center of all effort in this direction. Far away among our pine-clad hills in some remote school room may be wrought most won derful. lasting, patriotic sentiments. Here is pliable material, here are natures ready to imbibe the best that we. as teach ing of the nation that We spend much time in the study of the lines of our great men-not as dead facts, but as living moving characters; that we teach our children patriotic songs, and encourage the discussion of national events along with the history lesson?
 OLIVE E. TELLER. Watsonville, Cal
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THEE ODD BILLIONS

Templar Lodge, at its last held meet ing, initiated four candidates.
 The funeral of the late Frederick K. Krauth was held yesterday, and the ora tion delivered by w. H. Barnes, P. G. M. MT. Krauth was initiated into Jefferson Lodge of New York in 1s45 arrived in San Francisco September 1o 1S49 deposited his card with Sacramento Lodge, then aftili-
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produces something which can be used. For everything properly made in Sloyd. MT Doyle contends, really has use. IT the boy understands this, he is interested. Tn the old system common joining, halv- Ing, mlterlng, mortising, dove-tailing, etc.. are taught, the whole being mainly a study in parts. Second, the latent es- thetic side of child.s nature is devel- oped to a higher degree by the sloyd system, whereas in exact joining, on the other hand, this is not at all feature or the pupils education, unless one con- siders the architectural character of the pald to the study of curvature and form, which develops a sense of proportion and symmetry
 However, there is one defect in the lat the boy is often too eager to finish his work, and consequently makes a botch of It. Some might also assert that the stu uenis or sloyd are never as exact in their Work as those beginning with joinery. But the great advantage of the sloyd sys- tenn IS Its concrete teaching. This is in perfect agreement with the ideas of es- talozzl and Herbert Spencer.
 WORK OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
 Tn my long experience as a teacher the Watchword of the lower grades seems to
 smattering'' that of the high, schools let nave only words of praise for the conscientious, self-sacrificing teachers. too often overworked, and my compli- ments Tor our modern textbooks The fault in the whole system lies in too much work, too many subjects, and a too fre- quently changed course of study, in spite Of our laws to the contrary.
 l agree with Chadwick when heasserts that child from 5 to years old can concentrate attention on one subject for fifteen minutes; those from 10 to 12 years about twenty-five minutes, while the at
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spread by the ladies of Tempe
 The building is of pressed brick and red sandstone four stories in height occupying ground space of I36xSo feet Within all the appointments of modern school score of class rooms offices, assembly hall well the auditorium laboratories the ground floor and spacious Hobbies, offices and library There is staff of six teachers There is enrolment of I7o students in the normal course and So in the practice department The practice department comprises pupils of every grade of the schools and IS taught by the twenty bers of the senior normal class actual experience in inn parting instruction thus being gained before certificate to teach Is issued.
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\ RIZONA boasts of of the effective normal n schools in the Union. It is located Tempe, ten n miles east of Phoenix. The attendance increased till the Territorial Legislature of four years ago made grant of funds to construction of com modious and modern edifce replace the our-roomed structure erected in 1885.
 The formal dedication took the form of reception to the Governor and staff. Over 500 shook the hand of Governor McCord and then assembled in the schools spacious and handsome auditorium The Governor was the main speaker addresses following by Attorney eral Frazier and Member H. Z Buck of the Board cf Education There was excellent music and then supper
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THE KINGS OF PURGAToRY.

The Council of Dignitaries of the Kings of Purgatory of the Knights of Pythias. who are preparing for the grand event 10 be given in Odd Fellows Hall on. the even. ing of the 18th of March, not the 18th or February as was previously arranged for, have completed nearly all the ar engagements and the affair promises to be one of the grandest of it's kind ever got ten up in this city by any fraternal or ganization. More than 25O members of the order have already signed the roll and there is such a demand for invitations that the number will have to be limited and these will be issued only to sucn members as have paid their dues.
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W. Goodwin. c. A. Waring and H. E. Gosliner on mandolin and guitar; Miss L. H. Cruz recited "A Jealous Wife, and a vocal solo was rendered by William L. Cruz. Grand Trustee Fletcher A. Cutler of Eureka delivered an interesting ad- dress. Then followed dancing until mid night.
 Grand Inside Sentinel Lutrell and As sistant Secretary Jamison have been con- fined to their homes by illness for some time past.
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THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS.

Grand President Mrs. Belle W. Conrad has announced the following visits: Mon day, Vendome Parlor, San Jose; Tuesday, San Miguel Parlor; Wednesday, the par Tor at Watsonville; Friday, Santa Cruz Parlor, and Saturday, San Jose Parlor.
 On the evening of the 18th inst. the members of Alta Parlor had joyous valentine party in Shasta Hall N. s. B., which was attended by a great number of the membership and many visitors. There was a distribution of valentines to all present, addresses by Deputy Grand President Mrs. T. Lunstedt Mrs. Minnie kalloch, Mrs. Clunie and Miss Walsh, and dancing to music furnished by Mes danes Smith and Kemp Van Be. At the close of the festivities there was served a collation.
 The officers of Las Lomas Parlor were installed last Monday by Deputy Mrs. B. Wilkins, P. c. F. The latter at the close of the ceremony paid the parlor a compliment for the work 1t has done in the past term, after which there was an adjournment to the banquet room. where the balance of the evening was pleasantly spent, and the district deputy took oc- casion to express her pride of Las Lo- mas Parlor. Previous to installation four candidates were initiated. It was re- ported that everything was in readiness TOT the grand masquerade social to be gwen Dy thlS parlOr on lueSudy even Ing next. Those who know the hospi- tality of the members of the parlor know that there is pleasant evening in store for them.
 s Orc Fino Parlor will not give its anni- versary ball this year on account of the recent death of Miss Margie Hendrix, who was one of the most popular members of the. parlor. Her sudden death, from typhoid fever, has affected every mem- Der, and all sincerely mourn for her, as they all loved her.
 Ramona Parlor had an open meeting at Martinez last week. and 1t was at tended by a large number of young la dies, eligible, but not members of the order. There was presented a splendid programme of entertainment, and the evening as whole was one of the most enjoyable that has ever been given Marian Bertola, past grand president, delivered an address that was received with many marks of warm approval.
 Last Wednesday Golden State Parlor initiated two candidates and had among it's visitors Miss Mae B. Wilkins, P. G. P. Mrs. Genevieve Baker, D. D. c: F., and Mrs. French of Alta Parlor. Miss Rosa Day was installed as financial secretary by the district deputy, assisted by Miss Wilkinc
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INDEPENDENT FOREsTERs


 Last Wednesday High Chief Ranger McElfresh was a guest of honor at a banquet rendered him by the deputies of the local courts. Another guest was Vice-High Chief Ranger Peery. Chief Deputy Salomons presided, and a glor- ious time was had. On the 23d inst the high chief ranger
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THE REBEKAHS.


 The California Rebekah Lodge will give an apron and necktie party in Welcome Hall, Odd Fellows building, on the even ing of Saturday, the 26th inst. This pro- gressive lodge always gives enjoyable parties.
 The Rebekah lodges of San Francisco are arranging for a grand benefit enter tainment to be given on the evening of the 12th of March in aid of the Orphans Home at Gilroy.
 Amity Lodge will entertain the Relief Board. Oriental Rebekah Lodge, Unity Encampment and the deputies of the dis trict at a meeting to be held in Eureka Hall, I. O. Q. F. building on the 9th of
 Yerba Buena Lodge of the Odd Fellows has been invited to be the guests or Nils. sion Rebekah Lodge on the evening Of been extended to Occidental Lodge. Mrs. Karsner, president of the assembly, will
 Loyal Lodge gave pleasant social last Monday night at which there was good attendance.
 Prospect Hall in the I. o. o. F. building was crowded last Wednesday on the oc- casion of the valentine party given by Oriental Lodge. The committee on enter tainment consisting of Mrs. Lena Jarvis, Mrs G. T. Shaw, Miss Morgan. Mrs. l.. Pinkham Miss Gottscha1k and Messrs Davis, Jarvis and Derby, presented a pleasing programme that included Bass solo, MT Reed: song and dance. Miss Nina Cook; recitation, MT. McFee; child song, Baby Mearns; musical selections by Graeber's Mandolin and Guitar Club, and recitations by MT. Dunfy and Miss Lottie Gruber. During the evening number of favors were distributed by Miss Nina dressed as cupids. A fine programme of dances closed the evenings entertain ment.
 Waihalla Lodge will have an anniver- saIy dance on the 18th.
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FoREsTERs OF AMERICA.

Last Monday night Court Independence had its hall crowded on the occasion of the initiation of five candidates. the work being done by the uniformed team of Court Golden Gate with Julius Calman as Chief Ranger. The work was as perfect as individuals can render 1t, and the team was complimented by Deputy Shaben and others for the memorized and floor work. There were number who had for some time past been antagonis- tic to the new ritual, but when they saw it so we'll exemplified came to the conclusion that, like a singed cat. it is much better than it looks.
 : Grand Chief Ranger Saunders, Grand Secretary Cordy and Grand Trustee Hogg visited Court Rose Hill at Mountain View last week and installed the officers for the ensuing term, Grand Trustee Hogg being the installing officer and the grand secretary acting as marshal. This court with membership of thirty-six has $270 in inoo its treasury and furniture valued at $500. The new officers are R.. M. Wy man, C. R.; H. Weilheim, s. c. R.; E. E. Browell, F. s.; J. H. Mockbee, R. S.;
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MASONIC.

A1ASONlC.
 The committee having charge of ar ranging a grand fair to be got up in aid of the building fund of the Masonic Wid- ows' and Orphans Home. now building in Decoto, at a meeting last Friday night decided to hold the fair in the Mechanics Pavilion in the first week of May. The fair will last one week. Sub-committees to arrange the details will soon be ap- pointed.
 ORDER EASTERN STAR.
 A correspondent writing from Nevada City says that. not wishing to detract one word of praise accorded to the worthy matron of King Solomon Chapter for the perfect manner in which she performed the work of the worthy patron in addi- ton to her own, recently, he desires to cali attention to the fact that outside of San Francisco the dual work has been performed by worthy matrons, notably by Mrs. Louisa Hummer of EvaRgeline Chapter, Nevada City. in 1S95-96, and by the worthy matron of Friendship Chap ter, Elizabeth Agnes Fleming, of Lin- coin, Placer County, each having de- livered the patrons lectures.
 Laurel Hall in the Shiels building was the scene of large gathering of friends of Harmony Chapter last Friday night. and the occasion was the presentation of most delightful programme Of song, music and recitation, given under the di- rection of Dr. Mulberry as master of ceremonies, assisted by Mrs. M. Short and other members of the committee of arrangements. The entertainment, which was a most enjoyable one, embraced the following numbers: Recitation, Miss Ethel Herman; vocal solo, Miss Ethel Lazarus; recitation, Miss Mildred Levy; vocal solo, Mime. Seamour; recitation, Miss Clara Dobbins; solo, Miss Coleman; vocal solo, Mrs. Ellen CourSen Roeckel; Zither solo, MT. Sonneberg; vocal solo, Mrs. Lewis; recitation, Mir. Rolla: funny stories. Ed die Sweeny; whistling solo, Miss Cordie Wetjen; and fancy dance, Miss Lillian Rhoades. Each number was loudly en- cored, and deservedly so. An effort was made to recall Miss Wetien a second time, but the charming labial performer declined the honor. This young lady, who is gifted with an accomplishment pos sessed by but few of her sex, is con- tinually improving in the rendition of se- lections, and the sweetness of her whist ling charms every audience before which she appears.
 Golden Gate Chapter at it's meeting last Thursday elected two candidates, initiated one and received one petition. Matron Mrs. Eva NJ. Porter
 Mrs. Ella T. Hall. P. G. W. M, was in this city last week.
 The worthy grand matron, Mrs Porter, will start south this week to visit the chaDters in the southern part of the State as far as San Diego.
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ORDER OF AMARANTH.

On the evening of March 1 Crescent Court No. of the Order of the Amaranth, will present three one-act plays entitled Angel" That Moloch' and Society, ,' and farce, "A Lesson in Whist" for the benefit of the Masonic Widows and Or phans' Home at Decoto. Those who will take part are Mrs. Freda Gallick, Miss Fife Boride, Mrs Mae Roberson, Miss Helen Morris, Mrs Helen Mosher, Dr. Frank B. Robinson, Reginald Travers, Warren King. s. P. Andrews, George A. Dennison and George w. Walthew.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

At meeting of Golden Gate Lodge on last Thursday night a resolution was adopted extending sympathy to the be- reaved families of the men who lost their lives by the explosion of the battleship Maine. and expressing consolation, in the the altar of their country.
 The endowment rank continues to thrive and reports show that during the quarter ending December 31, 1S97 1O5 sections were organized and 2200 a~~lications accepted. making the membership 51.47S. The amount of endowment now carried IS $9o' 675 800. During the quarter named S292 /, 500 was paid to beneficiaries of deceased members, making a total of $11,S73 since the organization. The surplus now amounts to $465 ,699 0o. invested in interest bearing securities. the earnings TOT the past term being s7570 Fl.
 During the past six months Red Star Lodge of San Diego added fifty-one new members to the roll
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COMPANIONS OF FOREST

O. M Burtz, T.; J. J. Dale, s. W: J. W; Brown. J. w.; J. N Mockbee, 5. B., ana John Owens, J. B.
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~~--- John Owens, J. B.
 COMPANIONS OF FOREST.
 The convention of 1S9S having for its purpose the entertainment of the dele gates to the grand circle, Companions of the Forest, F. O. A., met on Saturday, the 12th inst, and organized by the cleo tion of Mrs l.. Atwood as president, Mrs. man as secretary, Mrs. Smith financial secretary and Mrs. Davis treasurer. Com mittees were appointed to arrange Tor and picnic and present reports when dates will be fixed
 Inter Nos Circle at its last held meet ing appointed the following named com panions as a committee on picnic to be given in n,t the spring; Johnson, ,i son. Loft, oft Donaldson and Miss Maggie Forrest.
 Robin Hood Circle s., l,s ...s, nel6 meeting received two applications for membership.
 During her visit in the southern part of chief companion, found that calls upon the circles there located did much to en- courage and enthuse the membership. She She gave gave then very encouraging reports from the membership of the various cir cles there Is every reason to believe that the southern part of the State will make good showing by the close of the pres ent term. The circle at Santa Barbara, known as Ocean View, she discovered was credit to the order, the officers being en- ergetic and perfect in their work. On last Thursday she was entertained by the members of the circle.
 At Los Angeles she found that Laurel Circle has number of go-ahead members who are anxious to make their circle the banner one. The circle gave ball in her honor and in company with MT. Krimin- ger led the grand march. She was shown many courtesies that speak well for the membership of the circle.
 Her visit to the circle in Kern City was a very pleasant one, and at the close of the visit she was the circles guest at an entertainment at which the following pro gramme was presented: Vocal solos, Miss Mollie Thompson declamations, Misses Annie Cross, Allie Frazier, Maggie Har- rington and Thomas w. Lockhart; stories of the day. Dr. J. H. Fulkerson. and then the visitor delivered an address, on the order and her observations down south. During her stay in that city she was the chief returned on last Wednesday even ing well pleased with her visit.
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KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES. San Francisco Tent as it's last held re