The San Francisco call., 1898-04-30
NATIVE SONS NAME OFFICERS Conley of Madeira Is Elected Grand Pres
 ident. Harmony Prevails After Spirited Contest in the
 Grand Lodge. Visiting Delegates Rendered . Ban quet by the People of
 Nevada City.
Special Dispatch to Tn. Call.

NEVADA CITY, April 2e.-This was the closing day of the session of the Grand Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West. Opposing candidates for office met on the floor, fought out the battles that have been planned during the past four days, and tonight the vanquished made merry at the expense of the victors. Never in the history of the order has there been such a spir- ited contest for places on the board of grand trustees With few exceptions there has never been so speedy a settle ment of rival claims when the matter was finally put to a vote.
 Up to within twenty-four hours of the time for making nominations there were no less than fifteen candidates in the field, in spite of the fact that there were but six seats in the board to be filled. Seven trustees were to be elected, but precedent made it neces- sary to give one of the places to the local parlor. The number of candi- dates was reduced somewhat by the withdrawal of Henry Lichenstein of Alcatraz Parlor No. 149, Joseph E. O'Donnell of Yerba Buena Parlor No. S4 and Frank Sabichi, member of the outgoing board.
 Sabichis withdrawal was a genuine surprise, as his election was conceded, even by his opponents. His action in retiring at the last moment was due to the fact that he believed that his election, which was opposed by a DOT tion of the southern delegation, would not assist in promoting the best inter ests of the order. O'DonnelIs with drawal was also an unlooked-for event, which was brought about by an unsuc- ceSsful attempt to consolidate the vot- ing strength of the San Francisco dele gation In the interest of Charles R.. Heverin of San Francisco Parlor No. 49 and Lewis F. Byington, a member of the retiring board, as against Jos eph K. Hawkins of Pacific Parlor No 10 and O'Donnell. Although the at tempt at amalgamation proved futile, O'Donnell decided to withdraw from the contest rather than be placed in the position of being a disturbing fac tor.
 For the more important offices there was no contest, the election resulting in the selection of the following named grand officers, to serve during the en- suing year:
 Grand president, William N. Conley of Madeira.
 Grand first vice-president. Frank Mat
 Grand second vice-president, R. c. Rust of Amador.
 Grand orator, Frank l.. Coombs of Napa.
 Grand treasurer. Henry S. Martin of San Francisco.
 :. Grand secretary, Henry Lunstedt of
 Grand inside sentinel, John J. McMahon of Santa Cruz.
 Grand outside sentinel. A. w F1edler of LivermOre
 Grand marshal, w A. Gaston of San Jose.
 The first ballot taken on the names of candidates for grand trustee re- suited in the election of H. R. McNoble of Stockton, F. A. Cutler of Humboldt. Lewis F. Byington of San Francisco, Joseph K. Hawkins of San Francisco and E. A. w. North of Winters.
 On the second ballot A. Ramish of Los Angeles was elected
 David Morgan of Nevada City was elected by exclamation. Morgan Is at the head of the order in this city and he has for years been a prominent fig ure in the affairs of the order through out the State. The success attending the entertainment portion of the pres ent session of the Grand Parlor is largely due to his individual efforts
 Tomorrow Nevada City will see the last of the Native Sons who have been her guests during the week A ma jority of the visitors will leave for their homes on the early morning trains. carrying with them a host of happy memories of the days spent in and about the mining metropolis of California.
 Tonight visiting delegates were ten dered banquet at Armory Hall. The occasion was made the opportunity for the presentation to Junior Past Grand President Clark of a handsome jew eled badge emblematic of his honorable position on the rolls of the Native Sons of California. As is the usual custom, the toastmaster held sway during the latter part of the repaSt. Cheers were given for the nation and her heroes on land and sea and toasts were drunk to the health and long life of the Ma tive Sons and Native Daughters who have contributed to make the visit to Nevada City a pleasant one.