The San Francisco call., 1898-07-10
E ODD FELLOWS.

The officers of Ophir Lodge were in stalled on t.e 1st by Wm. Owens, D. D. G. M. These re A. Plath, A. P. G.; George W. Leek, G.; J. R. Morrison, V. G.; A. Hovey, R. S.; Thomas Steven son, F. S.; F. w. Thompson, T.; H. F. Mcdonald, l,.; A. F. Morris, C.; T. Lili- strand. l. G.; Howard Novel;, O. G.; Major F. W. Jaeger, chaplain. At the close of the ceremony conducted in the presence of a very large membership F. M. Stone on behalf of the lodge pre- sented D. Peabody, the past grand, as a token of esteem, handsome gold and diamond studded locket The recipient made a fitting reply. There were ad- dresses by the installing officers and by Sergeant C. w. Hanah and G. K. Fox, of Company L, Seventh California Volun- teers, who made interesting talks, being fluent speakers w. A. $. Nicholson, F. G., entertained with humorous remarks, after which Major Jaeger, r. G. and chaplain of the lodge, EScited his "rlginal nal Maine" MT. Emerson sang the words Of that composition, recently set to music. After the close ot the lodge there was an auJournment to the Grotto, where a col lauon was partaken of.
 During the past week there has been a great deal of activity for the district deputies in the line of installing new off cers. Templar Lodge had its officers in stalled last Tuesday night by Deputy F.. G. Harrison On Thursday night the deputy installed the officers ot Yerba Buena Lodge, Deputy W. l.. Owen in stalled in joint session the officers of Pa cific and Golden West Lodges; Deputy G. w. heeler, those of -Ben-Adhem Lodge; Deputy Nowell those of Western Addition Lodge, and Deputy T. E. Fryer those of t'ranco-Americaine Lodge.
 The Odd Fellows Library having for want of support become q thing of the past, the membership of Abou-Ben-Ad- hem Lodge has taken the initiative in a movement to establish d reading room in the Odd Fellows building, in which papers and periodicals. The proposed plan will be discussed next Saturday night.
 N. Neinhaus, N. G.; pr. M. Neumann, V. G.; W. 0. Macdougall, secretary, and on the first inst. as officers of Sargent Lodge by J. E. Jarrett, D. b. c. NJ, in a very creditable manner. The ceremony was followed by the presentation by G. w. Dixon, r.. G., to C. Gremlig. the retir- ing noble grand, of an emblematic charm.
 THE REBEKAHS.
 The hall of California Rebekah Lodge was crowded to its utmost capacity July 2 by an audience of members of the order and friends assembled to witness the ever interesting ceremony of installation The following elected officers as well as the appointed officers were installed with all
 
 Patterson, N. G.; Alice Hall V. G.; Paul inc Harris, E. S., Mary 4. Hawley r. S. :: Flora Bergman, T.; Fannie Jonas trus- tee. After the installation Miss Sarah Harris who, during her term as noble grand made a most efficient and active officer was the recipient of a handsome jewel of her rank in the order. The work of the evening was followed by a dance until midnight. The week previous the membership celebrated in most pleasing manner at a banquet at which there were present seVenty-two, the twenty eighth anniversary of the foundation of the lodge.
 inc public installation of the officers of Oriental Rebekah Lodge, which was to have been held last Wednesday night was postponed until next Wednesday night.
 The officers of Mission Rebekah Lodge were installed in public last night.
 THE WORKMEN.
 William Henry Barnes, past grand mas ter workman, returned last Monday from a visit East, during which he was in Chicago, Milwaukee, Boston, Houston New York, Asbury Park (where the Su- preme Lodge was in session. and Buffalo
 Last Wednesday night the following of- fcers of Valley Lodge were installed bv Deputy M. J. Blackman, assisted by full corps of grand officers: J. r. Glover. r. M. w.; $. H. Jenner, M. W; J. c. Sharp. F.; J. E. Hawks, O.; T. H. Lord, R.; ] M Camp, F. R.; J. w. Mccarthy, re- ceiver; N. Boukofsky, G.; J. P H. Gedge, ]. w.; 0. Erricson, O. w; E. F. Joy trustee. After the ceremony there was a programme Of entertainment, for the in- stallation was public one and those who participated in furnishing a pleasant evening or music and song were: Miss Letitia Mordhorst. Miss May Straub, Sam