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voice Teddy says that I must because
sooner or later we've all got to know them
old Dilon's red Indian chief in the financial
world and there's no kicking against
money, anyhow. But can't cotton to that sort
OF people, 1 just cried last night when
Teddy-the old darling. I'd do anything to
please hirl--told me 1 must call.
ITS great pity old families can't keep
together" said Mrs. Brannan, a stout, nigh
noged dame. There are plenty of others for
them to know. Why can't they let us alone?
That's just what they won't dor cried Mrs
Washington Were what they're after what
the reason they've come to Menlo Park?
They'll be landed aristocracy' in less than
no time. Hang the lucki"
Shall you CALL Hannah? asked Mrs. Cart
right. Dear Jack never imposes any restric-
lions on inches handsome about every
thing; / shall be guided by YOU
I'm time" replied Mrs. Yorba, who also had
had a meaning conference with her husband.
But shall rush Toward the end of the
summer perhaps 1t would be unwise to take
them up too quickly"
I've got to give them dinner" said Mrs.
Washington. with gloom. But I'll put it off
till the last gun fires And you've all got to
come. Otherwise you'll see, me on the war
path"
'Of course shall all go. Nelly said Mrs.
Yorba. I'VE will always stand in together.
The conversation flowed on. Other person
alities were discussed. the difficulty of getting
servants 10 stay in the country, where there
was such a dearth of me gentleman frien
the appearance of the various gardens and the
atrocious amount of water they consumed.
Il wish to goodness the water works on top
wouldn't shut off for eight months in the year,
exclaimed Mrs. Washington. Whenever 1 want
something in summer that costs a pile, Teddy
groans and tells that his water bill is four
hundred dollars a month" And Mrs. Washing
ton. whose elderly and doting husband had
never refused to grant her most exorbitant
whim, sighed profoundly.
Magdalena did not find the conversation very
interesting, she called upon to con-
tribute to it Nevertheless she received every
day with her mother and went with her to re-
turn the calls. At the end of the summer she
loathed the small talk and it's art, but felt that
she improving. Her
tainly easier She had decided not to emulate
Mrs. Washington's vernacular, but she at
tempted TO copy her ease and graciousness OF
manner. In time she learned to unbend lit
tie, to acquire certain gentle dignity in place
of her natural naughty stiffness, and TO utter
the phrases that necessary to keep CONVEX
sation going; but her reticence never left her
for a moment, her eyes looked beyond the peo-
pie in whom she strove to be interested. and
few noticed or cared whether not she
present. But at the end of the summer she
was full of hope; society might not interest her.
but the pride which her chief character
stic commanded that she should hold a tri-
umphant place among her peers.
She had told neither of her parents OF the
books Colonel Belmont had given her, knowing
that the result would be violent scene and
an Introduction. At this stage Of her develop
ment she had defined ideas of right and
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-XtrOCCS from the BOOK.
Girls that live south of Market street. Ihey
work all day and promenade with their oeauX
all evening. AS 1 live. Lena, were goihs
down Fourth street Wen go right through
Chippytown."
The following is certainly a master
piece of literary work, and is possibly
true to a certain extent. But is 1t not
overdrawn a little in order to accentu-
ate the authors idea?
During the following week all Meno, which
had moved down before Mrs Yorba, called on
that august leader. She received every after
the veranda, clad In black or gray
lawn, stiff. silent. but sufficiently gracious.
On the day after her arrival. as the nrSl VS.
itors carriage appeared at the bend OF the
avenue its advent heralded by the furious
barking of two mastffs bloodhound and an
English carriage dog. Magdalena gathered up
her books and prepared to retreat. but her
mother turned to her peremptorily
Il wish you to stay" she said. You must
begin now to see something of society Other
wise you Will have no when you come
out And try to talk. Young people must
talk"
But can't talk" faltered Magdalena.
You must learn. Say anything, and In time
il will be easy"
Magdalena realized that her mother was
right II she was to overcome her natural
lack of face speech she could not begin TOO
soon Although she was terrified at the pros
pect of talking to these people who had
alighted and were exchanging platitudes with
her mother, she resolved anew that the time
should come when she should be as ready of
tongue and as graceful OF speech as her position
and her pride demanded.
she sat down by of the guests and stam-
mered out something about the vtolets. The
young woman she addressed of delicate
and excessive beauty: her brunette face. under
a hat covered with corn-colored plumes, was
almost faultless in its outline. She wore
elaborate and dainty French gown the shade
of her feathers and her small hands and feet
were dressed to perfection Magdalena had
felt It privilege to sun herself in such love-
illness. The three elderly ladies she had brought
with her-Mrs Cartright, Mrs. Geary and Mrs.
Brannan-were dressed with extreme simplicity.
Yes replied Mrs. Washington. they are
Iovely-they are. for a fact. Mine have chill
blans or something this year and won't bloom
for a cent. Hang the luck! I'm as cross as a
bear with sore head about it.
Would you like me to pick some of ours for
you?" asked Magdalena. wondering If she had
better model her verbal accomplishments on
Mrs. Washington's She thought them even
more picturesque than Helena's.
DO; that's jolly good fellow
When Magdalena returned with the .violets
they were received with a bewitching but alb
sent smile; another carriage-load had arrived
and all were discussing the advent Of DO
nanza'' family, whose huge fortune. made out
of the Nevada mines, had recently lifted 1t from
to social fame.
IT'S Just too hateful that I've got to CALL
said Mrs washington in her refined melodious
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"A Fly Dear Mr. Martin: 1 find
IL II things here about as formerly
INE not much change worth record
wi ing-a new system of steam
tramways-two new railroads,
and a vast amount of work going on
for the exhibition of 1900. The students
from San Francisco are working away
and seem to be making Roadway. Mar
.tinez is going ahead and is gradually
making a name for himself among the
students at least. We are noW-thanks
to their generosity-in the apartments
of the McFarlands during their stay in
the country. Miss Mcfarland has some
good work to show; she is getting on.
| have not much to say in regard to
the exhibitions seen SO FAR either mere
or in London. The Royal Academy was
distressingly bad-Worse than one could
possibly expect, in fact-a large oil by
A E. Abbey being about the only thing
there worth mentioning. The subject
was Macbeth, and was treated in
simple decorative way, quite telling,
though perhaps a little too much like
his Shakespearean book ILLUSTRATIONS
OF course there were portraits by Ser
gent and number of small, healthful
works, but so sadly insufficient to rep
resent a city of 100000 with a country
of 10000, 900 directly at hand.
The Salon, well, you know the Salon
is such a load. 1t is like Thanksgiving
dinner-one gets so full in the middle
of it that it all appears bad. One must
have time before saying whether
French art is worth much at present or
no. My first impression Was-I won't
say it, for it would be wrong, you know.
We had the advantage of seeing a
splendid exhibition of earlier French art
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wooDMEN OF THE WORLD.

At the last meeting of Golden Gate
Camp one candidate was initiated. The
committee on entertainment reported that
5000 tickets of invitation had been issued
for the entertainment to be given in Ma
tive Sons Hall on the 18th of November
that the best obtainable talent had been
engaged and that all arrangements had
been completed.
1t was also announced that DR.. q. W.
Daywalt. who returned on the Rio de
Janeiro with the convalescent soldiers
would visit the camp tomorrow night ana
relate his impressions of Manila
On Sunday. the 1stn Of November er 900
MES, will unveil monuments erected to the
memories of S. r. Compta and Z NC
Hugh, one in Cypress Lawn and the otner
in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Redwood Camp, under the diSpensatlon
received from the head consul, has re-
ceived ten candidates
Organizer ]. D. Rutherford is organiz-
ing a circle of the Women OF Woodcraft,
to be auxiliary to San Francisco Camp
The executive council will at its meet
ing November Il make the necessary
changes to conform to the new reserve
plan system
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Portland, Or, by Hope Lodge at Stock
ton and by Ethan Lodge at Sacramento.
The grand president, second vice presi-
visited Hope Lodge in Stockton on the
18th inst, and Ethan Lodge in Sacra-
mento on the 18th, and at each place there
was held a public meeting. each being
largely attended. The several speakers
entertained the audiences with the work
of the order.
The executive committee has sent out
circulars requesting that memorial ser
vices be held in memory of the late Isa-
dore Bush of st. Louis, who was one of
one who did more than any one individual
to place the order on sound basis. The
Grand Lodge at its session in January
or
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ANCIENT FoREsTERs.

Last Monday High Chief Ranger Boehm,
c. W. Lunt, H. G. T.. and John Falconer,
P. S., paid a visit to University Council at
Berkeley and were greeted by a fairly
good audience. On Tuesday the high chief
ranger visited Court Bohemia, and. on
Wednesday. in company of John Hender-
son, H. S. c. r., visited Court Advocate
in Oakland. This court is doing well.
Thursday ni~ht the high chief ranger WIS.,
tied the court in San Pablo.
The high chief ranger vii visit as fol-
lows in November: l, Court Eureka: g.
Court Garfield; 4, Court ia of the vest;
s. Court Volta: 9, Menlo Park; 10, Court
Triumph: a. Court Stockton. which will
give a smoker; 10. Napa; 16, court. at San
Mateo which will give a smoker; II,
Court Victory: II. Court California at
South San Francisco.
The Picnic Association will give party
in ForesterS' Hall November 70.
Court Dewey was instituted at Tacoma
by Deputy TAYLOR.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

A new lodge is being organized at
French Gulch, Shasta County.
Bay City Lodge No III. at its last held
session, conferred the knight rank in
long form on several candidates, and the
same rank was conferred last Thursday
night on a number of candidates by
Unity Lodge No. 81.
ehrated it's tenth anniversary last Mon
day in Los Angeles by an entertainment
and dance L. H. Bachelor, was the
REPRESENTATIVE stanton L. Carter deliv-
cred an interesting address , There was s.
erary efforts. after which there was a
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tbe old Masonic Hall at the Mission was
crowded with members of Mizpah Lodge,
Friends of the Forest, and their friends re t1;5
" iI nroeramme of instrumental music,
Vocal PiIe Selections, fancy dances and recita-
tons arranged by a committee consist
ing of n. j. Schmehl. Mrs. NJ Penny, ..
scbmehi. slater, Miller, Finney,. Bacon
and Kidd. Moore's Mandolin Club, Miss
fully, Fred Hess, ". w; Bracket, J; IN;
Custer. f. L. Griffith. Mrs. jolly, Miss
Lena Clark, Miss Nettie Witchell, p, A.
Dunsworth. Ashton Boardman. Lillian
Dwyer, Mrs. Tully, Mabel Pfeifer,, Iva
Parker and George Bacon furnished the
entertainment and each number was
loudly appIauded. Then followed dance
and the serving of ice cream.
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nAIrGHTERs OF MONTEZUMA.

The entertainment and dance that was
given last Monday night in the Assembly
Hall of the Red Mems building by the
Daughters of Montezuma, Degree Of
Pocahontas. was one of the most enjoy
this council The talent that rendered the
many numbers of music, song, Rotations
and the efforts of each was deservedlY
applauded There was dancing until
late hour.
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COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST.

Last Monday Washington Circle had
two limitations. Next Tuesday this circle
will be the guest of Mizpah Circle of Oak
land
The supreme grand officers paid a visit
last Friday to Twin Peaks Circle and
were well received, and after the meet
ing were delightfully."- entertained.
Last night Loyal Circle gave its UNI
brella party which was well attended. A
feature of the evening was an exhibition
drill by the drill team of the circle.
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LADIES OF THE MACCABEEs.

The first party that was given by Phebe
Hearst Hive last week was an exceeding
Nv pleasant social gathering. There was
a short programme of entertainment and
an address by Mrs. Eudocia Moffatt and
a number of selected dances. The SOM
mittee was Mrs J. Constance. Mrs. Won
Sefberlich, Miss Link, Miss Mcfarland,
and Miss Christensen.
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NATIVE SONS.

Precita. Parlor, one of the active or
CARNATIONS of the Mission district, will
celebrate its sixth anniversary on the 18th
of November by an evening dress ball in
Mission Parlor Hall.
Edward F. Fitzgerald of San Marcos
Parlor recently returned to his home aft
er several months absence in the Klon-
dixie, and at the first meeting of the par
Tor after his return he was given a sur
prise reception by the members of the
parlor, assisted by the ladies of San Mi
guel Parlor of the same place. There
were addresses of congratulation and
then followed a general good time
E. P. Magyar presided last Wednesday
night in Shasta Hall, n. S. B., where
Rincon Parlor gave high inks the pro-
gramme for which was prepared by P.
e. Mertez, Thomas II. Vivian and Charles
Clancy, and it was g. very we'll arranged
one which delighted the audience that
filled the hall to it's utmost. In addition
TO the good selection of numbers there
were pipes, tobacco, sandwiches and re-
freShmentS
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WoMEN on WOODCRAFT.

The entertainment and dance that was
given on the ed inst. by Redwood Circle
in Friendship Hall, I. o. o. F. building
was very pleasant social function.
There was good attendance and the pro-
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gramne was of excellent music, vocal
solos. duets, recitations and an address
by Thomas F. Hatton, the several num-
horst Ahrens HiIda Thurston, Daisy
King, Dora Hoening. Emma Hoening and
Mrs Lille Hatton. The committee on en-
tertainment was Viola Daniels, Mrs, G.
w. Baltic. Miss Trimmer. Mrs. G. Lover
ing and Miss Blake.
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ODD FELLOWSHIP.

DR.. C. ". Daywalt will appear before
California Lodge tomorrow night and re-
late his experiences in Manila while there
with the California First.
The general committee on Golden JQol-
lee, at it's first meeting on Wednesday
night, appointed a subcommittee, consist
ing of NJ T. Moses, W. H. Barnes, Mrs.
Mary E. Donoho. Mrs. Williston and j.
II Sirnpson to prepare a circular letter
to be sent to each of the subordinate
lodges, Rebekah lodges and encampmentS
in this State setting forth the purpose OIL
the celebration and asking co-operatlon.
The general committee will hold another
1neeting on November 16.
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Mrs. E. Mayor, grand chief of honor
paid an official visit to the lodge at Will
lows last Monday and was well pleased
with the work of the lodge. After the
business she was the guest at banquet
got up in her honor.
Ivy lodge had a pleasant Halloween
party last Wednesday night. On the I'd
of November the lodge will have an apron
and hectic party.
Cypress lodge of Newark will have a
ciass oa an1een no 4S.t neAI not Il
fer the degrees.
There has been quite a boom recently
as to the benel GARY feature Of the order,
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THE CHOSEN FRIENDS.

Unity Council, at its last held meeting,
initiated two candidates.
Social Council will give euchre party
in its hall, Native Sons building, on the
third Thursday in each month. 1t will
give it's first quarterly social in Shasta
Hall of the same building on November 30.
Evans Council had a pleasant at-home
last Thursday night, when among other
means of entertainment there was inau-
gurated a game of progressive euchre.
After that, ice cream was served to the
guests and members.
Golden Gate Council was visited last
Friday night by the Progressive Council
and after the business of the evening was
over there was presented a fine pro-
gramme of entertainment including lit
erary and musical numbers. Mrs. A.
Boehm was the chairman of the COM
mittee of arrangements.
B'NE BIRTH.
B'ne Birth day was observed with ap-
propriate ceremonies by the lodges at
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wrong. Upon such occasions she had fol-
lowed the dictates of her conscience the con-
sequences had been extremely unpleasant, and
in one instance hideous. She was indolent and
secretive by nature and she slipped along COM
fortably and did not bother her head with
problems.
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FRATERNAL NEWS.
DEGREE OF HONOR

ent located at Los Angeles, making 6
thorough canvass of that city.
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FRIENDS OF THE FOREST.

Lincoln Lodge on last Monday indicted
into the mysteries of the order two stran-
gers and received four applications. The
lodge will give a Halloween party to-
morrow night in Washington Hall.
Pioneer Lodge gave pleasant fan social
last Tuesday night to its friends In Wash
ington Hall. Each person attending was
given as a souvenir of the occasion q neat
Japanese fan decorated with ribbon. The
committee of arrangements was Mrs. NJ.
CARMEL, Miss L. Rosevear, Mrs. Hahn,
Miss M. Fipps and Mrs. Baken.
MIzPAH LODGE, F. OF F.,
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NATIVE DAUGHTERS

Mrs Helen Furry of Princess Parlor of
Angels was in this city last week. and
paid a visit to La EstrelIa Parlor and
other of the local parlors.
Mrs. Lena H Mills, grand president,
paid visit to, Napa recently and laid ne
foundation Of a new parlor in that place.
Yosemite Parlor gave an entertainment
last Wednesday night in Mission Parlor
Der of the friends of the members Inc
programme, musical and literary, was
entertaining, and after the programme
there was dancing.
During the past week Mrs Mills, G. P.
paid an official visit. to Orc Elmo Parlor,
TO Vendome Parlor in San Jose, and to-
varado.
The reception that was rendered to the
grano pr tbn on the occasion OF her
very grand affair and most enjoyable
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Grove Sonoma Grove, st. Helena Grove,
William Tell Grove, Vita Grove and Per
severance Grove, and at each place found
gratifying evidence of the prosperity or
the order AT each place the officers
were cordially Welcomed and they were
given evidence of the knowledge of the
officers in the secret work which IVES very
satisfactory. At each grove they were
treated to a banquet.
On the occasion of the visit to Sonoma
Grove there was a celebration OF its
ninth anniversary. A. G. Bolletti. the
first noble arch, gave an interesting ms
tory of the grove, its rise and prosperity,
and there were addresses both in the
grove and at the banquet by members OIL
the grove and visitors from Petaluma:
Templar Grove at its last nelQ meellng
received four applications.
YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.
There was a very large attendance In
JJnion-souare Hall last Wednesday night
10 enjoy the delightful entertainment
given by the membership of Yorke Coun-
oil on the occasion of its second annual
gathering The programme, very en-
pertaining one, was followed by dancing
until midnight.
The reports for the quarter enoing Sep
tember 80 will be due to-day A penalty
will be visited on the delinquents. There
will he a penalty of per cent on councils
delinquent on per capita tax after NoVem-
Der 80. ,4z 49,,
T. F. Brown mas DeeH eleClSG ocSl CIehA
of Cooper Council, vice >. T. Mangah, re-
r E. FazackerIy, NJ J. Hoey, DR.. G:
Mccarthy and John Doyle are arranging
for a party to be given by Borromean
maternal Council of East Oakland gave
an enioyabIe social last Thursday night:
Grand Director Kugelberg was rendered
q warm welcome on the occasion OF MS
official visit to Oakland Council, and AFTER
the meeting there was a smoker.
III Tba Si1nreme officers and representatives
ara expected home this week from the
recant session of the Supreme Council.
Portola Council rendered reception to
crand President Haskins last Tuesday.
The grand president is member OF that
N + O'Leary has been elected president
If Mission Council, vice Hugh McEnhlll,
resigned. ~ +ha how'd
of managers Will pc heio III ioheei iieii
next Thursday night.
THE JUNIORS.
Yosemite Council of Alameda is pre-
paring for its third annual party, ana the
committee of arrangements is doing good
work
The smoker that was given by Custer
Council drew crowd that filled the coun-
ell hall to its capacity. There were many
good numbers the programme that
were enjoyed by all, and later on there
was an excellent spread.
California Commandery No. 1 has not
made itself very conspicuous Of late, but
the membership has been at work never
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FOREsTERs OF AMERICA.

Partial reports for the quarter just
ended received at the office of Grand Sec
rotary Cordy show a net gain of 143 in
the jurisdiction.
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ORDER EASTERN STAR.

A new chapter. called Iphigina, has been
instituted at Eureka. New. with forty-one
charter members. Mrs. Mary Jones is
the matron and John Hancock Jr. the pa
tTon.
Ivy Chapter initiated one candidate at its
meeting last Tuesday and elected four ap-
DlicantS
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Advances made on furniture and pianos. with
or without removal. ]. Noonan. 1017-1O23 Mission.
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ANCIENT ORDER WORKMEN.

On the evening of the 18th of November
S,,nol Lodge will hold an open meeting
for the benefit Of It's friends, on which
occasion the Grand Lodge will be repre-
sented by the grand master workman
Stockton Lodge gave its anniversary
entertainment on last Friday evening
After a literary and musical programme
the audience was entertained by stir
ring address from the grand master
workman and by Sam Booth with his
usual vocal melodies. The affair was a
Denuty Grand Master Workman z.
Danforth will return to this city on We'd
nesday next from his southern trip. The
lodges visited by him have been greatly
ienefited by his presence and instruc-
lions. 49,.
have been very successful in adding 10
the membership of Nevada City and
Grass Valley lodges. The drill teams in
those places are kept busy with initia-
lions.
Special Deputy w. A. lines is now at
Folsom working UP a class of candidates
for that lodge, after which he will re-
turn to Gait to proceed to initiate class
at that place. He then proceeds to Co
lusa County to assist the lodges in that
vicinity.
Special Deputy R. F. Wells is at pres