The San Francisco call., 1898-08-14
FRATERNAL NEWS

Hall. The ceremonies were conducted by J. T. Wild, D. D., assisted by T: w. God fornia Lodge. s. After re the ceremony ce % of in- stitution the following officers, were in stalled for the term; Frederick l.. Grif- Mauheran, F. S.; Victor C. Turrell, R. S.; James w. Murphy, T.; A. H. Goddard L. M; J. A. Born, physician; w. c. Foster, the exemplifcation of initiation and the conferring of the first degree there was a banquet, where there was a good time speakers were: T. W. Wild. D. D; T. W: Goddard, E.. Potter; George Filbert, past ggrands 5nf E V l. Grfths 4nnns c. Pr Rbs J; boA A quet committee, consisting of J. W. Mur- West and F; L. Griffith. was highly praised for the splendid spread 1t pre- pared. The new lodge starts out with good charter list, and 1t will no doubt meet with all the success that the char ter members wish for 1t. A degree team Is being organized to compete with the team of Call1ornia Lodge.
 THE NATIVE DAUGHTERS.
 Orinda Parlor will give its ninth anni- versary ball on the evening of the 23d inst in Native Sons Hall. The affair will be strictly invitational, and the com lnittee that has charge of it promises as fine a function as was ever given by this '95n On the then night of the 9th inst, there was an exemplihcation of the new ritual be- fore the members of Alta Parlor in the presence of such large audience that Shasta Hall, the largest in the Native Sons building was not ample enough to hold all who wished to witness the work Those who exemplifed the work were Miss Agnes McCreery, as president; Mrs M. E. Tfllman acting as past president; Mrs Genevieye Baker as first vice. Mrs. E. An derson as third Vice. Mrs. Lillian Garlic as second vice. and Miss Lizzie Douglass as marshal. The work was given in the most perfect manner, and as an object lesson, 1t was one of the most beautiful that has ever been presented to members of the order. Among the many visitors there were members of the order from in- terior parlors and from all of the local parlors. After the ceremony, the mem bers of the parlor resolved themselves in to a committee of the whole and served refreshments and ice cream to all present. The officers of Yosemite Parlor were in- stalled by Deputy Mrs. Thierbach. assist ed by Mrs Georgie c; Ryan, Mrs. Lena B. Policeman and Miss Creigh.
 Grand Secretary Mrs. Georgle c. Ryan has received and is now sending out the proceedings of the twelfth annual session of the Grand Parlor held at Woodland last June. The book makes 192 pages and is a careful compilation of all that was done at the session and shows great deal of labor In its preparation.
 ANCIENT ORDER OF WORKMEN.
 Special Deputy R. F. Wells instituted tlOTenCe IOuSc 1NO o0I Ol LOS AnReleS l County on the 4th inst, with a charter | list of thirty-four. Great credit Is due Deputy Wells for being so persistent In l his work
 Valley Lodge No. 30 proposes to make l its next quarterly entertainment, which occurs on the evening of the 31st inst, the most successful ever given by that popular lodge.
 The proceeds of the performance at the Alcazar Theater for the evenings of the 29th, 30th and 31st are to be in the nature l of benefit for the Past Masters Asso- | citation of this city. It Is expected that every member who has the interest of the
 order at heart will be present with his | family. The Past Masters Association
 is a valuable factor in the work of the | order.
 Grand Master Workman Bahrs paid a
 short visit to the Grand Recorders office | last week, and returned immediately to l Castle Graz for the benefit of his health I which has been seriously impaired during ! the last month.
 The Supreme Lodge has issued a war
 relief cali, which is levied in this juris- | diction for the current month of 50 cents
 for each full-rate beneficial member and