The San Francisco call., 1898-08-14

KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
 The cup and saucer social given last Monday night in the social hall of the Alcazar was well attended and was a great success. There were present a large number of the members of Aurora Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, ana they were accompanied by Mrs. l.. J. Wheelock, the grand protector. MaxWell l.. Grove, who acted as master or cere. monies, discharged the duties In that happy manner for which he Is noted. There was a good programme, and at It's close refreshments were served to all present.
 The Past Dictators' Association cele- brated the fourth anniversary or the or ganization of that body, in the AIcazar, on the night of the 9th inst, and there was present a very large number or the members. Supreme Representatives Curry and Rourke gave a full account Of the proceedings of the Supreme Lo9ge' after which refreshments were served.
 The smoker given by Eureka Lodge last Wednesday was well attended, and there was a great deal of enjoyment Tor all. Among the visitors were: l.. Balart, D. G. D.; R. A. A. Summer, D. D., and 5. E. George, D. D. A good programme was presented. ,
 Far West Lodge was visited on the 4th inst. by Grand Dictator Archlbald, Who was received with very cordial greeting, He addressed the lodge on subjects or 1n- terest to the membership, and at the close of the meeting was rendered vote or thanks.
 During the last term Center Lodge in itiated tWenty-eight members and in ad- dition initiated eighteen during the past | two weeks. This is tbe most active work that has been done ty any lodge in the l jurisdiction and 1t serves to show that | there is no force in the oft-made assertion there are no members to be secured for | the lodges"
 The latest issued statistics of the order | show that at the close of last year there | were more members in the order under the age of 30 than over that age The death rate was less than F per 1OO0 of the membership under fifty. It also appears | that the assessment rates In force more than paid the death claims of members who died prior to attaining the age of 30. that they fully paid those who died be- | tween 90 and 60. but that the death claims | of members over 50 amounted to $5s6 $50 1 more than the members of that class paid i in. The average age of membership was | reduced one and one-half years by the l admission of a large number of new mem bers under the age of 31.
 COMPANIONS OF THE F. OF A. | Robin Hood Circle has made arrange ments for the second entertainment to be given by the young unmarried ladies. It will be given on the 24th inst. As it is to be surprise, this committee will not tell what the nature of the entertainment Is to be. This circle will give an entertain ment and dance on the 31st inst. Diana Circle gave a social in Alaczar Social Hall last Wednesday night, and the many who attended had a very pleasant l time as there was good music and a we'll arranged programme of dance.
 Inter Nos Circle on last Wednesday, concluded it's arrangements for the picnic to be given on the 18th of the current month The committee on anni- versary ball to be given the 29th of l September in Union Square Hall, pre- scented a report which showed that there will be good social time on that evening
 COMPANIONS OF THE FOREST.
 The. following named have been in- stalled as officers of California Circle: Miss NJ. Wizard, c. C.; Miss M. Gee $. c. 1 C.; Miss Rausch, T.; Miss M. Gevaghety, F. S.; Miss Doane, R. S.; Miss Patten 1 R. G.; Mrs. Perguillian, l.. G.; Mrs. Hart l. G.; Mrs. Coombs, O. G.
 Last Monday the supreme grand officer paid a fraternal visit to Mazzini Circle and witnessed the initiation of two can didates.
 l The same night John Falconer, P G. c. C., and District Deputy Mrs Sadie Smith installed the officers of Violet Last Friday the new circle in Oakland was instituted by all the supreme grand ! officers The circle starts with a charter ! list of forty-fve.
 The Old Glory party to be given by Loyal Lodge will be on the evening of l Thursday, the 18th inst. Elaborate prep arations have been made to make this a i great success,