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The Republican journal., 1899-03-16
DIED.

ANDREws. In RockpoIt, March 4, Selma L..
widow of Asa Andrews, native OF Union, aged
"a years. 3 months and days.
BLANCHARD. In Chelsea. Mass, March H.
Margaret Z. Blanchard, widow of the late Capt.
Albert Blanchard, both formerly Of Searsport,
Maine, in the nnetieth year of her aye.
CUSHMAN. In Rockland, March 3, SOphronia
(Butler. widow of Matthias Cushmam, native of
brunswick aged IS years, months and rs days
CUNNINGHAM. In Belfast, March o, Lucinda II .
Cunningham, aged 81 years ana months.
DUNro& In Belfast, March 10, Horatio Dun
ton, aged so years, 3 months and II days.
FAhMER. In Verona, February 70, Mrs Emily
b. Farmer, aged So years 8 months and DAYS
GoTT. In fremont February %, Elmer Colt,
aged 81 years.
JORDAN. In Camden, March s, the wife of Ed
ward f. Jordan, aged 50 Years.
LEADBETrER In Belfast, March | :, Jennie b.
Leadbetter, aged 81 years.
LUDWIG In Camden, March A, George b I.ud :
wig, aged AS years
PENNEY. In Knox, January IA willis H.
Penney, aged 20 years, months and 20 days
PHHBRICK. In Thurndike, March 10, Irene
Philhrick, aged 80 years and months
ROBBINS. In Belfast, March 10, Otis Robbins
aged SO years.
SIMMONS. In Waldoboto, March 7, Margaret
OLabe), widow of William A. Simmons, aged 10
years.
STAPLES. In Cambridgeport Mass March l ,
William L. Staples. formerly of Rockland, native
of Biuehill aged 30 years.
WHEELER. In kockland, March T. Martha
(Stover) widow OF Joseph 5 Wheeler, a native of
ST. George, aged 81 years, l o months and & days
WOOD. In Boston, March 5, George F. Wood
native of Camden, aged 80 Years
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BORN.

BEVEIA AGE. In North Haven, February %. to
Mr. and Mrs. James Beverage a daughter
CLIFTON. In Washington, -. g., March g. to Mr.
and Mrs Richard Clifton, son, Richard Monroe
COOK In Neihart, Mont, March 4, to Mr.. and
Mrs. William L. Cook, a daughter
DIckiE. In Vinalhaven, March 2, to Mr. and
Mrs. Winfield Dickie, daughter
tRRlCK In Camden, March . to Mr. ana Mrs
Byron Herrick. daughter.
JACKSON. In Belfast. March s. TO Mr. and Mrs
Franz Il jackson, a son.
kNowLToN. In Stonington March o. to Mr.
and Mrs John X. kuowlton. a daughter
PERKINS In Bucksport, February 2l to MIR.
and Mrs Fred b. Perkins, a son.
RfpMAN. In Hucksport. February 81 to Mr.
and Mrs Rodman Redman, a son.
SAITH: In searsport. March 10, to Mr.. and Mrs
Charles +. smith, a sOn-9 pounds
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News OF the Oranges.

Seaside Grange had 1s5 members present
last Saturday evening. Two degrees were
conferred on five candidates., and An i'm
promptu literary program was presented,
the members who had been appointed to
take part being absent. Two interesting
numbers were song by Miss Ethel Savery
and recitation by Miss Nellie Hall, the
smallest and probably the youngest men,
bers. 1t was voted to have an old folks
dance Friday evening, March 18th.
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MARRIED.

JFNKINs-TIBBETrs In Monroe, March S. bv q
q. Hussey. Esq Hamilton Z. Jenkins ana Ellie
Til belts, both OF Monroe.
1ENDLEToN-RANDLETr In ISleshoro March g.
by John T. Farrow, Esq. Ora A. Pendeton and
Lottie =. Randlctt, both of Islesboro
WINsL lw-sIMMoNs In Friendship, March 2
" tlter "insl"w and Bessie simmons, both of
Friendship
WEscorr W EscorT. In Penohscot February 81
Harry Wescott and Miss Helen Wescott, both of
PenObscot.
WnIrMoKE-FLErCHER. In Ellsworth, (planta-
ton No. . March o, Leslie Whtm0re Of Hampden
and Miss Daisy NJ. Fletcher of No. 8.
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No Heart too Bad to be Cured
Testimony could be piled high in commenda-
ton of the wonderful cures wrought by DR..
Agnew's Cure for the Heart No case stands
relieve the most acute heart sufferinxs inside
OF thirty minutes. It attacks the disease in
an instant after being taken. Sold by Kill
gore b Wilson and A. A. Howes & Co,-36.
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To Purify the Blood in One Week
To Strengthen Nerves in One Week
To Cure Sick Headache in One Day
Take Cleveland Celery Compound Tea,
Csc. trial size free. If it fails to cure,
your money will be refunded. A. A
HOWEs eco.
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$l35 for 90 DAY.

A few Energetic Ladies .tn.
to Canvass. Above salary
ddress
6ml lain ~tts-
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JAMES PATTEE s. son
In surance A gents
Office Masonic Temple Bank
BEIFAST.

THE READING FIRE INSURANCE co. of
1 Reading, Pa. Incorporated in 1867. Com
menced business in 1867. w. A. Tipping, Fres-
dent Secretary, Thos H. Scotland, Capital paid
up N cash. $3.50 900 90.
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March 8. Sch Chester W Laurence, Booth
bay Har Dor; Maria W ehster, Rich, Rock land
March 10 Schs Laughing " aters .Sprague,
Swans Island Garland, Allen, Stonington.
March Is. Sch Fannie & Edith, Patter-
son, Boston.
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Books. Mrs. Barbara NJ. Forbes, whose
poor health has been recently mentioned,
died last week. The funeral services were
noon, Rev. H. Small officiating Mrs.
Forbes was women of many good qualities.
She is survived by her usband, Almens S.
Forbes, who for many years has been a
prominent citizen of this town. She leaves
three children-C. 81. Forbes of this town.
Mrs. Cora Clough of Waterbury, Conn, and
Rev. F. S. Forbes of Caifornia..C H.
farmers, died Monday morning after short
illness from a stomach trouble. He was one
OF the selectmen of the town, his term ex-
piring the day he died. -. Mrs Cora Clough
of Connecticut returned home Tuesday
Mrs. Mary +. Leathers oil Troy was called
here last week to attend the funeral of her
sister, Mrs. Forbes. She was ACCOMPANIED
by her daughter, Mrs. Inez NJ Harding.
One of the very finest entertainments of the
season was given here last W Wednesday even
ing by the lodge of Good Templars. By re-
quest it will be repeated tonight Thursday
at the G. A. R. hall. B. F. Stantial is clos
ing out his stock of goods. pr eparatory to
moving his business to Guilford. -. H.
Gordon's pant shop has started up, and we
all are glad, hoping that it will bring little
money into the town. IF. L. Colley of Bel
fast is here this week printing the March
issue of the Yankee Blade. He has for
pressman, d. B. Bowen. Brooks Good
Templar lodge will send full delegation to
the rand lodge at Lewiston next month and
they will be unit for Geo. E. Brackett for
Grand Secretary. Fred Walker is running
the milk route for Geo. B. Roberts and has
moved on to the place.
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March 8. Sch Volant, Pendleton, Rock
land.
March II. Sch Chester W Lawrence,
Boothbay Harbor.
March 49, Sch Emma S. Briggs, Osborne,
Rockland.
March IA. Sch Volant, Pendleton, Rock
land.
March 10, Sch Maria Webster, Turner,
Isle au Haul
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Total amount of Liabilities er...
capital stock and net SUM-
Capital actually paid mp Dbl ..-l
Surplus beyond capital ...
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Town Elections.

PRosPECT. Moderator, Stinson Hooper
Clerk, John F. Libby Selectmen and Asses
sors, j. S. Hartman; Elmer Clark, H. A
Bianchard Treasurer, John F. Libby I;
Superintendent of Schools, Hattie X, Mar
den; Collector, y. 3. Gray.
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SwANvILLE. The following officers
were elected March 18th for the coming
year: Moderator, n. Smart; Clerk, A
I. Niekerson; II. ?. White, E. B. Greeley,
j F. Littletield, selectmen supt. of schools,
A. 7. Nickerson; H. NJ. Chase, James Web
ster, A. L. Walker, school committee; H Nj.
Chase, Treasurer; A. l. Walker, collector ;
A. 5. NlcAerson, town agent; A. I. W ebb,
Constable.
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Ancient order Workmen.

The extension committee has decided 20
give a jewel of honor 20 the lodge that
during the month OF December shall in
irate the greatest number OF candidates.
not less than twenty. L viii also give a
Ike Jewel 20 any lodge that shall initiate
thirty or more members during the same
period.
Tomorrow night Memorial Lodge will
give q reception 20 one OF its members
who returned from Manila with the Ten
Lessee regiment
Walter MaIoy OF Golden Gate Lodge
has been appointed special deputy for
san Francisco.
Last week Grand Foreman Shook. DR..
Browning. secretary Of the Alameda ex-
tension committee. and others visited the
lodge at Santa Rosa. where an open meet
Ing was neid. and a great deal OF enthu-
siasm was manifested. There was in ad-
Ciuon 20 speech-Tnakiug a fine programme
of music, songs ana recitati0us. Among
those who won much applause were Wal
ter and Mrs. Malloy. the former for his
recitat.0rs and the latter for ballad sing
ing. This lady. who is possessed OF a
splendid voice, has on a number Of occa-
sions given evidence of her ability in that
line, and wherever she has sung she has
been encored again and again. and she is
faYcrite wherever she goes. singing for
the good OF the order
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Order Eastern Star.

The first Of the local chapters 10 have It's
officers installed Will be olive Branch. The
ceremony Will be under the direction Of
the grand patron. George L Darling, in
Golden Gate (upper) Hall
The following are the officers elected by
Oak Leaf Chapter: Evelyn Fay Mayon,
matron; George Henry Smith, patron
es-o Lowell Beckwith. associate matron;
cynthia Cathrine Nelson Walter, secre-
tary; Emily Augusta Daniels, treasurer
annie Edward Gage. conductress: Mabel
george Morris. associate conductress.
These and the appointed officers Will be
Installed by Past Grand Matron Mrs.
Maria Ackers Pierce. This officer will
also install the officers OF Marysville
Chapter.
Oakland Chapter has elected the follow
ing named officers: Allie Fftzallan White.
matron; John Francis Towle, patron;
Laura J. Leber. associate matron. Venice
FRANKIE Gushing. secretary. Annie Louise
shaw, treasurer. Ada Elizabeth Cocker
ton. concUctress; Jessie Margaret Ellis,
associate cOrductress.
The officers elected By Carita Chapter
are: Eta Fowler Weaver. matron: Jo-
seph Frank Forderer. patron; Susie Gar
diner Sturtevant. associate matron. Anna
Matilda Barber secretary; Theresa Fran
ces Strong, treasurer. Jessie Gates, con-
crctress; Laura Brewer. associate con-
cuctress
The officers OF Mission Chapter will be
Installed on the second Saturday in De-
Cember.
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the first vice. Phoebe Brooks. who with
the other officers had memoriZed the
charges. The result was that the work
was most satisfactory and complimented
by the visitor. who was particularly gen.
erous IN her praise OF the work OF the
marshal. Gabriel Gress. After business
or the evening there was q lunch and the
presentation Of a Paso Robles souvenir
gold enameled spoon 10 the visiting OFF,
cial by Past President Elizabeth Nelson
on behalf OF the parlor. The following
morning the visitor was the guest OF Mrs.
Nelson, who drove her 10 all points o
interest IN the vicinity. The parlor has
been provided with handsome new regalia.
A New Years eve ball will be the next
social function OF this parlor.
On the night OF the 1lth inst. Mrs. Sif-
ford paid an official visit TO San Jose
Parlor IN san Jose. There were present
visitors from Vendome and San Iuisita
Parlors. There was an exemplincauon OF
business methods and Of the ritual after
which there was an adjournment 10 the
banquet hall, which was tastefully deco
rated. and q most enjoyable time was had.
During her stay IN San Jose the grand
president was the guest OF Miss Lizzie
Byers ot Park avenue. Last Wednesday
this parlor gave social hop, the frst OF
a series OF winter evening entertain
meuts.
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Independent Foresters.

Court Mission No. 1863 will give it's an
nual entertainment and ball on the nigh;
of the 7th OF December IN Mission Parlol
Hall, on Seventeenth street. The follow
ing named committee has charge OF the
affair: Dr.. ]. Kastendieck. J. Gardner.
T. Storaheld, II. ". Shea, z. Richards
II. A. Bilay and c. X. Stern. A feature
of the programme will be numbers by g
class in elocuuon.
Through the activity OF District Deputy
J. Torrance and the membership. Court
Mayheld OF Mayheld has been having
quite = boom Of late. At its meeting last
week the court received by initiation ter
candidates. who were taken IN IN the am.
plfed form. including the rocky road.
After the business was over the old and
The new members proceeded TO q Mayfiel d
rOtisserie and there partOok OF banquet
prepared IN honor OF the initiates. The
new members expressed themselves as eX-
ceedingly we'll pleased and stated that the
rocky road" was all right.
At the meeting OF Court Yerba Buena
last Tuesday night the officers for the first
time appeared with the handsome regalia
OF the order. and added much to the i'm
pressiveness when they initiated six can
didates. The court has seven more candi-
dates 10 initiate al the next meeting.
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Knights of Pvthias-

Grand Chancellor Arndt will make WIS.,
itations as follows during the current
month: November p. Redlands Lodge at
Redlands Especially; %. Buena Lodge at
Ventura: %, Lompoc Lodge at Lompoc:
q, Arroyo Grande Lodge at Arroyo
Grande; Is, Santa Maria Lodge at Santa
Maria: %. Nipomo Lodge at Nipomo: 81.
Beatrice, San Ardo and Bradley lodges
in Joint convention at San Lucas
Two new lodges will shortly be insti-
tuted in Trinity County.
Golden Gate Lodge No. 8 will give
a Thanksgiving function In Pythian Cas-
tie on the eve OF Thanksgiving
Franklin Lodge OF Vacaville will, on the
2lst inst. confer the degrees on seven
candidates. The work viii be done by a
team from Suisun Lodge.
Redlands Lodge will dedicate a new hall
at that place on Wednesday next
The death OF c. F. O'Brion. chairman OF
the committee on mileage OF the Grand
Lodge and organizer OF Cinnabar Lodge
OF New Almaden. is announced.
The Pythian entertainment committee
will meet tomorrow night to fix a date
FOR the next social TO be given under its
auspices.
Myrtle Lodge conferred the knight rank
at its last held meeting.
Unity Lodge IS adding to its roll at each
convention. Last Thursday II conferred
the third rank on number OF esquires
On December the Pythian Hall Asso-
citation will hold a meeting 10 elect Z
board OF directors for the ensuing term.
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We inVits comparison, as ss feel
Tatsfes tb1t our styiss and PRICES
cannot De e7gz'ss elsewhere.
sou,h San francisco Pythians

---r San Francisco Lodge. X. O. p.
celebrated rs twenty-second anniversary
.- tae r.El- -t The I-th by giving a grand
.4. t.e south san Francisco Opera
house. The .a..-o-m was profusely deco
ratr- u.-r rle -hree col0rs ~ the order
l.le. te.ow ard red. Among the many
---- and ladies who We're present
-rlr. 1ir. and Mrs j.. A Jacobs, M
a-- 1Ir-. samuel Hansen. Mr. and Mrs.
81. Srr.rrar. Nr. ard 1irs. 7. Nome
r--. N-. and E-s. T. Stirer. NJ and
US. s. L,-tl.r. Al-. and Mrs. carl WulG.
and -rs. John Rose Nr. and Ny
.l.-.t ll- 4-l Nrs Molina. Mr ard
-re 81 e 1lr lty, ar. and Mrs. OCon-
- --. AND --s j. bcese. Nr. and Nrs.
|I .uh.rL.- Nr. and Mrs. Carl Han
EN- ST. and E-s. =. HLdebrand. Nr. and
,f-- Charles smiley. Misses Tracy LIN
-a--. hate Llrth=r. Louise Rosekaupf.
annie anderson Maud Han. Lizzie Ml.ly.
-.e t.allrla-. Annie Slllila au, Katie
ar-e- AIRS. Alice Elrrwlck, Messrs.
Charles a. E-lr Jr., Joseph Mily, &. ".
Ae.r d. kerr u. X COON. II. Dan
z-.r. 2. La .rar. a.. n. crouer. Albert
Emile A--t, Charles Anderson.
r... Earal.-e. -. j. :. Warner. John 7.
I.r.r Na-r. J.. Anderson. IS. Z. Wilcox.
D. Parkinson. carl Hansen, y. ~. Kramer.
81 b-lck. N. =. sewer. =. Jlrgeus and
John D. b-el James SCreusel was
president cf -le evening, John A Jacobs
.-l-s- and d.. N. Li-1er his assist
.- ~ 81 - clock q trst-c-1Ss supper was
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The Native Sons.

Grand Trustee Charles Q. Dunbar Wis
tied Gabilan Parlor at Castrovile last
Monday; on Tuesday he visited Santa
Lucia Psrlor al Salinas. Wednesday. san
Marcos Parior al san Miguel; Thursday.
Cambria Parlor at Cambria, and last
night he was with Nip0mo Parlor at
Nipomo. Tomorrow he viii visit Los Osos
Parlor AT san Luis Obispo: on Tuesday
he viii be with Fremont Farlor al Hollis
ter. Wednesday. with Alcalde Parlor at
san Francisco, and on Thursday he Will
be with MenlO ParlOr at Menlo.
California ParlOr No. ! will elect its Of
tCers on December :. The nomination for
officers viii take place next Thursday.
This Tarlor has issued an appeal 10 It's
grand celebration % the semi-centennial
anniversary of the admission OF CalifOr-
ria. California Parlor wants 20 be IN the
swim. This parlOr has appointed as its
delegates 70 the lelJ convention W. D
Shea. j. 7. Dockery, r. MyrOn Wolf
Charles A. Boldemann and J ]. Jamison
The delegates from Hesperian Parlor
90 the 1900 convention are: J. II. RoX-
brrgh. /. II. kohn r. p. Doolan, c. B.
Fem and H T. Shepston.
@. II. Leggett Of Merced is organizing a
parlor al that place with about forty
members. r viii be instituted in short
time and VIII be the twelfth since Frank
Matrson has been grand president
Precifa Farl0r. on last Tuesday even
ing. gave It's seventh anniversarav ball
in Mission Parlor Hall The AFFAIR was
another star added 70 this parlor's crown
or social functions II was we'll attended
by the membership and friends who had
most Pleasant evenings entertainment
presented. Precita Parlor. though II IN
II the Mission district. Is as was re-
marked a short time since. one OF the
most progressive OF the local parlors
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Ancient Order Druids.

On the evening OF the 9Th inst the off,
GERS OF FL Dorado Circle No. u, L. A. o.
D., were publicly installed in Washington
square hall. in the presence OF a large
number OF friends OF the circle. There
was a profusiOn OF decorations. tastefully
arranged. The following named were in
stalled by John Hutton. G.. d. D.: Mrs.
a. Thornhill. z. A. D.: NJ. Godeau, A. q.
Miss l. Fabbri. F. B.: Miss j. Marino. S.
b; Mrs Z. VESSEL, T: Mrs. A Muir, S
r Heiguera, g.: Mrs. o. Heiden, A. C.
Miss L. Aced. l. G.: +. Olmedo. o. G. The
appointed officers were also installed.
After the installation the deputy, on be-
half OF the circle. presented 10 Mrs. A.
Thorn, the retiring presiding officer. a
basket Of beautiful flowers, and te Mrs
Muir. the secretary. Mrs. VESSEL. the
treasurer, and Mrs. Muir, the organist
each drawnwork handkerchlefs. in recoE-
milton OF their services. During the even
ing Past Noble Grand Arch II ]. Collier
complmented the circle, which is but two
years old, on its progress in that time il
diction at this time. There were also ad-
dresses by the district deputy, Mrs. II
Hutton OF BOadicea Circle, and members
Of G9iden ho IirSi state - Circle During the even
Five candidates will be initiated at the
next meeting. After the close OF the
meeting there was an ENJOYABLE pro-
gramme, numbers being contributed by
Messrs. Donnegan and Christensen. Mas
ter T. Heden. Miss Meyer, Mrs GflIy and
Miss +. Wolf. after which ice cream was
served.
Since the 1st inst. Noble Grand Arch
Martinoni and Grand Secretary Graves
accompanied by prominent members OF
the order on various visits. paid number
OF official visits. They visited Mayfield
Grove. where ten candidates received
the degrees; at Jackson Grove like mum.
Der were initiated and seven applicants
were elected. They visited San JOAQUIN
and Concordia groves at Stockton, where
COncordia exemplified the work by the Ini-
tiation Of one candidate. They visited
Pleasanton Grove, In company with mem,
bers OF groves in the vicinity, and viii.
messed the degrees conferred on -four
candidates. after which there was a ban.
Quet and speechmaking. They also Wis.
tied Lvermore Grove, which Initiated one
candidate. After that a choice supper
was served in honor OF the visiting OFF.
ciais. and there were responses to toasts
by the grand officers. Frank Lewis, p "
@. A; DR.. II. Mehrmann and many others
who had accompanied the visiting off-
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The Native Daughters.

Mrs. Cora 3. Sinord on her southern
tour OF Official visitati0ns paid an official
cal 70 San Luisita Parlor No. Jos. at San
Luis Obispo. and as II was the first time
that that subordinate ever received a
grand president unusual preparations
were made for the reception. The officers
demonstrated their ability 20 give the
ritualistic Cmemorized) and floor work as
II should be, and for this they were high
ly compiinented by the visiting Official
After the work there was supper in the
banquet hail and an enjoyable evening
was spent During the evening the par
lor. through MIS-. II. r Steinheck, pre-
sented Mrs. Sford a fine painting of the
old Mission as a reminder OF her VISIT 10
Oro Fino ParIor Will have a benefit
night az the AlcaZar on next Wednesday
for the purpose ct adding 10 its 1890 cele-
bration fund, as II proposes 70 make a
grand showing in the parade in honor OF
the semi-centenuiaI anniversary OF the
admission OF California into the Union
The theater ought 10 be crowded that
Forrest Parlor OF Plymouth reports an
Increase Of membership. Il viii give a
masquerade ball on the Both inst.
la EsperanZa ParlOr of Los Angeles
will hereafter meet on the first and third
Saturday OF each month In the Wood
mems Temple
its membership OF late, new interest
having been taken in its work. The par
Tor has inauEurated a series OF enter
tainment after each meeting. and that
has done much 20 draw the members to
gcther FOR work and sociability. II viii
give 2 cakewalk and social on the night
u the 18th. This parlOr has donated
twenty quarts OF preserved fruit 70 the
Native Daughters Home. a gift that will
be most acceptable. and an example that
might be followed by other parlors.
The parlor az Paso Robles was visited
last week by Grand President Mrs. Cora
b Slf0rd IN the absence OF President
Emma Brendlin that Office was filed by
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KNIGHTS Of Honor.

An appeal circular ordered sent out by
the Supreme Lodge TO all lodges Of the
order has been distributed TO the lodges
OF this Jurisdiction by Grand Reporter
Johnstone. This is an appeal for the re-
lief OF widows and orphans OF four mem
bers who were suspended under peculiar
circumstances which appeal 10 the gen
erosity OF lodges and individual members.
A statement OF each case given in the
appeal shows q case OF peculiar hardship.
Whatever money is donated will be for
warded 10 the grand reporter Of each
jurisdiction and in time 10 the supreme
body. which Will allot the mony, share
and share alike. 10 each family.
The entertainment 10 be given by Lib
erty Lodge tO-mrrOw night In Social
Hall OF the AlcaZar building will be one
u the grandest affairs ever undertaken
oy this popular lodge.
The lecture recently given by J. r. Tay-
lor on the subject OF Trusts before Yer
ba Buena Lodge was an interesting one,
which engrossed the attention OF the
membership for an hour and gave them
q great deal OF information.
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Sons of Exempts.

The Sons OF Exempts as an association
is advancing. not very rapidly, II is true.
but steadily. Il has now a membership OF
over forty. and IL has several more eligt-
bles IN sight At the meeting last Monday
night committee was appointed 10 call
with view 10 induce them 10 increase
the membership. The association. which
meets in the hall OF the old Exempts on
Brennan place every second and fourth
Monday. IS anxious to obtain the names
OF every son OF an exempt in the city. for
permanent fixture II Will in time become
the successor of the association founded
by the fathers OF members. and Will have
placed in its care all the valuable his
torIc relics OF olden times that are in
the old house on the hill" During the
evening the association presented 10 It's
honorary member an emblematic badge
in appreciation OF that members efforts
10 advance the work OF the association.