The San Francisco call., 1904-06-26

California No. 1, the mother lodge
of the Rebekahs in California, had a
largely attended meeting last week, in
celebration Of the thirty-four+h ami
Versary OF its institution. The hail
was tastefully decorated for the occa-
sion and among the many present there
were a limited number of specially in
tied guests. Mrs. Dora /. Gardner.
president Of the assembly, was invited,
but was, owing to illness, unable TO be
present She sent her regrets. After
the lodge was closed there was a march
to an adjoining hail. where a banquet
was served TO more than one hundred.
At the head Of the table sat two of
the charter members, Mrs. Mary A.
Hawley and Mrs. Johanna Weiser. The
supper having been discussed many
pleasant words Of congratulation were
spoken by those who were called upon
by Captain n. A. Samuels the toast
master The speakers we're Mrs. HaW-
ley, who gave an interesting history Of
the lodge; Past President of the AS
sembly Mrs. Alma Isabelle Jensen, who
a president during her term; Mrs.
Flora Burgman, past district deputy;
Secretary Of the Assembly Mrs.
Mary z. Donoho who told why
We are Rebekahs"; District Dep
uty Mrs. Dora Baker; Charlotte
Gibson, noble grand f Jubilee Lodge;
Captain Allie Parker Of the Rebekah
Drill Corps: Vice Grand Mrs Deitz Of
Oriental Lodge: Vice Grand Maude
bennett Of Templar Lodge; Past Noble
Grand Lottie r. Carson and Z. c..
stock During the evening those mem
bers Of the order who were on the staff
Of Past District Deputy Mrs. Flora
Bgrgman, through Alice b. Currier,
presented that lady with a diamond set
three-link stick pin. and then Captain
Ssmuels, on behalf of the seven lodges
~ which Mrs. Burgman was deputy
In District No. 5, presented her, as a
token Of admiration and fraternal love,
valuable diamond sunburst pin. l.
is the first instance in this city of the
lodges Of one district joining together
10 give a retiring deputy a token Of
this character. The recipient made a
touching reply, thanking the contribu-
tors for their appreciation Of her work.
Mrs. Jensen, who but a short time since
retired from the office Of president Of
the assembly, was by California Lodge
presented, in token Of its admiration
Of her a large crayon portrait of her
self beautifully framed Flowers were
presented TO a large number of those
present.
Mission Rebekah Lodge on the third
Saturday in June hS1 a very enjoyable
entertainment and dance in Excelsior
Hall The affair was under the direc-
tion OF DR.. Coburn, Messrs. Mcpherson
and Graves. For the diversion Of the
members and guests there was a pro-
gramme by the following members:
Trio. Mrs. Piracy, NJ Herrick and NJ.
Brunner; bass solo, Richard Lester;
cornet solo. NJ Hawkins; vocal selec-
tions. Miss Alice Leany: recitation,
Mrs. L. Olsson; vocal solo, Miss Soule-
man; one-act farce, by Mrs. North and
Miss Burkhart; comic specialties, Hen
~ w. Osthoff: song, n. z. Wigham.
Past Noble Grand Mrs. w. w. Barnes
Of Mission Rebekah Lodge left last
week for Ferndale. Humboldt County,
which viii be her future home
MIS- Aurela Bennett, mother Of Mrs.
Eola NJ Cyrus, one Of the most prom
inent members Of Loyal Lodge, died in
Calistoga last week.
Mrs. Mary f. Donoho, secretary of
the assembly, viii leave the city for a
weeks vacation during the latter part
Of the current month.
Jubilee Lodge Of the Rebekahs gave
a party in its hall last week in aid OF
the Orphans Home at Gilroy There
was good attendance and it is ex-
pected that quite sum will be realized
for the benefit of the parentless chill
oren.