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Ancient Order Foresters.

Permanent Secretary Falconer IN
stalled the officers of Court Trenton
last week, after which there was
supper and much speechmaking-
The funeral Of the late Joseph Mos
crop, a member of Court Occidental
who was accidentally killed at Camp
Meeker recently. took place last sun
day under the auspices of the court
named and the remains were laid at
rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery The
funeral was attended by nearly all the
members of the court named, by
Knights of Honor, by members or
Spartan Lodge Of the Ancient order or
United Workmen and Of the Travellers
Association. Mr.. Moscrop was mem
Der of the order of FOresters FOR
twenty-four years and was one Of the
best known Of that organization he
at one time was high sub-chief ranger
Of the order.
The courts and circles OF the order
are at this time installing officers FOR
the current term
A few days since Companion Mrs
Croal of Loyal Circle Of the COmpan-
ions of the Forest, who is spending
her vacation at Camp KenfOrd, IN
Marin County, entertained Past Su-
preme Grand Chief Companion Mrs
John Falconer, Grand Secretary Miss
Mae Falconer and Grand Right Guide
Mrs. Lizzie Pritchard, Miss Tryphina
Pritchard and several other members
of the order. The party enjoyed a
fine dinner under the trees and then
spent a splendid programme of enter
tainment in the nature of family at
home.
The board of San Francisco deputies
has been organized by the election OF
Mrs NJ. ]. Valente, P. S. G. c. c., as
president and Mrs. ]. Sawyer as secre-
tary.
The officers Of Piedmont Circle OF
the Companions Of the Forest, Ancient
Order of Foresters, were recently In
stalled in Oakland in the presence Of
a large assemblage of members and
friends by Mrs. L. G. Miller, P S. G..
c. c., assisted by Past Chief Compan-
ions Miss Minnie HOdgkins and Mrs.
Ada Collyer, both members Of the
circle. The officers-elect were neatly
attired in white and wore beautiful
sashes and when advancing to the
altar and standing before il to receive
the obligation presented a pretty living
picture. At the close of the ceremony
Mrs. Charles Moon, on behalf of the
circle, presented Mrs. L. Higgins, the
retiring past chief companion. a valu-
able emblematic pin. after which there
was a programme of vocal and instru-
mental music and dancing. Among
those who contributed to the pro-
gramme were Mrs. Mary B. Adams,
Mrs. H. Moon and G. Moon
Lincoln Circle will give its second
anniversary bail in the Red Mems Hall
on July 20. y
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Royal Arcanum.

The latest monthly statement Of the
Royal Arcanum shows a total member
ship on the last day of May of 297, ,229,
distributed in 212S councils. The addi-
tions to the membership in March,
April and May was 1850.
d. S. Stratton is organizing council
in Long Beach and will have it ready
for institution in short time.
Reports from all parts of the Cali
fcrnia jurisdiction show that the an
niversary of the order in the latter
part of June was observed by all the
councils in various ways at each place
with view to attract attention to
the order.
On the last day in June Los Angeles
council had a ladies' night, which was
a great social success.
Supreme Representative Boynton,
who recently returned from the East,
where he attended the session of the
Supreme Council, reports that in every
section of the East there is much en-
thusiasm and that the prospects for
a great numerical gain for the current
year is very fiattering.
George w. Schindele, vice regent of
Argonaut council, is rapidly recovering
from the effects of the accident that
he met with some time since.
The local councils are laying plans
to carry on a grand fall campaign to
secure new material to build UP the
subordinates. Arrangements are be-
ing made for a large class initiation in
September, at which time Grand Re-
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Order of Americus.

San Francisco Council No. IA of the
Order of Americus at it's meeting on
the last Monday in June, after a for
NAL opening and closing, gave an en-
tertainment to members, many being
present, Notwithstanding the fact that
this is the vacation season and that
many are out of the city. The social
committee, ably seconded by Messrs.
George Gordon and w. d. ]. Murphy.
the latter the official caterer and pian-
ist of the council, provided music,
whist, refreshments and cigars. The
last meeting of each month will here
after be devoted by this council to So
cial entertainment and from the man
ner in which members enjoyed them
selves last month it is safe to assert
that this will prove a popular feature
of the organization.
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Order of Pendo.

Home Council Of the Order Of Pendo
has changed its meeting place TO Eu-
reka Hall in the Odd Fellows build
ing. On the evening Of July q the
council will give an entertainment and
dance for the benefit Of the drill team.
which is about to place an order for
uniforms
Supreme Councillor Tugweu was in
Fresno and vicinity last week startinC
a boomlet of the order in each place
visited.
Oakland Council had a shadow"
party. A number Of young ladies con-
cealed themselves behind a white
screen and the gentlemen were asked
to bid on the shadows. The highest
bidder had the lady who produced the
shadow for his partner for the evening.
An enthusiastic bidder bought the
shadow of his wife, and under the rules
he could not dance with any one else.
Berkeley Council had an enjoyable
party in Laurel Hall last week A one
act farce was a pleasing feature of the
programme.
Alameda Council entertained a large
number Of strangers at a railroad
party last week
Star Council Of Los Angeles is re-
ported as making rapid progress un-
der the direction of Deputy G. A.
Howard
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The Americans.

After the business meeting of the
California Assembly of the Americans
In the Pioneer building on the fourth
Thursday in June there was pleasant
hour Of entertainment, during which
the feature presented was a mock trial.
In which Samuel Cain was the heavy
villain, Mr.. Sheeline the judge, Mrs
Eva Sheeline the prosecutor and Mrs.
Taylor the counsel for the accused.
The matter produced a great deal Of
amusement for the onlookers.
The Oakland Assembly on the last
wednesday in June had very pleas
ant party after routine business. Henry
Clay Lewis, the director general of the
order, was present and delivered an
interesting address.
AT the meeting of Washington Assem-
oly In this city last week a number of
those who had signed the petition for a
charter were admitted by initiation
Organizer Lee, at work in Los An
geles, reports that he will have an as
sembly ready for institution before the
middle Of July
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Druidisn.

Serpa Pinta Grove of Oakland, Unit
ed Ancient Order of Druids, at it's last
meeting initiated seventeen strangers
reinstated two delinquents and received
three applications for membership. The
ceremonies of the evening were fol-
lowed by the serving of a collation. to
the initiates and the members
On the evening of the first Friday in
July the Past Arches Association to
the number of twenty paid fraternal
visit to Pacific Grove and during the
evening under good for the order de-
livered a number of addresses calcu-
lated to arouse the enthusiasm of the
grove members to the end that it may
increase its membership and useful
ness. The principal speakers were
President L. NJ. Fabbry and Grand
Secretary James T. Martinoni.
Yosemite Grove has changed it's
meeting place, having taken quarters
in the Alcazar building. On the first
Friday in July the grove had a house
warming and at the same time ten
dered a reception to its recording sec
retary, DR.. G.. w. Sichel, who at the
recent session of the Grand Grove was
elected an alternate representative to
the Supreme Grove. Under good for
the order there were addresses by
Grand Secretary Martinoni and Grand
Marshal Pozzi, who were special guests
of the evening, and by the recording
secretary, after which a collation. was
served.
E. c. Stock, deputy of Mckinley
Grove No. 1872. has. at his own request.
been dropped from the list of deputies
for the current term, and Past Arch c.
F. Wachter has been appointed in his
stead.
The following named have been ap-
pointed deputy grand arches for the
jurisdiction of San Francisco: For the
German groves. j. E. rEohler; for Nos.
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Lincoln Annuity Union.

Reports from the different assemblies
of the Lincoln Annuity Union to the
Supreme office show that all are active
and at each meeting adding to the
membership.
Several new assemblies have been in
stituted in the State of Oregon and the
foundation is being laid for several
more In the territory south of the State
line.
The local assembly at it's last meet
ing received several applications and
had work in the initiatory degree. The
officers of the assembly have become
proficient in the work, and it is now
rendered in a most ureditable man
ner. In addition to the regular busi-
ness of this assembly there is, after
each meeting, a social hour. These
after meetings are the means of at
tracing many to the regular sessions.
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The Eastern Star.

At the meeting Of Ivy Chapter July
II there was a short business meet
ing, which was followed by an even
ing of progressive games OF cards and
dancing
At the second meeting in the month
1t is expected that there will be quite
a class OF candidates to initiate, as it
will be the last meeting at which initia-
tions will count for the present admin
istration as credit on the report for the
grand chapter. All limitations after that
date will go to the credit OF the next
Eastern Star year. An effort will be
made to increase the membership to
800 before that time.
This being the vacation season, there
is but little doing in the local chapters
at this time
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efforts OF Mrs. I,emme. the retiring past
chief presented to her an order for
half a. dozen dining room chairs, and
for the same reason presented to Eliza
beth Henrietta Drendell, the retiring
chief, a cut glass berry bowl ana silver
berry spoon
The officers OF Bay City Circle were
publicly installed last week by Deputy
P. H. CoyIe. assisted by Companion
Mrs. johnson as grand marshal Az
ter the installation there was pleasing
programme and the serving Of a COLA
ton.
Bonita Circle had very pleasant
party in MangePs Hall on the evening
Of the first Wednesday in July On
July 20 the officers Of this circle VIII
be installed in public in the hall named
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Knights of Pythias.

Grand Chancellor Burns of the
knights of Pythias will, in the near
future, pay an official visit to the lodge
in Corning. Grand Vice Chancellor
Clark was booked for the following Off
cial visits during the month: July IL,
Etna Mills; 18th, Sissons; 18th, Yreka;
18th, Montague; 18th, Dunsmuir, and
18th, Edgewood.
The Pythian Hall Association, which
in the near future will have to vacate
the Pythian Castle on Market street,
has an option for a piece of property
on Golden Gate avenue, near Taylor
street, so feet front by depth of 1871.
Golden City Lodge, on the last Fri
day in June, celebrated the twenty
third anniversary of its institution by
a pleasant entertainment and dance
in Pythian Castle.
On July 4 the Uniform Rank Of the
knights of Pythias was in charge of
the parade in Napa- Many of the mem
bers Of the Sar Francisco and Oakland
companies took part. On the evening
Of that day there was a grand ball.
The d. o. K. K. had a ceremonial ses-
sion.
Brigadier General Schaffner (retired),
acting adjutant general, was in Los
Angeles recently, when he visited the
lodges and the companies of the uni
form rank in that city. He was pres
ent at Paso Robles when a new COM
pany of the rank was mustered in by
General McGlashan. The chief officers
of the new organization are c. o.
Brown, captain; w. H. Brehl, first, and
w. S. Jenkins, second lieutenant and
T. w. Henry, recorder.
The company at Pasadena will go to
st. Louis to compete for the prizes to
be offered during the Grand Encamp-
ment to be held during the week COM
mencing August 16. The company from
San Diego. one from San Francisco
and one from Oakland wnl enter the
field 1t is also possible that the COM
pany from Sacramento will enter the
contest.
The reception to Grand Chancellor
r. F. Burns by the local lodges of the
knights of Pythias at the Alhambra
Theater will be on the night of July
q. The following named were ap-
pointed to carry out the programme
outlined: w. II. Bodfsh, S. w. Powell.
E. M. Coffey, c. S. Hoffman, w. ].
Tuska, c. w. Nevin. H. Schaffner. H.
A Arndt, ]. Schwartz, A. R. Moore
house, Charles MiIly, A. N. Cordeglia,
Captain NJ. A. Samuels, ]. K. Elking-
ton, B. f. Noel, H. ]. Purcell, w. M.
Mensor, B. Mayer, E. M. Eisfelder, f.
G. Bradford, G. Marioni and A. C.
Goldner. These were selected as the
executive officers of the committee: E.
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knights of Golden Eagle.

The following named were installed
last week by j. W. Van Horn, d. S.
P. c.; George A. MCGOWAN, d. S. c.;
DR.. Cherry, S. V. c.; George B. Hanna,
s. H. P; and Samuel Mccall, S. H..
for the current term as the officers Of
California Castle Of the Knights of the
Golden Eagle: A. B. Christensen, N.
c.; DIR. c. o. SOuthard, N. c.; Rudolph
Meiners, V. c.; Peter Demar, H. P:
C. R. Watkins, S. H; George B. Peter
son, v H.; A. A Mayhem, Ems: ]. P.
SJorgen, Esq; NJ. o. MacdougaIl. W.
C.; George w. Bumm, first guards
man; c. r. Frazer. second guardsman.
After the installation there was a col
lation, speechmaking and the presenta-
ton OF past chiefs medal OF solid
gold to Dr. ]. d. Hills, the retiring
past chief.
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Knights of Maccabees.

Four companies of the Thirteenth
Regiment of the Uniform Rank of the
knights of the Maccabees went to
Glen Cove on July and returned on
the following Monday. They bivou-
acked at the place named and during
the Fourth had battalion drills and
guard mount. There was also drilling,
such as is given in the tents.
San Francisco and Golden West
tents are arranging for a day and
night at the Chutes during the early
part of August.
The officers of Golden West Tent had
it's officers installed in public on the
evening of July IL.
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American Foresters.

Last week the officers of Court San
Francisco were installed by Special
Organizer ]. w. Emrick. assisted by
Past Chief Ranger T. ]. Emery. After
the installation there was an old fash
ioned smoker and a jolly good time
for the 4hany who were present.
The officers of Excelsior Circle of
the Companions of the Forest Of
America, who are to serve for the
current term, were installed by Dep
uty Grand Chief Companion Mrs. NJ.
Levy, assisted by Supreme Sub-Chief
Companion Mrs. Lizzie Atwood as
grand herald, in the presence of more
than 100 companions in the circles
hall in the AlcaZar, which was most
beautifully decorated. Under good of
the order there was a reception to
Mrs. c. Tucker, a member of the cir
Gle, who was recently elected grand
sub-chief companion. After an ad-
dress of congratulation by j. r. Simp-
son. the recording secretary, to Mrs.
Tucker he presented her on behalf of
the circle a costly tea set. This was
followed by a programme of enter
tainment, in which the several num-
bers contributed by Miss Orange, Sa-
die Burt, Irene Heaney. Mrs. Emma
Rice. Mrs. Winters and w. c. r.
Smith. There were addresses by Su-
preme Sub-Chief Companion Mrs. At
wood, Jacob Label, editor of the
American Forester Review, and E. c.
Stock. A delicate collation. followed
the exercises.
Loreley Circle had its officers in
stalled for the current term by Mrs.
II. Worms, p. G. c. c., assisted by P.
III. Coyle, grand marshal, in the pres
ence of large number of members of
the order and strangers, as it was a
public installation. This circle will
give a haymakers' party on the night
of July 81 in the social hall of the
AlcaZar building. The ladies will all
appear in calico gowns and the gentle
men in knickerbockers and blOuses.
The affair promises to be one of mer-
riment and a good harvest is ex-
pected.
The annual banquet given at Tib-
uron last week By Court Marin, F. Of
A., was one Of the most sociable fra
ternal affairs that has ever been given
by court of this order. The supper.
an excellent one, was got up by the
companions Of Buena Vista Circle.
During the evening there were a num-
ber of congratulatory addresses, the
principal speakers being Grand Re
cording Secretary DR.. Charles M.
Troppmann, one of those>rnost logical
speakers of the order. J. w. limerick.
grand organizer: Max Barruth, chief
ranger of Court Bay City, and Jacob
Label of the American Forester Re-
view. The officers of the host court
also had something to say.
The officers of Court Bonita were in
stalled last week by Grand Secretarv
Cordy, assisted by Grand Organizer
limerick.
The special committee that is arrang-
ing for the monster initiation to be held
August Is in celebration in this cftv Of
Foresters' day has decided that the
initiation shall be hell in Golden Gate
Hall. and that on the Saturday follow
ing there will be a monster ball in the
Mechanics Pavilion.
The officers of New Century Circle
of the Companions of the Forest of
America were installed in public last
week by Deputy Grand Chief Com
panion Mrs. Kemp Van Ee. assisted
by Mate H. Cartwright as grand
marshal At the conclusion of the
cprpr1OOU he -
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The Oakland assembly is following in
the same line as the local assembly and
providing entertainment for it's mem
bers and visitors at every meeting.
DR.. w. c. Hassler has been elected
supreme medical examiner, vice the
late DR.. z. Z. Bunker.
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MaNcsT p
K0pSoN
PE o TO
PERSONS PROMINENT
IN san FRANCISCO
FPATERNIIZE.S.

gent Jones and Grand Secretary Ma
loon will be present.
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NJ. Coffey chairman; Charles Milly,
vice chairman; c. w. Nevin, treas
urer, and 1. Schwartz, secretary.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-03-18
Ma en- etc Waters,

Chemists are always inclined to
chow skepticism when they hear
1f waters that communicate mag
aetic properties to steel objects
plunged into them, and strenuous
~ combat any such idea. Accord
ing to the Leighton photographer
at Chicago, however, there are iii
die state of Indiana three springs
which magnetic needles, blades
Of knives, etc. The first is at
Nartersburg Springs, the second
proceeds from bored we'll at Leb-
anon, and the third from bored
we'll at Fort Wayne. These wa
tiers contain large proportion Of
carbonic acid, which escapes on
exposure 10 the air. As the gas es-
eapes heavy precipitate of oxide
of magnetic iron is formed, and
when all the gas has disappeared
no magnetic property any longer
IS manifested.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-03-18
Aids to Rapid Reading.

At the meeting of the French
Academy of Sciences, held recent
", NJ. Andre BrCca and NJ. Sulzer
communicated a paper on the sub
ject of rapid reading. They
showed that the different letters
of the alphabet are not all appre-
hended with the same quickness.
For instance, the time taken to
recognize an + is nearly one third
longer than that taken to recog-
ME a 7. They consider that the
alphabet is badly designed from Il
physiological point of view. 1t
should be composed of very sim
ply designed letters as T or l..
Rapidly of reading would thus be
increased and brain flag" would
be notably diminished. 1t would
also be better to have the letters
printed in white on a black ground
than the system which obtains at
present. The time taken to recog-
nize a letter printed in black on
a white ground was nearly ten
times longer than white on a black
ground.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-03-18
A PHYSICIANS Advice.

Yorktown Ark, March 7th-Dodd's
Kidney Pills must not be eonfounded with
the ordinary patent medicine. They are a
new discovery, a specific for all diseases
OF the Kidneys and have been accepted by
physicians only after careful tests in ex-
IRENE cases. DIR. Leland Williamson, of
this place, heartily endorses Dodd's Kid
ney Pills 'as a remedy for the various
forms of the diseases of the Kidneys, pains
IN the back, soreness in the region OF the
Kidneys, foul-smelling urine and cloudy or
thlckened condition of the urine. dis
charges of pus or corruption, Gout, Rheu-
matlsm, Inflammation and Congestion of
the Kidneys and all kindred complaints"
Continuing, he says:
Il could mention many cases in which
| have prescribed Dodd's Kidney Pills
with success. For instance, Mr. Robert
Weeks. farmer, malaria haematuria or
swamp fever three times, kidneys weak
ened, continual pain and soreness in back,
which made him very nervous. had little
fever and sometimes chilly. Urine change.
able, but generally very high-colored, an
old chronic case who had taken much
medicine with little effect. After taking
Dodd's Kidney Pills about six weeks. he
was entirely cured and had gained fifteen
pounds in weight The last time l saw
him. he was the picture of perfect man
hood"
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-03-18
TWO STORIES OF SPENCER.
Illustrating Strictness with Which
Philosopl sr Held Others to
Their Promises.

NY old friend the late Sir Ed
gar Boehm told me that on some
occasion he went into the billiard
room (of the Athaneum club and
there caught sight of a member
/ believe Mr.. Maskelyne-who
was singularly handsome man
with a classical Greek profile,
writes Prof. Dicey, in Nine
teenth Century. Upon inquirlng
what the name of the member
might be, he was told by a young
waiter that it was Mr.. Herbert
Spencer. Thereupon Sir Edgar
arranged with a common friend TO
ascertain if Mr. Spencer would
like 10 have his features repre-
scented in marble, and, ifs0, to ar
range for a meeting. When the
meeting took place, and the sculp.
tor caught sight of the real Her
bert Spencer. his astonishment
knew no bounds. If YOU could con
eeiye a human form and face Ill
adapted rs a model for a sculptor,
II was that of Mr.. Spencer. lnthe
most delicate way Sir Edgar tried
10 intimate to the philosopher the
insuperable difficulties of the task
he had offered to perform. But
all his arguments were useless.
Mr.. Spencer took his stand upon
the ground that he had been re.
quested to allow Il bust of himself
10 be made, that he had agreed to
the proposal and that he intended
to insist upon the execution of the
promise.
\ number of his personal
friends who knew the extreme
HarroWness of his means. who ad-
mired his extraordinary energy
under the most depressing cir
eumstances, and who were
anxious to relieve his embarrass-
ments, agreed to publish a com
piete edition of his works and to
pay him a salary for editing the
volumes and seeing them through
the press which would, with his
simple tastes, keep him in
comfort during his advancing
years. After some few vol
ames had been published, the
Signatories of the agreement,
who were all personal friends,
found the cost of publication far
exceeded the amount anticipated.
and suggested to Mr.. Spencer that
the publication should be sus
pended, and that, notwithstand-
ing this, their engagement with
him should remain as heretofore.
But to any suggestion Of this kind
Mr. Spencer abs0lutel Y refused to
listen. He informed his friends
that they had made Il contract.
and that he must insist onits rigid
execution. There is something
really heroic about an author who
believed so implicitly in the value
Of his own work, and was so pre-
pared to subordinate all personal
considerations to the perpetua
gion of its memory.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1904-03-18
New Excuse.

In the Portland municipal court recent
ly a woman got to the limit of excuses by
saying that an apparent drunkenness was
in reality only a desperate attempt on her
part to break in pair of new shoes and
at the same time to walk on ice. Judge
Hill smiled but gave her 30 days-Bangor
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