The San Francisco call., 1904-10-23


souvenirs OF the land Of the redwoods.
At Arcata the grand president as
sisted Winona Parlor in planting
tree in the public square and dedi-
Gated il in the name of the order. In
doing so she said:
To-day is a memorable one in tho
history Of Arcata, for it is one from
which viii spring the inspiration for
future improvements in forestry In
your midst. Arbor day has been cb-
served in many places in our glorious
State through the efforts of the Ma
tive Daughters and the Native Sons
OF the Golden West. In many places
special trees have been planted in par
ticular places. such as parks and pub
lie roads, TO inspire the community
that something should be done to re
pair the waste that occurs in the for
ests in obeying the command Of COM
Inerce Certainly, in this beautiful
county, where so much of the forest
is utilized, there should be an organized
effort TO insure the planting Of trees
TO replace those removed so that the
county may not be robbed of its great
industry and magnificent beauty.
In many places the owners of vast
every few years after that have timber
that may be cut down to supply the
demand for firewood. BY doing this
they not only do that which draws nee
essary moisture 10 the sun-parched
earth, but they obtain immense re-
turns for the investment. In Caufor-
MIA we need a regular system Of tree
planting in order TO replace the for
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mans ak and hold back the evil of de-
nuded hinsides. that nature may deck
them yearly with verdure and floral
grandeur While it is true that trees
absorb q great deal Of moisture, it is
equally true that their spacious limbs
and foliage prevent the evaporation of
the waters and preserve them to us
for irrigation purposes. California and
Nevada are specially interested along
these lines and Congress has done
much for these two States in setting
aside large forest reserves in the high
Sierras. While all this has been done
we cannot forget the fact that tree
planting and the sowing Of wild flower
seeds in California was initiated by
Junior Past Grand President Eliza ID.
Keith and il is 10 her that we owe the
direction. All honor TO those Native
Daughters who have beautified the
State in their particular sections by
tree planting and the development Of
Californis's beautifl-' flowers.
The tree we dedicate to-day is of
the variety known as pittosporum,
said the grand president, and as she
took a spade decorated with the colors
OF the order and threw a shovelful Of
earth over the roots Of the tree she ad-
ded: 7 dedicate this tree in the name
OF the Native Daughters Of the Golden
West 10 the city Of Arcata and name it
Winona for the parlor under whose
auspices il is planted. May it's shade
protect young and old from the sever
ity Of the rays Of the sun, and as calm
and sunshine crosses it may it so grow
that those who seek rest beneath its
outrageous foliage shall enjoy sun
shine and shade. This spade now turn
over TO the keeping Of the president of
the Improvement club and may il
prove an inspiration to future tree
planting IN Arcata and vicinity, and
may this tree as II grows, ever remind
all who shall look upon il Of the earn
est efforts Of the Native Daughters of
the Golden West to preserve to future
generations the beautiful forests of our
native land"
On behalf Of the city Of Arcata the
president Of the club accepted the tree
and gave assurance that IL shall ever
be guarded with jealous care in remem-
brance Of Grand President Ella E.
Caminetu and Of Winona Parlor, n. d.
9. W.
On the third Saturday in October the
grand president. grand secretary and
other grand officers paid an Official visit
70 Alta Parlor and were we'll received.
There was an evening Of work Of the
order and talks that We're for the good
Of the organization and explanatory of
the Caminetti death benefit fund Dur
ing the evening the grand president
was presented a large bunch OF flowers,
with the best wishes Of the parlor.
On October II the grand president
and the grand secretary, accompanied
by Past Grand Presidents Baker and
Keith. Grand Trustee Lacy, District
Deputy Grand Presidents Dolly Brad
ley and Agnes Troy and many mem
bers Of the order who have attained
more or less prominence paid an off,
cial visit 10 Fremont Parlor, in this
city. and were received in q manner
that was as sincere as it was gener-
Gus. The officers Of the Darlor gave an
exemplifcation of the work which for
precision and effectiveness in delivery
has never been surpassed in any sub
ordinate. In fact" said one who wit
messed the work, Il never before had
an idea that our ritual was so beauti-
fuL" After the work of the evening
each Of the officers named had some
thing to say under good for the order
and then the grand president was pre-
sented, as a souvenir Of the occasion. a
costly crystal berry dish, with the best
wishes Of the parlor At the close of
the meeting a fine collation. was served.
The grand president had very
pleasant visit last Tuesday night TO
Ramona Council at Martinez. Among
the prominent members present were
DR.. Mariana Bertola. past grand
president member OF that