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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-04-08
Native Daughters.

La Vespero Parlor, at it's meeting last
week, after the close of business had
a ladies' jinks, with an interesting pro-
gramme, which occupied the attention
of the vespero girls for nearly two
hours.
Grand President Ariana w Stirling
will officially visit Genevive Parlor on
the night of April z.
Gabrielle Parlor has changed quar-
ters from Elks' Hall to the Kreling
building, and Orinda Parlor has re-
moved from the Native Sons Hall to
the Kreling building also.
The Native Daughters of Middletown,
Lake County, recently planted num-
Der of trees in front of the business
houses on Calistoga street, with the idea
of beautifying that thoroughfare, and
for this they. have been commended by
the local press.
Amapala Parlor recently had patri-
otto entertainment at the close of the
meeting, and presented an entertaining
programme of@enthusing numbers, con-
tributed by Rose M. Lawlor. Elizabeth
Ramazott. E. Pauline Quirolo and Ida
B. Herman.
Las Tomas Parlor had jolly jenny
jinks last week at which there was
presented for members only most en-
joyable programme of interesting num-
bers which made the members wish
there would be a jinks every week.
Last Monday night Keith Parlor had
a short business meeting. then an open
meeting In celebration of its removal
into new quarters in the King Solomon
Temple on Fillmore street, near Suffer.
There was large attendance and
after the presentation of several must
cal and literary numbers, also special
ties by Montague Barton, there were
addresses by Grand President Ariana
W. Stirling, Grand Secretary Laura J.
Frakes, Past Grand President Eliza d.
Keith, President Brown of the parlor
and Lydia Carroll Then there was
dancing in the social hall and the serv-
ing of light refreshments. This parlor.
now that it has secured elegant quar-
tiers, will endeavor to add a few more
to its membership. but will see to 1t
that all who do join shall be of class
of Native Daughters whose personnel
stands high in the community, for the
reason that the present membership
wants to build up a parlor that will
be the most congenial in the whole or
der one that every member will feel
proud of being able to say that she is
a member of most progressive and
most select parior.
Buena Vista Parlor will give vau-
deville entertainment and dance in the
social hall of the Ellis-street armory
on the nlBnt Oh April Is IN ala or It's
fund for the relief of its members who
are sick and in distress. This is the
first appeal that this par1or has made
in aid of that fund for a long time.
Grand President Mrs. Stirling paid an
official visit to Bonita Parlor, at Redwood
City, on April 8. On the 9Th she was with
Angelica Parlor at Iivermore and on the
7th with Genevieves Parlor in this city.
Recently La Vespero Parlor of South
Ca. ofc Isod ror 1fnxro hi ,Int
drens party, which was well attended by
the young and old of that section of the
city. There was an interesting programme
of songs, dances and recitations by the lit
tie ones, who entertained their elders, and
there were games and prizes for the chill
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Order of Pendo.

In the recent competitive drill be-
tween the team of Home Council of
this city and the one of Observatory
Council of San Jose the work was so
well and perfectly done that the judges
were unanimously of the opinion/ that
ii was tie. The contest was at a
public meeting in San Jose and the ap-
plause given by the audience at the
close of each drill was most encour-
aging to each team.
Last week the team of Home Ceun-
ell gave an exhibition drill in Pendo
Hall to members of the order for the
purpose of showing how 1t did in San
Jose. The team was highly commend
ed for its proficiency.
Golden Gate Council has arranged
for a social on the night OF April 26
A new council of the order was IN
stituted In Santa Barbara recently with
los charter members.
A new council was instituted in the
latter part of March at Summit. Wash,
with forty-nine charter members
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fund. from which shall be paid all fu-
neral claims, instead of paying suen
from the Individual court funds, as mas
been the custom in the past and at
present. There will also be an attempt
made to establish Foresters' Home.
The A. D. f. Picnic Association gave
party, with programme of enter
tainment, in the A. o. F. building on
March 90 in aid of the fund for pic
mic to be given in the Germania Gar
dens. The association sought other
grounds. but was too late in making
application, as all picnic dates for this
season are already engaged
The reports show that in the last two
years the order has made z net gain Oh
111i members.
Court Camoens of Honolulu, 5. l., In
the latter part of February had jolll-
fieation meeting and also had Ha-
waiian side degree under the direction
of NJ. G. Pacheco, past chief ranger OF
the court
now circle of the Companions or
the Forest organized by Special Organ
izer Mrs. Mosher in Soulsbyvtlle, Tuo-
lumne County. and another organized by
Grand Organist Mrs j. j. Ahls. were re-
Gently instituted by Supreme Grand Chief
Companion Mrs. Castle. each with
good charter list
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Rednanship.

The contest in the adoption work be-
tween a team of Sitting Bull Tribe of
Healdsburg and one of Yulupa Tribe of
Santa Rosa. which took place in the City
of Roses, resulted IN a victory for the
Santa Rosa Indians with a score of 9215
per cent as against 80 for those from
Healdsburg. The contest was witnessed
by a large number of members of the
order. and at its close there was a feast
of corn and venison for all.
The sat home" recently given by Poa-
nochee Tribe in its wigwam was well
attended and a very pleasant function,
with a good programme of musical and
literary numbers. The affair was direct
ed by William Belts, g. r. Bracket E.
Rivers, S. Harmon and f. Peterson.
Calumet Tribe recently adopted four
palefaces and celebrated the event by a
jinks after the meeting.
Grand Pocahontas Jennie erase re-
Gently paid an official visit to Navajo
Council in Fresno. and was accorded a
charming reception by very large at
eral palefaces were adopted in a very
was the guest of Great Mfnnehaha
Emma Somner
The pretty souvenirs that were pre-
scented to the visitors in the tepee of
Manzanita Council on the night of the
official visit by Great Pocahontas Jen-
ME erase were the handiwork of Emma
Caroline Weiemeyer. the Pocahontas.
being part OF the soft leather material
purchased by her for her costume, pro-
nounced by all as the most handsome
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Druidisrn.

Noble Grand Arch Antonovich has re-
turned from a visit to groves in the
southern part of the State and while on
this visit he discovered a great deal OF
activity.
The noble grand arch instituted a new
grove at Fort Bragg, being assisted By
J. Andriani Of Mendocino Grove.
Grand Secretary Martinoni visited Bay
Shore last week and attended prelimin-
airy meeting of residents OF that place
who are organizing a grove.
Many Of the groves of this Jurisdiction
are making arrangements for the OBJ
servance on May of the one hundred
and twenty-fifth anniversary of the re-
organization of the Druidic Order In Eng
land. The event will be celebrated all
over the world.
At its last held meeting in March Cal
lileo grove presented the second degree
in the amplifed form In the presence OF
a very large number of members OF the
order
The grand arch druidess, Mrs " Ger
valli. accompanied by the other grand Of
ficers. paid an official visit to Pacific Cir
Gle A class of strangers were initiated
into the mysteries of that branch of
Druidism.
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The Americans.

Z California Assembly OF the Patriotic
Order Of The Americans has for the past
two weeks been moving along at a quiet
pace, adding slowly TO its membership.
This assembly has under consideration
the advisability of holding in the near fu-
ture an Identification meeting, for the
purpose Of having the members become
acquainted with the officers and having
those who are not regular attendants be-
come acquainted with the faithful who
always attend the assembly meetings The
assembly has under discussion several so
cial features.
Washington Assembly is still booming
and it VIII soon pass the 100 mark At the
last meeting in March it had several
candidates. who were initiated in a very
Impressive manner. After the disposition
Of routine business there were addresses
by Director General Lewis. by 1.-THE plain,
everyday members Of California Assem-
bly," and others. This assembly will here
after meet in the odd Fellows building.
Last week it held its first meeting in the
new quarters and celebrated the event by
party.
Lincoln Assembly some time ago chal-
.lenged any drill team to a competitive
drill. This was taken up by Washington
Assembly. but the team on the other side
of the bay declined 10 enter the ring with
No. 3.
Mckinley Assembly had an interesting
meeting last week and added TO its men,
bership roll by the initiation Of several
strangers.
Grant Assembly is still adding to its
membership, and it is contemplating a
number of entertaining social features.
Blaine Assembly has of late made quite
q gain iihmembership. and IT is becoming
one of the most attractive subordinates of
the organization in this city
In this issue there are the pictures of
two more Of the very active members of
Washington Assembly, Miss T. Sciaroni
and Mary Broderfck. They have during
their membership in the assembly proved
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Masonic.

Golden Gate Commandery, Knights
Templar. having again accepted the cor
dial invitation of the Rev George c.
Adams to attend divine service on the
evening of Easter Sunday, will assemble
in its asylum on Suffer street at II
O'Clock that evening in full TempIar uni
form. except swords. preparatory to-
marching to the First Congregational
Church. Special preparations for the SER
vice have been made in honor Of this
visit. and the commander, A w Nc
Kenzie, has earnestly urged every Sir
Knight to attend
This commandery at its first meeting in
the current month had four petitions to
ballot on Tomorrow night the degree
of the illustrious order of the Red Cross
will be conferred. and on the evenings
of the 18th and the Esd the order Of the
Temple will be conferred. The SaratoSa
Club of the commandery is still CROWNS,
and 1t is expected that before the time
for the closing of the charter there will
be more members Of the club than there
have ever been on any previous occasion
wheE a like club was organized to visit
the locale where the Triennial Conclave
is held
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Daughters of Liberty.

The annual fancy dress party by Cali
fornia Council OF the Daughters of Lib
erty in the Social hall of the Shells build
ing was a delightful and successful af-
fair, which was attended by a large num-
Der or persons many of whom were in
fancy dress.
California Council of the Junior Order
of United American Mechanics and Mar
tina Washington Council Of the Daughters
OF Liberty have arranged for a country
dance and penny supper in the Alcazar
building on the evening of Thursday.
April IS. All dancers who. want to take
part in any dance and not in country
clothes will be charged five pennies for
a dispensation.
Tomorrow evening Martha Washing
ton Council will initiate class of thirty
strangers An invitation has been ex-
tended to the membership Of all the local
councils and those across the bay TO be
present on that occasion.
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Rathhone Sisters.

Calanthe East Oakland, Loyal and
Unity temples. comprising district NO. 3
of the Rathbone Sisters, held very sue
cessful convention in Foresters Hall, there
being a large attendance. 1t was presided
over by District Deputy Cora Langridge,
who delivered a pleasing address OF wei
come The convention was opened by the
officers of Loyal Temple, and in the open
ing ceremonies there was introduced the
march of and seating of the officers. AT
roll eau each officer responded with an
appropriate quotation, and the effect was
most pleasing. There were NUMBER OF
short talks by members of the San Fran
cisco temples and by members OF the tenn
pies in Oakland. The balloting was exem-
plified by Calanthe Temple. The cere-
mony of installation was illustrated by
East Oakland Temple, in which was intro
duced new and pretty drill and cere-
monious method of seating the oficers
was introduced. Then the question box
was opened and from it were taken a
number of questions, which were read and
discussed. These discussions proved very
interesting. At the evening session, II De-
ing Calanthe Temples regular meeting
night, the regular order of business was
gone through with. One Knight or Pytnlas
was balloted for andtwo knights of seven
ladies were initiated, these for dfnerent
temples in the district. Ine work was
by a team of officers picked from the diff
ferent temples and the degree staff of
Calanthe Temple. After the close OF the
temple all adjourned to the banquet hall,
where they partook of delicious COLA
ton
Grand Chief Clara E. Martin recently Of
ficially visited Loyal Temple in Oakland
and was greeted by almost the entire
membership. There was very enthu-
siastic meeting and several candidates
were balloted for. The grand chief was
presented solid silver souvenir spoon as
a token of love and esteem. The grand
chief made a gracious response. The
grand chief the following day left for
Fresno to attend the convention of dis
trict No. IL.
Temples recently instituted are Sunshine
No IS, at Carpinteria; Orc Vista No. SO,
at Oroville; Highland No. 80, at High
lands; Gold Leaf No. 81, at Sonora; Castle
No. 3d. at Red Bluff, and Chico No. SO, at
Chico. making total of eleven Instituted
this term.
On the night of April 2 Golden Gate
Temple celebrated the fourth anniversary
of its institution. There was a large at
tendance of members and friends and of
members of other temples of this city.
Representative Lily Samueis and the SUI
preme representative of the knights of
Pythias We're present by special invita-
ton. There was a short programme of
music and rotations, the several num-
bers being contributed by Miss Gertrude
Bender, Louis Saylor, Miss Ruby Saylor,
Whford van Cromburgghe and Miss Dor
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knights of Security.

Pacific Council of the knights and La
dies Of Security, at its meeting on the
last Monday night In March. in the A. o.
F. building. had a large attendance. IN
GLIDING a number OF visitors from coun-
ellis across the bay There was the
initiation OF a well known fraternal man.
and after the routine Of business the
meeting was addressed by a number Of
those present. after which there was a
social hour and dancing until midnight
West Berkeley Council has arranged
for a grand whist tournament on the
night of April rs. and the majority OF the
members of Pacific Council accepted an
Invitation to be there with both feet"
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Ancient Order Workmen.

The Los Angeles Amusement Assoc
citation" of Los Angeles. composed ex-
cIiIsively of members OF the courts of
Ancient Order of the United Workmen
in that city. accompanied by its own
brass band. was in this city last week,
and on the 9TH of the month gave an
entertainment in Lyric Hall
The grand recorder has been noti-
fed that a drill team from Fresno,
one from Bakersfield and two from San
Jose will enter the contest before the
Grand Lodge at Santa Clara for prizes
amounting to $50 cash.
Supreme Master Workman VIII NJ
Narvis of Muskaieen, Iowa, will visit
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MEMBERS OF THE EASTERN
STAR AND OF AN ASSEMBLY OF
THE AMERICANS.

dren. After the programme there was a
collation. for all. La yespero Parlor will
give cascarone party in the opera hall
at Fourteenth and Railroad avenues.
La Estrella Parlor will give an enter
tainment under the direction of the Bello
sisters on April a.
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Ancient Order Foresters.

AT this time the various courts of the
Ancient Order of Foresters are electing
delegates to the High Court of the Pa
cific, that is to meet in San Jose May
Z. At that session an effort will be
made to create High Court funeral
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,is coast to attend ths Grand Lodgs

this coast to attend the Grand Lodge
session.
The grand jurisdictions of Ohio. Hi
nois and of New York have each
adopted the popular loan plan inaugu-
rated by the California Grand Lodge or
California upon the suggestion of
past master of Franklin Lodge No. "A.
Advance reports will be mailed to the
delegates to the Grand Lodge tomorrow.
The social given by Forget e-Not
Lodge in the Red Mems building on the
last Saturday night In March was a very
pleasant affair that was enjoyed by
large number of persons The social
committee of this lodge has learned the
art of pleasing.
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othy Bender. There were remarks by
Judge and Mrs. Samuels, after which
there was dancing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
Trinity's Value Put at s12,5OO, GOO, In-
 cluding the Land.

cIudtmg the LanOs Kansas City Journal.
 Trinity Church is valued at $l2,5OO,- 900. This estimate includes the land occupied by the churchyard. It is In the most valuable part of New York, if not in the most valuable division of property in the world.
 St. Paufs Church is valued at $5,50O,- O6O.
 Grace Church, at what was once de- scribed as the head of Broadway be- fore its turn. Is valued at $950,00o.
 The First Presbyterian Church, on Fifth Avenue, between Eleventh and Twentieth Streets, is valued at $75O,0OO. St Marks Church, on Second Avenue, an old land mark in that neighborhood, is valued at $275.oO0.
 The Marble Collegiate Church. Fifth Avenue and TWenty-ninth Street, is valued at $1,0O0,00O.
 The Church of St. Paul, the Apostle (the Paulist Church) Fifty-ninth Street and Columbus Avenue. is valued at S7o0 OOO
 The West Presbyterian Church. on West Forty-second Street is valued at $450 O00, St. Thomas at $I.700.000 and the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, g and II West Fifty-fifth Street, at $1. 500 900.
 The valuation of the Temple Eman- ueI-El is $1,530, 900; of St. Patrick s Cathedral, $6,000.00O of the Bnai Jesh- rurun Synagogue, $300.000; of the Tenn pie Bethel-El at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Seventy sixth street, $1,- BOG, 900: of the Broadway Tabernacle, Broadway and Fortysixth Street, STO0.- 900. and fthe Christian Scientist Church, Central Park west and Sixty eight Street. $500 000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Consul E. L. Harris. of Chemnltz. figures that during the first three months of 1908 there were 536 strikes in the German Empire.
 About 400 factories shut down, quite number being 1ockouts. The work men affected numbered about 9O.00O. Something like 400 strikes and lock outs were amicably settled, while the others were waged until the workmen were compelled to return to work. The number of strikes during 1905 through out Germany was ,4O6. Nearly all were settled before the end of the year. Nearly 15,000 factories were affected, while more than 100000 workmen were partially or completely thrown out of employment including 67,000 minors of both sexes. Fifty per cent. of the strikes were brought to a close by mu- tual agreement. Only 52S were com plete succ sss on the part of the strik' CTS. all others being only partial su0- cess or complete failur&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
TEST OF STEEL CAR.
One Goes Intact Through Recent Penn
 syIVania wreck.

One Goes Intact Through Recent Penn
 syIvania wreck.
 Pittsburg Post.
 Pittsburg railroad officials, and par ticularly those identified with the Pennsvlvanfa Railroad Company. have taken a great deal of interet in the wreck of the Fries fast express train near Burbank. O., Monday morning. as it was their first opportunity to de- termine what effect smash-up on the road would have on a steel car, as that is said to be the first railroad wreck on record in which a steel car formed part of the equipment.
 The steel ear in question was a mali car. directly behind the engine, and al though it plunged down an embank- ment and turned completely over three times. it came out of the wreck With out even being dented. and the two mail clerks in the car escaped "l'n put a few scratches.
 ,.aro made of wood, were immediately hehind the mail car. They followed tbe steel car down the twelve-foot em- hankment. but they were smashed to smitherens. ,.s
 Heretofore in wrecks of the kind and in collision mail cars have suhered the most damage, as being in the front of +ha train inc cars in the rear either teIescope the mail car or fall upon It and crush 1t. In nearly every wreck of passenger train where there has been loss of life. the names of postal clerks have always been among the victims, and 1t Is generally concedeo bv railroad men that postal clerks oc- cupy the most dangerous position on railroad train.
 The Fries wreck has demonstrated that by the use of steel caES much oi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27
UndersiEed MOnarchs.

There is hardly king in Christendom today whose wife does not overtop him bv a hesd. The Czar is overtopped a full head by the Czarina. Kaiser Will helm is of the medium height, but the German Empress. is tall, and that is why the proud Kaiser will never con sent 70 be photographed beside his wife unless she sits while he stands. The King of Italy. short and squat, hardly comes up to the shoulders of the tall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Of the 800. 900 Canadians engaged in bus mess or following professional pursuits in the United States many hold prominent posts. who's Who in America" mentions 245 Canadians Allowing one-eight of those born in Great Britain, but brought up In and therefore rightly to be credited to Canada. the number of Canadians becomes 276. or 2,S for every 10000 Canadians Tn tbe Tinted States With this may be com pared the British rate per 10000 of 22 that of 21 for the Dutch. that of 5 for swedes. and that of g for native Americans (black and white), or 1.s for native white Amer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Gadsden, Aug. 26.-(Special-The Gadsden Commandery, United Goldeu Cross, have elected the following of- ffcers: Vice Noble Commander, C. E Neal: Prelate, S. A. Moore; Worthy Herald, J. A. Ferguson; Warden Inner Gate J. R. P. Perkins; Warden Outer Gate, A. F. Neal After the thstalla- tion of the officers a pleasant social session was held and refreshments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

Gadsden, Aug. 26.-(SpeciaL)--A pe- tition out of the ordinary has been filed fin the Probate Ofice here. It was an application of W. B. Fleming to be ap- pointed administrator of the estate of his brother. J. c. Fleming, who left his home thirty years ago. and has not been heard of since. His mother left an estate which has never been set tied. Mir Fleming sets out in his peti- ton that his brother is dead. The pe- t.tion has attracted much attention, and is the first recorded here in many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-27

athletic Queen Helena. {The King of Portugal though fatter, is less tall than ms queen. Even the Prince of Wales Is a good four inches shorter than the princess The young King of Spain Is several inches shorter than Queen Vic- toria. The Queen of Denmark towess above her royal spouse.