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Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06


The grand affair in the circle of Odd
Fellowship for this week is the benefit 10
be given at the Temple auditorium next
Tuesday night for the benefit fund OF the
general relief committee.
Robert j. Burdette will deliver his fam
Gus humorous lecture on THE Rise and
Fall of the Mustache." 1t has been de-
livered over 1000 times, and has been con-
sidered the greatest humorous hit ever de-
livered from the platform.
There will be superb scenery, elegant
costumes and a guarantee of 123 good,
hearty laughs.
The British dragons in British uni
form will blazen forth in great splendor.
A fine drilled male chorus of thirty voices
will present a sketch from the queen
guards, introducing the celebrated l. O..
o. f. quartet and other specialties, under
the direction of Lee 3. Millikan.
Following Is the program for the bene-
fit entertainment:
Overture selected Moore's Fidelia orchestra
Chorus, 1.-THE Soldiers of Our Queen" J..
Solo, when 1 First Put This Uniform On, "
Colonel.
Chorus. '.By Simple Co-n-ci-dence."
Solo, III a Great Big Hoo-doo Ball Hits
You," Capt of Co. B.
Chorus Jolly Don't You See Us March"
Solo, THE Clank OF the Foemans Steel
Captain.
Willie.
Solo, 1.-THE Soldiers Dream General.
Solo, ITO the Sound of Trump and Drums"
Colonel. 81.
Chorus. 1.-THE Terror Stricken Enemy"
Solo, "Ah, What Joy" Captain.
Chorus, HE Draws His Flashing Steel"
Song and chorus, Though but a Soldier"
Recitation and solo, "Stll Brooding," Weary
Willie.
Solo, For He Is Blythe and Cay" Major.
Stein song, Colonel and quartet.
Kentucky Baby" male quartet-First tenor,
j. H. Gribble; second, tenor, l.. B. Millikan;
first bass. G. F. Morgan; second bass, Tom
Berry.
Solo, 'If You Want Receipt sor This Pop
ular Mystery" General.
| Chorus, IA Heavy Dragon Is the Resi-
du-um'
Elmer Smith. the famous clog dancer. intro
ducing 1870 different steps and his famous
Chinese puzzle.
| Selected. orchestra.
| PERSONNEL OF CAST AND CHORUS
| Colonel of Dragons. Frank X. Jones
| Captain of Co. B...................T. j. Berry
General Dolittle. f. Morgan
Major Dunstable. e..........,.........J. h Gripoie
| Weary Willie.....................L B. Millikan
| (IIis faithful, steed, Sweet Marie) es.s
| British Dragoons-Tenors. ]. H. Gribole,
| Robt. J. Paul E. G. Brockman. j. W. Tuf-
field jr., Leo Chillis, H. w. Wright; basses.
w. r. Blair. G. F. Morgan. o. j. Hedges,
Walter 2. Kittle. A. B. c.. Swtzer. Geo. F.
Roberts.
Company B-Terors. f. E. stesch. w. G..
Salmon, j. T. Carlson. DR.. M. f. Underwood,
D. w. Bosserman. Richard w. Peck; basses.
Louis Hauenstein. E. r. Bartlett. Robert
Curl Geo. Love. W. NJ Robertson j. Wilson.
Mrs Lee B. M,llil<an. pianist
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and the gallant brotner meHnper dsSiu-
uously attended to every needed comfort
in escorting the young lady to this'city
Mysterious whisperings and wisely nod
ding heads affected not the guileless ex-
preston of Brother J. 6. Fowler OF the
county surveyors office. but light was
thrown on the matter and all doubts dis
pelled Tuesday night at the regular meet
ing of Marathon lodge when box of ex-
cellent cigars was received with the re-
ouest that the brethren should smoke to
the long life and happiness OF Brother
FOWLER and bride. Brother Fowler is a
popular and energetic member Of Mara
thon lodge and is also member OF Com
pany 25 of the uniform rank.
II has been announced that the COM
panies of the Third battalion. Third regi-
ment, u. r., had held the final assembly
at Venice, but the plan has been changed.
Both the Venice authorities and the boys
OF the uniform rank are so well pleased
with the summers arrangement that It.
has been decided to continue the assem-
blies indefinitely The next assembly VIII
take place at Venice the fourth Saturday
of this month--October 26. The only
change is that the meetings will be held
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
given by Golden State camp are gaining
in popularity each month.

given by Golden State camp are gaining
in popularity each month.
There was an entertainment given at
Pasadena camp of Woodmen, Pasadena.
last Monday evening which resulted in
$50 being cleared for the benefit of sick
neighbor of the order. The affair was a
box social and dance. Some of the boxes
sold as high as 1925, while others brought
over 81. A number of members of
Los Angeles camps attended the affair
and reported having had good time.
The regular weekly meeting of the
head consul entertainment committee
meet Tuesday evening and discussed plans
for the coming reception and class adop-
ton. Chairman William f. Mclaughlin,
consul of Pacific camp, read a telegram
which he had received from State Deputy
]. o. Davis, stating that Head Consul
Talbot would he here on Saturday, No
vember 2, which will be the date of the
reception given in his honor. There will
be a street parade of Forester teams,
headed by the Golden State band. Mr..
Talbot will be taken in an auto through
the streets, the procession ending at
Simpson auditorium where the recep-
tion will be held. This meeting will be
for the general public.
/ On Thursday evening, November II, Mr..
Talbot will again be here to preside at
the big class adoption He will give the
central obligation to about 500 new can
didates, and will also give an address
upon woodcraft. The candidates will as
semble at Mammoth hall, SIT South
Broadway and march in body to the
auditorium for initiation. This meeting
will be for Woodmen only and all enter
ing will be compelled to give the current
password.
J. A. Pennypacker who was killed this
week by falling from Pacific Electric
work train, was member of Golden
State camp, Modern Woodmen, and had
| a certificate for $4,000 in effect. This
money will be paid to his widow in less
than thirty days. Mr.. Pennypacser was
a good man and an earnest member of
the order. He was provident and UNDER
| stod the great benefits to be derived from
| being member of a good insurance or
der. The funeral will be held today, Sum
| day, p. M. from the undertaking par
| lors of w. H. Sutch. All Woodmen are
invited to be present at the funeral. The
remains will be laid to rest in Rosedale
cemetery.
| Captain Schroer of the Golden State
drill team, is i'll at his room, 731 South
| Broadway. He was taken down with the
| grip this week, but, under the care of
the sick benefit doctor, will speedily re-
| cover
! A large number of Woodmen and their
| ladies will go out to Monrovia next Fri
| day evening to participate in celebra-
| tion. The band and drill team of Golden
State camp will go along to give a street
| parade and drill. The meeting Is open
to the general public and will be quite
| interesting.
| A ball game is scheduled for the near
future between two local Woodmen teams.
When it comes off it will be a hot SAM
| pie of the national game, no doubt.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
FREE AND ACCEPTED
MASONS
It is expected that about fort.

1t is expected that about forty
~ :. officials from the different lodges
%%lX will go to San francisco today
and tomorrow to attend the
grand lodge. to begin it's session of four
days next Tuesday.
Past Master c. B. Ecclestone of Los
Angeles lodge has returned from an ex-
tended trip through Europe. He started
on his trip last June
Los Angeles lodge will hold a business
meeting next Monday night and will con-
fer the third degree.
Loyalty chapter of the Eastern Star
will give dance and whist party next
Tuesday night at Kramer's hail. The Y.
X a. club OF this chapter held it's semi
monthly meeting last Friday at an all
day session at the home Of Mrs. Elmer
Hiner, 1872 Rich street. The members de-
vote their time in making fancy articles
for their annual bazaar. They meet at
the homes Of the members.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06


the Yeomen adjourned to the banquet
hall, where the men treated the women
to a sumptuous spread. chiefly tamales.
This event paid debt to the women
who won in recent membership con-
test. So far as known all members pres
ent at the banquet are stip alive.
There will be dance and social next
Wednesday evening at the l4aternal
Brotherhood hall. All friends are invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Joseph Scott, president OF the board of
education and a prominent knight, adj
dressed the meeting of the knights last
Tuesday evening He spoke of the ma
tional convention ca the order in James
town.
The knights are planning solemn ves-
per service. to be held in the Cathedral
of ST. Vibiana in commemoration of
Columbus discovery day. October 10. A
reception will be given at the club house
October IL. which viii constitute the COM
memoration events.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF
SECURITY

Mrs. Mary Merry, state
!: ! =; ! ! ! J: : !,
IllfM deputy, returned from San
|Al N%A ia Barbara, where she
E Xx1s ER went to install the officers
E<IWkkS 7g of Santa Barbara lodge,
V ~ 1447 last week. She re-
w2 ports the lodge in a prom
ising condition, with a
good corps of officers. a
The installation of officers of Los An
seles council, 1877, will be held the last
Thursday in October in Blanchard hall.
The council is eight years old and has a
membership of SIT, of which only fifty
eight are honorary members. At the last
report this council stood ninth in point of
membership among the councils of the
United States. but j. is prophesied that
It will climb up in the list Next Thurs
day evening the retiring officers of the
council will be hosts and hostesses at the
monthly dance. 4
The industrial corps of Los Angeles
lodge, 1888, will meet with Mrs. e. T. Nc
Gruder, 1872 East Twenty-ninth street,
next Tuesday at an all-day session. The
guests will remain for the evening and
will be joined by friends, basket lunch
to be served. The women are working
hard for bazaar to be given in the near
future. The proceeds will be for charita-
BILE work .of the council.
Golden City council 1862, installed Off
GERS last Wednesday evening In Mann
moth hall. The following are the officers
installed: William Cleveland, president;
G. H. Wood, vice president; H. A. Rob-
ert, second vice president; C. T. Farmiloe,
financier; Winnie Robson, secretary; Eva
Shipman, prelate; Anna Robert, conduc-
tor; Mrs. G. T. Farmiloe, assistant con-
ductor; e. Korac, guard Kate l.. Sweet,
sentinel. Following the installation cards
and dancing were enjoyed. October 81
this lodge will give it's annual grand ball.
Officers of Pasadena council were in
stalled last Tuesday evening by officers
of Los Angeles council.
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very pleasantly for the members.
The anniversary committee reported
that the meeting would be held in the
large hall in the Burbank building on
October 81, and that a very enjoyable
time would result. The Costa string
band had been engaged to play for the
dances.
The minstrel troupe of Southern Cali
fornia lodge No. 191 is hard at work re-
hearsing its part for the show on Sat-
urday evening. November 9.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

DR.. ]. F. somers of Fresno. prominent
member of the order, made the supreme
headquarters a pleasant visit last week
He reports the order prospering In his
Jurisdiction.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
Wanted a Little Sunshine

Mrs. Digs-You used to say 1 was the
sunshine of your existence.
Mr.. Digs-So l did.
Mrs. Digs-And now you stay out night
after night.
Mr.. Digs-Well, one can't expect sun
shine after dark. you know.-Judge.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Los Angeles camp installed it's new
banker, D. M Stauffer, last Thursday
night. A committee of six has been ap-
pointed to outline the membership cam
paign, consisting of Isaac Colvert. e. s.
Erway, G. A. Garner, j. Stembiidge, d.
M. Stauffer and e. Sanders. The cam
paign work will be begun in about two
weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Mojave tribe is planning for a series
of dances at Blanchard hall, to begin
the last oe this month. The past sachems
of Southern California will hold special
meeting with this tribe next Wednesday
night. This organization of the past
sachems was instituted about three
months ago and has now about thirty
members.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

J. C! Goodwin of Baltimore. Md, ac-
companied by his wife. visited the su-
preme office last week. 1t is the first
trip of the visitors and they. are very
much pleased with Los Angeles and vi
icinity and are planning to settle per-
,manently here.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Membership in Ivanhoe homestead is
constantly increasing. Nine new appli-
cations were written last Wednesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Division No. 2, uniform rank, will give
an exhibition drill in the lodge room next
Wednesday night previous to the regular
meeting. The team Is enthusiastic over
its work in practicing for contest next
March between the different fraternal or
ganizations.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
ODD FELLOWS

The grand encampment
~ ~ session at Santa Babara
~ last week occupied the at
tention of many of the officials Of the en-
campment. A large representation went
from Los Angeles and vicinity.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Vernon camp gave an ice cream social
to Vernon circle last Wednesday. Over
200 were present and enjoyed Vernons
hospitality.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Pico camp is making hot fight for the
prize piano and is now third on the list.
The members want all Neighbors to boost
for them with coupons.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Tuesday Lauristinus officers and guard
visited the Palms circle and exemplified
the work on a class of candidates. One
nice thing about this Lauristinus team
they never have ritual in sight and go
through their work like an old theatrical
company.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Star council will initiate large class
tomorrow night at I. o. o. F. building,
at which the supreme officers win be
present.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Last night Los Angeles circle gave
box social party at it's hal, Sixteenth
and Main. 1t was well attended by all
circles and camps of the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Eastlake camp is still grinding away.
1t initiated two candidates at the
last meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs

One day last week a scout
from Marathon lodge OBJ
served a brother member of
Los Angeles meet a beauti-
full young lady when the
overland train reached Po-
mona. She was evidently
on her way from the east
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
ORDER OF PENDo

A new council will be insti-
"A tuted at Long Beach this
80 t5akw week. with thirty-five charter
XwV% members.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
ANCIENT ORDER OF
UNITED WORKMEN

Southern California lodge
held its weekly meeting at
Burbank hall last Thurs
day night. There was an un-
usually good meeting and as
usual the lodge initiated sew
erals candidates. The lodge
orchestra has been aug
mented by a cornet player,
which makes the time pass
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Fern castle is proud of its record of not
losing member through delinquency or
transfer in the past six months, while a
large number have been received into the
castle. T. d. Ferris is the illustrious pro-
tector.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

A sewing bee was held at the home of
Lady Rowena. Sister Elmyra Miller. to
make cloaks and hoods and other myster-
ious things for the team, which will be in
fine condition for work next meeting
night when the full degree of initiation
will be given to waiting candidates.
The Pacific Coast Yeoman Is edited by
D. Carl Sullivan $40 Bumiller building,
Los Angeles He is a member of Ivanhoe
homestead No. 1913. In this months issue
he says: ''Ivanhoe homestead of Los An
geles is enjoying a great growth under
the able direction of the correspondent.
Winifred B. Rogers. who is the only
deputy"
The second number of the Pacific Coast
Yeomen is in the hands of its subscribers.
and the four-page little paper Is work
of art in many ways. The front page
shows excellent cuts of the Yoemen build
ing at Des Moines, Iowa, and of H C.
Evans, editor of the Yeoman Shield It.
is full of news of interest to Yeomen.
The paper is published in Los Angeles by
the coast department, H. A. Miller, Pacific.
coast manager.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
BROTHERHOOD AMERICAN
YEOMEN

A large number of candi-
dates were given the full de-
gree initiation at Ivanhoe
homestead. B. A. Y, last
Wednesday night. The new
robes of the team made 1t a
special event.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

"s,sW Texas, Kansas, Colorado
and New Mexico, with every prospect OF
a successful trip.
A big initiation was held at San Diego
last Thursday night. 1t was joint class
from the San Diego and Tourmaline
lodges. consisting of 22S candidates. The
deputy work was done by Mrs. M. Il.
Goran and w. A. Bullock. r. ID. List,
past president, and j. A. Foshay, supreme
president, H. W Davis, supreme secre-
tary, and o.. B. Read, district deputy had
charge of the initiation
O,inda lodge, which was instituted
July 80, already has 125 members. This
lodge won the prize Of $50 offered in
Orange county.
Sawtelle, 3S7, has doubled its member
ship during the recent campaign. The
lodge is now occupying its new hall and
more enthusiasm is promised.
San Pedro, 80, has organized a new
e. cort team and is doing good work.
Unity, 15S, of Santa Rosa is doing busi-
ness at the rate of $4,000 insurance in ore
week and the end is not yet. Unity
meats that the members are unit when
it comes to the good of the order.
Kern S. has formulated plans for some
active work during the next few months.
Social meetings are to follow, every busi-
ness meeting, and all of the members con-
stitute the entertainment committee, each
whatever fancy dictates.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
ROYAL HIGHLANDERS

MA.Aa The monthly entertain
~ fMNun ment of Fern castle was
[163sSHE&&T given last Thursday night
&&SS1SVH$K in the Fraternal Brother
gSSSIMH hood hall with large at
2AS#V tendance.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
FRATERNAL
BROTHERHOOD

Mrs. e. R. Neidig, SUI
preme vice president, will
start next week on a spe-
cial trip in the interest of
the order, through Arizona,
Texas, Kansas, Colorado
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Company 20 of the uniform rank met
at Pythian castle, 1OS North Spring street,
last night and initiated several members.
Much interest is being manifested in the
uniform rank by members of the order
and many are attracted by the beauties
of the military department of the ORDER
wherein one may carve his way to such
honors of Pythian knighthood as to en-
title him to be called sir knight.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

A lodge will be instituted at Pomona
this week, with forty charter members,
by Supreme Councillor A. p Tugwell. as
sisted by the supreme secretary, g. d.
Terry.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
WEEKS NEWS OF FRATERAAL AND SECRET SOCIETIES

conclude with a banquet. next Tuesday
| nil
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

San Pedro, 80, has organized a new
e. cort team and is doing good work.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

who are not members of the uniform ranl
and the team of division No. Q of tn
uniform rank.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

monthly instead OF semi-monthly, as was
the case during the summer
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

G. F. Manger, supreme organizer of the
Los Angeles district, is doing good work
In securing new members for the order
He will soon organize new lodge In Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Home council will initiate class of fif-
teen next Wednesday night at Mammoth
hall. This council has drill team of
twelve ladies. II is doing excellent work
under the captaihcy of Violet t. Veano.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Arroyo. Grande, Santa Bar
bara county. will have new lodge in
stituted this week by Deputy Supreme
Councillor B. B. Williams of Santa Bar
bara.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Wednesday evening Minnie Hiner and
her selected troupe of Modern Boodlers
put on a mock initiation at Lauristinus
circle Joe Herman was the victim, and
from the time he entered the hall with a
tin can full of popping firecrackers hang
ing behind him, to his exit on stretcher
there was something doing every minute
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

State Deputy Swickard has been actively
engaged in booming the castle lately, and
there will be large class initiated next
Thursday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

State Deputy Frank Swickard has or
dered new and complete set OF uniforms
for the drill team, which will be furnished
bv the executive castle and will be one
of the finest in this part of the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

A ball game is scheduled for the near
future between two local Woodmen teams.
When it comes off 1t will be hot sam
pie of the national game, no doubt.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Public Administrator Bryson of Mara
thon lodge has joined the fall class Of
the University Of Southern California
school of law. Deputy City Clerk Well
ington of Marathon is also member OF
the same class
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
wooDMEN OF THE WORLD

Last Tuesday evening Fre-
mont camp held a short ses-
sion and, loading up with
, two dozen large layer cakes
and five gallons of ice
cream, marched to the hall
of Poinsettia circle, treat
ing the members to an
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Mrs Mary Rock, deputy organizer of
Seattle, is sending in encouraging reports
Of the work of the order in that city.
She devotes her time to King council,
which is one of the three in Seattle
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Supreme Councillor A. P. Tugwell vis-
tied Ontario council last Tuesday night
and delivered a lecture on fraterna.ism.
That council promises a, good program. to
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Los Angeles tent No. 2 at
It's last meeting arranged
for a ritualistic contest be-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
IMPROVED ORDER OF
RED MEN

Tehachapi tribe put on
the third degree at it's
meeting last Monday
night at 1854 South Spring
street. after which the
candidates were BAN
quoted on corn and veni-
son. Following the meet
ing the past sachems
monthly meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

agreeable surprise. A splendid program
of singing, recitations and instrumental
music was presented, followed by dane
ing to a late hour.
This is the second circle that has been
surprised by Fremont camp, and It is the
intention to keep 1t up until each circle
In Los Angeles has been visited. ~
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

A large number of Woodmen and their
ladies will go out to Monrovia next Fri
day evening to participate in celebra-
tion. The band and drill team of Golden
State camp will go along to give street
parade and drill. The meeting Is open
to the general public and will be quite
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Captain Schroer of the Golden State
drill team. is i'll at his room, 731 South
Broadway. He was taken down with the
grip this week, but, under the care of
the sick benefit doctor, will speedily re-
cover.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
KNIGHTS OF THE
MACCABEES

Ladies of hive No. l will
give an entertainment and
dance in Burbank hall next
Wednesday night. A musi-
cal and literary program
will be rendered.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06
MODERN wooDMEN

There was one of the larg-
, est crowds that ever assem-
bled in Victoria hall present
al the monthly entertain
ment given by Golden State
camp, No. lilo, Modern
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

DR.. C. B. Dickson, H. G. r., left Fri.
day for Santa Rosa to be the guest Of
northern high court in session October
q and 9.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-10-06

Brother Jack Bean, H. T., leaves toda
,kor the north. He will attend the hig
;Iilourt session at Santa Rosa tomorro'
,alnd the Masonic grand lodge at Sa
vsTrancisco Tuesday and Wednesda!
NSbrother Jolly Jack is inspector OF IN
Ifty-fourth Masonic district ana vac
tSssident of the Masonic board of relie
fN will return to Los Angeles with tn
I,reme chief rangers party Thursda
nlt,rning