Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-15
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

VINO can look back over the space OF a
few years and remember when this great
order had only few thousand dollars on
the right side of the balance Sheet and
even at that time the membership was
proud of the fact that the /. o. f. was
rapidly becoming the possessor of good
bank account. If at that time these old
members were proud of our orders stand
ing what must be their feeling for the
order now. In those early days the men,
bership could easily count and compre-
hend the surplus funds of the order but
those funds have grown to SUCH All eIior-
nous amount (even far beyond the Wild
est dreams of the most optimistic) that
they are beyond the comprehension of
the average man. We can only form some
idea of the magnitude of million, by
comparison in some way, for few men
have had the opportunity to stand and
behold a million dollars in one pile, in
gold or silver. few exfaples will en-
able us to form an idea of the enormous
amount of one million, which we so easily
let fall from our lips. For instance, 1,000-
900 miles would go forty times around
the circumference of the EARTH 100000
soldiers arranged in straight line, al
lowing three feet for the breadth of
each, the line would extend over a space
of more than 56S miles; 100000 miles
would engage the Empire State express,
running sixty miles an hour, 1866 hours
of continuous running, or it would take
continuous running sixty miles an hour,
twenty-four hours day, 69ila days, or
one year and eleven months, to complete
the trip. II is estimated that 1000 600 days
is all the time that has elapsed since
the creation of the world But what
about dollars? One million one dollar
bills. as inches long. placed end to end
along the railraod track, would reach
over f16 miles; $1,000,00O, if counted at the
rate of one each second continuously for
ten hours a day, it would take nearly
twenty eight days to count Them $1,000,
600 would build 500 houses, allowing $1,000
for each. Thus it will be seen that this
great order has sufficient funds to it's
credit to build over 300 homes, very
fair town of itself We feel confident the
foregoing will assist you, dear brother.
to realize the enormous financial strength
of this beloved order to which you have
the honor to belong. We feel that full
understanding begets confidence and ap-
probation. Keep on file this issue of the
Sunday Herald and whenever your con-
ception of the magnitude of the 7. o. It.
becomes a little hazy pefuse the facts
and figures given above.
Companion Court Morris Vineyard held
a bazaar Thursday evening and sold ar
ticles of every description and value The
booths were graced with the fair mem
bers of this excellent court, and the
chief explanation of the high prices Sc
cured is the winning smiles and gracious
manner of the attendants. A SUGGEST
Well the bazaar was one round of con-
tinuous pleasure and profit, the climax
of which was a Spanish supper, which,
judged from the standard of the deli
cacies for the inner man and the charm
ing Service of the walters. is beyond the
pen of mortal man to describe. If you
{ were not there you will never realize
what you have missed: you have our
sympathy.
s.
Court La Gazele gave dance and
social Friday night. A very large num-
Der were in attendance and every one
had a splendid time. There was good
music, good dancing. good refreshments
and good, beautiful and charming part
ners. What more could be desired?
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Court Los Angeles held its regular
meeting Thursday evening with a large
number of brothers in attendance. all of
whom proved to be orators of note; and
the way the many knotty questions were
debated, bated and debated again wond
throw the arguments of the senate or
assembly far into the shade. Warm ses-
sion? Well. 1 guess yes; but everything
friendly and harmonious and for the best
interests of the court.
s.
Court Temple held it's regular meeting
Tuesday evening and matters of great i'm
portance and interest to the members
of the court were discussed and COM
mittee appointed to act and report at the
next regular meeting, Tuesday night
December II. If you are Interested in
yourself come and learn something for
your benefit. Brothers Fuller and Stone
have charge of new degree work. Brother
Fuller is master of esoteric ceremonies
and Brother Stone is his right hand man.
They are endeavoring to have the team
in shape to put the degree on at our
regular initiatory night, last Tuesday in
January. The work. costumes, regalia
and equipment will be entirely new and
the whole work will be dramatic, inspir-
ing and entertaining. Every brother of
this or any other court will be welcome.
Every member of the team is an artist
and Brother Fuller. in charge, is a past
master. This team is a case of ability,
desire and determination, uniting in
avowed compact. The result will repay
You for your attendance and attention
that evening.
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Court Miramar gave masquerade ball
TueSday evening. Although II generally
rains whenever this court has any spe-
cial event. as it did Tuesday night. yet
it did not deter the pleasure seekers.
They were there In large numbers, and
while the night was gloomy without
everything was brilliant and gay within.
The costumes were some unique, some
gorgeous and others ridiculous The
blending was fascinating beautiful and
delightful, and memories of the pleasant
evening spent under the auspices of
Court Miramar will live long in the
minds of those present.
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The brethren of Court Burbank will
confer the oriental degree at Burbank
next Saturday evening, December 21. A
number of the brethren of this city will
leave Arcade depot at 1880 p m. All
brethren are invited to CO. and those who
have not taken the degree should do so.
No women need apply.
So
Companion Court Los Angeles win give
dance and card social next Thursday
evening at 1861 South Spring street.