Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-05-10
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A2k9sy&A given by the members
$500 and friends of Court
Gkf&&u1ER Semi-Tropic, No. 1442, at
M lEEA@E the hall of the court on
E56NSST Tuesday evening last
was one of the most pleas
ing and interesting events
ever given by this court, and Court
Semi-Tropic is known far and wide for
the excellence of the entertainments
which it provides for it's members and
friends. The spacious hall occupied by
the court had been handsomely deco
rated for this occasion and, owing to
the fact that this is one of the best
lighted halls in the city, together with
the many handsome costumes worn by
those present, made this an entertain
ment that will be long remembered by
all who were SO fortunate as to be
present.
In addition to the various nations
represented by those in costume Lit
tie Red Riding Hood" was also a well
come visitor among those present;
sweet little blue Bird" divided the
honors with a graceful little Fairy"
These, together with many other beau
tiful costumes, lent an additional charm
to the evenings entertainment. Sell
dom has there been SO large an at
tendance upon any of the social func-
tons of this or any other court of the
order in the city, and pure enjoyment
WAS the OIQEG lIOIll Tic Slbll W
One of the most pleasing Incidents or
the evenings entertainment was a
typical Spanish fancy dance given by
two little girls, daughters of Mrs.
(Companion) Julia Dox. The young
ladies acquitted themselves so credita-
bly, that they earned and received
most enthusiastic encore, also a very
handsome prize given by the commit
tee in charge of the entertainment as a
prize for fancy dancing. Other prizes
given were an elegant silver berry
spoon for the most handsome and cor
rect costume, which was awarded by
specially appointed prize committee to
a Japanese lady Miss Hazel Derring);
the committee also provided special
prize, consisting of handsomely deco
rated tea set to be given to the pur-
chaser of the ticket of admission hold
ing the winning number, the same. to
be decided by lot during the evening.
1t was later found that Mr.. Eisenmeier
was the fortunate holder of the VIM
ming number, and he became the hap
py possessor of valuable aid TO
housekeeping. All in all, Court Semi
Tropic has scored another in its long
list of social successes.
On Tuesday evening next, May II,
will be given the May number of the
series of whist parties undertaken at
the beginning of the year by the court,
when the usual large number of at
tendants Is confidently expected.
Court Los Angeles, No. 422, met in
regular session Thursday, May Z, hold
ing a large and interesting meeting,
the officers filling their stations eff
GENTLY and satisfactorily to all. There
were several limitations, also several
others admitted to membership. The
minutes are interesting reading these
days, every one realizing no member
can afford to be absent. Every one is
imbued with the proper spirit and en-
thusiasm. The meeting closed with
| banquet.
The Leap Year dance of Courts Mir
amar and Temple on Tuesday evening
was a huge success, and the compan-
! ions of Court Miramar are to be con-
graduated.
Their floor committee, consisting of
Companions Rollins, Gruebnau and
Silvers, saw that every one had part
ners and the floor was kept filled for
every dance. There was a big attend
ance and every one had good time.
Whist was played in an adjoining hall
and refreshments wers served.
Court La Fiesta had an "old MEM
bers," meeting Monday evening, when
a special effort was made to get the
older members out There was good
attendance of many who had not at
tended court recently, and a regular
reunion of old-timers was held.
A pleasant evening was spent in fra
ternal good and welfare, and refresh
ments were served.
The city Foresters are invited to
visit with Court Palmetto on Boyle
Heights on Monday evening.
Court Palmetto is having series of
good meetings and is encouraged by
receiving visits from members from the
other courts.