Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-19
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

S&fkkkH {A dent of organizers, were at
IA - San Pedro Saturday night
to install the officers of
Court Palos Verdes. A
pleasant time is reported; also the good
news that this court has awakened and
is now acting on applications at every
meeting.
Thursday night, January %, the l. o. F.
Moosehead entertainers will be taken TO
Clearwater to provide entertainment Ior
a public meeting held under the auspices
Of Court Clearwater. Brother Hand Will
address the meeting on Independent
Forestry and campaign for new mem
bers opened there.
nigh Secretary Bro Dunkerley, d. S.
c. r. Bro. Slusser and Bro. Hand in
stalled the officers of Court Pomona on
wednesday night. There was large ct
tendance of the old-timers and much en-
thusiasm shown when the secretary read
the applications of twenty-five vould-be
Foreskers. Several candidates were in
itiated. Arrangements were made to have
a class Of fifty candidates initiated on the
night Of February s, when High Chief
Ranger Bro. Dickson will take q guard of
honor with him to initiate the class.
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Over 1000 people attended the entertain
rnent given by Court Morris Vineyard In
Eikn' hall Friday night. Standing room
was at a premium and many had to be
turned away. The officers were installed
in a brief business-like manner by Bro.
McEIfresh, after which the high chief
ranger, DR.. Dickson, assumed charge and
introduced the chief ranger Of the court,
Bro Pontiue, who in few well chosen
words outlined his policy for 1908. HIS
remarks were received with much en-
thusiasm by the members. The |. O. f.
IL anlo of
the popular operas, after which Bro
Dickson welcomed The large audience TO
the meeting arranged to commemorate
the celebration of having attained over
1000 members in the court. The address
OF Bro. Dickson was warmly received,
showing his popularity as a member and
high court officer. The singing by Bessie
Ives Harrison, Nuncie Sabini Bittman and
]. p. Dupuy was OF the highest order and
q great many complimentary comments
were heard at the close of the meeting,
for all are artists IT. their profession, and
Los Angeles people are very proud OF
them. Miss Florence PiumStead, who has
gained prominence abroad for her pro-
flciency, presided at Inc piano. Nanno
Woods, in her dainty Irish impersona-
lions, pleased all. Bro. Hand made
short talk on Independent Forestry, call
ing attention to the great work performed
the past year by Bro Sam Reed, the
deputy for Court Morris Vineyard The
entertainment was closed by beautiful
and verv complex exhibition drill by the
guard of honor Of Companion Court Nor
ris Vineyard. The grand march was then
formed and the floor space was not large
enough to hold all those wishing to par
ticipate Dancing was then in order, and
for the next two hours It was Just good
natured crush. Handsome souvenir pro-
grams were distributed. Bro. r. G. Doyle
had a refreshment booth, where he dis
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sweet cakes. Bro. Thomas McNeal had
charge of the floor and his task was
almoct hopeless, for the floor could not
be seen for dancers. 1t was very classy
AFFAIR and is said to be the best ever given
by any court of the order in Southern
California. The court is now after the
1900 mark and when that is reached an
other splendid affair will be held.
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Bros. Dunkerley and Hand visited he
courts at Ell Monte and Chino the past
week. Ell Monte will initiate a class OF
candidates February 10 and Chino class
within the next ten days.
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Court Los Angeles No. 422 met last
Thursday night. The newly elected Off
GERS filled their positions admirably.
There was good attendance and several
knotty propositions were discussed and
decided for the good OF the order.
The lodge is progressing finely with sur
plus money In the bank in readiness for
the best good Of those in need in the
order.
A degree team, of which there is much
need, is being formed This creates much
interest In the lodge and accounts to
great extent the regular attendance of
the members.
A stag party and smoker will be held
the last Thursday right Of January, to
which all fhe l0dCaq are inVitad.
s.
Court Temple will give the first high
class entertainment of the year Tuesday
night, February T. The committee in
charge of these entertainments is making
great preparations for good entertain
ments every first Tuesday night Of each
month. Several good musical numbers
have been arranged for February 4, and
there Will also be comic and other num-
bers that viii delight and entertain
every one. We want every member of
Court Temple to make it point to be
present II possible and bring their friends.
These social evenings will be in charge
OF the promotion committee, and the OBJ
Ject in view is to go to the next high
court meeting with a membership of $40.
Tuesday night, January %, the new de-
gree work will be put on. Don't fail TO
be present and witness this work, for 1t
is very interesting and entertaining for
&c the members of any other court to
come and enjoy our new work. Come
and see the big bunch of candidates do
their little stunt.
s.
Court Mateo held a very interesting
meeting Wednesday night. Matters of
great interest to the court were discussed
and committee appointed to take charge
of the promotion work. At the next meet
ing leaflets will be circulated to the mem
bers especially designed to represent
Court Mateo, and table of rates will be
printed thereon showing the total cost of
membership In this court, so that there
viii be no need of doing any figuring,
tho table showing the total cost for any
amount at any age Every member of
this court should secure a supply as soon
as they are out and hand them to their
friends with a worG o. solicitation, then
send the secretary the prospects name
and address, and he will be called on and
an endeavor made to get him to join.
You "nn help us. VIII you? That's the
question,
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paper? If not, you should have your
name placed on the list at once, for every
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