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Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
BROTHERHOOD
AMERICAN YEOMEN

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| Zs4N&F<N 141S, B. A. Y, held an in
| ~ d>lX4) formal reception to Edgar
WT1sHl c. Cory and Mrs. Cory
lI.fNSp{KZl last Monday night. Mr..
81 %AEb CORY is general attorney
NEWtV5aV for the Brotherhood of
>N American Y e m and
halls from Des Moines,
Iowa, and is one of the brightest law
yerS of the Des Moines bar, and has
been general attorney for this grand
organization for ten years. The visit
of Mr.. Cory was certainly an honor to
Ivanhoe homestead, and unexpected.
On account of pressin business he was
unable to visit any of the other home
steads, but was compelled to leave for
Kansas City Thursday morning, so
that he woulu be in attendance at the
board Of directors meeting. In his
usual genial manner DR.. True, honor
able foreman, extended the welcome of
the Yeomen of Southern California to
Mr.. and Mrs. Cory. Mr.. Cory re-
sponded in a very clever and credit
able manner, and expressed his pleas
ure of being able to visit California Gas
it was his firse visit here) and also his
appreciation of the hospitality that had
been extended him and his wife by the
archers of Ivanhoe homestead, and said
that at the first opportunity he would
sure to call on Ivanhoe. The response
to Mr.. Cory was given by DIR. H. B. B.
Montgomery, an old warhorse and
booster, also the father of Ivanhoe
homestead, who dwelt upon what had
been accomplished by the B. A. Y.s in
California. H. A. Miller, Pacific coast
manager, came in for a few we'll chosen
remarks. DR.. II. c. Lewis, NJ. J.
Mooney and J. H. Staum also added
glowing tributes to the organization.
AT the close of the meeting Lady Ro-
wena Larson announced that there was
something doing in the banquet room,
and on the impulse there was a grand
rush for the good things that are al
ways in store whenever Sister Larson
had finger in the pie.
Winifred B. Rogers, one of the livest
deputies that is connected with the
brotherhood American Yeomen, is
organizing a new homestead at Pasa-
dena. She reports that everything is
favorable and progressing nicely and
that there will be at least fifty names
on the charter list by May 15 The
crack degree team of Ivanhoe home
stead will put on the work, both for
institution and installation.
On May Los Angeles homestead
No. 947 will give a masked ball in Fra
ternal Brotherhood building. Oak hall,
corner Figueroa and Lincoln, so put on
your glad rags and try to win one of
the prizes. This homestead is noted
for its good times and good music.
Lady Rowena Mrs. H. w. Stumpf and
r. D. court will be assisted by members
of the degree team. All Yeomen and
friends invited.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS
FRATERNAL SECTION

FRATERNAL SECTION
Here is another statement that COM
.r@MM Court Palmetto enter
MEgFSk tained a large number OF
GE s4&3 visitors at it's hall on
GkNSnXER Boyle Heights on Mon
TsSESx day evening. A good pro-
E25ASEVX gram was given, includ-
ing "sauerkraut' song
by Brother Burns that
brought down the house.
Brother Jones was there and recited
an epitaph on Burns that stirred the
'sauerkraut' somewhat and put the
audience in good humor for the BAN
quet that followed. The four compan-
ions did the honors of the table grace
fully, and saw that even Brothers Jones
and Dunkerley were satisfied, and that
is saying a good deal After supper
dancing and cards were the order of
the evening, and all present took part
in one or the other, as their inclina-
tions lay, and had a good time.
Court Temple had a good crowd out
on Tuesday evening, and also had quite
number of visitors, at whose request
the initiatory work was given. The
visitors were satisfied, and so were the
candidates!
Courts Miramar and Temple will give
leap year udIlce ueSutAy eFculIlS dt
their halls at S14 South Main street.
The affair is free to all the Foresters
and their friends, and all are cordially
invited to attend.
Companion court Los Angeles had a
very good meeting on Thursday after
noon, and among their visitors was a
goodiy delegation from Companion
court Miramar. Good and welfare"
had an extended inning, and the COM
panions all spent a pleasant afternoon
in social fraternity.
Court Harmony moved this week into
its new quarters in Burbank hall. at
542 South Main street, and will have
"housewarming" on Friday, May 8.
It will be a social evening. All For,
esters and friends are invited to greet
them in their new home.
The board Of deputies, accompanied
by their wives, visited Court Pasadena
on Friday evening and had a good
time.
Court Pasadena had MAY pole"
dance, participated in by large num-
ber of children who had been well
trained by their chief ranger, Compan-
ion Flourtienne, and which was very
pretty and well executed.
A vaudeville entertainment was also
given by the members of the court, as
sisted by some friends, and their efforts
were we'll received by the large crowd
present.
The evenings entertainment con-
cluded with dance, and all returned
home having thoroughly enjoyed them
selves.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

tees of the several coun-
ellis in the city. The hail. seating 1000
persons, was packed to the doors by
the members of the Royal Arcanum,
their friends and ladies. At the close
of the performance the floor was
cleared and the balance of the evening
was given over to the dancers. The
cast of the minstrcls was as follows,
composed of members of Angeleno
council and the Young Bachelors club
of Boyle Heights and Fred n. Yale of
Sunset 1914:
Tenors: A. Turner, B. Lovinger,
Charles Stanton, w. L. Rule. Baritones:
L. d. Lederman, ]. w. Price. Fred NJ
Yale, H. A. Lohiker. Bass: Interlocu-
tor, c. E. Baldwin: L. K. Sherwood,
j. e. Webster. Bones: L. Cleveland,
G. Cohn. B. Cleveland, NJ. Frazier.
The order of dances was Echoes of
the Fleet" Grand parade in duo,
suadron, double squadron and quad
ruple squadron formation. Connecticut,
Vermont, Kansas, Louisiana. Waltz,
Georgia; two-step. Rhode Island; waltz,
Virginia; two-step. New Jersey; waltz,
Alabama; two-step, Illinois; waltz,
Kearsarge: two-step. Kentucky: waltz,
Maine; two-step, Missouri; waltz, Ohio;
two-step, Minnesota. Finale, Star
Spangled Banner"
Grand Vice Regent Fred S. Thomas
called together the grand officers.
committees of the grand council and
regents of The several subordinate coun-
ellis in the city and vicinity at the Of
flee of the grand council last Wednes-
day evening for the purpose of maxi
ing arrangements for the class initia-
ton to be held in honor of the visit of
the Supreme Regent and Grand Regent
Merrill the latter part of June. The
date has not been set, but announce
ment will be made in due season.
California council No. 1647 will hold
its first stated meeting in May Monday
evening, the 4th. At this meeting there
will be a meeting of the degree team
and the Royal Mystics.
The May number of the Arcanum
Bulletin, the official organ of the grand
council, contains the official circular
No. 67 of the grand regent, announce
ing the prize winners during the grand
council year which closed February 20,
1908
Brother e. I. Griswold of Sunset coun-
ell No. 10!4 has been appointed a MEM
ber of the finance committee of the
grand council to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Brother Ferd K. Rule.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

E34SkIS and not few who juggIed
| the bean bag. There were
| eight appropriate and use-
ful prizes presented to the winners, and
the two BOBBY players received house
slippers, so that at the next whist party
they might be able to slip in and get
first honors. A short but pleasing pro-
gram was rendered, consisting of vocal
and instrumental music. The La Grande
quartet added to it's popularity by
rendering few new selections. Punch
was served. and at IL o'clock Cor lights
ou) there were still large number of
the boys trying to catch on to the art
or playing whist, so that they could
get in among the first class players, for
No. has some that are hard to beat
Supreme President James A Foshay
has returned from most satisfactory
trip OF weeks duration in the north
ern part of the state, where he had
the pleasure of initiating 544 candidates
into the Fraternal Brotherhood. The
lodges of San Francisco, Stockton and
Haywards furnished the material. Ri
valry is keen in those districts and the
end is not yet.
c. c. Ven Eman, whose success in
Hermosa lodge No. g. and later with
Oakland and San Francisco lodges has
given him just claim to the title Era
ternalist," has transferred his atten-
tions to Nevada, where the lodges have
promised their fullest support.
Supreme Vice President Emma r.
Neidig is officially visiting the lodges
in the San Joaquin valley and by way
OF diversion occasionally institutes a
new lodge. Turlock has already joined
the fold, while Oil Center and Maricopa
have signified their willingness and are
now at work on their charter lists.
The double membership rally is prov
ing a winner as the long list of re-
deemed pledges will testify. 1t is
really not well under way yet, being
only in the second month of it's exis-
tence. 1t is expected that it will make
1908 the banner year of the society.
Southside No. GA is the name of an
other new Fraternal Brotherhood lodge
in Los Angeles. Deputy f. L. Moon
obtained the charter list in less than
months time and instituted the lodge
on April %. The new lodge starts out
most auspiciously and the sister lodges
of the city extend hearty welcome to
the youngster.
The Association of Presidents and
Past Presidents of Southern California
will hold its quarterly banquet in the
Home Office building on the evening of
May at which time the committee on
the annual picnic Will call attention to
the fact that the time of the year has
arrived for activity in its behalf. DR..
Haney, George E. Wilson and Mrs. Ed
wards form this committee
Riverside lodge No. 80 is anticipating
a visit from Supreme President James
A. Foshay and Supreme Secretary H.
V. Davis on May 6. A good class is
promised for initiation and both Off
GERS will make the most of the oppor-
tunity to "boost" the society through
the newly inaugurated double member
ship rally.
Hermosa lodge No. go gave its regu-
lar open meeting on Monday evening,
April 27. The spread of brown bread
and baked beans tempted out good
Los Angeles lodge No. 1, on the eve
of May day, furnished pleasing musi-
cal and literary program at it's open
Dancing and cards found the
usual number of devotees.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03


E~EN u much hooting and flap
ping of wings and blink
ing or the other eye, it was decided to
nave initiation next Wednesday night.
Inere Will he several birds who will be
taught the art of seeing things in the
dark and having their wings marked
so that they will not be mistaken as
birds of prey, and also will receive wis
dom from the wise owls who never
sleep and are awake to everything that
is good and beneficial to mankind.
There will also be an election of Off
cials to fill the vacancy of the unex-
pired term. The rest of the evening
will be devoted to progressive whist
and several nice prizes will be offered.
Refreshments will also be served. The
Order of Owls is fast becoming one of
the most popular orders of its kind in
the United States, having a member
ship of over 250,000. Nest No 155 has
entered the popular Herald contest, and
intend to get the grand prize in the
fraternal class, as they have several
thousand votes to their credit as a
starter.
There will soon be a nest of Owls
started at San Bernardino, Redlands,
Riverside and Santa Ana, as there are
a few scattered members of the order
in each of these cities and they are
anxious to have local nests. A rep
resentative has just covered this sec
ton and eports favorably and it will
be up to nest No. 155 to put on the work
and that means that it will be done
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03


| MS|s$A state convention of thu
ES. q q. WM knights and Ladies OF
2 ~ 3sAS l5N Security was held al
XNHnN&NA Blanchard hall, Los An
~ geles, Wednesday, Apri
80. all delegates being
present from the different districts
There was a large number of visitors
and members from all over the state
present The convention was called tc
order by the temporary chairman,
Mrs. Florence Bates.
After the formal opening of the con.
vention the regular routine of business
was gone through with. Following this
came the election of two national rep
resentatives to the national convention
which is to be held in Philadelphia
early In June. w. r. Bair of Oakland
and Mrs. Eleanor j. Neel of Los An
geles were elected to represent this state
to the coming national convention
Several resolutions were taken up and
discussed and acted upon for the good
of the order. After the conclusion of
all business the convention adjourned.
Los Angeles council No. 1877 enter
tained the delegates and visiting men,
bers Tuesday evening at their hall, q
large assemblage being present Broth
er Louis la Grille, president, delivered
the address of welcome to the visitors
on behalf of the council. Mrs. e. B.
Cornic, having charge of the pro-
gram,o then took charge and introduced
Miss Louise la Grille, who rendered
two vocal selections, which were very
much enjoyed. A very entertaining
reading by Mrs. Inez Kelly followed,
after which Miss Irma Cramer gave
two piano selections which proved her
to be an artist in the line of music.
After several very entertaining re-
marks from some very able speakers
the refreshment committee took charge
and all left. expressing themselves as
being royalty entertained.
On Wednesday night, after the state
convention. Angeleno council of the
K. and l.. of S. gave a reception to
the delegates and visiting members.
During the evening the state banner
was presented to Angeleno council for
e. q. Lambert with a few well chosen
remarks. which were responded to by
President Ramsey. After a very en-
tertaining program the council ad-
journed to partake of refreshments
which had been prepared for them by
the committee.
Golden City council No 1862, K. and
L. of S., closed its meeting at Lindley
hall Wednesday night and attended
Angeleno council in a body, where we
were cordially received and had a
splendid time. Angeleno council is
now the proud possessor of the state
banner for the next three months only.
for at the end of that time Golden
City Is going to take 1t away from
them or know the reason why.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
MODERN BRO--I -IERHOOD
OF AMERICA

There is always something doing
every Tuesday night in Maple hall.
Fraternal building, Lincoln and Fig
ueroa streets, as that is the time and
place that silver Star lodge No. S46
meets. On last Tuesday night we had
some very interesting talks on the
good of the order from a number of
our active member, principal of which
was the discussing ways and means
for the degree team. 1t was finally
decided that we purchase a new and
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

kNA nearest Iile OH tuue
10 EHW o each year unveil the mon
iWOM< uments erected during the
| Na9A @psNN preceding year and deco
<tSaNkshiS% rate the the graves of its
deceased members, and all
over the world these little ''forget-me-
nots" stand as a striking example of
the fraternity displayed by this or
ganization, even after a member has
gone to the great beyond. This un-
yelling is one of the most beautiful
ritualistic ceremonies used by any fra
ternal society, and as it is distinctive
of the Woodmen of the World the men,
bers turn out en- masse to participate
therein.
La Fiesta camp has appointed a COM
mittee of its prominent members, con-
sisting of Neighbors Thomas Barlow,
Frank Ba ley, L. S. Chapman. f. H.
Franck and c. M. Hoff, to take full
charge of this ceremony and the camps
treasury will be back of these neigh
bors in whatever they do.
Last Monday night La Fiesta camp
had it's usual social meeting, which was
literally attended despite the heat and
enjoyed by all the members present.
Special refreshments had been provided
by the National Food company in the
shape of shredded wheat biscuit frozen
into ice cream, augmented by straw
berries, and orangeade supplied as
beverage. A vote of thanks was ten
dered the food company for the de-
lightful refreshments.
Special Organizer Luther Flood, who
has a host of friends in this district,
has been assigned to Santa Barbara
and Ventura counties and great prepa-
rations arr being made by those camps
to receive Organizer Flood, who is the
most conscientious worker we have ever
had in the sunny southland. Floods
record for growth in his various cam
paigns in the Twelfth district has never
been equaled by any other organizer,
and he is not only a good buttonholer,
but knows the ritual from beginning
to end.
La Fiesta camp will tender him a re-
ception on Monday night, May rs, when
fully 1000 Woodmen are expected to
welcome his return to our district. The
head consul could do nothing better
than to reassign Neighbor Flood per-
manently to this section, and the num-
ber of acquisitions that we would have
would certainly justify the said as
La Fiesta camp appreciates the
splendid work being done by The Los
Angeles Perald in boosting fraternity.
and an ever-increaslng number Of
Woodmen eagerly look for the fra
ternal page in The Sunday Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
ODD FELLOWS

N> of olpseIS the |. o sne 9. F. %e@0s1s on ths
1 state OF California have
received the following:
odd Fellows day for the reception
to the members of the order on the
Atlantic fleet will be held Saturday,
May 8. at Idora park, Oakland, Cal.
las it will be impossible to hold our
celebration during the week the grand
lodge is in session and the fleet will
only be here for a few days we have
made the above arrangements.
"The grand master and the heads of
departments will be present to welcome
the visitors. F. e. Pierce, G. P. of
California, will make the address OF
welcome.
Bureau of information and head
quarters for all Odd Fellows will be at
the /. o. o. F. hall, Eleventh and
Franklin streets, Oakland.
'At Idora park will be found a check
room for the accommodation of visitors
desiring to bring lunch.
"Amusements, games for prizes. skat-
ing, dancing, theater and various other
attractions to keep you busy.
"The Rebekahs will have charge of
the refreshment booths, with every
thing necessary for the wants of the
inner man.
Bring your friends; come early and
avoid the rush. Yours in F., L. and
T. DeVere v. Deuel., Secretary"
Col. H. s. Brown, commander of the
Third regiment, P. M, will represent
Southern California at the Atlantic
fleet reception.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Enterprise encampment will confer
the Golden Rule degree on four candi-
dates next Friday night.
Angelus Rebekah lodge No. 279, 816
East Washington street, held a pleas
ant and social meeting Friday night.
The proposition to change the meet
ings nights was lost. There being no
degree work the ladies gave an exhibit
tion drill in a very creditable manner
and received the applause of the entire
lodge,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Ind, in the person of Past Chief c. H.
Lewis. This Is coveted honor in the
order, but comes to Mr.. Lewis without
solicitation. The members of the order
in the city appreciate this honor and
are at work in all of the courts work.
ing up a Supreme Representative
Lewis" class, to be initiated as fare
well to that gentleman just before his
departure.
Plans have not been completed, but
will be initiated at a joint meeting Of
all the courts on the eve of the de-
parture of Mr.. Lewis. 1t has been de-
cided to hold a class initiation on the
evening of May 12 to be followed by
supper in honor Of the winners In the
membership contest of last month and
as a farewell to Mr.. Lewis. Full plans
will be announced at the business meet
ing of Tuesday next.
Esther CO irt No. 20 held a lively
meeting last Wednesday and obligated
nice class, with a dozen applications
for future meetings. This court is
n4-.king splendid progress and will be
on the roll of honor in another month.
Los Angeles court No. 10 continues to
grow in satisfactory manner and will
be on the roll of honor with more than
100 members by May Is. There was a
nice list of applications at the last
meeting. This court has also gotten
its degree team into good working order
and is ready to confer the full work as
soon as the paraphernalia comes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03


Angeles assembly No. 2
L~yEGNOA-l under the direction of the
l'EMGAY' royal guards on Tuesday
\ @A&4sB ! night was a brilliant sue
cess. The program was
very entertaining. The
readings by Mr.. Satterwhite and vocal
solos by Miss Edith Rogers were par
ticuiarly enjoyable. After the pro-
gram the whist players had tables
placed in the banquet room for their
pleasure and the hall was cleared for
dancing. Whist winners were Mrs.
Jane c. de Lauty and John Williams,
while Mrs. Celia Wright and A. Niles
won consolation prizes.
The guards realized handsomely for
their uniform fund and are busy on
fancy floor work and in the near
future will make their appearance in
their natty uniforms and give the
members and friends a treat
Carl H. Won Breton. chairman of the
royal advisory board, will leave In a
few days for the northern part of the
state. He expects to visit all the as
semblies and on May will be the
special guest of the bay assemblies in
Reed hall. Oakland.
Mrs. George A. GetcheI and her
daughter, Miss Flora, entertained the
Good Samaritan club at their home, 450
West Thirty-third street. Friday even
ing. Whist was played for handsome
prizes Play started at $3.50 and ended
at 10:3O when refreshments and music
occupied the time for the balance of
the evening. The members were out
in large numbers and all enjoyed the
evening.
assembly iteI
monthly whist party and dance Mon
day, May A. The whist parties of this
hustling assembly are growing larger
each month. The committee is ar
ranging to double the number and
value of the prizes and also run the
series for three months and give two
grand prizes for the highest scores at
the end of the time. The announce
ments will be made Monday night.
Special music, beautiful hall and one
of the best dancing floors in the city
are crowding the dances also. and
every night is "royal times" for No. 8.
Belvedere assembly No. "a held It's
first open meeting since changing the |
date from the last to the first Friday
of each month last Friday evening. |
Everybody Joined the refreshment com |
mittee and regular banquet was
served. Homer Lockwood, D. r. c..
was the speaker of the evening and |
gave a very pleasing and able address
on the objects and aims of the order.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Los Angeles lodge will give instruc-
tion to three candidates in the second
degree next Wednesday night.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
UNITED ANCIENT ORDER
DRUIDS

Sylvan grove No. $50
held its semi-annual cleo
ton and installations of
officers Friday night at
Druid hall, 12S1a North
Main street. There were
many members in attend
ness the ceremony.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03
at the Venice

The degree team of Los Angeles tent
No. went to Redlands Friday and ex-
emplified the first and second degrees
of the new ritual. Following the initi
atory work the ladies of Redlands hive
served refreshments. Sir Knight I'm
ger, with his German band, entertained
the members with music and recita-
tions. The team reports having had
splendid time, and the members of the
tent hope that the sir knights will
visit them again in the near future.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

The degree teams of Santa Ana tent
and Pasadena tent have accepted the
invitation of Los Angeles tent No 2
to participate in the celebration of it's
seventeenth anniversary, June 10.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Goodwill lodge will confer the third
degree on two candidates next Thurs
day night.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Acme lodge. 721 West Jefferson street,
will confer the second degree next FRI
day night.