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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01

= A~ stallation services held by the
IVA Westlake lodge No. 1872 and
University lodge No. 1894. f.
& A NJ, last Friday night at Masonic
temple, Pico and Figueroa streets,
We're a decided success. The services
were carried out with great precision,
characteristic of the noble order of
Masons.
Following are the names of the Off
GERS of the grand lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons of the state of Cali
fornia: nj. w. Oscar Lawler, grand
master; r. w. w. Frank Pierce, depu-
ty grand master; r. w. Dana r. Well
Ter, senior grand warden; r. w. Alon-
20 J. Monroe, Junior grand warden; v.
w. Edward Coleman, grand treasurer;
V. W. John Whicher, grand secretary;
V. w. Thomas j. Baker, grand lectur-
er; V. r. Ernest E. Baker, grand chap
lain; w. Benjamin F. Bledsoe, grand
orator; w. Leo Youngworth, grand
marshal; w. Michael d. Lininger,
grand Bible bearer: w. William Kett-
ner, grand standard bearer; w. Delos
w. Smythe, grand sword bearer; w
MerWyn j. Neuberg, grand senior dea-
con; w. Wilson c. Ponder, grand
junior deacon; w. Mark e. Levy, grand
senior steward; w. Fred w. Van Slick
en-, grand junior steward; w. Carl H.
Heilbron, grand pursuant; w. Samuel
p. Adams, grand tyler.
The officers of Westlake lodge No.
392 are as follows: William A. Ham
mel, master; Henry M. Hurd, senior
warden; Francis A. Kelly, Junior war
den; John w. Phelps, treasurer; James
w. Webster, secretary; Wilson t.
Woods, marshal; William M. Hum
junior deacon; Charles J. Beers, senior
steward; Paul Overton, junior stew
ard; Milton c. Fordham, tyler.
Following are the names of the Off
GERS Of University lodge No. 1874: John
D. Walker, master; Irving j. Mitchell,
senior warden; James A. Hymer, junior
warden; Byron T. Tilden, treasurer:
Carl Cronemiller, secretary; James w.
Sommerville, marshal; Frederick NJ.
Shepherd, senior deacon; Charles H.
Erwin, junior deacon; Archibald p.
Thompson, senior steward; George A.
Williams, junior steward; Elisha L.
Andrews, tyler.
Members of the committee on ar
rangements were: William A. Hammel
Henry M. Hurd. Francis A. Kelly, John
w. Phelps, James II. Webster, Wilson
Y. Woods, William M. Humphreys,
John P. Gilmer, Charles j. Beers, Paul
Overton, Milton c. Fordham, John d,
Walker, Irving ]. Mitchell, James A.
Hymer, Frederick M. Shepherd, Charles
II. Erwin; Archibald P. Thompson,
George Williams, Carl Cronemiller,
Byron r. Tilden. James w. Sommer-
vile, Elisha l.. Andrews.
Reception committee: Arthur M FL
lis, Marion B. Mosher, owen r. Stat
ford, Chester B. Walsworth, George
Williams, Champ S. Vance, James w.
Miller, John Luckenbach, John R. Ma
thews, Charles N. Campbell
Banquet committee: William M.
Humphreys, James w. Webster, Archi-
bald p Thomson. Paul r. Hazeltine
Music committee: John d. Walker.
Press committee: Edward F. Dish
man.
Quartet: N. P. Sessions, first tenor;
Lemuel j. Selby, second tenor; William
j. Chick, baritone; r. B. McComas,
basso. Organist, w. E. Strowbridge.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
THE GRAND FRATERNITY

Star of the west branch No. 308, the
Grand Fraternity, on Monday evening
held a Leap Year dance at the hall,
S45 South Figueroa street, which was
well attended. The ladies of the branch
took advantage of the fact that they
had the evening for themselves and
were not content only to fill the hall
with their friends, but in addition saw
that each gentleman present had all
the dances possible. The dance was
certainly a complete success with great
credit to the ladies.
October 10 the branch held it's regular
monthly prize whist, which was we'll
attended. Prizes were won by DR..
John B. Renshaw and Miss Mary c.
Russell. After the whist dancing was
enjoyed by the visitors.
Monday, October 26, the regular
monthly luncheon was attended by
quite a number of members and their
friends. Dancing was enjoyed
The regular open meeting of the
branch will be held November 2. The
dancing will begin promptly at p. m.
and will continue till 11:3O p. m. Mu-
sic viii be furnished by Mussos or
chestra. During the8 evening a five
pound box of candy will be given to
the person whose invitation bears the
lucky number. A good time is prom
ised by the committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
WESTERN FRATERNAL
ASSOCIATION

Huntington Beach lodge No. 4 held a
large and enthusiastic meeting Mon
day night. Several candidates were in
itiated and a number of applications
received. Following the business ses-
sion an interesting program was given
and light refreshments were served.
The lodge will be visited by a num-
ber of association members of Los An
geles tomorrow night. A special car
and a special entertainment will be
given for the benefit of the visitors.
The headquarters of the association
will be changed from J. w, Hellman
building to rooms 420-21-22-23 and "a,
Merchants Trust building. Second and
Broadway, today. j. e. Heber has been
elected supreme secretary.
DR.. j. l. Mclaughlin, supreme presi-
dent, will leave Tuesday for an ex-
tended trip through the northern states
in the interest of the association. The
amount of business written in Wash
ington and Oregon in the last month
is very encouraging and the prospects
for several new lodges are bright.
More than 300 members and friends
attended the open meeting and enter
tainment given by Home lodge No.
in Pico hall Friday night Mrs. M. De-
renia had charge of the affair, and
it was largely due to her untiring ef-
forts that the function was such a sue
cess.
The "Medics" held full sway at the
stag lodge Thursday night in Pico
hall. AS usual there were large num-
ber of visitors from other lodges with
the exception of women members, who
were conspicuous by their absence, as
is generally the case unless given a
special invitation, which does not occur
very often. The reproduction of the
chamber of horrors and other antics
were presented to the unsuspecting
candidates, and also the water cure
administration. The ceremonies We're
naturally enjoyed more by the spec
tators than by the candidates. They
were blindfolded and could not see the
joke. However, thev are always to be
found on deck at the next meeting,
and while there are only a select few
permitted to take part in the degree
team, in case of an absentee, the cap
tain meets with no difficulty in get
ting volunteers.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
MODERN FORESTERS

The first lodge of the modern For
esters in Los Angeles was organized
last Friday night at the hall, SIT South
Broadway, with thirty-three charter
members. State Organizer Charles
Eichmann organized the lodge under
very favorable circumstances. and the
members are enthusiastic over their
prospects for a large increase in MEM
bership
The officers elected were: J. I. Tay-
lor, president; p. r. Crawford, vice
president; Charles Brown, treasurer;
Miss Lizzie Colwell. secretary; DR.. A
f. Zimmerman and DR.. Dewitt, exam
ining physicians; Mrs Vera Eichmann,
escort; Miss Blanch Sparkling, chaplain;
Drs. Zimmerman and Dewitt and
Charles Magnell, trustees.
Arrangements will be made for week
ly meetings of the lodge, but the next
meeting will be November 49,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01

was met at the depot by a delegation
of local Druids and friends and es-
corted to the Frisco Grotto, where a
fine lunch was awaiting them.
The meeting of the supreme grove
held in New Orleans was of superior
character and a grand success. Bro.
Jules S. Godeau of San Francisco.
Cal, was elected supreme arch, and
on the official roster, without a single
exception, are men of sterling worth :
men in whom the order may safely
confide her destinies the coming Off
cial term.
Past supreme arch, Emil F. Winkler.
and Henry Frendenthal, supreme sec
retary, who attended the international
congress held in Munich Germany,
July Is and IS, 1908, report that the
sessions were very interesting and a
grand success, and that the interna-
tional union was completed.
After the supreme grove convention.
the California delegation and party.
consisting of Supreme Arch J. S, Co
deau and wife, Past Superior Arch
James F. Martinoni and wife, Repre-
sentatives George Beck, G. Fdsen.
Judge G. A. Bahrs and wife. l.. a.
Shord and wife, and G. II. Bertram
and wife made a tour through the
east. visiting Richmond, Va, WASH
ington, d. c., Newark, N. j., New York
Albany, Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
The party during it's short stay and
stopover was entertained by members
OF the local groves and circles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
LADIES OF THE
MACCABEES

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HSN Following is the
/ a ES96aNN2SA - program for the
\ eighth fraternal ora
Iss ss@ 49, torical silver medal
iFqsNt sssJ contest under the
! E5S$ sfssIE8 auspices of Banner
aEsas,azsa hive No. 8. L. o. T.
! NJ, Tuesday even
ing, November 3, Burbank hall: Piano
solo, THE Chariot Race" Helen Hack;
| Introductory remarks by the chairman;
piano solo (a), "A Memory (MacDow-
| elD, (b) "a Shepherds Tale" (Nevin),
Hazel Green; Miss Olneys pupils from
| studio. 329 Blanchard building; con-
testant No. 1, "Old Soapy," Vernon cir
| Gle No. 657, w o. w: vocal solo. "The
Message of the Violets," Florence Den
dfnger; contestant No. 9, 1.-THE Bridal
Pledge" Angel City hive No $40, I.
o. T. NJ; vocal solo, "Just Some One" ;"
Belle Seymour; contestant No 8, "A
Vivid Illustration" Banner hive No. g.
1. o. 7. M. contestant No. 4, "A Voice
from the Poorhouse," Vernon circle No
$751;, w. o. W; vocal solo. Absence"
Helen Hack; contestant No: 5, what
Matters 1t to You'?' L. A. hive No l.
L. o. I. M; vocal solo, selected, Rose
Farren. Mrs. Black. accompanist; con-
testan No. 8. rs 1t Worth the Sacri-
fice?'' Laurustinus circle No. SO, w.
o. w; exit the judges; piano solo, "Se-
con Air de Ballet (Chaminade). Hazel
Green, Miss Olney's pupil: presentation
of medal; Introduction of and recep-
tion by the contestants. Following are
the names OF the contestants: Minerva
j. Coover. Helen J. Hunt, Katie Bal
lard, Mary Carney, Mabel Mathews,
nellie ]. Thompson. Clara Della Wea-
yer, director.
At the meeting of Los Angeles hive
No I last Wednesday, oh eex-apa1
candidates were elected to membership.
Full initiation will take place next
Wednesday night at Burbank hall.
This hive assisted by the members
Of Paloma Rebekah lodge, officiated at
the funeral of Miss Margaret Kidd
Lady Commander Neighbors presided
for the Maccabees and Noble Grand
Hontz of Paloma Rebekah lodge for
Rev. c. c. Pierce of the Baptist church
Miss Kidd led a life of charity. love
and devotion and will be greatly
missed by the members of the order of
which she was a faithful member.
Mrs. George Condor entertained the
Thimble club of this hive last Thurs
day at her home, 1916 West Thirty
second street. The reception hall and |
parlors were prettily decorated with |
choice roses and ferns. Mrs. Julia Hal
lock, 194S South Los Angeles street, |
VIII entertain at the next regular |
meeting. At that time final arrange
ments will be made for the bazaar to /
be held the second Wednesday in No
vember in Burbank hall.
Mrs. George Ashby held a reception
for the members of Los Angeles hive
and their husbands Saturday evening
at her home, 1S43 West Thirty-second
street Members of the reception
were Mrs. Minnie G. Neigh
bors, Minnie Sullivan. Mary L. Den
mis-, Cora Johnson. Catherine Rennie.
Jennie Hamilton, Julia Hallock, Jennie
Weaver Annie Soloman and Jennie
Cation. The rooms were tastily deco
rated with chrysanthemums, carna-
tions and ferns.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01

NTU UGH interest is manifested in the
H degree staff consisting of six
-AA teen members of Los Angeles
temple No. 73 of the Pythian Sisters.
These sisters, trained with great pre-
cison by their captain, Mary Living
ston. ably assist in all the ceremonials
with the beautiful floor work that sig
nifies so much to those who under
stand the characteristics.
The Pythian Sisters were known as
the Rathbone Sisters for eighteen
years. Justine Rathbone was the
founder of the Knights of Pythias or
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
WEEKS NEWS OF FRA7ERNAL AND SECRET SOCZETIE
WooDMEN OF THE WORLD

October %, San Bernar
- dino camp, No. 70, held al
n~@1 open meeting in Native
s1N a Son hall. The COMMITTEES
4 HkOM + provided an n e a | n
&sS aBa @spt eissPs lisat r95sfsRmSa5 6eisRasi6s.
4k were present from tht
camps at Riverside, RedlandS and Col
ton. This was the night set apart foi
another visit from the head counsul
who came with Neighbors Martin, Gill
roy and Veale. After the entertain
ment, which was thoroughly enjoyed
Nelghbor Gilroy made a few remarks
and then Head Consul Boak, who in
stftuted San Bernardino camp in the
early history of the order, was intro
duced and he told how in those days he
bought a gasoline stove for S1.25 from
c. d. Whitcomb and used table made
out of a dry goods box. He compli-
mented Neighbors Barrows, Conner,
Whitcomb and Smith and said that if
1t had not been for those four neigh
bors he questioned whether the camp
would have been able to exist after it's
institution. Neighbors Veale and Whit
comb then made remarks. Neighbor
Tom Barlow, P. c. c. of La Fiesta
camp, and Past Head Consul John H.
Foley from Los Angeles attended the
meeting
The outing to Fern camp at Nor
walk last Friday night was a great
boosting affair and the members, near
" a hundred strong, had a fine time.
The team and officers of La Fiesta
camp were out and the hay ride from
the trolley car to the hall, a distance
of tbout three miles, was one of the
features of the trip. Refreshments
We're served and many good fraternal
speeches were delivered by the guests.
Vista del Mar camp at Ventura made
a net increase of so per cent Wednes-
day night when a big initiation was
held and sixty candidates were initi-
ated. One of the members of the camp,
through his own efforts, secured thirty
applications. The head consul took
part in the initiatory work, the team
from Chaparral camp at Santa Barbara
assisting. Petrolia camp at Fillmore
and Chaparral camp sent candidates as
well as delegations of members. En-
thuSiaSm was rampant, every man pres
ent feeling that it was a great occasion
In the history of Vista del Mar camp.
The first speech was delivered by
Past Head Consul John H. Foley, who
talked mainly to the candidates and
pointed out the beauties of the Wood
men of the World. Addresses were
made by Head Consul Boak Neighbor
DR.. Stockwell the backbone" of the
camp; Neighbor Gibson, its consul COM
mander; Professor Doty, Captain
Smith of Chaparral's team and Neigh
bors Murphy, Veale. Flood and Gill
roy. The keynote of the evening was
sounded by DR. Stockwell, when he said
that the splendid class of candidates
was but the beginning and the end was
not in sight. This camp promises to
have hundred more candidates early
in January.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01

Nvv M NCiilbCA lOs DOll lQS6l IL
NVI~ Judge Cooley has the mat
@ ter in charge. Prosecutor
Kelch will undertake to discover the
protected vice." if any exists in the
camp.
The regular monthly social meeting
will be held next Wednesday, and it Is
said that there is some of the best
talent secured that can be found in
the city Neighbor Eaton has the man.
agement of the affairs for the evening,
and there is no need for elaboration of
the subject when that fact is known.
He always succeeds in whatever he un-
dertakes.
J. Newton Bunch, who committed
suicide near Redondo last Sunday, was
member of this camp and was loved
and respected by all who knew him. 1t
is very much to be regretted that he
took himself off the way he did, and
very unexpected, too. His family has
the sincere sympathy of this camp.
An impromptu jokefest was started
last Wednesday night, and the ex-
periences of the various members that
have had experiences were interesting
and entertaining. Neighbor Prices ex-
perience with tho balloon flotilla was a
unique one and one that required nerve
to handle. John Myers story of how
he discovered bones and bone dust in
the heart of Africa will be long remem-
bered by those who heard it.
]. o. Burgess, district deputy, at
tended the funeral of one of the men,
bers of the Long Beach camp last
Thursday. He also attended the burial
of member of the camp at Inglewood
Saturday
Mrs. Wertenberger, whose husband
died September 20, received $4,000 from
the society October 26.
Sunnysouth camp, r. N. A., will hold
its banquet for the new members next
Friday night instead of last, as was
announced in these items last Sunday.
The ladies will each bring something
for the table, and there will be plenty
to eat and to drink, and dancing and a
good time all around.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01

der, and as an auxiliary to that body
the sisters desired to be known as the
Pythian Sisters, which privilege was
granted TO them about two years ago
of Pythias. The Pythian Sisters lodge
was twenty years old October % of
this year and is represented in every
state and territory in the United
States. 1t has membership of $4,000
sisters and 10000 knights.
The sisters hope to see their banner
which represents purity, love, equality
and fidelity, float everywhere the
knights of Pythias banner is found,
with it's F. c. B.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
EASTERN STAR

Westlake chapter 0. e. S. enter
tanned with an enjoyable Hallowe' en-
party at Masonic Temple last Tuesday
night. The Thimble club of this chap
ter will be entertained by Mrs. Rose
Charles, 1888 Orange street, next Tues
day.
Loyalty Chapter No. 217 will hold a
bazaar and dance on the night of
Ihursday, November 5, at Masonic
Temple, Pico and Figueroa streets. Ad-
mission free.
The Officers OF all the chapters will
be elected at their first meeting in
November.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01

O beautiful home at 450 West
Thirty-third street. This is not a pub
lie affair, but for members of the or
der only.
Assistant Royal Scrivener William
E. Riggs, spent several days of last
week at San Diego, attending a fra
', ternal convention as one of the dele
gates from Los Angeles.
Royal Scrivener Judge A. r. King
made flying visit to Cochran last
week, where he is heavily interested
in land in the San Joaquin valley.
Pico assembly No. will initiate fif-
teen candidates tomorrow night at its
beautiful hall in the Odd Fellows
building at the corner of West Pico
and El Molino streets. After the busi-
ness session, refreshments will be served
in the banquet room. Members of other
assemblies are cordially invited to be
present. November Is, No. will give
another one of its popular entertain
ments.
Los Angeles assembly No. was hon
ored last Tuesday evening with the
largest audience that ever gathered in
Stevenson hall to enjoy one of the most
classic" programs ever given by any
society to the public. At each of the
business sessions held in October No.
2 initiated from two to six candidates.
BelNeuere assembly NO. "A is SIllI on
the boom and receiving additions to
the membership at each meeting. No
vember 10, No. "a purposes giving
record-breaking public meeting and
entertainment, one of the features of
which will be an exhibition drill by
company B, Royal guards, of the Royal
court.
During the past three weeks the
Royal court has been boosting the
made in Los Angeles fair" which is
to begin November IS. At three diff
ferent public meetings, Royal Chan
cellor Sam j. Chapel spoke of the ne
cessity of Angelenos "patronizing
home industry all the time, but espe-
cially during the week set aside as
Prosperity week. AS this message was
delivered to at least 1000 people, half
of whom are housewives. it is sure that
the Royal court has done some good
for ''home industries" itself being one
OF the most prominent and successful
in the community.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01

All mothers, wives, daughters and
sisters of the members of the Knights
of Pythias are eligible to membership.
1t is not a beneficiary order other
than the benefits that may be derived
from the principles taught, which are
desired to be promotive of the moral,
mental, social and physical elements
of it's members to cultivate a spirit of
fraternal love. which shall permeate
and control the daily lives; ministering
in all ways to the needs of its sick
members, watching at the bedside of
the dying, paying the last sad tribute
of love and respect to the dead and
daily eXemplifYing the Golden Rule.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
OBJ FELLOWS

Semi-Tropic lodge will
~ initiate a class at it's
- ~ meeting Tuesday night.
Goodwill lodge will confer the in
itiatory degree Thursday night
Orange Grove encampment will con-
fer the patriarchal degree Friday night.
Mrs. Lizzie F. Coombs, president of
the Rebekah assembly of California,
paid an official visit to Edelwiess lodge
Friday night and witnessed the initia-
tion of a class of candidates. She will
return to her home in San Jose No
vember 13.
Eastlake lodge gave a Halloween
party Friday night. A jolly time was
the result of the high jinks.
Angelus lodge held a masquerade ball
and whist party Friday night.
The members of the degree team of
Silver Wave lodge OF the Rebekahs
went to Redondo Tuesday night and
initiated a class of candidates.
The Santa Monica delegation took
with them their robes and full para
phernalia for the work They found
the hall beautifully decorated for the
ceremony.
After the ritualistic work a delicious
supper was served.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01


sister councils are invited to attend
Now that the minstrel show is over
! the boosting committee is making
plans for the campaign for new men,
bers to increase the membership 20
400 by January l, 1909
President Donnelly of the Relief and
! Hospital association extends thanks and
appreciation to the press, members of
the minstrel troupe not members of
the order members of the several
| councils who composed the Royal Ar
canum minstrels and all those who as
sisted in making the minstrel show
a success. In this token of apprecia-
ton he represents the members COM
posing the officers and trustees of the
association.
The ways and means committee of
the Relief and Hospital association
met at the office of the grand secre-
tary last Monday evening to pass upon
the bills and to receive the returns for
tickets sold by the members of the
order for the minstrel show. The net
proceeds of the show were about $780,
California council will meet Monday
evening at the hall, Main and Six
teenth streets. All members of the or
der are invited to attend and enjoy the
hospitality of the officers of this live
council.
Elysian council is arranging an even
ing of entertainment for it's second
meeting, November 10. Invitations are
extended to all members of the order
to be present.
Angeleno council No. 1908 will meet
Friday evening, November 6. Mem
bers of the council can look for some
thing doing at all the meetings of this
council. The latchstring is always out
and visitors will receive a hearty well
come.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
A Frank Chap

She-And did you ever kiss girl
before you kissed me?
He--Sure! That microbe theory
never frightened me a bitl-Yonkers
Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01

from Hancock council, No. 20, of Los
Angeles. The meetin~ was called to
order by Deputy State Councillor Bro.
Ford, who in a very happy manner
welcomed the guests and then turned
the meeting over to Bro. r. r.. Brad
ley, state councillor of California. Bro.
Bradley explained the workings of the
order.
Then came the following program,
which was arranged by the COMMITTEES:
Overture, Prof. Andersons orchestra;
recitation, Bert Stevens; piano duet,
Misses Jones and Mckee; address, c.
e. Miller formerly a state chaplain
from Ohio; tenor solo, c. Chenoweth:
humorous selections, G. M. Stevens;
song, Aliens quartet; song, America"
audience.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
UNITED ANCIENT ORDER
DRUIDS

The supreme officers and
representatives who at
tended the supreme grove
convention recently held
in New Orleans arrived
in Santa Monica Wednes-
day noon. accompanied by
their wives. The Marty
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-01
JUNIOR ORDER UNITED
AMERICAN MECHANICS

Pasadena council,
No. II, of the Jun
ior order of Ameri-
can Mechanics held
an open meeting
last Tuesday even
ing, which was at
tended by the mem
hers' wives and
friends. A large
dplpou ffof, offon1,.I