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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

on March and the degree team
OF Los Angeles aerie No. 102, f. y. E''
gave very successful bazaar, the pro-
ceeds of the same to defray the expense
Of the team to the state aer1e, TO pc
held in Sacramento next May Inc
bazaar was under the management OF
Mrs. Charles E. Salter, assisted by the
following ladies' ''Tea garden" was
under the management of Mrs. George
r. Smith and Mrs. Peter r. Froellcn;
fancy work booth, Mrs. George Rem
wick: candy booth, Mrs. George Dun
Ian: burnt wood booth, Mrs. +. J.
Johnson; flower booth, Mrs. J. F. Lin
coin: apron booth, Mrs. Jesse r. Shafer.
The above ladies' we're assisted by Mes
danes Thomas Vacher, Harry Schone-
roam, w. c. Hutchinson, Tony Zorp,
Clarence Blanchard, Joe Seaman, Rob-
crt Nc raw, Frank Pusisseger, George
Hutton, c. p. Cooke, O'Shea, Wheeler,
s.. f.. Peterson, Jack Lowe, l.. Kessler,
A. Price and Misses Peterson and M.
Lincoln.
The old time war horse, Tony Zorb,
acted as cashier, and did not overlook
anything that came his way. Inc
bazaar was one of the most successful.
affairs of it's kind ever given by any
fraternal order in Los Angeles, botn
rom a financial standpoint, as the
team will net some 5000 profit, more
than enough for the purpose that they
are striving for. and, as they have some
S40O in the team treasury they Will b.
able to go to Sacramento In grand
style.
AS they have already annexed the
championship banner for the best
irilled degree team in the state, their
arrival in Sacramento will be awaited
with a great deal of pleasure, as there
are some ten or twelve teams expecting
to compete for the prize, which is
promised to be handsome one. In
addition to the ladies, the president OF
the team, ]. f. Lincoln, and Eddie Rice,
the handsome and smiling young treas
u-er of Los Angeles aerie, were the
most active of the members present,
and George Renwick, the w. V. p, was
always in close reach in case OF an
urgent call, as his massive weight al
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ways gave tone to the affair. Charles
Salter. the p. w. r., and Worthy Pres
ioent Peter r. Froclich were also very
r~uch in evidence. One of the features
Of the affair was the appearance OF
Carrie Nation, with Der little Ratchet,
unprecedented by Harry Dorner of ocean
lark aerie No. 924. Carrie was very
active with the Ratchet and also had
lenty of money to spend and saw that
she was not overlooked, and after her
departure the. various booths had
very empty look. taking into considera-
ton the present money stringency."
The women In charge are more than
pleased with the financial outcome. as
It more than exceeded their most fond
expectations, and to bring the affair TO
o fitting close the ladies presented the
team with q handsome Eagle sofa
cushion.
Among the most noted visitors from
outside .oints were Bert Mackley and
wife of San Pedro.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
OHIO SOCIETY

The monthly reception given by the
Ohio society will be held Tuesday night
at the Fraternal brotherhood hall. All
members in good standing and entitled
to vote should be present. Social hour,
7:30 to $50 p. m. Call on secretary and
pay dues. A pleasing program VIII be
rendered, as follows: Duet, Carrie ana
Iva Smith; plano solo, Charles K.
Leonard; mosaic Original adaptation),
Mark Beal; piano duet, Mrs. Lillian
Green and H. w. Vetter. Refresh
ments, music and dancing will occupy
the rest Of the evening.
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tertained the Thimble club Thursday
all day.
Mrs. g. C. Condor, 1916 West Thirty
first street, will entertain the CLUB
Thursday, March 10.
Mrs Sadie johnson will entertain
the Guards club the 9th of this month.
Mrs. Minnie Neighbours held an at
home Friday afternoon from to Tor
the members of the hive. This is the
first of twelve which she intends CIV
ing this year the first Friday OF eacn
month. when all members are welcome.
The newly initiated candidates will be
the guests of honor.
The guests of honor Friday were
Mesdames Lena Dascomb, Ellen Sober
c. T. Ogier and l.. Spoon. Miss +:
Frank entertained with several musical
selections and quotations by different
authors Were enjoyed.
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business matters were disposed OF. AT
the close of the lodge the sisters sur
prised the "boys" by giving them re-
freshments In a well prepared and
dainty lunch, after which a svonyom
(dance) was INDUCED in until late
hour.
The grand leap year ball given by
No. 106 was a huge success, and the
mammoth auditorium was filled to
Overlooking. The novel feature of the
ball was the beautiful dancing pro-
gram. It was composed of an eight
page folder, the front outside folder
having the American and Swedish
flags and the coats of arms or emblem
of the order in three colors, red, blue
and yellow. One the front page APP
peared halftone cut of the committee
and a fine looking group they are, COM
posed of Hulda M. Westine, Hulda M.
Erikson, Frida S. Carlgren, Hilda j.
Carlgren, Sophia w. Hammar, Fanny
P. o. Weslien and Minnie w. Berg
lund. These ladies made themselves
generally useful as we'll as ornamental
in entertaining and receiving the
guests. The order OF dances were out
of the ordinary and unique. Each
dance was given in honor of some
thing or person pertaining to the order
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
ROYAL NEIGHBORS

The neighbors of Pacific camp No.
1867 were out in force last night. The
women Of this organization are actively
engaged in building up the order ana
getting in new members. -Four candl-
dates were initiated and several appli-
cations for membership received. This
camp meets regularly Saturday night
CT each week at 1854 South Spring
ST rect
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snap and vim that the actors put into
it-why, it would make some of the
professionals sit up and take notice.
Clyde Worsham, stage director, was
awarded a prize for best acting. This
prize was given by the members of the
club. Everybody went away satisfied,
and all were In hope that the order
would put on another entertainment at
some future date. The degree team
will give a ball and progressive whist
party March II at w. o. w. hall, Ave-
nue. 26 and Pasadena avenue. There
will be prizes given and good music.
Come and bring your friends and en-
Joy the evening with us. AT our last
regular meeting the council voted The
Herald a vote of thanks for the space
that has been given us on the fraternal
page, also the fraternal editor for the
interest he takes in representing us in
The Herald.
Angelina council is getting quite a
few new applications and they never
miss a night that they don't exempllfy
the workings of the order The order
will hold the state convention soon,
and we hope to have many of the Wis
itors with us at that time.
Golden City council, No. 1862. had an
important business meeting at the hall
at Sixteenth and Main streets. c. T.
Farmiloe was elected delegate to rep
resent the council at the coming state
convention. G. T. Mills was elected
alternate After the meeting coffee and
cake were served and the rest of the
evening was spent in dancing. A good
many visitors from Los Angeles coun-
Gil, No. 1877, were present.
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wooDMEN OF THE WORLD

~ La Fiesta camp No. 63,
A w. o. W., held an interest
x<E1 ing session Monday night
mM Zone candidate was in
I nE0NN 7 itiated into the mysteries
X. of woodcraft and several
TNytTA YtfDr applications for member
~st4EzD ship acted upon. Under
the head of good of the order Neighbor
Barlow, chairman of the entertainment
committee, surprised the camp by put
ting on a pleasing program. which was
heartily enjoyed, consisting as follows:
Piano selection, Prof. Sweesy; good
story. Neighbor Morgan; solo and
monologue, Jack Werner; violin solo.
prof. Wachtel: short talks from sew
eral members and farewell address
by Louis Stockman. Neighbor Stock
man is returning to his old home in
New York to remain for an indefinite
period. Louie" as he is Familiarity
called, has been a trusted employe of
Jevne for several years and also an
active member of Fiesta camp, and can
count his friends by the hundreds.
While the members of this camp dis
like very much to see him leave us, yet
he goes with the Godspeed of every
member of this camp. John Fl. Foley
replied to Stockman's remarks and as
sured him that it was the purpose of
La Fiesta camp to assist a brother
when in distress or in need of the strong
arm of fraternal love and affection.
Just before closing time the orchestra
from Eastlake and Vernon camps in
cidentally dropped in to see what we
were doing, and the boys got them TO-
gether in one large orchestra, and
maybe things didn't hum for .. few
minutes,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
TRIBE OF BEN HUR

large number
of members of
the Tribe of
Ben Hur met
with Los An
court No. 10
on Wednesday
night at their
hall, Adams
and Central
avenues and
celebrated the
orders four
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF
HONOR

Angel City lodge
No. 1433 will meet In
regular session Tues
day night at 179s
South Spring street.
Their will be several
candidates for initia-
ton, and some inn
portant business to
transact.
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predicted an increase of at least 100
per cent in the membership before the
close of his term in June.
Belvidere assembly No. "a has sent
general invitation to all the assemblies
in the city to help 1t celebrate its first
anniversary this month The program
arranged is being kept secret. and none
of the visitors will know until they
enter the hall what the hosts have In
store for them, but II the past efforts
of this busy assembly can be used to
form an opinion In this case then the
lucky ones who respond will be we'll
repaid.
Fresno assembly No. 4 has taken
upon itself to have a good class of
candidates ready and has asked the
royal chancellor to make two stops In
that city while on his next visiting trip.
They want him to stop going up the
coast and again on his return home,
promising to make the occasions ones
to be remembered.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

Orange grove, No. 122, had most
enjoyable time last Thursday night,
card playing being the leading feature
of the evening after the business ses-
sion. An interesting program was also
rendered. There was quite bit of
local talent on hand, also q few spe-
Gals. The meeting was full of inter-
est from start to finish and all went
to their respective honAes feeling that
they had spent pleasant evening and
determined that in the future they
would devote just a little more time
to their grove meetings. What do you
think about it, boys? Get busy, for a
rolling stone gathers no moss.
Sylvan grove, No. $50. had good
attendance Friday night. A large
amount of unfinished business was dis
posed of, one candidate given the bards
degree, while three bards received the
Druids degree. From all appearances
Sylvan (the baby grove is going TO
get busy and show some of these old
timers that it intends to press forward,
increase its membership and build up
it's fences, and by January, 1909, have
$50 members upon the roll book. The
entertainment committee that has
charge of the grand annual ball re-
ports everything is in readiness and
that it intends TO put on the best So
cial function of this kind that the Dru-
ids have ever attempted. The differ
ent groves have pledged themselves to
aid Sylvan grove, and who is there
now to hinder the dance to be given on
Monday, March Is (St. Patrick's eve),
at new Turner hall, S21 South Main
street, from being a grand success?
Schonemann and Blanchard orchestra
of seven pieces will furnish music for
the dancing Elegant and valuable
prizes will be offered to the prize walzt-
ers. Better not forget the date, for
there certainly will be something do
ing Are you going?
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

degree. The committee on bylaws read
the new bylaws for the second time
and they were adopted by the lodge. A
new president was elected and the old
secretary and treasurer reelected.
After the session the officers of Califor-
MIA council No. 1889 served refresh
ments and cigars. Brother c. o. Gold
ncn, the grand warden and genial sec
rotary of California council No. 1647,
has been laid up with his eyes. We are
pleased to note that he is now improv-
ing
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
FKAI EKNAL
BROTHERHOOD

Royal California No. 400
met in regular session
Wednesday night. March
4. After transacting the
usual amount of business
the lodge adjourned to
participate in the millinery
contrast which was ahly
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

Morton grove, No. 2, has been called
upon to mourn the death of one of its
pioneer members. Joseph Mazet.
member since 1894. passed away last
Monday and was buried in the New
Calvary cemetery on Wednesday. The
funeral was well attended.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
KNIGHTS OF THE
MACCABEES
new ritual.

The many friends of the tent at Po-
mona have arranged to pay fraternal
visit to the tent at Lordsburg on March
10. A jolly time is anticipated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
ROYAL COURT

The semi monthIy mop
AZ and whist party given by
LJSGGTAN Pico assembly Monday
&KGMol evening was the most sue
\ SaE cessful affair ever given by
this assembly. The prizes
O for the whist play were
won by Mrs. Inez Lee Thurber and
Robert A. Long, while Mrs. Carrie
Chapel and Mr.. Sorry won the conso-
lation prizes. There We're fifteen tables
in the whist parlor and forty couples
enjoyed the evening in the dancing
room. Refreshments were served in
the lanquet room and all voted that
the evening was very pleasantly spent
and that No. had upheld it's reputa-
ton for hospitality.
Los Angeles assembly No. held its
meeting on Tuesday evening in its new
hall, 433 South Spring street, and the
courtiers celebrated the event by serv-
ing a Dutch supper to the members.
The visitors were from all the other
assemblies in the city, and Pasadena
sent two Of it's members to represent
royal officers, headed by the royal chan
cellor, Sam j. Chapel visited in their
official capacity and the assembly re-
sponded by initiating one of the largest
classes Of candidates to be presented
for many months. The worthy chan
cellor, Roy Hicks, in responding to a
call for a speech, felt so elated over
the prospects in sight, the enthusiasm
displayed by the members present, and
the change of meeting night, that he
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

ed to card playing and singing. Oh
Monday, March 9, there will be worl
in the ovate degree and the members
are requested to attend If possible.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

condition to give Mojave tribe a run
for their money in the coming contest.
-
Mojave tribe No. 124 is planning to
give surprise to the friendly chiefs
ard brothers of Tehachapi tribe when
it comes to the degree team contest.
for they are preparing with all might
ard main to be In shape to carry off
first honors, and If the old adage is
true that practice makes perfection,
they certainly ought to win in a walk.
The boys think that little extra work
and drill is better than digging up"
for a banquet.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

The many friends of J. w. Arbogast
will be pleased to learn that he Is again
engaged in Maccabee work. During the
past three years he has followed other
lines of business, but has decided TO
again enter the field of fraternal insur-
ance He is now working at Pasadena
in the interest of the tent at that place
and expects to have large class ready
for initiation within a short time.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

On Tuesday evening tent No. 6 will
give an entertainment at it's Hall, 232
South Hill street. 1.-THE King of the
Castle" will re produced by members
of the New York school of acting
There win also be fifteen vaudeville
acts and the program viii end with
dancing This promises to be a pleas
ant event, as the New York school OF
acting is of the best material OF the
city The artitts of this school nave
made a speciality of appearing before
the various organizations of the city,
and in every case have mace hlt
Anyone who has not had the oppor-
tunity of witnessing the acting of the
members who compose this talent has
certainly missed a treat. Not long ago
an actor of renown, who was a spec
tator at one of these productions. pro-
nounced it one of the best he had ever
had the pleasure of seeing. and said ne
could not help but comment upon the
high class manner in which the play
had been produced.
Banner hive, No. 3, held successful
card party and dance at Burbank hall
Tuesday night. Some beautiful card
prizes were given. Excellent music
was furnished by an orchestra. Refresh
ments consisting of sandwiches, cake
and coffee were served and all present
had a splendid time.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

managed by Sister Lundquist.
Past President Reed showed his abil-
ity as a milliner by taking first prize,
Mr. Todd of Angelus lodge making a
close second. An attendance contest is
now on in this lodge, to be followed by
big fat feed" Members wishing to
obtain further information can do so
by coming to lodge or referring to the
fraternal sheet of the Sunday Herald.
The lodge is at home Wednesday even
ing, corner of Griffith and Washington
streets
Santa Ana lodge, No. 90, enjoyed a
visit from Supreme President James A.
Foshay on the evening of March 6, at
which time a class initiation was con-
Quoted, the result of Deputy Bullock s
efforts in that vicinity. An open meet
ing and social time followed.
La Grande lodge, No. 9. the stag
lodge, occasionally lays aside its prin-
ciples and admits ladies. The leap-year
ball on March was one of those de-
lightful exceptions, and everybody pres
ent was glad it was, because the lodge
has not to it's credit a more enjoyable
occasion than the one just past.
Supreme President James A. Foshay,
on the occasion OF MS recent Trip "
Imperial, took occasion to kill two birds
with one stone. He had the pleasure of
installing the officers of FL Centre
lodge, No. 500, r. F. B., as we'll as view
ing the beautiful, attractive valley.
Riverside, No. 80, extended a royal
welcome to Supreme President James
A. Foshay and Supreme Secretary H.
V. Davis on the evening of March 2.
when they initiated class of thirty
seven candidates, the result of work
done by Sister Marie L. Goran. It was
a most enjoyable occasion, with good
attendance. some of whom were visit
ors from San Bernardino and Cotton.
The escort team of sixteen did most
excellent work, and deserves special
mention. Refreshments concluded the
pleasant affair.
Home lodge, No. 400, is the name Sc
lected for the new lodge formed by the
union of the membership of Vernon
lodge, No. 243, and Star lodge, No. 400
and started off with a membership OF
1913. The officers will be installed next
Thursday night and plans laid for an
active campaign for new members,
400 for 1908" being the watchword.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

Gloria grove, No. 1874, will meet next
Friday in Mammoth hall, SIT South
Broadway. There will be work in the
first and second degrees and several
matters of Importance will be acted
upon. A good attendance is expected.
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| UNITED ANCIENT ORDER
DRUIDS
Magnolia gre

Magnolia grove. No. 81.
met in regular session
Monday evening, but ow-
ing to the inclemency of
the weather and a small
attendance the lodge was
closed early and the rest
of the evening was devot-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

Simonides court has a drill team of
young ladies of which it is very proud
and which has reached high degree
of perfection in work. 1t Is under the
leadership of William Whiteman. \
committee was appointed at the last
meeting of the court to secure uniforms
for the team and a public drill may be
looked for at an early date.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

completed arrangements for card
party and dance to be given Wednes-
Gay night. These constitute the COM
lnittee:
Mrs. Elizabeth Reese, chairman. as
sisted by BIesdames Rachel Goldberg,
Polly Domke and Ida Parker. Mrs
Fssy Ashby will have charge OF the
card room. Appropriate prizes will be
awarded The reception and floor
committee will be Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Dendinger. Mr.. and Mrs. Virg Gray,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gross.
The officers and guards initiated two
candidates and gave a fancy drill.
Miss Clara Della Weaver viii enter
The oratorical contest for gold medal
Chaving previously won q silver one.)
Contest will take place at the First
Baptist church March "a, six others
competing The membership of the
hive will attend in body. Visitors
reported were from Chicago, Ill. and
Tacoma, Wash.
Mrs. without of 1923 Gless street en-
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

tenth birthday. There was short
form initiation and a number OIL
speeches by visitors and others. Re
freshments were served at the conclu-
sion of the meeting. A pleasant event
was a speech by the supree cnleI OIL
the order. Hon. DIV. Gerard, who in
stituted the court. In his speech he
took occasion to compliment The Her
aid management on it's enterprise In
establishing and so successfully con-
Quoting a fraternal order department.
He called attention to the fact that the
fraternal orders comprised the best Cit
izenship of the country and 1t was Sig
nificant that The Herald wanted to cir
culate and be popular with that class
rather than pander to the sensational
scandal loving element as is the case
with so many big papers. He heartily
Endorsed The Herald and urged every
member present to subscribe for 1t.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
ROYAL ARCANUM

The meeting of the
Royal Mystics was a
grand success on Monday
night at the hall. Main
and Sixteenth streets.
Several candidates re-
ceived the royal bumpers
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
VASA ORDEN AT u. S. A.

Nordsjernan lodge No.
log held a very interesting
meeting Tuesday night.
The attendance was large
and enthusiastic. One APP
plication for membership
was received and acted
unon Several tmn0rtant
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

Supreme Chief Gerard paid the court
at Santa Ana a visit last Thursday
and reported a very pleasant trip.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

Messrs. Renaker and Grunske, the
deputies at work on the new court. re-
port splendid progress and promise to
have a sufficient number for organiza-
ton by the middle of the month.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

Simonides court No. will have quite
a class to initiate next Tuesday even
ing and a large attendance is expected.
A big surprise will be sprung in the
membership contest at this meeting.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

p. J. Donnelly, orator of Los An
geles council No. 1889; d. w. Maloon,
grand secretary. and George Kessier,
collector of Angeleno council No. 179S
visited Elysian council last Thursday
night.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF
SECURITY

Angelina council, No.
1543, K. l.. of s., held
their play in Conaty hall
February "a. This play
was presented by the
Highland Park Dramatic
club, and to say the least
was quite a SUCCESS. The
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IMPROVED ORDER OF
RED MEN

Tehachapi tribe No.
1874 met in regular ses-
sion at Victoria wig
wan, 1851 South Spring
street, Monday night.
Three palefaces were
adopted into the tribe.
The warriors and braves
of the degree team are
putting forth every eff
fort to master the work.
kAok ktav will Aa IN
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08

Hon. D. w. Gerard. supreme chief of
the Tribe of Ben Hur who has been In
the city for month, left yesterday. Tor
a visit to the courts in San Francisco
and vicinity. He will be absent for two
weeks or more.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Consolidation of Mara
thon and Los Angeles
lodges was the feature OF
especial interest that oc-
Cured in Pythian affairs
during the past week. This
which was the most