Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09

where the cOnSOnuallOn VI
Laurel lodge No. 1856 and
Washington lodge No. 81 took place.
The election o. officers was hotly, but
friendly, contested from start to finish
and some of those politicians surely
sweated worse than forty negroes at an
election or at a watermelon eating
contest. Both lodges were pretty even
ly represented from the election stand
point and seem quite satisfied with the
result. There were nearly zoo OF the 4OV
members in attendance. The members
of Laurel lodge were seated on the left
and Washington lodge were seated on
the right of the hall. James A. Fosnay
was master of ceremonies, assisted oy
Gilbert Carter, deputy past president.
washington lodge was first to turn
over it's charter, books, etc, and Laurel
lodge closely followed. The eligible
voters were counted and numbered 113.
Tellers, clerks and pages were ap-
rointed and the work was on in ear
nest. The buzz and excitement showed
rlainly that there would be something
doing, and there was. In some cases
the slate was broken and occasionally
there appeared a dark horse" upon
the scene After the conflict was over
the following officers were declared
elected: Past president, ]. Montgom-
cry; president, f. d. Samuel; wee
president, DR.. George Howenstein;
.chaplain, Mrs. Grace Nelly; secretary,
Mrs. Mary Newman; treasurer. Francis
BLY,: physicians, Drs. William Molony
and C, w. Fish; I. d. K, A. Beryaman;
o. D. K, William Elder; sergeant, A
Johnson: master-at-arms, Miss Anna
Lewis: musician, Miss D. Carroll. AT
ire conclusion of the election the vote
was taken for a name, and it was fin
allv agreed to call the new lodge
Harrington No. 900, so that part or
each of the old names would be en-
hraced, that of Laurel and Washing
ton. Although it was II o'clock before
the election was over, yet 1t was unan-
jmously decided to install the newly
elected officers at once, so the two de-
gree teams got ready for action and
put on the institution and installation
work, with much credit and rapidlty
1t was early Thursday morning that
round several tired workers looking
anxiously for the last car, somewhat
weary from the nights work, but
cheerful over the results.
Harrington lodge has been launched
Under most favorable circumstances
and no doubt in a short time Will snow
the larger lodges that she is not SUCH
small affair after all, and will go forth
to win the laurels that are in store for
those who seek and work to attain
them. Harrington lodge will held its
regular meetings every Wednesday
evening at Maple hall, T. F. B. build
ing, and on every third Wednesday In
the month will give an open meeting:
social and dance. The trustees ana
ether officers will be elected at the
rext meeting. Announcements Will be
given weekly in these columns every
Sunday.
Hermosa lodge No. 80, T. F. B., met
as usual in Alhambra hall, t. f. b.
building, Monday night. There was the
average large attendance. 1t was
voted that the escort team should give
a valentine party, strictly invitations,
Saturday, February Is, at Goldberg s
dancing academy, corner Fifteenth
and Main streets. 1t is certainty
that there will be large turnout
for there are many who have ex-
pressed themselves in so many words
to that effect.
Highland Park lodge No. sol, Fra
ternal Brotherhood, will hold an open
meeting next Tuesday evening az
Woods hall, which should be largely
attended. A literary and musical pro-
gram, drill by Golden Eagle escort
team and refreshments will lbe the
features.
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ROYAL California No. 400 gave bas-
1xet social January 20 which was both a
social and financial success. President
Marlette, as auctioneer, kept things
lively for a. while. The evening was
entirely in charge of the ladies of the
order.
Next meeting, February IL, will be
valentine social. All members are re-
ouested to bring valentines. The Royal
California lodge meets every Wednes-
day night at slornbloom hall, corner
Griffith and washington.