Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
WooDMEN OF THE WORLD

EN2 who attended the "blow
k.C,X = OUT given by Covina
NOX camp No. 426, from the
xtNIbzlh Ill., various camps of Los An
&anfE1NV geles There were quite a
number of visitors from
other camps in this jurisdiction. The
members of La Fiesta camp chartered
a special car. ana picked up a few
stragglers from East Lake and David
camps. While the car was passing
the city limits the conductor was
bound and gagged so that he could
not make an cutlery or collect any extra
fares. The special" left the Pacific
Electric depot at D. m. sharp, and ar
rived at Covna at 8:15. The visitors
were met at the station by the German
brass band and escorted to the w. o.
w. hall amid cheers and much enthusi-
asm by the members and friends OF
Covina camp. Councillor Commander
Nix called the meeting to order One
applicant was voted in for membership
into tue order Regular order of bus
mess had been dispensed with, and
after a favorable ballot had been
passed upon John Doc" the meeting
was turned over to the visitors, and
as most of them were from the City OF
the Angels, there were many "hot-air
merchants" among the assembly.
Neighbor Marshall, clerk OF Covina
camp, was the first speaker on the pro-
gram, aud in a few well chosen re-
marks extended the welcome of Co
vina camp and also the keys "by proxy"
Of the city to the visitors. Neighbor
Marsliall's address was well received,
and by his easy manner and graceful
appearance soon made everybody feel
at home Thomas Barlow OF La Fiesta
camp made hit when he recited pa
thetlc poem. entitled "The Bulldog and
the Tombstone" and throughout the
evening was a target for the different
Sneakers and orators who forced thelr
attention upon tho assembly. Nelghbor
IL r. Benton of Azusa camp, who met
with an accident at Norfork few
years ago. added few interesting re-
marks and words of praise for the w.
O. w. and what had been done for him.
]. RI. Eldridge. clerk and wide awake
member of Azusa camp. came in for
few stirring remarks for the good of
tho order La Fiesta quartet, COM
rosed of oliver c. Dively. Frank Bag
lev. N. M. Sweesy and l.. 3. Dively,
added much to the entertaining fea-
lures. They sang everything new, and
wound up by singing After the Ball Is
Cver' and many other popular old
rieces The celebrated orchestra
of La Fiesta camp added great
ly toward the pleasure and
success of the social. They are
rIay and understand music. William
play and understand music. William
II Wachtel. violinist: M. Sweezy,
riano, and Frank Johnson, clarionet.
A. @. Bailey of Whittier camp ad-
vanced some new ideas and gave a
short but an impressive talk. The
most pathetic feature of the evening
was when Noighbor w G. Woodwork
of Covina camp had his little say about
what woodcraft had done for him. Mr..
Woodworth has been unfortunate TO
become totally blind, and the w. o.
WIS of Covina look out for his every
want. c. r. Brierley of East Lake
camp is the man behind the gun. If
you are ever in need all you have to do
Is to go to Brierley and he will fix 1t
all right. Now Neighbor Brieriey Is
not a Lolitician or millionaire, but
on man. occasions he has offered sue
cor and assistance to those who were
not onto the ropes. Brother Brierey
belongs to the |. O. G.. r., and has
never been known to fail a friend or
Eeep him from following the straight
and narrow path. Neighbor r. DAN
ming of David camp is good worker
IN the cause of woodcraft and is past
councillor commander OF that camp.
DR.. Swarthout of La Fiesta gave an in
teresting talk; told how he used to
hunt ducks in and around Covina years
ago, before the advent of railroad,
and how he delighted in holding the
sack on snipe hunting contest. The
abIest address of the evening was given
by John J. Foley. He talked some at
length on what the w. o. w. were do
ing what they intended doing and what
had been accomplished. His stirring
talk was well received and it is safe
haf hn t1aqds a convert.
The biggest "monkey" or entertainer
in the bunch was Fred Pfenning in his
impersonation of the German band or
s'musical Moke." To. say that Pfen-
ming is a wonder or a genius would be
putting it mildly, for when he per-
formed il plainly showed that he had
won the hearts an attention of his lis
teners. To cap the climax the Covna
boys surprised all by invitating all pres
ent to partake of bountiful repast
at the close of the program. Talk
about eating. IF signs do not fail in bad
weather II must be a clear day around
Covina. for when the special" was
leaving the fair little city the boys from
Los Angeles had everything stored on
board, and didn't even leave poke
out" Will we go againP I guess yes,
II we ever have the opportunity
La Fiesta carp No. So. w. Q. W.
held an enthusiastic meeting moHudy
night. A large number of members
were in attendance. Four candidates
were initiated into the mysteries OF
woodcraft six applications for MEM
Lership were received and acted upon.
La Fiesta camp is going ahead at a
fast rate and before long will lead any
individual lodge in the city. from a
membership standpoint Elaborate ar
rangements are being made to enter
tain the grand officers. who are to
honor us with a visit in April Mon
day, March 30. this camp will give an
ether of it's popular smokers and enter
tainments, to which all members and
friends of the order are invited.
La Fiesta camp meets every Monday
rirht at Woodmen temple in Mercan-
tile place, and all visiting members are
welcome at all times
California camp No. 11193 held a very
successful open meeting last Monday
evening. A splendid program consist
ing of vocal and instrumental music
recitations, etc. was rendered by mem
bers or the order and their friends
The house was comfortably filed. Th'
affair ended with a dance which last
ell until midnight.
California has a large number o
excellent members, All OF whom taxi
a deep interest in the welfare of thu
trder Since It organized two year
ago the camp has grown very rapid,