Los Angeles herald., 1908-07-19
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

four was initiated into the
mysteries Of the order and received
the full work of the degree. Quite
number of visitors were present, among
whom were Chief Ranger Pontius of
Court Morris Vineyard and Past Chief
Rangers Clayton and WEIGH.
Court Crown of the Valley of Pasa-
dena lost one of It's members last week
in the tragic death of Brother G. A.
Rfdenour, who was instantly killed by
falling down a well. The officers of
the court were called upon to render
the impressive burial service of the
order at his funeral and did everything
possible to tighten the load of the be-
reaved family.
Court Temple received several appli-
cations at it's meeting on Tuesday
evening and empowered a committee
to secure better quarters for the court,
which Is prospecting steadily.
Court La Fiesta is also about to
change its meeting place, and from
hall on West Washington street.
Court La Gazelle gave a dramatic en-
tertainment on Friday evening that re-
flected great credit on the members
who participated Several vaudeville
numbers were also given and well re-
ceived.
Court Harmony entertained its men,
bers and friends on Friday evening
with literary and musical program.
There was good attendance and the
affair was very enjoyable. Dancing
completed the program.
Friday evening Companion Court
Morris Vineyard has a whist party for
the benefit of its sick fund, at which
large number was present. Valuable
prizes were awarded to the winners
after lively contest
Companion Court Los Angeles at its
meeting on Thursday afternoon elect
ed ten delegates to the coming session
of the companion assembly.
Court Semi-Tropic No. 1442 held the
last of the series of whist parties that
1t has been giving during the past six
months on last Tuesday evening at the
hall of the court, 1605A South Main
street. AS on all former occasions the
hall was comfortably filled with play
ers, all of whom took a deep interest
in the game, it being known to all that
this was the last one for the season
and also that in addition to the usual
prizes for the evenings play the grand
prize for the largest aggregate score
for the whole series would be given al
the close of this evenings play.
1t Is worthy Of note that every game
of the series has been success, both
numerically and financially, and this
rule. The committee in charge had
made all preparations for good time
on this, the closing evening. and II
was not disappointed.
The first prize for the evenings play
was won by Companion Mrs. Alice
Burkhardt, the second by Brother A.
A. BriclSer and the third by Charles
Hollingsworth. Next came the count
I of points made during the whole series.
Frank Burkhardt was the winner of
the grand prize, his score being 1886.
The first prize for the evening consist
ed of a handsome glass flower vase,
the second a fancy salad dressing
bowl and plate, the third china cake
plate, while the grand prize was an
elegantly engraved water set.
After the distribution of prizes the
company was invited to partake OF an
abundance of ice cream and cake which
had been provided by the committee
in charge of the entertainment. All
expressed the hope that Court Semi
Tropic may soon inaugurate another
series of whist parties
Court Westminster No. 891 gave one
of its pleasant entertainments on FRI
day evening at it's hall at Westminster
This court never does anything by
halves and the entertainment given on
| this occasion was no exception to the
rule. The evening was devoted to mu-
sic. both vocal and instrumental; reci-
tations, together with an address by
Brother w. H. Perry, past high secre-
tary.
This court has a membership of be-
tween eighty and ninety, nearly one
half of whom are cold" members,
hence by special request and for the
benefit of these old members, many OF
whom were present, Brother Perry gave
a clear, concise and thorough explana-
ton of the legislation enacted
at the recent session of the supreme
court. His remarks were received with
every evidence of appreciation by all
of those present. At the close of the
evenings entertainment ice cram, cake
and CONNECTIONS were enjoyed.