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Company.
Barge Knicherbocker for Providence
chesapeake & Ohio Coal and Coke
Company.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
WEEKS NEWS OF FRATERNAL AND SECRET SOCIETIES

of April "a at 10S North Spring street.
The largest class of tyros In the his
tory of the temple will be escorted over
the hot sands, and especial preparations
are being made to make the caravans
reception a warm one. The tiger, which
the temple regards as a valuable asset,
is being we'll groomed for the part he
so eagerly assumes.
At the last regular convention of
Inter-Domain lodge No. 55 the vacancy
in the office of prelate was filled by the
promotion of Master -at-Arms e. l..
Lewis to the former station, and Inner
Guard J. H. Stevens was advanced to
master-at-arms. w. e. Tussing was
elected inner guard. Deputy Grand
Chancellor II. ]. Crawford being pres
ent, the new officers thus chosen were
promptly installed. At the same meet
ing of this lodge Past Chancellors
George r. Davis and George L. Keefer
were elected as representatives to the
grand lodge
Inter-Domain lodge, which meets In
Symphony hall of the Blanchard build
ing, provides monthly lecture by Pro-
fessor Baumgardt for It's members and
their friends. The next lecture, sched-
uled for April 20, is on "Pompeii, the
City of the Dead" These entertain
ments are free to knights from other
lodges who may desire to attend.
Inter-Domain lodge lost it's second
charter member in the death of Brother
e. e. Johnson, which occurred two
weeks ago. Brother Johnson was a
member of the Los Angeles bar. He
had resided in the city about two years,
coming here from Chicago, where he
had achieved considerable eminence in
his profession.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

in said states and in the United States
q charter was granted by the genera
assembly of the commonwealth or Ken
lucky, the 9Th day Of September, 1877.
The order was organized by o. N
Bradburn, e. J. Williamson, I. W.
beth, Charles L. Piper, J. A. Damaree
w. Il. Ladd, K. H. Seng. 7. e. Dennis
G.. w. Check, T. J. Wyatt, A. ]. Dyer
Thomas r. Dunn, r. B. Kerlin, Philip
Ewald, Fred Kreuger and w. L. Gray
don.
Total membership 1907, $4,000; amount
OF insurance carried, $90,000,000. Sur
plus October /, 1907, $3S4.250
The supreme lodge officers and CON-
mittees are: l.. B. Lockard, supreme
protector, Indianapolis, Ind; r. G.
Lamberton. past supreme protector,
Franklin, Pa; S. B. Watts, supreme
vice protector, Meridian, Miss; George
D. TAFT, supreme secretary, Indianap-
oils, Ind; George A. Byrd, supreme
treasurer, Indianapolis. Ind; DR.. j. d
Nichols, supreme medical examiner, In
dianapolis, Ind; Lillian A. e. Harding
supreme chaplain, Somerville, Mass;
H. G. Dillenburg, supreme guide, Au-
rora, ILL.,; w. G. Taylor, supreme guar
dian, Indianapolis, Ind; George t.
McVey, supreme sentinel, st. Louis,
Missouri.
Supreme trustees-Sam Hathaway,
chairman, Boston, Mass: Jacob Fish
back, Louisville, KY; Charles Bau-
mann, New York CITY,
Committee on law. S. McCul-
Tough, chairman, Brinkley, Ark; ]. w.
Humphrey, Ellwood City, Pa; Charles
Milligan, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Committee on finance-H. s. Blatt,
chairman, Ellwood City, Pa; j. w.
Wartmann, Evansville, Ind; Chess
Lamberton, Franklin, Pa.
Committee on state of the order ana
German work-W. G. Sykes, chairman,
Aberdeen, Miss; Daniel Cole, Jersey
City, N. j.; George F. Hager, Nashville,
Tenn.
The supreme office is at Indianapolis,
Ind. A grand office of the Pacific juris-
diction is at San Francisco.
Objects of the order-To unite fra
ternaIly all acceptable white men and
women whose nearest birthday Is ~
and under IS years Of age.
To give all possible moral and ma
terial aid in its power to its members
and those depending on them by hold
ing moral, instructive and scientific
lectures, by encouraging each other In
business and by assisting each other to
obtain employment.
To promote benevolence and charity
by establishing a relief fund, from
which, on satisfactory evidence of the
death of a member of the corporation
who has complied with all its lawful
requirements, sum not exceeding
$4,000 shall be paid to the person or per-
sons designated in the members relief
fund certificate.
The officers of the local lodge are:
Mrs. Callahan, protector, D. S. P; Mrs.
Creciat, past protector; A. McLeish,
treasurer; Fred Woliafer, vice pro-
tector; Mrs. Pratt, chaplain; Mrs. Bry-
ant, guide; Mr. Echert, guardian: Mr..
zibig, sentinel; grand protector, e. r.
O'Donald; grand secretary, DR.. Ameri-
can; grand representative. S. Conrad.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
ROYAL NEIGHBORS

Sunset camp, auxiliary to the Mod
ern Woodmen of America, gave a social
Tuesday night. They gave it all right,
but they made the men do the work
that is, prepare the spread. cook the
coffee, wait at the table and make
themselves generally useful. A pleas
ing program was rendered. Miss c.
Often proved herself an artist, both as
a pianist and as leader of Estrella
orchestra of five pieces. The selection
of 1.-THE Fortune Teller" was we'll
received. Baby Walters, in her song
and dance stunt, made a hit when she
sang 1.-THE Only Star That Wrinkles on
Broadway and you Can't Guess
What He Wrote On My Slate" Piano
duet by the Meenzenhuber sisters. A
large number of members from Whit
tier camp was present. Altogether 1t
was the most successful social that
Sunset camp of r. N. of A. has ever
given. Dancing was INDUCED in until
a late hour, music being furnished by
Estrella orchestra.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

thrill the hearts of generations yet I'M
known"
r. D. Boles is state deputy and looks
after the interests of the Highlanders
in Southern California.
Fern castle No. 479 CLOS Angeles)
was organized March 19,1906. with
twenty members. over 200 members
have pince been initiated. The officers
are. Illustrious protector, John d.
Faris; past illustrious protector, B. M.
Black; chief counselor, S. H. Atkins;
secretary and treasurer, Minnie Gold
smith; fair guide, Claire Downing;
worthy evangel, Sarah Anable; warder,
s. G. Lowe; sentry, James F. 10y;
captain of drill team, William Snyder;
state deputy, r. ID. Boles. The castle
meets every Thursday night at Maple
hail. Fraternal Brotherhood building.
The first Thursday of each month is
devoted to open meetings and socials.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12


"Ben Hur" The founder and master
mind behind the great organization was
and is Hon. David w. Gerard, who be-
came the first supreme chief and who
has been elected without opposition at
every supreme tribe meeting since. It
was one of the pioneers in the field of
elaborate ritualism and beautiful and
impressive lodge room work. It's beau
tiful ritual, with careful and able busi-
ness management, met with instant
appreciation, as evidenced by the steady
growth of the order from inception.
At fourteen years of age 1t boosted Of
more than 100000 beneficial members in
good standing, and more than 81, 000, 900
in invested assests, and has paid $780,
900 in benefits. The present corps Of
supreme officers are: Junior past SUI
preme chief, DIR. w. j. Neill; supreme
chief, D. W. Gerard; supreme judge, w.
H. Owen; supreme teacher, Lucy H
Wilde; supreme scribe, j. c. Snyder;
supreme keeper of tribute, S. e. voris;
supreme medical examiner. j. F. David
son; supreme captain, Emil Fritsch;
supreme guide, G. e. Wilkinson; SUI
preme keeper inner gate, N. o. Glader:
supreme keeper of outer gate, Fannie
Carter.
The order in Los Angeles is repre-
scented by the following field staff: T.
d. Huff, deputy supreme chief, man
ager for Southern California. and Depu-
ties Grand Chief Pierce Perdue in
charge of Los Angeles court No. 10,
and j. s. Kenyon and George T. Rem
aker, in charge of Esther court No. 90
There are three courts of the order in
the city. the pioneer Of which is Simon
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
ODD FELLOWS

Col H. S. Brown and
N& staff assisted by Col. H.
~ S. tombstone and staff,
mustered into service a new canton
consisting of thirty-three chevaliers, at
Pomona, last Wednesday night. Col
Brown has received a petition to mus
ter into service a new canton at Han
ford to consist of thirty EIGHT cheval-
iers This will make eleven cantons in
the Third regiment, in command of Col.
Brown.
Orange Grove encampment will con-
fer the Patriarchal degree next Friday
night.
Semitropic lodge will give instructions
in the second degree to fifteen candi-
dates next Tuesday night
Los Angeles lodge will confer the first
degree next wednesday night.
Goodwill lodge will confer the second
degree on two candidates next Thurs
day night.
East Side, No. 1926, will confer the first
degree Tuesday evening, April IA, at
their hall, 209 Downey avenue. East
Side has opened up parlors adjoining
their hail for candidates waiting for
three degrees and members to meet
their friends. The walls of the parlors
are decorated with the emblems of the
order. The decorations are the only
thing of the kind in the city and
the work was done by Brother N. e.
Neil Of East Side lodge, who Is also
captain of the degree team, and who
has the interest of the order at heart.
A. A. Ross, reporter East Side lodge.
Esperanza chapter entertained West
lake chapter Friday night and invited
the latter to do the initiatory work,
which was beautifully given. The
matron of Esperanza chapter, Mrs.
n L. fn1 oh
lake officer a bouquet of sweet peas
and ferns and each received an Easter
souvenir. At the close of the work Ice
cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Emma Rogers, matron Hollen-
beck chapter, has been very i'll the
past week, but her many friends Will
be glad to learn she is improving.
The Matrons' association of Los An
geles held it's regular meeting Wednes-
day. The association IS auxiliary to
the Masonic board of relief, the object
of which is charity work. New officers
were elected at this meeting, the out
going president being Regina Dixon,
who is a deputy district inspector,
also past matron of Acacia chapter and
who so successfully managed the large
reception to the grand officers March
Z. The retiring secretary is Mrs. Ola
Taylor. past matron Oriental chapter.
The new officers for the coming year
are Mrs. Julia Carl, present matron of
Los Angeles chapter, president; Rose
M. Hathaway, present matron Espe-
rama chapter, treasurer; Emma
Rogers, present matron Hollenbeck
chapter. secretary. All three are espe-
cially popular on account of their ex-
ecutive ability, and much work will
be accomplished the coming year.
Oriental chapter held their regular
social evening Saturday. Progressive
whist was played and general good
time was had. The committee in
charge were Austin Fay Howard, Miss
Augusta Wackerborth and Mrs. Sarah
Butler.
The committee on transportation is
making arrangements for special train
to Sacramento May 10 to attend the
grand lodge, I. o. o. F. Any one
wishing information in regard to same
can apply to A. c. Hester, secretary,
242 Newland street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
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September, $780, The head office is To-
lated at Denver, Colo.
Head camp officers of Pacific juris-
diction, term 19O5~19O7: I. I. Boak, head
consul, Denver, Colo; T. Clinton Veale,
head adviser, Pasadena; c. V. Benson
head clerk, Denver; p. e. Snodgrass
head banker, Eugene, Ore; F. p.
Bertschy head auditor, P. O. box 1906
Denver; w. c. Hawley, chairman board
head managers, Salem, Ore; 7. NJ.
Robinson, head manager Oakland;
James Stenhouse head manager, Col
fax, Wash; F. p. Hawke, head man.
ager, Pueblo; T. A. Hughes, head ply
stefan, Denver; NJ. r. Wilson, head
escort, Bozeman, Mont; Angus Nc
Kellar, jr., head Waterman, Salt Lake
City; f. o. Nelson. head sentry, Boise,
Idaho; B. M. Carr, general attorney,
Denver.
There are over 100000 members in the
Pacific jurisdiction, comprising Cali
fornia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Ore
gon, Utah, Utah, Washington and
Wyoming. Special feature of w. o. w.
is the erection of monuments on graves
Of deceased members at a cost Of 500,
paid from benefit fund. Men only ad-
mitted. La Fiesta camp No. 60 is the
largest camp in the west, having over
1900 members. 1t meets every Monday
night at Woodmen temple in Mercan-
tile place.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
FRATERNAL AID
ASSOCIATION

Old Rainier council No. 5s4, F. A. A,
gave a hard time dance Tuesday night
and it was a hummer. The hall was
packed full.
We had fine music and good time.
The proceeds, about $25. VIII go to our
ball team for suits. Yes, we want
them dressed. Some of the suits were
corkers-they had crazy quilt backed
clear off the boards.
Where was that celebrated coat of
many colors, too? When you want a
good time come down In the woods and
see ''us'' wild people. Old Rainier beats
them all.
A large contingent from Pasadena
council came down and got right in
among us, as usual. and when 1t comes
to having fun those Pasadenans are
no hindrance, either Paul w. Isle
of The Herald was also present. I'll
bet he never got into such bunch be-
fore. either!
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
OHIO SOCIETY

The Ohio society will give its month
" reception at the Fraternal Brother
hood building Tuesday night. Social
hour, 1880 to $3.50 p. m, followed by this
program, given by DeChauvenet Con-
serVatory of Music and Dramatic Art:
Plano solo, Isidore Karnblum; Loves
Promise" (vocaD, Florence Sheriff;
piano solo, Carl Lang; vocal solo
1selected), Katharine Geller; plano
solo, Ards Odds; recitation, Sarah
Ellis. The society officers are Ora e.
Monnette, president; DR.. G. b. Speer.
secretary, and w. A. Amend, chairman
entertainment committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

cordial welcome rendered him on his
recent visit to Los Angeles, saying 1t
was the most agreeable experience he
had met during his official term. He
especially commended Marathon-Los
Angeles lodge on the high standard at
tained by that lodge in it's grade of
membership, and referred to his meet
ing with the lodge at its regular ses-
sion as privilege to be long remem-
bered by him with pleasure. While
here Supreme Chancellor Barnes was
impressed with the unique electric
lighting system used by Marathon Los
Angeles lodge, and said 1t was the most
beautiful and striking in the United
States.
Knights of Pythias Of the south are
preparing to make the session of the
grand lodge, which convenes at Long
Beach May 1922, a great success. For
many years the grand lodge has held
its yearly convention in some city north
of Los Angeles and the knights in the
southern counties are in high feather
over the selection Of a place for meet
ing closer to their homes. Three hun
bred delegates will be entitled to par
ticipate In the deliberations of the ses-
sion and hundreds of other knights will
be in attendance. A band concert and
reception will mark the opening night
and the next day, Tuesday, May 10,
will be devoted to grand lodge BUSH
ness. A number of companies of the
Third regiment, uniform rank, from
Southern California will attend and a
military ball will be given In their
honor Wednesday night. Two hundred
and fifty men in line will parade and
prize drills will occur. Thursday night
the dramatic order Knights of Khoras-
san will hold a ceremonial at which q
large class of tyros will be conducted
over the hot sands. The Pythian Sis
tiers will also hold sessions during the
grand lodge convention.
Representatives from Los Angeles
Marathon lodge to attend the conven-
ton of the grand lodge knights of
Pythias at Long Beach next month
were chosen at last Tuesday nights
session. They are: Past chancellors,
r. L. Dunlap. A. L. Selig, w F. Oliver
and ]. c. Kolff. The alternates selected
are Past Chancellors G. V. Stansbury,
James Murray, w. Fl. Dodge.
AL Borak temple No. rs, Dramatic Or
der Knights of Khorassan will hold a
ceremonial at the oasis of Los Angeles,
promotion of Master e. =.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12


present rate of insurance until the end
of time, without any raise of rates.
Official roster: o. B. Martin, supreme
knight; c. A. Powers, first vice SUI
preme knight; d. II. Carlton, second
vice supreme knight; S. r. Kutz, SUI
preme secretary; +. II. Scholle, SUI
preme medical director; S. e. Peters,
supreme chaplain; H. S. Mueller, SUI
preme warden; w. r. Smith, supreme
guard; j. T. Hodgson, supreme watch
man; w. e. Atchison, general attor-
ney; supreme executive council, F. H.
Scholle, chairman, S. r. Kutz o. B.
Martin; board of directors, S. H. Cha
cey, L. Pearson, w. A. Hobson, w. v.
Bowser, j. H. Newly; Committees:
good of the order-E. L. Whitney, w.
d. Finley, Mrs. S. A. King; secret work
j. B. Doncyson, ]. H. Huett, r. c.
RUSSELL transportation-G. S. Medli-
colt, ]. f. Mitchell, Col. J. d. Norton.
Officers of Ark No. 70 are: Chief
knight, W. J. Neergard; first vice c.
X, Violet Roberts,; second vice c. X.
Clara o. Butts; secretary, D. H. Carl
ton; warden, Mrs. w. j. Neergard;
assistant warden, Matte Carlton;
guard. l.. II. Ames; Waterman, Har-
long Jones; pianist. Mrs. Curtis.
This ark meets every Tuesday night
at hall No. H. Mammoth hall, alt South
Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

ETY. gave a moonlight dance, which was
we'll attended.
The officers of this lodge are: A.
Thylander, past president; c. Hallin,
president; A. B. Johnson. vice presi-
dent; A. J. Johnson, recording secre-
tary; A. Anderson, financial secretary;
J, Peterson, cashier; Mrs. C. Hallin,
chaplain; Miss o. Peterson, conductor;
E. Nelson, master of ceremonies; O.
Glen, inside guard; o. Johnson. out
side guard; trustees, A. b. Johnson, S.
Emtman and F. Larson.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

ides No. 4. This court has about 300
members and is growing rapidly. The
following corps of officers are at >the
helm for the current term: Past chief,
G. P. Herth; chief, Walter l.. Bowers;
Judge, F. d. Wright; teacher, Mrs.
Stella Thompson; scribe, G. H. Lewis;
keeper of tribute. Mrs. Alice Goodhue;
captain, G. w. Swygart; guide, ]. G.
Gray; keeper inner gate, Mrs. Mary
Rees; keeper outer gate, Mrs Celeste
Mullen; musician, Miss Ora Spottswood;
electrician, o. S. Nielsen; master of GER
emonies, William Whiteman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12


Z The Modern National Re-
serve became fraternal
order in the real sense of the term
when, with its charter granted by the
state OF Iowa on March Is, 1903, the
first applicant passed the medical ex-
animation and was issued a policy.
Born in the brain of l.. T. Young, then
citizen of Charles City, it established
Its official headquarters In Charles City.
This society is about five years old
and has a membership of 1000 actual
beneficiary members. It's present home
office Is at Charles City, Iowa, and the
supreme officers, elected at that city on
April l, 1908, are the old officers re-
elected, with one expection, and are as
follows:
President, ". A. Young, Charles City,
Iowa; vice president, c. d. Arnold Ce-
dar Rapids, Iowa; second vice presi-
dent, S. c.. Randles, Bird City, Kas.;
secretary, I. E. Lee, Charles City. Iowa.;
treasurer, j. A. Ferguson, Charles City,
Iowa; medical examiner, Dr. H. A.
Dittmer, Manchester, Iowa; attorney,
H. F. Arnold, Manchester, Iowa; field
manager, L. T. Young, Los Angeles,
CAL; chaplain. p. F. Medden; guide,
Harriet Won Berg Charles City, Iowa;
Lady Priscilla, Harriet Randles, Bird
city, Kas.; Lady Goodman, Addie L.
Young, Bird City, Kas.; inner guard, j..
7. Carmichael, Charles City; outer
guard, L. Squier, Albert Lea, MINI. !;
board of directors, S. l.. Kern, G. w.
Won Berg, 1. C. Scoheld, M. F. LIE Roy,
S. G. Randles.
1t has paid during its existence $45,-
1898 for death and accident claims. 1t
has gained admittance and is doing
business in the following states: Iowa,
Minnesota, Montana, Colorado, Califor-
MIA, washington, oklahoma, Kansas,
Kentucky, oregon and Arizona.
The reserve fund deposited in banks
and first lien real estate mortgages
amounts to $1S,262.23 J. e. Stmons of
this city, $50 Bryson building, is assist
ant state manager of California, and
there are $50 members in the state and
one council, Los Angeles council, No.
90, of 15O members, in the city. The
officers are as follows:
w. President, A. B. Holmes; vice
president, Mr.. Colley; secretary, J. e.
Simons: treasurer, A. e. Young; guide,
M ok; chaplain, ]. White; inner
guard, Mrs Delaney; Lady Priscilla,
Jessie Simons; Lady Goodman, Elsie
Young.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

Chairman; Gust Peterson, Mr.. Carlson,
Miss Elm Skoglund. Miss Carlson. Miss
Erikson. After lodge closed the mem
bers were surprised by the entertain
ment committee, who furnished re-
freshments and the remaining part of
the evening was given to dancing.
Many of the members enjoyed the
Svanzoin (dance) and stayed until a
late hour.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
ROYAL HIGHLANDERS
Fern Castle No. 479


: ::| ]: !: !: !:
ecutive bodies for So
cial. educational and financial benefits,
upon a sound, safe and equitable basis.
1t was organized August II, 1896, at Au-
rora, Neb: insurance in force, $35,doO.-
900; surplus, $SOO,00O total membership
in the United States, $4,000 1t operates
in twelve states Its executive officers
are: President, w. q. Sharp; secre-
tary, F. j. Sharp; treasurer, S. J. Skill
man; grand medical examiner, /. e.
Hawley.
The ritualistic degree work is most
beautiful and instructive, 1t having
been based upon some events in Scot
fish history wherever language is
written or spoken the names of Burns
and Scott are household words, and
the story of Wallace and Bruce will
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
VASA ORDEN AT u. S. A.

The Nordsjerman lodge
No. 106 held an interest
ing meeting Tuesday night.
A committee was appointed
for the farmers ball" that
takes place Saturday night,
Auril 5. Those appointed
were v. Wennerstrom,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

A letter from Supreme
Chancellor Barnes, written
on his arrival at his home
in Jacksonville, ILL.,. has
been received by Marathon
Los Angeles lodge, in which
the supreme chancellor ex-
rnrnSSad a nnraoin tinn OF th O
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF
HONOR
Angel City No. 1882

9 err { a l n PERSONS,
citizens of Kentucky.
Tennessee. Missouri
and Indiana, formed a
corporation to pro-
mote benevolence,
morality, science, in
dustry, mutual pro-
lection and assistance
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12
THE GRAND FRATERNITY

AM Star of the West branch No.
IN 308 holds open house tomor-
kesX@sY row (Monday) evening to
~%xA members and friends at p.
"a m. Dancing is the program.
Regular meeting is held at s
p. m. Maple hall, SAC South Figueroa
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-12

evening, April 10, and 519 South
Broadway.
An invitation has been extended to
Mrs. M. Scovill, worthy high priestess;
to Mrs. Hiney, past supreme worthy
high priestess of Michigan, who is at
present in Los Angeles, to act as pre-
siding officer as we'll as Mr.. and Mrs
Goss of Michigan, both distinguished
past officers, to take part in the beau
tiful ritualistic service which is to be
conferred upon several new sojourners
DR.. w. E. Pritchard, to fill his exalted
office as king, and Mrs. Addle Lauder
as queen. A hearty reception will fol-
low, and in conclusion a warm supper
will be served by the members. All To-
cal White Shrine members will be pres
ent, and an invitation is extended to all
Eastern Shrine members who may be
visiting In Southern California.