Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-02-02
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

monies of Marathon and
~ Los Angeles lodges were
W. held at Pythian Castle
B03HA@Y hall last Tuesday night.
%@ESSizA District Deputy Hugh j..
a(S8GA Crawford, installation Of
- ficer, was assisted by
members of both lodges in the work,
which was impressively conducted,
after which candidates were initiated
in the third rank by Marathon's team.
District Deputy Crawford was called
to the altar and presented with a
beautiful bouquet of flowers from both
| lodges, expressive of the esteem in
which he is held by them. The presen-
| tation remarks made by Past Chan
cellof Dunlap of Marathon lodge,
beautifully worded speech of choice
phrasing, evoked a feeling response.
Past Grand Chancellor James Muir
ray of Marathon lodge during the past
| month has assisted in installing the
officers of the knights of Pythias
lodges of the county, taking the part
of any grand officer designated He Is
a veteran in Pythian affairs who can
always be depended upon in an ener-
gency and who invariably makes
good" Because of his capabilities and
the steadfastness displayed by him
along Pythian lines he was recently
elected to fill the Office of dean of
Marathon, an honorary position Gre
| ated to fit the man, and the members
assert the fit is good one.
&
There was surprise in store for a
member of Marathon lodge last Tues
day night from which it is safe to as
sumo he has not yet fully recovered.
| F. j. Williams was called upon by the
presiding officer to explain away GER
tain aspersions said to have been cast
upon his character, but before the ex-
planning point was reached A. L. Selig
of Los Angeles lodge arose to offer
defense in his behalf. Mr.. Selig's re-
marks were of a pleasing character,
| interspersed with illusions to the per-
sonal esteem in which Mr.. Williams
! is held by Pythians and of highly
commendatory character respecting his
successful efforts in increasing the
membership of the order. He con-
cluded by making the presentation of
a beautiful ring, on which was en-
graved emblems of the order, a gift
from the rank teams OF both Mara
thon and Los Angeles lodges, in APP
| probation of services performed by
| Mr.. Williams, especially during the
contest of those teams for the silver
| loving cup which was offered for the
most efficient presentation of initiatory
ceremonies.
Past Chancellor Commander J. C.
Kalff of Los Angeles lodge and other
votaries of AL Borak temple, Dramatic
Order knights of Khorassan, are
busying themselves to give a reception
of genuine warmth to the class of
| tyros waiting to tread the hot sands
! on the night of February Is. The
tiger also is being daily rehearsed in
his duties, which are usually per-
formed with rare CELEBRITY and much
joy-chiefy TO himself.
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A dramatic characterization of "Da-
mon and Pythias" by Newton Beers
will be presented at Pythian Castle
hall, los North Spring street, Tuesday
evening. February II. On this occa-
sion the doors of the castle hall will
be opened to the public by Marathon
and Los Angeles lodges, which have
arranged the entertainment for the
benefit of their members and lady
friends and others not affiliated with
the order, who may obtain admission
tickets from any member of either
lodge Mr.. Beers holds a national
reputation as an entertainer and the
evening will be a social event of rare
| enjoyment.
Officers of Neptune lodge, No. IS, of
Redondo installed last Monday night
are as follows: c. c., D. A. Bruce; V.
c., ]. p. Ericsson; p, John r. Wiley;
M. of w, Charles j. Creller; X. of r.
and S., Ray w. Heath; M. of F., H. c.
Ward M. of E., F. T. Smith; M. at A,
F. M. Hoffman; l. G., r. o. Harrison;
o. G., F. M. Cook. After the installa
ton members and visitors partook of
an excellent spread served by wives
and lady friends.
Visitors at Marathon lodge last Tues
day night were F. C. Clifford, Stockton;
C, E. Akin, Cleveland, Ohio; c. w.
Beardsley, Sandwich, Ill; c. A. Baker,
Santa Barbara; E. w. Soaring, Nor
ristown, N. j., and s. M. Edmunds,
Boston, Mass.
Mountain View lodge No. rs, of
Hollywood installed officers for the
! present term Thursday night, as fol-
lows: c. c., w. c. Brunk; V. c., w.
w. Finch; p, H. r. Scott; M. of w,
John Benedict; K. of r. and s., f. w.
Griffin; M. of F., S. #. Bottomfleld;
M. of E., H. S. Johnson; NJ at A, Roy
Adamson; 1. G., L. j. Ball; o. G., r.
w. Sinclair. After installation five
candidates were initiated in the first
rank.
Gauntlet lodge received two applica-
lions at its last meeting. One of the
| largest meetings OF the new year was
held matter of vital Importance
was brought up in regard to change
of the bylaws, establishing NOR
tuary or funeral fund to the amount
of $500.
A. L. Rhyman rendered his resigna-
4 ton as a member OF the hall asso-
citation and R. L. Mueller was elected
in his place.
The lodge has accepted an invita-
tion from Long Beach lodge to put on
it's amplified page rank work during
the session of the grand lodge in that
city in May
contest was inaugurated the first
of the new year and one brother said
he would obtain five new members.
Brother Ross said he would get six,
and at the last meeting he fulfilled his
: promise.
! The first social dance given by COM
pany 49, u. r.. was a decided success
This is one of the many social func-
tions to be given by the company this
! fall, and 1t looks forward to an In
crease in membership to its ranks
from these sources.