Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-23
FYafernaI and
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS
Court Pasadena held 4

R%2&&S4 ing, when "a jolly party
2sRkh<Ih 4A of members and friends
h<g9 met and had a friendly
KzSA.RFNS9 contest. Mrs. M. K. Jeff5
was the winner of the first
Iady's prize and Beatrice Grover was
consoled with the BOBBY prize. The
hish secretary, Brother 5. G. bunker
lev was among the contestants ana
stole a march on the Pasadena people
nv winning the first gentleman's prize
and returned to the city with new
nair of socks as the result. Brother
Cornish of Detroit won the BOBBY
nrize. and says that the BOBBY prize
here is better than the first prize IN
Detroit so he is going to place MS
membership in Pasadena now and
bring his wife in also.
Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger Nc
Donald says that he has Court Morris
Vineyard going some now, and the
boys certainly are taking great deal
more interest At their last meeting 4
class of three was put through their
paces. and the pace was a hot one ana
three others who could not get TO the
meeting were placed in membership
the day following. 1t is a sure thing
that YOU will always find the initia-
tory work being given in Court Morris
VINEYARD and the members of other
courts are always welcome to help
the good work along with their pres
ence.
Court La Gazelle again demonstrated
last week that it is one of the best
fraternal courts in the city by the
care it is taking of one of its mem
hers who was taken sick in San Ber-
nardino The court made an appropria-
ton and sent a member to San Ber-
nardino to take care of and bring home
the sick member. This is merely one Of
the cases that are at all times coming
up for attention in the courts, and the
fraternity is doing untold good with
the help it gives to the companions
and brothers in distress. The work Is
done unobtrusiVely but effectively, and
there are many who have to thank their
membership in Forestry for smoothing
the rough places that come to all at
some time or other in life.
Court Occident at its last meeting in
dorsed the chief ranger, Brother w. H.
Leeds, for the Seattle trip and the
members are now busy getting new ap-
plications for membership to place to
his credit. So that it is safe to say
they will have class of candidates
for the second Friday in June. The
brothers of Court Occident will enter
tain at the regular monthly social Fri
day, May %, and the committee, which
consists of Brothers Boswell, Bean,
Gould, Gillingham and Joe Mode,
promises that there will be something
startling unfolded that evening. 1t is
known that a fine prize has been Of
fered for the best whist player, but
beyond that the program is a secret.
All are invited to visit Court Occident
on Pasadena avenue that evening.
Court Temple had large attendance
last week and added a number to its
membership. Brother F. N. Roth, the
vice chief ranger of Court Los Angeles.
was among the visitors, and made an
interesting talk.
Companion Court Los Angeles re-
ceived applications for membership at
the meeting last week. The members
were busy in preparation for the COM
ing meeting of the companion assem-
bly,.
Do not forget the penny social of
Companion Court Glad Hand in the
Walker building Thursday, May 81,
when the humble penny will be gladly
accepted by the fair companions. You
surely will get your moneys worth
and will not ask for your penny back.
Court Semi-Tropic No. 1912 gave an
other of its series of whist parties at
the hall of the court, 1861 South
Main street, last Tuesday evening. The
attendance, as usual, was good, there
being ten tables of players besides n
number of visitors who were present
to enjoy the social features of the
evening. The whist party was given
by and under the direction of Brother
S. w. Van Dompselaar the financial
secretary of the court, and the gross
proceeds will be given to swell the gen.
eral fund of the court. The first prize
was won by Brother ]. Strachan, the
second by Miss Kelly. Refreshments
We're served.
Court Los Angeles had a good meet
ing last week and transacted consider
able business of Importance. Among
the visitors was Brother Skinner of
Vermont who has lately located in the
city. Court Los Angeles has issued in
vitations to the high court officers and
to the courts to attend a big class
initiation Thursday, May 27. The court
and Deputy McCahilI have made great
preparations to entertain the visitors
as we'll as the candidates. and one of
the largest meetings this big court
ever had is expected. The court meets
at 1875 South Spring street
Companion Court Miramar received
applications at the meeting Tuesday
evening and also gave the initiatory
work.
Every one present, and there was n
large attendance, had a good time with
Court La Fiesta Tuesday evening
when Companion Hood was chairman
of the entertainment committee Whist
was played and the first lady's prize
was won by Mrs. Reed. who is shortly
to join the court. Companion Iull was
awarded the consolation prize Brother
Lull captured the first gentleman's
prize. and Brother Wilson was. strenu-
GUS enough to get the BOBBY prize. A
dance was also a part of the evenings
entertainment.
Companion Franklin, who is mem
Der of Court La Fiesta and president
of the companion assembly. has beep
bereaved by the death of her mother
this week, and receives the fraternaI
sympathy of the Foresters in her sor-
row. Companion and Brother Franklin
and family are all active Foresters
well known in the various city courts
Companion Court Morris VINEYARD
had large attendance last week and
received three applications and added
Two to its membership by card.
The members of Court Glad Hand
are busy in preparation for their first
anniversary celebration to be held
Thursday, June 10. An active commit
tee is at work and it will see that the
event is notable one.
WOMEN OF WOODCRAFT
The Women Of VOOdora Fl oYo 1o1r.