Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

Ggfk j8 meeting held In Blanchard
Ee&x hall Wednesday. when, 1, a
Tz55SsssSH great gathering of For
esters took place. 1t was
a great meeting, and the
supreme chief ranger came, saw and
conquered-the hearts of all his fellow
Foresters. His kindly greeting to all
at the reception held after the meeting
will be long remembered by all, and
his mastery address on Forestry can
never be forgotten. One of the pleas
Ing incidents of the meeting was the
presentation by the supreme chief ran
ger of the highest honor of the order,
the Grand Cross of Merit. to High
Chief Ranger DR.. c. b. Dickson and
Past High Chief Ranger R. e. Wirsch-
ing. California is proud of the honor
thus shown this jurisdiction in the per-
son of these two brothers.
A big Stevenson meeting was held
in Ontario Thursday evening, when
large delegations of Foresters We're
present from Cucamonga, Uplands,
Chino, Pomona and Ontario. A fine
literary and musical program was
given, and addresses made by the su-
preme chief ranger, Brother e. G. stew
enson. and Supreme Orator Rev. A.
McGillivray of Toronto, Canada. There
were also present High Chief Ranger
G. B. Dickson, Superintendent of Or
ganizers r. e. Hand, Past High Chief
Ranger r. E. Wirsching, High Secre-
tary s. G. Dunkerley, High Auditor
N. c.. Pedley and High Senior Beadle
w. S. Hallett. 1t was the biggest For
estric meeting ever held in the fair
city of Ontario, and gave the supreme
chief ranger cause for congratulations,
One of the most interesting sessions
ever held by Court Palmetto took place
Monday evening, when large number
of members and visitors were present
| to see the initiatory work exemplified
by the Court Temple team. Among the
distinguished visitors were Past High
| Chief Ranger r. Il. Wirsching, High
| Secretary S. G. Dunkerley, Deputy Su-
preme Chief Ranger j. A. McCahill and
Past High Messenger M. A. Gould.
Five strangers wandered into the For
estric Home of Court Palmetto, were
captured, and with all the ancient rit-
ualistic rites of the Forest Rangers
were initiated into membership of
Court Palmetto. The ceremonies were
| long and arduous, and at times trying
to the candidates. and reflected great
| credit on the Temple team. Brother
Johnny norbel, the chief ranger had
| provided an elegant banquet, to which
/ over fifty sat down and enjoyed the
flow of good cheer and wit that ensued.
1t is reported that all were able to
catch the last car for home after spend
| Ing pledSdnl ONcilAlS All " OO II
ternal fashion.
| Court Los Angeles received several
APPLICATIONS for membership at its meet
! ing Thursday evening, but did not give
| the initiatory work, for the reason that
| it is making special preparations for
| a class at the meeting Thursday,
March IS. The chief ranger. Brother
Bob" Wirsching, will then occupy the
| chair for the first time since receiving
| the Cross of Merit at the hands OF the
supreme chief ranger, and the occasion
will be in the nature of reception
| to Brother Wirsching, and for him to
receive the congratulations of his fell
low members.
Court Glad Hand had a large atten-
dance at the meeting last week, and
initiated twelve candidates. Consider
able business was transacted. includ-
ing the setting aside of 5000 to be added
to the court hospital fund. This court,
in conjunction with Companion Court
Glad Hand, will have social dance
Thursday night. March IS, in the halls
| in the Walker building, and will be
glad TO extend the "glad hand" to all
visiting Foresters.
The Court Temple initiatory team
gave an "at home" to a class of six
candidates at the meeting of Court
| Temple Tuesday evening. The candi-