Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-19
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At a recent meeting of
~ San Pedro camp the fol-
-10 lowing officers were cho-
~f5fTN asen to guide the destiny
MONA 7 of the camp for the next
~. .m.M six months: Consul COM
%Eg,Ta EG5p mander, A. L. Cailland;
slElg4lS" advisor lieutenant, w. j.
Evans; banker, II. a. Linkletter;
clerk, c. A. E. Smith, escort, Charles
Latzke; watchman. c. *. Peroey;
sentry. G.. w. Culpepper; managers,
j. d. Harthorn. ]. ChiIcott and j. II.
Inges This camp holds but two
meetings In each month, the first ana
third Friday nights, but If the camp
prospers as is expected, ii will not DE
long before il will be to tho camps
interest to meet every week, as Is the
general custom with other camps. At
the last meeting one candidate was
initiated and five neighbors received
by transfer cerds, due to the efforts
of Organizer William Stretch. Most
of the bearers Of the transfer cards
were out of the state members of the
order, and, while a loss to their re-
spective home camps, are a distinct
gain to San Pedro, where they are in
a position to do more than merely
swell the enrolment. Unless the rea
sons are special, it is best that a
nelghbor deposit his card IN the town
or city in which he makes his home
and earns his livelihood. because by
so doing so he becomes an active
instead of a passive member, with the
result that not only does he benefit
personally, but the local camp is slim
ulated to greater growth. In addition,
It is clear that the order is materially
benefited.
The semi-annual election of officers
of Los Angeles camp has resulted In
the selection of the following: Con-
sui commander, A. A. Long; advisor
lieutenant. ]. S. Cornell: banker, ID.
NJ. Stauffer; clerk, f. A. Harrington;
escort, S. II. Keown; watchman,
George NJ. Mitchell; sentry, 3. H..
Truitt; manager II. r.. Rankin, mu-
sican, J. c. Marchena; sick depart
ment physician, Or. 9. l.. Sexton. The
present consul commander, who will
occupy the past consuls chair, is j.
f. White. All the officers wore elect
ed without contest.
Santa Monica camp held n splendid
meeting Tuesday night, with about
twenty-five visitors present from out
side camps. Four candidates were in
itlated, the work being performed In
almost eXcellant manner by Vernon
camps officers and team. Five appli-
tdllOHS were also NOleu pu III bHlo
meeting. After initiation and the
transaction of the regular business of
the camp, social entertainment was
the order, during which time numer-
Gus talks were listened to. all fra
ternal in spirit, but covering a wide
range Of subjects. \ fine supper was
served.
Carnation camp, at Redondo Beach,
has extended an invitation to East
lake camps officers and team to ini-
tiate a large class of candidates for
the former camp in the near future.
The invitation will undoubtedly be ac-
cepted at the next meeting OF East
lake camp Tuesday night
Redlands camp had a well attended
meeting Friday night, and, Judging
from the interest manifested, the cam
paign for new members will result in
"A large Increase In new timber be-
fore many weeks have passed. Dis
trict Organizer George Z. Stretch Is
giving his personal attention to the
working out of the plans for increased
membership. At the meeting on the
10th inst. three candidates were ini-
tiated and n vote taken on several
applications.
Organizers George p. Stretch and f.
Hollands inaugurated a campaign foi
increased membership at special
meeting of tnglewood camp last night
a good attendance was present and
much enthusiasm manifested.
Organizer Martin reports good re-
suits from his work at Long Beach
and says the camp Is making prepara-
tions for a big meeting the first OF
the new year.