Los Angeles herald., 1909-06-27
NEWS OF FRATERNAL > i
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

azAfHPS ~ Afhe tour OF N1SllS III MI titeAAt
- California. washington
sC and British Columbia and
is having very success
full meetings. His many
friends in the city will be glad 10 near
what the Vancouver News Of June ~
has to say of him, though, OF course,
tbev will not agree with the latter
paragraph suggesting his change OF 10
cation from Los Angeles TO vancouver.
The News says
Brother Hand of Los Angeles CAL
the genial superintendent was gladly
welcomed by all, even though ne is Il
citizen of our neighboring republic. Inc
bovs of British Columbia forget thaI
and think he is a Canadian. FRANK Is
almost good enough 10 be BIlI4SileI
He delivered splendid. soul-stirrtng ad-
dresses at each court meeting, laying
sneciai emphasis on the orphanage de-
45artrnent of the institution. Brother
Hands visit is much appreciated. he
has done good to all the MEMBERS NOT
only as a Forester. but as companion
and adviser The only regret is that
brother Ffand cannot stay in Van
couver all the time His work on the
Pacific coast is a credit to any general
and it is to be hoped that the mead
officer will change his location trom
Los Angeles to Vancouver
Court Glad Hand is still attending
strictly to its motto of More fores1
ters." and added ten to its number last
week Brother Reed is as happy as d
clam and says there are lots more TO
follow.
Court Semi-tropic, No. 1442, at lts
weekly meeting last Tuesday evening
received two applications for MEMBER
shin and initiated two new members
thus adding slowly but permanently 10
its membership. The court VIII give a
masauerads dance at the hall' loU9 2
south Main street. next Tuesday nlghl'
tbe proceeds to be devoted to the gem
era1 fund of the court. Good music
and a GOOD time is assured on that oc-
casion.
Court La Fiesta is keeping in line as
opa If +he hest social courts in the CITY,
and last Saturday the members sur
nrised Brother f. l.. Lull OF thelr court
at his residence and presented MN Win
q handsome emblematic charm on Ihe
occasion of his birthday. cards were
n1aved and lunch was served. The
marty enioyed themselves as Foresters
so well know how.
Court El Monte kept open house last
Thursday evening, and had out big
crowd of members and trlends VINO
vvere interested in talks on Forestry
made by Brothers J. H. Bean, past
high treasurer; S. G.. Dunkerley, high
secretary; NJ. A. Gould, past hlgh
marshal and Deputy Supreme Chief
Ranger D. D. Mcdonald. Those broth
ers also distinguished themselves at
the banquet. which was served by the
companions of this excellent court.
Several applications were received, ana
quite a number of promises made as a
result of the meeting.
The guard of honor of Companion
court Los Angeles was engaged in the
Ia t6e IEaag
after which a social time was had and
refreshments were served in honor of
and as a surprise on the chief ranger,
Companion Goodrich.
Companion court Morris Vineyard
had its regular whist social Friday
evening, and all present enjoyed them
selves. There was keen competition for
the prizes, and the prizes for women
were won by Companions Ferris and
Patterson, with Companion Franklin as
winner of the consolation prize. Broth
ers F. z. Cotter and A. Bricker won
the first and second prizes for men,
and Brother Bohannon made the low
tally for the consolation prize.
Court Tropico had a big attendance
at the entertainment last Thursday
evening when its members put on the
boards a bill that would do credit TO
any professional show. Three One-act
farees were given. juggling act that
was fine. and numerous other stunts
that were all well received. The Trop-
leo Foresters are a talented bunch, and
are credit to the order.
Court Morris Vineyard had its usual
big crowd last Friday evening. and
thoroughly enjoyed the ceremonies at
tendant on the initiation Of a class of
fourteen that Brother Mcdonald had
prepared Ten new applications We're
received, assuring q lively class at the
next meeting. The boys are all well
enthused. and are giving Brother Nc
Donald the assistance that he deserves.
Among the visitors were B. H. Frank
lin. past high treasurer; G. 3. CordreY,
chief ranger of Court La Fiesta; H. F,
Harrison, court deputy Of Court Trop-
ico, and r. G. Doyle, court deputy of
Court Glad Hand.
The members of Court Temple were
out in force last Tuesday evening to
welcome Brother McCahiI back in the
fold, and the chief ranger presented him
with an elegant silver cake dish as a
token Of the fraternal regard Of Court
Temple. Several applications were re-
ceived, and three candidates We're given
the obligation of the order Brother
J. Carroll was hOnored with the decor
alton of O. gold noOsehead in recogni-
tiOn of his services in bringing men,
bers into the court, and several other
members are in line for the coveted
emblem in the near future Court Tenn
pie win give the full initiatory work to
a class of candidates next Tuesday
night at Burbank hall, to which all
FOresters are invited.
After the meeting the members of
Court Temple adjourned to the hall of
Companion Court Miramar, where they
were entertained at supper, after the
companions had made presentation to
Brother McCahill and bride of a fine
cut glass berry set.