Los Angeles herald., 1909-05-30
FrafeYnaI and
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

see the work given by
the uniform team of Court Temple.
The initiatory work was given in an
impressive manner and was a sur
prise to those who had not previously
seen it as given by the Temple boys
with all the ancient usages of the
Foresters in the old days of Robin
Hood. DR. Dickson, che high chief
ranger, gave an instructive address
that was listened to with close atten-
ton and received with enthusiasm.
The high secretary, Brother S. G. Dun
kerley, also spoke a few words of ap-
probation of the good work being done
by Court Los Angeles. Among the
other distinguished visitors were n. A.
Pontius, high marshal; w. H. Leeds,
high messenger, and E. e. Packard,
past high treasurer. Past High Chief
Ranger Brother r. E. Wirsching is
chief ranger of this large court and
is to be congratulated as the leader
in the boosters club" of good old
Court Los Angeles. It was through
the efforts of Brother ]. A. McCahil.
deputy supreme chief ranger, that the
class of candidates was brought in,
with many more to follow at a later
meeting; and the high chief ranger
took occasion to congratulate Brother
McCahill on the excellent work he is
doing for the court. Brother McCahill
is to slip away to Arizona in a week
or so to get married, and it is ru-
mored that his candidates and others
are preparing a boosting club for his
special benefit when he returns. After
the meeting a supper was served, in
Guiding "tamales a la Casa Verdugo"
Court Glad Hand had a short meet
ing this week, during which five cam
dldates were initiated, and after which
the brothers adjourned to the penny
al gaF
The companions had a big crowd out
and it was hard work to keep pace
with the nimble pennies which in
creased to neat sum for the treasury.
An excellent program of reading and
musical numbers was given, supple
mented by various novelties. such as
the black hand fortune teller, whose
readings of life and death were in
great demand. and the great scene
across the plains under the guidance
of Companion Maggie Doyle, attired in
her striking baby costume. Compan-
ion frankie Hand. illustrious chief of
the tribe of Glad Handlers, was also
active as the Great Raffles" and was
quite an entertainment in himself of
course Sam Reed was there with an
eye to business, and wrote five appli-
cations during the evening. Refresh
ments were served and a penny dance
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joyment.
Companion court Los Angeles re-
ceiyed two applications and gave the
initiatory work at the meeting Thurs
day afternoon. The companions are
kept very busy just now taking care
of their sick members, as they have
nine on the sick list who are receiv-
Ing the excellent care afforded by the
order.
Court Morris Vineyard initiated four
candidates and Immediately adjourned
to attend the shirt waist social of Com
panion Court Morris Vineyard A big
crowd was present and eleven card
tables were filed in addition to the
large crowd that danced Mrs. Smith
Won the first women's prize as the best
whist player, and Companions Ferris
and Cotter tied for second honors.
Companion Cotter was lucky and took
the second prize. Among the men
Brother Studebaker was the winner of
the first prize. Everybody had good
time. as the companions are fine en-
tertainers
The interest in Court La Fiesta is
fast increasing under the leadership
of the indefatigable Deputy Mcdonald.
Last Tuesday evening a larger crowd
than ever was at the meeting. Three
candidates were initiated and became
members of the La Fiesta Boosters
club. The court is organizing a dane
ing class for the members to perfect
themselves in the art. and they are
busy every evening before and after
the sessions of the court.
Court Temple had an extra big crowd
at its meeting last week and received
six applications and added eight to IT'S
membership. The court took up the
orphans tag proposition and voted to
dispose of 400 for this worthy purpose.
Many of the courts are calling for these
tags from the high secretary, and it is
hoped that every court will get in line
and boost the idea by selling them at 10
cents each for the benefit Of the Fores-
tiers orphans happiness fund.
Courts Temple and Miramar will hold
their regular monthly whist and dance
party at Burbank hall Tuesday. June ].
A number Of the friends of brother $
G. Dunkerley, the high secretary, gave
him a surprise party at his residence
Saturday evening and spent a pleasant
evening with him. They were all mem
bers of Court Temple or Court Los An
geles and also working with both of
the first named. During the evening
Companion Gruebnau, past chief ranger
OF Companion Court Miramar, pre-
scented Brother Dunkerley with an ele-
giant travellers toilet set on behalf of
the members of her court as a taken of
the esteem IN which he is held by the
member of Companion Court Miramar
Games, music and supper constituted
program that was just about right, and
an enjoyable evening was spent by the
many Forestric friends present.
There was large attendance in DR.
Dickson's office Wednesday evening
when the boosters committee held its
first meeting to assemble to work for
the success of Foresters' day at Re
dondo Saturday August %, when
Southern California Foresters will have
their picnic. The matter was taken I'D
with enthusiasm and many novel sug-
gestions were made and they are de-
terminated to briskly boost the picnic
IN the several courts from now until
the date of the picnic 1t is planned
to be the biggest ever held and every
Forester is asked to give assistance.