Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-28
FRATERNAL NEWS
WooDMEN Oh THE WORLD

NJ .sn.N, months. The Palms or
<aSsSs W.T. chestra, reinforced by a
~ZEsl1~ part of the orchestra of
La Fiesta camp, furnished excellent
music, and Clerk Chapman Of Vernon
camp delighted all present by perform
ing on several novel Instruments. Con-
sui Commander Sterns delivered the
address of welcome, and by his re-
marks showed himself to be a live
booster. Judge A. II. TugWell spoke of
deceased Head Consul f. A. Falken-
berg in sweet memoir, and appealed to
the camp and visiting neighbors to up
hold the hands of the organizers, urg-
ing all members everywhere to refuse
to listen to the knocker. Organizer G..
70. Stretch spoke of what Woodcraft
stands for and why men should join
the order. Clerk John II. Foley of La
Fiesta camp spoke in very compliment
tary terms of Organizer Stretch and
his work in Southern California, char
acteriZing him as a man of honor, a
polished speaker of unusual ability as
an organizer and faithful in the dis
charge of his duties. Neighbor Foley
further urged that all Woodmen rally
around Neighbor Stretch and work
with him to the advancement of the
order, closing his remarks by good
words for Palms camp. At this meet
ing many visitors were present from
other camps Fremont camp alone be-
lilB represented ny dDOul ullttll u llS
members.
La Fiesta camp had a we'll attended
meeting Monday November Is. Sow
ereign j. ii. Mcconnell, the Canadian
organizer, paid the camp visit, and
his speech, brimming over with good
thoughts and forceful utterances. will
live long in the memory of those who
heard it, The camp has appointed a
committee to prepare a Christmas tree
for the benefit of the little folks, and
the previous successes bid fair to be
eclipsed on this occasion. The clerk
brought in the applications Of several
of his lawyer friends and the camn
was much pleased to receive them and
voted unanimously to accept them.
Neighbor Hazell deputy of the camp,
offered beautiful oil painting to the
neighbor who brought I'm the most ap-
plications before January 1. NcighbOr
Gribble of Vernon camp and Neighbor
Payne of San Diego told of the doings
in their respective camps, and +. 9.
C.'s Pierce. Transue and Beebe made
happy speeches. 6. G. Charles Let's
of Eastlake camp made quite a. hit
with the boys with his happy sallies.
Banker l.. ID. Swartwout, in his usual
characteristic style, said many good
things.
La Fiesta camp initiated four candi-
dates and accepted twelve applications
November 22 and had the largest at
tendance during the month. Judge a.
p. Tugwell delivered one of his MASTER
full addresses, which ELECTED hearty re-
sponse Woodman Bill IIagerman also
delivered boosting speech. The cleo
tion of officers will be held Monday
December g.
Monroyia camp entertained the mem
bers of La Fiesta camp I'm a royal
style last Tuesday night. The com
mitteo met the officers at the DEPOT
nd f, 1,o
whore general introductions were i'm
order. The orchestra of the camp rem
dered several delightful selections
Initiation was then held. the team of
La Fiesta camp comforting the Pro-
lection and Joseph degrees and the
boys of Monrovia voted 1t the best
work they had ever seen. At the con-
clusion of the initiation good and well
fare was the order, and everybody was
made to feel thoroughly at home. An
oyster supper was then served. and the
officers and hosts alike participated I'm
college songs. which created much mer-
rlment and good feeling.
Vernon camp met Wednesday night
and reelected its officers for the ensu-
ing six months, the names and stations
being as follows: Past Consul COM
mander, o. Il. Bean: consul comman-
der. John Powers; adviser lieutenant.
NJ. =. Ritchic; escort, Fred Crosby;
watchman, A. L. Faunbern; banker
r.. G. Thompson; clerk. 7. II. Chap
man; managers. J. j. Reese, II. Ma
chesney and j. B. Kwasigroch; captain
of the team, w. p. Rogers.
At the conclusion of the business the
neghbors played whist until the hour
for home-going. AT this meeting also
occurred the regular monthly draw.
The prize was one months dues and
assessments. Clerk Chapman won the
draw, which has been his fortune on
three previous occasions. Only once
has Neighbor Chapman accepted the
prize, the other times turning it over
to some other neighbor.