Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07


the most successful session in the his
tory Of the jurisdiction. 1t was re-
markable as being the most unanimous
session ever held, and was an eloquent
tribute to the harmonious conditions
that exist In the order The Supreme
chief Ranger, Brother Elliott G. Stew
enson, unfolded his plans for the de-
velopment of the fraternaI features of
the order. a part OF which is the early
establishment of free hospital and
nurses for every member wherever
situated, and the establishment of an
emergency hospital service in Los An
geles. His practical plans for the bet
ter care of the members, and the in
creased benefits to be given, were re-
ceived with enthusiasm and are an
evidence that he will make this the
best fraternal, as well as the best in
-surance, order In existence. There
the offices, the delegates being Of one
mind to continue the policies that have
proved so successful. Dr. c. B. Dick
son Of Los Angeles was reelected
high chief ranger and brother j. II.
Bean of Court Occident was elected
high chief ranger Brother s. G. Dun
l1erley was again elected high secre
tary. and Brother r. e; Wirsching
again as past high chief ranger.
Brother M. Bilby of Fresno was elected
as high treasurer, DR.. Fred ]. Frost
Of Court La Fiesta as high physician,
and brother ]. B. Hanna of Cotton as
high counselor. The high auditors
selected were brothers N. c. Pedley of
Pomona and Luther Brown of Le-
moorS The high court decided here
after TO meet bi-annually, the meeting
place of the next session to- be de-
cided by the high standing committee.
AS the supreme court will meet in
Toronto. Canada, in June, 1911 the
high court elected six representatives
and for the first time in the history
they were elected without a contest
The brothers who will represent South
ern California at the supreme court
are 6. G. Dunkerley, high secretary;
c. B. Fischer of Burbank, G. w. Hood
of Court La Fiesta, DR.. L. ]. HUFF of
Court Morris Vineyard. J. Luhdorff of
Visalia. and r, e. Wirsehing, past
high chief ranger.
Among the appointed officers of the
high court the high chief ranger
named the following: c. A. Rockwell, |
Court Los Angeles; T. G. Chapple, |
Court Norris Vineyard; F. L. Park,
Court Glad. Hand; w. E. Vaughan.
Court Cotton; Roy Houston. Court
j. T. Boyer. Court Giant Oak. and
Companion r. ]. Harnett of Compan-
ion Court Miramar.
AS an evidence of the true spirit of
that prevailed among the
delegates of the high court may be
mentioned the fact that at one meeting
a collection was taken to provide
extras for the orphans
who are being reared by the order, and
the amount of $4,000 was contributed
in a few minutes. The Fresno people
royalty. and in addition to
the usual entertainment, a ball was
given and a class initiation. making
very pleasant events. They provided
a special train to take the delegates
to points of interest in the surround
ing country.
While the order has done well in
Southern California during the past
year, it is confidently expected that it
will do even better during the coming
term, and the organizing department
Is already planning a vigorous cam
paign for the coming winter IT is
best to attend the court meetings
and take a part in the good
work of alleviating the needs of the
distressed brothers and companions,
and in building UP the order