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Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
J. |. TAYLOR

-PnOtO by Johnson, l.. a,
n NE of the busiest Woodmen in Los
Angeles is j. l. Taylor, clerk of
" Golden State camp, No. lilo, M.
w. A. He is found in his office at
All South Hill street, room 112, from 8
o'clock in the morning until in the
evening, and often until late hours at
night. 1t is largely through the CO.
operative work of Neighbor Taylor and
Deputy Herbelir that Golden State
camp has made the splendid record OF
growth it has in the last year or more.
Neighbor Taylor became affiliated
with the order in 1900 by joining camp
No. 9446 at Coalinga as charter mem
Der He was made the first consul Of
that camp and has been active in the
work of the order since. He Joined
Golden state camp in 1902, transferring
his membership from Coalinga to this
camp. He soon became active in the
affairs of the camp, serving on lmpor-
tant committees, was a member OF the
beard Of managers one year, and IS
serving his camp now the third consec-
utive year as clerk. During the two
and a half years he has been clerk ne
has had the pleasure of seeing the
membership of his camp increase from
1850 to more than 1900, He realizes
keenly the responsibility of handling
the accounts of a membership VI oNGI
1900 members, but enjoys the work and
never tires when doing work for the
upbuiding of the camp or the accom-
mediation of a Neighbor.
John w Carrigan is a we'll known
and popular attorney OF Los Angeles:
He is an enthusiastic lodge man ana
a tireless worker in the orders with
which he is affiliated. He was for some
time connected with Pacific camp, M.
w. A.. in Los Angeles, but later trans
ferred his membership to Golden state
camp, where he now holds place on
the board of managers. ,,-
Neighbor Carrigan and his colleagues
on the hoard of managers, Neighbors
r p Bach and j. F. larger make a
most efficient and painstaking board
and the affairs of the camp are sale
while lodged in their care.
OF ali the active members OF me cam
that are working for the upbuilding OF
the camp in both membership ana sood
and substantial fraternal work Mr.
Crarriean is one of the first. He is d
booster for everything that goes 10
huild M, and his influence goes FAR 10
make Golden state camp the enthusl-
astic. growing body that 1t is
one of the most popular Wooorl t IN
Los Angeles, and one OF the oest depu-
ties In the state, is Naighbor Julien A
Herhelin. deputy head consul for Cold
on state camp, No. 7110.
NToigbbor Herbelin became animated
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
LADIES OF MODERN
MACCABEES

Angel City hive No. go, Ladies Of the
Modern Maccabees, held a class initia-
ton of candidates last Friday night at
Burbank hall. Mrs. Della Palmer, re-
firing state deputy, OBLIGATED.
Mrs. Palmer has been recalled by the
great commander. Mrs. Frances 10.
Burns, and will so to Oakland, and
thence east to the home office of the
order.
Three members of Angel City hive
took part in the silver medal contest
last Thursday afternoon at the First
Methodist church, with the result that
Mrs. Lillian NJ. Gress won the medal.
Her subject was, Der Oak und der
Vine" a German dialect selection. The
other contestants were Mrs. Dora Belle
Seymour and Mrs. Humphrey.
Mrs. Humphrey entertained the con-
testants with a genuine southern chick
en- dinner at her home, 1914 Trinity
street, last Friday afternoon.
The Sir Knights of the Modern Mac
cabees are arranging a silver medal
contest for the women in the near
future.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25

the lodge and a member that any or
der might be proud to own. His long
experience in lodge work, especially
on auditing committees, make him es-
pecially valuable to the lodge.
The Western Fraternal association,
typical of the busy hustlinS west, has
been doing things in the fraternal
line since its Incorporation, May, 1905
Two of the best fraternal lodges in
Los Angeles are the big two, Home
and Stag. Home lodge is a union
lodge. admitting both men and women.
Stag is all that the name implies. In
June, Stag invited Home lodge and
their friends to a big house warming
Music for dancing was furnished by
an orchestra. Refreshments were
served in the spacious banquet room
a la buffet, and the grand march
brought together one of the largest
assemblies that every graced the hall
Last Tuesday the boys gave a Stag
smoker" The following numbers were
presented and thoroughly enjoyed:
Address of welcome, Joseph F. Sey-
mour. jr.: opening overtures, lines or
chestra in popular selections; Gee, I
Wish I Had a Girl" Mr.. Jackson of
the Stag quartet: address, Companion
John L. Richardson; baritone solos,
YES, She Does" and Caroline" by
Karl Hedenburg; monologue, Compan-
ion Stockwell: "A German Band at an
Irisal Picnic" l. Wilhelm; reminis-
cences of Stag lodges, G. A. Karpe;
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
NEWS OF FRATERNAL[
ROYAL COURT

Monday evening, July 26,
g. !. !. .|:. ] 6: !;
AR\ is the date of public en-
4 knf6SA tertainment to be given by
lsAtARGk4@l Pico assembly No. 8. The
I EsH old Masonic hall, corner
West Pico and FL Molino
Streets will be appropri-
ately- decorated, and an interesting pro-
gram of stereopticon views, illustrated
songs, prize whist and dancing will be
provided for the occasion. Members
of other assemblies and their friends
are cordially invited to attend
Tuesday evening, July q. Los An
geles assembly No. 2 will hold one of
the most notable meetings in it's his
tory Interest centers in the initiation
of a number of candidates, prominent
among whom will be Rev. Hugh K.
Walker, pastor of Emmanuel Presby-
terrain church. Other prominent citi-
zens will also be in the class. Imme-
diately after the initiation of Dr. Walk
err the royal directors and trustees will
hold a special session and raise him to
the high position of royal bishop Of the
order Following the initiation the
semi-annual installation of officers elect
will be conducted by Royal Herald L.
F. Wright, Royal Lady Of Honor Mrs
H. e. Tower. Royal Auditor George II.
Felch, assisted by company B, Royal
guards, and the following royal officers:
King, C. w. Fleming, John Hunt, Har-
ry lie Lande, c. H. Won Breton, DR.
Meyers, and Charles G.. Holdridge. The
assembly chamber will be beautifully
decorated for the meeting under the
special directions Of Dr. j. A. Cold
wells, w. ]. Haney Lady George A.
Getchell, Lady Sutton, Lady Gerome,
Lady Whitaker and T. D. Huff, mem
bers of class committee who have
charge of the arrangements for the
meeting After the meeting refresh
ments will be served.
The Iris club of Pico No. 8 gave a
very successful card party last Mon
day evening. The prize winners were
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Crawford and
Mr.. Knuppenberg.
Queen assembly No. Al held an i'm
mensely successful and enthusiastic
meeting last Wednesday evening. Every
officer was present, and conferred the
membership degree on half a dozen
candidates with great credit to them
selves. No. Al decided to give an open
meeting August II, and appointed A
T. Marks chairman of a committee to
arrange for the same. At this meet
ing a challenge was issued to South
Gate assembly to engage In a ninety
day membership contest. Queen will
meet again next Wednesday evening at
Diehl's hall, Central avenue and Adams
street.
Belvedere No. "a held another well at
tended meeting Thursday evening, at
which four candidates were initiated.
South Gate assembly No. 40 is max
ing rapid strides toward being second
largest assembly of Royal Court in
Los Angeles.
Friday evening No. 40 initiated elev-
en- candidates. all boosters. who say
they will get another eleven by next
A pfI
mittee was present from Queen No. 40
with a challenge for a membership
contest. The challenge was accepted
Next Friday South Gate will give its
first public entertainment. Members
of the order specially invited.
Royal Counsellor Mattison r. Jones
returned Thursday from a months
visit to the Baptist convention at Port
land. the fair at Seattle and a stay at
Shasta Springs.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25

No. ZIG. and John B. Jeffrey. a founder
of Chicago lodge No. 4, who is an old
time Elk and newspaper man.
Rabbi Marks is chaplain of the Ac-
tors Church Alliance of America, a
thirty second degree Mason. being A
member of Texas consistory No: l OF
Galveston, and of Alamo lodge No. Al,
A. F. and A. NJ, in San Antonio, be-
sides being a member of the order Of
Red Men and knights of Pythias in his
home city. He is a gifted orator and
spoke freely regarding the hospitality
extended to visiting Elks during the re-
union and of the pride instilled into
the hearts of all Elks by the magnifi-
cent spectacles which marked the cele-
bration in Los Angeles.
Just before II o'clock Mr.. Jeffrey
made a brief talk on Our Debt to the
Living" Quoting the words of oliver
Wendell Holmes, he said:
what we want is more 'taffy' while
we are living and less 'epitaphy' when
we are dead. Keeping the graves green
is a thing to be desired. and there
seems to be but little danger of that
duty being forgotten-but what about
helping to make pleasant and peaceful
and green the path that leads to the
tomb?
1--WE must all plead guilty to the
charge of Understanding the debt we
owe to the living. When a man goes
to his grave smothered with flowers,
who, in his life time. received mainly
kicks and ha'pence and great many
more kicks than ha'pence.
1.-THE sorrowful, lonely, paln-smitten
living need us. We may help them.
And for the exercise of ministry of
comfort and solace We are responsible
to the last particle of our power"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25

TTCSluOHt ShSS GSNSS w. - 49,
address, Red Lemonade" Capt, L.
Merrick. The offences and fines col
Iected by Judge Seymour, assisted by
COMPANIONS Hale and Falls, "bailiffs, y
were a hit with the audience, though
only members We're touched.
The program concluded with two
three round boxing exhibitions by mem
bers of the lodge and battle royal
by five colored gents, "Coonsberry
rules, last man up gets the money
The entertainment was so successtul
that Stag will arrange another for the
near future.
The club rooms were quite surprise
to the friends who have not visited
them before. The cozy rooms have been
fitted up luXuriously. Pool and billiard
tables, card tables, buffet lunch and
player piano are patronized extensively
every day. The down town location
attracts the members and 1t is very
handy to drop in The many advan-
tages of the lodge is booming the
membership, and class limitations are
in order every Tuesday night. The
club rooms are open from 10 a. m. I'M
til 1880 o. M, and all members of the
order are as welcome as the members
OF Stag and are invited to make the
club their headquarters. Magazines,
papers, letter paper and envelopes are
available.
Supreme President ]. 1. Mclaughlin
has been in Pomona since Wednesday
boosting the w. r. A. in that city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
PYTHIAN SISTERS

For the benefit of Los Angeles tenn
Pile, No. 70, Pythian Sisters, lawn
party will he given Friday evening,
July 30, at the home of Mrs. Mary
Newhall and her daughter Mrs. Greg
DRY, $40 East Forty-fifth street. Games
will be played and refreshments served.
A royal good time is assured all who
may attend, All members of the order
with their friends are cordially invited
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25

+ Illdst July IL ffNhN -
a ssss5ss, big fraternal day for Los
Ss1 40 Angeles The fraternal
y brotherhood shared con-
$3.50 - siderable prominence on
k/Sfk>S that occasion, owing to the
fact that the two uniform
rank companies from Texas ausHleilteu
the numbers in the four companies OIL
Los Angeles making a showing thaL
won much applause along the line oL
march in the EllSs' parade. ~ was
sort of preparation for the drllllhs ana
marching that the boys must endure
before they return from camp me OF
two weeks in Seattle.
The fortunate ones compring the fra
ternal brotherhood party that left the
Arcade station at o'clock Sunday
evening, July Is, while having the time
of their lives are trying to send back
some little pleasantly daily to the less
favored ones who remained behind ana
to that end they are publishing d aauy
paper containing all the important
events of the trip which, added to the
snan-shot photographs of the scenery,
will do much toward carrying out lhelF
kind intentions.
The San Fernando lodge turned out
in a. body to greet the special as 1t
passed through. At Fresno they were
welcomed by the two lodges of that city
and the uniform rank companies gave
a dress parade. At this point they re-
ceived several additions to their party.
without further stop, with the eXcep-
ton of a short one for dinner at Tracy,
they proceeded to Oakland, where they
were received by the joint lodges or
that city and San Francisco and well
coined by the mayor. AT Piedmont
rink a big supper awaited them, which.
with all the accompanying speeches
and merriment did much to cheer them
on their way A stop of five hours did
much to refresh them and all joyouslY
resumed the trip toward the exposition.
Two Texas companies of the uniform
rank, three Southern California COM
| panies and one San Francisco company
! Joined the two Seattle companies and
| all went into camp for five days on ths
exposition grounds at Seattle, July %,
where they were conspicuous figures in
! the festivities of Fraternal Brotherhood
day, July "a.
The open meeting, dance and card
party given by No. l July % proved a
successful affair, despite the fact that
so many of the lodge members were
! in Seattle at the exposition. The prizes
were as good as usual and just as
eagerly sought. The weather was fa-
vorable and encouraged a good atten-
dance. In matters pertaining to the
welfare of the lodge, No. never takes
any vacations.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25

and A. H. Ballard. Retiring Past
Commander Trundle was presented
with an elegant past commanders
badge in appreciation of services rem
dered by him during his incumbenc5
of the various offices held held by him
in the tent. July % the tent Will give
a stag social for it's members and their
friends.
The subcommittee having in charge
the picnic to be given by the order at
Redondo Beach August II report that
arrangements have been about COM
pleted and a large attendance is ex-
pected. This will probably be one or
the largest picnics ever held by the
Maccabees in Southern California.
Liberal prizes will be given for the va
rious athletic events. The complete
program will be announced about the
first of August.
The officers of California Banner
tent No will be installed on Tuesday
evening, July o. at Blanchard hall.
Dancing will follow the installation
ceremonies.
The baseball team of Pomona tent is
very anxious to play ball with the
team from Pasadena tent at the coming
picnic at Redondo. The present 1nol-
cations are that arrangements VIII be
made for a lively game. Members OF
the tent al Pasadena say they do not
brag about their ball team, but when
it comes to a tug-of-war they claim
they are world heaters"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
LADIES OF THE U. v. L.

The Ladies of the Union Veteran
legion will give social at the home
of their past president, Mrs Mary ALI.
$50 East Thirty-third street, on Thurs
day, July 20. All friends are invited.
Early attendance is requested. Lunch
will be served at noon.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

X$%SFV days, beginning August 49,
@[S4ES will undoubtedly prove
3 successful from all points
of view A large attendance of the
regiment, which draws its membership
from all the counties of Southern Cali
fornia, will be present and many
knights and others not entitled to wear
the uniform will take advantage of the
occasion to experience a highly enjoy
able outing. The camp will be located
in Oak park at the end of the street
car line near the western city limits.
The ground is ideal for the purpose,
level, with a stream of water moving
through it and dotted over with mag
nificent oak trees.
Families and friends of knights who
desire to share the privileges or camp
will be charged rates based on actual
cost of tentage and mess. Information
can be furnished at regimental mead
quarters, 604 Merchants Trust building.
Al Borak temple, d. o. K. *, IS
making preparations for the coming
fall ceremonial next October, which
will be the biggest event in the tenn
pies history, not excepting the cere-
monial of last February, which was a
great success. A large class has al
ready been obtained to which additions
from Pythian ranks are being con-
stantly made, and it is now assured
thaJ IHe olu Tiger VIII Hol 30 HullSl , >
The temple has adopted the purple
fez to be worn by each member instead
of the purple and yellow turban.
Members of Al Borak temple, ORA
matte Order Knights of Khorassan, are
highly gratifed that Charles Stans-
bury, one of it's enthusiastic workers,
has been elected to the position of i'm
perial treasurer of the order. The
meeting of the Imperial Palace has
just been held at Asheville, N. c., at
which Mr.. Stansbury has been in at
tendance. He is a member of Los An
geles- Marathon lodge.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
BENEVOLENT AND PRO-
TECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS

Prominent r ! k s
from San Diego, San
ia Cruz. San Antonio,
Tex, and Chicago,
Ill, were visitors at
the Thursday night
session of S a II [ "A
Monica lodge No. 90S,
b. p. Q. E.
Among them were
Rev. Samuel Marks.
a Jewish rabbi of
San Antonio lodge
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25

nual picnic to be held at Redondo
Saturday July 81.
There will be the regulation games.
bathing, boating and much to make up
a day of enjoyment. The competition
drill between the teams of Los Angeles
council, No. 1877, and Companion court,
Morris Vineyard, 1. o. F., will be an
interesting feature at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon.
Los Angeles council will hold an
open meeting at which there win be a
shirt waist ball next Thursday night.
The social club will hold its next
meeting at the home of Mrs. McGruder,
1916 East Thirty-third street.
Angeleno council, knights and Ladies
of Security, met in regular session
Wednesday evening with large at
tendance. After the usual order OF
business had been disposed of the en-
tertainment committee favored tho
members with an excellent program.
Tuesday evening, July q, lawn
party will be given at the home or
Mrs Thomas Lewis, 131 West Avenue
Twenty-nine This affair will be given
in the interest of the degree team and
a large attendance is expected.
Wednesday evening the council VIII
hold an open meeting and good time
is promised those who attend.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25

Those present were: Supreme Arch
Brother Goddeau, Past Supreme Arch
Brother Martineau, Past Arch Drul-
dess Mrs. Thornhill, Past Grand Secre-
tary Mrs. Martinelli and Brother
Thornhill of Eldorado circle, No. IL.
The grand trustee, Mrs. Louise MOI
zini and district deputy, Mrs. Molanarl,
responded with a few words of graft
tude in honor of the circle.
Several visitors were present, includ-
ing Mrs Sadie Lyon, who has just re-
turned from a pleasant vacation in san
Francisco, also Miss Francis of Frisco
and Mrs. Elsie Clark of Whittier.
Sister Emma Pinssegur represented
the circle on the Druidic float in the
Elks parade. She was robed to rep
resent Boadicia, as in the days gone by,
The officers and members aided the
Arch Druidess, Mrs Nellie Blockson,
in entertaining the visitors last Friday
night. A banquet was spread and mu-
sic enjoyed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
UNITED ANCIENT ORDER
DRUIDS

Golden West circle, U. A.
o. D., held an interesting
meeting last Friday even
ing. Visitors from San
Francisco attended the
meeting and offered many
instructive and pleasant
roma rkS
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF
SECURITY

At the meeting of Los
Angeles council, No. 1877,
last Thursday night, Sir
knight Hilton, chairman
of the picnic committee,
made a full report re-
garding the seventh an
la1A nnlnndn
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
KNIGHTS OF THE
MACCABEES

x2STS The officers OF Los
ESsSi afNsSA "a Angeles tent No. 2
q Il aHsg19 we're installed on
go ~! g q. sc Wednesday evening
AZ SlSIJ8H Ssszsyby Past Commander
kFHsSs kN " S8 William Brooks, as
q 1890 sisted by Past Com
,nanJars pobarf Cba1.fN
Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-25
! AND SECRET SOCIETIES
THE FRATERNAL
BROTHERHOOD

Friday, July is was u
big fraternal day for Los
~ Angeles. The fraternal
y brotherhood shared con-
- siderable prominence on
~ that occasion, owing to the
e..4 +lot the two Uniform
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-01
4 TRIP TO BUFFALO
William {. Toms VIII Take a
Long Journey on a
Motorcycle.
PLANS TO MAKE FAST TIME

One OF the longest trips to be taken
by 4 local motorcyciist will begin to-
day when William e. Toms leaves
for Buffalo. Mr.. Toms intends to
make the entire trip both ways on
his machine. Unless the condition OF
the roads interferes. he expects to
make splendid time. Mr.. Toms ma
chine had a narrow escape from de-
struction yesterday afternoon and 1t
was only by persistent work at the
repair shop 1t was put in condition for
the trip. The machine was standing
at the curb in front OF the Waking
shop on Main street: when an auto
mobile was cranked up with the
clutch open. The car leaped forward
and struck the motorcycle. A horse
and buggy were struck also. and horse,
buggy, motorcycle and auto were en-
tangled In a beautiful mixup. The cy.
Gle suffered the worst damage. The
automobile was the new Ford Of Clar.
ence Mayhem.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-01
COINS IN A DENIAL
States That He Was MiSrep-
resented in Statement
BY Williams.
HIS VERSION OF AFFAIR

Harry Coins, colored. rural route
carrier No. 5, wLo was said to have
assaulted Albert Williams on South B
street near Sixth street, Friday even
ing, after the latter had seen Coins
talking with his wife and ordered
him to depart, paid this office visit
last evening and said that his adver-
sary was q Jail bird. He strongly
denied Williams charges.
According to Coins version of the
affair, he and Mrs. Williams had not
been talking together more than five
minutes when Williams made his ap-
pearance from the alley and ordered
Coins away. Coins was told by Will
meeting him every time she stepped
out of the house. Coins suspected
trouble in store for himself and made
a grab for his hip pocket where upon
the pursuer, who is giant in stature,
made a hasty departure. Coins pick
ed a rock and Williams increased his
speed. Coins said the last he saw
him, he was still running. Coins says
Williams served in the Delawar"
county Jail for an offense committed
while a resident Of Muncie. Coins
further states that his relations with
Mrs. Williams has only been that Of a
mere acquaintance. Coins has never
been in trouble in this city and has
borne good reputation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-01
SILENCE IS BROKEN
After Six Months ME-. and Mrs.
Nelson Taylor Announce
Their Marriage.
ILLNESS CAUSED DELAY

After silence of six months dur
ing which time not even their most
intimate friends knew of their mar
riage. the event was announced last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Taylor
Of this city. The marriage took place
last February in Kentucky. In a COM
munication to this Office. Mr. and Mrs.
Taylor state that they remained silent
owing to the serious Illness of Mrs.
Taylor, who was before her marriage
Miss May Hunt. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Perry Hunt The bride is a
graduate of the Richmond High school
Of the class of 1900. Both are we'll
known in this city.