Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-17
Secret Societies
| INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

.nAAAa Court Morris Vineyard
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sR&c&A is boosting and booming
GaA under the leadership of
fAkfH$ H1E8 Deputy Supreme Chief
EftF V1&$ Ranger J. II. Jones and
NyASkNEX received twelve applica-
~ tions for membership Fri
day night and initiated four. Among
the large number of members present
was Judge Summerfield, who enter
tanned the members with incidents of
the old days of Forestry. The judge
became a Forester twenty years ago,
and today is as loyal as ever. The
court organized a party to represent 1t
at the purple cross relief committee
Belasco benefit, and will be well repre-
sented
Court Tropico initiated ten Thursday
night This court will hereafter meet
in Glendale on the second and last
Thursdays of each month.
Court Occident received tive apph-
cations Friday night and will begin
another vigorous campaign with the
assistance of Deputy Supreme Chief
Ranger Foote. Brother and Companion
Foote added much to the enjoyment of
the meeting. A committee is actively
at work arranging for a masquerade
ball April 20.
Companion Court Miramar had a
large attendance last week, and added
one to its membership A surprise is
planned for the meeting Tuesday OF
this week.
Court Temple had eleven candidates
at its meeting Tuesday night 1t is re-
ported that the goats back was broken
under the strain of "A sixfoot-three
candidate who weighs 220 pounds. And
there were others almost as heavy.
The court has tug of war team at
work drilling where the heavy weights
will be given a chance to show under
the tutelage of the French deputy, Nc
Cahill. A big time is planned for the
smoker to be held Tuesday evening,
when an oldtime stag party will be
held All members of the court are
invited to bring their friends.
Court Pomona-~had a special meet
ing Wednesday evening to bid fare
well to DR.. Lee, who is returning to
his old home in Toronto for an indefi-
mite stay. The doctor is very popular
among his fellow members and was
presented with a gold signet ring as
mark of esteem. A musical program
was given and the companions served
supper.
Companion court Glad Hand is still
doing business and Thursday evening
received two applications, with more
promised.
Court Glad Hand initiated eight last
week and again set the pace by making
up a box party to attend the Belasco
benefit April 26. to be made up of
those who bring in applications by that
date. Brothers Borden, Kroesen, Reed
and webb were appointed a commit
tee to arrange for the proper celebra-
tion of the coming anniversary of the
court.
Court Monrova is adding to its mem
bership at every meeting and the MEM
bers are taking great interest in the
work Brothers Hodges and Wicke
are pitted against one another as cap
tains of teams for getting in the most
members and both are confident Of
winning.
Court Mateo received four applica-
tionus and gave the initiatory work to
two candidates Wednesday night A
social time was held and Brother Nc
Ewing was awarded the BOBBY prize.
Brothers Vacher and Tyler were
awarded the wining souvenirs. Brother
Tobel, who was admitted only month
ago, is in the hospital under the free
hospital and surgical benefit and he
speaks highly of the treatment he has
received as a Forester. The best is
none too good for Foresters. Among
those now receiving treatment are
Brother Speer of Brawley and Brother
Cross of Visalia. This feature is MAX
ing a host of friends for Forestry. and
is the essence of the motto applied
Fraternity"
Companion court Los Angeles had
big attendance Thursday afternoon.
The members were entertained at the
banquet table in honor of Companion
Norton. the newly elected captain of
the guard of honor of the court Ar
rangements were made for a ball to
be held Wednesday. May 4, in place
of the date previously set. Those who
have not secured their tickets are re-
quested to do so as early as possible,
so as to assist the work of the Pur-
pie Cross relief committee. Tickets
can be obtained at the high court
office.
Court La Fiesta had a rousing old
time meeting Tuesday evening. Com
panion McClintock entertained with a
piano solo. The La Fiesta quartet,
consisting of Companions Hazel Frank
lin, A. McClintock and Bernice Nc
Clintock and Brother H. Kaempft, rem
dared several selections. Brothers
Hood. Franklin and Lewis also enter
tanned with prose" in their usual
snappy manner.
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