Los Angeles herald., 1910-06-19
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

SskkfsM T8 initiation to be partici-
EfsNfEf pated in by the city and
5asSSSSf adjacent courts early in
September. The details
and date will be announced later, but
it is planned to hold it in one of the
local places of interest and to have
some novelties in the ritualistic work.
Court Temple had a crowded house
Tuesday evening, when a monster class
was initiated with full honors, irclud-
ing Senator Mccartney, who is No.
$40, the number of the court. There
was large number of visitors from
other courts to help celebrate the oc-
casion. Brother Frank Hand eXem-
plified the degree of elevation in excel
lent shape Court Temple will have its
monthly smoker next Tuesday evening,
when a good program of entertainment
will be given as usual.
Companion Court Miramar had sew
eral visitors present at its meeting
Tuesday evening, and after the session
met with Court Temple and Joined in
the big $40 celebration. The compan
ions will have an open social Tues
day evening to entertain members and
friends.
Court Glad Hand had a big attend
anee last week and G large number Of
applications were received and six
teen candidates were initiated with full
tee was appointed who promised to
have fifty candidates within thirty
days. Resolutions of coincidence We're
passed for Deputy Supreme Chief Ran
ger Sam Reed, who has been bereaved
by the death of his father.
Companion Court Morris Vineyard
will have a whist party at the residence
of Companion Bohannon at 1908 East
Twentieth street next Saturday even
ing.
Court Occident Friday evening had
banquet in honor of Deputy Supreme
Chief Ranger Foote and Companion
Foote, in recognition of the effective
work they have accomplished for the
court.
There was a good crowd present at
Court Crown of the Valley at Pasa-
dena at the whist and basket social.
Miss Mary Radig proved to be the best
whist player, and Brother E. Hand
was awarded the first prize among the
men. There were a large number of
handsomely decorated lunch boxes and
baskets. Mrs. S. H. Fisher was given
the first prize and Miss Frances Nolan
the second. Brother S. H. Fisher, the
chief ranger, acted q 5 auctioDeer and
a neat sum was realized, not to men
tion the fun. Brothers II. Johnson, the
past chief ranger, and John Clinch, the
vice chief ranger, entertained with
songs and readings, and their efforts
were much enjoyed
Court Palmetto is still doing good
work with the assistance of Brother
and Companion Foote, and more than
thirty have been added to their men,
bership during the present campaign.
Court La Gazelle had an entertain
ment and smoker Friday evening that
was very enjoyable. Professor Wells
of Court Temple gave vaudeville selec-
tions that were well received. Whist
was played and a plentiful supply of
cigars comprised a program that was
about right.
Court Morris Vineyard had number
of applications Friday evening and a
class of five was inducted into Fores-
try as members of the court.
Wednesday evening Court Palmetto
will give a benefit for the purple cross
fund to be held in the Lyceum theater,
at the corner of East First and Chi
cago streets. An excellent show will
be given, and for such a worthy object
a crowded house is expected.
Among the patients receiving care at
the hospital this week are Companion
Fox of Chino, Brother Simmons of San
Diego, Brother Kramer of Court Mon
rovia and Brother Sharp of Court
Glad Hand, the latter having been
seriously hurt by a horse. They are
all doing nicely and speak words of
praise for the care the order is giving
them. The first of the purple cross
tent outfits is just being put into ser
vice and will be followed by others, so
that this branch of the work will soon
be in active operation, thus enlarging
the good work the order is accomp-
fishing for it's sick and distressed mem
bers Look out for the purple cross
relief button, and If you have not al
ready shown your interest by getting
one get one at once. They can be pro-
cured from the high court office and
from members of the committee in each
court