Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-06

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EN&sT( (A&Ex Dickinson in the presence
sAERtEE of a large gathering of
the members which was
very enjoyable. The retiring chlet
Ranger, Companion Goodrich, was pre-
sented with an elgant emblem and cut
glass bowl. Companion Moody the re-
tiring financial secretary, was given q
cut glass fern dish as a token OF
esteem; Companion Clark, orator, re
ceived an emblem and hand painted
plate, and Companion Wismer the
organist, a hand painted plate.
Captain Dempsey, the captain of the
guard of honor, was presented with a
boquet. and the new chief ranger.
Companion Newell, with bunch OF
violets. These tokens of the love and
esteem of the companions for their Of
ficers were much appreciated.
If the holder of No. 3440 l. O. F.
orphan tag will present the same TO
the high secretary before March l she
will receive the gold watch as the Win
ner in the drawing. This number was
sold through the companion assembly,
but the high secretary has no means
of knowing to whom it was sold. The
companion assembly will meet in the
Walker building Monday afternoon,
when an excellent program Will be
presented. The companions of Court
miTropic will entertain.
Brothers Hand and Dunkerley have
returned from a tour of visits to the
courts in the San Joaquin valley and
report the courts in excellent condition.
Glasses were initiated at Reedley and
Visalia and public installation of Of
ficers in other courts. An unique fea-
ture was at Upton, where the officers
were installed in the moonlight amid
much merriment. Arrangements were
made with the Burnett sanitarium at
Fresno for the care of the San Joaquin
valley members who require hospital
treatment. The members are enthusi-
astic over the new free surgical and
hospital benefits put in effect by the
high court for all the members OF
Southern California. which is in line
with the policy of the order of being
the most progressive among the fra
ternal orders. Similar arrangements
have been made with the cottage hos
pital at Santa Barbara for the care OF
the members in that section, and with
the Pacific hospital for the members
in Los Angeles and surrounding towns.
Identification cards are also being is
sued to the members in connection with
these benefits, and If any members
have not received theirs they should get
after their secretaries. The members
have adopted the motto of practice
| fraternity"
Court Morris Vineyard received ten
applications at the meeting last week
and initiated two candidates. Brother
Helm of Court Glad Hand was among
the visitors and interested the men,
bers under good and welfare. This
court will give a dance Friday night,
| and a large attendance is expected.
| Court La Fiesta received an applica-
a
at the meeting last week. A commit
| tee was appointed to arrange for a
1 valentine dance February Is. Unique
| features are planned for the occasion
Court Temple and Companion Court
| Miramar had their usual monthly so
| cial meeting Tuesday evening, and both
| halls were packed with their members
and friends for dancing and whist. The
winners We're Brothers George Did.
| dock first and C. J. Jones second
among the men, and the women's prize.
| were awarded to Mrs w. j. Gardner
| for the first and the second to Mrs
| Fitzgerald.
Court Glad Hand is doing active
| business. and at the meeting last week
! ten applications were received and two
| candidates initiated. The brothers ad-
| iourned to meet with Companion Court
Glad Hand and Joined with them in
y
| institution of the Companion court
Companion Marleau had prepared an
elegant birthday cake in honor of the
occasion, and amusement was caused
| by tho finding of presents in the cake
| by the brothers. Past Chief Ranger
| Borden received baby doll, of which
| he is very proud. Brother Marleau
jr., received a thimble, for which, like
| Cinderella, he is seeking a partner
| Sam Reed received a nickel in token o1
| his luck, and Brother Helm secured g
solid gold baby ring, but had the mis-
| fortune to swallow 1t. But it was al
| right and fitting, as Brother Helm is
the golden-mouthed orator of Court
! Glad Hand A box social will be giVel
February II.
| The auto brigade visited BurbanI
| Monday evening, when the high chie1
ranger and other dignataries installed
| the officers of the court. Thursday
evening Fullerton was visited and the
initiatory work given, followed with /
| banquet.
! Brother Barney Healy, the chic
ranger of Court La Gazelle, continues
to be ill. Brother Healy is one of tht
most active Foresters.
| Court Morris Vineyard lost two o1
| its old and respected members by deatl
last week in the persons of Brothers
| Thomas McNeal and George e. White
Court Semi-Tropic had a large at
tendance at the meeting last week anC
gave the initiatory work to two appli-
cants. A class win be initiated next
| Tuesday night. A committee was ap,
pointed to arrange for social features
| on the same occasion.
The companions of Companion Court
Morris Vineyard had an all-day meet.
! ing at the residence Of Companion
Maher last week when the members o.
the "thimble club were busy will
their needles in preparation for fail
to be held in the near future. The
club will meet monthly, the next meet
ing to be held at the residence OF
Companion Bohannon March 3.