Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-28
FrQfernOI and
WOODMEN OF THE
WORLD

>A general picnic committee
GIN was held last night at
%ffa sYernon circle, and ar
MOM 4 rangements were complet-
Y. ed for the big social gath
%rNp1a2 Y8t1H ering at Redondo Beach.
9z6zb Monday, September 5. The
railway tickets have been placed in the
hands of the various clerks of the
camps and circles, to be disposed of at
the rate of 40 cents the round trip for
adults and 20 cents for children. With
each ticket is given an Identification
tag, which must be worn if the pur-
chaser desires to take advantage of the
special privileges at the beach, such as
the use of the picnic and athletic
grounds, checking service, dancing in
the afternoon from 2 to 5, and reduced
rates at the bath house, human roulette
wheel. etc. It should be understood
that where tickets are purchased of the
railway company the regular fare viii
be charged. No distinction will be
made between members of the Wood
men and other orders or those affiliated
with no organizations in the matter of
the reduced round-trip rate and the
concessions, the only requirement being
that tickets must be secured from au-
thorized w. o. w. agents The official
line is the Los Angeles & Redondo
railway, cars to leave Second and
Spring streets at frequent intervals
throughout the day.
Representatives from all the camps in
the city met August 19 at Los Angeles
camp for the purpose of considering the
adVisability of forming a joint funeral
committee. 1t was the unanimous opin-
ion that such q committee is needed to
conduct properly Woodmen funerals,
and a permanent organization, with
duly appointed officers, will be effected
September 2. It is the intention, in the
event of a death occurring in the city,
to have at least five neighbors from
each camp present at the obsequies,
and 1t shall be the duty of the officers
of the committee to make every neces-
sary arrangement. The Woodmen bur
ial ceremony is impressive and beauu-
full when the ritual is closely followed
and understandingly interpreted, which
will be the result when the new plan is
in force.
Last Thursday night, at Fremont
camp, was devoted to social entertain
ment, with cards as the feature, pop
ular form of amusement in the camp.
The effort being made in Fremont to
increase the attendance at all meetings
is bearing fruit, with the unusual con-
dition of the business in initiatory ses-
sions showing a slightly increased at
tendance over the purely social. This
is a good indication and evidences an
interest that is bound to establish the
camp on a yet firmer basis and ma
terially add to the enrolment.
Next Thursday night Vernon camp
purposes to give a grand compliment
ary ball, according to the printed invi-
tations In other words, the members
of this wideawake camp, now that they
are in their splendid new hall, desire to
treat their numerous friends to another
evening of pleasure such as they nave
been giving of late. 1t is unnecessary
to state that Lomax hall, corner OF
Vernon and Central avenues, will be
filed to overflowing on the date mem
toned, as the neighbors of Vernon
ramp always make good In their eff
forts to provide enjoyment for their
guests.
The regular monthly social night will
occur at East Lake camp August 80, TO
which the members may invite their
wives, daughters and friends. A snort
literary and musical program Will be
rendered. The remainder of the even
ing will be devoted principally to dane
ing. These occasions are always looked
forward to with pleasure by those ac-
customed to attend, and the usual nap
nv throng will doubtless be on hand
next Tuesday night.
The degree team of La Fiesta camp
gave a well attended dance at Mann
moth hall last night, adding a neat sum
to the camps treasury. Everybody had
a splendid time. La Fiesta camp mas
received and accepted an invitation
from Pasadena camp to confer the pro-
lection degree on a class of candidates
at Pasadena Friday night, september j.
Orange Grove camp, at orange, held
an interesting session Friday night
August 10, at which time two candl-
dates were given the protection de-
gree and several applications received.
A delegation from Santa Ana camp
assisted the new othcers IN the lnltIa- "a
tory work. At $3.50 the wives of the
members and their friends surprised
the camp with a visit, causing an ad-
4ournmeflt, for which the neighbors
were not sorry inasmuch as a pleasant
social evening was in prospect. An iii
Dromptu program was arranged, COLI
sisting of vocal and instrumental Sc
lections. recitations and brief addresses.
Then followed a supper, after when
dancing and games were enjoyed until
the midnight hour.
Long Beach camp met in regular ses-
sion Wednesday night with very Ialr
attendance, considering the counter al
fractions. F. M. Gates, the clerk, gave
an interesting account of his recent trip
10 TTtah. where he has been sojournlng
for six weeks. Neighbor Gates, VINO
Knows how to tell a good story, re-
Iieved himself of a number Of new ones
gathered while away much to the en-
tertainment Of his auditors, District
organized Stretch also was present
and delivered one of his characteristic
addresses. Long Beach camp, Wine IN
a thoroughly prosperous conailloil anu anu
having the largest membership in its
history, is enjoying a season Of quiet
with the advent of fall, however.
campaign for new timber win be in
aupurated and vigorously prosecuted.
II is expected to advance the enroll
ment mark to $50 during the next ten
or twelve months