Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13
FrUternHI and
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

.&Sff4A Last week companion
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sRFScS Court Miramar celebrated
SA the seventh anniversary
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- large number of members
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bers of Court Temple were
invited to partake of the
hospitality of the companions at the
banquet table. Dainties were there in
abundance, with an equal amount of
fraternal good-fellowship. and all
present Joined in wishing continued
success to Companion Court Miramar.
This court has made a steady growth
during its existence, and the members
are imbued with the true forestric
principles of practical fraternity.
The Companion assembly held its
regular business session Monday after
noon and many delegates and compan-
ions were present. The assembly was
honored with the presence of the high
chief ranger, G. B. Dickson, and the
superintendent of organizers, Frank E.
Hand, both of whom addressed the
Companions and made suggestions re-
garding the work of the assembly that
were much appreciated. The assembly
decided to take up the visitation of
sick Foresters as a part of its work,
the work to be in charge of a flower
committee to be appointed each month.
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Soto street and Marion Newman of All
East Vernon avenue were appointed
fer the current month, and they will
visit all cases reported to them. 1t
was also decided to cooperate with
the high standing committee in the Gre
alton of an emergency fund for the
care of visiting Foresters in sickness
and distress. Companion Ecket read
paper of interest during the regular
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Court Semi-Tropic entertained with
program and luncheon.
Court Temple had a large attendance
last week and received eleven appltca-
tions for membership. Two initiates
took the obligation and will report
with others of a class to be given the
full initiatory work next Tuesday
evening. DR.. E. G. Goodrich was
elected associate court physician, and
considerable other general business
was transacted, including the appoint
ment of a committee to arrange for the
proper celebration of the twentieth
anniversary of the institution of the
court. The chief ranger and other Of
ficers of Court Los Angeles paid the
court a fraternal visit.
Court Glad Hand had eight applica-
tions and six additions to it's member
ship last week. In conjunction with
the Companions of Companion Court
Glad Hand this court will give box
social next Thursday evening, to which
all Foresters and friends are invited.
Valuable prizes will be given for the
best box or basket of lunch, and the
high chief ranger has consented to act
as chairman of the prize committee.
Court Los Angeles had six applica-
tions last week. and expects to give
the initiatory work at the next meet
ing A committee was appointed to
provide some form of entertainment
at each meeting, and is expected to
make a favorable report this week.
Companion Court Morris Vineyard
had a large attendance and gave the
initiatory work at the meeting last
week. This court will give a dance and
card party in the hall in the Walker
building on Friday of this week, and a
cordial invitation is extended.
Companion Court Los Angeles last
week arranged for an open social meet
ing to be held Thursday afternoon of
this week, when a committee will en-
tertain.
A valentine dance will be given by
Court La Fiesta Tuesday evening in
Paulk's hall, Washington street.
Court Morris Vineyard last week bal
loted on five applicants. Deputy Su-
preme Chief Ranger J. H. Jones is con-
Quoting an active campaign to build up
the court. and is receiving the loyal
support of the membership. Frank
Wilcox of this court is the first mem
ber in the jurisdiction to receive the
new free hospital and surgical benefits
of the order and has just been dis
charged from the hospital after an op
Grafton for appendicitis