Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-20
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF
FORESTERS

ES*EVsHSE Thursday afternoon, who,
a&ST after the regular business
eS meeting, participated in
the novel games and en-
tertainments provided by the commit
tee. Considerable amusement and
skill were occasioned by the clothes
hanging contest, and keen contest re-
suited. The winner was Companion
Emma Lloyd, and the consolation prize
was awarded to Companion Vogler
The affair was such a success that
similar social meetings will be ar
ranged regularly in the future.
Court Semi-Tropic was engaged at
the meeting last week in giving the full
initatory work to a class of candidates,
who, needless to say, were kept in
terested in the work.
There was q surprise party at Court
Occident last week, everybody being
really surprised with the exception of
the Chief Ranger, Companion Thew
and Companion Bredehoft. There were
interesting valentines for all, and those
who received some of the caricatureS
saw themselves "as others see us.
There was lots of fun and the good
after taste was impaired by the fine
banquet the Companions had provided
1t was one of the best meetings this
court ever had, and the companions
are to be congratulated.
1t was initatory week with Court
Temple as usual, and the Burbank hall
resounded with the noises made by the
class of initiates who trod the holy
ground to the temple. There was
class of nine, and the team was kept
busy until late hour giving the work.
Everybody was satisfied.
There surely was something doing at
Court La Fiesta last week, when the
regular social was in the form of
valentine party A postoff1ce was in
operation and there was valentine Tor
everybody except father and he paid
the freight. Whist was played by u
large number, the first prizes being won
by Mrs. Newman and DR., M. c. BamJi.
Consolation prizes were awarded to
Mrs. Averill and to the court deputy
Brother e. E. Wilson. Brother Wilson
has the record for holding office as
court deputy for the longest time, but
it is another story in whist. There was
a prize offered for Waltzlng, and the
Judges adjudged Miss Olive Hood and
j. f. Boyer as the most graceful
walters. This court believes in being
everlastingly at it, socially and will
have another social evening this week
with a patriotic social on Washingtons
birthday.
Court Los Angeles extends a cordial
invitation to all to attend it's dance
and whist party in the Victoria hall
Thursday evening of this week. A
good time is assured to those who at
tend.
Another of the big affairs of the two
"Glad Hand Courts" took place last
week, when they had the largest Walk
er hall crowded with members and
friends. 1t was a box social and
dance, and the large number of nicely
decorated boxes and baskets of lunch
made it a hard task for the judges to
select the prize winners The high chief
ranger, high secretary and Brother
Hand We're the judges and awarded
the prize to Companion Webb. Those
of Companions Bricker and Male also
received special mention. After the
judging Brother Hand acted as auc-
tioneer, and the way he parted some
of the good brothers from their money
was very entertaining. Brother hroe-
sen easily took the record for the most
bids and Brother Helm as the most
nervy bidder. 1t was ever thus. A
goodly sum was raised for the beneVo-
lent funds. All adjourned to the BAN
quest room and partook of the good
things contained in the baskets and the
coffee provided by the committee
Later in the evening the crowd en-
joyed the pleasures of the dance, while
some played cards. The affair was
very enjoyable and was successful in
every way. Great credit is due the
committee and particularly to Brother
Helm, to whose efforts it was largely
due.
The fraternaI care of the members is
increasingly receiving the attention of
the high standing committee. This
committee is organizing the Los An
geles /. o. f. Purple Cross Relief COM
mittee, in which all the city courts are
represented. 1t will take care locally of
the work of the Purple Cross nurses
a work that provides for such cases
as are not subject to the free hospital
care of the order. 1t will have gem
eral oversight of relief work among
Foresters and will fill want that has
been long felt and will doubtless ac-
complish much good. 1t is expected
the committee will receive the hearty
support of the courts and the member
ship. The grand results achieved in the
orphan work is an assurance that the
Foresters will rally around and sup
port this latest undertaking-that of
caring more fully for the sick and dis
tressed members and their families