Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-13

in its hall, Normandie and
West jefferson streets.
The comedy described tht difficulty
with which a woman is able to abstain
from talking for a day.
John Middleton, portrayed by II.
E. Cham berlin, who was supposed to
be wealthy farmer and the father
of three daughters, believed that it
was an impossibility for woman to
keen her mouth shut for even one day.
To prove his contention he agreed to
give each of his daughters check for
S100 if they accomplished the task.
Much to his surprise and regret. the
daughters undertook to accomplish 1t.
On the day set for the "ordeaP' the
home of the father and daughters was
besieged with visitors from early in
the morning until o'clock in the
evening, at which time the contest was
to close.
The comedy abounds in comical cir
cumstances and proved to be a great
success, both financially and in pre-
sentation. The comedy will be re-
| peated next Monday evening before the
Highland Park lodge, Pasadena ave-
nue. and Avenue Fifty-eighth.
The cast of characters was as fol
lows: John Middleton, father, H. f.
Chamberlin; Mrs. Middleton, mother,
Myrtle Allen; Gussie, daughter, Lillian
Roberds; Sue, daughter, Ella Aerlck;
Lucy. daughter. Alberta Shartle; Tom,
a son. Bert Griffith; Mr.. Wilson, a
neighbor, A. d. Milmore; Maud,
neighbor, Florence Benin; Mary, COOK,
Minnie Behm; Mrs. Nosie, who was
always prying into other persons. bus
mess, Mary Miller; Uncle Epitumus,
Fred Roberds; Fritz, R. M. KEGS;
health officer, H. E. Aerick.
Every member in Hermosa has con-
stituted himself an organizer, and the
success recorded speaks well for the
efficiency in that line. At the meet
ing last Monday night seven candi-
dates were initiated and nineteen ap-
p1ications were received. Hermosa
may have to charter special tram
to Yosemite July II.
Active work is being done by the
lodges in their efforts to secure the
required eight beneficiary members,
the initiation of whom with two as
sessments will entitle the silVer-ton-
gued party to a round-trip ticket TO
Yosemite in July. 1t is one OF the
best offers ever made by the Fraternal
brotherhood and many will take ad-
vantage Of IT,
san Diego lodge No. 18 is planning
a hig omen meeting next Wednesday
night. Supreme President James A.
Foshay will attend. DIR. Guild, an
orator will lecture on fraternal in
surance. The lodge is doing its best
to make the most of Organizer Mays
stav in that vicinity and gives prom
ise of an increased count in member
ship as the result.
Redlands lodge No. 2T gave a re-
ception and entertainment to its mem
hers and friends last Wednesday
night. Two readings from David
Harum" were given by Lieut.. Gen.
Adolph. ~.
The captains association of the DIFF
ferent fraternal societies of Los An
geles and Pasadena will be held in
Shrine auditodium May %, where COM
petitive drill will be held.
Harrington lodge No. 500 enjoyed
theater party at the Orpheum Feb
nary TO- The "Smiles," in payment of
their contract, entertained the Boost"
members of the recent contest. on
this occasion all belonged to the
Smiles
Los Angeles lodge No. entertained
IFS members at the Grand opera house
FRIDAY night, and "Florodora" won un-
stinted applause from that section. IT
was given as a reward for attendance,
and Judging from the number present
if proved a good attendance Incentive.
Golden state lodge No. 472 will give
a masquerade ball next Friday night.