8 IN FRATERNAL CIRCLES TfffASONIC The Knights Templar of Los Angeles commandery 9 to the number of seventy five assembled at their asylum in the temple Christmas morning and observed the occasion In a similar manner to that of all Knights Templar in the United "tates. The toast of the grand master \b responded to in a feeling and elo °* ?nt Masonic manner by several of the be knights present and the occasion was ure most successful of the kind ever held a Los Angeles. The commandery con ferred the order of the temple last even ing and will meet in stated conclave next Thursday evening. Signet chapter 57 R. A. M., will meet In stated convocation next Monday even ing at which time the officers will be in- Stalled. There will be work in Signet chapter every Monday evening in January. Los Angeles council 11 R. and S. M. will meet in stated assembly next Tuesday evening, at which time the officers-elect •nd appointive will be installed. The occasion will be made more memorable by the conferring of the degrees of royal and select masters upon a class of fifteen representative Masons, the work to be followed by a fine banquet. One of the most pleasant events of the month in Masonic circles was the annual installation of officers of Pentalpha 202 Tuesday night. J. M. Deeter, the retir ing master, acted as installing officer and was assisted by Past Master C. W. Blake as grand marshal. The fololwing offi cers were duly installed: J. F. Hughes, W. M.; F. M. Parker, S. W.; W. R. Her vey, J. W.; J. H. Martin, T.; W. W. Rob inson, S.: P. S. Thompson. S. D.; J. L Matheson, J. D.; H. J. Fleishman, mar shal; G. H. Stewart and G. F. Herr. stewards; M. C. Fnrdham, tyler. Past Master Varcoe, on behalf of the mem bers of the lodge, after an eloquent ad dress, presented to the retiring master a handsome past masters jewel, which was accepted in a feeling address by Brother Deeter. After the installation the members and visitors repaired to the banquet hall where a fine oyster supper was discussed and many nota ble members of the order responded to toasts. Congratulations were showered upon the retiring and incoming masters and upon the lodge for the excellent work of the past year. Two hundred members who sat around the board did not dis perse until a late hour. South Gate 320. at a special meeting Monday evening, installed the following officers:, W.-Jsjjj-Uayiic.'j W. M.; C. W. -Marsh.S. XV.: J. W.: James Castruccio, treasurer; Alex Patterson, secretary; D. A. Wagner, chaplain: R. W. Dromgold, marshal; R. L. Horton, S. D.: R. E. Dill, J. D.; G. D. McGilliard, George Pessell, stewards; J. D. Stein, tsier. After the installation Judge Mc- Klnley, In a very appropriate speech, on behalf of the lodge presented the re tiring master, G. E. Derlng, with a beau tiful past master's jewel. The numerous brethren present then adjourned to the banquet room where they enjoyed a bounteous spread. Southern California 278 conferred the third degree of Masonry Wednesday evening. Stated next Wednesday. Hollenbeck 319 had the M. M. degree Tuesday evening and will hold their stated communication next Tuesday. Los Angeles 42 will hold their stated meeting next Monday. Valle de France 329 will confer the fel lowcraft degree this evening. ODD FELLOWS Cantons Orion and Los Angeles, Patri archs Militant, will give one of the most brilliant balls ever given by the order at •Memorial hall, in the Odd Fellows' build ing tonight. Preceding the ball will be a fine exhibition drill by the union drill corps of the two cantons, which expects to enter the prize contest at San Jose next year. The attendance was large, including many spectators. Golden Rule 160 will lead with installa tion ceremonies next Monday evening. Los Angeles 35 will instal officers next Wednesday. Good Will officers will be installed next Thursday evening. Amer ica will also install officers next Thurs day evening. Semi-Tropic 371 admitted several mem bers by card Tuesday evening. Initia tion next Tuesday. Good Will conferred the Second Cov enant degreejast evening. Los Angeles 35 had initiatory work evening. There Will be more degree work after installation. America httd initiatory work last week and conferred the First degree last even ing. THE P.EBEKAHS Tho Christmas observance by the Edel weiss Rebekahs and members of Hofer 60 on Sunday evening last was a highly enjoyable affair. There was a large at tendance, Ini luding many little folks. The Christmas tree was finely decorated and loaded with gifts. After the trei exercises there was a sumptuous spread in the banquet hall, which was fully ap preciated. Columbia Rebekaha gave a Christmas and New Year's, entertainment Monday evening, which was largely attended and appreciated. The recitations, tableaux and representation of the months of the year and their fruits were very inter esting. Refri shments were served. Arbor Vitae S3 celebrated its last meet ing in the year Tuesday evening by in itiating eleven candidates. The work was done by the degree team that ex emplified the work before the grand en campment, and, of course, it was finely given. Five applications for membership Were also received. Mrs. Dora E. Tuppin, D. D. G. M., will Install the officers of the various lodges in her district, as follows: Columbia 19-1 January 3; Una 172, January 5; Silver Wave, Santa Monica, January 7; Arbor Vitas M. January 11; Eureka, East Los Angeles, January 12; Ocean Queen, Pan Pedro, January 15; Edelweiss 07, Janu ary 21. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Los Angeles Company 25, U. R. of K. P., Captain G. S. Adolph, had a good street drill Wednesday night with a full complement. The company will go to Pasadena tomorrow to take part in the Tournament of Roses parade, leaving by special car on the electric road at 9:30 a. m. Santa Monica Company 21 is ex pected to arrive in the city in time to join them in the trip to the "Crown of the Valley." The officers of Al Borak Temple 7.1. I>. D. K. X., will be installed at their temple in Castle hall next Wednesday evssjll | The proposed members of the Mt lodge at Long Beach held an enthusias tic meeting Wednesday night. They have applied for a charter, and th. MS lodge will be Instituted in about VWO weeks, with probably forty members. At the time of institution a special train Will be chartered to carry down the Knights of Pythias of this city who will attend. Marathon IS2 had Ihe Page rank Tues day evening. Next Tuesday evening they will have the Esquire rank and in stallation of officers. Gauntlet 129 worked all the ranks last Monday evening, and will have installa tion of officers next Monday night. Purity Temple 2, Rathbone Sisters, had initiatory work and an interesting session last Saturday night. INDEPENDENT FORESTERS High Chief Ranger McElfresh, while In Toronto, Canada, acted as one of a committee comprising the leading offi cers of the order throughout the United States and Canada, together with the assistance of three prominent profes sional and disinterested valuators, made a careful and thorough examination of all the securities held by the order, in which the reserve fund of the order, amounting to $2.500.0i10. is invested. The committee, after being engaged in this work for about five days, rendered a re port in which it highly congratulated the order upon having its finances so ably and satisfactorily managed. The securi ties were found to be Al in every partic ular. The high chief ranger also had the pleasure of taking part in the celebra tion in honor of the completion of the great Forester temple in Toronto, which is already noted as one of the finest busi ness buildings in Canada, and is without doubt the most magnificent structure owned by any fraternal order in the world. The temple was thrown open to the public and was viewed by over 10,000 people on December 17. In the evening a public reception was held in the main auditorium of the temple, which has a seating capacity of 3000. The hall was packed with people. On the platform were seated some of the most prominent officials of the Dominion and the leading officers of the order throughout the United States and Canada. The meet ing was addressed by Hon. Mr. Badow Cumberland, presiding officer; his wor ship. Mayor Shaw; Hon. Thomas Green way, premier of Manitoba; Dr. Oronhyo tekha, supreme chief ranger; Victor Moran, P. H. C. R. of Quebec; Col. W. H. Parker, H. C. R. of Wisconsin; Hon. Judge Wedderbun, H. C. R. of New Brunswick; G. A. McElfresh, H. C. R. of California; Judge J. W. Clark, H. C. R. of Ohio; Clarence Scott, H. C. R. of Maine; Rev. W. J. McCaughan, P. H. C. R. of Ireland. The Toronto Globe, in re ferring to the address of our Brother Mc- Elfresh, says: "G. A. McElfresh, Califor nia's high chief ranger, proved himself to be a story-teller of the first order and kept the audience in convulsions of laughter for some time, with incident after incident of western lodge life. He also gave the gratifying information that the order was already the second most prosperous and numerous organi zation of the kind in his state. He made the hit of the evening and was heartily complimented by his friends at the close. The famous Canadian cartoonist, J. W. Uengaught, was present and Illustrated Bro. McElfresh and his anecdote of "Smith and the Lodge," which elegant and natural picture now adorns the of fice of the H. C. R. in this city. Court Gardena 625 took in 29 applica tions, as the result of the special dis pensation, during November and De cember. The oyster supper by Court Central Avenue last week, over the membership contest, was a happy affair, the 35 new applicants for membership being pres ent. High Secretary Perry made a good address. Court Temple 510 will hold a public in stallation on the evening of January 18, at which time the high chief ranger will officiate, and the court will present one Of the finest programs ever given in the city. Court La Gazelle 3631, Pico Heights. Will have a public installation of officers next Tuesday evening, conducted by High Secretary Perry. A tine social pro gram will follow. A large attendance is expected. The high chief ranger now wears a beautiful P. H. C. I:, badge, presented him by the S. C. R. by the direction of the high court of California. Court Los Angeles IS. Companions of the I. O. F., held its regular weekly meet ing yesterday afternoon at I, O. F. tem ple. The court had initiatory work and also election of officers. The following ladies were elected: C. C, Mrs. M. O. Reavls; V. C. C, Mrs. Katharyne Gerties; C. S., Mrs. R. I, Brain; C. F., -Miss Flor ence Oliver; C. T., Mrs. M. New.N; P. C. C, Mrs. BdW. Lloyd: C. Chap., Mrs. A. Conlan; C. M„ Mrs. Peters; C. Con., Mrs. Wismer; C. G., Mrs. Ryerson; C. S., Mrs. Pattee. A triple joint installation of the officers of courts Palmetto. Mateo and Angelina will be held at the auditorium of the Masonic temple next Wednesday even ing, with High Chief Ranger G. A. Mc- Elfresh and corps of high court officers presiding. FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD Supreme Secretary Bartholomew | n . stttuted a new lodge at Tucson, Ariz., on Wednesday evening, with 78 charter members. The judge is doing great work. New lodges of both gentlemen and ladies are being organized at Glendale. The lodges at Compton will have a joint public installation next Tuesday evening, Supreme President Dandy of. LOS ANGELES HERALD: FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER SI, 1997 Relating. Many members of the order In this city will attend. Including the ladles of Hermosa lodge, who will go over In a tally-ho coach. A ladies' lodge Is being organised at Station D, Rosedale. New members are joining the order more rapidly than ever. The record for December will run over 300. A new lodge Is being organized at Bakersfield. Deputy Spencer will soon Institute a fine lodge at Sacramento. East Los Angeles lodge 11 has the en viable record of twenty-nine applications for membership this month, most of whom have been Initiated. The lodge had four initiations and six applications at the last meeting. The lodges at Olive are progressing finely, having secured many new mem bers of late. La Grande 9 initiated four candidates at the last meeting, and will have a good class for Initiation tonight. Los Angeles 1 initiated four candidates and received six applications for mem bership Tuesday evening. Installation MSI Tuesday. Sunset 4 will have a public Installation January 14. followed by a fine social pro i |i-;»m. n-.remo President Dandy will Install tb. >•flic, rs of Pomona lodge next Thurs day evening. Arcade 3 had initiatory work nnd ap plications for membership Wednesday evening. Installation next Wednesday. KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES The report of the Supreme Record Keeper shows that the net gain in mem bership for November was 1684. Cash on hand December Ist in the Endow - ment fund. $519,478. Los Angeles Tent 2, at its meeting on Wednesday night, initiated one, elected four and received ten applications. The several tents of the city have ap pointed committees to arrange for the organization of a general relief commit tee. The "smoker" given by Southern Cali fornia Tent 6 last evening was an en joyable affair and,well attended. There was a good musical program, cards and refreshments. The degree team of the tent at Titus vilte, Pa., of which E. M. Guthrie, R. K. of Tent 2, this city, was a charter mem ber, went to Franklin, Pa., a few even ings since and initiated 149 candidates. And Ed regrets that he was not with them on the great occasion. UNITED WORKMEN Southern California 191 conferred the Workman degree last evening on twen ty-three candidates and also reinstated three old members. This was a grand tlnale of work by this lodge for the year. W. A. Innes, the special deputy, is spending the holidays at his home in Oakland. St. Elmo 238 had a largely attended meeting Monday night. The new officers of this lodge will be Installed next Mon day evening by District Deputy Green ough. Orange Grove 312 will install officers next Tuesday evening and at the same meeting Initiate several candidates. The screen work will be given. Monrovia 260 has initiated seventeen candidates this month. Deputy C. Z. Sutton has taken in twelve candidates to Riverside lodge during December. Covlna lodge has gained seventeen new members this month. The proposed social by Magnolia lodge D. of H. this evening hfto been poot poned indefinitely. B. P. O. ELKS Los Angeles 99 initiated the largest class of candidates Wednesday evening in the history of the lodge and the at tendance of Elks was also the largest. D. D. G. E. R., J. C. Rais of San Fran cisco 3 conducted the initiation in fine form. A large number of visiting Elks were present from San Francisco. San Diego, Oregon, Colorado, Pennsylvania, etc. After the work there was a grand banquet, at which one hundred Elks were served. Music was furnished by Romandy's orchestra. Brother John Brink was the caterer. In about two weeks Los Angeles 99 will take in another class of ten canQi dates. The order of Elks is now boom ing in Los Angeles. Clubs of Elks are being formed in San Francisco. Los Angeles and San Diego to attend the national reunion of Elks at New Orleans in May next. ROYAL ARCANUM Tho following officers and members of Los Angeles council 1489 visited Pasa dena council 1170 on Monday evening last for the purpose of conferring the degree on Messrs. Wltherby and Staats: Re gent Joseph H. Smith, Vice-Regent W. J. Bullas, Past Regent Joseph A. Simmons, Chaplain W. A. Barber, Orator Sam J. Chappel, Guide H. S. Wilmans. Warden Samuel llanketer, Sentry Fred Yeager, Secretary O. L. Davidson, J. K. Hawk and Mr. Warren. After the initiation Pasadena council elected the following corps of officers for the ensuing year: G. A. Durrell, regent; Jesse Allen, vice i;egent; J. A. Goodrich, orator; J. J. Blick, secretary; W, B, Laughery, col lector; H. W. Hincs, treasurer; C. B, Hewett, chaplain: H. H. Hillier, guide; S. R. Llpplncott, warden; Fred Weik. sentry. At the conclusion of the election of officers refreshments were served, speeches made ami a general good time had until 10:30 oclock when the Los An geles brothers departed "Intoxicated" with Pasadena's hospitality and enthu siasm for the success of the grand coun cil which every member Is now putting forth his best efforts to secure in the southern part of the state. Superior Warden Thomas A. Parish is expected to return to this city about January 10th to perfect his plans for the Institution of the grand council. Brother G. L. Davidson has the dis tinction of being the "mother" of San Pedro, Pasadena and Monrovia coun cils, having organized them some years ago when he held a commission from the supreme council as deputy superior re gent. Over thirty names now adorn the char ter list of the new council being organ ized by Past Regent E. P. H. Fuller. The names embrace many prominent busi ness and professional men in tho city. Sunset council 1074 received two ap plications for membership at its meet ing Monday evening. Regent E. H. Woodman appointed a new committee to work with Los Angeles council's committee in the grand coun cil organisation, Theodore Grumbach was elected chaplain and re-elected cor respondent for the year 1898. Under the head of "Good of the order" Orator H. C. F. Smith made several good sugges tions for the welfare of the council. Organist G. Sweet gave several nice selections on the piano. Thfe following members made remarks: D. W. Maloon, H. Zander, E. G. Launders, E. H. Wood man, H. Greenawalt. The Installation of officers for next term will occur on! the second Monday of January. A fins pro gram is being arranged for the occasion. FORESTERS OF AMERICA The various courts of the city will In stall officers next week and many of them will have banquets at the close of the ceremonies. Considerable Initiatory work by the courts will follow Installation week. Grand Senior Beadle Weldon of San Pedro went to San Diego Wednesday and will visit officially all courts south of Los Angeles. Court Sunset continues to forge ahead. The late contest for membership resulted In Brothers J. W. Augustine and Wil liam J. Jones carrying off the first and second prises, which were beautiful For ester pins. Court Sunset will give a so cial the last meeting night in January. Brother Jennings of Court San Diego has been in the city this week on a business and pleasure trip. The relief committee will hold Its reg ular monthly meeting next Sunday at 10 a. m. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD La Fiesta camp 63 had a good meeting Monday night, the last of the year. Next Monday evening there will be a joint public installation of La Fiesta and Los Angeles camps and Laurlstlnas cir cle Women of Woodcraft. After the In stallation ceremonies there will be a fine program, closing with a dance. Invita tions have been Issued. ORDER OF PENDO Four new lodges of the Order have been organized recently in the states of Montana, Colorado, lowa and Illinois. A new lodge Is being organized at Warner, in the western part of the city, which will be Instituted In about two weeks. Angellno Council gave a fine social dance at their hall, 107% North Main street, last evening. The local branch of the order has paid out over $900 in sick and accident bene fits since its organization, about two years ago. COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS Los Angeles council 82, Order of the United Commercial Travelers of Ameri ca, meets on the third Saturday of each month at Odd Fellow's hall. The list of officers Is as follows: A. S. Abbott, S. C.J Henry Oerdes, J. C; Wm. J. Barrett. R. C; F. W. Boynton. conductor; H. H. Mayberry, R.; Frank Phillips, S.; E. W. Price, secretary. The newly installed officers of Pasa dena chapter O. E. S. are as follows: Mrs. Carrie B. Hoff, W. M.; John R. Slater, W. P.: Mrs. Durant, A. W. M.; Miss Jen nie Anderson, secretary; Miss Jennie Bristol treasurer; Miss Mamie Plant, conductress; Miss Letta Hovey, asso ciate conductress. CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS Angel City court 579 elected the follow ing officers at its meeting last Saturday afternoon: J. Kearney, P. C. R.: J. Boyl son, C. R.: Joseph Smith, V. C. R.; J. T. Ferron, F. S.; I. J. Cunningham, treas urer; E. P. Dugan, R. S. The above of ficers will be installed at the first meet ing in January, at which time seven candidates will also be initiated. The grand ball by Angel City court at St. jusciih's hall on the evening of January 20th promises to be largely patronized. FARMERS' CLUB INSTITUTE Will Meet at the Chamber of Com merce Next Week For the exchange of experiences and theories, to the general betterment of farming along all lines, will the Univer sity Farmers' Club institute be held at the chamber of commerce next week, January 3d. 4th. sth and 6th, 1898. The farmers' institutes are all held un der the auspices of the University of California. It is a university extension movement carried to the farmers and this is one conducted by Prof. A. J. Cook of Pomona college, the university representative in Southern California. There Will be three sessions each day and addresses will be made by promi nent specialists in a number of depart ments. Each program will be diversified With music, vocal and instrumental and to each all farmers are Invited to "come and bring their wives and families." A special rate has been secured on all railroads of one and one-third fare. The ticket agents will furnish certificate on payment of full fare to Los Angeles and return ticket will be issued at Los An geles for one-third rate. All certificates must be signed at the meeting by the secretary. Especial attention has been paid to music in making up the program and the following musicians have kindly con sented to contribute numbers: Mrs. Ab bot Kinney, Misses Clara Bosbyshell, Daisy Polk, Katherine Phillyss Edson, Jessie Mills, Messrs. C. F. Edson, W. H. Mead, Will Strobridge, C. W. Stevens and M. F. Mason. Mrs. Parsons and Mr. Lee Bassett will give readings. Among those who will give addresses are General Forman, Prof. Cook, A. R. SpragUß, C. A. Hatch, A. P. Griffith, J. W. Wills, Hon. Elwood Cooper, S. M. Woodbrldge, Dr. E. W. Hilgard, James -Morgan, Prof. L. H. Bailey, G. P. Hall, Hon. Abbot Kinney and Rev. Burt Estes Howard. Something for the New Year The work! renowned success of Hcstet ter's Stomach Hitters, and their continued popularity for near half a century as a stomachic, Is scarcely more wonderful than the welcome that greets the annual ap pearance of Hostetter's Almanac. This valuable medical treatise Is published by the Hostetter company. 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