The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-11-05
w0MAn's MASONRY.

Installation Ceremsnies ef tho Order or shs
Eastcrn Star-Rdwsrd q. Jenkins, or New
York, Eiected Grand Patron and Mrs. r. Il.
Johnssn Grand Matren-Jnsposius Display.
The Order Of the Eastern Star. by which wives,
widows, sisters, daughters and mothers Of Free.
mas0ns, II IN distress or otherwise needing assist
ance, might by appropriate signs and passwords,
make themselves known, having been established
three years ago in this city, 1t grew 50 rapidly
that there are now twenty chapters In the State.
On Thursday delegates from the various chapters
throughout the State assembled at 594 Broadway
and formed Grand Chapter, eectlng the following
Grand Onlcers:-
Most Worthy Grand Patron. Edward o. jenkins, New
RICH. Worthy Grand Mstron, Mrs. " 4. johnson, Alpha,
Right Worthy Associate Grand Patron y. d. Ransder,
Right Worthy Associate Grand N.srop Mrs. Corncls
o. Now York
T treasurer; s1s !. Issssi Della
kiES. wsrsly, Grand conductress. Mrs. n. A. Fikins,
Right Worthy Grand Warder Mrs.. N. L. woodruff, Esther,
~ ApPoINTEEs Nt
Yesterday the Grand Patron appointed the follow
ing 0d1cers- 8N4 M N
Grand chapain Rev Brother A. x. Sanford Delta Chap
Grand Marshal Brother s. A. Palmer EIsca Chapter, No
Grand AssgSiats C9naScsrsss. Mra G. n Parks Leroy
Grand Lecturer Clinton y Paige Union Chapter No. Is
Grand sentinel, Brother John Claiborne. rrss# A@
The Grand Secretary, r. w. Brother ROBERT Ma
COY, rs installing 0iicer then took position and
eAld:-Brethrol and Sisters OF the Eastern Star-I
the thus Grand ohaper Tns Grand S
shall Will present the officers at the altar for instals-
the onicers were then arranged in semi circle
around the altar according TO rank, the Grand
GRAND MARsnAL-Most worthy Grand Patron.
sure. AHee stee 4 80
here behold the officers whom You have elected to
serve you for the ensuing term. Ii any member OF
sns Grand chapter - apprised Of any Just Or
should not be installed let him speak now or forever
after be SILENT
No objection having been made the following obli-
CATION was administered:-"I, +. .. Jenkins, do
soemnly pledge my honor, in the presence OF Al
mighty God and OF this Grand Chapser OF the Order
OF the Eastern Star, that viii TO the best
OF my ability faithfully ana lmparlialy perform
an Inc duties incumbent On me oace 70 which
etitution, laws rules and regulations OF this Grand
Chapter, and In every way within my power assist
the officers took the obligation together and were
then seated, and the Grand Patron was then pre-.
Ger said:-"My Brother, We most cordially coSgra-
tuate you upon your election to this the most dis.
gaissa ana important oee Within the gt Of
supreme command Is an ample guarantee to the
Order throughout this jurisdiction Of your wisdom
ana OF your worth. You cannot, Sir, DO otherwise
than aware or the deep and solemn consequence OF
the duties you are now about to assume, oil the
many cares and perplexities which surround Its
unequailed honors. These difficulties will. l am
confident, be greatly allevated by the affeciionate
sympathy and active assistance OF your associates.
You may occasionally encounter stern opposition
from without; from those who do not, or Will not
understand our purposes: but as thenost dangerous
and insidious enemy Of the perpetulty aud
harmony or our beloved institution will pale
before you in the upughtness OF your adj
ministration, we can have fears OF danger.
We now, sir, have the honor 10 invest yOn with
the jewels OF your office and with the emblem OF your
control Glands the gaver, which In your hands
to the East Of the Grand Chapter OF the State OF New
York, and render you this first act Of homage due TO
you as Grand Patron blowing very low. l now
hail, salute and proclaim you Grand Patron OF the
Order OF the Eastern Star of The StaJc OF New York.
Brethren and sisters, behold your Grand Patron.
Grand Patron, behold your brethren ana sisters.
The Grand Patron was then sauted with the
grand bOn0rs-vlz: hands CROSSED on the breast
and bowling very low.
Mrs. Il. e. Johnson, Grand Matron, was next in
tioduced and was installed, the installing officer
warning her that-as in tho absence OF the Grand
should De thoroughly prepared amply to Gll his
distinguished position, with honor TO herself and
profit to the Order. she was then saluted
with the grand honors. The other grand
officers were then installed, after which
an address was delivered by the Installing
late the seli-sacri1ci ing spirit OF Adam, the meek
ness OF Ruth, the devotion OF Esther, the faith OF
Martha and the love OF Eiecta; and follow their go-
rIou3 examples The Grand Marshal then
claimed the Grand Chapter or the Order or the East
Star for the stale OF New York duly established,
and It's Off GERS elected and duly installed, after
which an ode was sung and the Grand Chapter was
closed III ample form.