Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-12-29
Masonic Installations.


elected officers of Delta lodge No. "a,
y. I. and A. NJ. and of Lorraine Chap
ter, Order of Eastern Star. was at
tended by large gathering of Masons
and their families and friends on Mon
day evening, at Masonic hall, in this
city. Not only were the resident men,
beTs out in force; but a number of Wis
itOrs were here from Sun City, Lake
City and MIngona.
The Eastern Star first installed its
new officers, Mrs. Il. l.. O'Bryan acting
as installing Ofccer, assisted by Mrs.
c. w. Ellis as marshal, while Rev. Gil
lam offered prayer at the proper time.
The following officers were duly in
stalled: Mrs. Yant, w. NJ; DIR. E. II.
Lockwood. w. p; Mrs. Payne, A. NJ:
DR.. ii. Yant, Sec'y.; III. Blickhalln,
Treas; Mrs. Stout, conductress; Mrs.
Lockwood, A. G.; Mrs. Curd, chaplain;
Mrs. O'Bryan. Adah; Mrs. Poole,
Ruth; Mrs. A. r. Mckinney, Esther;
Mrs. Bllckhahn, Martha; Mrs. Geppert,
Electa; Mrs. Morris, Warder; w. B.
Morris, Sentinel.
The ceremonies connected with in
stallation in this order are very inter-
estIng and were witnessed with grave
attention by the large audience pres
ent. The officers were familiar with
their parts and agreeably surprised the
bretheren of the Blue lodge who had
not before seen the Eastern Star at
tempt any work. The remarks of the
new Worthy Matron, Mrs. Yant, on as
Stunning the Office, were particularly en-
pertaining and called forth words of
highest commentator from every side.
She said;
SISTERS, BROTHERS AND VISITORS:
This being our first public installation,
is an event we have looked forward to
with anxiety and interest. Another
year has gone with its joys and sOrrows,
hopes and fears. Standing thus at its
close, let us look back and CLEAN les
sons from its experiences by which we
may all profit. Looking to the duties
before us, am aware of the response
bilities of my important trust" and
shall feel gratified if shall WELD the
gavel with as much judgment and dis
erection as has sheIwhOse.Office assume.
But am assured, for Charity suffer
eth long and is kind: Charity envieth
not" believe the most pleasant relI-
tionship exists between the masonic
fraternity and the Order of the Eastern
Star in Medicine Lodge. There is no
prejudice. On the contrary, they have
acknowledged, in the existence of our
Chapter, an incentive to advance ma
sonTy. According to their landmarks,
woman is not eligible to the masonic
degrees. We do not seek them, nor do
we care to invade your sacred places,
or unlock your lOng-treasured secrets;
but we honor you for guarding them
carefully. But we do seek, through
the Eastern Star, to become co-labOr
ers in scattering deeds of charity, hos
pitality and loving kindness; to go hand
in hand through the labyrinths of life;
to visit the sick, comfort the sorrOwing
and bury the dead; TO assist in all good
work tending 10 elevate mankind. AL
though we are in our infancy, we trust
much good seed has been sOWn, from
which we will reap a bountiful harvest.
That we may be crowned with success
in the work before us, let us invoke the
| divine blessing of our Heavenly Father
for he has promised to uphold us by the
right hand Of his power.
Following the ceremonies by the
Eastern Star, Delta lodge then proceed
ed to install the following newly elect
ed officers: 1. w. Stout, w. NJ; &. Il.
Freeman. S. W.; III. Yant, j. W.; L.
NJ. Woodward, treasurer; A. r. Nc.
Kinney, secretary; j. NJ. Bundy, S. D.;
Burd Lacey, S. D.; 4. w. Mckinney
S. s.; VIM. Mills, J. S.: w. B. Morris
tyler.
z. A. Simmons, retiring master, act
ed asst. NJ. w. G. NJ, while Past Mas
ter III. Blickhahn acted as GRAND
Marshal.
A choir composed of Prof. and Mrs
Beeson. Geo. r. Stone, Miss Della
Moore and Mrs. Yant furnished appro
pirate and excellent vocal music dur
ing the installation ceremonies, the
lodge organ being skillfully handled by
Mrs. BeesOn.
Following the ceremonies, most ex
cellent supper was spread and enjoyed
by those present. The lodge room
ante-roOm and an apartment near by
were turned into banquet halls and fol-
an hour the substantials and delicacies
prepared by the willing hands of the
Eastern Star ladies and the wives and
daughters of the Master Masons, were
enjoyed in the most hearty manner
Altogether the entertainment wa:
one of the most pleasant in the history
of this hospitable city.