The record-union., 1893-12-12
EASTERN STAR.
Officers of Columbus Chapter Installed
Last Night.
Beautiful Decorations, Impressive Ger
emonfes and a Splendid
Banquet.

Columbus Chapter. Order of the East
ern Star, held its public installation OF
officers last night, Mrs. Emma Hapgood,
Grand Worthy Matron of the order IN
this State, performing the ceremonies OF
the occasion.
The room was most beautifully decor
ated with palms, foliage, and other potted
plants. flowers and holly-berries, the
latter setting off most effectually the
evergreens. The Worthy Matron's sta
tion was a perfect bower, and at the back
of it were three beautiful fve-pointed
stars. the emblems of the order.
Mrs. Hapgood conducted the cere-
monies of the installation in most i'm
pressive manner, her imposing presence
lending aid to the beauty of her rendi-
ton. One of the most striking features
of the ceremony was the formation of the
star of flowers by the occupants of the
five points. The whole ritual is fine,
bearing evidence of the thought and
ability exercised in its preparation.
The retiring Worthy Matron. Mrs.
Mary G.. Dunn, made an eloquent ad-
dress, thanking the members for the cor
dial support they had given her during
the past year, and hoping that harmony
would also prevail during the coming
year.
After her address DR.. Wizard, the retir-
ing Worthy Patron, on behalf of Mrs.
Dunn, in neat speech, presented to the
chapter a seal, whose impression, he
hoped, would be upon every document
issued from it and be an emblem OF the
good feeling they should all cultivate for
one another.
Miss Maggie Little, on behalf of the
members of the chapter, then presented
to Mrs. Dunn, as token of the affection
ate regard in which she was held by the
members, a beautiful Past Worthy Mat
ron's jewel, being the tive-pointed star,
with fine diamond of the first water at
each of the points, and Mrs. Dunn re-
sponded briefly and feelingly.
j. A. Stephenson then, in behalf OF
Sisters Forbes, Martin, Margaret Little
and Mary Woods, presented to the chap
ter magnificent banner, bearing on one
side the name of the chapter and the
emblem of the order, embroidered on
black velvet, and on the other the letters
O. L. S., embroidered on yellow satin.
Columbus Chapter now enjoys the honor
of being the first one in the State to have
a banner, and the incident also proves
that four women can keep secret, as no
one but the four who made it knew any
| thing OF 1t.
The Grand Worthy Matron made a
brief but telling speech, cOmplimenting
the work and hoping that this, the first
set of officers regularly Installed, would
do as well as the retiring officers.
a half hour of sociability followed, and
the company were marshaled into the
banquet hall. If the lodge-room was
beautifully decorated, what should be
said of the table? 1t was a scene from
fairy land. The ladies had outdone them
selves, and it is safe to say that no more
beautifully decorated tables have ever
been seen in this city. And there were
things there not only TO look at, but to
tempt the most fastidious gourInand, and
the best test of the excellence was the APP
probation they met with from the guests.
After the repast speeches were in order,
Brother Roe of Oakland, James Elder,
Powell S. Lawson and others taking part,
and the company separated for their
| homes.
The following officers were installed
| Worthy Matron, Mrs. Helena S. Davis;
| Worthy Patron, William A. Stephenson;
Associate Matron, Mrs. Lille A. Forbes;
| Secretary, Mrs. Belle Stephenson; Treas
urer, Mrs. Emma j. Barrett; Conduct
ress, Mrs. Alice Seadler; Associate Con-
ductress, Mrs. Mary c.. Ferriter Chap
lain. James f. Denham; Marshal Mrs.
Eliza c. Turner; Adah, Miss Bertha
Ebert; Ruth, Miss Mary L. Woods; Es-
ther. Miss Georgia b. Little: Martha,
Mrs. Lottie NJ. Denham: Electa, Mrs.
Mary E. Willis; Warder, Mrs. Jennie
Bronson; Sentinel, Charles L. Seavey;
Organist, Mrs. Lima w. Martin.