The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-20
EVENTS OF THE PAST. AND FUTURE
IN LOCAL SECRET So
CIETIEss
EASTERN STAR INSTALLATION,
CHAPTER NO. IS WITNESSED BY
A LARGE CROWD.
ELECTIONS STILL BEING HELD.
Merriam Park Masons Choose ono ers
for the Ensuing Year-Royal
Arcanum's Tuxedo.

cleS of the past week was undoubted-
ly the public installation and christen-
ing ceremonies of Chapter 18, Order of
the Eastern Star, which took place at
Masonic temple Thursday evening.
annual institution of the order
and, owing to their attractive
nature, always witnessed by
large audiences. Thursday night
was no exception to the general rule,
and the handsome Masonic headquar-
ters were filed with an interested audi
ence. The hall was given an unusually
rich appearance by the decorations for
the occasion, which were arranged un-
der the direction of A. p. Swanstrom
The ceremonies were impressive and, in
partial exemplification of the ritual
of the order, furnished an entertain.
ment fully appreciated by the guests
of the evening. DR.. Wright, of ST.
PauPs church. christened the follow
ing children: Margaret Porter Scott
and Jennie May Scott, children of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Scott; Ruth Ger
trude Kluzak and Walter John Klu-
Yak, children of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Robert Henry Woelffer, children of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Woelffer, and
Helen Constance Parsons. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Parsons.
The installation was performed by
the past grand matron, Mrs. Louise
Lyon Johnson, of Minneapolis. and Mrs.
Gertrude GreNe, past grand matron of
Constellation chapter, was the grand
marshal. The officers installed were:
Worthy matron Jennie Paradis;
worthy patron, John Knoud; associate
matron, Gertrude Imeson; secretary,
Martha Gordon: treasurer, Addie Up
right; conductress, Meta McWhorter;;
associate conductress, Emma Nelson;
chaplain, Robert Woelffer; marshal,
Margaret Scott; Adah, Flossie Ferrier;
Ruth, Mary Heath; Esther Alice Mil
Ter; Martha, Carrie Campbell; Electa,
Alma Geiser; warder, Mary Simons;
sentinel, Jean Fischer; organist, Adah
Iverson.
The Aeolian quartette, consisting of
Mesdames Zumbach, Campbell Mum
son and Harmon, and the Eastern Star
quartette. consisting of Mesdames
Campbell and Munson and Messrs.
Swanstrom and Parsons, furnished the
music
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD.
Rice Camp No. held their regular annual
meeting and election of officers at their rooms
IN the Twin City block Thursday evening last.
Past Council Commander John F. Mccarthy
delivered an address in which he showed that
the camp was in prosperous and excellent
financial condition. The camp will hold
public installation of its new officers at their
lodge rooms Thursday evening, JAM IA next.
Five new candidates were initiated.
Prosperity camp held its annual meeting
and election of officers at their lodge in Odd
Fellows block, Fifth and Wabasha streets,
Wednesday evening. Past Council Commander
Dr. Eugene Hubbell told of the prosperous
condition of the camp and how they were still
increasing their roll Of membership which now
numbers 340 S. G. Turner was elected coun-
Gil commander. The camp will hold public
meeting in January, fer which invitations will
be issued and can be had from members.
MACCABEEs.
St. Paul Tent No. held It's regular re-
view Monday night last, with a splendid at
tendance OF members. A very pleasant meet
ing resulted in considerable work being DONE.
The committee on uniform rank reported
that everything looked favorable towards
making 1t success. The committee on
convention reported progress, and expect, to
get the programme out On Ftffe near future
several applications were-read. No. "a is
climbing the hill Of progress with sure and
steady steps. In answer to the many in
qu1ries about the grand yball2 as it is a May
ball 1t cannot be given till the month of
May. But the officers and members OF No
a will be- very much pleased to give to any
one interested all Information with regard to
it. The tent will eclipse all previous eff
forts When the time comes a Joint social
is in preparation between the members of
NO. a and the ladies Of the Maccabee's
which promises to be a very enjoyable one
Ali particulars will be given next week a
meeting of the Uniform Rank will be held
on Monday evening at the close of business
of Nc. "A meeting, when all are expected to
be present.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Commercial council will givev a compl-
mentary hop for members and friends next
Tuesday evening.
Hamline council read number Of appli-
cations Monday night and elected officers for
the coming year.
Henneptn council gave its second reception
for this season last Wednesday evening as
sisted by the Royal ladies'
T. L. Buck, of Hamline council had the
misfortune TO break his leg last week He is
receiving the sympathy of his fellow men,
bers.
Merriam Park council meets in Masonic
hall on the first and third Thursday in each
month The council elected new officers this
month
A new robe has been secured for Bishop
Smith. chaplain Of Ramsey council and the
boys are anxiously awaiting his first appear
ance therein.
The committee union entertainment
holds regular meetings at the Windsor hotel
every Friday evening: All members interest
ed are invited 10 attend.
= The grand officers will pay official visits to