The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-05

following we're elected for the ensuing term ::
W H. Cobb. W. M; F. II. Gibson, S. D.; +. H.
Gibson, s. W; C. D. Bunker, secretary. and
George D. Flack, treasurer.
Order of the Eastern Star.
The newly elected officers of Golden Gate Chap
ter were insta led in Golden Gate Hall last Thurs
day night The hall was tastefully decorated with
ferns palms and choice flowers. The Installing
officer was Walter y. Brunt the retiring worthy
patron, who officatec with degree of perfection
that led many to suppose that he had never one
ANYTHING but install officers. In this work he was
most admirably assisted by Grand Secretary Kate
y Willats, who served in the Capacity OF grand
marshal After the beautiful ceremony was over
Miss susie Mills Willats took her position as
worthy matron for the ensuing term, and Martin
Augustus c. Christeseu occupied a seat to her left,
under the blazing hve-ponted star in the east
ready been given the folowng-named appointed
officers were installed Chaplain, w. 5. Moses;
marshal, NJ. f. Pendleton; warder, Ella l. Fern
bach; sentinel, Mary h. Lewis; organist, Louise
B Stephenson; Adah, Anna B. ChristesOn; Ruth,
= Jennie a. Daily: Esther, da r. G, ddard; Martha
Mrs ;. A. Hubbard; Electa Claudia stephens.
After the ceremony the most worthy grand ma
tron, mrs. Partridge on behalf OF the personal
friends Of Mrs Nellie a. Daring, the retiring
ma ron, presented her "A handsome basket OF
fiowers,in the center OF which was containing
breastpin in the shape OF sunburst OF peaGlswlth
q fine solitaire in the center; and then NJ. :. Moses,
behalf OF the chapter, presented her past
rnatron's Jewel set with diamonds, one OF the most
, tasteful OF It's kind given in this city. In
fe " well chosen words the recipient expressed
her thanks This was followed by the presenta-
tion 10 w y. BrunU, the retiring patron. of a
beautiful parlor lamp, the presentation being on
on hehsIf Of the chanter nv he grand secretary
he new maIron presented many choice
flowers. The music for the evening was furnished
by Mrs Martin schultz, Miss Xenia Roberts and
Walter Campbell.
Friday night the officers of Harmony Chapter
were installed in pubic IN Laurel HALL in the
Shiels building, and The hail was crowded 10 Its
capacity Inc hall was decorated with choice
flowers and ferns ana Christmas berries, and %
gether with the elegant to,les by the officers
to be Installed, and the beautiful costumes worn
by the onlookers, made up a scene that was mag
ficent
Besides the elected officers whose names have
already been published the following named APP
pontive officers were installed: Alma slade,
-Adah; sarah J. Irvine Ruth; Frederick tinker.
sther; Henrietta McLagner, Martha: NJ Van
Jensen. sentinel; William Il Wharf chaplain;
Mrs. allie A. Mulberry marshal; Mrs Edith
Bushnell, organisL During the evening the music
was rendered by Mrs NeIie A Darling who SAM
Noel" and Here Am /, Send Me" with
quisite sweetness H. B. Smith sang from
"Cavaueria Rusticana," Miss Greninger sang
The Merry Lark and Still in the Night" while
Miss jenkins favored with choice and appropriate
selections AT the close OF the Charming cere-
monies Mrs. :. a. Mulberry. the retiring matron,
presented with past matron's jewel beautI-
ful in design and costly IN material The event Of
the evening was followed by dance. Mrs. Z. ID
Weuen, the new matron, and George L. Bushnell.
the new patron, were warmly Congratulated and
wished much su cess during their term.
King solomon Lodge has reelected Mrs Val
Schmidt as worthy matr0n aad also reelected all
the other officers. he worthy matrOn reap
pointed all the appointve officers who served dur
ing the past term
The Installation of the officers Of Unity Chapter
in Magnolia Hall. Oakland on the evening OF the
IS OF November, was grand event in the his
tory OF the CHI p.er The hail attractive,y
decorated with Potted palms, ferns and flowers,
while he bright faces and gay dresses Of the lalies
made up charming picture Mos: Worthy Grand
Matron Mrs Mary +. Partridge was the Installing
officer and she ab assisted by Past Matron
or Unity Chapter Miss MARY \. Moore in the ca
pa-ity Of marshal The ceremonie, were Goa duct
ed most pleasing and Impressive manner,
Mrs Partridge winning the admiration of all pres
ent by The gentle yet very effec I've manner in
which she delivered The charges TO each OF the
officers Miss Moore discharged the duties of ner
Office with grace, aud dignity tina. gaiu-d Tor
her tn appreciation of all her co-workers aud
lends The new officers Josephine Nelsir,
w. NJ; Alexander J. iattison. NJ. =; Annie Nc
Cord, A NJ; L NINA ~ Perki $, $; Idegona Ber-
rata, T.; Emma Umphred, g: kunice Glines, a
- Georsle " lHaTu, Audhi Elorence SAukey.
Ruth; Ida Ssnoorn, Esther; Helen Edwards
Martha; Mary Plumb EIecta; Louise c. arrow,
W; Dr. Sanborn, sentinel; Joseph mphred, C..
Hattie Hall, M, and Edith Edwards O
Al the CT Sc of the ceremonies Mrs. Partridge in
a fitting speech on Deuaf of the chapter pre-
sented Mrs Hattie Hall the re;iring rna,ro1 a
very handsome jewel, emblematic of her ia TX rs
past mstron Joseph Umphred, the retiring
patron. also presen.ed Jewel. Worthy
Patron Harrison D. Rowe made the speech OF the
evening, and followed b. others, VINO were
profuse their compll menus TO the officers and
mem bers OF the chapter. Past WORTHY Grand
NJ atron Mrs. Augusta Dunn Wilson then lnviJ, d
the COMPANY oOunteous COLLATION. thai awaited
IN the banquet room. There was no exception OF
this occasion 20 the wel-known generous hospital
itv of tn chapter. AL enjoyed themselves aud
OF the CUES said I'VE realized that there
i much pleasure and many priv EGGS in the
grandest fraternity In existence, The UIder OF t.
Eastern a.
Mission Chapter met last night for the first time
in the new Masonic Han, in the Mission At he
previous meeting he chapter elected eleven can
dldates and had SIX app icatons. Last nigh. ere
was mutation. and banquet followed The cere-
mony- The officers VIII be installed on the 9th OF
January.