Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-29
QUEEN LII HAS A BEAU
The Masonic Fair Angora Cat Feels the
Tender Passion.
Rehearsal of the Grand Chorus-The
Ladies' Of Federal Lodge Will
Wear Puritan Costumes.

troll of the Masonic fair and exposition,
was lositive.y kittenish when The Star man
called her up to the oatathoscope this
morning. There was a ccquettish express
sion in ner eyes and she seemed conscious
that the broad band of pink ribbon tied
around her neck added greatly to her per-
sonal appearance. II really don't know
whether or not 1 should talk this morn
ing" she purred. with an infection of in
decision. because I'm afraid I might tell
some secrets that would prefer cherish
ing. But" and she meowcd with sudden
exhilaration, they are just too good to
keep" At this her feelings overcame her,
and for few moments she chased her tail
around wirh the abandon Of cat not three
months old.
What do you think?' she inquired JOY
cusly. I've got beau. Yes, indeedy, and
he is as nice as he can be. His name
wouldn't 1t be funny If Uncle Sam would
ar mex Queen Lii during the fair and make
her Mrs. Uncle Sam"
At this keen international joke the
catathoscope slipped eccentric ana
Queen LII cavorted over the board of con-
tIol table, ran over Mr.. Whitaker's ledger
and finally ended by hiding her head in u
pigeon kole in Miss Clears desk. All this
animation did not, however, disturb to any
degree the progress of the work going on
in behalf of the National Masonic Temple
fund. Masons continued to come and go,
transacting the business affecting their
new features for the approaching fair.
The Grand Chorus.
Among them was Mr.. d. B. Macleod, the
director OF the grand chorus of 800 voices,
which is to render the vocal music during
the opening ceremonies. He said there
was a large attendance at the first re-
hearSal last week
The next meeting of the chorus will
take place at Sheldons Hall this evening
at I:3O o'clock said Mr.. Macleod, when
the entire musical program will be gone
over Members Of the CHORUS who have
copies of the Soldiers Chorus from Faust
are requested to bring them to this re-
hearsal."
Harmony Lodge. No, II, gave another
evidence of its interchangeable enterprise. 1t
reported that I'VE Olde English Village
has surprise for its guests in a refresh
ment be 9th. which will dispense solids
and liquids made from old English recipes
From gastroncn1ic standpoint it will
be an artistic epicurean success. and no
place In the hall bids fair to become more
popular for those who desire a few mo-
lnents' rest and refreshment than the booth
In the village, where the English viands
made from tested recipes. will be sold.
MIS- sherman J. Brown, the wife of the
worshipful master of Harmony Lodge, No.
IL, the organization that will conduct the
olden village, will be in charge, and will
be assisted by the following ladies: Miss
Mamie Alpres, Miss Edna Black, Mrs
Arthur F. Blconer. Miss Jessie Bloomer,
Miss Lillian Heilbrun, Miss Nellie r. East
wood. Mrs. James T. Hunter, Miss Addie
Lynham. Miss Maud Lynham. Miss Eta
T. Murray. Mrs. Grace Palmer, Miss NJ
Stailey. Miss Myra Webb.
A PnrdonabIe Anachronism.
hp
village cannot but pardon the trifing an
achronism which has been permitted in
the conduct of the old fashioned post Office
Instead of the staid old penny post" with
his double knocks and shutting gait,
bevy of the prettiest girls in Washington
will receive. distribute and deliver the mail
Of the village. Miss Estelle Heilbrun will
be the holder of the royal commission as
postnistress of the village, and her origi-
good stead in the originating of schemes
which will put the postal system of the old
town on much more than self-supporting
income. The other postal aids are as fol-
lows: Miss Gertrude Heilbrun, Miss Mohun,
Miss Hida Jacob, Miss Rose McKaig Miss
Maud Burbank, Miss Gertrude Stranahan,
Miss Willie Hurlebaus, Miss May O'Don-
nell, Miss Hattie McGrew, Miss Virgie Nall
ley, Miss LOngley, Miss NJ E. Beard, Mrs
Mortimer Redman.
Fair Puritnns of Federal Lodge,
The fair committee of Federal Lodge, No.
l. met last evening at headquarters. Many
valuable contributions have been received
from members and friends of the lodge, a
list of which will shortly be published.
The committee has been SO fortunate as
to secure the services of the following
named committee Of ladies, who have con-
scented to serve at Federal Lodge booth:
Mrs. Sara A. Spencer, chairman; Miss
Julia A. Karr. secretary; Miss Rose Vir-
ginia Bayly, Miss Maude A Beall, Mrs.
Mary S. Berry CA. P). Mrs. Lizzie Burk-
hart, Miss Catherine Ward Carr, Mrs Cat
Chauncey, Miss Annie Clark, Mrs. Au-
gusta NJ. Cole. Miss May Covey, Miss Ger
trude May Crowder. Miss Lizzie Fletcher.
Miss Catherine Radcliffe Frisby, Mrs An
ME NJ. Gantz, Miss May Florence Garrett
Miss Edith E. Gibson. Miss Belle Goldman.
Miss Mary Gertrude Green, Mrs Caroline
Choate Hall "a. Gu. Miss May Hall, Miss
Annie E. Hendly. Miss Laura Ella Hoff-
man, Miss Edna Hough, Miss Isaacs of
Baltimore. Mrs. Bessie Hall johnson FLA
vius), Mrs. Margaret B. Larner, Miss Ro-
maine Iovaire. Mrs. Alice E. Mason Oh.
e.. Miss Lucy Frances Massey. Mrs Kate
Miss clara Mcintosh sa Miss hu1 FRANCES meeaa f.
Mudd. Miss Edith r. Nixon. Miss Eleanor
r. Nixon. Miss Mignon Nixon. Mrs. Evelyn
II,
Mrs. Annie f. Ohm IF. c., Miss Martha
Ellen Price. Miss Grace Riggles. Mrs Mat
tie Riggles q. R). Mrs. Sadie E, Robbins
CIV. 81. Miss Agnes Sleavin, Mrs Carrie
NJ. Stellman, Mrs. Annie c. Turner CIV L..
Miss Annie Elizabeth Wendell, Mrs. Ida
NJ. Wight. Mrs. Marie L. Willis, Mrs. Ma
mie Willis and Mrs. Edith Hall Lewis
The Puritan costume was unanimously
adopted as that to be worn by the ladies
of Federal Lodge while in attendance at
the fair. and this feature will doubtless be
a memorable attraction of the big event.
The ladies' committee Of Washington
Commandery, No. 1. Knights Templar, will
give b literary and musical entertainment
at the National Rifles AImory tomorrow
night inc program will include attractive
features by wtll-known local talent and
there will be professional volunteers of
great ability.
Money to lend at and per cent on real
estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1905 Pa. ave.
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