The San Francisco call., 1898-01-16

rhe installation of the officers of King Solo mon Chapter last Thursday night in Franklin Hall was. it is admitted by all. one of the most charming of the several ceremonies of the kind that have been held in this city during the present term The hall was decorated with beautiful flowers and from the center radiated garlands representing the five colors of the order. producing effect that Is not often seen in an Eastern Star hall There were present many friends of the chapter. for the installation was public. and there were also present representatives of all the local chap ters and some from Oakland and Alameda. The officers installed were Mrs. Val Schmidt. worthy matron. and all the officers who so faithfully filled the offices during the previous term while the chapter was under dispensa tion, and the installing officer Mrs. Maria A Pierce, past matron of Oak Leaf Chapter, who performed the entire work without book the only officer who has done so this term in this city, and that added much to the i'm pressiyeness of the ceremony. She was assisted by Grand Secretary Kate S. Willats as grand marshal and James Bestor Merritt P. c. P. as chaplain, each of whom performed the part assigned in a most admirable manner. par ticuIarly the grand marshal. The music for the evening furnished by the King Solo mon Quartet with Miss Doud, accompanist and assisted by Miss 4. w. Hobe. who dered appropriate music in that exquisite man ner that in the past has for her much commendation- At the close of the ceremonies there were addresses by Mrs. Mary E. Part ridge M w. G. M; Mrs. A. D. Wilson, P. G. NJ and other visitors and then there was the presentation of a basket of beautiful roses to the outgoing and incoming worthy matron, the presentation of a bunch of Bermuda lilies to the installing officer and congratulations to the officers Among notables present were; Mrs. Theresa J. MerWin, grand organist; Mrs. Helen May Patterson, grand Esther; Mrs. Lizzie Wardwell P G. T.; Mrs. Elizabeth Wetjen, matron of Harmony Chapter; Mrs. c. c. Dow. natron of Ivy Chapter; Mrs. Rose Kipert. P. M W of Beulah Chapter; James A. Wilson, natron of Mission Chapter; Miss WIllats, Iuatron of Golden Gate Chapter; Mir. Daniles. mast patron of Oak Leaf Chapter, and Mrs. Cora A. Merritt. past matron of the same chapter.
 at which there was a good attendance, decided to have in future at the close of each meet ing a short literary programme and light coilation and coffee. The first meeting under the new order will be held next Friday. Among many visitors who were present was Mrs Schmidt matron of King Solomon Chapter.
 Last Tuesday night the members of Ivy C,banter after the close Of business, adjourned to the lower hall where there was a game of progressive euchre, in which the honors were carried off by Grand Esther Mrs. Fl. M. Patter- son and Worthy Patron Charles L. Patton. The chapter was during the evening visited by members from all the local chapters and some from Pacific Grove and altogether all spent pleasant evening The chapter elected two candidates and there will be initiation at tho next session.
 Mountain Fern Chapter of Georgetown, Fl Dorado County, has installed the following officers for the current term: Sarah M. Jack son, w. M; George c. Rau, ". P. Eliza J Murrish, A. NJ. Rose c. Frederick s.; Sallit B. Armstrong, IT. Emma A. Le Beouf. O.