The times., 1898-09-25
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
Triennial Convention Meets in
This City Tomorrow.
LARGE DELEGATION COMING
VIII Continue i'm Session Four Days
Program of Exercises--List of Of
hciaIs-First Time the OrEaniza-
ton Has Assembled I'm Washing
ton-Brief History of the Society.

Beginning tomorrow, and continuing for
four days, this city viii, for the hrst
time in its history, entertain the General
Grand Chapter of the United States, Or
der of the Eastern Star. This order is
the outgrowth of that established in
France one hundred and fifty years ago,
under the title of Adaptive Masonry, and
was largely composed of the members Of
the nobility of France at that time.
1t was first known as the Order of the
Eastern Star in 1868. and has steadily
grown in strength and size until today
IL numbers thirty-four grand chapters, S22
constituent chapters and comprises a
membership Of 170,Oo0
The officers Of the General Grand Chap
ter are Mrs. Mary E Partridge, most
worthy grand matron; Mr. II. II. Hinds,
most worthy grand patron; Mrs.
Hattie E Ewing, right worthy associate
rnatron; Mrs. Nathaniel A. Gearhart,
right worthy associate grand patron;
Mrs Lorraine J. Pithin, right worthy
grand secretary; Mrs. Harriette A Ercan-
brach, right worthy grand treasurer; Mrs
Sarah J. Clark, very worthy grand chap
lain; Mrs Eda L. Hedges worthy grand
conduc;ress; Mrs Laura b. Hart, worthy
grand associate conductress; Mrs. Olive
E McGrew, worthy grand Adah; Mrs. NJ.
Ella Espey, worthy grand Ruth; Mrs An
gellne Whitmarsh. worthy grand Mar
tina; Mrs. Linda ]. Lowry, worthy grand
Electa: Mrs. Martha D. Ross, worthy
grand warder; Mr.. r. H. Burnham,
Farnsworth. worthy grand marshal; Mrs.
Nettie c. Kenner, worthy grand organist.
The General Grand Chapter holds its
meetings every third year, the last trien-
nial being held in Boston. Delegates
from all parts of the country meet in
council to consider the needs Of the or
der. to revise old and make new laws if
required.
The meetings Will be held this year in
the Masonic Temple, Ninth and Streets,
and viii be very impressive. None but
members OF the order strictly vouched
for, are permitted to attend these or any
meetings Of the order.
The following Is the program, covering
the business and social features of the
triennial:
September 26.
From to o'clock p. m, Ebbitt House.
Reception 10 al members Of the order by Mrs
Mary L. Partridge Most Worthy Grand
Aatron assisted by the other officers Of the
General Grand Chapter. CNot full dress.)
September p.
10 O'Clock a. m
Session Of the General Grand Chapter.
Addresses Of welcome by
Mrs. Carolyn A Handy, Worthy Grand Matron
Grand Chapter, D. C.
Samuel c. Palmer, Most Worshipful Grand Mas
ter OF Masons, ID. c.
Honorable John W. Ross, Commissioner, D. c.
Response by Mrs. Hattie Z. Ewing, Right
Worthy Associate Grand Matron.
] o'clock D. m.
Reception to the members Of the General Grand
Chapter by the President OF the United
States.
Must start from the Temple at 12: 80 o'clock p m.
O'Clock p. m, at National Rifles Armory
C Street, between Ninth and Tenth. NV
Reception to the members Of the General Grand
Chapter and 10 members of the Order by the
Grand Chapter Of the District Of Columbia.
During this reception there viii be an extra
ordinary program that should not be missed.
Music by Haley's Band
September %.
Session Of the General Grand Chapter
1880 ?. m. sharp, by Electric Cars
From lS IL St. and Pa Ave. NV.
Excursion for the members Of the General
Grand Chapter to Mount Vernon, Alexandria
and Arlington.
Other members Of the Order can obtain tickets
for this excursion at reduced rates by apply
ing 10 the Excursion Committee.
O'Clock p. m. at National Rifles Armory,
St, between Ninth and Tenth SITS. NV.
Banquet 10 the members of the General Grand
Chapter by the Grand Chapter of the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Short addresses by the Officers Of the General
Grand Chapter, distinguished guests and
Worthy Grand Matrons of the several Grand
Chapters. Music by the Marine Band.
The seating capacity Of the hall fixes the num-
Der OF tickets. Other members of the Order
can obtain tickets Of the Banquet Committee
so long as the limit is not exceeded, at the
cost price Of $500
September %.
10 o'clock a. m.
Session Of the General Grand Chapter
o'clock p. m.
Carriage drive for the members Of the General
Grand Chapter through the Soldiers Home
and the northwestern section of the city.
All the members Of the Order invited to ths
sessions of the General Grand Chapter.
The public buildings and other points Of Interest
will be visited by the members OF the Genera
Grand Chapter on Friday and Saturday, escorted
by the Executive Committee, assisted by the othel
members Of the Grand Chapter of the District o
Columbia.
The grand officers of the Grand Chap
ter Of the District of Columbia, which
acts as host TO the general grand chapter
are as follows: Mrs. Carolyn A. Handy,
worthy grand matron; Mr.. w. e. Nal
ley, worthy grand patron: Mrs. w. r.
Messenger. associate grand matron; Mr
M. T. Dixon, associate grand patron; Mr..
Charles l. Patten, granc secretary: Mrs
Rose A. Yost, grand treasurer; Mr.. Q. T.
Caldwell. grand lecturer; Mr.. c. 3. Al