Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-12
EASTERN STAR.
Rose Of Sharon Compliments
Grand Matron Morrill,.
Elegant Reception in Her Honor
Occurred Last Evening
Was Attended by Large Number and Was
Brilliant Success.

The reception to Grand Natrun Kath-
crime &. Morrill, given by Rose Of
Sharon Chapter. O. +. s., last evening
vii! be remembered as one of the lead
ing social events Of the present sea
son. Mrs. Morrill, was elected grand
lnatron at the meeting of The Grand
Chapter held in Portland. last May,
and since that time il has been the
plan on the part of the local chapter TO
express its appreciation Of the honor
thus conferred by such a reception.
This seemed very fitting, as this is the
first time in the history Of the order
that Il member of Rose Of Sharon
Chapter has been elected To the high
est Office in the Grand Chapter.
The company comprised about 200
ladies and gentlemen, the larger por-
ton Of whom being members Of th..
Eastern Star and the Masonic bodie.;
Of this section. The remainder We're
invited guests of the chapte~. All gath
cred shortly after s O'Clock and were
received by the grand matron, Ms
Morrill,, assisted by Grand Patron Jesse
NJ Libby. Mechanic Falls. Grand
Treasurer Rose Il. Emery. Augusta,
Grand Assistant Conductress Grace NJ.
Amss Gardiner District Deputy Grand
MatrUn Jennie ". Howard, Past Grand
Matrcn Belle p. Smiley, Wattrville,
Past Crand Fatro, ] +. Stevens Port
land Past Grand patron yilbur :
ANS G,rdirar ana pact Worrhv
patron Thce u poaga past Marion
Tirua : Cunn:nphom Worthy Natrrn
ot.ia n peed WORTHY patrnn cl-ud.
Il Tovnsrnd. If Eosa If sharon chan
1er.
Th. catnnany next assembled in tha
lodge room, where tie following short
but vtTy interesting program was
given
oro,,, t,r.1,,ta . II p-,.l.,.,
March-"A Signal from Mars.
Orchestra
Mice r,.s,1 r,atrh.,,,s
Medley. Grchfs ra
Solo-"Once in While Mrs. + S. York
ISei. 1,,' MISS if LII pan
Inc management was fortunate IN
obtaining the services of Iheines Or
cAtStra ol loSuS, 1or thlS CcchSlon.
lheir NUMBERS on the above program
We're most artlSucaIIN rendered ana
were highly appreo lated BY The heare- $.
as was also ther selections rendered
while refreshments We're being served
ana dancing INDUCED IN l1ter
The solo by Mrs. c. 5. York vas eX-
cepAohalIy hhe. She mas Nclce OF
remal kabIe sweetness anu purity OF
tChe 'hc her auul'ors were 50 capt. |
Vated by her rendering OF her number !
on the program mat sAe was enc0Hed !
ana responded with MISS Kate van
3ah cradle song. MISS tairbankS !
was also encored.
At the close Of the program Worthy |
Natron Lott!a Nj. Reed, who pre- ided |
Grand Matrcn katherine c. |
Morrill,. n whose honor the reception |
was given. Mrs Morrill, spoke briefly /
She reviewed the work has devolved /
upon her in her new position and then |
went back and mentioned some OF the !
leading events in the history of the or
der in general Her remarks showed
il tn he in a most prosperous condition. |
She closed with a word of pleasure at !
La, ing tLis opportunity of welcoming |
her friends ana co-workers. Mrs Nor
rill held. while speaking. a beautiful /
bouquet Of chrysanthemums and roses !
the former having been presented by |
Merrymeeting Chapter. Fairfield, and |
the latter by Rose of Sharon Chapter. |
Augusta.
Grand Patron Jesse NJ. Libbey Of Me
,51 walsh } se pa paid 7is h,sh tribute t he