The San Francisco call., 1901-12-15

lUN1 Eastern Star, and holds its
n WV meetings in the South Fran
WIN sisco Masonic Hall, had its
officers installed in private
session on the 9Th inst. There were
large number of members Of the
order present, including Worthy Grand
Matron Mrs Clara A. Giberson, Grand
Secretary Mrs. Johnson, Past Grand
PatrOn strOn George sPBaTing ba and oeaSs PaSs
matron, Mrs. Gilberson, assisted by
Past Matron Mrs. Nellie Brown as
eea aaa eeman w The Ne nsT oph pcsFs ffchner
w. p; Anna Smale, A. M; Mary. E.
Donoho, c.; Mrs. Jacobs, A. c.; Mary
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EentRSI Kitty Riley Mrs R{Efama RGhman
M; Louise Milly, E.
After the installation Past Grand Pa
tron Darling, on behalf of the members
matron, Mrs. Ayers, a magnificent dia-
mond set star emblematic of the order,
and said many pleasing words concerning
the growth Of the chapter during the ad-
ministration of the outgoing matron.
c: L. P. Marais, patron of San Francisco
tai Berry! bowl and silver berry spoon in
appreciation of her services to the chap
ter when it was organizing and since. The
presentation speech was an eloquent one.
The retiring patron was presented
jewel of his office. This was followed by
the presentation of a fine bonbon dish
and gold and silver spoon to Mrs. Nellie
A. Darling in recognition Of her services
to the chapter in furnishing vocal and in
strumental music during limitations This
which there was an adjournment to the
banquet hall, where supper was served.
During the term that Mrs Ayers was the
matron the chapter made wonderful ad-
vancement, it having initiated twenty
members. The lady devoted much of her
which she has proved herself a most
earnest worker and has reason to feel
proud of the record she made while in
office.
On the night of the 9th inst. there was
public installatien in the 9,,j1 hall Of the the
Of Olive Branch Chapter. There were
many presented in the prettily decorated
hall. The installing officer was DR.. 7.
ed by Mrs. Mary E. Partridge, P. W. NJ.
G. M. of the G.. G. c. of the United
States, as marshal. The officers who that
duties are: Margaret M. Fitch, worthy
matron; Herman G. Schmidt, worthy pa
tron; Lizzie Atwood associate matron;
Sadie J. Kahn secretary; Hattie Green,
treasurer; Theresa Fredericks, conductor;
Minnie Reed, associate conductor; T.
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Isabel Morey, warder; Mary II. Lewis,
sentinel, Meta Wolters, Adah Alice Ben
/
Mary Kelly, Martha; Annie Schumacher,
During the installation the following
tet, Mrs. R. ]. Hathorn, Miss Esther M.
Phillips, w. H. Collins and George B.
Ferguson: Quartet, Lords Prayer" (by
Ga6 Gande6 quarfet aGlR ana ae9[fgf acy5
LORD @GS'I Is MY S0iI shepRerd (RRosc6a0 69 soe
prano solo, selected; quartet, "Abide With
Mc's RI a. Tv
ven in Thee (Lassen); quartet. 1.-THE Two
Angesl.s" angel. iS SKrOgman9; g; quartet .c1t21 Star
Patri" (Neven).
Among the many who were present
there was one who had been absent for
a long time, Miss Melissa Gordon McCon-
there were a number of presenta tions,
handsome jewel to Mrs. Rose M. Pisto-
lesi, the retiring matron; bunch Of car
nations and. roses to the acting marshal;
a cut glass vase to Mrs. H. NJ. Owens for
her kindness in having sung for the chap
ter during the ceremonies; a book of
poems from the retiring patron to each
of the ladies who were the points of the
star during his term; and flower star TO
chapter. The speeches by the prosecutors
and by the recipients were very pleasing.
There were also speeches by a number Of
visitors. This was followed by the follow
ing programme of entertainment: Miss
solo; Mrs. Gertrude spottiswood, recita-
Myrtle Myers, dance; Miss Eleanor
Roeckel, solo; J.. Rutledge, recitation;
Henry Mauser, solo.
The music at the installation of the Of
ficers of Ivy Chapter, on the night of the
11thy was by Mrs. Lena Carroll Nicholson
(contralto), Miss Mary Chester Williams
(soprano), Harry Taylor Genor), w. E.
Nicholson Obarytone), Mr.. King (organist)
The inducing into office of the officers
of Harmony Chapter of the Eastern Star
on the night of the 18th inst, was one Of
41,o MI Of inc oil ton,
week in this order The hall, decorated
with flowers and evergreens, was crowd
ter, of the order and their friends to wit
ness the work, performed by Past Matron
Annie Marie Johnson, the installing Of
fcer, assisted by Past Matron Emma
Carter as marshal, each doing her part in
the ceremonies in manner that won for
them many words Of commendatlon. The
new officers of this progressive and active
chapter for the current Eastern Star year
are: Worthy matron, Mary Ella Klein;
worthy patron, M. j. Kelly; associate ma
tron, Henrietta w. McLasan; secretary,
conductress, Virginia L. Lewis; associate
conductress, May F. Carter; Adah. Viola
S. Hauser; Ruth. Dale Warford; Esther
Marion S. Daft; Martha, Minna A. Craig;
Electa, Elizabeth V. Gould; warder, Ruth
Z. Chandler; sentinel, Walter A. Raw
Inns; chaplain, John Bennett; marshal
Margaret Kelton; OrganiSt, Alice E. Sew
erance. After the proclamation Of install
la.ion E. c. Hare, on behalf of the chap
tef presented to Grand Worthy Matron
Mrs c. A. Giberson a beautiful berry
bowl and silver spoon as a token of its
appreciation Of her. Judge Frank H. Ker-
rigan then presented to Mrs. Margaret
Short Kelton, the retiring matron, q
handsomely designed emblematic star
studded with diamonds. Past Grand Pa
tron Darling presented a past patrons
Jewel to Robert N. Carson, the retiring
patron. This was followed by presenting
to Mrs Nellie A. Darling a large Etrus-
can vase as a token of appreciation of the
chapter for her kindness in lending her
sweet voice to render the music in the
chapter during the past year. After sing
ing America" the meeting was declared
closed, and there was dancing in the low
er hall until midnight.
Woman's Relief Corps.
The reports of inspectors throughout
the department of California and Nevada
Woman's Relief Corps, are very crafty
/ ing, showing the order is in a prosper
Gus condition and the corps doing most
excellent work. The department presi-