The San Francisco call., 1901-10-06

AL WI ron John TonningSen
\0NNN presided at the meet
~ ing Of California Chap
ter of the Order of the
Eastern Star on the 21st inst. for the first
time since their return from Louisville,
KY, where they attended the conclave of
the Knights Templar. Almost the entire
membership was present, and there were
also in the chapter room visitors from
many parts of the State and from num-
Der of Eastern States. The officials named
were accorded a most generous, welcome
and would have been made the guests Of
honor at a banquet, but this was deferred
on account of the chapter being in mourn
ing for the late President. During the
evening two applicants for admission Into
the chapter were elected, two petitions
were received and the following named
ten candidates were initiated by the Of
hcerS in a manner that surpassed any
previous effort: ]. R. and Mrs. Jenkel,
E. D. and Mrs. Mendell, Gotleb and Mrs.
Wilmer, Mrs. Lillian Gately, Misses
Sophia and Josie Miller and R. H. Nc
Pherson. John Tonningsen, Emma F. Lei
bold and Anna Boxton, appointed by the
matron a committee on resolutions to the
memory Of the late President Mckinley,
presented a series that were & &eouched IN
the most feeling language. These were
adopted by rising vote and 1t was de-
cided that the same should be spread on
be fne and nc M1a 1da copy
is member Of the order at her home in
Canton: This chapter particularly feels
the the nations loss by reason % Of the tact
to this city he manifested deep interest
in its welfare because his wife had been
specially invited to attend one Of its ses-
s1ons. The chapter has decided to meet
hereafter on the first and third Thursdays
of each month An appropriate finale to
the session was the rendering on the lutte
by Brother Adelstein Of Nearer, My God.
TO Thee and Ave Maria of sacred Sc.
lections by the quartet and the singing of
Sweet Spirit, Hear My Prayer" by Mrs.
Ralph Hathorn.
bers in the hall of Beman Chapter on the
night of September 23 on the occasion Of
six candidates being initiated in a most
acceptable manner by, the officers The
and of Mrs. Donoho, the associate con
ductress, was most favorably commented
upon by visitors. Among the many who
were present from the several chapters
were Grand Secretary Mrs, K. ]. Whats,
Past Grand Patron G. l.. Darling, Past
Grand Organist Mrs. Darling, and Mrs.
H. NJ Owens, who during the evening was
presented beautiful rose jar in recogni-
ton of her kindness in having. on num-
ber of occasions sung for the chapter our
ing ceremonies. After the work of the
evening there was an adjournment to the
banquet hall, where d fine collation. was
served and there We're addresses by mem
DSIS OIL the OTuST HIS CIdpISI VIII nave
two more candidates to initiate at a
future meeting.
The many friends of Mrs. Maude Ter
wiliger, worthy matron of Golden Gate
Chapter, will be pleased to learn that she
Is rapidly recovering from the effects OF
a severe operation she had to submit to
about two weeks ago.
On the last day of September the hall OF
Mission Chapter was crowded with mem
bers Of the order who assembled to enjoy
the childrens party given by the chapter
juveniles, each carrying an American
flag, marched into the hall and were as
signed to a position Of honor, after which
there was a programme of varied num-
bers by the Juvenile talent contributed
by Mabel Ordway, Pearl Walker, M L.
Gardner, Hattie Jones, Edna s.. Nader,
,Kydia Herman Harry Chritiansen, Myrtle
Morgan, Alexander King, Helen McPhun,
Connie Christsen, Margaret Haggerty and
the little ones were taken to the banquet
room. where they were treated to a
bounteous collation. Then followed games
and dancing. Mrs. James Andrew VIII
son was the chairman of the committee
of arrangements and Worthy Patron A
M. Cox master of ceremonies.
San Francisco Chapter at its last held
ceived ten applications. Among the
visitors was Mrs. A. Wood, matron, and
Mrs. Linea Lincoln Baehr, associate mat
ron, of King Solomon Chapter.
Harmony Chapter will give a reception
and ball on the night of the 18th inst. in
Golden Gate Hall.
It is stated that King Solomon Chapter
will have work in the initiatory degree on
the night of the 18th inst.