Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-06
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR
Convocation of Grand
Chapter of Vermont.
Addresses by Grand Mntron and Grand
Patron, with Election and JnatniIn-
ton of Ofiicers--A Membership
VI $3.50 in 50 Chapters.

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of Vermont, order of Eastern Star,
opened in Masonic Temple yesterday
morning at . o'clock with one of the
largest attcndances in the history of the
order
Yesterdays meetings were of a bust
| ness nature, consisting of the reading
of reports. election Ct officers, etc.
! The morning session was opened by an
address of welcome from the grand mat
ION. Mrs. Lillian G. Chase of East Flet-
cher, who in the course of her address
| said:
Let us thank God in our hearts as we
look over this assembly, that so many
of us have been permitted to meet again,
to renew the friendships already begun
and to make new ones that may grow
IN fruitfulness to scatter blessings
throughout our state and. who knows
how far the influence may extend?
Let us improve this time Of legislation
giving our undivided attention TO even
the smallest detail. MAY our carnestness
'f purpose be shown in the little things
as well as great. for as our universe Is
made out of the tiniest atoms too email
for tho human eye to distinguish. so the
character of our order depends on each
little word that governs our thoughts
and through them, our actions.
There Is much for us to learn and in
prosperity we are prone to forget the
deeper lessons. and learn them only when
stern experience deprives us Of some
blessing or Of some loved presence ap-
preaching TOO near an idol of our hearts
for the best development of our souls.
Those who have suffered can extend
understanding sympathy to others in af-
Fiction. We surely sympathize with our
sister grand jurisdictions. We especially
sympathize with the family and grand
chapter of Illinois in the passing Of sister
Mate l.. Chester. grand secretary. whose
death by accident in an elevator shaft, on
April %, was so sudden. and to our ign1-
rance so untimely.
The year has been an enjoyable one and
| thank you for having given me the
privilege of realizing Il. Ono ever present
grief has overshadowed the whole-my
inability to perform through lack of
health, all Of the duties pertaining to my
office. The spirit of tho teachings in
culcated In the principles of our order
has universally been shown through your
leniency toward my weakness and the
loving faithfulness of my co-workers.
Sisters and brothers. YOU must all
know that past grand officers continue
to have your interests at heart and watch
YOU almost jealousy, so anxious are they
for your prosperity. Though we resign
our position and all authority to others.
We resign our love and interest in each
individual chapter. never.
II has been very gratifying TO learn that
so many brothers faithfully attend chap
ter meetings. Continue in the good way,
brothers. Do YOU know that your pres
ence is an inspiration to the sisters to do
better work? AS it is right for them to
desire your approval. YOU can show II In
no better way than by constant attend
ance and encouragement. Our order would
lose sight Of the one great principle for
which tt was organized and fail complete
ly in its execution II it were not for the
support Of the brothers. We certainly
could not Join with them in promulgating
the three great Masonic principles If thcy
did not Join hands with us.
BE progressive, and avoid ruts. They
soon grow so deep YOU cannot see out and
many Of tho beautiful things God has
given for our enjoyment will never be
seen.
As I relinquish my right TO the gavcl
and resign the authority to my successor,
have confidence that You will all be loyal
and give her your hearty support without
my asking Perfect faith in YOU has come
to me with my years experience, Again |
thank YOU for all the many courtcsies
shown me.
GRAND PATRONS ADDRESS.
The presiding officer over the delbora-
tons OF the sessions was Carl r. Storrs
of Newport grand patron. Mr.. Storrs in
opening his address spoke of the size to
which the order has grown and the task
of entertaining such body. and extend
ed the thanks of the order to tho Worship
full master and wardens of Washington
Lodge. and also 10 the Burlington lodge
for the kind offer of their rooms for the
meetings OF the convocation.
Reports show that in general the order
is in n prosperous condition, showing
some gains in membership. and that the
order is steadily growing in popularity.
The grand chapter is In good condition
financially. The district meetings that
have been held during the year have been
OF great value 10 the members, and as
they are expensive. IT was urged by the
grand patron that they be we'll attended |
especially by the brothers OF the order
In conclusion Mr. Storrs said:
mo one can affirm that another year.
or even single day, will be committed
to our trust. Therefore, " We have been |
faithful heretofore, let us increase our |
exertions for the future
Let us be kind, forbearng and forgiv- |
ing. one towards another. Let us return |
kindness for hostility. Lot us sacrcdlv |
preserve our lips from SANDER and evil |
speaking; and whatever may he our fail |
ings. let us throw around each other the |
broad mantle Of harity. And finally, let |
us be governed in words and deeds by the |
golden rule, Whatsoever We would that |
men should do 10 you. do We even SO 10 |
them; for this is the law and the proph- |
cts"
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The afternoon session of the convoca-
ton was given up to the election of the |
following officers; Grand patron. DIR. |
George II, Gorham, Bellows Falls;
grand matron, Mrs. Jessie l.. Bigwood,
associate grand patron DR..
r. II. Stoddard, Sheburne: associate
grand matron, Mrs. George r. Leland,
Springfield; grand secretary, n. l.. still
son, Bennington; grand treasurer, Miss
Eta A. Fairman, Windsor; grand con-
1uctress Mrs, Cristina Borland St.
Iohnsbury; associate grand conductress.