The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1907-12-19
0. E. S.. CONVENTION
School of instruction for District No. =
Held In Princeton on Friday
Afternoon, Dec. 18th.
Ladies of Local Rebekah Lodge Serve
Dinner of Choice Viands in
the Odd Fellows Hall.

the Odd Fellows Hall.
One of the most notable events in
Eastern Star circles this year was the
| convention held at the Masonic hall
in this village on Friday. This con-
vention was in the nature of school
of instruction, and to the efforts OF
Mrs. Il. c. Cooney is largely due the
naturalization of the gathering.
The meeting was called for district
No. 2, which includes St. Cloud,
Sank Rapids, Little Falls, Clear
water, Royalton, Mora and Prince
ton, and each place was ably repre-
scented.
At 1:30 the convention was called to
order by Mrs. II. c.. Cooney, deputy
grand worthy matron, who delivered
a brief but pointed address on the
work in hand and offered several
valuable suggestions for the good OF
the order.
Mrs. Mary Mcclure of Milaca fol-
lowed with the address of welcome,
which was responded to by Mrs. Chas.
Sehlin of Mora. Both speeches
we're we'll rendered and received
the applause of the convention.
Mrs. Cooney, in her Official capa.
city, then invited all past and present
matrons and patrons to take seats in
| the east.
Immediately after the seating OF
these officers Kedron chapter exempli-
fed the opening of the chapter and
also the initiatory work in manner
which showed familiarity with the
work undertaken.
A solo was then rendered by Mrs.
Foss of Milaca in very creditable
manner. The solo was entitled elsie
of Love" and Mrs. Foss was accom-.
panied on the piano by Mrs. Albert
Allen of Milaca.
A short recess was then taken,
which was Immediately followed by a
resumption of work. Mora chapter
exenplified the work of balloting and
closing the lodge and following this
came question box and the discus
sion of such Undergraduates as were
placed therein.
Mrs. Mary G. Taylor, grand secre-
tary, was present and gave a highly
interesting and instructive talk on the
work of the order and the benefits
derived therefrom. It was speech
which contained many valuable points
and was attentive]y listened to-. Mr..
Mclllhargey, worthy patron of Mora,
was then given rising vote of thanks
for his efforts on behalf of the order.
and the secretary was instructed to
stamp copy of the resolution calling
for such vote with the seal of Kedron
chapter and forward the same to the
worthy patron.
Mrs. Cooney was also given a rising
vote OF thanks as an appreciation OF
her efforts in securing a school of in.
struction for the district and her
efficiency in conducting the same.
Throughout the convention Miss
Georgia Campbell presided at the
piano and at intervals rendered selec-
tions in an admirable manner.
Preceding the convention dinner
was served in the Odd Fellows hall.
1t was prepared by the ladies of the
Rebekah lodge and consisted of
several courses of the choicest viands
the market affords. The Rebekahs
had put forth their best efforts and
the dinner was declared by all to be
one of the finest they had ever par
taken of.
The convention throughout was in
every way complete success. It was
Instructive and as a social event #
could not be surpassed.