The San Francisco call., 1907-03-31
Eastern Star

Olive Branch Chapter of the Order Of
the Eastern Star had the Unannounced
and unexpected pleasure of a visit from
Grand Matron Mrs. DOdero and Grand
Patron C. J. Wood last Monday night
-Four candidates were initiated and
three petitions received. After the
work there were addresses by the
grand matron and patron, Associate
Grand Matron Mrs. Hickey and Grand
Secretary Mrs. Willats. The grand pa
tron said that q short time ago new
chapter had been Instituted in sunny
vale Santa Clara County, with large
membership. in a locality where there
was not = blue lodge of MasOns, some
thing that has never before occurred
ia the history Of the order. The work
Of the evening was followed by a COLA
tion
The following night Ivy Chapter had
g meeting in OakwoOd Hall, at which
the grand matron and patron were
present. There was work IN the initia-
tory degree and speechmaking. after
which there was banquet.
olive Branch Chapter has increased
the salary OF sadie J. Kahn. the record
ing secretary. an appreciation Of faith
ful work.
on the night Of April a new chap
ter Of the order will be instituted un-
der dispensation m the lecture room of
Calvary Church and will be known as
Ideal Chapter IT was organized by
Dr Blanch Sanborn, who had organ
ized Jewel. the daylight chapter, but
withdrawn from it. because, after hav-
ing served under dispensation she was
was not reelected 10 serve under the
charter thereby depriving her OF the
honors she would have been entitled to
had she been continued in Office. There
IS a good charter list and more than
institution. One OF the charter men,
bers. past high priest Of the Royal
Arch Masons, has presented fourteen
petitions for membership, and an
nounced that he would bring in as
many more. The organizer will be
elected worthy matron and the secre-
tary viii cast the ballot OF the entire
chapter for her. The chapters OF
Mountain View ard OF Sunnyvale have
sent word 20 the organizer that they
viii be on hand on April 8. The past
grand organist viii render the music
Incidental TO the institution OF the new
chapter. The decorations viii be a fes-
ture.
Jewel. the daylight chapter, under
the matronship OF Minnie DObbins, is
making good progress, having initis-
tiOn at every session This chapter
gave and apron and necktie party In
Its hall last Tuesday afternoon
Jewel. the daylight chapter, had a
pleasant social dance in Cotillion Hall
last Tuesday night There was good
attendance. an excellent order OF dances
and Obliging committees. IL was one
OF the most successful parties this
chapter has ever given
AT a recent meeting Of Olive Branch
Chapter. Order Of the Eastern Star. an
official visit was made by Deputy Grand
Matron Lizzie Atwood, who gave the
officers much valuable instruction in
the manner Of carrying on the work
OF the order. The chapter demonstrated
its fraternal love for the visiting dep
uty ana appreciation Of her instruc-
tions by presenting her a handsome
piece Of crystal and two members as
individuals each presented her token
for the kindly manner in which she
INSTRUCTED them in their several duties.
This chapter is 10 have work in the
degree line tomorrow night, after
which there viii be a social hour.
Harmony Chapter had pleasant
meeting recently in Eastern Star Hall