Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-10

The notable event of the present week
at the new Masonic Temple was the
celebration of the thirteenth anniversary
Of Esther Chapter. No. &, Order of the
Eastern Star. in its new chapter cham-
Der Thursday evening.
Al elaborate program of song and story,
sn addition to the beautiful work Of the
tnitiatory degree, as conferred by the
worthy matron. Mrs. Alice r. Bradley,
was the attraction. Worthy Grand Ma
troa Mrs Julia n. Streeter and Worthy
Grand Patron w. +. Guide were present
and delivered interesting addresses. Au-
ditor w. T.. Andrews of the Treasury De-
partment was the special orator of the
occasion. and remarks were also made
by Aryine w. Johnston, secretary of the
Grand Lodge, T.. A. A. NJ. There was
large class of initiates, and at the con-
clusion of the services refreshments were
served.
Esther Chapter. 1t is said has the dis
tinction of being the only body OF the
Order of the Eastern Star which has yet
gone into the new temple and the only
one of all the bodies to assume the en-
tire burden of furnishing it's own lodge
room Esther Chapter is notable in
other respects. The late Frank II. Thomas
was it's first worthy patron and Mrs caro-
lyn Handy its first worthy matron. 1t
was organized largely, If not entirely,
by the ladies of the families of MEM
bers of Columbia Commandery, NO. :,
X T. and includes in It's membership
Past Grand Commander George GIBSON,
* T.; Past Grand Commander Bennett
A Allen, X T.: Past Commander Jack
Narrower and Clifford K. Bergman, The
Stars cartoonist. The late William H.
Singleton was one of its most distln-
Euished members. The chapter, it is said.
al no
of the Eastern Star to participate as
an organization In a Masonic fair, which
was done in the fair of 1902 and it owns
nearly $4,000 of stock in the new tempe.
1t expended nearly $1,000 in the neces-
sary furnishings and preparations for
Ats chapter room which. when completed,
will be one Of the most beautiful in the
new temple Mrs. Clara J. Abbott, the
chapter organist with the assistance of
Mr. Abbott arranged the music for the
anniversary celebration, much of 1t, 1t
IS said, being original and composed for
the occasion.
An event of the grand visitation to
Eureka Chapter. No. 4. r. A. NJ, last
might was the attendance in a body, head
ed by President Roe Fulkerson, of the
High Priests Association of the District
of Columbia for 1903, at the special re-
quest of Grand High Priest E. st. Clair
Thompson.
w
r. A A NJ, at it's communication We'd
nesday evening passed resolutions highly
euIogistic of Past Grand Master j. Henry
Small jr., president of the Masonic Tenn
pie Association, commencing, in special
manner, his splendid work and untirine
sacrifice In connection with the erection OF
the new temple.
The Masonic Board OF Relief. at its an
nual meeting Thursday night, reelected
Luther F. Speer president. T. John New
ton secretary. Thomas II. Young treas
urer and Thomas Calver of Stansbury
Lodge. No. 81. member of the executive
committee. Past Master William Mehr
of Takoma Lodge. No. 10, was elected
vice president. and Past Masters Frank b
Curtis of Columbia Lodge. No 3. and
George w. Baumann of Dawson Lodge
No. To- members of the executive commit
tee
Hereafter on the fourth Monday OF
each month the board of directors of the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home will meet
in Esther Chapter room III the new
temple, through the courtesy of the chap
ter and the Masonic Temple Association
The annual meeting, January D. will be
ii IS said. one of the most important ever
held by the board, for that evening
plans for the completion OF the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home. in accordance
with the original design. will be discussed
and probably decided upon
Grand Lecturer Thomas III. Young an.
nounces that while the Grand Lodge
school of instruction has not as yet beer
assigned regular meeting place, Crane
Master Simpson has the matter in charge
and those who desire the benefits of the
school need have no fear that 1t will moi
be found in suitable quarters at the new
temple Wednesday evening, January Ii.
Takoma Chapter, No l.. o. T. s., helt
its first meeting under its new regime
Friday evening III its hall at TakOms
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man. Worthy Patron William Mehn anC
Associate Matron Mrs. G. G. Gallowa,
were IN attendance and much interest, i
IS said. was manifested in the work a!
conducted by them.
y special meeting of George c. Within;
Lodge. No. ~ has been called for Mon
day, January Is. to consider the subjec
of annual dues.
Tie religious services at the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home tomorrow after
noon at ) O'Clock will be conducted unde
the auspices of Hiram Lodge, No. III
= a. =. NJ, and will be in charge o
lodge Chaplain Rev. DR.. George Bailey
pastor of the Western Presbyterial
Church. The announcement advises thos
who wish to attend to take the 9th stree
cars for Takoma Park or the 1:30 tran
on the Metropolitan branch of the Bati
fimore and Ohio railroad for Stott's sta
ton. Coaches will meet the cars at Ia
loma Park. DR. Bailey's personality an
his fame as an orator. it is believed. viii
attract large attendance on the occa
sion. All members OF the fraternity an
their friends have been invited to at
tend.
Oscar LAWYER. grand master of Mason
of California was an interested visitor "a
the new temple Monday. He called I
pay his respects to Grand Master Henri
X. Simpson and Grand Secretary ArvIn
W. Johnston.
The Grand Lodge of Masons at ii
ninety-eghth annual communicate
adopted an amendment to the conStitu
ton which abolishes the diploma certil
icate of membership. heretofore issue
TO new members. and provides that tn
card certificate of good standing sha
take its place.
The grand secretary has announced til
standing committees of the Grand Lodg
as appointed by Grand Master Simpson
as follows:
Jurisprudence-Eldred G. Davis. Wn
G. Henderson, James A. Wetmore, Ma
thew Trmble. Harry Stamford.
Correspondence - George w. Bair,
Frank b. Curtis Thomas Calper. kento
n Harper Richard r. Nixon.
Grievances-Lurtin r.. CHM, Charles
% Neil. Walter w. Ludlow, Ralph v
Lee. Thomas G.. Noyes.
NeEk VI Lectures-Wm. J. Naylo