Evening star., 1909-06-19
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Mrs Elmira Foley and Hattie r. Hutch
fnson. acting as matron. the two latter
dividing the matrons work. The other
| Offices were filled by the past matrons
and patrons as follows: Associate matron
Mrs. Annie V. Cawson: secretary. Mr.
Millard T. Dixon: treasurer, Mr.. Fred s.
Cawson: conductress. Mrs Della Creamer:
| associate conductress, Mrs. Elizabeth
marshal. Mr.. K. N. Harper; Adah. Mrs
Mary A. Renard: Ruth Mrs. Hattie r.
Hutchinson and Mrs. Mckenzie: Esther
Mrs. Julia Earnshaw; Martha, Miss NJ
gon: warder. Mr.. William A. Kimmel:
sentinel, DR.. Levi c. Blake.
| The grand matron spoke briefly of the
growth of the chapter, congratulating the
the members upon the healthy condition
of the organization. Those present were
then entertained by contralto solos by
Mrs. Sallie Wilson of Ruth Chapter. An
Eastern Star Poem. recited by special
request, by Mrs. Bertha Hudson of Esther
Chapter; soprano solos by Miss Gertrude
Magill of Martha Chapter and baritone
solos by Charles F. Roberts. AS the
concluding number THE American Flag
was recited by Mrs. Hudson, large flag
| being displayed from the gallery. its folds
waving in the breeze from an electric
fan. and the entire audience joined In
singing THE Star Spangled Banner. Re-
freshments were then served. During the
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bazaar held recently was awarded to Mr..
Frank McCathran.
The sixth regular meeting of the
Matrons Of 1908: Q. r. s.: was held at
the home of Mrs Ida V. Faber. 5OS
Takoma avenue. Takoma Park. d. c..
Tuesday. June Is Those present were
Mrs. Julia Streater. Mrs. Elizabeth Helm
line. Mrs. Elizabeth McAleer, Mrs. Car
rie G. Smith, Mrs. Grace c. Bernhard.
MiSc Harriet GRIMM NrS i6d
Mrs. Fannie Sellinger and Mrs. Minerva
Crawford. They entertained as guests
the Matrons of 1909 as follows: Miss
Mary Lamond of Ruth Chapter No. ];
Miss Ella Luckett of Martha. No. 4;
Mrs. Alice Bradley of Esther No. 5: Mrs.
Elizabeth Felt Of Bethlehem, No. Z; Mrs.
Lillian Holmes of Brookland. No. II;
Mrs. Minnie l. Goldsmith of Temple. No.
13; Mrs Jessie Cowles of Cathedral No.
II. Also the worthy grand matron.
Mrs. Mary 7. O'Brien; the associate
grand matron, Mrs. Hattie Hutchins,
and Mrs. Sallie Hutchinson.
The lunch provided by the Matrons of
1908 was attractively served on the spa
cious side porches of the hostess home.
After luncheon business was transacted
and the new Matrons were initiated.
The afternoon was pleasantly spent by
the Matrons and their guests, who ex-
pressed appreciation for the cordiality
and hospitality Of the hostess
Many good wishes were rendered the
president. Mrs. Heinline. on her extended
trip to Seattle. Wash, and North Da-
kota. She will not return till October
1. and the Matrons adjourned until some
time In October. The secretary, Mrs
Carrie Smith, also leaves for a trip
through Ohio tomorrow.
The Eastern Star chapters, through the
board of lady managers, will hold their
annual outing on the grounds of the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home next
Thursday. large number of the fra
ternity is looked for. The committee
having the arrangements in charge will
have teams at the. terminus of the Tako-
ma cars TO carry guests to and from the
home.