The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-11-13
ADDRESS Of
GRAND MATRON
EASTERN STAR
HEAD OF EASTERN STAR TELLS
or oRpgR'o WoRk-REcocNi.
TtoN OF THE NEoRo-S0ME
FACTS THAT 9HoULo BE
KNOWN ABOUT ORDER.

At the first session OF the assembly
Of Eastern Star, which Is now being
held IN Jacksonville, the Most worthy
Grand MGtron Mrs. e. 8. Washburn,
delivered an address covering the time
sho iAs been at tho head Of the order.
She thanked the members for confer
ring the honor upon her and for the
aso3Otanco they had given her during
her term OF Office.
Her address, in part. Is as follows:
Mrs. Washburn's Address.
Doar sisters and brothers--It hardly
seems possible that three times the
bells have tollcd for the departing
year since We met in my own Wiscon-
sin. We welcomed you to our hearts
and homes. and hid you godspeed when
you left us. looking forward to this
happy Homecoming In Jacksonville.
We have been given most cordial
welcome which I feel Is equally sin
cere. Sisters and brothers of this
beautiful Southland. let me add my
words Of appreciation to those already
spoken. Ever since my visit with you
IN the early spring time have looked
forward with pleasant anticipation to
my return, knowing that you would
spare no effort in making this. the
thirteenth tnennial assembly Of the
General Grand chapter, the best that
has yet been held. and one that will
always be a pleasant memory. To
tho pioneer workers Of our order who
are with IN at this time, I would
hid you thrice welcome. asking Gods
blessing to rest upon you. You have
Given your very best effort and have
spared nothing that you might build
this order and make II an institution
ri loving helpfulness to all mankind.
Won have made the work easier for
oil who shall follow you. We appre-
ciate your loving work, and thank you
for Il, trusting that you will be spared
70 US Tor many years. ] welcome
all who. have come ct this time to re-
view the past and legislate for the
future. a feeling Of sadness comes
Over mo that IL almost akin to pain,
~ ] report that from our chain of
OmcerS one link has fallen away In
death. Mary Pickney QUITS, worthy
grand Martha has answered the final
call and passed on to the Great Be-
yond. Our sister served the grand
chapter OF South Carolina faithfully
and WE'LL She loved the order: the
principals for which 1t stands were
idea1s.- Quiet and unassuning In her
manner she won the love and re-
spect Of all yh0 knew her, and those
who knew her best, loved her most.
She gave to- the world the best She
had to give, and has gone to her re-
ward. To those who are left to tarry
for . little longer time, we extend our
sincere sympathy. trusting that into
their hearts may come that peace that
passeth all understanding.
From the various grand turisdic-
lions the messages have come telling
II the passing on to the grand chap
tor above OF past grand matrons and
patrons, They number thirty-one Many
Of these We had learned to know and
loved them for their sterling worth
3 The taASs have fallen, and the heart
has sched for those who Hnger, yet 1t
- but . little time when We shall
Ill BE- reunited. Let us rise and rever-
emily bow our heads in silent sub
mjssion to Him who doeth all things
WE'LL" while the right worthy grand
secretary reads the names Of those
who have only gone before.
recommend that suitable memorial
pages Be set aside in our proceedings
In memory Of our dear ones gone be-
Masonic and Eastern Star Homes.
Would that ! might tell you of the
work done by the Order of the East
ern Star along these lines. All grand
jurisdictions have established homes,
or have homo interests. ! have sat IN
Gr10d chapters and listened to reports
q this work, and my hearts has been
made glad, for / know that We, as a
body. we're accomplishing some good
In this beautiful world. / believe that
this work has done more to bring the
Masonic fraternity and the Order Of
tho Eastern Star into closer relation
ship than anything else. THE cry of
tho widow and orphan" is never heard
In vain. shall never forget my visit
to tho home in Louisville, KY. where
! found $50 children assembled in the
chapel one beautiful Sabbath day to
meet me. Can you imagine the
thought.- that flooded my heart and
brain - ! looked into their little up
turned faces. II came back to me as
The Great Master said: And a little
child shall lead them. thank God
that the order TO which we belong has
been given this opportunity Of caring
for these boys and girls, not only in
Kentucky, but In every State. 1t means
much to mould the characters and
lives Of these children, so that they
shall be useful men and women, and
honorable citizens. and fitted to carry
on the work Of making this world
Mt abiding place for the second coming
or the Master when you and ! shall
have passed the great divide. Could
you visit with mo the homes where
Ne ind those for whom the shadows
have long since heightened, and see