Arizona republican., 1911-11-12

officers. Mrs. Capo was here on the yearly tour of inspection made by the worthy grand matron and the re- gular routine work of the lodge as we'll as the initiation of several candi- dates, was given. The lodge room was made into a festive hall by the addi- tion of numerous vases of roses and the handsome gowns of the ladies, who came robed for the dinner following. During the evening the grand matron, Mrs St. Claire, presented Mrs. Capo with a cluster of chrysanthemums, tied with purple ribbon, the color used by the grand matrons. The decorations in the banquet room were not only beau tiful but appropriate. There were several tables, the centers of which were banked in roses and rose buds, a red carnation was placed at each plate and a napkin bearing the five pointed star in the colors of the order. At the head table in front of the worthy grand matron was placed d large can delabrum, whose five candles repre- senting the points of the star, were shaded in blue. yellow, white, green and red. Two smaller candelabra with shaded lights were put at the sides and gold embossed plates bearing the insignia-O. F. =. were placed for Mrs. Capo and the worthy grand patron. Mir. Vernon Clark, past w. G. P, acted as toastmaster and after a blessing asked by Mr. Gillett, called upon Mrs. Jennie Capo of Tucson. Mrs. CaDo said that she was proud to have lodge in her jurisdiction that did such excellent work, it was almost letter perfect. She also spoke of her happiness in being in Phoenix again and said she should look forward to any visit she might make in the future Mrs. II. B. St. Claire, who is the worthy matron of the local order re sponded by saying that all the nice things which Mrs. Capo had so kindly remarked, were reciprocated by the sisters of the Star and returned with interest. Judge Doan of Tombstone, then gave a brief history of the Eastern Star and a response was made by Mrs. Nellie Olney, a past w. c. M. Judge r. F. Parker of this city told of the great assistance the Eastern Star had been to the Masonic order. He finished his remarks in d numerous vein by speaking of the recent equal suffrage victory in California and turning to Mrs Becky of Tucson ask ed her what she though of being a near suffrage? After a joking an swer Mrs. Becky replied that no doubt when it came to using the ballot. WO- men would express themselves quite as intelligently as did the men. Mrs. Capo. in whose honor the banquet was especially given. is d charming Tucson lady who has dwelt in that city for a number of years Her husband owns the largest and one of the oldest jew elry stores in the territory. Mrs. Capo is a member of the leading social cir cles of her home city and is known for her active interest in Eastern Star work A lady gracious and tactful, she seemed one who could censure as well as praise if she deemed it necessary.
 
 On Wednesday evening. Arizona lodge No. A. F. X A. M. gave an in honor of the visiting
 
 Star and the families of the two or ders and the local people who are in- terested in the Masonic fraternity. Whist, bridge and five hundred fur nished the entertainment of the even ing and some handsome prizes were captured by a few lucky players. The Masonic hall was decorated with num- erous vases of roses and looked very pretty indeed with its card tables sur rounded by handsomely gowned women and somberly clad men. The gentle men sparkled quite as much cOnversa- tionaly as did the ladies but their dark clothing though not designed for beauty as usual made an excellent background for the costumes of their companions. The address of welcome was delivered by Barnett F.. Marks and was given in his usual sprightly vein As a matter of comment, the effort was probably d little above Mir Marks ordinary batting average as he has been campaigning lately and keeps a thermOs bottle full of hot air right with him and has thus raised his per centage. A large bowl of fruit punch was kept replenished throughout the evening and was generously served to all corners by a very dignified looking person of African lineage. There were ten tables of bridge. the ladies prize. beautiful vase, was won by Miss Orth; the gentlemans prize went 60 Mir Ziegler of Tucson. The whist prize for ladies, handsome powder box, was given to Mrs. Gillett of this city and the gentleman's premium, a sterling silver hat brush was captured by MT. Wartman, master of Phoenix lodge. The 800 prizes were won by Miss Keller and pr. Brisley of Pres colt and consisted of a perfume ato- mixer and 9 whsk broom with ster- ling silver handle. A delicious luncheon of nut salad, rolls. coffee, ice cream and cake was served and the guests left the hall fervently proclaiming the hospitality of their hosts. Among the out of town visitors were: Judge Fletcher M. Doan of Tombstone, Past Worthy Grand Patron of the O. F.. S, ,F G-