Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-12
Eastern Star Notes.

A big event of the week in Eastern Star
circles was the entertainment given the
matrons and patrons of 1910 by William
F. Hunt Chapter. No. Is, Thursday even
ing. 1t was minstrel show in character.
creditably participated in by Ammore
III. johnson. William c. Carter, Samuel G.
Barnard Frank E. Chilly, Joseph H. Ben
nett. Clarence F. Owens John c. Proctor
and Ernest s. Brown, with Jesse c. Kes-
ter at the piano. Some OF the musical
numbers rendered were: Coon Song.
Mr.. Carter; parody on I've Grown So
Used to You" Mr.. Bernard: 'Boatswain's
Mate NJ Chilly: Loves Old Sweet
Song Mr.. Bennett; "Silver Threads
Among the Cold" Mr.. Owens; ''Stein
Song Mr.. Proctor and chorus. The
jokes were principally aimed at the
guests of the evening. and seemed to be
greatly appreciated by all present.
At the conclusion of the minstrel show
an opportunity was given the nineteen
Tens to defend themselves from the
witty shafts thrown at them during the
evening and those availing themselves OF
the privilege were Mrs. Hattie R. Hutch
inson, grand matron in 1910; Mrs. Nellie
Plumley, Arthur M. Poynton. Milton j.
Fillius Abram Frey and James D.
Rowen. Remarks were also made by
Judge Edward P. Seeds and James A.
West. president Of the Association OF
Matrons and Patrons of 1912.
During Mr.. POyntOns remarks he TOOK
occasion to present, on behalf Of the or
ganiZation he represented, signet. hand
somely framed and inscribed. to the BABY
chapter. The attendance was large and
local chapters. including Kenton N Har-
per. associate grand patron; Mrs. Elsie
Zimmerman, matron of Ruth Chapter. No.
/: Mrs. Frances Guernsey. matron OF
Electa Chapter, No. :; Mrs Ella WOOD
ward, matron Of Martha Chapter. No. 4;
Mrs Genevieve Haley, matron OF Areme
Chapter, No. 10: Mrs. Amelia Sherger,
matron Of Takoma Chapter, No. II, and
Mrs. Emma G. Coombs, matron OF Tenn
pie Chapter. No. ID.
Before closing, the worthy matron Of
William F. Hunt Chapter. Mrs. Helen z.
Barnard. expressed her pleasure in hav-
ing her chapter entertain the Association
of Nineteen-Ten, and that SO many
members of the fraternity were present.
Refreshments were then served. The
music in the lower hall was furnished
by Jesse c. Kester. pianist; Harry e.
kimball. clarinetist. and Francis z. Proc
tor, violinist.
This afternoon at o'clock William F.
Hunt Chapter will conduct the religious
services at the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home. when the sermon will be preached
by the Kew. j. W. frlZZcll AS usual
coaches will meet the Takoma cars to
convey those to the home who do rot
care to walk. Fraternal visitors will be
welcome.
Temple Chapter, No. 13. will have work
and an interesting program tomorrow
evening, At its last meeting the chapter
gave an enjoyable entertainment and
dance at Pythian Temple. The program
consisted of songs and dances by Miss
Addrienna Shreve, Miss Marguerite Huss
and Miss Wilma Jerman, fancy dancing
by Miss Audrey Daniels and Miss Car
mine Daniels, solo by Miss Fay Pumphrey
and recitations by Mr.. and Mrs Abram
Frey and Harry Langfeld, after which
there was dancing.
The selection of Mary Randolph Dick
ems, a prominent member of Esther Chap
ter. No ), 0. Z. S., to play the part OF
Mrs. Halton in Are You Mason?'
which has been running to crowded
houses at the Columbia the past week;
delighted the chapter and Miss Dickens
many friends. Although the part was
small one. Miss Dickens played 1t in
manner that showed dramatic ability,
and she shared in the apprec alton shown
by frequent applause.