Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
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liam r. Hunt Chapter, No. 16, Thursday
evening. The degrees were conferred on
| three candidates, and the rendition OF the
work is said to have received favorable
comment from the grand officers
| During the evening the chapter was the
recipient of several pieces of para
| phernalia, including a seal, presented by
Past Grand Matron Ethel d. Baker; a
| charter tube. from Past Grand Patron
| Wallace Streater: a baton. from the
grand chaplain. Mrs. Lillian CARL, and
a set of chapter jewels, from the board
| of lady managers of the Masonic and
| Eastern Star Home. presented by its
president, Mrs. Catherine Loeff1er
Worthy Matron Mrs Helen E Barnard
| responded to the remarks accompanying
| these donations. all of which were of
handsome workmanship. In addition to
| remarks by the grand matron and grand
! patron program was rendered. A solo
was sung by Mrs Florence E4 Marshall.
| accompanied by Mrs. Nellie Plumley of
Naomi Chapter. with a selection in Ger
| man. accompanied by Harry G. Kimball
| for an encore. Mrs. Anna l.. farrell gave
A recitation entitled, How the La Rue
Stakes Were Lost" and Franc E. Proc
| tor gave q violin solo.
| This was the last official visit of the
| grand matron and grand patron for the
season and Ii was largely attended. In
! addition to the grand officers there were
present Past Grand Matron Julia n.
| Streater, Past Grand Matron Hattie r.
Hutchinson, and Grand Lecturer Mary +.
Teachum. together with a number OF
| present and past officers from other
chapters. At the close of the meeting re-
| freshments were served in the banquet
hall, where a colored quartet sang a
number of selections.
At it's regular meeting April II this
chapter will receive a visit from the
I matrons and patrons of 1910. and mem
bers of sister chapters have been invited
to attend.
An event of more than usual interest
took place at the meeting of Martha
Washington Chapter, o. f. s. Alexan-
dria Va. Tuesday night. when nine
candidates were initiated. The officers
of Esther Chapter, No. ., and Takoma
Chapter. No. II, of Washington. con-
ferring the degrees. after which re-
freshments were served. Among those
who took part were Mrs. Miriam Cor
don, matron. and James A. West pa
tron of Esther Chapter; Mrs. Moulden,
A. NJ: Mrs. Morse. conductress; Mrs
Scherzer, Ada: Miss Beryl, Ruth. all
OF Tacoma Chapter: Mrs. Bessie Bush
Esther; Mrs. Nellie West, Martha Mrs
Grace Morgan, Electa, all of Esther
chapter, and Mrs. Teachum. chaplain
andria Chapter complimented the Of
f1cerS of Washington for the magniA-
cent manner in which they rendered
the work. Worthy Grand Matron Fan
ME Taylor and Worth Grand Patron
Charles F. Roberts were present and
made appropriate remarks.
AT the last meeting of Martha Chap
ter, NO. 4, o. f. s.. degrees were CON
A short program, consisting of an Irish
song by Mrs. Eta Austin; reading. by
Mrs Macbride; duet by Mrs Austin and
MI Mellins: original reading by Mrs
holster OF Brookland. Chapter; solo by
Mr.. Fillius of Electa Chapter was we'll
received. Each one present at the
meeting was given tiny "St. Patrick's
nag During the evening chairs were
presented by Mrs. Mary Galloway to
the chaplain. marshal and warder. re-
spectively. on behalf Of the appointed
omcers of 1910. Grand Patron c. f.
Roberts was present and made an ad-
the banquet hall
The Past Matrons and Past Patrons
E. s., met at the home of Mrs. Sonhia
Dauterich. DIDO 9th street southwest.
thursday evening, and chose the fol-
lowing officers to serve for one year:
Mrs, Rose A. Yost, president: Mrs
Rosie Anderson. vice president: Mrs
Rebecca Meiners, secretary; Mrs. Katie
M L. GUIDE. treasurer. and Henry Yost.
sr., adviser. After the business ses:
sion refreshments were served and a
general good time was enjoyed.
:. Iakoma Chapter. No. II. O. E. s., at
its last meeting installed the follow
ing off1cers: Mrs. Pink G. Hommes. as
ems. Electa, and Fred ". Lone .IN
sentinel. Past Grand Matron Ethel II
Baker. assisted by Mrs. Catherine
L L ,, as grand chaplain and Miss Grace
f. -, Wilkins as grand marshal. installed
them. after which the evening was
spent In social intercourse and song
REFRESHMENTS We're served
Mrs, Hazel Reeder Of Esther Chapter,
pianist, sang several beautiful solos
IN the absence of the patron. past
Patron David S. Morse officiated. The
io!iowing Is the present roster of the
Amelia Scherger. worthy marion. Hers Mrs:
>; Knight, worthy patron: Mrs Elsie r
Mouloen, assistant matron; Mrs. Fditb
Haas' secretary, and Mrs. Lucy NJ. Field
man, treasurer ~
thursday afternoon the matrons OF 1903.
=: r: s.. were entertained by Mrs. Frank
hldd at her residence. 125 18th street
northeast The decorations, place cards
and refreshments were suggestive of The
approaching Eastertide '-o
Inc feature or the entertainment was a
sewing class. The Masonic and Eastern
work. VI IT'S
me guests were Mrs Louis + Smith
president; Mrs. Wallace Streater. secre
tary: Mrs. William McAleer. Miss Har-
.iSt o. trump. Mrs. theodore Fuller Mrs
Iohh ). crawford and Mrs. ]. j. Faber.
Columbia Chapter, No. Is. o. E s
Monday night initiated a class of eight
into the order. newly appointed officers
exemphfyfng the beautiful ritual The
prospects OF successful year under Wor-
thy Matron Sadie A. Palmer are said to
be bright. The members of the entertain
ment committee were congratulated and
thanked by the worthy matron for the
banquet prepared. After the conclusion
of the degree work Mrs Deal sang a
solo. and Mrs. Frye recited a poem. The
rummage sale committee Ida z. Wales
chairman, reported that $126 had been
realized
The minstrel show given by Cathedral
Chapter, No. IA. o. E. S., at its open
meeting recently at the Scottish Rite
Cathedral was declared an entire success
by the members and friends present The
funmakers-William H. Morsell j. Frank
Duggan. Roland Rodrick. Felix Mahony
Arthur Pierce. Charles E Myers. Newton
Hammer and Norman Foster, with Mr.
Wilson at the piano-had exceptionally
good voices, and were clever entertain
ers. their songs and Sallies keeping the
audience in laughing humor throughout
Miss Eta Schmid. assisted by Miss
Lavada Dow. played several piano selec-
tons.
This chapter is now making prepara-
tons for its annual rummage sale to be
held the last week in April.
ODD FELLOWS