Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18

Hiram Lodge. No. 10, to accompany him
to divine service at the Western Pres
byterian Church This morning at the re-
quest of Rev. j. Harvey Durham, chap
lain of the lodge and pastor of the
church. which is located on H street near
bers have been asked to assemble in the
lower room Of the church at 1915 o'clock
sharp, in time for the services at II
O'clock
Cathedral Chapter. No. IA, Order of the
Eastern Star celebrated its third birth
day anniversary at the House Of the
temple Friday evening of last week Add
ed interest in the occasion was given by
the presence of the grand officers on their
official visit. Felicltous remarks were
made by Worthy Grand Matron Fannie
Taylor. Worthy Grand Patron Charles F.
Roberts, Past Grand Matron Mary
OBrien, Past Grand Patron Landergren
ana the associate grand matron of Mary
land. The attendance was one of the
largest of the order ever gathered in the
District. A we'll balanced program of
music and humor was rendered and a
banquet was. served in the banquet hall.
Several birthday gifts" from the chapter
to Worthy Matron Elizabeth r. Cornish
were presented by Mr.. Trogner, including
set OF stereopticon slides to be used dur
ing the initiation ceremonies. Worthy
Patron Speelman acted as toastmaster
Matron Claudia Trogner. Associate Ma
iron Joanna Barnes and Past Patron
waterman. whose remarks were inter-
spersed with several song hits by quar-
Clough, Mrs. Martha Brandon and Frank
Kern. Mrs. Charles holster and Miss
Nellie Theaker presented an original dia-
losue. Miss Mary p. Cramer sang several
pleasing vocal selections, Mrs Annie
Cawson recited and Mr. Lindstrom gave
a cornet solo. Little Marg1e Sir Louis
and Master McGraw made hits as
gloom and the original taffy man."
respectively. Mrs. May Dow and DR.. Al
len Cowles as chairman of the refresh
ment and entertainment committees were
warmly congratulated on the success of
their efforts.
Electa Chapter. No. 2, o. E. S.. held
Han. Anacostia. in honor Of c Charles aso F:
Roberts, grand patron Of the District of
Columbia.
About 500 guests were present. The hall
was beautifully decorated with palms and
flowers and the walls were hung with
hearts and cupids suggestive Of st. Val
entine's day.
The receiving line was headed by Grand
Patron Roberts with Grand Matron Mrs.
Fannie Taylor. Others in the line were
OF Electa Chapter; George H. Copes,
worthy patron; Mrs. Bertha, Haines, as
sociate matron: Mrs. Mary T. OBrien
past grand matron: Past Grand Patron
Adolphus GUIDE: Mrs. Elsie s. Robinson
secretary; Mrs. Lavina Gator. treasurer:
Mrs. Edna Rauchenstein. conductress;
Mrs. Lavin'a Kelly, Mrs. Maude Crimes
Mrs. Ida Bailey. Mrs. William Scantle-
bury. jr.: Mrs. Ada Fox. Mrs. Lulu Emo,
Mrs. Bertha johnson. Mrs. Leila White,
Mrs. Sarah Patchell and Henry Emo, SEN
tinel. Mrs. Helen Butz Of the chapter in
troduced the guests.
: The success of the occasion is said to be
mainly due to the efforts of the commit
tee. consisting of Mrs. Mamie e. Copes,
past matron, chairman, and Mrs. Maggie
Gardner. Refreshments were served by
past matrons Of the chapter.
An orchestra furnished music through
out the evening and dancing was enjoyed
by many Of the guests.
Takoma Lodge. No. %. had an unusual
iy large gathering of Masons at its
TueEday evening, when,
the Master Mason degree was exemplified
by Past Master William E. Dyre. Past
Grand Master j. Claude KEEPER, who was
expected. was unable to attend. Grand
Lecturer Thomas III. Young was present !
and complimented the officers Of the lodge |!
on the efficiency Of their work.
In the absence from the city of Joseph |
B. Simpson, master Of the lodge, Senior |
Warden Howard Fisk presided at the |
Announcements was made Of the death |
Of the daughter OF Junior DEACON NAL