The Washington herald., 1912-10-20

ehsptsr of ths ofdsr q ths Eastern
| star Wnliam y. Hunt. 1ee. -. again
came Into the Hmslisht last Tseday
svsning. whsn more than hundred Of
IT. membefs and . few invited gueses
turned out to attend q hanQuee 0aven
1 By the worthy matror. 0rs. Hesea -.
Barnard. and the worthy patron. Df.
George A. Baker
shortly after 3 O'Clock. those attending.
marched into the gayiy decorated en-
closure In the banquet hall Of the NeW
stringed orchestra, and, after the invo-
cation by Judge Seeds. at down 70 .
sumptuous repast
Following the banquet. Mrs.. BERNARD
spoke Of the great success thus faf
achieved by the chapter. and stated that
the main objects Of herself and the
worthy patron In bringing together the
members at this time was to encourage
true fraternity.
Judge Edward p. Seeds was then pre-
sented by Mrs. Barnard ~ the toast
master Of the occasion. and his witty
introductions proved one Of the princi-
pal features Of the evening.
The program Of the evening consisted
Of toasts. speeches, and singing. Judge
Seeds announced ~ the first speaker.
DR.. George A. Baker. who responded to
the toast. ''Our Name DR.. Baker
spoke Of the sterling qualities Of the
late William F. Hunt. after whom the
chapter was named: how he became pa
tron Of the Eastern Star and finally
grand patron. and also referred to his
having been grand commander Of the
Grand Commandery. Knights Templar In
1861
The next toast, The Eastern Star"
was responded to by Grand Matron Mrs..
Fannie Taylor. The grand matron
showed, by her remarks. her keen In
terest and wide information Of the body
over which she presides-
The grand patron. Charles F. Roberts.
who II also master of Anacostia Lodge.
spoke Of Fraternity. He was attentively
listened to through. and his remarks in
dicated his deep sincerity of purpose.
The next number was recitation by
Past Grand Matron Mrs. Julia N.
Streater. who was forced to give several
other numbers before she was permitted
TO keep her seat.
Wallace Streater. the Junior past grand
patron. who Instituted and consecrated
the baby chapter. made Q capable
response to the toast, The Responsi-
bility Of a Father william c. Carter.
one Of the chapters talented members.
recited Dudes Soliloquy." and
The president OF the board Of lady
managers. of the Masonic and Eastern
Star Home. Mrs. Catherine Linfer. spoke
on the work OF the board and gave en-
couragement for the early completion
of the home.
Mrs. Mary E. Teachum, grand lecturer.
responded to the toast. Duty" and then
spoke Of her qualification at seeing the
work Of the order 50 well done In this
Jurisdiction. =.
The next toast. "The Ladies'" was
responded to by John Clagett Proctor.
who. In the course Of his remarks. took
occasion to read an original poem which
he had prepared for the occasion, and
which was much injoyed.
Harry G. Kimbali. VINO responded to
the last toast. also took occasion to read
some lines apropos to the occasion. and
which showed hts versatility In poetic
composition. Interspersed with the
toasts several parodies to the tunes OF
Marching Through Georgia. "Ameri-
ca" and Good Night. Ladies'" the Joint
compositions of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Streater. were sung with a vim.
The farors proved to be the hand
painted pitchers In which coffee had
been served at the supper. The occasion
closed with everyone singing Good
Night. Baby
Acacia Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, has just
closed one of the most successful years
Of it's history from every standpoint.
worshipful Master Harry J. Robertson
and his official line have seldom held a
stated communication without degree
work. and several specials have been
necessary for the same purpose. August
B. Douglas. the genial. senior warden
OF No. 10. than whom there 10 10 better
rituaIist. is responsible for much Of the
ritualistic proficiency In Acacia Lodge.
and has In recognition Of his valuable
services and genial comradship been
elected an honorary member OF the
lodge. an honor claimed by but two
others. The programme for the grand
visitation in Acacia next Tuesday Is not
public, but Is said to be exceptionally