Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-14
ANACOSTIA.

ooue wv members OF the various
Eastern Star chapters throughout the
District, together with a large number
OF visitors. gathered last night in the
main assembly room of the Anacostia
Masonic Hall, the occasion being a recep-
ton in honor Of Charles F. Roberts.
grand worthy patron Of the order Of the
District. The affair was in charge of
Electa Chapter No. of Anacostia. of
which Mr.. Roberts is a member. The
hall was decorated with palms and flow
ers, and the walls were hung with deco
rations suggestive Of Valentine day. The
receiving line extended the entire length
of the hall. and was headed by Mr.. Rob
erts. with Mrs. Fanny Taylor, grand
worthy matron, next in line. Others in
the line were Mrs. Frances Guernsey.
worthy matron of Electa Chapter: George
associate matron; Mrs. E. P. Watson,
past grand matron; Mrs. Mary p
O'Brien, past grand matron: Ado!phus
Guide, past grand patron; Mrs. Elsie
Robinson, secretary; Mrs. 'Lavinia Gator,
treasurer; Mrs. Edna Rauchenstein, con-
ductress; Mrs. Lavinia Kelley, associate
conductress; Mrs Maude Crimes Mrs.
Ida Bailey, Mrs. William Scantlebury.
jr., Mrs. Ada Fox, Mrs. Lula Emo, Mrs.
Bertha Johnston. Mrs. Leila White Mrs.
SARAH IdtCHcIi dIlu I1oHTy w. EMO. MTS.
Helen Butz, marshal of the local chap
ter, introduced the guests. Refreshments
We're served at the close of the dane
ing by the past matrons Of the order A
string orchestra furnished music through
out the evening.
auspices of the local committee of the
men and religion forward movement was
held last night in the parish hall of the
Anacost1a Methodist Episcopal Church on
18th street. with large number of men
present The speaker was Lyman L.
Pierce Of New York, his subject being
Missions Rev. w. G. Davenport rec
tor of Emmanuel Church presided. The
meeting tonight viii be addressed by
Robert M. Hopkins, whose subject will
be Bible Study"
Anacostia Chapter No. ~. Royal Arch
Masons, has elected the following officers
for the ensuing year: Franklin S. Gicker,
high priest; Wilbur H. Lawrence, king;
Eugene p. Thompson, scribe; Wilbur S.
Dodge, secretary; Alexander B. Garden.
treasurer: Donal F. r. MacGregor, cap
tain Of the host; Samuel T. Hind, prin-
cipal sOjourner; Charles E. Entwisle.
royal arch captain; Robert Z. Henning,
master of the third veil; Elmer E. Erick-
son. master of the second veil: Raymond
d. Fillius, master of the first veil, and
Henry w. Emo, sentinel. The new Of
ficers were installed at a meeting held
Monday evening in the Masonic hall, and
at the same Time CndrIeS walsh, Tetlr-
ing high priest, was presented with the
jewe! emblematic of his position. Eu-
gene E. Thompson presented the jewel.
Anacostia Council No. 16, Junior. Order
of United American Mechanics, met last
night in Masonic Hall, with a large num-
Der present, and with James w. Gran
ford. councillor, presiding.
The February meeting of the officers
and teachers of the Sunday school of
Emmanuel Episcopal Church was he'd
las4 :. night in the choirroom of the
parish hall in v street. The object of the
meeting was to devise means whereby
the attendance in the Sunday school
might be substantially increased. 1t was
also announced that j. W. Bryan. super
intendent, who has been travelling in the
west for the past two months, would
probably resume his duties in a short
time.
Miss Gertrude A. Phillips, principal of
the Ketcham. School in Anacostia. an
nounced yesterday that rehearsals were
being held for the production OF two en-
tertainments next week In commemora-
ton of Washington's birthday. The first
will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:15
O'Clock and parents are invited to at:
tend Wednesday afternoon, beginning
at 1 30 o'clock, another entertainment Will
be given, but this will be exclusively for
school children. Rev. George M. Cum
minps pastor of the Garden Memorial
Presbyterian Church. will deliver the adj
dress. Tableaux have been arranged de-
picting various scenes In the life Of
Washington.
The weekly dance given at the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane last night
sic was furnished by the hospital orches-
ira. and the Valentine day spirit was
evident in all quarters, the decorations
assisting in this respect.