Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-29

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Sc THE COMPASS.
M: tenor solo, G. w. Bartlett; euphonia
solo, Fred Boerman: vocal selections.
Ice cream. cake and cigar
were served. and a general reception
was held. while the orchestra enlivened
with popular airs.
Washington Chapter, No. 2, Royal
Arch Masons, at it's regular meeting
Thursday evening had the Royal Arch
degree. The ceremonies were followed
by a banquet at which Orville Drown,
grand lecturer; Anthony Lehr. high
priest Of Brightwood Chapter, No. 9.
and several others. including Past
High Priests Eugene J. Bernhard and
John A. Colborn. responded to toasts.
Edwin A. Mess. high priest of Wash
ington Chapter, acted as POSTMASTER.
Bethlehem Chapter, No. Z, held its last
meeting for the summer Tuesday even
ing in the main auditorium Of Northeast
cred to witness the degrees. which were
presented by the past officers Of the
chapter. After the transaction of the
routine business the past matrons and
past patrons of the chapter were for
mally escorted to the chapter room, where
they were fittingly welcomed by Worthy
Matron Lena Stephenson. The past of
ncers then assumed the respective chairs
OF the line. which were vacated by the
regular officers while the degrees were
being presented. Mrs. Caroline ]. Wood
acted as worthy matron. A. w. Bowen
as worthy patron, Mrs. Louisa NJ. Bowd-
Ter as associate matrOn, Mrs. Margaret
A. CARL as conductress, Mrs. E. ]. Har-
per as chaplain. Mrs. Lena Stephenson
as marshal. Mrs. Henrietta NJ Bowen
as warder. Mrs. Carrie A. Kill as Adah
Mrs. Katherine Glenn as Ruth, Miss
Grace Wilkins as Esther, Mrs. Elizabeth
Felt as Martha, Miss Sadie Major as
Electa. Grand Patron Kenton n. Har-
which he commended the chapter for its
hrst half years work and the past OFF,
GERS on their rendition of the degree
work. short program was presented
with refreshments at the close.
auxiliary of Masonic and Eastern Star
Home was held Monday afternoon al
the residence of Mrs. w. F. Guide,
daughter Of Mrs. Catherine Loeffier. the
nature of surprise to Mrs. Loeffier
it being her birthday anniversary.
The beautiful home Of Mrs Guide was
edcnS with and fSs
guests present were cordially welcomed
by the hostess and her sister. Mrs
Jerold.
After the regular business was trans
acted a linen shower was given by the
various chapters, and large donation
Of bed and table linen. as well as Scarfs
and table covers was received. Cnder
the direction of Mrs. Streater. P. G, NJ
a delightful program was presented, in
which each chapter responded by read
ing. solo or address. or general good
wishes to Mrs. Loefler for continued
health and prosperity for many years
Several original poems appropriate te
the occasion were read. Greetings from
Grand Matron Miss Grace Wilkins and
Grand Patron K. N. Harper were Of
presented to Mrs. Loeffler a bouquet, in
whose blossoms nestled small flag OF
Germany and one of the Stars and
Chapter. on behalf of the home auxili-
airy. presented a set of silver butter
spreads. Mrs. Loeffler responded in her
usual genial and original manner. thank
pleasant afternoon. and expressing her
great surprise that a secret had been sc
profoundedly kept by ESQ women. At the
conclusion of the program refreshments
were served
Among those present were Grand
Matron Miss Grace wilkins. Past Grand
Matrons Mrs. O'Brien. Mrs. GUIDE and
Mrs. Streater. Grand Treasurer Miss
VI >.
Grand Lecturer Mrs. Teachum.
Columbia Chapter. No. Is. celebrated
the second anniversary of the granting
of It's charter Monday evening in ST
Stephens Parish Hall. which was dec
flowers and foliage The chapter room
was taxed to it's capacity by the mem
bers of the order who had gathered
to greet Worthy Grand Matron Grace
f. Wilkins, Worthy Grand Patron Ken
ton N. Harper and the matrons and
patrons Of 1918. who were the guests OF
honor. Many grand officers. past grand
officers, past matrons and past patrons
Of this and other Jurisdictions were
present. among them Mrs. l.. c. Ram
bama. and Mrs. Mabel Donehower. past
matron: Samuel H. Donehower and
William V. Williams. past patrons Of
Peoria. ILL.,. who received a special
welcome from Worthy Matron Mrs Clara
w. Robbins. whose home was formerly in
Peoria There were also guests from
Indiana. Iowa and Minnesota
Worthy Patron Edwin E. Putnam
welcomed the guests. After short
business session the degrees We're con-
Many compliments were bestowed upon
the officers for the manner in which
they did the work. After the new
members had received the usual well
come Dy the members OF COlumDld
Chapter the set program was presented
Worthy Grand Matron Grace r. Will
kins and Worthy Grand Patron kenton
n. Harper in addresses complimented
the officers and members on the SPLEEN
did progress made since their last visit
to the chapter. A solo by Miss Blanche
Prescott Of Columbia Chapter was fol-
lowed by remarks by Past Grand Patron
Wallace Streater. solo by Miss
Frances Scherger of Takoma Chapter.
a dialogue by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E.
Hoover of Temple Chapter and a solo
by Mrs. Maude A. Malcolm of Martha
Chapter completed the entertainment.
Refreshments were served by the men
of the chapter during pleasant social
hour.
Worthy Matron Mrs. Lillian Mckenzie
of Martha Chapter. No. 4, who was chair
man of the committee having in charge
the recent minstrel show given by the
chapter reports a net profit from the
show of 5000. This was the most sue
cessful and profitable entertainment
ever given by the chapter. The ladies
of the minstrel company were treated
to launch party by Charles D.
Shacke lford. under whose direction the
show was given.
Pythian Notes.
Rathbone Temple, Nc. S, Pythian
Sisters, conferred the degree upon a
number of candidates Friday night and
received several applications. The in
stallation of the recently elected officers
will take place Friday night of the cur
rent week. with Mrs Lillian Armstrong
as Installing officer. Refreshments will
be served after the ceremonies, and a