The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-02-16

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| Worthy Patron James L. Giles, and all
the other officers of the chapter were
In their respective stations and contrib
| uted to the success Of this --rst initia-
| tory service.
Past Worthy Grand Matrons Mrs Tay-
lor and Mrs. Carrie Bornheim were
| among those present. Every chapter of
] the Order Of the Eastern Star in the
District was represented and all wished
Friendship Chapter unbounded success.
Following the regular ceremonies of
| the meeting programme was given and
| Refreshments were served.
After the regular business of the even
ing had been transacted. the members,
| as well as visitors, of william F. Hunt
| Chapter. No. 16. o. e. S.. at it's meeting
Thursday night. participated in q valen-
| tine party. Messrs. Taylor and Brewer
acted as toastmasters. and they saw to 1t
that every one present received one or
more pieces mail. which in each case
was a valentine, and. although some
were Of a semi-comic character, yet
everything was taken good naturtedly
and the evening passed or In a most
cordial sort OF way.
After the successful conclusion OF the
event, a short programme was given,
which included a recitation on sally
Il
Walster, worthy matron of BrooklanG
Chapter. No. II. and a solo by John c.
Proctor.
The associate matron, Mrs. Katie Rose,
turned orer TO the chapter more than
800. the proceeds OF the recent rummaSe
sale. Several petitions were also re-
oeived. which indicated that the worthy
matron, Mrs. Rosie l. Carter. Is not
going to let things drag during her term
Of office.
The chapter was favored with the
presence OF L. Cabell Williamson, past
most worthy grand patron. and Mrs.
williamson; also Charles +. holster, as
sociate grand patron, and q number of
other visitors. Refreshments were served
in the banquet hall.
The regular meeting of Columbia Chap
ter. No. Is. o. z. s, was held on Mon
day evening, at St. Stephens Parish
Hall. A good number OF members and WIS.,
itors were present, and expressed salts
faction at the creditable manner in which
the new corps of officers performed the
work. This was their first opportunity
to initiate a candidate.
The special feature of the evening was
the presentation of eight large United
States flags to be used for decorative
purposes in the chapter room. The flags
were presented by Sister Ivah Elliott,
who had been instrumental in raising
the money to purchase the flags. The
worthy patron, L. +. Putnam, called
upon Brother Benjamin L. Entrikin to
respond for the chapter. which he did
in fitting manner. and in his remarks
spoke eloQuently concerning the signifi-
canoe of the flag.
The choir. which has Just been organ
fzer. aided materially In making the ex-
ercises of the evening enjoyable.
The worthy grand matron and worthy
grand patron will pay their official visit
to Columbia Chapter on February a.
Naomi Chapter. No. ;. o. Z. S. cele-
brated its eighteenth anniversary at its
meeting Wednesday night. There was a
very large attendance OF visitors from
this and other Jurisdictions. After the
routine business OF the chapter was con-
Guided Din which several petitions We're
presented and referred to committees.
and the Illness Of the grand seminal,
Arthur Poynton, vas mentioned In the
sick committee report. the worthy ma
tron Mrs. Annie f. Higgins. in a very
pleasing manner welcomed the members
OF the birthday anniversary OF Naomi
Chapter. after which the worthy patron.
4. J. Schippert, introduced the follow
ing, who responded for their various
chapters: Mrs. Blanche NJ McCuen.
master and worshipful grand patron. re-
marks, Naomi Chapter: y. W. Murch.
past patron, Mizpah Chapter: solo, by c.
Y. Roberts, past grand patron, Electa
Chapter: Mrs. Jeanette Il. Smith, past
grand matron, Areme Chapter; DIR. F. J.
Woodman, past patron. Temple Chapter:
SOLO, Miss Finke. of Martha Washington
Chapter. Alexandria, Va: c. s. Molster,
assistant grand patron. Brookland Chap
ter; ]. r. Ward. past patron, Columbia
Chapter; solo, Miss Viola l.. Schippert,
Naomi Chapter; William Mehn, past pa
iron. Takoma Chapter: Judge Z. p
Seeds. worthy patron, W. +. Hunt Chap
ter; Mrs. Edith A. Lynn, worthy ma
iron. Friendship Chapter: Mrs. Alcena
Hammond. past matron. Rich Chapter:
Mrs. Fannie Taylor. past grand matron,
and SOLO by Miss Niloa L. Schippert,
both OF Naomi Chapter. Letters of re-
Eret were read from the grand worthy
matron, Miss Grace E wilkins, Grand
Patron Kenton n. Harper. and other
grand officers. stating that due to a
previous engagement they would he I'M !
able to attend. After the programme
the members retired to the banquet hall, |
where refreshm snts were served.
Martha Chapter, No. 4. o. f. s, will
hold its regular meeting on February q. |
in Naval Lodge Hall. when the grand !
matron. Miss Grace wilkins. and grand |
patron, Mr.. Kenton n. Harper, will pay |
their official visit to that chapter. A |
of musical numbers and |
greetings from sister chapters will be |
feature of the evening. This is the home |
chapter of the grand patron and a large |
of the fraternity is expected |
A colonial tea will be held in Naval |
Lodge Hall tomorrow evening for the |
benefit of the proposed luncheon for Ma
sonic and Eastern Star Home. Fine |
music and refreshments are promised to |
all attending.
The patrol of Almas Temple. A. A. o. |
n. NJ S.. will have their annual banquet !
at Freunds on Thursday evening, at
p. m. Maj. William T. Lawrence, chair
man of the affair. hopes to have a large
The members of the patrol /
and Shrine are invited TO be present
The patrol and their friends will meet
at their headquarters in the National
Rifles Armory at o'clock and march
in a body to the banquet.
A smoker has been arranged for the
guard team of the Scottish Rite, to be
held in the banquet room Of the Scot
tish Rite temple, tomorrow evening, At
5 O'Clock. There will be a musical pro-
gramme rendered during the evening.
Thomas r, Manning and Achille r.
Burklin are in charge of the smoker ami
1 good time is expected.
The drill team OF Columbia Command
cry. No. . K. T., is drilling every Friday
night at O'Clock to get in condition to