Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-13
to have called forth many compli-

to have called forth many compli-
tmentary remarks.
Past Matron Elise Zimmerman. sec
rotary of the board, made report as
to the recent luncheons. After re-
marks by the worthy grand matron
and worthy grand patron, a muslcal
and literary program was rendered: as
follows: Vocal solos by Mrs: Sall1e VII,
son, recitations by Mrs. Anna Janell
and Mrs. c. NJ. Goodman. violin solo oy
Harold Helbig and selections by Ruth
Chapter Quartet. composed or MIS- MIS-:
| Aufenthie, Mrs. Bischoff, Mrs. A. Pllt,
and Miss Julia Klinge. Past Grand
Patron Orchard of Texas gave an ad-
dress on the work of the Eastern star
in Texas and complimented this 1urls,
diction on the excellent work he had
witnessed while visiting Washington.
| At the close of the meeting refresh
ments We're served in the banquet hall.
The chapter announces theater party
( to be given at Columbia Theater
April %.
| One of the most interesting events
| in the history of the Order OF Eastern
Star occurred at Bethlehem Chapter,
No. Z, at its meeting Tuesday evening
| last, when the officers OF Bethlehem
| Chapter gave way to the officers OF
| the Grand Chapter of the District to
| confer the degrees. The large audito-
| rum of Northeast Temple was filled to Its
| Capacity WIFI IIleuDeTS anu NiSilOi .. ohu
| the work of the officers of the grand
| chapter is said to have been Well nigh
| perfect-a very remarkable thing for past
officers, it is said. The applause re-
| ceived by them at the close of the WORK
| showed the approval of the large au-
| dience. A program rendered previous
| to closing the chapter, included local
| song by the choir. touching the officers OF
| the grand chapter; violin solo by Mrs
| Gusack of Bethlehem Chapter; reading
/ nf the "S91nfafOrV' n tho mQtrOnS and
| patrons of 1918 by Past Grand Matron
| Mrs. Julia N. Streater, and remarks by
| Grand Matron Wilkins and Grand Patron
Harper. Refreshments were served.
| Mrs. Lena Stephenson, matron of Beth
| lehem Chapter. No. Z, o. e. S., was sur
prised Wednesday evening when large
| party of friends. members OF the chapter.
| made her an unexpected call to present
| her with a beautiful cavalier as birth
| day remembrance and a token of their
| high appreciation of her ability as pre-
| siding officer and her lovable characters
| tics as a friend and intimate. The even
| ing was replete with fun and frolic, and
midnight was at hand when the guests
| departed. Those present were Mr.. and
| Mrs. Boyce Mrs. l.. M. Burt. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Compton, Mrs. Margaret CARL, Mrs.
| Flora Carnes. Mrs. Charlotte Chambers.
| Mrs. Irene Darnall. Mrs. Edna Ehlers.
| Mr.. and Mrs Hammerbacher Mr.. and
| Mrs. Holt, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard, Miss
! Emma Howard, Mrs. Cora House. Mrs.
| Carrie Hefiin, Mrs Ellen WINS, Mrs. Mary
| Lamb, Miss Ella Lamb, Mrs. Ida Major.
| Miss Sadie Major. Mr.. and Mrs. Me
| Intyre, Mrs. Adalina Radice. Mrs. Marie
| StulZ. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Small.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pyne and Grand
| Matron of the District of Columbia Miss
| Grace E. Wilkins.
The last meeting of Temple Chapter.
No 10, was largely social affair. CO.
/ In ovfn n ~ a
nal visit. Worthy Matron Josephine
O'Mera's welcome Of Columbia's officers
and members was responded to by Wor-
| thy Matron Clara w. RobbinsN in a
l ing with an invitation to Temple Chapter
| to return the visit at an early date. A
large attendance included visitors from
other jurisdictions.
A solo by Mrs. Florence Huss, recitation
| by Worthy Matron Helen f. Molster,
| solo by S. E. Shields. dialogue by Past
Patron Charles Hoover and wife. and
| solo by H. W. Stein, after which a re-
past was served. The tables and room
were beautifully decorated with flowers,
ferns and national colors by William F.
GUIDE.
Work is scheduled for the meeting
tomorrow evening at 7:3O o'clock Mem
bers of the order are invited.
The matrons of 1908 were given a
hearty welcome at the home of Mrs.
Elizabeth McAleer, 1925 New Hampshire
ent were Miss Harriet B. Crlmp. presi-
dent: Mrs. Carrie Smith, treasurer: Mrs.
Elizabeth McAleer, Mrs. Julia n. Streat-
er, P. G. NJ; Mrs. Caroline Fuller, Mrs.
Carrie Kidd. Mrs: Fannie Selinger. Mrs.
Minerva Crawford and Mrs. Ida V. Fa-
Der, secretary. A dainty luncheon was
served at 1 o'clock, after which the aft
| ernoon was devoted to an interesting
| drawing contest. Mrs. Fuller receiving
first prize. a beautiful handmade hand
kerchief. and Mrs. Crawford second
prize, set of doilies. The next meeting
will be held at the residence of Mrs
Julia V. Streater.
Naomi Chapter. No. 3, at it's meeting
Wednesday evening. had farewell Incl
dent that was made impressive by the
presentation to Mrs. w. NJ. McCuen. wife
Of Past Patron McCuen. who has for
three years filled the point of Ruth in the
line OF a bar pin, suitably engraved. as
a testimonial from the officers of the
chapter. on her departure for Rochester.
n. Y. which is to be the future home Of
herself and husband. Mrs. Vivian G..
Parke. who fills the point of Electa,
made the speech Of presentation in a way
that fully expressed the regret of the
chapter in it's loss of two Of it's valuable
members. There was much pleasure ex-
pressed at the appearance at the meeting
| of Mrs. Jennie Kenny, who has been con-
| fined to her home since December by an
| accident. Gratifying reports were re-
ceived from Assistant Matron OmOhun-
dro concerning the last rummage sale.
| which netted $1O5.75. and Past Matron
Mrs. B. S. Wood, who has charge of the
collections for the benefit Of the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home fund. A theater
party at the Columbia Thursday evening
was announced. Past Matron Mrs. Helen
B. Strait made a pronounced hit with her
''spring meet an innovation in which
| four clubs-the Star and Garter, Grotto,
Suffragette and High Roller-took part,
| the honors going to the Suffragettes. who
number A. NJ. Poynton, C. II. Hyer, ].
H. Higgins and E. Bernard among their
members. Much merriment was created
| by the novel feature.