The Washington herald., 1913-11-16

K. G. McConchie and c. s. Hyer, P. p,
and DIR. w. B. Hoofnagle: Solo, Miss
Viola L. Schippert; presentation to the
grand matron of hand painted celery
dish, by Mrs. Mary F. Omohundro, asso-
ciate matron; solo by Charles F. Roberts
P. c. p; presentation to the grand patron
of a duplicate celery dish given TO the
grand matron, by Mrs. Emma Heard,
conductress, the recipients of the gifts
both responding in their usual happy and
gracious manner; solo, Mrs. Nellie Plum
ley, past matron; selection by the quar-
tet, ''Darkies Cradle Song" The grand
matron called on L. Eabell Williamson.
past most worshipful grand patron, of
the Grand Chapter, who made a most in
teresting talk on theMasonic and Eastern
Star Home, which is nearing completion,
and spoke in glowing terms of the lady
who gave the land to build the home,
and on her death provided in her will
that notes unpaid upon the additional
land bought from her for the home
should be cancelled, and that this lady
was not a member OF the order, but a
dear friend of Mrs. A. Lamond, past
grand matron, through whom the land
was given, and by this gift made the
home possible. In order that the MEM
bers would have something to think about
he did not mention the donors name.
Space will not permit mention of the
many past officers who were present
The musical program was arranged by
e. S. Hyer, director OF the quartet.
Last Thursday evening was past
matrons' and past patrons night at Will
lam F. Hunt Chapter, No.16, o. f. s., and
upon this occasion the past officers ini- !
tiated two candidates in a manner fully |
up to the chapters usual standard of
ing, and stations occupied by them were: |
Worthy matron, Mrs. A Maud Proctor; |
worthy patron, Ernest S. Brown: asso-
ciate matron, Mrs. NJ. L. Hunt; secretary, |
George A Baker; treasurer, Samuel G. |
Barnard: conductress, Mrs. Helen E. |
Barnard: associate conductress, Mrs. |
Rosie l. Carter, the worthy mother; chap
lain. Edward P. Leeds, and director of
the choir, John C. Proctor. During the
rendition of the work Mrs. Lillian Ben
nett sang a solo.
In addition to the transaction of the
usual routine business, the chapter voted
to furnish a room in the new portion of |
the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. As
the chapters second meeting in Decem-
ber falls on Christmas night, it was also
decided to call of that meeting. and
the worthy matron announced in its
stead special for Friday, December II.
NHeli the Ol OInCeTS
occur.
Prior to its closing. those present
were treated to an excellent program.
a sketch by Past Patron and
Mrs. Charles E. Hoover, of Temple
Chapter, No. Is, entitled Mrs. Bgson's
Victory" a vocal solo by Miss Frances
of Takoma Chapter No. Il, /.
by Mrs. Clara Hall, of Ruth
Chapter, No. 1. and with violin obligato
oy DR.. Pole, Of Martha Chapter, No.;
piano solo, by Miss Anna Levy, and
solo by Mrs. Martha /. Kister.
The guests of the evening included
among others Past Most Worthy Grand
Patron L. Cabell Williamson and Mrs
As the banquet hall was not available,
all present were treated to chocolate
;andies and bonbons.
Friendship Chapter. No. II, o. z. s.,
will give a benefit at Polls Theater on
November "A. On November 25, the de-
gree will be conferred by this chapter,
and it is expected that a large atten- 1
lance will be present to witness the 1
work. !