Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-16
Eastern Star Notes.

The worthy matron of Ruth Chapter.
No. 1, Mrs. Emile Crawford, was given
surprise birthday party last Monday
evening by her officers. Mrs. Clara Hall,
on behalf of the officers. presented the
matron with a beautiful cut glass vase,
which was received with appropriate re-
marks. The evening was spent in play
ing games Successful contestants who
won prizes were Mrs. ]. Parsons. Mrs
Helen Slee J. Parsons and J. Crawford
After short musical program refresh
ments were served and dancing followed
until late hour.
Bethlehem Chapter. No. Z. last Tues
day evening held an open meeting after
the regular order of business and en-
joyed a fine program. prepared by the
entertainment committee. composed OF
the men of the chapter. with ]. ID. Rowan
as chairman. The selections included IN
troductory remarks by Worthy Patron
Compton, a selection by the choir con-
tanning many hits of local nature:
solo by Miss Florence Noack; recitation
by Miss Eloi Burnett: violin solo, Mr.
Gusack; recitation by Miss Corinne Hay,
past matron of Esther Chapter, and re-
marks by Rev. DR.. Barnes All the num-
bers were heartily applauded. Refresh
ments were served at the close of the
entertainment.
Columbia Chapter, No. Is. celebrated its
second birthday anniversary Monday
evening in unique fashion. About DO
were present. After a short business
session the meeting was declared open.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles E. Holmes was christened by
the Rev George F. Dudley, the Episcopal
service being used. Past Grand Patron
Wallace Streater and Past Grand Matron
Julia n. Streater acted as sponsors Past
Matron Alice p. Boss. on behalf of the
chapter. presented the baby, Helen 30
wee Holmes, with a silver napkin ring
suitably engraved.
The chapter also received number
lof birthday gifts. Five dozen silver
spoons were given in the name of Baby
Holmes by her parents. Ten dozen silver
coffee pot and two large china pitchers
were given by members of the chapter.
hand-crocheted luncheon set, consisting
Of nineteen pieces, was given by Mrs.
Anna C. Walker. mother of the matron.
A musical program was rendered, con-
sisting of solos by Miss Mary Cramer,
Miss Marion Larner, Mrs. c. Burton
Lahone and Miss Blanche Prescott, the
latter being accompanied with violin OBJ
ligato by Mr.. Hall of Alexandria. Va
A stringed orchestra added much to the
enjoyment, and there was dancing until
a late hour. The refreshment tables
were beautifully decorated and dainty re-
freshments were provided for all.
Inc next regular meeting. Easter MOn-
day, has been called of, and the MEM
bers of Columbia Chapter will visit
Temple Chapter, No. IS, in a body.
Brookland Chapter. No. IL, with large
number of visiting members Of the order
in attendance. met at Masonic Temple,
Brookland, Wednesday evening. The
degrees were conferred and action taken
on several applications for membership.
At the conclusion of regular business a
short program was presented and re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Hall of Ruth Chapter, Mrs. Sher-
ger of Takoma Chapter and Mrs. Shoe
maker of Napoleon Chapter of Ohio con-
tributed numbers to the program.
Worthy Matron Mrs. Helen F. Molster
expressed the pleasure of the Brookland
Chapter at the presence of SO many visit
ing officers and members of sister chap
tiers.