Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-23

guessing contests, the first prizes being
won by Mrs. Alcena Lamont and Mrs. Ju-
Zeh and Gus Teachum. Mrs. Mary Fry
recited and Mr.. and Mrs. Lamond sang
a Scotch song. A good-natured sister
very gracefully gave the shadow dance,
accompanied by the pianola. Refresh
ments We're served.
After the business at the last meeting
of Takoma Chapter. No H. was dis
posed of a Valentine" social was he'd.
The hall was appropriately decorated by
Past Matron Mrs Lucy NJ Feldman. who
also provided post office for the distr-
button of messages from Dan Cupid.
Past Patron Hervey S. Knight. assisted
by Miss Frances Scherger. acted as post
master ne messages received by those
present afforded much amusement.
The affairs of the chapter for the year
Will be guided by Mrs Elsie r. Moulden
worthy matron, and Adolph Amman
worthy patron, and the outlook for a
prosperous year is said to be promising
| The reception given by Esther Chapter
No. ,. Thursday night at the new Ma
sonic Temple. In honor of Miss Grace
wilkins, worthy grand matron, and Ken
ton ~ Harper. worthy grand patron of
the Grand Chapter of the Order of the
| Eastern Star of the District of Columbia,
Is considered one of the most elaborate
| receptions ever given in Eastern Star
circles in this jurisdiction.
| The receiving line formed promptly at
| . O'Clock and included. besides the grand
| matron and grand patron. Mrs. Maud
r. b. Wright, worthy matron, and Ches-
ter c. Croft. worthy patron. of Esther
Chapter Mrs. Grace Lee Morgan. as
while Mrs. Marion NJ. Gordon, past
matron. gave out George Washington
badges as favorS.
The banquet hall of the temple was ar
ftCffn oil -
flowers the receiving line standing under
canopy of red, white and blue stream
ers. festooned from the ceiling and
reaching to the outer columns of the
room. where the Stars and Stripes. with
all their respondent luster draped in de-
signs of butterflies and shells. encirc1ed
the room. presenting picture of artistic
beauty. Harmony of arrangement pre-
vailed In every detail. and the color
scheme of red. white and blue was car
ried out in all decorations. Besides sew
eral hundred members of the Order of
the Eastern Star of this and foreign
jurisdictions, Grand Master of Masons
of the District of Columbia Charles T..
Baldwin was among those present. A
string band played throughout the even
ing. and there was dancing until a late
hour.
Past Grand Matron Mrs Julia N
Streater was chairman of decorations,
and Past Matron Miss Cecilia Atchison
punch bowie were Mrs. Nellie West. Mrs.
Mary J. Birgfeld and Mrs. Lillian Croft.
while Mrs Emelie r. Botsch. Mrs. Emil
Riley. Mrs. Almira Birch, Mrs. Flora
Cleveland, Mrs. Elizabeth Hurdle and
Past Matron Mrs. Pearl 3. Parsons
served at the frappe tables.
Esther Chapter will have it's donation
day Thursday. and all members who can
go to the Masonic Temple and Eastern
STAR Home on that Occa sion have been re-
quested to do SO. There will be special
train service from Union station at 1928
o clock.
Naomi Chapter. No. 3, is planning for a
big time Wednesday evening, which it
has designated Colonial night" A
sketch entitled "A Boston Tea Party
will be presented by the quartet Of the
chapter, which is composed of Mrs. Nellie
Plumley. Mrs. Katie McConchie, DR.. w.
Bruce Hoffnagle and Col. Charles s. Hyer.
Special music will be rendered and other
enjoyable features provided to make the
evening q thoroughly merry. as well as a
patriotic one in near observance of the
birthday of the father of his country.