The Washington herald., 1913-01-26
THE WEEKLY MASONIC CALENDAR.

soprano solo, entitled 'rhe Brilliant
Bird" and as an encore, cupid and J.
Both of these numbers we're with hute
obligato by Mr.. de Luca, of the United
States Marine Band. the piano accom-
paniments being by Miss de Luca-
Mrs. Minnie T.. Strickler. on behalf OF
| the chapter, was then called on and pre-
sented in a charming manner hand
some hand-painted jardiniere to Miss
Baker. Another gift was that Of cut
glass pitcher from members of the chap
ter to the treasurer. Mrs. Augusta Brown,
who was reminded in the presentation
speech made by Mrs. A. Maud Proctor
Of the sincere regards which each MEM
ber held for her, and closed with a pleas
ant little couplet. The recipients OF
these gifts made appropriate responses.
The newly installed grand matron and
grand patron, Miss Grace Z. wilkins and
Kenton N Harper, both made remarks.
and Mrs. Helen +. Barnard, DR.. George
A. Baker, and Judge Edward p. Seeds
were also heard during the evening.
The last number on the programme
was addressed to Miss Baker and Mr..
Streater. and included some original
verses written by a member of the chap
ter and cleverly recited by Mrs. Katie
Rose.
In addition to those mentioned. the
grand officers present were Mrs. Julia n.
Streater, past grand matron; Charles 4.
Molster, associate grand patron; Miss
Cecilia Atchison, grand treasurer; Mrs.
Mary z. Teachum, grand lecturer; Mrs.
Ida v. Faber. grand associate conduc-
tress, and Mrs. Lillian CARL, grand
chaplain, together with a number of past
and present officers of the constituent
chapters.
The Fellowship Club Of Master Masons
h0IA tse
day evening at Pythian Temple, and
President John f. Rhodes presided.
Matters of much interest to the MEM
eers were discussed, particularly the de-
tails of the arrangements for the second
annual banquet of the club, to be held
Saturday evening, February Is, at the
Metropolitan Hotel. and present indica-
tons are that this event will surpass
the success of the first pne. held last
year at the New Ebbitt Several persons
high in official life. as well as the fra
ternity. have already expressed their in
tention to be present, and the committee
In charge Is making every effort to have
an evening Of entertainment that will
long be remembered. Past Grand Master
claude +. KEEPER. an honorary member
of the club, entertained those present
with a short address, and concluded with
several suggestions OF interest TO the
membership and the continued success of
this now popular club.
A committee from Columbia Chapter,
No. i. will accompany the Travelling
Triangle" to Takoma Lodge, No. g,
next Tuesdly evening and will give
the members of the lodge an opportunity
to view this artistic emblem, which will
shortly leave this country for foreign
lands. The triangle is the property of
St Patrick's Chapter. of Toronto, Cam
ada In the spring a delegation of sew
eral hundred members OF the Toronto
chapter will accompany It to England
and Scotland, where II will be placed
on exhibition.
At the communication Tuesday evening
the regular business OF the lodge will
be conducted.
Past Master Hervey s. knight is
making an extended trip in Northern
New York.
William ". Cookson. whose right hand
was seyerally crushed recently at the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Is !
able to be out again. II probably will |
be several weeks yet before he will be |
able to resume his official duties
A letter was received yesterday from |
Charles f. Thatcher. who was master |
of Takoma Lodge In 1907. extending con- |
gratulations to the worshipful master |
Howard s. Fisk. and the line officers |
and wishing the lodge success. Mr. |
Thatcher is at present in San Francisco, |
Cal. |
Louis f. Langille. a member Of the !
lodge. has returned TO Chicago. after a |
pleasant visit with relatives in Takoma |
Park.
Ralph E. Walker left several days ago
for South America. where he expects |
to be gone on a business trip for several |
weeks.
The Grand Chapter of the Eastern |
Star. District Of Columbia, gave their |
annual banquet at Hotel Donald on FRI |
day evening.
Following a social and business meet |
ing. the banquet was served to nifty |
guests at one long table.
Mr.. James II. West was toastmaster. |
and three and a half hours were given !
over to fraternal fellowship, ladies and |
gentlemen participating.
division will be outlined for active busi- |
ness and some radical changes made |