The Washington herald., 1913-03-30

very pleasant surprise to Mrs. Mary z.
Vermillion, one of its charter members,
! who is going to make her future home
in Cumber)and, Md. Promptly at y
o'clock. those in the secret called in a
body at the residence Of Mrs. John c.
Proctor in Brightwood, where Mrs. Yer
million is stopping for a few days. pre-
vious to taking up her new residence.
and where they enjoyed themselves until
a late hour with music and games. The
worthy matron of the chapter. Mrs. Rosie
l. Carter. on behalf of those in attend
ance. presented the departing sister with
a token of their esteem, assuring her. at
the same time. of their high regard and
of their regret that she was leaving
Washington. to which Mrs, Vermillion
made appropriate response. Mrs. Ver-
million was also the recipient Of several
other remembrances.
Refreshments were served during the
evening. Those in attendance were: Mr.
and Mrs. William c. Carter. Mrs. Kate
Rose, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G. Barnard,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest S. Brown. Mr.. and
Mrs. John C. Proctor, Mrs. Carrie. L.
Hunter. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kefauver.
Mr.. and Mrs. William +. Taylor. Mrs.
Georgiana King. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Strickler. Miss Frances Levy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank L. Crilly. Mrs. Roberta
Stewart, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Ben
nett Miss May Noel, Mrs. Grace Norton,
Miss Mary Mockbee. Miss Anna Lander.
Miss Maud 8. Proctor, and Mr.. Francis
Z. Proctor.
Naval Lodge, No. 4. F. A. A. NJ. went
in a body via special electric train, TO
Baltimore, Md. last Monday night, where
they we're the guests OF John II. b.
Latrobe Lodge, No. 165. A. F. and A. NJ.
The meeting of Naomi Chapter, O. z.
S, was well attended. notwithstanding
the very inclement weather on Wednes-
day. March &c. After the regular order
of business. the degrees were conferred.
every officer of the chapter filling their
position. The chairman Of the ways and
means committee. Mrs. Omohundro, A.
NJ, reported that everything was arrang-
ed for the rummage sale. which will take
place beginning Monday, March 81 and
continuing for one week. at 1913 Four
and-a-half Street Southwest. She will
be very grateful II those members that
may have any rummage will drop her
POSTAL at 1914 G Street Northwest, and
she will send for IT at such time and
place designated on the card The con-
cert, which was to be held this April.
was postponed to later in the season, as
tItTt Will Dt several tHedttT DeHtifts- t1c
first one being April II. at the Columbia
Theater. J. \. Rutherford. past patron.
will be pleased to furnish tickets to any
one who will apply to him by mail or
otherwise. \ good production Is assured
by the management of the theater. AS
was stated in the Star Points. the new
publication, which made its appearance
this month, Mrs. Helen b. Strait. editor
the twenty-five imported ssring hats
81, f.f
the evening was under the entertainment
committee. Mrs. II. B. Strait. chairman,
and was greatly enjoyed. Most of the
visiting members fr, m other jurisdictions
drew a hat and will be kept by them as
souvenirs. Among these visitors was
Mr.. J. Orchard. past grand patron, Of
Texas, a member of A chapter In the
city of Beaumont, who is now located in
Alaska. where he is interested in min
ing with his son. He made a most en-
joyable as well as instructive talk dwell
ing mainly on the work accomplished in
the way OF homes in the State of Texas,
where the Eastern Star maintains sep
arate homes for the orphans and INDECENT
Masons and wives and Eastern Star sis
tiers. An interesting part OF his talk was
to the effect that he will attend the meet
ing of the Grand Chapter in November
for the purpose of giving his support in
the building of another nome for the
mothers and sisters of Masons. He will
have to travel nearly l2.oJ0 miles TO at
tend this meeting. more earnest MEM
Der than Brother Orchard could not be
found and ii was real treat to have
heard him All regret that he could not
have stayed with this jurisdiction longer.
Eureka Chapter. No. 4. r. 4. NJ, con-
ferred the degree on a class of candidates
at the last Convocation of the chapter.
The work under the direction OF High
in a very pleasing manner. A good num-
Der OF companions were present and en-
joyed fine collation. prepared by the aux
iliary of the chapter
The chapter appropriated se5 for the re-
lief of the flood sufferers.
At the last meeting OF Martha Chapter.
No. 4, o. f. S., very large attendance
was present and enjoyed an entertain
ment furnished by the brothers of the
chapter under the Craftsmanship Of Broth
er ]. S. Briggs. P NJ. Brother Cabell
Williamson. r. NJ W. G. p, and Sister
Hattie Hutchinson. P. G. NJ, gave Il talk
on the Eastern Star Home. Matron Lille
Mckenzie gave notice of a minstrel show
to be participated In by the ladies of the |
chapter under the direction of Brother C. |
d. Shackelford
Degree work is scheduled for the next |
meeting of the chapter.