Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-26
Eastern Star Notes.

At the meeting of Ruth Chapter Monday
evening, after the regular routine Of bust
ness, a class of candidates were initiated
and the chairman of the entertainment
committee. Z. ]. Ayers, made final re-
port of the work of the committee during
the year. Past Worthy Matron Elsie
zimmerman made report of the recent
rummage sale. Both reports Showed a
substantial sum had been added to the
treasury.
An interesting address was made by
Mrs. Evelyn Wardwel Heat worthy
grand matron of the state OF Virginia.
the honored guest of the evening. Vocal
solos, a Chain Of Roses anG Calm
AS the Night" by John Copenhaver of
Takoma Chapter. and Rotations by Mrs
Helen Molster, worthy matron OF Brook
land Chapter, completed the program
Refreshments We're served.
Tuesday evening Electa Chapter, No. ..
will have past officers night, and de-
grees will be conferred upon large num-
| Der of candidates by the past matrons of
the chapter. A feature of the evening
will be the use OF stereopticon views
throughout the degree work.
Electa Chapter on that evening also will
present to Anacostia Lodge, No. -, L. A.
A. NJ, a handsome mahogany altar.
| The evening will mark the close OF a
very successful year for the chapter, with
Mrs. Bertha b. Haines as worthy matron
and Elmer c. Mayberry as worthy pa
iron.
Four candidates were added to the
roster of Areme Chapter, No. IL, u =:
s., at Its last meeting. making u total
of thirty-nine petitions received during
the chapter year just ended. rms Is re-
garIied as a fitting conclusion to year
that has been marked by the consumma-
ton of many substantial undertakings
The chapter was pleasantly entertained
with vocal selections by Mr.. Rowen of
Bethlehem Chapter and interesting re-
marks by Mrs. Wilson of Vancouver
British Columbia.
The Grand Chapter officers will pay their
annual visitation to Areme Chapter at
its next meeting, November ., the ar
rangements for the occasion being per-
fected by Jeanette Smith and Bertha
Hosch
Wednesday evening to Brookland Chap
ter, No. IL, was one of the pleasantest
events of the year for the members OF
that chapter. The several chapters or
the District were well represented, and
at an early hour there was standing room
| only.
Mrs. Helen Il. Molster, worthy lnatron
of Brookland Chapter. welcomed the Of
ficers of the Grand Chapter and many
prominent members of the order from
other jurisdictions Addresses by the
worthy grand matron, Mrs. Grace VIII
kins kimmel, and the worthy grand
patron, Kenton N. Harper, were received
with applause
music and recitations by members of
the order followed the addresses of the
grand officers.
The worthy grand matron and the
each of beautiful testimonial from
the members of Brookland Chapter. Mrs.
Simpson and Mr.. Lennon making the
presentations.
Mrs. Keith, entertained the members in
her own way, and the enthusiasm with
which her remarks were received
showed high appreciation. Mrs. Mer-
of California, entertained the members
with talk on her travels. Her remarks
also received cordial applause.
Erookland Chapter has enjoyed year
of unusual prosperity. and while not
one of the largest chapters numerically.
is nevertheless actively engaged In main
tanning its fine record of the past. To
the worthy matron. Mrs. Helen F.
address for the splendid progress of
Brookland Chapter.
A special meeting is called for this
Tuesday evening. At its conclusion an
entertainment will be given for young
folks prospective members of the order,
who will be, presented in several roles
acceptable to them. The members of
the order are invited to be present.
At the last regular meeting Of Tenn
| pie Chapter. No. Is, the past matron
of the chapter conferred the degrees
upon the candidates. the line being as
follows: Worthy 1natron, Nora Henry;
! associate matron. Lillian Carl; con-
ductress. Emma G. CouInbe: associate
conductress. Josephine Y. O'Mera. A
large number of members and visitors
| were present The next regular meet
! ing will occur tomorrow evening at
1880 O'Clock. for the grand visitation.
All members Of the fraternity are in
vitcd to be present.