Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-30

at Pythian Temple. which was enjoyed
by the young folks of the chapter. Prep
arations are being made for a minstrel
show to be given in Odd Fellows Hall
April "a under the direction Of Charles
D. Shackelford. The next meeting of the
chapter will occur Friday, when there
will be degree work.
Bethlehem Chapter. No. I, had no de-
gree work at it's meeting Tuesday even
ing, but made merry in social way. A
feature of the evening was the unani-
nous election of Grand Worthy Patron
Kenton ~ Harper as an honorary MEM
Der OF the chapter. At the next meeting
the official visit of the grand worthy ma
tron and the grand worthN patron, will
take place.
S. F. Compton, worthy patron of Beth
lehem Chapter. entertained the chapter
officers at his home, s114 V. street north
west, recently. q:
Mizpah Chapter No s, has arranged
for a. luncheon and supper, under the
management of a committee of superior
ability, Thursday and Friday Of this week
in the annex of Masonic Hall 1910 Wis
consin avenue northwest. 80
Tuesday evening a number Of the men,
bers of William F. Hunt Chapter No. 16.
gave a surprise to Mrs. Mary E. Yer
million, one of it's charter members, who
is going to make her future home in
Cumberland. Md. Promptly at s o'clock
those in the secret called in body at the
residence of Mrs. John c. Proctor, in
BrightwOod. where Mrs. Vermilion is
stopping for few days. previous to TAX
ing up her new residence There they
enjoyed themselves until 8 late hour with
music and games. The worthy matron
of the chapter Mrs, Rosie ]. Carter, on
behalf OF those in attendance, presented
the departing sister with a token of their
esteem, assuring her, at the same time, of
| their high and nf hoir 10
she was leaving Washington. to which
Mrs. VermilliOn made appropriate re-
Spouse. Mrs. Vermillion was also the re-
cipient of several other remembrances.
Refreshments were served. during the
evening. Those in attendance were Mr..
and Mrs. William {. Carter, Mrs. Katie
Rose. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel G. Barnard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest S. Brown. Mr.. and
Hunter. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Kefauver.
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Taylor Mrs
Georgiana King. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Stricken. Miss Frances Levy. Mr.. and
art. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph A. Bennett,
Miss May Noel, Mrs. Grace Norton, Miss
Mary Mockbee. Miss Anna Lander, Fran
els +. Proctor and Miss Maud s. Proc
tor.
Grand MaIron Grace f. Wilkins, ac-
companied by Grand Patron Kenton n.
Harper. made the official visit to William
r. HUNT tnapt6T. NO. 10, THURSDAY even
ing. Anticipating the occasion. the chap
ter. arranged to have the degrees con-
ferred on several candidates. short
program was rendered. including original
!, lines by John c. Proctor. past patron:
two solos. Il Hear You Calling Me-" and
Stolen Wings" by Mrs. Hazel Veg
ner- Reeder. soprano, accompanied by
Mrs Elsie Weaver; and an Irish mon
ologue in costume by. William G. Carter.
The grand matron complimented the
chapter and it's members. and the grand
patron in his remarks congratulated the
chapter on it's steady and consistent prog
ress.
Past Patron Ernest S. Brown, chair
man of the excursion committee, reportr
that arrangements had been concluded
| for the annual excursion TO Colonial
Beach, July g.
At the close of the meeting refresh
ments were served and dancing followed
Miss Maud S.sProctor and Frances E
Proctor furnishing the music
musical and tea was given Wednes-
day evening at the residence OF the