Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

Takoma, No. Il.
Miss Hay, the president congratulated
the members upon the full gathering.
which was one of the largest the associ-
alton has had, special greetings being
extended to Mrs Cheesman. who had
just returned from visit of two years
in Germany. Mrs Frey was also felict-
tated upon her recovery from severe
and protracted Illness
An entertaining program was rendered.
under the direction of Mr.. Rowen- NJ j.
F1llfuS and Mrs. Nellie Plumley each
sang two selections and afterward a duet
Mrs. Hattie r. Hutchinson, in a brief
but interesting talk. surprised Mrs
Campbell by presenting her with an ap-
of interest to her DIR. Galloway rem
dered several selections. after which the
| entire membership joined in singing %
You Dandy 1910" under the direction OF
Those present We're Mr.. and Mrs. Hutch
| inson. Mr.. and Mrs. Lamond. Mrs. Pull
lips. Mr.. and Mrs. Frey. Mr.. and Mrs.
Plumley. Mr.. and Mrs. Poynton, Mr.. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell. Mr.. and Mrs
Briggs. Miss Hay. Mrs. Harper. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rowen. Mr.. and Mrs. Sebastian,
Mr. and Mrs. Barnard. Mr.. and Mrs:
Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Hampton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cheesman, Mr.. and Mrs. Galloway,
Mr. and Mrs Henry, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamin.
L Uc last uIcclllB OI Chapter
| No. 4. practically marked the close of
the Eastern Star year. Fifty petitions
We're received during the year, in addi-
| ton to two applications for utilization
and two for reinstatement. The great
problem OF the year. it was stated, has
been the raising of 81 600 for the build
ing fund of the Masonic and Eastern
Star Home. This has been accomplished
without calling on the treasury or re-
serve fund Of the chapter. In addition
to numerous voluntary contributions of
s. each from members. large donations
We're received from members and clubs
| in the chapter. Mrs. Evans gave quilt
on which $40 was realized. Other large
donations We're received from Charles
Williams, Miss Luckett, matron of 1903
and her officersj Mrs. Flora Campbell
1natron OF 1910 and her officers. Mrs.
Fife Briggs. matron of 1911 and her of
fcers; Mrs. Ella Woodward, matron OF
1912 and her officers. and Mrs. Lille
Mackenzie. worthy matron; Mrs. Mary
Garden, chaplain, and Mrs. Laura De
lano, Electa.
The last named officers also donated
S1tO for the Improvement of the grounds
and S1OG for furnishing, a room in the
home Mrs. Hattie Hutchinson. p. q. NJ,
and Mrs. Flora Campbell, p. NJ. chair
man and secretary of the committee in
charge of the collection of the home fund
received a rising vote of thanks for their
splendid work. The degrees We're con-
ferred. with Mrs. Evelyn Hursh. A. NJ,
served after the close of the chapter.
The grand visitation will occur at the
meeting Friday.
Electa Chapter. No. ., of Anacostia, at
its meeting Tuesday evening. in the Ana /
costa Masonic Hall, witnessed the de- +.
gree work with its past officers in the /
various stations Of the regular officers /
bership. The past officers and the posi-
tons they occupied were: Mrs. Francis
Frazier. worthy matron: Simon Bube,
worthy patron: Mrs. Charles f. Roberts,
enstein. conductress; Mrs. Cora Mayber-
~, associate conductress; Mrs. Adolphus
GUIDE, chaplain: Mrs. Mary T. O'Brien.
marshal; Miss Flora Crozier, Ada: Mrs.
nish. Esther; Mrs. Frances Gurnsey,
Electa: Mrs. Carrie Smith, Ruth.
The hall was decorated with autumn
foliage and plants. \ quartet contrib
evening, and Immediately following the
work banquet was served. One of the
pleasant features was the presentation by
Electa Chapter to Anacostia Lodge. No.
use in its lodgeroom. Milton J. Filiius,
master of Anacostia Lodge, made an APP
proprlate reply to the presentation speech.
Worthy Matron Mrs. Maude Z. B.
nounces an at home meeting Thursday
evening. She has requested all mem
bers of the chapter to be in attend
ance.
Members of Brookland Chapter. No.
IL. and a large gathering of friends
celebrated childrens night at Masonic
temple, Brookland, Tuesday. The fol-
lowing program was presented: Mas
ter Tenley, piano solo; Martin McHugh.
violin solo. accompanied, by Miss Mil
bred Cove: Misses Helen and Elizabeth
holster. vocal solo, accompanied by
Miss holster; Miss Winifred Parry. rec
itation: Miss Rowan McHugh. piano
solo; Master Roy Boyer, recitation;
Miss Mildred Cove, piano solo: Mr..
Bean, vocal solo. accompanied by Mr..
Gaines: Douglas Burnside. violin solo;
Miss Keen, vocal solo, accompanied byl
Miss Foller; Miss Adelaide Parry. rec
itation; Miss Baugher. vocal solo, ac
ccmpanied by Mrs. Burnside Misses
Wall. vocol solo, and Miss Stella SUIT
ton, piano solo. AT the conclusion of
the program refreshments were served.
Takoma Chapter, No. II, OIL the oc-
casion Of its annual grand visitation
presented musical and literary pro-
gram as follows: Vocal solos. Chain of
Roses" and It'll the Sands of the Des-
ert Grow Cold" by John Copenhaver;
recitation, by Mrs. Etfie Roberts. past
matron of Esther Chapter No. s. vocal
Knows by Miss Frances Scherger,
with violin oblisato by DR.. Poe of
Martha Chapter, No. 4.
During the evening Past Patron Will,
bur Plat, on behalf of the chapter, pre-
scented to the worthy grand matron a
hand-painted punch set. To the worthy
grand patron, Miss Frances Scherges,
was presented lamp. Both grand Of
ficers responded Very pleasantly.
The hall was prcttily decorated with
autumn leaves An. roses The worthy
grand n,atron, Mrs. Grace lximnel. and
the worthy grand patron. kenton
Eurper. both save Interesting adj
dresses in which they complime ntcd
the chapter on the work accomplished
during the year.
The visitation OF the Grand Chapter
to Temple Chapter. No. 13. occurred
Monday evening. There was a large
attendance. and the decorations were
unique, with a Halloween effect. Past
Matrons Nora L. Henry and Emma G.
Coumbe had charge OF their arrange
ment.
AS the members of the Grand Chap |
ter entered the room they were pre- |
scented with white and yellow chrysan- |
themums Mrs. Josephine V. O'Meara, |
worthy matron of the chapter, extend |
dresses were made by the grand wor-
thy matron. Mrs. Grace Wilkins KIM i
mel. and the grand worthy patron, |
kenton y. Harper, and were respond |
ed to by DIR. Oscar II. COumbe, worthy |
patron.
The following program was present |
ed: Selection by the choir; presentation |
to the worthy grand matron. Mrs. |
Grace Wilkins Kimmel, of cut glass |