Evening star., 1914-05-03

uDon Masonic subjects. The social seS-
sion will begin at 1880 pm. following
| the special held at 6 pm. for the E. A.
| degree.
Eastern Star Chapters.
The ansual netting of o. E. S. Mu-
tual Relief Association was held at the
New Masonic Temple Saturday evening
| a week ago for the purpose of electing
| officers and directors from each constitu-
ent ehapter, and the result was as follows:
President, Mrs. Lillian CARL. reelected
| Fourth term}; vice president, Mrs. Mary
t. o'Brien. reelected uhird term): sec
retary. Mr.. Samuel E. Shields. reelected
(tenth term): treasurer, Mr.. John F.
| ONeill. reelected twelfth term); direct
ors. Ruth, No. /, Mrs. NJ. E. Teachurn.
| Mr.. John F. O'Neil; Electa. No. 2, Mrs.
NJ. T. o. Brien, Mr.. S. E. Shields; Naomi
No. 3. Mrs. A. E. Huggins. Mrs. A. ".
Yeatman; Martha, No. 4. Mrs, G. Buckley.
Roberts: Bethlehem, No. {. Mrs. Ida
Major. Mrs. G. kimmell; Mizpah, No. s.
| Mrs. E. Rosemond. Mrs. c. Holiday:
Areme. No. 10, Mrs. ]. Smith; Takoma,
Temple. No. IL, Mrs. L. CARL, Mrs. E. J.
Smith; William F. Hunt, No. 16 Mrs. L.
Hunt; Friendship. No. IT. Mrs. v. Berry
man; Fidelity U. D., Mrs. Alley.
The regular meeting Of Bethlehem
Chapter, No. I, Tuesday evening was
largely attended. The business included
the canceling of the appropriation of 500
recently made by the chapter to furnish
a room in the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home. and it was decided to combine
with Mizpah Chapter. No. 8, to furnish
one OF the sun parlors. The reports of
all committees. called for by the chair
man of the ways and means. were said
to be encouraging, and much interest was
taken in the report of the chairman of
the late dance. Petitions were received
ed to membership. The entertainment
committee presented a short program,
which was followed by refreshments.
open meeting Wednesday night in the
commandery room of the New Masonic
Temple, beginning at $40 o'clock, when
Fast Patron Delos w. Thaye. will give
Of the itinerary and experiences of the
Minute Men during their recent tour of
Europe.
All members of the Eastern Star and
their friends. and all members of the va
rious Masonic bodies. 1t has been an
nounced. will be cordially welcomed by
Areme Chapter on this occasion.
The chapter will hold its regular busi-
ness session promptly at 7:3O O'Clock and
adjourn to the commandery room for the
lecture ~
The official visit of the grand matron
ana grand patron of the Order of the
Eastern Star to Temple Chapter, No. 13.
VIII take place Monday evening. May
II. IN the New Masonic Temple Elab-
crate preparations for the event are he
ing made by the entertainment and re-
freshment committees of Temple Chapter
Ihe religious services at the Masonic
al ana Eastern Star Home on Sunday. May
~, Will be under the auspices of TempIe
Chapter. No Is. Rev William A. Melvin
pastor of the First NJ. p Church Ith
street southeast, will deliver the sermon.
1T is anticipated that large percentage
of the membership will attend An ;nvi~
tation has been extended to the members
of the fraternity and their friends to be
present.
Temple Chapter. No. H. o. f. s.. enter.
tained Mount Vernon Chapter. No. 2 r
A. NJ, at the close of its meeting. in the
New Masonic Temple Monday evening.
The Royal Arch Masons marched In a
body to the Eastern Star Chamber, where
,ney were welcomed by Mrs. Arnie C.
Miller. worth matron. and Mr. L. S
Schoenthal. worthy patron, of Temple
Chapter. Fred NJ. Book, high priest of
Mount Vernon Chapter, responded. The
program was in charge of Mr. and Mrs
Roe Fu1kerson and consisted of an orjsi-
nal sketch which kept the $50 persons
present in continual laughter Assisting
the Fulkersons were Mrs. Nora L. Henry
Mrs Emma G.. Coumbe. Fred NJ Book
ana William Adkins. Mr.. T. V. Powder
ly, former commissioner of immiera ton
gave several Irish dialect stories: Harry
Forker. accompanied by Oscar Comstock
sang solo: Mrs. Julia n Streator. past
grand matron. and the mother of Tenn
pie Chapter recited. and Miss Eta Aus
| tin sang a solo. AT the conclusion of the
program a buffet luncheon was served in
the BANQUET hall and dancing followed
The Progressive Stars" an auxiliary
TO Temple Chapter met at the residence
OF Mrs. Watts 73O 4th street southeast
Tuesday evening. Novel games we're in.
! troduced. for which valuable prizes were
gwen. Refreshments were served by the
| hostess.
Temple Chapter will give a "linen
| shower at the Masonic and Eastern Star
\ home Wednesday evening. May %, from
to 10 pm, when a novel entertain
| ment for the residents of the home will
be presented. Members of the fraternity
| have been urged to attend
Columbia Chapter No Is, at the close
of its session Monday evening, held an
| open meeting and presented the follow
ing novel program: Christening of Mary
Elizabeth. infant daughter of Mr.. and
| MRS. j. Allen Heany, members of the
| chapter, Rev. Lewis E. Purdum, mem
Der, performing the ceremony; presenta-
\ ton OF silver spoon. appropriately III
scribed. to Baby Heany. on behalf of
| SoiuAipid .SIitpter. Dy MISS Ruth 4. AD-
bott: vocal solos. by Miss Hambly. ac-
companied on the piano by Mrs. Maud
Malcolm; farce. entitled Getting
| Ready, by the Columbia players COM
posed of Mrs. Dora S. Putnam, Miss
| Ruth E Abbott. Miss Florida f. eleven
ger. Past Patron Edwin +. Putnam and
| DR.. Frank j. Rowell. Refreshments of
ice cream and cake were served. followed
| by dancing. There was a large attend
anes
| At the meeting of Fidelity Chapter
L. D.. Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs
| T. H Coates. Mr.. and Mrs. r. o. h.
Davis. MIR. A. r. Dorroh. Mr.. T. L. kib-
| bey. Mrs Gertrude L. Howard. Miss
Mabel Duehay. Miss Bessie Harrison
and Miss Anneca Johnston We're added
I to the membership.
| Gcand Patron Molster. who was pres
| ent, congratulated the officers on the
| excellent progress of the new chap
ter. Past Worthy Grand Patron Will
Hanson gave a talk on the responsi-
bilities devolving on members of the
| order. He was followed by DIR. Brad
| ford Knapp, patron of Naomi Chapter
with one of his southland stories. Mrs
fEmily Fletcher of Fidelity Chapter en-
| tertained with solo. The chairman
of the musical committee. Miss Susie