Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-02-27
SOUTH ORANGE

James Bridges, OF FalrVleW avenue,
who was recently elected most
worthy grand patron, Order OF the
Eastern Star of the State, was hon
ored at reception given last night
by members of the grand chapter
and Mizpah Chapter No. 80, of South
Orange. Mrs. Bridges is most worthy
patron OF the local chapter. The re-
ception was given in Jr. o. U. A. NJ.
Hall at which Or. Bridges was given
a beautiful walrus skin travelling
bag. The presentation was made by
Mrs. Harry Oakley past matron of
Mizpah Chapter in 1912 Most
Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Gather
inc Handy. of Lakeview, presented
Mr.. Bridges with a large bouquet of
flowers on behalf OF the grand lodge.
Another feature of the evening was
the presentation of a past matron's
jewel to Mrs. Elmira Wilson. Sew
eral musical numbers were given.
Mrs. Theodore J. Bns,in, of Maple
wood, rendered several solos, and re-
marks were made by Mrs. Lydia
Garrabrant, of Newark, a past grand
matron. and George SCHMIDT, past
grand patron, of Ridgewood. Re
freshments were served. In charge
of the program were Mrs. Oakley,
Mrs. Edward M. Gascoyne, Mrs.
Herbert c. Weston and Mrs. Clar-
ence H. Alexander.
Mrs. Frederick R. Rodell, of 17s
Valley street, entertained at dinner
at her residence last night in honor
of Mrs. George Kuncken, of Hobo
ken.
Rev. John NJ. Mcdonald. former as
sistant rector of the Church Of Our
Lady of Sorrows, now rector of the
Catholic Church at Ridgefield Park,
visited in South Orange yesterday.
A party of fourteen young folks
from South Orange and Orange en-
joyed a strawride last night to Morris
County. where they attended dance
and reception. Frank V. Carmody, OF
Arnold terrace, was chairman OF the
committee in charge of the ride
Sergeant of Police Frank H. Kenny,
who has been i'll for several days, eX-
poets to report for duty tomorrow
Before an audience which filled the
auditorium of Columbia School last
night, an entertainment was admir-
ably given by members of the South
Orange Methodist Episcopal Church,
who appeared in costume and repre-
scented famous pictures. The proceeds
of the entertainment will be devoted
to the Ladies' Aid Society's fund for
the purchase of new carpet for the
church. So good was the performance
that it is expected that an effort will
be made to have it repeated.
The Girls Friendly Society Of the
Church of the Holy Communion went
on a sleighride last night.
The master Mason degree has been
conferred upon Rev. ]. Adams Cakes
and George l. Schroeder by Century
odea No I0O F and A M
The girls basketball team Of the
South Orange High School will meet
the representatives of the Newark
Normal School in contest in the
South Orange High School gym
nasium Wednesday afternoon.
Forty-five persons have become
members of the South Orange Choral
Club. The organization is arranging
to give a concert in the spring in the
auditorium of Columbia School.
Glees, part songs and the cantata,
CORN the Grim" by Parker, will
form the program. Frederick S. An
drews, organist of the First Presby-
terrain Church and a member of the
faculty of the Frank DamTosch In
stitute of Musical Art, Is in charge Of
the rehearsals, which are peing held
every Monday night in the First Pres
byterian Church.
Misses Florence and Edythe Jack
son, of Vose avenue, will entertain at
their home tomorrow evening at
dance.
Rev. Perry H. Murdick, pastor Of
the South Orange Methodist Eplseo-
pal Church, will preach on Mighty
in Prayer" Sunday morning. At the
evening service his topic will be,
Might and Its Lessons" the first Of
a series of sermons on the general
subject, Might"
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the First Presbyterian Church will
hold a social tonight in the parish
house
Rev. DR.. Charles Townsend, of Or
ange, will speak under the auspices
Of the Mems Club in the First Presby-