Evening star., 1914-04-12

past week to the membership neat
folder embodying East greetings and
an invitation to attend the next meeting
of the chapter tomorrow night. Easter
festivals since the organiZatio of the
chapter have been made the source of
especial preparation, and this year prom
ises to eclipse all former efforts in pre-
sentnS new features. A general invita-
ton to be present has been extended TO
the members of the fraternity The
Temple Chapter Choir met at the home
Of the Worthy Matron, 1924 Park road,
Monday evening last where practice
was held for the cantata Ruth to be
given during the coming fall Samuel F.
Compton of Bethlehem Cha pter is musi
cal director. At the conclusion of the re-
hearsal refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Mrs. Elizabeth McAleer. Mrs. Carrie
Smith. Mrs. Julia Streater. Mrs. Fannie
Sellinger, Mrs. Minerva Crawford and
Mrs Ida Faber, with guest of honor
Mrs. Anna Langley. met at the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home Thursday. April
:. for a social day with the family at
the home. An enjoyable program of en-
tertalnment was rendered Mrs. Streater
and Mrs. Smith giving recitations. Sing
ing and dancing the Virginia reel were
also features. happy feature Of the
day was the celebration of the eighty
'irst birthday of Mrs. Jordan. Mrs.
Crawford presented her with cake
with lighted candles.
Columbia Chapter, No 1o, at its last
meeting celebrated the third anniversary
OF its institution. More than 200 mem
hers and guests we're present and en-
of welcome by the worthy patron. D. c.
f1eahy: remarks by the worthy grand
matron, Mrs. Jessie W. Cowles: remarks
by the worthy grand patron. Charles f.
n fnf colo I,N J~,.o In, ~
remarks by Past Grand Patron Wallace
Streater: violin solo by Miss Klrkling;
vocal solo by Miss Marian Larner: pres
entation of a plush altar cover to Mount
Pleasant Masonic Lodge, No. 33, on be-
half Of Columbia Chapter by Mrs. Anna
May Somerville. which was accepted by
Norshipful Master William II. Hackett;
humorous recitation by Mrs. Helen F.
Molstcr. past matron of Brookland Chap
ter. No. II. and a piano solo by Mrs.
Frank >eHes The program was con-
cluded by the five star points. preceded
by the worthy 1natron, Mrs. Mary H.
Epplesheimer conveying into the chap
ter room large birthday cake. appro-
priately inscribed and surmounted by
three burning tapers. symbolic of the
three years existence of the chapter.
Grand Worthy Matron Cowies then ex-
tinguiShcd the taperS and gave to the
cake its first cut. after which Mrs. Alice
F. Boss. the first matron of Columbia.
Chapter. finished the cutting and the
cake was distributed to those present
by the star points Ice cream and cake
were then served At the meeting to-
morrow night the worthy grand matron,
accompanied by the worthy grand patron.
will make her official visit to Columbia
Chapter and the degrees will be con-
ferred.
The program feature at the meeting Of
William f. Hunt Chapter. No. 1S, Thurs
day evening was of religious char
acter. Mrs. Hazel Wegncr-Reeder sang
The Holy City and an encore, accom-
panied by Miss Bessie Van De Borgert;
Mrs Martha l.. Kestev sang two solos,
accompanied by Miss Anna D. Levy
Rev. Merritt Earl gave a short talk, and
the chapter choir sang several selections.
The choir included John G. Proctor, di-
rector: Mrs. Lottie E. Crilly. organist;
ards. Mrs. Lillian Ashford, Mrs. Lillian
Bennett. Mrs. Augusta Brown Mrs. Dew
ey. Frank J.. Cri11y and Arthur J. Rich
ards
Under reports of committees Past Pa
tron DR.. George A. Baker chairman Of
the recent theater party, turned over to
the chapter 500 as the net proceeds to
date from that event. lie was compE-
mented for his efforts for the benefit
of the chapter.
During the evening Eastern Star
pin, donated by the worthy patron.
the most petitions to April I. was pre-
sented through Mrs. Mary B. c. Shuman
to Miss Corneia f. Meade.
Among the visitors present were Mrs
l.. B. Cushman of Shiloh Chapter. No. 15
Of North East, Pa
chapter, announced that at the next
meeting, April %. the official visit of the
worthy grand matron and worthy grand
patron will be made.