Evening star., 1914-11-15


Mrs. p. w. Favorite. worthy matron;
Jacob p. Derrick worthy patron. and
the other officers Of Takoma Chapter,
No. II. who. with Mrs. Jessie w:
Charles B. Molster, worthy grand
patron, We're special guests of the even
ing. The degree workers We're COM
pilmented later in addresses delivered
py the grand matron and the grand
patron. who We're also complimentary
Chapter. Other addresses were made
by Associate Grand Patron Arthur NJ.
Poynton Past Grand Matrons Jean
nette K. Smith and Hattie r. Hutchin-
Takoma Chapter. Past Matron Will
liams of st. Paul. Mimi. and others.
Past Patron James d. Rowen sang a
solo. Mrs. Favorite, worthy matron
o, Iakoma Chapter presented Mrs.
Mabelle w. Hagen. worthy matron of
Areme Chapter. with cut glass vase.
and Worthy Patron Walter R. Metz of
Areme Chapter presented Mrs. Hagen
with a silver chest for the use of the
chapter. Later a supper was served
in the banquet room.
Mrs. Grace Lee Morgan, worthy
matron of Esther Chapter No. ). has
announced that Thursday evening the
time this year and that an interesting
program will be given and refreshments
served at the close of the meeting.
Ascension Chapter. L. D.. the baby
in Eastern Star circles. will have de-
gree work at its meeting Friday even
ing.
St. Johns Lodge Chapter. No Is, also
announces degree work for it's meeting
Friday evening. November 27 This
chapter had its grand visitation Friday
evening.
Columbia Chapter. No. Is, at the con-
c1uSion of it's business session Monday
held an open meeting, with the follow
ing program: Recitation, Mrs Eva S
Love of Areme Chapter: vocal solos,
Charles f. Hoover of Friendship Chap
ter: recitations. Miss Harriet Dyer of
Martha Chapter: piano solos. Mrs.
Blanch !. Cooley of Columbia Chapter:
humorous sketch, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Z. Hoover. Refreshments followed.
The floral circle connected with the
chapter will meet with Mrs. d. c.
Leahy. 134S Monroe street, tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock.
Columbia Chapter had an old fash
ioned barn-dance Saturday evening
October 81. in Masonic Hall. 14th and
Kenyon streets. Mount Pleasant. The
hall was decorated with autumn
leaves. sarlands of black and yellow
colored electric lights and other Hal
loween novelties. Old-time costumes
were worn by those present, many
unique and novel features being in ev-
idence. An orchestra of eight pieces
furnished music for the modern dances
while special orchestra provided the
music for the old-time dances. About
200 participated in the Festivities and
an excellent time was had. Refresh
mentS We're served.
Although the past week was a busy
one In Eastern Star circles-four grand
visitations having been scheduled-the
attendance at the meeting of Temple
Chapter Monday evening was large.
After the transaction of routine busi-
ness. the following entertainment, pre-
pared under the direction of Mrs. Maud
Sellers. conductress of the chapter, was
presented: Solo. Mrs. Arabella Addi-
son. accompanied by Miss Eta Austin;
black face" sketch, William Sander
son. John Wiley and Bert Emerson !;
solo. Miss Flora Schuldt, and recita-
ton. Mrs. Jennie Marvin Porter. At
the conclusion of the entertainment re-
freshments were served in the banquet
room.
The annual grand visitation to Brook
land Chapter. No. IL. was made We'd
of Brookland Masonic Hall. The room
was decorated in yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS and autumn leaves. The address
of welcome was made by the worthy
matron of the chapter, Mrs. Nerna f..
Conway. Special music was prepared
in honor of the worthy grand matron.
Mrs. Jessie W. Cowles, and Worthy
G-and Patron Charles b. Molster. The
worthy grand matron and worthy
grand patron made encouraging re-
marks and complimented the officers on
the work that had been accomplished
during the past year. Special mention
was made of the fact that in true
fraternal spirit Brookland Chapter
had given some of its valuable mem
bers to organize two sister chapters
during the past year, namely. st. Johns
Lodge Chapter and Fidelity Chapter.
The worthy grand matron and worthy
grand patron were presented with
chafing dish sets by William Belts ana
Nettie Reeves of Brookland Chapter
After the Grand Chapter retired Mr
and Mrs William Lewis We're initiated.
The next stated meeting is called OF
for the purpose of attending the grano
visitation to Naomi Chapter, NoVem-
Der 25.
The meeting of Bethlehem chapter
No :. TUESDAY evening was Well at
tended The worthy matron. mrs hen
rietta Bowen. stated that the meeting
was the last one to be heid IN tne pres
ent building and the grand VISITATION
and following meetings wouid take
Mace in the new temple or Sth street
nortbeast near + street. The degrees
were conferred upon two candldales.
At the close of the chapter lahiiilar
songs were sung anu ieii e "
were served.
Many members of the fraternity were
rrcscnt at the meeting of Electa thap-
ter. No >. Tuesday evening, wheh inc
oeicers of the Grand Chapter made
their annual visitation. The worthy
matron, Mrs. Edna Rauchenstein, vel
coined the grand officers. The grand
matron and grand patron made ad-
dresses and commended the chapter on
the reports read, showing net gam OF
twenty members
ON behalf of the chapter. Mrs. Lula
Emo presented the grand patron and
Mrs. Mary OBryan. the grand matron,
with hand-painted cake set. The en-
tertainment program included a piano
duet by Mrs. Ethel Scantlebury and
Miss Edith Pyles; solos by Miss Viola
Shippert, and readings py Mrs- heieh
The hall was decorated with palms.
chrysanthemums. autumn leaves and
the American nag.
The annual grand visitation to viii
liam F.. Hunt Chapter. No. 16. WAS made
Thursday evening. The grand matron
and her associates were warmly greet
ed by the worthy matron. Mrs. Katie
Rose.
In reviewing the years work the
orand matron favorablv commented
uuon the excellent showing displayed
hy the chapters records of gains in It's
membership and finances as well as in
nj her respects. She also made special
mention of the song of welcome writ
ten for the occasion by the chapter $
choir director. She feelingly referred
to the absence of the grand lecturer.
Mrs. Mary +. Teachum, which was due
70 the serious illness of her husband.