Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-06
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Esther Chapter, No. ), met for the first
time after the summer vacation Thurs
day evening. The worthy matron, Mrs
Grace Lee Morgan, extended the greetings
of the chapter to those present. Owing
to the death of the mother of Worthy
Patron ]. Harry Cunningham. Past
Grand Patron Wallace Streater acted as
patron, while Past Matrons Mrs. Alice R.
Bradley, Mrs. Maude +. B. Wright, Mrs.
Bertha G. Hudson. Miss Hattie M.
Crunp, Mrs. Augusta Reiter and Miss
Ella McCord acted as substitutes for
those who had not yet returned from
their vacations.
The trustees reported that the new
jewels ordered by the chapter would be
furnished at the next meeting. They are
Esther Chapter will have the unique dis
tinct.on. it is said, of having the only
set of gold jewels in the Eastern Star
circles of the world.
Following the singing of .lne Star
Spangled Banner" by the choir and
brief history of the national anthem by
the acting patron, Past Matron Miss
Flora NJ. Gibson. who has Just returned
account of her travels and the hardships
that she and her party encountered be-
ore sailing for home.
Upon motion of E. Is. Merritt the
chapter appropriated $40 for the Red
Cross Society.
The following program arranged by the
worthy matron was presented: Piano
solo, Miss Mary NJ. Bell; reading. Mrs.
5. Grace luton: selections. the choir,
and recitation, Past Patron James y.
West.
Areme Chapter. No. 10. met Wednesday
night, with a large attendance Of mem
bers aud visitors. The evening was de-
voted to business and social pleasure.
Worthy Matron Mabelle Hagen ano
Worthy Patron Walter R. Metz wel-
coined the members and spoke of the
plan for the remainder of the year.
The next regular meeting will be the
Birthday Anniversary of the chapter,
and Mrs. Marie H. Pierce is planning
a program that promises much for the
occasion. All members OF the Eastern
Star are invited to attend.
Brookland Chapter No. IL, will hold its
first autumn meeting Wednesday even
ing The worthy matron has asked for
a good attendance
Cathedral Chapter. No. II, will hold
its last outing of the season Wednesday
at CheSap cake Beach.
William F. Hunt Chapter No. 16.
o. Z. s., which called or for the sum-
Thursday evening. 1t Is announced
that on this occasion Worthy Matron
Mrs Katie Rose will turn over her
office for while to the associate
MIS-. Annie f1eTr, LOT tHe puF
pose of comforting the degrees on sew
eral candidates. The business of the
evening, it is said. will include re-
ports of interest to the membership.
The worthy matron has extended a
special invitation to visiting and local
members of the order to be present.
ST. Johns Chapter, No. is, will
resume its meetings Friday evening.
The worthy matron has asked every
member to be present.
Fidelity Chapter, No. ~, will meet
Tuesday at 8 o'clock pm. in the New
Masonic Temple. A short program has
been prepared for the evening. Mrs
Martha b. Rich will be installed as
treasurer. She was absent at the reg
ular installation of the officers of the
| chapter in June.
Friendship Chapter, No. II, will meet
in the Masonic Temple Tenleytown,
Tuesday. a 7:3o pm. After the regular
order of business the degrees will be
| conferred on several candidates. This
being the first meeting after the sum
| mer vacation the committees who have
| the arrangements in charge promise
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