The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-25
Ninth Annual Convention Of Lee
County Members Was Attended
BY two Hundred
Women,
PROGRAM EDUCATED IN THE SOUTH
Mrs. Matte Clements Of Fort Madl-
son, Elected President OF Dis !,
triet for Ensuing
81 Year.

| The ninth annual Rebekah conven-
ton of Lee county was held at Viewer
! Iowa. yesterday, with two hundred Re-
bekahs attending, including the assem-
bly, president Mrs. Allie Scott Of Mont
rose and the past president, Miss Ida
Van Horn Of Mt. Pleasant and the as
sembly secretary Miss. 8. e. Matheney
of KeOkuk
Very interesting and instructive
addresses were made, President
Mrs. Scott speaking Of the increased
membership throughout the state,
fourteen new lodges being instituted
and Miss Van Horns address related
to the two Rebekah and l. o. o. F..
homes located at Mason city. and
spoke encouragingly Of their flourish.
ing condition.
One Of the most important items Of
interesting business transacted at
,, this convention was the uniting Of
Lee and Des Moines counties as
District No. 55.
lesson Lodge No. SO of Montrose
exemplified the examination Of visi-
tors from another jurisdiction" in an
instructive and creditable manner.
Colfax Lodge No. 4 OF Keokuk ex-
emplified the Admission by Trans
fer Certificate" in satisfactory man
ner.
Good Hope Lodge No. 267 of Wev-
er gave the Anniversary Ceremony"
in well drilled and enthusiastic
demonstration.
Empress Lodge No 1854 Of Fort
Madison impressively demonstrated
the Memorial Ceremony" this work
being beautiful in every detail and
rejecting much credit on the efforts
Of this lodge.
The Secret Work. contest was
conducted by the assembly president.
The contestants we're Mrs. Horn Of
Montrose and Mrs. Sweet Of Fort
Madison. The contest resulted In a
tie and a beautiful Rebekah souvenir
spoon was awarded each. These con-
tests always arouse much enthusiasm
and are very helpful.
Keokuk did her share in helping to
make the convention success, put
ting on the degree work in the even
ing in manner that elected gener-
GUS applause and compliments from
the members in attendance. Much
credit is due to the untiring efforts
OF the proficient captain. Mrs. Chas.
A. Armstrong, whose careful training
brought the staff up to its present
high degree OF excellence, its work
being known throughout the state.
The convention accepted the invita-
ton of Fort Madison to convene
there some time during the month Of
September, 1915.
Election Of OFFICERS.
The election OF officers for the
coming year resulted as follows:
President, Mrs. Matte Clements,
Fort Madison.
Secretary. Mrs. William PRAISE,
Keokuk.
Treasurer, Mrs. Horn, Montrose.
Chaplain, Mrs. Mamie Reimers,
Keokuk.
Warden, Miss Emma Leech, Mont
rose.
Conductor, Miss Lillian Sheppard,
Viewer.
Inner guardian. Miss Belle Parr,
Burlington.
| outer guardian, Mrs. Mollie Van
Ausdall, Montrose.
| Reporter, Miss Niggameyer, Fl.
Madison.
Pianist, Miss Selma Gibbs. Viewer.
Executive committee-Miss s. E.
Matheney, Keokuk; Mrs. Bergie
storms, Viewer; Mrs. Nellie Brown,
Fort Madison; Mrs. Mary Bringer,
Burlington.
Viewer entertained in her well
known generous way, everyone COM
plimenting them for the ENJOYABLE
and profitable day spent there, also
the excellent repast which was served
at noon and evening. The generous
supply of fried chicken and the other
F; good things will linger long IN the
memory of those in attendance.
A short musical program was given
after the degree work, after which the
! Rebekahs served ice cream and cake.
The visiting delegation left for their
, homes on the midnight train. the Bur
ungton railroad kindly furnishing an
extra coach for their comfort and
convenience:
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