Evening star., 1914-04-26

W. Cowles. and the worthy grand patron,
Charles Z. MoSter, together with the
matrons and patrons of 1914, were the
honor guests of Martha Chapter, No 4.
at its meeting April II. They entered
the chapter room in a body, the hall
being thronged to its capacity. num-
Der of past matrons and patrons were in
attendance.
Nine petitions were received, after
which tie following program. arranged
by Miss Eta Austin, was rendered; Sc
lection by the quartet of Martha Chap
ter, Miss A. Fisher Miss Eta Austin,
Mr. Mellis and r. II. Davidson; solos by
Mrs. kester and Mrs. Florence Huss;
reading. Mrs. Charles E. Molster; bass
solo. Robert H. Davidson: soprano solo.
Miss Violet Shippert. and solo, Mr..
Hellis. Remarks were made by the grand
matron and the patrons of 1914. Mrs
Helen 3. Strait, past matron OF Naomi
Chapter. also gave a. talk as chairman OF
the bequest committee Of the Grand
Chapter. on ways and means for raising
Eastern Star Home. After the close OF
the chapter refreshments were served in
the banquet hall. The tea and sale held
by the board of managers of the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home Of Martha Chap
ter Thursday and Friday was largely at
tended. Refreshments were served and
dancing enjoyed by the young folks.
friendship Cnapter, NO. ~, Will meet
Tuesday at 7:30 pm. At the conclusion
of the regular business the various COM
mittees will make their reports. The
dance committee has arranged to give a
dance in st. Columba's Hall. Tenleytown,
in the near future The committee on
ways and means Is arranging a theater
party for its benefit some time in May:
Miss Alice F. Seller. who was married
at the home of her father in American
University Park, D. c., at 30 pm. the
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after visiting several eastern cities will
leave for their future home in Chicago.
The chapter drill team is considering sew
eral invitations to give drills for differ
ent chapters in the city.
BrookIand Chapter. No. II, today at
pm. will have charge of the religious
services at the Masonic and Eastern
Star Home. Wednesday special ses-
sion of the Grand Chapter will be held
Temple at Brookland at s PM, when
Brookland Chapter will exemplify the
work. large gathering Is expected
Thursday evening a euchre will be
given by Brookland Chapter at Flynns
Hall, Sth and X streets northwest.
Temple Chapter. No. IS. will have its
interest during the coming week CEN
tered in the luncheon, dinner and
bazaar to be given by the chapter in
the Old Masonic Temple THURSDAY.
Friday and Saturday Luncheon will
be served from 1880 am. to PM
and dinner from 4:3O to $50 pm. with
dancing on each of the three evenings.
Many valuable articles have been pre-
sented for the bazaar, among them a
luncheon set, valued at 500, from Mrs.
Annie Walker, through Mrs. Clara Rob
bins. past matron of Columbia Chap
ter; a slumber robe, valued at $50, from
DR.. W. G. Upham. and an oil painting.
valued at 500, from the artist, Miss
Mary Lewis.
William F. Hunt Chapter. No. IS,
Thursday evening had the largest attend
ed meeting thus far this year, the occa-
sion being the official visit of the worthy
grand matron and the worthy grand pa
tron. During the evening eight candi-
dates were initiated which. doubtless.
membership in force. Grand Matron Mrs.
Jessie Cowles and Grand Patron Charles
E. Molster complimented the subordinate
officers on the excellence Of their work
and the f1attering reports of the various
committees, which showed the chapter to
be in first-class condition, financially and
numerically. The grand officers received
a cordial welcome from Worthy Matron
Mrs. Katie Rose. Miss Ruth A. Dom
was installed as Esther by the grand
matron, assisted by the grand chaplain.
Mrs. Lillian CARL, and the grand marshal,
Mrs. Bena Barnhart Worthy Patron
Joseph A. Bennett announced an excur-
sion to Colonial Beach July IA. Past
Patron E. Harry L. Myers. who has prac-
tically recovered from his long spell of
illness, was present and was given spe-
cial welcome. The committee in charge
of the hand-painted vase awarded the
same to w. A. Gibson. The following
program was presented: Solo, Mrs.
Martha l. Kester, accompanied by Mrs.
T. Cunningham of Esther Chapter, No. 5;
solo. Mrs. Hazel Wegner-Reeder. accom-
panied by Miss B. Van De Bogert Of
Bethlehem Chapter, No. Z, and sketch
by past patron and Mrs. Hoover Of
were served in the banquet hall.
Mrs. Blair Mckenzie. past matron Of
Martha Chapter, No. 4, entertained at
her residence Wednesday evening Mrs
Grace Wilkins Kimmel and Kenton n.
Harper. grand matron and grand patron,
respectively. for 1913. and the appointive
officers of Martha Chapter for that year.
In addition to a dainty luncheon, at
which the decorations were sweet peas
and carnations. there were guessing con-
tests in which Mrs. Kimmel and Miss
Bessie Darnall were successful contest
ants and Miss Ella Cole and Mrs.
Jeanette Lashorn drew BOBBY prizes.
Those present included Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Francis kimmeI, Mr. and Mrs. Kenton
N. Harper, Mrs. P. c. Garden, Mrs. l..
Delano. Mrs. ]. Lashorn. Miss Ella Cole,
Miss Effie Darnall, Miss Bessie Darnall
and Miss Jennie Denmark.
The regular meeting of the ladies aux
iliary of the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home will be held tomorrow afternoon at
9 O'Clock at Masonic Temple.