The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
Knishts Tenplar.


Of Columbia Commandery, Knight Tenn
plar was host to membeF( Of the COM
mandery and their ladies. The evening
was one Of much enjoyment to the large
crowd which flIed the lodge room. The
following program was given: Recita-
ton. Mr.. Bell: contralto solo. Mrs. Bry-
lawski: reading. Miss Bianch Peters:
tenor solo. Mr.. Roy rilder; recitation.
Miss Irwin; soprano solo. Mrs. Cottsman;
selection by st. Paurs English Lutheran
Church quartette. The accompanist of
the evening was Miss Bailey. At the
conclusion Of the above program those
present adjourned to the banquet hall.
which was handsomely decorated with
American hags. where q buffet supper
was served and dancing INDUCED in
until a late hour.
The committeeman in charge of the ar
rangements were the recipients OF many
congratulations for the great success at
tending their efforts.
The Grotto.
The important Grotto event Of the
past week was the dance given by the
on Tuesday evening. Admission was by
invitation and It was largely patronised
by Grotto members and their friends.
including a large number Of the ladies
Of the Eastern Star. Although 1t was
the first dance program attempted by
the band. the music was Of high order
and ELECTED much favorable comment. II
will undoubtedly Ice followed by another
similar event later in the season.
Master OF Ceremonies ]. s. Goldsmith.
chairman Of the Grotto Ladies' night en-
tertainment, announces that this event
will take place on January IS. at the
D..I- ~.
nature of the entertainment and the COM
mitteemen will be made later.
A recent communication from the
grand Monarch states that new Grottoes
have been instituted at Knoxville. Tenn.
and Dallas. Texas. He has recently
visited Chattanooga. tenn, and Gin
cinnati, Ohio with the view Of establish
ing Grottoes in those cities.
Achhar Grotto No. u, of Columbue.
Ohio, held a ceremonial ON December 3.
Aryon Grotto of Chicago. held a ccre-
moniai on December S, and announces
ChIldren's Christmas Tree entertainment
for December =.
Eastern Star.
pleasant surprise was given by the
officers of Columbia Chapter. No 10. o.
E. s., to Worthy Matron Jessie NJ. Dud-
ley, on December 2. II being the twenty
first anniversary of the marriage Of Mr..
and Mrs. c. W. Dudley.
On behalf of the officers, Mrs. Anton
ette Fischer presented the matron with
a diamond and pearl lavallier. Mrs. Dud-
ley responded feelingly to the tribute.
The house was beautifully decorated
with Maryland Roses and ferns. also
the Gift of the officers.
a musical program was furnished by
Miss Lucy Fischer. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Emil
Fischer and Mr.. Robert s. Cohen.
Games were played in which prizes
were won by Miss Elva Howard. Miss
Minna Chamberlin. Dr. D. c. Leahy and
Mr.. c. II. Calvert.
Refreshments were provided by the
chairman OF the standing COMMITTEES OF
the chapter.
Those present were Worthy Matron
Jessie NJ. Dudley. Mr.. c. ". Dudley, Past
Patron D. c. Leahy. Past Matron Clara
". Robbins. DR.. c. s. Robbins. Mrs.
Antionette Fischer. Miss Lucy Fischer.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Emil Fischer. Mr.. Rob-
ert s Cohen. Mrs. u. c. Leahy. Mrs.
Pearl Nance Pitts. Miss Edith A. Will
liams. Miss Katie Kenright. Miss Elva
Miss Minna Chamberlin. Mrs.
Jennie Howard, Mrs. Caroline Black
burn. Mrs. Lillian Stewart. Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs. 3. p.
Entrekin and Mr.. Charles Calvert.