Evening star., 1915-06-13

were Mrs Frances Frazier. past ma
tron: Mrs Elsie Robinson, the chap
ter's secretary. and Mrs. Helen Cannon
was held at the residence of worthy
Patron Charles A. Stevens, Friday
evening. where after making arrange
ments for the outing an enjoyable
evening was spent with songs. music
and refreshments, the latter prepared
by the chapters warder, Mrs. Julia M.
Stevens
Bethlehem, No I. met Tuesday even
ing with a large attendance of mem
bers and visitors. Several petitions
were acted on and the degrees con-
ferred on two candidates. Memorial
resolutions for Harvey G. Ellis were
read by John Mover, after which a Sc
lection was rendered by the choir. Mrs.
Lynch, chairman of the moonlight ex-
cursion committee. stated that the tick
cts for June can be used June 1b. A
program. under the supervision of Mrs
Darnan and solo and encore by Mrs
Lyons. Refreshments were served in
the banquet hall. The meeting Of
June % will be an open one, Mrs
Gusack having charge OF the flag drill.
A treat in the form OF program by
the Bethlehem trio is promised. The
members of the order are all invited to
be present.
Friendship Chapter. No. II, met Tues
day evening. The associate conductress,
Mrs Esther Richardson. being i'll, her
station was occupied by Mrs. Annie
Hall. After short business session an
open meeting was held and William r.
Singleton Lodge F. A. A. NJ. and a
number of friends were admitted as the
guests of the evening. Mrs. Laura Mae
Decker. chairman Of the entertainment
committee, presented program. Music
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under the direction Of Miss Grace
Robey, pianist. The program included
recitation by Rev. Edgar Powers Of
Brookland Chapter; duet, Samuel
Shields and Mr.. Clarkson. accompanied
at the piano by Miss Edna Rauchen-
stein; piano solo, Edna Rauchenstein;
song. Mr.. Walter Bogley. and an ad-
dress by Past Grand Matron Mrs. Fan
ME Taylor, known as the mother OF
Friendship Chapter. A short history Of
and congratulations rendered on its
growth and good work. Grand Lee
turer Mrs. Teachum and large num-
Der of past matrons and past patrons
them Mrs Rauchenstien, Mrs. Rose
mond, Mrs. Whitman. Mrs. Omohundro
and others The worthy matron, Mrs.
Mazella Parks. welcomed the guests. In
which she spoke of the close relation
ship Of William R. Singleton Lodge to
John w. Lynn. acted as master Of cere-
monies The chairman of the refresh
ment committee, Mrs. Sarah Robey,
and her assistants entertained the
decorated with flags, Japanese lanterns
and flowers
Naomi Chapter. No. 8. Wednesday
evening, at the New Masonic Temple,
after the transaction of. the regular
business. held an open meeting. which
was attended by a large gathering.
The following program was rendered,
and the fine work of the little artists
was loudly applauded and encored:
dance. Earl Saxton: song and dance,
Grace Cotton; Spanish dance, Grace Col
ton and Earl Saxton; piano solo, Es-
tella Balston; song, Mary and Doris
three -year-old Charlie Eaton: toe
dance, Mary Eaton; eccentric dance.
Doris Eaton. and duet. Joseph and
Charlie Eaton. Refreshments were
served.
At the last meeting of William F.
Hunt Chapter, No. 16, the entertain
ment committee, under the direction Of
the grand warder. Mrs. Helen Barnard,
presented a play entitled THE Dee
strick Schule,' which kept the audience
in laughter during the evening. Mr.
and Mrs. Barnard. Mrs Hunt, DIR.
Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr.. and
Mrs. Britt, Mr.. and Mrs. Richards. Mr..
Kline. Misses Noel, Gotthold and Dom,
Judge Seeds and Joseph Bennett were
participants. After the play light re-
freshments were served in the banquet
hall.
Friday night the chapter gave
moonlight excursion on the st. Johns.
The last meeting before the summer
months will be held June "a and work
Is expected to be the principal attrac-
tion. although good program of en-
tertainment is promised
Brookland Chapter. No. IL, Wednes-
day evening held it's scheduled Mar
tha Washington Chapter. Alexandria.
Va. night" A very large delegation
of members accompanied their worthy
matron, Mrs. Lucy Graves, from Alex
andria. and a large attendance Of Wis
itors from sister chapters helped to
make the evening enjoyable. Worthy
Grand Matron Mrs. Catharine Loeffler
Patron Fields of Alexandria, Va, and
Past Grand Patron Molster of the Dis
trict of Columbia, were among the
guests. Addresses were made by the
grand matron Of the District of Colum-
bia and also Past Grand Patrons Fields
and Molster and the worthy matron of
Martha Washington Chapter Brook
land Chapter is said to be having a
busy year. The ways and means COM
mittee have perfected plans for an ex-
cursion August 10 to Chesapeake Beach
and for lawn fete at 18th and Kear-
ney streets northeast. Brookland.
The program for the evening consist
ed of solos by Mrs. Lucy Graves,
worthy matron Of Martha Washington
Chapter; recitations by Miss Dyer OF
Martha Chapter. No. 4, and Mrs. Helen
Molster in her original Sally Ann"
Refreshments were served
The sewing circle met with the ma
tron. Mrs Helena Lennon, Tuesday and
started sewing carpet rags for rugs
which are to be sold as another source
of revenue for the chapter. The ma
tron. Mrs. Lennon, was elected chair
man of the circle.
The past matrons met with the Junior
past matron, Mrs. Verna Conway. Mon
day. An elaborate lunch was served
at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Helena Lennon was
honor guest on this occasion. After a
pleasant hour with the hostess the
past matrons adjourned to meet In
September.
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