Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-25
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! A custom which was in vogue some
years ago wassrevived in Ruth Chapter.
No. 1, Monday night, when robes were
| worn by the officers in comforting the
degrees. The three candidates who
were initiated, as well as those present,
/ it is said. were much impressed with
the effect of the costumes as well as
| the ritualistic work.
I, The chapter having called off all
| meetings until September 20. the
worthy grand matron. Mrs.. Catherine
Loffler. who was present. in conclud-
! ing her remarks expressed the hope
! that all would have an enjoyable vaca-
ton. Other addresses were made by
Clarence E. Fowler, a member who
was given his degree Monday evening.
and Mrs. P. W. Favorite. matron OF
Takoma Chapter, No. 12. Mrs. Evelyn
Hursh. past matron of Martha Chapter.
Ne. 4, entertained the members with
a recitation. Besides many visitors from
other chapters In this jurisdiction there
were some also from Cleveland, Ohio.
Announcement was made by the chair
man OF the ways and means committee
that ali arrangements for the excur-
had been completed.
Takoma Chapter, No. ~, gave do
nation party to the Masonic and East
ern Star Home Friday evening. Miss
Edith Burrell was chairman of the
committee in charge. The entertain
ment program included piano solos by
Miss Helen Meiklejohn, an address by
Worthy Matron Mrs. Cornelia Favorite,
vocal solo by Mr. Hawley of Takoma
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ton by Miss Elizabeth Favorite. piano
solos by Miss Elizabeth Paravano, re-
marks by Associate Grand Matron Mrs.
Ida ". Faber. Scotch songs by Mrs.
Alcena Lamond. the right worthy grand
treasurer, and Angus Lamond. Mrs.
Margaret A. CARL. past matron of
Bethlehem Chapter, No. Z, and her
daughter also contributed to the enter
, tainment. Refreshments were served.
is planning an outing to Chesapeake
Beach in the near future.
| st. Johns Lodge Chapter. No. IS, is
preparing to give the folks at the Ma
sonic and Eastern Star Home a ride in
! sion for picnic for the members and
their families as well.
Temple Chapter. No. 10. held a special
meeting Monday on account of the
death of Mrs. Ella X. Hennig, one of
/ Its highly esteemed members
! The chapters annual excursion will
| take place at Chesapeake Beach
August 10. when. 1t is announced. all
| members of the o. F. s., as well as of
| the Masonic fraternity and friends, will
! be welcomed.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Walter F. Plumley OF
Takoma Park entertained at their July
reunion the 1910 Matrons and Patrons
! Association. Chinese lanterns decked
! the lawn, but as showers made the
grass too damp for an outdoor gather
| ing the party was seated on the spa
cious screened porch. At the business
session appropriate resolutions on the
death of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Harper were
adopted. The grand patron, Arthur NJ
/ Poynton, a member of this association
/ was reported i'll, and much respect was
, expressed by the members. Mrs. Louis
&c. Wilson, who gave Rotations, was
warmly appia uded.s 1t was the first en-
| tertainment of the association In which
she has taken part. REGULATIONS were
given also by Miss Hay and Mrs Frey
solos by Mr.. Ro"en and Mrs. Plumley
| and an exhibition of fancy dancing by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frey and Mr.. Henry. Re-
! freshments were served by the commit
1 tee, consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Hutch
inson. Mr.. and Mrs. Frey. Mr.. and Mrs
! Plumley MIR. and Mrs. Wilson and Or
! and Mrs. Galloway. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. James +. Hutchinson, Mr.
and Airs. Angus Lamond, Mr.. and Mrs.
Abram Frey. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer May
berry. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter r. Plumley
Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Campbell. Miss
| Corinne Hay DR.. and Mrs. u. p. Bush
Mr.. and Mrs James d. Rowen. Mr.. and
/ Mrs. Louis c. Wilson. DR.. and Mrs. w
H. Hampton, DIR. and Mrs. c. c. Gallo
way, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l.. Henry
and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Barnard.
| Friendship Chapter. No. II. Will meet
in Masonic Temple, Tenleytown. Tues
/ day evening. when the various commit
| tees will make report of the season
work. This will be the last meeting
Of the chapter until September.
| Friendship Chapter Is looking for
ward to a big day at Chesapeake
Beach August 10, when 1t will join
with Electa, Bethlehem, Ruth. Temple
and Brookland chapters in what is
called Eastern Star day at the beach. y
| John g. Bergman. chairman for Friend
ship Cha pier In this event. recently met
| with the chairmen Of the other chap
tiers and q program has been mapped
| out to make the occasion notable.
| Work has already been started by the
committees who will arrange and con-
duct the Joint fair for william r. Sim
gleton Lodge. No. 80. r. A. A. NJ, and
Friendship Chapter. which will be held
in Masonic Hall. Tenieytewn. for four
nights. beginning October 13.