Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-24

will submit reports to the Grand Chap
ter. which will show that Friendship
and financially. The worthy matron. Mrs.
| l. Mazella Parks, and her officers. have
been congratulated for good work. The
| worthy matron expects to confer the
after the visitation exercises are over
The Masonic and Eastern Star fair
| held October ID to Is. inclusive. was
success. 1t was attended each evening
by large crowds, all good natured. and
a good time prevailed during the week.
! The first night was known as Grotto
night and the entertainment was put
the band being under the supervision
| of Samuel Shreve, president, and Prof.
Camper. director. The Glee Club was
under the lead of Charles A Stevens
Sketch" by H. w. Huddleston. cres-
ton Crown. Miss Louise Derrick, Arthur
Cecil. c. Reginald Vowel. Miss Margaret
Robey and Mrs. Henry Darr. Third
night. 1.-The Merry Makers Ministries"
under. the. dictatorship of James R;
Hall. fnterlocutor; end men, Roy Hall
and Karl T. Bergman; chorus. F.
Haneke. r. Reichard. M. Kicker. F.
ton. Fourth night. ventriloquist, Leon
! Toone, Georgia Minstrels'. Otto Wer-
ner and Joe Gross, accompanied by
| Jacque Heidenheimer at the piano. The
chief attractions. The music was fur
nished by Friendship Orchestra under
the supervision of r. f: Simpson, presi-
dent. and John l: FUR. director.
Mrs Nellie Fletcher the associate
| matron and chairman of the supper
| committee, has been commended for
the manner in which she fed the large
crowd.
| The executive committee was as fol-
lows: DIR ]. w. Chappell, chairman;
/ n Il
Mrs. R. G. Fletcher. William A: Volk-
man, Fred F. Robey. Charles R. Hurley,
| Mrs. J. w. Lynn, a. J. Vowel. J. j.
Kramer. Mrs George w. Neale. II. T.
| Mrs f. n. Richardson, J. S. Bergman,
! Mrs F. w. Parks. Mrs. F. r. Robey,
Mrs. ]. S. Bergman, Miss Anna Perna,
Mrs. Alberta Shields, Anthony LaManna
and Herbert r. Riley.
The presentation of That Blond Per-
son" at the meeting of Fidelity Chap
| ter, No. 10. Tuesday evening, proved to
large number of visitors and members
| The comedy was given by F1delty
| talent, in which Mesdames Rich, Brin-
| ley and Norton and Misses Harrison,
! Duehay and Larkin took part. Mrs.
Fletcher and Mr.. Tyree contributed
duet to the evenings entertainment.
| The degrees of the order were con-
| ferred on Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor.
Mrs. W. l.. MacQuillan, Miss Helma
Cheesman and Mr.. Scott Topham. Past
| Grand Patron Charles f. holster was
| among the prominent visitors present.
| The officers of the Grand Chapter will
make their annual visitation to Fidel-
| ity Chapter Tuesday evening, Novem-
! Der 2. Worthy Matron Stella Knapp
and Worthy Patron George Topham eX-
, press satisfaction with the steady
growth of the chapter. both numeri-
md fpa ia he
Worthy Matron Stella Knapp is plan
. ming a "sociable" for November 9, at
her home, 1915 Crittenden street north
| west. for the benefit of Fidelity Chap
ter, and extends invitation to all
| members Of the order to be present.
! record attendance marked the last
meeting of Ascension Chapter. No. 20,
| the occasion being the annual grand
| visitation of the grand matron and
grand patron. accompanied by the other
| grand officers and many of the past
grand officers.
The worthy matron. Mrs Ida NJ. Hus-
! ton, welcomed the visitors. Grand Ma
| tron Mrs. Catherine Loff1er responded.
| The reports of the officers showed the
| chapter to be in flourishing condition.
| The chapter was commended for its
| first years record. Remarks were made
| by Worthy Grand Patron Arthur NJ.
| Poynton, Past Grand Patron Charles E.
MoIster and Past Grand Matron Mrs.
Jesse w Cowles. At the conclusion of
the official business the worthy patron,
John E. Rhodes. presented the follow
ing program:
Piano selections Mrs. Morcock: vocal
duet. Miss Bornhem of Mizpah Chapter,
No. s, and Charles r. Bartlett, worthy
patron Of Naomi Chapter. No. 3; reci-
| tation. Mrs. Jennie NJ. Porter: vocal
solo, Mrs Bennett of William F. Hunt
Chapter. No. IL: vocal solo, Charles r.
Bartlett. and address, Rev. Henry L.
Brundage, his subject being Ideals"
The speaker. it is said. showed thor
ough knowledge of the beautiful work
of the order.
The chapter room was decorated with
American flags, palms and flowers. and
among the large attendance were many
of the present and past matrons and
patrons.
William F. Hunt Chapter, No 16, will
entertain the matrons and patrons of
1915 at the meeting Thursday night A
program under the direction of Mrs.
May Noel will be presented. Previous
to opening the social activities of the
evening several candidates VIII receive
the degrees of the order The meeting
will open promptly at 1870. All of the
members of the fraternity are invited.
Worthy Grand Matron Catharine Lof-
fer and Worthy Grand Patron Arthur
NJ Poynton, assisted by officers of the
Grand Chapter, instituted the new
Eastern Star chapter. East Gate, No.
p. In the hall or Brookland Chapter,
No. Il. at Masonic Temple, Broekland,
Thursday evening, The new chapter
began with a charter membership of
twenty three, but quickly augmented
its membership with ffty-one app.i-
cants ready to be admitted upon its
institution. The officers. who were duly
installed. are: Mrs. ]. Marion Castell.
worthy matron: w. Grant Lieualien,
worthy patron; Mrs. Stella W. Beach,
associate matron; c. L. Mende}, secre-
tary: Mrs Lena,B. Vierbuchen, treasurer;
Mrs. Leila NJ. Mendel, conductress, and
Mrs. Nellie McBeth, associate conduc-
tress. The new chapter is composed
largely of the wives and daughters of
members of East Gate Lodge. No. "a,
F. A. A. M. with many members living
within its Jurisdiction who are unaf-
fliated 1t starts with a fine promise
of success, it is said. it's success being
matter of deep concern to East Gate
Lodge, which has had remarkable
growth since its charter was granted,
December Is, 1912.
Adah Chapter. U. D., will have it's first
annual grand visitation Wednesday. at |
1870 pm, with initiation. All members
If the order are invited to be present.