Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
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The Grand Chapter, at its session
Thursday evening, besides granting a
charter to the new Ascension Chap
ter. No. 20, and arranging for the con-
stitution of the chapter Friday even
ing at Masonic Temple. elected Mrs.
Catherine Loffier grand matron; Ar
thur NJ. Poynton, grand patron, and
Mrs. Alcena Lamond, Mrs. Eliza P.
Watson and Mrs. Helen B. Strait to
the board OF directors of the Masonic
listened to the addresses of the retir-
ing grand matron. Mrs. Jessie w.
Cow les; the retiring grand patron,
Charles 2. Molster. and the reports OF
its standing committees, and took a
recess until next Wednesday, when, it
Is expected, the remaining officers will
be elected and other business trans
acted.
The ofiicers-elect will be installed
next Saturday evening at the Scottish
Rite Cathedral, I'd and E streets north
west, where the sessions have been and
will be held Unless special conditions
require otherwise.
The grand matron-elect, Mrs. Cath
crime Lofder, was matron of Ruth
Chapter, No. l, in 1907, and the grand
patron-elect, Arthur NJ Poynton, was
patron of Naomi Chapter, No. ), in 1910.
He was made Mason in Pentalpha
Lodge. No. 70, in May, 1908. is it's pres
ent junior deacon. and is a member
of Columbia Royal Arch Chapter, No l.
The association composed of the
omcers of Ruth Chapter, No. /. for
1913. met at the home Of the presi-
dent. Mrs. Emile Crawford, Thursday
evening. The regular routine of BUSH
ness was conducted. This association
has raised the sum of 800 for fur
nishing room at the Masonic and
Eastern Star Home The officers were
reelected and the association voted to
meet semi-annually. A good attendance
was present. Refreshments were served
and music followed until a late hour.
Naomi Chapter. No 3. Wednesday
evening had many distinguished mem
bers of the order as. visitors. Several
were adopted with reference to the re-
cent death of DR.. w. H. Wunder A
feature of the entertainment following
the business session was the recitation
by Mrs Love Of Areme Chapter.
Past Matron Williamson of St. Paul,
MINI. and Mrs Judson of Rochester,
N. Y. made interesting remarks con-
corning the work of the order in their
home chapters. Past Grand Patron
Poynton also delivered addresses that
claimed close attention. Past Grand
Matrons Taylor and Ball also added
words of encouragement.
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nounced series of entertainments for
the coming months, and Mrs. Poynton,
the chairman, urged the members to
be present.
Bethlehem Chapter. No {, met Tues
day evening, with about forty persons
present. Past Patron Harvey Ellis,
on behalf of himself and Mrs Ell
lis. thanked the chapter for the let
ter of congratulations and good wishes
n m no cnJn hrn Nf
the fiftieth anniversary of their we'd
ding. He also thanked the chapter for
it's golden gift, and on the request of
Mrs. Sims. read a poem of his own
grees were conferred on two candi-
dates. The new officers were highly
commended for their work. Mrs. CARL
announced an afternoon euchre at the
home of Mrs. Gusack, 4001 Garrison
street for next Thursday at o'clock
Mizpah Chapter. No. s. will meet at
Masonic Hall. Georgetown. Tuesday
evening, when the degrees will be con-
ferred by the new officers.
Mrs. Helena Lennon. the new matron,
presided at the meeting of the Brook
land Chapter. No. IL. Wednesday even
Ing Mrs ;nst verna Conway en retiring
Langdon star point Ruth. Mr.. Belts,
chairman of ways and means commit
tee, outlined a number of plans for the
benefit of the chapter for the coming
year. ]. D. Rowan of Bethlehem
Chapter. No. Z. sang popular vocal
selections.
Temple Chapter. No. 10, celebrated its
sixth birthday Monday evening, when
the new officers. headed by Mrs. Eliza
beth Oedekoven, worthy matron, and
John May, worthy patron, officiated for
the first time.
After a short business session the
chapter was thrown open to visitors
lowed by refreshments and dancing in
the banquet room of the temple.
Among the special guests of the oc-
casion were Worthy Grand Matron Mrs.
Charles holster. Mrs. Molster and "the
mother of this chapter" Past Worthy
Grand Matron Mrs. Wallace Streater
The father of the chapter" Past
was not able to be present. but sent
vase of American Beauty roses to
Worthy Matron Oedekoven as well as
Jack roses to each individual mem
ter of the chapter.
The program included a recitation,
Miss Mary Van Fossen: violin solo.
Frances King: solo. Roy Bell: exhibit
ton dance, Mr.. and Mrs Holt: solo,
Miss Josephine Gould; song and dance.
Miss Margaret Huss. and recitation,
Miss Mary Van Fossen.
Columbia Chapter. No Is. met Mon
day evening at Mount Pleasant Lodge
Hall, corner of 14th and Kenyon The
regular business was conducted by the
newly installed officers. headed by
Worthy Matron Jessie NJ. Dudley.
The following chairmen of commit
tees were named: Audit, R. stone
Jackson; care of chapter room. Mrs.
Tillie c. Chauncey; Instruction Miss
Ruth Abbott: relief. Worthy Matron
Jessie NJ Dudley; printing, Mrs Lynn
Y. Burton; press. DIR. Frank j. Rowell:
music. Benjamin p. Entriken: refresh
ments, Mrs Jennie Howard; sick, Mrs.