The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-06-22

G. schaper. Mrs. George Buimer.
Jamestown--Mr. and Mrs. ingalls,,
Mrs. Chenery, Mrs; Horatio Kelley.
New Rockford-Mrs Reed, Mrs. Ell
win Beardsley, Mrs. Buck, Mrs. Car
| son.
Mlnnewaukan-Mrs; Cora Richmond.
Carrington-Mrs. Margaret Smith.
Cando-Mrs Susan Judd, Mrs. Min
ME Shively, 2. T. Judd.
Bottineau-Mrs. Hetta wasem, Peter
Scott.
Lakota--Mrs Robert Grant.
Mrs. J. J. stephens, Mrs o. L. Palmer.
Towner-B. c: Stevens.
| Oakes-Kate c. Guy, Edna G. John
Lisbon-M. B. Boyden, Ida NJ. Hamil-
ton, w. L. Williamson.
| Wahpeton-Ethel K. Mertz, Hattie
Hannah-Mrs. Louis l.. Gardner.
Willow City-Mary E. Horr, Mrs. j.
LaMoure-oIive M. Adams, Paul
| Adams, Georgia A. Ribble.
Cavalier-Madge S. Mcbride.
| Hillsboro-S. Butson and Mrs. Anna
| Kiland.
Balfour--Mary Boyle, Helena Voll-
! hardt, and Johanna Owen.
| Mott-Beth Pool Davis.
| This Mornings Ceremonies.
Mrs. Emma Ocobock, Of Hartford,
Mich, acting most worthy matron of
| ". II.
| of the United States, who is here for
| the meeting, was introduced to the
gathering by Mrs. Parker, grand con-
ductress. and formally welcomed this
| morning.
Mrs. MitchelPs annual report was a.
| very earnest, thoughtful one, and
showed a good growth for the grand
chapter.
The report of the committee on
revision was referred to the commit
| tee on Jurisprudence without being
read. The committee on jurispru-
dence made a preliminary report in
regard to amendments to the con-
stitution. which was adopted.
Flowers were presented this morn
| ing to Mrs. Mitchell and to Associate
Grand Patron Murfin. Grand Chaplain
Mrs. Stevens, DR.. S. J, Hill, grand
patron. and Mrs. Parker conductress.
| The program for the morning session
was carried out as follows:
Opening ceremonies.
Appointment of committees.
Address of Welcome-Mrs Bertha
J. Miller worthy matron Of Mecca
chapter, No. 5.
Response-Mrs. Mae Palda. associate
grand matron.
Address Of grand matron
Address Of grand patron.
Report Of committee on credentials.
Report Of committee on distribu-
ton.
Following are the program features
for this afternoon and evening:
Report Of grand secretary.
Report Of grand treasurer
Report of grand chaplain.
In Memoriam.
Report of grand lecturer.
Report of fraternal correspondent.
Reports Of committees: Historical.
I ia at Ay~H -
hand book, creSentials and jurispru-
dence.
Unfinished business.
Thursday EVening-7:30 o'clock.
Welcome to founders, past grand
matrons and patrons and grand repre-
sentatives.
Obligation ceremony.
| Question box.
Delightful Session Last Evening.
The special meeting called by Nee
ca chapter for last evening was a
most enjoyable and largely attended
one, nearly 400 being present. with a
\ very large percentage of that number
| from out of town. EXemplificatton Of
comforting degrees for grand chapter
was the principal feature of the meet
! ing last evening, and proved satis-
| factory in every way.
Prof. J. A. Stephens was in charge
| Of the music last evening, and the
various special selections afforded
great pleasure. Mrs. Stephens sang
very beautifully, Rock of Ages. which
well known song was illustrated by
stereopticon views that were much
appreciated. Mrs. Badger of this city
| also contributed a delightful number
to the program. singing A Perfect
Day (Bond), and Miss Margaret
Freeman a Fargo college graduate
| this spring, gave two readings that
were cordially received. The accom-
paniments were played by Mrs. Lena
Lawrence of this city. grand organist
! of the o. E. S.
Following the eXemplification work
and the program features, an informal
reception at which the visiting East
ern Stars were honor guests, wa5 held.
and refreshments of frappe and
waters were served.
The grand chapter meeting contin-
ues through Friday, the election OF
officers being scheduled for Friday
afternoon. There will be no evening
session Friday.