Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-13

Esther Chapter. No. 5, will have the
degrees Thursday evening and pro-
gram prepared by Conductress Theo-
dora Cunningham. After the last
meeting of the chapter had been closed,
Worthy Patron Merritt stated that a
number of Indians were in the city and
| that he had asked Eagle Man. the chief
of the Crow Creek tribe; the Interpreter
for the tribe. Mr.. futile, and Mr.. De
Rock Draine. Sioux Indian from
Standing Rock agency, to be present
and listen to the program. The In
dams were admitted and listened at
tentively to the program prepared by
Past Matron Miriam Gordon, which
consisted of a piano solo by Con-
ductress Theodore Cunningham. reci-
tations by Past Worthy Grand Matron
Julia y. Streater. and vocal selections
by Associate Grand Matron Bertha G.
Hudson. Remarks were made by
Grand Matron Ida V. Faber. Right
Grand Worthy Treasurer Alcena La
mond. and Past Grand Patron Angus
Lamond.
Past Worthy Matron Nellie West,
chairman of the entertainment commit
tee. announced that a theater party
would be held at Polls Theater in
y.
Other events are being arranged.
Chief Eagle Man. through the in
terpreter. said he would convey to his
tribe the greetings of Esther Chapter
and asked that he might shake hands
with those present at the close of the
meeting.
Announcement has been made by the
worthy matron. Mrs. Minnie Metz, and
Worthy Patron William H. Murray of
Areme Chapter, No. 10, that the con-
ferring of the degrees and program
followed by dancing in the banquet
ing Wednesday evening. The presiding
officers have expressed the hope to be
given the opportunity of welcoming
a large number of members and Wis
be served at the conclusion of the pro-
gram. The chapter will have a thea
ter party at Polls Tuesday, Febru-
airy %.
Worthy Matron LYDIA l. Riley has
announced work for the meeting of
Fidelity Chapter Tuesday evening. A
special s program will be offered under
lips. hostess for the evening.
At the meeting of Ruth Chapter. No.
|. Monday night the degrees were con-
ferred on several candidates. When
this part of the work had been finish
,ed the surprise of the evening took
lplace in the nature of homecoming
rendered by her home chapter to Junior
Past Grand Matron Mrs. Catharina
Lof1er. Surrounded by the members
OF he Past Matrons and Past Patrons
Association of Ruth Chapter Past Ma
/ iron Mrs. Sophie Dauerich. president
of that association, presented Past
Grand Matron Loffier with bouquet
OF flowers. accompanying the presenta-
ton with pleasing remarks. after
Which each past matron and past pa
tron presented the past grand matron
with a rose. at the same time express
ing. personal good wishes. Mrs. Lof-
fier's response to this ovation clearly
showed her appreciation and surprise
Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Ida Faber
who was present made a brief address
Past Matron Mrs. Clara I. Hughes.
chairman Of the auxiliary home board
announcedfa meeting of the board for
| tomorrow at 2 pm. at the home o.
Past Matron Mrs. Elise Zimmerman.
These two members will be joint host
esSeS
Mrs. Clara Winkler. chairman of the
rummaEe sale committee. spoke of the
! sale to be held the last week in March,
The special attention of the chapter
held at Odd Fellows Hall. Wednesday,
February %. and Past Patron w. c.
Zimmerman. chairman Of the ways and
means committee. urged the members
success. Refreshments were served at
| the close of the chapter. meeting
At the meeting of Electa CHAPTER.
No. 2, Tuesday evening, a number of
| ing program. was rendered: Selections
by Electa's quartet, Mrs. Elizabeth
Bube. Mrs. Ida Crown, Charles Roberts
and Milton Fillius: readings by Mrs.
Helen holster. past matron of Brook
land Chapter, No. IL; solos, Mrs Edith
! Lee. and piano solo. by Mrs. Ethel
Scantlebury.
The officers are going to celebrate
| Tuesday, February %. with a colonial
tea.
Tickets have been issued for a the
! alter benefit and the auxiliary board
will give a card party soon. The
worthy matron is making arrange
ments for Electa's annual rummage
sale.
Naomi Chapter. No 3. celebrated its
| tw enty-flrst anniversary Wednesday
evening. The room was prettily deco