Evening star., 1916-05-07

under the present grand matron. Fol-
| lowing this were solos by e. E. Rich
ardson. past patron of Martha Chapter.
No. 4. accompanied by Mrs. J. Harry
Cunningham Of Esther Chapter. No. 5:
a talk on The Community Spirit" by
Bradford Knapp. past patron of Naomi
! Chapter. No. s: solos by ". scantie-
4 bury. jr,past matron of Electa Chapter.
No. 2. accompanied by his wife. and a
talk on Endowment" by Mrs. Helen B.
Strait. chairman of the endowment
V. Faber made a few remarks. calling
attention to the celebration of the
twentieth anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Grand Chapter at the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home.
Others who responded to the worthy
matrons invitation were Mrs Alcena
| Lamond. right worthy grand treasurer:
W. Grant Lieuallen. worthy patron of
East Gate Chapter. No. 81. and Edgar
3. Merritt. worthy patron of Esther
| Chapter. No. 5, all of whom made brief
remarks. Boutonnieres of pansies. a
gift from the father of the worthy
matron. Miss Edith Burrell. were dis
tributed to all present. The worthy
patron, William K. Hill, united with
the worthy maEon in expressing ap-
probation of the large assembly, both
the ''1914s' and the "1915s'' being well
represented. together with many others
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served. while many of those present
signed the new visitors book" the
birthday gift to the chapter of Mrs.
Susie Corfield of Mizpah Chapter. No.
3, salt Lake City. Utah.
Cathedral Chapter No. IA, after a
short business session Friday evening
Will have an open meeting and be en-
| terta1ned by the chapters choir. Past
Grand Matron Jessie w. CoWles chair
| man. has promised an interesting pro-
gram: Worthy Matron Nellie X. Dodge
and Worthy Patron Ernest A. Coleman n
members of the order and their friends
| to be present. At the last meeting, aft
! er the initiation of two candidates, re-
freshments were served and dancing
followed in the banquet hall until a
late hour.
st. Johns Lodge Chapter, No. 1s, has
announced that its meeting Friday will
Star Home. The next day the mem
bers expect to spend an afternoon with
the home family. 1t was also an
nounced that a box party and barn
dance would be given at the country
home of the associate conductress Mon
day. May Is, for which each member
VIII provide box lunch for two and
take the 4:30 Rockville car at wiscon-
SIN avenue and street northwest and
get off at Edgemoor, where automo-
biles will be waiting All members and
friends are invited and a special in
vitations has been extended to the
husband, brothers and sons"
The entertainment given by Fidelity
Chapter, No 19, Tuesday evening nm.
der the direction of Associate Matron
Lllllan C. kibbey. as hostess for the
evening. included among the speciaI
features Hawaiian duets by G. Marc
Phillips and Sanford D. Covington of
the American Hawaiian Duo COMPANY
also readings by Mrs. Love of Areme
Chapter. solos by Misses Alice M. stone
and Ruth Ayler and a talk by DIR. II g
Mark VIC
Among the distinguished guests were
6rand Matron Ida Faber and Grand
satron Ben w. Murch,' who made ad-
dresses AT the suggestion of the
grand matron this chapter voted to
display the American flag at all future
meetings.
The officers Of Ruth Chapter, No. l.,
conferred the degrees at the meetinp q
Monday night: Worthy Grand Matron
nrs laa s.. ida Faber and Worthy Grand
fraternal visit. A short program fol-
lowed the degree work, including re-
MARKS by both grand officers and solos
py Miss Leona Callan and Mrs Ollie
ooyce, members OF the chapter. A large
attendance included visitors from this
and other Jurisdictions, with several
Grand Chapter officers
meeting of the auxiliary home
board, Tuesday, at the home of Mrs
nate Thom, was announced. The sery-
ing of refreshments followed the
meeting.
With Grand Matron Ida V. Faber,
Associate Grand Patron James D.
Dowen. Past Grand Matron Jeannette
X. Smith. Past Grand Patrons George
w. Mobray and Arthur NJ Poynton and
many present and past matrons and
patrons in the audience, Areme Cha pter
No. 10, Wednesday evening conferred
the degrees. Remarks were made by
the grand matron and past grand Of
hcers. The program included a solo
by Frederick Z. Hodge, recitation by
Mr.. Scott. solo by Mrs. Clafiin. recita-
ton by Edward S. Brashears. solo by
Worthy Matron Mrs. Minnie c. Metz
Friday evening. May 19, the chapter
will visit the Masonic and Eastern Star
Home to provide entertainment and re-
freshments for the family.
The officers of Esther. Chapter, No.
.. conferred the degrees on several
candidates Thursday evening. In the
absence Of Worthy Patron Merritt the
office Of patron was filled by Past
Patron James A. West. At the con-
gram, prepared by Mrs. Minnie Rauter-
berg. was presented: Reading, Mrs.
Grace Dutton. and solos by Past Patron
Franz Birgfeld, interspersed by seIec-
tions by the choir. The rummage sale
of the chapter will be held this week.
Associate Matron Emma Riley, 1924
Garfield street, is in charge.