Evening star., 1916-11-12
~ Fratern1t1es ~

Past Patron j. Harry Cunningham.
The District delegation in attendance
at the General Grand Chapter had been
authorized by the Grand Chapter of the
District of Columbia to invite the Cen
eral Grand Chapter to hold its next
session here. which was done. After
spirited but friendly contest Seattle.
| wash, was chosen. however. A special
honor was accorded the District. how
ever when Most Worthy Grand Matron
! Emma Ocobock had the convention
stand while the delegation sang with
the assistance of the entire assem-
blage) their campaign song, Our
Washington" composed especially for
the occasion by Past Grand Matron
Jessie w. Cowles, the song making a
great hit with the delegates from all
the states. Mrs. Ocobock ordered the
| song printed in the proceedings.
Past Grand Matron Alcena Lamond
of this jurisdiction. who was finishing
out an unexpired term as right worthy
grand treasurer, was reelected to that
high office without opposition, while
Past Most Worthy Grand Patron L. Ca
bell Williamson was appointed chair
man of the committee on ritual.
Ruth Chapter, No 1, Monday evening
devoted its meeting to the transaction
of business, including a short memo
rial service for deceased members of
the past year. After the close most
of those present attended the reception
Il
Grand Patron Hyland and his wife.
Following a business session Wednes-
day evening, the members of Naomi
Chapter, No. 3. were entertained with
a program presented by Worthy Ma
tron Agnes A. Sweet, including a vocal
solo by Mrs. Minnie Woodsome. reci-
tation by Mrs. Shomo. and piano
selection by Mrs Hattie NJ. Hyer, after
which. in the banquet hall. they were
further entertained with a special pro-
gram under the direction of Miss Mar
tha Could, and refreshments were
served.
Fidelity Chapter. No. 10. hurried
through a brief business program Tues
day evening to enable its members to
election returns. The chapter will have
its grand visitation Tuesday evening.
November 28.
tion returns Tuesday evening for its
grand visitation and to pay homage
to a bride, Mrs. W. Grant Lieuallen.
formerly Past Matron Emily G. Rose
mond. Mr.. Van Olsen presented cut
glass tray to Grand Matron Ida V.
Faber, and Mrs. Elizabeth Mcneil cut
glass cheese and cracker dish to Grand
Patron Ben w. Murch. Violin selec-
and a mock political speech was given
bers Remarks were made by Past
Most Worthy Grand Patron L. Cabell
Williamson and Past Grand Matron
Carrie Bornheim, besides the usual ad-
dresses of the grand matron and grand
patron. The chapter will have degree
work at its next meeting.
In setting of autumn leaves ferns,
palms and cut flowers. with lace cur
tains presented by the past matron.
Brookland Chapter, No. II, Wednesday
evening, received its grand visitation
from the Grand Chapter of the District.
Each grand officer wore a pink rose
bud presented at the door. and a song
of greeting. especially dedicated to
Grand Matron Ida V. Faber, was sung
by Mrs. Richards of William F. Hunt
Chapter. No. Is, by whom it was COM
posed. Worthy Matron Anna Broderick
delivered the address of welcome. The
reports of the year inspired compliment
tary addresses from the grand matron
congratulated upon the best year in its
history. A program included reading
by John H. Shreve of Ruth Chapter, No
1: the presentation of cut glass flower
basket filled with carnations to the
grand matron, by Past Patron William
Parry, on behalf of the chapter; solo.
Mrs. Richards, accompanied by Mrs.
Morcock: presentation of travelling
satchel to the grand patron by Mrs:
Edmunds, a chapter gift; an original
recitation by past Matron Helen Mol
ster; the presentation of hand-painted
cake dish by Worthy Patron William
G. Belts, a personal gift. to the grand
matron, and an inspiring address by
Past Grand Matron Mrs. Newton Smith.
mother of the chapter" Remarks were
made also by Past Grand Patron A NJ
Poynton, Past Grand Matron Hattie
Hutchinson and Past Grand Matron
Catharina Loeff1er.
The past matrons of Brookland Chap
ter were entertained by Past Matron
Mrs. Ami Baker at 130 Bryant street
northwest, Tuesday afternoon. with
luncheon. After the usual business the
afternoon was devoted to the planning
of curtains for the chapter room, the
organization of past matrons being not
wholly for sociability. but to assist
with the furnishing of Brookland Chap
ter's room in Masonic Temple, Brook
land, D. G.
Herndon (Va) Chapter Friday even
ing after adjournment, entertained its
members and their friends in the lower
hall Worthy Matron Mrs Nellie BOW
ers Crouch made a short ADDRESS oi
welcome, after which worthy Patroh
Ralph Crouch took charge of the meet
ing and introduced the speakers, VINO
were District Associate worthy Ma
tron Mrs. Mary King Welburn OF Ball
ston, Associate Grand Conductress MIS-
A. d. Torreyson of Falls Churcn; Dr
l. Robey and Mrs NJ NJ. North OF
Herndon Mrs William l. Robey and
Mrs William II. Dawson sang, with
MrsN Annie Robey-Walker at the piano
by H. carlton Hanes. accompanied by
Harry Starr, and a recitation by Dr.
Orlando Ducker. Refreshments were
served and social evening followed
The hall was decorated with autumn
leaves and cut flowers