Evening star., 1916-01-30

entertainment committee is making
plans for that evening. Some form of
entertainment is promised every meet
ing when there is no degree work
scheduled.
Bethlehem Chapter. No. =. had a So
cial evening Tuesday, and the large at
tendance attested its appreciation
heartily. After recess the entertain
ment committee presented a program
consisting of a recitation by MIR. Shreve
and soprano solo by Mrs. Wilson,
both of Ruth Chapter; followed by a
sketch entitled Art For Breakfast -
under the personal direction of Mrs
Rich. and participated in by Messrs
Topham and Mcmahon and Mesdames
Brimley and Topham. All Were thanked
by the matron. Mrs. Lizzie X Webb
the chapter all were invited to the ban
quet room, where refreshments had
been prepared by the male members of
the chapter.
The home of Fast Matron Mrs Emil
lie Craw ford of Ruth Chapter. No. l.,
president of the Association of the
lively gathering Wednesday evening,
when the association held its semi
annual meeting. The discussion of
topics Of interest during the transac-
'ion of business preceded the serving
of refreshments. after which guessing
games and dancing followed Num-
bered among the members of this asso-
citation are several who have served
the chapter as matronS since 1918. In
the guessing contest Mrs Ida NJ Par
sons and Past Patron W. C. Zimmer-
man carried off the honors.
Brookland Chapter. No. II. met We'd
nesday evening at the Masonic Temple.
Brookland. with large attendance of
members and visitors. Worthy Grand
Matron Mrs Fa her was present and
complimeHted the officers on their
work. Brookland Chapter was the re-
cipient OF several gifts from the mem
bers. Past Matron Mrs NJ r. Craw ford
on behalf of Worthy Ma,ron Mrs Anna
Broderick, Mrs. Belts and Mrs. Laura
+. Lewis. presented an altar cloth.
pedestal scarf and Bible marker. and
Past Matron Mrs. Belle Hampton. on
behalf of Mrs. Wilmer. presented five
staff holders. and five lace doilies were
given by Mrs Flood. Worthy Grand
Matron Mrs. Faber touched the button
which lighted the beautiful electric
Grand Patron Rowen gave a talk.
Violin solos were played by Troy A.
Nubson of Brookland Chapter and Mrs.
Fred Hodge of Areme Chapter, accom-
panied by Past Matron Mrs. Helena
Lennon Refreshments were served.
worthy Matron Mrs. Broderick and
Worthy Patron William G. Belts eX-
tended q welcome to all members of
the order.
Columbia thapter No. Il. Monday
evening had ~ capacity meeting. with
a large number of visitors from other
chapters. including present and past
grand officers and present and past Of
ficers of the various chapters, to wit
ness the first work of the new officers.
Mrs Tillia &. Chauncey, worthy ma
tron, had the pleasure of welcoming
Mrs. Ida V. Faber, the new worthy
grand matron of the Grand Chapter of
the District of Colum mbia. and Mrs. AL
cena Lemond. right worthy grand
treasurer of the general Grand Chap
ter Mrs. Faber complimented the
worthy matron and her officers on their
work. DIR. Dudley, pastor of ST.
Stephens Episcopal Church. had charge
Of the choi: and sang several solos. A
social evening with refreshments fol-
lowed the close of the chapter.
Areme Chapter, No. 10. will meet in
the chapter rooms of the Masonic Tenn
ple Wednesday evening. No degree
work is scheduled. The evening will be
devoted to social and entertainment
features. All members of the order
are invited.