Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-19
ROSE Of SHARON
CHAPTER, 10, 0. Els,
TENDERS RECEPTION
To Retiring Matron, Mrs.. Frank
Hewins, and Retiring Patron
Albert M. Pingree, Monday
Evening, at Masonic Temple,
at Which Many Are Present
to Enjoy the Festivities of the
Occasion -

On Monday evening Rose Of Sharoni
Chapter, Order Of the Eastern Star, ten.
dered reception to the retiring matron
and patron, Mrs. Frank Hewins and Ar.
bert Pingree. In the receiving line were
tho following past matrons: Mrs. Villa
kingsley, Mrs. Alice Webster, Mrs. Cath.
crime Morrill,, Mrs. Lottie Reed. Mrs. Cora
Ward. Mrs. Emma BODICE. Mrs. la
Locke, Mrs. Leila Hussey, Mrs. Cora Tur.
ner Mrs. Susie Brann. Mrs. Helen Hew.
ms, Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill, Mrs. Fran
ces Hazelwood. Mrs. Ethel Babbitt and
Miss Anna Partridge. Past Patrons
James Kingsley, Wilbert Anes. Lemuel
Hardwood. Thomas BODICE. Robert Pope,
Maurice Arnold, Harry Lyons, George
Libby. Francis S. H. Callaghan and
Claude Townsend were also in the receiv.
ing line, and Mrs. A. d. Ward presented
the retiring matron with a fine inlaid ma.
hogany serving tray, and the retiring pa
tron with gold pencil, accompanying ths|
presentations with a few appropriated
words. The hall was beautifully and sea. j
sonably decorated with Christmas|
wreaths and trimmings Of fir and CEDAR
and the altar was also arrayed in green.
The program of the evening was az fol-
lows: Following the presentation of gifts
Miss Irene Goodrich rendered a pleasing
vocal solo and Miss Carey Berrows gave|
a humorous reading entitled BILLY Brad
and the Big. Big Nellyphunt." Follow
ing the reading Mrs. Fred Fife rendered al
fine vocal solo which was accorded much
applause. Dennis orchestra then render.
ed a selection. after which Miss Bar
rows gave a reading entitled "Shore sto.|
ries." Mrs. Fife rendered second vocal
solo. then Miss Eileen Morang and Phil
lip Sylvester sang a pretty duet. Ths|
orchestra rendered selections, fohowtrg|
which those present were conducted toI
the banquet hall. where refreshments OIL
ice cream, cake, CONNECTIONS, salted nutsI
and punch had been prepared under ths|
able direction of Mrs Leila Hussey. Mrs.
Willis Swift and Mrs. w. H. GannettI
served the ice cream and Miss GFae~|
Webster and Mrs. Harry Goodrich ofi,l
ciated at the punch bowl. Mrs. PingresSf
Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Getchsll, Mrs. Patters0nI
Miss Hanks. Miss Reyes and Mrs. HalkSl
assisted with the serving of refreshMenteI
While they were being served, a littlSl
playlet entitled THE Mothers Meettng.I
was presented by the following Hembets|
of the Eastern Star: Mrs. VIVA KinGp]
ley. Mrs. Lena Wilson. Mr5 FlereHeS
Wilson, Mrs. Blanche Dorsey, Mtss Cev4
Reyes. Mrs. Inez Getchelt. Mrs, An
Clark. Miss Anna Partridge, Mrs, So
Brann. Mrs. Annie Arnold and
bert Pingree. fF#
Nine old fashioned selections wes& II
by those present, Mrs. Frank Duttens nc,
companying the singing on the ors4s% and
Mrs. Lottie Reed leading the vocal f1pslcI
Mrs Reed also rendered a character 4pSel
in very effective manner. The clos4Al
the program was the singing Of IAN
ca by all present. and pretty tapt
1.-THE Goddess of Liberty. -
The reception was a very brilliane
fair and complete success IN everE