Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-21
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cakes and fruit punch were served
by the refreshment committee.
Worthy Matron Nellie X. Dodge and
Worthy Patron Ernest A. Coleman of
Cathedral Chapter. No. IA, have an
nounced short business. meeting Fri
day evening, and promise a good en-
tertainment, with refreshments later.
At the last meeting the musical enter
tainment given by the choir, with Past
Grand Matron Jessie w. Cowles chair
man, was a feature.
and other jurisdictions, including Grand
Chapter officers. visited Ruth Chapter.
No. 1, Monday night, when the degrees
were conferred by Mrs. Rose A. Yost.
now grand secretary of this Grand
Chapter, who had the compliment ex-
tended her of initiating her daughter
Miss Pearl A. Yost. Worthy Grand
were also Right Worthy Grand Treas
urer Mrs. Alcena Lamond. Past Grand
Matrons Mrs. Jeanette Newton-Smith,
Mrs. Julia Streater, Mrs. Fannie Taylor
and Mrs. Catharina Loffier. all OF whom
addressed words of praise to Past Ma
tron Yost and the officers of the chap
ter assisting her. A short program
followed the degree work, consisting
Of recitation by Past Grand Matron
Mrs Julia Streater of Esther Chapter.
No. s, and Z talk by Rev. Walter F.
Smith of Ruth Chapter. on a recent trip
to Newfoundland. Many amusing Incl
dents were related, which were enjoyed
by the audience. The speaker. who Is
Chapter. invited Ruth. Chapter to JOIN
his chapter Sunday this) afternoon.
when Brightwood Chapter Will have
charge Of the religious services at the
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Matron Mrs. Elizabeth Pitt and worthy
Patron Thomas S. Sergeon urged the
members to accept the invitation
Past Matron Mrs. Clara I. Hughes,
chairman Of the auxiliary home ooara,
called attention to the meeting of the
board at Masonic Temple tomorro"
afternoon, and extended an invitation
to the members Of tne chapter TO go
with Ruth's auxiliary when 1t visits
the Masonic and Eastern Star Home
next Friday evening. May Is. Refresh
ments were served after the meeting.
The drill team of Mizpah Chapter en-
tertained a largo audience at the chap
ter meeting Tuesday night with reci-
tations. intricate evolutions and ORA
matte work.
william Champion of Friendship
Chapter gave two Rotations, after
which refreshments were served IN the
banquet hall.
Areme Chapter. No, 10. Wednesday
evening had among it's visitors the
Right Worthy Grand Treasurer MIS-:
Aloena Lamond, Past Grand Matron
Mrs. Jeanette N. Smith. Associate
Grand Matron Mrs. B. Hudson, Past
Grand Patrons George w. Mobray, Ar
thur NJ. Poynton and Angus Lamond,
together with many past and present
matrons and patrons. The visitors from
other jurisdictions were Francis J.
Reinhard. past patron of Naomi Chap
ter No. 131. Indianapolis, Ind, and Mr..
and Mrs. shomo, past patron and ma ma
tron of Areme Chapter, No. IL. R1ch-
mond. Va. Mark Stearman. chairman
of the entertainment committee. pre-
scented the following program: Re
marks by Right Worthy Grand Treas
Eastern Star Home Grew; vocal selec-
ton. Miss Luber: recitation. Mr.. Ungar;
vocal selection, Mrs. Selma Danforth,
and remarks, Worthy Matron Mrs. Min
ME C. Metz. followed by dancing and
refreshments in the banquet hall
At the conclusion of the business
meeting Tuesday evening members
and visitors of Fidelity Chapter. NO. ~,
were entertained with a program OF
direction of Miss Grace Lyman Stock,
hostess for the evening. including piano
duets by Mrs. ]. H., Davis and Mrs.
Stubbe. soprano solos by Mrs Emily
Fletcher, ana readings by MISS E|oiti
Maddox ]. Harry Davis introduced
My Cousin Carus" and Lucky Jim
An address was delivered by Past Ma
iron Stella Knapp on Friendship and
It's Ideals" Rev. c. E. Wise Of Fidelity
Chapter also gave short talk. using
as basis for his. remarks. Friend
ship, Fraternalism and the PRACTICAL
Versus the Philosophical Application
of the Vital Principle Involved
Worthy ,Matron Lydia ]. Riley an
nounced that lawn party would be
given by the cha pier in June.
Ascension Chapter, No. 20. will have
degree work at it's meeting June 2. At
its last meeting the degrees were con-
ferred upon four candidates. and re-
freshments were served in the banquet
hall.
The announcement is made that Adah
Chapter, No. 25, of Mount Rainier, Md.
will confer the degrees on three candl-
dates Wednesday evening. and extends
"a general invitation to the fraternity
in the District to be present. Adah
Chapter celebrated its first anniversary
in April. having then among its guests
Past Grand Matron Hattie r. Hutchin-
son of Washington and Past Grand
Matron Julia f. Griest of Maryland.
The home board of st. Johns Lodge
Chapter, No. IS, will meet at the home
Of Mrs. Georgia Milans, Washington
Grove, June I.
The officers of Esther Chapter, No. 5,
conferred the degrees on several cam
didates at the meeting Thursday. Past
Matron Grace Lee Morgan. chairman of
the entertainment committee. presented
the following program: Reading, Mrs.
NJ Louis Anderson: vocal solo. Mrs.
Eta NJ Davis; piano solo. Mrs. Theo-
dora Cunningham; reading. Mrs. Grace
Dutton Associate Matron Emma Riley
reported over $500 from the rummage
sale. Past Patron Franz Birgfeld act
edlas patron in the absence OF Worthy
Patron Merritt. At the close of the
meeting refreshments were served.
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