St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-12-23
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KY, which she visited while attend
ing the national convention there re-
Gently. She presented to the Masonic
Lodge some gavels which had been
made by the young inmates, and chat
were sold Tor the benefit OF the fund
Of the institution. She did not pre-
sent chem for their intrinsic worth.
but as q mement0 and token OF re-
gard, and as q sympathetic reflection
of the sentiment that gave such great
institutions existence and that shed
honor ON the great Masonic fra
ternity.
Worshiptul Master w. H. Kentzel
accepted the gavels in behalf of his
lodge, and expressed his apprecia-
tton Of the sentiment which induced
the gift.
The installation of the newly elect
ed officers OF Lodge No. 1873, F. & A.
M, took place first. Back of the
formalities of induction into office, a
,gaQDse was given of the wonderful
power which binds the members of
che Masonic Order together. The
solemnity of the occasion was mark
ed by the binding promises and
pledges and the acceptance of the
tnstEnias of offices. The belief in an
infinite God, the binding to morality
and the support of the Constitution
and laws OF our country, all pointed
to the development of a citizenship
that could not but add to the happi-
ness and prosperity of a people.
Perhaps, while we were given no fur
Their insight into the binding ties that
hold secrecy tighter than bars OF
steel, the Lesson taught in this obi
CATION to humanity, infinite and hui
man laws, is sufficient to point out
the wonderful influence or the in
trigue of enimity; for in all the years
Of strife and battle and death, there
has been found none to prove aught
agadust the order that was not hon.
orable, law abiding and beneficent.
The installation of officers was
conducted by Past Worshipful Mas
ter =. &. Davis, who read the in
structions and obligations in a clear,
firm voice. and the members and
eueSts who witnessed the installation
gave close attention to all that was
done and said.
The installation of officers of
6outher Prime Chapter of the Order
Of the Eastern Star was conducted
by Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs. j. B.
She impressed upon them
the great obligation that was assum-'
ed by them and the great RESPONSE
ibtNty that rested upon them for the
good Of the order.
A very pretty part OF the cere-
mony was the thought embodied in
tho sisterhood of the five points of
the star, each point being represent
ed by the biblical characters, Ada,
Ruth, Estha, Martha and Electa.
Tho consideration shown each sta
ton In the formal greetings, as the
members we're conducted to their po-
gitions Of honor, illustrated the re-
4pect and esteem in which each is
held and the duties and obligations
Of sisterhood.
Mrs. T.. ]. Domergue was present
ed I beautiful gold barrette by the
Order upon her retiring fr m her
duties az Worthy Matron.
After the installation supper was
served, q" which Rev. Boykin asked
he blessings of God, and delight
hui evening was passed by members
Ind guests.
The large hall was crowded and
vas beautifully decorated with holly |
Ind mistletoe, and emblems of the |
orders were ON the walls.
The Officers installed were as fol-
ows:
Omcers Of F. & A. N. No. 1888.
w. n. Kentzel, w. NJ; N. H. Fitz-
3imons. g. W.; Robt. W. Badon, J.
": T.. A. Perreand. Secretary; r.. G.
Davis, Treasurer; ]. NJ. Simmons. S.
D.: r. II. White. j. D.; D. l. Addi-
ION, Chaplain; p. E. Smith, M. c.;
J. D. Bullock, Tyler; w. H. Smith,
ltewart.
Omcers Southern Pine Chapter No.
81, Eastern Star.
Mrs. e! r. Moses, Worthy Matron;
Er. L. "A. Perreand, Worthy Patron;
frs. H. IT. Smith, Associate Matron;-
FRS. d. II. Addison, Conductress;
drs. N. III. FitzSimons, Associate
Mrs. w. Leonard, Sec
,etary; Mrs. ]. B. Workman, Treas
lrer: Mrs. Claud Smith, Ada; Mrs.
!. L. Bear, Ruth; Miss Gladsy Smith,
Esther: Miss Ida Badon, Martha;
Grs. Rpbt. White, Electa: Mrs. III.
!. G. Weaver, Chaplain; Mrs. e. ].
Marshal; Miss Ella Paine,
)rganist; Mrs. w. N. Patrick, Ward
r; Mr.. Robt. White, Sentinel.