Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-06-14
EASTERN STARS NUMBER 300
Two New Chapters In Vermont
during the Year.
Grand Chapter at 45th Annual Session
= Votes to Buy q Thousand Dollar
Liberty Bond and Gives Red
81 Cross $50.

Grand Chapter OF vermont, Oruer Oh
Eastern Star. came to a close Thursday
night following three sessions during the
day, business of which included the
election and staiiation of officers
for the ensuing year. The an
ilual banquet and election of officers OF
the Past Grand Matrons' and Patrons
association was also held in the eve.
ming.
The session was presided over by
Mrs. Florence X. Pierce of Barton,
grand matron. Mrs. Pierce is the
youngest matron yet elected as the
head Of the Vermont Chapter and her
executive ability and pleasing person.
atty resulted in a most prosperous
year for the chapter. according to the
reports read at Thursdays sessions.
At the evening session Mrs. Pierce was
presented with past grand matron's
Jewel in token of the regard in which
she is held. Edward II. Prouty of
Montpelier. retiring grand patron, Was
also presented with jewel
The morning session was opened at
nine o'clock with the reception of the
grand officers by the officers of Tenn
pie Chapter. No. rs, OF this city. Es-
pecially appropriate to the present
condition of national affairs was the
ceremony of the presentation of the
national colors. this innovation having
been worked out by the grand matron.
Mrs. Pierce. "Old Glory" was present.
ed to the assemblage by Mrs. Josie H.
Fay, grand marshal, all standing at at
tention while the national anthem was
sung. This salute to the flag was then
repeated.
At the opening ceremonies the *
dress of welcome was delivered by Mrs.
Emma Collins. worthy matron of Tenn
pie Chapter. Mrs. Martha A. Stoddard.
associate grand matron. responding.
The distinguished guests were then re-
ceived, these including Mrs. Ella B.
French of Orange. Mass, past grand
matron of Massa chusetts, Mrs. Georgia
M Blaisdell of Meredith, NJ H., grand
matron of New Hampshire. Following
the presentation of the past grand ma :
irons and patrons these officers were
welcomed by Grand Matron Pierce. re-
Spouse being made by Mrs. Laura B.
Cole, Junior past grand matron. The
deputy grand matrons and patrons
were then presented and welcomed by
the grand matron, Mrs. Grace d. Free
man, district deputy grand matron. re-
spending. Following the reception of
the grand representatives. near sister
jurisdictions. and welcome extended to
them, responded to by Mrs. Rosilia NJ.
Grtswold. came the report of the Gre
dentials committee and various annual
reports. These reports showed the
Grand Chapter of Vermont to have in
creased it's membership the past wear
by about 100, the membership now to-
falling $500. Two new chapters were
added In the district, one at Pittsford
and one at Dandy.
The AFTERNOON session was opened with
the memorial service for the deceased
members of the chapter. As each name
was called carnation was laid upon the
altar. very impressive part of this
service took place when the grand ma
iron laid white lily upon the altar as the
name OF her mother-in-law. Mrs. Altha
Pierce was called.
Under the head of the business of the
osy II was voted that the Vermont Chan.
Ter invest the sum Of $1,000 in Liberty
Loan bonds and to present to the Red
Cross Tor its work $50. 1t was also voted
tosincrease the home fund to $1,000, an in.
crease OF about $1,000. 1t was voted that
the FUNDS OF the chapter might be used
Tor emergency relief
80 OFFICERS ELECTED.
The following officers were elected n
terve the chapter the ensuing wear Grand
matron, Mrs. Martha A. Stoddard of
charlotte; grand patron. Frank r. Mich
OLE OF chester: associate grand matron.
1drs. Anna A. Evans of Burlington: asso-
clate grand patron. Frederick W. Wal.
lace OF Enosburg Falls; grand secretary
Aars. owe j. Stowell of Brattleboro
Grand treasurer, Mrs. Eta F. Fraser of
WINDSOR; grand conductress, Mrs. PHYLLIS
M. burditt of Springfield: associate grand
conductress, Mrs. Adde F.. Allen of Mil.
TON; grand warder. Mrs. Josie H. Fav NJ
North Williston.
The appointive grand officers are as
follows: Auditor, Mrs. Emma T.. Nichol,
q Chester; lecturer, Miss Abbie F.. CIark
OF randolph; chaplain. Mrs Eta M. How
ara OF Bellows Falls; Adah, Mrs. Alice
wright of Vergennes; Ruth. Clara v
SAWYER of Ludlow; Esther, Mrs. Grac.
y. Freeman of Rutland; Martha Mrs
Mary Coyle Of Wilder: Electa, Mrs. Clara
-. Groom of St. Adams: organist. Mrs
Anna e. Mcbride of Winooski: sentinel
J. A. Dow of Brandon.
AT the evening session the newly elect
ca and appointed officers were installed
by Past Grand Matron Mrs Nellie Leila mr.
Of Springfield assisted by Past Grand Pa
trop Edward H. Prouty as grond mar
shall.
The annual banquet and meeting of tn,
Past Grand Matrons' and Past Crane
Patrons association was held at 81,
o'clock. Oflcers in the organization wer,
elected as follows: President, F. w
+; Baldwin Of Barton: vice-president, Mrs
Neiiie Leland of Springfield; secretary
4rs. Lillian Chase Of East Fletcher
treasurer. Mrs. Ella Weeks of St. Johns
1hury.