The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-08
EASTERN STAR ELECTION.
Mrs. Martha A. Stoddard of Chester Is
Grand Matron.

burlington, June S.--Ihe 45th annua
session of the grand chapter of Vermont
Order of Eastern Star, came TO a clos
last evening following three sessions helC
yesterday, business of which included th'
election and installation of officers fol
the ensuing year. The annual banque
and election of officers of the Past Crane
Matrons' and Patrons association wa:
also held in the evening.
The session was presided over by Mrs
! Florence X. Pierce of Barton, grand ma
tron. Mrs. Pierce is the youngest matron
yet elected as the head of the Vermont
chapter and her executive ability and
pleasing personality resulted in most
prosperous year for the chapter, accord
ing to the reports read at yesterdays
sessions. At the evening session Mrs
Pierce was presented a past grand ma
irons jewel in token of the regard in
which she is held. Edward II. Prouty of
Montpelier, retiring grand patron, was
also presented a jewel.
The morning session was opened at Q
o'clock with the reception of the grand
officers by the officers of Temple chapter,
No. IS, of this city. Especially appro-
pirate to the present condition of nation
al affairs was the ceremony of the pres
entation of the national colors, this in
novation having been worked out by the
grand matron, Mrs. Pierce. Old Glory
was presented to the assemblage by Mrs.
Josie Fl. Fay, grand marshal, all standing
at attention while the national anthem
was sung. This salute to the flag was
then repeated
AT the opening ceremonies the address
of welcome was delivered by Mrs. Emma
Collins, worthy matron of Temple chapter,
Mrs. Martha A. Stoddard, associate grand
matron, responding. The distinguished
guests were then received, these includ-
ing Mrs. Ella B. French of Orange, Mass,
past grand matron of Massachusetts,,
Mrs. Georgia NJ. Blaisdell of Meredith,
N. H., grand matron of New Hampshire.
Following the presentation of the past
grand matrons and patrons these officers
were welcomed by Grand Matron Pierce,
response 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 ID. Freeman,
district deputy grand matron, respond
ing. Following the reception OF the
grand representatives, near sister juris
dictions and welcome extended to them,
to by Mrs. Rosilia NJ. Girls
void, came the report of the credentials
committee and various annual reports.
These reports showed the grand chapter
Of Vermont TO have increased its mem
bership the past year by about 100. the
now totaling s,l00 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
of the chapter. As each name
was called carnation was laid upon the
altar A very impressive part of this
service took place when the grand matron
aid white lily upon the altar as the |
lsme of her mother law, Mrs. Altha |
Pierce, was called.
The following officers were elected to |
serve the chapter the ensuing year:
Grand matron, Mrs Martha A. Stoddard |
If Charlotte; grand patron, Frank r. |
Nichols of Chester; associate grand ma
ron, Mrs. Anna A. Evans of Burlington; |
associate grand patron, Frederick w.
Wallace of Enosburg Falls grand secre-
ary, Mrs Olive j. Stowell of Brattle
'oro; grand treasurer, Mrs. Eta F. Fras-
r of Windsor; grand conductress, Mrs.
'hyllis NJ. Burditt of Springfield; asso-
late grand conductress, Mrs. Addie F.
lllen of Milton; grand warder, Mrs. Jo-
lie II. Fay of North Williston.
The appointive grand officers are as
ollows: Auditor, Mrs. Emma 4. Nichols
1 Chester; lecturer, Miss Abbie F. Clark
{ Randolph; chaplain, Mrs. Eta NJ.
Toward of Bellows Falls; Adah, Mrs
lice Wright of Vergennes; Ruth, Clara
:. Sawyer of Ludlow; Esther, Mrs. Grace
J. Freeman of Rutland: Martha, Mrs.
fary Coyle of Wilder; Electa, Mrs. Clara
!. Groom of st. Adams; organist, Mrs. ]
ma Il. Mcbride of Winooski; sentinel,
A. Dow of Brandon. II
At the evening session the newly elect
l and appointed officers were installed
Y Past Grand Matron Mrs. Nellie Le- c
nd of Springfield assisted by Past I
rand Patron Edward H. Prouty as /
-and marshal. l
The annual banquet and meeting of the '
asst Grand Matrons' and Past Grand i
atrons' association was held at o'clock. '
fficers in the organization were elected
follows: President, f. w. Baldwin of
arton; vice president, Mrs. Nellie Le-
nd of Springfield; secretary, Mrs. Lii A
IN Chase of East Fletcher; treasurer,
rs. Ella Weeks of st. Johnsbury.