Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-09

The 44ths ahnuall HeA4kah con-
vention was held at thaf. O.. D. r.
hall Friday May 3, 1918. The
meeting was Opened by the Noble
|Grand, Pearl Mead, ins the chair,
and one Of the largestgcrowdszon
record, every seat being occupied.
IThe hall was beautifully decorat-
ed in the colors Of pink and green
with large bouquets Of pink and
white carnations on the affairs,
and the stars and stripes were
prominently displayed After the
opening exercises of Mo. Valley,
lodge the chairs were surrender
ed to the officers of the conven-
ton. Sister Lillian Morgan act
ing as president protein for Sis.
liter Lawrence, Of Magnolia. Dur
ing tho morning session Sister
Morgan was presented with a COR
sage of lovely roses as q token Of
esteem. Noble Grand Pearl Meade
then gave a most able address of
welcome to the visitors, response
being made by Miss Davis Of
Woodbine. After the usual routine
Iof business the state officers
were announced and q formal re-
IceptiOn was given them. Mrs.
Leah Washburn from Mason City,
Iowa, state president OF the Re
hekah ASSEMBLY. Mrs. Emma Mil
Ter, state treasurer of Cherokee,
and@AIrs.s Hasristt Stevenson past
president Of Council Bluffs.
Several splendid-musical num-
bers and readings were given and
the program was good all ,thesway
Through. Following a few remarks
of our visiting state officers, each
of the visiting delegations was
called upon and through their
chosen speakers, gave detailed re-
ports of conditions in their re-
spective Hodges. The convention
adjourned at 1890 q. m. During
the noon hour the state president,
Sister Washbnrn, gaven instruc-
tions in the ritualistic work and
twenty five commissions were
perfectly earned.
! The dinner was served by the
ladies Of the Christian church,
who deserve much praise, not only
for their dinner but for the able
manner in which they served so
large a number. The beautifully
decorated tables made it even
more enjoyable.
The convention resumed at 1 40
with Woodbine lodge opening. A
great disappointment to the mem
,bers was the paper to have been.
read by Sister Wisler Of Missouri
Valley, she being one Of the old
est Rebekahs in the district, but
i'll realth prevented her presence.
Past president Stevenson gave
one Of her strongest war talks.
She pictured the great sacrifices
that were being made and how
each one must do her part. individ
ually in this great cause. She lau-
ded the order of which she is a
valuable member, for its enthusi-
astic patriotism. During the af-
ternOon delegations continued to
arrive until by evening we had
outgrown our quarters and q
committee was appointed to Sc
cure the h. Of C. hall. Adjourned
at 500 p. m. and by 700 we
were nicely located in the X. of C.
hall. Missouri Valley had been ell
ected to exemplify the degree
work under he command of Capt.
Helen Heath. The work was ex-
cepti0nally fine and members
,present were very much Impress
ed with the tableau effects and
ritulistic work which was word
perfect. The saff won the admira-
itiOn of everyone. State President,
Leah Washburn with her big
smile and pleasing personality
won the applause of the evening
in all she had to say. We listened
to a very interesting talk on the
home at Mason City AMI later q
penny march was introduced, the
amount received being SIS which
amount will be donated to the
Ipjano fund at the home. We we're
delighted TO have State Treasure!
Emma Miller with us and she
gave @ splendid and i%nstructis e
talk. The evening program was
!. conducted in such an efficient
manner that no time was wasted
:, land we were able to close early
and allow an hour OF more for So
,cial time after which the banquet
hall was thrown open and delici-
!, Gus refreshments we're served by
members of the local lodge.
We cannot close our description
of this splendid meeting without
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