The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-01
MET AT MONTPELIER
Charlotte Morris, Past Matrons and Pa
irons Association, June rs.

One of the most enjoyable meetings in
the history of Charlotte Morris associa-
tions, past matrons and patrons, was
held in Masonic hall, Montpelier, on the
afternoon and evening of June 25, this
being the annual meeting.
This branch OF Eastern Star work,
which was organized less than FIVE years
ago, at Montpelier, with membership
Of dozen loyal followers, has had a
remarkable growth, and now numbers
more than 100 from different parts of
the state, who meet and hold their
meetings at different places, from which
they receive an invitation, but always
return TO Montpelier for the annual The
first president, Mrs. Philu j. Huntington,
and original members arranged many of
the ceremonies, and to them the present
members are indebted for the prosperous
and influential organization which they
prize so highly to-day. At the annual
meeting there were present many grand
and past grand officers, all of whom are
enrolled in the membership of the or
ganization, and by their presence con-
tributed TO the success OF this meeting.
The afternoon session opened AT 4
o'clock, with regular service, followed by
the initiation of eight candidates The
memorial service which was to have been
given in memory of Mrs w II. Herrick,
one of the charter members, and Lucius
Webb of East Granville these being the
only members who have been called to
rest since the association was organizedl
was postponed on account of the absence
r,f OFF hF 10 ri nfn 20 in "a
ceremony.
At 6 o'clock a supper was served in the
dining room of the hall by the members
of Rob Morris chapter, and this was well
worthy of mention, the menu and service
being all that one could desire The
march from the hall was led BY Mrs,
Addie Allen of Milton. associate grand
matron of Vermont who is also treas.
urer of the association; H. d. McCrilis
of Marshfeld, associate grand patron,
and Mrs. McCrillis; Mrs. Anna A. Evans
Of Burlington, past grand matron and
present historian IF the association ;
Mrs. Clara Groom of st Adams, grand
chaplain and present secretary of the
associations Mrs Nellie Gates of Rut-
land, grand marshal and an officer in
=.
George Huntington of Montpelier, Mrs.
Huntington having been the first presi-
dent of the association; William Fl. Her
rick, deputy grand patron of the fourth
district and present second vice .presi-
dent; Mrs. Goldie Davis Of Mortified.
an officer of the grand chapter also and
of the associations; Mrs Nellie Smythe
of st. Johnsbury, first vice president and
associate grand conductress; Abbie F.
Clarke of Randolph, grand lecturer and
present president, and many others from
Montpelier charter members and grand
officers from different parts of the state,
all Of whom are members. The march
was arranged to bring Mr. and Mrs. Nc
Crillis at the head of the officers table,
where there were placed beautiful favors
Of roses for each guest.
At the close of the delicious banquet
the line of march was again taken up in
the same order and on entering the hall
line was formed across the east, where
was held reception. During the time,
Mrs Anna A. Evans of Burlington en-
tered the hall bearing beautiful carna
tions, and in pleasant little speech pre-
scented to Mr.. and Mrs MeCrillis % of
these fragrant blossoms, it having been
learned that June. % was the 2sth ami
versary of their wedding day. This was
a surprise, as the fact was thought by
them to be secret, but they were equal
to the occasion and both responded with
words OF appreciation, testifying to the
pleasure they had enjoyed in this organ
ization and with this circle of friends
Mrs. Evans then passed to the presi-
dent and presented Miss Clarke a lovely
bouquet of the same flowers and in her
remarks alluded to the pleasant hours
the two had passed together in the last
year and she passed the flowers on as a
reminder of the hours passed together
The response to this was but word and
then she passed to Mrs Huntington, first
president, and presented third bouquet
Mrs. Huntington responded with her
usual witty and attractive way, and
this closed the reception.
Soon after the meeting was again
called to order and work again resumed.
After short opening Mrs. Anna Evans,
past grand matron, and Edward Prouty,
past grand patron, were escorted to