The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-28
CHARLOTTE MORRIS ASSN.
Meeting Held at Montpelier Proved
Most ENJOYABLE.

Most Enjoyable.
The annual meeting of Charlotte
Morris association, past matrons and
past patrons, was held in Montpelier
Thursday afternoon and evening, June
"a, in the Masonic hall. The first ses-
sion was called at o'clock in the aft
ernoon and at the appointed time a
good representation from the different
parts of the state were present and
at their stations. The session opened
with the usual ceremonies, the presi-
dent and her efficient corps OF officers
officiating. The reading Of the minutes
Of the last regular meeting which was
held at Randolph, May IL, was read by
the secretary, Mrs. Clara w. Groom, OF
st. Adams The annual report of the
secretary and treasurer was read and
accepted, and the business incident to
the closing of the year was in order,
and at the close the meeting was called
to recreation till o'clock in the eve
ming.
A banquet was served in the dining
room of the hall by Robert Morris,
chapter, 0. Il. s., which did great cred
it to all who were in charge. The menu
was elaborate, the service graceful. and
the whole affair a success. Piano mu-
sic Just outside OF the rooms = added
much to the pleasure of those present.
Eighty members and guests were seat
ed at the tables which were artistlcally
decorated with flowers.
A program followed, this having been
prepared by the committee in charge.
II consisted of vocal soils by Samuel
Lawton of Winooski and Mrs. Merrill
of Montpelier, both being very enjoy.
able; piano solo by Miss Slayton OF
Montpelier; recitation by Mrs Goldie
Davis of Mortified, and paper, "A
Dream" by Mrs. Anna Evans of Bur
lington, all of which were greatly ap-
preciated by those present.
The evening session opened at ;
o'clock, with the initiation of Is candl-
dates from different parts of the state.
Following il was the memorial for de
ased members, Mrs. Mildred Herrick
of Montpelier, past matron OF Robert
Morris chapter; Mrs. Martha Stoddardi
past grand matron, formerly OF Shell
burne, and Lucus Webb, for many
years worthy patron OF Beulah chapter
at Randolph. Fifteen of the sisters
from the association, took part in this
memorial which was composed and ar
ranged by one of the members. The Of
ficers placed flowers upon the altar
and gave appropriate lines in memory
of those who have gone before.
The election of officers followed as
given herewith: President, Mrs Mel
lie NJ Smythe, st. Johnsbury; first
vice president, Mrs. Anna Evans Bur
lington; second vice president, Judge
G. II. Dana Of Woodbury.; secretary
Mrs. Clara 4. Groom Of St, Adams
treasurer Mrs. Geneieve McGrillis
Marshfield; historian, Mrs. (ioldie Day.
Is of Mortified; chaplain, Mrs, Philo
j. Huntington, Montpelier; marshal
George Morse of Milton; organist, Alb
bic F. Clark, Randolph; warder, Mrs
Minnie Dandrew, Winooski; sentinel
+. G. Evans of Burlington; conductress
Mrs. Nellie Gates Of Rutland; assistant
eonductress, Mrs. Edith Going, White
River junction .Adah. Mrs, Webb Bis
sell, Rutland; Ruth, Mrs HOPPE Pearl
ST. Johnsbury; Esther, Mrs. Nellie
Goodsell Fairfax; Martha, Mrs, Mary
Mackay, Barre; Electa, Mrs Annie
Fairbrother, West Burke. The officers
were installed by the past officers and
the meeting closed at a late hour, the
new officers presiding.
Charlotte Morris association has
had marvellous growth, having been
organized in Montpelier in 1914, with
II charter members, and at the present
time numbers 1870 active members and
four honorary members, who, at the
FIVE meetings held each year, enjoy the
greeting of their associates from all
parts of the state. The annual meeting
is held each year at Montpelier in June
and the other meetings at different
places by invitation. The next meet
ing will be held at North Bennington