Evening journal., 1920-03-18

Past Matrons and Past Patrons Of Del
aware. Mrs. Pierson is the wife Of
Courtland E. Plerson.
For the purpose Of forming an asso-
citation Of the past matrons and past
patrons OF Delaware, Order Of the Eas-
tern Star, a second meeting to pass
upon the constitution and bylaws
drawn up by the committee was held
last night, at the home OF Mrs. Court
land E. Pierson, No. 29i3 Market street.
After such business as fully launched
the association upon a bona fde basis
was disposed OF, the meeting took on
a social phase and those present were
delightfully."- entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierson.
The ojcet Of this organization, its
members consisting OF the past ma
| irons and past patrons Of the several
chapters in the state Of Delaware, is
10 continue old associations, TO form
new acquaintance, and TO cultivate a
spirit OF fraternity and sociability
| among those who have directed the af-
/ fairs OF the Eastern Star in Delaware
and by so doing 10 incidentally advance
| the welfare Of the Order. A member Of
| the fraternity becomes automatically
eligible to membership in the assOcia-
/ ton when they have passed the high
est chair in their particular subor-
dlnate chapter.
There was much discussion last
evening for the future welfare Of the
Order In Delaware and Of the time
when there wOua be a Grand Chap
ter here. The several Chapters In Del
aware at this time operating under th,
jurisdiction Of the General Grand Chap
ter. There are now six chapters in the
State, 1--WE in Wilmington, and one In
Delmar. Three new chapters are in
formation, one at New Castle, and one
each at Georgetown and ScafOrd.
The officers Of the association are
Mrs. Celia X. PiersOn, president; Mrs.
Amy E. Meyer. first vice-president, Mrs.
Lilly s. Riley, second vice-president ;
Mrs. Matte p. Horn, secretary; Mrs.
Nellie Drake. treasurer; Mrs. Margaret
j. Redmile, historian. The committees
appointed were:
EAttullNe-As NlIbJL hutAI1s hA7
Louise w. Green and Mrs. Mary N.
Hook.
Press--Nirs. Margaret ]. Redmile.
Auditing or Finance-Stuart ]. Horn.
Mrs. Mary N. Hook, and Mrs. Susie
Marsh.
The initiatory committee IS: Ostdf
w. Stiegler, Mrs. Louise w. Green and
Mrs Mary N. Hook.
Those present last night were: Mrs
Julia NJ. story, Mrs. Margaret j. Red
mile, Mrs. Louise w. Green and Mrs
Celia X. Pierson, past matrons OF Della
ware Chapter; Frank L. Howard and
Oscar w. Stiegler, past patrons OF Del
aware Chapter; Mrs. Nellie Drake, Mrs
Ethel Draine, past patrons OF Mizpah
| Chapter; Mrs. Amy Meyer and Mrs
Lilly A. pyle, past matrOns OF Julia NJ
Story Chapter; Robert S. Wood, past
worthy patron Of Julia NJ. Story Chap
ter; Mrs. Matte Pyle Horn. past matron
Gg ST. Johns Chapter, and Stuart J.
Horn, past worthy patron Of St Johns
Chapter. Worthy matrOns in ONCE al
this time Mrs. Laura V. Mckay, Della
ware: Mrs. Mary Cross, Mlzpah; Mrs
Ann T. Hamilton, Julia NJ. Story, Mrs
Bertha NJ. Smith, st. Johns; Mrs. Anna
Ellis. Adah, and Mrs. Lilly S. Riley
radiant, as well as C. Herbert Neutze
Delaware; Harry A. Newlin, Mizpah
Harvey G. Snath, st. Johns; Harry T.
Hickey, Adah, and A. Victor Hughes
Radiant, worthy patrons.
The first meeting was held at th'
home OF Mrs. NJ. Burton Meyer, No. POI.
Market street, on December Z.
Meetings are 10 be held the fourtf
Wednesdays OF the months OF March
May, September and November. ThI
annual meeting viii be held the fourl
Wednesday in January OF each year
at which time IL is the intention Il
hold a banquet.