Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1921-01-14

1900, MIS-. marie A. Glllet; Warder,
MRS. Anna S. Mackinnon; Sentinel,
Mr. Ben. H. Lumb.
Just previous to escorting the five
sisters to their respective stations at
che five points of the Central Star.
SISTER Hlnsey, Installing Grand
Marshall, presented each of them with
a clusteRof the flowers appropriate to
her Individual point with most beauti-
ful and appropriate words regarding
the flowers and their significance. At
the close of the beautiful and impress
sive installation ceremony, the Install
ing Grand Marshall, in the name OF
the Grand Chapter and by order of
the Worthy Matron, proclaimed the
officers of Wauwatosa Chapter No.
2l9, Order of the Eastern Star, regu-
larry installed for the ensuing year.
The Worthy Matron, Sister Urban,
extended words of welcome to all pres
ent and expressed appreciation of the
work of the evening, and suggested
that the members of the Chapter ex-
tend a rising vote of thanks to the
three installing officers of the eve
ming, which vote was unanimous.
Brother Chas. a. Brigham, the re-
firing Grand Patron, gave short but
interesting history of the Order of the
Eastern Star, taking in review the be-
ginnings of the Masonic order eentur-
les back, and leading up to the pres
ent hme, showing without question
how times change and demands and
customs broaden in their scope. At
the close of his remarks, he presented
in very happy and able manner, on
behalf of the Chapter, the Past Ma
irons jewel to Sister Pease, the re-
firing Worthy Matron, speaking in no
uncertain terms of her influence on the
growth (and future welfare of the
Chapter, as its first Worthy Matron
during two full years of service; Civ
ing her all due credit for her various
qualifications, capability, judicious-
ness, ability to decide problems
promptly and with justice to all, and
many other good.points too numerous
to mention, but of which her co-work-
ers were fully aware and appreciative.
Sister Pease responded in brief but
very happy way, showing her custom
airy wit and humor, and in closing
asked that Brother Brigham step for
ward and she in turn presented him
with gold "EvershaIp" pencil from
the Chapter, mentioning the facts that
he had served as first Worthy Patron
of the Chapter and had missed no
meetings during the two years he had
so served and regarding his efficient
helpfulness. In response, Brother
Brigham quoted verses founded on the
motto push, Don't Knock"-a motto
that everyone present felt would make
life more livable if followed-"P
Don't Knock"
Mrs. Margaret d. Porter, one of the
charter members. and faithful and
efficient officer during the two years,
with beautiful and appreciative words
regarding the two years service of the
retiring Worthy Matron and Worthy
Patron, presented to Sister Pease
butterfly locket and the Brother Brig
dan a leather bill-fold, coming from
the retiring officers. Each of the re-
cipients responded with cordial words
of thanks, and appreciation of the CO.
operation of the outgoing officers.
Miss Clara Longenecker, on behalf of
the ~. S. S." Girls Club of the Chap
ter, presented to Mrs. Pease, "the
mother of the girls, a handsome bas-
ket of flowers, token of their love
and esteem, extending to her an earn
est invitation to continue meeting with
them as their guest, which invitation
Mrs. Pease gratefully accepted and
spoke briefly Of the appreciation she
felt too deeply to express.
Sister Mabel z. Wheeler, the newly
installed Associate Matron, presented
baskets of bright and fragrant flowers
to Sister Urban, Worthy Matron, and
Brother w. H. Schmidt, Worthy Pa
tron, conveying to them the congratu-
lations and best wishes of the incom-
ing officers for the ensuing year. Both
Sister Urban and Brother Schmidt re-
sponded happily even though some
what overcome by the unexpected
floral shower.
The Worthy Matron then declared
the Chapter closed and the officers
marched from the Chapter room after
depositing their badges on the altar.
All present then retired to the dining
hall, where light refreshments We're
served, and enjoyed the social hour
which followed, dancing and otherwise
mingling with friends and forming
new acquaintance.