The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-09
NORTHFIELD
Past w. Ms and w. P's Night Oh
served by Naomi Chapter.

oSirSu W ANaoihi SAopeSA.
One OF the most enjoyable occasions
in years was held in Masonic hall OF
Tuesday evening, when a large mum
Der. of the members Of Naomi chap
ter, No. Is, Order Of Eastern Star, anl
of the Masonic fraternity sat down t.
6 O'Clock banquet, which had beer
prepared by q committee from the
Eastern Star, with Mrs. s. Francis
Howard as chairman, ably assisted by
Mrs. Edward NJ. Holton and Mrs. Lau-
renee c. Howe. The banquet was ex-
cellent, as was expected under the
management Of Mrs. Howard, and CON
sisted of escalloped oysters, cabbage
salad, pickles, rolls, lemon, cream and
chocolate pies, cake and coffee. The
occasion of the get-together was in OBJ
servance Of past matrons' and past
patrons night which was held in con-
junction with the regular meeting Of
the order. Those taking part were
mostly past officers and were as fol-
lows; Mrs. Harriet Estabrooks, worthy
matron; Prof S. Francis Howard,
worthy patron; Mrs. Mary Mccormick,
associate matron; Mrs. Gertrude Cady,
secretary; Mrs. Gertrude Sawyer,
treasurer; Mrs. Amy Pervier, conduct
ress; Miss Helen Howe, associate con-
ductress; Mrs. Belle Stone, chaplain;
Mrs. Sadie Judkins, pianist; Mrs.
Stella Boynton, marshal; Ada Dean
r. r. Roberts; Ruth, George A. Cross;
Esther, Fred r. Davis; Martha, John
Mccormick Electa, Fred G. Greene;
warder, Mrs Millie Cross; sentinel,
Mrs. Belle Sawyer. An invitation had
been extended to Mrs. Sarah Ferris,
widow of the late brother Henry L.
Ferris, to be present, as she was one
Of the founder are charter member
Of the chapter, but she sent beauti-
full letter, expressing her regrets, which
was much appreciated by those pres
ent The only other charter member
living is Miss Lavaua Eggleston, who
was present and was given seat in
the East. Mrs. Myrtle I. Davis and
Mrs. Goldie +. Davis were received
with the grand honors and escorted
to seats in the East, both having been
past matrons. past grand officers, past
representatives of North Dakota and
Utah respectively. and past deputy
grand matrons of district No. A.
AT the close of the business session
a most excellent program was given
and was as follows: Founding of the |
chapter, Miss Lena Wood; history of
Naomi chapter, Mrs Charles f. Duke;
reading, Level and Square" Mrs. John
J. Sawyer; prophecy, Mrs. William 1
II. Hurley; reading, Resignation, I
Mrs. Warren w. Hartwell. The proph-
ecy was full of wit and humor and +.
caused much merriment to those con
cerned. No one but Mrs. Hurley could
have handled the subject in such a
pleasing manner. At the close of the
exercise Prof. Howard with a few
well-chosen remarks, presented Miss
Eggleston bouquet of carnations and
at the same. time ana in his-usnal gra-
cious manner, he spoke very feelingly
with admiration and respect of anoth-
sr old member, Mrs Ellen +. Gokey,
who was absent on bed of sickness
She was also remembered with a bou-
luet of carnations Much credit is
lue Mrs Nellie Sawyer, worthy mat
ION of the chapter. for the success and
pleasure of the meeting
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Edgerton
ave gone to Norfolk, Va, where they
Expect to spend the winter. They were 1
accompanied by Mr.. Edgerton's sister.
md husband, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Clark. /
i Annisquam, Mass. During their alb ,
ence they viii visit Mr.. and Mrs. Ed