Imperial Valley press., 1922-04-29
EASTERN STAR ACTIVE

Activities of the Q. f. S. for the
week have been marked by three meet
ings Of unusual interest. The first was
held at Holtville on Wednesday eve
ming, Mrs. Florence Blanchard, deputy
grand worthy matron making her Off
cial visit to her home chapter on thai
occasion. The meeting was most I'M
pressive, the hall being profusely dec
Grated in roses. Mrs. Blanchard was
given every attention possible and her
address was tender and impressive as
she talked of the work of the order
in her own town. She was presented
with lovely mirror in token of the
love and esteem of her sister members.
Supper followed the formal ceremonies.
On Thursday night, Alamo Chapter.
featured a past matron S program,
which was reminiscent i'll way and
most enjoyable. The chairs were filled,
in large part, by men and women who
filled them thirteen years ago when
this, the Oldest chapter of the o. +. s.
in Imperial Valley was organized. Mrs.
Philo Jones was the first worthy matron
and Officiated in the same capacity.
The minutes of that first meeting were
! read and contained many interesting
illusions which were delightful. Alamo
Chapter still has among her members
| 10 Of the Is matrons who have served,
and several past worthy patrons.
The initiatory degree work was ex-
emplified, several new members being
taken in.
| After the formal meeting and cere-
monies, fancy dancing, music and whist
ling was given followed by 4 banquet
which was most enjoyable. Mrs. John
Norton of Ell Centre assisted in the
formal work of the evening and was
presented huge bouquet Of choice
roses.
Signal Chapter of FL Centre had its
special night Friday with Mrs. Florence
| Blanchard making her official visit.
The attendance was large, about $50
being there to enjoy the meeting and
the banquet served afterwards. All of
the work of the order was exemplified
for Mrs. Blanchard and quite a number
of new members were initiated. At the
close of the ceremonies, Worthy Patron
Harry OFT, presented Mrs. Blanchard
two handsome sterling silver candle
sticks as a memento of the occasion. The
recipient responder most graciously
The banquet room was lovely in floral
II decorations and delicious menu was
| served.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Little Marjory Genelle Sargent was
three years old yesterday and she had
a real birthday party with huge birth
day cake with candles, flowers for dee
orations and many lovely little gifts
from her guests.
1t. was pink and white affair
dainty and sweet as the little Miss il
whose honor it was given. OF course
the mothers had to bring the babies
so there were a lot there. Games were
played by the children, pink and white
ice cream and candies were served, anC
the cake was cut after the candles were
blown out, and every body had Il merry
time. Each little guest was presented
May basket filled with pink anC
white sweet peas. The little guest,
were Beverly and Earl Whited, Mary
Katherine and Barbara Ruth Horton
Geraldine Johnson, Luann Nuttall, DoI
Rex Jr., Walter Wade Swanberger Jr.
Margaret Ellis, Wellington Couch Jr.
Wallace Griffin, Jane and Barbara Al
derson and Carleton Sargent. Marjorie
Helms and the grandmother of the lit
tie hostess, Mrs. w. l.. Ferris assisted
the mother, Mrs. Carl Sargent in en-
tertaining the little folks and thei
mothers.