Evening star., 1922-08-13
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR


The committee of the Grand Chapter
which is arranging FOR the triennial
assembly of the General Grand Chapter
to be held here the week of Novem.
Der IL. has definitely contracted for
the use Of Convention Hall for the
meetings Of the assembly. in order tc
accommodate the large number OF
delegates who will, be in attendance
Seats for at least 5000 will be pro.
vided. and a sound amplifier will be
ktnstalled that speakers may be heard
Hrs. Ellie Lines Chaplin. general grand
u3atron, and DR.. Alfred c. Mcdaniel
general grand patron, are said to have
indicated that they are well pleased
with the arrangements made
The committee on arrangements, OF
which Mrs. Cora P. Mayberry, past
grand matron. is chairman, has sent
to all Jurisdictions of the United
states. Canada and Scotland. full in
formation concerning hotel accommo-
dations. and the chairman Of the BAN
quet committee. Mrs. Tillie c. Chaun-
cey. associate grand matron. has sent
invitations for the complimentary ban
quet to be given at the Willard Hotel
November 16, to the General Grand
Chapter members, who win be the
guests Of the Grand Chapter of this
Jurisdiction.
Other entertainments to be provided
includes a pilgrimage to Mount Yer
non and Alexandria, with a luncheon
Grana Chapter Of Virginia. The Grand
Chaptef off Maryland also expects Is
sponsor a pilgrimage to she historic
city OF Apnapolis, tyAutomobfle sight
seeing trips arotihd Washington
theater parties shd ianch eons. Will add
10 -rht .hs. pseasaess s .s e TIE week..
OF the Grand Eastern star Chaper Of
the District Of Columbia athat It has
been privileged to entertain the Cen
eral Grand Chapter at a triennial ses-
sion -
BethisAem Chapter held Its, latest
;4eeasl Tuesday evening at the
home ;efs pr. E. T. Stephenson, 20s
MaryIsn& avenue northeast. Mrs.
Otto YGEHng was awarded the prize
Tor the ,htThest score, while Mrs. Cole
received the prize for the lowest. The
guests were invited to refreshments
ana g .package was offered to any one
VINO Could CHESS the contents. Mr..
Davis received the package. The
next social will be held Tuesday
evening at the home of Miss Blanche
Bowen. Ss Seaton place northwest.
For some time past Ruth Chapter,
aided by twelve other local chapters
and BY Kenneth II. Nash Post Of the
American Legion, the latter composed
entirely OF Masons, have been busily
preparing for a big benefit fair to be
held from August 20 to and Including
September 8, at Temple Heigiits, the
site recently acquired for the proposed
Masonic Temple. Sanction therefore, 1t
Is said. had first been obtained from
Grand Master Coombs and approval
from one Of the members Of the execu-
tive committee. Now, however, it ap-
pears that the executive committee Of
the Grand Lodge, which controls the
new temple site, objects to the holding
there OF any function for making money
or to which an admission fee. will be
charged. Quite a sum of money had
eifeady. been expended in preparation
lor the fair. 1t is said, and the decision
Threw CONSERVATION into the ranks Of
nose VINO might suffer loss by the de-
Gision; @ Through the courtesy Of Mrs
John b Henderson, however, the chap
ters and the American Legion posts
were rendered the use Of the grounds
At the northeast corner of 18th and La
mont streets northwest, and the fair
Will be held there, instead Of on Temple
Heights. John J. Mullane, who is in
general charge Of the event, says It Is
going to be something more than . fair,
Tor IN addition to the customary booths,
there will be- a dancing pavilion with
all shades OF dance music, unique games
ana many other novelties. with still
other things besides. Tickets sold for
Temple Heights, Of course, will be hon
ored at the new location, without the
necessity Of exchange, and Mr. Mullane
says when it's all over "a good time
will be had by all"