Evening star., 1924-11-30


West, also visited the chapter. The
program included readings by Past
Matron Louise Lfnthicum Of Martha
Chapter, solos by Past Matron Ruth
Morgan Of Washington Centennial
Chapter, and an original play by
members Of Mount Pleasant Chapter 4
Gifts from the chapter to the grand
by John Alden" and "Pocahontas."
The grand matron received a thermo-
pitcher and tray and the grand pa
tron leather-cased travelling toilet
kit The matron, Mildred Sherman.
announced that the next meeting in
December would be devoted to the
election of officers.
Warren G. Harding Chapter, No. 81,
Is to elect officers December II, and
their installation will take place Decem-
Der 20. AT the last meeting the line
was advanced, with Associate Worthy
Matron Grace Williams acting as worthy
matron, Mrs. Grace Coles as associate
worthy matron and Mrs. Oscar Coombes
as conductress. The degrees were con-
ferred. Mrs. Norma Hine, past worthy
matron of Martha Chapter, assisted with
the music, and Past Patron Richard
Titlow, also of Martha Chapter. and
past master Of Naval Lodge, enter
tained with baritone solos. Worthy Pa
tron Rev. Archie Davis talked on the
significance Of Armist,ce day.
The matrons and patrons OF 1923 were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Bloomfield
IL. Howard, 800 Fourteenth street..
Saturday evening, with the officers of
the Grand Chapter as special guests.
The Washington Quartet. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Bowie, Miss Mclean and
Fred East, accompanied by Prof. VII
son, rendered several numbers. Other
numbers were Miss Hazel Benton. cello:
Mrs. Guy Stevens, piano solos; Paul
Grove. monologue; short talks by Grand
Matron Mrs. Tillie NJ. Chauncey and
Grand Patron James A. West. Mr..
Howard, who. with Mrs. Howard. re-
Gently returned from a two-month trip
abroad, gave an interesting account OF
their stay in Paris and other European
cities.
Brookland Chapter held Its reg
ular meeting Wednesday evening.
Worthy Grand Patron William G.
Belts and Past Grand Matron Minerva
Crawford made addresses. Worthy
Matron Harriet V. Burnside an
nounced the election of officers and
degree work for the next meeting.
December 10. The regular meeting
night falling on Christmas eve, 1t
was voted to hold a special meeting
for the installation of officers for
the new year December %. The chap
ter was entertained with recita-
tions, music and dancing by pupils Of
Mrs. Grace Hazard Wormelle. Re-
freshments were served.
Aremo Chapter. No. 10, will elect
officers Wednesday.
Bethany Afternoon Club Of Bethany
Chapter, No. "a. will hold bazaar
and tea at the home Of Mrs. Nellie
Howes, 2011 F street northwest, De-
cember 4, from 1870 to 4:30 pm.
Public invited.
Esther Chapter, No. 5, will elect
officers next Thursday. and they will
be installed December IS. At the last
meeting a program was rendered.
consisting of solos by Charles +.
Myers and readings by Mrs. Eftie Rob-
erts.
Martha Chapter. No. 4. advanced
the line officers Friday night, with
Associate Matron Ellen NJ. Reynolds
in the east, Jean Brown as associate
matron. Lille Barker as conductress
and Norma Hine. associate con-
ductress. The degrees were conferred
on seven candidates, with solo by
Blanche Breeden. Elizabeth Berry
was presented with an emblemattc
pin from Miss Brinkert and Lois
Towner an emblematic ring from
her sister, the presentation speech
being made by Past Matron Jessie
Hover. Election of officers will be
held December 5.
The annual election of officers Of
Ruth Chapter, No. l, will be held to-
morrow night. The members OF the
chapter are invited to attend the an
nual banquet, which Will be served
after the election, At the last meet
ing of the chapter the right worthy
grand treasurer, Mrs. Lamond. spoke
on the erection Of United Eastern
Star Temple in this city.
After the last business meeting of
st. Johns Lodge Chapter the follow
ing program was rendered.: Vocal
solo, Blanche Breeder, and an ad-
dress, Mrs. N. e. Keyes. The associ-
ate matrons of 1924 were special
guests and presented to Associate
Matron Cooke basket of flowers and
a kitchen shower. The following
grand officers were present: Grand
Patron Belts, Right Worthy Grand
Secretary Keyes. Worthy Grand Mar
tha Campbell, Associate Grand Ma
tron Fletcher, Associate Grand Pa
tron Shreve and Past Grand Matrons
Chauncey, Hutchinson and Crawford.
and Past Grand Patrons Milans and
Mobray. Officers are to be elected to-
morrow evening.
Good VIII Chapter. U. D., will have
a 800" card party December at
the hope of Mrs. Annie NJ. Bohrer.
l0l U street northwest, for the bene-
At of the dormitory fund.
Bethel Ne. of Jobs Daughters will
meet next Saturday evening In the
Masonic Temple. Thirteenth street
md New York avenue northwest, at
: o'clock. The feature will be the
election Of officers for the ensuing
erm of s months. The members of
he Bethel were entertained by the
dothers' Club November 2l at ban
luet at the temple. Rev. John
Palmer. grand chaplain Of the Grand
Lodge of Masons. extended the girls
an Invitation to attend In a body the
evening service at his church Decem-
her Z at 1880 o'clock. The honored
queen. Miss Faye Seller, on behalf
of the Bethel. accepted the invitation.
Miss Aurelia Birmingham sang a. solo.
The Mothers Club will meet in the
Masonic Temple next Tuesday at 2
p M
Gavel Chapter, No. 20, will hold
its next meeting Tuesday evening at
I 80 o'clock. Officers are to be elected.
East Gate Chapter. No. 81, will hold
it's regular meeting for election OF
officers next Friday evening.
B. P. o. ELKS.
The entertainment committee an
nounced a special program for tonight's