Evening star., 1928-02-26

| President j. II. Hunt IN commenting
on the vote said. I'm declining the
Temple Clubs invitation to consolidate
the membership Of my club feels that
as matter of sentiment. and for no
other reason 1t Is essential that the
Gable Tow Club remain in existence,
1t is one Of the Older Masonic clubs
Of the country, having been in existence
since 1921. while the Temple Club has
been organized scant five years"
The advisory board Masonic Clubs of
the District of Columbia, will meet
Thursday at s pm. at the Gavel Club
rooms. 7l9-72l Thirteenth street
George Washington's birthday was
celebrated last Wednesday in the audi
torum of the National Museum by the
clubs. under the auspices Of the advisory
board. William Musser, past president
OF the board, chairman of the commit
tee on arrangements and originator Of
the cherry blossom emblem to be worn
as a tribute to Washington the Mason,
introduced the president of the board.
Samuel c. Bready. who welcomed those
present Mai Gen Amos A. Fries. past
president of the board. presided and in
troduced James A. West. senior grand
warden Of the Grand Lodge and third
vice president Of the National League
OF Masonic Clubs. representing the
grand master OF MaSons of the District
Of Columbia; Capt. Cheney l.. Bertholf.
second vice president of the National
League; NJ, D. HenSey. State vice presi-
dent Of the National League for the
District Of Columbia: L. H. Troutman,
past president of the National League
J. Boyd Dexter. past president of the
board: Rev. John c. Palmer. grand
chaplain of the Grand Lodge; Frank E.
! Koch of the Scottish Rite and Mrs.
! Florence A. Bailey. matron of Joppa
Chapter. 0. E. S.. and president of the
! Matrons and Patrons Association of
! 1928.
! Or. Palmer offered prayer and the
principal address was delivered by Past
Grand Master James w. Witten.
{ AT the conclusion of the exercises
those in attendance. accompanied by
/ the ladies uniformed drill team Of
/ Bethlehem Chapter of the Eastern Star.
! bearing the national flag and escorted
! b. members of Brightwood Com
mandery. in full templar uniform. pro-
! ceeded to the base of the Washington
| Monument, where a large wreath Of
| flowers was deposited. with appropriate
! ceremonies.
EASTERN STAR.
| Warren G. Harding Chapter will meet
Tuesday. when proposed amendments
| to the bylaws will be considered. A
! and means committee March at the
home Of Mrs. Oscar Coumbe, 1927 Euclid
street.
The Association Of Matrons and Pa
irons OF 1927 is making plans for its
annual banquet March 81 at the Du-
pont Hotel. New Hampshire avenue and
o street. The president. Mrs. Augusta
Thompson. has appointed the following
committees: Table decorations, Mrs.
Louise Nubson and Stanley H. Ridings:
music. stunts and favors, the president
and Frank H. Myers, Raymond D. Fill
Illus and Elgin Smith.
The thirteenth annual meeting of the
| Order of the Sigma Pi. composed of the
past n1atroas and patrons of Esther
Chapter. was held at the Raleigh Hotel
Saturday evening. The ceremonies in
cident TO the initiation of the newest
members, Mrs. Ada E. Phillips and STAN
ley H. Ridings. started at 7:30 O'Clock,
followed by a dinner and dancing
Edwin c. Dutton. grand exalted ar
CON- was in charge of ceremonies.
Ruth Chapter held a short business
session February 20. followed by a pro-
gram in charge OF Patron Lester Charl-
ton. The matron was presented with
flowers by Mr.. Nevius, chairman Of the
ways and means committee. Refresh
, ments were served. The auxiliary home
board will give a dinner at Brightwood
Masonic Temple March 10 from 5 to Z
O'Clock.
The monthly meeting of the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home Board Aux
iiiary will be held tomorrow afternoon
at / 30 O'Clock in the Masonic Temple.
A full attendance is requested by the
president. Mrs. Emile r. Botsch.
Hope Chapter will have committee
meetings this week: February "a. Floral
Circle at the home OF the natror.
Eleanore NJ Clarkson. 49l5 Thirteenth
street, and the same evening the en-
downment committee at the hor,e nf
Junior Past Matron Mary G. Hutchin-
son, 3li8 Warder street: the home
board committee, February 20 at the
home Of associate grand conductress,
Amy c. Hollander. 1874 Columbia road:
temple committee at the home OF Past
Ma;ron Addie c. Good. 1882 Quincy
street March 2.
LOYALTY Chapter honored its past
matrons and patrons with a Valentine
party at the meeting February Is. A
program, followed by refreshments and
dancing. was In charge OF the line Of
fcerg. Guests OF the evening included
Pas, Grand Patron Gratz z. Dunkum
and Associate Grand Patron John
Clagett Proctor The ways and means
committee will hold card parties this
board will hold their monthly luncheon
tomorrow. The next meeting VIII be
devoted 70 business.
| At the next regular meeting OF
| Arelne Chapter March Z. the matron
| announces a short business meeting
/ followed by an operetta, directed by
| Paul Bieyden and Mr. Muth. The
members OF Mount Pleasant Chapter
vii! be guests.
! Matron NJ. Betty Wolfe OF Congress
/ Iocge Chapter announces at the next
meeting, March S, short business
meeting will be held. after which an
entertainment. followed by dancing. VIII
! be the program.
! Lille c. Eibel. matron Of Temple
| Chapter. announces the degrees viii be
conferred tomorrow evening,
Acacia Chapter met Tuesday and
after short business meeting was en-
terta!ned by Miss Florence Cockerille,
piano so!os. Paul Grove. readings: Mr..
ana Mrs Tabbutt. sol0iats, and Mrs.
GLADYS Thrift readings Refreshments
we're served by the bowling team OF the
chapter. The chapter will have a dance
snd card party March at Chestnut
Farms Dsiry Auditorium. Twenty-sixth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. Also a
card party March la al Gil q street
southeast Bertha Wealthail announced
a fImmsRe sale In the near future and
requests all members having rummage
70 cal! Lincoln 23oS-J. The chapter
viii have charge of the services at the
home March II The next meeting of