Evening star., 1933-02-26
FRATERNITIES

Columbia Commandery will confer
the orders Of Red Cross and Malta Fri
day. Albert c. Shafer will act as SOW
ereign master, with Timothy s. New
kirk and Roy A. Plympton as senior
and junior wardens. respectively, In the
Red Cross William A. Gausmann will
preside in the Order of Malta.
Past Comdr. Frank E. Gibson, chair
man OF the Prize Committee Of the
Grand Commandery, has presented to
the commandery the prizes awarded In
the last annual inspection and competi-
tive drill. A silver cup was awarded as
first prize for competitive drilling, and
commanders sword and belt and a
sword and sash for use in conferring
orders as first prize for inspection and
, attendance.
Lebanon Lodge, No. I, has planned
its annual stag night" entertainment
at the Mayhower Hotel March 16.
Master Thomas R. Wilson has appoint
ed as chairman of the Committee on
Arrangements Elgin Smith, past master
and chaplain Of the lodge. Admission
will be by ticket only, procurable
through the chairman or officers Of the
lodge.
Washington Centennial Lodge will
have a stated meeting Wednesday at
| 1880 pm.
EASTERN STAR.
At the last meeting of Electa Chapter
program was given as follows:
Eastern High School Troubadors led by
Paul DeLong Gable, accompanied by
Mrs. Frank Byram; dancing, Moseley
and Sheehan; so.os, Stanley Franck
accompanied by Mrs. May Simpson;
soprano solos, Miss Helen Bury, accom-
panied by Mrs. Louise McNerney.
The Past Matrons and Past Patrons
Association held their semi-annual
meeting at the Grace Dodge Hotel.
Right Worthy Grand Treasurer Mrs
Flora Campbell. Right Worthy Grand
Treasurer Emeritus Mrs. Alcena Lamond
and Past Grand Patron Charles Roberts
were present. Mrs. Lula r. Emo pre-
sided. The following officers were
elected: Miss Margaret M. Mills, presi-
dent; Lester Eichner, first vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Marion Linden. second vice
president; Mrs Jewell Eichner. secre-
tary; Alonzo Stone. treasurer; Mrs.
Mary Benhoff and Miss Florence Wom-
ersley, Executive Committee. The aux
the home of Mrs. George Hanes, with
Mrs. Minnie Arnold and Mrs. Elsie S.
Robinson joint hostesses.
Esther Chapter conferred the degrees
at it's last meeting. The choir rehearsal
will be held Tuesday evening at the
home of Associate Conductress Reed,
2608 Cathedral avenue. The surprise"
program announced for the meeting
Thursday evening is in charge OF Past
Patron Babcock. Refreshments will be
served in the banquet hall.
| Cathedral Chapter entertained men,
bers of this and nearby jurisdictions at
its twenty-fourth birthday anniversary,
Wednesday evening. The grand chap
ter officers. the matrons and patrons
| of 1888 and officers and members OF
Naomi and Hope Chapters were special
guests.
Birthday greetings were responded to
by the matron. Pearl Keck, and the
patron, David H. Davenport. The pro-
gram included violin solos by Arsenic
Ralon and readings by Wilma Wright
Flood.
The ceremony of cutting the birth
day cake was participated IN by Past
Grand Matron Cowles and the past
matrons and patrons Of the chapter.
Dancing closed the entertainment.
Past Matron Martha r. Brandon WILL
entertain the home board at her home.
81 Rhode Island avenue, Thursday eve
ming, assisted by Past Matron Eliza
beth r. Cornish.
Bethany Chapter will have a dance
and card party at Wardman Park Hotel,
Tuesday evening.
The home board will meet at noon.
February 27 at the home Of Mrs. Ruth
Seeger. 3024 Bladensburg road north
east, assisting hostesses being Mrs. Ser
rano and Mrs. Ellen Edwards.
The Endowment Committee will meet
at the home of Mrs. w. w. Horton,
1929 Fourteenth street, at 1890 pm,
March 2, Mrs. Anna White and Mrs.
Alice Newhard assisting.
st. Johns Lodge Chapter on March
will entertain as honored guests the
associate grand matron, associate grand
patron, grand secretary, grand treas
urer grand conductress, associate grand
conductress, and the officers OF the
various chapters holding similar onces.
The members of the chapter having
birthday anniversaries in March will be
entertained at the second meeting OF
| the month.
The home board will be entertained
at the home of Clara Davis, 4728 Fifth
street, March Is. A card party and
dance will be held at the Shoreham
Hotel. March 9. The home board will
give a turkey dinner at Almas Temple
March %.
Matron Annie l. Hartline announces
degrees will be conferred on several
candidates tomorrow night at Miriam
Chapter. The home board will meet
Wednesday at the home Of Past Mat
ron Helen Rowen, 5429 Kansas avenue,
with Past Matron Pearl D. Clifford and
Daisey Ruffner as joint hostesses.
At the last meeting of the chapter
a program consisting of musical num-
bers and .specialties was given by Will
ham Gee, Ida Clark, Master Leslie
Byram, Mr.. Welsch, Miss Elizabeth Orr
and Master Jack Orr.
The members of Naomi Chapter met
Wednesday evening and attended the
twenty fourth birthday celebration OF
Cathedral Chapter. The regular meet
! ing of Naomi Chapter was called OF.
The matron and patron, accompanied
by members of the chapter, went to
Baltimore last Tuesday evening and at
tended the grand visitation OF Robert
M. Coombs Chapter.
Mizpah Chapter held a business meet
ing February 81. Prof. Colangelo and
his pupils gave musical selections. Mrs.
Whitson gave recitations and Miss
Brown gave several readings. The home
board will hold card party at South
ern Diaries March 10. The chapter will
give a dance March % at 1910 Wiscon-
sin avenue.
Gavel Chapter held short business
meeting. The Home Board will meet
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Satterth-
waite, TIA Hamilton street. Matron
Louise Reed announces a dance will be
held March IL at the Kennedy-Warren.
The Endowment Committee met last
Monday and made plans for their &C