The Omaha guide., 1935-06-29
The 18th Amaranthus
Grand Chapter o. E.
S. Nebraska
By j. r. Edwards. Lincoln Neb.

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Chapter, o. E. S., Nebraska Juris-
diction, convened Wednesday morn
ing, June 18th, in a beautiful setting
OF flowers, varied c~olors, with white
and gold attire of the Grand officers
and members Of the order. Worthy
Grand Matron, Hazel Terry Lewis,
Omaha, Nebraska assembled the East
throne and, amid much applause,
sounded the gavel for the opening
business Several dignitaries were
presented the audience during the
three days session. Prominent
among them were the First P. w. s.
Matron, Laura johnson. now resid-
ing in Chicago, Illinois. the First
W. G.. Patron, Nat Hunter, Omaha,
was presented; P. W. G.. Associate
Matron Luda Wilson, Omaha; Most
Worshipful G.. Master of Nebraska
Jurisdiction, Edward Fletcher gave
an eloquent address; others from
Kansas and Missouri were present
and spoke briefly.
The W. G. Deputy, Elizabeth
Woods, Lincoln. and Worthy G.
Sponsor, also P. ". G., Matron
Maude H. johnson, Lincoln, P. W. G.
Matron Maggie Ransom, Omaha;
made responses to all speakers. The
W. G.. Patron L. J. Gordon, of
Beatrice, assisted the W. G.. Mat
ron Lewis, also conducting the cleo
ton of new officers Oh Friday after
noon.
Wednesday night a delightful
program with Mrs. Winnie Walker
Chru, o. E. S., and beautiful re-
ception for the guests took place.
Thursday night open house, Chapter
of Sorrows, under the supervision Of
the W. G. Lecturer, jamie johnson,
Omaha, and W. G.. Associate Pat
ron W. Carter, Omaha, was an in
spring ceremony.
The past G. Patron, W. P. Wade,
made splendid addresses on points
Of law and order. as did P. W. Mat
ron M. Bell Gooden on Fidelity.
The Grand Chapter presented the
W. G. Matron Lewis with a dainty
coffee set and a check as tokens Of
esteem and love. The Youths Frat,
No. 1, Omaha, presented their
sponsor, S. NJ. G. Baker, with a
fountain pen and card. G.. W.
Trustee, Florence Johnson, seriously
Ill at her residence, was beautifully
remembered and sincere silent pray
er for her speedy recovery was given
P. G. Sen. Ed Hill, also i'll at home,
was given silent tribute.
The attendance, all three days, was
all to be desired. Splendid and per-
feet attention by all committees
made this 14th Communication one,
if not the greatest Of all. Delega-
tons from Lincoln and Alliance pre-
scented Fluctuations to the entertain
ing committee and G.. C. viii meet
in Omaha again next year.
The following officers were elect
ed: Jennie R. Edwards, W. Grand
Matron, Lincoln; William Carter, W.
Grand Patron, Omaha. Hattie Brown
low-Knight, ". G.. Associate Mat
ron, Omaha; W. Jenkins, W. G. AS
sociate Patron, Omaha; Martha B.
Evans, w. B. Secretary, Omaha;
succeeding herself; Mable Galbreath,
W. G. treasurer, Lincoln, succeed
ing herself; M. Belle Gooden, W. G..
Lecturer, Omaha. Viola Cole, w. G..
Chaplin, Omaha; Cloma Scott, W. G..
Conductress, Omaha; Mamie Hawk
ms, W. G. Associate Conductress,
Lincoln; Nettie Fredricks, w. G.
Assistant Secretary, Omaha; Leona
Glass, ". G. Foreign Correspond
ent; Maude H. johnson, W. G.
Trustee, Lincoln. Pearl Fletcher,
W. G. Trustee, Omaha, succeeding
herself; Blanche Moore, W. G. Mar
shall in West, Omaha; Evelyn John
son, ". G. Marshall in East, Lin
coin; Eva Deloach, W. G.. Organist,
Omaha; Gertrude Rafferty,, W. G..
Warden, Omaha; Amanda jenkins,
". G. Sentinel, Omaha; W. G..
Ada, Emma Blue; W. G. Ruth, Sal
lie Brown; W G. Esther. Allea
Wade; ". G.. Martha, Josephine
Moore; ". G. Electa, Margaret
Moore.