Vol. 3. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, AUGUST, 1890. No. 3.
A WOMAN’S PRAISE. with a loud tick, tock! She could hear Deb’s to the select school in the village, and she [Youth’s Companion.] footsteps as she moved around the kitchen grew up into a tall, straight, shy girl, that sprinkling the clothes. placed in an atmosphere of light and love, They gat upon the rocks beside the sea; He still a youth, while gray had touched her hair: “I’m sure I don’t know what Deb’ll say,” would have had many talents and graces. She praised him, as a woman may, who, fair, she said finally, “but I’ll go and see Mrs. De But Deb was her only companion; she had And strong, and kind, with gentle ministry, land about it.” never had the luxury of even a doll, except Knows well how great her influence may be. Having arrived at this decision, Miss the one Deb had made her, of rags. •‘I watched your thoughtfulness and tender care Hepsy arose from her chair with a sigh of At the death of her father she and Deb had Of a young stranger. In my heart you bear The name of gentleman, for courtesy.” relief, gave a little shake to her dress, rolled moved out of the old house with its large up her knitting, ran her needles through bare rooms, into a comfortable cottage.' Years passed, and years divided, as they will, The boy and woman; yet, from that glad hour, the ball, and placed it in her willow work- Here they drifted along from day to day, Sweet deeds of goodness came his life to fill basket. Then she went into the bedroom and year to year; until Hepsy had changed Ah, who shall estimate the wondrous power and put a few finishing touches to her neat into Miss Hepsy and reached her thirty-fifth Of woman’s pralse-her words for good or ill I toilet. birth d ay . She sowed the seed - eternal blooms that flower. The little square glass before which Miss On the Sunday before our story opens, —S a r a h K. B o l t o n . Hepsy stood, reflected a thiu face, with clear Mr. Deland had preached a sermon which For The Eastern Star. b ue eyes, and brown hair streaked with had agitated Miss Hepsy considerably. He MISS HEPSY’S EXPERIMENT. gray, which would break into a wave here had described in a very vivid manner the and there, in spite of her combing it straight life of the lower classes in New York City. IN TWO PARTS—PART I. back and twisting it into a tight knot. He dwelt particularly upon the sufferings of Miss Hepsy laid down her knitting for It was a very plain face. When she smiled the children who were shut up in close filthy about the flixth time that afternoon, and it Ighted up wonderfully; but Miss Hepsy rooms, starved, beaten by drunken fathers said aloud: seldom smiled. Her thin lips had a trick of and mothers, taught nothing but crime and “I’ve a good mind to try it!” To be sure closing in a firm, straight line, and she bore wickedness. He then spoke of the charit her only listener was Tab, the cat, but Tab the sober look of a person to whom life was able people who had interested themselves was used to being the sole confidant of her a very serious matter. in these destitute children and had sub mistress, and now she rubbed against Mi*s Her path in life had been a very narrow scribed to a Fresh Air Fund, the money of Hepsy’s brown lustre dress, and looked up one. It had never broadened but once be which was to be applied in giving some into her face with a gentle purr. yond the limits of the little town in which children a two weeks’ outing in the country. “It does seem a shame,” Miss Hepsy went she lived. That once she had gone to a He did not ask his parishoners to subscribe on, stroking Tab mechanically, “that hun neighboring city for a week, but came back money to the fund, but he did ask them dreds of little children are shut up in blocks so worn and bewildered by the noise and with tears in his eyes, to open their hearts this warm weather and never get a sight of sights, that she had cried with joy at being and homes to some little waif during the hot the green grass; and haven’t a single flower in her own quiet home again, and nothing summer, and ended by saying: to brighten their lives. It's an awful risk could ever induce her to take a second trip. “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of for me to take, not knowing a thing about Her mother had died before Hepsy had these little ones, ye have done it unto me. children. Suppose she should get sick, or learned to guide her own tiny footsteps, Verily, I say unto yon, ye shall in no wise suppose she should hate cats, or suppose they and she had been brought up under her lose your reward.” Bhould send me a boy I One of those little father s stern eye. He was a very religious Miss Hepsy had not inherited her father’s street gamins that swear and do such dread man, and a very serious man. He had a close nature. She was fond of giving. She ful things! Why they even pick people’s comfortable income and worked very hard had never surrounded herself with luxuries pockets and throw stones through windows to add to it. Laughter, sunshine, flowers because she had not known how to set about and at cats! What could Deb and I do with and music had no place in his life. He had it She admired the comfortable chairs in such a boy as that?” This last thought never robbed the widow and orphans nor Mrs. Deland’s parlor; but the thought of frightened her, and she shook her head as had he ever given them anything which changing her own straight, hair-cloth ones, she resumed her neglected knitting. would tempt anyone else to rob them. for anything more comfortable, never Her shining needles clicked away busily At his wife’s death, he had closed up all entered her head. She had worn the yoke for half an hour. It was very still. The but a few rooms in the old house, and had of oppression so long that she had never pendulum of the old clock which stood in given little Hepb.y entirely into honest old made use of her freedom. She had been in its tall case in the corner, swung to and fro Deb’s charge. The little girl had been sent a deep study ever since the sermon. There was her house, comfortable, and no childish none of them seemed to suit the small, to Miss Hepsy. “I never had so much to e a t foot had ever danced across its floors. That straight, self-possessed, little figure in front before,” she said. “You must be awful ric h . ” she should send for one of the children of her, who still watched her as if wonder The sight of Rita’s hunger must have s o ft seemed an impossibility, and yet the idea ing what strange thing would happen next. ened Deb’s heart a little, for she undertook clung to her and she turned the matter over At last she heard Deb drop a dish in the the task of putting her to bed. When R ita and over again in her mind. When Deb dining-room, and her tongue loosened at pulled off the blue calico dress, Deb was h o r asked her how she wanted her oatmeal for th e sound. rified to see her thin little body covered w ith breakfast, she had answered abstractedly, “Come in, Bita,” she said, “supper is wait scars and bruises. Rita seemed to under “about ten years old;” and then Deb had in g .” stand the question in her look for she said in gotten in quite a fright and declared that she What a relief it was to hear the sound of a hard, matter-of-fact way, “That’s w here was sick. : her own voice and to know that it sounded Tim beats me when he’s drunk.” Deb shook Now • us she walked slowly between the natu ral. her head and gave a pitying sigh; then she rows of cedar trees which led up to Mrs. Bita followed her along the entry into the left the room and came back with a tub of Deland’s low, white door, she felt quite ner little sitting-room. Then Miss Hepsy turned warm water, soap and towels. An hour later vous and hysterical, and would have turned to look at her and noticed the dust and black found R ita sleeping soundly, an d for th e f i r s t back, but Mrs. Deland had seen her coming streaks left by numerous cinders on her face time in her life, in a bed, she had told Deb. and stood in the doorway smiling. Miss and hands. She led the way into her own When questioned as to where she had been Hepsy accepted the kind invitation to lay dainty bed-room, and poured out a generous in the habit of sleeping she had answered: off her bonnet and stay to tea; and she dis supply of water in the large white bo^l. “Oh, on a bundle of rags in a corner or h o t cussed the matter very thoroughly with good Rita watched all these proceedings with in nights out in the door-way.” Mr. Deland, and his wife. One by one they terest, but did not seem to fully understand This was Rita’s introduction to the house overcame her objection sand the result was them . * hold, and during the week that followed she that Mr. Deland, who was going to the city Miss Hepsy was forced to explain. kept Miss H epsy and Deb in a co n tin u al s ta te the following week, was to bring back with “I thought you would want to wash your of wonder. She stood in awe of Miss Hepsy him *ome little city waif for a two weeks stay face and hands before tea,” she said, “Let me but to Deb she talked more freely, though with Miss Hepsy. take your hat.” the main part of her conversation consisted The hardest part of the task remained, to This latter request did not seem to please in asking Deb questions. She was ten years tell Deb what she had done. This Miss Rita for she gave up her hat rather reluct old, yet she could neither read nor write, Hepsy did not do until the next morning, and antly and kept her eye on it. and her ignorance of the Scriptures horri then she was quite astonished at Deb’s ve When Miss Hepsy went to hang it in the fied Miss Hepsy. For the people whom she hemence. There was no calamity which Deb press, she blurted out: saw she seemed to care very little; she had did not prophesy as a result of “bringing “The man said I could keep that hat!” a queer habit of shrinking back if one can* one of them little heathens into the house.” Misrf H epsy was am azed. “ To be sure you near her, as if she feared a blow. But She went around muttering and shaking her can keep it child,” she said, “I am only put- every bit of out-door life was a scource of head and altogether made Miss Hepsy very ing it in the press for you. Here is the wa wonder to her—the grass, the trees, the miserable. She could only content hersolf te r and you can wash y o u r face.” flowers—she almost worshipped every little with hoping that she and Deb would escape Rita dipped the ends of her grimy little bit of weed. Deb hunting for her one even with their lives. fingers into the bowl, spattered a few drops ing found her lying flat with her face buried A week passed quickly and one bright on her thin face, then drew her sh eve across in the mignonette bed. She seemed a very evening when the whole landscape was filled her face and wiped her hands on her dress frail little mite. The least exertion made with the glory of the setting sun, Miss Hepsy skirt. This was not the kind of a wash Miss her draw her breath in quick, hard gasps, standing in the doorway, was confronted by Hepsy had expected to see, but she did not and though she never uttered a complaint, Mr. Deland and the childl Such a forlorn know just what to do or say, so she led the she often held her hand to her side and looking lUtle m.te as she was! Her face was way to the dining-room where the table grew very white. pale and thin, and her large black eyes gazed with its snowy cloth and shining dishes The first week sped very quickly and Riti straight into Miss Hepsy’s, from under a stood. knew how few days remained before she shaggy mass of short dark hair that conceal The fat little teapot stood by her plate but must return to the city. Her first question ed her forehead. Her thin little figure was Deb was not visible. to Deb was each morning: “How many almost lost in the folds of a loose, blue calico “Sit down here,” said Miss Hepsy. I know more days is it?” and Deb answering thought dress and on her feet were stout, laced shoes. you are h u n g ry .” the child was anxious to get back to her She hod pushed her straw hat back and it Rita sat gingerly on the edge of the chair home again. formed a frame for the towsled little head. and still watched Miss Hepsy. The latter She had no mother or father they knew, Neither she nor Miss Hepsy spoke, she was bowed her head to ask a blessing on their but lived in the very top of a block with a the cooler of the two, for she looked straight daily bread, and when she raised her eyes family named McCarty. It was a large fam at Miss Hepsy, while the latter turned help found Rita still erect and watchful. This ily. Mrs. McCarty whom Rita called Moll, lessly to the minister. His gentle voice somewhat shocked her. “Ah, well!” she went out by the day cleaning, and her hus broke the stillness. “I have brought you thought, “Perhaps they do not pray in the band spent his time at the saloons and came this littie . girl Miss Hepsy,” he said, “Her city.” home drunk and cursing. The children name is Rita and she is not very strong. The meal was a revelation to Miss Hepsy. spent most of their time in the gutter or on This is her first peep at the country so she She had never been hungry, that is a gen the streets begging or stealing. This much will enjoy it, and now I’il leave her to you and uine, craving hungry in all her life, and the Deb had found out by clever questions for Deb. Be a good girl Bita and get strong.” way Rita devoured her food amazed her. Rita was very silent about her own affairs. Then lifting his hat courteoasly, he turned Deb had taken her place inside the door and Deb told what she had learned to Miss Hep and left. Poor Mrs. Hepsy, when she now and then gave an almost inaudible sy; and Miss Hepsy was greatly worried over heard the click of the closing gate, she was groan. Rita first asked the question, “Kin I Rita’s future. What would become of a overcome by a feeling akin to despair. What eat all I want?” Then she had thrown all child brought up in this style? She was should, she do or say next? If only Deb laws of etiquette to the wind. She took the now ten years old and in a deplorable state would come to tbe rescue but she knew that slices of pink ham in her grimy little hands, of ignorance. Who would ever trouble Deb would not come near. She thought of a rolled them up in her slice of bread aud ate themselves to send her to school or teach hundred things she could say to a giown them with audible relish. Her glass of her anytning but crime. Miss Hepsy could person, or a pretty well-dressed child such milk she had emptied in two or three gulps. not solve the question and she went around as she saw in the church on Sunday; but When they had finally finished, she turned with a heavy load on her gentle heart. As the time for parting drew near, Rita, that you can take care of Miss Hepsy and in the city, and as soon as she had mastered too, grew very quiet and eat in a folorn- Deb when they grow old.” the first principles of a study, she made looking little heap on the door-step each In the days of convalcnce that followed, rapid progress. She was but a poor mathe evening until Deb had to give her a gentle the two women strove to outrival each other matician, though she read with a fluency and shake to rouse her. Then she would go to in their attentions to the little invalid. dramatic power that held her listeners spell bed; but Deb, coming in an hour later, Miss Hepsy had had no childhood so she bound. She was a beautiful writer also and would flnd the dark eyes wide open, or see did not know any of the fairy stories or was continually trying to draw anything she her moaning and tossing in a troubled sleep. songs that amuse children, but as she sat in saw on the pages of her books. The very last day came. Rita had risen her low chair by the bed, she repeated: “The The years passed rapidly. Rita had reach - with Deb to see the sun rise, then she had Lord is my sheperd,” and other beautiful, ed her fifteenth milestone on the road of life, gone to feed the downy little chicks. She restful verses; and in the happy twilight she and though still slender and delicate look had touched no breakfast but slid quietly lulled Rita off to dreamland with “Abide ing, her dusky hair curled naturally, and her away, and Deb at dinner time found her with me,” and other grand old hymns. dark eyes wore a gentle look under their fine lying under the large apple tree at the foot But honest old Deb was in her element. arched brows. In moments of excitement of the garden. At dinner Miss Hepsy made She stood over the stove from morn till her eyes fairly blazed, and a scarlet flush a great effort to be cheerful and kept up a eve, concocting dainty little dishes for Rita. came into her cheeks making her quite one-sided conversation, while Deb stood What wonderful dishes she made and how handsome. Rita's love of Nature amount behind Rita, and heaped her plate with many surprises she gave her! Then while ed almost to worship. She seemed never dainties. Rita tried to eat, but food seemed Rita daintily picked at her food Deb would to get enough of the fields and woods, nor to choke her. The day Anally ended, and make her laugh by telling her that the to ever get over a feeling of awe at the splen Rita watched the setting sun from her old speckled hen and her twelve little chicks dor of the moon and stars. The garden be post on the door-step. had marched up to the kitchen door that came a model of beauty and fragrance under It was about midnight that Miss Hepsy morning to ask how Rita was; and that Mrs. her skillful hands. She hunted the woods was awakened by a noise, and going into the Robin wished to be remembered to her, and lor the flrst spring blossom, and in the au little bedroom where Rita slept, found her to tell her that she had four little dearies of tumn trailed scarlet woodbine across the sitting upright in bed, her cheeks blazing her own, and if Rita wanted any cherries parlor walls, and filled the low grate with and a wild light in her eyes. she would have to hurry up and come into sunny golden rod. She was a most willing “They are going to take me back,” she the garden. Deb’s quaint talk pnade every hand-maiden to Miss Hepsy and Deb, and moaned. “And I will never see the grass thing taste better, and the frail little body they listened for her footstep as for the and flowers again; and Tim will beat me to gained in strength each day. sweet est music. d eath .” Miss Hepsy had many talks with the min Miss Hepsy had long since told Rita what She went on louder and louder until her ister and his wife; and acting upon their ad Deb had learned concerning her father; and screams rang through the house and Deb vice, she determined to teach Rita herself, had shown her the papers in the box saying: and Miss Hepsy tried in vain to sooth her. mther than send her to school, since her age “Mr. Deland thinks they are in Italian, dear, “Don’t let ’em take me back,” was her con would subject her to ridicule among the and some day we shall come across some one stant plea. children. who can read them.” The family physician soon stood by the She hunted up her old school- books and Rita had no pleasant memories of her city bedside but he shook his head gravely and began to rub up her own knowledge. They life, but one picture was ever before her eyes said: “Bad case of brain fever, and I am had no doubt that they could keep Rita with that of her unknown father sitting before afraid she hasn’t enough constitution to no interference from the McCarty family; but hi8 easel. Then she would take her pencil pall through.” Miss Hepsy was crying. Mr. Deland suggested, as a matter of caution, and try to draw a flower or tree, but the re “Oh, doctor,” she said; “what does become of that some one should go to the city aud ob sult discouraged her. However, true art such children in the city. Who cares for tain their consent. This Miss Hepsy could knows no real discouragement, and the ar them when they are sick?” The doctor not bring herself to do, so the task fell upon tist in Rita, struggling for freedom, would wiped his glasses. “If you could go with Deb. Deb’s visit to the city was of brief du one day break its bonds. She said nothing me,” he said, “I could show you a place ration. She had found Mrs. McCarty sur to Miss Hepsy of her ever-increasing desire where there are thousands of little graves in rounded by dirt and rags, had stated her er to draw and paint. Miss Hepsy was ever the pauper's field; that is the end of their rand and met with no opposition. gentle and unselfish, but she did not take sufferings.” Mrs. McCarty told her that Rita’s father kindly to new ideas and plans; they con Miss Hepsy knelt by the bed and took was a “poor fnrrin divil” that used to sit try fused, rather than pleased her. Rita’s burning hands in hers. ing to paint pictures and sell them. He Often the most trifling accident decides our “Rita, listen to me dear,” she said; “they knew little English, and when he had fallen fate, and so it happened to Rita. One pleas shall not take you back. You shall stay with sick, he had given Rita into her hands, and ant morning in September, she was climbing me always,dear, and nothing shall harm you.” pointed to a little black box about a foot long a bit of rocky path that led to the Downey But Rita did not hear, and it was many which lay on the table. Mrs. McCarty gave farm, where she was going on an errand for days before the wild light died out of her Deb the box, and told her that Rita was a Deb. As she turned a corner in the path eyes. Miss Hepsy had taken her resolution “good beliaying little kid” and she was glad she came suddenly upon a gentleman seated all in a moment. She knew the responsibi to have her taken care of, then Deb placed a on a camp-stool, with an easel before him. lity of the task, and her own unworthiness, bill that Miss Hepsy had given her into Mrs. He was busy sketching and Rita stopped yet she determined to take this little way McCarty’s rough hand, and departed amid spell-bound to watcli him. side weed, that the feet of man had trampled the blessings which the latter called down He looked up when her shadow fell across into the mud, bind up its broken stem and on her head. his paper, but turned to his work again. surround it with beauty and love. Miss Hepsy examined the contents of the Rita stood watching until a returning It was three weeks later that the good box, but found nothing of any value in it. sense of duty, warned her to speed on her doctor carried Rita, a frail little burden, in There was a packet of old letters, and queer errand. his arms to the window; and showed her the papers; but the letters were in a foreign lan Arriv ng at the farm house she found it so beautiful pink rose bush that had burst into guage, and she could find no one to read near dinner time, that she accepted the in bloom . them, so she put the box carefully away; and vitation to stay and dine with them. She “You must hurry and get strong Rita,” he threw herself heart and soul into the task of said nothing concerning the strange gentle said. “The flowers are all waiting for you to educating Rita. men she had seen, and was therefore sur pick them, and you are to be Miss Hepsy’s The first weeks were rather tedious, but prised at seeing him follow Mr. Downey into little girl, and grow into a strong woman so Rita’s wits had been sharpened by her life the dining-room. Mr. Downey introduced him to Rita as Mr. Elliot, and he greeted her For the Eastern Star. munity. But impairments of fortune or with a pleasant smile. JEPHTHAH’S d a u g h t e r . ability to bear in old age the burdens of After dinner Mr. Downey said: vigorous manhood, hoping against hope witli B e n n in g t o n , Vt ., J u l y 7,1890. “I’ll have the buggy ready for you in half pride to deter them from confessing their Sister Ransford :—On page 20, of th e Ju ly an hour, Mr. Elliot; and as you are going indigence, they have permitted dues against issue of The Eastern Star, appear two let Rita’s way, perhaps you wouldn’t mind giv ters asking why the name “Adah,” is them to accumulate, and not making a w rit ing her a lift.” given to Jephthah’s Daughter in our Ritual. ten request for their remission, they have lost “Not at all,” said Mr. Elliot.” If Miss Rita Dr. Morris wrote me about the year 1880, their “standing,” have been dropped from will trust herself to my driving, I shall be that the name “Adah,*’ as applied to the the rolls and became “irregular Masons." glad of her company.” first Star point, was purely arbitrary. There are instances where failure to pay Soon Rita was seated beside Mr. Elliot in He chose that title: “Because it is a com Lodge dues are inexcusable, and for such we the buggy, and as they rode along, he spoke mon Jewish name, euphonious, good&a any,” do not attempt to apologize, but the great of the interest with which she had watched to use his exact words. The name of the mass of those suspended for non-payment him work that morning. In the talk that fifth point is not derived from St. John’s of dues are, in our opinion, unable to pay followed, Rita forgot that he was a stranger, “Elect-lady,” as many suppose, but from the them without serious injury or deprivation and poured forth her longing to became an legend of an early Christian named “Electa,” tothemselves and families, and are too proud artist. Mr. Elliot seemed quite interested found in a Roman Catholic book of martyrs. to admit it. For such, Masonry, in part, was in Rita’s eager talk; and when he stopped The application of that name and legend to instituted, and any regulation which -de in front of the cottage, he told her that he the “Deaconess” mentioned in St. John’s prives such of their rights and benefits which would remain in the village during the sum General Epistle, is, also, purely arbitrary, at they so earnestly sought at the outset of mer, and if Miss Hepsy’s consent could be least that is Dr. Morris’ explanation, given to their career, is not genuine Masonry. They obtained, he himself would give Rita lessons me both in writing, and subsequently verb should receive the benefits they have so rich in drawing and painting. Eagerly Rita ran ally, the latter during his last visit to Ben ly earned by years of devotion and much into the house, and told Miss Hepsy her nington and to our State. treasure. No quibbles over demits one day, morning’s experience. She pleaded elo You recall the discussion in Ritual matters or even years old, should bar them out from quently to be allowed to take the longed-for on these two Star points, some years ago, in the benefits belonging to them. The secret lessons; but Miss Hepsy with her old habit which it was asserted that we should not em ballot should not deter them from affiliation of deliberating, would only shake her head body legend in our teachings. We are not wherever they prefer. Masonic crime only and say: should intervene, and poverty is not a crime. yet wiser than the “Ancient Craft, which will “I don’t know Rita, I’ll see. I’m sure I Masonry is true masonry and universal when probably for all time continue to teach the never saw much use in painting, but maybe lesson of the Immortality of the soul by it uses all its own with Masonic charity. th ere is.” means of the veriest fiction that was ever Rita’s hopes and spirits fell, but one even TOKOLOGY. coined. ing a short time afterward, Mr. Deland, fol Count Tolstoi paid a great compliment to Fraternally, in the bonds, lowed by Mr. Elliot came to. call on Miss Dr. Stockham when he wrote a novel found H. L. STlIiLSON. Hepsy; and gained her consent to Rita’s ed on the teachings of “Tokology, a book trying to learn, though she didn't see much for every woman.” But the thousands of use in it. IS MASONRY ALWAYS CHARITABLE! women who have purchased the book’ and It was a happy summer for Rita. She This question occasionally arises when who sound its praises, pay her a greater trib worked hard and earnestly, and when the some inequalities in our practices are ute. When women write that “Tokology is autumn came, and Mr. Elliot returned to brought to our attention. There is no sen worth its weight in gold,” “Should my house the city, Miss Hepsy, seeing how wrapped up tence in our rituals and obligations which take fire Tokology would be the first book in her lessons Rita was, allowed her to con indicales that our duties to our brother, his saved,” “Next to the Bible it is the best book tinue them. Rita then went to the city one widow and orphans, ever cease. This duty I ever read,” “No book sells like Tokology,” day in each week, and Time sped on happy is one of the first taught in Masonry, and we should think every lady would make sure wings. no exception is made that the brother must of possessing a copy. Rita now attended the seminary in the be “regular” or in “good standing.” All To some it does not seem quite right that village and on Saturdays spent six hours in brethren will be reminded that this is true, this work cannot be procured of dealers, but the city. In the long evenings she read or if they will review carefully the lesson as it the doctor desires to protect her good and played to Miss Hepsy and Deb as they sewed; is delivered. In some—not all—jurisdictions faithful agents. In towns where there are and Miss Hepsy’s heart held but one idol, it is only in the invocation tliat the word no canvassers, it can be bought direct of the and her mind but one image- Rita. So “regular” is used, and it sounds harsh to the publishers, for $2.75. Sample pages free. they lived their happy, quiet life, and saw better nature, for why should we not remem Address, Alice B. Stockham & Co., nothing of the weaving of the web of destiny. b er all our brethren in our petition to Deity, 161 La Salle St., Chicago. [continued next month.] for thousands there are who are under the “Mothers’ Portfolio” is truly “a book for ban of “ irre g u la rity ” and n o t in “good sta n d every mother,” as it contains the best helps su m m er o u t in g s. ing,” who have for scores of years “borne ever given for the training of young chil Personally conducted limited excursions, the burden and heat of the day,” have been dren. In this, one finds Kindergarten by.special vestibule train, to White Sulphur active ill the councils and the good work methods, nursery occupations, stories,music, Springs, Natural Bridge, Luray Caverns, of Masonry without emoluments, even in its illustrations, etc. Agents wanted in every Richmond and Old Point Comfort. highest departments, who have been at last town. Book sent postpaid for $2.25. Four days in Wonderland, three days above obliged to succumb to destiny and become Address, Alice B. Stockham & Co., the clouds, three hours in a sunless world, outlawed to our Institution through poverty 161 La Salle St., Chicago. and a delightful sojourn at the seashore. and inflrmites of age, and through such Will leave Cincinnati over the Chesapeake causes have become delinquent in payment An English edition of Ladies' Home Jour & Ohio Railway, August 26th and September of dues. There are instances in some juris nal is to be brought out in London on a 16th. Tickets cover all expenses going, and dictions where a ballot is required for rein scale never before attempted by an American allow stop over returning; only a limited statement, that brethren have lost their magazine, and Mr. Cyruo H. K. Curtis, pro number will be sold. Entire journey by membership in Lodges whose charters fora prietor of the Journal, and Mr. Edward W. daylight. Night spent at famous mountain century have borne their names, and until a Bok, the editor, sailed for Europe last week resorts. Send for copy of “Virginia Vistas” to perfect arrangements. to H. W. Fuller, General Passenger Agent brief time they have fulfilled to the letter Cincinnati, Ohio. their duties to Lodge, brethen and the com Subscribe for T he E astern Star. For The Eastern Star. The monks returned to China, and stealth INDIAN TERRITORY FOR 1890. “FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER.” ily concealed the eggs of the silk worm in a The Grand Chapter held its first annual hollow cane with which they came back to “ For the good of 1 he Order,” our portals we’ll guard. meeting at McAlister, commencing on the That the “worthy” alone enter there, the Emperor. By their direction they were 18th day of June, at 10 a. m. Most of the Whose life and whose walk show him fully prepared, hatched by artificial heat; the worms were Grand Officers were iu their seats. Eight The “Innocence” emblem to wear, fed on mulberries, and thrived, spun their Chapters were represented. Sister Lizzie “For the good of the Order,” “On the Level we’ll cocoons, aiyi multiplied. The silk was man Gabriel, Associate Grand Matron, of Kansas, m eet,” ufactured as successfully as by the Chinese. Mary A. Shaw, Matron of Progress Chapter, All distinction we’ll lay aside there. When it was first brought from India in A. Kansas, M. R. Marsh, Grand Treasurer, and And when labor’s hours have drawn to a close, D. 274, a pound of raw silk was worth its We can freely, then, part ’‘On the Square.” and Maria Streham, Grand Martha of the weight in gold. The manufacture of it in Grand Chapter of Texas, were visitors. Five “For the good o f the Order,” in union we’ll dwell, Europe dates from 550. Silk dresses were That peace and good-will may prevail; Chapters received Charters. The Grand Ma And the world will then see how brethren agree, first worn in 1455. Silk stockings were un tron's address was an able paper and showed And none may our Order assail. known in Europe before the middle of the much careful study and preparation. She sixteenth century. A pair of long Spanish ‘For the good of the Order,” on errands of love. presided with the dignity of a queen, and Our feet 10 move swiftly we’ll train: silk hose were at that period considered a proved what woman can do when given an For Fraternity’s sake, even will undertake gift worthy the acceptance of a king, and a opportunity to show her ability as a presid Any Journey, to soothe a friend’s pain pair was presented to Edward the VI; by Sir ing officer. Thursday afternoon the Grand “For the good of the Order,” when the day’s cares Thomas Gresham. Chapter was driven in carriages to the mines, have lied. In the third year of the reign of Queen and taken through the public works of the And night’s sable curtains around us are spread. Elizabeth, Mrs. Montague, the qneen’s silk beautiful city of mines. The Welcome ad As our thoughts to the Infinite Deity rise. woman, presented to Her Majesty a pair of Let a prayer for a brother ascend to the skies. dress was delivered by Sister Rebecca Bragg, black knit silk stockings, which pleased her Worthy Matron of Antek Hamma Chapter, “For the good of the Order” when a brother confides so well that she would never wear any cloth As a secret his trial or his fear, which was responded to by the brand Ma We’ll keep sacred his trust, and feel that we must hose afterwards. tron, in a few well-chosen sentences. Guard his confidence, with jealous care. PERSONAL INFLUENCE. On Thursday night the Grand Officers were “For the good of the Order.” no evil we’ll speak | Ladies’ Home Journal ] publicly installed at the Presbyterian Acad Of a brother, we’ve sworn to defend. emy, after which the audience was enter There is perhaps no quality or attribute But in some evil day, should he fall by the way, tained by a musical and literary entertain We most surely assistance will lend. possessed by man, to which there is a more ment. Then followed refreshments of ice untrue value attached by the possessor, than “ For the goo of the Order," wise counsel we’ll give, cream and cake, and all enjoyed themselves liemembering the Fellowship tie, that of personal influence. Ry reason of until a late hour. The following is a list of In kindliest tone, all errors condone, vanity many men over-rate their personal the Grand Officers elected: Mrs. Mary E. And give warning, when danger Is nigh. importance, but by reason of lack of self McClure, re-elected Grand Matron; Rev. ~For the gcod of the Order,” we’ll hold sacred our appreciation, or timidity, myriads under Joseph S. Morrow, Grand Patron; Mrs. Re vows estimate the power they posses for good or Of Relief, Truth and Brotherly Love, becca Bragg, Associate Grand Matron; Bro. evik “It is not worth while for me to say And then the Great Master will give us the “word” John H. Godfrey, Associate Grand Patron; anything, nobody cares for my opinion,” That admits to the Grand Lodge above. Bro. Edmond H. Doyle, re-elected Grand argues some timid man, or shrinking wom **£«*« Secretary; Mrs. H. N. Wright, re-elected an, and the good that might be done, is lost* Grand Treasurer. The next meeting is to be “ For the (rood of the Order,” we’ll welcome the Star, They a e overwhelmed with a realizing That once shone so bright in the East; held at Atoka, Choctaw Nation, on the 3rd sense that they are but a “drop in the buck And we'll ponder this well, ihat its radiance fell, W ednesday in Ju n e, 1891. On the ‘ wise men,” who came to the feast. et,”but they should at the same time real ______- T . A. J. ize to their good, and to that of others, that WHAT IS SHE DOING! STEALING THE SILK TRADE. to each drop is given the power of attracting [Canadian Nation.] [Ladiets’ Home Journal.] and influencing every other drop in the That is the brief question asked of a Silk had its orgin in China 150 B. C. From bucket. The trite old story of the “straw young girl who is, as we commonly phrase thence it was introduced into Persia, and for which broke the camel’s back” contains two it. “Out of school.” It is taken for granted along time the Persiun merchants held the morals instead of one. We are too apt to use she is doing something, for it is not to be monopoly by land and sea, and by their this fable to illustrate what can be done by supposed that, having spent years in study, proximity to markets of India, they drove a continued and persistent effort. But, we she becomes an idler so soon as her school thrifty trade with that country. The Em too seldom consider that only in all the other days are over. The answer, no doubt, peror Justinian saw with dismay the wealth straws having gone before, lay the power must be a general one. She is taking up of his subjects continuously drained by a which ‘‘broke the camel’s back.” Had any new studies, beginning a course of reading, nation of enemies and idolators, for Roman one of the first straws been missing, that seeking school, or starting out as teacher, navigation had so decayed that he could not particular last one of which tradition tells us, opening an office as stenographer and send ships to the ports of Ceylon and China would have been powerless to accomplish typewriter, learning to make bread, or even for the purchase of silk, and he was indebted the work ascribed to it. studying medicine. Any one of these is to the shrewdness of two Persian monks for The successful accomplishment of many good. A single one of them, perhaps, is all its introduction into his domain. projects, i8 not the result of the influence that a few persons need care for. But for These monks had long resided in China, which is recognized, but of that unseen, un the average girl it is safe to advise that she and had a favorable opportunity of seeing noticed subtle power exerted by those often should, if she has not done so already, how the Chinese reared the silk worms and who least know it themselves. give careful attention to household duties, Let no man or woman under orover-esti- and thus learn to cook, bake, sew, mend— manufactured the silk. They saw it was in short, “keep house.” Aud then along possible to transport the eggs to a remote cli mate his or her influence on those around. with this she should seek such cultivation mate, and so they knowing of the Emperor’s If we may not have the honor of being the of her mind as her training in school and wishes, made the long journey to Constanti “last straw” we may at least be one of the her present opportunities make possible. nople, and made known their project to straws which has gone before, and as such, Mrs. Lyman Abbott, wife of the successor Justinian, who rewarded them with valuable our personal influence is not bv any means to Henry Ward Beecher as pastor of Ply gifts, and encouraged them with promises of to be despised. mouth Church, is to become one of the edi tors of The Ladies Home Journal, on Sep future gains, if successful. Subscribe for The Eastern Star, tem b er 1, next. For The Eastern 8t»ir. brought us to the village at the foot of the imaginations of its prospectors. A glimpse NOTES BY THE WAY. mountains, among which Old Baldy rears of the old Mission of San Gabriel and of his snow-crowned head, and along whose the farmers hostelry so familiar to Raymond As the readers of The Eastern Star are lower heights the redlands, made fruitful by excursionists, and our train steamed into the doubtless interested in the extent and pro the melting of snows, are transformed into Arcade station, and we were again at our gress of the work of our Order in this State, fruitful fields, vineyards and orange groves, temporary abiding-place, asking eagerly for I will endeavor to give a brief account of whose treasures of golden fruit we send to letters from home, and our wishes being some of the Chapters as observed in recent you as a proof of the salubrity of the cli gratified in finding them, we prepared to visits. mate and the fertility of the soil of this, our enjoy a needed rest. About the middle of April my “other half” adopted State. A few days later, our party being reunited, had occasion to visit the southern portion of We were met at the station and escorted to we went to Santp. Ana the county seat of the this State and my daughter and I decided to the home of our venerable brother, George new county of Orange, to visit Hermosa * accompany him. Knowing the desire of our Lord, by whose untiring efforts the Chapter Chapter, U. D. The journey there was over Grand Matron, who lives near us, to inspect was started, and though long past four score familiar ground to some of us, but when we the Chapters in that section of her juris years, is still active in disseminating its first passed over it there were only a few diction, we invited her to join us; so, a party light, and, by the purity of its daily life, and sheep-herder’s cabins in sight and flocks of of four, we started on our travels. In the the exercise of true charity, is demonstrat sheep were grazing on the rich herbage of early part of last year I gave you an account ing the value of correct principles and add the plains, where now are orange groves and of the trip to Los Angeles, so I need not ing lustre to our “Star.” This visit was par fields of corn and the busy streets of a flour now attempt a description of our journeying ticularly pleasant to me from the fact that ishing town. We found the Chapter in good thither. Suffice it to say that it was made the dispensation for the Chapter was granted condition in every way. Your mothers in comfort with the now-a-days usual ac during my first term of office as Grand Ma doubtless used to tell you, as mine did me, companiments of a well-arranged Pullman tron and I had the honor of installing its when any indications of vanity cropped out car, a liberally-stocked buffet, and attentive first board of officers and of receiving many in the donning of a new hat or frock “Hand porters, and that no accident nor detention marks of appreciation at their hands. It be some is that handsome does.” The meaning interfered with its safe completion, and we gan its career with but a handful of mem of “Hermosa” is ‘handsome,’ ‘beautiful,’ arrived at our destination in time to make bers and met with much opposition from ‘lovely’ and in this case the name is appro our preparations to attend the stated meet some of the Masonic fraternity, but the priate, befitting both the Chapter and ita ing of Acacia Chapter in the evening. No energy of Brother Lord, which brought him surroundings. The meeting-hall in the tice of our intended visit had been given in early days to these western shores, and large, new Masonic Temple is commodioas and there was a good attendance of officers tho determined persistence which carried and well-arranged, the regalia tasteful, the and members and the work was exemplified, him through many dangers and enabled him floral decorations on that evening were pro though the expicted candidate was unfortu to overcome all obstacles that came in his fuse and fragrant, the officers were earnest nately unable to be present. The new Rit way—and a recital of his adventures and and eager to learn and the members intel uals had been received only a short time be hair-breadtli escapes would interest you if ligent and observing. The Grand Matron fore and few of the officers had learned the you could hear them, as we did, from his instructed them carefully and her remarks revised work, but the earnestness and inter own lips—these predominant qualities' and were listened to with appreciation and grati est shown by all gave promise of proficiency his faith in the principles of Masonry, and tude. Already there are over forty members, in the future. The evidences of harmony of the Eastern Star as its co-adjutor, carried with applications coming in at every meet and good fellowship were most gratifying him triumphantly through all difficulties ing and “Hermosa bids fair to become a large and the social features of the occasion were and placed the Chapter upon a firm founda and influential Chapter. There are many all that could be desired. In addition to its tion. May he long continue to enjoy the new-comers in the county who have decided own members we were happy to meet repre retrospect of a life well spent! to make their homes in this land of com and sentatives from various Chapters in our own The growth of the Chaptei has not been wine, of floweis and citrous fruits,and all with as well as other States and to exchange rem rapid, but its members are bound together whom I conversed seemed to feel they had iniscences and experiences. by strong ties, and not a ripple of discord come to a goodly land and their lines had The dispensation for Acacia Chapter, No. has ever disturbed the calm serenity with been cast in a pleasant place. The evening’s 21, was granted early in the year 1876, and which it pursues the even tenor of its way. pleasures terminated, as in all the places we for several years it was the only Chapter in With such an influence exercised for its con- visited, in the discussion of an appetizing the Southern part of the State. The first re tinuence who can doubt its course will ever feast and the social privileges which such a turns to the Grand Chapter show a member be onward and upward. reunion offers. The following day the ship of twenty-seven, while at the last ses After a very pleasant visit we returned to Grand Matron was taken in charge by the sion one hundred and eighty were reported Los Angeles by the route along the foothills Worthy Matron who was an old-time friend in good standing. It has passed through the of the Sierra Madre mountains on whose and shown the sights, while we too accepted vicissitudes incident to all organizations and 'seared and ragged sides, weird shadows the hospitality of friends of long standing, has sometimes been at a standstill, but with played, and whose tops glowed with the and were driven through the streets and in the past few years it has taken on new'life splendor of the sun's declining rays. We avenues of the town aud shown the growth and is now a sturdy, vigorous tree, throwing passed through prosperous towns with and development of the adjacent country. out new shoots in various directions, some churches and scliool-houses, public parks I would that all who are interested in such of which bid fair to rival the parent stock in and tree-embowered homes—the outward matters could have gone with us through rapidity of growth. signs of a thriving, cultured community— one orange grove which we were shown, as a After a few days’ stay in the “City of the through neat villages nestling on the hill specimen of what can be done in the grow Angels,” during which wre had opportunity sides and by the mountain streams, with ing of citrous fruits in that vicinity. There to observe the evidences of its substantial surroundings of vineyard and orange groves were twenty acres in this orchard, the land progress in many directions during the past —while now and then a concrete walk level as a floor and carefully kept free from year, our little party divided and the Grand stretching its lonely length along the line of weeds. Half of the trees were nine years old Matron and I took up our line of march for the railroad or a row of buildings erected the others seven. They had made a good San Bernadino in fulfillment of an engage for business purposes, but never occupied, growth and their branches met and inter ment to visit Silver Chapter, No. 75. A and falling into decay, or a group of dwell laced, covering the ground with their pleasant journey of a few hours duration ing houses with gaping doors and windows, shades. So full of fruit were they, hanging through a broad valley rich in natural re marked the site of a “boom” town whose in heavy, golden, ripe clusters that it seemed sources, which are in rapid development, •prospective greatness existed only in the there was no room for more, and the boughs were covered with cream-white, waxy blos was founded Nov. 1, 1776. On February the nature of their duty and willing to per soms, whose fragrance was overpowering. 2, 1797 the construction of a new church of form them to the r fullest extent. A presen The contrast of fruit and flowers with the stone and lime was begun, and the edifice tation of a handsome jewel to the Past Ma glossy green leaves shining as if freshly- was completed and consecrated Sept. 7,1806 tron was a feature of the evening, and the washed, was a sight for an artist to rave over. in the presence of a large number of relig floral decorations and banquet were worthy In most of the orchards the best of the fruit ious and military dignitaries and a vast con of the occasion. had been gathered and sent to market, so we course of people. On the 8th of December I very much regretted my inability to visit were fortunate in seeing this one in all its 1812 an earthquake cracked the walls, and the newly constituted Chapter at Riverside, beauty of combined fruitage and bloom. threw down a portion of the building killing with the Grand Matron, who reported a fav When train time came we left our friends forty-three persons and injuring many orable condition of affairs. From ail ac with reluctance but other engagements were others who had fled to the church for safety. counts it is a promising Chapter, composed pressing and we must “move on.” A considerable portion of the old building of good material, and can hardly fail to be After a few day’s stay in Los Angeles we Btill remains though in ruins. Leaving this efficient in extending the principles of our again started out, our destination being San place with its many objects of interest to the Order throughout the community in which Diego, or as it is sometimes facetiously lovers of antiquities, our route thenceforth its lot is cast. It is called “Ungava’* and an termed, the city of “Bayu-climate.” The lay along the shore of the ocean. Little vil explanation of its meaning may interest you first part of our journey was by the same lages have sprung up here and th ere, and sea as it did me. The committee to whom was route I have already described, but after side towns of considerable pretentions, their intrusted the duty of providing a suitable leaving Santa Ana, the country became more long rows of cottages with shaded verandas name gave the following report which I diversified and the plains gave way to low and arching windows looking seaward show quote entire: hills covered with grasses, among which ing them to be the homes of those to whom “Your committee 'appointed to select a grew countless wild flowers of bright and the sight and breath of old ocean is a con name for our Chapter respectfully report as varied hues Then we came to high bluffs stant delight. Passing the old town of San follows: From a legend of an old-time race at whose feet, lay in placid beauty, the Diego and the ruins of the ancient Mission of the North we learn that two friends were waters of the broad Pacific. What a panor with some stately palm trees as almost the suddenly imprisoned in a crevice or cavern ama was spread out before our eyes! The only remaining relic of its former conse in a mountain, by an avalanche of snow from ocean, its waters burnished by the slanting quence, we came to the terminus of the rail which there was no escape. rays of the afternoon sun, the long line of road and at once transferred ourselves and “Doom and death hovered darkly over low-lying hills, stretching far away to the our belongings to an omnibus upon which them. Hunger had done its work, and by distant mountains, whose steep sides were was painted the words “Hotel del Coronado” the last glimmer of a fading taper each gave seamed and rent by constant conflict with and after a short ride arrived at this well- the other dying cheer and bade the long the elements, and whose heads were hoary known caravansary and entered its wide farewell, when suddenly the awful silence with perpetual snows, and over all the land portals. So much has been written of the grew sweetly vocal, and far down the Eastern scape the wonderful play of light and shade Hotel, with its turrets and towers, and glass- corridor shone out a S ta r, p u re w hite, illu m and color, as the grain and grass tossed their enclosed piazzas, its symmetrically-propor inating all. A wand within her hand, up tasseled heads in the breeze and the flowers tioned dining-hall and commodious ball lifted high, whose point burned unconsumed in infinite variety of form and hue nodded to room; its attractive public parlors and con there came a woman. On rallying from the each other, and the misty clouds in con venient private rooms; and of its beauty of first shock, with a ray of hope, the prisoners stantly-moving shapes and tints—“Purple, location close to the ocean, whose waves in exclaimed, ‘Shadow or substance, spirit or violet, gold and white” chased each other winter's storms almost dispute its right to flesh, we know not which; but by the living over the azure of the sky—a picture once stay, but in summer’s calms, break lazily God we know that never unto man in deeper seen to be ever after remembered with pleas upon the long line of gracefully curving need was sent a saving angel! Who art ure. Hereabouts in these high blnffs is the shore, and if the charm of the incomparable thou?’ place spoken of by R. H. Dana in that read climate whose even-tempered mildness like “ ‘I am a spirit. This mortal frame I urn able book “Two Years Before the Mast,” from the unwrapping folds of a soft garment, but am not o f it. I am thy angel. Before whence were thrown the hides collected surrounds with comfort and invites to rest His face that is forever veiled I stand for from the Indians inhabiting the surrounding and recuperation. All these matters have ever pleading. Every soul born into human country, and brought here for loading into become so familiar to your readers through flesh has a guardian spirit. Thine am I, and the ships lying at anchor near the shore. the medium of advertisements and the [ have come in an hour of need to save. From this point the road passes on to the old stories of travelers, that it is unnecessary to Great service do I thee. Asleep at night, I Mission of San Juan Capistrano which is weary you with further description, espe stand and ward off evils from thee. Wild situated in a little valley protected from cially as I have already made numerous beasts and wilder men with nose of hunger the winds by the bluffs. A river runs digressions from the intended subject of this and with eye of hate, have I turned or fright through the valley, emptying into the ocean communication. Suffice it to say that a ened from thee, and in the morning thou and the site seems to possess all the requi solicitous regard for the comfort and enjoy didst wake refreshed and safe as one that sites considered desirable by the pious ment of its guests, pervades all the arrange knows not that he is guarded. Follow thou pioneers to whom we are indebted for the ments of this admirably appointed seaside the light that burns. I am Ungava!’ first development of the resources of our resort, and one must be hard to please, who “This beantiful picture is suggestive of the State. Sajs a writer “In the selection of would fail to extract a large amount of pleas spirit and fitness and in parfect harmony mission sites care was taken to be not far ure from a visit to this place and its pictur with the solemn obligations of our Order. from a landing for ships, and yet not so near, esque surroundings. We intended to re Your committee unanimously recommend that their Indians would be contaminated main here for several days but a change in that it be thus recorded.” by the evil influences of soldiers and sailors. our plans b< came necessary and we left the The two remaining Chapters in this Dis There must be water at hand, some tillable hotel on the second day and returned to San trict, viz: Marguerite and Ventura located at land and a fair extent of pasturage. This Diego. Here owing to unfortunate circum Santa Barbara and San Buenaventura, were mission occupied one of the most charming stances which necessitated a return home for found prospering and maintaining their spots in California. Its gardens abounded some of us, our party was broken up and former reputation for excellent work. M a ry A. F t j n t . in oranges, grapes, figs, pomegranates, only the Grand Matron was able to visit San Juan, Cal. peaches, apples, limes, pears and citrons, and Southern Star Chapter, but judging from the air was perfumed with its trees and her report it is in an excellent condition, It is astonishing how soon the whole con science begins to unravel if a single stitch flowers. Wine, brandy and cattle were here with a large and increasing membership, a drops; one single sin indulged in makes a produced in great abundance.” The Mission corps of officers thoroughly understanding hole you could put your head through. to discontinue, and the time of the expira be utilized for bread winning. But there is THE EASTERN STAR. tion of subscriptions will be blae pencil- happiness to be found in the busy uninter marked. Please send renewals promptly rupted life, even though there be no idle Published Monthly and forget not to invite others to join you in days. Love sweetens all tasks. th is good work. BY The Convention of the Western Associa RANSFORD, METCALF & COM PANY, Lorraine J. Pitkin, Right Worthy Grand tion of Writers, which was held in Warsaw, Secretary, i8 sojourning at Springfield, Illi during July, was one of unusual pleasure N e t t ie R a n s f o r d , nois, during the special session of the Legis and interest. It was well attended and a Most Worthy Grand Matron, lature. She is Postmistress of the House, spirit of harmony prevailed. The name cf Kate M etcalf, and the question is being solved by the Ill the one who was honored with the Secretary Past Matron. inois law-makers, what shall Illinois do for ship is not unknown to the readers of T h e the World’s Fair. Eastern Star. We are indebted to Mrs. TERMS, $1.00 per year In advance. M aria S. Brooks ior several very excellent The readers of the The Eastern Star will contributions, and congratulate the Conven welcome with pleasure another article from tion opon its happy choice for Secretary. Address all oommunioations to T h e E a s t the pen of Past Most Worthy Grand Matron, e r n S t a r , Room 13 "Windsor Block. Mary A. Flint, of San Juan, California. She Dr. Marie Haslep, one of Queen Esther’s so graflcally tells the story of her trip that members, who went to China as a Medical Entered at the Indianapolis Post Office as one almost experiences the delights of the Missionary over two years ago, and has re second class matter. visits and journey in that land of flowers. sided in the interior some six hundred miles has moved to Shanghai. The change will CLUB RATES. Wyoming is a State and with its birth comes enlarged privileges, for there is no sex no doubt be a most agreeable one for the Thk Eastern Star and Masonic Advocate...... $1 50 restricted life of Wuchang must have been 4* “ “ “ The Organizer...... 1.50 in its Constitution. One of the forty-four “ " “ “ The Woman's Tribune...... 1 50 somewhat trying to one of the Doctor’s in ** “ “ •* National Vidette...... 1 25 States of the Union is to be governed by all " “ *‘ “ The Union Signal...... 2 00 people. July 23 was set apart as a day of dependent habits. We trust the change of “ “ “ “ The Home Magazine...... 1 20 jubilee,and a magnificent flag with an added climate and scene may inspire the Doctor to star in the beautiful blue field,was presented our let readers hear directly from her. We ORGANIZER PRINT. to the new State by the women. Let all the have the promise and hope for its fulfill people rejoice. m ent. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, AUG. 1, 1890. The Woman’s Relief Corps will assemble We have received a sample of the “Members Agents wanted in every Chapter, to whom in its eighth National Convention in the city Badge” which is shown in another column. a liberal commission will be given. of Boston, August 12, at 10 a. m. The head It is just the thing, and is convenient and quarters of the Executive Committe will be beautiful. It has the five colors, characters, Chapters desiring supplies can have their at 657 Washington, Street, room 17. The ses emblem and cabalistic word. The require orders promptly filled by addressing T h e sions of the Convention will be held in Tre- ments are that the members shall wear a Eastern Star. mont Temple. The Department of Indiana badge, and now that something of this kind Brother E. H. Doyle, Grand Secretary, will G. A. R. and W. R. C. will go by special train is obtainable the Chapter will gladly furnish please accept thanks for copy of proceedings leaving Indianapolis, A ugust 9, at 3:15 p. m. them for the members. Sister Lorrain J. for Indian Territory. Pitkin, Right Worthy Grand Secretary is In the July number, attention was called the Patentee and we congratulate the sister Among those who will be in attendance at to the Masonic Fair which is to be held in on the success of her work. the Woman’s Relief Corps Convention in the city of Baltimore, during the month of Boston, are many members of the O. E. S. October. Contributions were solicited and The Grand Lodge, F. and A. M. of Wiscon The Eastern Star returns thanks for the the sisters will please make a note of the re sin, at its recent session, razed an objection proceedings of the Grand Chapter of Ne quest and the date. Do not procrastinate. which had tarnished its law against Chapters braska for 1890, and compliments the Grand Remember that it is not so much the value of the O. E. S. m eeting in M asonic Lodge Secretary, Brother Guild, on its prompt ap of the gift as the spirit which prompts the rooms. Instead, the “Grand Master is au pearance. offerings. Send contributions to Mrs. Mar thorized to grant dispensations to Chapters garet Mengenhart, 1621 West Lafayette St., of the Order to occupy Masonic halls,” and Mrs. Nettie Rausford, Moat Worthy Grand through the Grand Secretary the necessary Matron, and Mrs. Lorraine J. Pitkin, Right Baltimore, Md. blanks and i nformation can be secured. The Worthy Grand Secretary, will attend the W. Friday, July 25 was Recognition Duy of the E astern Star congratulates the Fraternity, R. C. Convention in Boston and also look Chatauqua Assembly at Acton. There were upon thus wisely extending the light hand after some O. E. S. interests wliile in that seventeen graduates present to receive their of fellowship to the Order that seeks to be vicinity. diplomas, and our O. E. S. was represented its helpmeet in the work of Brotherly Love, The Board of Managers of the World’s Fair in the class by Sister Olive E. McGrew, of Relief and Truth. “So may it ever be.” at Chicago, is* to be enlarged by the addition Milroy. The senior member of this firm, of one woman delegate and alternate from who was present, was the guest of Sister Amid the numerous cares, anxieties and each State, who will have charge of the Thomas and mother also of Milroy. Brother labors of “ye editor”—all ot which seem t
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STEPPING STONES. Miss Hepsy was left nothing out of the pleased Mrs. Livingstone’s fancy; and she 1 count this thing to be grandly true; wreck but her cottage. At present there engaged Rita to paint for her a dainty little That a noble deed is a step toward God, was no income, though the bank held forth tea-set, each piece to be of a different de Lifting the soul from the common sod the promise of a small dividend in the sign. The remuneration for Rita’s work To a purer air and a broader view. course of time. was not very great, but it was a beginning; —J . G. H o l l a n d . Rita knew that Miss Hepsy and Deb were and Mr. Elliot assured her, that having once unfit for any hard work; and that the bask of secured the wealthy Mrs. Livingstone's pa For The Eastern Star. earning the living for the little family was tronage, she would find plenty of engage MISS HEFSY'S EXPERIMENT. her duty. She well knew the debt of grati ments. “Fashionable people are much like tude which she owed to Miss Hepsy, and she a flock of sheep,” he said, “when one jumps IN TWO PARTS—PART II. determined that to repay in some way her the fence, the rest follow.” Three years passed rapidly. Rita Lad now kindness, should be a sacred duty. She To Rita, the most interesting part of the finished her education; and no one would would deem no sacrifice too great if made in morning's work still remained—the reading have recognized in her the forlorn little behalf of Miss Hepsy and Deb. of her father’s papers. Her vivid imagina waif that had stood before Miss Hepsy’s As soon as the result of affairs became ful tion had painted him as belonging to every door eight long years ago. Unconsciously ly known, Rita went to Mr. Elliot for advice. possible condition of life. Now she was they had changed places, and Miss Hepsy He shared her hopeful spirit, and promised trembling with eagerness and impatience, had fallen into the habit of asking Rita’s to do his best to find some employment for for she felt that the veil between her and advice on all matters pertaining to the house her. Then followed a dreary time of wait her unknown parents was to be drawn aside, hold. Rita felt that no matter what hap ing. Rita watched every mail with expec and she would know her own name and pened to Deb and her, Miss l^epsy must be tancy, only to be disappointed; but finally, station. shielded from all worry. after she had come to the conclusion that Mr. Elliot’s housekeeper, a motherly wo One beautiful spring morning, Rita was Mr. Elliot had forgotten her, there came a man, to whom Rita was very much devoted, working in the garden, lovingly putting the letter from him. He wrote: spread a delicious luncheon in the studio, tiny seeds into their warm brown beds and My Deab Rita:—I think I have at last and she and Rita were still lingering over singing as they worked. She saw Miss found employment for you, though it is still their sun-kissed peaches, when “Signor Hepsy’s lawyer, Mr. Lewis, come up the uncertain. A friend of mine, Mrs. Living Rosetti’* was announced. walk, and heard the door close behind him. stone, who is quite wealthy, and who has a Silence fell on the little group. Rita was When she had planted the last seed she mania for decorated china, wishes some one very pale as she took the bundle of papers went into the kitchen, washed her hands, to paint a unique tea-set for her with origin from the box where they had lain so long; and chatted with Deb. al designs. Of course I recommended you and her hand shook like an aspen leaf as Suddenly she heard Mr. Lewis call, “Rita!” to.her; and she seems inclined in your favor. she handed it to the Signor. The house and going into the sitting-room, she saw Come to the city Saturday morning and keeper noiselessly removed the dishes from Miss Hepsy lying unconscious on the sofa. bring some of your prettiest designs with the room and closed the door after her. Mr. Miss Hepsy’s first words on recovering you. By the way, Rita, suppose you bring Elliot said gently: “Shall I withdraw, Rita?” w e re : your father’s papers with you too, as I have But Rita shook her head, and he seated “Rita, I have lost every cent I had in the found an Italian artist that will read them himself in the easy chair opposite the Signor world, and we shall all have to go to the for you, and I believe they are worth some who was busy opening the package. Rita poor-house!” th in g . crouched on a low footstool by the window Rita looked at Mr. Lewis inquiringly: Your friend, and leaned her head against the casing. “The bank in which Miss Hepsy’s money L e o n a r d E l l io t .” The sky had became overcast and the rain was invested has failed,” he said, “but I Saturday morning found Rita in Mr. El was now falling steadily. For the next half hope to save her home and some income for liot’s studio at the appointed time. Her in hour the only sound in the studio was the h e r.” terview with Mrs. Livingstone was a very plashing of the raindrops against the glass Dark were the days that followed. Miss pleasant one. She had not only brought of the window, and Signor Rosetti’s musical Hepsy and Deb were completely crushed with her her prettiest designs; but she had voice as he read. under the trouble. Rita, with the hope and also brought three or four odd dishes she The first paper was a letter filling many courage of youth, went from one to the oth had painted for Miss Hepsy. There was a sheets of thin paper. It had been written er, trying to cheer and encourage them; but tall, slender chocolate pot, an odd-shaped by Rita’s father about six months before his matters were in a desperate condition, and saucer and a dainty little mjlk-jug, that death and was addressed to Rita. In it wa? boys after they had “dashed” (paid tribute) would rather have some pressed flowers, a think so, even though you won’t confess it. the guards. This dash could be a leaf of souvenir of a summer ramble, from one who But the fact is, I have bought your presents, tobacco, a string of beads, handful rice, or loved me, than silver or gold sent by one and have gotten a good deal of pleasure out any small object of some value. This was who came to criticise, or because she of buying them, too.” kept up during the balance of the day until thought it was expected of her. There must Then she told them her plan, and how it the moon was pretty well up. Then came be people in the world who would enjoy, worked, and inviting them to drive, took the festivities. Everybody danced and ate yes, actually enjoy and value the gift I shall them to several places where she had sent to their heart’s content. The play devils send Coral, and she will pile it in a careless her souvenirs. And being, under all th eir (clowns) were out in full force, and capered heap with a hundred others.” fashionable follies, carelessness,and indiffer about amusing all by their grotesque gym Idly walking to the window, Fanchon saw ence, warm-hearted girls, they all declared nastic performances. And so they kept on the laundress’s daughter tripping down the that their wedding presents had been put to until the rising sun warned them it was time basement steps. Fanchon remembered hav the best possible use. to get to the fields and be at work. After I ing heard vaguely that she was to be married “Do you intend to carry out your new d e had secured my boys, regained my guns and the next day. parture?” asked Pansie. other plunder, we canoed back to our home. “To her own true love, of course, Poor “Not exactly,” replied Fanchon, but I liave I endeavored to get from the boys what they people marry for affection, not for conveni determined hereafter, when one of my own were taught, and what was done to them in ence, or riches. Those are luxuries reserved social circle is married, to deduct from the the Gree-gree bush, but all I could draw for the ‘upper classes,”’ with a slight price of the present I should otherwise m ake from them was that they were taught to bitterness. him or her enough to buy a pretty gift for light and hunt, the laws and legends of their A sudden thought came into her pretty some bride or bridegroom in humbler life, people, and to always stand by their brother. head. Why not? She could afford to do as who yet has a heart as loving, ambitions and All I could see was their peculiar tatoo she pleased. So, in two minutes, the vow hopes as fond as we, and perhaps keener ap marks on their arms and backs. was made: “There I will not give Coral preciations.” The girls were taught much the same, ex Gray a thing, but I will take the money I A year later, Fanchon herself was led to cept tbat instead of hunting and fishing they should have spent on her gift and buy pres the altar by her “own true knight,” and are taught to cook and keep house, and the ents for poorer brides. It will be easy, I none among her costly array of gifts was duties of a wife and mother. fancy, to flnd something to suit them.” more dear to her than that of the four brides. R a l p h S t . J . P e r r y . So no messenger went to the Gray man It was only an exquisite little water-color, sion, but a lovely Sevres cup and saucer, bearing a card with these lines: A NEW DEPARTURE. bearing Miss Avelyn’s card, were sent Lizzie “May we, too, quote S crip tu re, a n d say: [Mrs. Flora Ellice Stevens in Woman’s Journal 1 Dow, were admired aud exclaimed over, and ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ •‘To him that hath shall be given,” said placed on the most prominent shelf in the even wedding presents.” pretty Fanclion Avelyn, musingly. “It is little sitting-room. And Fanchon was happier yet when she quite like the Scriptures, if it is not wicked Next it was the cook’s sister who was m ar learned of the set of Dickens that went to a to quote them—wedding presents. Girls ried, and she was gladdened with a pretty book-hungry teacher bride, the price of who have everything, when they marry get rug. Then a porter on his wedding morning which had been deducted from her wedding quantities of lovely gifts, duplicates, some received a photograph of a famous picture, present. times half a dozen of the same article. I in an oak frame, to grace the modest apart know they don’t appreciate llieir presents ments of himself and wife, before Coral WASHINGTON IRVING. unless they are something especially rare or Gray’s wedding-gift fund was exhausted. More than a century ago a Scotchman, a costly. Perhaps I shan’t either”—with a And when Fanchon receivedan ill-spelt note descendant of the armor-bearer of Robert charming blush—“when I get married. But of gratitude, she felt an odd thrill of satis Bruce, sailed to America with his English it’s all a sort of barter, anyway; you give so faction that she had never experienced be wife. To them were given eleven children, much, and expect so much in return when fore. but the one that concerns us most is the your turn comes. There is precious little So pleasant did she flnd her new experi youngest, a baby more than one hundren love, or even friendship, goes with those ment that she continued the scheme when years ago,born in New York on the third day wedding gifts, I believe. I should like mine Pausie Leigh was married, and Jessie Sher of the fickle month of April. What should to be a little different,—something sancti man, and Ednah Holmes. A book-keeper, they name the baby ? They found they could fied, as it were. Presents at other times who was fond of music,became the possessor give him no better name than that of the might be worldly enough, but wedding gifts on his wedding day of a violin, that cheered great general Washington who was then ex ought to be actually holy, For I shall never the winter evenings in the tiny parlor where erting all his force and will to free the fet marry a man, as some girls do, just because two hearts truly beat as one. Two strug ters England had bound about us. So this he is rich, handsome, or talented. I should gling art-students, who flung prudence to small hero became Washington Irving. A want to love him as well as my own life, and the winds and joined their fortunes for life, Scotch nurse fired with patriotic spirit of the I should not want anything to be sent me fonnd a beautiful easel scarf to brighten time followed the great general into a store out of indifference, or simply because it was their bare studio-home. A young girl-clerk, and told him“here is a bairn named for him.” expected; or worse, to receive a gift actually who wedded a salesman, received some The hero laid his hand reverendly on the tainted with envy or spite. Why, it would choice plants, to bring beauty and fragrance small boys head and gave him his blessing. actually degrade my wedding!” and a pink into her new existence. Fanchon, while Little Washington’s father was a native of flush of scorn came into tho fair young face. buying gloves, had overheard her confess Scotland aud had been a sea captain but “ Now', th is p resen t for Coral Gray: I’ve how much she longed for some flowers of after going to New York he quit the “briny hunted everywhere for something unique. her own. A hard-working stenographer re deep” and worked in the city until the Rev I thought of a coral pin for her name’s sake, ceived a writing-desk. In fact, it was won olutionary War broke out. He was a very or a lovely twisted bracelet. But she has a derful how’ Fanclion found out who were go strict Presbyterian and made the children half-score of pins and bracelets; my contri ing to be married, and just the right gift for spend many of their half holidays in learn bution would only be tossed carelessly into their tastes. ing the catechism and on Sunday the only a jewel-box, and I like what I give to be ap One day she invited her four bride friends rest after three church goings was reading preciated. I think I shall -send to Uncle to lunch, and while they were seated at the “Pilgrims Progress.” His mother was re Will out in New Mexico for some gorgeous dainty table, she said: fined, gentle and intelligent, and although Navajo blankets, or hideous Xuni idols, in “Girls, you think I have been dreadfully deeply devoted to her religion she was rnpre the future, to remember my friends with stingy or queer because I have not sent one lenient, in fact the one object that made the when they enter the matrimonial state. I of you a wedding present. Oh! I know you home what it should be, for the children re belled against the religion that made every died suddenly of heart disease on the 28th render everything else subservient thereto. pleasure a sin. All, however, followed the of November, 185U, at the age of 76. He was Many housewives, if they see a speck on same religion except Washington, who went buried at Tarrytown and every store was floor or wall, or even a scrap of thread or bit to Trinity Church. He often slipped away closed and e\«*ry heart grew sad as he w ent of paper on the floor, rush at it as if it were to the theatre where he would stay until time for the lust, i inn* i 'trough the quiet town. theseedof pestilence, which must be re for evening prayer, then he would come back He had a haii'Unim* face, large dark gray moved on the instant. Their temper de join in the devotion after which he would go eyes, a sensitive mouth, fine no;>e and chin, pends upon their maintenance of perfect to his room, jump out of the window, climb a high, broad forehead, brown hair, a purity and order. If there be auy failure over the roof, and see the remainder of the pleasant voice and bright smile. He was on their part, or any combination of circum play. He was so full of life and mischief sweet tempered, sensitive, affectionate, gay, stances against them they fall into a pathet that he often worried his mother with his full of humor and very entertaining and also ic despair, and can hardly be lifted out. whim s. conscientious, to judge from a story told They do not see that cheerfulness is more Irvings education was somewhat neglected. while he was abroad. He and his compan needful to home than all the spotlessness He despised mathematics and was often ions had the habit of walking about the that ever shone. Their disposition to wage caught reading a book under his desk, such streets and stopping any or everyone lo war upon maculateness of any sort increases as “ Sinbad th e sailor” and^R obinson Crusoe.” speak with them. They went one day to a until they become slaves of the broom and He would change woik with his school house where some French girls were quilt dust pan. Neatness is one thing, and a state mates writing their compositions while ing. They gave Irving a needle and made of perpetual housecleaning quite another. they would do his arithmetic. He left school him sew. Of course they could not under Out of this grows by degrees the feeling when he was sixteen and began studying law stand one another but a French man who that certain things and departments are too but always regretted that more attention had was with Irving told them he was a poor good for daily use; hence, chairs and sofa not been paid to his education. Irving’s English prisoner. They were very anxious are covered, and rooms shut up, save for health was so poor that he spent two or three and greatly worried for his safety and gave special occasions, when they are permitted years going up and down the Hudson. He him their blessing when he left. Irving was to reveal their violated sacredness in a man went to Europe three times. The first voy always sorry he had left them without set ner that mars every pretense of hospitality. age was made when he was twenty - one. He ting their minds at rest. Forty years after Nothing should be bought which is consid visited Europe, Switzerland, Holland and he tried to find the house, he saw one that ered too fine for the fullest domestic appro Paris and returned to the United States after looked like it but instead of the merry girls priation. Far better is the plainest furni two years. On his second trip he visited there were two withered spinsters on the ture, on which the children can climb, than Sicily, Naples and Rome, and made several porch and he could not muster up the cour satin and damask which must be viewed inland trips where he saw all the misery and age to go in. All through his life he showed with reverence. Where anything is re poverty of the inhabitants. He visited his almost an exalted opinion of women and was served or secluded, to disguise the fact is brother and sister while abroad and also the easily attached to them. He always took extremely difficult. A chilly air wraps it poet Campbell. He thought of staying in the part of the oppressed. On his forty- round, and the repulsion of strangeness is Paris and becoming a painter but found that seventh birthday the Royal Society of Liter experienced by the most insensible. he loved the man who would give him les ature gave him a fifty guinea gold medal. There are few persons who have not visit sons better than the art. He remained sev About a month after Oxford University gave ed houses where they have been introduced enteen years in Europe during his second him the degree of Doctor of Laws. Many to what is known as the “company parlor.” voyage. During one of his visits to the Old public dinners were given him. He was They must remember how uncomfortable World he met Sir Sidney Smith, Thomas once sent to Spain as Prime Minister. Irv they were white sitting in it—how they Moore and Bancroft. He went to Dresden ing’s principal works are Knickerbocker (a found it almost impossible to be at ease, and and there studied French, German, and humorous sketch of New York), Bracebridge mainly for the reason that their host and Italian. When at sixteen Irving studied law, Hall, The Sketch Book, which contains Rip hostess were not themselves at ease. The but it was very distasteful to him and even Van Winkle, The Broken Heart, Legend of children were watched with lynx eyes, lest after he had been admitted to the bar he did Sleepy Hollow, and other popular sketches, they should displace or soil something; so not practice. He helped his brother in Life of Goldsmith, Life of Columbus, Life of that the enteitainment of friends became editing a magazine and after they failed he Washington, The Alhambra and the Con very like a social discipline. They must re was obliged to writd for his living. He had quest of Granada. call, too, how sweet the fresh air seemed out just began a History of New York when his of doors, and how they inwardly vowed, in brother who was in Congress offered him a ABOUT HOMES. leaving that temple of form and fidgetness, position as clerk in the Navy Department [Corner Stone ] that something more than politeness would but he declined the offer to his brother’s dis The truest homes are often in houses not be required to incite them to return. pleasure. Irving became passionately fond especially well kept, where the comfort and Home is not a name, nor a form, nor a of Mr. Hoffman’s daughter Matilda and her happiness of the inmates, rather than the routine. It is a spirit, a presence, a princi untimely death cast a deep shadow over his preservation of the furniture, is first con ple. Material and method will not and can life. After her death he could not bear to sulted. The object of home is to be the not make it. It must get its light and sweet hear her name mentioned and was almost center, the point of tenderest interest, the ness from those who inhabit it—from flowers afraid to stay alone. Thirty years after when pivot on which family life turns. The first and sunshine—from the sympathetic na her father took out a faded piece of her em requisite is to make it attractive—so attract tures which, in their exercise of sympathy, broidery he was perfectly quiet and soon ive that none of its inmates shall carc to can lay aside the tyranny of the broom, and after left the house. He never married but linger long outside its limits. All legitimate the awful duty of endless scrubbing. bought a stone cottage in Tarrytown where means should be employed to its end, and IN F A M B A PT IS M IN M E X ICO. he lived with his two brothers and five nieces, no effort spared that can contribute to the who were like daughters to him. He called purpose. Many houses, called homes, kept One of the most beautiful ceremonies in his home “Sunny Side” and it is the iden with waxy neatness by painstaking, anxious the Masonic sphere iu Mexico, is the bap tical house described in the “Legend of women, are so oppressive in their nicety as tism of children. It is carried out with a splendor and solemnity that cannot but im Sleepy Hollow” as the home of “Baltus Van to exclude all home feeling from their spot press greatly even lay people who are admit Tassel”. It was a mixture of Dutch and Eng less precincts. The very name of home is ted on such occasions. These baptisms are lish, with weather cocks, tiled walls, smooth synonymous with personal freedom and re quite frequent occurrences, and furnish bet lawns, climbing vines and roses. A skirt of laxation from care; but neither of these can ter evidence than anything else of the de crease of the power of Priests, Monks, and forest trees separates it from the Tappanzee be felt where such a mania for external Jesuits. They were solemnized for the first and the lordly Hudson flows near by. Irving cleanliness pervades the household as to time about fourteen years ago. % OUR NATAL DAY. LIFE IS WORTH LIVINti. I hear a person say “I wish I were dead,” it both startles and saddens me. [Recited at Merriam Park.AugusttfO—Rob Morris’ lAmbei, in Home Magazine J As well might a tulip on a May-morning Day—by Lillian A. Wiggs. Giand Matron, Kansas.j I lliink I shall be a little sorry when the wish itself a withered stalk, or a lark lull of We meet to part, yet parting meet, Commanding Officer sends out word to break song wish itself an egg in the nest again. With feelings sad and gay. camp aud leave this dear old earth forever. No person was ever yet bom into this world With bright, glad smiles and tender th o u g h ts We celebrate the day. For I love this world. whose opportunity did not accompany him I never walk out in the morning, when all to make himself a blessing to the world and We mingle with the old and new its radiant colors are newly washed with an honor to God. You do not need to be Who came from near and far, dew, or at splendid noon, when, like an un rich or powerful to make the world better United in the Hands of Love, One in the “Eastern Star.” tired racer, the sun has flashed around his for your passing through it. Be kind to mid-day course, or at evening, when a fringe those you meet, be considerate, thoughfcful, We fee new faces, greet new friends, of shadow, like the lash of a weary eye, officious in deeds of love, and when you die Cla*p hands with loving cheer, Renew our vows, make promises droops over mountain and valley and sea; it will be to those about like the sudden To meet again next year. or, in the majestic pomp of night, when stars ceasing of a lark’s song or the picking and swarm together like bees, and the moon bearing away of a flower. We think of those we’ve loved and lost, clears its way through the golden fields as a Don’t spend your time waiting for big and Who meet with us no more, Whose feet have crossed the river sickle through the ripened wheat; that I do momentous chances to do good. Behold, And reached the shining shore. not hug myself for very joy that I am yet the world is full of opportunities. They fly alive. The cruel grave has not got me! in the air, shine in the sun, and illuminate Although we cannot see them, Their spirits mingle here Those jaws of darkness have not swallowed the stars. An encouraging word to the one To join this anniversary me up from the sweet light of mortal day! others slight, an outstretched hand for the Which meets from year to year. What matter if I am poor, and unsheltered, lowly to grasp, a letter to some one who lies and costumeless? Thank God, I am yet friendless in a hospital ward, a banana peel A garland! would weave to-day: Lilies and vollets blue. alive! ing removed from the street, a box of candy And place in memory’s store house People who tire of this world before they to the hard-worked servant girl, a basket For loved ones tried and true. are seventy,and pretend that they are ready carried for an over-weighted woman, an arm 01 A spray of yellow jessamine, to leave it, are either crazy stuck full of lent for the support of a cripple.—These are A bunch of roses red, bodily ailments as a cushion is of pins. only a few of the opportunities, to make 1 weave in loving memory, The happy, the warm-blooded, the sunny- your ’ife worth living, that lie about yon. Of our dear and sainted dead. natured, and the loving cling to life as petals Put on your specs, and look around to flnd And as I take a tall, green fern cling to the calyx of a budding rose. By your chances and seize them, and see if you That grows in the grassy dell, and by, when the rose is over-ripe, or when don’t begin to say with me, “I am heartily, I think of Him who gave HimselT the frost comes and the November winds are wholesomely glad to be alive in this dear old And His life to us as well. trumpeting through all the leafless spaces of world, as long as God sees flt to let me live." The thought of Robert Morris, too, the woods, will be the time to die. It is no PHTSICAirCULTURElPOR tilRLS. With works so grand and good, time now, while there is a dark space left on [Eliza Putnam Heaton in Babyhood.J Aud of his life a model of j earth that love can brighten, while there is Masonic Brotherhood. “How would I bring up a girl?” I would a human lot to be alleviated by a smile, or a begin when she was two years old and teach Like an echo from the distance. burden lifted with a sympathizing tear. It her to stand poised from the hips and slight His teachings come to me. will be time to die when you are too old or And new beauties never thought of ly forward, chest up, abdomen contracted, too sick to be a comfort in the world, but if In our heroines 1 see. toes turned out at an angle of sixty degrees, God has given you a warm heart and a ready Our Adah stands so fair and brave, and neck erect, so th a t th e collar-bone should hand, look about you and be glad He lets I seem to see her now. be horizontal. You can teach a little girl you live. If need, to give her life to know whether she is standing properly or To fulfil her father’s vow. Yesterday I was passing through the street not by having her occasionally walk up and I saw a woman stoop down and pick up Sweet Ruth the humble gleaner against a door. She should touch it with Leaving kindred, friends and home a faded lilac from the middle of a crossing lips, chin, chest and toes. A plumb-line To care for the aged Naomi and transfer it to a corner where it would from the shoulders should pass through the In distant lands to roam. not be trampled under foot. The world hip and ankle joints, Then I would teach Our Esther in her royal robes. wants such people alive in it, not buried un her to breathe slowly, inflating the chest With noble, queenly grace, der its green sods. The heart that is not un Forgetting crown andsceptcr upward and outward, not downward, keep mindful of a crushed flower will be a royal In pleading for her race. ing the abdomen contracted. This gives a hand in the ministrations of life. wonderful feeling of buoyancy. As she grew A Martha’s trustful faith in Christ May the day tarry long on its way that Will soften every torrow, older she should not take above ten breaths lays in the grave such helpful, tender hancls And bid us hope, and trust, and wait a minute, but they should be full, vigorous that seek to do good. For sunshine 011 tho morrow. ones. Good breathing and good standing If you and I make a compact with our Electa’s life doth plainly teach are almost enough of themselves to give selves that no descending night shall fall That noble gift the rarest, good health and a good figure. In walking 8 weet Charity for all mankind, that does not mark the accomplishment of I would show her how to keep her face and Of all our virtues fairest. some good thing, be it little or great, we chest well over the advanced foot, and to musing of the future shall never want to die. 80 lift the body by the muscles and the inflation Let us these virtues teach. The wrecked soul that turns to suicide for of the lungs. I would see to it that she In life, in thought, in word and deed relief might float its tattered sail again if it Humanity to reach? turned her toes well out. Seventy-flve wo would allow itself to catch the breeze of men out of every one hundred walk with the And as we gather in the links love’s constant opportunity, and forget self feet straight or toe in. This increases the To lengthen out the chain troubles in desire to be of service to some Find blessings fair, so rich and rare tendency to an inward turn of the knees, and other suffer and endurer. And living not in vain. encourages a pelvic contraction. The weight Get out of self, and you live and are glad Then trustingly still our mission fulfil should rest on the balls of the feet, and the to live; close the outlook and immure your Remembering to each “love one another,” ball and heel shpuld touch the floor at the With smile and song as we journey along self in the dungeon of your own special trou same time. In her school-days I would take And a prayer for our sisters and brothers. bles, and no wonder you want to die. When pains to have her sit at her desk properly. A GLIMPSE OP OLD TRINITY. SELF-MADE. present day is that any man endowed with a peculiar talent or dominating preference for How very interesting this little corner of LYouth’s Companion.] a special pursuit can find opportunity and New York State is, with its rocks and waters About twenty years ago, a professor of place for its exercise. Seventy-five years and islands, its teaming population and his geology in a Northern college, while travel ago a boy with the characteristics of this tory. One of the most interesting objects to ing through the Southern mountains, stop mountaineer would probably have sold pel me is Old Trinity, that historical-building ped over night in a rude cabin belonging to try to the end of his days. standing in the midst of sunken graves. one of the mountaineers. The American boy now is heir to a heiitage Statesmen like Alexander Hamilton, ac In the garret where he slept he found a which even crown-princes lacked a century tors, long since departed from this stage, roughly made cabinet in which was a collec ago; the chance for the full development of horse jockeys whose rides are o’er, million tion of minerals and semi-precious stones, his individual talent. aires whose gold could not purchase one garnet, corundum and amethyst, arranged But if he does not use his inheritance— hour of life and other worthies whose epi with no scientific knowledge, but with a re what advantage over other men has an heir? taphs are all that remain of them lie side by markably keen sense of their differences of side in silent dust. Many of the graves bear color, hardness and shape. GRAND CHAPTER OF IOWA FOR 1890. the date of the Seventeenth Century, and it He found in the morning that the collec is interesting to roam about on the beauti tion was made by a ragged, barefoot boy of The Grand Chapter convened In its annual fully kept walks trying to read the Old Eng fourteen years, the son of the hunter. session in Colfax, September 10, at 10 a. m., lish on the moss covered stones. The professor thought it was a pity that and continued through the following day. I paused at one sunken gray slab, without the lad’s strong inclination for research in It was called to order by Grand Matron, date or other inscription than the words to the secrets of nature and exceptionally Harriet A. Ercanbrack, assisted by Associate “Charlotte Temple” and thought of the tears keen powers of observation should not be Grand Patron, George M. Barrett. All the wept over her sorrows since first her simple, developed. But the difficulties in the way Grand Officers were present except the Grand sad story was given to the world. A few were many, and the learned man, after a few Patron and Grand Organist, who were de steps from that lowly grave is the fine monu words of encouragement to the lad, went his tained on account of illness. There were ment erected to the soldiers and sailors who way. forty-six Chapters represented and sixty fell in the war of 1812. Two years later he returned, The boy by had made reports. Chapters were organized The members of Old Trinity built the the sale of peltry and ginseng had earned at the following places—fourteen in all: monument to the memory of Alexander enough money to support himself while he Franklin, Cedar Falls, Rolfe, Vil isca, Shen Hamilton,—“a victim to the ambition of went to a public school in a neighboring andoah, Sutherland, Holstein, Danberry, Aaron Burr” and the sexton will point out to*n, where he had worked day and niglit to Knoxville, Strawberry Point, Sheffield, the pew once occupied by him, and also the make up for lost time. Walker, DesMoines, and Vinton, adding five oh ^ used by George Washington when the The study of mineralogy continued to be hundred and forty-five to the membership, seat of government was in New York. an absorbing passion with him. Enough of making a total of three thousand and eighty- One inscription reads: it was taught in the school to show him what one. The membership was depleted by “I her© lye books he needed. He sent for the English death, twenty-six. Most Worthy Grand Ma Till time has flown authorities on the subject and studied Ger tron, Nettie Ransford, was a guest of the To its eternity.” Grand Chapter. There were a large number A monument to an actor long since forgot man and French that he might understand of visitors from subordinate Chapters. The ten says— text-books in those languages. In the illness of the Grand Patron prevented his “Three kingdoms claimed his birth, meanwhile he studied unweariedly rocks Two hemispheres proneunoe his worth.” and dpars and gems in the mountains around sending an address, and the Associate Grand A few evergreens are scattered through him . Patron had none prepared, but offered words the yard, and the old gray church, the an Again the professor left him, wishing the of welcome and good wishes. The Grand cient trees and bits of ivy vine here and boy well, but doing nothing. Matron's address showed that the year had there, the velvety turf and old mossy grave The boy in the course of his out-door been an active one for her, and tliather work stones bearing dates of three centuries, the studies soon made some observations of had received her heart, as well as her hand melodious ohimes that ring from the high which he found no record in any text-book. service. She says: belfry, all seem like a dream of the past that He communicated them by letter to some “I assure you that I am profoundly thank must vanish—'“smoke like into air.” scientific Americans. A correspondence fol ful to be able to look into your kindly faces Back of the church yard, the elevated lowed. It was discovered that he possessed and bid you welcome. It is no ordinary trains dash along; before, the enormous an unparalleled keenness in detecting privilege and honor to stand in this place and say ‘welcome’ to such a company as traffic of lower Broadway passes and re minute differences in gems; a capacity not this. I know something of the character passes, and street cars unload their living only of sight, but of intuition. He became of the people who chose you to exe freight at its gates where once the Washing known to English and German mineralo cute the office you hold. I am aware of ton coach drew up with great dignity for the the ability requisite to fill the official sta tions you occupy. I have experienced the first and greatest Chief Magistrate to enter A scientific friend obtained him a position discipline arising from the management of a the portals of Old Trinity. with one of the great importers of jewels in Chapter composed of the cultured and am A few paces off is Wall Street, that seeth New York, which supported him while he bitious. I have, to some extent, been made ing caldron of speculation, the Stock pursued his studies. acquainted with the efficient manner in which you have performed your duties in Exchange, innumerable great mercantile During the last great exhibition at Paris cumbent upon you. Our Order has prospered, houses, and like a sentinel it stands among the New York professor went to a conference and the credit of the success is largely at them, time honored and old “Lonely and of eminent mineralogists, where ho was in tributable to you. The record of your lives, spectra] and sombre And still.” and the dignity of deportment that you dis troduced to a man whose knowledge of gems play in the critical and constant view of your Al ic e S t r o n g and power of detecting false and imperfect associates has contributed to our good and stones was considered to be unrivaled in the honor of our institution. ‘Praise is Four of the greatost warriors of modern Europe. He recognized his acquaintance of comely, praise is pleasant,’ and praise is the spontaneous language of my lips, as I con Europe were Freemasons., namely, Bona- the Carolina mountains! parte1 Wellington, Nelson and Sir John template the merit of your efforts in behalf With a slight alteration of place and date of our beloved Order. When I reflect that Moore. the story is a true one. The fact worthy of our country is second to none in point of attention is that this boy found liis way to morals and government, and that Iowa ranks The first Masonic journal was published high among the States in intelligence, so at Lipzig, in 1783. It was called Der F reid■ success unaided. briety and citizenship, well may I be proud maar. The chief triumph of civilization in the of the privilege of greeting you. I do greet yon with deep fraternal affection, and I en where we can watch them fishing from the set offered only the very best workmanship join upon you to greet ono another ardently. house. Should you never hear of me again and material obtainable. So long ago as the * * * * * you may know I am sailing out on the Old famous Crystal Palace exhibition, held in “Let us now enter upon the business of the Fifteenth Annual Assembly, feeling Ocean on the back of some one of those im New York about 1850, Mrs. Holland *r seat ‘Malace toward none, but charity for all.’ mense fishes, for if I should happen to get specimens of work from her establisnment Let every expression concerning measures one on my line I would never let go. I would that attracted much attention. and policy be spoken publicly, frankly and hold on with a death grip, and the flsh would Mrs. Hollander herself had a personality kindly. Let us impress upon ourselves and proclaim to the world that our Fraternity is just sail on with poor Emeline to his sea so pleasing, and was known to be so reliable one of reciprocal affection, the sentiment home. As yet I have only caught a two that her patronage grew rapidly. After a which inclines men to ‘do unto others as he pounder. I do not feel the least stuck up as time she began to make a specialty of im would that others should do unto him.’ ” to my success as a fishist, but just wait until porting fine materials. Later she added a Qn motion of Brother Dyke,theGoldPlated I catch a whale. Y'ou can never speak to department wherein ladies might have their membership badge, recently gotten out by Emeline any more, as I will be one of the dressmaking done, and throughout main Sister Pitkin, Right Worthy Grand Secre boss fislier-women then and will have noth tained the reputation of her house for relia tary was adopted, and the Chapters were in ing to do with common people. I was out bility. The fine taste, too, shown in the se structed that hereafter such badge would be to the turtle-pens the other day and it is well lection of her goods made “Hollander’s” a the one used by the subordinates in that worth a tirp to see them. There were a half synonym for an exclusiveness of style which jurisdiction. Aliio, on m otion of Sister M aria dozen turtles—the smallest weighing six feared no rival. Jackson, T he E astern S tar was made the hundred pounds—all lying on their backs In the sixties Mrs. Hollander's sons entered official organ of that Grand Body. Among waiting to be killed and then canned. The into business with their mother, and later, the financial allowances of the Body was the man would go down into the pen where when she withdrew from active oversight, sum of twenty-five dollars to the Most Wor there were a dozen or more of them and they succeeded her. When the firm put up thy Grand Matron. The receipts during the walk around among them as though they their large building on Boylston street they year had been$1469.72, and the expenditures were kittens. One of them weighed one were able to add greatly to their depart $821.19, leaving a balance in th e treasury of thousand pounds, but it is not often they get ments. They are now building an addition $1559,52. them as large as that, the average weight, I to their Boston establishment, and next The session was delightfully harmonious am told is from five to six hundred weight. month will open a branch store in New York. throughout. Resolutions expressive of the A shark was caught, last week, where we ali This latter step has beoome almost necessary deep regret because of the absence of the go in bathing, that was eight feet long. He from their large number of New York cus Grand Patron and wife, and sympathy for came up to a lot of ladies that were bathing. tomers. In connection with this it is inter his illness, were passed. Also thanks to the You can imagine something of the scene. esting to notice that Mrs. Hollander herselt local Chapters for courtesies. It did not long to vacate and give Mr. Shark belonged to an old an d w ell-know n New On the first evening of the session the work the right of way. The men went out and York family. There is, therefore, a certain was exemplified by the Grand Officers, fol caught him in a little while. They tell me propriety in having at last a branch of her lowed by the Floral work, which was well they are perfectly harmless as long as they business carried to New York. rendered by Colfax Chapter, led by the Wor are left alone, and never attack a person un “Hollander’s has always had a unique thy Matron, Sister M. C. Lemon. The offi less first interfered with. You may guess position in Boston, and old Bostonians say cers were installed by the Most Worthy that this child would give them a long range. that this is due to the close attention which Grand Matron, Nettie Ransford, assisted by It would not be Emeline that would disturb the founder gave to details, and to the taste Jennie E. Mathews, Past Most Worthy Grand their sweet repose. I stopped in San Antonia au ACTING ON THE RQliARB. minds, aud hearts have ruled Kings Upon t h e s il k Ma ch in e. [Written f<>|-and read in Ileleware Iiodtce. While their thrones, and influenced the fates of [Masonic Journal.] Nations. Women naturally possess Masonic Church, Wyandotte County, Kansas, by a reader of An industry of great magnitude in Japan the Philadelphia. Penn , and forwarded by instiucts. Charles lleade, whom I believe to is silk culture. The silk worm is “educated” a friend ] have been a Mason, said “there is a Free to such a degree that it becomes a mere ma Out* lives sholild so shine that the world may all see masonry existing among gentle women.” I chine, and its life must be a burden to it. That the pledge of a Mason is what it should be. can go farther and affirm that there is a Free- j If a Brother is needy, give him all you can spare. It lays its egg in rows on cards; it spins its masonry existing among all womanly women | Provided you flnd him to act on the square. cocoon to o rd er, and finally, dies when re independent of birth or education. There What is It we strive for? For what do we live? quired. Silk worm eggs are white and about is 110 Masonic sig n , no lover’s glance truer, We are happy one hour, the next hour we grieve. the size of the head of a large pin. and they sweeter, surer than that where the eyes of What happiness riches will bring, can't compare are sold on cards like buttons. These cards To that we enjoy when we act on the square. womanly women gaze even for a moment may be kept all winter long without into each other’s eyes. That one glance Our Saviour's example we should all imitate. harm to them, and hatched out in the sum and the nobility, truth, sympathy and forti And our lives to some good work consecrate. mer months. The young worm is exceeding In spite of the sneers of the world, do and dare tude of the whole nature is revealed. A lit ly minute and delicate animal, and the mul* To keep within compass, net 011 the squnro. tle story comes to me, how in an almost for berry leaves adopted for its food have to be This Craft of all others we prize, dearly love— gotten age. the Almighty Architect decided chopped up as flne as possible. As the worm Its principles leap to the Temple above. to have a banquet to which none but the grows older the leaves are not chopped fine Then let us remember, tho way to prepare virtuous were to be invited, consequently For the Grand Lodge above is to act on the square. ly, until, when it is full growu, it is allowed there were no women, only men, and that to enjoy a whole mulberry leaf intact. Should we see any Brother fast going nstray. banquet was the first Masonic Lodge. Ages We should reach out a helping hand. Turn him away This life of dissipation is too much for it, went by, and all things changed, and the Al From the tempter,who is wanting his feet to ensnare. and, with a little encouragement, it seeks the mighty Architect deoided to have another If we do this, why then we will act on the square solitude of its cocoon. The cocoons are then banquet to which, as at the first, only the Our duties are not all con fined to this room. * thrown into hot water, which kills the larvie virtuous were to be invited, consequently They follow us whithersoever we roam, and dissolves the mucilageous matter that And if we neglect them we thereby declare, there were uo men, only women, and this keeps the cocoon together, A silk worker In name only we’re Masons and not on the square. was the formation of the second Masonic deftly finds the end, and, in a few moments, Lodge, and but for the loyalty of these wo Before we can sit In the Grand Lodge above, the poor worm’s home is about forty yards of Where all must be friendship and brotherly love. men, men would have been excluded forever silk fibre on a reel. A few of the larva? are Our records on earth, beyond doubt you’re aware from Masonry, for Will be put to a test with Plumb, Level and Square. allowed to come to maturity for the sake of The Heavenly Father onco decreed breeding purposes aud the eggs. To get out WH4T WOMAN HAS DONE FOR MASONRY. A banquet, tit for virtue’s meed, And bade his messenger prepare they break a whole through the cocoons. I Head by Sister Coffin, W. M. of Keystone Chap A feast magnltlcent and rare, These cocoons are called pierced, and from ter, Detroit, Michigan, at a literary and musical Where should attend the virtues all them an inferior quality of silk is made. entertainment given by that Chapter. From the Or earth, tho’ famed in cot or hall, American Tyler ] Homely or fair, or old or young: THE ARAR TRIBES. Ladies and Gentlemen, Sisters and Then should an anthem grand be sung By saintly choir, and all of bliss B r o t h e r s : —“What Woman has done for Concentrated be aud known in this. Arabs are, as all know, divided iuto tribes, Masonry,” is, as you will percieve, a very When once the company was come, which, like the Scotch clans, take their peculiar one. Woman is supposed to know There sat beneath the azure dome names from their earliest head. As there nothing about Masonry, so for her to con A host so glorious, bright and fair. are in North Britain MacGregors and Mac tribute to it consciously in any way, would It seemed all virtues centered there. Donalds—that is sons of Gregor or of Donald The anthem rings, but ah 1 a note, be like throwing treasures into a stream with Soft, sad and plaintive, seems to float - —there are in the desert Beni Sham mar, the a blind faith, trusting that somehow they To tloat upon the air again, sons of Shantmar, and many other tribes would reach their destination and there be Mingled grief with the joy refrain, similarly called after their first ancestor. enshrined. This I must affirm she has done And in the hall so dazzlfnv bright, The aristocratic families of a tribe, says the Canopied by its dome of light, author of “The Holy Land and the Bible,” since the very beginning of Masonry, and That nowhere could a shadow fall, before the formation of a Masonic Lodge, for Darkness sat on the souls of all — marry only in a very limited circle, to keep she has borne, she has nursed, she has rear Of all the virtues there. Theu spoke their wealth and influence in as few hands ed the men who fill the Masonic Lodges. The father. “Earthly ones what yoke as possible. But the blue-blooded husbands 8he has implanted in their young minds the Bear ye in this bright festal hour. make up for this by marrying several wives, Ye think outside your Father's power first lessons of truth, beauty and virtue To lighten!” Answc/ing the host: leaving the supreme rank for the one of which prepare them later to appreciate the “Father our friends we mourn as lost— purest descent, who has the honor of giving great beanty of Masonic teaching. It is al No friend, as father, brother, son out the provisions of the household, and of most impossible to say anything on a sub Husband or lover, find we none: preparing the meals for her husband and his They linger In the world below — ject which concerns women without eulogiz guests, a prerogative which was ceded as a We grieve without them —let 11s go.” ing them, or touching on the old but ever The Father to his messenger: matter of course to Sarah when Abraham en new subject of how slow men have been to “From shore to shore In earthly sphere, tertained the angels and was proudly ac accord certain advantage to women. This Is there no father, brother, friend; cepted by her. my brother (Dr. Hoskin) has done, but I like In virtue clad, can here attend?” If the husband, as is sometimes done, ac “Father,” he said “the fault I rue— better not to remember the dark days of Many there are. grand, just and true— cept from a childless wife tho gift of one of which he speaks, and to close my eyes to My earthly speech doth yet define her female slaves, as a wife of inferior rank, the sad pictures he has painted of her toil, All virtues In the feminine: in the hope that the latter may have a child and to look rather to the pages which are In virtue’s realm no sox is known, whom her mistress may adopt, the child, illuminated with her beauty, usefulness and Let me amend,the wrong atone.” until adopted and formally declared free, is Another host gladdens the azure hall — power, for the same pages of truth that Sons, fathers, husbands, lovers, all. like its mother, a slave, and the property of record the ages of her abasement, record in the wife, and can be sold or driven out as stances during those ages of learned women, THE STORY OF A MAGAZINE. she pi eases, the husband, according to Arab women who were professors in universities, The Ladies' Home Journal tells its own custom, being helpless. Hagar and Ishmael of queens and empresses whose reigns were story in pamphlet form, with portraits aud were in this way the slaves of Sarah, and she prosperous, and many tales and legends of sketches of its proprietors and editors. It was within her right when she demanded how lustrous eyes, lovely forms, noble is free to all who apply. the expulsion of both from the encampment. THE EASTERN STAR. with its work of ingathering. And now a may result in great good to the Order, and sheaf of ripe grain is garnered, and the that all may be done in the spirit of harmony mother of Sister Helen M. Solliday is called and good will. It appreciates the kindly Published Monthly to her rest. September 11, after a brief ill invitations that have found their way to its ness the summons came, seventy-three BY desk, aud trusts to receive an early report of years having been her alloted time. The the meetings for the benefit of its readers. RANSFORD, METCALF & COM PANY, day that she was laid to rest nnmbered the fifty-fourth anniversary of her marriage, N e t t ie R a n s f o r d , The call to labor has been sounded in the and he who began the Ijourney with her is Most Worthy Grand Matron, different Chapters, and the thoughts turn to alone yet a little while. In her sorrow Sis the coming months of long evenings before Kate M etcalf, ter Solliday has the sympathy of her us. How shall they be spent? To the earn Past Matron. brothers and sisters of the Order. est Worthy Matron comes the thought of what can be done to best assist the Chapter TERMS, $1.00 per year in advance. “Just the thing,” and “how beautiful,” is to meet the full measure of its responsibili the exclamation heard when the member ties. Much lies within the power of that ship badge of Sister Pitkin’s design, meets Address all communications to T h e E a s t officer, and yet she cannot do it all, nor can the eye. They are gotten up in both antique e r n S t a r , Room 13 Windsor Block. she do anything alone. It is lier’s to plan bronze and gold plate, and area “thingof and direct, and the associate officers and beauty, and a joy forever.’* Chapters have members should heartily support and carry Entered at the Indianapolis Post Office as desired to supply themselves with badges, forward the work. The same line of work second class matter. but, until now, nothing seemed to meet the will not answer for every Chapter any more needs. This is distinctively an O.E.S. badge. than the same discipline will answer for every CLUB RATES. The bar bears the letters O. E. S., and sus family. As a thoughtful mother studies the The Eastern Star and Masonic Advocate...... $1 50 pended from it, by the five colored ribbon, different dispositions of her children, so “ “ “ The Organizer...... 1 50 is a five pointed star, in the center of which “ *' “ “ The Woman's TrUmne...... 1 50 will the Worthy Matron endeavor to study “ “ “ “ National Vidette...... 1 25 is typified the five heroines, and on the “ “ “ “ The Union Signal...... 2 00 the nature of her Chapter family. The first the points are the appropriate emblems. “ “ “ “ The Home Magazine...... 1 20 essential and also that which is most lasting Between the points is found the cabalistic is that the work of the ritual be as perfectly ORGANIZER PRINT. letters. It is a pleasure to find that a sister rendered as the ability of the officers will has supplied this need, and it is to be hoped admit. Because it is nearing the close of tlie that her co-workers will recognize the effort, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, OCT. 1, 1890. official year, is no excuse for slack or indif and show their appreciation, by making ferent work, and the officer who will allow them a part of the Chapter regalia. The Grand Secretaries will please accept herself the indulgence of such a thing is un thanks for copies of the proceedings of An old saying puts it that “our neighbors worthy of the preference of her associates. Washington, Missouri and New York. know more about our business than we do.” Let the work then receive the first and best On the evening of September 24, quite a So thought the senior of this Company when attention, aud then see if anything pleasur number of the members of Queen Esther a friend congratulated her upon the “good able or profitable can be added thereto. It Chapter called upon Sister Augusta V. fortune” of inherited wealth. She has is sometimes found best to introduce at al Hunter, Grand Matron, who was spending a watched and waited for the fairy Godmother ternate meetings something of a social na- day or two in the city with Sister Nettie that should bring the golden slipper, and turo, and in this is a large variety from R ansford. make the joke a verity, but no such vision w lii -h to select. But beware of the danger has gladdened her eyes. Her inherited ous ground that nurses the thought, that of Brother and Sister E. C. Stott have the wealth lies in the ability to meet the “re necessity, the members must be amused. love and sympathy of the members of Queen sponsibility that rest upon her, in the hope Amusement is wholesome, but it should only Esther Chapter in their recent bereavement. that by the aid of her sisters and brothers, be used to garnish the substantial. With only ten days intervening, two mem and the favor of God,” she will not prove The Eastern Star has told its readers of bers of the family of Brother Stott, a brother unworthy of their confidence, their trust Dr. Marie Hasleps’ (a member of Queen Es and the father, passed to their rest. and their support. Thus far Dame Fortune ther of this^pity), removal from Wuchang, To our Subscribers: —The paper will be has favored her with scores of good, true, where she located over two years ago, to continued to all subscribers until notified loyal friends, who as the shadows deepened, Shanghai, China. The change of location to discontinue, and the time of the expira came nearer and nearer, and whose love she must be an improvement, as the field for tion of subscription will be blue pencil- would not exchange for much wealth, for in work is broadened, and the opportunity for marked. Please send renewals promptly that lies the wealth that the Father giveth touching hands with other workers is in and forget not to invite others to join you in His children. creased. A letter recently received was accom this good work. A larger number of Grand Chapters meet panied by a picture of the Hospital building Queen Esther’s Auxiliary- met with Sister in annual session this month than any other of which she has charge, and a group of the Kate DaShiell on Friday, September 2G. The one month in the year. Arkansas convenes medicals, from the centre of which is caught meeting was well attended, and very pleas in Lonoke, October 21, continuing in session a glimpse of the familiar face of our Marie. ant. Several articles were donated to three days. Connecticut will hold its ses Of the Hospital building she says: “It is of Alpha Chapter, Baltimore. Maryland, for sion at West Winsted, October 8. Califor grey brick, with red or pinkish red brick their booth at the Masonic Fair which nia’s Grand session will be held at San Fran trimmings. The wall is of the same two begins October. Coffee and cake was served. cisco, convening on October 20. One of the colored bricks. The wood work is all done • DO YOU WANT BADGES FOR YOUR Minnesota Grand Chapters will meet in East up with Ningpo varnish, what is here of a MEMBERS? IF SO, GET UP YOUR CLUBS. Minneapolis, October 8. Illinois’ will con rich, almost walnut brown. The whole ef vene at Chicago on October 7. Michigan fect is pleasing. It is the womans’ part of The Eastern Star will send, for every club St. Lukes’. It is on a sort of tiiangular of fifteen yearly subscribers 1 dozen badges, will hold its meeting this year at the city of corner lot.” Of Shanghai she says: “This is and double the dozen for each additional Detroit. Ohio, will in its first regular ses sion, meet at Columbus, October 8, and Texas w hat th e U. S. Minister to China said about fifteen. This offer will be open until Janu also holds its annual' session in October. it in his 4th of July speech: ‘It gives me ary 1, 1891. The Eastern Star sends “Greeting” to one great pleasure to be in the model settlement The sickle of the Great Harvester is busy and all, earnestly hoping that the meetings on the 4th of July, not only because as the honorable chairman has stated, it is a Cos In the hearts of those with whom she held nesday and Thursday, the editors of The mopolitan Republic, but because Shanghai official relation, is set apart a place sacred Woman's Journal, gave a reception to mem is the most interesting and instructive city to her memory the light of whose presence bers of the W. R. C., in which they were as in the East. Situated midway in the Conti shall gladden us never more until sisted by Mrs. Mary A Livermore and Miss nent, it looks across to Japan and America. Over the river one by one, Julia Ward Howe. It is the depot of the great river which flows The storms of life past, its work all done. A pleasing feature . to the senior of T h e These severed links of our grolden chain Eastern Star, who was one of Indiana’s for twenty-five hundred miles across the em In His dear presence will meet again. pire of China. It is the probable terminus delegates to the National Convention was the star gleams caught here and there through of the network of railways, some day to be WOMAN’S RELIEF CORPS. constructed in China. It is the residence of Convention, and the clasp of the hand that thousands of the brightest and most adven The history of the Eighth National Con acknowledged the added “tie that binds”. turous of the citizens of the Old Countries. vention of the Woman’s Relief Corps is re The following officers were elected: Na And now as it is mail hour, I close with his corded, and those who made up the multi tional President—Mrs. Mary S. McHenry, closing words, ‘Let me say that our hearts, tudes during Encampment week in Boston, Iowa; Senior Vice-President, Mrs. Lizabeth to-day, turn to the country of our birth, and are again at their posts of duty. It was a A. Turner, Massachusetts; Junior Vice-Pres- across the waste of waters we send greeting, week of weeks, and nothing that could be ident, Mrs. Bessie E. Young, Missouri; Na reverence and love to the “Old folks at done was left undone, to make the affair tional Treasurer, Mrs. Armilla A. Cheney, home.'’ To the “young ones also send I.” successful, and the stay of the strangers a Michigan; National Chaplain, Mrs. Emily V. pleasant one. The cause for which they Litthfleld, Maine. “ HE ttiYETH HIS BELOVED SLEEP.” were gathered there made even the heavens smile, and the weather was perfect. The SELFISH SORROW. Again are the ranks of the Grand Chapter meetings were held in Tremont Temple, the of Indiana invaded by that messenger that When a great sorrow comes upon your floor of the house being reserved for the household, all your friends sympathize with sooner or later calls at all homes, bearing in delegates, while the galleries were free to His outward going a jewel from the house you most sincerely for a reasonable period, members. In decoration the room was a but if you hold tenaciously to your griefs hold treasure. bower of beauty. The seats to be occupied His coming, in this instance, was not un and obtrude your particular woes upon all by the different delegations were located by heralded, for months of patient waiting was who will listen, you will soon become intol a beautifully hand-painted banner of white the portion of our sister, whose loss we most erable to those who know you. Are you the satin, lined with blue and finished with gold sincerely mourn. only one who has suffered, and have you the fringe, the work of Miss Clara H. Burleigh, Mary was the sweet scriptural name given right to cloud the brightness of your neigh of Athol, Mass. Each bore the initials W. to the b§by girl who came into the home of bor’s life? Assuredly not; and yet you un R. C., w ith th e dates 1883—1890. and beneath Johnathan and Maria Banes, March 20,1846, reasonably bewail and bemoan your fate, this the dome of the State House, and the at Metamora, Indiana. An only daughter. and make yourself so miserable and cheer word Boston. Also upon each was the name And sfie grew to girlhood unfolding the less that you would positively feel person of its State to which it was presented by the promise of useful womanhood. She was ally aggrieved if any one dared to insinuate Massachusetts department. graduated from Oxford Female College in that a more afflicted creature could be found. The attendance was very large, all the Na 1865, and continued th ro u g h life a stu d en t. Self is at the bottom of your grief, and you tional officers being in attendance except In November, 1871, with Brother Edwin W. are only catering to your own morbid pleas the Chaplain,who was ill,and to whom a mes High, she.assumed new obligations and be ure when you repeat your threadbare sor sage of sympathy was sent. The depart gan a domestic life, which was uninterrupted row to all you meet. As a rule, people like ments of the several States were well repre in itrfaithfulness, usefulness and constancy, you, are generally destitute of a particle of sented. The address of the President, Mrs. even unto the end. Her Christian fife be sympathy for others who are in worse Annie Whittenmyer, showed a year of faith gan in her early girlhood, when she found a trouble.—Ex.] ful service and earnest work. She reported church home with the Presbyterians, with the organization of three departments dur BE WISE IN TIME. whom she held membership until that field ing the year Texas, North Dakota and the was discontinued by them, when she trans No day is so bright that the clouds of trial, Potomac,with others ready for organization. ferred her church home to the Methodist death and disappointment do not settle over The property near Madison, Ohio, offered Episcopal. In ^this vinyard she labored most some household; no land is so fertile but for a National Home to the Woman’s Relief earnestly, filling for several years the posi that gaunt and hungry want may invade Corps was accepted, and had been put in tion of Superintendent of theSunday-school, some home; no life is so secure but that the com plete rep air at an expense of from $3,000 failing health alone compelling its discon inexorable law of death may not reach and or $4,000. The P resident had officially v isit tin u a n c e . doom its posessor to take its place in the ed seventeen department conventions. The Her work in the Order began with the or “silent halls of death.” No family is secure report of the National Secretary showed the ganization of Adah Chapter, of Metamora, from such calamities, and so we say, blessed number of departments to be twenty-eight, in 1878, of which she was a charter member, are they above measure who have made pro two provisional departments with thirty- serving for several years as its Worthy Ma vision for the trial when it comes, as come two detached corps, and a membership of tron. Representing her Chapter in the it must, sooner or later. There is no means 77,779. Grand Body, she served there as Grand Es by which we may avert the calamity of ac The usual courtesies between the National ther in 1879, in the following year, being cident or death. But a wise forethought G. A. R. and W. R. C. were exchanged. The elected to to the office of Associate Grand and the means offered by life insurance convention was favored with the presence Matron. In 1881 she was chosen for the first may pravide comfort for the stricken loved of Clara Barton, Mrs. Mary C. Logan and place within the Gift of that Grand Body, ones. And we do not hesitate to say that Mrs. Alger. During the days of Convention and so faithfully was this duty performed the man in moderate circumstances who fails a very elaborate iuncheon was served to the that her associates honored her with a re- to take advantage of this pracital means of delegates in the lower part of the Temple. election. Although at many of the interven protection to his family, has failed’in one of The Camp Fire of the W. R. C., held Friday ing annual sessions,her absence was enforced his most essential Christian duties. Call at evening, was a success in every particular, by lack of strength to bear the strain of office of “Masons Union Life Association, as was also the trip to Nahant, tendered on nerve and body, her interest in the welfare Indianapolis, Ind. Saturday. In fact the sisters of the Old Bay of the Order was unabated, and in her daily State have made for themselves a record Between right and wrong there is no life she practiced those virtues which made her “Fairest among thousands, and alto which will be difficult to reach and cannot ground save a battle-ground .—M ary Tt g e th e r lovely.” be surpassed. On the afternoons of Wed Lathrop. T H E I ! FUNERAL DIRECTORS “ " ^ ‘ ' V iT n n e 0™ b u c h a n a n . MRS. A. S. FOWLER, HAYHEW IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER OF GOODS, Wigs, Waves. Langtrv Skeleton Bangs, Switches. Theatrical Make-Ups Constantly on Han l. ladies’ ana Children's Ilair Cutting:, 8hampoolng and Manicuring- a Specialty. North Meridian Street. Goods at W holenale and R etail. 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Quality and Importer and Grinder of Spices, Man workmansttip guaran m as, Books, and R ituals. teed. ufacturer of Vinegar, etc. Cto.as. -A~ ■WljQ.sla.ip INSPIRATION. preserves, got the breakfast, washed the only to see my best belaborations disappear like dew before the morning sun and no [Youth’s Companlonl dishes, made the beds, scrubbed the kitchen Narrow and steep the pathway we must tread, floor and back- stoop, sprinkled the clothes, th an k s.” And even then the crown may be of thorn, mixed the bread besides sweeping and dust “It ain’t that I’m afraid of work, but the Which all tbe years thereafter must be borne, ing the “setting room”, running out to the monotomania of it is enough to disinfect a Till silence numbers us among the dead. woodpile for wood, to the well for water,and cricket. I’ve looked about considerable Hard must we toil to win this bitter bread. And through the clear flash of the radiant morn, into the garden to pick peas and sundry among the crooks and turns in my head, and Oft see the clouds, with edges tempest-torn, “garden sass” for the twelve o’clock dinner; have kept up a steady-going thinking, and Kise in dense gloom, by disappointment led. stopping as she passed the flower-beds to at last I found my vocation. As quick as I Yet is not all this strife a bet ter gift pick a sweet William and pull the weeds out found it I went right at it, that’s my way, no t Than aimless wanderings through sunlit days? of a row of marigolds. hop and go one with me. I always felt as if Does not each upward struggle serve to lift Araxa Cordelia had genius for housekeep I was above the common herd, everything in The soul to where God's clearer radiance plays, ing and though in her rightful place, she, my life lias pointed that way. It always fell Till through some stern and rock-embattled rift, We reach at last life’s firm and level ways? like many who occupy that desirable posi to me to Avrite the letters for the home-folks —T h o s . 8. Co l l ie r . tion, did not know it, and despised her birth (grandfather’s and Jake’s hands are as stiff as right, although she had no mean opinion of linch-pins so they can’t yield the pen, and For The Eastern Star. her abilities. She nursed foreign ambitions Belinda as soon take a dose of medicine as ARAXA CORDELIA. w hich 1 stirred her to discontent, and touch one), and I’ve signed all the bills and The sun shone through the east window prompted her to attempt everything she papers ever since I begun to make pothooks, of Araxa Cordelia’s kitchen, right into the saw others do, imagining distinction in and later on copied into a book the receipts face of the old clock, and was stealing round every occupation but her own, which blind for making cakes and puddings in a way to play peep with the Virginia creeper that ed her to her own immense success. that was a sigjit to behold; so when I was rambled ail over the south porch. She never missed an opportunity to go. conspired to write a story, I didn’t wait a The steady-going old clock pointed to the Sociables, societies, festivals, picnics, lec minute but just slashed it off as easy as I hour of nine, with an air of simple severity, tures, prayer-meetings all knew Araxa Cor can brush the flour off my hands. I’ve got as if to say: “By this time the morning delia. other yearnings and respirations a reaching work should be all done up.” She was independent, had her own ideas out over-the-liills-far-and away sort of feel It was, and dinner under way. On the and opinions, and used the English lan ing as if I was broadening out, and my ideas large stove* that shone as bright as “‘Bising guage according to her own peculiar con- swel ing into a freer, wider currycomb of Sun Polish” could make it, various stewpans ciets. deflection. But I shan’t stop . to upeak of and kettles were already sending forth puffs She had returned from the city only the them now, because I ain’t one of the divert of steam-r-a savory incense to that unap day before, where she had been on some ing sort. My, how the parson and Deacon peasable god, appetite. mysterous errand, which, it was evident, she Snubs do perambulate and divert! The Araxa Cordelia was the high priestess that could keep to herself no longer. Deacon’s name flts him to a T, too; he’s in ministered to its insatiable demands and As she sat down in the splint-bottom his elementary when he can put folks down zealously guarded the sacred vessels. She rocker, after kneading the bread, she passed and throw a damper over the meeting when was “a worker”, in fact, her mastarly move her hand across her forliead, leaving a line everybody’s warmed up. If I was a preacher, ments and the accomplished touches she be of flour in its track, and taking a long breath now I’d be one, and not be bossed round by stowed, here and there, as she went briskly said; a passel of committees and deacons. If I about the many duties, that crowded to her “It beats anything to see the talons that was a man I believe I could be a preacher, I hands had already on this one morning of the are divulged now-a-days.” feel so soaring when the pasture is digress week, turned off with skill and despatch an “About everybody has a talon or a mis ing I could put words right into his mouth, amount and variety of work that would have sion and I don’t mean to be much behind the but land, if I’d ever suppress a word, the prostrated the brain of the Honorable Com times. rafters would be down round my ears in no mon Council. She had strained and “set” a “I’ve been calculating all along to do time. If I was a man I’d be one and show ’em dozen pans of milk, skimmed a dozen more, something out of the common run, some what a man ought to do.” (and her eyes stirred the cream, scalded the churn, washed thing that ain’t so menual and full of frac roamed reflectively toward the wood-box) the milk- pails and pans, turned the cheese, tions as this every day routing. “I’ve always wished I was one ev.er sense I churned and “gathered” several dollars “I’m tired of the everlasting scrub and become sensible of their derogatives, mainly worth of butter, given an eye to pickles and scour, and planning what to have to eat, on account of their pockets. To see how nature has looked out for them : their clothes a place I can’t find, so I didn’t let on to Ara cookie, and my pooket-book bounced half chuck full of pockets, and I have to go round bel, but put my piece in my pocket aud went way ’cross the room, and flew open, and with one lorn pocket bulging out of all cem- down to the editor’s sanitarium with, I will some pennies and a stick of gum, and half a etaries. If I want anything that's in it, that own, just a mite of fear, and some approach. dozen hair-crimpers, and that pesky lottery - thing is sure to be at the bottom, and if I What stuff I’ve heard about them editors! ticket went hilter-skilter all over the floor, w ant to get a t my pocket-book, m ost p articu I wasn’t afraid of ’em, because I’d read, they and when I went to pick ’em up, out tum lar when somebody’s waiting, it universally say it themselves in their papers, that they bled them plated-teeth I never can get used gets wedged in corner-ways, and I cannot are a poor, no-account lot, always in debt to, and always take out and slip in my contract it without getting red in the face, and everybody owing ’em, and have to de pocket when I set out to do anything par and pulling my glove off wrong side out. I pend on all sorts of articles that’s brought in ticular. Well, I said to myself, as I was told Jake one day I’d found my missive, and by this one, and that one A meeching lot, picking’em up, counter-trumps happen to he said he didn't know as a missive outside I made out, devouring every variety of indi- the best of us, so I don’t care, and then I of home was called for, as fur as I was de gestibles, so I went right in, and if I warn’t tried to untie the string, he wanted to cut it, signed. Jake is full of acrostic remarks, surprised! They’re always calling their but I always save strings.' My fingers was acrostics is his excelsior, and if he purloins place a den, and have led folks to believe all thumbs, and shook like a popple leaf, any comfort out of ’em, let him, but because that tho editor was the factory of the place, and I felt my face get red as a beet. I’m good at housekeeping ain’t no sign I doing all the work himself, but they’re a de After a while I fetched it and asked him to ain’t*got a soul above it. He says it needs ceitful pack. Instead of a dark cubby, I ex read it. My, but he was polite! He looked ' soul in housekeeping, if there was more of pected to find him in, I found several of him at it in a kind of a disinterested way, and it there wouldn’t be so many trying to find in different rooms, great, high, square said he was proud of the distinction, and it somewheres else. But he’s always argu- rooms, one leading into the other, all of ’em hadn’t a mite of doubt but it was out of the menting and setting his face against every carpeted and furnished equal to any Lodge common run. I told him he might besure thing I reach out after, so I didn‘t pay any room; desks and easy chairs, and bookcases, of it. I wrote it myself, and he said certain attention to him and Belinda, they always and it was as still as prayer-meeting Avhen ly, but at present his forms was all full. I side together, but kept right on till I got my the minister is waiting for some one to speak thought as I glanced at ’em a setting round piece done. In the room I went into was two of him, a at the desks, that there want no occasion to “I copied it till it was as illegible as it passing away the time a reading newspapers, doubt w'hat he said, they looked as if they could be, and wrapped it up and went to the and a snipping out pieces for their scrap hadn’t starved, except one— I guess he was city, obnoxiously to see Arabel, but dubi books. They didn't look up or notice me, the meeching part of him, thin as a pin. ously bent on taking it to the newspaper no more than if I’d been a mouse, and I can He was saying he’d be—when his other office. Well, I found Arabel elocutionating. tell you I was as still as one. I set right little boy came in and said something about The last time I was there she was practicing where I couldlook through into two other pie, then he took a sudden hurry and said: asthmatic decorations, and every dish and rooms, and there he was triplicated at three “If I’d excuse him” and bowed so polite i t old jar, suoh as I keep in the cellar, was different desks, and one of the triples would was a sight to see him; and I come away brought to the front and make to look like a lean back in his chair every minute or two thinking maybe somebody had brought him Chinese mandrake-enough to take your and swing himself round, ard tip back till some more indigestibles. I asked his little breath away—cluttered, I should say, but he was in a declining state, and read and boy what made his pa in such a hurry and dreadfully asthmatic, and when her table is acted as though he was enjoying himself at he said (if you’ll believe it) that the devil set, it looks like a China crazy-quilt. I tried somebody’s expense, but the one I wanted to was after him. my hand at it, painted some dandelions on see, wasn’t in( and I waited and waited, and I told him he was ainelevant boy, and was a jug with the handle off, (that was the waited. His little boy said he wouldn’t be in a position for the emissaries, and had bet asthmatic part of il) and you wouldn’t be in till twelve o’clock, and when he did come, ter look out,*for the iudividual he was so free lieve how it looked. Jake said it looked as he wouldn’t stay long, so [ waited, and bime- to mention loves a shining mark,and it would if I’d dropped it in a bowl of butter. If any by I got kinder faint and hungry, and drew be more culpable if he was studying his thing could take the starch out of my sails, up to a desk that stood in a corner by itself, cutegory instead of leaning over the ball as it would be Jake; but, as I’ve said, I don’t and took out some seed-cakes I brought ters in that prevaricating way. I glanced mind his acrostics. from home. I passed ’em round to the snip back at him as I went out of the door and My, but I wish I had the perquisites and ping editors, and they took some with the there he was at the top of the stairs stand propinquities Arabel has, I could be as good politest smile you ever see. I told ’em I ing on his head and smiling as good-natured a elocutioner as she is. It fills me with en made ’em myself. They said they couldn’t as if I had’nt said a word. viable conflictions when I think of how* I’m be beat. I knew that before they said it, They say, that boys will be boys but I hid away under the obscurations of a coun for if ever a batch of extra cookies is wanted don’t see why they should. I went back to try farm, devolving in the revolutionary cur for the vestibules I’m appointed to make ’em. Arabels and found her little girls dancing rency of diurnal construction and devouring About the time I’d got through and teacher giving her lessons. Well I don’t myself in behalf of a comatose household. brushed up the crumbs, in come the edito- hesitate to say you never saw the like. There’s a disconnecting chain of circum rium I wanted to see. I got up on my feet, It superseded everything that was ever d i stantial evidence in elocutionating. When and said I d got a piece to admit, and went vested to my futile imagination. He was folks find out they can elocutionate it runs to take it out of my pocket, but it wouldn’t teaching her some kind of a high &ing. It right into Sunday-sehool work, aud chari come. It got wedged in crossways some want a mite necessary for she’s pert enough table entailments, from that to clubs and way, and I worked and pulled, and the cdi- for one of her age and has flings enough lan d guilders, and every occasion for perennial torium waited, till I felt the inspiration know s celebrities, such as Fourth of July oratorios, break out all over me. I could have said I don’t know I’m sure, when Arabel’s going and birthday and wedding caravansaries, something if I warn’t rooted and grounded to get through making up that child. She's from them to the nostrum, and from the in the maximum never to give way before enveloping more talons than she’s got Angers nostrum right onto the boards and scant folks, but he was the pink of politeness, and and toes. But it runs in the family, I don’t lings of the stage—the theatre you know. waited with great depressment, (as the know as the child is to blame. If I had the The stage is a harbinger of rest for women French say) as patient as could be—seemed disadvantages she has, no telling what I that feel as if they are out of their spearical as if my own feelings was inflicted in him. couldn’t be a dancing man myself maybe. It orb, and others that can’t get along with Bimeby it give way with a jerk, and out it might be more trying to the athletics than their husbands and families, and have come with about everything there was in my writing out stories but it wouldn’t be such a talons. pocket. My handkerchief tumbled out and strain on the mental difficulties. I’d been to the city before, and there ain’t scattered a lot of crumbs, and part of a Well it may be time and money wasted for when she’s old enough to dissimulate she’ll* ern drummer?), and assisted them greatly in charter, Bro. D. R. Churchill was the Worthy just as like as not, up and get married. the work which was then dramatized and Patron, and Bro. G. J. Newlert Secretary. very complicated. They learned it, and ini You will be pleased to know that the first Its my view that talons and missions aught tiated a few candidates into the mysteries of candidate to knock a t our doors, was C. W,# to be the patent rights of women that haven’t the labyrinth, and had many enjoyable so Ericsson, the husband of our efficient husbands and babies to worry about. cial evenings. Where are they now? All Worthy Matron. May 16, 1877, he petitioned No, I didn’t get my piece in but I felt goueto join the Silent majority’forming an for the degrees, with Brother and Sister unbroken chain above? No! One is here. Clark and John W. Kerr. Brother Kerr has almost as though I did—I’d seen a live editor Only one of that Chapter is with us. We been dead many years. Brother Clark and and its my belief he’s got as many lives as a feel honored in bearing on the rolls of our Miss Emma are members of Southern Star ca t. Chapter the name of Eliza J. Stone, the only Chapter, San Diego, Col., and Brother Erics Merciful me! Here I am perambulatihg and living member of “Medias Constellation” so son is a Past Patron and a faithful worker far as we know. still. time is fugiting, and the punkin is burning The questions, “Shall Kansas be a free During these years there have been many * on that new macadamized kettle,” and she State or a slave State,” followed by the civil changes, but a few of the “old-timers” are caught it up and deftly turned the steaming war, were more momentous than the Eastern still active workers. contents into a creamy looking dish before, Star. It faded and was almost forgotten. We have had one hundred and eighty - Time passed with its many changes, a new eight members. Have suspended forty- as she said, it had time to taste. generation grew up. Wyandotte grew eight, demitted twenty-six, expelled none, from the little village, to a city. Many new and eighteen Brothers and Sisters have gone A BIT OF KANSAS HISTORY. people came in and the members of Medias forever. Many sad memories are awakened Constellation were scattered or dead. by re-calling the names of Our Dead B rothers The twelfth anniversary in its present In 1872 Robert Morris, the founder of the and Sisters who were wont to meet and form,of Medias Chapter,Kansas City, Kansas, Order, and Robert Macoy, of New York, had g reet us. was celebrated on the evening of October 16, formed a partnership, changing and simpli Brothers I. B.Sharp and Jesse J. Keplinger, and was in every particular a success. Owing fying the ritual. Morris was about to make a Brothers J. R. Parr and Edwin E. Palmer trip to the Holy Land, so he gave Macoy au who “crossed over the river” the same day, to illness the GrandMatron was unable to at thority over the Eastern Star. He then sent Sister Mel M. Keplinger, Sister Emma Park tend but they were favored with the pres out agents to “work up” the Order wherever whose sad life and tragic death are fresh to ence of the Grand Patron, Brother Julien. they could, giving a good commission on all all, though nine years have passed. Sister There were also guests from over the border charters, rituals and supphes. One of these Lou Wood, who passed so many months of agents organized eighty-nine Chapters in suffering, Brothers Eager and Ryns are still —Kansas City, Missouri—thirty members of the young State of Kansas in one season, dear to us. These were followed by Brother Harmony Chapter and twenty-five of Hes ch arging from $25 to $40 and expenses for J. C. Welch, Past Patron, one who seldom peria. Leah Chapter of Argentine, was rep each. He “swooped down‘’ on Wyandotte failed to be with us, and we miss Brothers resented by fifteen of its members. Belfon- Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, one evening in Courter aud Briggs, both young and zealous the spring of 1872, sent them “poste haste” workers, and let us not forget our mother, tainand Tuscan Chapter of St.Louis, Mo., by home for their wives, and organized Floral Lydia B. Walker: who died May 27,1884, and Sister Mulford and Clough. Cut flowers and C hapter No. 9, O. E. S., w ith Mrs. M. L. was laid to rest in the Old Wyandotte Indian potted plants added their beauty to the Sharpe, Worthy Matron, and E. T. Hovey, Cemetary, one of the few spots unchanged room decorations. After an hour was spent Worthy Patron. by the march of time. In accordance with We organized, elected officers and exem her oft repeated request, this Chapter per socially, the assemblage was called to order plified the work, in about two hours, leaving formed the burial service at her grave. But by the Worthy Matron, and Grand Patron an impression on our minds as clear as—mud. let us turn from the past with its sorrows and Julian addressed them, following which When we met again we knew as much its joys, to the present and future. Worthy Matron Ericsson gave an address of about running an Eastern Star Chapter as- What are we doing for “the Good of the some candidates do now—result failure, cost Order”? Are we keeping pace with the welcome. A very pleasing literary and mu $40.00. We did not try to meet again till in rapid developments around us? I believe sical program was rendered and the follow 1877. Mrs. Sharpe, the Worthy Matron, we have made progress, that we have ‘heard ing very interesting “Historical sketch of called a meeting for the purpose of re-or the call of want’ and ‘lightened the burden of the Chapter” was read by Past Matron Mary ganizing the Chapter. We had never recog sorrow’; that we have more than once as nized ahead, and had never been called on sisted the “brotherhood in its noble work.” C. Snedden: Worthy Associate Grand Matron by any one to surrender our charter, so we Iiso we have not lived in vain. That our Grand Patron, Sisters and Brothers took it up again and went to work. We were brothers appreciate this, is evidenced by the We meet to-night to celebrate the anniver ably assisted by Brother W. E. Whiting, of fact, that since our organization they have sary of Medias Chapter No. 1, 0. E. S. W ere Kansas City, Mo., who wrote out all the se never charged us for rent, lig h ts or fuel. My we called upon to tell our age, we might, like cret work for us, and by Miss Nettie Clark, a sisters let us show them that we appreciate a maiden of uncertain years, well hesitate, young school teacher, who had received the their kindness to us by doing what we can We have truly ‘been born again, and again, degrees in Iowa. for them. The Lodge has rented the third and could give our age as a mature lady of Our first meeting was held May 12th, 1877. floor in the new Opera House, let us furnish thirty-four years, a blushing maiden of We re-elected Mrs. Sharpe Worthy Matron, the room. We can, for by our labor, we pur eighteen years or a little girl of twelve years. and Jas. Snedden, Worthy Patron. Since chased this carpet, and covered these chairs To give an historical sketch of thisChapter that time we have met regularly, and our and the altar. Here is work at our hands, let it wiil be necessary to go back into the ‘misty growth has been continuous. About that us do it with a will. past’, and before many of us first saw light, time the Grand Chapter of Kansas was and it seem s like~raking am ong dead em bei s. formed, to which we gave our allegiance, (wRAND CHAPTER OF CONNECTICUT FOR It was before the day of railroads, cables or since which time we have had some law by 1890. mule cars, the telephone, electric light, gas, which to be governed. or even coal oil lamps, when a heavy rope Early in 1878 we learned there had been a The Grand Chapter met at Winsted, Octo spanned the Kaw river and a sleepy ferry former organization, and were proud to wel ber 8, with a good attendance, and a spirit of man, guiding a flat boat across, formed the come, as a member, Sister Lydia B. Walker, harmony. The following is the 'list of offi only means of communication between the March 13th, 1878. cers for the ensuing year: Grand Matron is two places; when the red man roamed over She then presented to the Chapter the orig these heavily timbered hills, and owned all inal Charter and Signet of “Medias Constel Mrs. Clarissa B. Curtis, Grand Patron, Elizur the broad lands whereupon stands ‘the me lation”. Before the second meeting of the B. Parsons; Asso. Grand Matron, Hannah L. tropolis,’ that our beautiful Order first shed Grand Chapter of Kansas, all Chapters in the Harvey; Asso. Grand Patron, James P. Pel- its rays west of the Mississippi. On July 28, State, so far as found, were summoned to lett; Grand Secretary, Frances R. Martin; 1856, thirty-four years ago, a little band of surrender their Macoy charters, and receive men and women, most of whom were mem new ones from the Grand Chapter. All to be Grand Treasurer. Mary M. Warner; Grand bers of the tribe of Wyandotte Indians, took renumbered from No. 1. Of the eighty-nine Conductress, Julia Grannis; Asso. Grand our obligation and formed a “Constellation organized, only thirteen could be found Conductress,! Amelia E. Leeds; Grand of the Eastern Star,” with Mr. Matthew Wal with life enough to respond. Chaplain, Rev. S. A. Davis; Grand Lecturer, ker, Worthy Patron, and his wife, Mrs. Lydia Floral Chapter No. 9, in surrendering its B. Walker, Worthy Matron, naming the con charter asked that under the new Charter it Jay C. Holden; Grand Marshal, John Wood; stellation her Indian nam e,'‘Medias,’ mean be known as “Media# Chapter No. 1". T he Grand Adah, Mary A. Perkins; Grand Ruth, ing soft spoken woman. They were organ request was granted at the meeting of the Lucy W. Bosworth; Grand Esther, Emily T. ized by Mr. Leonard, of Louisuille, Ky., who Grand Chapter, held in Atchison, October Spencer; Grand Martha, Cornelia F. Meach- was making a trip by boat, selling Masonic 16,1878, whi h event wo celebrate to-niglit. supplies. He was obliged to stay here two I was elected Worthy Matron in December, em; G rand E lecta; Storali J. Root; G rand mont hs, waiting for the next boat (wonder 1877, and thus received the honor of being Warder, Lucy Cook;*Gritnd Sentinel, Wil how that sort of travel would suit the mod the first Worthy Matron under the new liam L. Griswold. * * ; • For The Eastern f'.’ar. M. Depew began his address of welcome. wasp’s. I had no moat of any kind, of b ird TO A CUP OF WATER. “Three years ago,” said he, “this man was or beast for nearly a month, subsisting en Sparkling, limpid g ft of God, dining with a party of friends and antici tirely on bananas or planfcins.” 1 In thy crystal depths I find pating the pleasures and profits of a lecture When Stanley entered upon that march, Sweetest drops of hope and joy tour. A telegram was handed him from the his hail* was black; now it hangs in heavy Balm and solace for the mind. King of Belguim, and the next morning he white masses over his forehead. Lurks no evil serpent here, had sailed away to answer his summons. He His motto is “.wait not for fate to meet With its poison fangs of Death, V\ ith its venom sac of Gr ef has now returned to fulfill his broken en you but go meet it.” And his going has And Its foul tolluted breath. gagements of three years before. Alexan brought him wealth, enduring fame, an Here no clammy colls that crush, der, the Great, in his march to the Ganges, aristocratic bride and a wedding (if not a With a serpent’s awful power, Marco Polo in his travels in China, Colum grave) in Westminster Abby. Some young life of promise bright, Be ye brave, courageous, strong of mind As a careless hand a flower. bus, planting his Queen’s standard on the But within thy depths there lies shore of a new continent, and Henry M. and limb, tender of heart, daring, yet wise Something strangely pure and sweet; Stanley, the discoverer of Central Africa, are in daring, knowing that brain is far better And we think, while quaffing thee, the four greatest discoverers of the ages.” than brawn; know ye that intellect to plan Life without were incomplete. And now, Stanley has commenced another and will to execute is noblier than the birth Ne’er can Bacchus, God of wine, right of kings. Do not dream; act, not wait; Slake the thirst of fever so journey, th e one of m atrim ony, an d Mr. Cool the brow and heal the wounds Depew joined with the immense audience in mend your fortune, not bewail it. This is When our lives are full of woe: wishing the world renowned American and the lesson I learned from the life and the But with fancies, vague and false. his noble English wife, long life, health, lecture of Henry M. Stanley at the Metropol Leads the trusting soul a9tray happiness and prosperity. At his conclud itan Opera House, Tuesday, November 11, To the darkened haunts of sin Far from righteous light of day. ing remarks every eye was turned to “box 1890. Emblem of the purest life, 4” where Mrs. Stanley, with her mother and Al ic e S t r o n g . Emblem of a life sublime, a party of friends were enjoying her hus- GRAND CHAPTER OF CALIFORNIA FOR Ever may thy blessed draught triumphs. I had a fine chance to see Mrs. Cool and freshen for all time; 1890. Stanley as we were standing in the main en House to action weary hearts The Eighteenth Annual session of theGrand That are fainting by the way: trance, waiting for one of our party. She is Courage give to wounded souls tall, large-boned, has brown hair and gray Chapter convened in San Francisco, October In the thick of battle-fray. eyes, a beautiful mouth and looked every 15. All the officers except. Grand Ruth and — Lil l ia n Goldhick. day of thirty-five. Her dress was white Grand Sentinel were present, and nearly For the Eastern Star. satin and tulle, made with a very long train. every Chap ter I was represented. Also, there STANLEY’S FIRST LECTURE IN AMERICA. It was extremely low. She wore very beauti were eleven Past Grand Matrons and six Past The papers called it the most notable ful diamonds, and carried an immense os Grand Patrons in attendance, beside a large number of visitors. “Brother Jessie B. Ful gathering that had ever congregated under trich fan, and wore plenty of rouge ou her ler, Grand Patron, presided with ease and one roof in New York. Every one of the face. The latter fact I discovered as she three tiers of boxes was filled, the vast par passed us in the entrance, the former, when dignity, and made all feel at home. ” His ad quet showed not one vacant seat; on the she had taken off the dark velvet opera dress was short, recounting his official acts stage were five hundred or more of New wrap embroidered in Persian colors, and and visits, and he says in conclusion: “Although our growth has been gratifying, York’s leading men; the family circle, the lined with wrhite Persian lamb, and was and every year adds to our numbers, still parierre and balcony were also filled. Most seated in her box, her boquet of lillies of there is room for more, and I trust the day is of the gentlemen were in full dress and the valley and orchids lying on the crimson not far distant that will find all worthy Ma many of the ladies were costumed as for the plush railing in front of her. sons and their families honored members of our beautiful Order, where the good are made opera, with evening dressed and uncovered As Stanley stepped to the front of the better,and where peace and harmony should, heads. stage and placed his manuscript on the rest, aud I trust will, always prevail. Let us ever Lights gleamed on priceless gems, fans the applause was hearty and prolonged. His remember the beautiful precepts of our Or fluttered, perfume filled the air, all was bril subject was “The Rescue of Emin,” and he der,and laying aside all jealousies and world ly strife, endeavor to so live that the world liant, and gay, and beautiful, to welcome eloquently depicted the hardships of mak will say that the Order of the Eastern Star one who had come from thrilling adventures ing a way through endless forests, harassed has som ething m ore th an a nam e—it has th e in pathless tropical forests; from tribes of by the poisoned arrows of savage natives, power to make noble men and women of all dwarfs and cannibals; from Arab slave- dwarfs and cannibals, tortured by hunger who are members of it. Truly it must be a blessed Order. raiders; from the jaws of Death itself— Stan and privations of every sort. He had three One year ago a committee was appointed, ley. After having marched six thousand hundred and eighty-nine men with him with instructions to report at this session in miles across the African continent, and be when they started, and when they emerged regard to the establishment of a Home. The ing lost to the world for three years; after from the darkness of the forests on the report of so efficient a committee will, 110 doubt, be an interesting one; and as the Ma having made discoveries of inestimable shores of Lake Albert, only one hundred and sonic fraternity are in earnest in regard to value to commerce, discoveries which in seventy-three remained alive to tell the tale the same good work, a full discussion of sure the speedy civilization of this darkest of their sufferings. They were one hundred which has been had before theGrand Lodge part of the earth; after having accomplished and sixty days in a jungle so thick that sun of this State and the matter put in such shape that it must result in success, I trust lii8 mission and brought beleagured Emin shine could not penetrate the gloom, or that if it is found unad\isable to proceed Pacha back to the world, Stanley, whose grass grow on the ground. alone in the work such legislation will be had real name no one knows; Stanley whose “The ground was rank with vegetable cor at this time as will result in joining with ruption, the atmosphere heated, stifling, them, and a Home will be erected in the near birth-place and parentage is a mystery, and future that will be'a credit to us all and a who commenced life as an American news dark and pregnant with the seeds of decay blessing to the needy.” paper reporter stood before that vast audi of myrids of insects, leaves, plants, twigs “Grand Matron, Annie E. Briggs, added to ence of cultured men and women, and re and branches. At every pace my head, neck the many friends she had already made, by ceived from them such an ovation as falls arms or clothes were caught oy a tough her cordial manner and graceful carriage. to the lot of but one or two persons in a creeper—scratching and rending whatever Her address was excellent and contained the century. portion they hooked on. Insects also of reports of the several Deputy Grand Matrons, As he stepped from the wings out on the numberless species lent their aid to increase showing the Order to be prosperous and do stage, every man rose to his feet and re my misery. As we marched under the leaves ing good work.” She says:: mained standing uptil • Stanley was seated. these ants contrived to drop on the person, “TheOider was never more prosperous than They cheered and cjie&r&i until Chauncey and their bite was more vexatious than a at this time. A general interest in the wel fare of the Order seems to prevail, and in ev Willats, showed a membership of six thous ly bound to them by fraternal ties. After ery Chapter there are found intelligent, pure- and and sixty-five in ninety-one Chapters. congratulation Grand Matron Hedges was hearted, and energetic brothers and sifters, who fully realize the beauty and excellence The report of the Grand Treasurer, Lizzie introduced and “in a sweetly modulated of the teachings of our Order, its beniflcent Ward well showed a balance in the treasury voice, in the purest English she gave the influence upon the members, and its hopeful of $4,030.05. aims and objects of the Order'' and counted mission in disseminating the morality of the The Home Fund Committee was continued household to mankind about them. Our this as one of the real pleasures of her life. membership is increasing, and with the with authority to meet and confer with a Mrs. Marsh, Asso. Grand Matron, and others abundant prospects of general prosperity in similar Committee of the Grand Lodge F. & briefly responded to calls and at the conclu our Golden State, there is no reason why our A. M., who are confidently expected to form sion all sat down to an elegant repast at advancement as an Order should not keep ulate apian for the establishment of a Home pace with the rapid progress of the State, which the health and happiness of the until hand in hand with our Masonic broth for the widows and orphans of Masons, bride and groom were generously wished. ers we shall be hailed as the harbinger of which will be adopted at the next session of Like all things bright and fair comes the peace and good will among men. that body. The committee reported that good-byes all too soon. Little has been said by the members of the $2,000 had already been raised. Order concerning tho action of the last URAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS FOR 1890. Grand Chapter relating to the Home. The Five Chapters were organized during the trouble seems to be in giving material shape year. The Eighth Annual meeting of the Grand to the project. It may be that as the Masonic The following are the officers of the Grand Chapter of Texas was held in the Lodge Order has considered the subject for many room of Lone S tar Lodge, No. 403, A. F. MANTELS, WOOD AND SLATE. “ M . S c D .” Wrought Steel Ranges. ‘C H A R T E R O A K ” Stoves and Ranges. “N A T U R A L G A S ” Stoves of all kinds. WILLIAM H. BENNETT, 38 South Meridian St. 1 S T T H E Our Competitors can only follow. FUNERAL DIRECTORS FLANNER & BUCHANAN. Mrs. Eveline Brian, MILLINERY, Room 1, W est W ashington Street, (Over Haerle’s.) Indianapolis, -Indiana. Practical and Expert MRS. A. S. FOWLER, o p t ic ia n : IMPOKTER AND MANUFACTURER OF Oculist's Prescriptions a specialty. g -o o d s , Wigs, Waves. Langtry Skeleton Bangs, Switches. Bertermann Bros., Theatrical Make-Ups Constantly on Hand. 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Yet I think, had living and allow him to spend the most of February, and quiet and still I the opportunity, I would not flinch in the his time with his mother. Her lounge is Lie the snow heaps o’er the vale and hill; face of danger. No one can know how this where she can see him at work. But so hard Longer the day lingers In the west, hum-drum life stifles me.” Softly she laid was his sacrifice that he told me once it was Slowly the maples don a red crest: her hand on my arm. I could feel even then, years before he could make a pair of shoes Brave little crocus works through the mold, Brightly she smiles in spite of the ccld; though but partially, what I have realized without longing to throw them into the fire, Far In tho south land Robin’s note rings, more fully in maturer years, that the hand of such tasks were so different from the work His call to spring-time loudly he sings; that pure-souled woman, browned and he had planned. Cupid has waked from his dreamless si: ep, seamed by homely toil, was beautified by He has always had on honest pride in do And watch for victims he now doth keep, those marks of years of loving, willing ing good work, and his chief pleasure is to Tlirongh bars and locks his messages fly, Deep iu warm hearts his keen arrows lie. service. make his mother as nearly comfortable as Still his bright presence is held most dear Gently she spoke, and her words sounded she can be made. If he ever had thoughts In the days of winter dark and drear, hardly more clearly to my ears that night of marriage, they must have long since been Tis then our glad welcome rings most true, put aside; for beyond what is needed for ab When, sweet Love, we And our cheer in you. than they do to my heart to-day after many - L auka A Smith. years have passed. solute necessities, all his earnings are spent “We all delight,” she said, “in accounts of in trying to make his mother less lonely EVERY-DAY HEROISM. heroes. Even in childhood our cheeks and dreary. To see the two together you [ \bl>ic L Jewel in Young Woman’s Magazine.] flushed and our hearts beat high as we road would think he had no desire in life beyond After my sophomore year at dear old Ober- in history, song and story, the deeds of valor his mother s room, his work-shop, and the lin I went to clerk in a store in a little vil of pioneers and warriors, of sturdy men in homes of a few unfortunate people whom he lage, hoping to replenish my purse and the face of danger and death. With what manages some way to find time to befriend. complete my college course after a time. enthusiasm have we told and retold the ex Mary Thomas always longed for an educa It was the first time I had ever lived in so ploits of our brave volunteers in the late (I tion r and her one year away at school must, quiet a place, and though I liked my work hope the last) war. I think, have shown her her capabilities; for well enough and made some pleasant friend We should never underrate such deeds. she certuinly has a remarkable mind. Yet ships, I missed the intellectual companion The man who, at the risk of his own life, she feels herself needed here, and year after ship to which I had been accustomed. plunges into the icy water to rescue one from year she seems no nearer the opportunity to This was supplied in part by a dear old lady, drowning, is justly lauded as a hero. The continue her studies. Her home is nomin the mother of my landlady and the friend same man may be a hero in every-day ally withiier parents, but if one of her sis and confidante of half the village people. life and no one recoguize the fact. He may ters has an extra amount of work on hand, To her sunshiny room came the mothers be battling nobly against adverse circum Mary is sent for. If one of her nieces or with their knittiug and their household stances, or struggling manfully with temp nephews has measles or scarlet fever, “Aunt trials; the young men about to leave home tations, yet doing all so quietly that not Mamie” has no home ties, and can come as to make their own way in the world; the even his nearest friends suspect him of being well as not. So, subject to the call of all the minister with his parish cares; the maiden a hero. Such heroes are often found in the family and many of the neighbors, from one with her engagement ring or the tears of humblest homes. In our own little town I to another she goes with her deft fingers, her unrequieted love; and the little child with can count several who, though their names loving heart, following every day the teach his broken toy. Each was sure to receive are never known to fame, will doubtless have ings of Him of whom it is said, ‘Even Christ attention aud sympathy, and few indeed honorable mention and great reward when pleased not Himself.” were the troubled ones who went away with time’s great ledger is opened. “Yrou remember Ted Harmon, who is out some comfort. In that little brown house which you pass freckled and about as homely as a good- Evenings she seldom had visitors; and as daily, lies a woman who has not left her bed natured, healthy boy can be. He is dull at we closed the store early I used often to read for ten years except as the strong arms of a school, too, and awkward at home when his to her an hour or two, and I found her a loving son have lifted her from bed to lounge sisters want him to be polite. Bnt he spends most oppreeiative listener. Often I would and back. Yet she is never heard to mur his holidays and Saturdays sawing wood, read stories of the heroes of the days of old, mur. When the accident came which de and uses the money thus earned to buy aud of the early days of our country’s his prived her of the use of her limbs, the son books and toys for little Jack Davis, whom tory. One evening I lay down the book with was about to enter college. Ke learned the you have seen hobbling by on his crutches. a sigh and said; trade of a shoemaker, that being the only Jack cannot play boyish games, and so at recess when the other boys are at ball, a No, taking the James Ship ferry boat, we grasp with the other, hauling me toward the game of which Ted is very fond, he stays landed down town almost under the great open door, where several interested spec in the school-room with Jack and plays such stone pillars of the Brooklyn bridge. tators stood. I am sure that “running in” quiet games as are suited to his lame friend. We picked our way between street-cars, was that girls occupation only in winter. “Connie Ellsworth wears her last year’s under horses’ noses, alongside of huge vans In summer she must be a female base-ballest, hat and plain dresses when all tbe girls in and brewery wagons, to the quieter but ful for her arm was hard as iron and her “grip” her class have new and stylish garments. ly as dirty region of Catherine Street. Slime something that must be felt to be apprecia In answer to their jeers and slights she says on the side-walk was thick and slippery, ted. I realized that I was iu the hands of not a word, and I have just learned by acci that on the roadway, ten times worse. The my master, and verily we must have looked dent that she sends nearly all her allowance buildings, for the most part, had that deso like a ferry tug towing a reluctant schooner to the children’s hospital. late, dirty, down-trodden appearance that is of twice its size, for she was short and I am “One of the most lovable women in town fartherest removed from respectability. The tall. But Miss Mary bravely freed me. One gave up her lover to devote herself to her streets were well-filled, and I suppose some jerk on the umbrella and it was ours, and sick mother, and so unselfishly was the sac of the people were decent, but their appear we had passed beyond the young woman’s rifice made, that the mother never knew it ance did not indicate it. My guide, who is a line. wras a sacrifice. After her mother’s death strict Baptist, displayed s^me pride in a At the next two places the runners coax- she stayed to care for her father and the youn * large, desolate church, and very small mis ingly pulled Miss Mary toward the door, but ger children. Then,much against her wishes^ sion room, owned and supported by her de desisted at hearing a firm refusal. her father married. Though her step- moth nomination. I thought it was an excellent At one place the girl was not more than er is kind, she is incompetent and a semi field for that sect, as water was badly needed. fifteen, and had some girlish grace in spite invalid, and the daughter is still unable to But Catherine Street did not bring us to of the disfiguring paint on her face. She leave them. To see her cheerful face and lower New York, and when we reached Di did not touch us and plead so prettily for us watch her many helpful acts, you would vision, we turned on that delectable ground to enter that I should have done so, had not never guess that her life was other than she for fourth- class,cotton-velvet, Jew milliners. Miss Mary refused to go. would have it; or that the absent lover is as “Miss Mary” wished me to walk on the in Perhaps some of the other “runners in,” dear to her as when years ago she sent him ner side, but I objected—had an idea I for so they are called, are young, but they away, kindly but firmly, never letting him should like to use my arm again—and I was look as if youth, and all youth should be, see her heart, half hoping he would forget wise (and selfish) for hers must have been never were theirs. her and be happy with another. black and blue. I think there were twenty-three shops in “You sometimes see a little woman whose As we stepped in front of the first door, a all, and from all but six these girls accosted feeble steps, gray hairs and shabby garments slip-slod, bleached blonde with a black and us. It was raining, but had it been fair, would never call forth admiration. Yet for white pin-check shawl over her head, there would have been three or four in front years she has struggled to reclaim a drunken clutched my companion, and pulling her to of each store. husband, and so far without success. Still ward the open door, poured a voluble ti The side-walk was wet, but I did not see a she has a firm faith, a hopeful spirit, and a rade in our ears,—“Now, ladies, I know ye single pair of rubbers on their feet. One hand ready to help. In sickness or sorrow are in want of a hat! We have the finest had on a good jacket, two had nothing no one is more in demand, and no one more stock and cheapest prices in New York, City. around them, and the rest had shawls, in ready to go. Just step inside and see for yourselves. It most cases thin,over the head. They all were There are mothers and fathers too, whose won’t cost you anything but your time, and painted and wore a straight bang across the whole lives are a constant sacrifice to give if you don’t want to buy, you don’t have to. forehead generally bleached to a sicklygreen. their children a better opportunity in life Now what is the use of going up town when They looked ill nourished, and murdered than they themselves have bad. Not every you can get a good thing twice as cheap the English language in every sentence they one has the opportunity to risk their lives right here. Now won't you come in, ladies? ’ uttered. My friend said they received only to rescue others; but we may use our lives We shook our heads and passed beyond two or three dollars per week for standing for others. The pathway to moral heroism her jurisdiction, for the instant the line is out there, hailing every passer by day after is open to all, and no life so commonplace reached between the shops the first “run day, through summer’s heat and winter’s but nobility of soul may make it truly ner* in” gives place to the next, and they snow. A shelter at night, food, clothing, a g ran d .” never poach unless prepared for a free fight fire in winter; these things are indispensible, As after the lapse of years I think of these as a consequence. and how can they be provided for in New words, and of the sainted woman who ut The next, another blonde with artistic (in York on such wages! These girls must either tered them, whose sweet spirit is long since her estimation, I suppose) patches of red work late into the night at some rough work at rest, I remember how her estimate of and white paint liberally besprinkling her after having stood all day, or kill what soul every-day heroism has helped me over many physiognomy, making her look like a red they do possess to feed the body. a wearisome mile of life’s travel, and I am and white leopard, contented herself by Do they read, do they attend church, do reminded of these lines by Susan Coolidge: asking “if we wished any P aris hats this they pray ? Of what do they think? •‘A commonplace life we say and we sigh, morning,” and did not urge us when we said One has only to see them to know they be Put why should we sigh as we say; no. At the next place, the runner stood at long to the lowest strata found in a great The commonplace sun in the commonplace sky the door and evidently thought we were not city. They are ignorant, or they would not Makes up the commonplace day. The moon and the stars are commonplace things, promising looking subjects, for she did not be there, and ignorance receives the lowest The flower that blooms and the bird that sings, come out at all. wages and longest hours. And God, who sees each separate soul, At the fourth place the girl was the worst If they are, or ever do become mothers, Out of commonplace lives makes His beautiful of all. The moment we crossed the line, she how will they perform that holiest office of whole.” threw both arms around Miss Mary, pulling guiding a child’s pure mind! When will the OUtt NEW YOKK LETTER. her toward the door, that young person try inherited tendencies of the offsprings of I n L o w er N ewt Yo r k . ing her best to free herself, and rattled off such women be overcome, and they made I took a walk last Saturday with a bright, her stereotyped phrases in glib style. Miss enlightened citizens? black-eyed little lady, and such a walk! Mary gasped that she “was taking the other Thus I mused as the elevated railway car Not up Fifth Avenue to see the dash, the lady through the street, and did not want to ried us far beyond such scenes. And soon style of the upper four hundred; not by the bu y .” my reverie ou the race problem was replaced aristocratic shops; not through the Park, nor by anxious thought on what we should have At that, the girl rushed around to me. She for dinner, as we sat in a cozy cafe for ladies yet on Broadway. Twenty-third Street flung one hand around my waist, and shut not far from Fifth Avenue and Broadway. knew me not, nor olt explored Sixth Avenue. and then jerked my umbrella from my AiiiCE S t r o n g . LIGHT OF THE WORLD. friendship. Our domestic sky was as bright particularly active on the night of initiation. and cloudless as that of a mid-summer day To the indolent mind the name of Mystic Ye we ihe light of the world,— Mat' 5, 15. in Montana. No shadow had appeared Shrine, suggests terror and awful solemnity; IWritten for the public installation of Wamego above the horizon to foretell the discord but to one who reads the signs of the times Chapter, Wamego. Kansas 1 Earth’s children fain would have a star that was to coin**, when all at once, in the the order and its name are perhaps the most Of gladsome light to gleam silent watches of tho night, when no tell consistent things connected with the insti Upon their lifelong journey, far tale beam of light might show the shame tution of Masonry. It combines in its Adown times drifting stream. that sat upon his countenance, my husband ceremonies the rites, so-called religious, of This star of hope for mankind beams confessed au inward prompting toward the ancient Druids, the sun dance of the Throughout all Cliritian lands; Masonry. Being a student of psychology 8ioux, and the activity of the present And still would send its joyful gleams as well as of human nature, I was neither messiah craze. Within its walls, man may A mong benighted bands. surprised nor terrified. I counselled him as return to his original, primitive, noble con It first appeared in time of old best I could. I told him of man’s triple dition, drink the bubbling, foaming waters A brilliant Eastern Star— of oblivion, smoke the fire-cracker of peace, The coming of the Christ it told nature, the man society thought him to b^, To all the world afar. the man he thought himself to be, and the and each to his admiring brethren tell his man he really was, that in that real man deeds of noble daring. I said that the It led our sainted sisters dear, Whose lives we emulate; lingered the remnant of the savage which is order of the Mystic Shrine was the most But they now from a higher sphere found in every member of the human race; consistent part of Masonry, but I would not New light disseminate. that it was, undoubtedly, the savage within have you look upon it as faultless since it is The sacrificing daughter brave, that was struggling for supremacy, and that not of divine origin. The most serious crit ]n whose young life we see unless *the other two members of the icism I would make upon it is that it does The potent lesson, which she gave alliance united to put down the revolt, he not admit women to membership therein. In pure fidelity. would surely fall from domestic grace. I I look upon the order as a sort of safety The widow in her station low, told him of Adam in the Garden of Eden, valve for the relief of the pressure of nine Just and honest, toiled and strove, holding Grand Lodge all by himself, and teenth century civilization, which is, as you That in the future all may know True Constancy and love. that, after due trial the Potentate of poten all know, “exceedingly grievous” to bear. tates had declared that it is not good for Now granted that it is necessary to permit The fair and noble-hearted queen, Who freed a captive race - man to be alone. Discouraged and appar this relief to man, is it not a need even A star among the thousands seen ently defeated, the tempter retired, but, more imperative in the ca^e of woman since In loveliness and grace. alas for the vanity of human hope! Having she is acknowledged to be the weaker The hopeful sister, in belief been called from my home soon after for a vessel? In my opinion, the war and in Of immortality, somewhat protracted absence, I returned to terior departments of our government For her bereavement found relief find my husband a victim to all the wiles of might easily solve the Indian question by And sw eet humility. Masonry—a willing victim. He was a mem instituting among them the order of the And last-but greater; still, forsooth, ber of the Blue Lodge. I soon became a Mystic Shrine. I have telegraphed Gen. The martyr’s light doth shine. member, though not of the same order. Miles to this effect, and he has wired me The mother bold upholding Truth that, accompanied by a Sioux delegation, he Aud Charity divine. His was organized, mine unorganized. He had crosses, so had I. Touched with remorse will be in Helena next Thursday night to Tho light of noble lives indeed, at my evident misery, he tried to comfort investigate Algeria Temple as a war meas A guiding star may be To shine undimmed and “kindly lead” me; promised that when his duties to ure. Now, then, whether or not Masonry Throughout eternity. society, business, church- and lodge had has been to me an aid, I will, in the manner As shine these lights upon the way, been discharged, he would be as devoted as .of Frank Stockton, leave you to determine. So may our lives and deeds of yore. True the lodge would make many If my husband has been subtracted from 9 A beacon be to send a ray calls upon his time as there was the Blue his family ties, my gain or loss depends en Among the “broken reeds ” Lodge, the Royal Cross, the Black Arch, the tirely upon the nature and amount of the K. N. P k m u k u t o n . Commandry, and—there were thirty-five quantity which he represents. If he re WOMAN WITH AND WITHOUT MASONRY. others, but I can’t now recall the names. present a negative quantity, mine is the [The above toast was responded to by Mrs. Irere About that time we came to Montana, and, gain, but if a positive quantity, I have been O. Young at a banquet of Miriam Chapter, Helena, soon aftef our arrival, I noticed that my the loser. It is not, always safe however, to Montana ] husband became very restless. I ascribed generalize from a single case, but one may It is, perhaps, unfortunate that I of all the the chauge to climatic influences as we had with a tolerable degree of accuracy reason members of Miriam Chapter, should have never lived at so high an altitude before. from a known cause to its probable effect. been called upon to respond to this toast. He became acclimated, however, sooner In my problem the known quantity is My general knowledge of the influence of than I expected and in a rather novel Masonry, the unknown, its effect upon Masonry upon the fortunes of women is so m anner. woman in general. The institution of Mas- limited that I am compelled to draw upon His malady developed into a disposition ory is very ancient, but so is sin, so that old personal experience in making this response to join the Shrine. Feeling that his peace age does not always argue merit. Its aims, to-night. If therefore, I bring forward to of mind could be secured in no other way, I however, and the class of men who compose sit at your banquet board the skeleton of consented and he presented himself at the the order determine, largely, its influence. the closet, ascribe it not to a pessimistic door of Algeria Temple. To his summons a There is perhaps no other organization that spirit, but to habits of strict adherence to voice from within made answer in the form can claim so large a number of large-brain truth formed in childhood and followed all of au inquiry, “Sir, have you a conscience?” ed, large-souled, earnest, representative men along down through my declining years. My husband answered, “I have, most noble as the order of Masonry. The churches In a time not far distant, if the interval be sir, but it is worn almost threadbare.” (From claim many and are doing a grand work measured by the successive returns of smil within.) “Y’ou cannot enter here. One of among their members and in the world at ing spring, but far in the dim and vanishing the conditions of eligibility to membership large; but the Masonic Order more catholic past if measured, as is the length of human in this order is an entire lack of conscience.” than they, receive many men of marked life, by heart throbs and experience, mine My husband is now a member in good and ability, whose hearts are as ready to respond was a happy home. Within its charmed regular standing. As soon as he had been to a call for sympathy or help, but to whom circle the evenings found our entire family, initiated he was made a member of the has never come sufficient revelation for happy in mutual association, in the enjoy deception committee which is composed of honest church membership. True there are ment of books, and in the cultivation of all members not otherwise engaged and is masons unworthy the name, but that is an incident of human life and not a vital women At any rate, it is a magnanimous at Terre Haute to accept a position as asso element of Masonry. act on the part of the gentlemen of the ciate editor on the Indianapolis News, b e lie v And now since humanity stand shoulder club, aud we appreciate the justice. ing it would be better to be connected with to shoulder in this daily march on life’s Four ladies were elected charter members a metropolitan paper. Mrs. Harper does a journey, aud since no strong influence can at the first meeting. They are: Mrs Nettie vast amount of miscellaneous writing. At touch any considerable portion of the race Ransford of the The Eastekn Star; Mrs. one time she furnished letters of travel to without spreading like an electric current Ida A. Harper, of the Indianapolis News; eleven large papers. 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She The mist of unshed teardrops lies, For, taking the year together, my dear, knew nothing of hospitals,—no more than There isn’t more night than day.” A qnick, warm breath, a burst of sobs. she knew of prisons, and police courts, and The wak’ning pulse of Springtime throbs, She entered the room as the song ceased. other horrors with which she had always as In April’s hand, a bud he lies, “Why, Ellen, I never knew you had such a And watches, as her anger Hies. sociated them. See she smiles! Oh wondrous power! voice! I never heard you sing before.” “It is such a pleasant place in Winnie’s Millions of violets burst into flowers, “It was your playing started me, Miss ward! The ladies of St. Mary's Mission, Sunbeams in ecstacj mirror the smile, Roosevelt. But I’m so happy to-day! ” where we went to Sunday-school, arranged Raindrops like Rems sparkle the while. “Happy!” The young mistress of the Softly her kisses blow o’er earth. so that she could go there. They gave her great house repeated the word with a strange Gaily the robin trills his mirth, a 6unny corner, too—such a blessing,—and Floweiy pathways Dame Nature weaves intonation, as if it were a new one to her. we’re so thankful! Why, we’re happy!” Her Of dainty blossoms and soft leaves. “Happy!” she said, for the second time, deft fingers busily plaited narrow folds in Tree buds above, flower buds below, brushing aside a great heap of silk and lace the silk as she talked on with animated man Sunshine between where maidens go. from a broad low table, and seating herself —Laura A. Smith. ner and radiant face. on one end of it. “Well, I’m wretched—mis Miss Roosevelt sat still and watched her. IN WINFRED S WARD. erable! Such a day—pouring from morning This was a revelation. Why had she never LCaroline B. LeRow In The Lookout.] till night; and nothing new to read, or—I before thought of this girl as a hum an be Eleanor Roosevelt was out of sorts. thought I’d come up and try on some of the ing? She had realized that she was a fine “Everything is so monotonous/' she said to dresses again,—anything to kill time. What seamstress; her work was faultless, as was herself over and over again. It rained, and makes you so happy?” she inquired with a also the work of the sewing-machine stand she coaid not take her usual afternoon quick change of tone. ing near by her. She had hardly separated drive on the avenue; but that troubled her “My sister was taken to the hospital this them in her thought. little. The driving was as monotonous as all morning,” the young seamstress replied, Yet this young girl had been coming to the rest of existence. sm iling. this great granite mansion every day for It was something of a change even to stay “ What!’’gasped Miss Roosevelt. “Hospi weeks to sew for her; always with a placid indoors at that hour of the day; but there tal! Your sister!” face and cherry manner, and rapid fingers, was nothing in the house to interest her. “The doctors decided three months ago and yet with all the poverty and deprivation, From the window she sauntered to the piano, that there was no help for her, but it was with all the pain and hopelessness of her and, seating herself, struck listlessly a few only last week that I had any hope of get humble home waiting for her every night chords. ting her into such a place—a place where after her day’s work was done,—this poor Gradually a less wearied look came over she will be so splendidly taken care of, sewing girl, happy because her only sister the young face, and she began to play in where she will have every comfort, and was in a hospital, and the sun shone in her earnest; grand music at first, thrilling where I can go to see her every day! ” corner of the ward! A pang struck through through the great room, then the airs of “ Tell me all about it.” her heart, like the birththroe of something some old ballads,--closing with a cheery Miss Roosevelt pushed farther away from terribly strong and great. s >ng, which she ended abruptly in the mid the shining piles of silk, bending eagerly “ Can you see your sister to-day? ” she ask dle of a bar. towards her companion. ed suddenly. She rose from the piano and turned to the It was a simple story, and took but a short “Oh, yes, that’s the best part of it. I can mantel. “ Only four o’clock.” she said aloud, time in the telling. Winifred Austin was see her every day after work is over.” with something like a groan. “I never saw one year younger than her sister. Early or Miss Roosevelt rose suddenly, and pulled such a day! There’ll never be an end to it!” phaned, they had struggled through girl the bell rope. Put away all this stuff,” she Suddenly a thought seemed to strike her. hood and into young womanhood together, said impulsively, taking the work out of She crossed the room swiftly, walked through by the hardest sort of hard labor at the ? ew- Miss Austin’s hands. “Get your hat on. I the long hall, and up a broad flight of stairs ing machine, until a spinal disease had de want to see your sister. Tell James to have to a little room in the rear of the great house. veloped with the younger one, making her the coupe at the door just as quick as he As she approached, she heard the sound of a cripple for life. possibly can,” she said to the maid who ap singing. How sweet and cleur it was! And “But the Hospital for Incurables.—do you peared in answer to her summons. the words—the words were those of the old know anything about the hospital, Miss Miss Austin hesitated* “But such a storm, Miss Roosevelt! You series of visits, made on regular days of the EASTER* never go out in such a rain as this!” week, at regular intervals, that the patients (Eugenic Pruden in Home Yagnzne] “It’s high time I did, then,” Miss Roose might know when to look forward to the But Easter-day breaks! But velt responded, with another pang, as she pleasure which her coming gave them: Christ rises! Mercy every way became conscious of the fact that the young She told the story to other idle women,— Is infinite—and who can say? sewing-girl had come and gone, unheeded, women, like herself, with great talents, great From the earliest period of Christianity many times in just such pouring rain, and fortunes, and unlimited leisure. “Just to down to the present day, Easter, the anni not in a carriage either. go and play for those poor creatures? Just versary of our Lord’s resurrection has been The drive was not a long one, the hospital to sing a few songs for them? Why, of one of the festivals of the church, anciently which sheltered so much helplessness and course. That’s a very little thing to do. called “The Great Day.” later, “The Queen suffering being but a few blocks from the I’d like to do it; but I should never have of Festivals.” Roosevelt house, which for generations had thought of such a th in g,su ch was the an Ou Easter morning, in primitive times, it been the abode of elegance and abundance. swer returned to Miss Roosevelt’s appeal. was the custom for Christians, in their salu Winifred’s ward was not sunny to-day, un Many, for the first time in their lives, thus tations to each other, to say “Christ is risen;” less one could designate as “sunshine in a learned why it is more blessed to give than to to which came the reply, “Christ is risen in shady place” the smile which lighted the receive; how a man finds his life by losing it, deed.” sick girl’s face at sight of her sister. She and that one’s strongest hope for heaven is Some have supposed our name Easter is had heard much of the beautiful and wealthy based upon one’s willingness to Lend a derived from Eostre, the name of a Saxon Miss Roosevelt, and showed gratitude, but Hand on earth. Deity, whose feast was celebrated at this no surprise, at the unexpected visit. time of year, while others suppose it is from “Will you please play something for my WORDS TO THE WISE. Outer, which means rising, a very appropri ate interpretation, as it is the resurrection sister and the rest of them?” Miss Austin [Abby Morton Diaz in Union League.J pleaded in a low tone. “ They would all en time of the year—of the vegetable world. joy it so!” We have considered some of the reasons During different periods of our history, An upright piano stood in the ball just why many women contract marriage for va in different localities, there have been va outside the ward, and Miss Roosevelt went rious unworthy considerations, that is, they rious customs connected with the keeping to it'at once, glancing, as she passed, at the go through the legal form, that alone being of Easter, which came into use largely rows of beds on each side of her, aud feeling marriago which is based on mutual love and through superstitious beliefs. One comes as if she were walking in a strange, new respect, these being based on a sufficient to mind how it used to be the custom of cer world. It grew dark as she played ou and mutual acquaintance. Other marriage than tain people upon Easter day to light a sacred on, forgetful of everything but the quiet this is not union but disunion. The amount fire, when every household would bring a suffering souls by whom she was surround of unhappiness caused by that disunion, walnut branch and throw upon it, which, ed; and then she sang—sang as she never called incompatibility, can never be reveal when partially burned, was removed and sung before,—sweet old familiar hymns at ed. Neither has it yet come to be recog preserved to lay upon the hearth-Are dur- first, and ending with the little ballad.— nized that disunion cannot unite, and that ing a tempest, as a protecting charm against *’ ’Ms wintry weather, my darling*. the marriage relation entered iuto and con lightning. Time’s waves they heavily run, tinued under a legalized disunion is in one No such customs, however, are known to But, taking the year together, my dear, sense a criminal connection. exist in this country, though we do hold to There isn’t more cloud than eun. From incompatibility come'divorces, these an observance of the day, which every year “And God is God, my darling, being so numerous, as shown by statistics, comes to be more and more universal. We Of the ntgnt as well as the day; that the marriage institution seems likely to make it a flower day—so much so, we might And wc foel and know that wo can go become hardly an institution at all, but to a Wherever He leads the way.” in truth say Easter has come to be with us a The music died away in soft, caressing great degree a system of transient condi festival of flowers. We decorate our chords. And as she rose from her seat, she tions. churclies; we decorate our homes; we give found that she was surrounded by a group of The evils of such a system are too numer gifts of flowers to our friends. How strange women and children, — such women and ous for our present consideration, but one it seems now, aswe look back over the an children! She had never in all her life seen of these bears so directly 011 the matter we cient ways of keeping Easter, that we find so such thin, drawn faces, faces so old in youth, have in hand that it must not be passed by. little mention made of the use of flowers; so stamped with traces of human pain, so The children of these inharmonious mar still, perhaps, it is not so strange when we full of pathetic patience. riages must themselves be inharmonious. bring to mind for how short a time in reality Many broken words, aud murmers of grat They can scarcely fail of being faulty in we have made use of them. The florists tell itude, greeted her. The little children all character, are likely, from birth conditions, us that twenty years ago they had no Easter tried to grasp her hands. Women kissed the to be sensual or untrue, or lacking in the no trade in flowers worth the speaking of; that folds of her garments. She stood stunned, bler qualities, and to this, which is their its growth has been entirely within the past overwhelmed among them. birthright, must almost surely be added all ten and twelve years, and that during some One of tho nurses, smiling, though her that would naturally come to them from the of these years the demand for flowers has eyes were full of tears, gently moved them probable unsatisfactory kind of home life exceeded the supply. An English paper of aside, and laid her hand on Miss Roosevelt s resulting from this wedded disunion. And last May said they had sent $42,000 worth of shoulder. “It’s so new for the patients," these children, be it remembered4 will be flowers to Ne\v York for Easter decorations. she said, her voice trembling. “If they come citizens, and as such they are likely to Take this amount in connection with what could hear you play and sing once in a fill places of influence, to possess large op we raise ourselves, aud we can very readily while, I’m sure it would do them more good portunities, to affect the country’s interest imagine something of the quantity used. than medicine. Just look at them!” The and reputation, and whatever may be their Upon first thought some might consider this two passed down the ward together. Many station, their qualities, manifested in con a great waste, the expenditure of so much of the women had struggled into a sitting duct, must affect tho moral standard of tho money in just flowers and plants, but with position upon their narrow cots, a smile up com m unity. it is connected the doing of much good, as on their pallid faces, a look of gratitude in The next question is, in how far can we in cities many of the plants and flowers that their hollow eyes. They gazed upon her as remedy the existing state of things? How are used in churches, are distributed among the hospitals and the sick. she passed by, with a look which was a pray substitute true ideas for false ones in the er and a benediction. minds of all women? How make them feel “A light heart lives long.” Think only This was not Miss Roosevelt s last visit to that a true single life is far better than an healthfuj thoughts. As a man thinketh in the hospital. It was the beginning of a loDg untrue marriage. his heart, so is he. THE STARS OF CONNECTICUT. Martha A. Branstrup, Clara A. Hinman. forever. May we emulate their virtues, and Jurisprudence—Alfred Whitman, Delia departing, leave behind us memories as Across my pathway to 0 precious. The stars shone bright from the OrU U. Freeman, Helen B. Farnsw orth. Thus have the busy days sped by which As with weary feet and aching brow, Chartered Chapters— Albertine N. Sperry, make up the record of the changing year; J entered the hall of Bigt'ow. Frances Stone, A. M. Reddall. and happy indeed would it be if we could O'er the portal of who3e Cystic door, Chapters U. D .—Mary C. Snedden, D. C. record the high resolves, the noble vowtf, Hung banners inscribed Excelsior. the buoyant words of hope, tlie willing sac My pulses quickened as I espied Battey, rifices, the consolation at the threshold of A group of sisters on either side. Appeals and Grievances—Lucia Clark, El the tomb, the heroic actions, that these pass With Badim l smile, and HVfcown hand. len M. Carpenter, J. R. Trouslot. ing days have witnessed in our Order. But In Unity a tru« loving band, Foreign Correspondence—Rinde E. Ches as it ever was, so with us; the things in And with a charity Evergreen, which we gloiy most, and which form the Eecta, Adah, 51 at tJia are seen. ney, Harriet N. Smith, Terry Critchfleld. brightest gems in the world’s diadem of re A trio of kind sisters are'tlicy. Sister M. A. Crowley, W. M., in behalf of joicing, are the ones of which we may but With a Hope In Immortality, Harmony Chapter, Salina, presented the G. hint—the things which no pen may record. That the year has been fruitful of these Then with a fervency spoke dear E h i M. with a beautiful fioral star, and also wel higher things there is no doubt. Come, enter sister with us to dwoll: comed the Grand Chapter and visitors. The Uuun Esther too spoke in accents low, Our borders have widened with the year. As she clasped hands with bravo lv vnhr, . welcome was responded to by P. G.*M., Mary Fifteen chapters have been added to our Dwell content with us, aud you will see, A. Buck, in beautifully chosen and well- number, and an interest awakened that will Our Fidelity to PiUslju y, lead to the establishment of many more in spoken words. The opening of the Grand the near future. Thus every year our Order Martha ll ashinjton and Lucia bright, Chapter was indeed beautiful. The work is removed still farther from the “experi Send forth rays to vr i h n height was memorized and well-rendered, each offi mental stage.” This steady growth gives Fair Rcbccca and Naoni too. cer giving her best, making almost a perfect hope that in the not-far distant future every In Constancy ever pure and true. Masonic Lodge in Kansas shall have its coun As you wear the 0 ire branch of po.ico. whole. terpart in the associated efforts of the May Light, Purity, and Joy Increase, In the west were the emblems of mourning wives, mothers, and daughters to accomplish And beneath the fair M tgiolia tree, for the station of A. G. M., was made vacant in our Order the good which Masonry seeks. The Aza'ea and the Myrt’e see, by the recent call of the messenger, who It needs no prophet to foretell what the fu Which with Sharon's Rose you may entwine ture has in store for our beloved Order. As To crown all these sisters dear of mine. bore in his outgoing the spirit of Sister Liz higher civilization clears our skies and And pray that ere this years work is done. zie E. Gabriel. drives away the clouds of ignorance and Weak Chapters will pain strength ev’ry one. The G. M., Sister Wiggs, is, I believe, the prejudice, every star in the boundless blue And soon, Yankee like we truly “guess” youngest to fill such a position, but none shines out with brighter lustre; and over You,11 see new stars in our O.—E - S . them all, with a softer light, stands our could have more sweetly and acceptably — C l a r i s s a B. C u r t i s s , G M . guiding star to mark the consecrated ground served. It is a feature of especial pleasure where all mankind shall come, bound by GRAND CHAPTER OF KANSAS FOR 1891. to those who are looking back upon life, to fraternal ties, to offer the incense of enrapt ured hearts, and the precious gifts of well- The Fifteenth Anuual Session of the Grand see the younger women so earnestly taking spent lives. Then in this generous effort, Chapter met in Masonic Temple, Salina, up the work. Her address was beautiful let us with each other vie to show who best March 10 and 11. It was called to order at and beautifully delivered. We cull a few may labor in our cause— two o’clock p. m. by the G. M., Lillian A. thoughts, she says : Hailing with gladness the beautiful light Wiggs, who was assisted by the G. P., Will “From many lands and many tongues, Of the dear Eastern Star, that shineth as bright iam Julien and the associate officers. There hearts moulded alike by human sympathy As the one which the shepherds saw shiningon them into the love of their fellow-men, echo these And gilding the roofs of far Bethelem. were present thirteen Grand Officers and cheering words, and lead rejoicing pilgrims Past Grand Matrons, Mary A. Hepler, Mary from every land to lay tne offering of a Angels than sang, forjimnkind could not sing, Of the peace and good-will that this Star should A. Buck, Myra Mottram, Mary C. Snedden, loving heart upon the cradle-altar. And we bring; Rinda E. Chesney, Lottie E. Young and to-day, actuated by a yearning for the good, the true, and the beautiful, bring the hum Rut under our Star we take up the strain, P. G. P., Julius R. Trouslot. Also as visitors ble tribute of our offerings to the same And sing fondly of love and good*will unto men. M. W. G. M.t Nettie Ransford, R.W. A. G. M., altar; for the Star that once trembled upon Though sad be our partings, there cometh a time Ma y C. Snedden, R. W. G. Sec.. Lorraine J. the horizon is moving towards the zenith of When again we shall meet in a far fairer clime, human ideals, and floods our earth with its Pitkin, A. G. M., Mary Wakefield and P. G. Where all of the stars shall blend in one ray mellow light. Under its benign influence And mako the effulgence of eternal day. P., Sam L C. Rhodes, of Missouri. There the shadows of superstition aud bigotry are were forty Chapters represented. giviug way to Fidelity, Constancy, Purity, The G M. reported the appointment o The room was a bower of lovliness, for Faith, Love. deputies to constitute the newly chartered It is well, then, therefore, that we meet flowers were everywhere and the beautiful Chapters and install their officers. The here to-day to review the past. It is well granting of several “special dispensions^and blossoms dispelled the remembrance that that we meet to greet each other as co work outside winter was^abroad in the land. The ers of the present. It is well that we meet official acts, among which was the appoint sisters of Salina had made everything to lay our plans for the accomplishment of ment of a committee to represent the Grand still greater things in the future, and gather ready for the coming guests. The ceremo Body at the Grand Lodge in regard to an inspiration for our labors. Orphans’ Home. Also she made many pleas ny of opening was preceded by a very When la-4 we met, you placed within my pretty march by the officers, which was pre charge certain duties to be performed, and ant Chapter visits and recommended that pared by P. G. M., Mary A. Hepler. The of- it is proper that I submit for your approval some action be taken regarding the defray, a statement of the manner in which the licers of the General Grand Chapter, the ing of the e penses of the G. M. when visit powers delegated have been used. ing in an official capacity, a very proper sug visiting Grand Officers and the P. G. M s. “ * * * * * and P. G. P. were conducted to the East gestion which however passed by unheeded. * Leaves havo their time to fall, The Grand Patron’s report showed that he and received with grand honors. The local And liowers to wither at the north wind's breath. Chapter presented the G. M. with an ex And slars to set—but all. had not been unmindful of the responsibili quisite corsage boquet and the G. M. re Thou hast all seasons for thine own, O Death ” ties resting him but had discharged the duties wirh all faithfulness. In opening he m em bered the M. W. G. M. with three In that higher Chapter the doors have beautiful calla lillies. swung inward, and one by one these loved say 8: The Grand Matron appointed the follow ones have entered to form links of an ever- “Another year in the history of this Grand increasing, unseen chain: Chapter has been numbered with the past, ing committees: Memory touches with her magic wand, and through the loving kindness and tender Credential—Lottie E. Young, Frances E. and the vacant chairs are again tilled by mercies of Divine Providence, wre have once Ellis, Brother Brinkerhoff. familiar forms; sweet voices of the past glad more been permitted to assemble around den our hearts, and loving hand-grasps Finance, Ways and Means—Myra Mottram, our sacred altar to offer up devotions to thrill us as of yore. The present aud the Him who doeth all tilings well. Lottie Trouslot, J. A. llegnall. future are the better for the lives of these Since we last met changes have been Unfinished Business—Lucy A. Taylor, our Brothers aud Sisters, who thus live on wrought, and to-day we miss the familiar forms of many of our old associates, who, in Just before the close of the session, P. G. comes down from the Saxons, and has the years past, were permitted to gather around M., Lottie E. Young, in behalf of friends, same meaning. our sacrod altar and mingle with us iu the presented the G. M. with a beautiful dia Chapter-room, and grasp the hand of those When in the Bible story Boaz paid for his who, with us. desire the growth and upbuild mond ring in the following words: bride, Rath by redeeming the property of ing of our beloved Order. “Worthy Grand Matron—I have been hon her mother-in-law he cast off his shoe as a It is with pleasure that I can report thix ored in being called upon to perfoim a very sign that he bad bought her. Grand Jurisdiction in a prosperous condi pleasant duty. This ring has been selected tion. The Order in this State has been grow by your friends as a present to you, as a lit Herodotus tells us that once a year the ing rapidly, and within the last year a new tle token of our love and appreciation of the Babylonians held a wife auction when all impetus has been given it through the zeal work done by you the past year. We believe' their marriageable girls wrere disposed of to of many earnest workers, and new fields that the sparkling gem contained herein is a the highest bidder. The money thus ob have been opened for the dissemination of symbol of the light and intelligence which the true principles of our Order, and many has radiated from your work during the year tained was divided into portions for the un new Chapters have been formed. that has past and gone. We have no knowl desirable girls, whom nobody wanted, but During the year just closed I signed the edge of your ever having received that rin g who found purchasers because of the dow charters of the ten new Chapters granted which we, who are not wholly one without ries they carried with them. charters at the last meeting of the Grand that other one by our side, have received, (Tiapter, approved the official bond of the therefore allow me to place this upon your Until within the last half century modern Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer, and finger as an emblem of your engagement to nations have not provided for women accord - such other routine business as pertains to the work of our beautiful Order.” ign to their degree of civilization as success the office of the Grand Patron, besides Although surprised, the G. M. replied that fully as did the ancient Babylonians, for they granting dispensations to fifteen new Chap she never had that ring—none had been pre ters in different portions of this Grand Ju shut every avenue to independence, and ex risdiction. He also recommended“some pro sented her—she supposed many of the sisters pected every woman to marry, and every vision for the payment of the necessary ex knew how she felt, and she hoped her life husband to live and support her. It is the penses of the G. M. when visiting Chapters, might be as bright as the gem. especially in cases where the Chapters visit greatest mark of progress in the history of The following officers were publically in ed are weak and unable to pay such expen women that it is no longer considered a hein ses.” stalled by the M. W. G. M., assisted by Sis ous thing for her to stretch out her hand The reports of the Secretary and Treas ter Carrie O. Getty,G.Mar. Sister Getty did and earn her own loaf of bread. urer showed a balance on hand of over her work beautifully, calling forth many $1,T)00. compliments: Sister Eudora E. Hall, G. M., “ LADY” OR ‘WOMAN.” Charters were granted to thirteen Chapters Wichita; T. J. McFarland, G. P., Parsons; Mrs. Lynn Linton calls attention to the and two were continued U. D. Sister Carrie O. Getty, A. G. M., Ellsworth; curious fact that whereaslfifty years ago[gen- An amendment to change the time of meet David C. Battey, A. G. P., Florence; Sister tlewomen said “mamma" and were called ing from Maroh to May, having been sub Myra Mottram, G. Sec., Ottawa; Sister Jessie “ladies,” while humbler people said “moth mitted to the subordinate Chapters, and re M. Pearsall, Treas., Ft Scott; Sister Lottie E. er” and were oalled “ women,” we have now ceiving the necessary endorsement was de Trouslot, G. C., Newton; Sister Helen B. made a kind of verbal somersault. What clared carried. A resolution was offered by Farnsworth, A.G.C., Topeka; Sister Carrie S. used to be the sign of dignity has become the G. P. that as a token of appreciation for Smith, G. Mar., Girard; Sister Mae Quick, G. the shibboleth of vulgarity, while the old the services of the senior P. G. M., Mary A. A. Colwell; Sister Frances Stone, G. R.,Wam badge of the common folk has been adopted Hepler, that the Grand Chapter pay her ex ego; Sister Stella B. Armstrong, G. E., Eldo by the upper classes. The philosophy of the penses to|the sessions so long as she is spared rado; Sister Rebecca Reed, G. M., Nickerson; matter lies, we are told, in the strange desire to attend them, which was unanimously car Sister Lucia Clark, G. E., Independence; Sis to be thought socially better than we are, ried and the sister who was out of the room, ter Mae Wells, G. W., Osborne; A. E. Naw, which leads in time to the universal adop was invited to the East and briefly respond G. Sent.; Sister Smith,!G. Org. The G. C. tion of a title that once had a definite mean ed to the gracious compliment. will hold its next annual meeting at Pitts ing. The inevitable consequence is the re On motion of Sister Snedden, P. G. M., the burg. ______turn of the higher to the simple conditions membership badge of Sister Lorraine J. MARRIAGE BY PURCHASE. abandoned by the lower, for “the fine flour” always separates itself from the immediate Pitkin was adopted as the badge to be used U. K in tho Young: Idea in that Jurisdiction. Many persons do not realize how far baok imitators and prefers to adopt the style and The Finance Committee recommended the some of our present customs date, nor how manner of those who are too far removed for payment of the expenses of the G. G. C. offi interesting is their origin. the possibilities of confusion. “ Woman” in cers, whioh was adopted. For instance, the word “wedding ” is de Mrs. Lynn Linton's opinion, is tak ng an al Electa Chapter reported the case oi an or rived from the “wed” or security which the most Junonic symbolism—grand, supreme, phan, which was left to its care, and the Anglo-Saxon groom gave to the trustees to all-embracing; while “lady” has fallen to the Grand Chapter adopted the following reso prove that he should perform his part of the ground like an over-ripe plum in the heart lution : contract. It was necessary to have a trus of which the wasps have been at work. Resolved, That the Grai.d Chapter shall tee appointed, because, after the world be MASONIC. pay to Electa Chapter, No. 23, the sum of came civilized enough not to have the wives fifty dollars annually, so long as the same Upon the corner-stone of the Capitol at may be needed for the use of Emma Avery, captured and carried off by force, the fath Washington is the following inscription up an orphan, now under the care of that Chap ers became corrupt and made contracts with on a silver plate: “This southeast corner ter. many prospective sons-in-law, and received stone of the Capitol of the United States of The Committee on Masonic Home was in from them money, or what was called foster America, in the city of Washington, was laid creased to five, consisting of Alfred Whit leav. Then when the wedding-day came, bn the 18th day of September, 1793, in the man, Mary C. Snedden, Mary A Hepler, the father could only give the bride to one thirteenth year of American independence, Lucy H. Taylor and D. C. Battey. They will husband, and yet he kept all the foster leana in the first year of the second term of the confer with a similar committee of P. G. M’s. which he had been able to collect. Daugh presidency of George Washington, whose from the Grand Lodge, F. and A. M., and ters in those days were a source of income, virtues in the civil administration of his together they will formulate apian of action. as their work belonged to the father, and country have been as conspicuous and bene On the first evening of the session, Har every husband expected to pay for his wife. ficial as his military valor and prudence mony Chapter, of Salina, conferred the de The symbol of domestic authority was the have been useful in establishing her liber grees upon two candidates. The officers shoe, and the father gave this to the bride ties, and in the year of Masonry 5793, by the wore satin robes, which were loaned the groom. He then became the bride’s owner. President of the United States, in concert Grand Chapter by Parsons Chapter, and the Having paid the price, he tapped her lightly with the Grand Lodge of Maryland, several work was well rendered. A letter of sympa upon the head as a token that she was his lodges under its jurisdiction, and Lodge No, thy was sent to P. G. M., Georgia SeCoy. property. The throwing of the slipper also 22, for Alexandria, Va.” A N A N S W E R . through eternity and the material is so short The intellectual activity which enables Do you kuow you have asked for the costliest thing lived that it is only vw e to cducate the you to appreciate Browning or Emerson Ever made by ihe Hand above-- mind, the soul. will help in directing the household wisely. A woman's heart and a woman’s life, History is the record of the works of mtnd, Homes have never been so convenient, so And a woman’s wonderful love ? comfortable, so pretty as now—women have Do you know you have asked for this priceless thing and as we study, resolves its self into a suc As a child might have asked for a toy— cession of biographies. Every change, never been so well educated, so alive to the Demanding what others have died to win every revolution was first a thought in one ethical questions of the day. Never has With the reckless dash of a boy ? man’s mind, and every revolt since Eve ate such care been taken in the rearing of chil You have written my lessons of duty out dren, never have the mental and physical Manlike you have questioned me: the apple has had its effect on our own in Now stand at the bar of my woman’s soul dividual lives. Each one of us is wiser be natures of the young been so studied—and Until 1 have questioned thee ! cause Soloman lived, better, because of never have women been so sensitive to the You require your bread shall be always good, Martin Luther, incomprehensibly better, needs of the world as at the present time. Your socks and your shirts shall be whole; grander, because Christ walked the high Never have women been more beautiful I tequire your heart to be true as God’s stars, than now or dressed with more skill, ard And pure as heaven your soul ! ways and byways of Palestine. We are You require a cook for your mutton anl beef what the past has made us, the product of never in the history of the world have so I require a far better thing; the slowly evolving ages; and the thoughts many been ready to devote their lives to up A seamstress you’re wanting for stockings and shirt that Semiram is or Cleopatra thought are lifting their less fortunate fellows at home I want a man and a king ! living in effect to-day. Hypatia, Sapho, or in foreign mission fields. A king for the beautiful realm called home, Mary Queen of Scots, Catherine the Great, The more thorough the education, the And a man that the maker, God, Ristori, have touched with a finger, howso more extended the experience a woman re Shall look upon os he did the first, ceives, the nobler wife and better mother And say, It is very good ! ever light, the present time. 1 am fair and young, but the rose will fade We have stood with Leonadas at Thermo- she will make, and more, her wisdom will From the soft young cheek one day; palie, and for us Demosthenes may again enable her to lilt her children higher than Will you love me then ’mid the falling leaves, declaim by the Aegan Sea. With Cresar we herself. As you did ’mid the bloom of May ? may cross the Rubicon, and with William An education is never finished, the fields Is your heart an ocean so strong and deep and hills, the sounding sea, the babbling I may launch my all on Its tide ? the Conquerer, the English channel. A A loving woman finds heaven or hell French Reign of Terror, or a Russian in brook, books, music, art, charity, social en On the d%v she is made a bride surrection appeals to us. We recognize joyment, love, all will contribute to the true I require all things that are good and true. something kindred to ourselves in Henry of education, aye, even sorrow, till the snowy All things that a man should be; head is covered with earth and who can tell If you give this all I would stake my life Navarre, and Richard the Lion Heart. We To be all you demand of me. study ship-building with Peter the Great but then the soul will continue to unravei If you cannot do this—a laundress, a cook, and the stars with Galileo. Knowledge the mystery began. You can hire with little to pay; makes one a citizen of the world. The Al ic e S t r o n g . But a woman's heart and a woman’s life past, with the accumulated experiences of A re not to be won that way. —Exchang*. the ages, gives itself to us but for the asking, HOW TO MAINTAIN AN INTEREST IN EDUCATION. and we learn “she hums the old, well known CHAPTER WORK. “So shall join the choirs* invisible, air through innumerable variations.” LMrs. Luoia A. Clark, W. M. Eva Chapter, Kansas, Whose music is the gladness ot the world ’ To him who understands, the rocks, floods fcr Grand Chapter by request of Grand Matron.] AU that lias been is ours for the taking, and fields, are voiceful with their wonderous Doubtless every person present has a the from the Homeric legends which Sclilie- history, and a pebble can tell him of time ory, perfect in every detail, concerning the mann has made history to the latest inven when man was not and the crust of our proper way of conducting any enterprise, tion of American Edison. Plato teaches us planet, a motten lake. Agassiz, Humbolt and of the most harmonious and effective still from the olive groves of the Academia Spencer, Darwin, Hugh Miller, Oh, the way of obtaining desired results. and living Cicero charms us by his grace secrets they have wrested from the book of Said theory holds good until demonstrated aud Are. The world of art, of literature, nature. Man has “dropped his plummet by practical application. We discovered a of music, the past and its history, the fu line into space,” and measured the velocity very good illustration of our statement in a ture and its promise may be ours. of light, the distance of the sun, the density conversation between a lady and gentleman Then occupy not all your time with ma of the planets, has reached out in all direc of our acquaintance, in which the proper terial things; bnt believe that ideals, high tions after an understanding of the magni management and education of a young girl, thinking, the acquisition of knowledge, is tude of God’s creation. was the theme under discussion. The gen as real a duty as washing the dishes. Rooms And the fair land of literature, the land tleman had very explicit, and we must add, that are swept must be swept again, dinners from whence we may command a view of excellent ideas of proper methods even to will be devoured, holes will come where our8elves\ Pope says “the proper study of minute affairs. the darns are, and when the last tot is mankind is man” and a study of the Greeks, The lady was edified, and filled with ad bathed on Saturday night, you know that the Romans, the English or the French make miration, and thinking a person so well Monday morning you must begin all over us wiser in directing our own American posted upon education of girls would be again on the washing. Not but what these mode of living. What a pleasure it is to sit able to give advise on proper management things must be attended to, and ought to be by my fireside and yet wander through of boys, propounded an earnest inquiry done as a labor of love, but we must not let English scenes with Dickens, Eliot, poor which elicited the following reply: “Well, our minds stop with our hands, educate each Hood or gentle Charles Lamb. the ideas that I used to hold regarding the to do its own work. Will not the works of Heine, the dramatic boys I find won’t hold together at least not There are thousands who work that they poems of Schiller, the love songs of Goethe, in my own experience, in fact I leave my may sleep, eat that they may exist, and die the hymns of Luther show us a sublime boys mostly to their mother.” without knowing the shape of the planet on Fatherland! We can stay at home and smile Now in reference to our ideas of best which they lived. It is education which at their weird, grotesque “Marchen” such as methods of creating and maintaining an in takes the drudgery out of life. And it is Grimms, Tieck or Hoffman wrote,or let their terest in our Chapter. ’Tis easy to say let because we women are human beings and Kant or Fichte teach us to think. And our each member be prompt in attendance; are going to live evermore that we wish to Hawthorne, Longfellow, Holmes, Bryant, let all commit their rituals and pay up dues be the best that our lives permit. It is be Holland, the unfortunate Poe, and olegant promptly; let all act harmoniously, and cause we wish our children to be wiser than Lowell, gentle Irving and brilliant Lew never use the black ball except in extreme ourselves that we wish to be as wise as pos Wallace—we can only be the better for cases, and then only for the absolute good of sible. It is because the immortal will last the hours spent with them. the Order; but in how many Chapters is this ideal state of tilings a reality? In other THE DESTINY OF THE ORDER OF THE OUR “ WESTWARD HO!” words as in everything else, there is no ex FA M 1 1< M A F. By especial invitation of the Grand Ma cellence without labor. So I will not at [The above toast was responded to by Mrs. A C tron, I attended the meeting of the Grand tempt any theoretical statements, but sim Logan, at a bnnquet of Miriam, Helena, Montana Chapter of Kansas recently held in Salina. In attempting to prophecy what the des ply give a few practical methods that have On my way thither I was joined at St. Louis tiny of the Order of the Eastern Star may be, proved successful in our own experience. by Sister Pitkin, R. W. G. Sec., and we ex I think it best to draw my conclusions from We have found one of the most powerful pected to have breakfasted with Sister incentives to full attendance lay in the line its past history, as those who prophecy most Snedden, R. W. A. G. M., on the morning of correctly, are those who study the events of of refreshments no matter how simple. March 7. A freight wreck ordered otherwise the past, and the causes that lead to the Then in meetings where no work is to be and occasioned a delay of six hours, which done, select several members to act as can events. landed us in Kansas City, Kansas, for dinner. Since the organization of the General didates, and go ti rough with the form of Here we found a goodly company to wel Grand Chapter in 187G when it was given a initiation. It will add proficiency to the come us to Kansas soil, for Sister Mary, actual work, and at the same tirno be inter new impetus, the history of the Order has counting the shortness of our stay, had in been that of rapid growth and prosperity,es esting. Then hold the banquets on the vited friends to meet us. We were in the pecially in the past few years. It is I think nights of work in some public place. Let nature of a surprise, and when!Brother Mar with one reception the only successful Order it be known there is something of interest tin, formerly one of Queen Esther’s—Chica of its kind, and I believe with the able and going on where everybody cannot come. It go, 111., faithful member remarked that he efficient aid of the brothers in the future as will advertise the Order and create a desire would give a dollar to see Lorraine come in we have had it in the past, its progress can to belong to it. at the door, he little realized that in ten not help but be that of geometrical pro We have in our Chapter a very capable as minutes it would be required of him. Here gression. well as enthusiastic sister who is a great we had the pleasure of meeting Brother Sam Altliongh we are told that the Order of benefit to us. She with the co-operation of L. C. and Siwter Rhodes and daughter, the Eastern Star is no part of Masonry, it is I the Chapter planned a lemon social, held at Brother and Sister Towner and Ericsson and believe founded on the same principle or our principal hotel. All Masons and their Brother and Sister Martin. families were invited. It was such a pleas principles as Masonry, the chief of which is On the following afternoon, Mendias Chap Charity. Charity to the poor and brotherly ant affair, and all were delighted; imme ter, Kansas, invited Harmony, Hesperia and and sisterly love aud charity toward all the diately seven petitions were sent in. It was Golden Gate Chapters from across the river, members of the Order. such & success that recently another social and Tirzah Chapter to attend a reception at The Order of the Eastern Star will be to was given under the same conditions, only the Chapter-room. The invitations were women what Masonry is to men, and I am it Tfras called an observation social. The most generously accepted, and a large com modus operandi of which was a table where aware that no higher praise especially in the pany spent the afternoon very pleasantly on was placed nineteen various articles. minds of the gentlemen, could be awarded, together. From the hall we went to the Each guest was provided with pencil and or a more brilliant future predicted home of the Worthy Matron of Mendias, paper, then passing slowly around said table, So also will the Order be to women as the Sister Towner, where a six o’clock dinner each mentally noted the contents. They Star of the East, after which it is named, to was served and the time very delightfully were then given five minutes to write down the Wise men of old, leading them ever on spent until the hour arrived for our depar their observations. The papers wta then ward in the sweetest and greatest of all vir ture for Salina. On our onward trip our taken up and read off to the great amuse tues, Charity, and in the other virtues rep company was increased to five, sisters Sned ment of the large company present. The resented by the several points of the Star den, Towner and Ericsson having joined the person noting the largest correct number of personified in Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, party. Boarding the train we found Grand articles received a handsome prize. Then and Electa. Patron Julian, wife and party, to whom I simple refresments were served, after which That it will unite a great mass of men and wa« inliodu ced as Sister Sm ith. F ive a. m. the company left thanking the sisters for the women in the bonds of brotherly and sister found the weary wanderers seeking where to agreeable evening spent. Direct {results of ly love and charity, which cannot help but lay their head, but a little of dame na entertainment within the week, eight peti result in untold good in every community ture’s sweet restorer made all things right tions from persons who were there came in. where there is such an Order. and dispelled the weariness. It was the wish That this spirit prevading in the Order It was my good fortune last October, to of Sister Wiggs, G. M., when the request for visit our lamented sister Gabriel at her will not benefit or be confined to the mem the visit was made, that it be kept secret, home in Parsons, and in her company visit bers alone, but will go forth and spread as and the members of the Grand Chapter be "The good begun by thee shall larger grow ed the Chapter-room. And for successful In nmny a branching stream and longer flow.” furnished a surprise, and of course it was the enterprise I think Progress Chapter, of for pleasure of all to further her plan. There which she was Worthy Matron, deserves the **If our virtues go not forth of us were many delightful surprises and pleas ’Twere all alike as if we had them not. highest commendation. All seemed so ures in 8tore,and among the great pleasures I hope I have predicted nothing but what united and enthusiastic, and in such hearty was the meeting of a number of our Indiana is very possible and I do not think I have accord with the Masonic bodies of the city. sisters who were settled in different locali drawn on my imagination to any great ex They seemed to have been eminently suc ties in Kansas. Sister Branstrup, who was tent, but in order that my predictions be cessful in entertainments by which they had one of the early members of Orient Chapter, fulfilled, it will be necessary for each aud provided their Chapter with beautiful satin and is now Worthy Matron of Beulah, To every member of the Order, and each Chap robes besides other expensive decorations. peka, sweetened the occaHion with contin ter as an individual,to strive for its advance She was so full of plans for advancement. ued gifts of beautiful white carnations and ment in every way possible, and make it The Order was very dear to her heart. We smilax. To sister Maria Chase, who was recognized as a charitible institutions whose know how severely the Chapter must feel formerly of our Queen Esther family and is “deeds speak louder than its words.” their bereavement; how they miss her gra now Secretary of Ellsworth Chapter, I was cious presence and wise counsels. We know, Long may our beautiful Order live and a complete surprise. A meeting after thir too, how each heart here to-day that had when the golden chain of friendship and teen years with the changes that can be known her noble and loveable qualities of love is severed on earth, may it be united in crowded into some years, can be better im m ini and heart, is saying: Heaven where purity of love reigns su agined than described. The Grand Chapter *‘Oh for the touch of the vanished hand. preme. And may tho virtue of our lives shine session was one of the pleasantest that it was ever my pleasure to attend, and Kansas Iho sound of a voice that is still.” with a brilliant luster, that it may be said of will allow no. obstacles to prevent her reach us, “ The fairest among thousands and the ing the highest plane among the Grands in Subscribe for The Eastern Star. one altogether lovely”, so may it ever be. the fraternal family. The Grand Chapter over, we turned our ( Cosmetics are not the cure, nor bromides, tember belongs the chrysolite. To October steps eastward and the home coming, was as t nor the many nerve sedates to be had at the belongs the beryl or aqua-marin, which the going, made pleasant by the courtesies ‘ drug shop. renders the wearer successful in navigation, along the way. On reaching Kansas City Use the sponge and hot water again, bath and insures safe voyages. The opal also be we were the guests of brother and sister ing the face in the water as hot as it can longs to this month, a stone which unites Rhodes until the following day, when we possibly be borne; apply the sponge over the colors and qualities of all others, and has spent the afternoon in the pleasant Chapter and over again to the temples, throat and been beautifully called by a poet and artist, room of Harmony Chapter, Kansas City, behind the ears, where most of the nerves “A pearl with a soul in it.” Its meaning is Missouri. The three Kansas City Chapters, and muscles of the head center, and then childlike fairness and loveliness. November Harmony, Hesperia and Golden Gate ten bathe the face in cold water running from has the topaz, which signifies courage and dered a reception to which Mendias and the faucet. Color and smoothness of out cheerfulness. It shows the presence of poi Tirzah of Kan?as were invited. Here again, line come back to the face, an astonishing son by loss of color; it gives light in the I found Indiana representatives. Sister freshness and comfort is the result, and if a dark, and dispels enchantment if worn on Miller, W. M.,of Harmony Chapter, whose nap of ten minutes can follow, every trace the left arm or around the neck. It also girlhood home was La Porte, and Sister of fatigue will vanish. strengthens intellects and brightens wit. Brattin, a former member of Minerva Chap The same remedy is invaluable for sun Those whose birthday is in December have ter. Sisters Miller and Bigloy received and burn, and the worse case of this latter afflic the choice between the ruby, turquiose, introduced the visitors, and Sister Wake tion of sensitive skins will succumb to the malachite, or can wear all three. The ruby field, A880. G. M., of Missouri, presided very hot-water treatment. The cold douche signifies passionate love and joy and gives gracefully and introduced the guests in should not follow in this case; instead, a pleasant dreams, but it shortens the sleep whose honor the reception was given. Very light application of vaseline or cold cream, of the wearer and distnrbs the circulation nice refreshments were served in the ban which prevents peeling of the skin as the of the blood, inclining to anger. The tor- quet room, and a very handsome bouquet hot water prevented inflammation. Noth quoise is the noblest of opaque stones and was presented to each, Sisters Pitkin, Sned ing so good for tired eyes has yet been dis signifies self-sacrificing love. It appeases den and Bansford. On leaving the Chapter covered as bathing them in hot water, and hatred and reconciles lovers, and it relieves room a small package was given us which neuralgia nine cases out of ten will yield to or prevents headaches. It also protects the was found when opened many “miles away” applications of cloths wrung out in hot wearer by drawing upon itself, the evils that to contain several pieces of elegant cake with water in which the hand cannot be borne. threaten him, becoming dark, dull and ap a note expressive of good wishes signed, parently worthless, but regaining its color “Miller and Bigley.” From the hall we went LANGUAGE OF GEMS. gradually when the danger is past. This to the pleasant home of Brother aud Sister [Jewelers’ Keview.l valuable property, however, belongs to it Wakefield for dinner where the intervening From the most remote period of history only when given—not when bought. Dia time until 9 p. m., was enjoyably spent. significance has been attached to precious monds and stais in rhetorical language have Sister Snedden was persuaded to accompany stones, aud they have been supposed to ex become almost synonymous terms, while the us as far as St. Louis, and the following ert a baneful or blessed influence over the pearl has been described by Pliny as being morning found us in the hospitable home of destinies of the wearers. Among other curi nothing more or less than a dewdrop swal Brother and Sister Lynds. The evening ous old fancies about them is that which lowed by the oyster. was spent with Tuscan Chapter, of which connects one with each month in the year, THE BUTTER-FLY AS AN EMBLEM. mention is made elsewhere, and in a few and with all who are born in that month. hours we parted, each taking a different Thus to January belongs the garnet and the “The Eastern Star seems to be popular route, to begin again life’s duties thatwer* jacinth, which preserves the wearer from with wives and daughters of Masons in the laid aside for this trip of meeting, greeting pestilence and from lightning. To Febru western states,” says the Masonic Chronicle, and parting. It was from the beginning ary belongs the amethyst, signifying tem “but we notice that several female corres one of continued pleasure, and it mattered perance. It protects the wearer from evil pondents to Masonic journals intimate their not where or whose guests we were,the same thoughtsJand |cures or prevents inebriety; displeasure at the insignificance of the sym courtesy and love pervaded tho atmosphere. it makes him diligent, and procures him the bolism as at present sanctioned by the Or ______N. B. favor of princes. The stone of March is the der, contending it to be utterly meaningless. SFONGE OUT THE HEADACHE. jasper, which cures hemorrhages, when While endeavoring to supersede the Bite of The ordinary nervous headaches will be worn or applied to a wound. Those born in Adoption, as practiced in Latin countries, readily relieved, and in many cases entirely April should wear the sapphire, significant Rob Morris would undoubtedly have been cured, by removing the waist of one’s dress, of purity. To May belongs the agate, which wiser had he consulted some works upon the knotting the hair high up on the head out protects from poison and appeases pain. If ancient mysteries, more than one* of which of the way, and while leaning over a basin, single in color it renders the wearer invinci were devoted to females exclusively. A placing a sponge soaked in water as hot as ble. June has the ’emerald, significant of chief among these mystic sects had an ex it can be borne on the back of the neck. hope; teaching the knowledge of secrets, be istence at ‘Athens, whose neophytes wore, Bepeat this many times, applying the stowing eloquence and wealth. It betrays amid the tresses of their hair, a butterfly as sponge behind the ears, and the strained inconstancy by crumbling to pieces when it a token of initiation. Than this familiar ob muscles and nerves that have caused so cannot avert the evil. Achmet Stetram says ject no more significant or instructive sym much misery will be felt to relax and smooth that “He who dreams of green gems bol could have been selected, as sight of it themselves out deliciously, and very fre will become renowned and meet with suggests the highest moral lesson. The quently the pain promptly vanishes in con truth and fidelity.” The falling of butterfly was emblematic of Psyche, the sequence. an emerald from its setting is an evil soul, while the fable of Cupid and Psyche Every woman knows the aching face and omen to the wearer. When George supplies us with a key to the mysteries of neck generally brought home from a hard III was crowned a large emerald fell from the old—that is, life, death and resurrection. day’s shopping or from a long round of calls crown. America was lost to Great Britain Originally a repulsive worm, the butterfly and afternoon teas. She regards with in during his reign. To July belongs the onyx buries itself in a coffin of its own creation, to emerge, after death, a beautiful creature tense dissatisfaction the heavy lines drawn which excites melancholy and vain terror to around her eyes and mouth by the long the wearer, but fortunately the mouth also of the air, regenerated and suffered to roam strain on the facial muscles, and when she possesses cornelian, which cures these evils above the face of mother earth, whence is must carry that worn countenance to some and also secures success, particularly in law derived our popular conc6ptkjn- of angels.’* dinner party or evening’s amusement, it suits. To August belongs the sardonyx, Character is the diamond that scratches robs her of all the pleasure to be had in it. which brings riches to the wearer. To Sep every other stone, fact. Will the subscribers please aid in cor ment. That it may better Gerve its purpose THE EASTERN STAR recting any irregularity of this kind? it asks you to bear in mind that if you have been faithful in the past, you must in no Loyal Chapter, Richmond, has been seri wise grow weaiy in well doing, for the re Published Monthly ously afflicted by sickness among its mem ward is to those who are faithful to the end. bers, and it is now called to part with its BT Send items and forget not to show the silver Treasurer. Sister Gertie Taylor, after an lining when the paper displays the blue RANSFORD, METCALF * COMPANY, illness of three weeks, on March 26, entered m ark. ______N e t t ie R a n s f o r d , into her rest. She leaves a husband and a The seventeenth annual Meeting of the Most Worthy Grand Matron, little daughter to mourn her loss. Grand Chapter of Indiana, will be held in Kate M etcalf, The Eastern Star and The Guard have this city convening April 22, at two o’clock Past Matron arranged to furnish the two papers to those p. m. The Chapters through out the juris who desire information regarding both Or diction with few exceptions seem in a TERM S, $1.00 per year in advance. ders, at special club rates. For $1.20 sent to healthful condition. Only one Chapter has either office, both papers will be furnished failed to report,and the Grand Chapter dues for one year. The Guard has changed its Address all communications to T h e E a s t of eight are still unpaid. Fourteen Chap place of publication from Westfield to No- e r n S ta b , Rooms 5 and 6 Windsor Block. ters have been organized. The Grand Sec blesville, but otherwise it is unchanged. retary has secured reduced railroad rates and from the signs of the times the atten Entered at the Indianapolis Post Office as The Department Convention of Indiana dance will be large. Those who attend second class matter. Woman’s Relief Corps will meet in its eighth annual session in this city April 8 and 9. one year are sure to have a desire to an The sessions will be held in the Y. M. C. A. nually repeat the pleasure. The usual cir ORGANIZER PRINT. Hall on North Illinois Street. An informal cular will be sent out by the Grand Secre reception will be held in the parlors of the tary the first of the month. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, APRIL 1, 1891 New Denison on Wednesday evening, April The time for spring house-cleaning has 8. Every preparation has been made to in come, when every good housewife makes a Sister Clara Meredith, Past Mat rcn of sure a pleasant and successful convention. raid upon dust and dirt, and carries her Queen Esther Chapter, has been quite ill for Queen Esther Auxiliary held its meeting household belongings out into the fresh air several weeks. of March 27, with Sister Dunham and al and sunshine. Every one feels the necessity Sister Nannie Crews, Worthy Matron of though the rain poured down unceasingly, for a general clearing up in the spring, and Muncie Chapter, is suffering from a severe there were ' over twenty present. Sister it would be a good thing if the house-clean attack of rheumatism. Graham, of Rose Chapter, Delphi, was a ing would extend to the members of the visitor, as was also Mrs. Bacon, a guest of families,and lead them to indulge in a mental Sister Branstrup, formerly of Orient Chap Sister Hays. There is considerable work and moral clearing away of bad habits and ter, LaPorte, is Worthy Matron of Beulah being done by the sociely, whereby the selfishness. If the woman whose whole con Chapter, Topeka, Kansas. treasury is being replenished. Very nice re versation is one long drawn-out string of freshments were served. gossip, whose jealousy prevents her ever Sister Ophelia Boilvin, formerly a member recognizing any good qualities in another It was with great reluctance, and at the of Queen Esther Chapter, now a resident of person, could be prevailed upon to give her eleventh hour,that I sent regrets to Guiding New Albany, paid The Eastern Star a call tongue a rest it would be a blessing to her Star and Andersonvilie Chapters, who ex while on a visit to the city. friends. Tf each one started out with the tended an invitation to accompany the detern ination to let the sunshine into his Any person sending The Eastern Star Grand Matron on her visit. The last days of own soul, and clear away mental cob-webs five yearly subscribers, will recieve a solid the month are exceedingly busy ones, and a of uncharitableness and discontent, and also gold Eastern Star, or other society pin. day or two’s illness rendered my absence at determine to pour sunshine into the life of T ry it. ______the time fixed simply impossible. I greatly others, the spring house-cleaning would be appreciate the courtesy shown by the Chap The last issue of The Masonic Constellation thorough and bring forth good results. contains a very excellent picture of Brother ters who have so kindly remembered me As the Grand Lodge of one, and another, Lynds, Most Worthy Grand Patron, and a with an iuvitation, and hope, if not now, I aud again another jurisdiction wheels into sketch of his life, written by John D. Yincil. may have the pleasure of meeting with them. line, aud takes up the work of Masonic One of the occasions that gave real pleas The Grand Secretary of Connecticut, Ar Homes, the hearts of the Indiana sisters ure during the recent visit to St. Louis, was kansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, California and yearn for the time when for us shall come the Sunday Service at the Masonic Home. Texas, will please accept thanks for copies the opportunity “to pay the tribute of love The grounds and buildings had been con of the various Grand Chapter proceedings and labor at the same shrine." Realizing siderably improved since a former visit was for 1890. ______that no jurisdiction can boast of better Ma paid there, and it is yet only begun. Under Mrs. William Farr, wife of one of the pro sonry, nor truer Masons than can Indiana, this hospitable roof eighteen children and prietors of the leading hotel in Wabash, has she wonders why in this royal work they nine widows find a home. The Masons of just applied for a patent on a most unique enter not in. Some two years since we Missouri may well be proud of this Home wardrobe which will hold thirty-six dresses, learned of the appointment of a committee which shelters their brothers' unfortunates. has pockets for umbrella, brush, broom, etc. to report upon this matter, but nothing Not alone by the Masons is this glorious work further has reached the listening ear of the All the way from Escanaba,Michigan, came being carried on, for the sisters of the O. E. sisters.In the early days of theGrandChapter anEaster Greeting to “Mrs. Nettie Ransford.” S. are adding their mite. of Indiana, Past Grand Matron Comstock ad An Easter Egg pin cushion of white satin on Sisters, The Eastern Star is a child of vocated the establishment of a Home, and which is painted our emblematic Star. your adoption, and the degree of success in later, our lamented Sister Lakin took up the Sister Anthony will please accept thanks for either numbers or merit that it attains, lies refrain, so the sisters are only waiting. the beautiful remembrance. largely with you. Its columns are open to Let it be hoped that at the meeting of the The Eastern Star is mailed so that it you, and about its hearthstone you may Grand Lodg& in May next some definite ac may reach its, subscribers by the first of gather to “ help,aid and comfort each other,” tion may be taken. Of course sentiment and each month, fcnd^if it fails to do this, it will in promoting the interest of the Chapter theory will not build and maintain a Home. toe considered a; kindness if notified of the work aud carrying forward plans for advance It takes money. But the Masons in Indiana know Low to build nice Temples, and fur some as savoring of form alone, but the cour- countiy, and an attempt to admit girls to a nish them. In entertainments none can ex tesy due one holding an official position high school, raised such an outcry in Boston cel them, and the sisters have full faith that should in no case be ignored. Of the latter, little more than fifty years ago, that the in this sweet charity, if they but try, there is greater danger than of the former. scheme had to be abandoned. Now, the success will attend the effort. In America, where all are so nearly equal, latest report of the U. S. Commissioner of Education, names over two hundred institu Governor Hovey settled the debate as to where ro'Tal blood is that which flows in the tions for the superior education of women. whether he was in favor of having women on veins of the true man or the true woman, Of 212 institutions in what is called the the board of the World's Fair commissioners whatever may have been the parentage, posi West,” that offer higher edncation to wo or not, by appointing four ladies as com tion is lost sight of. men, 115 are co-educational. This innova missioners last week. Mrs. May Wright One of the benefits of organization is the tion which began in Ohio, met with much Sewall is to represent the state at large; Mrs. cementing of this common interest, but in all disonssion and opposition among women S. 8. Harrell of Brookville, Ind., represents these organizations, there is one to whom is themselves, but the falling into line of Har the third district; Mrs. Florence Worley, delegated authority above the others, In or vard and Columbia, and other conservative Elletsville, the sixth district, and Mrs. E. P. ganizations coin posed of women, or largely so, institutions, show us how surely and perma Hammond, Rensselaer, the tenth district. there has been no training in the direction of nently the prejudice is being removed. We hope that the work of Indiana will create the form of receiving guests. Hence it is not Harvard has now in its astronomical de a more favorable impression than did their a wilful, intentional neglect when one en partments women assistants. Women scien exhibit at the New Orleans exposition in titled to especial honor, is not accorded it tists are given State and National govern 1886. The census of 1880 shows 51442 women when visiting a Chapter. However, it is time ment appointments, and almost every col registered as workers in Indiana in 136 occu that the knowledge was growing, and if there lege has one or more women professors, or pations. The last census will show a vast be a proper way, it be found out or one be es assistant professors. When we regard the increase of women workers. In these days tablished. One who is presiding or has pre few years in which this advance in the mat every good and every reform is accomplish sided in the E ist, is entitled to be seated in ter of education has been accomplished, it ed by organization. No one doubts but that the East, and whether he be invited or con seems as marvelous as any other stride in the organizing of women’s clnbs has taught ducted is to be settled. The presiding offi material progress, which has made America women to work harmonously in concert, to cers of a Grand Body, or those who are Past, the wonder of the world. become broader and more liberal in ideas. are, with the privilege of the East, entitled to In literature, in journalism, in medicine Successful women's clubs abound in Indiana Grand Honors. Care should be taken to in and in law, progressions supposed to be for and they should each send a showing of troduce visitors to the members of the Chap ever debarred to women, and coveted only their work to the Columbian exposition. ter, and while this duty devolves upon the by unsexed women, the change has been so Not only the free kindergartens, industrial Conductress and Associate, each member radical that it can hardly be imagined that associations, benevolent and missionary should feel it a privilege to assist in making it was not always as we have it now. societies, but literary and musical clubs for ‘ the stranger within the gates” a pleasant Under present conditions we cannot ade should be represented by their literature remembrance of the occasion. A cheery “ good quately conceive the temerity of a certain and programs. Authors and other writers evening,’’and a hand grasp costs nothing, and Mrs. Margaret Craper, who in the time of the and publishers among the women of Indiana Revolution conducted the Massachusetts should send their works. In union lies it is an ic vestment upon which the interest Gazette and News-Letter. That she was os strength,and unless each woman feels a per cannot be completed. tracized by her own sex for so doing, would sonal interest in the display of her state, the Fancy if you can, the feelings of a member appear from the fact that not one followed in four lady commissioners can not accomplish of the Order in a strange place. The feeling her footsteps until the brave Mrs. Ann S m uch. of loneliness follows everywhere, but—the Chapter -there will be found a welcome, Stephens ventured to become one of the IN MEMORIAM. friends. Is it always so? Ah me, would that staff of the New York Express in 1837. “Lizzie E. Gabriel, A. G. M. of Kansas, the esponse might be in the affirmative, for The thirty years in which Mrs. Stephens died February 22, *1891/’ Such was the mes in simple justice it should be. Too often a was connected with that paper saw the great revulsion of sentiment iu favor of women sage that brought sadness and sorrow to visitor is allowed to commune with himself writers and women journalists. Women, many hearts. Sister Gabriel was the Worthy while the members are so engrossed with now, instead of hiding their diminished Matron of Progress Chapter atiParsons. She etch other, that his exiftance is quite forgot heads and burning their manuscripts, as was well known throughout the State, and ten. Where this state of affnirs exist, let it poor Fanny Burney did, for fear her sex greatly beloved,not only for her enthusiasm be corrected, and never alio* a guest to de would be discovered in her writings, stands and interest in the Order, but also for her part except with the desire to come again. proudly side by side with learned men in excellent and noble traits of character. Some of the sunshine that gilds life’s darkest Press Associations, in book reviews, and in The grateful hearts that have been p’aces, are the little courtesies that are often biographical notices. touched by her hand of charity, or her lov called of little worth. In the hurry of life, so ing sense of sympathy, bear testimony to And they are just as womanly women as many of these are crowded out that the path were those who shrank in holy horror from her virtues, and will build to her memory a way is bleak and barren. Let these things monument more lasting than marble. May such publicity fifty or sixty years ago. They be an essential in the Chapter-room, and the her dying words: “Let us not be dismayed, can smooth a pillow for an invalid husband, sweet incense that arises from thoughtful for our Heavenly Father has promised to and can hush a crying baby, if need be, just kindness, will far outlast the rarest perfume. strengthen and uphold us by the right hand as deftly as the mawkish women who still of His power," teach us to emulate her vir PROPHESYlNti OUT OF THEIR OWN cringe, and confess an innate inferiority tues, and departing leave behind memories HEART. and incapacity to help on the world’s great work. as precieus. L. When we read that it is the women, and If we look into the matter we shall flnd COURTESY IN THE CHAPTER ROOM. not the men, who blocks the wheels of pro gress for themselves, the outlook seems most that the women who make this clamor are As the Order of the Eistern Star increases discouraging. The only event to comfort is not the ones to inspire a husband and father in membership and Chapters, the subject of in the fact that God takes plenty of time in with hope and courage in the face of any the proper manner of receiving visitors is be which to work His miracles, and when He domestic calamity. ing considered. Each Jurisdiction, and pos does it by educational processes the work to The real woman who rises to the occasion sibly each Chapter has formulated for itself a be enduring must necessarily be slow. in face of adversity is one who is not trou rule, so far as the formal reception of guests One hundred years ago girls were not al bled about distinction of sex. is concerned. Too much form is unwhole lowed to attend any public schools in the M. Sbabs B rook s. Google success in every particular. Tiie Eastern pressive work of initiation all did ample S t a r is remembered with an invitation and justice to the splendid banquet prepared by all within its circle wish they might attend. the sisters. IOWA. The sisters of Hesperia Chapter, Havana Thursday evening, March 12, I had the February 18, about thirty members of Oel- have ceitainly demonstrated the fact that pleasure of seeing the work done in Clinton wein Chapter, paid to Mrs. William Bently women can keep a secret. A special meet Chapter room, Frankfort, This Chapter is an unexpected visit. It was in honor of her ing was called for work on March 19. The well instructed in the work, and the sisters birthday anniversary, and a general good sisters appointed a committee and prepared demonstrated the fact that they are equally time was had. Games and laughter was the a banquet, unknown to the brothers. When conversant with the mysteries of the culin order of the evening, in which both young the Chapter closed in form, the doors of the ary arts by the appearance of the tables in and old joined, the latter finding themselves spacious banquet hall were thrown open the banquet room. An added pleasure to growing younger by such exercises. Re and our Brother, Chas. Scliill, made the an the occasion was the visit with personal freshments were served. nouncement, “Brothers, the women have friends. Emblem Chapter, Corning, in stated meet prepared a bite for you.” It did us good to ing February 24, W. M., Sister Russell, your see how completely surprised they were. Saturday evening, March 14, was most en- pupil of days of Auld Lang Syne being ab Needless to say that they did full justice to joyably spent with the members of Miriam sent, A. M.t Sister Salts called the Chapter to the dainty lunch set before them. Quite Chapter at Greenfield. The work was beau order and invited Brother J. W. Bixby, a number of our brothers have not attended tiful ly rendered, the room handsomely dec Master of the Blue Lodge, to take W. P., regularly our meetings, and of course they orated with potted plants, a delicious lunch Brother Hanna's chair, Brother H. being ab missed this treat. Their faces were quite served, and amid general hospitality the sent on account of clerical duties. Brother long as the sisters told them what a fine time stranger in their midst was indeed made to Bixby filled the position with his accus we had. It has been truthfully said, “the feel that she was among sisters and brothers. tomed ability. Mr. H. S. Hill, husband of way to a man’s heart is through liis stomach.’ Monday evening, March 16,1 witnessed the our bright sister Martha, was elected to re From some of the outside remarks made by work done in the impressive manner which ceive the degrees of the Order, and one pe the absent brothers, we may expect a better Knightstown Chapter knows so well how to tition was received. attendance at . the future meetings of our render it. This is one among the largest At our next meeting, March 23, will occur Chapter. F. M. C. Sec. Chapters in the State. Peace and harmony our third anniversary; just now some of our INDIANA. prevail, therefore they are prosperous and people are talking of celebrating the event (FROM THE GRAND MATRON ) happy. A delightful lunch was served, after after work, by a social and refreshments. Friday evening, March 6, was spent with which all were most agreeably entertained Our Treasurer, Sister Hoxie, is a delegate to Lake Michigan Chapter. The w ork Avas with a musical and literary entertainment the W. R. C. annual Convention at Dubuque done in a pleasing manner and without the furnished by members of the Chapter and on April 15 and 16. She will be a compan- aid of rituals, although it is yet a new Chap the orchestra of the city. ied by our A. M., Sister Salts. ter. Members are alive to the w ork. Lunch Tuesday evening, March 17, Connersville The Eastern Star comes regularly to a was served, and many agreeable acquaint was visited. Here I found a new Chapter number of our members, and they prize the ances formed. rapidly taking hold of the work, and I am little paper very highly. In my opinion Saturday, March 7, found me iu the home sure the near future will find them quite they are all paid-up subscribers ; they are of Sister Macomber at South Bend, where, proficient, as the members are highly inter that class of folks. If, however, some are in by invitation I had gone to spend the Sab ested. A splendid banquet was furnished arrears, it is a clear case of oversight on their bath. Here I was most agreeably surpmed by “ Section 4,” the members of w hich a c part, and a reminder from you will bring to find a meeting of the Chapter had bm, quitted themselves in a most admirable the remittance, Try it. M - b -l m. called for Saturday evening—candidates in manner. waiting—and a delightful lunch prepared. U jIjINOIS. Thursday evening, March 19, was spent in The invitation and floral work were rendered At the last meeting of Auburn Park Chap the beautiful rooms of Loyal Chapter at in South Bend Chapter’s usual impressive ter, four candidates received the degrees Richmond. This Chapter is now seriously manner. I highly appreciated the courtesy and three petitions were presented. afflicted by the illness of several of several extended me. Chicago Chapter is continuing prosper of its officers, yet quite a numberof its mem Monday evening, March 9, I visited the bers were present, and the initiatory work ously, having at a recent meeting elected sisters and brothers of another new Chapter six to receive the degrees, received four pe beautifully rendered, the same being finely at Winamac. Here I found the officers quite titions for degrees, one for membership and illustrated with sterescopic views. An proficient, the initiation being given almost initiated one candidate. added pleasure was the presence of Sister entirely without rituals. Guests w ere pres Mabel Liggitt, of Columbia City, who took Since October last, eight Chapters have ent from Logansport, a well-prepared ban the chair of Adah pro tem. Ice cream and been organized and fifteen more have tap- quet was served, and all the guests of the cake were served, recitations given and a plied for dispensations. The G. M., Sister evening will carry with them pleasant rec most enjoyable evening spent. Simpson, is devoting her best efforts to the ollections of the visit to Tippecanoe Chap Wednesday evening, March 25, found me Order in her Jurisdiction. ter. in the Chopter room of Guiding Star Chap Olney Chapter, at a special meeting held Tuesday evening, March 10th, Rochester ter. Much illness among the members pre March 11, initiated six candidates, elected was visited. Their initiatory work was done vented a full attendance and the initiatory one to receive the degrees, and received two in an acceptable manner, not entirely with work, yet a pleasant meeting was held, and petitions. Following the work lunch was out reference to the ritual, but as they are acquaintances formed which will long be re served to about sixty-five members, and the earnest workers, they will be successful. membered. After Chapter closed, a social evening was most enjoyablyl spent. The Lunch was served and everything possible was held at the home of Sister Koehln, where members are much interested in the work done to'make the visit a pleasure. delicious refreshments were served and and harmony prevails. Wednesday evening, March 11, found me everything done possible to make the visit Maple Chapter, Englewood, is flourishing enjoying the genial hospitality of the mem among them a pleasant remembrance. and all is peace and harmony. At the last bers of Orient Chapter, La Porte. The vis A. V. H. meeting, eight petitions were received. An itor was made welcome in every sense of the Floral Chapter, Huntington, added one to Easter Party will be given on the evening word. This Chapter is very proficient in its number recently. Its work has been of the 31st. The program will be dancing its work in every way, and is to be congrat greatly retarded by sickness among its and amusements. We hope to record it a ulated on its efficient leader. After the im m em bers. Ou March 9, E. A. Greenlee, D. G. P. ac are hard to find. A lunch was served and a Marengo Chapter. Perhaps a word or two companied by the staff of officers from Hope good social time indulged in. Sister Kate from our lovely little city will be of inter Chapter, La Fayette went to Williamsport Metcalf, of The Eastern Star, was present est to some one. Indeed I feel so much in and organized Rock Dale Chapter with Mrs. and invited to the East by Sister Gunder, W. clined to that opinion that I can not refrain M. E. Bittenger as W. M. M., who presides with much dignity. from giving expression to some of my thoughts, and more, I feel that we should Kokomo Chapter at its last meeting hod a In the March number of The Eastern Star be represented in your columns. Marengo Mum Social and Art Gallery, which was both a mistake was made in stating that Eel River Chapter was instituted Dec. 31,1890, by Bro. entertaining and amusing. At a special Chapter had been the recipient of a “floor Wm. H. Smythe G. S. of Indianapolis, with meeting twelve candidates were initiated, star”. The Chapter procured a floor star twenty eight Charter members and have which shows that the radiance of their star and other necessary paraphernalia shortly had very good success since. Our officers is broadening. after being organized nearly three years ago. consist of Miss Mary Mitchell, W. M.; Mr. The present was the small emblematic star Kokomo Chapter has been called to the sad Daniel Jenkins, W. P.; Miss Lula Stewart, for decoration purposes. The visit from the duty of paying the last tribute to one of its A. M.; Mr. V. A. Stewart, Sect’y; Mrs. W. T. G. M. was beneficial. The new year opens faithful members. Sister Dora Waggaman Walts, Treas.; Mrs. J. H. Weathers, Con.; with bright prospects, the attendance is was called from labor to rest, leaving a hus Miss Hattie Stewart, A. Con. With so worthy good with continued interest. The new band and four children to mourn her loss. a list of officers we look forward to a year of officers have entered upon their duties with At her request the Chapter performed tho prosperity in O. E. S. work. Well to our au earnestness that proclaims success. burial service and it was beautifully rendered. little city, that some may not be deceived, Queen Esther held two very largely at Portland Chapter was organized and the we have one of the loveliest places in the tended,and pleasant meetings during March. officers installed at the Masonic Hall in Port U. S. for viewing nature’s work. Here on At the first, three petitions for degrees and land, August 15, 1889. The Chapter has at the surface is a constant change of scenery. one for membership were received. The last the present time fifty members, and the offi When spring comes innumerable varieties of two meetings of the auxiliary were held with cers are as follows: W. M., Mrs. Anna B. wild flowers.decorate our hill slopes, and the Marsh; W. P., John Ebert; A. M., Miss Nettie sisters Clark and Moulton and both were changes through the seasons are constant. Current; Sec., Miss Viva Ross; Treas., Mrs. very largely attended and enjoyable. At the We view the woodland and hill slopes, the Mary Spade; Con., Miss Lillie Arthur; A. C., last meeting the possessions of the society rocks, the stalwart trees, until we learn we Miss Ava Miller; Chap., Mrs. Lillie Denney; were added to by the presentation by sister can not reach an end of the changes, then Org., Miss Libbie Somers; A., Mrs. Mary Hall; Fatout, of a beautiful Eastern Star quilt. we repair to the cave where nature has sur R , Mrs. Kate Baker; E., Miss Lizzie Arthur; There is no evidence of other than harmony passed the most renowned sculptures, by M., Miss Lola Vail; E., Mrs. Susie Dickes; among the members and the work moves building busts and monuments that the chis War., Miss Maggie North; Sen., Brother Ele- smoothly and pleasantly. el can not imitate. There too, we find a con azar Crowell. All the officers are proficient At Delphi, duriuga wait-over for trains, stant change, from a muddy bowlder to a in their work, and Portland Chapter is mov hill made of diamonds. There too is the under Sister Kate Metcalf, of T hb Eastern Star, ing grandly forward. received the warm hospitality of Sisters ground cemetery with its snow white monu By authority from G. P. Fanning, in com Kane, Gross and Crockett. While at Sister ments. Nature has smiled on us, and'if any pany with Sisters Carrie F. Bradford, Clay Chrockett’s, a lunch was brought forth as if reader of TheEastern Star would like a day A. Wilkinson, Mrs. R. Peden, Misses Alice by magic, of which new maple syrup was a of pleasure in our wilds, Marengo Chapter Whitesel, Lizzie Bell, Mattie Edwards, Leona tempting dish. Sister Crockett is engaged extends an invitation aud a hearty welcome. Furgason, Anna Woods and Stella Weaver, in the chicken business, and at the last show M. B. M. officers of Knightstown Chapter, on the KANSAS. held at Indianapolis took twenty-seven morning of March 10, I boarded the train prizes out of thirty. During the Masonic Conclave in Fort Scott for Middletown, arriving there about ten. in February, the sisters of the Chapter ten Sister Ida M. Tucker, of Logansport, en- We were met at the station and welcomed by dered those attending, a reception, whioh in tertained Sister Kate Metcalf, of T h e E a s t a delegation of sisters aud brothers, in em every particular reflected great credit on all e r n S t a r , a few weeks ago, during her short bryo, who escorted us to their several homes, who assisted. The ladies were in full eve stay in town. Being classmates, many in where we were entertained in true hospita ning dress,and in receiving and serving were teresting topics of “Auld Lang Syne” were ble stylo. In the afternoon, we met in the equally proficient. A musical program was talked over. Sister Metcalf also took tea Lodge-room of the Masonic Order, and or rendered and refreshments served, and the and spent a delightful evening with Sister ganized Middletown Chapter, U. D., and in courtesy extended was fully appreciated by Meyers, W. M., who invited in some of the structed the fourteen officers and four others, the visitors. brothers and sisters of Logansport Chapter in the beautiful lessons of the Order, after Past Grand Patron and Past Grand Ma to enjoy a little informal. which we returned to the homes of our newly tron Young, of Ottawa, whose journey in The sisters of Athens Chapter, Crawfords- made sisters and brothers, for tea. At 7 married life had reached its twenty-fifth ville, were completely surprised by the o’clock p. m. we opened the Chapter in full mile-stone, were reminded of the fact by brothers at a recent meeting. A very ele form and initiated the remainder of the their friends who surprised them with an gant banquet was served, the sisters not be twenty-seven Charter members present. evening visit. The visitors carried not only ing aware of its preparation until they were After some very appropriate remarks by Bro. their best offerings of love and good wishes, invited into the banquet-room. Brother Conrad Elliott, a solo by sister Alice White but substantially evidenced these by the Travis covered a little delay with one of his sel and recitation by sister Mattie Edwards, gift of an elegant silver tea-set. The pre especially witty speecees. The brothers are an elegant lunch was served, and the eve sentation was made by Rev. Woods. laughing at the astonishment of the sisters, ning until a late hour, was spent in social en Mistletoe Chapter, Fredonia, on Feb. 20, but th > sisters will endeavor to balance ac joyment. A more appreciative and hospita conducted two candidates through the mys counts. ble people we have never met, and our visit teries of the O. E. S. labyrinth, and thus ad Marion Chapter, at its last stated meeting, among them will always be remembered as ded two more members to its “ Infant Class.” conferred the degrees upon one of the oldest one of the pleasant occasions of our lives. This class has a rule that none can belong citizens of Grant County, [old Mr. Harry, Each returned home feeling gl&d that they who weighs less than two hundred pounds. aged about eighty-five years. His interest had been one of the party assisting in the After the work which was very creditably in the work was intense although his ideaf- organization of Middletown Chapter. E .N . W. done, came refreshments and an observation ness greatly marred his enjoyment of lit. game. The new officers have made an ex His daughter received the degrees also. The Dear Sister Ransford:—Will yon please cellent commencement for a successful years work was almost perfect, for better officers lend a listening ear while I tell you of work. The home going of sister Mary A. Hepler, up to the present time, but on Tuesday last, ing night in the month. It is also giving en to Ft. Scott from the Grand Chapter session, March 10, death entered the door of her tertainments to raise money to meet the with such a compliment as was there paid home, and snatched therefrom a sweet little necessary expenses attending the coming her,was emphasized by the members of Olive babe of fifteen months. P. W. M. and G. A. meeting of the Grand Chapter, then during Chapter over which she presided for several C., Sister Ada Aiken, in the month of Feb February there were six candidates initiated. years, by a surprise party to congratulate ruary and within ten day’s time, placed side Of this Chapter sister Mary A. Gould, P. M. her. Sister Hepler was the first G. M. aud by side a loving mother and sister. Sister of Queen Esther, Indianapolis, Ind., is Asso. the G. C. compliments her by passing a reso J. E. Lloyd also placed on the bosom of Matron. lution to defray her expenses during life, to mother earth, a darling treasure of five years. A number of the friends of Mrs. Mary E. and from the sessions. Her Chapter feels Thus has it been; we have seen one after an Lynds, P. G. M., pleasantly surprised her on justly proud of the action. Sister Hepler other of our officers and members bending her birthday, Feb. 21. She is one that all of welcomed the guests with that cordiality low over, and gazing on the forms of their Tuscan Chapter delight to honor. Her that has won for her so many friends. loved ones. Pale as marble, so silent, so worthy husband and herself have always cold; and the star of the future so bright to MICHIGAN. had the interest of the Order at heart, and the gaze of these dear sisters, seem to have heir friends are legion. May they long be Oriental Chapter, Grand Rapids, is much gone down in the darkness of night, the joys spared to cheer us with their presence. She pleased with its new robes. March 17, at a of their bosom fled. We would point them was presented with a pair of Royal Worces special meeting, five candidates were initi to the Star of the bright upper world, whose ter vases and other tokens of love. Refresh ated. brilliancy will light and guide them to that ments were served aud a delightful evening eternal home; where the golden chain now Grand Matron, O. L. Davidson, March 6, spent. organized a Chapter at Buchanan, with a broken, will be forever united. Another link has been added to the chain charter membership of thirty-five. The G. MINNESOTA. in this jurisdiction by the organization of a M. reports the organization healthful and Miss Millie Mowny, of Minneapolis Chap Chapter at St. Charles, on March 17. Those earnest, and predicts for it a bright and ter gave a musicale in Zion Commandery participating in the organization were, useful future. So may it be. rooms at theMasonic Temple on Monday, Benj. Lynds, M. W. G. P.; Mary Lynds, P. G. Arbutus Chapter, Lansing, has, since its March 9. Those who took part were M.; John Parson, P. G. P.; Sallie E. Dillon, election of officers, added thirteen to i ts list Miss Mowny and some of her advanced pu G. Sec’y.; Cora M cPherson, P. G. M. and of members. It has “been called upon to pils. Miss Mowny has an exceptionally fine, sisters Hamilton, Merriman, Aldrich and mourn the loss by death of one of its most clear voice, and her selections were beauti bros. McPherson and Waggoner of St. Louis; valued charter members, Sister Sarah Dono fully rendered. Her pupils acquitted them Mary C. Snedden, R. W. A. G. M. of Kansaa van, being the second bright link of the selves in a manner that gave evidence of City, Kansas; J. J. McElwee, A. G. P., sisters golden chain,' called from the Chapter on careful training. The large hall was filled MeElwee and Sympson from Chain of Rocks. earth to gladden and brighten the Chapter to overflowing with members of the Order The participants report a very enjoyable in Heaven. She passed quietly and peace and their friends. The Chapter has had a time. Those who remained until the fol fully away Sunday p. m., February 22, sur very prosperous year, and has excellent pros lowing day were given a delightful drive rounded by her devoted husband and chil pects. The W. M. is Sister Mary Taylor; W. over the beautiful town. dren and a few intimate friends. P., Lucius Trink; Sec., Sister Ida M. Wing. Tuscan Chapter, St. Louis, held a regular Mt. Pleasant Chapter is prospering. It Saturday, March 7, was a sort of gala day meeting on the evening of March 14, which has furnished itself Mith a new set of books at Glencoe, and all because they organized a was largely attended by its members. Also and has taken a new interest. Several sue. Chapter of the Eastern Star there. Andrew there were many visitors from the other city cessful entertainments were given during P. Swanstrom, W. G. P., accompanied by charters and from Kansas City, Kansas, the winter. One of the pleasant occurrences Louise E. Jacoby, W. G. M., Sister Brearly, Mary C. Snedden, R. W. Asso. G. M.; Chicago ? was the surprise paid the W.'M., Sister Chat- A. M. of Minneapolis Chapter No. 9, and as III., Lorraine J. P itk in , R. W. G. 8ec’y; In d i terton, the evening before her departure for sisted by Miriam Chapter, of Hutchinson, anapolis, Ind., Nettie Ransford, M. W. G. M. Chattanooga. They not only carried the and Adah Chapter, of Brownton, conferred Queen Esther Chapter, of Indianapolis, was wherewith for a collation, but presented her the degrees upon forty- four members, and represented by P. M., Mary C. Moul with a beautiful emblematic pin to carry organized Faith Chapter, U. D. It was one ton and brother and sister Hays. Seven with her as a reminder of those she left be of the largest gatherings held in the State at teen candidates were conducted through the hind her. It gave pleasure not only for one the organization of a Chapter. After the labarynth, the work being well rendered. journey,but for all the journeys through life. work was completed all present adjourned The officers wore beautiful new velvet robes MONTANA. to the Opera Ho ise, where a very bountiful and the Conductress and Asso. Conductress From a sister of Ruth Chapter, Butte repast was prepared, and of which over one deserve especial mention for so nicely con City, comes the following message, and the hundred partook. The tables fairly groaned ducting so large a number. Refreshments sympathy of all goes out to the members of with the good things of this life. They were were served and they only dispersed in tim e our fraternal family: “I promised you from set in the shape of a cross, being ornament to catch the last car. time to time, to send word of what we are ed with handsome stands of flowers, and at MASSACHUSETTS. doing here, but in this letter I have naught each plate was placed an individual boquet. Beulah Chapter, Stoneham, held a very but sorrowful tidings to note,as the progress The banquet concluded and the remainder pleasant meeting, Thursday evening, March of our Chapter has been checked by sickness of the evening was passed socially, speeches 19. A nice collation was served at the close and death, beginning with the close of last and music being the chief absorber of time. of the Chapter. year. Last November P. W . M. and G. Adah, The organization of this Chapter revives Queen Esther Chapter, Boston, gave an Sister Alice Steel, laid to a final rest, a beau matters Masonically, and the rays from this tiful boy of four and a half years. The day newly fledged Star will illuminate that sec “Orange Tea” Monday evening, March 23. The tickets were placed at twenty-five cents> before Christmas our brother, Will Holland, tion with a halo that cannot be lost sight of. of whom notice has been given. He was a Sister Belle McClelland, is W. M.; Brother and a very enjoyable evening was spent. true brother, and the husband of P. W. M., Chas. H. Davis, W. P.; Sister Anna Simmons, Vesta Chapter, Charlestown, held a regu Sister Fannie Willholland. Our Matron of A. M.; and Sister Della Child, Sec. lar meeting, Friday evening, March 6, and this year has been unable to preside since MISSOURI. initiated one candidate. Visitors were pres her first meeting on account of inflamitory Randolph Chapter, Moberly, is divided ent from Beulah, Signet, and Easter Chap- rheumatism. Our A. M., Sister J. G. Ham into twelve sections, each section preparing | ters. mer, has fiUed.the station faithfully and well a program and refreshments for one meet* ! Easter Chapter, Boston, has jbeen particu larly unfortunate during the winter, by the the large company in a continual roar of erty of the winner. Mary Love Chapter, de illness of several of the officers and their laughter during the entire evening, A termining not to be outdone, challenged families, but it is pleasing to learn that tbey round sum was realized for the treasury of Signet for a like contest to take place at A. are now able to fill their appropriate sta the chapter. Tbe Chapter is now busy pre O. U. W, Hall, Waltham, on Wednesday, tions. paring for an Easter Sale to be held in Ma evening, March 18. Signet Chapter accepted, sonic quarters at which another large sum the challenge, and about fifty members of The Committee on Euteitainment are of money is expected to be realized. Fol Signet, including the team and band, took making every arrangement for an unusually lowing that there will be other projects, for an early train for Waltham, on that evening, pleasant evening with Melrose Chapter, Mel we fully realize that active work is the best bearing with them the much coveted prize. rose, on Friday evening, Agril 10. This en safeguard against small attendance at the Many other visitors were present from dif- tertainment was erroneously reported for m eetings. feren t Chapters, amongst whom were seen March in the last issue, but the work of the G. M., Sister A. M. Harrington; G. P., Bro. Chapter would hardly justify th.s as so early Signet Chapter, Cambridge, gave a very F. E. Shaw; P. G. P., Brother R.C. Huntress; a date, as “ Work before play” is the motto pleasing entertainment under direction of P. G. M’s., Sisters E. J. Perry and Annie B. of this Chapter. Sister Sarah Richardson, on the evening of their regular meeting, March 11, every num Huntress and others. The “cobweb” which The regular meeting of Dekamus Chapter, ber on the program reciving a well merited had been woven over one half of the spacious Whitinsville, was held on Wednesday even encore. Mr. B. O. Dan forth opened the en hall of Marp Love Chapter betokened the ing, February 25. The evening was spent tertainment by singing “ The Silver Cup.” labor in store for the contestants. When all socially by the members. A. soap bubble Miss Nellie L. Paul then sang “True to were seated P. M., Sister Ethel K. Moor, in contest was one of the excitiug events of Death,”and on encore“ That old SweetSong.” her usual pleasing manner, extended a wel the evening, Brother Barnes taking first Strains of sweet and lofty music fell on the come to the visitors, during which she re prize. Refreshments were served during ear as Mr. Geo. Wm. Taylor lightly touched minded them that the “web” before them the evening. All seemed to have a pleasant the keys of the piano, and he was again was suggestive of the spider, of which they tim e. and again called back by the audience. Sis had many—and both in turn called to mind Keystono Chapter, Boston, held a regular ter Richardson then recited “The Silver the nursery rhyme of “The Spider and tho meeting, Tuesday evening, March 10, re Cup” 80 effectively as to leave the mind with Fly,” and that they also had a plenty of ceived one petition, elected six petitioners, out a question that true courage and noble flies; that each lady would be presented and initiated four candidates. Committee ness lies in the ability to adhere firmly to with a fly, and each gent with a spider, num onthe“Apron and Necktie Sociable”reported the maxim, “Touch not; taste not.” Miss bered, and that the first oontest of the even tbe party a very successful one. that a suffi Nellie Spear then sweetly sang two familiar ing would be the search of the spider to find cient number of neckties were sold to over songs with piano accompaniment by Mr. his fly and take her to supper. After dili balance the entire expenses of the entertain - Taylor. A great deal of merriment was gent search with the assistance of the ment—even to “feeding the multitude,” who caused by an “Auction of Old Maids,” the Worthy Patron for the dilatory ones—all were present and enjoyed the evening so only drawback seeming to be the hesitency were seated at the table, where an elegant ve ry m uch. and lack of courage on the part of the bid banquet was served to which ample justice Upon the occasion of the visit of Mary ders. Mr. B. O. Danforth again favored the was done. Returning to the Chapter-room, Love Chapter to Signet Chapter to contest company with two selections, after which the contestants—consisting of Bros. Snyder, for the “Prize.” The meeting of the Chap Messers ’Howland and Sheriff gave a banjo Coward, and Parks, and Sisters Packard, ter began at six o’clock and the degrees Duet. Comic songs by Mr. Howland was Henderson and Cora Powers, of Signet; and were conferred upon five candidates. Grand next on the program, then Mr. Sheriff gave Bros. Baker, French and Mulloy, and Sisters Patron Shaw presided during initiation. selections on the banjo with harmonica and Warren, Mulloy, Baker, of Mary Love, were Following the work the sixth degree was bell accompaniments. Miss Paul then sang escorted to the Chapter room by a band com conferred greatly to the amusement of all. “ The Three Wishes,” Mr. Howland a “Paro posed of brothers and sisters of the two All then sought the banquet room where dy on *Tlie Tale of Woe,’” and on an encore Chapters, and the contest began in earnest, about one hundred and fifty) were served, entertained the audience with a few Irish while the “band” gave many choice selec one of the candidates being required to stories. This very pleasing entertainment tions. This time Mary Love Chapter se carve a roast pig. Then came the cobweb was closed by Mr. Sheriff whistling “ The cured the first prize while Sister Cora social. Mocking Bird,” and a “Medley” with piano Powers, of Signet, carried home the ,‘booby” —and now the question arises “Who comes Thursday evening,M arch 12, Martha W ash accompaniment by Mr. Howland. next?” The “Cobweb” contest being de ington Chapter, Gloucester, held a regular Sometime ago the members of Signet cided a “potato race” was next in order. The meeting and initiated four candidates. Ar Chapter, Cambridge, conceived the idea of first trial was between Sister Margaret A. rangements are being made for a “Sale and giving a “Cobweb Party,” and thereby plac Sutton, of Signet, and Brother N. J. Have Festival,” to be held on Friday, March 27, ing a “Prize” in the Order to be held by the ner, of Mary Love, in which Sister Sutton for the benefit of their treasury. Martha most successful competitors in a like con came off victorious. Then Sister Carrie S Washington deeply regrets the loss of its test in this State. They challenged Mary Fairbairn, of Signet, and Brother Randall, A. M., Sister Lydia Wilkes, who has so faith- Love Chapter, Waltham, for the contest to of Mary Love, tried their skill at potato- ully served the Chapter in different posi be played at Central Hall, Cambridgeport, tions since its organization, but whom a with a picked team of six on a side. In the EASTERN STAR, and other Society Jewelry. change of residence now causes to relinquish contest Signet won the first prize and Mary CHAS. A WINSHIP, active labors in the Chapter. May she be Love Chapter the booby—which is the prop 78 State St., Chicago, III. prospered in her new field of labor. Mizpah Chapter, Marlboro, is busy and active with full attendance at all meetings. On the eve of March 9 the members called the attention of the city to a presentation of the “Deestrict Skule” held in the theater. ^ € Notwithstanding the pouring rain there was # # ^ ^ # a very full attendance at the “last day” exer cises of the “skule” which was made up of many of our prominent business meu and Everyone should see our spring styles and elegant lines of private patterns. dignified matrons. The entertainment kept EASTMAN, SCHLEICHER A LEE. picking, aud Brother Randal proved the WISCONSIN. victor. The third t.ial was between Si&ter Naomi Chapter, Wonewoe, was organized V. P. EVANS. Sarah F. Ray, of Mary Love, and Bro. Sny February G, with thirty-one charter mem Q YSTERS, FISE & GAME, der, of Signet, in which Bro. Snyder by far bers. Although but three regular meeth»gs out-distanced all the other contestants in have been held since the organization, the First of Everything in Season the game, and the prize was awarded to officers have the work memorized and all is Signet Chapter on conditions that—if not moving smoothly. The sisters think it is a Our Specialty. challenged by another Chapter within three grand organization as it permits woman to We keep everything that Fliep, Crawls, months it should become the property of the protect and aid each other through the trials Hope, Jumps or S*ims, that is Gocd to Fat, winner. The party was further entertained and troubles of life. with music by the “Ladies Banjo and Guitar that is caught on lard and in waters. Club” of Waltham, which was greatly en OUR INDORSEMENT. joyed by all, and altogether it was a day Civilization is the product of the united Telephone 599, or Call long to be remembered by the members and effort of good men’s lives, wrought in differ FULTON FISH MARKET, ent channels toward a common center. visitors of Mary Love Chapter. R. E. L. N o.01 N . Ills S«. OHIO. The record of the lives of such men is one The Order in this Jurisdiction is slowly of our most sacred heritages. Such a record Jewelry of all kinds made and repaired. gaining. A Chapter was organized at Marys is being made in Adams County, Iowa, by ville recently with about fifty petitioners. the Lewis Publishing Company, of Chicago. CHAS A. W INSHIP, 78 State St., Chicago, 111. SOUTH DAKOTA. The work is being done by a corps of Mrs. Hattie E. A. Spafford, Grand Treasur writers of long experience and recognized er, has been spending the winter in Boston, ability. Copies of their work of similar im Lake rie & Wrslern Railroad. but has recently returned to her home in port in other counties are perfect specimens Flandreau. of the Art Preservative, as to binding, qual Natural Gas Route. Madison Chapter, No. 6, of Madison, was ities of paper and excellence of portraits, LOCAL TIME TABLE. presented with beautiful chairs for the Star while perfect accuracy of the contents is se In effect Jan. 1st, 1890. Folid trains tetween Fan Officers, upholstered with the color suitable cured by a system of revision and submis dusky and Poor a and Indianapo is and Michigan City. Direct connections to and from all points in the Unlitd for the point they were to occupy. They sion that precludes the possibility of error. Such a work deserves, and we belive, will re States aud Canada. were the gift of the members of the Chapter. Trains arrive and depart from the Indianapolis Un It was an agreeable surprise for the ladies, ceive the support of all interested. ion Station as follows: and one fully appreciated. MEN WHO ADVERTISE and need a new DEPART. ARRIVE No. 10, pass., 7:15a m *1*0.9, pass., 10:30 am The Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand idea now aud then, or who have not aJwiiys the time or inclination to prepare their ad ■^No. 12, pass., 1:20 p m No. 11, pa>s. 2:50 p m Chapter, Mrs. Florence M. Mudgett, with her vertisements, will find a valuable assistant No. 14, pass., 7:00 p m No. 13, pa*s., 6:20 p m husband and family, has been spending the in the novel book of “ Ideas for Advertisers” JNo. 1G. ex., 11:10 p m |N o. 17, ex , 3:20 a m winter in Vermont, and is returning home just publish* d by D. T. MalJett, New Haven, No. 90, local, 5:55 a m No. 91, local, 5:30 a m by way of Boston, Lowell and other impor Conn., and sent on receipt of $1.00, post Trains not marked run daily except Sunday; *daily: paid. 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There is, I think, They double up on these rates after mid Fair maiden of spring-time, oh, haste on thy way; but one or two lines of street-cars in the n igh t. The birds loud arc singing in meadows gay, city, but there are innumerable lines of open * * » Starry-eyed dandelions bloom in the glass ; omnibuses, if they !may be called by that What a place for a winter resort!—both for Modest blue violets nod as you pass. name. They are duplicates of some of the those who have money with which to pur Blue-bells and daffodils are whispering low, Buttercup and crocus with sunshine glow. .antediluvian vehicles which are kept in the chase luxury and for those who must breathe The apple-trees heavy are laded with white back part of some of out livery stables and a soft, s *reet, refreshing, warm air in order Hobin is carolling loud his delight. only trotted! out during th3 races at 'the that they may live at all. Imagine, if you Merrily the wedding bells chime through the air driving park to run from Mt. Elliot avenue can, a place only ninety-six hours’ journey Altars hold blossoms to greet brides so fair to the track. They are covered, but not in by land and water from Detroit where in The drowsy bee buries his head in the sweets The childrens bright laughter fair May time greets. closed, have a front seat for the driver, February you sleep with doors aud window, Lightly she is fleeting for Summer is near. slatted seats ranged on either side, running open, or, iif you desire it in the open air, The low-waving grasses murmur “June’s here.” lengthwise, and hanging steps at the rear where every thing is green and fragrant and L a c u a A . S m i t h . for entrance or exit, on which the conductor blossoming, where what are hot-house plants THE CAPTIVATING ISLE OF CUBA. stands. They are pulled by small pairs of here are roadside weeds or the material for [San Francisco Call ] the little tough mules of Cuba, a team of hedges to keep in cattle, where you throw Instead of being the dirty, filthy and which runs all day. They go along at a good out your chest and open your coat to let the therefore pestilential and disease-breeding clip; and though a mule occasionally falls air circulate through the gauziest under place that it is popularly supposed to be, we down on the smooth flagging, he picks him wear, and where you constantly see little found Havanna to be—as far as appearances self up with wonderful celerity, by the aid “pickaneinnies” of both sexes running go—the cleanest city we had seen on our of the driver’s lash and a plentitude of Span around in the open air without even the tra travels; and, at a conservative estimate, at ish oaths. For a warning signal, instead of ditional fig leaf for protection or for mod least 100 per cent, cleaner than Detroit. The the gong with which'our ambulances and esty. Many times during my too short stay whole city is paved or macadamized; and in patrol-wagons are provided, the driver in this euchanting country there came in* the thickly settled “downtown” portions the sounds a fog horn He does not have to voluntarily into my mind those beautiful scavenger work is systematically attended waste his breath on this, but simply presses lines of Byron, so accurately they seemed to to every night. All the refuse of the day is a rubber bulb, which drives the air through describe the situatiou here: gathered up and carted away while the ma the horn, making the sound, and then fills Know ye the land where the cypress and myrtle jority of the citizens are asleep. We did itself automatically, ready for another Are emblems of deeds that are done in their clime; not take this from hearsay, writes a corres screech. The fare of these vehicles is 10 Where tho rage of the vulture, the love of tho turtle cents in Cuban scrip, which is equivalent to pondent to the Detroit Free Press, but had Now tt clt into sorrow, now madden to crime? occular proof that such was the case, having 4 cents in our money. They do not run on Know yeth-3 laud of the ce lar and vine. had occasion to return to our domicile from regular time, but stand at their termini un Whore the flowers ever blossom, the beams ever the vicinity of the Prado several times after til they get a good part of a load, and then shine; start. Where the light wings of zephyr, oppressed with the witching hour of midnight. Then we perfume There are thousands of cabs in Havana saw men scraping, others sweeping, and Wax fant o’er the gardens of G ul in her bloom; others loading into carts to carry the stuff to each drawn by one small horse, about the Where the citron and olive are fairest of fruit, the dumping grounds. When they had size and, apparently, the toughness of a And the voice of the nlghtin ale uever is mute: finished, the stone flagging, of which the Mexican mustang. They are open, low and Where the tints of the earth and the hues of the sky small- wheeled, made to carry two and the In color though varied, in beauty may vie, pavements are made, looked as clean as the ADd the purple of oocan is deepest in dye; kitchen floor of a thrifty Michigan house driver, but can seat three on a pinch. They Where the virgins are soft as the flowers they en wife. Jt may be that they are compelled by can be found standing in any of the central twine the natural laws of self-protection and self- portions of the city. They will carry a load, And all, save the si>irlt of man, is divine? preservation to do this in order to hold in whether it is one or three, from any part of * * * check the climatic diseasd of yellow fever, the city to another, for 40 cents of their Something new and something strange but whatever the cause, certain it is that money, which is 1C> cents of ours. Think of meets the eye at every turn. We took a trip Havana is an extraordinarily clean city. that, you people who pay a liackman 50 one day on the cars to Matanzas, an impor * * * cents to carry you from one part of the city tant seaport of Cuba, about eighty miles up It seemed as though scarcely any one to another, and 50 cents more for every stop the coast east from Havana. Even the cars are different from ours. They were of Ameri vesting. That seemed almost incredible; fessional pursuit for herself. We are aware can build, but, except the last one on the but it was solemnly asserted to be a fact. that, as a result of her persistent efforts, train, were not the kind in use in our coun They only put in the plow and renew a Cu these things are gradually coming to pass, try. That one was “first-class,” and was ban sugar plantation once in trom fifteen to but they are not universal, there are a num not as good as one of our ordinary passenger twenty years. As most Michigan people ber of States in this great free country where coaches. The others were second and third know, the Louisiana cane is the same as married women cannot conduct any business class cars. The second had cane seats, and sorghum or corn, and has to be planted and for herself. the third benches with no backs. At every cultivated every year. It seems as though a It is not more than twenty-five years since station we reached we found one or more of country that will yield such a crop with no women began to be admitted to colleges, and those little soldiers fully armed with musket, human effort or labor except that necessary to-day many such institutions close their etc., walking up and down the platform. to harvest it ought to be the richest on the doors to them; but the days of such banish We were informed that this sort of thing footstool. ment are passing, the voice of women is be * * * was not so much for the protection of the ginning to be heard. She is clamoring for No American that I have ever heard of has traveling public as for the purpose of keep equal and exact justice, she asks* no more, ever come back from Cuba without being ing the Cubans in a proper frame of mind she will be satisfied with no less, and by and completely saturated with the idea that she regarding the authority of the Spaniards. by she will receive it. And when in posses ought to be a State of the Union, no matter It needed the *e constant reminders of des sion of these rights, when she has demon what it might cost to get her. potism to make us realize that there was not strated her ability to measure arms in all the same safe-guards here to the life, liberty WOMAN AND HER WORK. fields with her brother man, then the world and property of the citizens as there were ) By Sister Miles, of Mississinawa Chapter, Marion. will wonder why she has so long been de across the narrow channel separating Cuba Ind.J nied these privileges. The world has been from the United States. In this organization, composed very large slow to recognize the ability and worth of * * * ly as it is of women, devoted to their inter women, slow to see that on the right in As we proceeded the wonderful natural ests, existing solely for their benefit, and fluence of women depends the moral im wealth and luxuriant fertility of the country that they may share in the benevolent work provement of men, that the condition of her showed itself. Thousands of acres of the to of Masonry by relieving and caring for the sex has much to do in deciding the destiny bacco plant could be seen in all stages of distressed and care-burdened wives and of nations. Slow to perceive that educated development, from the young and tender daughters of Masonry, the subject of this women can wield far greater influence, and shoots in the ground to the bunches hung brief paper should be, and doubtless is, a be a greater power for the betterment of the up in sheds and undergoing the “sweating” matter of some interest to us, to the female world than the ignorant, uncultured and en process, for in this climate nothing ever portion of the Order at least. Women gen thralled members of her sex. But the light stops growing until it is cut down and har erally are interested in all that which per of these truths is beginning to dawn on the vested or dies from old age. Then, whirl tains to the welfare of their sex. In the minds of men; in this country a great stride ing along, an immense sugar plantation primative days of this republic the condi has been made in according better advan would come into view on both sides of the tion of woman was different from that which tages to women, and laws more equitable in track. We got off at one or two stations we find it to-day. Then her ultimate des regard to the property and rights of married where the stops were long enough and ex tiny was marriage and the head of a home, women have been enacted. The education amined the cane. It grows very thickly all her education and training tended to of girls is more liberally provided for, col and some of the stalks are as large around prepare her for that end; now we flnd the leges and schools of design for.women have as a man’s wrist. Negroes were going condition changed, her environments are been established. She has been admitt d to through it armed with thick-bladed knives not the same. While marriage is not a fail universities and collegs along with the other nearly as heavy as a butcher’s cleaver, cut ure, the ratio of marriages has decreased, sex in some instances. Medical science is ting down the stalks. Others lopped off the and all women may not expect to be settled opened to her, and now many capable and luxuriantly growing heads, which were load at the head of a home so soon as they arrive successful women physicians can be found ed into a rack on a cart drawn by an ox at a marriageable age. in the land. As teachers, women are taking team. This is used for fodder, and the cane In this day the condition of woman, her the place of men everywhere in our public produces enormous quantities of it. The future prospects, her place in the world as a schools, being found to be more efficient stalk itself, from the root up to where it bread-winner aie problems that must at teachers than men. What a revolution in commences to branch off, about three feet times force themselves upon the thought and school government! once it was considered in length, was loaded into another ox-drawn attention of all thoughtful people. We are that none but men were qualified or compe vehicle. This is the marketable article, and aware that the sterner sex who have not tent to teach or manage a school, now it is is shipped by rail or otherwise to the sugar- given serious thought to this question are universally admitted that women are the mills or the refineries in the cities or towns. apt to speak of it lightly, and dismiss it with superior teachers. In other fields, women It is to the planters in this form the same as indifference, but like the ghost of Banquo it are winning success and distinction, and thrashed wheat is to the farmer of Michigan will not down, it will arise to confront them, demonstrating the fact that where oppor —marketable, and worth a certain amount and they who have wives and daughters who tunity is given she can win her way in the of cash. may be left to fight ithe battle of life for world. In some of the departments of the It was stacked up in some of the yards themselves, cannot but be impressed with general Government at Washington, women near the stations almost like so much cord- the gravity of the question. The women of are preferred to men as being more efficient, wood. I picked up two or three stalks and this day are becoming alive to the situation, particularly in the treasury department she brought them aboard the train. You could they recognize the necessity of greater ad is found to be more expert in the detection knock a man down with one of them as easi vantages and privileges for their sex, and of counterfeit money. ly as with a base-ball club; but when once they are demanding them earnestly and will Where women have turned their attention you get into the inside the pith is almost continue to do so until they receive them. to agriculture, horticulture, fruit-culture, or like sugar itself. They told us that these By this I do not allude to the so-called wo stock-raising, they have in many instances luxuriant fields were of perennial growth; men’s rights movement, the demand for fe proven remarkably successful, and instances that is, if a man had a large plantation and male suffrage, but I do mean the advantages are known where educated women have started a gang in atone corner of it to cut of a broad and liberal education, admission managed farms left on their hands by de down and harvest the cane, by the time they to lall the colleges and universities on an ceased husbands, to far better advantage get all through and back to the corner they equal footing with the other sex, the right than their ‘husbands had done. As authors started from, another crop of cane would in every State and country to conduct any and journalists, women have won an envia have grown up there and be ready for har honorable business, or engage in any pro ble fame, and since they have had the ad vantages of a more liberal education, this change of thought and feeling—to take earn floweJs which sisterly affection scattered fact is more apparent, for in the last fifty est counsel upon the necessities of our Or over it. years more books have been written by wo der—to become more thoroughly imbued Tearfully we turned away from their last - men. and their work, than in all the five with its principles and teachings, and when resting place, but we will wreathe the spot thousand years preoeeding. we leave to go ; our various Iways with re with Ivy and Immortelles, emblems of im Instances might be cited of women’s suc newed determination to labor more devoted mortality, and emulating their virtues ever cess in many other directions if this brief ly for its advancement—and in the labyrinth remember them as “Fairest among ten paper would allow, everyone who has given of life daily exemplify those sublime virtues thousand and altogether lovely.” An in any attention to the subject is familiar with which it inculcates, designed to promote scription more enduring than that of mar them. What does all this prove or signify? the happiness of humanity in general, but ble and one that in the great hereafter will Simply this: that if it is conceded, as it must especially that of the widows and orphans of outweigh the epitaph of royalty itself. be, that the exigencies of the times demand *• the great brotherhood.” Glad am I, therefore, to say that our chain that many women shall win their own way During barbaric ages masonry is said to of fraternal love is fast lengthening,that al in the world, and, that examples of women have held its mystic court in dark caves and ready its golden links enclose intervening are to be found in every age and land, who mouldy crypts. It is only in this glorious leagues, extending from the tropical gulf of without any special preparation, have won nineteenth century that it, like many other the south to the frozen lakes of the north, their way to eminence and distinction in all beneficent institutions, has assumed merit from the stormy Atlantic to the health-giv- pursuits, then policy, as well as justice, de ed rank and position. In the light of the ing Pacific. Upon the golden sands of Cali mands that liberal advantages be supplied present age it could hardly prosper or be fornia a Grand Chapter convened to whom for the education and training of girls, and considered perfect without the co-operative our poet laureate addressed the beautiful that equal rights with boys be given them. genius of women. The thought that wo lines which I now give you as a closing sen These facts are beginning to assert them man, though a novice in Esoteric work, ever tim ent : selves, and these truths are being recognized excelled man in disinterested benevolence Tho angel of xrercy to-night is abroad; by all thoughtful people. Give the girls a impressed itself upon the fertile brain of There gleams from her finger the signet of God. chance. Robert Morris, and emanating from that Hfr work in beneficence all is designed. The sad :o console and give light to the blind. thought an opalescent light arose to shine ADDRESS* Oh brightest of beings that nestle above, upon the Mason’s pathway. At first it The angel of mercy—the angel of love. glim mer edjfain tly upon the horizon, but now The following is the reply by P. G. M. Mrs. To lips of the fevered she tenders the cup; J. Jay Buck pf Emporia to the address of it is fast approaching the zenith with a The head of the drooping her hand beareth up; welcome given to the Grand Ohapter of glory that can never fade. The friendless she points to the land far away, Kansas at its recent session at Salina. The warp and woof of masonry is woven And the dying makes hopeful with visions of day. Worthy Grand Matron, Sisters and Broth in irridescent hues. With the addition of Oh nearest D vine of the powers above, The angel of mercy—the angel of love. ers It is surely a pleasing task to which I our symbolic star like a bit of delicate em have been assigned—that of responding to broidery worked jn golden strands by the Dear sisters to you is her mission consigned; To you she departing leaves duty behind, the beautiful words of welcome to which we deft hand of woman, it becomes a finished On errands celestial she bids you go forth, have just listened; and as I stand here to and artistic pattern conbining all that is And be the beneficent angels of earth. voice the sentiments of visiting delegates good and true in masonry with the virtues And each of you prove on the model above- from all parts of our happy state, as well as of the five heroines which the star so bril An angel of mercy—an angel of love. that of visitors from other states, I am not liantly typifies. A LITTLE OUTINtf. unmindful of the destinction conferred up Our lamented brother has gone to his re on myself nor of the fact that more gifted ward, but has left behind him an imperish A student of human nature cannot find a ones are present who could doubtless better able name deeply engraven on the tablets of better field of observation than the thor express the grateful appreciation of the vis many grateful hearts, and may woman ever oughfare of New York. Fifth Avenue. Broad iting sisters and brothers for the many bear the victor’s palm for works of charity— way, Wall Street, Eighth Avenue, each one tokens of good will and kindly fraternal af that charity which in its broadest sense presents a distinct type of metropolitan ex fection already extended to this grand body means godlike love and embodies the “new istence. by the members of Harmony Chapter No. 66 commandment” given by the Messiah to all To see dress on parade one must peram of Salina. who would become true exponents of his bulate Fifth Avenue at any hour between Under circumstances so favorable it is in holy teachings. eleven and five. It is there one can see the deed an honor and a privilege to respond to Let then the motto of “Electa” be our richest street costumes and the concourse of your cordial greeting and become the re watchword, for pre-eminent among the vir people is so bright, so festive it is impossi cipients of your generous hospitality. tues illustrated in the lives of our heroines ble to realize that a few blocks off is another Actions speak as well as words, says an is that of love to each other. race—the creatures of want, of degradation, ancient proverb, wherefore you need hardly We are told that love is immortal, that hidden in tall tenement houses, or in damp to have told we were “welcome,” for we faith and hope leave us at the portal of cellars without even pure air to call their knew it before and were fully prepared to death, but love guides us up the shining own. enjoy without a shadow of doubt or fear stair which reaches the gate of heaven, con But in the spring this gay attire seems to your kind and courteous attentions. ducts us through the the radiant archway be an unconscious honoring of the season, a And yet while thanking you sincerely for and never deserts us but tenderly enfolding compliment of the warmer sun. Flowers your expressions of kindness, I must remind us in her mantle of mercy shields us from and finery seem appropriate, and New York you that we have come among you not sim the stern decree of justice. We will entrust women, above all others on the continent, ply to sit Idle and enjoy your hospitable en to her guidance our loved and lost who have know how to apply these to the adornment tertainment in this busy world. It is quite been called across the dark river since our of the person. impossible to altogether disentangle our last annual meeting, hoping that one and I took a ride not long since from Madison selves from the environments of active life all have been conducted to the Grand Chap Square to the Museum of Ait inCentral Park. and the never ceasing voice of duty urges us ter above where the warder so faithfuliy It was on top of one of the stages on Fifth on every “new occasion” to greater efforts guards the entrance that no sorrow ever in Avenue, and while not a very graoeful climb on behalf of others; inspired by such spirit vades, no blight falls to mar the beauty or up, and decidediy worse coming down, the we have gathered here with intensified de dispel the happiness of those within. sight to be seen well paid the exertion. I sire to brighten and gladden the souls of all Gentle hands lowered all that was mortal enjoyed the throngs on the sidewalks, the with whom we come in contact—to become from our yearning sight and the clods fell elegant turnouts, the livered footmen and better and stronger for this brief inter lightly upon their ^casket Jmingled with the coachmen, and even the dogs out for an air ing attended by a smart maid or man serv honorary members of the Grand Chapter. sweetness, like as ‘a morsel of frankincense ant. The bright spring sun shone on tall The M. W. G. M., with Past Grand Matrons burned In the hails of eternity.’ With such faith and purpose, let me read you the rec houses, on palaces almost, row after row and Past Grand Patrons, were introduced ord of my official year. • broken by towering spires converging in the and saluted with Grand Honors. Sorrow has taken a seat at many a fireside distance. There, in front of me was the Fifth The Grand Matron appointed the follow and supped with many a family iu this grand Avenue Hotel, a plain gray stone structure, ing standing committees: jurisdiction since last we met. Familiar faces have gone from us, and in the silent Credentials— W. H. Sm ythe, Sallie Thom p and through the bare trees of Madison watches of the night, we watch fora footfall Square I could catch a glimpse of a tower son, Harriet E. Click. that never comes. To many a sibter and on the Madison Square Garden. And by the Finance, Ways and Means—Geo. C. Dor brother the watchman cries out‘One o’clock,’ way, the Garden is the largest and most land, Bertha Reinhart, Della Atwood, Matil when tbeir hearts are breaking for the morn ing’s dawn. Peace, peace, troubled souls. magnificent building of its kind in the da Edmonston, Albert H. Kennedy. His Star still shines and the day star dawn world, comprising as it does, an amphithea Unfinished Business—Jennie T. Nye, Alice grows apace. Meanwhile what more can we tre, a theatre, a restaurant, a concert hall, a 0. Meyers,A. W. Hempleman, Jas. P. Deems, do than give you that sympathy which truly roof garden, a tower which when completed, Thos. F. Morman. suffers with you? Sister Mary B. High, Past Grand Matron will be threo hundred feet high, besides Pay roll—0. B. Sargent, Rhoda Ely, Carrie of Indiana, reached the sunset isles on Sep many small halls. We passed the beautiful Saylor, Addie Doble, P. T. Luther. tem ber 8,1890. She was one of the early Roman Catholic Cathedral, the Jewish Syn Jurisprudence—Carrie Fanning, Mary E. workers in the Order. Her devotion to its agogue, Dr. John Hall’s church, the Fifth Spitler, Nettie Ransford, Martin H. Rice, W. cause, and the exemplification of its princi ples iu her life have made her memory very Avenue Baptist, the little church around the D. Engle, H. G. Thayer, D. J. Thompson, sweet to all who knew her. corner. Do you know how it came to be Geo. C. Dorland. We extend our sympathy to our sister called that? Appeals and Grievances— Carrie Bradford, jurisdiction of Kansas in the loss of her As Well, its real name is the Church of the Annie B. Marsh, Maggie Brown, W. D. Engle, sociate Grand Matron, Mrs. Lizzie E. Gabriel, of Varsons. Transfiguration, but it is always called “ The S. M. Bennett. May these dispensations of Providence Little Church around the Corner,” and this Dispensation and Charters—Nettie Rans serve as lettered stones by the wayside of is the story: An actor, a man with a host of ford, Jennie Myerhoff, V. J. Koehler, T. R. life to remind us how far we have gone, and Marshall, John Ebert. to admonish us that for us also the hour soon friends, died,and they who loved him wished cometh. Foreign Correspondence—Martin H. Rice. to pay their last respects to his silent clay. It has been a source of great gratification His modest home was toe small, so his friends The address of the Grand Matron was so to me to find most of the Chapters in excel decided to have the service take place from beautiful that we cull very liberally from it: lent working order, with peace and harmony a church. They went to a noted devine and Officers and members of the Grand Chap prevailing, and each adding new links to its ter of Indiana: chain of friendship. I cannot report that asked to use his church for that purpose, all members have taken such interest in per but when the minister discovered the pro “The baseless fabric of a vision, woven by fecting themselves in the ritualistic work as fession of the dead, he refused it. The actors the deft fingers of the sleep angels, lias not they should, bnt I believe that time will ob then asked if he knew of a church they could fairer figures in it than has the memory of viate all neglect in that direction. Interest these twelve months agone, since last we in our work seems to be on the increase in procure, which drew forth the answer, cried each unto the other; ‘Hail,’ and ‘Fare nearly every locality; and one of the most ‘‘There was a little church around the corner well.’ For many an absent one, hopes have gratifying signs of progress is the univer which might permit the actor’s body to rest died, faith has been shaken, and lives have sally helpful aid given to us by the members in it a few hours”—as it did. And ever since gone out like rush-liglits on a gusty night. of the Masonic fraternity. How full of faith and love and loyalty to To the officers and members of the Chap it has been the Little Church around the God ought each soul met here in fraternal ters I have visited, I desire to publicly ex Corner. hand-clasp to be. Men have died, but we tend my heartfelt thanks for the kindness We passed the Vanderbilt mansions, the live. Women have lost faith and hope, but with which I have been received among Gould home, the Rockefeller home, and the we yet see the same unchanging Star in the you. Your generous hospitalities, and cour East; aud through the rifts in ignorance and tesies shown me in the Chapter room will be home of many others of only less note. For blind unbelief catch once again that sweet pleasant memories to me w hile life fchall last. I think about twenty squares the park bor refrain of the angelic chorus which hushed To the Chapters that I have been unable ders the Avenue, and the grass was just into an eternal calm, a world grown old in to visit, and especially to those that have doubts and fears. awakening to life, while the swelling buds sent me special invi tations to do so I wish to We come thus gladly to these sacred rooms, express my sincere regret that the serious suggested the future wealth of green. not solely, I trust, for pleasant, social inter illness which prostrated me during the The eyes were well employed till the stage course, but also to aid, in so far as we may, winter and necessitated an interval of six stopped near the Museum and we descended the upbuilding of humanity. weeks between visitations made it an abso I salute and greet you, co-laborers mine, lute impossibility to visit jou. I regreted from our elevated position and prepared to in His name. Standing with half-reluctant very much that a continued rain storm made spend a delightful afternoon looking at feet upon the threshold of another year, the it necessary to disappoint the members of pictures. opportunities lost, the dead resolutions, the Riley Chapter, and Andersonville Chapter, A l ic e St r o n g . vain regrets of the year gone by,come crowd after all arrangements had been made. ing to our view, y fe would they were not. To my associate GraAd Officers, I wish to GRAND CHAPTER OF INDIANA FOR 1891. And yet as we look'at our beloved Order in express my appreciation of the kindly rela the State and Nation, and as we examine tions that have existed between us and to The Grand Chapter assembled in its Seven ourselves, we know that we have made pro thank the Most Worthy Grand Matron, and teenth Annual Sessiou at Masonic Temple, gress. And in the light of the zeal, knowl the Grand Secretary for the uniform kind April 22, at 2 p. m. It was opened by the edge and activity of the subordinate Chap ness and helpful aid given me. Neither was ters, we have here represented a widening ever too busy or too tired with all their Grand Matron, Augusta V. Hunter, assisted vista of enlarged usefulness for the year to many duties, to respond to any call I made by the Associate Grand Patron, Irvin B. come. That there is something in our Order upon them for advice or help, and during Webber, and the other Grand Officers. The which will cause it to live and grow when the many times my duties called me to this Grand Patron, F. W. Fanning, and Associ other societies 'sleep the sleep that knows city, their firesides have been mine, and no waking,’ the constantly increasing at among the many pleasant recollections of ate Grand Matron, Eva M. Hollinger, tendance here year after year, of those whose my year’s work will be the happy hours I were absent on account of serious ill hearts beat responsive to the great cries of have spent in their homes. ness in the families. There were thirteen humanity proclaims. We approach the con Here ends the record of the year. For me Grand Officers present, and represent sideration of sacred subjects, as we here and the work has been a labor of love. It only now begin to legislate for our beloved Order. remains forme to voice in words, that which atives from sixty-four Chapters. Also What we here do may leave its impress on yon already feel you have, my thanks for three Past Grand Matrons, and six Past untold thousands long after we may have the honor you did me in electing me to the Grand Patrons, Sister Jeannette W. Ashley, ‘gone over to the majority.’ the highest office within your gift. I Past Grand Matron of Illinois, was a visitor, Standing with the light of His Star shin brought to the discharge of my duties all my ing on us, may our thoughts be filled with resources. I have done what I could. Life and she with her husband, Albert B. Ashley, wisdom and understanding; and may saint is full of errors and mistakes and it seems Past Grand Patron of Illinois, were made ly charity fill this Grand Chapter with its superfluous to say that the last jear for me has not differed from those which preceded the pleasure, he finds consolation in the and light ineffable, upon September 8,1890. it. I should be entirely downcast and dis thought that “men may come and men may No idle word, penned by the hand of a stran consolate, did I not know how, even now, go” but the Grand Chapter of the 0. E. S. of ger, though bound to her in the mystic fel you are throwing the mantle of charity over the State of Indiana will go on forever,” that lowship of a common faith, can voice the them . it has reached a point in its history where it love and veneration those who knew her The duties of Grand Matron are arduous, is not^dependent upon any man or woman best still hold for her; nor can we ever tell aud yet, for my successor in office, I can to lead and direct its course. It has safely what mighty influences are still widening wish no happier fate than that she may have passed the age of infancy and childhood and their circles in the ocean of time starting you to help her bear them, as you have reached the age of mature womanhood and, from the shores of her life. She was a good helped me. manhood which ever you are pleased to woman and true; and when we so say, no Turn your faces and your hearts to her, term it. It has safely weathered the storms sweeter or lovelier flower can we lay at her sisters and brothers mine, and has withstood the assaults of enemies tomb. While I with faltering footsteps, journey on, both within and withont. It has now ar To our sister Jurisdiction of Kansas, we Watching the 6tars that roll the hour? away, rived at the age when opportunities for extend the hand-clasp which we trust will Till the faint light that guidos me now is gone great good are within its reach. It has daily convey to them our sympathy in their loss And like another life, the glorious day, growing in favor with those who were its of Associate Grand Matron, Mrs. Lizzie E. Shal 1 open o’er me from the empyreal height former enemies, but this fact should not Gabriel. Such is the record of our illus With warmth and certainty and boundless light. lead to efforts of an over-zealous nature to trious. We gladly inscribe their names and The Grand Matron granted several dispen push its claims upon those who do not virtues upon the imperishable records of “come of their own free will and accord.” our Order. But, sisters and brothers, are sations and rendered many decisions, all of Chapters should not be organized in towns there not inscribed upon the tablets of your which were sustained by the Grand Chapter. where there is not an active, live and pros memories the names of some of our mem She visited during the year, forty-five perous Masonic Lodge. Petitions for Dis bers, whose coming and whose going fame Chapters and reports the Order throughout pensations and Charters from dead or decay never proclaimed with a trumpet? From ing towns should be discouraged, and when the past, even now, does there not reach the Jurisdiction in a very flourishing con presented should be refused if there re forth a shadowy hand and touch your hearts? dition. Also had installed the officers of mains a reasonable doubt of the ability of And do they not cry out: “Oh God! Thy several Chapters and assisted in the organ the pefitioners to support and maintain an will be done.” From the Chapter-room of active working Chapter membership in the many a subordinate Chapter has gone a face ization of one. Order of the Eastern Star shoyld be sought we long to see, a laugh we would spill half In the absence of the Grand Patron, his and when obtained, prized as an honor. our blood, again to hear. Our numbered address was read by Past Grand Matron Fan The Order should never trail its banners in dead! How they crowd around us. They ning. He says: the dust for numbers; its doors should open are too sacred for us to analize their lives. to none but the good and true—to those We only know we loved them. What worlds ‘‘The time has come for me to render an only who can find time to visit the sick and of faith and cheer are in the thought, nay account of my stewardship as your Grand minister to the wants of the distressed, and in the certainty, that some sweet day when Patron, and in so doing,I will endeavor to be to those only who can exemplify in their the carking cares of this life are over, we as brief as possible. lives the teachings of the Order. shall meet them in the sinless, deathless Early in the year labor was commenced in realm. Till then, sisters and brothers fare constitating and installing the officers of the There were only four Chapters that had well. ten new Chapters, to which charters were We respectfully recommend that a memo granted at the last meeting of this Grand not paid Grand Chapter dues—two had not reported. The receipts for the year were rial page, suitably inscribed, be set apart Chapter. in the printed proceedings of this Grand Before this work was completed, petitions $1413.75. The disbursem ents w ere $974.01, Body to perpetuate the names of those who for new Chapters began coming in and con and the balance in the treasury was $1928.01. this year have not only seen His Star but tinued to come until fourteen have been have seen Him. added to the roster, with others ready to be For the first time, Past Grand Patron Rice, offered an apology for the usual excellent T h o s . R. M a r s h a l l , ) presented. M a k y E. Griffin, v Com. Persons eligible to the degrees from all report on correspondence. Illness prevented Sarah Thayer. ) parts of the State, are becoming interested its materializing. The amendment offered in the Order, and are continually inquiring The first evening of the Grand Chapter at the last session, making Past Matrons how to get themselves in position to enjoy was devoted to social features which had the benefits to be derived from membership. members of the Grand Chapter was not been arranged by the Grand Matron. Sister My duties as Grand Patron have been easi adopted, nor was the amendment adopted Angelica Thayer rec!ted,“AlasMy Daughter,” ly performed, and so far as I have been able paying representatives at the rate of four have assisted the Grand Matron. I could, and it was given in her peculiarly earnest cents per mile. The Grand Matron was al and would have done more had it come way. She was robed in blue and her sweet within my province so to do. lowed two hundred dollars, but declined to girlish face made it wonderfully realistic. I am pleased to inform you that the Order receive more than one hundred. The Grand The Floral Work was rendered by the follow in this Grand Jurisdiction is prosperous be Secretary was allowed one hundred and fifty yond our most sanguine expectation, and ing members of Warsaw Chapter, who came dollars. Telegrams of sympathy were sent is constantly tending toward that point of over a hundred miles to contribute to the excellence, where to be known as a member to Sister and Brother Manning, of Lake enjoyment of the members and visitors of of it, is a synonym of all that is great, noble Michigan Chapter, Michigan City, in re and good. Ten Chapters had been consti the Grand Chapter: Mrs. Mamie Conrad, sponse to the announcement of the death of tuted and fourteen organized. To twelve Dr. I. B. Webber, Mrs. 8ara Thayer, Mrs. Chapters charters were granted, one was their daughter Lula, and Associate Grand Jennie Lones, Mrs. Mamie Shultz, Mrs. Lou continued U. D., and one referred to the Matron, Hollinger, whose little daughter’s Rosenstock, Mrs. Clara Sheffield, Mrs. E. Grand Patron A petition for a new Chap illness prevented her presence. ter was also referred to the Grand Patron.” Weaver, Mrs. Mary Goodwin, Mrs. Cora The Committee on Deceased Members Letters of regret were read from M. W. G. Chapman, Mrs. Rose Hetrick, Mrs. Dora consisted of Thomas R. Marshall, Mary E. P. Lynds, R. W. G. Sec. Pitkin, and P. G. M. Oram, Mrs. Jennie Webber and Mrs. Emma Griffin and Sara Thayer, and very beautiful Mason, which were ordered printed in the Ireland. The work was beautiful and was and loving mention is made of our loved proceedings. beautifully done, each officer doing her part dead. The report of the Grand Secretary is pre so well as to make almost a perfect whole. faced by lines so full of excellence that all We walk the narrow isthmus of this life, The lesson taught by the flowers that bear low lying twlxt the two eternities, and then their part in our ceremony was intensified should read them: we pause and vainly strive to gather in the The annual meetings of the Grand Com- service of our hopes, the sands of happiness. and the singing was very sweetly done. mandery and Grand Chapter being “so near The world and all its past are all so full of Warsaw Chapter deserved and received the and yet so far apart” the former meeting opening sepulchers and grinning skulls and thanks of the Grand Chapter. Sisters Alice in Terre Haute Aprir 21, and the latter in In dead men’s bones, that sometimes our souls Whitesell and Man son,of Knightstown Chap dianapolis April 22, and your Grand Secre are swept with agony unutterable and al tary having the honor to hold an office of most unendurable. Were it not for His faith ter, sang “Ruth and Naomi” in so sweetly corresponding importance and repousibility and His promises, how soon would dull and impressive a manner as to call forth many in the Grand Commandery to that held in deadening despair settle down over us all. congratulations and much applause. Brother this Grand Chapter, finds himself for the Thank God for the hand-clasp of the Infinite Hemp'eman and Sister Lancaster also con first time in fifteen years unable to be pres and the elbow touch of friendly human kind. ent at the time for this opening session of | Sister Mary B. High, Past Grand Matron tributed recitations. While the evening was the Grand Chapter, but though deprived of of this Jurisdiction, awaked to life eternal devoted to pleasure, the contributions were of a character to deepen our love for the W. R. C., and Triangle of the Pythian Sis meek and open-hearted. The pathway work of the Order and teach us that new ters. All uniting as one mourning sister of life is strewn with wrecked lives and beauties may be constantly unfolded. hood paying the last tribute to a loved and wrecked homes, where, if the sharp arrow of The following officers were elected and and honored sister. Those who knew her discord had never been aimed, there might appointed. They were installed by M. W. best loved her for her true womanly and have dwelt instead, that most beautiful of G. M., Nettie Hansford, assisted by Jean high moral character. Her interest in the manifestations, reciprocal love—which un nette W. Ashley, as W. G. Mar.: Augusta V. Order was never dimmed by her long weeks seals the deepest fountains of joy. How Hunter, Grand Matron, Columbia City; Ir of suffering. She was ever ready to assist many of us love our husbands, wives, chil vin B. Webber, Grand Patron, Warsaw; Eva with her wise counsel. Truly a good wo dren, fathers, mothers, brothers and bisters, M. Hoi linger, Associate Grand Matron, Ter- man has gone. E. C. with all the ardor of our souls, yet glide *e Haute; T. Wilkinson, Associate Grand Pa through days and nights with indifferent tron, Knightstown; Wm. H. Smythe, Grand THE PROFESSIONAL WOMAN’S NEED. composure, appeasing our conscience with Secretary* Indianopolis; Pearl E. Tyner, (.Indianapolis Sentinel.] the mistaken assurance that another time Grand Treasurer, Greenfield; Helen Macom- The professional woman of to-day is mak will do. To-morrow perhaps, I will atone ber, Grand Conductress, South Bend; Jen- ing a serious mistake. She is burying her for that harsh word! Hereafter, I shall not fcie Myerhoff, Associate Grand Conductress, self in her profession and giving up every neglect the good-bye kiss! When my little Evansville; Addie Doble, Grand Lecturer, other interest. This lack of relaxation and darlings appeal to me again, I shall be more Shelby ville; Oliver B. Sargent, Grand Mar- over-earnestness in her work leads sooner or indulgent, and not deny them so many in- fehal, Logansport; Mary J. Griffin, Grand later, to a shattered, nervous system and a nocent pleasures simply because they give Adah, Bourbon; Olive E. McGrew, Grand resort to the use of nerve tonics, digitalis to me added trouble. Ruth, Milroy; Bertha Reinhard, Grand Es stimulate the action of the heart, opiates to Dear parents, you shall know some day ther, Lebanon; Sal lie Thompson, Grand induce sleep, and no end of patent medicines the depth of my filial devotion, and realize Martha, Garrett; Margaret Hanover, Grand to hold her body and soul together. This how grateful I feel for the many painful Electa; H. E. Yickery, Grand Warder, Tip is especially true of school teachers. When sacrifices you have made. Brother, sister, ton; A. W. Hempleman, Grand Chaplain, the teacher leaves her school-room at night sweet companions of my innocent childhood. Richmond; Sarah W, Burns, Grand Sentinel, she carries with her a stack of books. She How I long to clasp you hand in hand, arm Indianapolis. sits down immediately after a hasty supper, in arm, and pour into your sympathetic ears ties a wet handkerchief around her aching once more, the dread vexations of our UEORUUNA FL1NN SECOY. head, dives into her books and studies until plighted heaits. Oyes! We will live those Another call has been made upon the ju nearly midnight; then she is obliged to take halcyon days again. risdiction of Kansas and Past Grand Matron, something in order to sleep. She seldom These are a few of the many thoughts Georgiana Flinn Secoy, passed beyond all mixes in society and spends her Sundays which we withhold in our minds, and oft- pain and sorrow—and ther9 shall be no teaching Sunday-school classes. Her earn times in the midst of one or more, we are n igh t there— April 12. She was for som e estness is commendable, but her total aban suddenly aware of a chilling presence, and time ill and was unable to attend the last donment of all recreation, her withdrawal look around to behold the icy hand of death, session of the Grand Chapter. Though ab from society, show a narrowness which does bearing away one of these loved, neglected sent she was not forgotten, and the beauti her no credit. Women physicians are nota beings. The softly-toned harp-strings of ful floral star that was sent her gave her bly foolish in their ideas that their sole bus regret are sounded too late! Love’s hal great pleasure. Sister Secoy has served the iness in life is to give medicine. They spend lowed balm is drawn in vain! Oh! heart- Grand Chapter in various positions, having every momont when not in the consultation- devouring thought; what would we not give occupied the station of Grand Martha,Grand room, or by the side of a patient in study to live over the erring past! To soothe the Conductress, Grand Asso. Matron and Grand ing. They do not allow themselves one heart we once made bleed; to dry those eyes Matron. Illness prevented during her term moment’s recreation. When i lie profession we caused to weep; to whisper into those as Grand Matron of visiting very much, but al woman is given a brief vacation from the cherished ears the sainted word forgive, and her heart was earnest. During her years of office, or school-room, she packs her trunk hear those silent lips speak, as in life, the membership, as well as service she proved with books and microscopes, instead of with saintlier word forgetl herself acqnainted with all the trials of our pretty dresses and summer novels, and gives OVER 15,000 MANUSCRIPTS. Order, and was never found wanting in the herself up to thorough study and scientific Mr. Bok, the Editor of The Ladies' Home hour of need. Her life was such that she research. recently gave some interesting fig did not fear to die, and when the summons The professional woman needs to so ar Journal, came she passed peacefully away as one who range her work that she can mingle more in ures relative to the manuscripts received by lies down to sleep, we are not alone to society and enjoy healthful recreation. Her his magazine during 1890. Owing to its de partments and peculiar character, the mourn her loss, but we feel what is our loss brains and body alike need rest, and her Jour is her gain. work will not suffer for a lack of broadening nal probably receives more manuscripts Thus the golden chain has been broken, ideas. ______than any other magazine published. Mr. I Bok says that he received at his office a total but the parting will be temporary and the NOT TILL THEY’RE ttONE DO WE LOVE /num ber of 15,205 m anuscripts. Of these, meeting eternal. THEM. j 2,280 were poems; 1,746 stories and 11,179 “ W hen we shall clearly know and understand, [Zula B. Cook in Woman’s Work 1 I think we will say “God knew best!” i miscellaneous articles. Of the poems, 66 “He who is false to present duty breaks a thread were accepted; of the stories, only 21, and of The funeral service was conducted by In the loom, and will see the defect when the weav Grand Matron, Eudora E. Hall. Nickerson ing: of a life-time is unrolled ” the articles i410, of which latter, however, Chapter was assisted by Acacia Chapter of The fleeting moments of time are scarcely I over 300 were solicited articles. Thus, it Hutchinson and Keystone Chapter, of Ster heeded by the fleeter minds of humanity, as will be seen that of the entire 15,000 manu ling. Also the W. R. C. and Pythian sisters we hasten down the thoroughfare of the scripts only 497 were ^accepted; a trifle over participated, and after the close of our present, ardent to grasp future anticipations. three per cent. Deducting from this the service theirs was given. As the day was And yet, what stoical apathy pervades our 300 accepted articles written at the Editor’s beautiful, service was held in the yard. The sensibilities, rendering us strangely neutral solicitation, the net percentage of unsolici floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. to all that is near and dear to our hearts. ted manuscripts accepted is brought down The emblematic Star of our Order, the gift Pride and procrastination, two of the most to 197, or a little more than one per cent. of the Grand Chapter of Kansas, Gates A-jar deleterious thieves in human experience, Statistics such as these show how much from Nickerson, her home Chapter, and tamper with our hearts, and make dissem utter trasli is being written, and the number many smaller offerings, Roman Cross of the blers of many who, otherwise, would fain be of persons writing who ought to be employ ing their time at something else and better. tW Thb Eastern Star. For the Eastern Stdr. Man, not God, has said, give us the torna A FACE AT THE WINDOW. THE PRIVILEGE OP SEX. do, the whirlwind, the hurricane in the po Day after day, from morn till tilght, Ill the minds of many pei$ons there are cer litical world, and so we see wreck and ruin, Through dreary days, days sometimes bright and foulness hurled and heaped up on every I sit with my work all the livelong day. tain privileges inhering in the mental, and And you in your study ever the way spiritual constitution of man because of sex. hand. Watch me in my place at the window. It is a fallacy old as history itselt. Yet it is Not until woman is given her proper place, The day is ccming, coming fast a fallacy which Nature contradicts at every free as the air of heaven to go where she will, Once more I'll sit, it will be the last turn. free to lift up her voice in her own way to Rocking in the sunshine so fair She exhibits her remonstrance in the per cleanse, purify and exalt humanity, will the Then an empty plaoe, a vacant chair. wrecks of ruined lives and wretched homea Will you mi& the faoe at the window? fection of fruit and flower, beast and creeping thing, in no case saying this, or that, is supe become less than we see them now. The hours are fleet, the days fly fast The homeward journey o er at last rior in the eyes of the Great Architect of the M. S ears B rooks. W ith eager feet old paths you tread Universe because of sex. STRONG CHARACTERS. With the light of home shining bright ahead, Perhaps of all the forces of Nature the May you find a dear faoe at the window. wind, which blowetli where it listeth and ye [Rev. F. W. Robertson in Manford’s Magazine.] When life is o*er, and its work Is done cannot tell whence it cometh nor whither it Strength of character consists of two When the shadows fall, and we go home goeth, will best serve as mankinds counter things—power or will and power of self-re- Where no night comes, where all is day, part. Its various offices may be likened to straint. It requires two things, therefore, In our Father’s house, just over the way for its existence—strong feelings and strong May we see God’s faoe at the window. the activities of mankind. There are times command over them. Now it is here that F ran cbs H orton Boo art. when the air bt comes surcharged with un we make a great mistake; we mistake strong CIRCULAR LETTER. wholesome vapors and the tornado, or the whirlwind is born, carrying destruction and feelings for strong character. A man who G en er a l G ran d C h a p t e r , O rder of th e death in its path, and this we may call the bears all before him, before whose frown E astern Sta r . masculine element. But no less do we need domestics tremble, and whose bursts of fury St . L o u is, M o., April 14th, 1891, the gentle zephyr, the wayward summer make the children of the household quake— To all Grand and Subordinate Chapters of the O. breeze, to carry the pollen of flowers, to puri because he has his will obeyed, and his own E 8 Greeting: way in all things, we call him a strong man. W h e r ea s, The Genera! Grand Chapter, at fy, cleanse and nourish all forms of life, and The trnth is, that is the weak man: it is its sixth triennial session, held at the city of in this we see the feminine uses. But here his passions that are strong; he, mastered Indianapolis, Indiana, September 25, 26, and the difference stops. The zephyr can soar to by them, is weak. You must measure the 27, 1889, formulated, adopted and promul the loftiest mountain peaks just as surely ?s strength of a man by the power of the feel gated the following resolutions: the tornado. It can penetrate the foulest ings he subdues, not by the power of thoee Resolved, That this Grand Chapter hereby den and bring purity and sweetness more instructs the Grand Chapter of Minnesota, to surely than can the whirlwind. The Torna which subdue him. And hence composure send notice to all Chapters of the Order of the do has its office, a mighty, brute force from is very often the highest result of strength. State, both within and without said Grand which we flee and bar our doors, and call up Did we never see a man receive a flagrant Chapter, to remit their annual dues, receive insult, and only grow a little pale, and then their reports; and said Grand Chapter shall at on the hills to cover us. It hurls foulness, or before the next regular meeting thereof, and the vile weapons of its wrath which it reply quietly? That is a man spiritually recei e each of the delegates of said Subord has gathered in its course, against all beauti strong. Or, did we never see a man in an inate Chapter to full membership in the guish stand, as if carved out of solid rock* Giand Chapter of Minnesota: ana, be it ful forms, blinding our eyes and smiting our further faces. But we open our windows and give mastering himself? Or one bearing a hope Resolved, That should the Grand Chapter of free ingress to the summer breeze, we woo its less daily trial remain silent, never tell the Minnesota refuse to comply with these in gentle influence, it caresses the fevered brow, world what cankered his home peace? That structions in time for the next annual session is strength. He who, with strong passions, of the Grand Chapter, it is hereby ordered it sings lullabies to the most delicate birdling, that all recognition of the Grand Chapter of it heralds the dawn, it stirs in the tops of the remained chaste; he who keenly sensitive, Minnesota, and all Chapters of the Order in mulberry trees and becomes the very voice of with manly powers of indignation in him, said State be withdrawn by thin General God, can be provoked, and yet restrain himself, Grand Chapter, and it is further ordered that There is no place so high, no depth so low and forgive—these are the strong men, the all Chapters in said State that shall neglect or refuse to forward their dues and returns, as that it can not enter, no place so wide that it spiritual heroes. directed, shall forfeit their right to recogni cannot fill it, no crevice so narrow that it ANOTHER STEP FORWARD. tion, and shall be crossed from the role of cannot creep in and prevent mildew and de A magazine of the size of The Ladies' Home Chapters. cay. It is the healing, purifying, life-giving A n d W h er ea s, The said Grand Chapter of Journal, which has reached a monthly circu force, even as woman herself. lation of 600,000 copies, requires a good deal Minnesota has failed to comply with the in It can enter the blackest dens of vice and structions of the General Grand Chapter, as of room; another four-story building is to be come out unsmirched, and where the hurri occupied next month, in addition to the two set forth in the foregoing resolutions, there cane has strewn the shore with wrecks, the fore we, Benjamin Lynds, Most Worthy now in use. The growing popularity of the soft summer breeze gently fills the sails of Journal has also overtaken the capacity of Grand Patron, and Nettie Ransford, Most homebound ships and safely guides them into Worthy Grand Matron, by virtue of the au its nine large presses, and twelve new ones port. The tornado, the whirlwind, the hur of latest improved pattern are awaiting the thority vested in us by the Constitution of ricane, the soft breeze, and the sighing zephyr. completion of the new quarters. the General Grand Chapter, Order of the Each bloweth where it listeth and none can Eastern Star, do hereby declare and order, tell whence it cometh or whither it goeth. “When my Ship Comes Over the Sea,” the that all recognition of theGeneralGrandChap- Hath God ever said to the breeze, *ye shall latest musical hit. Price seventy- five cents. ter be and is hereby withdrawn from the not pursue the mountain track, ye shall not Special price, for introduction, postpaid, Grand Chapter of Minnesota, and that the traverse the path of the sea, ye shall not ride forty cents. Address, Will L. Thompson & said Grand Chapter is no longer a constituent upon the clouds of the morning?’ Not so. Co., Wabash Ave., Chicago. part or member of the GeneralGrandChapter. It is as free to go where it will, as free to The name of Miss[[ Catherine Wilde, who B en jam in L y n d s, M. W. G. M. utter its voice, acknowledging no control but has for years been Superintendent of the N ettie R a n sfo r d , M. W. G. P. [ seal.] that of its Creator, as is the fiercest, wildest editorial rooms of the Woman's Journal, has Attest: L o r r a in e J. P it k in , R. W. G. S. blast that ever shrieked and bellowed round now been added to the regular editorial Chicago, April 16, 1891. our dwelling. force. and forget not to invite others to join you in children of brother and sister J. D. Wilson, THE EASTERN STAR. this good work. of Terre Haute Chapter. The visit to Lebanon Chapter last month Published Monthly L Mrs. Harriet AugnstaTenney, who has just was excaadingly pleasant. The increased retired from the position as State Librarian, BY interest was manifested by the new of Michigan, is Past Matron of Arbutus and elegant furnishings of the Chapter RANSFORD, METCALF & C O M P A N Y , Chapter, Lansing. For twenty-two years room, for which the sisters had been labor she filled the position of Librarian, giving N e t t i e R a n s f o r d , ing. The Chapter is well officered and bids satisfaction and winning commendation for fair to continue in good works. Most Worthy Grand Matron, intelligent, faithful service. The retirement K ate MetoaijF, The Grand Chapter of Massachusetts will came because of the change fn the political Past Matron meet in its fifteenth annual session May 12, complexion of those through whom comes in Worcester. The members will be the the appointment. Although woman is not TERM S, $1.00 per year in advance. guests of Stella Chapter. The kind invita of the Body Politic, she must pay tribute to tion received is appreciated, and the pleas Caesar just the same. ant memories of the reception of last Au Address all communications to T h e E a s t gust causes a yearning desire to attend, but With this issue the third year o I T h b e r n S t a r , Rooms 5 and 6 Windsor Block. for this year we must say, nay. Eastern Star is completed. Few can real ize the care and work that is required to Entered at the Indianapolis Post Office as The attendance at Grand Chapter is each carry such an enterprise forward. We have second class matter. year larger, and although many were absent at all times met with encouragement from a from illness this year, the attendance was large majority of the members, and have very large, there being over three hundred ORGANIZER PRINT. also received that more substantial encour present. Harmony prevailed, and but for agement without which we shonld have the shadow that hovered over so many INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, MAY 1, 1891 been unable to continue in the work. We homes in our jurisdiction, it could be count appreciate more fully than we can express ed as an especially happy meeting. this recognition and trust that as the years Any person sending The Eastern Star go on we may come nearer to each other in five yearly subscribers, will receive a solid The trio of the Eastern Star received heart and work. gold Eastern Star, or other society pin. beautiful invitations to the graduation of Nellie, the daughter of Past Grand Matron, In New Jersey the law is rescinded which The question of how I can enjoy my Mary E. Mason. It is with sincere regret Eastern Star cards is n > longer prohibited Chapters of the Order of the Eas to m e a problem. It was solved forme by brother tern Star from meeting in Masonic Lodge that they send congratulation through an other medium, rather than in person speak Sam L. C. Rhodes of Kansas City, Missouri, rooms. ing their good wishes and compliments. who entrusted to the care of the Express But one expression has been given regard May she “ Climb, though the Heights be rug Company a beautiful book in which to al ing the new robes of Queen Esther, and that ged,” to an altitude of pure, true woman phabetically arrange such things. It is not is that they are beautiful and add very much hood, that shall make the world better for only beautiful but useful, and will be a de to the work. her having lived in it. lightful leminder of not only Brother Rhodes’ thoughtfulness, but of the many The Grand Chapter of Minnesota will hold The Eastern Star told its readers, some pleasant friends whose names find place be its fifth annual session in Duluth, May 13. months ago of the three orphans that were tween its covers. The problem that now An invitation is received to be present, for being carried for by Doric Chapter, East confronts me is how to express my thanks. which kindly remembrance I return thanks. hampton, Massachusetts. Through the During the recent meeting of the Grand kindness of Sister Goodenough, who makes The Lick telescope is the most powerful Chapter the office of the Eastern Star re it her duty to see this trust discharged to glass in the world. It is reported the ob ceived many calls from those in attendance. these dependent ones, there came a photo servers of Mount Hamilton have lately The latch string is always out to members of graph of the charges. It is a gift to be treas kept a sharp eye turned upon the shadow of the Order and friends. ured. If the organization of the Order had one of the moons of tho planet Jupiter. effected no other good than the caring for This shadow seemed double, indicating that The Press Club of this city have arranged these children it will not have lived in vain. the tiny moon which cast it is also double. for a reception to be held at the Club Rooms Since the first hint of the discovery many The Eastern Star having discovered the on the last Saturday evening of each month. observations have been made through the To these receptions each member is priv name of the author of the favorite Eastern Star poem, “Our Vows,” gives it to its read Lick glass, all tending to confirm the origi ileged to invite, beside the family, two nal impression, to wit: That this particular gaests. ers. The poem was written expressly for Past Grand Master, Herman Bassett, by Ma satellite of the greatest of the planets is The Eastern Star sends greeting to each jor Henry T. Stanton, of Louisville, Ky., double—a dot of a moon revolving around and all Jurisdictions where during this and was copied for the writer by Hiram Bas the main moon. month of May,'will beheld the Annual gath sett in October, 1876, to use in conferring April 25 marked the thirty-third anniver erings,and its best wish is that the delibera the Eastern Star degrees. It was written in sary of the marriage of the senior member tions may be harmonious and for the good of fifteen minutes. The writer was acquainted of this firm. Several times have the mem the Order. with both gentlemen and knows that this is bers of Queen Esther Chapter emphasized On the second Tuesday in May the Grand true and correct. the recurring anniversaries by their pres Chapter of South Dakota will hold its third And yet the pen must record another sad ence and gifts. Upon this occasion the annual meeting in Webster. The invitation visitation. From the familyof Mr. and Mrs. evening was spent in games, and although to be present is received, and if only one Oscar Perkins, Terre Haute, two dear child, the hostess was only the time keeper she could be where they so desire to be,distance ren were called. Little Elsie, aged five years, won the prize. And ’tis a prize of priceless would not prevent attendance. and Charles, aged three years, died of ma value to be held thus in loving remem brance. Among those who were from a dis T o our Subscribers:—The paper will be lignant scarlet fever, only a day intervening tance were Augu ta V. Hunter, Grand Ma continued to all subscribers until notified between the times of their death.! Of course tron, Jennie T.Nye,Worthy Matronpf Orient, to discontinue, and the time of the expira- the disease was of such a nature that those and Mary E. Thayer,Past Matron, Plymouth, tion of subscription will be blue pencil- who would offer consolation could not be marked. Please send renewals promptly with them. The little ones were the grand All hearts beat responsive in a throb of sympathy for our sister and brother Manning Dr. Mary Smith, who has been recently contact. She was scrupulously conscientious of Lake Michigan Chapter, when the tele added to the medical staff at the Central in the discharge of all duties. She received gram reached the Grand Chapter telling of Hospital for the Insane, is essentially an In the degrees of the Order in Queen Esther their bereavement in the loss of their young diana woman. Richland, Iowa, must be Chapter December 3, 1873, serving in various daughter. 'Tis hard to say, “Thy will be credited as her birthplace, but the removal minor offices and also as Secretary and Wor done” wheh a*sweet branch is plucked from of her parents in early childhood to this thy Matron. Her work in the Chapter was the parent tree and will no more gladden tbe State gave her to Indiana for education and characterized by the same earnestness and heart with its beautiful presence. Bnt development, and her childhood and girl fnithfniness that was a marked feature of all about the New Jerusalem where are trans hood was spent a short distance west of she did. She was gifted with a sweet, loving planted these buds of promise,are no blight this city, at Hadley. She was graduated disposition and bright, intellect, and her friend ing frosts or chilling winds to sear their fair from the Indiana Central Normal at Danville ships were strong and enduring. beauty and make them unlovely. Rather receiving a diploma. Her liking for the She also held membership in the Order of are they such as we in the fullness of our profession she has chosen as her life work, is Daughters of Rebecca. love might desire them to be. somewhat in the law of heridity as her While her illness was of some months du father was a physican. After a three years Indiana has some very pleasant summer ration she was confined to the house ten course she was graduated from the medical resorts, and last summer an effort was made weeks, but her desaese it was of an especially department at Ann Arbor, Michigan, after to have Chapter re-unions at points where painful nature being lymphatic poisoning. which she was for two years at the Woman’s several Chapters could conveniently meet. Nothing that skill and love could do was Hospital and Foundlings Home at Detroit, A movement is already on foot, so says ru spared to have her remain longer with us, but Michigan. Three years since when Dr. mor, to locate one of these at Windfall. La the erathly casket wearied of its pain and Maria Haslep who was the first woman phy Porte, the home of Orient Chapter, offers suffering and the freed spirit took its flight. sician at the Womans Prison and Reforma everything that can be wished, for a most tory for Girls, resigned her position and re She entered into rest April 21. Many memo* delightful gathering there, and several linquished her practice in this city for work ries crowd around, and the innumerable love Chapters are within its radius. The beauti in a foreign field, Dr. Smith came to her offering of word and act that cluster around ful lakes that border the town—the town it field of labor. The position now occupied the life of our dear departed sister rises like self one of the prettiest inNorthern Indiana— by the doctor came to her wholly unsought, sweet incense to comfort those who are wait gives special inducement. And to this the and was only accepted after considerable re ing. In the home from which she has with convenience and comforts of the new As flection. A better than she could not have drawn her very presence, and where mother, sembly grounds, and with brother Geo. C. been selected, and the wisdom of the choice father and sister mourn her so deeply, she DorJand, Past Grand Patron, who as Secre is a matter of congratulation to those in leaves the benediction of daughterly obe tary of the Association, to arrange for the whose power was entrusted the appointment. dience and sisterly love. The vision of a re-union, nothing remains but to name the In her is combined i*ot only the necessary sweet young face waiting over the way for re day and go. Another point at which a meet qualifications in a professional sense, but in union in that “brighter clime” will wel ing can be arranged for is Warsaw which also a large degree those womanly gifts, the grac come another link to the chain of friends who boasts of resorts with lovely lakes, and War iousness of which is only fully appreciated gave comfort when she was called home, saw Chapter stands ready to further such a by those who through the nearer relation of movement,and welcome any and all who may touches the heart with a degree of tenderness ministering and being ministered unto,iearn desire to go. This is only two of the availa beyond the expression of words. Let us then of them. The thought of the perfect fitness ble places for summer gatherings. Sugges-* not sorrow for those who in that “brighter of woman ministering to woman, now that tions for these were offered last summer, but clime” live forever in His presence, but in there are those who are eminently qualified to make anything a success these suggestions the words she tried to speak when the shadow by preparation and experience, is being day must be crystalized into action. Set the of death rf sted upon her, when for us time by day received with greater favor. As the ball rolling.______shall be r.o more bid her “ Good Morning.” mantle of the position at the Woman’s Pris “Life! we’vo been long together. “Read, mark, learn and inwardly digest.” on and Reformatory for girls passed from its Through pleasant and through cloudy weather! - [ E d . ] first very capable woman physician to an ’Tis hard to part when friends are dear; A subscriber to whom the Tribune has Perhaps’twill cost a sigh, a tear! other equally well fitted, so does it now pass been sent by a friend now orders the paper Then steal away, give little warning, to still another—Dr. Sarah Stockton—whose stopped, and writes: “ With all the papers Choose thine own time; qualifications are beyond question. and books my husband requires for his Say not ‘*Good-nlffbt,”but in some brighter clime Bid me “Good-momlng."______. work, I do not feel that we can afford to add “ SHE LIVES, WHOM WE CALL DEAD.” this paper to our list." ' This sentiment is an PERSONAL MENTION. indication of both the need of the work of One by one they are gathered home and be Mrs. Anna Buchanan, the newly appointed the Tribune and wherein lies the difficulty they young or old or those upon whom the Police Matron, is a charter member of Queen in sustaining a paper devoted to the inter few years of womanhood rest lightly, they Esther Chapter. ests of women. Women have not yet learned leave in their out going, hearts bereaved and to regard their class papers as necessary, homes in which the shadowy presence abides The many friends of Brother J. R. Hayes and the support of them a duty they owe to evermore. From the fold of Queen Esther will be glad to learn that La Grippe has their sex, but whatever is necessary to the Chapter has gone one who will be sadly miss loosened its hold upon him. husband’s interests or pleasure or will ed. Our beloved sister, co-worker and Past Mrs. Laura Hess, Past Matron of Wabash further his position and influence must be Matron, Clara M. Meredith, has fallen asleep. Chapter, was elected Department President the first consideration, no matter at what Arlington,Massachusetts, was her birth place, at the W. R. C. Convention recently held cost to the family purse. The only way to but during her early childhood, her parents here. stop this deplorable state of affairs is to removed to this city, which has since been Mrs. Sue M. Simpson, Grand Matron of teach men that their wives' interests have her home. She was graduated from the high Illinois, recently gave a very interesting ad an equal olaim with their own. “He takes so school and training school, and afterwards dress on the work of the Woman’s Relief many papers” is the most common excuse taught for some y^ars. For the past three Corps at a G. A. R. gathering at Peoria, 111. that women offer for not taking the paper years she has occupied the responsible posi Grand Secretary of Montana F. A A. M., and the woman can not help herself, nor, as tion of book-keeper in the Bates House, meet Cornelius Hedges, is this year serving Miri a rule, will she put her own claims forward ing the requirements with perfect satisfaction am Ohapter, Helena, as its Worthy Patron. in other matters than those of dress or household expenditure which she knows and winning for herself the esteem of all He also served the State as Legislator during .her husband will approve.- Woman's Tribune. with whom in this broader work she came in s last term. Columbus Hart father of sister Sensney meeting again many of the first friends and brother Hart of Hope Chapter, Lafay known in the work of the Order. ette, was called to rest March 27. He was Saturday evening, April 4, in company COLORADO. past eighty years of age and passed to his with the M. W. G. M., who was also an in Colorado Chapter, Leadville, has a present rest after a brief illness. Life’s fitful dream vited guest, I visited Lebanon Chapter. This is over and eternity begun.—Rest in peace membership of sixty-eight and is in a pros Chapter is in a prosperous condition. The perous condition. Several dead branches Queen Esther Auxiliary met with Sister members have given evidence of their zeal were recently lopped off leaving the tree in De Ruiter, April 10. A goodly company, un in the cause, by lately re-furnishing in ele a healthy condition. daunted by the rain, gathered to enjoy the gance, the spacious Chapter-room. This Queen City Chapter continues to prosper, afternoon. Sister Jennie Myerhoff, W. M. was done by the untiring work and efforts and has a membership of over one hundred of Robert Morris Chapter, Evansville, was a of the sisters of the Chapter, most kindly and eighty with more to follow. All the visitor. Delicious refreshments were daint aided by the members of the Masonic Fra officers have memorized their work and ily served. ternity. Their work was beautifully ren therein lies the secret of interest in Chapter dered, after which bountiful refreshments At the regular meeting of Mississinawa m eetings. were served. Everything indicates great Chapter, Marion, held April 6, after the order . IOWA. future prosperity for this Chapter. of business,a very nice literary program was DesMoines Chapter,though a young Chap carried out, which was contributed to by Monday evening, April 6, Naamah Chapter, ter, is growing in numbers, and they are Brother Gunder and Sisters Armstrong and at Shelbyville, was visited. Everything in much interested in the work. “Their hall is Miles. The paper of Sister Miles will be this Chapter is harmonious, therefore they beautiful, a model of elegance and comfort.” found in another column. are prosperous and happy. The work was excellently rendered, and made doubly Valley Chapter, Missouri Valley, gave a Orient Chapter, LaPorte, is raising a beautiful and interesting by being finely il very enjoyable and successful social which fund for the purchase of a piano, and to that lustrated, and with music by the choir in was called a “hard times social.” They were end on April 0, gave an Eggletaire, and it is an adjoining room. Elegant refreshments dressed to suit the name and served dough reported that everything was conducted were served and many pleasant acquain nuts and coffee, the latter being drank from “eggsactly according to the program.” The tances formed. tin cups. admission was five cents and an additional IlililNOIS. twenty for supper. The sisters had each Thursday evening, April 9, Kokomo Chap pledged themselves to raise a dollar and the ter was visited. Here, although meeting Lady Washington Chapter, Chicago, has recital of the ways by which the promise with a new Chapter, I found a membership lost one of its valued members by the death was fulfilled was amusing. Sister Church, of one hundred and fifty, and the int rest in of sister Anna Ratledge. P. M., told the object for which the fund was no wise abating. The ritualistic work is well Thirteen Chapters have been organized being raised, and a very nice musical and done to say the least. Over fifty members since the meeting of Grand Chapter last Oc literary program followed. The supper was were present from Fidelity Chapter and tober, and the interest continues unabated. the event of the evening and was an eggntra twenty from Centre U. D. The Chapter and Electa Chapter was recently organized at ordinary affair. Dancing followed. dining-rooms were tastefully decorated with Peoria, with a membership of thirty-three. plants and lace drapings. An elegant ban Athens Chapter, Crawfordsville, is doing Grand Matron, Sue M. Simpson, organized quet was served in the banquet-roon during its best to come to the front in all the nec the Chapter. It staits out with bright the serving of which the orchestra of the essary qualities that go to make up a good promises for success. W. M., Helen East city furnished most delightful music. After Chapter. It numbers seventy with six pe man; W. P., D. J. Forbes; A. M., Sister I. L. the close of the Chapter an enjoyable social titioners ready to receive the degrees. It Hoover. was held, made more enjoyable still by the mourns the loss of two members by death, Laurel Chapter, Morris, has sustained a very excellent music furnished by resident one a young man nnd the other a sister, a great loss in the death of its Worthy Mat and visiting sisters and brothers. charter member. She was buried by the ron, Mary J. Bunnell. Sister Bunnell was Chapter with the beautiful and impressive Friday evening, April 10, was spent with Past Grand Matron of New Jersey, and her ceremonies of our Order. It made a marked the sisters and brothers of one of our young husband, brother J. N. Bunnell, was Past impression on the audience. The sisters est Chapters at Muncie. This Chapter has Grand Patron. About five years since they meet at least once a month to discuss the in been laboring under the disadvantage,near moved to Morris and some two years since terests of the Chapter, learn the work and ly ever since its organization, of the serious, were instrumental in starting the Chapter make decorations for the Chapter-room. illness of the Worthy Matron, but the mem there, serving since the organization as W. These meetings are well attended. At the bers are much interested, in the work, and M. and W. P. To Brother Bunnell we are annual banquet, given by the Commandery, the officers of the Chapter well conducted b y indebted for the beautiful “Floral Work” the sisters were invited guests, and were the A. M. The work is done in a very ac which is so much enjoyed. The suddenness given place upon the program for a re ceptable manner for a new Chapter, and and nature of the death of Sister Bunnell sponse to two toasts. from the zeal manifested, it is safe to pre made it particularly sad. She was ill but a [pr o m t h e g r a n d m a tr o n .] dict a large and flourishing Chapter in the week and with that dread disease, diphthe near future. ria. The death angel is at any time an un Friday evening, April 3, Queen Esther Saturday evening, April 11, was spent with welcome guest, but when accompanied by a Chapter, of Indianapolis, was visited. This the sisters and brothers of Huntington. The type of illness that cuts off the loving acts Chapter is so well known throughout the attendance was small on account of much of friends its bitterness is intensified. State, that I am sure no comments from me are necessary, suffice it to say that the ini sickness at present among the members. A INDIANA. tiatory ceremony was performed in the im very pleasant evening was spent with those Bob Morris Chapter, Evansville, is report pressive way Queen Esther does all her work, in attendance, and I hope soon to hear of ed in a flourishing condition with an in the officers appearing in elegant new Robes, the return of health and a consequent in crease of membership and in the interest of which with the floral decorations, gave the crease of interest among the members. its members. work and room a delightfully, pleasing ap Tuesday evening, April 14, was pleasantly April 10 being the birthday anniversary of pearance. The writer was the recipient of spent with the members of Forest Chapter Brother Barrows, Worthy Patron of Queen a superb boquet of roses from the members at Butler. A goodly number were in at Esther Chapter* some of the members sur of the Chapter. Refreshments were served tendance and two candidates were given the prised him with an evening call. The even- at a late hour. Many new acquaintances degrees, the initiatory work being well- ng was spent very pleasantly. w ere formed in addition to the pleasure of rendered. Lunch was served, after which. we were agreeably entertained with music lost a loved father and brother with con April 2, Tinzah, Argentine, by Sister Mary by the city orchestra. sumption. For a time she I was improved C. Snedden, R. W. G., G. M. Officers—Sister until about two months since she found her Mary 0. Bliss, W. M.; Rev. J. A. Westmore Wednesday evening, April 15, Angpla health failing. And finding she must soon land, W. P.; Sister Louise S. Marshall, A. M. Ohapter was visited. The members are very part with her two remaining children, she Sister Snedden was assisted by Lebbes mnch interested in the work, therefore the requested to have her remains brought to Towner as G. Mar., and she was accompanied Chapter is in a prosperons condition, and Ottawa for interment. On Monday, April by several members of Mendias Ohapter, the ritualistic work well done. Refresh 6, the members here met the remains at the Kansas City. ments were served, and in many ways the depot and escorted them to Hope Cemetery, April 2, Mystic Star, Bramaid, by Sister visit to Angola was rendered pleasant. where she received the last sad rites of our Lettie Trauslot, G. C. Officers—Sister Effie Thursday evening, April 16, visited Har beautiful Order. The floral tributes from Kelley, W. M.;Brother Milton E. Snuff, A. P.; mony Chapter at Garrett. The members California were beautiful and with the many Sister Ellen Thom pson, A. M. are active and energetic. No where have beautiful offerings from her friends here, April 3, Woodbine, Douglass, by Sister I been more warmly welcomed. The Iwork one can surely say she sleeps ’neath a bed of Eudora E. Hall, G. M. Officers—Sister Mary is well-rendered although not entirely with blooming flowers. A devoted Christian, a E. Brown, W. M.; Brother Grear Nagle, W. out the use of the ritual. After the close of fond mother, a grand and noble woman is P.; Sister Mattie F. Nagle, A. M. After con the Ohapter a social was held and refresh gone. Few can fill her place in Union Chap stituting the Chapter was thrown open for ment! served, quite a number of the mem ter. public installation, after which an elegant bers of the Masonic fraternity being present banquet was spread and a general good so On March 30, at Chetopa, Sister A. W. by invitation. A. V. H u n t e r . cial time had. Sperry, of Neodesha Chapter, with Sister KANSAS. April 4, Esther, Herrington, by Brother Jones acting as Marshal, constituted Excel J. A. Regnall. Officers— Sister Mary E. Lap- Beulah Chapter, Topeka, has since Janu sior Chapter, as commissioned by the G. M. ham, W. A.; Brother Geo. A. McMillen, W. P.; ary, received twenty one petitions for mem The sisters were entertained by Sister Ream Sister Florence Henlen, A. M. bership. It is in quite a prosperons condi er,formerly a member of Neodesha Chapter. April 8, Towanda, Towanda, by Sister Eu tion and peace and harmony reigns. The At 7:30 p. m. all assembled in the new and dora E. Hall, G. M. Officers—Sister Adeline work is being brought to as high a standard elegant Masonic Hall, where the constituting Snyder, W. M.; Brother J. D. Godfrey, W. P.; as possibly, and installing ceremonies were held. Dur Sister Minnie Ralston, A. M. Lincoln Chapter, on the evening of April ing intermission came delicious refreshments April 8, Crescent, Wilson, by Brother John 1, set a supper for the Lodge F. and A. M. and a pleasant social time, “such as O. E. S. Hammond. Officers—Sister Ernestine Diss- The fund accruing from this will be expend people always have whenever and wherever roth, W. M.; Brother Frederick Dissroth, W. ed for dishes. Also the wives and daugh they meet”—so says Sister Sperry. Later P.; Sister Ledonia C. Ryner, A. M. ters and those eligible to the degrees were on the initiatory work was exemplified in a April 9, Audrina, ElDorado, by Sister Eu invited, happily combining profit and pleas manner that would put to shame many of dora E. Hall, G. M. Officers—Sister Stella ure. our older but less zealous and energetic B. Armstrong, W. M.; Brother T. A. Kramer, Brother Thos. K. McFarland, G. P., organ Chapters. Before closing an evening was W. P.jSister Elma Wingart,A. M. This Chap. ized Oswego Ohapter, U. D., at Oswego, La set apart for a school of instruction. Sisters ter was constituted just ninety-three days bette County, on the evening of April 9. He Sperry and Jones were given a most delight from the day it was organized and its No. is ful and interesting drive thiough a portion was ably assisted by the officers of Progress 93. Chapter, of Parsons, ^ho exemplified the of Indian Territory. Mr. John Bluejacket, April 10, Golden Chain, Kinsley, by Sister work for the new Chapter in a most credita a full blood but civilized Indian, received a Alida Underwood. Officers—Sister Helen ble manner. The officers are; Mrs. AUenette call. He livesjin a white frame house with M. Cole, W. M.; Brother R. G. Stearns, W. Cook, W. M.; W. W. Cook, W. P.; Mrs. Mary nothing about it to remind one that the P.; Sister Mary E. Clarke, A. M. C. Canaday, A. M. owner was once a savage. On Wednesday April 11, Walnut, Walnut, by Sister Eliza Mendias Chapter, Kansas City, at its meet evening was held the school of instruction, beth Magic. Officers—Sister Mary F. Chad ing of April 14, surprised brother L. F. Mar at which time many helpful questions and wick, W. M.; Brother Henry E. Rakestraer, tin—it being the anniversary of his birth— answers were propounded. Altogether the W. P.; Sister Josephine Gregory, A. M. with a spread of delicacies among which sisters felt that their every effort had been April 18, Miami, Fountana, by Sister Carrie was doughnuts for which he has an especial appreciated apd rewarded, and unless Ex B. Straight. Officers— Sister Laura J. Barka- fondness, but alas! a taste revealed the fact celsior becomes weary in well doing, we low, W. M.; Brother G. D. Barkalow, W. P.; that all things are not what they appear to shall hear of her as among the fairest and Sister Anna B. Freeman, A. M. best in the land—she is indeed rightly be—many things are hollow at the heart, but MISSOURI. these were “cotton.” named “Excelsior.” Randolph Chapter, Moberly, lately initiat Brother Battey, A. G. P., has just been Nickerson Chapter surprised the members ed three candidates. They were to give an honored with the appointment of P. M. at of the Masonic Lodge in that place by pre entertainment called “The Husking Bee” on Florence. Certainly a wiser or better choice senting it with a handsome Bible, after the 16th. We hope it was a great success, as Uncle Sam could not have made. He re which a lunch was served which had been no doubt we shall soon learn it was. tains Miss Fannie Mastin as assistant, she prepared by the sisters. All went home feel MAINE. having had long experience in the office. ing that they had enjoyed themselves. Mizpah Chapter, Saccarappa, is prosper If they manage the post-office as successful The following Chapters have been consti ous and steadily increasing in membership. ly as they do Unity Chapter, there can be tuted: It has work at nearly every regular meeting. no fault. Brother Battey committed his March 30, 1891, Excelsior Chapter, by Sis The attendance is excellent. At the last work in two weeks after they were instituted, ter A. N. Sperry. Officers—Sister Mary E. meeting in March, Easter eve, the Floral and Miss Fannie, whose books as Secretary, Stewart, W. M.; Brother J. J. Hockley, W. P.; Work was rendered and was greatly enjoyed. are models of neatness. Sister Mary Cook, A. M. The floral display was exceptionally beau Union Chapter, of Ottawa, has been called April 1, At Bernard, Dodge City,by Eudora tiful. to mourn one of its best beloved members, E. Hall, G. M. Officers-Sister Laura E. Mrs. Hannah Thorson, Past Treasurer. She Pope, W. M.; Brother S. Jay Crumbine, W. MONTANA. received the degrees October 14, 1874, at Ot P.; Sister Carrie Swett, A. M. After consti The Grand Matron writes: “ I am able to tawa. Some five years ago she removed tuting and installing officers, eight candi report that I have assisted in organizing with her family to California (Santa Rosa) dates were given the degrees, after which we another Chapter and enlarging the circle of hoping to improve their health, as they had did ample justice to an elegant banquet, subordinates to the Grand Chapter of this commonwealth. Electa, No. 7, is the name progress. At the regular meeting held charge; we will accord to you all the rights of the new candidate for favor. It was insti March 24, two petitions were received, one you now possess, and endeavor, to our ut tuted in Missoula, Feb. 20, by Grand Patron candidate elected and two initiated. Visitors most, to make the session a pleasant one for Lancaster and myself, and as this is the first were present from Melrose aud Vesta Chap you all. A certificate under the seal of your star of our order to ’arise in Western Mon ters. At the meeting held April 14, “three” Chapter will be sufficient to show that you tana we naturally look to it for especial aid proved their “mystic” numbers, three can are entitled to seats in the Gfancl Chapter. in shedding a kindly beniflcent light and re didates being initiated, three elected, and Can not we expect you to meet with us, thus flecting no little credit upon our^Order as it three petitions received. The visitors, how cementing the Order in this State, land en extends over the entire Pacific slope. Mrs. ever, seemed to break the spell,as four Chap abling us to gather around one common Sue M. Anderson, formerly W. M. of a Chap. ters were represented: Vesta, Queen Esther, altar, with no differences existing among us, ter in Southern Illinois, presides as W. M. Signet andEaster.Tuesday,April 28,they give but one united whole, seeking only the com of the new Electa. We could entertain but a baked bean supper followed by a conun mon good of all, and the best interests of the one opinion of the outlook for this Chapter— drum party. Order in this State.” that it is most promising, and especialty is It is a source of much pleasure to witness For quick work this State must bear off the it fortunate in its officers and members the prosperity of Melrose Chapter, Melrose, victory. March 23, Brother Walter Child,of which I hear has since increased by most after the misfortune that have befallen them Waseca, wrote the W. G. P., Andrew P. creditable members. If this should become heretofore. Not a year has passed since the Swanstrom, that a committee had been ap the banner Chapter of that section of this existence of the Chapter, but that death lias pointed by the Blue Lodge to act in the mat country of “magnificent distances,” it will made an inroad upon their ranks. But the ter of organizing a Chapter of tbe Eastern but flulfll the confident expectation of those “silver fining” now shines brightly beyond Star at Waseca; that it must be organized at who love to forecast the future of a new and the “cloud,” which we trust will pass away once; that forty had signed that night; that glorious work. forever. At the regular meeting in March Thursday, April 2, was the]date Jset for the MASSACHUSETTS. nine candidates were initiated. Friday organization, and that he must come down, Beulah Chapter, Stoneham, held a regular evening, April 10, a nice musical and literary or send some one, to organize it at that time. meeting, Thursday evening, April 16, and entertainment was given, followed by dan Thursday afternoon and evening this organ received two petitions. Visitors were pres cing, which proved very successful, bring ization was effected, through the assistance ent from Vesta Chapter. A nice collation ing much pleasure to those present, honor of Sister Louise E. Jacoby, W. G. M„ Andrew was served. to the committee in charge, and a neat sum P. Swanstrom, W. G. P., and the Worthy At the regular meeting ofj Queen Esther to the treasury. Matron, and a full corps of officers of Hal- Chapter, Boston, held on Monday evening, MINNESOTA. cvon Chapter, Albert Lea, who came pre April 13, two petitions were received. Mon Sister Sophia M. Hodges, P. W. G. M., of pared with their Gems of Song, Jewels and day evening, April 27, after a short business St. Paul, who has been lying at death s door other paraphernalia to do the work, and it meeting, the time was spent socially and for nearly two months, is convalescing. This was done without the use of the ritual. The with games till a late hour. On the list of will be good news to her numerous friends. work of organization commenced at four games were a cobweb contest, observation Wednesday evening, March 18, Constela- o’clock in the afternoon. Owing to the fact party, and a tack and button contest. tion Chapter, St. Paul, gave an open dime that all the members who wished to join After a short business meeting on the social, in Masonic Hall, which was largely could not be present in the afternoon the ex evening of March 25, Signet Chapter, Cam attended, and a most enjoyable time hud. emplification of the work was postponed un bridge, entertained its friends with games Over one hundred were present. til seven o’clock. Atsix o’clock one hundred and twenty-five sat down to a banquet that and dancing till a late hour. In the early Preparations are now being made for the was fit for the gods. After the inner man part of the evening a potato race was en meeting of the Grand Chapter at Duluth. had been replenished, labor was resumed in gaged in, Brother Blackman capturing the May 13 and 14. This will undoubtedly be the Chapter room, and completed at about first prize, and Brother Geo. S. Munroe the one of the largest gatherings ever held in nine [o’clock. Eighty were obligated be “ booby.” Ice cream, cake, coffee, and lem this State. It is understood that the M. W. fore the supper, two had the degrees con onade were served. G. M., sister Nettie Ransford, of Indianapolis, ferred upon them in full, and at the close of Easter Chapter, Boston,, was constituted M. W. G. P., Benjamin Lynds, of St. Louis, ths iniatiatory ceremonies the Warder an on Easter eve, in 1889, and from this fact was R. W. G. S., sister Lorraine J. Pitkin, of nounced that another train had just arrived christened Easter. It was a very pleasing Chicago, and other distinguished guests will with six more candidates, making in all thought which prompted a sister to adorn be present, which will add zest to the ninety that joined. Hope Chapter, U. E , is the altar with a bunch of Easter lilies for occasion. the largest Chapter ever organized in this, the meeting held Wednesday evening, April Friday evening, March 27, Monticello jurisdiction, and it is believed that it is one 1,—it being Easter week—in recognition Chapter, voted unanimously to surrender its of the largest organized in the United States. thereof. At the regular meeting held April charter to the old Grand Body. It immedi The following are the officers selected: W. 12, two petitions were received, one petit ion- ately re-organized under dispensation, M., Suzetta C. Eckenbeck; W. P., Otis D* er elected, and two candidates initiated. swearing allegience to the Grand Chapter, Sawin; A. M., Mary M. Watkins; Secretary,. Mizpah Chapter, Marlboro, has another after which Sister Jacoby, and Andrew P. Isabell Wood. Sister Eckenbeck has sur very enjoyable evening to record with a Swanstrom, who were present, assisted by rounded herself with an excellent corps of friendly visit from G. M., Mrs. Harrington, the officers of the Chapter, conferred the officers, and we predict for this Chapter a and G. P., Mr. Shaw. The evening began degrees upon four candidates. This Chapter very prosperous career. One of the many by a banquet served by the married brothers is located in a section of the State where a pleasant features of this organization was of the Chapter. No feminine voice disturbed good deal of good can be accomplished, and the presence of the most prominent mem the serenity of this work, no feminine hand we have no doubt its work will be heard bers of the Masonic fraternity, those who gave finishing touch to the tables, and it had from. are eminent in all of the bodies, and from to be acknowledged that their presence did In the circular announcing the arrange the enthusiasm and interest shown, it is very not seem needed, for every appointment was ments for the meeting of the Grand Chapter evident that they are believers in all that perfect. Candidates were initiated and in Duluth is the following paragraph: appertains to Masonry. eleven o’clock found the Chapter in active “To the Chapters who are not affiliated MICHIGAN. discussion for the good of the Order. A suc with us, we extend a most hearty and cordial Fern Leaf Chapter, Jackson, recently gave cessful evening. welcome to meet with us at that time. We a very enjoyable entertainment which was Keystone Chapter, Boston, still continues are willing to receive you upon a common largely attended, Mrs. Geo. B. Cottrell was in the good work which has Jong marked its platform, exchange your charters free of voted the most popular woman present and received a beautiful emblem, of the Order. My Dear Sister Ransford: - Enclosed Georgie Yerkes; Adah, Jennie Babbitt; Ruth, L. J. Brooks received a foot rest a4 the most find an acconnt of the organization of a Fannie Carrington; Esther, Florq, Babbitt; popular gentleman. Chapter at Northville. In response to an in Martha, Mary Simmons; Electa, Abbie Clark; Warder, Elizabeth Burgess; Sentinel, Bro. A Chapter was recently instituted at Bel- vitation from the Worthy Grand Matron also John Harlin; Marshal, Kittie Sessions. ding under the name of Doric Chapter. from the Worshipful Master of Northville Yours fraternally, S a r a h J. L a T o u b . There were forty-two petitioners. Sister L dge F. & A. M., I went to Northville on Mary D.Stone, A. G. M.,organized the Chap the April 10, to assist in the organization of OHIO. a Chapter or our Order there. Northville is ter and she was assisted by the officers and After many delays, trials and disappoint alive masonically,and now starts out with a membars of Queen Esther Chapter, of Ionia, ments, on the 16th of May, 1890, Cresoent very enthusiastic Chapter of forty-six char about fifty accompanying her. A banquet Chapter of Garrettsville, was duly instituted ter members, including some of the most in followed the organization. The officers are: by G. W. P., Bro. I. N. Hathaway, satiated fluential masons of the town. The Wor Sister H. Lapham, W. M.; R. M. Wilson, W. by eighteen officers and members of Ruby shipful Master of Northville Lodge, Bro. Al P.; Sister J. Devine, Asso. M. Chapter, Chardon. The work of conferring bert Cobb, had been selected as Worthy Pa At the close of the last regular meeting of the degrees was most beautifully accom tron, so you see the Masons were in sympa Myrtle Chapter, Ithica, the brethren of the plished and twenty-three persons assumed thy with the movement. The W. G. M., Masonic Fraternity marched into the Cliap- the solemn obligation of our Order. Cres by appointment, met the officers selected, ter-room, and through the Worshipful Mas cent Chapter will ever remember the sisters at the the beautiful Masonic Hall in the af ter of the Blue Lodge, in behalf of the fra and brothers of Ruby Chapter, as the source ternoon, gave them the obligation, upon the ternity, presented the sisters of the Chapter from which our first information was re assui^nce from Brother Cobb that all were with elegant black walnut and silk plush ceived. eligible to receive it. Then the officers were upholstered chairs for tho five points of the With two more regular meetings, our first placed in their stations. The Chapter Star, in the appropriate colors. Our broth years work will be finished. In that time we opened in due form, and the work of the ers of the Masonic Order never do anything will have added fifty-four to our member Order exemplified, with Sister Sarah J. La by halves. They have given us the use of ship, and shall enter upon our second year Tour of Hayward Chapter, as Conductress. their elegant Temple, rent free, with fuel with seventy-seven members. We think we Each officer was thoroughly instructed in and lights since we were instituted nearly may be justified in saying, good work has every particular by the Worthy Grand Ma three years ago. Now knowing that we are been done. The officers all have their parts tron. In the evening, upon assembling, the saving our funds to entertain the Grand well committed a Ritual rarely ever being remaining charter members assumed the Chapter, which convenes here next October, seen in the Chapter room. obligation. The Chapter opened in due they have stepped to the rescue like true At the meeting of the Grand Chapter, held form, and the work exemplified with Bro. C. knights and given us our chairs. in Columbus, October 8 and 9, a Charter was T. Joslin and the Conductress elect, Sister granted us. Immediately after, and by the A Butterfly Social was held at the resi Anne Waterman, as candidates. The offi recommendation ofG.W . M. Sister Mattie dence of Mr. and Mrs. Comstock, March 20, cers all did very well, some of them excep Felton, we adopted the Floral work, which and was well attended. It was the second tionally so, and we predict for this Chapter we consider most beautiful aud attractive. of a series of entertainments given by Myrtle a brilliant future. The Worthy Grand Ma In the April number of the T h e E a s t b r k Chapter, Ithac, the proceeds of which are tron is to be congratulated upon the thor S t a r a three line notice from Ohio appears, to provide a fund for the entertainment of oughness of her work and this is the reason in which the writer says, the Order is slowly the Grand Chapter which convenes here in why her Chapters are so successful after or gaining in this Jurisdiction. We think the October next. The butterfly word contest ganization. After all business was conclud cause of this slow growth is obvious. If we created much amusement. There was a prize ed, a vote of thanks of Orient Chapter was are correctly informed, Ohio is the only butterfly given the one making the largest given Sister Davidson and Sister LaTour for State, in which the Order of the Eastern Star number of words out of the word butterfly. their assistance. The banquet doors were is not recognized by the Masonic Fraternity Also a booby prize to the one having the then thrown open, and a beautifully and to the extent of allowing the Chapters of our least number. Time limited to fifteen bountifully laden table appeared to our Order to meet in the Masonic Lodge rooms. minutes. The chief attractions were the view. Bro. Joslin marshaled his forces, What encouragement we ask, can members napkins, maple syrup and hot biscuits. On with Grand Officers, Officers of Orient, mem of our Order have in asking for the privi each plate of biscuits was this card: “Why bers aud all marched to the tables. With lege of assisting our Masonic Brothers in are hot cakes like a catterpillar? ’ Answer: bowed headsBro. Joslin asked God’s blessing providing for the welfare of their wives, “Because they make the butter-fly.” The upon all present, after which the brothers daughters, sisters, mothers atid widows, if napkins were made by painting clothes-pins proceeded to waitupon the sisters all seated we are denied the privilege of meeting 1n black and pushing a folded napkin through in truly royal fashion. Fun and frolic took the same room these brothers occupy semi- each. Each corner of the napkin is then possession of that banquet-room for about occasionally. So long as this prejudice ex pulled out to form the butterfly. The nap au hour, and at a late hour each bade the ists just so long must we move slowly, but kins were made of tissue paper of the five other good-bye with wishes for meeting in colors of the Order—one color for each table. with such men as Levi 0. Goodate as Grand the near future. The officers of Orient are Master of Ohio, and Jacob H. Bromwell, Then butterflies were made of all sizes and as follows: W. M., Evaline Bovee; W. P., Grand Secretary, we trust and believe the colors, and were attached with spool wire to Bro. Albert Cobb; A. M., Ida Joslin, Secre time is not far distant, when the doors of the curtains, pillow-shams, draperies, plants, tary, Prudence B. Clark; Treas., Augusta Masonic Lodge rooms in Ohio, will be thrown flowers and all places possible from parlor open and the Order of the Eastern Star in Root; Con., Anna Waterman; Asso. Con., vited in. W. W. M. to bed-room, dining-rooms and kitchen. Each one of the committee wore a butterfly on left shoulder. Numbered slips were sold and the ladies and gentlemen with corres ponding numbers were partners for supper. There was much laughter and wit over the unique repast. The butter and maple syrup C did fly. Cake, coffee, and other refresh ments finished the menu. We had quite a sum to add to our fund, and many carried away a clothes-pin butterfly as a souvenir of Everyone should see our spring styles and elegant lines of private patterns. the occasion. M y r t l e . EASTMAN, SCHLICHER A LEE. PENNSYLVANIA. organized at the following places: Feb. 19, Wyoming Chapter, Pittston, has made it Bethlehem Chapter, Waterloo; Feb. 27, Ves V. P. EVANS. self notable for its pleasant socials, but that per Chapter, East Troy; March 6, Oconomo- given upon the occasion of the visit of woc, Oconomowoc; March 21, Oriental Chap &TSTEBS, PISE * GAME. Scranton sisters and brothers excels all for ter, Oshkosh; March 23, Vesta Chapter, mer ones. There were about one hundred Prairie Du Chien; March 24, Miriam Chap First of Everything in Season and fifty present, and after the regular work ter, Platterville; April 4, Crescent Chapter, Our Specialty. of the Chapter was finished a very nice mu Shell Lake—and the end is not yet. We keep everything that Flies, Crawls, sical and literary program was rendered. Vesta Chapter, was organized at Prairie Elegant refreshments were served, and so Du Chien, AprU 9, 1891, by J. A. Spratler, Hope, Jumps or Swims, that is Good to Eat, enjoyable was the evening, that ’twas past assisted by Mrs. Adency Irons. Forty per that is caught on land and in waters. the hour of midnight when the company sons received the obligation, while quite a said “good-night.” number, whose names were on the charter Telephone 599, or Call SOUTH DAKOTA. were unable to be present. A lively interest was manifest throughout the entire cere FULTON FISH MARKET, Vesta Chapter, Watertown, is in quite a No. 01 N . Ills. S t. prosperous condition, Although not rapid monies of organization, and exemplification ly increasing in membership they are earn of the work which followed. Mrs. Marguer EASTERN STAR, and other Society Jewelry. est and trying to improve in rendering the ite A. Webster, W. M.; Daniel Webster, W CHAS. A WINSHIP, work. P.; Mrs. Elenor Buck, A. M. The Grand 78 State St., C hicago, 111. Officers and visitors were hospitably enter TEXAS. tained, and all due courtesy extended them There has been a new Chapter organized Lalce Erie & VeslBrn Railroad. at Vernon, Texas. Mrs. Rosalie Loewan- thal is W. M. land Dr. R. E. LeMond, W. P., “ GEMS OF S0N6” Natural Gas Route. and Miss Georgia Strain, W. Sec’y. For Eastern Star Chapters LOCAL TIME TABLE. Lampasas Chapter is suffering from the In effect Jan. 1st, 1890. Folid trains between fan ruling of the Grand Lodge at its session in Forty-eight (48) pages, Oc dusky and Pcor'a and Indianapolis and Michigan City. Direct connections to and from all points in the United December. The correspondent from there tave size, bound in cloth and paper, containing90 tunes and States and Canada. seems very much discouraged. I write to des, all set to music and arranged for four Trains arrive and depart from the Indianapolis Un them to hope for better times. voices. ion Station as follows: San Angelo Chapter has ordered a set of Price, 50 cts. each or $5.00 per doz. cloth. DEPART. A.RE1YE “ 25 “ “ “ 2.00 “ “ paper. No. 10, pass., 7:15 a m <*No. 9, pass., 10:30 a m jewels. Every time San Angelo meets there Postage prepaid. Send price for sample •''No. 12, pass., 1:20 p m No. 11, paw. 2:50 p m are applications for membership. At the copy and address No. 14, pass., 7:00 p m No. 13, pa*s., G:20 p m next meeting there will be three iniations. L o r r a in e J . P it k in , fNo. 16. ex., 11:10 p m fNo. 17, ex., 320am The Grand Secretary has loaned the Chap 1471 Fulton St., No. 90, local, 5:55 a m No. 91, local, 5:30 am J e n n ie E. M a t h e w s , Chicago, 111. ter a melodeon that was her own, for as long Trains not marked run daily except Sunday; Maily; Rockford, Iowa. fdaily except Sunday. No. 12, via Tipton, arrive* time as she shall reside in San Angelo. Not Bloomington at 9:32 p m, making direct connection only is the Eastern Star glad, but the Mas with C. & A. fast train arriving Kansas City 8:55 next ons are saying what they are going to do A BOOS SENSATION! morning, connecting direct at Kansas City for Denver, when music is placed in the Lodge room. The Encyclopedia Britannica, San Francisco and all points west. Free reclining chair cars between Tipton and Missouri River for all passen The Grand Secretary has mailed nearly Last Edinburgh edition, 25 volumes, reduced in gers. Nos. 9,1012 and 13 connect at Tipton with main four hundred copies of the proceedings of price from $200 to 137 50. line trains for Sandusky, Peoiia and all points east and the Grand Chapter of Texas for 1890. If Call and see it or send for circulars. west. Trains Nos. 16 and 17 have elegant free reclining any committee on foreign correspondence th e BOWKN-MERRILL CO., chair cars for all passengers, making direct connection at Peru with the Wabash fast trains for Fort Wayne, has not yet received a copy, they can have Book-sellers, Indianapolis. ' Toledo, Detroit aud Chicago. For further information one by making their wants known. Our call on A. II. Sellars, City Passenger Agent, 46 8. Illi Grand Patron writes that he has not (EfblUhed I860.) INDIANAPOLIS (BeorgmlMd 1886.) nois St.. or address been very well, but is improving and H. C. P a r k e r , c. F. D a l y , 0SIIESS URIVERSITV Traffic Manager. Gen’l. Pass. Agt. hopes soon to take the field in the in WflH BLOCK, 0PP08IT8 P08T OFFICE. J Indianapolis, Ind. terest of the Order. Next week Brother B SXSB & OSBOBH, Principal* And Proprietor!. 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BURFORD, No. 31-Indianapolis & Cincinnati Limited, If you are contemplating a trip to any parlor and dining-car, d aily...... 9:30 a m STEEL AND COPPER PLATE EN point in Missouri, Kansas, Texas, California Arrive in Indianapolis 3:20 p. m. No. 83- Indianapolis & Cincinnati Vestibuled GRAVER AND PRINTER, or any Western State, call on the nearest Night Express, daily...... -...... 8:35 p m OF agent of the Big Four Route (C. C. C. & bt. Arrive in Indianapolis 3:45 a. m. L. Ry.) and obtain full information as to No. 1 —Monon accommodation except Sunday, Wedding and Party Invitations, rates, routes, and all other matters of inter arrive Indianapolis...... 10:40 a m Society and Visiting Cards. No. 48— Local Freight, leaves Alabama-st. yard 7:05 am est. The solid vestibuled trains of the Big Pullm an Vestibuled Sleeper for Chicago stands at Monograms and Crests. Four Route, making close connections in west end of Union station, and can be taken at 8:30 Lithograph Printer, Union Depots, offer accommodations and p. m., daily. facilities excelled by no other line. The Ticket office, No. 26. S. Illinois St. B l a n k B o o k Manufacturer and Stationer. I. D. BALDWIN, D. P. A., dining car service of the Big Four Route is 21-23 West Washington St., - - Indianapolis. Ind. Indianapolis, Ind. unsurpassed. C. E. KREGEL0F™eraiDlrector> 125 ^.DELAWARE ST. Digitized by Google SUPPLIES FOR CHAPTERS OF THE -THE PIITEST I jIITE OF- ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Floor Charts, Jewels, Sashes, CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES. Collars, Emblems and Banners, See our $5, $10 A $15 Specialties. Altars, Officers’ Chairs and Stands, Blanks and Blank Books, Members’ CHARLES MAYER A C O ., 2 9 A 31 W. WASH. ST. Ribbon Badges, Signets, Diplo mas, Books, and Rituals. ------o------Send for List No. 12, containing descrip, 0. E. S. Badges, Lapel Buttons and Rings. tions and prices of all Paraphernalia. Members Address BADGES THE M. C. LILLEY & CO., AND Columbus, Ohio. Officers Manufacturer of Regalias and Uniform* JEWELS, for all Societies. VERY CHEAP. THE GREAT DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY. fl& “>PLEA8E SEND FOR CATALOGUE. Atlantic & Pacific OH-A-S. A. WINSHIP <& CO TEA. CO. 78 Stdito Strooty — Cliic&£0) Illinois* Importers, Coffee Roasters ----J. MIESSE1T,------The C. C. C. & St. L. Ry. (Big Four Route) is the direct and popular line to Cleveland, Lake Chautau and Retailers in CONFECTIONER AND CATERER qua, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands, New York, Boston and all points East and Northeast. TEAS & COFFEES, Passengers via this popular line have solid vesti buled trains into the heart of New York City with SO W eal W ashington St. F ine Catering a Specialty. out transfer, asd Wagner palace sleeping cars 104 East W ashington Street, 41 E. North St., Indianapolis. Ind. through to Boston. Before making arrangements Telephone 1312. for a summer tour call on or address the nearest Indianapolis, Ind. agent of the Big Four Route, and obtain full infor mation in regard to tickets, rates, and time of trains. Jewelry of all kinds made and repaired. Pioneers in the business, and only Importers deal CHAS A. WINSHIP, The Eastern Star shines for all who avail ing Direct with Consumers 78 State St., Chicago, 111. themselves of its brightness. Subscribe. 200 Branch Stores in the Headquarters: United States. 85 & 37 Vesey Street, N. Y. •m LAPORTE -» SUMMER « RESORT!'!* Dr. Sarah Stockton, The Baptist Assembly Grounds, Pine Lake, near LaPorte'Indiana. 227 North Delaware Street. The Baitist Assembly Grounds cover 111 acres of land contanlng (Recently of Insane Hospital.) over fOO desirable cottage lots, now on sale. As a location for a quiet, » 0 to 11 a. m . Office Hours: comfortable healthy placeof rest dur f'!Sto4p. m. ing the* heated term ,it is unsurpassed. Capt Harding’s elegant new steam boats especially fitted up for the ac J. F. WALKER, J. W. SINGLETON commodation of guests, will make trips hourly. INDIANAPOLIS, The new Hotel upon the assembly Grounds, in charge of Mr. J. L. ( uin- miL'ge, will be re-opened for the pub STEAM CARPET BEATING COMPANY. lic in June. The leputation of Mr. Cummings as a caterer is so well es AIiI< W O B K PH O M PTLY DONE. tablished as to assure flrst-class table services at leasonable rates. Address 270 East "Washington St., GEO. C. DO KLAND, T e lep h o n e iio i, Indianapolis Ind. LaI*orte, Intl. 3 SILVER MEDALS. 6 d ip l o m a: W ASSON’S I The BEST place to buy Fancy Goods oultide of New York. % V % Solid Silver Thimbles - 21 cents Childrens Solid Gold Kings - lit cents Fancy Canvas Belts - 5 cents. TRIPPLE EXTRACT PERFUMERY: Jockey Club, Yiang-Ylang, Lilac, Violet, White Rose, &c. Full 1 cz, SIGN PAINTER, Bottles - 0 cents. Brass Signs and Fine Banners a Specialty. Note Paper 24 cents per box (24 sheets paper 24 envelopes.) Swan’s Down Face Powder - 5 cents per box. 36 CIRCLE, CORNER W. MARKET ST., Indianapolis. Telephone 073. ,T“ H. P. Wasson & Go. .” Wrought Stool Kunges. ‘OH A O A lv” Stoves and Ranges. Subscribers finding this paragraph beau "ST A T U R A L CarS*n Stoves of all kinds. tified by a blue pencil mark, will understand WILLIAM H. BENNETT, that their time has expired, and are earnestly 38 South Meridian St. solicited to renew.