The Eastern Star Volume 4 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 Excerpt: ...will be given a beautifully enameled, solid gold O. E. S. charm. The early workers of Indiana are always glad to hear a word from one of its former Grand Treasurers, Sister Ida Hodler. Bro. John Hodler has been suffering with rheumatism, but is somewhat improved. Sister Ida writes: "I wish I was an artist, and from where I am sitting at this moment could paint you a picture of the view. There is an orange tree loaded with ripening fruit, and between the branches and on either side I catch glimpses of the river with a sail boat here and there." To the readers of The Eastern Star the.name of Minnie Brooks is not entirely new. Through its columns she was introduced to the O. E. S. family. At the recent meeting of the Grand Lodge F. and A. M., she called upon tbem.accompanied by her foster father, Col. J. Van Hoose. No longer a child, but a cultured young lady, who can soon take upon herself the duties of life. Surely, to those whose privilege it had been to contribute toward making this possible, it was an occasion of joy. Minnie thanked the fraternity that had listened to the appeal of the friendless orphan, and had made their profession a thing of deeds rather than words. So responsive were the sisters to whom mention was made of the Bazaar of Queen Esther Auxiliary, that it assures one that this is one great family. Several jurisdictions were represented by gifts. From our.sisters in Massachusetts came. Sister Small and daughter, a painted scarf and satin scent bag; Sister Little, a doll. Illinois sent: Sister Pitkin, six membership badges, and Queen Esther Chapter, one dozen Floral Work; Sister Elizabeth Butler, $1.00; Sister Hall, Grand Matron, added a beautiful handpainted banner to Kansas contributions. Sister Penn, Grand Secretary of Arkansas, ...