Anna Waterhouse
Worthy Grand Matron |
J. R. Klippelt Worthy Grand Patron |
Third Annual Session, Held at Huntington, in the Masonic Temple,
October 3. 1906
HUNTINGTON, W. VA., Oct. 3, 1906.
The Grand Chapter of West Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star, met in third annual session, in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Huntington, commencing Wednesday, October 3, 1906, at 10 A. M. The meeting was called to order by Annie E. Waterhouse, Grand Matron.
There being a constitutional number of subordinate Chapters represented, the Grand Chapter was opened in ample form.
Prayer by Grand Chaplain.
Opening Ode. Welcome.
The Grand Marshal proclaimed the Grand Chapter duly opened for the transaction of business.
The following Chapters responded to roll call:
Miriam No. 1,
Silver Leaf No. 5,
Augusta No. 6,
Ruth No. 7,
Huntington No. 8,
Lorraine No. 9,
Queen Esther No. 11
Naomi No. 12,
Parkersburg No. 14,
R. Douglas No. 15,
Cottageville No. 16,
Ripley No. 17,
Buckhannon No. 18,
Martha No. 19.
Alkire No. 10 being the only Chapter not represented.
Sister Jessie M. Louden, Worthy Matron of Huntington, No. 8, in an address full of good cheer and encouragement, welcomed the Grand Chapter to the city.
Brother S. Waterhouse responded in a short, appropriate address
GRAND MATRON'S ADDRESS.
To the Officers, Members and Visitors to the Third Annual Session of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the State of West Virginia:
GREETING:
It is with fraternal love and a heart filled with pleasure that I welcome you, one and all, to this third annual session of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
We have been led by the bright Star in the East to assemble here together to extend the fraternal hand of greeting to the sisters and brothers and return thanks to Him, who through His kindProvidence, has permitted us to meet here and to legislate and act for the best interest of the Order of the Eastern Star.
One year ago you re-elected me Grand Matron, an honor of which I am justly proud, and which office I have tried to fill to the best of my ability.
When you bestowed this honor upon me for the second time, I looked back through the past year and felt that there were many things that might have been done, and I resolved to double my exertions for the good of the Order throughout the State for the coming year. And now, at this year's closing, I feel that there is still much left undone, but we all realize that no matter how long we may live in this life, when we are called to the Great Beyond our work is left unfinished for some one else to take up. So it is in the Eastern Star work, and when my successor enters upon Ale duties of Grand Matron may she do the work with a kind and willing heart, and at the close of her term of office may the Grand Chapter realize that it has been the most prosperous year in its history.
Before proceeding with the business of this session let us, with grateful heart, acknowledge the goodness of our Heavenly Father in permitting us to assemble in the Grand Chapter with our Golden Chain unbroken in the circle of Grand Officers. [Chapter called up and prayer offered.]
But , alas, the Silent Messenger has entered some of our homes to remove those whom we loved, and has tenderly lifted them from their earthly home to the Portals on High.
Let us arise and reverently stand with bowed heads, while
our Secretary reads the names of those who have crossed to that Great Beyond. Secretary read the names.
"Down in the valley so humble and low, Where the cool purling streamlets limpidly flow, Sad hearts are sighing from memory's refrain, For the links that are broken in life's Golden Chain.
"Upon the mountains ambition is ripe, And hearts are aglow with fervor and strife, There souls are weeping with anguish and pain, For the links that are broken in life's Golden Chain.
"In hovel and palace alike there is woe, Death, on his mission, doth everywhere go, No place so hallowed but that there is pain, For the links that are broken in life's Golden Chain.
"All over the land wherever we roam, Or wherever man shall find him a home, Till the end of time he will complain For the links that are broken in life's Golden Chain.
"God of our Fathers, oh give us that rest, When we may gather again to our breast Each of our loved ones, so cruelly slain, And count the links perfect in life's Golden Chain."
Hymn, "Nearer, My God, to Thee."
Prayer.
My first official act was to ask the Grand Matron of Indiana, on October 8, 1905, for waiver of jurisdiction, to receive and ballot on the petition of David Jackley, of Indiana. Waiver was granted.
In July, 1906 I asked the Grand Matron of Ohio for waiver of jurisdiction to receive and ballot on the petition of Mrs. Alice M. Davis, of Martin's Ferry, Ohio. Waiver granted.
In December, 1905, 1 granted waiver of jurisdiction to Mrs. Sadie Rutter to petition McKinley Chapter, of Cumberland, Md.
I granted waiver of jurisdiction in the case of J. R. Patterson, of Maggie, W. Va., to receive degrees in Ohio.
I granted waivers of jurisdiction to Sallie J. Pauley and Mrs. C. M. Coffman, of Williamson, to petition Anna 0. Young Chapter, of Pikesville, Ky.
January 10, I organized Ripley Chapter with thirty-three charter members.
The officers of the Ravenswood Chapter kindly consented to do the work, which they did in a very creditable manner.
Our Worthy Grand Patron, Bro. Klippelt, organized Buckhannon Chapter on the____. I assisted him in the work, and our Past Grand Patron, Bro. Krupp, was also present.
Bro. Waterhouse, acting as Patron pro tem., organized Sutton Chapter oil the 13th of May, with thirty-one members. I assisted Bro. Waterhouse in the work.
As Bro. Klippelt, our Grand Patron, had moved out of the State when this Chapter was organized, and Bro. Hull, our Associate Grand Patron, refused to perform the duties of Grand Patron, I called upon Bro. Waterhouse to perform the duties of Grand Patron pro tem.
I have had numerous questions asked me, and I always referred them to the Ritual, Constitution and Laws of the Grand Chapter.
There are now eleven Chapters in the State, which are as follows:
Wheeling, Cameron, Mannington, Grafton, Clarksburg, Parkersburg, Ravenswood, Middlebourne, Hinton, Huntington, Keyser. Then we have four Chapters working under dispensation – Ripley, Buckhannon, Sutton and Cottageville, which make a total of fifteen.
We have three dormant Chapters, Athens, Ceredo, and Welch, but there are prospects of reviving Athens Chapter, as I have had communications from them, stating that they desire to reorganize, and I expect to hear from them soon.
I cannot close the report without expressing my admiration for that noble band of earnest sisters occupying the position in their several Chapters as Worthy Matron. To their faithful and persistent efforts in the promotion of harmony, peace and love may ,be attributed in a large degree the growth of the Order in this jurisdiction.
I also want to express my deep appreciation to Master Masons who have so kindly consented
to permit the different Eastern Star Chapters throughout the State to meet in their Lodge rooms, and
who, with the except on of two Chapters, meet without any expense whatever to the Chapters.
I would recommend that the Grand Chapter pay the mileage of their Grand Officers and one representative from each of the subordinate Chapters, also the Grand Matron's expenses to visit the Chapters working under dispensation, as it is necessary for her to visit the Chapters in order to recommend them for charters.
I would recommend that the old Rituals be called in and the Chapters furnished with the new Revised Editions.
This, my sisters and brothers, is the report of my year's work, which I submit for your consideration.
In a few hours I shall lay down my gavel of authority. The unceasing toil and care has been lightened by the many kindnesses shown me by the sisters and brothers whom I have met.
If I have made any mistakes, kindly look over them, with the thought that none of us are perfect, and that we are all liable to err, and that I have served you to the best of my ability.
As I return to the Grand Chapter the trust confided to my care one year ago, I do so promising that my interest in the Grand Chapter will always be the same, and will become past in name only.
Fraternally submitted,
ANNIE E. WATERHOUSE,
Worthy Grand Matron.
Accepted and referred to the Committee on jurisprudence.
At 12:30 called from labor to refreshments.
At 2 P. M. called to labor again.
Grand Patron's Address
HUNTINGTON, W. VA., Oct. 3, 1906.
To the Grand Chapter of West Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star:
When one year ago I was installed into the office of Grand Patron of this Grand Chapter 1 resolved to devote my time and put forth my best efforts to further the interests of this Grand Chapter, to sow more seed among the Masonic brethren of our State that might grow and develop and result in the organization of more Chapters, thereby spreading the sublime principles of our Order. I desired not only to gather the sheaves and the harvest ripened by the efforts of my predecessor, but to reap even a major portion of that which I myself might sow and leave a goodly portion to my successor.
But, alas, for human resolve and endeavor, man cannot control the course of human events. We plan for the future as for the present, reckoning not upon the happening of some event, an event perhaps to our own individual advantage, and before we have time to put even our present plans into execution, the unexpected happens, and all our plans and all our hopes lie prostrate.
But may I not hope that my efforts, feeble perhaps even and covering a period of but a few months, may bear fruit If I have sown of the seeds of truth contained in the principles of our Order, I shall feel that my efforts have not been in vain, for the seed of truth never perishes. Wherever it is sowed, or even scattered, it will preserve and carry with it the principle of life. Time cannot destroy it, nor rob it of its vitality.
My efforts as Grand Patron resulted in the organization of two Chapters, at Ripley on January 10, 1906, and at Buckhannon on February 9, 1906, when a change in m personal affairs necessitated my removal to Pittsburg, Penn. Thus was I compelled to give up my plans and my labors, to the carrying out of which I had looked forward with great pleasure, and leave the work to my successor in line of office. I appreciate the high honor this Grand Chapter has conferred upon me, and I regret most sincerely not to have been able to serve you during the full term of my office that I might show you by my acts and my deeds the appreciation which I feel.
CHAPTERS ORGANIZED.
During the period of my incumbency I had the pleasure of granting dispensation for the organization of two chapters, at Ripley and at Buckhannon.
Ripley Chapter was organized January 10, 1906, with Mrs. Greek A. Park as Worthy Matron, C. W. Gillian as Worthy Patron, Mrs. F. M. Downs as Associate Matron, and Miss Margaret Walker as Secretary. Being myself unable to be present, I authorized Sister Kneeream, Grand Ruth of this Grand Chapter, to act in my behalf, and, assisted by the Matron and members of Douglass Chapter of Ravenswood, I know full well the duty was ably performed. The application for dispensation contained the names of twenty-two, all of whom, I believe, were present.
Buckhannon Chapter was organized February 9, 1906, and the occasion of the organization of this Chapter was a memorable one, your Grand Patron being ably assisted in the organization by the Grand Matron and Past Grand Patron Krupp. Members from Augusta Chapter and Naomi Chapter were also present. The application for dispensation contained the names of forty-seven of Buckhannon's cultured people, and the kindness' and hospitality offered your representatives will ever be recalled with pleasure. With Eleanor R. Williams as Worthy Matron and Prof. J. J. Deck as Worthy Patron, Buckhannon will give a good account of herself and become one of our brightest stars.
IN CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, let me express the hope and trust that the deliberation of this Grand Chapter may result in much good to our Order throughout the State. May great and good results follow from your forethought and deliberations, and may that which you do merit the highest success.
Fraternally yours,
J. R. KLIPPELT, Grand Patron.
On motion, accepted and referred to Committee on jurisprudence.
GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT.
To the Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of West Vir-ginia, Order of the Eastern Star:
One year ago, without any solicitation on my part, you saw fit to elect me to the responsible office of Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter, a responsibility I approached with fear and trembling that my business cares might prevent me giving the work of the Chapter the energy and zeal it should have.
The work has been a pleasure to me, notwithstanding the cares it has added to my labor for the year.
Thanking Sister Waterhouse, W. G. Matron, Bro. Stephen Waterhouse, G. P. pro tem., and Bro. W. E. Krupp, G. Treasurer, and all the Grand Officers for their assistance and encouragement.
I hereby submit my official acts to this Grand Chapter for charitable and considerate judgment.
Corresponded with 44 Grand Chapters in U. S. and one in Scotland.
ISSUED DISPENSATIONS.
December 28, 1905, to Ripley No. 17. January 23, 1906 to Buckhannon, No. I& May I, 1906 to Sutton No. 19
CHARTERS GRANTED.
October 4, 1905 Parkersburg, No. 14. October 24, 1905, R. Douglas, No. 15.
SYNOPSIS OF CHARTERED CHAPTERS.
Members, 1905 -----------------------------------------728
Initiated ------------------------------------------ 145
Affiliated -------------------------------------------- 5
Total increase ----------------------------------- 150- 150
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Total with increase --------------------------------- 878
Died ----------------------------------------------- 6
Demitted ---------------------------------------- 20
Suspended --------------------------------------- 2
Expelled ------------------------- ---------------- 1
Total decrease --------------------------------- 29
Present membership chartered Chapters ------------------ 847
Membership U. D. Chapters ------------------------------- 161
Total membership ------------------------------------------ r,o18
Increase ----------------------------------------------------- 290
Fraternally submitted,
C. R. MARTIN,
Grand Secretary.
REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER.
HUNTINGTON, October 3, 1906.
To the Grand Chapter of West Virginia, Order of the Eastern Star: Your Grand Treasurer begs leave to submit the following reports of his receipts and expenditures during the year, together with the orders issued and the vouchers showing payment of the same
1905
Oct. 4, To cash from C. R. Martin, Grand Sec'y ------ $ 5 00
10, To cash from C. R. Martin, Grand Sec'y ------------ 17 50
10, To cash from Mrs. E. S. Dinger, Past Grand
Sec'y -------------------------------------------------------- 6 75
30, To cash from Mrs. Carrie B. McNeill, Past
Grand Treasurer ------------------------------------------ 44 76
30, To cash from C. R. Martin, Grand Sec'y ---------- 60 00
Nov. 11, To cash from C. R. Martin, Grand Sec'y ------ 10 00
1906.
Jan. 10 To cash from C. R. Martin, Grand Sec'y -------- 20 00
Total receipts --------------------------------------------- $164 01
Expenditures.
1905.
Oct. 12, By order NO. 5, W. E. Krupp, cash advanced---$ 3 00
12, By order No. 6, Mrs. E. S. Dinger, expressage,
etc ------------------------------------------------------------ 3 82
12, By order No. 7, Jos. Hall, printing ------------------- 5 25
12, By order No. 8, Mrs. Lorraine J. Pitkin, M. W.
G. Sec'y, supplies for Grand Chapter ---------------------- 29 00
18, By order No. 9, W. E. Krupp, account expenses
as Grand Patron ---------------------------------------------- 15 00
Nov. 6, By order No. 10 W. E. Krupp, supplies, as Grand
Treasurer -------------------------------------------------------- 1 30
I I, By order No. I I, C. R. Martin, Grand Sec'y,
postage, etc - --------------------------------------------------- 5 72
1906
Jan. 15, By order No. 12, Mrs. Lorraine J. Pitkin,
supplies ------------------------------------------------------- 13 50
15, By order No. 13, C. R. Martin, Grand Sec'y,
postage, etc ----------------------------------------------------- 3 22
Aug. 25, By order No. 14, C. R. Martin, Grand Sec'y,
postage, etc ----------------------------------------------------- 2 47
Total ----------------------------------------------------------- $82 28
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Balance on hand ---------------------------------------------- $81 73
Fraternally submitted,
W. E. KRUPP, P. G. Patron,
Grand Treasurer.
7:30 P. M. Grand Chapter called to labor, the several degrees of the Chapter were exemplified by Huntington Chapter, with candidate, Sister Jessie Cowden as W. M., Bro. C. R. Martin as W. Patron.
Grand Chapter adjourned until 9 A. M., October 4.
Grand Chapter met 9 A. M. Sister Annie E. Waterhouse, Grand Matron.
atron.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS
To the Grand Matron, officers and Members of the Grand Chapter, order of the Eastern Star:
We, your committee, beg, to report the following unfinished business: business as resolutions
introduced at the last session of the Grand Chapter.
Resolved, that Section 2 of Article XI be amended by striking out in line three 25 cents and insert
50 cents.
On motion of Bro. J. B. Jamison that 35 cents be inserted instead of 50 cents, motion seconded, and by vote adopted. Resolution as amended was adopted by rising Vote Of 25 for, 4 against.
We also report the following resolutions unfinished:
Resolved, That the expenses of the Grand Officers in attending the Grand Chapter meetings, be paid out 'of the Grand Chapter treasury.
Bro. Waterhouse asked to amend said motion so as to read as follows:
Resolved, That all Grand Chapter Officers, all Past Grand Matrons, and Past Grand Patrons, and one Representative from each subordinate Chapter be allowed two cents per mile each Way by the most direct route in attending Grand Chapter meetings, said expense to be paid out of the Grand Chapter treasury.
The amendment was adopted.
On motion resolution was adopted as amended by a rising vote, 21 for and 4 against.
We also report the following resolution unfinished:
Resolved, That the Grand Patron be allowed the sum of $7.50 for each subordinate Chapter organized.
On motion of C. R. Martin, said resolution was amended to read as follows:
Resolved, That the Grand Patron, Grand Matron or Deputized Officer, organizing a subordinate Chapter be paid the sum of $7.50 out of the Grand Chapter treasury for the same, and for each one so organized.
Amendment accepted by vote.
Resolution adopted by a rising vote Of 27 to 2.
Report signed by committee.
C. R. MARTIN,
A. L. POPE,
MINERVA C. DEBENDARFER.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS.
To the Grand Matron, Grand Patron, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter 0. E. S.:
We, your Committee on Finance, have examined the-report, books and papers of Grand Secretary C. R. Martin, and find them correct as read, showing balance cash in his hands Of $246.35. Thirty Rituals and 1,018 members of subordinate Chapters. We have also examined the books, papers and reports of Bro. W. E. Krupp, Grand Treasurer, and find them correct, showing the sum of $81-73 balance in the hands of Grand Treasurer. We recommend the following bills paid: Bullard Printing Co., printing 300 invitations, $4.50; Lorraine J. Pitkins, R. W. Grand Secretary, balance due on account, $11.16; Bro. J. R. Klippelt, Grand Patron, organizing Buckhannon, No. 18, $7.50.
Signed J. B. JAMISON,
SALLIE D. KNEEREAN,
MARY J. WALLACE.
Report of committee was on motion accepted and adopted. The following reports were on motion accepted.
The undersigned, who was at a former meeting of the Grand Chapter appointed to purchase proper Grand Chapter jewels, requests that he be continued as such committee for another year.
Respectfully submitted,
W. E. KRupp, Committee.
Your committee, to whom was assigned the duty of having the proceedings of this Grand Chapter printed, beg to report that at no time during the past year have the finances warranted the expense of printing the proceedings, and we have accordingly not had proceedings printed.
Respectfully submitted,
W. E. KRUPP, Committee.
The following resolution was offered by Bro. W. K. Cowden:
Resolved, That when the Worthy Grand Matron is requested to visit a subordinate Chapter, her expenses shall be paid by the Chapter making the request.
Resolution was adopted.
The following resolution was offered:
Resolved, That in the election of officers nomination be made.
Motion seconded and adopted.
By vote of the Grand Chapter it was decided to hold the next annual meeting of the Grand Chapter at Ravenswood.
The following officers of the Grand Chapter were elected and installed:
MARY J. WALLACE, Huntington No. 8 - --------------------- - Grand Matron
STEPHEN WATERHOUSE, Miriam, No. 1 ------------------ - - Grand Patron
MINERVA C. DEBENDARFER, Augusta No. 6 - - -Associate Grand Matron
J. F. SHORE, Ruth, NO. 7 - - - ------------------------ - Associate Grand Patron
C. R. MARTIN, Ruth, NO. 7 - --------------------------- -- - - - Grand Secretary
W. E. KRUPP, Miriam, No. 1 - ------------------------- - - - - . Grand Treasurer
CLARA A. JAMISON, Lorraine, No. 9 ------------------ - - Grand Conductress
W. K. COWDEN, Huntington, No. 8 -------------------- - Trustee for two years
ELLA HOSACK, Aikire, No. 10 - ------------------------ - - Trustee for one year
The following appointments were made by the Grand Matron-elect and installed:
MARIE SOBANSKI, Mariam, No. 1 - - --------- -Grand Adah
SALLIED. KNEEREAm, R. Douglas, No. 15 - - - Grand Ruth
JOANNA BISHOP, Huntington, No. 8 -------- - -Grand Esther
ELEANOR WILLIAMS Buckhannon, No. 18---Grand Martha
EVA L. HAWKINS, Parkersburg, No. 14--------- Grand Electa
ADA Lou HYER, Martha, No. 19----------------- Grand Warder
JAMES J. DECK, Buckhannon, No. 18 - - ----- Grand Sentinel
LILLIAN CHALFANT, Cottageville, No. 16 - - Grand Chaplain
ANNA S. MOTTER, Naomi, No. 12 - - ------- - Grand Marshal
MOLLIE ARMSTRONG, Ripley, No. 17 -- - - Grand Organist
There being no further business the Worthy Grand Matron closed the Chapter in regular form to meet again on October 2,1907.
MRS. ANNIE E. WATERHOUSE,
Worthy Grand Matron.
C. R. MARTIN,
Grand Secretary.