Order Of The Eastern Star

Arrangement whicE have been in progress liere for sonie time for the formation of a lode of the order of the Bastera Star, being the femalo annex to the Maéonic fraternity, liavo been perfected and the following oflicers chosen : Worthy Patrón- Dr. A.C. Nlchols. Wortliv jratron- Mrs. Hiittie Walah. A.ssoci&tti Matron- MÊs. Qeo Iï. Ptnd. Seeretary- Dr. Charlotte E. FJtzgerald. Treasurer- Mrs. A. C. Nieliols. Chaidiiiu- Mra. O. M. Martin. Ada- Mis. John W. ISennett Electa- Mrs. F .A. Howlett. Esther- Mra. Mary Rail Martha- Mrs. (jeö. L. Vimdawarker. Warder-Mrs. T. V. Mingay. Conduetress- Mrs.L. D. tti'nes. Asst. Conduetress- Mrs. P. W. Moore. Seutinel- Oapt. Thos. ïaylor. The iustituting ceremonies will be held on Thursday evening, at Masonic Temple, the instatling offleer beiug Mrs. Louese A. Turck, of Alma, who will be assisted by Mrs. E. B. Wood, Worthv Matron of Tecumseh Chapter No. 51. This chapter will be designated as Crystal Chapter O. E. S., and will start out with over h'fty charter membere. - Tlie great civil service reform democrats in cougress liiive cut out the appropriatioe to sustain tlie civil service counmisfiion. Why ? Jlr. man oí thJs district explained it ín a speech. he made lm the house, which boiled down meant just tliis and nothing more : It prevenís us from apI) o int ing Ueonocrats to office. -o Farms wil] still be nicely tilled Wheii the offices are filled; Stores be oien ; railroad trains Run as usual o'er the plains; World will move as fast or slow As it did ten years ago, Therefore, ere the seasou's gone. Keep your- collar buttou on!