Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 301, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 December 1911 — Public Installation. [ARTICLE]

Public Installation.

Remington Chapter 169 O. E. R gave a public installation last Friday evening, with Mrs. James Gilbert rAiring W. M., and Mrs. Carl Somers her successor. After the ceremony, short addresses were given by Mr. Smalley, W. P., and several members. Delicious two course refreshments were served by a committee of ladies, Mesdaines Geo. Stoudt, C. Somers and A. V. Locke. Each guest was presented with a blue Christmas stocking filled *'-ith bonbons. A short program followed, Mrs. A. V. Locke giving a vocal number; Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Locke singing a duet; Miss Ruth Stoudt gave sever* 1 organ numbers. The following are the officers for thi new year: W. M., Mrs. Carl Somers; W, P.y Mr. Smalley; A. M.. Stella Locke; See.,'Dojly Porter; Tregsy Mrs. Smalley; Cond., Mrs. A. Locke; A Cond., Mrs. A. Dodge; Ajiab, Ethel Smalley; Ruth, Mrs. Geier; Esther, Mrs. Btoudt; Martha, Mrs. Gilbert; Electa, Mrs. Hargreaves. The Presbyterian December Mla-

sionary meeting was held Saturday, Dec. 16. Mrs. Bull reviewed the last chap ter of Western Women in Eastern Lands.” Mrs. Bartlett conducted the acoustic “Mountaineers” by means of Scriptural references. Mrs. Frank Peck gave-a history of the Mountaineers and the work accomplished for them. Mrs. Wm. Townsend gave a solo. Several invited guests were present The attendance was small, owing to the inclement weather largely. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is the second Thursday in January, with Mrs Bartlett