Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Altheria Keator - Noble Grand of Lily of the Valley Lodge of Rebekahs - 1916

Noble Grand of Lily of the Valley Lodge of Rebekahs
Mrs. Altheria Keator
Utica Saturday Globe, October 1915

 
Altheria Keator, 1868 - 1930
Noble Grand of Lily of the Valley Lodge of Rebekahs

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the conclusion of the regular session of the Lily of the Valley Lodge of Rebekahs in Odd Fellows' Hall Friday evening the ceremony of installing officers for the ensuring six months was conducted by District Deputy President Myrtle Miller, of Greene, assisted by her staff of grand officers:  Grand marshal, Mary Corbin, of Greene; Grand Warden, Hattie Waugh, of Greene; Grand secretary, Elsie Croop; Grand treasurer, Ida Kemp, and grand chaplain, Lillie Hayes, of Norwich.

The officers elevated to the chairs were:  Noble grand, Altheria Keator; vice grand, Edith Schneider; recording secretary, Rosanna Hayes, and treasurer, Anna Pierce.

The past noble grand, Miss Jennie Loft, was presented with the handsome past noble grand's collar and jewel and also with a beautiful and handled umbrella by the officers who had served with her.  S.M. Blanford made the presentation speech and Miss Loft fittingly responded.

An elaborate and enjoyable banquet concluded the ceremonies of the evening.




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