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Page 3 ... Installing Grand Officers
Page 3 ... Santa Fe Chapter Officers 2006-2007
Page 4 ... Committees
Page 6 ... Roster of Members, A-L
Page 12... Calendar of Events
Page 13... Odes
Page 14... Roster of Members, M-Z
Page 19... General Grand Chapter Appointments
Page 19... Santa Fe Grand Chapter Officers Appointments
Page 20... Grand Chapter of New Mexico Officers
Page 21... Grand Chapter: Lantern Glow Year
Page 22... Eastern Star Hymn, by Helen E.C. Balmer
Page 23... A Sonnet for the O.E.S., by Owen Lorion
Page 24... back cover, general information
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Enjoy the Fellowship of Eastern Star
100 Years
2006 - 2007 Yearbook
Santa Fe Chapter #19Brenda Watson
Worthy MatronJosé Montoño
Worthy PatronTheme — Enjoy the Fellowship of Eastern Star.
Motto — You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too many cats.
Flowers — White chrysanthemums, purple lavender.
Colors — All the colors of the rainbow, plus turquoise and pink.
Symbols — Cats and the rainbow.
Honor Station — Secretary.
Scripture — Genesis 9:13,
I will put My rainbow in the clouds to be a sign of My promise to the Earth.
~~(God's Word ® Translation)
Dedication of Term — All Eastern Stars the world over.
Songs —
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow,
- Alley Cat Song,
- Chester (Revolutionary War song),
- Memory (from CATS),
- We'll Build a World.
Charities — Diabetes, Talking Books, American Heart Association.
Chapter Sweethearts — Pamela & Don Sutcliffe.
Installing Grand Officers
Installing Grand Officer Virgie George, PGM Assistant Installing Grand Officer Norman J. Mayne, Jr., WGP Installing Grand Marshal Gayle Smith, WGM Installing Grand Secretary Pamela Mayne, PM Installing Grand Chaplain Betty Robertson, PGM Installing Grand Organist Judy Goldie, PM 
Santa Fe Chapter Officers 2006-2007
Worthy Matron Brenda Watson, PM Worthy Patron Jose Montaño Associate Matron Anne Burrage, PM Associate Patron Clyde Durnell, PP Secretary Carol Claymer Treasurer Cindy Mares, PM Conductress Sandra Kelley, PM Associate Conductress Kitty Hughes Chaplain Jose Morales, PP Marshal Bill Friedman Organist Gerry Bushrow Adah Margaret Hedrick, PM Ruth Amy Valone Esther Cara Feyas Martha Pam Sutcliffe, PM Electa Faye Green, PM Warder Carmen Montaño Sentinal Dan Sutcliffe, PP Committees
Benevolent
Brenda Watson, WM
Jose Montaño, WP
Anne Burrage, AM
Clyde Durnell, AP
Berevement
Kitty Hughes
Faye Green
Carmen Montaño
Budget
Cindy Mares
Carol Claymer
Dan Sutcliffe
Bylaws
Clyde Durnell
Dan Sutcliffe
Community Service
Gerry Bushrow
Cara Feyas
Pam Sutcliffe
Examining Committee
Jose Montaño
Bill Friedman
Kitty Hughes
Finance
Clyde Durnell
Pam Sutcliffe
Cara Feyas
Funeral Team
Brenda Watson
Jose Montaño
STAR POINTS
Jose Morales
Memorial Markers
Clyde Durnell
Brenda Watson
Jose Montaño
ALL MEMBERS
Newsletter
Pam Sutcliffe
Anne Burrage
Jeton Luna
Official Visit
Brenda Watson
Cindy Mares
Cara Feyas
Prompters
Clyde Durnell— West
Jose Montaño— East
Publicity
Cara Feyas
Set-Up
Jose Montaño
Jose Morales
Clyde Durnell
Dan Sutcliffe
Sunshine
Kitty Hughes
Anne Burrage
Cindy Mares
Telephone
Betty Berge (SF)
Doris Stevenson (Esp.)
Clara Rodgers (LV)
Ways and Means (Rodeo)Anne Burrage
Brenda Watson
Pam SutcliffeSandra Kelley
Jose Montaño
ALL MEMBERS
Chapter Instructor
Cindy Mares
Floor Instructor
Sandra Kelley
Parliamentarian
Clyde Durnell
Proficiency
Jose Montaño
Roster of Members
Bold=Northern New Mexico, regular=Southern NM, italic=out of stateAkey, Mrs. Irene
1010 E. Bobier #19
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 631-5572
WINTER ADDRESS:
7151 E. Highway 60 #513
Gold Canyon, AZ 85218
(480) 288-3513
Allingham, Mrs. Helen
744 Williams Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3713
Anthony, Mrs. Lois
PO Box 103
Cedar Crest, NM 87008
(505) 281-2610
Ary, Mrs. Marilyn M.
465 Arden Circle
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Baird, Mrs. Fern
2402 N. 4th
Temple, TX 76501
Bell, Mrs. Esther
6151 Airport Road #36
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5108
Berge, Mrs. Zephr "Betty"
3471 Cerrillos Road #44
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 473-3433
Bridgeford, Mrs. M. Ferne
501 Thompson Ave.
Kingman, KS 67068
Brumley, Mrs Pauline
1126 Taos Highway
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-6040
Burrage, Mrs. Anne
2539 Avenida de Isidro
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 471-5940
Bushrow, Mrs. Geraldine "Gerry"
6151 Airport Road #38
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5985
Carpenter, Mrs. Alta Louise
PO Box 540
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Cates, Mrs. Anna
PO Box 45089
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
(505) 765-5274
Chavez, Mrs. Doris M.
PO Box 687
Apache. OK 73006
Clamer, Ms. Carol
PO Box 399
Dixon, NM 87527
(505) 579-9191
Counts, Mrs. Margaret
6216 Alta Monte Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
LIFE
Crow, Mrs. Glenda "Dolly"
Crow, Mr. Mack
626 Grand Ave.
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-1411
Dalrymple, Mr. Keith, Sr.
Dalrymple, Mrs. Josephine
1015 Hudson Lane
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3709
Dalrymple, Mrs. Sharon
1008 Calle Sin Nombre
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6226
Deveraux, Mrs. Tsenre
9175 Wilshire Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Drennan, Mrs. Patricia
2925 Madeira Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Durnell, Mr. Clyde
405 Alamo Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-3189
Dwire, Miss Marla
PO Box 15982
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 473-9066
Ellis, Mrs. Tami Sue
9251 Eagle Ranch Rd NW #1811
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Eyermann, Ms. Evelyn B.
31 Webster Heights Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54301
Feyas, Mrs. Cara Leigh
114 Pine Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 984-1098
Fox, Mrs. Florence
11709 G Casa Grande Dr.
Creue Coeur, MO 63146
Freidman, Mr. Bill
1209 Placita Loma
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-5349
George, Mr. Carroll
George, Mrs. Virgie PGM
20 Tango Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 455-3225
LIFE
Goddard, Mr. Charles
Goddard, Mrs. Margaret
PO Box 777
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-9588
WINTER ADDRESS
271 Calle del Lago
Green Valley, AZ 85614
Graham, Mrs. Katherine
11 Verano Loop
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 982-2133
Green, Mrs. Faye
520 Sandia St.
Santa Fe, NM 87501-1320
(505) 983-6218
Hamilton, Mrs. Gail
PO Box 2164
Byron, GA 31008
Harper, Mrs. Sharon
1204 N. Hall Drive
Roswell, NM 88201
Harris, Mrs. Betty Lee
7015 Starshine NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 797-5194
Harris, Mrs. Helen
5500 E Peakview Ave #1212
Centennial, CO 80121
(720) 266-5809
Hayes, Ms. Katherine
941 Lee Trevino Dr.
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-7062
Heaseley, Mrs. Marianne
242 W. Brady Street
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 283-8940
Hedrick, Mrs. Alice
Hedrick, Mr. Sam, Jr.
PO Box 124
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-6009
Hedrick, Mrs. Donna
Hedrick, Mr. Sam, Sr.
PO Box 124
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-4273
Hedrick, Mr. Lonnie
Hedrick, Mrs. Margaret
3691 State Highway 14
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 474-0973
Hedrick, Miss Pamela
Rio Rancho, NM
Heer, Mr. Floyd PGP
Heer, Mrs. Marceline
1584 Luisa Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-9264
LIFE
Helberg, Don L.
45 Cerro del Alamo
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-0168
Hill, Mrs. Laura
PO Box 605
Glorieta, NM 87535
(505) 757-3701
Hillyer, Mrs. Jo Inez
1858 Camino de Pabilo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 471-7361
Hogue, Mrs. Ellen
7201 Prospect Pl. NE #313
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Honstein, Mrs. Elberta
1302 N. McCurdy Rd.
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3696
Hughes, Mrs. Adargelia "Kitty"
2821 Siringo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-5431
Hunt, Mrs. Jeanna
522 Mercer Road
Butler, PA 16001
Hyde, Mr. Charles
Hyde, Mrs. Lucia
1422 Brilliant
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-4933
Hyden, Mrs. Georgienne
Renton, WA
(c/o Helen Allingham)
Ingraham, Mrs. Clinta
16018 Chalfont Place
Dallas, TX 75248-3549
Jacobs, Mrs. Patricia
77 Cerro del Alamo
Santa Fe, NM 87507
711 Relay — (505) 471-0852
Jarry, Mr. Lynn
Jarry, Mrs. Mindy
PO Box 625
Logan, NM 88426
(505) 454-0862
Jones, Mrs. Jane Ellen
PO Box 357
Jarales, NM 87023
Jordan, Mrs. Nancy K.
4316 Andrew Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 888-9487
Kaune, Mrs. Anita
PO Box 93011
Albuquerque, NM 87199
Kelley, Mr. Dan
Kelley, Mrs. Sandra
96 Old Canoncito Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 466-6102
Kelly, Mrs. Mary Jane
306 Calle Estado
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-4794
Krautheim, Mrs. Sharon
2455 Armond Rd.
Howell, MI 48855-7772
(517) 545-8339
Kretz, Mrs. Betty
HC 31, Box 52
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 454-0818
Laumbach, Mrs. Patricia
1091 Lamb Ct.
Los Lunas, NM 87031
Linson, Mrs. Johanna
PO Box 1000
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-3005
Livermore, Mr. Ross
PO Box 577
Espanola, NM 87532-0577
(505) 753-2771
Loomis, Mrs. Margaret
1226 Seville Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-5705
Luna, Mr. Ernest
Luna, Mrs. Jeton
3405 Vereda Alta
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 438-3818
2006 — Calendar of Events — 2007
Potluck at 6 p.m. prior to each meeting.
Oct. 9 Installation of officers Oct. 18-21 NM Grand Chapter Nov. 2 Stated Meeting Nov. 11 School of Instruction Nov. 16 Stated Meeting Dec. 7 Stated Meeting Dec. 21 Holiday Meeting - Shut-in baskets Jan. 4 Stated Meeting - Happy New Year! Jan. 7 Reading of Constitution & Bylaws Jan. 18 Stated Meeting - Honor GC appointments Feb. 1 Stated Meeting - Groundhog Day Feb. 15 Stated Meeting - Valentines; Mardi Gras Mar. 1 Official Visit, District Instructor Mar. 15 Stated Meeting - St. Patricks Day Mar. 30 Official Visit, Las Alamos #63 Mar. 31 Official Visit, Santa Fe #19; 100th Birthday! Apr. 5 Stated Meeting - April Fools Apr. 19 Stated Meeting - After Taxes Survival May 3 Stated Meeting - Mothers Day May 17 Stated Meeting - Friendship Night;
First reading of resolution to go dark for the summerMay 25 Put out memorial markers May 29 Pick up memorial markers June 7 Stated Meeting - Fathers Day;
Second reading & vote on resolution for going darkJune 21-23 Rodeo de Santa Fe July Dark Aug. 16 Stated Meeting - Welcome Back! Sep. 5 (Wed.) Stated Meeting - Zozobra;
Election of officers; Honor committeesSep. 20 Stated Meeting - Farewell to WM & WP;
Honor 2006-2007 officersOct. 17-20 NM Grand Chapter at Marriott Pyramid North Opening Ode
All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing,
Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam!
O praise Him, O praise Him!
Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!
Welcoming Ode
(Tune "Let Me Call You Sweetheart")
Welcome to our Chapter,
we have need of you.
Help us serve the Master
in the work we do.
Join our chain of friendship
where each friend is true.
Every heart rejoices
as we welcome you!
Closing Ode
God be with you till we meet again.
By His counsels guide uphold you,
With His sheep securely fold you;
God be with you till we meet again.
Roster, M-L
Maddox, Mrs. Maxine
400 Central Ave. SE #201
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Maier, Mrs. Jo Ann
10523 Salome Dr. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
Manker, Mrs. Nadine
3204 Abbott Ave.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Mares, Mrs. Cindy
Mares, Mr. Richard
1060 Cmino Manana
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-3344
Melton, Mr. Larry
PO Box 84
Ballinger, TX 76821
Merrel, Mrs. Debora Kay
c/o Sharon Dalrymple
Montano, Mrs. Carmen
Montano, Mr. Jose
1106 Calle del Cielo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 471-8625
Montgomery, Mrs. Molly
2507 Alamosa Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 474-0193
Morales, Mrs. Carmen
Morales, Mr. Jose
2767 Via Caballero Del Sur
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 471-0998
Morales, Miss Myriam
2730-H Calle Anna Jean
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 471-3517
Morris, Mrs. Cora Sue
PO Box 2354
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Nance, Mr. John
Nance, Mrs. Mavis
PO Box 271
Marian, IA 52302
Neary, Mrs. Barbara
PO Box 1181
Raton, NM 87740-1181
Nussbaum, Mrs. Joyce
Nussbaum, Mr. Paul
102 Pinehurst Street
Meadowlakes, TX 78654
(850) 693-5093
Olson, Mrs. Evonne
116 La Paloma Street
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-7431
Pando, Mrs. Emma R.
5202 E. Hill Place Drive
Tuscon, AZ 85712
(520) 654-6416
Pelham, Mrs. Virginia
Rt. 3 Aurelia Lane #42
Espanola, NM 87532
Perry, Irma
22840 Stonebridge
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 446-4525
Peters, Mrs. Gayle
PO Box 906
Conchas Dam, NM 88416
(505) 868-2331
Pinchiera, Mrs. Olivia
PO Box 4141
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 982-9151
Pompeo, Mrs. Betty Lou
Pompeo, Mr. Ernest
9820 Signal Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Postlewaite, Mrs. Bobby R.
PO Box 1077
Roswell, NM 88202
(505) 623-2093
Prieskorn, Mrs. Mia
PO Box 867
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Quintana, Mrs. Joan
313-C Lower San Pedro Road
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-2640
Rodgers, Mrs. Clara
Rodgers, Mr. Henry
HC 68, Box 3AA
Sapello, NM 87745
(505) 425-9562
Rogers, Mrs. Sharon
PO Box 103
Cedar Crest, NM 87008
(505) 281-5432
Sackett, Mrs. Mary Alice PGM
PO Box 312
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-2496
LIFE
Sampson, Mrs. Lucille
1208 8th Street
Las Vegas 87701
(505) 425-6183
Sanders, Mrs. Phyllis
102 Leonardwood Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Scheutzel, Mrs. Catherine
20500 Huebner #202
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 490-9309
Shacklette, Mrs. Lucille
1308 Tamara Park
Jacksonville, FL 72076-3050
Shaw, Mrs. Mae
2800 Madeira Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 889-3280
Shoemaker, Mrs. Joanna
2192 Foster Ave.
Ventura, CA 93001-2420
(805) 643-3829
Sievers, Mrs. Shannon
100 Sharron Lane
Altenburg, MO 63732
Simmons, Mrs. Diane
Simmons, Mr. Hildon
18625 NW HWY 335
Wellington, FL 32696
Smedley, Mr. John
Smedley, Mrs. Margaret
PO Box 886
Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-2147
Smith, Mrs. Barbara A.
785 Tenneson Road
Helena, MT 59602-7261
(406) 442-1642
Smith, Mrs. Evalyn
10516 Coralstone
El Paso, TX 79925
LIFE
Sperry, Miss Cynthia
Sperry, Miss Mildred
3901 Montgomery NE #715
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Stevenson, Mrs. Doris
Stevenson, Mr. J. M.
143 Camino Mira Montes
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-1170
Sturgeon, Mrs. Jeanne
3812 Cross Bend Rd.
Plano, TX 75023-5920
Sutcliffe, Mr. Daniel
Sutcliffe, Mrs. Pamela
1898 Quemado
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 473-1436
Swanson, Mrs. Betty
1833 8th Street
Las Vegas, NM 87701
(505) 425-6324
Talley, Mr. David
Talley, Mrs. Hope
1802 N. McCurdy Road
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-3690
Thomas, Mrs. Eileen
PO Box 483
Eastlake, CO 80614
Tole, Mrs. Ellen
629 Claudine St. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87123-1306
(505) 292-2934
Valone, Mrs. Amy Lynn
428 Vera Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 982-8144
Valverde, Mr. Anselmo
2600 Alamosa Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505)471-1214
Wald, Mrs. Eleanor
3000 Mackland Avenue
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2018
Ware, Mrs. Evelyn
2905 Calle de Oriente
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 471-5237
Watson, Mrs. Brenda
2501 W. Zia Rd. #6-104
Santa Fe, NM 87505-5755
(505) 476-9734
Whitted, Mrs. Jimmie (J.J.)
PO Box 15655
Santa Fe, NM 87592
(505) 471-1122
Wright, Mrs. Ann
518 Kenosia Ave. S #B-203
Kent, WA 98030-9081
(253) 859-7977General Grand Chapter Appointments
Assistant to
Worthy Grand WarderCindy Mares Worthy Grand Martha Virgie George, PGM 
Santa Fe Grand Chapter Officers Appointments
District 2 Instructor Cindy Mares Assistant Grand Organist Brenda Watson Assistant Grand Warder Sharon Dalrymple Jurisprudence, 2 years Virgie George, PGM Credentials Clara Rodgers Hospitality Jose Morales Security Dan Sutcliffe Diabetes, District 2 Sandra Kelley Bears and Blankets Jeton Luna Grand Chapter General Fund Anne Burrage Press and Public Relations Lonnie Hedrick Grand Trip Doris Stevenson Grand Rep. Bolivia in NM Carroll George Grand Rep. Quebec in NM Pam Sutcliffe Grand Chapter of New Mexico Officers
Worthy Grand Matron Sabra Lee Humphrey Worthy Grand Patron Robert Greiner Associate Grand Matron Mary Owen Associate Grand Patron Bill Fuller Grand Secretary Barbara Brock-Eichmuller Grand Treasurer Betty Robertson, PGM Grand Conductress Georgia “Kitt” McKown Associate Grand Conductress Pamala James Grand Trustee, Chair Jean Lewis Grand Trustee Betty Self Grand Trustee Richard L. Morris Grand Chaplain Betty Thyrion Grand Marshal Nina Laird Grand Organist Harriet L. Marvin Grand Adah Ruth Ann Cooper Grand Ruth Bonnie Varnell Grand Esther Iva Greiner Grand Martha Sabrina Pack Grand Electa Pearl Dunigan Grand Warder Lynda Johnson Grand Sentinal Dan F. Irick 
Grand Chapter: Lantern Glow Year
Theme — Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
Motto — Without change, nothing changes.
Watchwords — Love, Understanding, Compassion, Kindness; LUCK
WGM's Scripture — Psalm 119:105,
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
WGP's Scripture — The 23rd Psalm,The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want...
Session Symbol — Lanterns and lamps of all kinds, symbols of Light.WGM's Fun Symbol — Gamble's quail, and horse & buggy.
WGP's Fun Symbol — old Indian motorcycles.WGM's Honor Station — Martha.
WGP's Honor Station — Marshal.Flowers — The New Mexico state flower, the Yucca. Other flowers include wildflowers, old-fashioned roses and irises found around the old homesteads, even after the buildings are long since gone.
WGM's Colors — Silver, copper, and turquois; also burgundy and gold and all the other beautiful colors found at sunrise and sunset in New Mexico.
WGP's Colors — Soft pastel shades of yellows, turquoise, blues, corals, and white.WGM's Songs — When It's Lamp Lighting Time In The Valley, The Old Lamp Lighter; Vaya Con Dios, Amazing Grace, When We Pray, I Believe, How Great Thou Art, One Day at a Time, On The Wings of a Dove, The Place Where I Worship, Country Roads, and the waltz Shenandoah Valley.
WGP's Songs — Songs by Glen Miller - I'm in the Mood; songs by Eddy Arnold - Cattle Call, Anytime.Projects for the Year — Diabetes, Bears and Blankets, Any Kind of Change, Talking Books. We will continue to support our Grand Chapter Projects which are our humanitarian charities: Benevolent, ESTARL, and Education Scholarships.
Eastern Star Hymn
Written October 7, 1904
by Helen E. C. Balmer, PWGM of Michigan
To the tune of "The Holy City"Outside the lodge-room waiting, a sound broke on my ear,
I heard sweet voices singing, in accents soft and clear.
They sang in loving kindness, of charity's sweet call,
Of true fraternal friendship, and God's love over all.
Of true fraternal friendship, and God's love over all.
Oh, Eastern Star, Bright Eastern Star
Still guide and lead us on.
Till, faithful, we shall enter
The "New Jerusalem."
I entered through the doorway, a change now met me there.
The singer's voice was silent, I heard a voice in prayer.
And in the sweet petition there made to God above,
They plead the gift of charity, the blessing of His love.
They plead the gift of charity, the blessing of His love.
Oh, Eastern Star, Bright Eastern Star
Still guide and lead us on.
Till, faithful, we shall enter
The "New Jerusalem."
Then at the alter humbly knelt, the solemn vow was made.
To be true, faithful ever, true to myself and God.
And in that consecrated hour, New light shone o'er my way,
Light from the "Star of Bethlehem," the light of perfect day.
I knew henceforth my way would be (though numbered 'mid the least)
Among the favored ones who, too, had seen the "Star in the East."
Among the favored ones who, too, had seen the "Star in the East."
Oh, Eastern Star, Bright Eastern Star
Still guide and lead us on.
Till, faithful, we shall enter
The "New Jerusalem."
Till, faithful, we shall enter
The "New Jerusalem."
A Sonnet for the
Order of the Eastern StarWritten October 9, 2006
by Owen Lorion, husband of
Worthy Matron Brenda WatsonHail the Glory of the Eastern Star,
All give hail from near and far!
Honor give to its sisters five,
Choicest of women then alive
Adah Ruth Esther; Martha, Electa,
Each one chosen to be an exemplar;
Assigned a color, a brilliant hue
For the lesson taught that is her due.
Red green white, yellow and blue
Symbols of fidelity, loyal and true;
The pentagram, the five-pointed star,
shines out to the world what you are:
A light in the East, a banner unfurled,
Making a difference, changing the world!
This poem is an exceptional example of chiasma, the use of reversal in poetry. It opens with what the world should do for the OES, and closes with what the OES should do for the world. The women are listed in chronological order, the colors in reverse order. The star points represent the women, the women's colors represent the star points.
Santa Fe Chapter #19
Order of the Eastern Star
1906 - 2006All members of the Order are welcome
and cordially invited to attend.Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month at
Montezuma Lodge
431 Paseo de PeraltaSummer recess after the 3rd Thursday of June,
reconvenes the 3rd Thursday in August.Dues are $10.00 per year, due October 1st.
Mailing address is
P.O. Box 337
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0337Links
The URL for this website is either http://snurl.com/sfoes or
http://www.masonic-poets-society.com/oes/2006-7oesyearbook.htm.
New Mexico Grand Chapter, OES
New Mexico Grand Lodge,
Prince Hall Grand Chapter, OES for New Mexico
Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New Mexico, F.&A.M.
General Grand Chapter, OES International
FAQ page about the OES (FAQs are the text of a brochure variously published as "Follow the Star" or "A Way Of Life").
Adah
Ruth
Esther
Martha
Electa
Wikipedia page on the OES
Masonic Poets Society