D. ; John Robinson, Tyler. The lodge has grown until now it has sixty members with G. E. Melvin, W. M. ; C. L. Tomppert. S. W. ; H. P. Madison, J. W. ; A. W. Gumaer (acting) Treasurer; D. F. Fickes, Secretary ; Fred A. Pickering, S. D. ; Chas. A. Harris. J. D. ; John Robinson, Tyler. This lodge has lost but two members by death; these were Henry G. Gumaer and Eugene Delatour, both charter members.

By combining the members of the Eastern Star found in Lewellen and Oshkosh, the required number was procured to organize a chapter at Oshkosh. A dispensation was granted. Airs. Anna Davis of Alliance came to Oshkosh, August 30, 1915, and organized a chapter with the following officers : Mae Dennis. Worthy Matron; Aug. Sudman, Worthy Patron ; Gertrude Wehn. Associate Matron ; Pearl Sudman, Conductress; Blanche Riddile, Assistant Conductress ; Arthur Riddile. Secretary and Treasurer. The chapter continued under dispensation until May 11, 1916. when a Charter, No. 264. was granted. June 12. 1916. Mrs. Anna Davis came and installed the following officers : Mae Dennis, Worthy Matron ; Aug. Sudman, Worthy Patron: Ada Melvin, Associate Matron ; Pearl Sudman, Conductress : Blanch Riddile, Associate Conductress ; Lilie

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Curtis, Secretary; Arthur Riddile, Treasurer; Alary Jones, Adah; Viola Day, Ruth; Kate Wynes, Esther ; Beulah Tomppert, Martha ; Irene Fickes, Electa ; Josie Clary, Organist ; Sarah Roudebush, Warder ; Floyd Jones, Sentinel ; Lou Clary, Chaplain. A banquet and a social good time was given at this meeting to celebrate the receiving of the charter. All has moved along nicely with new members added at many meetings until we now have sixty-three members.