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God’s Garden of Love Session 82ndh Annual Session of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Wisconsin Civic Auditorium Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 26, 27 and 28th. 1972 |
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Worthy Grand Matron Worthy Grand Patron Associate Grand Matron Associate Grand Patron Grand Secretary Grand Treasurer Grand Conductress Associate Grand Conductress Grand Chaplain Grand Lecturer Grand Marshal Grand Organist Grand Adah Grand Ruth Grand Esther Grand Martha Grand Electa Grand Warder Grand Sentinel Grand Trustee, Chairman Grand Trustee, 2 years Grand Trustee, 3 years |
Helen C. Low Robert R. Fischer Orrel G. Thompson Herbert W. Chapman Daisy C. Woods Lorraine J. Moench Leone Karow June B. Van Matre Ruth L. O’Connell Roberta Limberg, PGM Patricia Damon Jackie Feiler Ardell R. Ladd Ruth L. Eppler Beth Willis Shirley K. Holmes Angeline Pyritz Margaret Wendt Ralf E. Halvorsen Curtis W. Lang, PGP Jessica E. Zunke, PGM Eugene F. Schmutzler, PGP |
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Theme: Heart of Friendship
Motto:
Look to our Order
Live its teachings
Love one another
Aim: Not for Self But Others
Bible Verse: A friend loveth at all times
Symbols: Heart and Butterfly
Colors: Pink -- Aqua -- Gold
The theme of the Grand Session, “Heart of Friendship” was featured in the Grand Chapter East, above the curtain. As the curtains opened, the peace and beauty of God’s Garden of Love seemed to flow out to each Sister and Brother. Cedar and boxwood trees stood in the background of the garden, with their branches spreading a welcome. A glittering butterfly was perched on one branch. A gazebo and old-fashioned triple-tiered fountain stood among the flowers and more butterflies were perched on them. In all this beauty stood a white wrought iron bench. Flowers, in their array of colors, made the garden a charming dream come true. The garden’s entrance wall and steps were of large and small fieldstones in colors of bright red, gold, nature’s green and black, set in white, and bid everyone to come to GOD’S GARDEN OF LOVE, NOT FOR SELF BUT FOR OTHERS.
A white rattan chain fence, connected to iron posts with a ball resting on top of each post, enclosed the Grand Chapter floor, which was covered with the traditional white carpet and red runners. White panels representing a wrought iron fence were placed in the East.
Fresh foliage plants stood between the stairways with hot pink ribbon bows decorating the East railings of the stairs, which were covered with white carpeting and red ‘welcome” runners. White mum plants graced the front of the entire dais.
Behind each Star Point chair was a fountain, lit in the color of each respective Star Point. Colored beads were placed in such a way to simulate water flowing. A garden setting every- where.
Ushers, in dark tuxedos, entered the Grand Chapter room and formed a Cup. The Grand Pages, in gold-sequined gowns, formed the Heart around the Cup. These formations were arranged by the Milwaukee County Patrons.
The Grand Officers were attired in pink satin sequined formals and the men in dark tuxedos.
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