NASSAU, Bahamas – Officers of Rebecca Chapter No. 4 of the Eastern Star, an Adoptive Rite to Freemasonry and a Prince Hall Affiliate, paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General of The Bahamas, at Government House on Monday, June 11, 2018.
Rebecca Chapter No. 4 was founded on June 12, 1964 by Past Grand Master James Morley and his wife Mary Morley. A few months later, it was turned over to its first Worthy Matron, Lillian Bridgewater.
As part of the Eastern Star, an Adoptive Rite to Freemasonry and a Prince Hall Affiliate, it celebrates its 54th anniversary under the leadership of its 24th Worthy Matron, Tanya Smith-Cartwright. The Chapter meets every second and fourth Thursday at Prince Hall, located at Baillou Hill Road, and is the female counterpart of Columbus Lodge No. 16, which is also a Prince Hall Affiliate.
“Rebecca is known for our charitable work in the Bains and Grants Town Community where we hold a regular soup kitchen and give out clothing,” said Worthy Matron Smith-Cartwright. “Rebecca has also adopted the Robert Smith Ward at Sandilands, where its members purchase clothing, shoes, etc., for the children and have recently planted a garden in the ward’s atrium.”
Rebecca started its anniversary celebrations on Sunday by attending St. Christopher’s Anglican Church and on Monday made a Courtesy Call on Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General of The Bahamas, where they honored the 54-year-old establishment by making Dame Marguerite an Honorary Member of the Chapter.
As a part of its celebrations, Rebecca will read to the children of Claridge Primary School and hold its mystery soup kitchen during this week.
