MasonicAdept
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FYI - This is the ritual for what became the Organization of Triangles, Inc.
You could say that. At least historically.
Back in 1925, the Grand Matron at the time - Rose E. Scherer - proposed the idea of a group for girls as a "preparation for membership in OES". Hence that's why it was called the Daughters of the Eastern Star when it was formed. Fidelity Triangle's original banner still has evidence of the stitching that denoted DOES.
It was unanimously adopted at Grand Sessions in 1926. The committee that compiled the ritual and constitution (shown in the pic you shared) consisted of her successor as Grand Matron, Frances Hitchcock Shay (who was also the founding Matron of my Eastern Star chapter), Anna Reed Farrington (who followed Shay as GM) and two District Deputy Grand Matrons -- Clara Simon of Monroe District and Nettie Higgins of (Brooklyn/Queens). The first 6 charters given were to Triangles in the Monroe District, which was the largest in the state in the 1920's. Number 1 was given to Irondequoit Triangle in Rochester where Mrs. Starkweather, the lady who was the inspiration for Triangle's ritual, lived. The Triangle was organized in June 1927.
Per the OOTNY site, "In 1938, the committee on Constitution reported that they found that Grand Chapter, according to the Acts of Incorporations, had been violating its dictates by sponsoring any organization other than Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star and that they never had the authority to legislate or govern the Daughters of the Eastern Star. They recommended that all charters be recalled and that we immediately erase all reference to Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, from our rituals and literature up to that time. They voted a check for $500 to be given to the State Director in trust toward this change over."
The organization has pretty much operated independently since that time but in 1961, the name was changed from "Daughters of the Eastern Star" to the Organization of Triangles, Inc. In 1949, another organization called the Constellation of Junior Stars was formed by members of Grand Chapter. So through much of the 50s, 60s and 70s, the two organizations were likely competing for membership and support from the adult groups.
Unfortunately, Constellation folded many years ago. Triangle and Rainbow still remain in NYS (along with DeMolay, of course).
You could say that. At least historically.
Back in 1925, the Grand Matron at the time - Rose E. Scherer - proposed the idea of a group for girls as a "preparation for membership in OES". Hence that's why it was called the Daughters of the Eastern Star when it was formed. Fidelity Triangle's original banner still has evidence of the stitching that denoted DOES.
It was unanimously adopted at Grand Sessions in 1926. The committee that compiled the ritual and constitution (shown in the pic you shared) consisted of her successor as Grand Matron, Frances Hitchcock Shay (who was also the founding Matron of my Eastern Star chapter), Anna Reed Farrington (who followed Shay as GM) and two District Deputy Grand Matrons -- Clara Simon of Monroe District and Nettie Higgins of (Brooklyn/Queens). The first 6 charters given were to Triangles in the Monroe District, which was the largest in the state in the 1920's. Number 1 was given to Irondequoit Triangle in Rochester where Mrs. Starkweather, the lady who was the inspiration for Triangle's ritual, lived. The Triangle was organized in June 1927.
Per the OOTNY site, "In 1938, the committee on Constitution reported that they found that Grand Chapter, according to the Acts of Incorporations, had been violating its dictates by sponsoring any organization other than Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star and that they never had the authority to legislate or govern the Daughters of the Eastern Star. They recommended that all charters be recalled and that we immediately erase all reference to Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, from our rituals and literature up to that time. They voted a check for $500 to be given to the State Director in trust toward this change over."
The organization has pretty much operated independently since that time but in 1961, the name was changed from "Daughters of the Eastern Star" to the Organization of Triangles, Inc. In 1949, another organization called the Constellation of Junior Stars was formed by members of Grand Chapter. So through much of the 50s, 60s and 70s, the two organizations were likely competing for membership and support from the adult groups.
Unfortunately, Constellation folded many years ago. Triangle and Rainbow still remain in NYS (along with DeMolay, of course).