Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-06-25
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sonal beauty
The third regular sentiment was;
81. Johns Eheampment ef Providence q. Tho
oldest member OF the ianilyi memorable in the
history Of Tempar Masonry
This was responded to by the Most Emil
nent Commander of St. Johns Encampment
of Providence, C.. H. Titus of Phoenix, Il. l.
He said he was not ashamed to speak Of the
oldest encampment in the jurisdiction. lie
expressed his most cordial thanks to the Wor-
icester County Encampment for the magniti-
cent entertainment which had been afforded
them. He did not expect such display.
The following sentiments were presented,
but owing to the lateness ofthe hour none ex-
cept the last were responded to-
Nasonry-The right arm of christianity
The Order Of Knighthood-lnstituted in the inter-
ess of suffering humanity pledged to the support OF
the christian religion and energized with the spirit
OF truth and virtue, 1t is. when rightly comprehend
ed, strength to the weak light to the strong, and
an unmistakable guide to the attainment of those
nober principles of divine love which constitute the
"shibboleth" to the temple of God.
Boston Encdnpnlsnt, 81 Boston, Mass - In the
choice OF her grand commander made grand
"Hall.n
DeMolay, Of Boston, Mass-Her valiant knights
wherever known, are respected Her "Herald" Is
with us
Pilgrims of Loieell, Mass - Her honored Sir
Knights have accomplished their long years of pill
grimAge, and are welcomed as worthy REPRESENTA-
tiYes of the ancient templar.
Palestine Of Chelsea lfasS.-May the spirit of Him
who trod the plains of ancient Palestine ever be
the guiding influence of her word and work.
Springfield of Springfield, Mass The standard
bearer Of the commonwealth; her genial rays, from
the west, shed light and harmony over all.
Milford, Of Milford, lfaSs.-The only child of Wor
eester County Encampment; although PEI, her
good behavior shows that she is not spoiled
child.
Trinity, of Manchester, N. Has enduring the
granite hills that surround her.
Columbian. Of NOrtcieh, Conn.-She is to-day the
light from the south. May her glory and beauty"
ever shine for the good of our Order
Our County-While bound MS brethren by the
mystic tie of Masonry, yet we acknowledge as supe-
rior to all other earthly claims the allegiance we
owe to the government of these United States; and
recognize as the highest duty of every true Mason
thgt he shall be quiet and peaceful citizen, true to
his government just to his country denounce dis
loyalty and REBELLION and conform with cheerful
ness to the requirements of the laws under which he
shall live.
Won,an-She nourshes in childhood guides in
youth, cheers and strengthens in manhood She
shall be forever shrined i'll our hearts and protected
by our arms
This last was appropriately responded to
by Sir Knight Geo. w. Bentley, Chief Mar
shall of the Day, who made BETTING acknow
Judgement of the potency of woman's infu
ence In all the affairs OF life. Music by the
band was interspersed at frequent intervals
between the other exercises, and at the close
of the proceedings in the hail. The various
encampments from abroad were then escorted
to their respective depots for departure home,
by the Worcester County Encampment, and
the latter afterwards paraded through the
streets, accompanied by the Worcester band.
The Worcester County Encampment, after
returning to their armory, passed vote of
thanks to the Mayor for his politeness, andto
the City Marshal for his efficient aid.
The day was beautiful one, though fire.
quent showers took place during the march
of the procession: but otherwise everything
passed off successfully and pleasantly.