Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-06-17

handsome GOihic building erected IN l-ahe ram,
hut with furgcIfulness on the part Of the bnilieis
that the constant rumDling of railroad trains ana
the scrcccng of locomotives, lus In Tue rear :" tiie
building wHHli prevent any proper Transaction vi
business. But so II proved.
The Grand Master recommended IN his address
that Master Nlsons should be eligible 10 the order
0t hnighihODi, and thai the Order oil Inc ieu ross
be excluded fru!d TemPlar Masonry. Nelthei oi
these changes We're adopted 10y the Grand Enchini-
mgni. The TemplIr Ritual and that OF Milia. alttr
much discussion WAS ,eti un' oGchei by an 'ildeh
nte p"strnnemrnt." This leaves lac Order ni
Malta AZ established b; The Grand EnclInpinent IN
,Gs. AMI the Tcmplar Ritual 10 the discretion anu
iLstc nf tae Grant Communicates. vermont m
lS12 adopted the work promulgated 10y the late H.
L Daniel l.. Potter, when he was Grand toniilllhh-
en- and since thar time no change has been auth"i-
lied BY this Grand Body.
The proceedings OF the Grand Encampmenl have
been sent 10 each Comnaniery IN the STATE. anu
should be carefully studied by the Eminent tolnniii-
irrJ. The INVENT Second IIiennlal Will be held al
san Francisco, on the third Tuesday In August y.
u, lss3. am gratined IN being able 10 announce
that IN pursuance OF "A resolution which proposed,
the Grand EncGnpment ordered It's proceedings re-
printed from ls5?. 10 lsds inclusive, and sold al
$3.50 per copy. These proceedings had become 50
scarce thar they We're O1ianed with great dncul'y,
and some of Them brought large prices They VIII
now be brought within the reach OF every Ieinpiar
who desires TO Keep himself fully informed OF the
history amt transactions OF our National Body
pTsrEssArI0Ss.
The usual humber OF iispcnsatons have been ap-
Piled for for paraes drills In the open air. and for
Inc PURPOSE OF NlslliIp
which have been granted In August last grant
eel dlspcnsation 10 Palestine Comnlandery, No. $40
again 20 mo camp at Maquam Bay, Swanton,
where their delightful experiences OF 1879 were re-
newed and several days spent, full OF interest
and profit. deeply regretted tina. the engagements
of business, owing to The near approach OF the
Chicago Trlennla prevented my acceptance OF Il
very courteous Invitation tobe present.
GRAND REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Grand Communicates of Wisconsin, AMI ILL
nuis having voted TO terminate the commissions
OF all their representatives near other Grand
Communicates IN August, 1855; and TO appoint
representatives whose commissions should expire
In August. issS, have been notified that Sir Fay
cite f. Fletcher has been appointed as the represen-
iatiyc of the Grand C0mmandery OF Wisconsin 4; and
have received commission as the representative
of the Grand Com;laudcry Of Illinois from Grand
Commander Mo sc, whose courtesy 10 me al The
Triennil Is gratefully acknowledged.
have commissioned Sir Ennlons l.. Chaplin OF
Columbus. Wisconsin, the representative of this
Grand COmmandery lear the Grand Commandsry
OF Wisconsin, IN place OF Sir Henry L. Palmer,
whose resignation was accepted with much regret
| have also commissioned Sir Edward q. Parme-
lee OF Georgetown, tGciedo, as our representative
near the Grand ComDandery oil Colorado.
FRArERSAL coURrEsrEs.
ON their return from their pilgrimage 10 Chicago
Mary CJmmandery, OF Philadelphia, PENN one
of the finest Comlspderies in the Keystone State
tarricd for ay 1t Burlington, and were very hos
pIiahly received and welcomed 10y Burlington Com.
mandery. No. . which civillty has been cordially
and officially acknowledged by the visiting Com
Ilandery.
on the hrst lay of the present month Ct. Alban
CnmmandeTy. of Portland. Maine accompanied by
T. T., Edward ?. Burnham, Grand Commander, ar
rived at Burlington and remained until the 81 in
slant. During their stay they also were most hand
somely received and entertained by the Command
cry of Burlington, taken 10 all points of interest
this most beautiful city aud invited 10 a steam
boat excursion upon the waters of CUR historic
lake In lie afternoon of the 70 Instant there was
a pal AIDE and review OF the two Communicates, al
which by invitation, was present, accompanied by
prll nj Cflrer3 of the tfrlul lOmmaQtlery
In the evening there was an eiegart reception and
banquet Gt The CITY Hall The arrangements Ell.
tending this visit OF our friends from Maine were
credltaue to the Burlington Templars and we be.
lleve were thorough: enjoyed by the visiting Com
mandery.
these, which bring together Communicates whose
homes are widely separated, are productive OF
much good. in that they promote those inner feel
ings of better nature and animate US with those
Kind and frdiernal expressions Of true friendship
which should distinguish those whose deeds are
known and valued most Tor "charlty anu pure benef
lcence.
CoSDITIos OF THE ORDER.
The Report OF the Grand Recorder will disclose
the gratifying feet OF the prosperity OF our order
in the State, and that we have received accession,
TO our ranks from among the best citizens OF The
Commonwealth. who viii strengthen and suppor
Us IN the year 10 come.
coy-Irsfoa.
Finally. SIT Knights invoke Your wisdom, AM
that OF overriding Hand, 10 aid aud direct Is II
VI uueius Vi I'm
clave. Let us be animated by no spirit OF rivalr,
except thai which shall best promote and helghter
the prosperity of the order which We profess Il
cherish and support.
Let us 60 hence encouraged by this presence
with more sublime courage, 10 do valiant battle
for The Truth As revealed 10 rs in the page OF IN
spiratiCn, and written unInisakatly, rs II by INC
lin ger Of Col, in The grand work OF the creation IL
self
Let Us guard with Jealous hands and actiS,
swords the precious symbols borne proudly alofi
upon our banners, while We strive 10 honor oul
profession by succoring the needy, while We binc
up the wounds Of the afflicted, and reclaim er-
ring brother oy hInd words and tender admonltion
thai may turn him aside from the pitfalls that lure
him 10 his ruin. Thus shall our order be honored
in berttingly deserving the plaudits and benefac-
tons OF mankind.
Four years ago yoa paid ne the high compliment
of elccting NE 10 this honorable and responsible
position, which 10y your Partially have retained
until the present time, l come now. with full
heart, 10 take INV leave OF you officially, and 10
turn 10 YOU my grateful acknow. edgnents for the
TO mr. and forthe generous cooperation and support
In the discharge OF my ofcial duties, extended 10
me by every officer aud member Of the Grand
COmmandery. The recollecilons Of my association
with Won your presiding oilcer Will be long and
gratefully cherished as among the pleasaniest of
my life. ! trust yuu Will extend to my successor
The same fraiernal Kindness which have uniform
IS received. Law down the emblem OF ONCE with
the kindest feelings toward every I,,enlber Of
this Grand Body, amt with the earnest and sincere
hope that your lives may lie prolonged ami be fruit
iul IN those deeds whlca shall secure to You, al
last, Just and unlimited reward.