Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-07

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encampment. OF Boston.
The first commander was f. Sir Charles A.
Davis for many years surgeon and suDerlnS nd
ent OF the United States marine hospital in
Chelsea. an earnest worker in all departments
OF Masonry, and To his untiring energy and zeal
was due In great measure the successful
establishment OF the commaaderv. Associated
with DR.. Davis in his early labors were VI. Z. Sir
Robert Lash. past grand master OF Nassachu-
sets and Rhode Island; Sir Tracy p. Cheeyer,
afterward recording grand secretary OF the N.
W. Grand lodge OF Massachusetts; Sir Knights
Eben w. Lathr0p. John Low. John Fellows and
others honorably identified with the growth and
prosperity OF Masonry in Chelsea.
The commanders succeeding L. Sir Knight
Davis have been as follows: Charles NJ. Avery,
Tracy p Cheever. George II. Marden. Charles F..
Haynes. Daniel E. Chase. Charles I. Gay. WIN.
ID. Seey. John c. Hall. James Donaghy James
n. Greenwood. James Tent. Philip G.. Isley.
George +. Proctor and William Robinson. all Of
whom are living except Z. Sir Knights Davis
Cheever and Marden.
Among the public events In which Palestine
commandery has taken part are laying the
corner stone Of the Masonic temple in Boston
and the Ceremonies of dedication of the COM
pleted edifce in June, 1867; laying the corner
stone OF the post office building, Boston. In 1871,
the dedication of the soldiers monument on
Boston common In 1877. Ii also participated in
the parade and reception given Richmond CON-
mandery, No. 2 of Richmond, Va ON the occa-
sion OF their visit to Boston. June 16. 1873, as
the guests of DeMoiay commandery. Its ranks
on allpublic occasions have been full and ORDERLY
and whether on the last march that bore a de-
parted sir knight to his tomb. or at the glad
festival which welcomed sister commandery to
their hospitalities. the menbers Of Palestine
commandery have exemplilel the principles of
the organization to which they have been at
tached and around the traditional board OF their
festivities, while their wassail bowl has ever
been temperate one the wine Of the heart has
flowed. and wit. sentiment, Pathos and good
fellowship have ever been the grand character
istics OF the iustrious orders ofxnodern christian
knighthood as practiced and nbnored by Pales-
tine commandery.
The uniform worn by this commandery Is a
black chapeau with one white ostrich feather
above two black feathers and the peculiar
triangular ornament of the commandery set on a
black rosette; black velvet baldric with nine
pointed star, triangular apron with gilt delta
aud belt, all with gold lace band and white bind
ING; sword gilt mounted and with -llt scabbard
The banner Is OF white silk on which Is portrayed
a passion cross on shield surmounted BY a
helmet, with a knight Ia arnor and a pilgrim
represented on opposite sides of the shield, the
whole surmoaRted by paschal lamb above the
motto of the order, "In hoe signo vinces." The
present officers are William Robinson, COM
mander; Samuel p. Tenney generalissimo:
Henry T. Holmes. captain general; John p Pay
son. -preate; Edward G.. Tutein. senior warden:
Nathan Nichols. junior warden; Lorenzo ID.
Dixon, treasurer; Charles 5. Beatley recorder;
Charles E. Bearce. standard bearer: Edward b.
Bradlee, sword bearer; Henry SPAWN warder;
Samuel w. Richardson, third guard; William
Martin, second guard; John o. Fryer, first
guard; Charles s. Beatley. librarian; Edward
Stickney musical director; George II. Flockton.
armorer; George II. Rice, sentinel.
The number Of members is 1872 The eminent
commander. William Robinson. was born In
Boston in 1885. and has for many years been en-
gaped in the business of sailmaker In Rosfon
aud is favorably known and highly esteemed
among has business associates. He has occupied
many positions Of public trust, both in the CITY
aud state. and at the present time is one Of the
trustees of the public library Palestine brou ght
about Is folly equipped knights.