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During the last year the sum total
Of educational gifts Ii this country was
nearly t5,OOO,O0O.
-Amusements are TO religion like
breszss Of dir 10 the hane-gehtle ones
viii fan &, but strong ones viii put Il
but DR. Thomas.
The Soudan has been almost totally
neglected by PrOtestants as a field for
missionary effort It has a population
Of about 60.OOO.OOO people.
"A grant of$6OO a year was recently
made out Of the appropriation for the
Indian Bureau 70 aid the industrial
school carried on In Dakota, near the
Grow Creek Agency. by Miss Howard.
daughter OF Joseph Howard, Jr, the
journalist
Young people ought to be interest
cd in our public schools. These schools
open the doors Of knowledge to all
classes and conditions Of American
youth. We can not begin TO estimate
their Importance in the development Of
our national life.
No business pursuit or employ
lnent should be engaged in, however
profitable it may be, or may promise to
be, If we can not glorify God in con-
nection with it No plea Of necessity.
orforce Of circumstances, Is justifable
for wrong doing.
Again and again, at home and
abroad. the world has seen and con-
fessed the power Of the old-iashioned
Bible and its truth to brighten the face
Of human society. II free religion can
do 1t better, by all means let the world
see it done at once. Boston Congre-
gationalist
1t is no more possible for an idle man
to keep together certain stock Of fknowl-
edge, than it itispossible to keep together
u stock OF ice exposed to the meridian
sun. Every day destroys fact a rela-
ton, or an influence; and the only way
OF preserving the bulk and value Of the
pile is by constantly adding to it
Rev. Sydney Smith.
The cost Of maintaining public
schools in New York State last year
was $14. $50, 841, an increase OF more
than 81, 2O0,0 900 over 1887. This money
was for the education OF 1,772,95 chill
dren Of school age. OF whom 1,033 269
attended school. The number Of teach
ers employed was S1,726, at an average
annual salary Of $41975.
The foundation OF all education,
from the time child first begins to
learn, is thoroughness. Whatever is
attempted must be carried out thor
oroughly, until the learner becomes
master of the subject. 1horoughness
Is the groundwork Of all good habits OF
mind, and child's mind is as much a
bundle OF habits as its body.
ave have SO much to be thankful
lor," is an exclamation often heard
from the thankful heart, and it is all
true-so true that il but the vail that
obscures our earthly vision were lifted,
and we could see for a moment how
much has been done for us, perhaps il
might lead to increased thankfulness
expressed in life and deed, even If less
in words. Christian at Work.
The records of the Association ol
Collegiate Alumne show Of the 524
members, II physicians, 9 journalists,
8 authors, s librarians, 5 lawyers, 8 art
lists, 8 printers, 2 each of school princi-
pals, musicians, elocutionists and pri-
vate secretaries, and one each of lee.
turer, chemist, typewriter, government
clerk, and merchant. Others are en-
gagged in bookkeeping, dairy farming,
stock raising, insurance, biology, the
drama, and one is the editor Of an ag
ricultural paper.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03
The FauIts and Tollles OF tho Aro

Are numerous, but of the latter none is
random use of laxative pills and other dras-
tic cathartics. These wrench, conyulse and
weaken both the stomach and the bowels. If
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters be used in
stead of these no-remedies, theresult is ac-
complished without pain and with great
benefit TO the bowels, tho stomach and tho
liver. Use this remedy when constipation
manlfests itself, and thereby prevent 1t
from becoming chronic.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

THE prevalence of Malaria in large sec
tions OF country where, until recently, it
has never been known, is not easy Of ex
PLANTATION. II you are sufferer, 1t will be
more interesting to you to know how to
get well. A few doses Of Shallenberger's
Antidote will do the work, and do it fmme-
dtdtelU. The medicine is prompt in destroy
ing the poison, and always safe; even for
young children. Sold by Druggists.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

MY friend, look here you know how weak
and nervous your wife is, and you know
that Carter Iron Pills will relieve her, now
why not be fair about it and buy her q boxl
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

ANY one can take Carter's Little Liver
Pills, they are so very small No trouble to
swallow. No pain or griping after taking.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

FoR strengthening and clearing the voice.
use "Brown's Bronchial Troches." ~ have
commended them to friends who were pub
lie speakers, and they have proved extreme
ly serylceable. "-ReU. Henry Ward Beecher
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

PERFECT health depends upon perfect
condition of the blood Pure blood conquers
every disease and gives new life to every
decayed or affected part Strong nerves
and perfect digestion enables the system to
stand the shock of sudden climatic changes.
An occasional use of Browns Iron Bitters
will keep you in perfect state of health.
Don't be deceived by other iron preparations
said to be just as good. The genuineis made
only by Brown Chemical Company, Balti-
more, Md. Sold by all dealers in medicines.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

Few root crops are moro profitable than
carrots. They are an excellent food for
horses and colts, and they stimulate the
flow Of milk in cows.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03
Spring Medicine

Everybody needs and should take . good sprink
medicine, cor two reasons:
LIST, The bCdy is now more susceptible 70 benefit
from medicine than at any other season.
I'd. The impurities which have accumulated in
the blood should be expelled and the system given
tone and strength before the prostrating effects Of
warm weather are felt
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

AN American flag, claimed to be the first
one used, was carried in the Harrison in
augural procession at Washington. It is
owned by Mrs. Stafford, Of Edgartown,
MaSa
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

MAKING good butter is not the simplest
thing imaginable, and it is not an exception
to the rule that knowledge is essential TO
stooaea
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

THE rarest and choicest of precious metals
is gallium. 1t is valued at 1920 an ounce.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
rhompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

FENCING has become so popular among
ladies' upon the continent that many con-
vents include 1t in their curriculum.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

A DOSE in Time Saves Nine of Hale's Hon.
ey Of Hofehound and Tar for coughs.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

CYCLING has become the rage in parts OF
Spain, and large numbers of machines are
being shipped TO Barcelona.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

THE sale is reported Of piece Of property
In Chicago at the rate of $3.50 a square inch.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

THE guitar is becoming very fashionable
in England.
The Southern herald., 1889-05-03

SPENDING the crops before they are made
is working to disadvantage; so far as pos
sible, pay as you 60.
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Force. recorder; Lucius Mastin, standard
bearer; J. Warren Tibet, sword bearer; John
Barnard, warder.
They will come TO Washington with about
sixty sir knights, and a number Of ladies are
expected to arrive this evening at $50 O'Clock
Their quarters viii b at the Temple hotel,
Ninth street.
81. Johns Commandery Of Olean. n. Y.
st. Johns oomnandsry, No. "a, located at
Olean, NY, was organized in 1856. The past
commanders are: Hiram York, James NJ. Mott,
F. L. Stowell, John B. shaw, c. T. Chamberlin,
W. A Baldwin, E D. Loveridge, NJ. B. Fobes,
N. W. Base, E. NJ. johnson, G. 8. Stowell, Il.
II. Ernst, L. F. More, c. s. Hanks.
The present officers are: F. w. Higgins, emf
nent commander; Geo. A. Russell, general
issimo; c. G. Thyng. captain general;
John L. Eddy. prelate; A. A. Swarts,
senior warden; John Sloane, junior warden; f..
L. Bartlett, treasurer; E. II. Austin, recorder;
Hiram Dean, standard bearer; w. L. Myrick,
sword bearer; A. o. Ackerly, warder; Mark
James, sentinel.
The present membership Of the commandery
Is JOG, and Of these so knights arrived here this
morning and are quartered at Mrs. Andersons,
corner ~ and O streets. They wear the regu-
lation uniform.
Poughkeepsie Commandery.
Poughkeepsie commandery, No. 43. KIT, loca-
ted at Poughkeepsie, N. Y, which arrived this
morning and is CHARTERED at Wormley's was
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THE NEW JERSEY LEGION.
Many Brave Templars From That
State Come to the ConcIave.

Prominent among the Knights Templar Grand
communicates Of the United States Is the New
Jersey commandery. 1t was organized Feb
ruary IA, 1860. and has met every year since Its
organization. The officers for the current year
are Albert ID. Winfield, Paterson, grand COM
mander; Leonard L. Grear, Passaic Bridge,
deputy grand commander; John o. Hudson,
BordentOwn, grand generalissimo; Joseph E.
Fulper, Washington, grand captain general;
Thomas Godson, Newark, grand prelate; VIM.
+. Nuchmore, Morristown, grand senior warden;
Warren Dobbs, Jersey City. grand junior warden;
Frederick G. Wlese, Bcrdentown. grand treas
urer; Charles Bechtel, Trenton, grand recorder;
James Mccain. Trenton, grand standard bearer;
Edward Mills, Camden, grand sword bearer;
Rodent Dingwell, Newark, grand warder;
Samuel G. Bennett, Trenton, grand captain Of
guards. 0-41A MT
The following is . list Of the past grand com
manders now living: Right Eminent Sirs VIM.
h. Doggett, John Hilton, George B. Edwards.
Charles Bechtel, VIM. w. Snow, VIM. W. Good.
win, Jerome b. Borden, VIM. II. Mcllhsnney.
David 8. Battey, Wm- l.. Newell, Frederick @.
Wiese, Martin NJ Drohan. I. Layton Register.
Andrew b. frazee, Joseph W. Congdon. George
g. FELTON,, Edward Gift, Thomas w. Tilden.
John II. Alderman Isaac 8. Roberts, Edward
W. Price and Isaac 8. Citizens.
Albert D. Winfield, the present grand CON-
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OILS, David 8. Battey. and J. E. Forester as
grand commanders; Charles Slice, deputy grand
commander; Charles H. ingalls,, grand captain
general; Thomas GodsOn. grand prelate, and
Robert Dipgwell, grand warder.
The uniform Is black chapeau, white plume,
black coat, eleven gilt buttons on front, four on
skirt, black oaldric, buf gloves, no gauntlets.
The present officers Of the commandery are as
follows: John E. Rowe, p. G., eminent COM
mspder; Lewis g. Dawson, geoeralssimo; w.
w. Hullhsh. p. c., captain general; John p. Con-
tTell. prslate; J. Grove Porter, senior warden;
Lewis D. Grams, junior warden; AMI Pierson,
treasurer; John j. Henry, recorder; J. s. M6ndy,
standard bearer; Frederick King. sword- bearer;
Samuel smith, wsxder; WiAiam Pilkingt01, cap
tain Of the guard; George B, Clark, third guard;
+. c. e. Blanchard. second guard; Frank Tan
uer. first guard; Chandler G. Coates, trustee;
william Allen, trustee; Thomas Godson, P. c.,
trustee; Robert Dingwell. p. c., finance COM
mittee: w. J. A. Umbach, finance committee;
John Brockie, 6naqce committee; Enos Runyon,
quartermaster; Err d. Bemis, surgeon.
The membership Is 204.
The following II q list Of those who have held
the ofIics Of grand commander: Isaac A. Nichols
q terms), David s. Battey @ terms), Augustus
Pruyn @ terms) David L. Garrigls @ terms),
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Or COW. pANFoRTH.

Or CON. DASFoRTH. mountain with a pas
sion cross in the corner above il, from which
golden rays are shooting. around which is the
motto Of Templarism in a half circle. On the
other side, in the upper half, is a patriarchal
cross, surmounted by the motto mon nobis
dominic, non nobis, sed nominu tue ad
Giorlam-" In the lower half Is a shield QUAR-
tered on the upper left corner on blue back
ground. the device OF the seal of the state of
New Hampshire; on the upper right corner a
skuu and trumpet on a black ground in lower
left sword and shepherds crook on black,
and In lower right a viper falling into q fire.
The following officers of the Grand COM
mandery were elected in September, Charles
Carroll 1Danforth, Concord, RE- grand COM
iEander; Henry Augustus Marsh. Nashua, w.
deputy grand commander; Thsddeus Ezra
Sanger. Lltieton, E grand generalissimo;
George Washington Currier, Nashua. u. grand
captain general; Rev. Henry Emerson Hovey,
Portsmouth, Z. grand preiats; Charles Henry
Sawyer, Dover, Z grand senior warden;
Charles Carroll Hayes, Manchester, T.. grand
junior warden; Joseph Wyman Hildreth. Man.
chester, E grand treasurer; George Perley
Cleaves, Concord. E. grand recorder; Daniel
C. Robots. Concord. Z. grand standard bearer;
Moses Alphonzo Hastings. Lancaster, E grand
sword bearer; John Hatch, Portsmouth. z
grand warder; Henry Brewer Quinby, Laconia,
I. grand captain Of the guard The next an
nual conclaye viii be heldat Concord, Tuesday,
September 80, AD. lS90.
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Reading, John B. Jones, John Lilly, Samuel A.
Finger and W. II. Wilmot. The frst-named sir
knight was in 1886 elected grand commander Of
the state of New Jersey and filled the office with
exceptional ability and satisfaction.
The following constitute the present board Of
officers Of the commandery: L. Sir George W.
Prall, eminent commander; Sirs Clark PiersOn,
generalissimo; James A. Wilmot, captain gen.
era!; Peter McGill, ex-prsate; A. G. Gaudey,
senior warden; s. A. Finger P.E.C), Junior
warden; John Lilly P.E.C.) treasurer; W. g.
Wimot P.E.C.), recorder; R. A. Montgomery,
standard bearer; Clarence Moore, sword bearer:
James W. Robson, warder; James Whyte, SEN
ti1sl.
The style Of uniform used is the white. The
banfer belohying to St. Elmo commaDdery is a
very handsome affair, its most distlnctlvely
msritorloqs part being a true painting Of the
castle Of st. Elmo In the center, with the name
and location OF the cownandery painted in
golden letters over the top and bottom.
Past Grand Commander Isaac S. Roberts was
at the Tins d his election the youngest member
Of the order He was originally member of
Palestine conmandery, No.. 4, X. T., of Trenton,
and aided ip the formation OF st. Elmo COM
mandery. He is also past master Of Amwell
lodge, No. IL. past high priest Of Wilson chap
ter No. Is, r. NJ, past commander Of st. Elmo
commandsry, No. IA, KIT, member Of the Scot
fish Rite bodies, thirty-secOnd degree northern
Masonic jurisdiction and member Of Mecca tenn
pie, AA.O.N.M.S., OF New York city. He has
held various offices In the Grand commandery of
New Jersey and was elected grand commander
in 1896
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EN-. CON- RAINEAR. John d. Beegle record
er; Alfred c. Atkins. senior warden; Fred. A.
Wiseman, junior warden; Joseph W. Hulse,
standard bearer; James H. sexton, sword
bearer; John s. Fletcroft, warder.
The following is list OF those who have held
the office of eminent commander: Thomas III.
r. Roadway. John d. Besgle, Fred. A. Wiseman,
Edwin Field and John V. Alstrom.
Chief among the honorary members Is Ezra l..
Stevens, past commander of Columbia CON-
mandery OF this city. During their stay here
they will be quartered at the Webster house.
DeMolay Commandery, No. 6,
stationed at Washington. NJ, was organized
March 26, 1865. Its past commanders are J. v.
Madison. NJ. X. Raub, J. E. Fulper, John
Franks, George E. Meeker, ]. H. Tiffany and
James l.. Shields. 1t has attended all the re-
unions and feld-day parades since 1875. The
last was at the annual conclave of the Grand
commandery OF Pennsylvania at Easton, May
Is, with s5 swords. It's members wear the uni
form adopted by the Grand commandery of
New Jersey, May 10, 1887. The central figure
OF its banner is q representation OF DeMolay
being burned to death. It's principal officers
at present are James L. Shields, eminent COM
mander; q. +. States, generalissimo; j. S.
Davidson, captain general. 1t has member
ship OF lO6. The commandery brings to this
conclave from 40 to 80 swords. 1t will arrive
this afternoon via Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
Cyrene Commandery, of Camden, N. j..
Cyrene commandery, No. Z, Knights Templar,
located at Camden, N. j., was constituted Octo-
Der 16, 1868. Eminent Commanders have been
as follows: VIM. Wallace Goodwin, P. G. c.; An
drew B. Frazee, P. &C; l. Layton Register, P.
&C; Geo. E. Wilson, Richard F. Smith, W. B.
F. Wood, Jacob II. Yocum, j., R. +. s. Heath,
Seth Thomas, Isaac G. Citizens, P.GC.; NJ B.
Taylor, VIM. II. Stansbury, VIM. Kraft, Jos. p
Weatherby, VIM. NJ. Dawson, Francis Cookson,
Edward Mills, Saml. I. Dawson, Jno. s. r. Cas-
sadly, Jos. +. P. Read. The commandery has
taken part, either in body or by delegation,
In all the conclaves of the Grand encampment
The uniform ID same as the usual uniform, ex-
cepting that the knights wear black baldrics
and metal buttons.
Present officers are: Jos. F. P. Reed, E. G. {;
Geo. w. Steed, Gen.; c. H. Austin, Capt Gen..
n. +. Cowan, treasurer; Chas. F. Hollingshead
recorder; Jno. w. Warner. s. w.; VIM. Cline,
J.W; Thos. Mcdowell, warder; G. 1. Wallace
standard bearer; ]. b. DEM, sword bearer; r.
+. Schmidt, Jonathan Duffield, j. A. Walmsley,
guards; w. +. Ware and NJ. b. Taylor, prelates;
G. IL. Snyder, organist; G. @. Smith, sentinel.
The membership numbers $50. One hundred
knights are expected to arrive this afternoon
and will be quartered at Wormleys.
st. Elmo Of Lambertville, N. J..
Prominent among the young Communicates of
New Jersey is st. Elmo commandery, which
arrived in the city today and is quartered at 523
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ms WORK Axn nnsrrrAIIrn.

The commandery Is distinguished for its work
In the asylum. where the ceremonies are most
impressive and elaborate The prelate's part Is
performed with the solemuity Of n cathe-
oEai service and no other cominaSlery IN
me Jurisdiction has such complete aud
beautiful accessories. lts rruansuc work
70 unequsled. II 10 distinguished also
ior It's hospitality. No conclsvs 10 held without
banquet and IL Ia at these refreshments after
isoors that the firm friendships are welded and
the bright brains whetted. To record the witty
nashes Don mots. brilliant rcpartees anecdotes,
iunny stories. songs and recltations that have
taken place NJ these gatherings would be TO
write a book on the masterpieces OF literature,
humorous, pathetic, prose and descriptive with
songs speeches and stories In Illustration" Life
Is short, but the sir knights OF Ceur de LION
commandery live by the way.
The roll OF oneers az present 10 as follows: r.
Sir George Whitfield Brown. IT., Commander:
Sirs Rollin ~ Morgan, genersliss,mo; Claudius
IL. Roome. captain general; r.. cir ROYAL T..
Deane. p. &c. prelate; Sir. Edwin r. Mccarthy
treasurer; George W. Thorn, recorder. Warren
A. Conover. senior warden; JohnW Sisson. Jun
Tor warden; George Z. W. Stivers, standard
bearer; Robert n. Fuller, sword bearer; George
Hamlin, warder: Edward W. Martin. Henry W.
Mowrey and Frederick kanter guards; George
skinner, sentinel: George c. ReXford. organiSt;
+. Sirs John A. Mapes. Z. Z. C.. and Thomas b.
lnneSs, z. Z. c.. on the standing committee.
st. Omer's OF Elmira, n. v.
ST. 0mer's commandery. No. "a. OF Elmira,
y. Y, has been a live organization nom the
time it was first instituted, which was in lisa
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It has membership Of 324, among whom may
be found many who have received high honor In
Masonic and political life, such as Hon. Warner
Miller, late United States Senator Hon. John
W. Yrooman, grand master Of Masons, state Of
New York; Joseph A. johnson, p. g. COM
sssIn st1 Rev % o SeS os - q oom,naoSer
state of Missouri; Hon. Henry 0. Coggeshall,
Hon. John h. Cunningham editor Utica Norm
ing Herald; Judge Watson T. Dunmore, Hon.
Ward Hunt, IT,, Hon. John r. schrader Of Da-
kota, Rees g. Williams, p. g. high priest, state
OF New York. and Hon. John Worthington.
The present officers Of the commandery are as
follows: Horatio 8. Moore, eminent commander;
William H. Cioher, r., generalissimo; Thelwin
Jones, captain general e. Lakehurst, prelate;
Calvin w. Eaton, SENIOR warden; John w. BOYLE,
ID. Frank, recorder; William Howarth, standard
bearer, John L. Babbitt. sword bearer; u
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Simons, deputy grand
master of Templars Of
the state Of New York.
On FEBRUARY 10. 1854, at
the annual conclave Of
the Grand encampinent
a warrant was granted
to C9ur de Lion en-
campment, No. "a. under
which the body was in
stituted and the officers
installed, Sir Frederick
Fawcett being the first
commander.
The same officers were
reelected in 1855 and
1856, and In the latter
year. in consequence Of
fhn ALIENATION %l,nt fha
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instituted October 81,
1868.
The following MEM
bers have held the office
Of eminent commander:
Sirs John Hamlin, John
Trowbridge, Oliver 8.
Atkins, VIM. Morgan
Lee, Daniel G. Wright,
Alfred F. Lindley, George
E. Cramer, James Mar
lor. Henry Hasbrouck.
The present member
ship is lis. This COM
mandery is composed of
representative men OF
Duchess county, N. Y,
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knights have held the
Office Of eminent COM
mander: EN-. Sirs Rich
ard Sanger, Matthew
Talcott, Ezra s. Barnum,
Peter Brewer, Philemon
Lyon, Zenas C. Priest,
Walter Kempster, Har-
vey Barnard, George
Kincaid, Jas. 81. Brand,
Thomas Davies, Joseph
A. johnson, John H.
Douglass, John H. Cum
ningham, Rees G. Will
Jams, Byron s. Frisbie,
Warren G. Rowley, N. F.
Martin, L. F. Shepard,
3. Campbell and 0ren
Root, ir. TAI 4q4
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Gen. Roome. This is detail OF knights Of
C9ur de Lion commandsry, No. %, Of New
York. Upon arriving here they went at once
to their quarters, No. % Grant place.
The special detail for escort duty consists Of
EN-. Sir George Whitfield Brown. jr.. commander;
Sirs Rollin NJ. Morgan, generalissimo; Claudius
NJ. Roome, captain general; En-. Sir Royal E.
Deane, PC, prelate; Sirs John W. Sisson, jun
ior warden; George E. w. Stivers, standard
bearer; George Hamlln,' wsrder; Frederick
Kanter. guard; Edward W. Curtis. Albert A.
Kingsland, Cornelius Waydell. Charles 7. Wills,
Robert NJ. Fuller, Thomas A. Young. Sumner T..
Durham, Charles ]. Rabbit. Charles Roome
Parmelee, Robert A. Stewart; En-. Sirs John A.
Mapes, Henry F. Herkner and Thomas h Inness,
past commanders.
THE HISTORY OF CGUR DE LION.
C9ur de Lion commandery has an interesting
history. 1t was chartered December "a, 1858,
under dispensation granted by Sir John W.
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in Arcacia lodge,
No. 16, FAM, October
IL. 1856. and affiliated
with Ivanhoe lodge, No.
IS. +. A. NJ, April 26,
1869. He was elected
junior warden In 1871,
1873 and 1874 and senior
warden In 1875. In 1878
and 1879 he held the DO
sition OF master. In
1883 and 1884 he was
high priest Of Adolphic
chapter 80, RAM, and
eminent commander Of
Melita commandery, No.
Is, KIT, in 1851 and
1885, was grand warder
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HE Grand commandery
Of New York is one Of
he most powerful or
,anizations in the coun-
try. and the presence Of
its officers here at the
triennial conclave adds
greatly to the import
ance of the occasion.
The headquarters of the
New York Templars are
at the Metropolitan Ho-
tel, where knights Of
other parts of the coun-
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1857. under the name Of
Friendship commandery,
No. "a. The first emf
nent commander was Sir
Thomas X. Croker. The
following year Sir Brad
ley Parker was elected
eminent commander and
was reelected in 1859.
In that year Companion
Joseph J. Couch received
his orders OF knighthood.
He afterward became
grand master of Masons
of the state Of NewYork.
One of the events of this
raar xr-o1 fha nortioino