The Somerset reporter., 1890-09-04


him to say that one hour Is allotted to In which
to bring to an untimely end the flower Of somsr-
set and Androscoggin counties is too preposter'
Gus to be considered for a moment
"The Grand Lodge, source of Masonic light and
Power Limited space prevents using valuable
The Grand Lodge OF Main. was formed of the
lodges in Maine By peaoeable separation from
the grand lodge Of Massachusetts upon the tor
nation OF the state In 1890 The governor of Maine
represented at her organic alton. The foremost
men In the new state were her leaders and rulers,
such men a Governor King, Simon and Jonathan
Robert p. Dunlap. from ' ihi. ereditabie begin.
ming she has grown rapidly and. with the eIcep-
ton Of the time Of the snti.masonic exc tement,
names OF ios lodges with a membership OF more
than 1900. Wise In her government she Is re-
spected and loved by her subordinates. and no
murmur against her authority is ever heard. The
best and most distinguished OF citizens are
proud to march under her banners, and no faint
has ever rested upon her iair name. Her charity
Is most abundant and is not limited to her jur.
sdiction, but u cheerfully extended to the needy
brother 10 every land. She is the broad and sure
foundation upoa which is built the superstucture
OF Tempiar masonry, and any supcrstructure.
no matter how strong or beautiful, cannot be
maintained without foundation without the
grand lodge the chivalric Orders would soon cease
70 exist in our state 80 which every loyal Knight
Templnr IN her Jursdiction Masonic aliegi-
nnce; Yes, eminent sir. every loyal knight Tenn
plar in her jurisdiction does owe her allegiance,
to view the mysteries concealed from the eyes OF
the profane and 70 become familiar with the
arcana OF our beloved order up to this present1ime
she has encouraged his good endeavors, has As.
sisted him in his business and pleasures, has pro-
yided bountifully for his relief when in distress,
has ever been ready to exercise a protecting care
over those SO dear to him now but who all too
may become Aason's widow or a Mason's or
phap.
Tear from his breast the greensash embiimatc-
al OF truth and fidelity break In pieces his
rit k~~it d uIukt
hood, and let forever be anathcma the name OF that
disloyai Knight Templar OF state who for
Maine.
The banquet closed by singing "Auld
Lang Syne."
THE CONCERT AND BALL.
The evening festivities, consisting OF
reception, concert and ball. began in Cob
urn Hall at eight o'clock.
The floor Of the hall was occupied by
the Sir Knights. ladies and invited
guests, while the galleries were filled
with spectators. The company Assem-.
bled was brilliant one. The ladies' were
In evening dress. and many Of the toi
lets were very elaborate, -un fortunate
lack Of space prevents detailed descrlp
tion-and the Sir Knights were all In fall
uniform.
The program opened with q concert By
the Togus Military Band consisting OF
ak numbers as published last week, al
Of which were exceptionally well render
ed. especially the descriptive pieces
which called forth rounds of applause
The Lewiston Brigade Band then play.
Cd three selections 10 = highly compli.
mentary manner. This part of the pro
gram WAS unexpected and proved very
agreeable surprise.
The grand march Of the Sir knights
with their ladies opened the ball and til
morning hours the merry dancers KEEP
time to the music Of the the Togus or.
chestra.
Refreshments we're served In the ban
quet room on the floor above during tn,
entire evening.
The evenings entertainment WAS
great success snd was undoubtedly thu
society event Of the season. Everything
had been arranged for the happiness ant
comfort Of those present aud everybody
had 4 good time.
"WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Notwithstanding the previous night
festivities, the Sir Knights Of both com
manderiss were about ct an early hour OF
Wednesday. The early hours of tn
forenoon were passed In walking ant
driving about our beautiful town. A
1880 they again assembled at the Asy
lum Of De. Molay, and the line WAS forme'
In much the same order ~ In the parad
Of the afternoon before, and to the mus
ic OF Jns Lewiston BAND they mstcnsd
Hotels Coburn and Hsselton, each o
these popular hostelriss being cheered b
the Sir Knights; thence they marched t
to the station and after an exchange o
cheers, the special train was again board
ed by the visitors and they departed 70
Waterville to be dlnsd by St. Omar Com
mandery, and returned to their home 4
the afternoon.