St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1891-07-16
AMONG THE FRATERNITIES.
Apollo Lodge. K. p, Holds Public In
SfaIIafiOu.

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2, K. P, was completely filled on
Thursday evening by guests who
had been invited to participate in
the public installation of officers and
enjoy the entertainment provided in
connection Herewith. Grand Chan
cellor Tinker conducted the cere-
monies, assisted by Sias Randall,
acting grand vice chancellor; c. c.
Locke, acting grand prelate; E. D.
Steele, acting grand master-at-arms;
w. H. Gilchrist of McIndoes, grand
keeper of records and seal; E. L.
Duncan, McIndoes, grand master of
exchequer; H. w Ellis and L.V. Knapp
acting grand inner and outer guards,
and Past Chancellor Bowman. The
installation ritual is interesting and
impressive. and was closely listened
to by those present. Those indicted
into office were: o. H. Henderson,
chancellor commander; c. E. Somer-
vile, vice chancellor; A. c. Randall,
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and seal; ]. M. Cady, master Of
finance; g. H. Frost, master of ex-
chequer; M. H. Page, master-at-
arms; F. L. Woodbury., inner guard;
]. A. Paddock, outer guard.
AS the guests entered the hall they
were cordially welcomed by DR.. and
NJ
dali, 7. H. Drew, and Mr. and Mrs.
A. 7. Corriveau. Grand Chancellor
Tinker gave short address during
the exercises, referring to the forma-
ton of the order by seven men in
Washington % years ago, since
which time the membership has in
creased to over 100000 Knights;
he explained to some extent the prin-
ciples on which the order was based
friendship, charity and benevolence,
and urged a close adherence to the
same. The Cecilian Quartet delight
ed the company by singing several
selections, their ''Old Canoe" and
81 Love Rosalie" being especially
we'll done. The quartet are singing
often in public of late, and fully de-
ed Fred Clark's musical glasses
and cornet solo were also very much
enjoyed.
Ice cream and cake were served
after the formal exercises, and a
pleasant social chat fttinglv rounded
up the proceedings of a Knight1y
evening. Major Bowman was be-
sieged for some "reminiscences of a
recent trip West, but could not be
drawn out.
Miss S. Ada Hall of Chelsea. presi-
dent of the Vermont Division Ladies'
Aid Societies, S. O. V, has announced
the appointment of these staff Off
GERS: Chief of staff, Mrs. Hattie E.
Hewett, Brandon; chaplain, Mrs.
Jennie Harris, Bra ttlebOrO; secretary,
Miss Emma Darling, Chelsea; treas
urer, Mrs. Frances W. Bixby, Chelsea;
Inspector, Miss Alice L. Smith, Barre;
mastering officer. Miss Bessie E.
Wallace, Barnet; special aide, Mrs.
Elizabeth Carpenter, Bratt1eboro;
judge advocate, Henry Barrows,
Brandon.
Chamberlin Relief Corps will give
their Ia St and hest carnDf1re at r
R. hall this Thursday evening"
The committee have made great
effort to prepare pleasing program.
The Cecilian quartet will furnish mu-
sic for the occasion. We know what
to expect from them. 1t is to be
hoped that all who come will be both
pleased and benefited. Cake and
ice cream will be served. Admission
fifteen cents.
Reduced rates have been secured
for the members of the 6. A. R., w.
R c., their families and friends at
tending the National encampment at
Detroit, August 8 to s. Via Nor
wood, from any point on the Central
Vermont, the rate will be $13 for the
round trip.
We have just received from Miss
Emma Darling, secretary of the
Ladies Aid society, series of resolu-
tons passed during the recent state
encamprnent in St. Johnsbury.
Thankfulness is the theme of the
entire series, and the ladies unhesi-
tatingly express their apprecia ton
of Miss S. Ada Hall, the untiring
and interested division president, for
her efforts in behalf of the division;