The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1891-07-26

Of regiments or court chamberlains.
NO merit. no virtae. no herolsm
could entltie one not Of the highest aris-
tocracy TO share IN the prize After a
brief residence aC Malta the kniahts
passed tue rest of their time ia their own
countries or only made a visit now and
then to the island
On the 9tb Of June, 1898, Napoleon Oh
his way 70 Egypt stopped before Malta,
and then that admirably fortified place.
IN which a brave garrison might have
held out Tor years. through the treachery
Of the french knights surrendered IN a
lew hours. Most Of the resident knights
were shipped of from Malta, which had
been held BY the order for the space
of 2S6 years. On September s 1900
the French in their turn surrendered the
island TO the English. who have ret ined
IL ever since. II was stipulated IN the
surrender that tine Knights should for
ever hold possession of their castle In the
Church OF st. John. This the English
agreed to, but no sooner did they occupy
the island than they took possession Of 81
and drove the knights out This eve
almost destroyed the order, root
branch; in fact, its history, except that
the sixth or English speaking brunei
ENDS here. The sixth or English speaking
branch had, however, long prior to this
event, adopted the Protestant religion,
and IT IS from this branch, with head
quarters at Glasgow, Scotland. that the
order now in existence is working
The Committee on Supreme Lodge Is
doing good work. All members OF the
committee are requested TO be &C No o
Exchange place on July ~. this after
noon, at 2:39 p. m. Do not miss IL. Bush
ness Of Importance will come bef0te the
committee.
The Degree GommaaderY will soon an
ply for It's warrant. All Red Cross
knights are eligible P. S. Stenp has
the charter list.
Two mere communicates are under
way in Hudson County. Who says Malta
is not growspgs
Robert Bruce meets every Wednesday
night; Jappa, No 123,on Monday: Damon,
40. "a on Wednesday: Alpha, every
Friday: McClintock every Saturday.
At the close Of every communication Of
McClintock Comnsanaerv, the scortIsI
Rites KS of C's convene wnen ne " candi-
dates are initiated 10 its ms steries.
All the Communicates In this county
VIII hare uniform divisions before the
Supreme Commandery meets.
Elections take pIace next month. Be
careful In selecting your officers. Good
officers means good work
Let every companion try TO bring in one
new member next month
Companions, visit sister Com Fnanderies.
You will always learn something.
The Dext district meeting Of the Knights
NEW "
will be held in the headquarters OF Robert
Bruce Commandery. Nc. "a of Bayonne.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.
The election Of fed officers Of the FIRST
Regiment of New Jersey, Parriarchs Mill
tant, was held last Tuesday j uiy a. at
Trenton. and resulted as f0llows:-Lieu-
tenant Colonel George Stevens was elect
ed Colonel; Major L. II. Marinus, Lieu
rszFtr. ant n
Major Of the Firs5 Batfalion, all Of Jersey
City This Is one OF the Aighest honors
yet conferred upon any city in the state
Major B. Wilson OF Ocean Grove. Major
Of the Second Battalion, ana Captain
George Wales Of Camden Major Of the
the First Battalion are Newark
No. l, Jersey City No 2. and
Industry No. Of Paterson. The Mayor-
elect, John W. kull, IGteads 70 do all in
MS power 20 have his command equal, II
not superior 70. 70 any IN the regiment
1t is also expected th4t rhe.staadiag and
strength OF the regiment will be brought
70 a higher standard. The officers have
the welfare Of the order st heart, and
know that eaeV have the full confidence
Of the membership Ii their ability, there
fore il Is expected that they will exert
themselves 10 the utmost TO maintain this
regard and friendship and prove worthy
of the support and credit given them.
Canton, Jersey City, No 2. viii bold a
parade and picnic il aid OF their Drum
Corps on Monday, August II. at Pohl-
mann's, and the outlook is for grant
success. Tbs committee have neither
spared labor or expense ia ACCOMPLISH
iug the desired object and expecr TO sur
prise the Canton When the result Is
KNOWN of their WORK. One OF tho main
features will be an exhibition drill by tbs
Little Daisy Cadets. who must De seen 20
be appreciated. They are second TO none.
The admission fes has been placed at %
cents a ticket admitting one. and those
that miss this opportunity viii regret II,
as an enjoyable time IS guaranteed 10 all.
Do not fail, Oddfeliows and friends, TO
patroniZe this undertaking aud assist by
your aid and presence the Canton. which,
IS endeavoring TO have drum and tie
corps that viii be 4 credit and honor TO
Jersey City.
The last two weeks have been busy ones
in the Encampment Branch of the order.
District Deputy Grand Patriarch j. B.
Getting andstah, consisting of Past Chief
Patriarch George DOmpiere Of No. 5, p.
{. Patriarch w. johnson of No. 5. p. c.
Patriarch Anthony Moors of No. 4, Past
G. Patriarch james Gibbons, P. c. p.
Benjamin Stevens and P C. p Charles
Wasnidge OF No. AZ, did excellent work at
the installation Of officers of Coifax En-
campment No. 56 Of Bayonne City. Hud-
sou E1cAm pmeEt Nc. 40 OF 1ODoheUs An2
Mt sinai Encampment No ). ana Pail
sade Encampment No. T. aud Harmony
Encampment No. At Of Jersey City, al
lheir last respective meetings. The Dis
trict Deputy Grand Patriarch EXPIRE ssed
his delight 1T he work rendered uy the
above named officers on these occaslous.
Hudson Encatnpnlent No. As. the baby
of District No. J, Is gaining rapidly IN
growth and importance The officers fer
tue ensuing term promise to excel fheir
predecessors in the degree work. Wishing
Patriarchs are always cordially wei
coined.
Mount Sinai Encampment No. held a
very interesting meeting at its last ses-
Sion IL Is expected tnat this encatnp-
ment will continue IN It's good WORK. as
the new officers are A l. II p. G. Pa
triarch ". johnson viii attend regularly
it would greatly benefit the eilcamp-
ment
@HelIo. Palisade No. 5. . was the kentle
cali BY telephone the other night TO this
thriving Institution. 1t was answered py
Past c. Patriarch Cosgrove, who on in-
uuiry stated that High Priest Anthony
doors felt foleraDly we'll bat that this
excellent officer could not respond In
person, owing 10 4 severe attack OF
hoarseaess caused by an overdose of good
advise, aad the consequent strain on his
lungs. Ii IS hoped the Patriarch Will
soon recover from this affection rs they
like to hear from him at all times
What is the matter with Harmony En-
campment No. Az Why this uprcnrs
Was the question pat by brother Of the
orders Well now the brother is behind