The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-11-18
X. of p. Historical Lecture.

K. of p. Historical Lecture.
The historical lecture by p. q. Van
Solver, at the Castle He'll of Lone Star
Lodge, No. 10, on Wednesday evening
last, was, we are informed, very interest
ing. We can only give synopsis of the
lecture, as space will not permit the full
text:
On December 18th, 1868, on Saturday
night, number of gentlemen met at the
office OF The then leading young lawyer,
Theodore Abbott, for The purpose of com
pleting an organization which resulted in
what we all love and honor so much,
Lone Star Lodge, No. 10, Knights of
Pythlas.
Ex-Mayor Joseph II. Boozer was called
to the chair and Assistant Train Master
James Gordon, acted as Secretary. The
name Lone Star was chosen and the fol-
lowing officers elected: w. c., Theodore
Abbott; w. r. s, G. II. w. Van Solver;
w. B., A. G. Barber; w. G., Judson
Gaddis; W. o. G., c. w. Crook; W. V.
G., James Gordon; w. F. s., Thomas
Flaherty w. V. p, A. w. Angel; w.
J. G., Amos johnson.
Committees we're appointed on room
and the reception of Grand Officers. who
would come on the 22d inst. 10 institute
the Lodge. No event, however great its
proportions, has ever assumed greatness
without a beginning. The foundation
stone was laid at this meeting and the
commencement Of the structure began the
night of Institution, Initiation and Install
lation, three very large rs.
Turn back with me to the 22d of De.
cember, 1868, and see sitting around the
Union League room, (where Company G
now has its armory), the little Spartan
band, expecting something and yet dread
ing what that something might be. ln
words of Poe, we stood there
Wondering. fearing doubling, dreaming dreams
no mortal ever dared to dream before"
Thoughts of the ''Sons of Malta and
that we were to be sold came constantly
in our minds and then thoughts were
formed into words and expressions bear
ing upon the subject.
Like all other men who had veDtured
on an exploring expedition, we made up
our minds to keep on and never look back
until VIC were across the desert there
fore we did not
while thronged with terror almost dumb,
Whisper with white lips, the foe, they come !!
They comet
As Grand Chancellor VIM. H. Barton, ac-
companied by members of Spartices, No.
10, came into the room for the purpose OF
institution.
There was quorum preseut-lust
enough TO fill the chairs-nine officers and
not single private, yet our Lone Star
had arisen.
Among those who Joined 10 '6S, 80
aud 70, there are few who still hold com
munion with us. OF the charter mem
beers but two remain--B Bro. Barber and
myself.
In 1858, there were only the nine char
ter members recorded, and the following
will show the number in each year I:
1869, "a; 70. 80; II, 10; 72, 9 '73,
B; IA. 9; rs, -; rs. -; Vt, IL 7S,
% 70, IS; 80, 8 81, /; $50, 8; 1873,
8; 's4. 9; 49,. 10; 's6, l6; 's7, II; SO,
Il; '9s, II; 80, l2 '9l, 49, Making a
total of 273.
There have been 27S pages enrolled but
only 253 esquires aud the same plumber
of Knights. We have had so Past Chan
celors, and il may not be out of place TO
read them: James Gordon, c. H. w.
Van Solver. A. C. Barber, Amos johnson,
Chas. W. Crook, J. L Gaddis, Theo. Alb
batt, A. W. Angel, w. Ii. Wilmot, Zeph-
eniah Sutphin, Samuel Wyckoff, A. s.
Burroughs, Cha,. p Suiphin, A. g. Gan
dey, ]. w. Hill, Peter Hoagland, ]. N.
Slater, John Sproat, Nehemiah Green,
Thomas Burk, II. Ii. Harrison, s. l..
Kroesen, s. F. Msrtndel, Miles Math-
ews, ]. d. Cox, D. 9. Cooper, r. II.
Dilts, p. A. Shepherd. Samuel Stockton.
G. w. P. Fisher, w. II. Bowers, Nelson
Robert Justice. Paul Vetter, Elias Y.
Hageman, VIM. f. Hageman, VIM. A.
Cole, Samuel II. Wilson, VIM. l.. Dob
bins, w. F. Hayhurst, g. NJ. Amy, J. IL.
Holcombe, G. e. Dalrymple, r. e. Wet
ter, W. :. Holcombe, Samuel Butterell,
F. W. Larson, Geo. NJ. Barber.
Out Of the above number, five have been
laid TO rest thirteen have severed their
connection by removal or other causes and
thiriy-two, the balance, are still In good
standing, twelve being present tonight.
This is good showing and proves that it
does not always follow when brother
passes the chairs and receives all the
honors Of the lodge, he loses his interest
10 the organization.
In looking over the 273 names, | find
that 81 have gone TO join the Grand Lodge
above, although this Lodge has not been
called upon to mourn the loss OF them all
We shall assemble in few weeks 10
celebrate the 23d Anniversary OF this
Lodge and we shall then find clustered to-
gether nearly all the brethren, with their
friends. Send out invitations to every
brother of the Lodge, far and near, and
let the call of dear old Lone Star be an
swered either in person or by letter from
every absent one. There are 1913 Knights
on the roll.
The lecture was illustrated with many
fine thoughts upon the principles of the
Order and was pronounced one of the
speakers best efforts. The following
acrostic closed The lecture:
Let Friendships chain be ever brgh and strong
Onward GU cou rse opposing every wrong
Never forget, brave knights, friend to serve and
save,
Enlists with Joy. the friendly cautious brave.
Study to promote the interests of our cause
Timely IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to all laws
Attentive to the sick-let no dissentions mar
Radient then will be. the glory Of Lone Star.
The Lady Godiva must have had ex.
ceptionally long hair since it completely
concealed her lovely person. Since Ayers
Hair Vigor came into use such examines