The Republican journal., 1892-02-11
Secret Societies.

The officers of Timothy Chase Lodge of
Masons were installed last Thursday even
ing by George E. Johnson, D. D. G. M. A
clam stew was served to members and WISH
tors.
George E. Johnson, of Belfast, will go to
Boston, Feb. % as representative of Enter
prise Lodge at the annual meeting of the
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen.
Unless something now not known in ter
feres, the annual session of the Grand Lodge
of Good Templars will be held at Bangor
Wednesday and Thursday of the last full
week in April.
The Rockland Tribune says of the presen-
tation to Col. Fogler last week by members
of Palestine Commanders "The jewel,
which is suitably inscribed, is greatly ap-
preciated by the recipient, and is certainly
fitting tribute to most worthy man.
A new comnandery of knights Tempar
was instituted in Minneapolis last week I'M
der dispensation from the grand commander
of the State. w. X. Morrison, formerly of
this city was elected f. G.. The new conf
nandery will be mounted.
knights Tempar will read with interest
the account of the installation and presenta
ton at Palestine Comlnandery, published on
the second page. The address of Eminent
Commander Ansel Wadsworth was very
fine and has received tlattering comments.
The officers of Tarratine Tribe of Redmen
We're publicly installed Monday evening at
Odd Fellows Hall, by F. H. Welch. The
ceremony was we'll performed. The even
ing S entertainment concluded with dance
in the small hail. with music by Sanborn's
orchestra.
The February assessment in the Ancient
Order United Workmen contains seven
deaths from pneumonia and influenza. The
prevailing disorder has been very severe
this winter ON insurance societies. Four of
the deaths, the claims of which amount to
$4,000, are in Maine.
The Grand Army Posts of Waldo county
We're honored at the recent session of the
State Department in the election of Hon. A.
E. Nickerson, of Swanville, to the second
office of the State-Senior Vice Commander.
Mr.. Nickerson would make an excellent De
partment Commander.
The officers OF Phoenix Lodge of Masons,
of Belfast, will be publicly installed at the
Temple next Saturday evening Judge
johnson, District Deputy Grand Master.
will be the installing officer. Masons from
Starsport are expected. Refreshments will
he served.
The Eockland Rebellals who recently Wis
tied Belfast We're much pleased with the
beautitied work presented by Aurora
Lodge. The Opinion says: 90
The Rockland ladies are now determined
to have the beautifed degree in Miriam
Lodge. The subject was discussed at the
meeting Wednesday evening, and the pro-
posal met with general approval. A degree
staff will he made up very soon. We believe.
Oliver Otis, editor of the Rocl1land Opin-
ion has been presented with a handsome
Past Chancellor's jewel, knights of Pythias.
The gift was in recognition of Mr.. Otis ser
vices the past year in behalf of the order.
The presentation was gracefully made by G..
&. Martin. Chancellor Otis in accepting the
token is said to have done himself credit
New England's coleges-Harvarl, TUFTS.
Bowdoin, Yale, Williams, Colby, Brown and
Dartmouth-were all represented last Fri
day night at the annual reunion and dinner
of the New England Association of the Zeta
Psi Fraternity at the Parker House Boston.
Among those present We're Mr.. A. II. KEEL
ley, formerly principal of the Belfast High
School, and Mr.. Robe &. FRYE.
The following officers We're installed last
Thursday in Atlantic Chapter of ROYAL Arch
Masons at Ninalhaven: y. Il. Manson. Il
T., o. c. Lane. K. A. Cassie. c.; T. f. Lib
10y. Treas. ". S. Carver. Seq: F, a. Grim
die. C. of H.; + II. Webster. F. s.: r z.
Littletield, L. 4. G.; VIII. Grant NJ. 81 v:
F. S. Hamilton, NJ. u V. Il. X. Roberts. NJ
LIST ~: L. w. smith Chap. W. II Brown,
Sentinel The Installing officer was j H.
Sanhorn, assisted by +. S Walls Rev w
Z. tiaskin addressed the Chapter in some
interesting remarks, \ banquet, served by
the ladies, followed. 1t was ID very pleasant
occasion.
The installation of the officers of King Sol
ONION Council, No. l.. Royal and Select Mas
tiers, Belfast, on Tuesday evening, Feb 10Th,
VIII be the most elaborate of the many in
stallatons this winter. The ceremonies viii
be by the Grand Master of the state A COM
mittee is looking after all she details The
entire Grand Council have been invited and
it is expected number will be present. The
program will be as follows AT 645 p. m,
there will be a reception to the grand Mas
ter. That official with such of the Grand
officers as may come, and the Master of the
local Council will be stationed in the east of
the hall, A reception committee will pre-
sent the members and visitors to the Grand
Board. After the reception turkey supper
will be served in the banquet hall Then
will occur the installation of the officers of
the Council The evening entertainment
will conclude with dance. Ten pieces of
Sanborn's orch estra will furnish music for
the occasion. 4 select choir of the leading
singers in the city will sing during the in
Stallation ceremonies. The tables will be
served by twenty young ladies' the haugh-
tiers of members Each will wear a white
apron and cap. King Solomon Council al
ways leads in social entertainments.
Meeting of the County Grange.
Waldo County Pomona Grange met with Seaside
Grange Belfast, Feb 9th. The day was stormy
and the travelling bad still there was a good at