The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-27
LOCAL ESSENICS.
Mithras Senate Win be Instituted on Feb
 ruRry s.

Mithras Senate Win be Instituted on Feb
 ruary 5.
 Mithras senate, Knights of the An cicnt Essenic order, will be installed in the A. O. U. w. hall on Orange street Wednesday evening, February D.
 The Essenes were one of the oldest mysteries of men. The first mention of them is by the historian, Josephus, who refers to them as having appeared about the middle of the second century before Christ, They were at that time classed as the Pharisees and Sadducees, but were remarkable for greater strict ness and abstinence.
 The mission Of the Essenes, in com mon with that of the members of the ancient Grecian mysteries, was to re- store mans soul from that state from whence it fell, as from its native seat of perfection. During the middle ages the order fell into decadence and be- came extinct; in these modern times, the order is being revived, and men are knocking to gain admission to it's DOT tals. It preserves its mystic character to this day, but has divested itself of much of the aceticism and many of the seventies of old, and has substituted others none the less impressive and at the same time far more beautiful.
 The growth Of the order is no sur prise with those who are familiar with its ritual, which is pure and dignified, teeming with lessons which no intelli- gent man can receive without being benefited thereby. The order is firmly established in the south and west, hav- ing among it's members the leading sec- ret society men.
 The method of organizing is new and has many advantages over the usual plan. Local bodies are called Senates, and the floor working staff is from P to 5S. The work is semi-military in character, and presents many opportu- mites for dramatic effect
 The principles of the order are found ed upon the following principles: The principles of the order are to fraternally unite as true men in fulfil ment of our manifold duties to God, | our country and our fellow men. In ever praying that reverence justly due to God as the creator and giver of all the Blessings of life.
 In ever being loyal to, and ready to defend with our lives her just rights | and the honor of her flag.
 In endeavoring, by precept and ex- ample, to inculcate the lessons of tenn perance, prudence and toleration; to practice charity, relieve the distressed, | assist the needy. and care for the wid- ows and orphans.
 Finally, to promote the business and social welfare of our members. The charter of the local senate will close at 7:30 D. m, February 5. The. re- port of the committee on permanent organization will be received, officers in stalled and the usual business of the organization will follow. The following committees have been appointed: On hall-E. D. Hendee, chairman; F.. l.. Lehr, T. H. Macdonald, Eli Manches- ter, E. B. Sparks, F. w. Arthur, H. A. Elcock, M. D., F. w. Peck, G. R. Hodg- don, J. V. Rattlesdorfer.
 Fees and dues-D. F. Wiser, chair man; F. A. Pickering, F. L. Trow'bridge, H. I. Bills, G. W. Ives. E. s. Sperry, A.. E. Fogg, R. S. Ives, M. D., H. H. Peck, L. Ludington, J. H. Pardee. On paraphernalia-G. l.. Burton, chairman; F. N, Darlington, F. A. Southworth, J. I. Hutchinson, J. M. Lines, F. s. Hamilton, E. s. Ferry, H. L. Pardee, R. H. Tyner, J. l.. Benton. On entertainment-C. F. Bradley, chairman; J H. Parish, G. w. Hum, s. E. Champion, G. W. FowleH Sam Mac Laughlin, c. R. Bouton, w, A. Schappa, F. Bellosa, M. D., J. E. White, jr., c. T. White, F. E. s. Munger, w. B. New geon.
 The committee on installation ceremo- nies consists of w. W. Price, temporary chairman; F. H. Brethauer, secretary; E. M. Clark, treasurer.
 The committee on permanent organ ization consists of F. L. Averill, chair man. B. l.. Lambert M. D., E. A. Cess ner, c. I. French. w. E. Morgan, Ewen Mcintyre, Andrew Wiley, jr., E. B. Bak- CT.