Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-06-25

ago, when Mrs. Atkins father had re-
ceived the lodge on the very same
grounds.
Mayor Stafford, grand master of the
Of Kennebec Lodge and the visitors,
and in response to Rev Mr.. Coons'
reference, returned with the wish that
all present might, at the next centen-
NAL celebration. be in the same place.
Lemonade and sandwiches We're
gracefully served by some of Halo
wells young ladies, and great was the
enjoyment which followed. 1t was
very delightful there. and the event
was very happy one. The young
ladies who served We're Miss Clara
Stinson, Miss Bertha McClench Miss
Wells and Miss Julia Wells, Miss
Grace Leigh, Miss Ethel Johnson Miss
Florence Anderson, Miss Jennie Fitz-
simmons and Miss Bessie Became They
We're assisted by Messrs. Charles
Beane, Chester Fuller, Fred Marston,
Robert Anderson and Melbourne Hunt
After three cheers for the generous
host and fair hostesses. the parade
again formed, and passed down Cen
trail street to Second street, to the old
Vaughan homestead, where Mr.. and
Mrs William W. Vaughan of Boston,
entertained and most Hospitality re-
ceived. Lemonade and cake We're
served by the same young people that
had been present at the Atkins estate.
1t was very cool and comfortable
there, and beneath the shade of the
spreading trees, the Masons fingered
long. very loath to leave the pleasant
surroundings.
The parade then passed up the
Iitchfield road to Middle street, across
Middle street to Lincoln street. where
a review was held. The carriages con-
tanning the eminent Masons, which
had followed the men on foot, passed
ahead, before the long line, which
stood, with tipped hats, as the digni-
tares passed. AT the High school
| review was held.
| The line was again formed. and went
! Water street, where the parade dis
banded, and each lodge went to it's re-
| spective quarters, to make prepara
| lions for the banquet to be held in the
tent on Wilder's field.
| The parade was in every way sue
cess, over 500 men participating. The
day was perfect and the march was a
very comfortable one.
The banquet was very enjoyable
one. Visitors were present in large
numbers, and were seated in tables,
prettily decorated with gaily colored
napkins.
The following menu was served:
| Roast Turkey
Chicken Salad
Lettuce Tea Rolls
| English owes Mixed Pickles
Strawberries and Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
| Chocolate Cake Silver Cake
| Golden Cake
Coffee
Oranges Bananas
| Nuts Raisins
Behold bow pleasant and how good,
| For brothers such as wee,
OF the Accepted" brotherhood.
To dwell in Unity!
The post-prandial exercises opened
with a very brief talk by Mayor SAT-
ford a too brief talk He spoke of the
present work of masonry and it's his
toric past, and introduced Hon. Josiah
Drummond of Portland, who made a
very interesting speech on THE His
tory of Masonry" He said in part, as
follows:
In the early days there was nothing
printed, and alltraditions brought down
the history. No one knows, therefore,
when it originated. 1t dates to the
building of King Solomon's temple by
traditions. In the light of history it
cannot definitely be known. 1t is i'm
possible to definitely trace the present
fraternity with the pre- historic. Even
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