The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-01
Their Thirtieth Anniversary.
DE Molsy Commandery 10, X. T., and Their
Ladies, Observe st. johns Day


as the pres mt year marked the third
decade in the history of De Molay Com
mandery. 10, K. T., that order decided
that the event should be fttingly cele-
brated, and that the best place for their
outing was at Lakewood. 1t proved a
happy choice. The genial landlord, 4.
X. Delano, himself Sir Knight, had
prepared an enjoyable program for the
entertainment of the commandery, and
the result was what everyone expected,
one of the most pleasing excursions
that De Molay ever made
AT 1915 the commandery and their
ladies', accompanied by Hobbs military
band, took special cars over the line of
the Somerset Traction Company for the
lake, arriving there half hour later.
Here the line was formed and headed
by the band the commandery marched
To Lakewood Inn, where, after breaking
ranks, the time before the hour set for
dinner was pleasantly passed on the
yerandas and in the shady walks of the
grove.
At p. m. dinner was announced, and
like all spreads that Mr.. Delano has any
thing to do with, it proved a good one.
After the menu had been thoroughly
discussed, the POSTMASTER, 4. c., n.
W Brainerd, made few appropriate
remarks, and introduced George W.
Cover, whose subject was "Templar
Masonry The anniversary poem was
read by Mrs. y. W. Brainerd, and the
toast 1.-THE Ladies'" which concluded
the literary program, was most happily
responded to by George B. Sanford
In the morning the following telegram
was sent by Mr.. Branerd.
Skowhegan, June "a 1897
To Harry II. Virgin Portland Gommandery:
DE Ntolay, celebrating her thirtieth anniver-
sary, sends greeting To her older sister and best
wishes for continued prosperity.
tsigned) n W. BRAlNFRp, Z. {.
The answer received vas as follows
Portland, June "A 1897,
To y. W. Brainerd, DE Molay Gommandery:
Portland commandery celebrating her fiftieth
anniversary returns knighty greeting to DE
Moay, and heartily reciprocates the good wishes
you extend
(signedl HARRY X. VIRGIN.
The only thing to mar an otherwise
pleasant day was the heavy shower in
the early afternoon, which caused n
postponment of the canoe and boat
races and made it impossible to start
the yacht race until about o'clock
Four boats got away. They were the
Helen, Capt. Steward; Fancher, Capt.
Sawyer; Turtle, Capt. Belmore, and
The Three Friends, Capt. Wentworth.
The wind was very light, entirely dying
out on the last third of the triangle, and
leaving the boats becalmed But two
finished, the Helen first and the Fan
cher second. Therefore the cup which
was offered as prize by De Molay, went
to Capt. Steward.
The success of the ST. Johns day
celebration was in large measure due
to the efforts of n. W. Brainerd eminent
commander; George ". Cover gen
eralissimo, and Joseph P oak, captain
general.
For ,he benefit of those not present
at the celebration it may be well to state
that the remarks attributed to the
Eminent Commander in another paper
were not made 10y him at all and he was,
with others, greatly surprised to learn
that St. John was the first grand master.
Through the courtesy of MI Brainerd
we are enabled to publish the anniver-
sary poem.
The mighty monuments of Egypt, reared
By tyrant kings long centuries ago,
Who loved not man. nor their Creator feared,
Tell oil past ages with their war and woe.
Among the wonders at the world they stand
Displaying ever uatchless power and skill;
Mountains of stone they rise colossal, grand,
Enduring trophies Of the human will,
Rome's freseoed eatacombs, time.worn and gray
Where Christian martyrs have for centuries
lain.
Speaking to us beside the Appisn Way
Reveal the tyrant- loss, the Christians gain
What are the mighty sepulchres Of earth,
Or towering monuments to honor man.
To mark their resting place, their death or birth,
In any land ol age since time began
Compared in glory to that rock hewn grave
Where the grea, tonqueror of death was laid?
The King of kings, who came world TO save
And for the bound of earth the ransom paid.
Infinite love, His crown; His sceptre, peace
Angels announced His mission to a world;
The heavenly host sang songs of glad release,
And hailed the flag of brotherhood unfurled.
Faith at his coming sang Joyous song;
Hope from her bondage by his word was free
And patient Charity. who waited long,
Saw love unlocked with His fraternal key
Faith Hope and Charity, the Graccs three,
Are cherished 10y the Knights of De Molay;
Who strive with loving hearts and purses free
To prove in deed what older maxms say
A century hence, SOME pilgrim on his way
Perchance may the record of your deeds
And az he reads OF humber lives will say,
Love heard their prayers and love supplied
their needs
HAIL ancient order with thy deeds OF love
Thy kindly charities have blessed the poor,
Turned many pilgrims eye to look above.
And through the darkness see an open door
Each age and nation has its history told
The noble charities that each has given
Within the "Book Of Ages are enrolled,