Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-03-25

/ day, the 18th. Mr.. Hawkins was born in
st. Johnsbury in May, 1925. He moved
with his parents to Charleston, and later,
about 1874, he came to this town where he
has lived since that time. In November,
1S48 he married Betsey Collision and for
! time he carried on the DR.. Brown farm;
later he lived for time in the village, but
| in March, 1865 he moved on to the farm
| where he resided al the time of his death.
Mr.. Hawkins was genial, social man, one
of the best farmers in town. He made
many friends and was a stirring, active,
energetic person, alive to modern i'm
prOvements and modern methods OF doing
| farm work. His farm under his manage
| ment was made one of the most produc-
| tive in town. Of late his health has been
exceedingly poor, but it was thought he
was gradually improving until the apo
plectic stroke which ended his life. Mr..
Hawkins leaves no brothers or sisters, but
is survived by wife, four sons and two
daughters. The funeral was attended at
the house last Wednesday,, Rev. w. G.
johnson officiating. The interment was in
the village cemetery.
CARD.-We wish to extend our sincere
and heartfelt thanks in our deep sorrow to
the singers height ors and friends who so
kindly assisted us through the sickness,
death and burial of our dear usband and
father; also for the beautiful floral trib-
uteS. 's'ss3
MRS. BETsEY HAWKINS AND FAMILY.
Annual Inspection of Malta Commandery.
We are indebted to DIR. J. A. Pearson for
the following article:
In response to an invitation from Malta
Commandery No. 10, Knights Templar of
Newport Richard Occur de Lion Precep-
tory of Montreal, P. O., and Sussex Pre-
ceptory of Sherbrook, P. O., visited Malta
Commandery at Newport last Friday
afternoon and evening. The visitors ar
rived at one o'clock and were met at the
depot by a committee from Malta Com
mandery and escorted to the Newport
House for dinner, after which they pro-
ceeded to the asylum. They then
formed in line for parade with the New
port cornet band at the head of the pro-
cession. After parading the principal
streets they returned to the asylum. The
meeting was called to order and the Red
Cross degree was worked by Malta Com
mandery, F. D. Flint, Gen., presiding.
AL Cne close Oh Cn0 WORK SOCIaI UlIlS was
enjoyed after which the company formed
in line and marched to Odd-FeIlows' hall
where most bountiful banquet was serv-
ed to one hundred and ten Sir Knights.
The walters were some of the fair ladies
of Newport, and the manner in which
the repast was served won praise from
all. A sum of money and three hearty
cheers were given them by the, Sir
knights. Music was furnished by Blair's
orchestra. At the close Of the banquet
''God Save the King" and "America,"
were sung and three hearty cheers given
after each selection. The COmmandery
then proceeded to the asylum, where the
Grand officers of the Grand Priory Of Can
ada were received. R. f., H. E. Channel,
G. P. P, R. E., w. F. McLaurie, r.; R. E.,
Will H. Wyte, G. c.; R. E., J. B. Tresider,
P. G. P P; r. e, VIM. Campbell, V.
q. c.; also the following officers of the
Grand Commandery of Vermont: V. E.,
Daniel Payson, d. G. c.; V. e. Robert j.
Wrigh t, p. G. c.; V. E., H. S. Root, G. &.
g.: also Sir Benjamin St. Clair, En-. Com.
of Pilgrim Commandery of Laconia, n. H.
M. e. Will H. Wyte, G. G. of the Grand
Priory of Canada, In behalf of Sussex
Preceptory of Sher brooke, P. O., presented |
Gen. F. G. Butterfield, P. G. p, beauti- |
full jewel in token of their appreciation of
his valuable services. Gen. ButterfeId |
responded in feeling manner. The fol-
lowing officers and members OF Richard |
Occur de Lion Preceptory of Montreal, P.
O., were present: E. Sir G. A. Young, P. |
P; V. E. Major j. S. Phillips, P. P; Sir P. |
G. Goodon, NJ; Sir Geo. Carson, chaplain:
Sir Knights G. H. Wilkinson, Geo. Tate,
A. J. SMALL, J. F. L. Carron, A. II. Brown,
James CroiI, DR.. w. H. Keer; also the fol-
lowing of Sussex Preceptory No. of |
Sherbrooke, P. O.. DR.. I'll. Spencer, P. S.; |
Gen. F. G. Butterfield, P. p; Alex Ames. |
" P. P; A. H. Thompson, P. P; VIM. |
Pike, P. P; r. G. Parsons, 2. P; III. A. |
CHANNEL, P. P; DR.. c. H. Stevenson, c.; |
w. G. Fuller, NJ; w. w. Baker, R., and !
Sir Knights H. E. Foster, G. E. Lyman, G. |
A. Fox, E. A. Baldwin, VIM. Wright, J. G.
Chesteny, G. n. Nelson, M. Knight, d.
McLoud The order of knights Templar
was exemplifed by Malta Commandery, |
H. G. Pierce, E. c., presiding. The
Knights of Malta degree was exemplifed |
by Richard Occur de Lion Preceptory No.
10 of Montreal, D. A. Young. P. P, pre-
siding. The work was done in a most
exemplary manner and was highly APP
preciated by all the members present.
After the work the line was formed and |
marched to Odd-Fellows' hall where a
lunch was served and the post-prandial !
exercises took place, with Ell. S. Root as
master of ceremonies. The following |
toasts were proposed and responded
to. ''WeIcome to Malta Commandery
Guests, ''responded to by FL. Q. Pierce in a
feeling and impressive manner; "Our
President, VIM. Mckinley, President of
the United States of America" response