The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-09-30
per and our loyalty be as permanent
the everlasting hills.
THE GRAND COMMANDERY

THE GRAND cOMMANDERY.
Sir Henry w. Rugg. " +. grand gen
| eralissimo OF the Grand commandery OF
| the United States, was the next speaker.
responding to the toast, THE Grand En-
Campment OF the United States.
Mr.. Rugs said that the Grand encamp-
ment OF the United States owed much
TO the fathers of ST. Johns commandery.
THIS grand encampment Is worthy Of
continuance, he said. as IL binds together
the north and the south. the east and the
west. He had seen men from all sections
OF the country sit together around the
banquet board and clasp hands, and Free
Masonry is worth much 10 us for its
sympathy and fellowship.
A letter OF regret was read from Sir
Joseph n. Drummond, X. T.. past grand
commander OF Maine, who was TO speak
II. L. Past Grand Commander Sir Jo-
seph w. Fellows OF New Hampshire re-
sponded 10 the toast The Present Powe.
and Responsibility of the Order OF
Knights Iemplar."
The speaker expressed his appreciation
OF the honor of addressing 81. Johns COM
mandery There Is one great reason why
New Hampshire takes an interest In 81.
Johns cOmmandery, the speaekr said,
as its first ritual came from St Johns
New Hampshire hold ST. Johns COM
mandery In such high esteem. The growth
OF ST John eommandery is OF greet In.
mankind IN view. Tho modern Teni1lar
Is inspireo by the knights of ancient
ELEMENT OF POWER.
THE glory OF chivalry lights up the
pages OF history and inspires the modern
templar," he said. Our battles OF today
are fought in the halls of learning. The
personnel OF the order is a strong element
OF power. Members come from the ranks
OF citizenship where are found the scholar
and the statesman and the most iniuen-
shalled beneath the banner Of our order
knights 10000 strong. This order pos
sesses q pure faith and has weighty re-
piiiies The qualities of his knightly obi
cations The order stands for the grand
est type OF civilization and the broadest
philantrophy.
The next toast responded TO was that
Of Calvary commandery Sir Roger c.
Young responding.
Sir knights. ne said, we are tonight
celebrating the centennial OF ST. Johns
commandery. ST Johns, tonight, be-
gins another century and Calvary com
manding extends its heartiest congratu-
The last toast OF the evening was re-
sponded TO by Sir George y Littleheid
Future of St Johns Commandery"
Mr.. Littleheld said that the future must
be told by the past He spoke OF the
by the national flags in evidence in y
hall. and these were one OF the greatest
symbols and promise OF a long llfe In
conclusion Mr.. Littleheld said: such an
order appeals to men and is destined TO
appeal 10 men. One OF the ties that
binds is confidence that we shall deal
with one another honestly The principle
OF selection is rigid and II is safe on the
bed rock of sincerity and good faith. IL
Is comfort TO feel that n Masonic lodge |
Is a natural fortihcati against sham.
The element OF chivalry gives us con- |
fdence that St Johns commandery will |
continue 10 exert It's great force for good |
In all that a generous knghthood cher |
Ishes. Within the precincts OF our order |
women and children are safe. The pat |
riottc purpose OF 81. john = cornm1ndery I
gives Il one of It's best titles To perman- |
ence and one of its best omens FOR long |
life.
THE Masonic lodge is a typical republic. |
The phenomenal advancement of this |
In all the arts and sciences may |
be credited nc. little to Free Masonry. |
Shall we not demand that st. Johns |
shall ever be on the alert |
TO perform the duties of citizenship"
The singing OF Aud Lang Syne" closed |
the banquet.