The Republican journal., 1906-10-04
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Golden Cross Temple, Rathbone Sisters,
had an interesting meeting last Friday
evening, followed by supper to which the
brothers were invited.
Waldo Lodge, l. O. 0. F., conferred the
second degree on one candidate last Friday
evening, and expects to give him the third
degree tomorrow evening.
Two candidates received the F. B. de-
gree at special meeting Wednesday
evening, Sept 26th, of Pownal lodge, F.
and A. NJ, Stockton Springs. At the
regular meeting Wednesday evening, Oct.
3rd, the Masters degree was worked.
The social and apron sale held by the
Rebekahs of Winterport last Thursday
evening was one OF interest and profit.
The Rebekhas gave supper in honor of
the Odd Fellows, which was followed by
an apron sale and social. All report very
enjoyable evening.
At the business meeting of the officers Of
the 1st Regiment, Uniform Rank, Knights
of Pythias, held in Rumford Falls, Sept.
2Sth, Thomas Baker of Lewiston was
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Warren Riker of Lewiston to the position
of Major of the 1st battalion, in place of
Edward Small of Lewiston. The field day
will be held next year at Boothbay Harbor.
Hon. Charles F. johnson of Waterville,
master of the Grand Lodge of Maine, Free
and Accepted Masons, Right Worshipful
James NJ. Larrabee of Gardiner, Grand
Senior Warden, and Right Worshipful Har-
old E. Cook of Waterville, Grand Marshal,
were in town Saturday on their return
from Brooksville, where they assisted in
the institution of Bagaduce Lodge of Ma
sons. This new lodge has sixteen members.
Ernest Babson was installed as worthy.
At the closing session in Lewiston, Sept.
2Sth, of the Grand Assembly, Pythian
Sisterhood, of the Grand Domain of
Maine, officers were elected as follows:
Grand chancellor, Mrs. George E. Davis,
Bddeford; grand vice chancellor, Mrs H.
j. Weymouth, Dexter; grand prelate, Mrs.
Clara Sawyer, South Portland; grand mis-
Of fs g. at g.
F. O. McDaniels, Hollis Center; grand
assistant mistressI at arms, Mrs. Byron C.
Wilson, Waldoboro; grand inner guard,
Mrs ;st G. b 8;sl Pray, N.ns Steep Falls; grand
grand keeper of records and seals, Mrs A.
E. Frost, Biddeford. The next meeting
will take place at the call of the grand
chancellor. The place of meeting has not
been determined
Silver Cross Lodge, K. of P, has adopted
the following resolutions:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the supreme
ruler Of the universe to remove from our
midst our late brother, Benjamin A. Frost,
and,
Whereas, 1t is but just and fitting that
recognition of his many virtues be had
therefore be it,
Resolved, BY Silver Cross Lodge, No. 5S,
f. of p, on the registry of the Grand Lodge
of Maine, Knights of Pythias, that while
we bow with humble submission to the will
of the most high we do not the less mourn
for our brother who has been taken from
us.
Resolved, That in the death of Benjamin
A. Frost, this lodge laments the loss of
brother who was ever ready to proffer the
hand of aid and the voice of sympathy to
the needy and distressed of the fraternity;
an active member Of the society, whose ell
deavors were eXerted for its welfare and
prosperity; a friend and companion who
was dear to us ali a citizen whose upright
and noble life was standard of emulation
to his fellows.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of
This lodge be extended to his family in their
afflictiOn.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the lodge, and
copy thereof be transmitted to the family
of our deceased brother and to The Repub-
lican journal for publication.
W. j. GORDON, Committee
J. B. WATERMAN, on
Granite Grange, North Searsport, has
adopted the following resolutions of re-
spect:
Whereas, 1t has been the will of our Heav-
emily Father to again permit the angel of
death to enter our midst and remove from
our order worthy and respected sister,
Mrs. Abbie Clarke therefore, be it
Resolved, That while we bow in humble
submission to His will our hearts are made
sad at the loss of another member from our
grange.
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved family upon the
death of the sister, who although she was
unable to meet with us each meeting was
ever prompt.
Resolved, That our charter be draped in
mourning for 80 days and that copy OF
these resolutions be sent to the bereaved
family, one spread upon our records and one
sent to The Belfast Republican journal and
to the Bangor Commercial for publication.
HARRIET NJ NICKERsoN,
NJ