Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-28

a menace to American institutions.
| Masonry" he said, 'iS now noted
more for charity than ever before" He
| then touched on some of the traditions
of the order that might not be familiar
| to all hrethren present. He called at
tention to the religious sanction of the
order. Masonry" he said, "is not
secret society" Its purpose. constitu-
ton, time and place of meeting are all
made public. Its signs and pass words,
are simply for protection from impo-
sitions It's secrets are only its own pri
vete matter as are the secrets of our
homes. 1t is not an irreligious organ
ization. 1t recognizes God in all its
forms and principles" The words of
the text were illustrated by applying
them to a mans success in life. to the
institutions of government. to the
home, and to the workings of Mason
ry. 1--WE will never know Heaven" con-
tinued the speaker, until Heaven
knows us. 1t is just as much the les
son of the compass and square that
points to Heaven as the teachings of
the Bible. TO be a. master Mason as 1
understand it, from experience. IS to
be master of ones self. To shape his
character by the compass, the square
and the Holy Book"
The brief sermon was not only very
interesting, but practically we'll re-
ceived by the members of the orders
present.
Landlord Woodwork entertained
several parties of tourists at dinner
Yesterday. Among them were Mr.. and
Mrs. r. L. Gogin of Gardiner. who
came up in their automobile; Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Thompson and Mr.. and
Mrs A. s. Pratt of Augusta. who were
on a trolley trip; and Mr.. and Mrs +.
l.. Libby of Portland.
The Woman's Relief Corps will meet
this evening at the G. A, r. rooms at
the usual hour for the purpose of IN
stalling the department secretary
Rev. F. E. Barton will go to Bethel
today, to officiate at funeral. IN
cidently he will remain few days for
a visit.
Miss Ester Eaton and her mother.
Mrs. Walker, accompanied by the
Misses Gibson visited friends in ALI
gusta yesterday.
Mrs Will knight returned the last
of the week from Portland. where sne
went to attend the graduation of her
daughter. Miss Carrie Gibson knight
at Westbrook Seminary.
Mr.. and Mrs H. Hammond are on
visit to Richmond From there they
intend to attend the Seventh Day Adj
yentist campmeeting Friday at Port
land
The Universalist church will be
closed during the months of July and
August.
The Epworth League meeting and
the regular Sunday evening service
following at the Methodist church
will be omitted for the summer
months
H. p Kendick of Hudson, N. H., is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Susan b.
Kendick
The memorial exercises held by VIC
tor Grange in the hall at the Center
at 1890 A. NJ. Sunday were well at
tended. The program was substantial
ly as follows: Singing by male
quartet; Scripture reading by the
chaplain; repeating of the Lords
prayer; Introductory remarks by
Brother Geo r. Tibbetts At this
point very pretty and fitting exar-
else was introduced, consisting of 10
young ladies dressed in white march
ing in and decorating the alter with
flowers. while the choir sang Nearer
My God To Thee This was followed
by duet by Brother and Sister l.. i.
Allen; remarks appropriate to the oc-
casion by Sister Kate B. Ellis; reading
by Sister Ellen Goodwin: solo. Albert
Sawyer. "The New Jerusalem" Five
members of the Grange have passed
away since the last Memorial day.
They are Mrs. J. L. Snow. Fessenden
Colcord, Mrs. Sarah Jane Green, Mis-.
Sarah Williams and Alden B. Hoxie.