Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-06-21

ttute widows all challenge the chivalry
of the Sir Knight of the 10Th century.
Third, it is the vision of Christ, the
Amounted One, that makes Sir knights
true soldiers of the cross. They have
power as they know they follow vic
torious leader and Lord. They have COM
fort and peace in their souls as they walk
confidently with him who said 10. l am
with you always, to the end We are
told of certain devout Greeks who came
to the disciple Phillip when our Lord was
Oh earth in mortal form and said We
would see Jesus Probably they were
honest inquirers animated by a strong
desire to see the great teacher of whom
they had heard so much. We, too, would
see Him spiritually, not only as a proph-
ct and teacher; not only as priest and
sacrifice. but as Lord and King in all His
comprehensive glory.
Prosperous and strong is the Templar
order of today. Its organic life has
grown out of weakness into a marvellous
potentiality. Shall it have increasing
power and usefulness? 1t must face OBJ
stacles and perils on its onward way God
grant that it may be safeguarded from
| all dangers | do not fear any opposition
! from without as likely to affect disas-
tlcusly the future of our cherished order,
but | can see the dangers from which it
, is liable from tendencies and forces with
! in itself This is a materiaistic age
Perhaps no more so than some preceding
epochs. but evidences are constantly
appearing showing a tendency to set up
false standards of success in the business
~,
religious organization. Loyal and faith
fui SIT knights must stand firm against
he spirit of commercialism so rife in the
world of today. They must not grow
proud and vainglorious because of out
ward successes
There is another danger from with
in-that we shall not get the things that
belong to Tcmplary into true focus. into
the right adjustment. 1t is a timely word
of caution, | think, to sound the danger
signal and to urge that the essentials in
he Templar system which most vitalize
and adorn it be not undervalued or min
imlZed by unduly magnifying incidental Is
and accessories. It's social features. its
c"mradeship and goou cheer, have right
ful place and blessing but everywhere
and always there is something of far
greater importance--the faith and duty
of noble manhood. without which our in
stitution would lose it's real power and
its most transcendant glory.
II do not forget that the anniversary
of st. John the Baptist is close at hand.
We do well to keep in mind the chosen
herald of the long-eXpected Messiah, the
prophet and teacher who dared speak the
truth and rcbuke wickedness in high
Places. The noble and valiant spirit of St
JOHN the Baptist is still an inspiration
among men,
When the service was over the
Knights left the church and formed
on Elm street. the right resting ut
Center. The march was down Main
to Common. where all communicates
formed and were photographed by
William Judge.
An Informal reception was then held
at the asylum and all Sir Knights hal
the hOnored privilege of meeting Most
Eminent Master Rugg. Refreshments
were served and the visiting Sir
knights left for their homes in the
early evening.