Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-02
10th Anniversary
OF the ,MaCCabees.

kennebec Tent. No. Is, knights Of
the MaccabeeS. celebrated it's 10th an
niverSary Monday evening in Golden
Cross hall. About 20 members of the
tent attended and the occasion proved
to be one that is sure to live in the
memory of those in attendance, some
of whom have not attended a lodge
meeting since the organization Of the
tent. The charter members of kenne-
bee Tent numbered Fl and of that
number 10 were present at Monday
evenings anniversary. In all the 10
years not one of the q charter mem
bers has been suspended. a record that
any orga nization can feel proud about.
On Aug. /, 1900. state Commander
$. G. G. Ward instituted the local tent
in Golden Cross hall and the following
is the roster of the TENTS first officers
Past commander. S. G. G. Ward; COM
mander, e. f. Randall lieutenant com
mander, A. u. Weeks; record keeper,
+. l.. Wcbber: finance keeper. w. f.
Swift; chaplain, Allan Quimby; ser
geant. G.. A. Coburn master-at arms,
J.. II. Dudley; first guard, G. F.. Hoxie;
second guard. L. A. . ussey; picket,
j. E. Kingsley.
The growth of the tent in this city
has been steady if not rapid and at
the present time it boasts of 144 mem
,ers in good standing. The present
,flicers. are: Commander. l.. II. Dud
ny; lieutenant commander. Percy
}oynton; record keeper. F.. l.. Mer
i'll; chaplain. G. w. Sylvester: ser
cant. II. J. Marden first guard. NJ.
w. EugIey; second guard, J. w. Pierce:
,entincl, B. F. Smith; picket. +. A.
IuSsey.
After the meeting in Golden Corss
all the entire body adjourned to
Viewers restaurant where a delicious
,anquct was served.
Following the banquet S. C. c. Ward.
supreme sentinel of the national or
,anization. addressed the assembled
Knights upon the growth of the local
organization He also gave general
'cvieW of the associations affairs since
$50. His talk was most interesting
md inspired, the members with a de
ire to help out the officers in their en-
eavors to increase the membership.
Miss Florence Cobb. professor Of
ratory in Taylor University, Uplands
nd. rendered several recitations that
decidedly pleased the assembled guests
Ter supreme command of the elocu'
ionist's art was brought into play and
Ter recitations ELECTED applause and
aughter from her audience.
Rev H. f.. Dunnack delivered a most
Interesting talk on the topic of frater-
raj insurance. He urged upon the
MEMBERS the necessity of the spirit OF
fraternity. not only where an orde
as concerned but in everyday life. He
'ited several cases, which came undc
lis personal view, where men have
ed. leaving their widows and children
uncared for and he begged those pres
ut to aid the officers of the local tent
in bringing new members into the fold
Mr.. Dunnack'S remarks We're concis
md at all times pertinent and he wa
;reeted with great applause at the con
cluson of his address.
From beginning to end the evening
vas a most enjoyable one and tn
;rovth of the order as manifested II
the remarks of S. C. G. Ward proved &
pleasant surprise to many members.
Much credit is due l.. III. Dudley
hartman of the committee on enter
tanment. for the grand success of th'
'venng and he received the congratu
ations of all at tha adjournment.