Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-04-21

conferred upon 10 candldateS, as FOL
llows: Ella. M Miller. George r. Sweet,
lGolden Rcd. No. -220; Stephen Y. Libby,
lWoodfords, No. 235; Albert r. Pennell.
Angelo, No. 267; Lillian S. Randall.
|Clarendon. No. 215: Grace a. Head.
element $ Goodwin. Hallowell, No 317 {;
Bertha a. Written Morrll. No. -326 !;
Edward l.. Brann. Susie Brann, Waler-
Vile. No 3q3; Charlotte NJ. Hayes, fan
ford, No. s4l; Grace NJ Rugan. Lizzfg 2,
Scott, Nass alboro. No. 431; ]. H. H&v-
ems. Mercer. No. III; Frank e. RobeFts,
West Portland, No. $50; Augustus M.
Uninlas, Munjoy, No. $50.
| The report of Grand Commander
| Algernon S. Bangs of Augusta was IN
| part as follows: .a#'.
| 1T is with sincere pleasure that
again greet you who are associated
with the interests of the order IN
Maine, and to welcome to our ranks
those who for the first time take upon
themselves the obligation of past noble
commanders. wv -
1T is hardly necessary for me to re-
mind you that this meeting is for a
definite purpose and that the duties
| resting upon us cannot be lightly
handled%aor easily laid aside, for we
are charged by She obligations as
| sumcd to look after the welfare and
progress of this jurisdiction which is
the second largest in the order and
as such should exert a corresponding
influence in all which relates to the
growth and stability, of it.
| In examining the several reports
| ,1>,,,; t.Nl TO n1a Lat
| criticism be the. rule for your actions,
while in your legislation try to bear
in mind not only the interests Of those
whom you represent but also that of
| the whole body, and in electing your
/ officers for the year to come let faV-
| oritism follow only those who have
been faithful and efficient in the dis
charge of the duties Gevolying upon
them whether in the grand or subordi-
| nate communicates, so that at the
close of this session we may all be
a bic to feel that. we have been true
| to the lessons taught US at the past
| noble commanders station. Of fidelity
and charity which united constitutes
our safety. -.t .,. 49,.
"In considering the condition of any
business operation of paramount i'm
portancc that it's financial status is
upon satisfactory basis, and it is a
pleasure to DC able to state that this
jurisdiction is in better condition at
this date than it was year ago. and
that it has been steady improving for
the last six years. . s-'I =.
1.-The balance in the treaSureT'S
hands on April I, 1909. as reported was
$7S1.12, while with all orders paid
which have been drawn this year
amounting 10 sa.436.4l. there is a hal
anco, in his hands of sssa.15. an in
crease Of sl0S.0S during the yea.
Every item OF expenditure has been
carefully considered before being in
CURED and properly examined and ap-
proved by the finance committee be-
fore being paid. and the treasurer has
been able to materially increase the
income by interest received upon de-
posits. - 8. go. s<s-s:r -''.
Having succeeded in providing suf-
fcient funds in advance to- carry US
forward until the semi annual tax
comes. in July. and with the assist
ancc of the executive board i'm de-
Gliding upon our future expenditures.
there is no reason, why we cannot
maintain a high standard of financial
ability and vie with our neighbefs and
the supreme commandery in keeping
mp this important adjunct to the sue
cess OF the order. st.st.e-.
1.-THE supreme commander has full
filled every promise. made Aust at the
beginning of the year. and WEE have:
also been provided with the literature
nuublished by the supreme oelnIn ana =
ery without stint, and i desire at TINS,
time to witness to the fidelity and fair
ness Of the supreme commander IN
All his dealings with this office and
the inyariable courtesy. which has
been extended by him and all the other
officers of the parent body.
sin many of our citadels during the
past year the charter has been drapsd
for these who have passed into the
land of silence. and today We wait
in vain for the visible presence Of
Trustee Daniel P. Eaton whose death
occurred July 20, 1909. ..r
knight Eaton was one of the few
remaining fourth-rate members and
had been a member IS years faithful
AMI true. Among the pleasant MEM
cries which come to me in connection
with the genial Fellowship of his ac-
quaiHtance is that of his sturdy, sup
port during the trying days when the
steprate plan was first being ex-
planned in this jurisdiction. ,,.-.r -. EFF,
Paying as assessment of over eight
dollars a month at that time. lie was
| heard TO say frequently that his only
| regret was that he did not take q
$4,000 certificate at the time that he
went into the order which was possi-'