Evening star., 1912-04-07

Lieut.. Grand Commander, A. A. 8. n,
Southern Jurisdiction Uaited States.
never better suited another. At the time
Of the golden anniversary Of his mar
riage, in July, 1909, this language used
by his home paper tells the story better
than words Of mine can tell it:
Col. Adams and Mrs. Adams have
lived in their home. on Cedar Lake road.
for twenty-six years, and hold a warm
place in the hearts of the residents Of the
West End. Their lives are full Of years
filled with worthy deeds and crowned
with well earned honors. Riches may
take wings, but the monument built from
the record Of two beautiful, true lives,
marches on through eternity and de-
scends to the present and future genera
words Such is the home epitaph Of this
splendid man whom 1t described In the
further tribute to his worth.
1T is difficult to convey in brief
sketch clear and full ideas OF the great
worth which marks the character of Col.
Adams as citizen, neighbor and
friend. The many positions he has filled
certify in some degree the public eetima-
tion In which he Is held. but they do not
show the private charms Of character
sweetest and best at home Affable. gen.
ial and courteous, he is q man one may
anchor to. He always has willing ear
and kindly words for the poor, and those
who seek his advice and sympathy. He
living. He finds pleasure in his well filled
library Of carefully selected books. But
his chief enjoyment is his quiet home.
graced by charming wife, whose mod
est worth il the complement Of the mas
culine vigor of mind which has made Col.
Adams a leader through a long period OF
years.
Col Adams was born December /, 1925.
at Reading. VT. He was entered. passed
and raised to the sublime degree Of mas
z
1853, in Vermont Lodge. No. 18. at Hart
land, VT, exalted to the degree Of the
royal arch February II. 1850. in Burling-
ton Chapter. No. 8, at Burlington, VT:
No 2. September 10. 1855: made a thirty
second degree Scottish Rite Mason by
Grand Prior A. T. C. Pierson. thirty
third degree. at st. Paul. Mimi. October
IA, 1886; was corneted honorary in
spector general by Albert Pike, then vice
1885, and was crowned an active SOW
ereign grand inspector general OF the
Qhirty-third degree by the Supreme Coun-
Gil at Washington, D. c.. October ID.
1885
He was chosen lieutenant grand COM
mander Of the Supreme Council Of the
Southern Jurisdiction In October, 11Ol,
and was the next In line OF succession to
the highest rank OF sovereign grand COM
mander. the position now held by James
d. Richardson, thirty third degree. He
was elected to the highest ONCE in Mon
ticello Lodge, No. 6; was past junior
and past senior grand warden OF the
Grand Lodge Of Minnesota district dep
uty Grand master, prior for three years
and grand representative OF the Grand
Lodge Of Vermont, near the Grand Lodge
Of Minnesota, from 1850 to the time OF
his death.
the following paragraph from. the ar
chiyes Of the Supreme Council Of the
Southern Jurisdiction: "State senator.
special agent of the Post Ofice Depart
moneys at the land office at st. Cloud.
Minn.; paym6ster, U. 8. Army, from 1852
to 1865; for eight years master Of the
State Grange Of Minnesota, Patrons OF
Husbandry. and for & two years worthy
member Of the executive council OF Min
nesota, Of the Historical Society, presi-
dent Of The State Agricultural Society
and United States alternate commissioner
to the worlds exposition at New Or
ant colonel. U. s A.. for merftorius serv-
Ices in the field He was q member of
the George N. Morgan Post G. A. r.
HIS early EDUCATION wss 1sesiyed .nd at
Thedford, In Vermont. He was prepared
for college at West Randolph, and was
graduated from Dartmouth College. Al
though educated for the bar, he never
educational matters in Minnesota, and for
q time was proprietor and editor Of the
Wright County Times, published at Mon
ticello. MIMI, where he first made his
home. June 1 1856, and again. In 1855 at at
Minneapolis in May. 1883, where he died.
His interment. attended with high Ma
sonic honors, took place at Lakewood
cemetery. Minneapolis.
-
bury Lodge, is reported i'll at his house at
the national cemetery, Soldiers Home,
and will be glad to have his brethren
call upon him." Past Master William w.
ported as progressing favorably and will
welcome those Of his brethren who call. "
worshipful Master Robert Meyer of Ma
tional Lodge, No. II. Is arousing the
curiosity OF his brethren with a promised
interesting Masonic events Of the year"
He assures them. however, "the cat Is
going to be kept tied in the bag for the
present" He also proposes to introduce
some interesting features after the de-
gree work In the near future.
Naval Lodge. No. 4. through Elmer w.
Holland. will form q lodge quartet, or an
octet II promising material develops.
For the first time in its history the
Grand Commandery Of Knights Templar
Of Baltimore. when it goes to Frederick
for its forty-second grand conclave May
6-8. Not only the Templars and Masons OF
Frederick. but the citizens OF the town,
who are keenly alive to the honor. are
doing all in their power to make the
event a gala one. The Jacques de Moiay
Commandery, No. 4, of Frederick will be
host Of the visiting Templars. and reports