The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-10-29
SECRET SOCIETIES.

SECRET SOCIETIES.
At a special cpnvocation of Corinthian Royal
Arch Chapter last Tuesday evening the Past
Master and Most Excellent Master degrees
were worked.
Rabboni Lodge of Masons of Lewiston con-
Quoted special exercises Oct. 21st at which the
20 living past masters Of the lodge were pre-
sented jewels Since the lodge was instituted
Dec 20, le6S-28 different men have prestd-
ed over its meetings as worshipfui master
Seven are dead and one has withdrawn from
the order. Among those who received jewels
was DR.. Irving E. Pendleton. formerly OF
Searsport.
Tuesday evening. Oct. 9th, Aurora Rebekah
Lodge, l. o. o. F., observed their annual roll
call with eighty members present, and many
from out of town sent letters. delicious
picnic supper was served at 6.30 o'clock. As
their names were called many responded with
brief remarks and the following took special
parts: Mrs Thomas E. Bowker, Miss Caroline
G. Hatch, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Beckwith, Mrs.
E. P. Frost and Mr.. E. S. Pitcher.
Tarratine Tribe of Red Men conferred the
Adoption degree on one candidate last Mon
day evening and at the council next Monday
evening will tender a banquet and reception
to Past Sachem Henry B. Wescott, who has
been an active worker in the cause An in
formal program and the banquet will follow
the regular session and it is expected that
there will be large attendance. Similar
programs will be given during the winter as
testimonials to the Past Sachems of the Tribe
Five hundred persons saw the officers of
Aurora Lodge. A. F. & A. M. of Rockland, pub.
licly installed Oct 21st by Rev A. S. Little
field. Aurora Orchestra furnished music. A
banquet followed the ns stallation. The off.
GERS are: George 7. Stewart, W. M; Milton w
Weymouth, S. W.; Freeman A. Stanley, ]. W
Albert H. Newbert, treasurer; Lorenzo S.
Robinson. secretary; Rev. Pliny A Allen, c.
Edward R. Veazie, M. Robert v. Stevenson,
S. D.; Ralph W. Tripp, ]. D.; Arthur W. Brew
ster. S. S.; Riley S. Strout, ]. S.; Alfred L.
Carleton, T.
In the presence of large crowd Rockland
Lodge. B. P. o. E.. burned its mortgage Friday
night, Oct. 23d, in vacant lot opposite the
Elks' Home on Main st. As the embers were
scattered to the winds, the lodge formed a
circle and sang "Auld Lang Syne." The cere-
mony was performed by the three trustees
William W. Case. Fred J. Simonton and Clifford
B. Butler, assisted by Exalted Ruler Almon P,
Richardson. Returning to the lodge room
there was a social Session, presided over by
DR.. Guy Nicholas. The program included a
brief historical sketch by PER w. W. Case
vaudeville acts and music. The Home was
dedicated seven years ago and represents cost
of approximately $4,000. number of Bel.
fast Elks were present.
Ellery Bowden of Winterport presided Oct
21st at the annual convention in Portland Of
the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Maine
The Grand Lodge degree was conferred or
about 100 at the morning session. The follow.
ing spoke briefly: James Bennett. grand mas.
ter; George H. Fuller, grand secretary, and W
M. Webber. grand instructor of Massachusetts,
II. W. Stevenson, grand master, and w. H
Hutchinson, grand secretary of Connecticut
and Walter H. Trip, grand master and Franz
L. Way. grand secretary of New Hampshire
There was gain of 2sS in membership during
the year. The following were chosen officers
Harry W. Reid. Augusta. grand master: Johr
R. Bunker. Bar Harbor. deputy grand master
Willis E. Parsons, Foxcroft, grand warden: W
W. Cutter, Westbrook, grand secretary; W. E
Plummer. Portland. grand treasurer; Ellery
Bowden. Winterport, and A. S. Kimball, Nor
way. grand representatives. The following
officers were appointed by the new grand mas
ter: J. W. Randall, Richmond, grand marshal;
Harold ]. Toward, Waterville, grand conductor
Percy C.. McKeen, Biddeford, guardian; E. F
Daniels, Ashland, herald; Rev. E. S. Cummings
Auburn, chaplain. The annual convention o
the Grand Encampment was held Oct 22nd
Sherman L. Berry, retiring grand patriarch
spoke of the increase of lis in the membership
and gain in the treasury of $4s4. The follow
ing were chosen officers: Charles E. Jackson O.
! Portland. grand patria rch; Archie Lovett O.
Bangor. grand high priest; Frederick Peabod!
of Richmond, grand senior warden; William
E. Plummer of Portland, grand scribe: Albr'
R. Chase of Portland, grand treasurer; Waite
G. Hicks of Rumford. grand junior warden
Sherman L. Berry of Waterville and A.
Kimball of Norway. grand representatives
Ansel ]. Hoyt of Portland, grand marshal
Charles V. Allen of Lewiston. grand sentinel
Moses 7. Burns of Pittsfeld, deputy grant
sentinel. E. F. Littlefeld, Belfast was ap
pointed District Deputy for District No L.