The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-05-21
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Aurora Rebekah Lodge, No 10 l. O. O. F.,
will attend the district meeting at Unity to-
morrow. Friday, evening. where they will be
entertained by Favori Rebekah Lodge. The
degree staff of Aurora lodge will confer the
Rebekah degree. The party will 60 by train
and autos.
Primrose Chapter, o. E. S.. held its regular
meeting last Friday evening, when there was
baloting and the degrees were conferred on
three candidates. There was good attend
ance, and several out -of-town visitors. After
the regular meeting, the Floral work was beau
tifully exemplifed. The ceremony was pleas
ing, beautiful and impressive and reflected
great credit on all who took part. Punch.
fancy cookies and salted nuts were served af-
ter the ceremony, and most enjoyable even
ing was spent.
Forty delegates attended the goth annual
session of the Grand Court of Foresters of
Maine in Bath May 18th. Grand Chief Ranger
William J. Rogers of Portland presided and all
the grand officers were in attendance. The
annual report of A. E. Wilson, grand secretary,
shows that during the last year there has been
gain of S4O0 in the financial condition of the
various courts, but decrease in membership
of lis. The total membership now is 1889
The management expenses for the year were
$4,271.39 sick benefits paid So, 742.2l; funeral
benefits, S., 1,5O5.50.
At meeting of Palestine Commandery,
Knights Templar, beginning at p. m, May
18th, the Order Of the Red Cross was confer
red, banquet following at o'clock, Sylvester
& Elms catering. The meeting was then CALL
ed to order when the Order of the Temple was
conferred and the Order of Malta commune
Gated. The following past commanders occu-
pied the chairs, officiating in several capacities
during the several degrees: Eminent Albert C.
Burgess. Eminent James H. Howes, Eminent
Frank R. Woodcock. Eminent S. A. Parker,
Eminent William C. Libbey, Eminent Ralph H.
Howes, Eminent Wilmer J. Dorman, Eminent
William H. Hall. Eminent David L. Wilson. al
SO past commander, now of Bath, was not
able to be present, much to the regret of his
brother Knights
About 40 members of Victoria Rebekah
lodge of Newport were guests of Waverley
Rebekah lodge of Pittsfield Thursday evening.
May 14th. The visitors were met by dele
cation at the train and escorted to Odd Fell
lows hall, where 6 O'Clock supper was served
under the direction of committee with Mrs.
John N. Martin, chairman. The degree staff
of the visiting lodge conferred the degree on
three candidates in praiseworthy manner.
Following the work refreshments were served.
An interesting program was given. consisting
of vocal selections by Florence Buxton, Ray
Moon and a trio, Miss Buxton. Alga Towle and
Florice Larrabee. Readings were rendered by
Mamie Spaulding and Edna Rummill. Music
was also furnished by the M. c. l. quartet.
Speeches were made by several members of
both lodges and the evening was very enjoy
ably spent.
There will be an assembly of Odd Fellows Of
District No. 19, and Rebekahs of District No.
1s at Windemere Park. July 4th, and District
Deputy Grand Master Frank M. Fairbanks. as
sisted by District Deputy Grand Marshal T.
o. Knight and the several committees, are
sparing no pains to make the occasion one
long to be remembered by all participating in
it. There will be q parade of Odd Fellows
made up of the different branches. namely.
Canton's encampment, subordinate lodge and
Rebekahs. led by an Odd Fellows brass band.
after which they will disband and congregate
at Windermere Park, where there will be an
address by Grand Master Ellery Bowden of
winterport, followed by other good speakers
After the speaking there will be band con-
cert, ball game, and sports too numerous to
mention. There will also be dancing i'm the
evening. Windermere Park 10 situated On the
shore of Lake Winnecook and those who wish
may indulge in boating and fishing and thus
enjoy the natural scenery of one of the most
beautiful lakes in Maine. The following COM
mittee will have charge Of the event: T. o.
Knight. N. Morrill,. E. c. Dodge, J. H. Far
we'll, Clair Reynolds. J. K. Kidder, N. v. Con-
forth, F. n. Fairbanks, W. S. Libby, W.,S.
Merrick. There will also be Rebskah COM
mittee Of Eve.