Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-25

the Sir knights II Marlboro had heard
u cur coming and had provided for
our rcfreShmenl. After pleasant
stay Of two hours at Marlboro, we
again embarked and returned to Hud-
son, which we had passed on the way
I" our last stopping place arriving
there in time for a banquet at 80.
After the banquet tuasts were offered
and responded 10 as follows: The
Grand Commandery Of Maine, by Sir
John f. Avery Maine Command
cry. by Sir J. w. Lash Trini-
~ Commanders of Maine by Sir
g. X Tilden. The state of Maine, by
Slr j. NJ. I.arrabee. The Press, ~
Sir Wm }. Larders In the evening
| clic Lodge L ndered a reception and
ball The train was boarded the next
morning ut o'clock and the first stop
was made at .Athol "where we found
Ath"l tumnandery awaiting us. \
short parade WAS here made and q
fine collation. served; and among the
many magnauimous and generous
T.mplars met during the pilgrimage,
no kinder welcome was received than
that nj the busy little town Of Athol"
the famous lIoos.c Tunnel to North
Adams, where We're again emtertAine
and bAnpueted, this time 10y st. Paul
commandcry Thursday night WAS
passed 1T 'ireen'eld, where a banquet,
provided by the Unitarian ladies Of the
city. WAS served. and where I'll" Conmec-
ticut Valley Commanders did everything
to make the stay pleasant one. The
m,Nt day Jerusalem Nommandery ~
Fit, hturg Intercepted the travellers, ami
Il few hours stay, with parade, banquet
uMd speeches WAS made at that place. NJ
North Adams the Hudson Sir Knights
who had participated iu tn" excursion
from that point left for their homes.
The special train ON thr Fitchhur2 had
been chartered by the Hudson frater,
for three days ana was at all times nt
the disposal Of the visitors.
The train containing The Maine Sir
knights arrived i'm Boston Friday eve
ming. Sent. 18TH. 1T s o'clock, and most Of
the eNcursonists returned home that
night.
Trinity commandery was fortunate in
having I'm. Sir chaS. *. Tilden as her
chief marshal on that visit to Mass, a
Christian Knight of great distinction, a
leader and lover of men. He has served
Trinity commandery with rare devotion
in almost every official position. THE
Commandery remembers with gratitude
and pride his service as En-. Com. AMI
his many Years as Prelate. The COM
mandery was highly honored hy hav-
ing Past Eminent Sir Chas. X. Tilden Of
Hallowell as her Chief Marshal on the
occasion of her half century celebration
June n, 1915.
Jan. a. 1880, Trinity Commandery en-
tertained Dunlap Commandery of Bath,
Elaborate preparations We're made for
the entertainment of the visiting Sir
knights.
The event was further honored in the
presence of the officers of the Grand
Commandery of Maine. After the inspec-
ton of the work of the Red Cross, a
banquet was served, after which Deputy
Grand Commander Eminent Sir Knight
Fuller delivered a most interesting and
complimentary address. In his report 10
the Grand Commandery he said, The
officers are enthusiastic and painStaking
in their work. New equipment and
paraphernalia of an elaborate character
have been purchased. The ritual is
strictly followed. the financial standing
of the COmmandery is good
In 1891 Trinity Commandery went to
Aroostook county and spent several days
in attendance upon banquets rendered
them and in sight seeing in Northern
Maine. ON the trip North they were given
a banquet at Bangor by st. Johns Com
mandery. The next night they were en-
tertained at Houlton, journeying on the
following day to Pressure Isle.
New Masonic Temple.
In 1894 an executive committee from the
several Masonic bodies was appointed to
perfect a corporation to he known as the
Augusta Masonic Building co. A lot was
secured on Water street between the
Kenebec journal building ANA the post
office for the sum of 5000. The whole
stock amounting to $4,000, was soon
taken A board of directors was chosen
as follows: J. F. Hill, G. f. Macomber,
W. S. Choate. J. W. Chase, J. f. Blanch-
ard, c. w. Jones, Treby Johnson, F. W.
Plaisted. f. c. Dudley, o. G. Hall. W. II.
Gannett. :. Lane, NJ. 5. Campbell and
". 5. Hill.
June II, r Trinity commandery ana
its guests y. eG to lay the corner
Masonic Temple. The lines We're formed