Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-06-13

department to recommend to the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge the names OF three
worthy officers for the Grand Decoration
of Chivalry.
First Maj. Fred A. Millett who is an
officer of exceptional ability, who has
served this department as assistant adJu-
tant general with great credit to hlmself'
who has for several years been the EN-
cient clerk of Canton Ridgely and who is
loved and respected by all who know him.
End Mai. Frank Cole. an officer VINO mas
served this department faithfully as as
sistant inspector general and has always
given freely of his time and money for
the upift of the order. Sd Capt Leon +,
Robbins, who is the leading light in MS
Canton and is earnest and devoted to the
work of this great order.
Several years ago Brig. Gen. Chas. NJ.
Stewart purchased at his own expense
set of para aphernelia for the ladies who
assist in comforting the decorations. Inc
department has had the use and beneht
of this indispensable outfit all these years
but has not reimbursed Gen. Stewart for
an outlay of about $50: therefore l rec
ommend that if the funds of the depart
ment lin the judgment of the department
commander, assistant adjutant general
and assistant quartermaster general war
rant it that Gen. Stewart be paid such
amount as may appear sufficnent for the
purchase of the above named outfit.
The Centennial
I would at this time call your attention
to the coming 1ooth anniversary Of our
great order which event will be celebrat-
<d tba cit1- of Ra1t in h
out doubt this will be the greatest gath
erng of members of a fraternal order
that the world has ever seen and l would
like to see this department take some ac
ton in regard to going to Baltimore, thus
J being represented in this gigantic pa
geant l would also like to see a delega-
ton from this department go to Louis
Vile this coming September as the trip
would be both entertaining and profitable.
Conclusion
| In conclusion let me State that I have
endeavored to do my best for the ad-
vancement of this department and t0
faithfully perform the charge entrusted
to me. My one thought has been to
maintain our present high standing as
department and if possible build it still
nlSner. AS L look over tnlS room ana
analyze the personnel Of this Council
feel that I am supported in this work by
the best of manhood and know that you
stand ready to do your part. The world
today as never before needs kind words,
smiling faces, the spirit of brotherly love
and protection and a genuine comrade-
ship as exemplifed by the teachings of
the Army of the Crown.
Someone has said He who realizes that
the true mission of man on earth Is TO
rise above the level of individual infiu-
ence, to recognize the Fatherhood Of God
over all. and the Brotherhood of man, is
natures true nobleman." But 1t is in the
hearts of our brethren that our best
eulogy be written. 1t is the fruits Of our
labors and the admiration of our friends
that will be imperishably recorded. Then
let us keep the faith and live the life OF
true Chevalier, and practice a charity
and tolerance that never faileth.
o Heavenly Father, hear our PRAYER:
Thy name be hallowed everywhere;
Thy Kingdom come; Thy perfect will
In earth, as heaven, let all fulfill
Give this days bread that we NAV live.
Forgive our sins as we forgive;
Help us temptation to withstand:
From evil shield us by Thy hand:
Now and forever unto Thee
Thy kingdom. power and glory be-
Chivalrously and Fraternally yours,
WILL c. MILLER.
Brig. General and Department,