Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-24
Christmas Observance

maine Commandery, No !. knights
Templar. viii hold its annual Christ
mas observance on Christmas day.
when Sir Knights are to assemble at
the asylum in citizens dress, from
Ills TO 11.30. All are requested to be
prompt as the nature of the exar-
cises requires that there be no in
terruptions
Music will be furnished by the Mo-
Fart Quartet OF Portland, and the
Following program observed: Selec-
ton, quarter; reading Of the Old. Old
Story and prayer. Rev. Sir II. s.
Dow; selection. quartet; significance
OF the day, En-. Sir. Z. A. Wagner;
Sir Knights form triangle: at IL NJ,
Sir knights participate in sentiment
to the Grand Master. prepared senti-
ment read by Sir Edwin S.. Lincoln:
grand masters response read by Sir
Edwin s. Lincoln to the grand COM
mander Of Knights Templar OF the
Grand Commandery of Maine, re-
Spouse by En-. Sir Frank E. Dill: to
all knights Templars wherever dis
persed, response by Rev. Sir II. S.
Dow; to the grand high priest Of the
Grand Chapter Of Maine, response by
Fin. Sir Charles o. Turner; to the
Grand Master of the Grand Master
OF the Grand Lodge OF Maine, re-
sponsc by Sir q. w. Hcselton: selec-
ton by quartet; Knights Templarism
and Peace. RI. En-. Sir Albert M.
Spear. selection by quartet; 10
Knights Templar who have depart
cd this life tSir Orrington G.. An
drews); selection. National Hymn, by
Sir knights; bencdiction by Sir
LanEdon Quimby.
The following are the sentiments:
To Most Eminent Sir Lee S. Smith.
grand master: With steadfast devo-
ton TO flag and country. knights
Templar nave withstood the shock of
battle. and counted no sacrifice too
great that the principles Of human
ity and fraternity may be vouch-
safed to the people Of all nations.
Let us now. with the same heroic
faith, face the mighty problems the
new era brings to civilization"
The Grand Master sends re 81
lowing response;
Brother Knights: The toast you
propose is most appropriate at this
time The dark cloud that cast its
gloom over the world when we ce!e-
brated this natal day one year ago
has been dispelled, thanks TO the ad
OF our brave boys who have made
the supreme sacrifice BY offering
their lives on the altar OF our coun-
try in the cause of God and human
iiy.
Many Of our brave Knights are
in the service of our country, while
others have those who are as dear
to them as life itself over there.
Ours Is peaceful order. but not 10
such an extent as to sit quietly ny
and see our fellowmen ruthlessiy
murdered, women outraged and inno-
| cent children slain. The eX'stance OF
such condition long years ago hrst
called our order into being. Never IN
| the history of the world have the
laws o. God and humanity been S"
ruthlcssly swept aside as in this
world war.
For a long time it looked as II
might was 70 conquer over right.
And in our despair we cried out
Waterman. what OF the night" and
|
: trust in God Behold, the dawn IS
| breaking. The Sun Of Righteousness
| is shining. and now. thanks 70 a.
mighty God, We see day full OF
promise to the peoples Of all the
! world.
| "Autocracy has been overthrown.
and we hope, so crushed to earth as
! to never dare prosecute mank'nn
again. But our labors are not ended.
| for the world must now face the
great responsibilities OF guaranteeing
a lasting peace under new cond'-
! tions. This great news has set the
| Joy bells ringing once more pro-
| claiming the triumphs of the true re
licion of our Blessed Emmanuel. as
announced in the angel chorus heard
on the plains Of Bethlehem nearly
1000 wears ago. GLORY to God in Inc
/ Highest. and on Earth Peace, Good
| VIII to Men.
"Courtcously and fraternally yours,
LEE S. SMITH.
! Grand Master