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 Stationed at Baltimore, State of Maryland, 
 F"rom 1790 TO 1890. 
 
 BEING ABSTRACTS OF ITS WRITTEN MINUTES, WITH FAC-SIMILIES 
 OF OLD DOCUMENTS, DIPLOMAS, MEDALS, SEALS, Etc. 
 
 TOGETHER WITH FULL ACCOUNTS OF ITS VARIOUS PILGRIMAGES, 
 AND ITS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION, HELD MAY 5 and 6, 1S90. 
 
 EMBELLISHED BY PORTRAITS OF ITS PAST COMMANDERS. 
 
 EDWARD T. SCHULTZ, 32° 
 
 Historian of Freemasonry in Maryland. 
 
 Past Commandet' of Maryland. Commandery No. i. 
 
 Past Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Maryland. 
 
 Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Maryland. 
 
 Past Deputy Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Maryland. 
 
 Past Grand Captain General Grand Encampment of the United States. 
 
 BALTIMORE; 
 
 JOHN B. KURTZ, 
 
 103 LIGHT ST. 
 
 1891. 
 
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 PRINTED BY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMANDERY. 
 
 Committee on Publication: 
 
 Sir E. T. SCHULTZ, Sir GEORGE SAVAGE, 
 
 Sir JOSIAH CLIFT, Jr. 
 
INTRODUCTORY. 
 
 THE value of a complete and authentic History of an organi- 
 zation such as Maryland Commandery No. i cannot be 
 overestimated; it creates at once veneration for the past, pride in 
 the present, and enthusiasm for the future. Such a history must, 
 we believe, possess a special interest, not only to its own members 
 who feel a just pride in all that relates to its honorable record of 
 more than a century,' but also to all Knights Templar, where- 
 soever dispersed, who desire to acquaint themselves with the 
 interesting story of the planting in America of the tree of 
 Knights Templarhood whose branches now spread over a conti- 
 nent. 
 
 It is the good fortune of Maryland Commandery to be able to 
 present, despite the lapse of a hundred years and the recent de- 
 struction by fire of nearly all its records, an accurate and full 
 account of the greater part of its venerable past, and for this 
 happy circumstance grateful acknowledgments are due the hon- 
 ored author of this "History of Maryland Commandery No. i," 
 R. ■. E. ■. Sir Edward T. ScSultz, whose unfailing zeal and 
 tireless labors have preserved what would otherwise have been 
 lost beyond recall. 
 
 By the request of Maryland Commandery Sir Knight Schultz 
 prepared, a decade ago, a history of our beloved Commandery, 
 but its publication was unavoidably delayed. On Christmas 
 Day, 1890, the Masonic Temple, in this city, was destroyed 
 by fire, and Maryland Commandery lost all its books of record 
 made prior to 1865, and, with the exception of its Charter, 
 all its documents, papers and relics. But the consoling knowl- 
 edge remained that Sir Knight Schultz had in his possession 
 
full abstracts of the records and invaluable manuscripts which 
 would enable Maryland Commandery to vindicate its claim to be 
 the oldest in America, and to still furnish, as far as is possible 
 under the circumstances which attended the first years of its 
 existence, a reliable account from its earliest time to the present. 
 The fraters of Maryland Commandery congratulated themselves, 
 moreover, that with the beginning of its second century the 
 kindly fate which had so long protected it, had lingered around 
 it even amid flame and smoke. 
 
 It is also due Sir Knight Schultz to say that his .work has been 
 a "labor of love," and that no hope of pecuniary reward induced 
 him to undertake it. But he has added another claim to the 
 gratitude of all Knights Templar in Maryland, and has won a new 
 title to the cordial esteem in which he has been so long held. 
 The scope, character and accuracy of the ' ' History ' ' now sub- 
 mitted will commend it to all, and we are persuaded that as 
 years roll on it will be the more appreciated. 
 
 JosiAH Clift, Jr. 
 George Savage. 
 Associate Members of the Committee on Publication. 
 
 Baltimore, Md., June 20th, 1891. 
 
HISTORY 
 
 OF 
 
 Maryland Commandery No. 1. 
 
 SIR KNIGHT THOMAS SMITH WEBB, popularly known 
 as the founder of the American System or Rite of Free- 
 masonry, in the 1805 edition of his Masonic Monitor, publishes a 
 list of Encampments of Knights Templar purporting to be then 
 existing in the United States, in which, under Maryland, he 
 mentions Encampments Nos. 3 and 13 at Baltimore, and No. 24 
 at Havre de Grace. 
 
 These Encampments were evidently attached respectively to 
 Washington Lodge No. 3, Concordia Lodge No. 13, and Zion 
 Lodge No. 24, and were held under the sanction and authority 
 of their warrants. It is well-known that all the early Encamp- 
 ments of Knights Templar in this country, as well as Chapters 
 of Royal Arch Masons, were held under the sanction of Lodge 
 warrants until shortly after the commencement of the present 
 century, when they became independent of the Lodges. The 
 only exception to this was in the State of Pennsylvania, where 
 the Encampments were not exempt from. Grand Lodge authority 
 until 1857. 
 
 Concordia, Lodge No. 13 was chartered by the Grand Lodge of 
 Maryland in 1793, but unfortunately its records prior to 1803 are 
 missing, and as there is no mention of the Encampment in the 
 existing records or elsewhere, nothing has been learned regarding 
 the Encampment No. 13 beyond the bald statement of Webb. 
 
 Zion Lodge No. 24 was chartered by the sarh'e authority in 
 1797, but it became entirely dormant in 1804. Its records were 
 destroyed by the burning of the town of Havre de Grace by the 
 British troops in 1814; nothing, therefore, is known regarding 
 Encampment No. 24 beyond the statement of Webb. 
 
6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 Whatever vitality there may have been in the Encampments 
 Nos. 13 and 24, it is quite certain that both ceased to exist prior 
 to the year 1805, although they, as well as No. 3, are continued 
 in subsequent editions of Webb's Monitor as late as 1812. 
 
 Not so, however, with the Encampment No. 3, so called by 
 Webb; for it is equally as certain that it was the same body 
 known also as Encampment No. i, subsequently and up to the 
 year 1854, as Maryland Encampment No. i, and thereafter and to 
 the present, as Maryland Commandery No. i. 
 
 Until within the past two decades but little also was known 
 regarding the early history of this body, except the fact, disclosed 
 by the Books of Record in the archives of Maryland Commandery, 
 that Encampment No. i was reorganized in the year 1828 unaer 
 its present authority. But what that authority was, none of the 
 members of Maryland Commandery living in 1870 could say, 
 nor could they tell anything whatever of its previous history. 
 The late venerable Brother Nicholas Brewer, whose Masonic 
 record reached almost to the very commencement of the century, 
 used to say "the Knight Templars met in the early times in 
 Washington Lodge Room at Fell's Point, and they were mostly 
 seafaring men." 
 
 During the summer of 1870 the writer, being then Eminent 
 Commander of Maryland Commandery, saw for the first time a 
 work published a few years previous by Sir Knight Alfred Creigh, 
 entitled A History of Knights Templar in Pennsylvania, in which it 
 was stated that Encampment No. i, of Baltimore, in connection 
 with Encampments in Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware, 
 organized the Pennsylvania Grand Encampment in 1814, and that 
 Encampment No. i, of Baltimore, obtained from that Grand 
 Body a Charter of Recognition, and was a constituent thereof for 
 about ten years. 
 
 Among other items of interest stated by Sir Creigh was the 
 following: "Encampment No. \ was located at Baltimore, and claims 
 to have conferred the Order of Knighthood as early as 1790 by traditionary 
 evidence. ' ' 
 
 This information naturally excited great interest among the 
 members of Maryland Commandery, and inquiry and research 
 were at once instituted, which fortunately resulted in the recovery 
 of the Charter of Recognition referred to, which had securely reposed - 
 in the vault of Recorder Woodworth, and the safe of his 
 predecessor. Recorder Robinson, for many years. If the exist- 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 7 
 
 ence of this Charter and the circumstances under which it was 
 obtained had ever been known to any of the Sir Knights of 
 Maryland Commandery living in 1870, the knowledge of the fact 
 had entirely passed out of their recollection. 
 
 The recovery of this Charter, with the facts stated in Sir 
 Creigh's book, of course disclosed the source whence was derived 
 the authority under which Encampment No. i was reorganized in 
 1828. Sir Knight Creigh, who was then Grand Recorder of the 
 Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania, being requested to furnish 
 Maryland Commandery such additional information as he might 
 have in his possession regarding Encampment No. i, of Baltimore, 
 courteously forwarded attested copies of certain letters and 
 documents written by the officers of Encampment No. i to the 
 officers of the Pennsylvania Grand Encampment, which, with his 
 communication to the Eminent Commander accompanying them, 
 are recorded in full in the book of proceedings of the Commandery 
 under date of February 24th, 1871. 
 
 These, together with abstracts from his history referring to 
 our Encampment, will now be quoted as part of the unrecorded 
 history of Maryland Commandery No. i; 
 
 LETTER FROM SIR KNIGHT CREIGH TO EMINENT 
 COMMANDER SCHULTZ. 
 
 Office of the Gr^nd Recorder of the Grand Commandery 
 OF Knights Templar of the State of Pennsylvania. 
 
 Washington Co., Pa., A. . O.-. E.-. P. '74. 
 February 20th, A. D. 1871, A. O. 753. 
 
 E. T. SCHULTZ, 
 
 Eminent Commander, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 Dear Frater: — Yours 15th came safely to hand, and you know 
 not how delighted I was with a fac-simile of the old Charter. 
 [A photographic copy of Charter of Recognition.] 
 
 This I shall carefully preserve. I shall now copy from my 
 note-book what I have in regard to No. i, of Maryland, which 
 may be interesting to many, especially as it recalls the memories 
 of by-gone days and her ancient fathers in Knighthood, who 
 wielded their swords in defense of helpless orphans, innocent 
 maidens, destitute widows and the Christian religion more than 
 half a century ago. Trusting that the following may prove 
 
8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 acceptable to you, and wishing all the prosperity to the Knights 
 of Baltimore, I remain 
 
 Fraternally yours in the bond of Christian Knighthood, 
 
 Alfred Creigh, 33d. 
 
 Extracts from Sir Knight Creigh' s Note Book. 
 
 Sir Archibald Dobbin, Recorder of the Encampment of Knights 
 Templar of Baltimore, forwarded to Sir George A. Baker, Grand 
 Recorder of Pennsylvania Grand Encampment of Knights 
 Templar, a petition for a Charter of Recognition, which document 
 was thus endorsed by him: "Charter granted 2d May, 181 4; 
 called Encampment No. i , Maryland, held at Baltimore. ' ' 
 
 The petition read thus: 
 
 George A. Baker, Esq. 
 
 Dear Sir: — Agreeable to a resolution entered into at a meeting 
 of our Encampment held this evening, April 20th, 1814, at St. 
 John's Lodge Room, I have the honor to enclose to you ten 
 dollars, five of which is to satisfy the claim of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment for a Charter of Recognition, and the balance to go into a 
 fund to provide for the needful expenditure of said Grand 
 Encampment hereafter. 
 
 / am induced to state that this Encamp- 
 ment insists in receiving its number and rank 
 according to the date of its institution, the 
 complete organization of which took place in 
 the year 1790. 
 
 You will please fill the warrant as 
 follows: Philip P.* Eckel, Grand Master; 
 Peter Gait, Generalissimo; Adam Den- 
 mead, Captain-General. 
 
 I also enclose you a copy of our certifi- 
 cate with list of our members. 
 
 I have the honor to be, with respect, 
 
 Impression of the old seal of the Your obedient Servant, 
 
 Encampment. a t-, 
 
 Archibald Dobbin. 
 
 The list of members and officers you will find in my history of 
 Templarism, "\''ol. i, pp. 106 and 107. 
 
 Sir A. Dobbin sends a copy of the following resolution, under 
 seal, to George A. Baker, dated June 7th, 1814: 
 
 Resolved, That Sir Samuel Cole, our Chancellor, be appointed 
 to represent this Encampment in the Grand Encampment to be 
 holden in the City of Philadelphia on the loth inst., with full 
 power and authorit}- to have two proxies tinder him. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 9 
 
 On February 19th, 181 5, Sir George A. Baker, Grand Recorder, 
 received the following letter: 
 
 Dear and Respected Sir Knight: — In answer to yours of 29th 
 November, 1814, I can only say that the same should have been 
 complied with before this time. Owing to the commotion of this 
 city — the enemy being at the door* — the Encampment did not 
 meet regularly until a few weeks ago, when we resumed labor. 
 
 Enclosed you will receive a list of our members and the dues, 
 amounting to ^16.87 — the money enclosed is ^17. 
 
 Have the goodness to give my respects to the General Grand 
 Master, and assure him that the Encampment No. i, Maryland, 
 will always be ready to promote the good of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment of this Illustrious Order. With my best wishes for your- 
 self and family's welfare, I am, dear Sir Knight, 
 
 Yours respectfully, □ -n tt^ 
 
 ^ ■" Philip P. Eckel. 
 
 Sir William McCorkle, General Grand Master, received the 
 following letter, dated Baltimore, June 7th, 1815: 
 
 Respected Sir Knight and Brother: — I am sorry to inform 
 you that it is not in my power to attend the Grand Encampment 
 this session, as I have been in a very precarious state of health 
 for some time past. I would request you to nominate and 
 appoint a Sir Knight to fill my station (if in order), and this will 
 be your voucher. I take this liberty, as I am not so well 
 acquainted with members of your Grand Encampment who might 
 have leisure to attend. Sir Benjamin Edes will visit you as a 
 delegate from this Encampment. 
 
 With my best wishes for your health and happiness, and of all 
 
 our respective Sir Knights, I remain. Sir Knight, 
 
 Your sincere friend, „ o t^ 
 
 ' Henry S. Keatinge. 
 
 The foregoing, together with what is published in my history, 
 is all I have in reference to your Encampment. 
 
 The letter of Sir Knight Dohhin proves the date of the introduc- 
 tion of Knighthood into Maryland. 
 
 Yours truly, 
 
 . Alfred Creigh. 
 
 ABSTRACTS FROM SIR KNIGHT CREIGH'S HISTORY 
 OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN PENNSYLVANIA. 
 
 At a Grand Convention of Knights Templar, convened by 
 appointment in the Masonic Hall in the City of Philadelphia, on 
 Tuesday, the 15th day of February, A. D. 1814, for the purpose of 
 forming a Grand Encampment of Knights Templar in Pennsyl- 
 
 *It will be remembered that this letter was written, during the war with England, and 
 that the battle o£ North Point took place a few months previous to the date of the lettel-. 
 
lO HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 vania, with jurisdiction belonging thereto, and also over all such 
 Encampments in other States as may agree to come under the 
 jurisdiction of the same. Sir Knight John Sellars, of the Borough 
 of Wilmington, in the State of Delaware, was called to the Chair, 
 and Sir Knight Henry S. Keatinge, of the City of Baltimore, in 
 the State of Maryland, was appointed Secretary. 
 Whereupon, on motion made and seconded. 
 
 Resolved, That the delegates and proxies from the several 
 Encampments to be represented in this Grand Convention from 
 the respective States be called over, when the following named 
 Sir Knights produced their credentials, under the seals of their 
 respective Encampments, as delegates and proxies, and were 
 accordingly admitted to take their seats in this Grand Convention, 
 to wit: 
 
 Delegates from Encampment No. i , Philadelphia — Sir William 
 McCorkle, Sir Alphonso C. Ireland, Sir Nathaniel Dillhorn. 
 
 Proxies from Encampment No. 2, Pittsburg — Sir Thomas 
 Black, Sir James Humes. 
 
 Delegate from Rising Sun Encampment No. i. New York 
 City — Sir James McDonald. 
 
 Proxies from Rising Sun Encampment No. i. New York 
 City — Sir Thomas Armstrong, Sir Anthony Fannen. 
 
 Delegates from Washington Encampment No. i, Wilmington, 
 Delaware — Sir John Sellars, Sir Archibald Hamilton, Sir John 
 W. Patterson. 
 
 Delegate from Encampment No. i, Baltimore, Maryland — Sir 
 Henry S. Keatinge. 
 
 The Grand Convention being thus duly organized, proceeded 
 to the formation of a Constitution for the Grand Encampment 
 about to be formed; and, after several meetings and adjourn- 
 ments from time to time, on Wednesday Evening, February 16, 
 1814, adopted, ratified and signed the Constitution. 
 
 The Grand Convention then proceeded to the election of Officers 
 for the Pennsylvania Grand Encampment, as follows: 
 
 M. E. Sir William McCorkle, of Philadelphia, G. G. Master. 
 M. E. Sir Archibald Hamilton, of Wilmington, G. Generalissimo. 
 M. E. Sir Peter Dob, of New York, G. C. General. 
 R. E. Sir Henry S. Keatinge, of Baltimore, G. St. Bearer. 
 R. E. Sir John Sellars, of Wilmington, G. Chancellor. 
 R. E. Sir George A. Baker, of Philadelphia, G. Recorder. 
 R. E. Sir Nathaniel Dillhorn, of Philadelphia, G. Treasurer. 
 R. E. Sir James Humes, of Philadelphia, G. Sw. Bearer. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. II 
 
 The Grand Officers were then installed by P. E. G. M. Sir 
 James McDonald, of New York, according to ancient usage. 
 
 With regard to Charters of Recognition, the Constitution of the 
 "Pennsylvania Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, with 
 jurisdiction thereunto belonging," Article i. Section 6, provided 
 that "any Encampment heretofore formed may, upon application to 
 this Grand Encampment, receive a Charter of Recognition upon 
 paying into the hands of the Grand Treasurer the sum of fifteen 
 dollars for the use of the Grand Funds, and five dollars to the 
 Grand Recorder, provided the application for the Charter be made 
 at any time before the second Fridaj^ of June, 1815. Under this 
 provision of the Constitution Charters of Recognition were granted 
 to Philadelphia Encampment No. i, Pittsburg Encampment No. 
 2, Rising Sun Encampment No. i, of New York; Washington 
 Encampment No. i, of Wilmington, Delaware, and Encampment 
 No. I, of Baltimore, Maryland. 
 
 The Charter of Recognition issued to the Encampment No. i, 
 Maryland, is among the archives of the Commandery, and reads 
 as follows:* 
 
 Charter of Recognition. 
 
 We, The Most Eminent Sir William McCorkle, General Grand 
 Master of the "Pennsylvania Grand Encampment of Knight 
 Templars, and the Appendant Orders." 
 
 To All whom it may concern, 
 
 GREETING: 
 
 Whereas, by the Constitution of the said Pennsylvania Grand 
 Encampment of Knight Templars and the Appendant Orders, it 
 is provided that the several Encampments which were represented 
 in the Grand Convention at the establishing the said Grand 
 Encampment should be furnished with Charters of Recognition, 
 &c. As by the said Constitution reference being thereunto had 
 will fully appear. 
 
 And Whereas, an Encampment of Knight Templars, held at 
 the City of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland, was represented 
 m the said Convention, and by their Petition they have prayed 
 US to grant them a Charter of Recognition conformably to the 
 said Constitution: Novsr Know Ye, that WE, the Most Eminent 
 Sir William McCorkle, General Grand Master aforesaid, in Virtue 
 of the Powers and Authorities in US Vested, Do, by these Presents, 
 Recognize Sir Knights Philip P. Eckel, Grand Master; Peter 
 Gait, Generalissimo, and Adam Denmead, Captain-General, and 
 the other Officers and present Members of the said Encampment 
 as a Legal Encampment, under the Jurisdiction of our said Grand 
 
 *This interesting document fortunately was not at the Temple on the day of the fire. 
 
I? HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Encampment, to be held in the City of Baltimore, iu the State 
 of Maryland, and to be called and known by the Name of 
 "Encampment of Knight Templars No. i, Maryland," held at 
 Baltimore, with full and adequate powers to confer the Orders of 
 Malta and Knights of the Red Cross, with continuance to their 
 Successors in Office, and Members, for Ever. Provided, Never- 
 theless, that the said Sir Knights Philip P. Eckel, Grand Master; 
 Peter Gait, Generalissimo, and Adam Denmead, Captain-General, 
 and the other Officers and their Successors and Members pay due 
 respect to Our said Grand Encampment and the Regulations 
 thereof, otherwise this Charter of Recognition to be of no Force 
 or Effect. 
 
 Given under Our Hand and the Seal of Our Grand Encamp- 
 ment, at the City of Philadelphia, in the Commonwealth of 
 Pennsjdvania, this Second Day of May, in the Year of Our LORD, 
 One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fourteen, and of Our 
 ORDER, Six Hundred and Ninety-Six. 
 
 [Seal.] Wm. McCorkle, 
 
 General Grand Master. 
 Attest: 
 
 George A. Baker, 
 
 Grand Recorder. 
 Recorded in Book of Records of Charters, Folio 29, &c. 
 
 George A. Baker, 
 
 Grand Recorder. 
 
 Returns of Officers and Members of Encampment No. i, of 
 
 Baltimore, to the Pennsylvania Grand Encampment at 
 
 Philadelphia, May 2, 1814. 
 
 Sir Philip P. Eckel Eminent Grand Master. 
 
 Sir Peter Gait Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Adam Denmead Captain General. 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Thomas Boyle Herald. 
 
 Sir Samuel Cole Chaplain. 
 
 Sir Archibald Dobbin Recorder. 
 
 Sir John L. Wampler Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James Vinson Marshal. 
 
 Sir J. A. Smith Sword Bearer. 
 
 members. 
 
 Josias Asmith, Thomas Kirk, 
 
 L. P. Barnes, Isaac Pancake, 
 
 Thomas Boyle, L. L. Rosseau, 
 
 Thomas Biney, Thomas Ring, 
 
 Henry Beaster, James Sellars, 
 
 William Cook, Henry Starr, 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 3 
 
 Samuel Cole, Jacob Small, 
 
 Nathaniel Chittenden, J. A. Smith, 
 
 Adam Denmead, . Elias Simpkins, 
 
 Archibald Dobbin, Walter Thecker, 
 
 Philip P. Eckel, S. Travers, 
 
 Benjamin Edes, James Vinson, 
 
 John Frank, John L. Wampler, 
 
 Peter Gait, F. W. Wills, 
 
 James Hammersly, George Woelper, 
 
 Henry S. Keatinge, Tobias Watkins. 
 George Keyser, 
 
 Sir Creigh states that a Grand Encampment was organized 
 at Philadelphia in 1797 by Delegates from four Encampments 
 in Pennsylvania. The records of this Body, he says, were 
 destroyed in the burning of the Masonic Hall at Philadelphia 
 in 1803, and he apparently could furnish no information in 
 reference to it beyond the meagre facts which Webb gives in 
 his Monitor. 
 
 Sir Knight John D. Caldwell, Grand Recorder of the Grand 
 Encampment of the United States, in a brief sketch of the 
 Commanderies subordinate to the Grand Encampment, in 1862 
 states that il/flrv/a«rf' participated in the organization of the 1797 
 Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania. To be perfectly frank, 
 the writer is compelled to say he can find no evidence to warrant 
 this statement, but as Sir Caldwell mentions several matters 
 referring to our Encampment, not alluded to by Sir Creigh, it is 
 possible that he may have had access to documents unknown to 
 Sir Creigh; there may, therefore, be some foundation in fact for 
 the statement. 
 
 A Grand Encampment was formed at Providence, Rhode Island, 
 May, 1805, by a Convention of representatives from Portland, 
 Maine, Boston and Providence, of which Thomas S. Webb was 
 elected Grand Master. Brother Mitchell, in his history, states 
 that representatives from Encampments No. 3, 13 and 24, of 
 Maryland, were present at this Convention, but Sir Knight George 
 H. Burnham, of Providence, who, at the request of the writer, 
 kindly examined the early records and papers of this Body, which 
 are in the archives at Providence, writes that he could find among 
 them no mention of Encampments from Maryland. 
 
 In the year following the title "United States Grand Encamp- 
 ment" was adopted by this Body. It claimed jurisdiction in all 
 
14 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY, 
 
 States or Territories where there was no Grand Encampment. 
 A committee was appointed to open a correspondence with the 
 several Encampments in the United States not under its jurisdic- 
 tion, and to inform them of the principles on which the same is 
 established, and to solicit their co-operation. 
 
 The late Sir James Salisbury, of Providence, Rhode Island, in 
 a letter to Sir B. B. French, dated November 27th, 1857, says he 
 thought Maryland was represented in the United States Grand Encamp- 
 ment in 1 81 2. Sir Knight Salisbury had, a short time previously, 
 obtained from the daughter of Webb the papers of this distin- 
 guished Sir Knight, from which he had taken copies before they 
 were deposited in the archives at Providence. In reply to an 
 inquiry from Sir Creigh in i860 regarding this point. Sir Salis- 
 bury sayS: "My copy says with the addition of Maryland, I think.'" 
 
 A Committee of the United States Grand Encampment, of 
 which Sir Thomas S. Webb was Chairman, visited the Pennsyl- 
 vania Grand Encampment assembled in Philadelphia June, i8i6, 
 composed of Delegates from Encampments in Philadelphia, 
 Wilmington, Baltimore and New York. 
 
 Sir Creigh, referring to the visit of this Committee, says: 
 
 At the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Grand Encamp- 
 ment, held in the City of Philadelphia June 11, 1816, the following- 
 report was read and accepted: 
 
 The Committee appointed by the Pennsylvania Grand Encamp- 
 ment of Knights Templar to confer with Delegates from the New 
 England Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, and on the 
 general interests of the Order, respectfully report: That they 
 have had a full conference with them, as also with a Delegate 
 from a Grand Encampment in New York, and give it as their 
 unanimous opinion that, the establishment of a General Grand 
 Encampment for the United States would greatly tend to promote 
 Union, Order and Strength amongst Knights Templar. 
 
 They, therefore, beg leave to recommend to this Grand 
 Encampment to appoint Delegates, clothed with full powers to 
 carry the same into effect. 
 
 Wm. McCorkle, of Philadelphia. 
 A. Hamilton, of Wilmington. 
 Benjamin Edes, of Baltimore. 
 
 The Pennsylvania Grand Encampment appointed the following 
 Committee to carry out their views as expressed by the above 
 report, viz. : Sir Knights William McCorkle, A. Hamilton, 
 Benjamin Edes, and Alphonso C. Ireland, being authorized to 
 convene the Grand Encarhpment for the purpose of ratifying or 
 rejecting any proposal for a Union. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 5 
 
 On the 14th of June, 1816, a special meeting of the Pennsyl- 
 vania Grand Encampment was held to receive the report of the 
 Committee, which, being read, was accepted. The report read 
 as follows: 
 
 "The Delegates appointed at an extra meeting of the Pennsyl- 
 vania Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, to confer with 
 Delegates from the Grand Encampments of New England and 
 New York upon the subject of forming and establishing a 
 General Grand Encampment of Knights Templar and the 
 Appendant Orders for the United States of America, beg leave 
 to report: That they have met the Delegates from New England 
 and New York, and after exchanging their powers the)'^ proceeded 
 to deliberate upon the object of their meeting, and, having spent 
 some time therein, these Delegates discovered that it was impos- 
 sible to carry their designs into execution, without making a 
 sacrifice upon the part of this Grand Encampment and its subor- 
 dinate Encampments, which was considered to be unwarranted 
 by every principle of Masonry; which was made a sine qua non 
 with the Delegates from New England, who having seceded from 
 the Convention, it was in consequence dissolved. 
 
 William McCorkle, 
 A. Hamilton, 
 Benjamin Edes, 
 Alphonso C. Ireland." 
 
 The difficulties which existed between the New England and 
 New York Encampments on the one hand, and those of the 
 Pennsylvania Grand Encampment on the other hand, were: 
 First, That the Encampments belonging to the latter recognized 
 themselves as in subordination to the R. W. Grand Lodges of 
 their respective States. Second, That the Degrees of Mark and 
 Most Excellent Masters were unnecessarily engrafted on Ancient 
 Craft Masonry, and did not belong to Ancient Masonry. Under 
 this state of affairs the Convention dissolved, each body pertina- 
 ciously holding fast to their peculiar views. 
 
 Finding it impossible to come to any agreement with the Com- 
 mittee appointed by the Grand Encampment at Philadelphia, the 
 Delegates from the United States Grand Encampment adjourned 
 to the City of New York, where, on the 20th June, 181 6, they 
 met in Convention with Delegates from the Grand Encampment 
 of New York at Masonic Hall, and organized the General Grand 
 Encampment of the United States, Hon. De Witt Clinton, 
 Governor of New York, being elected General Grand Master. 
 [The word General in the title was subsequently dropped.] 
 
 Until recent years it has been the general belief that the Grand 
 . Encampment of the United States was organized by Delegates 
 
l6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 from eight Councils of Red Cross Knights and Encampments of 
 Knights Templar; indeed, the original written records in the 
 archives of the Grand Encampment so declare; but Past Grand 
 Master James H. Hopkins, in an able paper read at the last 
 Triennial, held in the City of Washington, clearly shows that this 
 is an error, and that the Grand Encampment was in fact organized, 
 as I have stated, by Delegates from the United States Grand 
 Encampment (subsequently known as the Grand Encampment of 
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island) and the Grand Encampment of 
 New York. The latter Body was formed two years previously by 
 the "Grand Consistory of the Chiefs of Exalted Masonry" of 
 that State. 
 
 Past Grand Master William Sewell Gardner first called attention 
 to this error in 1885. Having examined the original papers 
 of Webb, in connection with the records of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and its subordinates, 
 the incorrectness of the records of the Grand Encampment of the 
 United States at once became apparent. 
 
 It will be seen that by the failure of the Pennsylvania Grand 
 Encampment to unite with the New England and New York 
 Grand Encampments, Marj-land Commandery, as a constituent 
 of the former, missed the honor of having assisted in the forma- 
 tion of the Grand Encampment of the United States. 
 
 The Pennsylvania Grand Encampment closed its labors June 
 loth, 1824, about which time it is supposed Encampment No. i 
 also became temporarily dormant. It is quite certain that it was 
 active in 1822 and 1823, for Sir Henry S. Keatinge was, in the 
 year first named, Grand Sword Bearer of the Pennsylvania Grand 
 Encampment; having previously served in the several positions 
 of Grand Captain -General and Grand Generalissimo, and in the 
 last named year he was one of the Grand Visitors of the same 
 Body. The Pennsylvania Grand Encampment never resumed 
 its labors, but the dormancy of Encampment No. 1, of Maryland, 
 was quite brief; for, as it will be shown, it resumed its labors in 
 1828, and has a continued existence to the present. 
 
 The foregoing review traces the history of our Commandery 
 back to February isth, 18 14, but it was desired, if possible, 
 to trace its history to the year 1790 — the date assigned for its 
 formation by Recorder Archibald Dobbin. Much time and labor 
 was spent to accomplish that result, but for years without success, 
 and it appeared that we had reached the end of our tether. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 17 
 
 Most unexpectedly, however, the writer became possessed of 
 documents which had remained in obscurity for more than a 
 half century, and which, although not quite accomplishing 
 the desired object, clearly traced the history of the Commandery 
 to the early part of the year 1802, as the ioWo^ing facsimile of 
 a Diploma found among the papers of Sir Christian G. Peters, a 
 member of the Commandery, and Past Commander, or, as then 
 termed. Past Most Eminent Grand Master, will clearly show: 
 
 [Copy of above Diploma.] 
 
 In the Name of the Holy Trinity, 
 father, son and holy ghost, 
 WE, Chiefs of the Encampment No. i, of the Most Sublime 
 and Ancient Order of Knight Templars, held in the City of 
 Baltimore, under the Sanction of Lodge No. 3, 
 
 Do HEREBY Certify, That our trusty and well beloved Brother 
 and Companion, Sir Edward Brynan, a Regular Royal Arch 
 
1 8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Mason, has been Dubbed and Admitted as a Knight Templar 
 and Knight of Malta, and that he has Valiantly supported the 
 great principles of our Order during his stay amongst us to our 
 entire satisfaction. 
 
 Therefore, We do most cordially recommend him to all the 
 Sublime and respectable Encampments in the Universe, hoping 
 that they will cheer a Pilgrim on his way, And that this Certifi- 
 cate may not be of service to any other Person, We have caused 
 our said Brother to set his name adjacent to the Seal, ne veriatur. 
 
 In Testimony Whereof, We have 
 delivered unto him this Certificate, 
 Signed with our Hands and Seal of our 
 Encampment No. i, under the Azure 
 Arch at high noon at vfialtimore, in 
 North America, the Sixteenth day of 
 January, A. D. 1802, A. L. 5802. 
 
 Philip P. Eckkl, H. P. 
 John Nelson, G. M. 
 
 Daviu Gedues, C. G. 
 John Ogston, Recorder. 
 
 The next Diploma presented was found among the papers of 
 Sir Philip P. EckeL another Past Grand Master, and a most 
 distinguished and zealous ilason. From this Diploma it would 
 appear that in 181 2 the Encampment had severed its connection 
 with Washington Lodge No. 3, and had then an independent 
 organization. We have no means of knowing the time thjs 
 independency took place, but it was certainly as early as 1807; 
 for in the Baltimore City Directory for that year, among other 
 Masonic notices, appears the following: ''Maryland Encampment 
 No. I, Knight Templars, meets on the second Tuesday in every secona 
 month. ' ' 
 
 The following is a copy of this Diploma, a facsimile of which 
 is given on the next page: 
 
 ENCAMPMENT OF KNIGHT TEMPLARS 
 
 No. I, 
 
 MARYLAND. 
 
 In nomine Sanctissima Trinitatis. 
 
 We, Chiefs of the Encampment of Knight Templars, held in 
 the City of Baltimore, Do hereby Certify that our trusty and well 
 beloved Brother, Sir Philip P. Eckel, is with us a regular Registered 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 19 
 
 Knight Templar, and that during his stay amongst us he 
 valiantly supported the great principles of the Order. 
 
 Therefore we recommend him to 
 all Sir Knight Templars round the 
 Globe. 
 
 Given under our hands and the 
 Seal of our Encampment, in Balti- 
 more, State of Maryland, in North 
 America, this 18th day of May, 
 A. D., 1812. 
 
 T. Watkins, H. p. 
 Peter Galt, G. M. 
 
 Adam Denmead, C. G. 
 Arch'd Dobbin, Recorder. 
 
 [Fac-simile of Philip P. Eckel Diploma.] 
 
 
20 HISTORY OF MARYLANIJ COMMANDERY. 
 
 The copper-plate from which this Diploma was printed is in the 
 archives of Maryland Commandery. It was designed by Philip 
 P. Eckel, and engraved by John Bannerman. An old lady 
 named Elizabeth Sands, who died in Baltimore in 1890, in the 
 i02d year of her age, informed the writer, a few years since, that 
 she knew Bannerman well; that he came from Scotland in 1773, 
 and was the first engraver that ever lived in Baltimore, and that 
 he died in 1809. This latter statement is confirmed by the city 
 directory of 1810; in that year the business was conducted by 
 his widow. The copper-plate, therefore, must have been made 
 as early as 1809. We have impressions from this plate of later 
 date, in which the archangel at the top has been changed and 
 improved. The evidences of these changes are plainly to be seen 
 on the plate. 
 
 It will be noticed that the seal on 
 the 1802 and 181 2 Diplomas corres- 
 ponds with the seal on the letter of 
 Recorder Dobbin. It was used until 
 about 1828, when a new seal was 
 made — a facsimile of which is here 
 given. This was used until 1854, 
 when the name having been changed 
 to its present title — ^"Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. i" — a seal was made in 
 accordance therewith. 
 
 Seal of 1828. 
 
 The following is a copy of a Diploma that was issued to Philip 
 P. Eckel by Philadelphia Encampment No. 1: 
 
 WE, the CHIEFS of the ENCAMPMENT No. i, Philadel- 
 phia, of the most sublime and ancient Order of Knight Temp- 
 lars, free and accepted Masters of Masons, 
 
 Do HEREBY Certify, That our well beloved Brother Philip 
 Eckel is with us a regular registered Knight Templar and Knight 
 of Malta, and that he has valiantly supported and maintained the 
 great principles of our Order during his stay amongst us to our 
 satisfaction. Therefore, We do most cordially recommend him 
 to all the Sublime and respectable Encampments in the Universe- 
 hoping that they will cheer a Pilgrim on his way, and that this 
 Certificate may not be of use to any other person, we have caused 
 our said Brother to set his name adjacent to the seal, ne veriatur. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. , 21 
 
 In Testimony of which, being assembled, we have delivered 
 unto him this Certificate, under our hand and the Seal of our 
 Encampment in Philadelphia, at the East end of the Universe, 
 under the aztire arch, at high noon, anno Inv. 57. 
 
 Ebenezer Hickling, H. P. 
 Thomas Armstrong, Andrew Nusch, G. 
 
 Recorder. John Thompson, G. M. 
 
 [Fac-simile of Diploma Issued to Philip P. Eckel.] 
 
2 2 , HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Brother Creigh says the earliest evidence he could find of 
 Encampments in Pennsylvania was 1794. As Encampment No. i 
 vifas then existing in Baltimore, it is not probable that Eckel 
 received the Order in Philadelphia. From the fact that the 
 Diplomas is not dated, and that it does not bear his name on 
 the margin, as is usual in all Diplomas, the probabilities are that 
 it was presented to him as a complimentary testimonial. 
 
 From the foregoing it will be seen there is indisputable evidence 
 that Encampment No. i was existing January i6th, 1802, and if 
 the statement of Sir John D. Caldwell be received as correct, we 
 have evidence of its existence in 1797, within ieven years of the 
 date declared for its organization by the Sir Knights assembled 
 in St. John's Lodge Room April 20th, 1814. The natural infer- 
 ence from all of which is, our Commandery, then known as 
 Encampment No. i, Maryland, was, as claimed by its mem- 
 bers in 181 4, organized in the year 1790. 
 
 It is much to be regretted that the early records of Washington 
 Lodge are not accessible, as they would doubtless throw much 
 light upon the history of our Commandery between 1790 and 1802. 
 
 In the absence of these records we are uninformed as to the 
 names of the Sir Knights who organized the Encampment, 
 whence thiy came, or indeed whence came the Order of the 
 Temple they introduced into our State. But the same obscurity 
 anrrounds the origin of every one of the early Encampments of 
 oar coiiitry; th3 long and laborioas investigations of able and 
 dis:in;4"aished Templars having utterly failed lo discover the 
 ori'^-in or ;hj O.der of Masonic Knights Templar, or the partic- 
 ular time aid circumiUnces under which it was introduced into 
 Great Jriiaia and America. 
 
 Sir K;ii\;M': Robert Macoy, Grand Recorder of the Grand 
 Comaianilury of New York, in an interestiay sketch of Knight 
 Tcm j'ary In as jurisdiction, gives the folio A-ing as his conclusions 
 r-'gardiny ttu i.itroduction of the Order into our country: 
 
 '■After a careful examination of this important subject, we are 
 i:npres-;ed with :he conviction that the introduction of the Order 
 in!:o this cj la'ry was brought about somewhat in this wise: 
 That a fe.v Sir vnights having received the Order in England, 
 !3cotland, or I. eland, and having emigrated to this country, met 
 toyjfaer. a. .hjr oocame known to each other, by appointment 
 in a sjcLi.IjJ ^jiajj in New York and other parts of the country; 
 and, attor testing each other by the best evidence in their posses- 
 sion, org.anizcd cnv-iii ;clvcs into 'Encampments' or 'Conclaves ' 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 23 
 
 and assumed control of 'territorial jurisdiction,' conferred the 
 Orders, elected officers, issued diplomas, etc. 
 
 "For the present, or until something more reliable than any 
 'statement' yet presented can be accepted, we can offer nothing 
 better as authentic history for the introduction of the Order of 
 Knights Templar upon this continent; nor do we deem it deroga- 
 tory to the legitimacy of the 'transmission' or of the merits of 
 the system of Templarism to admit these conclusions. During 
 the early period of the institution, there was no organized body 
 that possessed absolute authority to issue warrants; hence it was 
 recognized as legal for any number of Sir Knights, having the 
 inherent right to assemble in a secure place, to apply the essential 
 tests to each other, open an Encampment, receive petitions, and 
 create Knights Templar."* 
 
 As stated, the earliest records of our Commandery which have 
 come down to us are those commencing February 28th, 1828. 
 The earliest folio containing them was about 10x14 inches in size, 
 containing about 250 pages, and ended with the assembly held 
 August 30th, 1847. The proceedings were continued in a some- 
 what larger folio — say 12x16 inches — containing about 350 pages, 
 and brought the proceedings to the assembly held October, 1865. 
 Both of these folios were totally destroyed by the burning of 
 the Masonic Temple on December 25th, 1890. The three. folios 
 containing the proceedings from 1865 to 1890 were recovered 
 from the ruins, but in a mutilated condition. 
 
 The abstracts of the proceedings from the destroyed folios, 
 made by the writer in 1882, as well as abstracts from the folios 
 fortunately still existing, will now be quoted, with such comments 
 as may be deemed necessary to a full elucidation of the history 
 of our venerable Commandery. 
 
 *The question of priority of organization of the early Encampments of our country has 
 been discussed in various papers by the writer and others, some of which will be inserted 
 later in this work. 
 
24 
 
 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 THE JEWELS OF SIR PHILIP P. ECKEL, 
 
 Of which fac-suniUs are presented, 
 are in the possession of his descend- 
 ants living in this city. Upon the 
 "Templar Star," which is of silver 
 and gold, is the following inscription: 
 "Presented by Concordia Lodge No. 
 13 to their Worshipftd Brother, Philip 
 P. Eckel, as a mark of their esteem." 
 Unfortunately there is no date given, 
 but the probabilities are it was pre- 
 sented during the existence of the 
 Encampment attached to Concordia 
 Lodge, and therefore about the year 
 1800. 
 
 A "Star" of same design, but made 
 of gold, was presented to Sir Charles 
 Gilman by the Sir Knights of Maryland 
 Encampment in 18 — . 
 
 There is no inscription upon the 
 other jewel, which, it will be seen, 
 contains the emblems of the Lodge, 
 Chapter and Encampment. 
 
ABSTRACTS FROM THE MINUTE BOOKS 
 
 OF 
 
 ENCAMPMENT No. I. 
 
 "At a meeting of the Knight Templars of the City of Balti- 
 more, held at the Masonic Hall on Thursday Evening, February 
 28th, 1828 — present: Sirs Philip P. Eckel, H. S. Keatinge, Benja- 
 min Edes, Archibald Dobbin, Henry Starr, J. W. Vethake, 
 M. D., Leslie Galligher, William Cook, Joseph K. Stapleton and 
 Henry Lusby, Sentinel. 
 
 "The following Sir Knights sent apologies for absence: Sirs 
 Jacob Small, George Keyser, William Howard, William L. Young, 
 R. Coxall, John Ogston and Peter Gait. 
 
 "On motion it was resolved that the Sir Knights now assembled 
 form themselves into a Convention. Sir Philip P. Eckel was 
 called to the chair, and Sir Joseph K. Stapleton, was appointed 
 Secretary. 
 
 "On motion it was resolved to revive the Encampment No. i 
 of Knight Templars in Maryland, and that Sir Leslie Galligher, 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge and Sir William Cook be appointed a 
 Committee to look up the books, papers, furniture and property 
 of said Encampment, and that they report proceedings to the 
 next meeting." [There is no report from this Committee re- 
 corded. It is not therefore known how successful it may have 
 been in "looking up the books, papers, furniture and property 
 of the Encampment." Some of the furniture and property, 
 however, known to have been used prior to the revival, was in our 
 archives until the day of the fire, but, unfortunately no "books 
 or papers" of the -Encampment of date prior to 1828 have ever 
 been discovered.] 
 
 'iOn motion it was resolved that Sir Philip P. Eckel, Sir George 
 Keyser, Sir Joseph K. Stapleton, Sir J. W. Vethal^e and Sir 
 Benjamin Edes be a Committee for the arrangement of the 
 Encampment, the mode of work, the preparation of a Constitu- 
 tion for the government of the Sir Knights, Red Cross, Templar 
 and Malta, with- the appendant degrees, and that they make the 
 necessary arrangements to carry into effect the object of this 
 meeting forthwith. 
 
 "On motion it was resolved that the Convention now adjourn 
 during the pleasure of the Chairman. 
 
 "Signed, Joseph K. Stapleton, Secretary." 
 
2 6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY, 
 
 "The Convention met March 3d, 1828. 
 
 "The Committee to whom was referred the arrangement of the 
 Encampment by this Convention, on Thursday, February 28th, 
 reported that they have had the subject of their appointment 
 under consideration, and have pleasure in stating to the Sir 
 Knights now present, that it is expedient to reorganise the 
 Encampment No. i of the Knight Templars in Maryland under 
 their former authority. Herewith they present the plate for 
 Diplomas, and the seal of said Encampment. They recommend 
 that the Convention now dissolve, and that the Sir Knights proceed 
 immediately to the election of officers for one month, and the 
 adoption of such regulations for the government of the Encamp- 
 ment as the importance of the subject requires. All of which is 
 respectfully submitted. 
 
 Signed for the Committee, Philip P. Eckel." 
 
 The Convention then adjourned sine die. 
 
 "On motion of Sir J. W. Vethake, proceeded to open a Council 
 of Red Cross Knights, and upon ballot the following were elected 
 to serve until the annual meeting on Good Friday next: 
 
 Sir Philip P. Eckel Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Joseph K. Stapleton Chancellor. 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keating Master of the Palace. 
 
 Sir J. W. Vethake Prelate. 
 
 Sir George Keyser Master of Cavalry. 
 
 Sir Benjamin Edes Master of Infantry. 
 
 Sir John Ogston Master of Finance. 
 
 Sir Henry Starr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir William Cook Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 "The printed By-Laws,* as read by the vSecretary, were adopted 
 as the regulations for the government of the Encampment until 
 Good Friday, or until other regulations be adopted, and a Com- 
 mittee was appointed to procure such articles as may be required. ' ' 
 
 The Encampment met almost every evening during the 
 balance of the month of March, and the following Companion 
 Royal Arch Masons received the Orders of Red Cross and 
 Knight Templar: Christian Gross, Elisha Tyson, Samuel 
 Armour, Thomas I. Bary, David S. Barnum, Elijah Stansbury, 
 Jr., R. D. Burns, Ephraim Larabee, W. Toy,' James Gould, 
 Henry Green, Rev. Charles Williams, Thomas Phenix, Dan 
 Hack, Thomas W. Hall, Ephraim Barker, William B. Miller, 
 Francis J. Dallam. 
 
 *There is reason to believe that these By-Laws were those ot Wfashinijton Encamoment 
 ot Washinijtc n City, which Body had been formed a few years previously. 
 

 PHILIP P. ECKEL. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 27 
 
 "March 23d, 1828 — The Committee appointed to form a Code 
 of By-Laws reported an essay, which, after due deliberation and 
 consideration, was adopted, and the Recorder ordered to have 
 one hundred copies printed in pamphlet form." 
 
 The writer found a copy of these By-Laws among the Eckel 
 pajpers, and as it is probably the only copy existing, they are here 
 inserted in full. They were printed by Benjamin Edes, corner 
 of Calvert and Markets Sts., Baltimore, 1828. 
 
 BY-LAWS AN]) REGULATIONS OF ENCAMPMENT No. i, MARYLAND. 
 
 ARTICLE I. 
 
 Officers and Election. 
 In conformity with the long established usages of Knights 
 Templars, and the Appendant Orders, the officers of this Encamp- 
 ment shall consist of the 
 
 Most Eminent Grand Master. 
 
 Generalissimo. 
 
 Captain-General. 
 
 Prelate. 
 
 Senior Warden. 
 
 Junior Warden. 
 
 Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sword Bearer. 
 
 Treasurer. 
 
 Recorder. 
 
 Warder. 
 
 Sentinel, 
 who shall be annually chosen by nomination and election, accord- 
 ing to the usage of Knights Templars, at a meeting preceding 
 the anniversary, the Grand Master's nomination having prece- 
 dence. 
 
 ARTICLE II. 
 
 Anniversary and Installation. 
 This Encampment shall meet on the fourth Friday of every 
 month for business and improvement, and the annual meeting 
 shall be held on or near Good Friday in each and every year, on 
 which day no other business shall be transacted than the installa- 
 tion of the officers, and such other business as shall be deemed 
 applicable to the solemnities of the day. 
 
 ARTICLE III. 
 
 M. E. G. Master and His Authority. 
 The M. E. Grand Master, or his representative for the time 
 being, shall have supreme command, and all orders issued by 
 him, or by his authority, shall be implicitly obeyed. He shall 
 have the power of calling upon his officers or any Sir Knights for 
 their advice and assistance, and if time presses he may close the 
 Council or Encampment by proclamation. 
 
28 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY'. 
 
 ARTICLE IV. 
 
 Business Transacted. 
 The election of officers and all other business appertaining to 
 this Encampment of Knights Templars and the Appendant 
 Orders shall be transacted only when in session as Templars. 
 
 ARTICLE V. 
 
 Petitions. 
 All applications for admission into these Orders shall be made 
 by petition in writing, directed to the officers of this Encamp- 
 mant, and recommended by two Sir Knights Templars. 
 
 ARTICLE VI. 
 Cost of Admission. 
 Every petition shall be accompanied hy fifteen dollars, which 
 petition shall be handed to the Standing Committee to report 
 thereon, and if reported unfavorably, the money shall be handed 
 by the Treasurer to the petitioner in a polite manner as soon 
 thereafter as practicable. 
 
 ARTICLE VII. 
 
 Standing and Special Committtes. 
 The Standing Committee of this Encampment shall consist of 
 the Generalissimo, Captain-General and Prelate. Special Com- 
 mittees may be appointed by the M. E. Grand Master as often as 
 occasion may require. 
 
 ARTICLE VIII. 
 Contribution for Membership. 
 Every member of this Encampment shall annually pay, before 
 the election for officers, one dollar to the Treasurer or his repre- 
 sentative, and in default of such payment he shall not hold office, 
 vote for officers, nor originate nor vote on any question before 
 the Encampment. 
 
 ARTICLE IX. 
 
 Red Cross Pees. 
 
 Every Sir Knight Templar desirous to obtain the degree of 
 
 Red Cross Knight shall apply by petition, and enclose five dollars 
 
 therein, and, if elected, he shall pay the Sentinel's usual charge 
 
 attendant on the reception of his degree. 
 
 ARTICLE X. 
 
 Stations — IVot to Leave or Exchange. 
 
 Every Sir Knight shall appear in the Encampment with his 
 
 arms and accoutrements in good order, and occupy the station 
 
 assigned him; he shall not leave or exchange stations without 
 
 orders or permission from the M. E. Grand Master. 
 
 ARTICLE XI. 
 Treasurer's Duty. 
 The Treasurer of this Encampment shall open an account with 
 the same, and regularly enter all monies received by him, or his 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 29 
 
 representative, from the Standing Committee or members, and 
 shall not pay out any money, except upon the orders of the M. E. 
 Grand Master, sanctioned by the Encampment or Standing Com- 
 mittee; he shall deposit all money received by him in the 
 Maryland Savings Institution, and open an account with said 
 Institution as Treasurer of this Encampment, and all checks 
 issued by him shall be countersigned by the M. E. Grand Master, 
 and payable to the order of the person receiving the same, and 
 whenever the funds of the Encampment will admit of the sum of 
 fifty dollars being put on interest, the same shall be placed in 
 that Institution on special deposit for ninety days, and renewed 
 as often as the Encampment shall direct. The books and docu- 
 ments in his possession are the property of this Encampment, 
 and as such shall be subject to the order of the M. E. Grand 
 Master, or, in his absence, to the order of the Standing Com- 
 mittee. 
 
 ARTICLE XII. 
 Recorder's Duty. 
 The Recorder shall take minutes of proceedings, and copy the 
 same into a book for that purpose, which proceedings shall be 
 read and approved or amended at the next succeeding meeting 
 of the Encampment; he shall keep fair records of all transac- 
 tions of the same; he shall attend to and execute the orders 
 given to him by the M. E. Grand Master; issue notices, and per- 
 form such duties as appertain to his office as Recorder; he shall 
 not grant extracts of proceedings, or permit the same to be taken 
 by others, nor documents, except upon the order of the M E. 
 Grand Master, or, in his absence, the order of the Standing 
 Committee. He shall, for every instrument to which he may 
 afJBx the seal of this Encampment, receive one dollar, except 
 when the same is for the use of the Encampment. He shall keep 
 his books, papers and documents in neat order, and shall hold 
 the same as the property of this Encampment, and subject at all 
 times to the inspection and order of the M. E. Grand Master, 
 and, in his absence, to the order of the Standing Committee. 
 
 ARTICLE XIII. 
 Sentinel's Duty and Pay. 
 The Sentinel shall have charge of all furniture, arms and 
 property of the Encampment, and shall keep the same in good 
 order, and in their proper places; he shall serve all notices on 
 the members, and attend to the orders of the officers, and exe- 
 cute them with fidelity, and perform such other services as apper- 
 tain to the duty of Sentinel, and for his renumeration he shall 
 receive two dollars for each and every meeting of the Encamp- 
 ment. 
 
 ARTICLE XIV. 
 
 Prohibition. 
 No order of Knighthood shall be conferred upon more than 
 one candidate at the same time. 
 
30 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 ARTICLE XV. 
 Charity. 
 All applications for charity from this Encampment shall be 
 recommended by the Standing Committee. 
 
 ARTICLE XVI. 
 Alterations and How Disposed Of. 
 No alteration or amendment to these By-Laws shall be acted 
 on, unless presented in writing, when the same shall be laid on 
 the table until the next meeting of the Encampment (and after 
 notice shall be given to all the members of the alteration pro- 
 posed), when the same may on motion be taken up, considered 
 and disposed of as the Encampment may direct. 
 
 It will be noticed by Article IX that some Templars then had 
 not received the Order of the Red Cross. 
 
 "April 2d, 1828 — The following Officers were elected, and were 
 installed on Good Friday, April 4th: 
 
 Sir Philip P. Eckel Most Eminent Grand Master. 
 
 Sir Joseph K. Stapleton Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge Captain- General. 
 
 Sir Rev. Charles Williams Prelate. 
 
 Sir Benjamin Edes Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir David S. Barnum Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir William Cook Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Elisha Tyson Recorder. 
 
 Sir Henry Starr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Christian Gross Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 It will be noticed that at this date the titles of the officers, 
 with the exceptions of the first, were the same as at present, 
 that of the first officer being now the title of the presiding 
 officer of the Grand Encampment of the United States. 
 
 "A Committee, consisting of Sir Knights Phenix, Stapleton 
 and Keatinge, was appointed to form and recommend a Uniform 
 Dress for the members of the Encampment. ' ' 
 
 It is greatly to be regretted that there is no report of this Com- 
 mittee recorded. The Encampment frequently met on Sundays 
 for the transaction of business, as well as work, 
 
 "April 9th, 1828 — It was ordered that the Recorder have sixty 
 Certificates of Membership struck off from the plate belonging 
 to the Encampment." 
 
 This is the "copper-plate" to which reference has been made in 
 the early part of this work. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 3 1 
 
 The fee for the two Orders was at this time ^15. 
 
 "The Recorder was ordered to inform the different Encamp- 
 ments in our vicinity of the resuscitation of this Encampment, 
 and also to forward to each a copy of our By-Laws and Certifi- 
 cates." 
 
 The only Encampments known to have been existing in the 
 "vicinity" at that time were Washington No. i, Washington 
 City; Washington No. i, Wilmington, Del.; the Encampment 
 now known as St. John's Commandery No. 4, Philadelphia, and, 
 perhaps an Encampment at Richmond, Va. 
 
 "April 17th, 1828 — The following additions to the By-Laws 
 were adopted: 
 
 ARTICLE XVII. 
 
 "In case of the resignation of any officer of this Encampment, 
 it shall be the duty of the presiding officer to cause an election to 
 be forthwith held to fill the same, and the candidate so elected 
 shall be installed, and shall hold his office for the unexpired term 
 of service." 
 
 ARTICLE XVIII. 
 
 "In case any officer of this Encampment shall permanently 
 remove from this city, or from within forty miles thereof, or 
 become otherwise incapable of discharging his official duties, the 
 same shall be deemed a resignation of office." 
 
 "April 23d, 1828 — Sir Knights Stapleton, Keatinge, Vethake, 
 Barker and Tyson, were appointed a Committee to confer with 
 such other Committees as may be appointed by the other Masonic 
 Bodies in relation to a Masonic Celebration on the 4th July next, 
 and to investigate the subject, the nature of, and provision for 
 such ceremony." 
 
 This is the only mention in the proceedings of this Celebration 
 which was held on the occasion of the commencement of the 
 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and the laying of the first or founda- 
 tion stone of that great enterprise. 
 
 From the newspapers of the day, and other sources, I am 
 enabled to present the following account of this grand affair. 
 
 The Grand Lodge of Maryland, Grand Chapter of Maryland 
 and District of Columbia, and the Subordinate Lodges and Chap- 
 ters, and the Knights Templar, joined with the military and the 
 citizens generally in an imposing parade, which was formed at the 
 head of Bond Street. The Masonic portion of the parade pro- 
 ceeded to the Exchange, on Gay Street, where they were met by 
 the venerable Charles Carroll of Carrollton, who was even at that 
 
32 
 
 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 day the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, 
 and escorted him to the place of forming. The line of march 
 was then taken up, and the civic, military and Masonic procession 
 moved through Baltimore Street to Carroll's Field, a short 
 distance beyond the present Mt. Clare Work Shops, where the 
 ceremonies took place. 
 
 Mr. Carroll broke the first ground of this enterprise, which has 
 proven to be one of vast importance to this city and State. 
 After the delivery of interesting addresses, Brother Benjamin C. 
 Howard, Grand Master of Masons in Maryland, assisted by the 
 Grand Masters of Pennsylvania and Virginia, laid the foundation 
 stone in due and ancient form. 
 
 This was one of the most notable celebrations ever held in the 
 City of Baltimore. There were representatives of every trade and 
 occupation in the procession, carrying appropriate banners, and 
 exercising their usual avocations during the march. 
 
 It was estimated that there were 70,000 to 80,000 persons on the 
 streets to witness the procession, and from 8,000 to 10,000 in the 
 field to witness the ceremonies there. A number of the associa- 
 tions who participated, dined together, and at night there was a 
 fine display of fireworks. 
 
 In the afternoon, at 5 o'clock, Maryland Encampment No. i 
 marched in procession in charge of Sir Elijah Stansbury, as 
 Captain-General, to the Globe Inn, which stood on Baltimore 
 Street, near Howard, where they dined in the court -yard of the 
 Inn, in a handsome pavilion or tent, erected for the purpose. 
 Grand Master Benjamin C. Howard presided at the banquet 
 table. 
 
 The writer found, a few years since, among the old rubbish at 
 the Temple, various bills for the erection of this pavilion and 
 the entertainment; also the cards of admission that were used 
 upon the occasion. The latter are about 2^ inches long by ij^ 
 wide, embossed with the emblems of the Lodge, Chapter and En- 
 campment. They are exceedingly modest -looking in comparison 
 with the elaborate cards used by the Templars of the present day 
 on similar occasions. They were endorsed by the Brethren who 
 used them, and among them are many familiar names. But of 
 all the Brethren participating in this notable celebration, Brother 
 Past Grand Master John H. B. Latrobe is the only survivor. 
 Our venerable Brother takes pride in stating that he headed the 
 
HISTORY OF Maryland commandery. 33 
 
 Masonic parade on the occasion, having acted as Tyler of his, 
 the Junior Lodge, Wirgman No. 72. 
 
 It would appear from the following, copied from one of the city 
 papers, that the Royal Arch Masons joined with their compan- 
 ions of the Encampment in this entertainment: 
 
 "The Joint Committee of Knight Templars and Royal Arch 
 Masons beg leave to return their thanks to the corporation of the 
 City of Baltiniore for the loan of the portraits of distinguished 
 worthies of Baltimore which graced the pavilion of the Globe 
 Inn at the Masonic dinner on the 4th of July, in honor of the 
 commencement of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. To Brothers 
 Frailey, Hammond and William Howard for their kind services in 
 getting up and arranging the variegated lamps, which added 
 such brilliancy to the Encampment on the night it was illumi- 
 nated. To the officers of the different military companies and 
 regiments for the use of their Standards. To Captain Henry 
 Wright for a splendid full-length portrait of our distinguished 
 Brother, General Lafayette. To Brother Leonard Frailey for a 
 representation of the bombardment of Fort McHenry.- To T. N. 
 Neilson, Keeper of the Exchange Reading Rooms, for a rich 
 copy of the Declaration of Independence and Washington's Fare- 
 well Address. To Brother William Cook for the use of the 
 Armory. To their fellow-citizens for various paintings, busts, 
 &c. ; and to the ladies, more particularly, who honored them 
 with their presence on the night of the illumination. 
 
 By order. Thomas Phenix, Secretary." 
 
 "June 17th, 1828 — Sir Knight Philip P. Eckel resigned his 
 position as Most Eminent Grand Master. ' ' 
 
 This is the last mention of the qame of this distinguished 
 Brother on the records. He died shortly afterwards. 
 
 Sir Knight Joseph K. Stapleton was elected to serve as Grand 
 Master for the unexpired term. 
 
 Among the archives was a bill of P. Eulon, dated June, 1828, 
 amounting to $70, for making silver jewels for the Encampment. 
 These jewels were melted up about twenty years ago by Sir 
 Knight Andrew E. Warner, and made into new and smaller ones. 
 The Eminent Commander's jewel, however, escaped the sacrilege, 
 and was preserved with the names of the Eminent Commanders 
 who wore it engraved thereon, as follows: Philip P. Eckel, 
 Joseph K. Stapleton, George Keyser, Henry S. Keatinge, Elijah 
 Stansbury, Christian G. Peters, Charles Gilman, Daniel A. Piper, 
 Samson Cariss, James Stirrat, John N. Mcjilton, Reuben A. 
 Holmes and Edward T. Schultz. 
 
34 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 These jewels shared the fate which befel so many interesting 
 relics of the Commandery by the burning of the Temple. 
 
 The Encampment continued to meet weekly; indeed, fre- 
 quently several times in the same week until September 3d, 
 1828; after which there are no meetings recorded until Decem- 
 ber 5th of the same 3'ear. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders of Red Cross 
 and Knight Templar to this date: Anthony Kimmell, William 
 P. Mills, William H. Barroll, James Curry, John Johnson, Samuel 
 L. Knapp, Joseph Duncan, Thomas Brotherton, Charles S. 
 Davis, Daniel Hack, Jonathan Bonney, G. D. Paul, John Foun- 
 tain, B. M. Billingslee, John D. Miller, Samuel Mass, John 
 Donoho and Joseph Kolb. 
 
 "February 12th, 1829 — The following preamble and resolution 
 were adopted: 
 
 " Whereas, A sufficient number of the members of this Encamp- 
 ment have procured a Dispensation from the Grand High Priest 
 of the State of Maryland to constitute a Chapter of Royal Arch 
 Masons, to be called "Templar Chapter No. 15," with the view 
 to unite said Chapter to this Encampment, so far as the nature 
 and government of the two Orders will permit; therefore, 
 
 '■'Resolved, That this Encampment approves the institution of 
 said Chapter, and sanctions the proposed union of said Chapter 
 with this Encampment, and that the Committee hereafter 
 appointed to amend the By-Laws of this Encampment be 
 instructed to report such amendments as may be deemed neces- 
 sary fully to carry into effect the object of this resolution." 
 
 The Grand Chapter of Maryland, at a meeting held May 15th, 
 1829, declined to grant a charter to this Body for the following, 
 among other reasons: 
 
 "Because it forms a compact with a Body unknown to this 
 Grand Chapter, and over which this Grand Chapter has no con- 
 trol, and forbids an amendment of the By-Laws to Royal Arch 
 Masons. ' ' 
 
 Templar Chapter No. 15 consequently was never constituted. 
 
 "March 20th, 1829 — A letter was read from Washington 
 Encampment No. 1, District of Columbia, expressive of its sincere 
 gratification at the resuscitation of this Encampment." 
 
 "Good Friday, April 17th, 1829 — The following officers were 
 elected: 
 
JOS 
 
 EPH K. STAPLETON. 
 
HISTORY OF MAliYLAND COMMANDERY. 35 
 
 Sir Joseph K. Stapleton M. E, Grand Master. 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Ephraim Barker Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Henry Green Prelate. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Ephraim Larabee Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Henry Starr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Christian Gross Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Francis J. Dallam Treasurer. 
 
 Sir William Toy Recorder. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robb Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 "June 2d, 1829 — On motion the officers were authorized to. 
 contract with the Board of Managers for the use of the large room 
 (Grand Lodge Room) at an expense not exceeding $50 per annum. " 
 
 There is no means of knowing where the Encampment held its 
 meetings after it removed from Fell's Point. We have seen that 
 one of its meetings was held at St. John's Lodge Room, corner 
 of Calvert and Water Streets, April 20th, 1814. 
 
 "July 28th, 1829 — Received a communication from the Grand 
 Lodge, inviting this Encampment to join them in laying the 
 corner-stone of the Baltimore and Susquehanna Railroad (now 
 the Northern Central) on the 8th of August, which was read and 
 accepted, and Sir Knights Keatinge, Larabee and Paul were 
 appointed a Committee to make the necessary arrangements." 
 
 Invitations were ordered to be sent to Encampments to 
 
 be present, but the Recorder neglected to insert the names of 
 them. The following, under date of July 31st, was ordered to be 
 inserted at the bottom of each notice: 
 
 "For the 8th of August, to join the Grand Lodge in proces- 
 sion, in the following dress: Black coat, vest, pantaloons, hat, 
 boots, and white cravat and gloves. ' ' 
 
 August 8th, 1829, the day upon which this parade and cere- 
 mony took place, was observed also as the Centennial Anniversary 
 of the founding of Baltimore town. After appropriate exercises 
 at the Battle Monument, and the delivery of an oration by William 
 Reed, Esq., a procession was formed, consisting of the Grand 
 Lodge, Grand Chapter, Maryland Encampment No. i, Wash- 
 ington Encampment No. i, of Washington City, the Directors 
 and Engineers of the Railroad, and several youthful associations, 
 and marched through several of the principal streets to the site 
 selected for laying the stone, which was a short distance west of 
 the Falls' Turnpike, where the stone was adjusted by the Deputy 
 
^6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 Grand Master, William Stewart, assisted by the Officers of the 
 Grand Lodge, in due and ancient form. 
 
 In the minute book, blank leaves appear, headed "August 8th — 
 Procession"— .September sth and 2Sth, and October 29th. 
 
 It is presumed the Recorder neglected to write up the records 
 of the various meetings from his notes, which is to be regretted, 
 especially those referring to the assembly held on the day of the 
 procession. 
 
 The following Companions 'received the Orders at various 
 dates during the year: Christian Meddinger, Charles Hoffman 
 and John M. Minner. , 
 
 The next recorded proceedings are under date of April 9th, 
 1830 — Good Friday — at which assembly the following officers 
 were elected: 
 
 Sir George Keyser M. E. Grand Master. 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Ephraim Barker Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Henry Green Prelate. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Ephraim Larabee Junior Warden 
 
 Sir Francis J. Dallam Treasurer. 
 
 Sir William Toy Recorder. 
 
 Sir Henry Starr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir James Corrie Qword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 There a,re no- proceedings recorded after this date until June 
 7th, 1 83 1, although blank leaves appear dated to correspond to the 
 number of regular assemblies. Evidently, as before intimated, 
 these meetings were held, but the Recorder neglected to enter 
 the proceedings. At this assembly (June 7th, 1831,) an election 
 was held for the unexpired term which terminated on the next 
 Good Friday, resulting as follows: 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge M. E. Grand Master. 
 
 Sir Henry Green Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Francis J. Dallam Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Thomas Phenix Prelate. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Ephraim Larabee Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samuel Mass Treasurer. 
 
 Sir William Toy Recorder. 
 
 Sir Henry Starr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir J. Louis Wampler Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
GEORGE KEYSER. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 37 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders at various dates: 
 J. Louis Wampler, J. D. Miller, Walter Ball, John Huzza, David 
 Atkinson, Samuel Lucas, Robert Simms, Christian G. Peters, 
 
 Samuel Steele, James N. Cradduck, William M. Mask, 
 
 Bandle, John P. Fowler, Augustus Bamum. 
 
 "October 14th, 1831 — A Committee was appointed for the set- 
 tlement generally of the financial concerns of the Encampment. 
 
 "A bill amounting to ^2.50 for three stools was ordered to be 
 paid." 
 
 "December 9th, 1831 — The M. E. Grand Master instructed the 
 Sir Knights in the Working Lectures according to ancient 
 custom." 
 
 "April 20th, 1832 — Sir Knight Anthony Kimmel presented to 
 the Encampment a valuable and ancient History of the diiferent 
 Orders of Knighthood, which he prefaced with some appropriate 
 remarks, and a suitable reply was made by Sir Knight Joseph K. 
 Stapleton. Sir Knight Kimmel had the above book handsomely 
 bound in red morocco; price ^5. Ordered that the Encampment 
 pay for the binding of the same. ' ' 
 
 This book is still in the possession of the Commandery. It is 
 an old and valuable work. Its title is: "History of the various 
 Orders of Knighthood: Paris, June, 16 19. Dedicated to the 
 Right Hon. Sir Henry Montague, Lord Baron of Kin Balton, 
 Viscount of Mandeville. Written by Andrew Farvine." On the 
 fly is the following: "John Cockran: his book, January 30th, 
 
 1775-"* 
 
 "April 20th, 1832 — This being Good Friday, the constitutional 
 night for the election of officers, the following Sir Knights were 
 duly elected: 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge M. E. Grand Master. 
 
 Sir Joseph K. Stapleton Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Francis J. Dallam Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Thomas Phenix Prelate. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samuel Mass Treasurer. 
 
 Sir John D. Miller Recorder. 
 
 Sir C. N. Cradduck Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John P. Fowler Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 *This book was recovered from the ruins after the burning of the Temple, but in a 
 somewhat damaged condition. 
 
38 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders at various times 
 during- the year: John F. Busch, James Nesbitt, J. J. Speed, 
 John D. Babb, John Stanter, Thomas Carroll. 
 
 "October 30th, 1832 — It was resolved that Sir Knights Keat- 
 inge, Stapleton and Keyser be appointed delegates to represent 
 this Encampment in the General Grand Encampment of the 
 United States, and report their proceedmgs to this Encampment." 
 
 This body held its Fifth Session in the City of Baltimore, 
 November 29th, 1832, in the (^rand Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, 
 St. Paul Street, the use of which had been tendered to it by a 
 resolution passed by the Grand Lodge at its Maj- session. 
 
 At the meeting of the Encampment held February ist, 1833, 
 the delegates to the General Grand Encampment made the 
 following report, which was adopted: 
 
 "Agreeably to a resolution of this Encampment on the 30th of 
 October last, the Committee attended the meeting of the General 
 Grand Encampment for the United States; and agreeably to the 
 intention of this Encampment, they made a proposal of entering 
 under their jurisdiction as a Subordinate Encampment; the 
 General Grand Encampment was pleased to accept of this propo- 
 sition, and instructed the Grand Recorder to enroll us in mem- 
 bership, and caused the endorsement of the warrant to that efifect, 
 and also qualified the officers to the Constitution and Regula- 
 tions of the General Grand Encampment." 
 
 The endorsement of the officers of the General Grand Encamp- 
 ment upon the Charter of Recognition received from the Grand 
 Encampment of Pennsylvania in May, 181 4, reads as follows: 
 
 "At a Triennial Meeting of the General Grand Encampment 
 of the United States, held in the City of Baltimore on the 29th 
 day of November, 1832, it was ordered that the within Encamp- 
 ment of Knights Templar No. i should be received under the 
 jurisdiction of the said General Grand Encampment of the United 
 States, on their conforming to the requirements of the Constitu- 
 tion of the General Grand Encampment aforesaid. 
 
 "Now, therefore, we certify that the said Encampment No. i 
 have given assent to the constitutional requirements, and by 
 virtue of these presents are acknowledged, accredited ' and 
 received under the jurisdiction of the Grand Encampment of the 
 United States. 
 
 "Dated at the City of Baltimore, 8th December, A. D., 1832. 
 
 James M. Allen, 
 James Herring, Deputy General Grand Master.''' 
 
 General Grand Recorder. 
 
Col. ELIJAH STANSBURV. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 39 
 
 The Encampment was represented at every Conclave of the 
 Grand Encampment of the United States up to the formation of 
 the Grand Commandery of Maryland in 1870, excepting the 
 Conclaves held in 1841 and 1847. 
 
 At the Conclave held at Washington in 1835, Sir Knight Joseph 
 K. Stapleton, of our Encampment, was elected General Deputy 
 Grand Master, and was re-elected continuously to the year 1850. 
 Upon his retirement, a formal vote of thanks was tendered to 
 him for the very faithful and satisfactory manner in which he 
 had performed the duties of the office. He presided with much 
 ability at several sessions, in the absence of the Grand Master. 
 
 "February 21st, 1833 — A new code of By-Laws was adopted," 
 but they are noi spread upon the records. 
 
 "Good Friday, March 8th, 1833 — The following officers were 
 elected: 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge . . ; Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Joseph K. Stapleton Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir George Keyser Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Thomas Phenix Prelate. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samuel Mass Treasurer. 
 
 Sir John D. Miller Recorder. 
 
 Sir Joseph Cradduck Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John P. Fowler Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 It will be noticed that at this time the title of the presiding 
 officer is Grand Commander, the title now applied to the presiding 
 officer of the State Grand Commanderies. 
 
 The fee at this time for both Orders was $20. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders at various 
 dates during the year: Thomas Carroll, Jr., Henry Vicary, 
 Andrew Agnew, Joseph Ross, James Geddess. 
 
 "Annual Meeting, Good Friday, March 7th, 1834 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected : 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Thomas W. Brotherton Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Captain-General. 
 
 Sir John D Babb Prelate. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir J. P. Fowler Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Duncan Treasurer. 
 
40 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Sir Robert Simms Recorder. 
 
 Sir James Corrie Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John Stanter Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Leslie Galligher Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 "A Committee was appointed to investigate the financial 
 concerns of the Encampment." 
 
 The By-Laws were amended to meet monthly, instead of 
 quarterly. 
 
 But few meetings were held during this year, and they were 
 of little interest. 
 
 "Annual Meeting, Good Friday, March 20th, 1835 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected: 
 
 Sir George Keyser Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Walter Ball Captain-General. 
 
 Sir John D. Babb Prelate. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir John D. Miller Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Duncan Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Robert Simms Recorder. 
 
 Sir James Corrie Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John Stanter Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir D. Atkinson Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 "A Committee was appointed to make arrangements for a fes- 
 tival on Good Friday, and extend the invitation to Royal Arch 
 Masons; the number not to exceed one hundred, and expense 
 not to exceed Si each. 
 
 "Sir Andrew Ellicott was elected to membership." 
 
 There are no meetings recorded from September nth, 1835, 
 until March i8th, 1836. The dues were changed from $2 to Si 
 annually, to be paid quarterly. 
 
 "Annual Meeting, Good Friday, March 24th, 1836 — Officers 
 elected: 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Walter Ball Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir George Keyser Prelate. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir John P. Fowler Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Duncan Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Henry Green Recorder. 
 
 Sir William P. Mills Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John Stanter Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
CHRISTIAN G. PETERS. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDER Y. 41 
 
 There are no proceedings recorded after April ist, 1836, until 
 March 3d, 1837; at which meeting it was ordered to specially 
 summon all the members in the city to attend a. meeting to be 
 held on March i oth, 1 83 7 , at which time there was a fair attendance 
 of the members, and the following officers were elected March 
 loth, 1837: 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir William P. Miller Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Joseph K. Stapleton Prelate. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Senior Warden! 
 
 Sir John P. Fowler Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Duncan . .' Treasurer. 
 
 Sir John D. Miller Recorder. 
 
 Sir David Atkinson Warder. 
 
 Sir William Bandel Standard Bearer! 
 
 Sir Joseph Kolb Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 "April 7th, 1837— Sir Charles Gilman was admitted a member 
 of the Encampment." 
 
 This distinguished Sir Knight subsequently became Grand 
 Master of Masons in Maryland, General Grand High Priest of 
 the' General Grand Chapter, and General Grand Recorder of the 
 General Grand Encampment of the United States. He was also 
 presiding officer of Encampment No. i for a number of terms. 
 
 The Encampment was represented in the General Grand 
 Encampment of the United States, which met in Boston 
 September 12, 1838, by Sirs Joseph K. Stapleton and Christian 
 G. Peters. 
 
 There were no meetings of any consequence from this date 
 until 
 
 "October 6th, 1838 — The M. E. Grand Commander, Christian 
 G. Peters, announced the death of Sir Knight George Keyser, a 
 Past Grand Commander. Sir Knight Charles Gilman reported 
 the following preamble and resolution, which were adopted, and 
 ordered to be spread upon the records. He prefaced them with 
 the following remarks: 
 
 'Man, the creature of a moment, comes upon the stage of life 
 full of hope, of expectation, and of confidence — hope that the 
 bright morning of his existence is but the harbinger of a long 
 and happy day; expectation that he will surround himself with 
 those temporal comforts and endearing relations, without which 
 life is a burden and existence but a living death; confidence 
 
42 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 that as his own intentions are upright and honorable, he will meet 
 upon equal ground, and with reciprocal feeling the same inten- 
 tions from others towards himself, the same warmth of attach- 
 ment from his fellowmen, and feeling the influence of the God 
 that is within him, he confidently relies upon his belief that others 
 see him as he sees himself; that he comes amongst us; we receive 
 him as our associate, a companion, a brother; he becomes one of 
 us with like views, like feelings, as ourselves. We meet him in 
 the ordinary walks of life, we meet him in the social circle; nay, 
 more, we meet and commune with himin t/iese sacred walls. Time 
 rolls on, year after year falls back into the past, still we meet 
 him at the accustomed place, and listen to his familiar voice; 
 but now he comes not. And why ? Because man goeth to his 
 long home. Death has visited his habitation, destruction has gone 
 forth, and the form that our eye was accustomed to look upon 
 has fallen benumbed by the icy hand of the great unseen; the 
 voice to which we have so often listened has ceased to vibrate 
 upon our ear; the eye that dwelt upon us in kindness now sleeps 
 the sleep of death, and the spirit that gave life and activity to all 
 has now gone to God, who gave it. These thoughts have been 
 suggested by the fact that within a short time past the hand of 
 the Destroying Angel has fallen upon one with whom we have 
 often sat in this hall, sacred to friendship and to love; one whom 
 we all knew, and whose fidelity and attachment to our Order never 
 knew a wavering. His seat is now vacant, and a painful void is 
 felt by this deprivation. Our respected and worthy companion, 
 Sir Knight George Keyser, is no more. In the meridian of life, 
 in the full tide of his mental strength and of his usefulness, he 
 fell; in the pride and vigor of manhood, disease and death seized 
 upon their victim, and his body lies low in the bosom of its 
 mother earth. Yet all is not lost — that which never dies, that 
 which emanated from Deity itself, that which was breathed into 
 him by the Almighty, and by which he became a living soul, 
 still lives; and as we believe in immortal bliss beyond the grave, 
 as a testimony of respect for our departed friend and companion, 
 'Resolved, That in the death of our late Past Grand Commander, 
 Sir Knight George Keyser, this Encampment recognizes the loss 
 of one of its most efficient members — that for his integrity as a 
 man, for his kindness of heart as a fellow, and for his fidelity as 
 a Mason, will repeat and perpetuate his memory, and though his 
 voice may no more be heard within these walls, nor our hands 
 again unite with his in friendly greeting; though the mystic tie 
 be broken, and the bond of union gone, yet his virtues will 
 remain enshrined in the bosoms of the faithful until they them- 
 selves, like him, shall slumber in the dust.' " 
 
 There are no meetings recorded after this date (October 6th, 
 1838,) tmtil April 7th, 1843- — a period of nearly five years. 
 Although there are indications that some informal meetings were 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 43 
 
 held during this period, the Encampment was evidently in a most 
 languishing condition. 
 
 At the time mentioned — April 7th, 1843 — a Committee was 
 appointed to ascertain the propriety of reviving the Encampment, 
 and also to examine the books of the Treasurer. 
 
 REVIVAL. 
 
 "April 12th, 1843 — The Committee reported the following: 
 
 "The Committee to whom was referred the consideration of 
 resuscitating the Encampment No. i, beg- leave to report that 
 they have given the subject the necessary consideration, and 
 recommend the following resolution: 
 
 '^Resolved, That it is expedient to reorganize the Encampment 
 forthwith, under the By-Laws established in 1828. A copy is 
 herewith submitted. (See the By-Laws of 1828 and 1848.) 
 
 '^Resolved, That all accounts charged on the books against 
 members for dues up to 1838 be credited in full up to this date." 
 
 "April 14th, 1843 — The following officers were elected: 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir i^lijah Stansbury, Jr Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Walter Ball Captain-General. 
 
 Sir John D. Babb Prelate. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir John P. Fowler Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samuel Mass Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Elisha Harrington Recorder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 The time of meeting was changed to the fourth Friday in 
 every month. 
 
 Under date April 21st, 1843, is recorded the following inventory 
 of property belonging to the Encampment: 
 
 "Three swords of first quality, with belts; two of second 
 quality, eighteen of third quality; one standard complete; six 
 aprons, three jewels and colors; pilgrim's rope and hat; Bible and 
 cushion; triangle, with its appurtenances." 
 
 Two of these "first quality" swords were still in the possession 
 of the Commandery within the recollection of the writer. They 
 were of most excellent quality, but they disappeared most unac. 
 countably some years since. The "third quality" swords were 
 old sabres that tradition says were used in the Revolutionary War. 
 
44 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 A number of meetings were held during the months of April 
 and May, and the following Companions received the Orders: 
 Thomas Stansbury, Daniel A. Piper. The fee at this time was J 20. 
 
 "May 12th, 1843 — Among the visitors present at this Assembly 
 were the following: William I. Reese and John Barney, of Ohio; 
 Charles W. Moore, of Massachusetts; William Field, of Rhode 
 Island; Ebenezer Wadsworth, of New York; Albert Case, of 
 South Carolina; Joseph Foster and Fred. L. Ballon, of Missouri; 
 John Dove, of Virginia, and D. Burbank, of Portland, Maine." 
 
 The celebrated National Masonic Convention was in session in 
 Baltimore City. The above-named distinguished Sir Knights 
 were delegates to the Convention, and honored the Encampment 
 by their presence. 
 
 "May t3th, 1843 — I^ "^^^ ordered that a vote of thanks be pre- 
 sented to the Companion Sir Knights who have so liberally 
 assisted us in our labors the past evenings in conferring the 
 degrees in our Encampment. 
 
 "Companions S. W. B. Carnegy, (Past Grand Master of the 
 Grand Lodge of Missouri,) and Rev. Hiram Chamberlin, (Grand 
 Chaplain of the same Body,) received the Orders, by virtue of a 
 dispensation from the General Deputy Grand Master, Sir Joseph 
 K. Stapleton. 
 
 "Rev. Hiram Chamberlin returned his thanks, and expressed 
 his gratification for the satisfaction and pleasure he had received. ' ' 
 
 "March 28th, 1844, Good Friday — Officers elected: 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Anthony Kimmel Captain- General. 
 
 Sir John D. Fowler Prelate. 
 
 Sir Thomas Stansbury Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir John D. Miller Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samuel Mass Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Recorder. 
 
 Sir John Stanter Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Leslie Galligher Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir David Atkinson Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 Christian G. Peters represented the Encampment at the session 
 of the Grand Encampment held at New Haven, Connecticut 
 September loth, 1844. 
 
 Only a few, and they unimportant, meetings were held after this 
 date until March 21st, 1845. But little work was done from 1833 
 to 1845, not more than 9 or 10 Companions receiving the Orders. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 45 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 21st, 1845 — Officers 
 elected: 
 
 Sir Christian G. Peters Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Elisha Harrington Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir William P. Miller ' Captain-General. 
 
 Sir D. A. Piper Prelate. 
 
 Sir J. D. Miller Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Leslie Galligher Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir John D. Babb Warder. 
 
 Sir Samuel Mass Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Recorder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 Sir Walter Ball Junior Warden. 
 
 ■ Sir Joseph K. Stapleton Senior Warden. 
 
 The elections for officers were either held on Good Friday, or 
 the installation took place on that day. No work was performed 
 or business transacted other than that relating to charity. This 
 custom has been observed throughout the entire history of the 
 Commandery. 
 
 "December 6th, 1845 — The death of the Grand Commander, 
 Sir Knight Peters, was announced. 
 
 "Sir Knight Piper, on the part of the Committee, presented 
 preamble and resolutions expressive of the regard and esteem of 
 the members of the Encampment for their late Grand Commander. 
 
 "Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr., was elected to serve as Grand 
 Commander for. the unexpired term." 
 
 After this date no assemblies are recorded until March 27th, 
 1846, when the following officers were elected: 
 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Daniel A. Piper Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Wm. P. Mills Captain-General. 
 
 Sir J. P. Fowler Prelate. 
 
 Sir D. Atkinson Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Selvester Clifford Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samuel Mass Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Samuel Steele Recorder. 
 
 Sir J. D. Miller Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Leslie Galligher Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir J. D. Babb • Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinal. 
 
 From about this time the title Maryland Encampment No. i 
 was used. 
 
 "April loth, 1846 — It was resolved that Sir Knight Rev. Robert 
 Piggot be permitted to visit the Encampment." 
 
46 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 This is the first mention of the name of Sir Piggot. He after- 
 wards became a member, and was for sixteen years Prelate. He 
 was knighted in St. John's Commandery No. 4, of Philadelphia, 
 in the year 1826. He died at Sykesville, Carroll Coiinty, Md., 
 July 27th, 1887, in the 93d year of his age, having been a Knight 
 Templar for 61 years. He was, perhaps, at the time of his death 
 the oldest Templar in this country. 
 
 There are but four meetings recorded in 1846, and but three 
 in 1847. 
 
 Under date of August 30th, 1847, the following resolution was 
 offered by Sir Knight Charles Gilman: 
 
 "That in consequence of the Encampment not being coinpe- 
 tent to give the degrees, the said Encampment surrender the 
 Charter to the General Grand Encampment." 
 
 Which was carried. Five ayes — Sir Knights Stapleton, Gilman, 
 Dallam, Ball, Lusby. Four nays — Stansbury, Fowler, Steele, 
 Galligher." 
 
 The next record is as follows: 
 
 "April 24th, 1848 — Sir Charles Gilman told Sir Knight Lusby 
 not to open the hall for our admission. No business was trans- 
 acted. 
 
 Samuel Steele, Recorder y 
 
 The first book of records ends with the above entry. There was 
 a difficulty among some of the members of the Encampment; the 
 only information regarding which, that I am able to furnish, may 
 be learned from the following report of Sir Knight B. B. French, 
 General Grand Recorder, in the printed proceedings of the Grand 
 Encampment, 1856, pp. 321 and 322: 
 
 "A difficulty having occurred in Maryland" Encampment No. i 
 (September 17th, 1847), the majority of the Encampment voted 
 to surrender its Charter. The Grand Commander (Recorder), 
 Sir Samuel Steele, refused to surrender the Charter, or give up 
 the books of record. 
 
 "The matter was brought before the General Grand Encamp- 
 ment by a preamble and resolution offered by Sir Charles Gilman, 
 a member of said Subordinate, when it was 
 
 ''Ordered, By the General Grand Encampment, that the said 
 Samuel Steele deliver the said Charter and books of record into 
 the hands of the M. E. Sir Joseph K. Stapleton, or into the hands 
 of such person as he may direct. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 47 
 
 ' ' Ordered, That the General Grand Recorder cause a copy of 
 the foregoing order to be served on the said Samuel Steele; and, 
 in the event of his neglect or refusal forthwith to comply there- 
 with, that he certify the same to Washington Encampment in the 
 District of Columbia, which said Encampment is hereby author- 
 ized and requested to take full cognizance of the matter, and to 
 deal with the said Samuel Steele in such way as to them may 
 seem meet and proper." 
 
 Sir Knight French thus comments: 
 
 "The Grand Recorder will state, from his own personal knowl- 
 edge, that Sir Knight Steele refused to comply with the order, 
 and that the then General Grand Recorder certified the same to 
 Washington Encampment, and Sir Knight Steele was summoned 
 before' it; that he appeared and was met by Sir Knights from 
 Mar3'-land Encampment, and after a full hearing Sir Knight 
 Steele voluntarily delivered the Charter, books and papers into 
 the hands of the Grand Commander of Washington Encamp- 
 ment, and he delivered them to M. E. Deputy General Grand 
 Master, Joseph K. Stapleton, who, under a special order of the 
 General Grand Encampment, reorganized Maryland Encamp- 
 ment No. I." 
 
 REORGANIZATION. 
 
 At a meeting of the following named Sir Knights, late mem- 
 bers of Maryland Encampment No. i, held in the asylum in the 
 Masonic Hall on the 2d day of August, 1848 — viz. : Sirs Joseph K. 
 Stapleton, Walter Ball, John D. Babb, Charles L. Davis, Daniel 
 A. Piper, Henry Lusby and Charles Gilman (Rev. Robert Piggot 
 and David A. Woodward also being present) — with a view of 
 reorganizing said Encampment, Sir Walter Ball was called to the 
 chair, and Sir Charles Gilman was appointed Secretary. The 
 Secretary read the following paper, to wit: 
 
 "To All Whom It May Concern, Greeting: 
 
 "Whereas, At a Triennial Meeting of the General Grand 
 Encampment of Knights Templar for the United States of 
 America, begun and held in the City of Columbus, in the State 
 of Ohio, on the 14th day of September, 1847, it was ordered that 
 if, at any time prior to the next Triennial Meeting of that Body, 
 a constitutional number of the Sir Knights who were members of 
 the late Maryland Encampment No. i, whom he should approve, 
 should petition either of the first four General Grand officers for 
 a return to them of the Charter of said Encampment, the same 
 might be delivered to them for the purpose of reorganizing said 
 Encampment. 
 
48 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 ''And whereas, Such petition has been presented to me, signed 
 Charles Oilman, Walter Ball, Jacob Small, Francis J. Dallam, 
 Henry Lusby, Ephraim Larabee, John D. Babb, Charles L. 
 Davis, Daniel A. Piper and John D. Miller, late members as 
 aforesaid, and by me approved, 
 
 "Now, therefore, I, Joseph K. Stapleton, Deputy General Grand 
 Master of the General Grand Encampment aforesaid, do return 
 the said Charter to the said Sir Knights, and hereby empower 
 them to reorganize said Encampment, and in all things to proceed 
 as a regularly constituted Encampment of Knights Templar 
 under the jurisdiction and subordinate to our said Grand Encamp- 
 ment. 
 
 "Given under my hand and seal, at the City of Baltimore, this 
 29th day of July, Anno Domini, 1848. 
 
 Joseph K. Stapleton. [G. S.]" 
 
 Whereupon the Charter of said Encampment being placed in 
 hands of the Chairman, on motion it was unanimously 
 
 "Resolved, That the Encampment be organized and re-estab- 
 lished under the authority aforesaid, agreeably to the terms and 
 provisions thereof." 
 
 The Encampment was then opened by the following named 
 Sir Knights occupying the stations affixed to their respective 
 names: 
 
 Sir Walter Ball, as Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir John D. Babb, as Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Joseph K. Stapleton, as Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggott, as Prelate. 
 
 Sir Charles L. Davis, as Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Daniel A. Piper, as Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Charles Oilman, as Recorder. 
 
 Sir David A. Woodward, as Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 The Rev. Sir Knights Piggot and David A. Woodward were 
 proposed by Sir Charles Oilman to be admitted as members of the 
 Encampment. They being well-known to the members of the 
 Encampment, a ballot was ordered, and they were declared 
 duly elected. 
 
 On motion it was resolved that the Encampment at once pro- 
 ceed to an election of officers, which being had, the following 
 named Sir Knights were duly elected to the offices opposite their 
 respective names: 
 
CHARLES OILMAN. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 4.9 
 
 Sir Charles Gilman . ., Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Daniel A. Piper Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Walter Ball Captain-Generali 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir Charles L. Davis Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Ephraim Larabee Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir John D. Ball Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Francis J. Dallam Recorder. 
 
 Sir David A. Woodward Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 Sir Joseph K. Stapleton, Deputy General Grand Master of 
 the General Grand Encampment of the United States, took the 
 chair and duly installed Sir Knight Charles Gilman as Grand 
 Commander, who then installed the other officers who were 
 present. 
 
 On motion a Committee, consisting of the ' Grand Commander 
 and Sir Knights Stapleton and Ball, was appointed to prepare a 
 Code of By-Laws for the government of the Encampment. 
 
 The Encampment was then closed, and ordered to reassemble 
 on the 1 6th day of August next. 
 
 This is the third time the Encampment was reorganized — viz. , 
 in 1828, 1843 and 1848. From the latter date the records are 
 continuous, and show constantly increasing efficiency and zeal 
 on the part of the officers and members. 
 
 Of all the Sir Knights who were present and participated in 
 the reorganization of the Encampment in 1 848, but one is living — 
 Sir David A. Woodward, who is an Honorary Life Member of the 
 Comma'ndery. He received the Orders in Cincinnati Encamp- 
 ment No. I, Cincinnati, Ohio, in the year 1847. He is the oldest 
 Templar living in this jurisdiction. 
 
 "November 13th, 1848 — A special assembly was held, at which 
 the following Sir Knights from Washington Encampment No. i. 
 District of Columbia, were present: Sirs B. B. French, James 
 King, Prelate; J. B. Thomas, A. T. Cunningham, and Rev. 
 W. M. D. Ryan, of Ohio. 
 
 "The following resolution was adopted: 
 
 "Resolved, That the cordial thanks of this Encampment be 
 tendered to the Companion Sir Knights of Washington Encamp- 
 ment for their kindness in remaining in the city for twenty-four 
 hours, that they might instruct this Encampment in the work 
 this evening." 
 
 "January 26th, 1849 — It was resolved that the thanks of this 
 Encampment be, and they are hereby, tendered to Sir Knight 
 
JO HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 David A. Woodward for the beautiful painting representing the 
 Ascension of Our Savior, executed by him, and presented to this 
 Encampment." [Subsequently $50 was voted Sir Woodward for 
 the painting, but on his own motion the amount was reduced 
 to ^25.] 
 
 The writer well remembers this beautiful painting. It was 
 presented to Jacques de Molay Commandery No. 4, of Frederick, 
 at the time of its formation in 1867. 
 
 "February 25th, 1849 — The death of Sir Knight John D. Miller 
 was announced." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: Thomas A. Cunningham, John Keafauver, James Logue, 
 Andrew E. Warner, Joseph Robinson, Robert C. Morse, Samson 
 Cariss, Andrew Ellicott, George M. Lamb, John W. Ball and 
 Charles R. Hardest}'. 
 
 "March 28th, 1849— Sir Knight Piggot, with some appropriate 
 remarks, announced the afflicting intelligence of the death of Sir 
 Robert C. Morse. 
 
 "A Committee, consisting of Sirs Piper, Ellicott, Keafauver, 
 Cunningham, Wood, Ward and Stapleton, was appointed to pro- 
 cure and present to Sir Charles Oilman a suitable testimonial, as 
 he was about to leave the city for California. ' ' 
 
 This testimonial, which was a gold star of the Order of the 
 Templars, was subsequently presented by Sir Knight B. B. French, 
 of the District of Columbia, with the following address, at a dinner 
 given to Sir Oilman in the large room of the Masonic Hall: 
 
 "Sir Knight and Brother: — I have been most unexpectedly 
 called upon this day to perform a duty from which I should 
 shrink, were it not for the peculiar associations which have for so 
 long a time existed between us both personally and Masonically. 
 
 "You and I are natives of the same State. In that State we 
 studied the same profession, and often have we met and trans- 
 acted business at the same bar. We both became members of 
 the Masonic institution there, and the records of the Grand 
 Lodge of New Hampshire will bear us witness that we were at 
 the same time officers of that most respectable Body of Masons. 
 The vicissitudes of life led us away from our native State, and 
 here almost in the same State, and partially under the same 
 Masonic jurisdiction, we have found ourselves, with all our 
 personal friendships and Masonic affections transferred. 
 
 "Years have swept on; we have passed from youth to manhood, 
 from manhood to mature years together, and while you have 
 been honored here by the Sons of Light by being placed at the 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 5 1 
 
 head of the Grand Lodge of the State of Maryland, I have, 
 unworthy as I am, received from the partial hands of my Masonic 
 brethren in the District of Columbia a like honor there. The 
 parallel does not end even here; for when I, accompanied by 
 some of the Sir Knights of the Washington Encampment of 
 Knights Templar, came as the head of that Encampment to 
 make a fraternal visit to this, I had the high gratification of 
 addressing Sir Charles Oilman as its Grand Commander. 
 
 "For more than twenty years, my Brother, 'we have been 
 friends together, in sunshine and in shade,' and during that time 
 the chain which has united us soul to soul has been without a 
 blemish. 
 
 "Reflecting upon all this, I could not, when called upon this 
 day, decline placing my humble chaplet upon our Masonic altars — 
 a remembrance between thee and me. I at once threw off all 
 reserve; made none of those excuses which men are so prone to 
 make; but said what I really thought — that, under all the circtim- 
 stances, there was a fitness in my addressing you on this occasion. 
 It was proper that I should do it; and, unfitted as I knew myself 
 to be — having just returned from a journey, and having traveled 
 all last night — I undertook to prepare myself as well as I could, 
 knowing that if my head does not perform its duty acceptably, 
 either to this audience or to myself, that you, my Brother, would 
 know and feel that my heart at least was right. 
 
 "You are about to leave us. Your immediate Masonic honors 
 of connection with us are about to be broken, and although you 
 will still be, politically speaking, a citizen of the same country, 
 such is the vastness of that country, that oceans might roll 
 between us, and we not be personally so completely separated as 
 we shall be when you arrive at your destination. 
 
 "While we deeply regret your departure, we offer up our sin- 
 cere prayers to Him in whom we place our trust, that He will be 
 with you, that He will guard and protect you, and that in His 
 own good time He will permit you again to unite with us here, 
 every wish of your heart, every aspiration of your soul, having 
 been fully gratified. ' 
 
 "These separations of friends from friends, of brother from 
 brother, of parent from child, of kindred from kindred, are indeed 
 trying to the human heart, and were it not for that anchor about 
 which our heart strings as naturally entwine as does the vine its 
 trellis, they would be unendurable; but 'hope springs eternal 
 in the human breast,' and to her we cling as cli^igs the mariner 
 to the floating spar of his wrecked vessel, and she whispers all 
 shall yet be well. Such is now our hope. May it, oh! may it end 
 in fruition. 
 
 "This Encampment, my esteemed and respected Brother, 
 could not suffer you to depart without some tangible manifesta- 
 tion of its respect for you. They have procured this Star, the 
 fit emblem of your office; it is of pure gold, and is emblemat- 
 
52 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 ical of the sincerity with which their good wishes will follow you 
 to your distant place of sojourn. Often as you look upon our 
 cross and read our motto, '/« Hoc Signo Vinces,' you will be 
 cheered on your pilgrimage; your thoughts will wander back to 
 this Masonic sanctuary, and these familiar faces which now 
 surround you will all be present to your imagination; the burden 
 of your cares and anxieties will fall from your shoulders, every 
 difficulty will be conquered, and with the sign of the blessed cross 
 before you, you will go on your way rejoicing. 
 
 "May this Star, unblemished as it is, be emblematical of your 
 guiding star! Maj' it move upwards to its culmination without a 
 cloud to obscure it, and may it guide you still onward, onward, 
 until you shall have reached the Bethlehem of all your hopes and 
 your desires. 
 
 "And now. Sir Knight and Brother, I place ill your hands this 
 beautiful emblem; it is yours as the embodiment of the tangible 
 affection of this Encampment; it will possess in your estimation, 
 I know, more value than all the gold of California, than all the 
 jewels of Golconda! Still could we — for I must be permitted to 
 mingle myself with these, your brethren — could we, I say, give 
 shape to all our affection, gold and jewels could not be found to 
 represent it. 
 
 "Be assured that you will not go from amongst us without the 
 blessing of many a true heart, without causing the tear to fall 
 from many an eye. We hope, all of us here assembled, to meet 
 you again in happiness and joys on this side the grave; but the 
 uncertainty of all things earthly cannot be impressed more 
 strongly upon the human mind than it is by the ritual of our 
 Order. We, as Templars, bow with submission to the decree of 
 Him who governs all things; and, if it be His decree that we shall 
 not meet again on earth, we trust and we believe that a reliance 
 upon the truths contained in the sacred volume before us, and 
 an undoubted faith in that great sacrifice which was made upon 
 the Cross by the Redeemer of mankind, and the squaring of our 
 lives by the square of virtue, will insure us a meeting hereafter 
 where happiness shall have no end." 
 
 To which address the M. E. Sir Charles Oilman made the follow- 
 ing reply: 
 
 "Most Eminent Sir and Companions: — I am so much taken by 
 surprise by this unlocked for token of your regard, that I know 
 not how to express myself in terms corresponding to my feelings. 
 
 "I had not, as you know, been made aware of this intention; 
 therefore you will not expect me to reply to the eloquent remarks 
 that have been addressed to me by your organ in corresponding 
 language. 
 
 "I can only say I thank you! That I most deeply feel this 
 renewed evidence of your love, and that I shall prize this beauti- 
 ful jewel as one of the choicest of my earthly treasures, and oft. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 53 
 
 when at a distance from you, it will serve to remind me of the 
 many pleasant hours I have spent with you within these sacred 
 walls, and stimulate me to other efforts in the cause of benevo- 
 lence and brotherly kindness. 
 
 "These are no vain words of form, intended to catch the ear 
 only; they flow from the inmost recesses of the heart, and come 
 of its overflowing sincere and truthful. 
 
 "The institution of Freemasonry is one that I have long loved, 
 and one whose best interests I have sought to promote with such 
 ability as I have. From my youth I have been one of its most 
 constant devotees; believing, as I have and do, that it is founded 
 on those principles of love and good-will which flow from the 
 fountain of all good. And in those exertions have I met from 
 my early days a rich reward in the confidence and affections of 
 my brethren, and from none more so than from you, my breth- 
 ren of Maryland. 
 
 "Fifteen years ago I came among you a perfect stranger, and, 
 as has been remarked, from a distant State. I was immediately 
 taken by the hand as a brother, and at once made to feel as though 
 I had ever been a citizen of Baltimore. I simply asked for a seat 
 among the brethren. I appeal to you to bear me witness that I 
 never by word or act sought for office or power, and yet you have 
 been pleased to elevate me to the highest rank known to the 
 Order. And the only return I have been able to make you for 
 those accumulated honors is an honest attempt faithfully to fulfill 
 the duties incumbent upon me, and to prove by my official acts 
 that your confidence was not misplaced. 
 
 "Nevertheless, I may have erred; who does not? Come short, 
 certainly I have of some things I have wished to accomplish. 
 This much, at the hazard of being still more egotistical, I will 
 say: never for one moment have I deviated from what I deemed 
 the true interests of the fraternity at large in any of my official 
 or other acts since I came among you. Anfl this I say not in 
 boast, but in humble thankfulness to my God for keeping me 
 from falling in some moments of temptation, through the per- 
 versity of some few who have misrepresented my motives, and 
 sought, perhaps, to injure me in the opinion of others. May 
 God forgive them, as I now most sincerely do! 
 
 "Sir Knights, that branch of our institution which is here at 
 this time represented, and particularly the Order of the Temple, 
 is to me most deeply interesting. Its Christian teachings, its 
 solemn and imposing ceremonies, are calculated deeply to affect 
 the heart, and subdue it to obedience to those teachings which 
 were as never man taught. 
 
 "It had been my hope and expectation to remain among you, 
 and to lend you my best aid in raising this Encampment to a 
 higher point of perfection and usefulness. But the ever-chang- 
 ing scenes of life call me hence, and for a time I must be sepa- 
 rated from you. You will go on, nevertheless, and beautify and 
 
54 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 adorn it by the inculcation of its principles and its teachings, and 
 in this my heart shall ever be with you! 
 
 "My beloved companions, what more can I say to you? I said 
 I was taken by surprise by this evidence of your regard, so deli- 
 cately bestowed, so eloquently presented, and so I was, and I can 
 only say again, I thank vou! 
 
 "And now I part from you for a strange and distant land, and 
 I feel my heart overflowing with a sense of this separation. We 
 may meet no more on this side of eternity; yet, while life 
 remains, your best interests will ever lay near my heart, and 
 truly can I say, 
 
 I'll mind ye oft when far awa'. 
 
 "And you, my friend, my brother, how shall I find words with 
 which to thank you for the very pleasing and acceptable manner 
 in which you have performed the office of organ of this Body on 
 the present occasion ? You have called up scenes of other days, of 
 other scenes which occurred in a distant part of our country. 
 
 "True, as remarked, in the same State we4iad our birth, and 
 there we spent our boyhood and our youth! there, too, -weJaecame 
 members of this, our much loved institution, and there were wt 
 honored with important offices in the Grand Lodge of that State. 
 Hitherward we strayed from our native home to find others in 
 neighboring cities, and in the hearts of our brethren. Here they 
 have honored us with equal promotion, and thus may it be said, 
 
 We have clem the hill together. 
 
 "You have received other preferments, other honors, while I 
 have kept on in a more quiet way, and both have had much 
 reason to be thankful for the bounties of Providence toward us. 
 
 "I have been a close observer of your course, and have wit- 
 nessed your success in fulfilling the expectations of j-our partic- 
 ular friends, and at the same time obtaining the respect and 
 esteem of all. Long may you live and enjoy the distinguished 
 honors that with so prodigal a hand have been heaped upon you. 
 Longer yet may these fair fabrics — the Grand Lodge and Encamp- 
 ment — which your zeal and energy have reared at the seat of the 
 General Grand Encampment, continue as monuments to your 
 fair name, and your children's children become their votaries 
 and their supporters. 
 
 "And now, my brethren, one and all, I bid you a kind, a hearty 
 farewell, and whether I shall finally rest upon these Atlantic 
 shores, be buried beneath the rolling billow, or sleep upon those 
 far 'off shores of the Pacific, whither I go, it matters little; so 
 that, when these, our mortal bodies, shall be mouldering into 
 sepulchral dust and ruins, our disembodied spirits shall soar to 
 the regions of bliss where dwell light and life eternal." 
 
 "At the assembly held Good Friday, April 6th, 1849, the fol- 
 lowing officers were elected: 
 
DANIEL A. PIPER. 
 
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 Sir Daniel A. Piper Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Walter Ball Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Andrew Ellicott, Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir David A. Woodward Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samson Cariss Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir John D. Babb Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir John Keafauver Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Charles Hardesty ; . . Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Thomas A . Cunninyham Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Guard. 
 
 Sir Knight Robinson, elected Recorder at this assembly, 
 held this position until the time of his death in 1863. 
 
 "May 25th, 1849 — The Committee on Regalia, appointed some 
 time previously, made the following estimate of cost to procure 
 the same: 
 
 For 9 Jewels, to make up deficiency, will cost ^ 50 00 
 
 ' ' Sep — e, at least . . . . ■ 10 00 
 
 ' ' Trumpet i 50 
 
 " I j^ doz. Black Silk Velvet Aprons, bound with Silver 
 
 Lace, @ J21 31 25 
 
 " i^ doz. Sashes of same material, at same rate.... 31 25 
 
 " Cloak of same material for Grand Commander 30 00 
 
 " Cap and Plume for Grand Commander >. . 2 50 
 
 ^156 50 
 "To make our regalia complete, in addition to the above, there 
 should be for the Council of Knights of the Red Cross a sufficient 
 number of green sashes, decorated with sword and trowel, and 
 trimmed with scarlet; a green collar, trimmed with scarlet, for the 
 presiding officer; a green banner, on which should be emblazoned 
 a triple triangle, with a red cross in the centre of each, and under- 
 neath should be arranged the emblems of the Order. 
 
 "There should be a large b ge, with a standard at each end 
 
 J. P — wherever proper should be displayed the Star of the 
 
 Order. In the Encampment of Knights Templar the banners 
 we have should be somewhat altered to hang above the chief; on 
 each side of him should be a sky-blue banner, on one of which 
 should be a paschal lamb and maltese cross, with the motto, 
 'The Will of GOD.' Military hats should constantly be worn by 
 the Sir Knights in their assemblies. The Prelate should have 
 gown, bands, cassock and a black velvet mitre. There should 
 also be a large shield emblazoned with a red cross, and also a 
 large cock. 
 
 "All of which is respectfully submitted. 
 
 Robert Piggot, 
 D. A. Woodward, 
 Andrew E. Warner." 
 
56 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 "The report was accepted, and the Committee were instructed 
 
 to purchase the following: A sepul e, at S12; a dozen aprons 
 
 for $12; a dozen sashes, 819; 9 jewels, S50; cape, cap and 
 feathers, $15." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: John W. Ball, Allen T. Lewis, John N. Mcjilton, Jacob 
 H. Medairy, E. T. Owens and Ezra Gates. 
 
 "February 2 2d, 1850 — The Committee appointed to obtain 
 certain property from Sir Knight P. Fowler, reported that he had 
 died a few days previously to this meeting. That the seal of this 
 Encampment was in the hands of the Recorder. That the book 
 was understood to be in the possession of the family of the 
 deceased. 
 
 ' 'At the following assembly Sir Knight Piggot reported that he 
 had called upon Mrs. Fowler for the book belonging to this 
 Encampment, and that Mrs. Fowler informed him that she had 
 handed the book to Mrs. Steele, who claimed it as the property 
 of her husband." 
 
 "Good Friday, March 29th, 1850 — The following Sir Knights 
 were elected officers: 
 
 Sir Daniel A. Piper Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Rev. John N. Mcjilton Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir John Keafauver Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir D. A. Woodward Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Samson Cariss Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir Thomas A. Cunningham Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Owens Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during the 
 preceding term: R. D. Dillen, of Morgantown, Va. ; Alfred H. 
 Reip, James M. Anderson, Laurence Sangston, Thomas W. Mann, 
 E. S. Courtney, John Wells, William W. Deatherage and Joseph 
 Johnson. Sir James Stirrat, late of Rising Sun Encampment, 
 Indiana, was admitted a member. 
 
 "November 25th, 1850 — The Committee on the Dress of Prelate 
 reported that the cost of a suitable dress would be ^40, and that 
 it was not expedient at this time to purchase it." 
 
 "December 23d, 1850 — The following was adopted: 
 
 "Whereas, Sir Knights Nelson, Wickham and Sides, of Wheel- 
 ing Encampment, Va. , having at much inconvenience and some 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 57 
 
 sacrifice remained in the city for the purpose of instructing the 
 Sir Knights in the work of the several Orders conferred therein, 
 be it 
 
 ^'Resolved, That .the thanks of this Encampment be tendered to 
 Sir Knights Nelson, Wickham and Sides for the sacrifice made 
 by them, and the readiness with which, they yielded to the 
 entreaties of the Sir Knights who desired instruction, and that 
 the Most Eminent Grand Commander communicate this resolu- 
 tion to them." 
 
 The writer has often heard Sir Daniel A. Piper speak of the 
 first named. Sir Knight Morgan Nelson, as the one from whom 
 he received his instruction in the work of the Templar Orders, 
 and that Grand Masters Hubbard and French, also Sir Charles 
 Gilman, claimed that Sir Knight Morgan Nelson was better 
 posted in Templar work than anyone in this country. The 
 Templars, as well as the Blue Masons, are much indebted to 
 Sir Piper for their knowledge of the work of the Lodge, as well 
 as the Commandery. The work used by the Commanderies, and 
 which was adopted by the Grand Commandery in 1871, with the 
 exception of a few slight differences, was that taught by Sir Piper, 
 who received it from Sir Knight Nelson at the time mentioned in 
 the preamble and resolution. It was practiced in this jurisdic- 
 tion until the adoption of a system of work by the Grand Encamp- 
 ment in 1883. 
 
 Sir Piper, coming to this city shortly after the great anti- 
 Masonic excitement, found all the bodifes of Masonry in a very 
 languishing condition. Being an ardent and zealous Mason, he 
 soon infused life and vigor into the Lodges, as well as into the 
 Encampment. He was a member of the celebrated National 
 Masonic Convention which assembled in this city in the year 1843, 
 and always claimed to have the exact work as adopted by that 
 Convention. There are many in this jurisdiction to-day who 
 received their instruction, both in Blue Masonry and Templary, 
 from Brother Piper. He appeared never so happy as when he 
 had intelligent brethren around him receiving and appreciating 
 his instructions. 
 
 "February 24th, 185 1 — The time of meeting was changed from 
 the fourth to the second Friday in each month." 
 
 "Good Friday, April 19th, 1851 — The following officers were 
 elected: 
 
58 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Sir Daniel A. Piper Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir John N. Mcjilton Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Samson Cariss Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir David A. Woodward Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Stirrat Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir Joseph Johnson Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Thomas A. Cunningham Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Owens Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 For the first time we notice the appointment of Guards. Sirs 
 James M. Anderson, George M. Lamb and James Logue were 
 appointed to those positions at this assembly. 
 
 "The meetmgs were suspended by order of the Grand Com- 
 mander until September 26th. 
 
 "A Committee was appointed to make the necessary arrange- 
 ments for a Festival on Good Friday." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: William McClymont, Harlow W. Heath, Henry R. Rey- 
 nolds and James Webb. 
 
 "Good Friday, April 9th, 1852 — The following officers were 
 elected : 
 
 Sir Daniel A. Piper Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Samson Cariss Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Charles R. Hardesty Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir James M. Anderson Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Stirrat Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir Joseph Johnson Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir James Logue Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Owens Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 The officers were installed by M. E. Joseph K. Stapleton 
 Deputy General Grand Master. 
 
 "May 14th, 1852 — Charles Webb received the Orders." 
 
 "September 16th, 1852 — Sir Knight Piper stated that as he was 
 about leaving the city, he had called the meeting for the pur- 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 59 
 
 pose of tendering his resignation as Grand Commander, which, 
 being accepted, Sir Samson Cariss was elected Grand Commander 
 for the unexpired term." 
 
 * 
 "Good Friday, March 25th, 1853 — The following officers were 
 elected: 
 
 Sir Samson Cariss Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Harlow W. Heath Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Charles R. Hardesty Captain -General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir James M. Anderson Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Stirrat Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir James Webb Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir George M. Lamb Warder. 
 
 Sir Henry Lusby Sentinel. 
 
 "October 28th, 1853 — The Grand Commander, in the name of 
 the ^©ttcampment, presented a sword to our woxthy Prelate, Sir 
 Knight PiggOt." 
 
 "A Committee was appointed to furnish the Annual Banquet 
 on Good Friday." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: Henry W. Krebs, David Martin, George J. Britz, Michael 
 Miller and Joseph Harris. 
 
 "Good Friday, April 14th, 1854 — The following officers were 
 elected: 
 
 Sir Samson Cariss Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir James Stirrat Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir James M. Anderson Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir George M. Lamb ; Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Henry W. Krebs Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir James Webb Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Joseph Harris Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin , Sentinel. 
 
 Sir Knight Martin succeeded Sir Knight Lusby as Sentinel. 
 The latter had occupied the position since the year 1828. 
 
6o HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: John S. Berry, Rev. J. A. McKenny, George J. Zim- 
 merman, John L. Yeates, William Wallace, George I. Kennard, 
 John Berger and E. M. Bosley. * 
 
 "Good Friday, April 6th, 1855 — The following officers were 
 elected: 
 
 Sir Charles Gilman Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir James Stirrat Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir George M. Lamb Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir David A. Woodward Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James Webb Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir George J. Zimmerman Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir James M. Anderson Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 Sir Charles Gilman returned from California, where, during his 
 sojourn in that State, he took the same interest in Masonry that 
 he did in this State. He was one of the active promoters in the 
 formation of the Grand 'Lodge of California, of which Body he 
 would have been chosen Grand Master, but for his contemplated 
 return to Maryland. 
 
 "December 14th, 1855 — An amendment to the By-Laws was 
 adopted, changing the fees for the Orders from $20 to §30; $15 
 to accompany the petition." 
 
 "February 22d, 1855 — It was ordered that collars for the three 
 principal officers be procured at a cost of $6. Afterwards 
 amended to include collars and jewels for all the remaining 
 officers. 
 
 A bill from A. E. Warner for the same, amounting to S69.33, 
 was subsequently ordered to be paid. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: Frederick Woodworth, J. J. Heckart, James Bruster, John 
 Lamdin, John Contee Mullikin and Robert J. Young. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, March 21st, 1856 — The following officers 
 were elected: 
 
JAMES STIRRAT. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 6 1 
 
 Sir James Stirrat Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner Jr Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir George M. Lamb Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggott ; Prelate. 
 
 Sir James M. Anderson Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James Webb Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir George J. Zimmerman ■. Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Michael Miller Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 The ofiScers were installed by P. G. Commander Gilman. 
 
 "June 13th, 1856 — Received and accepted an invitation from 
 Washington Encampment No. i, District of Columbia, to join 
 them in procession on the 24th inst. — St. John's Day." 
 
 "September 26th, 1856 — On motion, it was resolved that the 
 piece of the Charter Oak, which has been presented to this 
 Encampment, be fashioned into a cross, and that the thanks of 
 the Encampment be presented to Mr. Stewart, the owner or pro- 
 prietor. It was further resolved that it be placed in the hands of 
 Sir Knight A. E. Warner, to be fashioned into a rustic cross, and 
 silver mounted." 
 
 It would appear that the instructions in the last resolution were 
 not carried out. None of the members now living can tell what 
 became of this piece of the historic Charter Oak. 
 
 The representatives of the Encampment to the Grand Encamp- 
 ment held at Hartford, Connecticut, September, 1856, were Sirs 
 James Stirrat, George M. Lamb and Andrew E. Warner. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during the year: 
 J. H. Stirling, Oliver A. Parker, Samuel Mass and Dr. C. C. 
 Schieferdecker. 
 
 "February 27th, 1857 — It was resolved to turn out as escort to 
 the Grand Lodge, to attend the reception of the remains of our 
 late Brother, Dr. Kane." 
 
 Brother Elisha Kent Kane, the distinguished Arctic Explorer, 
 died February, 1857, in Cuba, where he had gone for the benefit 
 of his health. His remains were taken to New Orleans, and 
 thence via Louisville, Cincinnati and Baltimore to Philadelphia, 
 where they were interred. Upon the arrival of the remains at 
 the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot on the morning of 
 March loth, 1857, they were met and escorted by a large proces- 
 
62 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 sion, composed of the military, the Grand Lodge and the city 
 Lodges, and a large concourse of citizens, and escorted to the 
 Maryland Institute, where appropriate Masonic funeral ceremo- 
 nies were performed, conducted by the Grand Master, Rev. James 
 A. McKenny, assisted by the Grand Oflficers. The ceremonies 
 concluded with the giving of the Grand Honors by the brethren, 
 who surrounded the catafalque in a hollow square extending 
 nearly the entire length of the large hall. 
 
 The members of the Encampment, not being uniformed at that 
 time, were present informally in citizens' dress. The remains laid 
 in state at the Maryland Institute until the following morning, 
 when they were taken in charge by a Committee from Philadel- 
 phia, and conveyed to that city. 
 
 "Annual Assembly of MARYLAND COMMANDERY No. i, 
 held Good Friday, April loth, 1857 — The following officers were 
 elected: 
 
 Sir Charles Gilman Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir George M. Lamb Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir James M. Anderson Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates, M. D Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir George I. Kennard Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir William McClymont Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir James Bruster Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 At the Triennial Session of the Grand Encampment held at 
 Hartford in 1856, on motion of Sir Knight Mackey, the following 
 was adopted: 
 
 "That the word 'Encampment' or 'Encampments,' whenever 
 applied to State or subordinate bodies in the Constitution, be 
 stricken out, and 'Commandery' or 'Commanderies' be inserted." 
 
 In compliance with this change, the terms "Commandery" 
 and "Eminent Commander" have since been used. 
 
 "June 26th, 1857 — Sir Knights Anderson, Yeates, Warner, 
 Woodworth and Stirrat were appointed a Committee to inquire 
 into and report what is the proper costume of Knights Templar 
 to be worn in the Commandery and in public processions; also to 
 suggest anything that in their opinion would advance the welfare 
 of the Order." 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 63 
 
 There is no report from this Committee recorded. 
 
 "December nth, 1857 — A new Code of By-Laws was adopted." 
 
 "Annual Assembly, April 2d, 1858 — The following officers were 
 elected: 
 
 Sir Charles Oilman Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir George M. Lamb . . . .' peneralissimo. 
 
 Sir James M. Anderson Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates, M. D Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir I Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir William McClymont Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir James Bruster Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 "November 26th, 1858 — Received and accepted an invitation to 
 join the Grand Lodge in celebrating St. John the Evangelist's 
 day, December 27th." 
 
 "February iith, 1859 — Received and accepted an invitation 
 from Sir Knight Rev. T. N. Rolfe to attend Divine Service at 
 St. Andrew's Church on Sunday evening next." 
 
 "March nth, 1859 — The Committee, who had been appointed 
 on the subject of having a public installation of the officers, 
 reported that they deemed it inexpedient to make any alteration. ' ' 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: Augustus Mathiot, James Berry, Henry Tyson, Levin 
 J. Drummond, Lewis A. Thomas, Reuben Allen Holmes and 
 William W. Kennedy. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 22d, 1859 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected: 
 
 Sir Daniel A. Piper Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John N. Mcjilton Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates, M. D Captain-General. 
 
 vSir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir George I. Kennard Senior Warden. 
 
 - Sir Henry Tyson Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir William McClymont Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
64 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 "May 13th, 1859 — A petition was received from a number of 
 Sir Knights for recommendation to form a new Commandery, 
 which was not entertained until the Eminent Commander 
 obtained information on the subject." 
 
 "At the assembly held May 24th, an application was niade to 
 the Commandery to recommend certain (12) Sir Knights to the 
 General Grand Master for a Dispensation to open a new Com- 
 mandery in the City of Baltimore, which was granted. ' ' 
 
 The petitioners were Sir Knights James Stirrat, George M. 
 Lamb, James Bruster, Allen T. Lewis, Ezra Gates, Michael 
 Miller, John Berger, J. J. Heckart, Oliver A. Parker, Levin J. ' 
 Drummond, Charles H. Mann, Thomas J. Welby, Rev. Arthur 
 F. N. Rolfe and Rev. James D. McCabe. All, except the four last 
 named, were members of Maryland No. i. 
 
 These Sir Knights obtained a Dispensation dated June 17th, 
 1859, from Grand Master William B. Hubbard, under which a 
 Commandery was organized June 22 by Sir Charles Gilman, and 
 at the Triennial Session of the Grand Encampment of the United 
 States, held at Chicago, September 13th, 1859, a Charter was 
 granted for BALTIMORE COMMANDERY No. 2. This may 
 be said to be the second Templar Body organized in this State — 
 for a period of seventy years Maryland No. i being the only 
 one of which we have any positive knowledge. 
 
 "May 27th, 1859— Sir James Webb stated that the Sons of 
 Malta offered to rent the use of the room they occupy in Carroll 
 Hall, corner Baltimore and Charles streets, to the Commandery. 
 The subject was referred to the Committee to whom was referred 
 the procuring of rooms. 
 
 "Companions Charles Goodwin and John Coates asked permis- 
 sion to withdraw their petitions for the Orders. Granted. 
 
 "A Committee was appointed, in conjunction with a similar 
 Committee from Baltimore Commandery No. 2, to procure other 
 necessary things for the conferring of the Orders. ' ' 
 
 "February 25th, i860 — The Eminent Commander stated that 
 during his absence from the city an invitation from the Commit- 
 tee, to attend the ceremonies at Washington to inaugurate the 
 statue of Brother Washington, to this Commandery was sent to 
 him, but not received until the day of the ceremony, February 22." 
 
 The delegates to the session of the Grand Encampment, held 
 in Chicago, September, 1859, were Sir Knights Daniel A. Piper, 
 James Webb and John L. Yeates. Their expenses was ordered 
 to be refunded to them November 25th. 
 
REV. JOHN- X. MCJILTON. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 65 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: James McDougal, John M. Denison, John A. Allers, 
 August Douglas, Joseph C. Boyd and Charles E. Waters. 
 
 "Anmial Assembly, Good Friday, April 6th, i860— The follow- 
 ing officers were elected: 
 
 Sir John- N. Mcjilton Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates, M. D Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir James Webb Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir George I. ,Kennard Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes Junior Warden, 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir William McClymont Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir James McDougal Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 "June 2 2d^ i860 — An invitation was received and accepted to 
 attend service at St. Andrew's Church on Sunday evening next, 
 being St. John the Baptist's day." 
 
 The Assemblies were poorly attended during the year i860, 
 and but little work was done; only one Companion (John Coates) 
 received the Orders during the year. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 29th, 1861 — The 
 following officers were elected: 
 
 Sir John N. Mcjilton Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir James Webb Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir George I. Kennard Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir William McClymont Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Fred. Woodworth Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir James McDougal Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 There was no assembly held after this date until October 12th. 
 It will be remembered that this was a period of great excitement, 
 consequent upon the civil war then raging. 
 
 "October 12th, 1 861— Sir Knights Mcjilton, Coates and Piggot 
 were appointed a Committee to prepare stiitable notices of the 
 
66 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 deaths of Sir Knights Charles Gilman, Past Commander, and 
 Joseph C. Boyd." 
 
 The Committee subsequently reported "In Memoriam" trib- 
 utes, referring to those two Sir Knights, which were printed and 
 distributed among the members. 
 
 Most of the assemblies until March, 1862, were merely informal; 
 sufiBcient members not being present to form a quorum. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April i8th, 1862- — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected: 
 
 Sir John N. Mcjilton Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates, M. D Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir James Webb Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir George I. Kennard Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Joseph Robinson Recorder. 
 
 Sir William McClymont Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Jacob H. Medairy Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 "June 27th, 1862 — Called off until October 24th, at which 
 meeting it was ordered that the Recorder be authorized to have 
 the plate for Diplomas altered so as to be used for the members 
 of this Commandery." 
 
 This alteration was never made, and the plate remains as it 
 was in 1828. 
 
 The Commandery was represented in the Grand Encampment 
 of the United States, at New York, September, 1862, by Sir 
 Ezra L. Stevens, of Washington, proxy for the Eminent Com- 
 mander. 
 
 "November 25th, 1862-r-Received the petition of Companion 
 Edward T. Schultz for the Orders." 
 
 "February 27th, 1863 — James Hall, late of St. Louis Com- 
 mandery No. I, was admitted to rriembership. " 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 3d, 1863 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected: 
 
HISTORY, OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 67 
 
 Sir John N. Mcjilton Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir James Webb Captain- General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir George I. Kennard Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes , . .Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Fred. Woodworth Recorder. 
 
 Sir William McClymont Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir George Zimmerman Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Thomas A. Cunningham Warder. 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth succeeded Sir Joseph Robinson as 
 Recorder. The latter occupied the position from 1849 to the 
 time of his death, March 17th, 1863. 
 
 "The sum of $16.61 was appropriated for the Commandery's 
 proportion of expense for a melodeon." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: John D. Addison, August G. Meyer, John D. Sauerberg, 
 John W. Numsen, Gen. William S. Fish, Earnest Knabe and 
 William Wilson, Jr. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 2sth, 1864— The 
 following ofiBcers were elected: 
 
 Sir John N. Mcjilton Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John L. Yeates Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert Piggot Prelate. 
 
 Sir William Wilson, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Fred. Woodworth ^ . . . . . Recorder. 
 
 Sir William McClymont Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Geo. J. Zimmerman Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Justus C. Gude Warder, r 
 
 Sir David Martin Sentinel. 
 
 The officers were installed by Sir James Stirrat, Eminent 
 Commandei: of Baltiniore Commandery No. 2. 
 
 "April 8th, 1864 — Rev. Sir John N. Mcjilton was requested 
 to repeat his address delivered Easter Sunday before Baltimore 
 Commandery No. 2." 
 
 "May 13th, 1864 — Sir David Martin, on account of failing 
 health, asked to be relieved of the duties of Sentinel, which 
 
63 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 being granted, Sir Alexander S. Walton, of No. 2, was appointed 
 for the unexpired term. 
 
 "Sir William S. F was expelled for gross unknightly 
 
 conduct." 
 
 "May 27th, 1864 — It was ordered that each Sir Knight shall 
 furnish himself with the uniform of a Sir Knight. ' ' 
 
 "June loth, 1864 — A communication was received from Colum- 
 bia Commandery No. 2, Washington City, inviting this Com- 
 mandery to join them in a visit to Philadelphia on St. John's 
 Day. 
 
 "The invitation was accepted, and a Committee was appointed 
 to confer with Baltimore Commandery No. 2." 
 
 This occasion was a visit to the great Sanitary Fair being held 
 in Philadelphia in aid of the sick and wounded in the Union 
 Army. The visiting Sir Knights were met at the depot by their 
 fraters of Philadelphia, and, after being conducted through the 
 magnificent Fair, were escorted to the Continental Hotel, where 
 a sumptuous banquet was provided, presided over by Past Grand 
 Commander Jeremiah L. Hutchinson. 
 
 This was the first parade made by the Knights of this jurisdic- 
 tion in the new regalia adopted by the Grand Encampment in 
 1862. It has always been a matter of regret to the older mem- 
 bers of Maryland Commandery that the old uniform — the black 
 apron and baldrick — was not retained by the Commandery. It 
 was generally supposed that the uniform prescribed bj-^ the Grand 
 Encampment in 1862 was made obligatory upon all the Com- 
 manderies; but, when too late, it was ascertained that the regula- 
 tion was not binding upon the Commanderies which had worn 
 the old regalia. 
 
 The Commandery continued to use the new regalia until 1887, 
 when our Grand Commandery adopted the uniform now worn by 
 the Commanderies of this jurisdiction, which is the one known 
 as the black uniform, but without the apron. 
 
 Baltimore Commandery, under the leadership of its zealous 
 Eminent Commander, James Stirrat, had become very vigorous, 
 and about this time many pilgrimages were made by the two 
 Commanderies jointly; there not being sufficient uniforms in 
 either Commandery to parade separately. 
 
 "June 24th, 1864 — Sir Knight Piggot was authorized to pur- 
 chase a trumpet, the cost not to exceed $6." 
 
REUBEX A. HOLMES. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 69 
 
 4 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during the 
 term: William E. Hanna, Charles F. Hanna, Charles W. Hatter, 
 William Rogers, George L. McCahan, George E. Gray, C. Zuck- 
 shwerdt, David Chamberlin, William D. Jones, Lawson J. 
 Newman, William B. Larmour and Robert D. Morrison. 
 
 "At the Annual Assembly, held Good Friday, April 14th, 1865, 
 the following officers were elected: 
 
 Sir Reuben A . Holmes Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Justin C. Gude Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir William D. Jones Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Recorder. 
 
 Sir Herman L. Emmons, Jr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir James McDougal Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Lawson J. Newman Warder. 
 
 Sir Alexander S. Walton, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 At the Triennial Session of the Grand Encampment of the 
 United States, held at Columbus, Ohio, September 5th, 1865, the 
 Commandery was represented by Sir John N. Mcjilton, proxy 
 for the Eminent Commander; Sir Edward T. Schultz, Generalis- 
 simo, and Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr., Captain-General. 
 
 "September 8th, 1865 — Sir Edward T. Schultz presented to the 
 Commandery a full set of the proceedings of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment from 1816 to the present, which were accepted with a vote 
 of thanks. ' ' 
 
 [The second Book of Minutes ends with the transactions of this 
 assembly. The value of the foregoing abstracts of the proceed- 
 ings of our Commandery from 1828 to 1865 can hardly be over- 
 estimated, when we call to mind that the two folios from which 
 they were made were entirely consumed in the fire of December 
 25th, 1890. The abstracts now to follow have been taken from 
 the three folios that were recovered from the debris after the fire. 
 These folios, although showing the effects of the fire through 
 which they passed, are, with a few exceptions, legible.] 
 
70 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 At the assembly held October 13th, 1865, the Recorder was 
 authorized to have the seal altered so as to conform to its name 
 and- style. This was not done, but a new seal was made, and 
 is the one now in use. 
 
 "October 14th, 1865 — A proposition was received from Balti- 
 more No. 2, to invite the Commanderies of Washington to join 
 with the two Commanderies of this city, to visit the 17th Annual 
 Exhibition of the Maryland Institute in October next. The 
 matter, however, was subsequently indefinitely postponed." 
 
 "October 27th, 1865 — A Committee was appointed to act, in 
 conjunction with a similar Committee from Baltimore Com- 
 mandery No. 2, for the purpose of procuring suitable rooms." 
 
 The Commanderies had been using the Grand Lodge Room, 
 but as this room was used by the Grand Lodge at its sessions, and 
 also by several of the Lodges, it required great labor on the part 
 of the Sentinel to have the Asylum in suitable array for the 
 assemblies; hence, it was desired to secure other quarters. 
 
 At the assembly held November loth, 1865, the Committee 
 reported that the Grand Stewards' Lodge had agreed to let the 
 Commanderies have the rooms vacated by the United States 
 Courts, on the first floor of the Masonic Hall, at the rate of ^200 
 per annum, which proposition being accepted by the two Com- 
 manderies, the Committee was authorized to make the necessary 
 repairs and alterations. 
 
 These rooms were fitted up at an expenditure of ^972.34, and 
 were certainly the most comfortable quarters the Commandery 
 ever had previously. The judge's bench was not altered, and 
 the seat that had been occupied so many years by Chief Justice 
 Taney and Judge Giles was now used by the Eminent Com- 
 manders of Nos. I and 2. The Commanderies used these rooms 
 until the sale of the Masonic Hall to the city in the year 1867. 
 
 The Commandery took possession of the new quarters (court 
 rooms) February 9th, 1866, and a new interest and zeal was at 
 once manifested. Five Assemblies were held during the month 
 of February, at each of which petitions were received and Orders 
 conferred. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during the 
 term ending March 20th, 1866: Peter B. Mikesell, John E. 
 Gault, Joseph Johns, Jr., Richard C. Potts, William H. W. Krebs, 
 Thomas B. Marshall, William A. Cunningham, Philip D. Boyd, 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 7 I 
 
 Robert K. Martin, Thomas G. Morrow, William J. Bridges, A. S. 
 Falconer, Romula R. Griffith, David Maxwell, William -T. Par- 
 rish, John A. Paine, Joseph B. Escanille and John E. Marshall. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 20th, 1866 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected: 
 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Daniel A. Piper Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Lawson J. Newman Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Recorder. 
 
 Sir William J. Bridges Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir David L. Chamberlin Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Herman L. Emmons, Jr Warder. 
 
 Sir Alexander S. Walton, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 The officers were installed by Past Commander Mcjilton. 
 
 "April 27th, 1866 — A petition was received from a number of 
 Sir Knights for a recommendation to the Grand Master of the 
 Grand Encampment for a Dispensation to form a new Com- 
 mandery, to be known as MONUMENTAL No. 3, which was 
 referred to a Committee, consisting of Sir Knights Woodworth, 
 Larmour and Logue." 
 
 The Committee reported at a subsequent assembly that they 
 were informed that the Dispensation had been granted, and they 
 therefore asked to be discharged. 
 
 The application was recommended by Baltimore Commandery 
 No. 2, and a Dispensation was granted by Grand Master Henry 
 L. Palmer, under which the Commandery was organized May 
 i6th, 1866, and a Charter was obtained at the session of the 
 Grand Encampment, held at St. Louis, 1868, the following Sir 
 Knights being its Charter members: Alexander S. Walton, 
 Eminent Commander; James W. Booze, Generalissimo; J. P. W. 
 Richardson, Captain -General; and Sir Knights Francis Lincoln, 
 Henry E. Loane, John A. Hiberg, Charles T. Sisco, R. W. 
 Thompson, Frederick Knapp, John Pittsroft and Louis Muth. 
 
 "May 25th, 1866 — It was resolved to restore the apron as a 
 part of the regalia." 
 
 The resolution was repealed some months subsequently. 
 
72 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Under date of June 8th, i866, is the following: 
 
 "The. undersigned Joint Committee, appointed by Maryland 
 and Baltimore Commanderies, to take into consideration the 
 application from Monumental Commandery No. 3, U. D., for the 
 use of the rooms and properties of said Commanderies, respect- 
 fully report the following for the action of our respective Com- 
 manderies : 
 
 "We recommend that Monumental shall pay the sum of ^345, 
 it being the one-third of the amount expended by the two Com- 
 manderies for fixing up the rooms and for fixtures, &c. The 
 rent paid to the Grand Lodge, fuel and gas shall be equally 
 divided between the three CommandeTies; provided, however, that 
 Monumental will agree not to confer the Orders of Knighthood 
 for a less sum than is now, or may hereafter be, charged by the 
 other two Commanderies. 
 "Respectfully submitted, 
 
 George R. Coffroth, E. T. Schultz, 
 
 John Berger, A. E. Warner, Jr. 
 
 Marcus L. Dudley, James Logue, 
 
 Committee of No. 2. Committee of No. i." 
 
 Monumental Commandery declined these terms; but an agree- 
 ment was subsequently made by which the use of the rooms and 
 fixtures were rented to Monumental Commandery for the sum 
 of $1^0 per annum. 
 
 Sir Knight Elisha Harrington, formerly a member of this 
 Commandery, presented two volumes of the Boston Masonic 
 Mirror ior the years 1830, 1831 and 1832 to the Commandery, for 
 which he received a vote of thanks. 
 
 ' These volumes, which, strange to say, passed through the fire 
 unharmed, are interesting and valuable from the fact that their 
 contents are largely taken up with discussions of the anti-Masonic 
 excitement prevailing at the time of their publication. 
 
 "June 2 2d, 1866 — Received a communication from Sir Henry 
 L. Palmer, Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the 
 United States, announcing the death of Sir William Blackston 
 Hubbard, Most Eminent Past Grand Master of Knights Temp- 
 lar of the United States of America, and ordering the usual 
 badge of mourning cr6pe to be worn on the sword-hilt of each 
 Knight's sword for the space of thirty days." 
 
 Sir Knight Hubbard has justly been styled the father of 
 Templary in this country. He not merely improved, but it may 
 be said he created the Grand Encampment. Templarism, as we 
 
HISTORY OF MARVLAND COMMANDERY. 73 
 
 now have it, is largely due to the talent, knowledge and energy 
 of Past Grand Master Hubbard. He was Grand Master of 
 Templars in the United States for twelve years, having previously 
 served for three years as General Grand Captain-General. 
 
 "August nth, 1866 — Sir Knight Louis C. Coon, of No. 2, was 
 appointed Sentinel; Sir Knight Walton having resigned." 
 
 "September 28th, 1866 — Received a communication from Bal- 
 timore Commandery No. 2, respecting the formation of a Grand 
 Commandery for the State of Maryland. Referred to Sir 
 Knights Emmons, Piper and Logue." 
 
 At the subsequent meeting the Committee reported that the 
 formation of such a body at this time is inexpedient. 
 
 "October 12th, 1866 — The use of the Asylum was tendered to 
 the Grand Chapter of Maryland and the District of Columbia, for 
 its approaching Annual Convocation." 
 
 At this Convocation of the Grand Chapter, which was held in 
 the Asylum, November, 1866, steps were inaugurated which 
 resulted in the withdrawal of the Chapters of the District of 
 Columbia, and the formation of a separate Grand Chapter for 
 that District. 
 
 LAYING THE CORNER-STONE OF THE NEW 
 MASONIC TEMPLE. 
 
 Under date of November 20th, 1866, the following is recorded: 
 This being the day set apart by the Grand Lodge of Mary- 
 land to lay the corner-stone of the New Masonic Temple, on the 
 east side of Charles Street, adjoining St. Paul's Church, the 
 Commandery was ordered to assemble at the Asylum (Masonic 
 Hall, St. Paul Street,) at 7)^ a. m. A squad of the Sir Knights 
 was detached, with detachments of Sir Knights of Baltimore and 
 Monumental Commanderies, U. D., to escort Washington No. 
 I and Columbia No. 2 Commanderies, and the Grand Lodge of 
 the District of Columbia, and the officers and members of the 
 Grand Chapter residing in the District, from the depot of the 
 B. & O. R. R., Camden Street. They performed the duty assigned 
 them by escorting the Bodies to their respective rendezvous. 
 
 The Commandery at 9 o'clock formed at the Asylum, and 
 marched to the Holliday Street Theatre, which place was desig- 
 
74 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 nated as the general rendezvous of the Knights Templar. At 
 half -past 9 o'clock the line of procession was formed on HoUiday 
 Street, right resting on • Eranklin Street, our Commandery 
 being the escort of the officers of the Grand Encampment of the 
 United States — Sir Henry L. Palmer, Grand Master of Templars, 
 and Sir B. B. French, Past Grand Master, and Rev. Sir Robert 
 McMurdy, Grand Prelate of the Grand Encampment. The lines 
 were formed in the following order: 
 
 The Subordinate Lodges of the State of Maryland. 
 
 Subordinate Lodges of other jurisdictions. 
 
 Subordinate Chapters of Royal Arch Masons, Grand Chapters 
 of Maryland and District of Columbia. 
 
 Monumental Commandery No. 3, U. D. Sir Alexander S. 
 Walton, Eminent Commander; Francis Lincoln, Generalissimo; 
 James Booze, Captain-General. 
 
 Baltimore Commandery No. 2. Sir Hiram D. Musselman, 
 Eminent Commander; John Gregg, Generalissimo; Emanuel 
 Corbet, Captain-General. 
 
 Richmond Commandery No. 2, of Richmond, Va. Sir E. H. 
 Gill, Eminent Commander. 
 
 Appomattox Commandery No. 6, bf Petersburg, Va. Sir 
 William Turnbull, Eminent Commander. 
 
 De Molay Commandery No. 4, of Lynchburg, Va. Sir John 
 Williams, Acting Eminent Commander. 
 
 Portsmouth Commandery No. 5, of Portsmouth, Va. Sir Dr. 
 Charles McAlpine, Eminent Commander. 
 
 Grace Commandery No. 6, of Norfolk, Va. Sir J. G. Smith, 
 Eminent Commander. 
 
 St. Louis Commandery No. i, of St. Louis, Mo. Sir J. H. 
 Pattenger, Eminent Commander. 
 
 Washington Commandery No. i, of District of Columbia. Sir 
 Edwin Baldwin, Eminent Commander. 
 
 Columbia Commandery No. 2, of District of Columbia. Sir 
 Ezra L. Stevens, Eminent Commander. 
 
 Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania. Sir Jeremiah L. Hutch- 
 inson, Grand Commander, with the following Subordiate Com- 
 manderies of that jurisdiction: Philadelphia No. 2, St. John's 
 No. 4, of Philadelphia; De Molay No. 9, of Reading; Park No. 
 II, of Harrisburg — Sir Charles H. Mann, Eminent Commander; 
 Crusade No. 12, of ; York No. 21, York. 
 
 Grand Commandery of New Jersey. Sir G. H. Woolman, 
 Deputy Grand Commander; Sir Thomas J. Corson, Past Grand 
 Commander, and other Sir Knights of the Grand and Subordi- 
 nate Commanderies of New Jersey. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 75 
 
 Detachments from Malta Commandery No. 21, and Geneva 
 Commandery No. 29, of New York. 
 
 Then followed Maryland Commandery No. 1 as special escort 
 to the Grand Encampment of the United States. Sir Henry L. 
 Palmer, of Wisconsin, M. E. Grand Master; Sir Benjamin B. 
 French, of Washington, D. C, Past M. E. Grand Master; Sir 
 Rev. Robert W. McMurdy, D. D., LJ..D., of New York, Grand 
 Prelate; Sir W. C. Munger, of Louisville, Ky., Grand Standard 
 Bearer, and Sir Harlow Pearce, Deputy Grand Commander of 
 Wisconsin. 
 
 The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Maryland. 
 Most Worshipful John Coates, Grand Master. 
 
 The procession (Sir James M. Anderson, of Maryland Com- 
 mandery, Chief Marshal,) proceeded to Baltimore Street, to Eutaw, 
 to Montiment, passing around the Washington Monument to Park 
 Street, where the line halted, when the Grand Lodge of Mary- 
 land and the several Orders passed through the line in open 
 Order to Franklin Street, thence to Charles Street, to the place 
 where the corner-stone was to be laid, which was performed by 
 Sir John Coates (a member of Maryland Commandery), the Most 
 Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, 
 assisted by the officers of the Grand' Lodge and the following 
 Past Grand Masters: Benjamin C. Howard, Charles Webb, 
 Anthony Kimmel, Charles Goodwin, John S. Berry, and Brother 
 Andrew Johnson, of Tennessee, President of the United States. 
 
 At the conclusion of the ceremonies, and other interesting 
 exercises, an address was delivered by Brother John H. B. 
 Latrobe, after which the Templars escorted the Grand Lodge and 
 the visiting brethren and companions to the Masonic Hall, St. 
 Paul Street. After which they conducted the visiting Templars 
 to Front Street Theatre, where a sumptuous banquet was prepared 
 by the Templars of Baltimore, after partaking of which the Com- 
 manderies returned to the Asylum, where they were dismissed. 
 In the evening a number of the visiting Sir Knights, to the 
 number of about 200, attended the Holliday Street Theatre, by 
 invitation of the Committee of Arrangements. 
 Signed, 
 
 Frederick Woodworth, Recorder. 
 
 The following account of the Templar portion of this notable 
 occasion is compiled from the newspapers of the day and from 
 the personal recollections of the writer: 
 
76 history of maryland commandery. 
 
 Templar Banquet at Front Street Theatre, 
 November 20, 1866. 
 
 At 4 P. M. the visiting Knights Templar, to the number of 850, 
 marched to the Front Street Theatre, where they were enter- 
 tained with a fine banquet tendered them by the Knights of 
 Baltimore. 
 
 The parquette of the theatre was completely floored over, and 
 eight immense tables, reaching from the boxes to the back of 
 the stage, were covered with the luxuries of the season. Plates 
 were spread for 1,000 persons, Mr. Marshall, of the Post OflSce 
 Restaurant, being the caterer; and nearly every seat was filled, 
 whilst tables were spread in the lobbies for members of the bands 
 of music. 
 
 After the Sir Knights had surrounded the tables, and as they 
 stood waiting the word of command, in their splendid and hand- 
 some uniforms, the scene presented was one worthy of a painter. 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes, E. C. of Maryland Commandery No. i, 
 welcomed the visiting Knights in a few appropriate remarks, 
 concluding by requesting the Knights to remain standing until 
 the Throne of Grace had been invoked by the Rev. Dr. McMurdy, 
 Grand Prelate of the Grand Encampment, a duty which the gen- 
 tleman performed in a very feeling manner. The eatables were 
 then attacked by perhaps as hungy a set of Knights as had ever 
 assembled on a similar occasion, their appetites being sharpened 
 by a considerable fast and a lengthy march. When all had been 
 satisfied, Sir Knight H. J. Seymour, of New York, rose and made 
 a few happy remarks in reference to the beauties of the City of 
 Baltimore and the unbounded hospitality of her citizens, con- 
 cluding with a sentiment in honor of the Sir Knights of Balti- 
 more, and particularly alluding to Em. Sir Reuben A. Holmes. 
 That gentleman arose and introduced Sir Henry F. Garey, of 
 Baltimore Commandery No. 2, as the orator selected by the 
 Maryland Commanderies to welcome their guests. Sir Knight 
 Garey spoke substantial!)'- as follows: 
 
 "Sir Knights and Eminent Commanders — I stand before you 
 this afternoon on no ordinary occasion. We have met to-day not 
 merely to lay the corner-stone of a Temple dedicated to the rites 
 of our Order in Baltimore, but this is the first occasion where 
 Masons have met from Massachusetts, from New York, New 
 Jersey and Pennsylvania, and all Northern and Eastern States of 
 the country, since the black storm of war has devastated our land 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 77 
 
 and sundered the firmest bonds of common brotherhood.- The 
 last five years have witnessed a scene never to be forgotten. 
 Brother has been arrayed against brother, and son against sire, 
 and the tempest of war has uprooted some of the firmest founda- 
 tions of society. Yet one institution existed which it was impos- 
 sible to overthrow or destroy — an institution as broad as human- 
 ity, and which had its foundations in human nature itself. ■ That 
 institution is Masonry, which regards no man' s politics or religion, 
 but considers him only as a brother, and does not leave or for- 
 sake him in any extremity. 
 
 "No Mason can be a traitor to his country or his God; his vows 
 and obligations preserve him from all taint of disloyalty to law or 
 order. He may for a moment forget himself; he may err and go 
 astray, but true as the needle to the pole he will be found at last 
 at the post of honor. To-day and this afternoon we not only 
 meet our brethren from the North and from the East, but also 
 from the noble South — Masons all true and fraternal, from whom 
 we have never separated, and from whom we will never separate. 
 We know no North, no South, no East, no West — nothing hut fra- 
 ternity; and were England, France, and all Europe here repre- 
 sented to-night, it would be all the same, and hand would join 
 hand, and. heart beat responsive to heart, of all the nationalities 
 that recognize the common bond of the Masonic tie. 
 
 "But we. Sir Knights, have special objects of our care and at- 
 tention. We are vowed to draw these swords only to protect 
 ' innocent maidens, helpless orphans, destitute widows, and the 
 Christian religion.' Let us then go on to fulfill our high and 
 holy mission of love and charity, and never sheathe these swords 
 or cease the conflict, 
 
 'Till the drum shall throb no longer, 
 
 And the battle-flag be furled, 
 In the Parliament of Man, 
 The Federation of the World.' " 
 
 The speech of Sir Knight Garey, which was extempore, was 
 about thirty minutes in length, and was exceedingly eloquent. 
 The speaker at almost every sentence was interrupted by loud 
 and prolonged applause. At every allusion made to the unbro- 
 ken harmony of the Order, the excitement and applause was 
 overwhelming. At times the Sir Knights mounted the chairs 
 and tables, and waved their chapeaus with loud acclamations of 
 approval of the sentiments of the orator. 
 
 Informal toasts were given, and responded to by Sir Knights 
 French, Palmer, Thomas J. Corson; of New Jersey; E. H. Gill, 
 of Virginia, and others. 
 
 After music from the bands in attendance, the visiting Knights 
 were escorted by the Baltimore Commanderies to their respective 
 quarters, all apparently well pleased with the incidents of the day. 
 
76 history of maryland commandery. 
 
 The Use of the Theatres. 
 
 Through the liberalit)- of Brother John T. Ford, tickets at 
 reduced rates to Holliday Street Theatre were procured by the 
 Baltimore Knights, and presented to the visiting Templars to 
 witness the performance of Brother John S. Clarke as "The 
 Member from Pike." The Templars entered in a body, headed 
 by the Marine Band, and were received with loud cheers by the 
 audience, which was returned by them with three lusty cheers 
 for Baltimore. The band, a number of the members of which 
 were formerly attached to the orchestra of Brother Ford's Wash- 
 ington Theatre, performed several popular airs during the early 
 part of the evening. It is but proper to state that both the 
 theatres were generously tendered during the day to the Masonic 
 Fraternity free of charge; Brother Ford going to the expense of 
 fitting up the Front Street for the Knights Templar Banquet. 
 The scenic decorations were of a most appropriate character, 
 emblematic of the Order, painted for the occasion by the well- 
 known old scenic painter, actor, father of actors, and Brother, 
 Joseph Parker, Esq. 
 
 Previous to leaving the Front Street Theatre in the afternoon, 
 upon the motion of Sir Knight Herman L. Emmons, of Mary- 
 land Commander)- No. i, preambles and resolutions of thanks 
 were unanimously voted to Brothers Ford and Parker. 
 
 During the performance at Holliday Street Theatre, Brother 
 R. W. Young, one of the actors, in the regalia of a Master Mason, 
 recited the following original poem: 
 
 Oh! what a cheering sight to see 
 
 Before me such a goodly company. 
 
 The brethren muster strong, and charming view, 
 
 Pretty sprinkling of ladies, too; 
 
 For let them cavil as they will, egad, 
 
 They do not think a Mason quite so tad; 
 
 And though they say we pr.T.ctice the black arts, 
 
 'Tis only when we strive to win their hearts; 
 
 Indeed from hints I've lately heard, I doubt 
 
 Our long kept secret has at last crept out. 
 
 And if I hear aright, you'll shortly see 
 
 A rival craft in "Female Masonry." 
 
 For instance, in the spinster tall and pale, 
 
 A something twixt a Sappho and De Stael, 
 
 Who quotes from Homer and from Plato, she 
 
 Shall be a sister in The Blue Degree. 
 
 In the sweet maid whose eyes quick mischief play. 
 
 Bright and incessant as the diamond's ray, 
 
 Sparkling their lustre through her curl's thick shade, 
 
 You'll find a real Arch Mason ready made; 
 
 Or ask the doting husband, and he'll say 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 79 
 
 His wife has been Past Master many a day. 
 But I mtist now employ my humble lay 
 In speaking of this most auspicious day — 
 A day of Peace, of Charity and Love, 
 A day to bring down blessings from above. 
 , When "Brothers" meet after a dreadful pause, 
 When o'er this land again Masonic Laws 
 Assert their sway, and Maryland invites 
 Her "far-off" brethren to those Ancient Rites 
 The judgment of that Solomon began, 
 Whose wisdom was bequeathed unto man; 
 Oh! may the work to-day Degun increase 
 The blessings that attend on deeds of peace, 
 And may the grasp of brotherhood, a,nd word 
 Of kindly welcome which you give, afford 
 A proof that brethren of the Mystic Tie 
 Abide in Love, Faith, Hope and Charity, 
 And quick illumined by the "Light Divine,'' 
 In links of love fidelity entwine. 
 
 Brother Young concluded by reciting Burns' Farewell. 
 
 Banquet at Concordia Opera House. 
 
 At seven O'clock P. M. a grand banquet was tendered to the 
 prominent visiting Masons by the Grand Lodge of Maryland at 
 Concordia Opera House. Six immense tables had been placed in 
 the main hall of the building, which, under the direction of- 
 Brother Gilmor, of Gilmor's Hotel, were loaded down with all 
 the delicacies and luxuries, as well as the substantials, of the 
 season, gotten up in the most recherche style, and calculated to 
 gratify an epicurean taste. The decorations were most beautiful, 
 and a grand sight was presented when over five hundred Masons, 
 representing every section of our late distracted country, sat 
 down together to shake the hand of brotherly fraternity. 
 
 The hours were passed in delightful social intercouse up to a 
 late hour at night; everything passing off in the most pleasant 
 manner, and to the evident delight of all present. 
 
 Most Worshipful Grand Master John Coates presided. Past 
 Grand Master John S. Berry being Toast Master. 
 
 [This reunion and celebration was quite no\.&}ci\.&— first, because 
 it was the first large assemblage of the Craft of the various juris- 
 dictions since the war. For four years the brethren as citizens 
 had been more or less estranged by their sympathies with one or 
 other of the contending sections of our country in a fierce and 
 bloody warfare. And secondly, because it was the largest assem- 
 bly of uniformed Knights Templar ever held up to that period in 
 
8o HISTORY OK MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 this country. Peace, with her soothing influences, had come to 
 bless are united country; the brethren, as Master Masons and 
 Knights Templar of the contiguous States — Virginia, West Vir- 
 ginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and New York — as 
 well as from more remote jurisdictions, accepted with pleasure and 
 alacrity the invitation of the Grand Lodge and the Commanderies 
 of Baltimore to meet in the City of Baltimore on the occasion of 
 laying the corner-stone of a new Masonic Temple, for a renewal 
 of those fraternal relations, which, though estopped for a time, 
 have never ceased to exist in the hearts of all true Masons.] 
 
 We now resume the abstracts from the records: 
 
 "December 14th, 1866 — Resolved, That this Commandery offer 
 a reward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of the person or 
 persons who were connected with the murder of the late Sir 
 Knight Welsh, of Washington." 
 
 The body of this Sir Knight was found in a perfectly nude 
 state floating in the water near Light Street Wharf, on the morn- 
 ing after the celebration, November 21st. The Grand Lodge of 
 Maryland also offered a reward of $500 for the arrest of the sup- 
 posed murderer, but no arrest was made, nor was anything dis- 
 covered to explain what has always been regarded as a very 
 mysterious affair. 
 
 "February 8th, 1867 — At the request of the Eminent Com- 
 mander, Sir Knight Piper instructed the Sir Knights in the 
 sword exercise." 
 
 Sir Knight Piper was at this time Senior Warden, and spent 
 much time in giving instructions in the work of the Orders, and 
 in drill and sword exercise. 
 
 The following Companions were knighted during this term: 
 John Van Tromp, John Moorehead, Victor S. Clunet, Edward G. 
 Lind, William R. Griffith, William H. Marriott, John R. D. Bed- 
 ford, Thomas Coburn, Charles E. Fairbanks, Joseph H. Gale, 
 R. B. Larmour, William Brown, George H. Bier, Victor H. 
 Nelson, Columbus C. Isaacs and John H. Wile. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 19th, 1867 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected: 
 
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 Sir Reuben A. Holmes Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Lawson J. Newman Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Recorder. 
 
 Sir Joseph H. Gale Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir D. C. Chaniberlin Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Robert K. Martin Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 "May loth, 1867 — Two dozen each swords and caps were 
 ordered for the use of visitors." 
 
 "June 20th, 1867 — It was ordered that, if the Commandery 
 (not less than 12 to 14 members) visit Boston on the occasion of 
 the dedication of the Masonic Temple in that city on the 24th 
 inst., the Sentinel shall take charge of the jewels and regalia, 
 and his expenses be paid by the Commandery." 
 
 Some 14 or 15 of the members of this Commandery joined with 
 Columbia No. 2, who, with Washington No. i, of the District of 
 Columbia, acted as an escort to the President of the United 
 States, Brother Andrew Johnson, upon the occasion of the dedica- 
 tion of the new Masonic Temple at Boston, June 24th, 1867. 
 Upon arrival at Boston, the Committee of Arrangements of the 
 Grand Lodge received the President, and conducted him to the 
 quarters selected for him. The Templars of Washington and 
 Baltimore were taken in charge by De Molay Commandery No. 
 2, of Boston, whose guests they became from Saturday night until 
 Tuesday night following. Among th6 pleasing entertainments 
 furnished by the fraters of De Mojay, were a carriage-drive 
 through the suburbs of Boston, Brookline and Brighton, an ex- 
 cursion down the harbor, a visit to Fort Warren, a clam-bake at 
 Hull, and a luncheon on board the steamer upon the return trip. 
 
 Upon the return to the city, the visitors were formally received 
 and welcomed in the Asylum with an address by Eminent Sir 
 Charles Dame, to which suitable responses were made by the 
 Commanders of the several Commanderies represented; General- 
 issimo Schultz returning acknowledgments on behalf of Mary- 
 land Commandery No. i, for the kind and hospitable manner in 
 which the delegation had been received and entertained by their 
 fraters of De Molay Commandery No. 2. 
 
82 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 "June 28th, 1867— The death of Sir Knight Richard C. Potts 
 was announced, and $100 was donated to his widow, who is at this 
 time extremely ill." 
 
 "September 27th, 1867 — The Commandery assembled to pay 
 the last sad rites to the remains of Sir Knight WilUam. P. 
 Lightner. ' ' 
 
 "October nth, 1867 — The Commandery recommended the 
 petition of a number of Sir Knights for a Dispensation to form a 
 new Commandery at Frederick City, to be known as JACQUES 
 De MOLAY COMMANDERY No. 4." 
 
 The Dispensation was granted by Grand Master Henry L. 
 Palmer, November 23d, 1867, and a Charter was obtained from 
 the Grand Encampment at its session held in St. Louis, Septem- 
 ber, 1868. The following Sir Knights were its members under 
 the Dispensation: George A. Hanson, Peter S. Bantz, J. Alfred 
 Ritter, Frederick A. Markey, W. Nash Young, D. H. Bittle, 
 Daniel A. Piper, David Martin, William Rogers, James A. 
 Whiting, John R. D. Bedford, Emanuel Corbett and D. C. Cham- 
 berlin, the seven last-named being members of Maryland and 
 Baltimore Commanderies, who loaned the use of their names 
 until the Commandery was organized and in working condition. 
 
 Under date of October 2 2d, 1867, is the following record: 
 
 "This Commandery, with Baltimore No. 2, and Monumental 
 No. 3, U. D., were invited by the Grand Lodge of Maryland to 
 act as an escort on the occasion of the laying of the corner-stone 
 of the new City Hall, at the northwest corner of Fayette and 
 Holliday streets. The Sir Knights were ordered to assemble at 
 the Asj'lum at 8 o'clock A. M. this day. They were fonned and 
 escorted the Grand Lodge of Maryland to the place designated. 
 After the ceremonies were over, the corner-stone haviijg been laid 
 by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Sir John Coates, of this 
 Commandery, the Commanderies escorted the Grand Lodge back 
 to the Masonic Temple, and after marching through many of the 
 principal streets, proceeded to the Eutaw House, where a banquet 
 was prepared for them, after yhich they returned to the Asylum 
 and were dismissed." 
 
 December 13th, 1867 — This was the last time of meeting at 
 the old hall on St. Paul street. Notwithstanding the needs of 
 the fraternit)- required enlarged quarters, the abandonment of 
 the rooms used so manj- years, and around which clustered the 
 memories of many pleasant hours of social intercourse, caused 
 a feeling of sadness to pervade the breasts of the older brethren. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 83 
 
 "January 24th, 1868 — This Commandery met this evening at 
 their new Asylum, No. 131 West Baltimore street (Colvin Build- 
 ing> south side, between South and Calvert streets, the Grand 
 Lddge having disposed of the Masonic Hall, St. Paul street, our 
 former Asylum, to the corporation of Baltimore City. ' ' 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: James A. Whiting, James D. Gilmour, General John R. 
 Kenly, John H. Hall, Jr., Nathaniel C. Walker, William H. 
 Shock, Elijah B. Royston, William Roelofs, William M. Isaac, 
 William E. Hoge, John Lloyd, Charles E. Waters and Harry F. 
 Turner. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April loth, i868 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected; 
 
 Sir Reuben A. Holmes Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Lawson J. Newman Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James Logue Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Recorder. 
 
 Sir Joseph H. Gale Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir D. C. Chamberlin Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Robert K. Martin Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 "May 29th, 1868, Special Meeting — Sir Knight Faris Moore 
 arose, and in an appropriate address presented to the Eminent 
 Commander, Sir Reuben A. Holmes, on behalf and in the name 
 of the members of the Commandery, a gold and jet cross, set 
 with diamonds, for the high appreciation and esteem they have 
 for him; to which the Eminent Commander replied, thanking 
 the members for their esteem and approbation, and hoping he 
 would ever merit the valuable and beautiful present." 
 
 This cross was about three inches long, made of jet and gold, 
 the edges being studded with one hundred small diamonds. It 
 was made by Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr. 
 
 No assemblies were held during July, August and part of 
 September. 
 
 The Commandery was represented at the 17 th Triennial Session 
 of the Grand Encampment, held at St. Louis, September, 1868, 
 by Sir Daniel A. Piper, proxy for the Eminent Commander; Sir 
 
84 HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Edward T. Schultz, Generalissimo, and Sir William E. Hanna, 
 proxy for the Captain-General. Delegations from the three 
 Commanderies of Baltimore, and Jacques De Molay, of Frederick, 
 were also present. The Templar celebration upon this occasion 
 was without doubt the largest and finest witnessed in this coun- 
 try up to that time. It was the inauguration of the immense 
 gatherings of Templars which have since become general upon 
 the occasion of the Triennial Meetings of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment. 
 
 The Sir Knights and Companions (the General Grand Chapter 
 also held its session at the same time,) were entertained by the 
 Companions and fraters of St. Louis in a handsome manner for 
 four days. The Sir Knights of Maryland who were present can 
 never forget the kind and hospitable manner in which they were 
 received and entertained by their fraters of St. Louis. 
 
 "October 23d, 1868 — A Committee was appointed to draw up 
 and present to the Commanderies of St. Louis resolutions of 
 thanks for the handsome manner in which the members of this 
 Commandery were received upon their recent visit. ' ' 
 
 "November 27th, 1868 — It was resolved that a Committee 
 (Schultz, Warner and Bedford) be appointed to ascertain from 
 the Grand Lodge whether the Commanderies are to furnish their 
 apartments in the new Temple, and also to act in connection 
 with Baltimore and Monumental in the matter of furnishing the 
 Asylum and other apartments. ' ' 
 
 They subsequently reported that the Grand Lodge would not 
 do anything towards fitting up and furnishing the rooms. 
 
 "February 12th, 1869 — Received an invitation from St. John's 
 Commandery No. 4, of Philadelphia, to attend and participate in 
 the Semi-Centennial Anniversary of that Commandery, to consist 
 of a Templar parade, and a reception at the Academy in the 
 evening, which was accepted. ' ' 
 
 This Commandery, to the number of 50 swords, under com- 
 mand of Generalissimo Schultz, in company with Baltimore 
 and Monumental, participated in this grand affair, which was 
 held isth of June, 1869. The Commanderies of this city left 
 on the previous evening. Maryland No. i was quartered at the 
 Girard House; Baltimore and Monumental being quartered at the 
 Continental Hotel. The Commanderies from the City of Wash- 
 ington, as well as from other parts of the country, were present 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERT. 85 
 
 and participated in the grand parade with a number of the Com- 
 manderies of Pennsylvania. 
 
 Every visiting Sir Knight was presented with 4 handsome 
 souvenir card, and a beautiful woven silk badge. This was the 
 origin of the distribution of Commandery badges which has since 
 become so general upon occasions of Templar reunions. 
 
 The exercises consisted of a fine parade in the morning, and a 
 grand reception at night at the Academy of Music. 
 
 "February 26th, 1869 — This Commandery recommended the 
 petition for a Dispensation for a new Commandery, to be known 
 as CRUSADE COMMANDERY No. 5." 
 
 The following Sir Knights, all of whom had previously with- 
 drawn from Maryland Commandery, were the petitioners for 
 the new Commandery: Sirs William E. Hanna, William T. 
 Parrish, Charles T. Hanna, Charles W. Hatter, William G. 
 Pugh, David Maxwell, John A. Ives, Victor Clunet, J. Paris 
 Moore and Samuel O. Burgess. 
 
 A -Dispensation was obtained from Sir William Sewell Gardner, 
 Grand Master of the Grand Encampment, March 29th, 1869, and 
 upon the formation of the Grand Commandery of Maryland in 
 1870, a Charter was received from that Body. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: John A. Ives, B. W. Tall, G. W. Asprill, Jacob E. Krebs, 
 Charles E. Savage, George Shilling, H. Wilson Worthmgton, 
 Henry L. Bowen, A. D. Emmart, Archibald Wilson, Arthur 
 Quartley, J. D. Smith, Henry Ellsler, Samuel O. Burgess, G. 
 W. Soine, John Wood and J. Wakefield Cortlan. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 26th, 1869 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected: 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Andrew E. Warner, Jr Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Jr Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir William D. Jones Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Robert K. Martin Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Elijah B. Royston Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Recorder. 
 
 Sir A. D. Emment Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir J. R. D. Bedford Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir John H. Hall, Jr Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
86 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 At a special meeting, held June 4th, 1869, Sir Knight C. C. 
 Isaacs, chairman of a Committee on the part of certain members, 
 presented, through Sir Knight Emmons, a beautiful banner, 
 which was gotten up with much taste and which evidenced fine 
 workmanship. The Eminent Commander, with appropriate re- 
 marks, accepted it in behalf of the Commandery. 
 
 "June 25th, 1869 — Sir Knights Schultz, Asprill, Emmons, 
 Rogers and Warner were appointed a Committee to draft suita- 
 ble resolutions expressive of the heartfelt gratitude and kindly 
 recognition for the manifest kindness and generous hospitality 
 extended towards this Commandery by St. John's Commandery 
 No. 4, stationed at Philadelphia, on the occasion of the recent 
 visit on 15th inst., in the celebration of their Semi-Centennial 
 Anniversary. 
 
 "A vote of thanks was given to Sir Knight Richard D. Murphy, 
 of No. 2, who acted as brigade Captain-General on the occasion 
 of the pilgrimage to Philadelphia. 
 
 "It was resolved that the Treasurer be authorized to sell the 
 swords belonging to the Commandery, and purchas.e others more 
 suitable. ' ' 
 
 "August 27th, 1869 — The Committee appointed to devise a 
 plan for raising funds to meet the expenses of a suitable and 
 appropriate entertainment to the Knights Templar expected to 
 assemble in this city in September, 1871, reported that the least 
 objectionable, and in their opinio^ the most successful, way to 
 raise money was by voluntary contributions." 
 
 The Grand Encampment and the General Grand Chapter, 
 having selected, by invitation of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, 
 the City of Baltimore as the place for holding their next meet- 
 ings, the subject of entertaining the distinguished Templars and 
 Companions in 1871 at once engaged the earnest attention of the 
 three Commanderies of Baltimore. Committees were appointed 
 to formulate plans and to devise ways and. means, which, as we 
 shall see later, culminated in a grand success. 
 
 A Special Assembly was called on September 30, for the pur- 
 pose of attending the funeral of Sir George W. Aspril. 
 
 "November 12th, 1869. — A communication was received from 
 Mrs. Dr. Christopher Johnson, president of the managers of the 
 Fair for the benefit of the Inebriate Asylum, inviting the Com- 
 mandery to take part in the opening ceremonies of the Fair on 
 the evening of the 23d inst." 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 87 
 
 The invitation was accepted, and at the time designated the 
 Commandery, together with delegations from Baltimore and 
 Monumental Commanderies, to the number of about 70 swords, 
 assembled at the Asylum, and from there, with a band of music, 
 proceeded to the Maryland Institute, where the Hon. J. Morrison 
 Harris received them in the name and on behalf of the lady man- 
 agers. An account of this visit, taken from one of the city pa- 
 pers, is given by the Recorder, as follows: 
 
 INAUGURATION OF THE INEBRIATE FAIR. 
 
 After many months of preparation, the Fair for the benefit of 
 the Inebriate Asylum was formally opened at the hall of the 
 Maryland Institute, on Tuesday evening last (Nov. 23d, 1869). 
 The inauguration occurred under flattering auspices and was 
 largely attended. The Hon. Schuyler Colfax, Mayor Banks, the 
 Hon. J. Morrison Harris, the several Baltimore Commanderies 
 of Knights Templar, and many citizen visitors were present. 
 
 Prof. Winters' Fifth Regiment Band furnished the music, and 
 it is estimated that 5,000 persons promenaded the hall during the 
 evening. The Knights Templar were addressed by the Hon. J. 
 Morrison Harris as follows; -^^v, 
 
 "Gentlemen — This is a pure charity — an earnest and hopeful 
 labor of love — which these ladies, loyal to the instincts of their 
 nature and the habit of their lives, and quick to respond to the 
 call of suffering, now, in the presence of this large concourse, 
 inaugurate. And your venerable and time-honored fraternity, 
 the corner-stone of whose imposing edifice of good will and good 
 works is charity, rightfully appreciates and answers to their ap- 
 peal. Let us hope that the feeling manifested in this enterprise 
 to-night will not flag, and that the whole community, deeply con- 
 cerned in the grave question involved, will with enthusiastic sup- 
 port crown these ministrations with complete and valuable suc- 
 cess, so that the results of this Fair may be full of encourage- 
 ment and credit to all concerned in it, and the means of renewing 
 many a shattered life, and of opening a hopeful future to many 
 whose clouded and desolate present has evoked the efforts of 
 these angels of consolation." 
 
 Em. Commander Schultz, of Maryland Commandery No. i, 
 responded. Addressing himself to the lady managers of the 
 Fair, he said: 
 
 "In behalf of the Sir Knights here assembled, I thank you for 
 the opportunity given us as a body of Knights Templar to be 
 present and assist at the formal opening of your beautiful Fair. 
 And our thanks are also due for the kind manner in which you 
 have received and welcomed us through the honored and distin- 
 tinguished citizen, your spokesman. Our Order being founded 
 
88 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 upon the Christian religion, and the practice of all the Christian 
 virtues, we deemed it right and very proper to accept your invita- 
 tion, and to lend our feeble aid to so noble a cause as this in 
 which you are engaged. Unlike the ancient founders of our 
 Order, we are not now required to wage war against the Infidel 
 Saracen in defense of the Christian religion. But we are com- 
 manded and required b)' the rules of our Order to relieve 
 the distressed, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to 
 bind up the wounds of the afflicted, and to inculcate charity 
 and hospitality. Influenced by such principles, and actuated 
 by such requirements, what cause more worthy than the 
 one in which you are engaged could enlist our sympathy and 
 interest ? To erect a home where those who have fallen by the 
 wayside in a warfare more terrible than with a Saracen foe, may 
 find aid, comfort and strength to overcome their relentless 
 enemy. And now, ladies, in behalf of Maryland No. i, Balti- 
 more No. 2, and Monumental No. 3, Commanderies Knights 
 Templar of the City of Baltimore, permit me to present you with 
 this, our mite, in aid of the noble cause in which you are 
 embarked, and with it our best wishes that 5"Our efforts may be 
 crowned with the success they so well deserve." 
 
 Previous to leaving the Masonic Temple, a motion was made 
 and carried to take up a collection in aid of the Association, and 
 although the Knights were unprepared for such a demand, the 
 sum of Si 68 was raised. This Eminent Commander Schultz 
 handed to the President of the Association, Mrs. Christopher 
 Johnson. 
 
 "December loth, 1869 — Anew Code of By-Laws was adopted. 
 "The drill prepared by the Joint Committee from the several 
 Commanderies, known as the Templar Drill, was adopted." 
 
 "December 226., 1869 — At a joint assembly of Maryland, Balti- 
 more and Monumental Commanderies, held at this date, the 
 following Sir Knights, officers and members of Cyrene Com- 
 mandery No. 7, of Camden, New Jersey, were present by invita- 
 tion: William Wallace Goodwin, Eminent Commander; Henry 
 House, Generalissimo; A. B. Frazie, Captain-General; Rev. 
 William H. Jeffries, Prelate; A. Ward, Senior Warden; J. 
 Layton Register, Junior Warden; H. McDowell, Standard 
 Bearer; G. W. Watson, Sword Bearer; Thomas McDowell, 
 Warder, and Sir Knights A. Andrews and James Dens." 
 
 This invitation was given for the purpose of having the officers 
 of Cyrene Commandery confer the Orders, with the aid of the 
 stereopticon, which they did in a very able and impressive 
 manner. Two candidates of this Commandery, and one each 
 from Baltimore and Monumental Commanderies, received the 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 89 
 
 Orders of Red Cross and Knight Templar. A vote of thanks 
 was tendered to the visiting Sir Knights, after which all partook 
 of a banquet which had been prepared by the three Baltimore 
 Commanderies. 
 
 "February nth, 1870 — A communication was received from the 
 Grand Consistory, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the 
 State of Maryland, expressing thanks to the Commandery for 
 the detachment forming a part of the escort on the occasion of 
 the funeral obsequies of the late Sir and Illustrious Brother 
 William S. Rockwell, Past Grand Commander of Georgia, on the 
 28th of January last." 
 
 This distinguished Brother and Sir Knight came from his 
 native State, Georgia, to this city several years previously, where, 
 as the Deputy of the Supreme Council of the Southern jurisdic- 
 tion, he conferred the degrees of that Rite upon a number of the 
 brethren of this city. He died in Harford County, but his 
 remains were taken to Savannah, Georgia, for interment. 
 
 "February 25th, 1870 — The following was adopted as the uni- 
 form to be worn by members of this Commandery; A straight 
 black frock coat, with black velvet collar and buttons; an 
 embroidered (moveable) cross on each side of the collar. The 
 scarf made of sheep skin; the other parts of the dress to be in 
 accordance with the regulations of the Grand Encampment of 
 the United States." .; 
 
 The following Companions were knighted during this term: 
 W. G. Stevenson, John H. Anderson, Jesse K. Hinds, N. Hyn- 
 son Jennings, James A. Boyd, Christian G. Kleibacker, Benjamin 
 R. . Yoe, Woodward Abrahams, Thomas M. Green, J. A. G. 
 Goetz, J. M. Tirhune, J. A. J. Koller, Jacob Gminder, F. Oliver 
 Barrett, Gideon P. Hopkins, Columbus C. Stewart, Charles F. 
 Percival, M. D., David N. Dawson, Benjamin H. Hynson, Rev. 
 E. R. Eschback and William H. Reed. 
 
 "Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 15th, 1870 — The follow- 
 ing ofScers were elected: 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Jr Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir William D. Jones Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Williams Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Robert K. Martin Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Jacob E. Krebs Junior Warden. 
 
90 . HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Recorder. 
 
 Sir Elijah B. Royston Treasurer. 
 
 Sir J. R. D. Bedford Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir A. D. Emmart Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir John H. Hall, Jr Warder. 
 
 Sir LoTiis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 This Commandery, in connection with the other Commanderies 
 of this city, acted as escort to the Supreme Council, Ancient and 
 Accepted Scottish Rite, upon the occasion of a Lodge of Sorrow, 
 held May 5th, in the auditorium of the Temple, in memory of 
 the illustrious dead of that Body, and also upon the occasion of 
 the installation of the officers of the Grand Consistory of Mary- 
 land by the Supreme Council on the following evening. 
 
 VISIT TO WILLIAMSPORT, PENN. 
 
 By invitation of Baldwin II. Commandery No. 22, Williamsport, 
 Pa. , and by the invitation also of the City Council of that city, 
 the Commandery participated in the Encampment held in 
 Herdic Park on the occasion of the Annual Conclave of the Grand 
 Commandery of Pennsylvania, June 14th to 17th, 1870. This 
 Commandery went into "Camp Rose Croix" for three days, 
 having on the right for neighbors De Molay Commandery No. 9, 
 of , Reading, Sir Charles Saylor, Eminent Commander; and on 
 the left Mary Commandery No. 36, of Philadelphia, Sir William 
 H. Burkhardt, Eminent Commander. 
 
 An intimacy sprung up between the Sir Knights of these three 
 Commanderies which continued for many years. The head- 
 quarters of Maryland Commandery No. i were visited by greaX 
 numbers of the Sir Knights; also by the ladies and citizens of 
 Williamsport. Among the distinguished visitors were Past Grand 
 Master of Templars B. B. French, Grand Commander James H. 
 Hopkins, and Past Grand Commander J. L. Hutchinson, of Penn- 
 sj'lvania; Past Commanders Andrew Robeno, Jr., Wm. J. Kelly, 
 Charles E. Meyer, John L. Young; Rev. Robert H. Pattison, 
 Samuel B. Dick, Seymour H. Garrigues, Edward Baldwin, Hon. 
 J. W. Geary, Governor of Pennsylvania; Hon. Peter Herdic, 
 Hon. L. C. Ancone, M. C, of Reading; D. W. Smith, Chairman 
 of Committee of Arrangements; Eminent Commanders Charles 
 Saylor and William H. Burkhardt, Jesse Orr and W. Reifsnyder, 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 91 
 
 who, with many other Knights, ladies and gentlemen, partook of 
 the hospitalities of Maryland Commandery. It was upon this 
 occasion that Maryland Commandery won that eclat which it has 
 since ever maintained for knightly courtesy and hospitality. 
 
 A large circular canvas pavilion was erected at the headquar- 
 ters of Mary Commandery, under which was prepared by them 
 a grand banquet, and at \vhich this Commandery was represented 
 by its Eminent Commander. Among the toasts proposed upon 
 the bccasion was the following: "St. John's Commandery No- 
 4, of Philadelphia, the oldest Commandery in the United States." 
 Upon the announcement of this toast. Eminent Commander 
 Schultz immediately arose and entered a protest, stating that the 
 Commandery which he had the honor to command was the oldest 
 in the United States. Sir William J. Kelly, the toast master, 
 remarked that this was merely a sentiment, that the argument 
 could follow presently. After the response to the toast to St. 
 John's Commandery was made, the following was given: "Mary- 
 land Commandery No. i, the oldest Commandery in the United 
 States," and to which Commander Schultz was requested to re- 
 spond, which he did as follows: 
 
 "Sir Knights, Ladies and Gentlemen — I certainly must apolo- 
 gize for the interruption of the regular course of proceedings a 
 few moments since, but the fact is, I could not remain quiet and 
 permit an honor, which I honestly believe due to my command, 
 given to another. This, however, is not the time nor the place to 
 discuss a question of this character, but on some other occasion we 
 will be most happy to meet our fraters of St. John's Commandery, 
 when the question can be freely and fully discussed. In behalf of 
 Maryland Commandery No. i. Sir Knights, ladies and gentle- 
 men, I return sincere acknowledgments for the kind and cordial 
 manner with which you received the toast complimentary to the 
 OLDEST Commandery in the United States." 
 
 The Commandery was received at York by York Commandery 
 No. 21, both going and returning, with knightly courtesy and 
 hospitality. Upon the return trip, Maryland was accompanied 
 by Washington No. i, and Columbia No. 2, of the District 
 of Columbia, and upon arrival in this city, they were escorted to 
 our Asylum, where a collation was in readiness, prepared by the 
 home Sir Knights of Maryland Commandery. 
 
 This pilgrimage was a most enjoyable one, and those who partic- 
 ipated in it, to this day refer to it with much pleasure. Delega- 
 tions from Baltimore, Monumental and Crusade Commanderies, 
 
92 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 as Monumental Commandery, under Sir Knight Emanuel Corbet, 
 accompanied this Commandery, but quartered at the Herdic 
 Hotel. Wecker's band was engaged for the occasion. 
 
 The following Sir Knights participated in the pilgrimage: 
 E. T. Schultz, Eminent Commander; Charles F. Percival as 
 Generalissimo; Richard D. Murphy, of No. 2, as Captain-General; 
 William Rogers, Prelate; C. B. Kleibacker, Recorder; Jacob E. 
 Krebs, Senior Warden; H. M. Mitchell, of No. 2, as Junior 
 Warden; F. J. S. Gorgas, Standard Bearer; John A. Wile, Sword 
 Bearer; John Hall, Jr., Warder; Louis C. Coon, Sentinel, and 
 Sir Knights C. C. Isaacs, James Fryer, C. W. Worthington, 
 Columbus J. Stewart, George M. Marriot, David L. Stanton and 
 William A. House, of No. 2; Thomas M. Green, Joseph Harris, 
 Woodward Abrahams, William H. Reed, Jacob Gminder, BrufE 
 Tall, David Dawson, Charles E. Savage, David Martin and J. D. 
 Latchford. 
 
 The Commandery, by invitation, acted as escort to the Grand 
 Lodge of Maryland, upon the occasion of the laying of the comer- 
 stone of a Masonic Hall at St. Michael's, July 13th, 1869. 
 
 "September 8th, 1870 — A communication was received from 
 Washington Commandery No. i, embodying resolutions of 
 thanks to this Commandery for knightly courtesy and hospitality 
 bestowed upon them on their return from Williamsport, Pa. 
 
 "The Eminent Commander read at the head of the lines the 
 order of Grand Master Palmer regarding the death of Past Grand 
 Master B. B. French." 
 
 "September 23d, 1870 — The question of the formation of a 
 Grand Commandery for this State was referred to the line of 
 Knights, with power to act as they may deem most expedient, in 
 conjunction with the representatives of the other Commanderies." 
 
 "November nth, 1870 — The Commandery was honored by the 
 visit of Past Eminent Commander Robert Gwynn, of Hanselman 
 Commandery No. 16, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who, at the request of 
 the Eminent Commander, exemplified the work of the Orders in 
 a very impressive and effective manner. ' ' 
 
 "November 25th, 1870 — The following resolution was adopted: 
 "Resolved, That hereafter no spirituous or fermented liquors 
 shall be used in the hall, at any banquet of Maryland Comman- 
 dery No. I, in conferring the Order of Red Cross." 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 93 
 
 "December 9th, 1870 — The Commandery was honored by the 
 presence of the following Sir Knights of Mary Commandery No. 
 36, Phila. : Wm. H. Burkhardt, Eminent Commander; Chas. E. 
 Meyer, Recorder; John L. Young, Treasurer; Joseph H. Evans, 
 Grand Prelate, and Past Commanders William J. Kelly, Andrew 
 E. Robeno, Jr., Rev. Robert H. Pattison, and Sir Knights 
 Thomas J. Bellville, Gilbert H. Moore, Godfrey Keebler and 
 Lorentz Neubauer." 
 
 The Orders of Red Cross and Knight Templar were con- 
 ferred, after which the Commandery and its visitors adjourned to 
 the banquet-room, where several hours were pleasantly spent in 
 the enjoyment of the good things of the table, and recounting 
 the pleasant reminiscences of "Camp Rose Croix." Eminent 
 Commander Burkhardt, in the name and on behalf of Mary Com- 
 mandery, extended a cordial invitation to Maryland Commandery 
 to pay a fraternal visit to his command at an eai-ly day, which 
 was accepted. 
 
 At a subsequent assembly a vote of thanks was given to Sir 
 Knights Woodward Abrahams and James Fryer for the orna- 
 ments and decorations furnished at the late banquet; also to Sir 
 Knight E. B. Royston for his labors on the same occasion. 
 
 FORMATION OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY 
 OF MARYLAND. 
 
 After the organization of Monumental Commandery No. 3 in 
 1866, the subject of forming a State Grand Commandery began 
 to be agitated by the two junior Commanderies, and propositions 
 looking to the formation of such a Body were made from time to 
 time, but they received no favor or encouragment from Mary- 
 land Commandery until September 23d, 1870. At this date a 
 resolution was adopted by Maryland Commandery, referring the 
 subject of the formation of a State Grand Commandery to the 
 representatives (line officers) of the Commandery, with power to 
 act as they might deem expedient, in connection with the proper 
 representatives of the other Commanderies. There being at this 
 time five Commanderies in the jurisdiction, Maryland Com- 
 mandery yielded to the solicitations of the other Commanderies; 
 and its representatives, in accordance with the authority in them 
 vested, met in Convention at Masonic Temple, December 12th, 
 1870, with the representatives of Baltimore and Monumental 
 
94 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Commanderies, for the purpose of taking into consideration the 
 proprietj' of forming a Grand Commandery for the State of 
 Maryland. There were present: 
 
 From Maryland Commandery No. i — Sirs Edward T. Schultz, 
 Eminent Commander; Hermon L. Emmons, Jr., Generalissimo; 
 Charles H. Mann, Past Eminent Commander. 
 
 From Faltimore Commandery No. 2 — Sirs Frank J. Kugler,^ 
 Generalissimo; Richard D. Murphy, Captain-General; Past Emi- 
 nent Commanders Michael Miller, George R. Coffroth and 
 Emanuel Corbet. 
 
 From Monumental Commandery No. 3 — Sirs Francis Lincoln, 
 Eminent Commander; Henry J. Irwin, Generalissimo; Byron H. 
 Holmes, Captain-General. 
 
 The Past Eminent Commanders, in accordance with instruc- 
 tions from Grand Master Gardner, retired, when the representa- 
 tatives resolved to form a Grand Commandery for the State of 
 Maryland, and proceeded to elect the officers of the same, which 
 resulted as follows: 
 
 Sir Charles H. Mann R. E. Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Francis Lincoln V. E. D. Grand Commander. 
 
 Sir Michael Miller E. Grand Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz E. Grand Captain-General. 
 
 Sir John McCron E. Grand Prelate. 
 
 Sir Charles T. Sisco E. Grand Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Frank J. Kugler E. Grand Recorder. 
 
 Sir Byron H. Holmes E. Grand Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Jr. . .E. Grand Junior Warden. 
 
 The Secretary was ordered to notify the Grand Master of 
 Knights Templar of the United States, and request him to grant 
 his warrant for the formation of the Grand Commandery of 
 Maryland. The Convention then adjourned sine die. 
 
 The Grand Commandery of Maryland was duly constituted, 
 and its officers installed January 23d, 1871 (under and by virtue 
 of a warrant issued by Grand Master William Sewell Gardner), 
 by Sir Jeremiah L. Hutchinson, Past Grand Commander of 
 Pennsylvania, proxy for the Grand Master, assisted by the fol- 
 lowing Sir Knights: Charles E. Meyer, Andrew Robeno, Jr., 
 John L. Young, Edward Masson, Fitz James Evans, Edward S. 
 Keeler, John Thornly, Frank H. Watt, William F. Kline, William 
 P. Cooper, Edward S. Wycokoff, Godfrey Keebler, J. H. Foster, 
 
CHARLES H. MANN. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANUERY. 95 
 
 E. V. Bimn, John Emory, James W. Price, George P. Binder, 
 John H. Israel, Isaac T. Sharp, Frank Gar and S. W: Burney, of 
 Pennsylvania, and Sir Thomas Kelby Smith, of Washington 
 City. 
 
 M. the eoacltisioBL of the cereEELonies the first Conclave of the 
 Grand Commandery was opened, and after the delivery a£a brief 
 address by Grand Commander Mann, the Grand Commandery 
 was closed, and the visiting Sir Knights were escorted to 
 Barnum's Hotel, where a banquet had been prepared by the Sir 
 Knights of the city Commanderies. 
 
 "February 24th, 1871 — Sir John L. Yeates was constituted an 
 Honorary Life Member." 
 
 Although Sir Yeates had not been a member for the constitu- 
 tional period (25 years), this compliment was paid him because 
 of his earnestness and zeal in the cause of Masonry and Templary 
 until he became incapacitated by being paralyzed. 
 
 At this assembly the communication, and copies of letters 
 accompanying it, from Sir Alfred Creigh (which are quoted in 
 this work, pages 7, 8 and 9,) were received, read and ordered to 
 be spread upon the records. 
 
 The following Companions, received the Orders during this 
 term: Henry Gantz, George W. Burns, William R. Creary, 
 Charles R. Deacon, A. L. Innis, Elisha Green, L. Jeff Milbourne, 
 Samuel J. Buckman, William B. Gambrill, Marshall P. Smith, 
 G. Plitt, Thomas J. Cannon, George W. Taylor, J. Kos. Parker, 
 Joshua Horner, Jr., William H. Ruby, George W. Sadtler, George 
 B. Cockey, Norman R. Price, William. H. Gill, D. Hopper 
 Emory, Charles F. Achey and Alvin Robertson. 
 
96 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 VISIT TO MARY COMMANDERY No. 36. 
 
 On Tuesday afternoon, February 2d, 1871, Maryland Com- 
 mandery, by invitation, made a fraternal visit to Mary Com- 
 mandery No. 36, Philadelphia. The Commandery was met at 
 the depot in Philadelphia by a delegation of the Sir Knights of 
 Mary Commandery in fatigue uniform, and escorted to head- 
 quarters — Continental Hotel. In the evening the Sir Knights 
 of Maryland Commandery were conducted to the Asylum, and 
 there witnessed the conferring of the Order of the Temple; after 
 which they were re- conducted to the Continental Hotel, where a 
 banquet, prepared by the fraters of Mary Commandery, awaited 
 them. After doing full justice to which, toasts were given and 
 responded to; the intervals being enlivened by choice music from 
 a band and a quartet of amateur singers. On the following 
 morning, the Sir Knights of Mary Commandery, in fatigue uni- 
 form, called at headquarters and escorted their guests to the City 
 Hall (old State House), where Eminent Comnlander William H. 
 Burkhardt, of Mary Commandery, introduced the Maryland 
 Knights to his honor. Mayor Fox, who received and welcomed 
 them in a most cordial manner, to which Eminent Commander 
 Schultz made a suitable response. 
 
 From here the Sir Knights of Maryland Commandery were 
 escorted to the United States Mint, and there introduced to 
 the Director of the Mint, by whom they were kindly shown 
 through the various departments; after which the entire party 
 proceeded in carriages to Girard College, where the visitors 
 were introduced to the honored President of the College, 
 Past Grand Commander William H. Allen, who received and 
 welcomed them in an eloquent address. 
 
 Thence they proceeded to Fairmount Park, and up the Wissa- 
 hickon River to a hotel, where luncheon was partaken; after 
 which the party returned to the Continental Hotel, when, 
 after farewell- speeches and handshaking, the Sir Knights of 
 Maryland Commandery were escorted to the depot, and started 
 for home, all highly gratified at the kind and hospitable manner 
 in which they had been entertained by their fraters of Mary 
 Commandery. The following account of this enjoyable pilgrim- 
 age is copied from the Philadelphia papers: 
 
 Mary Commandery No. 36, Masonic Knights Templar, 
 stationed at Philadelphia, tendered last evening a hearty welcome 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 97 
 
 to the Sir Knights of Maryland Commandery No. i, stationed at 
 Baltimore. The members of the latter named Commandery are 
 on a visit to. this city, and are the guests of "Mary." 
 
 As is usual on the part of the Sir Knights, the reception was 
 not only grand and imposing, but cordial in the extreme; noth- 
 ing being left undone that would in any way contribute to the 
 comfort and pleasure of the Baltimoreans. Last evening a grand 
 banquet was provided by Mary Commandery, which, without 
 doubt, was one of the handsomest affairs that has ever taken 
 place at the Continental Hotel. 
 
 The banqueting-room was handsomely arranged for the 
 occasion; the tables were cruciform, and at the head of the 
 rooms were, in gas-jets, a cross and a star. In appropriate posi- 
 tions the three beautiful banners of Mary Commandery were dis- 
 played, while over the doorway leading from the hall was a star, 
 upon which was inscribed, • 'Welcome, Maryland. ' ' Bronze statues 
 of knights in armor and various emblems of the Order constituted 
 the decorations of the tables. As the knights entered the room, 
 the Marseilles Hymn was executed upon the piano m admirable 
 style by Dr. Thomas, after which an appropriate prayer was 
 made by Sir Knight William Rogers, of Maryland Commandery. 
 Eminent Commander Sir William Henry Burkhardt, of No. 36, 
 presided. 
 
 After the many good things had been disposed of, the follow- 
 ing toasts were proposed and appropriately responded to: 
 
 1. "Our guests, Maryland Commandery; may they long enjoy the bles- 
 sings of a common brotherhood." Response by Eminent Sir Edward T. 
 Schultz. 
 
 2. "The Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania, our confidence and our 
 pride, ruling us with a silken thread, which' we acknowledge to have the force 
 of iron." Response by Past Grand Commander Sir J. L. Hutchinson. 
 
 3. "The Grand Commandery of Maryland." Response by Sir Charles H. 
 Mann, Grand Commander of Maryland. 
 
 4. "Our future friendship, Mary and Maryland." Response by Sirs Her- 
 mon L. Emmons, Jr., Generalissimo of Maryland Commandery, and Past 
 Eminent Commander W. J. Kelly, of Mary Commandery. 
 
 5. "Our absent knights of Mary No. 36; may they rest in peace." Response 
 by Sir John Wilson, Jr. 
 
 6. "The Grand Commandery of New Jersey." Response by Sir J. Layton 
 Register, of Cyrene Commandery No. 7, Camden. 
 
 Music of the finest order was furnished by Jacob Graff, Dr. 
 F. R. Thomas, John Keller, Jr., Louis Grafsengeisser and George 
 Ford. 
 
 The entertainment, which was one of the most brilliant and the 
 best conducted which it has ever been our pleasure to witness, 
 was continued until a late hour, the entire company joining in 
 the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" before separating. 
 
 At ten o'clock the next morning the Knights Templar of 
 Maryland Commandery were escorted by the Sir Knights of Mary 
 Commandery, stationed in this city, to the Mayor's office, where 
 they formed in a circle, Mayor Fox standing in the centre. 
 
g8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Sir Knight William H. Burkhardt, Eminent Commander of 
 Mary Commandery, thus addressed the Mayor: 
 
 "Honored Sir — Knowing fully your kindness and courtesy to 
 all who surround you, your desire to make all with whom you 
 come in contact happy, we haAC no hesitation in introducing to 
 you our friends, who are on a visit to this city from our sister 
 City of Baltimore, the Knights of Maryland Commandery. 
 Although, sir, we appear before 5'ou this morning as private citi- 
 zens, yet we belong to an organization on whose banner is em- 
 blazoned that symbol under which we know you have marched 
 for more than a quarter of a century — the banner and symbol of 
 the Cross. I take pleasure now in introducing to jon Mr. E. T. 
 Schultz and friends, from Baltimore." 
 
 Then responded the Maj'or: 
 
 "Gentlemen — I give j'ou one and all a hearty welcome to our 
 city. It is alwaj'S a pleasant duty for me to extend the hand of 
 hospitality to visitors, but there are circumstances, peculiar cir- 
 cumstances, now which claim of me, if possible, a warmer, more 
 sincere, more earnest expression of feeling on this occasion. 
 Those of you who are visitors from abroad come from a city 
 interlinked with the prosperity of which Philadelphia can never 
 be silent. The movements, the actions, the welfare, the future 
 of our cities in this country are so happily interlinked the one 
 with the other, that what depresses one, affects most painfully 
 the other; and whenever any one of them are on the road to 
 prosperity, Philadelphia must necessarily rejoice; for it feels the 
 glow of that prosperity, and it receives at least a share of the 
 profit. In that respect it is _ to me a pleasant duty to say what I 
 sincerely feel — you are heartily welcome to our city. Another 
 feature in connection with this, and which impresses itself most 
 earnestly upon me, is that nearly every one of j'ou, either here 
 or elsewhere, are connected with an Order of which I am a mem- 
 ber. It has prompted me to feel a universal brotherhood with 
 all, but especially with those who are interlinked with a common 
 bond such as holds us together. 
 
 "And I feel this morning impressed with such sentiments, such 
 feelings, that could I take every one of you by the hand, I would 
 make you realize how warm my- heart is towards ^-ou, and it 
 would be pleasing mj-self to show 3-011 this mark of affection. I 
 feel particularly honored in your visit to me this morning. I 
 need say no more to you than that I am glad you have come, and 
 I hope to be with you a portion of the day; and as I am told you 
 are about visiting Independence Hall, to view the interesting 
 objects there of patriotic association, I intend, with the permis- 
 sion of the Committee having you in charge, to bear you company. 
 
 "And furthermore can I say to you, from my own personal 
 knowledge, that the gentlemen who ha\ e desired to wait upon 
 you in the form of a Committee have large hearts and good 
 
TESTIMOXIAL T(^ 
 MARY COMMAXDERY. No. :Ui, Phila., Pa. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 99 
 
 ability; and I know when you go out of their hands, and return 
 to your city, you will bear for Philadelphia a pleasant memory. 
 I need not tell you of the good feeling all ovtr people entertain 
 toward you, and I know that you will leave the City of Philadel- 
 phia feeling that it did all it could to make you- comfortable. 
 May this momeiit dwell in your memories with pleasure. ' ' 
 
 Then to this warm and earnest greeting Mr. Schultz replied 
 thus: 
 
 "Honorable Sir— In behalf of Maryland Commandery I thank 
 you most heartily for this kind and cordial welcome to your city. 
 It is an honor which we did not expect, and it is an honor which 
 we shall not soon forget to be thus welcomed by the Chief Magis- 
 trate _ of this great city. I now take this occasion to extend to 
 you, in behalf of Maryland Commandery, an earnest and cordial 
 invitation to be with us in September next, upon the occasion of 
 the Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of the United 
 States, to assemble in the City of Baltimore at that time. We 
 will have our fraters of Mary Commandery with us on the occasion, 
 and we would deem it an honor to have you also as our guest at 
 the same time." 
 
 To this invitation the Mayor bowed his head, and then they 
 fell to hearty handshaking. This ended, they all proceeded to 
 Independence Hall, thence to the Mint, new Masonic Temple, 
 Masonic Hall on Chestnut street, the Park, and various public 
 institutions, which occupied their attention all day. 
 
 At a subsequent assembly of Maryland Commandery a Com- 
 mittee was appointed to prepare a suitable testimonial expresisive 
 of the sense of Maryland Commandery for the courtesies received 
 from Mary Commandery on the occasion of this pilgrimage. 
 This testimonial was in the form of a shield, about three feet long 
 and twenty inches wide, with an appropriate sentiment artisti- 
 cally engrossed upon it, and was presented at a regular assembly 
 of Mary Commandery by a Committee, consisting of Sir Knights 
 Schultz, Emmons, Isaacs, Quartley and others. It was photo- 
 graphed by order of the Commandery, and one hundred copies 
 sent to the fraters of Mary Commandery. From one of these 
 photographs I have been enabled to reproduce the engraving on 
 the opposite page. 
 
lOO HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 7th, 1 871— The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Robert K. Martin Generalissimo. 
 
 vSir Jacob E. Krebs Captain-General. 
 
 vSir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Ferdinand J. S. Gorgau Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir John W. Hall, Jr Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Frederick Woodworth Recorder. 
 
 Sir Elijah B. Royston Treasurer. 
 
 Sir A. D. Emmart Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Philip D. Boyd Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Columbus C. Isaacs Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 The officers were installed by Right Eminent Sir Charles H. 
 Mann, Grand Commander. 
 
 "April 14th, 1871 — Received and accepted an invitation from 
 Pilgrim Commandery No. 11, of Harrisburg, to be present upon 
 the occasion of the Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery 
 of Pennsylvania, to be held in that city June 13th inst." 
 
 The Commandery did not attend in a body, but it was repre- 
 sented by several of its members. 
 
 Sir Knights Daniel A. Piper, Robert Piggot, John N . Mcjilton 
 and William Rogers were made Honorary Life Members. The 
 two first-named had served the constitutional period (twenty-five 
 years); the others, like Sir Knight Yeates, received this compli- 
 ment because of their zeal and attachment to the Order. Sir 
 Knight James Logue was also made an Honorary Life Member 
 at a subsequent meeting. 
 
 "May 26th, 1871 — Received an invitation from the Grand 
 Lodge Committee of Arrangements to act as escort to that body 
 to Frederick City, on the occasion of the laying of the corner- 
 stone of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum." 
 
 This ceremony took place May 31st, 1871; Maryland, Baltimore 
 and Monumental Commanderies acting as escort to the Grand 
 Lodge, being joined at Frederick by the Knights of Jacques De 
 Molay Commandery. Grand Master John H. B. Latrobe laid the 
 corner-stone with appropriate Masonic ceremonies. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDER Y. lOI 
 
 EIGHTEENTH TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE OF THE GRAND 
 ENCAMPMENT, SEPTEMBER 19th to 22d, 1871. 
 
 The Grand Encampment and General Grand Chapter, at their 
 sessions held in St. Louis September, 1868, having accepted an 
 invitation from the Grand Lodge of Maryland to hold their next 
 sessions in Baltimore, the Commanderies of the city at once went 
 to wprk to raise funds and mature plans for the proper reception 
 and entertainment of the distinguished brethren composing 
 those Grand Bodies. So successful were their efforts in this 
 direction, that they determined to invite every Grand and Subor- 
 dinate Commandery in the United States and Canada; and accord- 
 ingly, on April 4th, 1871, invitations to that effect were mailed to 
 the Grand Recorder of every Grand Commandery in the United 
 States, and the Grand Priory of Canada. 
 
 When it is remembered that the Grand Commandery of Mary- 
 land was but eight months old, and had only five subordinates, 
 with a total membership of less than five hundred, it must be 
 admitted that this was a bold tmdertaking; but, as the sequel 
 showed, the Sir Knights of Baltimore were equal to the occasion. 
 
 From the numerous responses accepting the invitation, and 
 inquiries received by the Committee on Invitations and Hotels, 
 it was soon found that preparations would have to be made for the 
 accommodation and entertainment of a very large number of 
 visitors. As early as March 8th the Grand Commander had 
 appointed the following Committees: 
 
 General Committee of Arrangements — Sirs Charles H. Mann, 
 Francis Lincoln, Edward T. Schultz, Michael Miller and Emanuel 
 Corbet. [Sir Knights James M. Anderson and Lawrence Sangston 
 were subsequently added to this Committee.] 
 
 Committee on Collections — Sirs Lawrence Sangston, Woodward 
 Abrahams, Treasurer; Charles Webb, James M. Anderson, 
 Andrew E. Warner, Jr., Byron H. Holmes, Edward H. Moon, 
 Lewis Turner, Jr., William T. Adreon, George W. B. Bartlett, 
 John M. Miller, John A. Dobson, William A. House, Frederick 
 Knapp and J. Paris Moore. 
 
 Committee on Invitations and Hotel Accommodations — Sirs 
 Edward T. Schultz, Richard D. Murphy and Byron H. Holmes. 
 
 These several Committees, as well as the Committees of the 
 Subordinate Commanderies, went actively to work early in the 
 
I02 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 spring, and were unremitting in their labors during the entire 
 summer. 
 
 The sessions of the Grand Encampment and General Grand 
 Chapter opened on Tuesday, the 19th September, but as early as 
 Saturday, the i6th, the Grand Commandery of Maryland opened 
 headquarters at Barnum's Hotel, which were kept open until the 
 Friday following, whence orders were issued during the entire 
 celebration. 
 
 MARYLAND COMMANDERY AND THE TRIENNIAL. 
 
 The Subordinate Commanderies of Baltimore opened head- 
 quarters on Monday, the i8th. 
 
 Those of Maryland No. i and Crusade No. 5 were at Raine's 
 Hall. The Committee of Arrangements consisted of Sirs E. T. 
 Schultz, Jacob E. Krebs, C. C. Isaacs, C. B. Kleibacker, Arthur 
 Quartley, James A. Whiting and Charles R. Deacon. 
 
 These headquarters were handsomely decorated. In the centre 
 of the large hall was a pyramid of banners and knightly emblems, 
 while from the columns around the walls were suspended other 
 banners with the names of the visiting Commanderies thereon. 
 The halls in the rear were used as the luncheon rooms. The 
 Naval Academy Band of Annapolis was engaged by the Com- 
 mandery for the entire week. 
 
 Monday evening, September 17th, Mary Commandery No. 36, of 
 Philadelphia — Eminent Commander John Wilson, Jr. — called at 
 these headquarters in a body, and were formally received and 
 introduced by Eminent Commander Schultz. During the evening 
 many distinguished Templars called, and were severally intro- 
 duced to the Sir Knights and ladies assembled. Among the 
 number were Grand Commanders George S. Blackie, of Tennes- 
 see; Robert K. Bower, of Iowa; Russell S. Taft, of Vermont; 
 Thomas J. Corson, of New Jersey; Past Grand Commanders 
 Jeremiah L. Hutchinson and James H. Hopkins, of Pennsylvania; 
 and Henry Robertson and Robert Ramsay, Past Sub-Grand 
 Priors of Canada; each of whom made pleasing remarks. 
 
 Maryland Commandery had manufactured a medal of oxydized 
 silver, 4,100 of which were distributed to the visiting Knights. 
 From the fact that nearly 300 Knights did not receive them 
 at the time, proves the correctness of the Grand Captain- 
 General's estimate of the number of visiting Templars (4,300), 
 
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 as these medals were distributed upon the order of the Eminent 
 Commander of Maryland Commandery, according to the ofHcial 
 rosters furnished the. Grand Captain-General by the Recorders of 
 the several Grand and Subordinate Commanderies. 
 
 K facsimile of this medal is given on the opposite page. They 
 were manufactured in Berlin from a design furnished by Sir 
 Knights A. D. Emmart and Arthur Quartley. The cost for 4, loo 
 (including duty) was ^1,450. These medals have always been 
 highly prized by the recipients, and are still worn by them at the 
 Triennial Conclaves and Templar Reunions. It has since been 
 adopted as the Commandery badge. 
 
 Manhattan Commandery No. 31, of New York City, desired to 
 participate in the grand parade on Thursday, but not being able 
 to obtain hotel accommodations, concluded not to come. Learn- 
 ing which, Maryland Commandery sent an invitation to that 
 Commandery to be its special guest for the day, which was 
 accepted. Manhattan arrived at 5 o'clock Thursday morning, 
 and was met at the depot by Maryland Commandery, and escorted 
 to Hudtwalker's, corner of Post Office avenue and Second street, 
 where breakfast was provided for them, and after the parade 
 luncheon was served at headquarters. 
 
 The register kept at Maryland's headquarters contains the 
 names of nearly 5,000 visitors, but it is thought this does not 
 represent more than half of the visits paid at these headquarters 
 during the week. 
 
 OTHER COMMANDERIES. 
 
 The headquarters of Baltimore Commandery No. 2 were at the 
 New Assembly Rooms. At the east end of the main hall of these 
 headquarters was the motto, "Pilgrim, we greet thee," trimmed 
 with evergreens, and surrounded with the emblems of the Order. 
 On the face of the gallery was the name and number of the Com- 
 mandery, and on each side handsome marble statues representing 
 Faith and Hope. In the centre of the hall was a large fountain, 
 ornamented with flowers and evergreens, and in the basin were a 
 number of gold fish. From the large chandelier in the centre 
 wreaths of evergreens were suspended, running to different parts 
 of the room, and the scene was enlivened with cages of canary 
 birds. On the west end was the motto, "Welcome to all Sir 
 Knights, ' ' over which was the banner of the Commandery. The 
 banqueting hall was decorated with the coat-of-arms of each 
 
I04 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 State, in the centre of which were those of the United States. 
 Winter's Fifth Regiment Band was employed by the Commandery 
 during the entire celebration. 
 
 The headquarters of Monumental Commandery, at the Concor- 
 dia Opera House, was also elegantly decorated with bunting, 
 plants, flowers, and the portraits of the officers of the Com- 
 mandery and other distinguished Sir Knights. This Commandery 
 issued a beautifully illuminated programme, embellished with the 
 various emblems of the fraternity. Jacques De Molay Com- 
 mandery No. 4, of Frederick, was quartered with this Com- 
 mandery. Wacker's Band was engaged. 
 
 Each of these several headquarters were open daily during 
 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8 A. M. to 12 
 P. M., and at each there was a standing luncheon from 11 A. M. 
 to 1 1 P. M. , and each evening during the entire celebration there 
 were concerts and hops. 
 
 ESCORT OF MOST EMINENT GRAND MASTER. 
 
 Tuesday morning the Commanderies of Maryland, together 
 with the visiting Commanderies which had arrived in the city, to 
 the number of 1,500, formed at the Masonic Temple, and in 
 command of Sir E. T. Schultz, Grand Captain-General, marched 
 to Barnum's Hotel, and escorted the Grand Encampment and its 
 special escort, Apollo Commandery of Chicago, to the auditorium 
 of the Temple, where Brother John H. B. Latrobe, Grand Master 
 of Masons in Maryland, delivered the address of welcome, which 
 was responded to by the Most Eminent Grand Master, William 
 Sewall Gardner. 
 
 BANQUET BY MARY COMMANDERY NO. 36, OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 On Tuesday evening Mary Commander)^ No. 36, of Philadel- 
 phia, tendered a banquet to the Grand Encampment and the 
 Commanderies of Baltimore at the Maryland Institute. The 
 Knights of the Baltimore Commanderies, and of the Grand 
 Encampment (the guests of the occasion), to the number of three 
 hundred or more, at precisely 5 P. M., at the word of command, 
 took their places, and were ready for the grand entree^ At this 
 moment the Ringgold Cornet Band was coming up the main 
 entrance, playing a stately march. The doors opened, and the 
 Sir Knights filed in; many of them accompanied by their 
 ladies. They passed up between the tables, and took their 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. I05 
 
 places, and then all the Knights uncovered, and the Past Grand 
 Prelate of the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania, Rev. J. S. 
 Evans, of Philadelphia, invoked the Divine blessing. Sir John 
 Wilson, Jr., Eminent Commander, presided; having Most Emi- 
 nent Sir William Sewall Gardner, Grand Master of the Grand 
 Encampment; Sir Richard Vaux, and other high officials, on his 
 right. 
 
 ENTERTAINING THE VISITORS. 
 
 The visiting Templars and Royal Arch Masons, not members 
 of the General Grand Bodies, occupied their time in visiting the 
 headquarters of the Baltimore Commanderies, and paying frater- 
 nal visits to the headquarters of each other at the hotels; thus 
 Commanderies, with their bands of music, were continually to be 
 seen on the streets making these visits. 
 
 Twenty thousand City Passenger Railroad tickets were pur- 
 chased by the Committee of Arrangements at a cost of ;?6oo. 
 These tickets were neatly printed with the Emblems of the Lodge, 
 Chapter and Commandery jupon them, and put up in packages, 
 and distributed to the visitors. Many of these were carried 
 away as souvenirs. 
 
 The Steamers Champion, Kent and Pentz were chartered by 
 the Committee, and made excursions down the bay. 
 
 Wednesday night there was a musical reception, grand prome- 
 nade, concert and hop at the Temple. The entire building was 
 thrown open, and brilliantly illuminated. It is estimated that not 
 less than ten thousand persons visited the Lodge, Chapter and 
 Commandery rooms during the evening. Concerts and hops were 
 held in the auditorium, and refreshments served in Corinthian 
 Hall. The Committee in charge of this very successful enter- 
 tainment consisted of Sirs F. J. S. Gorgas, C. W. Hatter, C. C. 
 Isaacs, J. E. Krebs and Charles T. Sisco. 
 
 Upon the same evening Baltimore Commandery held a recep- 
 tion and hop at their headquarters, which was a very brilliant 
 affair, and was also largely attended. 
 
 THE GREAT PARADE. 
 
 The great event of the week, however, was the grand parade 
 on Thursday, which was in charge of General Sir James M. 
 Anderson, Marshal-in-Chief. 
 
 The divisions came promptly into line at lo o'clock, beginning 
 with the 12th or left in front, and the Commanderies, Grand and 
 
Io6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Subordinate, led by a troop of Mounted Red Cross Knights, with 
 prancing steeds gaily caparisoned, and lances decorated with 
 ribbons. 
 
 The line wheeled into Baltimore Street, and proceeded to 
 Eutaw, to Monument, to Mount Vernon Place, and around the 
 Washington Monument. As the column filed past the shaft 
 erected in honor of the "Father of his Country," the Knights 
 gave the military salute as they passed, and the Grand officers 
 uncovered. The procession continued its march to Cathedral, 
 to Franklin, and through Charles Street to Masonic Temple, 
 when the line was opened to the right and left, and the Grand 
 Master and his officers passed through, receiving a marching 
 salute, when the parade was dismissed. The entire route over 
 which the procession passed was one mass of human beings; 
 good judges estimating the number that witnessed the brilliant 
 display to have been at least two hundred thousand people. The 
 city hung out its holiday banners, and wherever the Knight turned 
 his eye, he was met with the pleasant greeting, "Welcome." 
 The entire route over which the procession passed, as well as 
 other parts of the city, was gaily decked with flags and banners 
 bearing the emblems of the Order. It was regarded as one of 
 the finest and best conducted parades ever seen in the streets of 
 Baltimore. The number of Templars in line was variously esti- 
 mated at from 6,000 to 8,000, but the official roster of the Grand 
 Captain-General shows that there were present and reporting at 
 the headquarters of the Grand Commandery as follows: 
 
 25 Grand Commanderies, 366 Knights, 73 ladies. 
 
 77 Subordinate Commanderies, 3,959 " 635 " 
 
 4,325 708 
 
 33 bands, composed of 699 performers, making a grand total 
 of 5,732. This number was increased by visiting Royal Arch 
 Masons to over 6,000; all of whom were hospitably received 
 and entertained by the Knights and Companions of Baltimore 
 for four days. 
 
 BANQUET TO THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT AND GENERAL 
 GRAND CHAPTER. 
 
 Thursday night a grand banquet was giveti to the Grand 
 Encampment and General Grand Chapter at the Maryland Insti- 
 tute. The banquet was served on three immense tables in the 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 107 
 
 main hall by Butcher, under the direction of Sir Knights James 
 M. Anderson, Lawrence Sangston, Michael Miller, Richard H. 
 Conway and Ferdinand C. Latrobe. The arrangement of the 
 large hall was of the character of all the displays prepared for 
 the entertainment of the assembled thousands in the city. Martial 
 bands were present to enliven the hours with suitable music. 
 
 Grand Commander Charles H. Mann presided. On his right 
 sat Grand Master Gardner, of Massachusetts; Deputy Grand 
 Master Francis Burns, of the Grand Lodge of Maryland; Sir 
 Knights General Brooke, Rev. Dr. Piggot and Rev. Dr. McCron. 
 On his left Grand Master J. H. B. Latrobe, of the Grand Lodge 
 of Maryland, and Past Grand Commander Sir William H. Allen, 
 of Pennsylvania. 
 
 After the wants of the inner man had been satisfied, the intel- 
 lectual part of the evening was opened by a brief address, suited 
 to the occasion, by Grand Commander Mann, who invoked the 
 spirit of eloquence, when the speaking of the evening commenced. 
 The toasts were read by Sir Knight General F. C. Latrobe, who 
 also read letters from those gentlemen who were unable to attend, 
 expressing regret at not being able to be present. The regular 
 toasts were as follows: 
 
 "Our Guests, the Knights Templar of the Union, nobly illustrating the 
 appreciation of the truths of Christianity by the principles of Freemasonry." 
 Responded to by Grand Master Sir William Sewall Gardner, of Massachusetts. 
 
 "Our Guests, the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the United States, the key- 
 stone of the arch that supports the Order of Knights Templar." Responded 
 to by Sir John W. Simons, of New York, in the absence of the General Grand 
 High Priest, Companion James M. Austin. 
 
 "The Grand Lodge of Maryland, representing on this occasion the Order of 
 Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, the foundation stone on which rests the 
 Royal Arch." Responded to by Grand Master Latrobe. 
 
 "The Masonic Order Generally." Responded to by Albert Ritchie, Esq. 
 
 "The President of the United States." Responded to by Sir Knight General 
 Horace Brooke (commanding at Fort McHenry). 
 
 "The Memory of Washington, the Father of his Country, a Master of a 
 Masonic Lodge." (Drank in silence). 
 
 "Baltimore City." Responded to by Hon. George William Brown, Mayor. 
 
 "The North, the South, the East, the West, our country, our whole country, 
 and nothing but our country." Responded to by Hon. J. Morrison Harris. 
 
 The last sentiment was "Woman," which was responded to by Companion 
 John M. Carter, of Baltimore City. 
 
Io8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 DISPLAY AND PARADE OF THE STEAM FIRE COMPANIES. 
 
 At an early hour in the afternoon of Thursday a large concourse 
 of persons, Knights and citizens, including a very fair percentage 
 of the fair sex, assembled in Monument Square to witness the 
 display and parade of the Fire Department. At 4 o'clock every 
 available place for sight-seeing was occupied. The balconies and 
 windows of Barnum's, the St. Clair, and Guy's Hotels were filled 
 with eager spectators, as were the porches and windows of all the 
 houses in the neighborhood, while thousands gathered on the 
 sidewalks and in the street. Many of the engines and hose 
 carriages were decorated with flags and wreaths of flowers, and 
 presented a fine appearance, which elicited high encomiums from 
 the visiting Knights, who were very favorably impressed with the 
 promptitude of the arrival of the Department upon sounding of 
 the alarm. 
 
 VISIT TO WASHINGTON AND MT. VERNON. 
 
 The Sir Knights of Washington had, through Eminent Com- 
 mander Stansbury, Grand Master of Masons in the District of 
 Columbia, extended a cordial invitation to the Grand Encamp- 
 ment to visit Washington, which was declined solely for want of 
 time. The various Subordinate Commanderies, however, assem- 
 bled in the city, accepted, and went on their pilgrimage, not only 
 to the National Capitol, but to the Mecca of the nation, where 
 reposes the mortal remains of our best beloved brother. Some 
 three thousand Knights joined in this crusade of peace and love, 
 and shared the hospitalities of the Washington Commanderies, 
 visiting the Capitol and various public buildings. 
 
 A grand march took place down Pennsylvania Avenue, which 
 afforded ample room for a grand display and drill of the various 
 Commanderies, and which was reviewed by Governor Cooke. An 
 excursion to Mount Vernon, and a grand banquet at the Masonic 
 Temple, concluded the programme of Friday, and on Saturday 
 the Knights went on their way rejoicing, all speaking in the live- 
 liest praise of the noble and generous hospitality of the Knights 
 and citizens of Washington and Baltimore. Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. i, under the command of Sir William A. Han way, 
 participated in this visit. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 109 
 
 A GRAND SUCCESS. 
 
 The entire celebration was a grand success, and the visiting 
 fraters and Companions were profuse in their praises of the entire 
 arrangements, and of their treatment by their Baltimore fraters. 
 One distinguished Sir Knight, speaking of the celebration, says: 
 
 "We do not see how more could have been done by human 
 agency than was done, and so well done, by those courteous, 
 valiant and magnanimous Sir Knights of the Commanderies of 
 Baltimore." 
 
 The total cost of the entertainments was about ^22,500, but the 
 funds were so judiciously managed that each Commandery, as 
 well as the Grand Commandery, had a considerable balance unex- 
 pended. Altogether it was a gala week, not only to the Temp- 
 lars, but to the Masonic fraternity generally; indeed to the entire 
 city; for men, women and children entered into the spirit of the 
 celebration, and did everything they could for the comfort and 
 entertainment of the guests of the Knights Templar. The 
 Commanderies of the city subsequently received numerous resolu- 
 tions, beautifully engrossed and framed, from the visiting Com- 
 manderies, expressive of their appreciation of the knightly 
 courtesies and hospitalities received. These were hung in the 
 Commandery banquet room, and occupied nearly the whole wall 
 space, of the apartment; but, unfortunately, they were entirely 
 destroyed in the burning of the Temple. 
 
 We now resume the abstracts from the records: 
 
 '■October 13th, 1871 — The several Committees on General 
 Arrangements, Finance and Reception submitted their reports, 
 after which the Eminent Commander read the following address, 
 which was ordered to be spread upon the records: 
 
 "'Sir Knights — You have now before you the reports of the 
 various Committees appointed to devise ways and means for the 
 collection of funds, and the expenditure of the same, in reference 
 to the late Templar celebration. From them you will see that 
 the Committee of Arrangements have made good their promise, 
 that in no event should the expenditure on the part of this Com- 
 mandery exceed the receipts. This fact. Sir Knights, is cause 
 for much congratulation; for notwithstanding the celebration 
 assumed a magnitude far greater than most of you anticipated, I 
 am happy to say Maryland Commandery proved itself more than 
 equal to all the demands made upon it for hospitality and knightly 
 courtesies by the visiting Knights and their lady friends; I may 
 
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 say from the citizens generally, for its headquarters were open 
 to all during the four days celebration. Indeed, the entire Order 
 in this city is to be congratulated upon the success of the celebra- 
 tion; there being but one sentiment upon the subject by the visit- 
 ing fraters and Companions, as well as the citizens of this com- 
 munity, that it was a grand affair — a complete success. I am in 
 receipt of many letters from our late visitors, among them Grand 
 and Past Grand officers, and members and officers of the subor- 
 dinate bodies, in which one and all speak in the highest terms of 
 the manner in which thej- were received and entertained whilst in 
 our midst. As your Commander, it is my duty, as it certainly is 
 my pleasure, to return my thanks to you all for the promptness 
 with which you responded to the orders issued by the officials of 
 this Commandery, as well as by those of the Grand Commandery. 
 The duties you were called upon to perform were frequently quite 
 arduous, especially those of escort, but so far as has come to my 
 knowledge I have not heard of a single instance in which they 
 were not well and promptly performed by the membership of this 
 Commandery. I regret that, owing to my position as an officer 
 of the (irand Commandery, I could not be as frequently at our 
 headquarters as some of 3'ou perhaps desired, but I assure you 
 that my feelings, wishes and desires were at all times with my 
 own Commandery. 
 
 " 'Your thanks, Sir Knights, are due to the several Committees 
 who had charge of headquarters during the celebration. With no 
 intention to show partiality, I conceive them to be eminently due 
 to the Committee on Refreshments, whose duties, although 
 arduous, were faithfully performed. And I can not close 
 these remarks without expressing thanks to the Sir Knights of 
 Crusade Commandery, who joined their lot with us during the 
 celebration, for their cheerful co-operation in ever}' measure pro- 
 posed, and I recommend that some action be taken by this Com- 
 mander)' expressive of the valuable assistance received from the 
 Sir Knights of that Commandery. 
 
 " 'A Committee of this Commandery has, for a daj- or two past, 
 been soliciting contributions in aid of our distressed fraters of 
 Chicago; some of whom you saw in this city a few weeks since, 
 then in possession of the comforts and luxuries of life, are 
 to-day, by reason of the destructive fire which visited their city a 
 few days since, houseless, and perhaps reduced to actual want. It 
 is proposed that JIaryland Commanderv send at least $1,000, to 
 be distributed to those of our fraters in Chicago most needy. I 
 feel assured that it is not necessary to make an appeal to you in 
 their behalf; for although you have been heavily taxed lately, I 
 am sure there is not a member of Mar5-land Commandery that 
 will not esteem it a privilege to contribute to so worth}- a cause.' " 
 
 As intimated in the above remarks, the City of Chicago was 
 visited by a most disastrous fire, October lo and nth, by which 
 thousands of persons were rendered for a time houseless and 
 
■ HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. I 1 I 
 
 destitute. Maryland Commandery, within a few days, from its 
 own membership, and by voluntary contributions, raised the sum 
 of ^i,ooo. This was sent to the Board of Relief at Chicago in 
 the then United States fractional currency, as it was understood 
 there was great inconvenience and distress experienced by the 
 scarcity in that city of small money. This thoughtfulness on the 
 part of the Committee was greatly appreciated by the fraters of 
 Chicago. 
 
 Under date of October 27th, 1871, the following communication 
 was received, read and ordered to be spread upon the records: 
 
 Chicago, October 2sth, 1871. 
 C. B. Kleibacker, Esq., Recorder, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 Dear Sir Knight — We have yours of i8th, as also per express 
 the very handsome donation of ^1,000 from Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. I, for the relief of distressed Knights Templar. 
 We accept it as your almoners, and you may rest assured that it 
 will be faithfully distributed. On the part of our distressed 
 fraters, we return you most heartfelt thanks. Our Father in 
 Heaven will bless you for this noble evidence of Christian love 
 and charity. 
 
 Courteously yours, 
 
 Vincent L. Huri-but, Chairman. 
 Henry C. Rainey, Assistant Secretary. 
 
 A vote of thanks was ordered to be sent to Mr. J. P. Hartman 
 for his kind interest and services rendered to Maryland Com- 
 mandery during his visit to Europe, in having the medals manu- 
 factured. 
 
 "November 24th, 1871 — Eminent Commander George William 
 Southwick, and Sir Knight Charles O. Kemp, of Manhattan Com- 
 mandery No. 31, of New York, were announced, and after being 
 formally received, Eminent Sir Southwick, in the name and on 
 behalf of his Commandery, presented to this Commandery an 
 album, containing resolutions expressive of the grateful thanks 
 of Manhattan Commandery for the courtesies and hospitalities 
 extended to them as an individual Commandery upon the occasion 
 of the recent celebration." 
 
 This album contained 13 pages of heavy bristol board, upon 
 which resolutions were beautifully written and interspersed 
 between the various crosses of Templary and the Maryland Com- 
 mandery medal, the whole being bound in richly embellished 
 Morocco leather. This beautiful piece of work was executed with 
 
1 I 2 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. . 
 
 the pen by the venerable frater, Past Grand Commander John W. 
 Simons, of New York City. Like so many others, this souvenir 
 was destroyed in the fire of December 25th. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: A. H. Nelker, James A. McComas, Edwin Hook, Harry 
 A. Flack, Ferdinand Hassencamp, L. A. C. Gerr}', Theodore J. 
 Vanneman, Calvin J. King, Adam Kahler, James M. Fisher, 
 William S. Justis, Jr., M. C. Hodgden, William 'P. Sinclair, 
 George Plitt, Egbert D. Hopkins, Charles E. Waters, Theodore 
 F. Lipps, H. J. Bentzell, Wilton H. Hartman, Charles A. Wailes, 
 William E. Barrick, B. Titcomb, Charles P. Knight, Richard M. 
 Cochran, George W. Horton, Arthur J. Pritchard, J. Milton 
 Alegraw, John M. Laughlin, R. Wilson Carr, J. G. Jones, James 
 H. Butler, M. D., Charles E. Hynson, Andrew Hunter, James 
 Evans, Silas M. Hamilton, C. H. Reeves, F. L. Fries, G. W. 
 Jones, Thomas F. Byrne. Jr. , H. C. Batcheller, John H. Tegmeyer, 
 W. T. Slothower, John E. INlorris, Isaac Albertson, Jackson Hol- 
 land, Bushrod T. Perry, H. S. Williams, William Alexander, 
 Samuel Eccles, Jr., F. E. Porter, John L. Lawton, H. M. Pinkard, 
 James H. Brown. A. W. Wells, James J. Johnson, D. Claude 
 Handy. Thomas Franklin, George ^M. Taylor, Samuel R. Brewer, 
 John E. Reese, William H. Hadaway, Charles T. Wamaling 
 and John P. Tyrell — total 60 — a larger number than ever before 
 or since knighted in one year in this Commandery. 
 
 Thomas W. Warfield, late of Baltimore Commanderv, was ad- 
 mitted to membership. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, ^larch 29th, 1872 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Robert K. ^Martin Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Jacob E. Krebs Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir F. J. S. Gorgas Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Christian B. Kleibacker Recorder. 
 
 Sir Elijah B. Royston Treasurer. 
 
 Sir William A. Hanway Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Columbus C. Isaacs Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir William H. Ruby Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Philip D. Boyd Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Harry A. Flack Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 May 24th, 1872 — A revised Code of By-Laws were adopted, and 
 are spread in full upon the records. 
 
ROBERT K, MARTIN. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 113 
 
 VISIT TO READING, PENN. 
 
 Under date of June 28th, 1872, is recorded the following: 
 
 Sir Knights:— By request of the Eminent Commander I give 
 the following brief description of our pilgrimage to Reading, 
 Pa., by special invitation of De Molay Commandery No. 9, on 
 the occasion of the Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery 
 of Pennsylvania, held in the city of Reading, June 12th, 13th 
 and 14th. 
 
 The following Sir Knights participated in the pilgrimage : 
 Robert K. Martin, Eminent Commander; Jacob E. Krebs, Gen- 
 eralissimo; F. J. S. Gorgas, Captain-General; William A. Han- 
 way, Senior Warden; C. B. Kleibacker, Recorder; C. C. Isaacs, 
 Junior Warden; Charles R. Deacon as Standard Bearer; H. L. 
 Emmons as Sword Bearer; H. H. Flack as Warder, and Sir 
 Knights E. T. Schultz, Calvin J. King, Andrew Hunter, James 
 Stewart, Theo. F. Lipps, Wilton Hartman, Joseph Harris W. A. 
 Cunningham, James Fryer, of No. i; Charles W. Hatter, of No. 5; 
 William C. Nickum, of No. 2; H. W. Marston and Johu Beck, u'l 
 No. 3; J. A. Ives, Samuel Rcgester and Stephen il. Mason, of 
 No. 5. 
 
 Accompanied by Waokers Band, we left the Asylum at g.15 P. 
 M. on the evening of the nth, and marched to Union Station, 
 embarked on the cars, and after a pleasant ride of three hoiirs, 
 reached Harrisburg, where we waited two hours for the Reading- 
 train, which we boarded at 3 o'clock A. M., reaching Reading at 
 4.40 A. M. on the 12th. where we were met according to promise 
 by our true friends — Mary Commandery No. 36 (50 swords) and 
 detachments of Reading and Dc Molay Commanderies of Read- 
 ing — with a superb band of music to escort us to the Mansion 
 House. It can be said without exaggeration. Sir Knights never 
 marched behind finer music than did Maryland Commandery on 
 this occasion, and long will that early morning march be remem- 
 bered. 
 
 Breakfast was ready promptly at six o'clock as ordered, and 
 our thank;; are due to the proprietor of the Mansion House, not 
 only for his promptness in this particular, but for the gentle- 
 manly manner in which we were treated during the entire visit. 
 
 Maryland was assigned a position in the rtar of Mary in the 
 grand parade, and although wc were taxed to our utmost, march- 
 ing three and a quarter hours, too much praise cannot be ac- 
 corded the members of our Commandery for their soldiery appear- 
 ance, evolution and marching. It seemed a matter of pride with 
 every Sir Knight to do his best, and most flattering was the 
 result. 
 
 Decorations, beautiful and plentiful, adorned nearly every house 
 along the route of parade; kind-hearted citizens followed the 
 procession, tendering refreshments on the hot and weary march; 
 and kind salutations and greetings met the eye and ear on every 
 
114 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 side, reminding us of our own efforts to honor our guests in Sep- 
 tember last. 
 
 After the parade was dismissed, the Commanderies repaired 
 to their respective headquarters, and at six o'clock P. M., our 
 Commandery, accompanied by the band, called at the headquar- 
 ters of a number of the visiting Commanderies, and were received 
 and entertained in a knightly and courteous manner. 
 
 At lo P. M. the line was formed and proceeded to the depot, 
 where we embarked for home, and where we arrived in due 
 season. 
 
 The Eminent Commander desires to congratulate the Sir 
 Knights of Maryland and those of our sister Commanderies, who 
 joined with us in this pilgrimage, for their knightly conduct and 
 bearing. Although our trip was short and fatiguing, every one 
 greatly enjoyed it, and will long remember "Reading." 
 
 Very truly, 
 
 C. , B. Kleibacker, Recorder. 
 
 De Molay Commandery, it will be remembered, was the neigh- 
 bor of Maryland Commandery at Camp Rose Croix, at Williams- 
 port, two years previously, and the meeting of members of the 
 two Commanderies, with their mutual friends of Mary, was most 
 cordial. 
 
 The Commandery called off until second meeting in September. 
 
 Memorial pages appear in the records to Sirs James Logue, 
 Edward T. Owens and Augustus Mathiot. The former died June 
 2d, 1872. He was for nineteen years Treasurer of this Com- 
 mandery, and was a very active and zealous Templar. Sir Owens 
 died September 20th, 1872. He was more active in Symbolic 
 and Capitular Masonry, in both branches of which he was a Past 
 Grand officer. He was a true and courteous gentleman of most 
 affable and pleasing manners. 
 
 "October 2sth, 1872 — The Committee appointed to inquire into 
 the matter of insuring the property in the armory belonging to 
 members of this Commandery, reported that the property was 
 worth about §10,540. The Line of Knights were appointed Trus- 
 tees to have the same insured, Baltimore companies to have the 
 preference. ' ' 
 
 The Line of Knights were subsequently empowered to effect 
 insurance on the property of the Commandery for such sum as 
 they may deem necessary; also to insure the uniforms and equip- 
 ments of the members to an amount not exceeding Jio,ooo, prq- 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. I15 
 
 miums on such insurance to be paid out of the treasury of the 
 Commandery. 
 
 This insurance was effected, but from some cause was not kept 
 up; consequently there was no insurance at the time of the fire 
 on the property of the Commandery, nor on that of the individ- 
 ual members. 
 
 "Past Commander Schultz was authorized to purchase the 
 proceedings of the Grand Encampment, to complete this set to 
 date." 
 
 "November 8th, 1872 — The Commandery, by resolution, 
 loaned the Grand Commandery the sum of one hundred dollars." 
 
 Robes to be used in the Council of the Red Cross had been 
 purchased by the several Commanderies, at a cost of some four 
 hundred dollars, but not being in conformity with the resolution 
 of the Grand Commandery, and objection to their use being 
 made, the Eminent Commander ordered a discontinuance of the 
 use of the same for the present. They were never used after- 
 wards, but a sash to be worn in the Red Cross Council was 
 adopted, but never procured. 
 
 "Sir Knight Warner presented to the Commandery the Emi- 
 nent Commander's jewel that was worn by all the Comman4ers of 
 this Commandery from the year 1828 to the present. He was 
 requested to have the names of all who wore it engraven thereon." 
 
 Reference is made to this matter on page 33 of this work. 
 
 "The Eminent Commander appointed Sir Charles R. Deacon 
 Recorder during the' absence of Sir Kleibacker in Europe." 
 
 It was proposed to have a ball for the benefit of refurnishing 
 the Asylum, but the matter was subsequently abandoned. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: William D. Macy, Allen E. Forrester, John H. Daniel, 
 Peter Thorn, R. J. H. Tall, F. Q. McCormick, Charles W. Virtue, 
 George W. Swartz, Thomas P. Handy, John J. Greer and William 
 E. Wa;ring. 
 
I 1 6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Annual Assembl)-, Good Friday, April nth, 1873 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Jacob E. Krebs Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir William A. Hanway Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Columbus C. Isaacs Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir Elijah B. Royston Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Christian B. Kleibacker Recorder. 
 
 Sir William H. Ruby Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Philip D. Boyd Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir George W. Swartz Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 Grand Commander Charles H. Mann installed the Eminent 
 Commander-elect, who then installed the remaining officers. 
 
 "April 25th, 1873 — Past Commander Schultz, in some perti- 
 nent remarks, announced the death of Past Commander John 
 Wilson, Jr., of Mary Commandery No. 36, Philadelphia; stating 
 that Eminent Sir Wilson was Commander at the time of the Tri- 
 ennial Conclave in September, 1871, and in that capacity had, by 
 his close intimacy with the members of this Commandery, 
 endeared himself to all of them by his true knightly bearing. 
 As an evidence of the fullest friendship existing between the two 
 Commanderies — Mary and Maryland — he moved that the Recorder 
 be in^ructed to convey to Alary Commandery the condolence of 
 this Commandery in the loss of their eminent frater. Sir John 
 Wilson, Jr." 
 
 A blank page appears to the memory of Sir Knight W. S. 
 Justis, who died April 20th, 1873. 
 
 On the evening of April 30th, 1873, the several Commanderies 
 of this city assembled, by order of the Grand Commander, in the 
 large room of the Temple, for the purpose of inspection and 
 review. There was a large number of visitors present; the 
 friends of the Sir Knights having been invited to be present. At 
 the conclusion of the inspection, dancing was indulged in and 
 refreshments served at Corinthian Hall. 
 
 "May 9th, 1873 — Sir Knight John A. L5'nch, Eminent Com- 
 mander-elect of Jacques De Molay Commandery, was installed by 
 Right Eminent Grand Commander Mann." 
 
 "May 23d, 1873 — A Committee was appointed to take into con- 
 sideration the contemplated visit of the Commandery to New 
 
JACOB E, KREBS. 
 
■HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. I17 
 
 Orleans in December next, on the occasion of the meeting of the 
 Grand Encampment." 
 
 "June 27th, 1873 — The Recorder asked a donation of ^50 on 
 behalf of a Sir Knight of this Commatidery. Granted; no ques- 
 tions asked or information given. ' ' 
 
 "A special assembly was called for the purpose of paying the 
 last sad tribute of respect to the memory of Past Eminent Com- 
 mander Reuben A. Holmes." 
 
 At the assembly held September 12th, 1873, Sir William 
 Rogers, after eulogizing the deceased Sir Knight, offered the 
 following preamble and resolutions: 
 
 "Whereas, Death has again invaded our Asylum, and taken 
 from our membership one whom this Commandery, for his zeal 
 in her behalf, has repeatedly chosen as its chief officer — 
 Reuben A. Holmes — therefore 
 
 "Resolved, That in the death of Past Eminent Commander 
 Reuben A. Holmes, the community has lost a useful citizen; our 
 fraternity a faithful brother, a zealous companion, and a true 
 and courteous Sir Knight. 
 
 "Resolved, That the social and genial disposition ever displayed 
 by our late eminent frater in the discharge of his duties in the 
 various stations to which he was called; his steady adherence to 
 our ancient usages and customs, and his practice of the cardinal 
 principles of our. time-honored institution, won for him our 
 esteem, love and respect. 
 
 "Resolved, That Maryland Commandery deeply sympathizes 
 with the relatives of our deceased frater in their loss of a kind 
 husband and an affectionate son, and trusts they may, in their 
 hour of affliction, obtain consolation from Him whose acts, 
 though inscrutable to us, are always wise and beneficent. 
 
 "Resolved, That a page be set apart in our book of records to 
 his memory, and that these resolutions be spread upon the 
 minutes, and that a copy thereof be sent to the widow and the 
 parents of our deceased frater." 
 
 Sir Knight Schultz, in seconding the motion to adopt the reso- 
 lutions, read a paper eulogistic of the life, character and services 
 of Sir Knight Holmes, which was ordered to be spread upon the 
 records. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. 
 
 [N. B.— As it is proposed to insert at the conclusion of this 
 history brief biographical sketches of all the Commanders, 
 remarks referring to those deceased, appearing in the records, will 
 be omitted.] 
 
Il8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 "September 12th, 1873 — Received an invitation from the 
 Knights Templar of Philadelphia to participate with them in the 
 parade upon the occasion of the consecration of their Asylum in 
 the New Masonic Temple on the 30th inst." 
 
 This Commandery, in conjunction with the Grand Commandery 
 and the subordinates of this city, participated in this notable 
 occasion — the dedication and consecration of the portion of the 
 new Temple at Philadelphia assigned for the use of the Knights 
 Templar of that jurisdiction. The exercises consisted of a 
 Templar parade, consecration services and a luncheon at Horti- 
 cultural Hall, and at night a banquet was tendered to the oflScers 
 of the Grand Commanderies represented. Owing to the crowded 
 condition of the hotels, the Commanderies of Baltimore engaged a 
 large hall at Chestnut and 17th streets. Mattresses were hired 
 for the night, and upon these the Sir Knights slept; at least some 
 of them tried to sleep. 
 
 "October loth, 1873 — Fifty dollars was donated for the benefit 
 of the sufferers by yellow fever at Memphis, Tenn." 
 
 "December 26th, 1873 — Two hundred and fifty dollars was 
 appropriated as this Commandery' s proportion for fitting up the 
 Asylum. ' ' 
 
 The whole subject of repairs was subsequently referred to a 
 Committee to act with committees from other Commanderies. 
 This Committee, under date of March 27th, 1874, reported 
 that the work had been performed at a cost of 51,627.82; Mary- 
 land Commandery' s proportion being $400. 
 
 "The Committee report with great pleasure the generosity 
 of several Sir Knights in the presentation of some valuable and 
 costly presents. To Sir Woodward Abrahams, of Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. T, for the present of two beautiful bronzed statues 
 of armed knights, who, like Pallas of old, now stand guarding and 
 adorning our beautiful East. To Sir James A. Whiting, of No. 
 I, and Sir J. Henry Weber, of No. 2, we are indebted for the rich 
 and magnificent delta. To Sir Charles P. Stevens, of No. 2, for 
 the two beautiful and costly chairs for the Prelate and Deputy 
 Grand Commander. To. Em. Sir H. W. Marston, of No. 3, for 
 24 cuspidors. To Sir Charles T. Sisco, of No. 3, for the splendid 
 satin emblems of our Order suspended over the Commander's 
 chair. To Sir Knight Parker, of No. i, for the cloth covering 
 upon the delta. To Sir R. Murphy, of No. 2, for the new Bible 
 upon the delta, and to Messrs. McDowell & Co. we are indebted 
 for five fine Brussells rugs." 
 
FERDINAND J. S. G(TRGAS, M. D. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 19 
 
 In accordance with a recommendation of the Committee, a vote 
 of thanks was tendered each of the donors. 
 
 "February 13th, 1874 — Received an invitation to attend the 
 Fair to be held at the Teipple by the Lady Managers, for the 
 benefit of the Home of the Aged. Accepted." 
 
 "February 17, 1874 — A special assembly was held for the pur- 
 pose of paying the last sad tribute of respect to the remains of 
 the late Judge, Sir William Alexander, who died Feb. 14, 1874." 
 
 "February 27th, 1874 — R. E. Grand Commander Charles H. 
 Mann and ofificers of the Grand Commandery paid an official 
 visit. The Order of the Temple was conferred. 
 
 The fees for the Orders were raised from ^40 to $50. 
 
 The following Companions were knighted during this term: 
 H. H. Hines, J. P. T. Mathias, R. Harry Gernand, John W. 
 Aler, Thomas Forman, Evan Poultney, Wm. F. Cochran, Silas 
 F. Baughman, Thomas O. Owens, Mathew O. Correa, S. B. War- 
 ren, Edward T. Hooper, J. W. Hawkins, John M. Dulaney, S. R. 
 Chichester, W. C. Etchberger, J. G. Womble, W. S. Wedg-e. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 3, 1874 — The following 
 officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas Eminent Comnaander. 
 
 Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Jr Generalissimo. ■ 
 
 Sir William A. Hanway Captain General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Columbu? C. Isaacs Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir William H. Ruby Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir F. Oliver Barrett Recorder. 
 
 Sir Elijah B. Royston Treasurer. 
 
 Sir William F. Cochran Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John E. Reese Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Egbert D. Hopkins Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentmel. 
 
 Eminent Commander Krebs, on retiring from the East, deliv- 
 ered the following address: 
 
 "Sir Knights— Before retiring from this position as your Em- 
 inent Commander, permit me to tender you my sincere thanks 
 for the many acts of kindness extended to me during the past 
 year by both officers and members. 
 
120 HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 "The officers have been prompt, faithful and efficient in the 
 discharge of their various duties, and the Sir Knights have ever 
 been found ready to yield a cheerful obedience to all orders 
 which it was deemed necessary to issue, and they thereby greatly 
 aided in promoting that peace and harmony which prevails in 
 our Asylum, and which is so essentially necessary in all Masonic 
 organizations. 
 
 "When you elected me. Sir Knights, to this proud position, I 
 fully appreciated the high honor conferred upon rae, and although 
 deeply sensible of the many responsibilities of the position, and 
 the many obligations thereby imposed, I made you no prom- 
 ises and gave you no pledges. But I determined to endeavor to 
 deserve the confidence you reposed in me, and that, with what- 
 ever skill and ability I might possess, I would discharge those 
 duties in a manner that would be creditable to this Commandery 
 and advance the interests of Templar Masonry. But if. Sir 
 Knights, I have come short in my duties, or if I have committed 
 errors, I trust you will throw over them the broad mantle of char- 
 ity, and attribute them to the head and not to the heart. 
 
 "And now. Sir Knights, after having served in various posi- 
 tions as an officer of this Commandery for the past five years, 
 during the whole of which period I am proud to be able to say that 
 I have never been absent but, once from any of its assemblies, I 
 return you the trust you reposed in me, and take my place again 
 among you upon the floor, not, I trust, to be a drone in the hive, 
 but willing in the future, as in the past, to labor in any way or 
 manner that may best promote the interest and welfare of this 
 Commandery, of which I am proud to be a member. 
 
 "Again I thank you, Sir Knights, for the honors you have from 
 time to time conferred upon me, and I assure you that the pleas- 
 ant memories of your many acts of kindness will be among the 
 most pleasing recollections of my life. 
 
 "From the well known character and ability of the officers you 
 have this evening selected to preside over your deliberations, I 
 am confident the reputation of Maryland Commandery No. i will 
 be raised still higher, and its career will still be upward and 
 onward." 
 
 Grand Commander Charles H. Mann being present, installed 
 the officers elect, when Eminent Commander Gorgas, on behalf 
 of members of the Commandery, presentedikjewels of _their rank 
 to Past Commanders Martin and Krebs, with the following 
 remarks: 
 
 "Eminent Sirs: The ancient nations were wont to decorate 
 the brows of the victorious with garlands of laurel and olive; of 
 laurel, emblem of Victory and triumph; of olive, emblem of 
 Peace and fruition, and which was dedicated to Apollo, god of 
 Light. But the advent of Christianity led to a tragedy, of which 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 121 
 
 this day is the anniversary, which furnished a holier emblem 
 than those of the ancient nations — the revered and hallowed 
 cross, stained with the blood of Him who offered up His life that 
 we might live ; an emblem which wasadopted by the Knights of 
 the Temple as the sacred symbol of their Order, and under the 
 inspiration of which they smote the haughty Saracen, Turk and 
 Moor, and conquered and died in the hope of a glorious immor- 
 tality as the reward of valiant and magnanimous deeds in rescu- 
 ing the tomb of our Saviour from the polluting hands of the infi- 
 
 "Mindful of the many evidences of the earnestness of your 
 efforts to promote the welfare of our cherished Commandery, 
 your f raters desire to make known to you, in a manner that is by 
 no means common (nor can it ever be justly termed such as long 
 as the recipients are deserving), their appreciation of such ser- 
 vices, and also the lasting attachment they have formed for you 
 individually. 
 
 "Upon me devolves the pleasant duty of presenting you with 
 these testimonials of our friendship and esteem — the hallowed 
 emblem of our Order, the refulgent rays of which remind us of 
 those divine teachings and sublime precepts which He has left to 
 guide and direct us in the paths of truth and holiness. * * * 
 Life glides swiftly and silently on a summer day of sunshine and 
 shade, of joy and sorrow, of toil and of rest; but may it be to you 
 a day whose golden sunset shall be but the dawn of another be- 
 yond the horizon of the present, whose noontide is one of unset- 
 ting brightness. 
 
 "That this may be the happiness of each of you, is the highest 
 blessing yoUr f raters can invoke. ' ' 
 
 The recipients, in accepting the jewels, made appropriate re- 
 marks. 
 
 "April 17th, 1874 — The Eminent Commander and a delegation 
 of the Commandery took charge of the remains of the late Sir 
 Knight Rush Fuller, Treasurer of Mobile Commandery No. i, 
 and performed over them the last sad rites of our Order." 
 
 This Sir Knight died in Brooklyn, N. Y., on the i6th, and his 
 remains were brought to this city and deposited in Loudon Park 
 Cemetery in the presence of his family and friends. At a subse- 
 quent assembly a communication was received from Mobile Com- 
 mandery No. I, returning thanks for the attention paid to the 
 remains of their late frater. 
 
 "April 24th, 1874— The Committee reported that there is in the 
 hands of the Treasurer $347.47. 
 
122 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 The Commandery acted as escort to the Grand Lodge of Mary- 
 land on a visit to Cambridge, on the occasion of laying the cor- 
 ner-stone of a new Masonic Hall in that town June nth, 1874. 
 The brethren and Sir Knights were kindly received and hospita- 
 bly entertained by the brethren and citizens of Cambridge. The 
 pleasure of the return trip, however, was marred by the boat 
 getting aground shortly after leaving Cambridge, and not arri- 
 ving at its wharf in Baltimore until 31^ o'clock A. M. 
 
 "June 26th, 1874- — Received a printed communication from 
 Grand Commander Schultz relative to holding a field encamp- 
 ment at Lutherville, Baltimore County, under the auspices of 
 the Grand Commandery." 
 
 There was for a time much enthusiasm manifested upon this 
 subject by the Sir Knights, but the project was finally abandoned. 
 
 The Commandery called off until September. 
 
 "November 13th, 1874 — Fifty dollars was subscribed towards 
 the establishment of a Masonic Library." 
 
 "November 29th, 1874 — The following telegram was received 
 and read: 
 
 "Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 27. 
 "Our respects to Maryland Commandery. All well and happy. 
 
 Jacob E. Krebs." 
 
 This message was sent on behalf of the Sir Knights en route for 
 New Orleans to attend the Nineteenth Triennial session of the 
 Grand Encampment, held in that city in December, 1874. A 
 number of the Sir Knights from the several Commanderies of 
 this jurisdiction attended this Conclave, but all marched under 
 the banner of the Grand Commandery of Maryland. The par- 
 ticipants in this pilgrimage from Maryland can never forget the 
 whole-souled courtesies extended to them by their fraters of New 
 Orleans; nor can they forget the kind manner in which they were 
 received by the Sir Knights from all parts of our country, who 
 assured them that they retained a lively and a most pleasant 
 recollection of the attention paid to them by the Sir Knights of 
 Baltimore three years previously. A number of them wore on 
 their coats the Maryland Commandery Triennial medal, which 
 they appeared to prize most highly. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 23 
 
 "December loth, 1874 — An assembly was called for the pur- 
 pose of attending the funeral of the late Sir Wm. B. Larmqur, 
 who died December 8, 1874." 
 
 Under date December nth is the following: 
 
 "Sir Henry W. Marston, Grand Captain General, on the part 
 of the Line of Knights of the Grand Commandery of Maryland, 
 arose, and in a few pertinent remarks presented to Sir E. T. 
 Schultz the purple shoulder straps belonging to his rank as Very 
 Eminent Grand Captain General of the Grand Encampment of 
 the United States, he leaving been elected to that office at the 
 late Triennial session held in New Orleans. Our Eminent Com- 
 mander, also, on the part of this Commandery, gracefully com- 
 plimented Sir Schultz on his newly attained honors. To both of 
 whom Sir Schultz replied in a brief address of courteous ac- 
 knowledgment. ' ' 
 
 The Eminent Commander stated that on Sunday last the Com- 
 mandery assembled and paid the last tribute of respect to the 
 remains of Sir C. C. Sqhieferdecker, who died December 7, 1874. 
 
 "January 8th, 1875^ — Sir Knight ■ Emmons, from ihe. Commit- 
 tee, reported resolutions in respect to Sir Knights Schieferdecker 
 and Larmour." 
 
 Referring to the former, the Conxmittee say: 
 
 "Although the name of Sir Knight Schieferdecker has long 
 been on the rolls of the Commandery, yet he had been absent so 
 long from the State that he was almbst forgotten by its citizens 
 and unknown to our present active members; but the' veterans 
 amongst our number well remember when he was an active and 
 useful member of the Commandery." 
 
 Of Sir Knight Larmour, who was well and intimately known to 
 the writer, the Committee very correctly says: 
 
 "That as a business man few surpassed him in straightforward 
 dealing and integrity of purpose; that in social life his genial 
 and suave manners, and his constant practice of those little 
 amenities so agreeable to those upon whom they are bestowed, 
 rendered him an acquisition to society; and that as a Mason, his 
 zeal, particularly in Blue Masonry, endeared him in the affec- 
 tions of his brethren, companions and fraters." 
 
 "Permission was given to the several bodies of the Scottish 
 Rite to use the Asylum when not in use by the Commanderies." 
 
 "February 28th, 1875 — A special assembly was called for the 
 purpose of attending the funeral of the late Sir Justis C. Gude, 
 who departed this life on the 24th inst., in his 48th year." 
 
124 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 This Sir Knight is well remembered by many of the present 
 membership for his great interest and zeal in the various depart- 
 ments of Masonry — Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. 
 
 "March 12th, 1875- — On motion, Sir Knight Emmons was re- 
 quested to compile a history of Maryland Commandery, in which 
 request the Sir Knight cheerfully acquiesced." 
 
 It is to be regretted, and by none more than the present com- 
 piler, that Sir Knight Emmons subsequently found that the 
 requirements of his profession would not permit him to undertake 
 this work. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: C. C. Airy, W. A. Bushnell, Josiah S. Bowen, M. D., Rev. 
 James B. Burcell, Charles E. Mullikin, J. Young Boyle and Wm. 
 H. Kanne. 
 
 Sir Knights Cecil S. Spates and H. P. Underbill were admitted 
 to membership. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 26th, 1875 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Jr Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir William A. Hanway Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Columbus C. Isaacs Captain General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir William H. Ruby Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Christian B. Kleibacker Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir F. Oliver Barrett Recorder. 
 
 Sir Charles E. Hynson Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir William F. Cochran Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Richard M. Cochrane Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 Previous to retiring. Eminent Commander Gorgas delivered 
 a lengthy address, in which he gave a review of the past year, 
 and expressed, his sincere thanks severally to the ofiBcers of the 
 Commandery for the faithful manner in which they had per- 
 formed their duties; also to the members of the Commandery for 
 the kind and courteous feeling they have always manifested for 
 him. 
 
 The officers-elect, together with those of the other Comman- 
 deries, were installed by the Grand Commander on Easter Mon- 
 day, a custom — then for the first time introduced — which has 
 since beeji invariably followed in this jurisdiction. 
 
HERMON L. EMMONS. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. I25 
 
 "April 7th, 1875 — An invitation was received from the Com- ' 
 mittee of Arrangements inviting this Commandery to be present 
 at the Twenty-second Annual Conclave of the Grand Comman- 
 dery of Pennsylvania, to be heldat Pittsburg May 2Sth to 28th, 
 which was accepted." , 
 
 The Commandery, however, as a body did not participate, but 
 several of the members were present. 
 
 "A communication was received from the Grand Commander, 
 calling attention to changes in the By-laws necessary to be made 
 to be in conformity with recent enactments of the Grand En- 
 campment of the United States." 
 
 The Eminent Commander, with appropriate words, presented 
 to Past Commander Gorgas a past commander's jewel. 
 
 "Special AssemblJ^ April i6th, 1875 — The Eminent Comman- 
 der announced the death of our late frater. Past Comrnander 
 John N. Mcjilton, which sad event took place in New York City 
 on the 13th inst. The Commandery repaired in carriages (the 
 weather being inclement) to Christ Church, on Chase street, 
 where the remains reposed in charge of a guard of honor, and 
 from thence to Greenmount Cemetery. Here the body of our 
 beloved frater was committed to its mother earth with the sol- 
 emn rites of the Order of Masonic Knighthood." 
 
 [The third Book of Minutes ends with the Assembly held 
 April 30th, 1875.] 
 
 PILGRIMAGE TO NEW YORK. 
 
 The Commandery by invitation attended the grand parade of 
 the Grand Lodge of New York on the occasion of the dedication 
 of the new Temple in that city, June 2, 1875. The following 
 account of this pilgrimage, appears in the proceedings: 
 
 "Maryland Commandery met in the Asylum, at 8.30 A. M., June 
 I, formed in line, and under escort of Monumental Commandery 
 No. 3 (kindly tendered) marched to Union Depot, escorting the 
 Grand Lodge of Maryland— Hermon L. Emmons, Eminent Com- 
 mander; Wm. A. Hanway, Generalissimo; C. C. Isaacs, Captain- 
 General, and some seventy Sir Knights in line. 
 
 "Embarking, the journey was safely made, and the Comman- 
 dery was received at Jersey City by Manhattan Commandery No. 
 31, and escorted to New York amid a salute of 21 guns, and 
 thence to the St. Nicholas Hotel, where the Commandery quar 
 tered. 
 
126 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 "At 8.30 P. M., in the headquarters of the Commandery, a large 
 body of Sir Knights assembled, when a jewel of his rank was pre- 
 sented to Sir Knight E. T. Schultz, Past Grand Commander, with 
 a few eloquent remarks, by Sir William T. Adreon, Grand Com- 
 mander of Maryland, and responded to by the recipient. 
 
 "On Wednesday morning the Commandery formed at the hotel, 
 and, escorted by Manhattan Commandery, marched to East Sev- 
 enteenth street, where the fifth division was formed, and took its 
 place in the parade, and marched over the designated route to 
 the new Masonic Temple. 
 
 "Upon the dismissal of the parade the Commandery was escorted 
 to Tammany Hall, where an elegant banquet was tendered the 
 Commandery and its special guests by our hosts, the fraters of 
 Manhattan Commandery No. 31, which was thoroughly enjoyed 
 by each participant. An address of welcome was made by Emi- 
 nent Commander Blanck, of Manhattan, which was followed by 
 brief speeches by Hon. Sir James H. Hopkins, Grand Master of 
 
 Templars; Sir Lj'tle, Grand Commander of New York; 
 
 Sir Edward T. Schultz, Grand Captain General of the Grand En- 
 campment; Sir Hermon L. Emmons, Eminent Commander of 
 Maryland No. i, and others." 
 
 The oflBcers of the Grand Encampment had accepted the escort 
 of Maryland Commandery, and were its special guests during the 
 entire celebration. 
 
 The Commandery returned home on Thursday evening after 
 an absence of three days, the Sir Knights greatly pleased with 
 the treatment received from their fraters of New York City. 
 
 A number of Sir Knights of the other Commanderies of this 
 city participated in this pilgrimage, but under the banner of 
 Maryland. 
 
 "June nth, 1875 — Sir F. J. S. Gorgas read a list of petitioners 
 to Grand Commander Adreon for a dispensation to form a new 
 Commandery, to be known as BEAUSEANT No. 8. He stated 
 that the dispensation had been granted on the recommendation 
 of Baltimore, Monumental and Palestine Commanderies, but 
 requested, as an act of 'knightly courtesy,' that Maryland Com- 
 mandery would endorse the action of these three Commanderies, 
 whereupon Sir Knight Krebs moved that the recommendation be 
 endorsed bj' Marj'land Commandery. Adopted." 
 
 There were sixty-three petitioners for this new Commandery, 
 all of whom, with the exception of six, were members of Maryland 
 No. I . The withdrawal of so large a number — being nearly one- 
 fourth of the entire membership — occasioned for a time much 
 bitterness of feeling on the part of the fraters of the parent body, 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 127 
 
 which continued until the complete organization of the new Com- 
 mandery, when happily it ceased, and good feeling has since 
 prevailed. 
 
 > "June 25th, 1875 — A comtnunication was received from the 
 Grand Master of Maryland, Brother John H. B. Latrobe, embody- 
 ing the following resolution, which, for reasons set forth in his 
 address, he requested should be filled in and adopted by this 
 Commandery: 
 
 ' ' 'Resolved, That for the reasons and for the purpose set forth 
 in the late address of the Grand Master, at the May Communica- 
 tion of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, Maryland Commandery 
 No. 1, K. T., assent to the suggestion then made in regard to the 
 stock of the Masonic Temple held by this Commandery, and that 
 the Treasurer be, and he is hereby, directed to transfer to the 
 Treasurer of the Grand Lodge in trust the stock of this Cum- 
 mandery, to be held as indicated in the address aforesaid.' 
 
 "On motion the blanks were ordered to be filled in, and the 
 resolution was adopted, the words italicized being the blanks 
 referred to." 
 
 The Board of Managers and Grand Master Latrobe indulged 
 the hope that, if the Masonic bodies holding certificates of stock 
 in the Temple would surrender the same, dividends might be 
 paid on the stock held by the individual holders. Accordingly 
 a resolution was adopted by the Board, requesting such surren- 
 der by the Masonic bodies, with which request, as seen by the 
 above, Maryland Commandery complied, arid surrendered its 
 stock (56 shares), amounting to ^560. But the hopes of the 
 Grand Master and the Board of Managers were not realized, and 
 no dividends have been paid on any of the stock. It was under- 
 stood that tlie certificates of stock surrendered "were to be in trust 
 until the absorption of the mortgage debt by the sinking fund 
 shall enable the Grand Lodge, after paying six per cent, on the 
 preferred stock, to resume the payment of interest on the sur- 
 rendered, stock. ' '. 
 
 "Special Assembly was held Sunday, June 27th, to attend the 
 funeral of our late frater. Past Eminent Commander Daniel A. 
 Piper." 
 
 The Commandery was formed in line, and acted as escort to the 
 Grand Lodge, by whom the ceremonies and services attendant 
 upon the interment were performed. The remains of our late 
 frater were brought from his residence to the Temple early ip 
 
128 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 the day, attended by a guard of honor of this Commandery, under 
 whose charge they laid in state in the main saloon until 4 o'clock 
 P. M., when they were removed under escort to Greenmount 
 Cemetery, and deposited in the public mausoleum with Masonic 
 honors, conducted by Grand Master Latrobe. Large delegations 
 were present from the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Com- 
 mandery, St. John's Royal Arch Chapter and Concordia Lodge. 
 At a subsequent assembly appropriate resolutions, referring to 
 Sir Knight Piper, were adopted, and Past Grand Commander 
 Charles H. . Mann delivered an address eulogistic of the life, 
 character and services of our eminent frater, which appear in 
 full in the minutes of the Commandery. 
 
 "Special Assembly, July 27th, 1875, held for the purpose of 
 attending the funeral of our late frater, John L. Yeates, M. D., 
 who departed this life on the 24th inst., in the 73d year of his 
 age." 
 
 Sir Knight Yeates, until rendered entirely helpless, by reason 
 of repeated attacks of paralysis, was a prominent and useful citizen, 
 a zealous Mason and renowned physician, and a gentleman enjoy- 
 ing the confidence and respect of the community in which he 
 lived. 
 
 "September loth, 1875 — A dispensation granted by the Grand 
 Commander was read, permitting the Commandery to elect a 
 Junior Warden and Recorder; Sir Knights Kleibacker and 
 Barrett respectively occupying those stations, having resigned. 
 Upon ballot. Sir Knight Egbert Hopkins was elected Junior 
 Warden, and Sir Knight Alvin Robertson Recorder." 
 
 "October zid, 1875 — Sir Knights David Martin and William 
 Rogers were elected Honorary Life Members." 
 
 "November 26th, 1875 — The thanks of the Commandery were 
 tendered to Sir Knights James A. Whiting and W. F. Ross for 
 the marble slab placed by them on the pedestal in the East. ' ' 
 
 "February 25th, 1876 — On motion it was resolved that the 
 banner of Maryland Commandery be tendered to the Grand 
 Commandery for their acceptance. ' ' 
 
 Grand Commander Adreon conceiving that the banners owned 
 by Maryland, Baltimore and Monumental Commanderies were 
 Grand Standards, suggested that they be offered to the Grand 
 Commandery, and that one of them could at slight expense be 
 
WILLIAM A. HAXWAY. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 129 
 
 altered to a Grand Conimandery standard. In accordance with 
 the suggestion, each Commandery tendered its banner. That of 
 Baltimore being regarded as most suitable, was selected, and was 
 used as the Grand Commandery standard until destroyed in the 
 fire. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: John Nichlas, J. George Baetjer, Leander Foreman, 
 William F. Kunkel, William F. Ross, Daniel A. Maloney, Gerhard 
 F. Kooke, Charles H. Koppelman, Jacob W. S. Schroeder, 
 William L. Sharratts, J. Wesley Cross, John Parke, Ferdinand 
 Hassencamp, Jr., William E. Bloomer, F. Louis Schaefer, 
 Alexander B. Houston, Ferdinand Lautenbach and John C. Far- 
 quhar. 
 
 Sir Louis Lemkul, late of Columbia Commandery No. 2, Wash- 
 ington, D. C, was admitted to membership. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 14th, 1876— The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir William A. Hanway Eminent Commander. ■ 
 
 Sir Columbus C. Isaacs Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir William H. Ruby Captain-General. 
 
 .Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Philip D. Boyd Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Edmund J. Oppelt Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Alvin Robertson Recorder. 
 
 Sir J. George Baetjer Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Richard M. Cochrane Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir F. Louis Schaefer Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 The above officers, together with the officers-elect of the other 
 Commanderies of the jurisdiction, were publicly installed, in the 
 presence of a large audience, by Grand Commander William T. 
 Adreon, in the main hall at the Temple, on Easter Monday, 
 April 17. A number of distinguished Templars were also pres- 
 ent by invitation; among them, Grand Master of Templars Hon. 
 James H. Hopkins, Hon. Robert E. Withers, Grand Commander, 
 and James G. Bain, Grand Generalissimo, of Virginia; E. D. B. 
 Porter, Past Grand Commander of Minnesota; Hon. A. H. Hamil- 
 ton, Past Grand Commander of Indiana; Hon. G. Wylie Wells, of 
 the Grand Commandery of Mississippi; Ben Perley Poore, of Mas- 
 sachusetts; Hon. F. C. Latrobe, Mayor of Baltimore, and a large 
 delegation from the Commanderies of the District of Columbia. 
 
130 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 At the conclusion of the installation ceremonies, Grand Master 
 Hopkins delivered an address, when the Commanderies were 
 formed in column and marched in review, saluting the Grand 
 Master as they passed. 
 
 After the conclusion of the ceremonies, dancing followed, and 
 was indulged in by the Sir Knights and their lady friends until a 
 late hour. The members of the Grand Commandery and their 
 specially invited guests repaired to Barnum's Hotel, and there 
 participated in a banquet, at the conclusion of which toasts were 
 proposed, and responses made thereto by the eminent Sir Knights 
 present. 
 
 The cash receipts for the past year were 12,376.41; disburse- 
 ments, $1,429.25. Cash on hand, ^947.16. 
 
 A special assembly was held April 30th, 1876, for the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of Sir Charles A. Wailes, Past Com- 
 mander of Palestine Commandery No. 7, of Annapolis, and a 
 former member of this Commandery. 
 
 A special assembly was also held Maj' 12th, 1876, for the pur- 
 pose of attending the funeral of Sir Egbert D. Hopkins, who 
 died May 9th, 1876, aged 44 years. 
 
 TEMPLAR REUNION. 
 
 At the Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment, held in 
 New Orleans in 1874, a resolution was adopted, recommending 
 the holding of a reunion of the Templars of the United States at 
 Philadelphia in 1876, during the great Exposition held in com- 
 memoration of the centenary of our Republic. Grand Master 
 Hopkins having delegated the duty of making the arrangements 
 for the reunion to the Grand Commander}- of Pennsylvania, that 
 body designated the ist and 2d days of June, 1876, as the time 
 for holding the same, and orders and invitations were issued 
 accordingly to the Grand and Subordinate Commanderies of the 
 country. In response to the invitations, Sir Knights from 
 almost every State and Territory in the United States assembled 
 in Philadelphia, and on the morning of June ist participated in 
 a grand parade, formed under the direction of the Grand Com- 
 mandery of Pennsylvania. 
 
 After marching through the principal streets of the city, the 
 parade was reviewed by Grand Master Hopkins. After the 
 parade luncheon was served at the several headquarters of the five 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 131 
 
 Commanderies of Philadelphia, viz.: Philadelphia No. 2, St. 
 John's No. 4, Kadosh No. 29, Mary No. 36, St. Albans No. 47, 
 and Corinthian Chasseur No. 53. In the evening a grand recep- 
 tion was held at the Academy of Music, when an address of wel- 
 come was made, to which Grand Master Hopkins delivered an 
 eloquent response. 
 
 Maryland Commandery — Sir William A. Hanway, Eminent 
 Commander — with full ranks — participated in this notable re- 
 union. Baltimore, Monumental, and Beatiseant Commanderies, 
 of this city, were also present. 
 
 FIELD ENCAMPMENT AT CAMP HOPKINS, 
 RIDLEY PARK, CHESTER CO., PA. 
 
 The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com- 
 pany tendered the use of Ridley Park, situated nine miles south 
 of Philadelphia, to the Grand Commandery of Maryland and its 
 subordinates, for the purpose of a Field Encampment during the 
 continuance of the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia. The 
 proposition was accepted, thereby affording the Sir Knights 
 frequent opportunities of visiting the great Exposition, and at the 
 same time giving them an insight into camp life, and affording 
 healthy, pleasant and economical recreation. 
 
 The subordinate Commanderies of Baltimore took charge of 
 the matter, and made extensive preparation for the accommoda- 
 tion of Commanderies of other jurisdictions, whom it was confi- 
 dently expected would participate with the Maryland Templars 
 in the Encampment. But from some cause, never clearly under- 
 stood by the Maryland Sir Knights, not a single Commandery 
 outside of this jurisdiction put in an appearance; but nothing 
 daunted, the Grand Commandery of Maryland, and its subordin- 
 ates in the City of Baltimore, on the morning of June 28th, 1876, 
 headed by the Naval Academy Band, took up the line of march 
 for "Camp Hopkins" (named in honor of the Grand Master of 
 Templars, vSir James H. Hopkins), where they pitched tents 
 and encamped for ten days. The following account of Maryland 
 Commandery* s participation in the Encampment is quoted from 
 the records: 
 
 "The Commandery met at the Asylum June 28th, at 9 o'clock 
 a. m., under special orders, and in company with the Grand Com- 
 mandery of Maryland, and the several subordinate Commander- 
 
132 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMAN'DERY. 
 
 ies of the City of Baltimore, inarched to the President street 
 depot, and from thence proceeded to the camp grounds at Ridley 
 Park, where they arrived during the afternoon, and immediately 
 proceeded to arrange for active camp duties. 'Camp Hopkins' 
 was formally opened on the morning of June 29th; Maryland 
 Commandery being assigned to guard duty that day, with Sir 
 William A. Hanway, Eminent Commander, as officer of the day; 
 followed daily by other Commanderies in succession, as per 
 General Order No. 2 of the Grand Commander, R. E. Sir 
 Robert K. Martin. The Sir Knights were exercised each day by 
 early morning drills, and participated in -dress parade at sunset, 
 the remainder of the day being availed of by most of them to 
 visit the Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia, for which purpose 
 the camp was in the main intended. 
 
 "The decorations at Maryland Commandery' s quarters were 
 full and elegant, and attracted the larger share of attention of all 
 who visited the camp. They consisted of numbers of banners 
 and pennants displayed from the various tents, which were artis- 
 tically wrought, and had delineated upon them the emblems of 
 the Order, as also the insignia of the officers of the Commandery. 
 Added to this was a grand arch spanning the entrance to the 
 avenue of the Commandery. This arch was supported by two 
 columns twelve feet high, which, added to the arch proper, made 
 a total height of twenty-two feet, and surmounted by a keystone, 
 upon which was depicted the honored medal of Maryland Com- 
 mandery; the whole being covered with emblems and mottoes 
 executed in a masterly style, and producing an effect brilliant in 
 the extreme. For this fine display, as well as for the convenience 
 of gas in each tent, Maryland Commandery is especially indebted 
 to the arduous, untiring and self-sacrificing labors of our Treas- 
 urer, Sir James A. Whiting. 
 
 "While the distance of the camp from the City of Philadelphia 
 prevented the attendance of large numbers of visitors, yet the 
 Commandery had the honor of entertaining on two occasions 
 Most Eminent Sir James H. Hopkins, Grand Master of the United 
 States, also a number of the Sir Knights of Pennsylvania and 
 other jurisdictions, as well as several from England; and its head- 
 quarters was always open to receive and entertain the numerous 
 visitors from the surrounding country, among whom were many 
 ladies, whose participation in the hops and other entertainments 
 made the evenings at Camp Hopkins most enjoyable. While it 
 might be regretted that a larger number of Sir Knights did not 
 participate in the Encampment, yet those who did will ever 
 remember it with feelings of the liveliest satisfaction in being 
 able to bear testimony to the prominent position occupied by 
 Maryland Commandery upon that occasion, as well as having 
 added their humble share to the observance of the Nation's great 
 'Centennial Anni\ersary.' 
 
 "The following Sir Knights of Marj-land Commandery par- 
 ticipated in the Encampment: 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 133 
 
 Robert K. Martin, R. E. Grand Commander; E. T. Schultz, 
 Past Grand Commander, and Grand Captain-General of the Grand 
 Encampment; Charles H. Mann, Past Grand Commander; Jacob 
 E. Krebs, Grand Captain-General; Harmon L. Emmons, Past 
 Commander; William A. Hanway, Eminent Commander; Colum- 
 bus C. Isaacs, Generalissimo; William H. Ruby, Captain-General; 
 William Rogers, Prelate; Edmund J. Oppelt, Junior Warden; 
 James A. Whiting, Treasurer; Alvin Robertson, Recorder; J. 
 Geoirge Baetjer, Standard Bearer; Richard M. Cochrane. Sword 
 Bearer; George W. Sadtler, G. F. Kooke and William F. Kunkel, 
 Guards, and Sir Knights Andrew E. Warner, Joseph Harris, Harry 
 H. Flack, D. H. Emory, John H. Emory, George B. Cockey, 
 William H. Cockey, John T. Perkins, John P, Tyrell, R. Edwin 
 Hook, Charles H. Zoppelman, Bushrod T. Perry, John Hubner, 
 William E. Connor, Charles T. Wamaling, Josiah H. Bowen, M. D., 
 E. Maurice Watkins, William F. Ross, William E. Bloomer, 
 Joseph B. Hopkins, Gideon P. Hopkins of Wm., John W. Cross, 
 E. N. Spencer, William E. Waring, Charles W. Virtue, Henry L. 
 Bowen, Edward L. Hooper and E. B. Almony. 
 
 "Signed, Alvin Robertson, Recorder^ 
 
 The location selected for this Encampment was in every respect 
 a most desirable one, and. the arrangement of the commissary 
 department, which was in charge of Major Nevins,' of the P. W. 
 & B. R. R. , was all that could be desired. Concerts and hops 
 were held in the large dining pavilion every evening, and on 
 Sundays sermons were delivered morning and evening by Rev. 
 Sir Joseph B. Purcell, Prelate of Beauseant Commandery. 
 Altogether it was a most enjoyable ten days, and the Sir Knights 
 who were fortunate to have participated therein, to this day refer 
 to it with great pleasure. 
 
 "At the assembly held September 22d, 1876, the Recorder 
 handed to the Eminent Commander a silver goblet, and asked 
 him to present the same to Sir Knight James A. Whiting, in 
 token of appreciation of services rendered by him at Ridley Park 
 Encampment, which he accordingly did, with appropriate re- 
 marks. Sir Whiting accepted the same, with thanks for the com- 
 pliment paid to him." 
 
 '■Special assembly, held November 9th, to attend the funeral 
 of Sir Lawrence Sangston, who died November 7th, 1876, aged 
 63 years." 
 
 "November 24th, 1876 — Upon motion of Sir C. C. Isaacs, a 
 Committee,- consisting of Isaacs, Whiting, Oppelt, Krebs and 
 Robertson, was appointed to solicit subscriptions from the varioiis 
 
134 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Masonic bodies of this city, for the purpose of erecting a monu- 
 ment over the remains of our late eminent frater, Sir Daniel A. 
 Piper." 
 
 Ascertaining that the family of Sir Piper had arranged for a 
 monument, the Committee, at a subseqent assembly, was dis- 
 charged from a further consideration of the subject. 
 
 "January 12th, 1877 — An official visit was made by the Grand 
 Commander, Sir Robert K. Martin, and his officers. The Order 
 of Red Cross was conferred by the officers of the Commandery." 
 
 "February 23d, 1877 — The Eminent Commander stated that 
 he had received from Sir C. C. Bitting, Past Commander of 
 Richmond Commandery No. 2, a gavel made of olive wood from 
 Jerusalem, with handle of palm wood from the banks of the 
 Jordan, which the Sir Knight had requested him to deliver to 
 this Commandery with his compliments. 
 
 "On motion the interesting gift was accepted with much pleas- 
 ure, and the Recorder ordered to send Sir Bitting a copy of the 
 resolution. 
 
 "Past Grand Commander Schultz then delivered an interesting 
 lecture, upon the conclusion of which a vote of thanks was unani- 
 mously tendered to him. ' ' 
 
 "Special assembly, held March 6th, 1877, for the purpose of 
 attending the funeral of Sir Frederick Woodworth, who died 
 March 3d, 1877, in the 68th year of his age." 
 
 At the regular assembly, held March 23d, 1877, Sir William 
 Rogers, from the Committee appointed to draft suitable resolu- 
 tions referring to this lamented frater, presented the following: 
 
 ' ' Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Commander of the universe 
 to take from among us our well beloved friend and frater. Sir 
 Frederick Woodworth, for many years Recorder of this Com- 
 mandery, therefore be it 
 
 "Resolved, That in the death of Sir Woodworth this community 
 has lost an exemplary citizen, and our fraternity a true brother, 
 faithful companion, and courteous Sir Knight, whose active member- 
 ship of twenty-one years in this Commandery attested his zeal and 
 devotion to Templar Masonry. 
 
 "Resolved, That the truly amiable, social and genial disposition 
 always displayed by our late frater endeared him to all who knew 
 him, and his memory will ever be fondly cherished by the 
 members of this Commander)-. 
 
 "Resolved, That Maryland Commandery No. i. Knights Tem- 
 plar, deeply sympathizes with the family of our deceased frater in 
 the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and father, whose 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 35 
 
 exemplary character and Christian deportment gives assurance 
 that their loss is his gain. 
 
 '^Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolu- 
 tions be sent to the family of our deceased f rater. ' ' 
 
 Sir Knight Woodworth was born in the City of Baltimore in the 
 year 1808. He was made a Mason in Concordia Lodge in 1845; 
 was Master in 1847, and Treasurer from 1863 until the time of 
 his death. He was a member and High Priest of Jerusalem 
 Chapter, and served in the several positions of Grand Treasurer, 
 Grand Scribe and Grand King in the Grand Chapter. He 
 received the Orders in Maryland Commandery in 1856, and from 
 1863 to 1872 he was Recorder. In 1868 he received the degrees 
 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite up to and including' 
 the 32°, and was Grand Registrar of the Grand Consistory from 
 1870 until his death. At the 1876 session of the Supreme Coun- 
 cil he was nominated by the Sovereign Grand Commander for 
 the highest degree — the thirty-third. In 1844 he was elected 
 Secretary of the Baltimore Fire Insurance Co., and retained the 
 position until overtaken by death. In all the varied relations of 
 life, as a Christian, as a citizen, as a friend, and as a Mason, Sir 
 Knight Woodworth had in a pre-eminent degree the respect and 
 esteem of all with whom he came in contact. He was modest 
 and unassuming, and of a most charitable and humane disposi- 
 tion, his hand being ever ready to help the needy. -In him the 
 true principles of our fraternity were most fully exemplified. 
 
 The members of Maryland Commandery erected a tombstone 
 over the grave of Sir Knight Woodworth, in Greenmount Ceme- 
 tery. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this ' 
 term: Edward N. Spencer, Henry Farrier, James H. Archer, 
 George E. Watson, John T. Perkins, H. H. Petze, Charles E. 
 Edwards, George Fraine, William Corner, Robert E. Boyd, J. 
 K. Aldridge, L. W. Herring, John H. Emory, J. P. Hopkins, 
 Gideon P. Hopkins of Wm., R. Howard Brown, J. Walter Abbott, 
 J. Morris Watkins, E. B. Almony, Robert H. Thompson, Morton 
 D. Banks, L. W. Councilman, Alexander Wiley, James L. Sell- 
 man and George H. Kerner. 
 
 R. R. Griffith and H. Fitzgerald were admitted to membership. 
 
136 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 30th, 1877 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Columbus C. Isaacs Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir William H. Ruby Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir William A. Hanwa}- Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Philip D. Boyd Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Edmund J. Oppelt Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Alvin Robertson Recorder. 
 
 Sir J. George Baetjer Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John H. Emory Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir F. Louis Schaef er Warder. 
 
 Sir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 The above-named ofiScers were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand Commandery on Easter Monday. 
 
 The receipts for the previous year were §2,432.31; disburse- 
 ments, Si, 622. 03. Cash on hand, $810.18. 
 
 "April 27th, 1877 — The following amendments to the By-Laws, 
 to be known as Article XL, proposed by Sir Alvin Robertson, 
 were adopted: 
 
 LIFE MEMBERSHIP. 
 
 "Section i. Any member of this Commandery, who has been a 
 contributing member thereof for a period of twenty-five years, 
 shall be declared an Honorary Life Member, and exempt from 
 the payment of dues. He shall also be entitled to a diploma of 
 Honorary Life Membership. 
 
 "Section 2. Any member may be entitled to a diploma of Life 
 Membership, and exempt from dues, by pajnng, in addition to 
 his entrance fee, the sum of S60, and for each succeeding year, 
 from the time of his entrance, the sum of S2 shall be deducted 
 from the above sum of S60, provided his dues are paid up to the 
 time when he desires to become a Life Member. 
 
 "Section 3. All amounts received for Life Membership shall 
 constitute a permanent fund, to be invested in such manner as 
 th« Commandery may determine, and shall be used for no pur- 
 pose whatever; provided, however, that the interest upon the same 
 may be used in payment of the current expenses of the Com- 
 mandery when the same shall become necessary. ' ' 
 
 "May 25th, 1877 — A fraternal visit was made by Beauseant 
 Commandery — Sir Christian B. Kleibacker, Eminent Comman- 
 der. The Order of the Temple was conferred. ' ' 
 
 "September 26th, 1877. — A special assembly was called for the 
 purpose of attending the funeral of Sir Thomas Cobum, who 
 died September 24th, 1877." 
 
COLUMBUS C. ISAACS. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 137 
 
 PILGRIMAGE TO MOUNT VERNON, 
 OCTOBER loth, 1877. 
 
 The following- account of a pilgrimage to Mount Vernon is 
 spread upon the records: 
 
 "All necessary arrangements having been completed, the Com- 
 mandery met in the Asylum at 8 o'clock a. m., and marched to 
 Camden Station, where, in connection with a large number of 
 ladies and gentlemen, took cars for 'Shepherd's,' a point on the 
 Potomac River just opposite Alexandria, where they arrived at 
 about II o'clock, and embarked on board the Steamer 'City of 
 Alexandria' for Mount Vernon; reaching the latter place about 
 noon. The Commandery formed in line on the boat, and, 
 headed by the 6th Regiment Band of 28 pieces, proceeded to the 
 Tomb of Washington; around which they marched uncovered, and 
 halted in front of the mausoleum, where they were addressed by 
 Rev. Sir Joseph B. Stitt in language of the most appropriate and 
 patriotic character; leaving a profound impression upon all who 
 had the pleasure of hearing him. At the ' conclusion of the 
 address, the Sir Knights and their friends scattered about the 
 grounds, visiting the various objects of interest. 
 
 "At 2.30 o'clock p. m. the Commandery re-embarked, and 
 proceeded to Washington, where they arrived at 4.30 o'clock, and 
 were received at the foot of 7th street py Columbia Commandery 
 No. 2 — Sir Robert Ball, Eminent Commander — with full ranks 
 and Marine Band,, under whose' escort they marched by way of 7th 
 street and Pennsylvania avenue to the White House, whefe the 
 lines were reviewed by the President of the United States, Ruth- 
 erford B. Hayes. They then marched by way of i6th and 9th 
 streets to the Masonic Temple; the ladies following in carriages 
 generously furnished by Columbia Commandery. Upon arrival 
 at the Temple, an address of welcome was delivered by Eminent 
 Commander Ball, to which Eminent Commander Isaacs responded, 
 after which the entire company were invited to partake of an 
 elegant collation, to which ample justice was done. 
 
 "After several hours spent in social intercourse with the Wash 
 ington f raters and their ladies, the line of march was resumed b}' 
 way of 9th street and Pennsylvania avenue to the depot of the 
 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. The entire line of march (notwith- 
 standing a drenching rain prevailed) was illuminated by a mag- 
 nificent display of fireworks, and the train moved off amid the 
 cheers of the multitude assembled to witness the departure. 
 
 "On arrival at Baltimore the Commandery proceeded to the 
 Asylum, and was dismissed, each Sir Knight returning to his 
 home with feelings of the utmost satisfaction in the pleasure 
 afforded by the pilgrimage to Mount Vernon. The Commandery 
 was accompanied on the pilgrimage by a number of the officers 
 of the Grand Commandery, as well as members of the several 
 Commanderies of this jurisdiction. 
 
 "Signed, Alvin Robertson, Recorder. '' 
 
138 HISTORY Oh' MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 At a subsequent assembly a Committee was appointed to pro- 
 cure and present to Columbia Commandery suitable resolutions 
 and a testimonial expressive of the appreciation of this Comman- 
 dery for the courtesy and kindness displayed by it upon the 
 occasion of this pilgrimage. This testimonial is a shield about 
 three and a half feet high by three feet in width, with a ground 
 work of gilt and silver metal, enclosed in a richly carved walnut 
 frame, capped with a cross and crown encircling crossed swords. 
 In the centre is a representation of Maryland Commandery' s 1871 
 medal, over the top of which are resolutions suitably inscribed, 
 commemorative of the pilgrimage! to Mount Vernon, and the 
 courteous attention received from the fraters of Columbia Com- 
 mandery upon that occasion. 
 
 The Committee, accompanied by a number of Sir Knights, 
 presented the testimonial to Columbia Commandery at a regular 
 assembly. The presentation was made by Eminent Commander 
 Isaacs, and received by Eminent Commander W. L. Fletcher. 
 At the close of the Commandery, the Baltimore fraters were 
 handsomely entertained. 
 
 The thanks of the Commandery were also tendered to Rev. 
 Sir Joseph B. Stitt for the able address delivered by him at the 
 Tomb of Washington, and he was' requested to furnish the Com- 
 mandery with a copy of same. If a copy of the address was 
 furnished, it was destroyed in the fire. 
 
 "November 23d, 1877 — The Right Eminent Grand Commander, 
 Sir Henry W. Marston, and his officers paid an official visitation. 
 The Order of the Temple was conferred." 
 
 "Special assembly, held December nth, 1877, fo^ the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of Sir Lawson J. Newman, who died 
 December 8th, 1877. 
 
 A Committee was appointed to make arrangements for a pil- 
 grimage to Cleveland, Ohio, on the occasion of the 20th Triennial 
 Conclave of the Grand Encampment of the United States. There 
 is no report from this Committee recorded, but I am able to state 
 that the Commandery did not participate on that occasion. A 
 number of the Sir Knights, however, of this, as well as the other 
 Commanderies of the jurisdiction, with Sir Henry W. Marston, 
 Grand Commander, and officers and past officers of the Grand 
 Commandery, were present. 
 
TESTIMONIAL TO 
 COLUMBIA COMMANDERY No. 3, Washinoton, D, C. 
 
WILLIAM H. RUBY. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 39 
 
 RECEPTIONS AND SOCIAL REUNIONS. 
 The custom of holding social entertainments, receptions and 
 reunions by this Commandery was inaugurated in 1874, two 
 being held in that year at Lehmann's Hall — January isth, under 
 the commandership of Sir Jacob E. Krebs, and December i6th, 
 under the commandership of Sir F. J. S. Gorgas. These enter- 
 tainments were continued in some form annually, until within 
 the past few years, and afforded much pleasure and gratification 
 to the Sir Knights and their families. The most notable of these 
 reunions; perhaps, was the one held Tuesday, January 20th, 
 1878, at the Masonic Temple. On this occasion the Corinthian 
 Hall was used for the reception and the dancing, while the main 
 saloon was reserved for the supper. The arrangement and decor- 
 ations of the latter were admirable. In the centre was a large 
 fountain, surrounding which were lilies in bloom, ferns and other 
 growing plants. Radiating from the fountain were eight long 
 tables (with a seating capacity of 325), upon which were all the 
 delicacies of the season; the tables being decorated by statuary 
 representing knights in armor, holding varied colored lights, 
 while around the room were displayed banners, flags and pen- 
 nants. The effect was beautiful, and great praise was awarded to 
 the Committee of Arrangements who had the matter in charge. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: P. F. Schminke, Isaac H. Scates, August Loose, John 
 H. Garretson, W. T. Baetjer, Henry F. Poske, J. W. Guest, 
 Charles A. Mauer, J. W. Hooper, Thomas C. Bruff and William 
 H. Gisriel. 
 
 J. O. Bates and Edward P. Suter were admitted to membership. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 19th, 1878 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir William H. Ruby Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Edmund J. Oppelt Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Columbus C. Isaacs Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Gerhard F. Kooke Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir F. Louis Schaefer Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Alvin Robertson Recorder. 
 
 Sir Joseph B. Hopkins Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John H. Emory Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir John T. Perkins Warder. 
 
 vSir Louis C. Coon, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
140 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 The officers-elect were installed at a special conclave of the 
 Grand Commandery, held Easter Monday, April 22d. 
 
 "May 24th, 1878 — The Committee on Treasurer's and Recor- 
 der's books reported a balance on hand of S933.04." 
 
 "June 14th, 1878 — The Eminent Commander announced the 
 death of Sir Louis C. Coon, Sentinel, which sad event occurred 
 June 3d, 1878. 
 
 "Sir Charles F. Achey, of this Commandery, was appointed 
 Sentinel, vice Sir Knight Coon, deceased." 
 
 Sir Knight Coon was a member of Baltimore Commandeiy No. 
 2, but for fifteen years he had been the Sentinel of the five Com- 
 manderies meeting in the Temple. He was a most faithful offi- 
 cer, ever prompt, ever courteous, affable in manner, always wil- 
 ling in the discharge . of duty, no matter how irksome. In the 
 language of another, "year by year he established himself 
 stronger and deeper in our hearts, and when his sun had set we 
 were in gloom, and realized as we had never known before how 
 valuable and useful he had been, and how great our loss. ' ' His 
 funeral was attended by the five Commanderies of this city, and 
 the officers and past officers of the Grand Commandery; also by 
 Warren Lodge No. 51, and the Grand Consistory of Scottish Rite 
 Masons. 
 
 "October 8th, 1878 — Grand Commander Jacob E. Krebs and 
 officers of the Grand Commandery made an official visit, when 
 the Orders of the Temple and Malta were conferred." 
 
 "February 14th, 1879 — On motion of Sir Knight Krebs, the 
 56 shares of Masonic Temple stock belonging to this Comman- 
 dery were ordered to be delivered to the M. W. Grand Master for 
 cancellation. ' ' 
 
 At a subsequent assembly a letter from the Grand Secretary 
 of the Grand Lodge was read, returning the thanks of the Grand 
 Lodge for the donation of Temple stock. 
 
 "March 28th, 1879 — The Eminent Commander announced in 
 feeling terms the death of Sir Wm. H. Cockey at Lutherville, 
 Baltimore County, on March 28th, 1879." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: John W. Waugh, William E. Arnold, John E. Peding, 
 John Dukehart, Graham Dukehart, W. H. Tolson, Everett J. 
 Dowell, George R. Woods, S. H. Forbes, Charles W. Hebbell, 
 Paul Leonard, Horace F. Dupar, A. J. Leutz and A. S. Baird. 
 
 Sir James A. Smyser, late of York Commandery No. 21, was 
 admitted to membership. 
 
EDMUXD J. OPPELT. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 141 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 19th, 1879— The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected and appointed : 
 
 Sir Edmund J. Oppelt Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Charles G. Edwards Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Gerhard F. Kooke Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir F. Louis Schaefer Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir John T. Perkins Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Alvin Robertson Recorder. 
 
 Sir Joshua Horner, Jr Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Joseph B. Hopkins Warder. 
 
 Sir Charles F. Achey Sentinel. 
 
 The above-named officers were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand Commandery held Easter Monday. 
 
 "April 25th, 1879 — On motion Sir Knights Robertson, Koppel- 
 man and Krebs' were appointed a Committee to recommend the 
 best manner to invest the funds received for Life Membership. 
 
 "At the close of the assembly the Sir Knights, accompanied 
 by the officers and members of other Commanderies, and several 
 Grand and Past Grand officers, accompanied by a band of music, 
 proceeded to Camden Station and escorted Columbia Comman- 
 dery No. 2, of Washington, to the Grand Masonic Fair." 
 
 After spending a few hours at the Fair, which was held in the 
 various rooms of the Temple, the visiting fraters were conducted 
 to Corinthian Hall, where supper was served, after partaking of 
 which the visiting fraters were escorted by the Commandery to 
 the depot. 
 
 "May 14th, 1879 — Grand Commander Jacob E. Krebs and offi- 
 cers of the Grand Commandery paid an official, visit, when the 
 Orders of the Temple and Malta, by direction of the Grand Com- 
 mander, were exemplified by the officers of the Commandery.-" 
 
 "September 26th, 1879 — The Eminent Commander announced 
 that during the recess he had received an invitation for the Com- 
 mandery to participate in a Masonic reunion at Byrne's Island, 
 near Harper's Ferry, which was accepted at an informal meeting 
 of the Sir Knights, and upon said occasion those present received 
 many kind attentions from Palestine Commandery No. 2, Mar- 
 tinsburg, W. Va., by whom they were entertained as special 
 guests. Whereupon the following resolution was offered and 
 unanimously adopted: 'Resolved, That the thanks of Maryland 
 Commandery be, and are hereby tendered to Palestine Comman- 
 dery No. 2 for their knightly courtesy as displayed in the recep- 
 
142 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 tion and entertainment of this Commandery on the occasion of 
 the late Masonic reunion at Byrne's Island.' " 
 
 A number of the Sir Knights were entertained on this occasion 
 by Sir Knight Frank J. Morrison, of Baltimore Commandery, on 
 his canal boat, then lying in the vicinity. 
 
 "October loth, 1879 — The Eminent Commander exhibited to 
 the Sir Knights a diploma which was issued by this Commandery, 
 then known as Encampment No. i, on January 20th, 181 4, to 
 Sir Peter Gault, the same having been presented to the Com- 
 mandery by a relative of that late frater. ' ' 
 
 The donor of the diploma referred to subsequently requested 
 its return, which request was complied with, and the diploma is 
 now in the possession of Dr. John Gault, son of Sir Peter. 
 
 "December 10th, 1879 — Special assembly held for the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of Sir John E. Peding, who died Decem- 
 ber 8th, 1879." 
 
 "December 12th, 1879 — Sirs Isaacs, Krebs and Whiting were 
 appointed a Committee to procure a new libation service." 
 
 "Januar}- 23d, 1880 — Grand Commander Gorgas, accompanied 
 by his officers and a number of the Past Grand officers and mem- 
 bers of the Grand Commandery, paid an official visit. The Order 
 of the Temple was conferred." 
 
 "March 12th, 1880 — By mvitation of Rev. Sir C. C. Bitting, 
 the Commandery resolved to attend Divine service on Easter 
 Sunday morning at Franklin Square Baptist Church. It was 
 ordered that the Sir Knights wear a plain black suit with the 
 Commander)^ medal, and meet at Alamo Hall at 10.30 o'clock 
 a. m., and proceed from there to the church." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: E. S. Prime, John W. Snyder, F. Lovering, John F. 
 Hilgerman, John M. Jones, Anton H. Fetting, A. Frank Gilbert, 
 Alex. W. Carpenter, Charles H. Classen, Charles C. Crane, M. A. 
 Newell, Henry Lingenfelder, John H. Winkelman, W. H. Bosley, 
 George B. Skinner. \V. H. Blandford, Alvin Coriell and Henr}' 
 Hohman. 
 
 Admitted to membership: Sir Knights Calvin J. King and 
 John M. Dulany, late of Beauseant Commandery, but formerly 
 of this Commandery; S. D. Correll, F. L. Fries, C. C. Bitting, 
 George E. Criedler, James \V. Bowers, and H. C. Showacre. 
 
CHARLES G. EDWARDS. 
 
HISTORY Ol' MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 143 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 26th, 1880 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Charles G. Edwards Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Gerhard F. Kooke Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir John T. Perkins Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir James O. Bates Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Alvin Robertson Recorder. 
 
 Sir Alexander Wiley Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir William E. Arnold Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir John M. Dulaney Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 The above-named officers were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand Commandery held Easter Monday, March 29th. 
 
 A communication was read from the M. E. Grand Master, Vin- 
 cent L. Hurlbut, announcing the death of Sir Benjamin Ball 
 Richardson, Junior Warden of the Grand Encampment. 
 
 "April 9th, 1880 — The Recorder reported that Sir Henry Fitz- 
 gerald had been lost at sea — date unknown." 
 
 "April 23d, 1880 — Grand Commander F. J. S. Gorgas and 
 his officers paid an official visit. The Order of the Red Cross 
 was conferred." 
 
 "May 14th, 1880 — On motion of Sir William H. Ruby, the fol- 
 lowing was adopted: 'Resolved, That Maryland Commandery 
 hereby approves the action of the Captain-General, Sir Graham 
 Dukehart, in the formation of the Drill Association, having in 
 view the perfection of the Sir Knights in Templar tactics, pre- 
 liminary to the contemplated pilgrimage to Chicago in August 
 next.' " 
 
 The Drill Association organized at this date has been continued 
 to the present time under the direction of Sir Dukehart. 
 
 "June 9th, 1880 — By invitation, the Commandery acted as es- 
 cort to the Grand Lodge on the occasion of the dedication of the 
 new Temple of Mount Moriah Lodge No. 116, at Towson." 
 
144 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 PILGRIMAGE TO CHICAGO. 
 
 On Saturday, August 14th, 1880, the Commandery assembled 
 at the Temple at 2 o'clock p. m., and headed by Wilson Post 
 Band, and in company with Baltimore Commandery No. 2, with 
 Frederick City Band, proceeded to Camden Station, where they 
 embarked on a special train for Chicago, for the purpose of par- 
 ticipating in the festivities attending the Twenty-first Triennial 
 Conclave of the Grand Encampment. 
 
 Prior to leaving the Asylum, a beautiful Commandery flag was 
 presented to the Commandery by its Past Commanders. 
 
 Upon arrival at Chicago late Sunda)'- night they were met by a 
 detachment of Chicago Sir Knights, and escorted to the Palmer 
 House, where quarters had been secured for the two Comman- 
 deries. 
 
 Maryland Commandery opened its headquarters in the "Egyp- 
 tian Parlor," for the use of which fifty dollars per day was paid. 
 Here hospitality was dispensed to all comers for four days, the 
 refreshment department being in charge of Harris, the caterer, of 
 Baltimore. 
 
 The decorations at these headquarters, which were very elab- 
 orate, were taken from Baltimore. One of them, a transparency 
 representing the Commandery Triennial medal, was twelve feet 
 on each side. This was displayed in front of the hotel, opposite 
 the windows of the headquarters. 
 
 Sirs James A. Whiting and John W. Cross, the committee on 
 decoration, started two days ahead of the Commandery, for the 
 purpose of placing the decorations in position. The Baltimore 
 and Ohio Railroad Company generously furnished free transpor- 
 tation for the decorations, cutting away the roof of one of the 
 cars to accommodate the large transparency. 
 
 The grand parade, which took place on Thursday, was the 
 largest Templar gathering ever seen in this country, the most 
 moderate estimates placing the number in line at 12,000. Owing 
 to the extremely hot weather, there were perhaps 1,000 to 1,200 
 Knights who did not participate in the parade, and from the same 
 cause many of the Commanderies dropped out of the lines before 
 the end of the parade. Maryland Commandery, however, (87 
 swords) marched over the entire route, and was one of the few 
 Commanderies that marched in ■ double ranks. The maneuvres 
 executed and the martial bearing of the Sir Knights excited very 
 favorable comment. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 145 
 
 It was during the period previous to this Triennial Conclave 
 that the first "Maryland Commandery Savings Association" was 
 formed, and which enabled so large a number to join in the pil- 
 grimage. To Sir Knight Charles H. Koppelman, one of the 
 present Finance Committee, is due the credit for the great suc- 
 cess of this initial and the succeeding Associations, which have 
 been formed every three years since. They undoubtedly have 
 contributed materially to the large representation of the Com- 
 mandery at all the Triennial Conclaves. Sir Koppelman' s man- 
 agement of the finances of the first Association resulted in a div- 
 idend of 18 per cent, to the stockholders. 
 
 The following is a roster of those who participated in this pil- 
 grimage: 
 
 Charles G. Edwards, G. F. Kooke, Graham Dukehart, Alvin 
 Robertson, Charles H. Koppelman, Jacob E. Krebs, C. C. Isaacs, 
 James A. Whiting and lady, John T. Perkins, John C. Farquhar 
 and ladies, Wm. A. Hanway, Wm. E. Arnold, Edw. T. Schultz, 
 Robert K. Martin, W. T. Baetjer, E. J. Oppelt, S. M. Hamilton, 
 E. J. Dowell, W. H. Ruby and ladies, J. B. Hopkins, Andrew E. 
 Warner, R. E. Hook, F. Lewis Schaefer, John Hubner, Calvin J. 
 King, Leander Foreman, M. D. Banks and lady, George H. Ker- 
 ner, P. F. Schminke and lady, Joseph Harris, Wm. F. Kunkel, 
 J. O. Bates, James A. Smyser, S. D. Correll and lady, F. Has- 
 sencamp, jr.. John C. Cross, George B. Cockey, Geo. R. Woods, 
 J. George Baetjer, John M. Dulaney, Eli S. Prime and lady, F. 
 Lovering, F. Lautenbach, C. C. Bitting and lady, George Plitt, 
 James F. Deale, W. D. L. Peacock, R. E. Boyd, M. O. Correa, 
 John T. Riley, A. J. Leutz, John F. Hilgerman, Jno. F. Thomas, 
 John H. Winkelman, J. S. Bowen, J. M. Jones, George P. Unver- 
 zagt, C. H. Classen, Jacob Gminder, W. H. Roberson, W. H. 
 Read, A. J. Burke, Wm. Gisriel, C. C. Crane, J. W. Snyder, W. 
 W. Kennedy, James Fryer, L. Jeff. Milbourne, C. W. Hebbell, 
 W. H. Blandford, H. M. Gaylord, J. W. Bowers, Henry F. Poske, 
 A. W. Carpenter, W. C. Etchberger, W. A. Cunningham and 
 lady, Henry B. McLane, James H. Brown, Frank Carlton of No. 4, 
 S. R. Scoggins of No. 2, John H. Miller of No. 3, W. A. Hughes 
 of No. 4, Jacob Reed of No. 3, Samuel Regester of No. 5, and 
 Thomas Davidson, of St. John's, Wilmington, Del. 
 
146 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV 
 
 SESOUI CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. 
 
 The entire week commencing Monday, October nth, 1880, was 
 devoted to a series of brilliant entertainments, parades, etc., by 
 the citizens of Baltimore, in commemoration of the 150th anni- 
 versary of the founding of their cit}'. 
 
 On Tuesday there was a parade by the Masonic fraternity of 
 the State and the children of the public and private schools of 
 the cit}'. 
 
 The Grand Commandery and its subordinates having decided 
 to participate, committees were appointed to invite the T'emplars 
 of neighboring cities to be present and join in the demonstration. 
 In response to which invitation the following Com manderies were 
 present: St. John's, of Wilmington, Del.; Washington, Colum- 
 bia, Potomac, and DeiiIola3\ of the District of Columbia; St. 
 John's, Philadelphia, Mary, Kensington, St. Alban's, Corinthian, 
 Chasseur, Lancaster, and Baldwin II., of Pennsylvania; Cvrene, 
 of Camden, N. J.; and Richmond and Old Dominion, with ofB- 
 cers of the Grand Commandery, of Virginia. 
 
 These, together with the Commanderies of this State — Man-- 
 land No. i, Charles G. Edwards, Eminent Commander; Balti- 
 more No. 2, J. ^V. C. Kahler, Eminent Commander; Monumental 
 No. 3, Creorge E. Kendall, Eminent Commander; Crusade No. 
 5, George L. McCahan, Eminent Commander; Beauscant No. 8, 
 J. K. Parker, Eminent Commander — with the ofBcers of the 
 Grand Commandery, were marshaled into two divisions by Sir 
 William A. Hanway, Chief Marshal — with aides, J. S. P. Gobin, 
 of Lebanon, Pa. ; Henry \V Marston, Frank P. Stevens, S. E. 
 Dudley, Harrisoii Adreon, E. L. Bartlett, Thomas J. Hayward, 
 (lilmor j\Ieredith, William F. Kunkel, H. Bowen, J. Henry Sny- 
 der, Joshua Horner, Jr., of Baltimore, and James P. Pierson, of 
 Washington. The Templars numbered about 1,000, and had the 
 right of the line. ^Vt the conclusion of the parade the visiting 
 fraters were conducted to the armory in the City Hall, Raine's 
 Hall and ^lasonic Temple, at each of which places luncheons 
 were served. 
 
 At 8 p. m. an informal banquet was tendered to the visiting 
 Grand and Past Grand officers by the officers of the Grand Com- 
 mandery of Maryland at Barnum's Hotel. A number of 
 addresses were made, but those present will never forget the 
 eloquent remarks of Past Grand Commander William T. Adreon 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 147 
 
 on that occasion, which all admit was the grandest effort of that 
 famous orator's Alasonic career. 
 
 Realizing that there would be difficulty in obtaining hotel 
 accommodations," owing to the great number of strangers in the 
 city during the celebration, the Templars of Baltimore provided 
 sleeping accommodations and meals at the Temple free of 
 cost. The entire floors of the East, South and Chapter rooms 
 were covered with bedsteads and mattresses, while breakfast, 
 supper and luncheon were served in the Commandery banquet 
 room. These were availed of by many of the visiting Knights 
 from Simday evening until Wednesday morning. 
 
 The decorations of Maryland Commandery were particularly 
 attractive on this occasion, among the. most striking being an illu- 
 minated arch erected in front of the entrance to the Masonic 
 Temple; another, erected by Sir James A. Whiting and others, 
 at the corner of Lexington and Strieker streets, and under which 
 the parade passed. The triangle used at Chicago was also resur- 
 rected and suspended across Charles street, in front of the Tem- 
 ple. 
 
 "December loth, t88o — Grand Commander George R. Cof- 
 froth and officers paid an official visit. The Orders of the Tem- 
 ple and Malta were conferred." 
 
 "January 14th, 1881 — Certificates of honorary life member- 
 ship were presented to Sirs James M. Anderson, Charles Webb, 
 David A. Woodward, Andrew E. Warner, Jr., Joseph Harris and 
 Jacob H. Medairy, they having been for twenty-five years or more 
 contributing members of the Commandery; each of whom, upon 
 receiving the same, made appropriate and feeling remarks. 
 
 "Sir John R. D. Bedford received his certificate of life mem- 
 bership at same time." 
 
 "February 25th, 1881 — The Eminent Commander announced 
 the death of Sir John W. Aler, which took place February 22d, 
 1881." 
 
 "February 25th, 1881 — An invitation was received from Colum- 
 bia Commandery No. 2, of Washington, to participate with it in 
 the parade and ceremonies of the inauguration of Sir James A. 
 Garfield (one of its members) as President of the United States." 
 
 The invitation having been accepted, on the morning of March 
 4th a large number of the Sir Knights assembled at the Masonic 
 Temple, but owing to the very inclement weather it was deemed 
 imprudent to venture out. It was subsequently ascertained that 
 
148 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 the same cause prevented Columbia Commandcry (to which had 
 been assigned the honor of the right of line in the great inaugu- 
 ration parade) from participating. 
 
 The following statement was made by Sir E. T. Schultz: 
 
 "Until within a very short time since, I had regarded myself 
 as the senior living- Past Commander of Maryland Commandery 
 No. 1; but in looking over the old records I find the name of a 
 Sir Knight still living (although for some years not a member of 
 the Commandery) who was Commander of Maryland Comman- 
 dery, or, as then termed, Maryland Encampment, when I was 
 but a few years old. I refer to our venerable brother and f rater. 
 Sir Elijah Stansbury, Jr., now in the 90th year of his age, and 
 67th in ilasonry. He received the Orders in this Commandery 
 March 24th, 1828, and after serving in various subordinate posi- 
 tions, he was elected Eminent Commander, or, as the office was 
 then called, M. E. Grand Master, in the year 1834, and again in 
 1846 and 1847. He was an active member of the fraternity during 
 the great anti- Masonic excitement which raged with such fury 
 throughout our country, and with a few other devoted brethren 
 of our cit)' and State, bravely upheld the institution of Free- 
 masonry and Templary so intimately connected therewith, 
 whilst many of his brethren and f raters, less vStrong in faith and 
 courage, yielded to the clamor of demagogues and fanatics who 
 were then striving with might and main to destroy our time- 
 honored institutions. In view of the services rendered by our 
 venerable frater to this Commandery, at a time when the Order 
 most needed adherents and friends, I offer the following resolu- 
 tions: 
 
 ' ' 'Resolved, That for long, faithful and valuable services rendered 
 to Maryland Commandery No. i, Past Eminent Commander Elijah 
 Stansbury be, and is hereby constituted an honorary life mem- 
 ber thereof. 
 
 '^ 'Resolved, That a copy of the foregoing resolution, together 
 with a certificate of honorary life membership, be presented by 
 the officers of this Commandery to Sir Knight Stansbury at as 
 early a date as possible.' " 
 
 The resolutions were unanimously adopted, and a copy of the 
 same, together with the certificate of life membership and a 
 Maryland Commandery medal, were presented a short time sub- 
 sequently to Sir Stansbury at his residence, by Eminent Com- 
 mander Edwards, who was accompanied by his officers and sev- 
 eral members of the Commandery. The venerable Sir Knight 
 greatly appreciated this token of kind remembrance by his fraters 
 of Maryland Commandery. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 1 49 
 
 "March nth, i88i — On motion of Sir Knight Oppelt, the fol- 
 lowing was adopted: 
 
 ^'Resolved, That the thanks of Maryland Commandery be, and 
 they are hereby tendered to Captain J. H. Waters, Chief of Po- 
 lice, Staunton, Va. ; George P. Bruffy, Harrisonburg, Va. ; Geo. 
 W. Ames, Staunton, Va., and John D. Crowl, Harrisonburg, Va., 
 for their very kind attentions to the late Sir John W. Aler, of 
 this Commandery, upon the occasion of the accident which re- 
 sulted in his death February 22d, 1881. 
 
 "Resolved, That the Recorder forward to the above-named 
 gentlemen a certified copy of the foregoing resolution." 
 
 The following was adopted: 
 
 "Resolved, That in addition to the ^300 of city stock now held 
 by the Commandery, there be invested ?2oo more of its funds, 
 and that the said ^500 so invested be considered a permanent 
 investment on account of Life Membership, as per amendments 
 to our By-Laws adopted April 27th, 1877. 
 
 "Resolved, That the present Finance Committee, consisting of 
 Sirs Robertson, Krebs and Koppelman, shall have charge of said 
 investment, and that the said Sir Knights be, and are hereby 
 constituted a Committee, to be known as the Finance Committee 
 of Maryland Commandery No. i, whose duty it shall be to invest 
 the funds of this Commandery from time to time, and in such 
 manner and amounts as they in their judgment may deem best 
 for the interests of the Commandery, and shall report to the 
 Commandery all investments so made at the next regular assem- 
 bly succeeding said investments. 
 
 "Resolved, That the Finance Committee so constituted shall be 
 appointed each year by the line of Knights immediately after 
 their election and installation." 
 
 The above-named Sir Knights have been continuously reap- 
 pointed as the Finance Committee. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: Lewis R. Keizer, George P. Unverzagt, H. W. Nicholson, 
 J. F. Thomas, J. T. Riley, Thomas Kurtz, H. M. Gaylord, Henry 
 B. McLane, D. F. Penington, A. J. Burke, William J. C. 
 Dulany and H. C. Newton. 
 
 Theodore F. Lips, Harrison Adreon, G. W. Demorest, J. H. 
 Brown, D. C. Handy, E. J. M. Button, Grafton Monroe, W. H. 
 Bellis, C. A. Wilson, B. F. Kelley, R. Silver and S. R. Brewer 
 were admitted to membership. 
 
150 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April isth, 1881 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Gerhard F. Kooke Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John T. Perkins Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir James O. Bates Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir William E. Arnold Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir Alvin Robertson Recorder. 
 
 Sir Charles C. Crane Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir J. Milton Megraw Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir John M. Dulany Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 The above-named officers were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand Commandery on Easter Monday. 
 
 "April 22d, 1881 — The Committee on Recorder's and Treas- 
 urer's books reported that the receipts during the year were 
 ^61,584; disbiirsements, $1,623.87. Cash in Treasurer's hands, 
 ^730.76. 
 
 "The Finance Committee reported that they had reinvested 
 the city 5s previously held, together with $394.38 from the 
 Treasury, making $700 in new city 4s 'Harford Run Loan,' and 
 hold certificate No. 65 in the names of Jacob E. Krebs, Alvin 
 Robertson and Charles H. Koppelman. 
 
 "A Committee from Baldwin II. Commandery No. 22, Wil- 
 liamsport, Pa., consisting of Sirs C. W. Scates, James A. Kline 
 and Adolph Niemyer, appeared in the Asylum with a set of reso- 
 lutions, handsomely engrossed, and stated that they were in- 
 structed to offer them to the Templars of Baltimore as a token 
 of their appreciation of the kindness extended to them during 
 the Sesqui-Centennial in October last. ' ' 
 
 "June loth, 1881 — A communication was received from Beau- 
 seant Commandery No. 8, extending thanks for assistance in enter- 
 taining the Sir Knights of De Molay Commandery, of Boston, on 
 the occasion of their recent visit. 
 
 "The Eminent Commander stated that, as De Molay Com- 
 mandery was leaving the city upon their return to Boston, a 
 Committee from Maryland Commandery presented to them a 
 floral tribute representing the Commandery medal, and that he 
 had received from Eminent Commander Waldbridge, of De 
 Molay Commandery, a telegram stating that the kind token of 
 remembrance from Maryland Commandery afforded them much 
 pleasure. That they had the same photographed in New York, and 
 upon their arrival in Boston had placed the tribute upon the 
 soldiers' monument in the Boston Commons. The Eminent 
 
GERHARD F. KOOKE. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 15 1 
 
 Commander, in the conclusion of his telegram, said: 'By this 
 act we strike another blow at sectionalism, and bind the hearts 
 of true fraters stronger together. ' ' ' 
 
 This beautiful floral offering was about three feet on either 
 side,' and was procured and presented by the surviving members 
 of Maryland Commandery who participated in the ceremonies at 
 the dedication of the Masonic Temple at Boston June 24th, 1867, 
 as a slight recognition of the knightly courtesies they received 
 from De Molay Commandery upon that occasion. 
 
 "A special assembly was held July 8th, 1881, for the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of our late frater, Sir John W. Waugh, 
 who died July 6th, 1881." 
 
 "September 23d, 1881 — On motion it was resolved that the 
 banners of Maryland Commandery be draped in mourning in 
 respect to the memory of the late President of the United States, 
 Sir James A. Garfield, and that a Committee be appointed to 
 draft resolutions expressive of the feelings of this Commandery 
 in regard to that sad event. ' ' 
 
 In accordance with the above resolution, the Committee sub- 
 sequently reported the following: 
 
 ' ' Whereas, The President of the United States, our late frater. 
 Sir James A. Garfield, lies now cold in death, struck down by 
 the assassin's hand, and fifty million of hearts throb in mournful 
 sympathy with the bereaved nation, and view with detestation 
 the black and wanton crime that laid low a noble life; and 
 
 ' ' Whereas, It is only proper and right that in an hour like this 
 every individual, or association of individuals, great or small, 
 should give expression in every possible manner to the feelings 
 that agitate every honest man's heart, therefore 
 
 "Resolved J., That Maryland Commandery No. i, of Baltimore 
 City, enters deeply and sincerely into the grief of the nation for 
 the death of its chief. 
 
 "Resolved II., That this Commandery extends its heartfelt 
 sympathy and condolence most especially to those who, besides 
 sharing in the general loss, mourn a dear husband, father and 
 son. 
 
 "Resolved III, That if it is becoming in so solemn a moment 
 to advert to aught but the national calamity, this Commandery 
 contemplates with unfeigned regret the circumstances that so sad 
 an event from so monstrous a cause should darken the bright 
 history of the American people. 
 
 "Resolved IV., That the horror felt in common by this Com- 
 mandery with its fellow-citizens at this deed, which makes the 
 
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 nation mourn, is only equalled by the desire to see the wretched 
 perpetrator brought to full and condign justice. 
 
 "Signed, Charles G. Edwards, 
 
 William F. Kunkel, 
 Jacob E. Krebs, 
 
 Comtnittee. ' ' 
 
 The report was accepted, and the resolutions adopted. 
 
 EXCURSION TO YORKTOWN, VA. 
 
 On October 17, 1881, the Eminent Commander, accompanied 
 by about twenty members of the Commandery, attended the lay- 
 ing of the corner-stone of the monument erected bj'- the United 
 States Government in commemoration of the surrender of Lord 
 Cornwallis to our illustrious Brother, General George Washing- 
 ton, at Yorktown, Va. The ceremonies were very impressive, 
 and lasted five days, consisting, in addition to the Masonic ser- 
 vices, of magnificent military and naval displays, perhaps never 
 equaled in this country up to that time. 
 
 In addition to the Grand Lodge and Grand Commandery of 
 Virginia and their subordinates, the Grand Masters of the origi- 
 nal thirteen States (including our late brother and frater, Past 
 Grand Master John S. Tyson, who bore the level), there were 
 present at the ceremonies President Arthur and Cabinet, General 
 Boulanger and others representing the French Government, de- 
 scendants of our distinguished brother. General Lafayette, as 
 also of Generals von Steuben and De Kalb. 
 
 A very pleasing incident of the trip was the reception given to 
 the fraters of Maryland Commandery upon the occasion of their 
 visit to the headquarters of the Grand Commandery of Virginia. 
 Eminent Commander Kooke was introduced to the large number 
 of the Virginia fraters and their ladies present by Grand Captain 
 General Frank Reed, as "the Eminent Commander of the oldest 
 Commandery in the United States." Sir Reed concluded hih 
 very elegant and happy remarks by proposing the toast, ' ' The 
 good old Commonwealth of Maryland." Eminent Commander 
 Kooke responded in an appropriate manner, dwelling upon the 
 close intimacy and long friendship existing between the two 
 States, their great similarity of customs and manners, and con- 
 cluding with the toast, "The good old Commonwealth of Vir- 
 ginia. ' ' This was happily resjDonded to by Grand Captain Gen- 
 eral Frank Reed, Past Grand Master Beverly R. Welford, Jr., 
 
mSTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 153 
 
 the orator of the day; M. W. Grand Master of Masons Peyton S. 
 Coales, Past Grand Master Judge Taliaferro, Grand Secretary 
 Wm. B. Isaacs, and others. Speeches were also made by Sirs 
 C. C. Isaacs, W. H. Rnby, Graham Dukehart, and others, ot 
 Maryland Commandery. In conclusion, Eminent Sir Kooke pro- 
 posed a toast to the District of Columbia, "the link that binds 
 Virginia to Maryland," and called upon Past Commander John 
 R. Thompson, of Columbia Commandery No. 2, of Washington, . 
 to respond, which he did in a most eloquent manner. This very 
 interesting visit closed with music by the band, concluding with 
 the ever popular " Maryland, my Maryland." 
 
 With the exception of Mary Commandery, of Philadelphia, 
 Maryland Commandery was the only Masonic body outside of the 
 jurisdiction of Virginia represented. This was owing to the lack 
 of accommodations, tents only being available on the sandy plain 
 of Yorktown. The ' delegation from Maryland, however, was very 
 comfortably quartered on the fine iron tug "Samson," char- 
 tered for the occasion, on which they made excursions to Old 
 Point Comfort, Norfolk, and out on the broad Atlantic. 
 
 "December loth, 1881— The Eminent Commander, in behalf 
 of a number of the Sir Knights, presented Sir James A. Whiting 
 with a certificate of life membership. ' ' 
 
 "February 12th, 1882 — Grand Commander Kleibacker and his 
 officers made an official visitation. The Orders of the Temple 
 and Malta were conferred. 
 
 BANQUET TO OLD MEMBERS OF MARYLAND 
 COMMANDERY No. i. 
 
 "The Eminent Commander stated that, after the closing of the 
 Commandery, a special entertainment would be tendered to our 
 Honorary Life Members (those who have been members of the 
 Commandery .for twenty-five years or more), who had been 
 specially invited to be present, and invited all present to participate. 
 
 "As per announcement of the Eminent Commander, the Sir 
 Knights and their invited guests adjourned to the banquet hall, 
 where everything was elegantly arranged, and a bountiful repast 
 spread. After this was partaken of to the entire satisfaction of 
 all present, the cloth was removed, and the Eminent Commander 
 addressed the Sir Knights in some pertinent remarks, in which 
 he referred to the occasion as having been set apart for the enter- 
 tainment of our old members, and that he was delighted to see 
 so many of them present. He referred especially to Sir Elijah 
 
1 5^ HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Stansbuv}', Jr., now 91 years of age, and Sir Robert Piggot, in 
 his 87th year, and proposed their health, which was enthusiasti- 
 cally drank by all present. These Sir Knights, although infirm 
 by extreme old age, astonished everyone by their animated and 
 happy replies, which were frequently applauded. 
 
 "In responses to other toasts, some very fine and appropriate 
 addresses were made by Sirs William Rogers, James M. Ander- 
 son, Charles Webb, David A. Woodward, Andrew E. Warner, Jr., 
 Grand Commander Christian B. Kleibacker, Henry W. Mars- 
 ton, Jacob E. Krebs, Edward T. Schultz, William T. Adreon, 
 John S. Tyson and others, after which all present joined 
 hands and sang 'Auld Lang Syne,' and thus concluded one of the 
 most delightful meetings ever held in the Asylum, and the 
 remembrance of which will ever be cherished by those who had 
 the pleasure of being present. 
 
 "Signed, Alvin Robertson, Recordery 
 
 Grand Commander Kleibacker, in his annual address to the 
 Grand Commandery, referring to his presence at this meeting, 
 says: 
 
 "The occasion was one of genuine pleasure and gratification, 
 more particularly so as there were present by special invitation 
 some of the oldest of their members, among whom may well be 
 mentioned Sir Knight Stansbury, who has been a member of 
 Maryland Commandery for more than half a century, and who, 
 though feeling the result of old age fast telling upon him, was as 
 enthusiastic as the youngest Templar present. With him were 
 Rev. Sirs Piggott and Rogers, and Sirs Anderson, Woodward, 
 Webb, Harris and Warner. To these venerable Knights we owe 
 Templar Masonry in Maryland. It was they who laid the foun- 
 dation of the Order which we all now so much enjoy, and none 
 who were present could help but wish, with due deference, that 
 many years might yet be spared them, as a reward for their ser- 
 vices to our Order. The attendance upon this occasion was very 
 large. The Orders were conferred upon a candidate in a highl}' 
 creditable manner by the Eminent Commander, assisted by his 
 officers. Special mention I desire to make of Sir William Rogers, 
 Prelate, who having served the Commandery for years, owing to 
 failing health had been prevented from being at his post of late. 
 He was present this evening, and with trembling voice and fal- 
 tering step, performed his part of the work in such an impressive 
 manner that none who were present will either forget it or the 
 valiant Knight who did it." 
 
 Thus was inaugurated by Eminent Commander Kooke the 
 custom of holding reunions in honor of the veteran members, 
 which have since, with one or two exceptions, been held annually 
 bj"- this Commandery. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 155 
 
 "Special assembly, February 22d, 1882 — The Eminent Com- 
 mander stated that the Commandery had been called for the 
 purpose of attending the funeral of our late frater, Sir William 
 H. Blandford. The Commandery proceeded to the late residence 
 of the deceased, and escorted the remains via Baltimore and 
 Potomac Railroad to Waldorf, Charles County, and from thence 
 to Piney Episcopal Church. Here the full Templar service was 
 performed (in the absence of a clergyman), and the body of our 
 frater was laid to rest in the graveyard attached to the church." 
 
 "Special assembly, held February 27th, 1882, for the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of the late Sir B. Titcomb. ' ' 
 
 "March loth, 1882 — A resolution was adopted requesting the 
 Grand Commandery to permit this Commandery to wear the 
 black uniform." 
 
 The Committee to \whom this subject was referred reported 
 subsequently that the Grand Commandery consented to the 
 request, but Grand Commander Hanway referred the subject to 
 Grand Master Dean, who decided that individual (^ommanderies 
 could not adopt a uniform; but that the Grand Commandery 
 could adopt either of the uniforms known as the "black" 
 or the "white," for all its subordinates. The subject conse- 
 quently was dropped, but shortly after, as it will be seen, the 
 uniform known as the "black," without the apron, was adopted 
 by the Grand Commandery of this State for itself and its subor- 
 dinates. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: C. K. Brewer, William E. Wilbon, William E. Wilson, 
 William H. Stockett, Henry Renter, Jacob Likes and James T. 
 Marsh. 
 
 Antonio Rosello, J. T. Davis and W. D. L. Peacock were 
 admitted to membership. 
 
Ij6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 7th, 1882— The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Columbus C. Isaacs Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir F. Lewis Schaefer Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir William E. Arnold Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir J. Milton Megraw Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir W. D. L. Peacock Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John W. Snyder Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir George B. Skinner Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 The above-named officers were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand Commandery held on Easter Monday. 
 
 "April 28th, 1882 — The Committee on books of Recorder and 
 Treasurer reported that receipts for the past year were §995; dis- 
 bursements, ^1,495.07; cash in treasury, ^230. 69; disbursed for 
 investment, $394.38. 
 
 "August 25th, 1882 — Sir E. T. Schultz read a synopsis of a 
 history of the Commandery, which he had been requested to 
 prepare. On motion a vote of thanks was tendered to him, and 
 a Committee appointed to report as to the cost of publishing the 
 same." 
 
 At a subsequent assembly the Committee reported that they 
 heartily approved the printing of said history; but, owing to the 
 condition of the finances at the time, they recommended a post- 
 ponement until the condition of the treasury would justify its 
 publication, which recommendation was adopted. 
 
 "September 2 2d, 1882 — The Eminent Commander announced 
 the death of Sir Charles W. Virtue, and that he had ordered a 
 floral tribute, in the name of the Commandery, to be sent to 
 the residence of our late frater. ' ' 
 
 PILGRIMAGE TO PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 By invitation of the five Commanderies of Philadelphia, Mary- 
 land and Baltimore Commanderies made a joint pilgrimage to 
 that city during the festivites held October 23d to 28th, 1882, in 
 commemoration of the Bi-Centennial Anniversary of the landing 
 of William Penn upon the shores of the Delaware River, and the 
 founding of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The two Com- 
 
GRAHAM DUKEHART. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 157 
 
 manderies assembled at the Temple on Wednesday, the 25th, 
 at I o'clock, and, accompanied by Grand Commander William 
 A. Hanway, and the officers of the Grand Commandery, preceded 
 by the Frederick Cornet Band and Wilson Post Drum Corps, took 
 up the line of march for Union Depot, where they embarked for 
 Philadelphia. Upon arrival at that city, the line was again 
 formed, and marched to the Bingham House, where quarters 
 had been secured. Wednesday evening was spent in visiting the 
 headquarters of the joint Coramanderies of Philadelphia at Indus- 
 trial Hall, Broad street, and viewing the grand parade of moving 
 historical tableaux representing scenes in the history of Pennsyl- 
 vania, with exhibitions of electric lights and torchlight parade. 
 
 The exercises on Thursday — Templar Day — consisted of a 
 grand parade, composed of forty-two Commanderies, several 
 Grand Commanderies, and a number of the officers of the Grand 
 Encampment of the United States. The honor of the right of 
 line of this fine parade was assigned to the batallion composed of 
 Maryland and Baltimore Commanderies. The line, after being 
 reviewed by Grand Master Benjamin Dean, and the Grand Com- 
 mander of Pennsylvania, Sir Frank Branneman, mai-ched to 
 Industrial and other public halls, where luncheons were prepared. 
 
 At night there was a grand reception and levee at the American 
 Academy of Music and Horticultural Hall, where an address of 
 welcome was made, and responded to by Grand Master Dean. 
 Besides the Templar display on Thursday, there were musical 
 festivals by the various singing societies, regattas on the Schuyl- 
 kill River, and bicycle meet and review at Fairmount Park. 
 The battalion left for home Friday afternoon, arriving in Bal- 
 timore at about 9 o'clock p. m., and were met at the President 
 street depot by a delegation of about twenty of the home Sir 
 Knights, under command of Sir G. F. Kooke, who escorted 
 them to the Asylum, where a collation awaited them. There 
 was a display of fireworks at various points along the line 
 of march from the depot, and at the intersection of Baltimore 
 and South streets the line was halted, when the band serenaded 
 the Sun and American newspaper offices. 
 
1^8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 LAYING OF THE CORNER-STONE OF THE NEW 
 POSTOFFICE. 
 
 Learning that the Grand Lodge of Marj-land had accepted an 
 invitation to lay the corner-stone of the new Postoffice in Balti- 
 more, Maryland Commandery tendered an escort to the Grand 
 Lodge on the occasion, which being accepted, an invitation was 
 extended to the other CommaTidenes to join with Maryland Com- 
 mandery in the parade. On the day selected for the laying of 
 the corner-stone, November 21st, 1882, a procession was formed 
 at 2 o'clock p. m., under the direction of Sir George L. McCahan, 
 Chief Marshal, in the following order: Platoon of police; Wilson 
 Post Band; Commanderies: — Marvland No. 1, Graham Dukehart, 
 Commander; Crusade No. 5, Charles W. Webb, Commander 
 (Fifth Regiment Band); Beauseant No. 8, Harry A. Barry, Com- 
 mander (Frederick City Band); Baltimore No. 2, Richard Con- 
 way, Commander; numbering between 500 and 600 swords; then 
 followed the Grand Lodge, Sir John S. T)-son, Grand Master; 
 two hundred employes of the Postoffice in uniform; the officials 
 of the Postoffice Department, and ex -Postmasters of Baltimore. 
 After a short march, the head of the line, upon arriving at the 
 place of deposit, opened order, and the Grand Master and his 
 officers, and the Postoffice officials, took positions on the plat- 
 form, and as the bell at the Cit)- Hall struck three o'clock, the 
 stone was laid in the northeast corner by Grand Master Tyson 
 with the iisual Masonic ceremonies. Among the articles depos- 
 ited in the corner-stone was a medal of Alarvland Commandery, 
 presented by the Postmaster, Sir Harrison Adreon, a member 
 of the Commandery. 
 
 •■November 2 1 St, 1882 — The Commandery visited the Fair held 
 in Washington under the auspices of The Garfield Memorial 
 Commission." 
 
 A ver)- sad episode, connected with this visit, was the sudden 
 death of the wife of Past Commander Isaacs while preparing to 
 accompany the pilgrimage. This sad event threw a damper 
 over what otherwise would have been a pleasant excursion. 
 At a subsequent assembly, upon the motion of Past Commander 
 Oppelt, resolutions of sympathy and condolence with Sir Knight 
 Isaacs in his sad affliction were adopted. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. T59 
 
 ANNUAL REUNION OF VETERANS. 
 
 The assembly held March 9th, 1883. was selected for the re- 
 union of the veteran members, at which time there were a large 
 number of members present, among them the following Honor- 
 ary Life Members: Sirs Elijah Stansbury, Jr., David A. Wood- 
 ward, Joseph Harris, Andrew E. Warner, Jr., Jacob H. Medairy 
 and William Rogers. There were also present Eminent Com- 
 mander A. T. Longley, and Sirs Stevens, Allen and Houser, of 
 Columbia Commandery No. 2, Washington, D. C, and a number 
 of Sir Knights of the city Commanderies. The Order of the 
 Red Cross was conferred, after which the lines were formed, and 
 the veteran fraters and invited guests were conducted to the 
 banquet hall, where an elegant repast was spread. After full 
 justice was done to the good things, the Eminent Commander 
 delivered an appropriate address to the veteran fraters, to which 
 suitable replies were elicited from them severally. Addresses 
 were also made by a number of the members and visiting Sir 
 Knights. 
 
 "April 19th, 1883 — On motion of Past Commander Ruby, the 
 line of Knights were authorized to procure a metal badge for the 
 actual and legular members of the Drill Corps, and appropria- 
 ting }57S for that purpose." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: James T. Marsh, Charles O. Hopkins, W. D. Wiegand, 
 George N. Brown, William Oberlander, B. S. Titcomb, B. F. 
 Phillips, Charles Schmenner, F. Ennoss, C. H. Brennaman and 
 Frederick W. Lantz. 
 
 John P. Haas, late of Beauseant Commandery No. 8, and 
 H. W. Kapp, late of York Commandery No. 21, were admitted 
 to membership. 
 
l6o HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, March 23d, 1883 — The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir F. Lewis Schaefer Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir William E. Arnold Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir J. Milton Megraw Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Lewis R. Keizer Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir Richard M. Cochrane Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John W. Snyder Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Anton H. Fetting Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 Sir H. C. Showacre Organist. 
 
 The officers, as usual, were installed at a special conclave of 
 the Grand Commandery on Easter Monday. 
 
 "April 13th, 1883 — The Committee on books of Treasurer and 
 Recorder reported that receipts for past year were ;? 1,687. 71; 
 disbursements, ^1,288.10; cash in treasury, ^393.61." 
 
 The Committee also reported that there was standing on the 
 books over |goo, due by the members, 40 per cent, of whioh was 
 two years over due. 
 
 "May 2sth, 1883 — The Recorder was ordered to request from 
 Sir F. O. Barrett, Recorder of Beauseant Commandery No. 8, 
 and formerly Recorder of this Commandery, the loan of a record 
 of names and dates of knighting of members of this Commandery 
 which he has in his possession." 
 
 At the subsequent assembly a letter was received froii Sir 
 Barrett, in which he requested the Commandery to accept the 
 record referred to as a gift from him, and to give it a place among 
 its archives. This book, which fortunately passed safely through 
 the fire, is invaluable, in view of the destruction of the original 
 books of record, as it contains the names and dates of knighting 
 of all the members of the Commandery since 1828, besides brief 
 memorandums of important facts culled from the records. Much 
 care, time and labor was spent by Sir Barrett in its preparation, 
 and this Commandery is greatly indebted to him for his fore- 
 thought in the preparation of such a work when it was possible 
 to be accomplished. 
 
 "June 8th, 1883 — By permission of the Eminent Commander, 
 Past Commander A. T. Longley, of Columbia Commandery No. 
 
F. LEWIS SCHAEFER. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. l6l 
 
 2, District of Columbia, in well chosen words, presented Past 
 Commander C. C. Isaacs with a certificate of life membership in 
 Columbia Commandery No. 2, and Past Commander John R. 
 Thompson, in eloquent terms, presented a similar certificate to 
 Past Commander E. J. Oppelt." 
 
 A large number of visiting fraters of this jurisdiction and 
 Washington were present on this occasion. The Order of Red 
 Cross was conferred, after which the visiting fraters were con- 
 ducted to the banquet room, where a bountiful repast awaited 
 them, at the conclusion of which addresses were delivered by Sirs 
 Longley, Thompson, and Stevens, of Columbia Commandery, and 
 Grand Commander Hanway, Past Grand Commanders Adreon 
 and Krebs, and others. 
 
 Two other members of Maryland Commandery have been hon- 
 ored in a similar manner by Columbia Commandery — Sirs J. E. 
 Krebs and E. T. Schultz. 
 
 "Sir E. T. Schultz presented, on behalf of Sir Elijah Stans- 
 bury, Jr. , his diploma of membership in this Commandery, dated 
 August 7th, 1828." 
 
 PILGRIMAGE TO SAN FRANCISCO. 
 
 Maryland Commandery made a joint pilgrimage to San Fran- 
 cisco, California, with the Commanderies of the District of Co- 
 lumbia, on the occasion of the Twenty-second Triennial Conclave 
 of the Grand Encampment, held in that city in August, 1883. 
 
 A number of Sir Knights of other jurisdictions, with their 
 ladies, joined the party, which took the name of the "Atlantic 
 Club." The following is a list of those from this jurisdiction 
 who participated in what proved to be a most delightful excursion: 
 
 Grand Commander Wm. A. Hanway, John S. Tyson and ladies, 
 C. C. Isaacs, F. J. S. Gorgas, George R. Coffroth and wife, George 
 L. McCahan, Wm. H. Clark and ladies, Wm. F. Kunkle, James A. 
 Smyser, Charles H. Koppelman, Wm. A. Cunningham, W. A. 
 Potts, James O. Bates and wife, J. S. Bowen, W. D. Wiegand, wife 
 and son, Wm. H. Harrison, F. Wehr and ladies, S. W. Regester, 
 Lewis R. Keizer, George M. Taylor, C. Heiser, of Baltimore, and 
 John A. Lynch, C. V. S. Levy, and W. V. Albaugh, of Frederick. 
 
 The excursionists left Baltimore and Washington via Baltimore 
 and Ohio Railroad, on a special train composed of six Pullman 
 parlor cars, to which was attached a dining car, in charge of 
 
1 62 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Sir Knight "Billy" Crump (the caterer of the White House 
 when the lamented Garfield was President), on Tuesday morning, 
 August 8th, arriving at San Francisco on the i8th, several stops 
 having been made en route. One day was spent at Cincinnati, 
 where the entire party was received and pleasantly entertained by 
 Hanselmann Commandery No. i6 during the day and evening. 
 
 A day and night were spent at St. Louis, where the Club re- 
 ceived many civilities and knightly courtesies from the Sir 
 Knights of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 8, of that city. 
 
 A halt of several days was also made at Denver, the time there 
 being occupied in visiting the Exposition, then open, and in 
 making excursions to the many places of interest in the vicinity. 
 
 The headquarters of the Club, during its stay in San Francis- 
 co, were in one of the parlors of the Russ House. Here the Sir 
 Knights and their ladies received and entertained many callers, 
 among them Governor Stoneman and his wife, and other officials 
 of the city and State. 
 
 On the return trip a stop of a day and a night was made at Salt 
 Lake City, which was occupied in visiting the great Mormon Tab- 
 ernacle and other points of interest in that city. 
 
 The party reached Baltimore and Washington on the afternoon 
 of September sth, the journey occupying 28 days, and covering 
 a total distance travelled of 6,836 miles. 
 
 The Sir Knights of Maryland and their lady friends were en- 
 thusiastic in their expressions of pleasure experienced through- 
 out the entire trip, and more particularly of the knightly courte- 
 sies received at the hands of the Sir Knights of California. 
 
 Maryland Commandery met the pilgrims at the Relay House 
 upon iheir return. While awaiting the arrival of the train the 
 Sir Knights were entertained by Sir Wm. C. Nickum, Eminent 
 Commander of Baltimore No. 2, at his residence, near the station. 
 Upon the arrival in the city the entire contingent was escorted 
 to the Masonic Temple, where a collation was spread for them in 
 Corinthian Hall. 
 
 "Special assembly, December 22d, 1883, held for the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of our late frater, Past Commander 
 Elijah Stansbury, Jr., who died December 13th, 1883." 
 
 "December 28th, 1883 — Sir E. T. Schultz read a paper giving 
 a sketch of the life, character and services of Sir Stansbury, 
 which was ordered to be spread upon the minutes." 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 163 
 
 [As Stated in the notice of the death of Past Commander 
 Holmes, biographical sketches of all the Commanders will be 
 given at the conclusion of the history; the remarks appearing in 
 the records referring to Sir Stansbury, as well as others, will 
 therefore be omitted from the body of the work.] 
 
 At a reception and entertainment held at Masonic Temple on 
 January i6, 1884, past commander's jewels were presented, on 
 behalf of the members of the Commandery, by Past Commander 
 William H. Ruby, to Sirs Hermon L. Emmons, Edmund J. Op- 
 pelt, Charles G. Edwards, Gerhard F. Kooke, Graham Dukehart 
 and Wm. A. Hanway. A similar jewel was presented to Past 
 Commander Wm. H. Ruby on the occasion of the visit of the 
 Commandery to Towson, June 9th, 1880. 
 
 "February 8th, 1884 — Past Commander Isaacs gave a detailed 
 report of the several entertainments that were held during the 
 winter, stating that they were successful, not only in giving 
 pleasure to the participants, but that all expenses have been 
 paid, and that the cost of the last one, held January i6th, was 
 «749-76-" 
 
 "March 28th, 1884 — A fraternal visit was made by Baltimore 
 Commandery No. 2, Eminent Commander McCoubrey, and a 
 large delegation of Sir Knights. Grand Commander William A. 
 Hanway and his officers also made an official visitation. The 
 Order of the Red Cross was conferred, after which the lines were 
 formed, and inspected and reviewed by the Grand Commander. 
 After the Commandery waS'Closed, the visiting fraters and mem- 
 bers repaired- to the banquet hall, where an elaborate repast was 
 was spread." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: W. A. Potts, E W- Giles, F. A. Pryor, John B. Eurtz, 
 W. H. Lotz, J. L. Murrell, J. P. Prouse, H. C. Zoll, F. A. Dodge, 
 S. F. Bennett, Edward Jung, W. W. Hawkins, C. F. Heiser, 
 Parker A. Nelson, R. Wattenscheidt, Jacob Schmidt and B. F. 
 Guildener. 
 
164 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April nth, 1884 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir William E. Arnold Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir J. Milton Megraw .Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 vSir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Lewis R. Keizer Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Anton H. Petting Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir John B. Kurtz Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John W. Snyder Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir James P. Deale Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Xicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 Sir H. W. Showacre Organist. 
 
 The above-named officers were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand Commandery held Easter Monday, April 14th. 
 
 Receipts during the term just ended were §1,865.25; disburse- 
 ments $1,836.17; cash in treasury, S422.91. 
 
 "April 25th, 188-1 — Sixt)' dollars was appropriated as this Com- 
 mandery' s quota for fitting up and furnishing the banquet hall." 
 
 [The fourth folio of Minutes ends with the assembly held May 
 9, 1884. The fifth folio, containing the proceedings of the Com- 
 mandery from this date to December 12, i8go, is in a most dilap- 
 idated condition, the top and the bottom, as well as the comers 
 of the leaves, being so charred that they crumble when they are 
 handled. The dates of the assemblies, as well as many items in 
 the records, are missing; these have been supplied, as far as pos- 
 sible, from the personal recollections of myself and others; but 
 it is possible that there may be some omissions, as well as errors 
 of date.] 
 
 "June — , 1884^ — The Eminent Commander announced that 
 when the Commandery closed this evening, it would stand closed 
 until the fourth Friday in September." 
 
 'fOctober 15th, 1884 — Special assembly held for the purpose of 
 attending the funeral of our late frater, Past Commander Charles 
 G. Edwards, who died October 12th, 18S4, in the 41st year of his 
 age The lines were formed, and the Commander}^ acted as es- 
 cort to the Grand Lodge, by whom the ceremonies of interment 
 were performed." 
 
WILLIAM E. ARNOLD. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 65 
 
 "October 22d, 1884 — The Eminent Commander announced the 
 death of Past Commander Edmund J. Oppelt, which occurred 
 October 18, 1884, at Poncha Springs, Colorado, whither he had 
 gone in the hope of recuperating his failing health." 
 
 The remains of this greatly beloved frater reached this city 
 late Friday night, and were taken in charge by a delegation of 
 the Sir Knights of this and other Commanderies, and conveyed 
 to his late residence. That solemn midnight march will never 
 be forgotten by those who participated therein. Past Grand 
 Commander William T. Adreon, in a brief but eloquent "In 
 Memoriam' ' tribute to our frater Oppelt, referring to this march, 
 said: "The midnight of October 23d, 1884, looked down upon a 
 strange, solemn and mournful procession passing through the 
 streets of Baltimore. One hundred belted Knights of the Tem- 
 ple preceded a hearse in which lay all that was left to us of our 
 dear friend and Brother; and the belated citizens that met that 
 funeral cortege on its way, reverently uncovered and stood still 
 as it passed, with nothing for its accompaniment but the regular 
 footfalls of one hundred men and the rumbling of the hearse as 
 the city bell tolled low twelve for one of Maryland's Old Guard." 
 
 The funeral of our frater took place on Sunday, the 26th, and 
 was attended by his brethren of Warren Lodge and his fraters of 
 Maryland and Baltimore Commanderies, the Templar burial ser- 
 vice at the grave being conducted by Eminent Commander Ar- 
 nold and Sir Knight Wm. Rogers, Prelate. 
 
 "At a subsequent assembly Sir Hermon L. Emmons, from the 
 Committee appointed for the purpose, read ' In Memoriam ' trib- 
 utes in respect to our late fraters. Past Commanders Edwards 
 and Oppelt." 
 
 [Extracts from these tributes will be incorporated in the bio- 
 graphical sketches of these fraters. ] 
 
 "A vote of thanks was ordered to be sent to Baltimore Com- 
 mandery for its kind attention in participating in the funeral of 
 Sir Oppelt." 
 
 "The Committee to whom was referred the subject of procu- 
 ring and presenting testimonials to Sir George W. Rose, of Pue- 
 blo Commandery No. 3, and his wife, Emma W. Rose, of Poncha 
 Springs, Colorado, reported that they had procured said testi- 
 monials, and submitted them for inspection." 
 
 This Sir Knight and his wife having bestowed much care and at- 
 tention on Sir Knight Oppelt during the last hours of his life, the 
 
l66 HISTORY OF MARYLAXD COMMANDERY. 
 
 Commandery took this means of showing its appreciation of their 
 kindness to our late frater. The testimonials were handsome 
 jewels suitably inscribed. 
 
 Sir Rose was also elected an Honorary Life Member of the 
 Commandery. The jewels and certificate of life membership 
 were forwarded by the Recorder, and the following letter of ac- 
 knowledgement was received from Sir Knight Rose: 
 
 To the Eminent Commander and Sir Knights of Maryland Commandery No. i 
 Eminent Sir and Praters — ^I received 3-our communication of February 13, 
 it having been directed to Pueblo. I appreciate the high honor you have 
 conferred on me by electing me a life member of your Commandery, and I 
 assure you I experience the most profound gratitude for the distinguished 
 honor. I have also received the certiiicate of life membership, and the jew- 
 els for myself and wife. The latter are elegant in design and execution, and 
 it was indeed a surprise to have such honors conferred upon me. I simply 
 tried to do my duty to Sir Oppelt, whom I learned to love and esteem for the 
 noble qualities of heart and mind which few possess to such a degree, and 
 which will remain vividly impressed on my memory while lite lasts. 
 
 For the distinguished honor conferred upon me, and for the jewels present- 
 ed to my wife and myself, please accept my most sincere thanks. Trusting 
 that I shall merit the honor conferred, and with m)- earnest wishes for the 
 happiness and prosperity of every Sir Knight of Maryland Commandery, I 
 have the honor to remain 
 
 Fraternally vours, 
 
 G. W. ROSE. 
 
 "November 9th, 1884 — A special assembly was called for the 
 purpose of attending the funeral of Sir W. D. L. Peacock." 
 
 "January 23d, 1885 — Grand Commander Woodward Abrahams 
 and his officers paid an official visit. In response to the welcome 
 of Eminent Commander Arnold, the Grand Commander read a 
 paper in which he pleasantlj' referred to the interesting history 
 of our venerable Commandery, and its claim to be the oldest body 
 of Templars in this country. 
 
 "The Committee on contemplated entertainment announced 
 that the time set for same was April 8th. 
 
 "Sir Knight James McDougall, having been a contributing 
 member for twenty-five j-ears, was declared an Honorary Life 
 Member. 
 
 "An invitation was received and accepted to attend Easter ser- 
 vices at Bethany Church, Rev. Wm. H. McAllister, pastor. On 
 motion, the sister Commanderies of this city were invited to par- 
 ticipate with this Commandery." 
 
 "February 7th, 1885 — Special assembly called for the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of Sir P. F. Schminke, who died on the 
 Sth inst." 
 
 "Special assembly held Sunday, February 21, 1885, for the 
 purpose of attending the funeral of Sir James Hollingshead." 
 
J. MILTON MEGRrWV. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 167 
 
 At the subsequent assembly the thanks of the Commandery 
 were tendered to Messrs. Denny & Mitchell for the use of their 
 hall on Easter Day, for the assembling of the Commandery pre- 
 paratory to marching to Bethany Church. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: John P. Meanly, Roberdeau Annan, Roger W. Barron, 
 N. M. Rittenhouse, Fred. Heineman, and T. A. Williamson. 
 
 Admitted to membership— Sir James Hollingshead, late of 
 Washington, D. C, and A. H. Nelker. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 3d, 1885— The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir J. Milton Megraw Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Lewis R. Keizer Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Anton H. Petting Senior Warden.' 
 
 Sir James F. Deale Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir L. Jeff. Milbourne Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John Dukehart Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir John W. Snyder Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 2 Sentinel. 
 
 These officers were, as usual, installed at a conclave of the 
 Grand Commandery held Easter Monday. 
 
 A most enjoyable reception and entertainment was held at the 
 Temple on Wednesday evening, April 8th, 1885. The exercises 
 consisted of a reception, vocal and instrumental rausic, recita- 
 tions and dancing. 
 
 During the month of May, Grand Master Robert E. Withers, 
 accompanied by Sirs Frank A. Reed, Grand Commander, and 
 Past Grand Commander Wm. B. Isaacs, of Virginia, attended a 
 reception tendered by Beauseant Commandery, upon which occa- 
 sion, by invitation, Maryland Commandery Drill Corps acted as 
 their escort. 
 
 "June 20, 1885 — Special assembly held for the purpose of at- 
 tending the funeral of Sir E. S. Prime, who died June 17th. He 
 was buried at Greenmount with full Templar service." 
 
1 68 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 ANNUAL REUNION OF VETERANS. 
 
 "July loth, 1885 — The Order of the Red Cross was conferred 
 upon two candidates, when the Eminent Commander stated that 
 this was the night selected for holding the Annual Reunion of the 
 Veterans, and requested the members and the invited guests to 
 assist him in escorting the Veterans to the banquet hall. 
 
 "After all had partaken of the bountiful repast prepared by the 
 banquet committee, the Eminent Commander, in a few well- 
 chosen words, welcomed the old members of the Commandery 
 who had earned their life membership by their twenty-five years 
 service. There were present Sirs Joseph Harris, Andrew E. 
 Warner, Jr., James M. Anderson, James McDonald, and David 
 Woodward. 
 
 "The following toasts were proposed and responded to: 'The 
 Grand Lodge of Maryland;' 'The Grand Chapter;' 'The Grand 
 Commandery;' 'The Grand Encampment;' 'Maryland Comman- 
 dery;' 'Our Departed Fraters;' 'Our Absent Fraters.' 
 
 "Eminent Commander ]Megraw, turning to Past Commander 
 William E. Arnold, after complimenting him for the zeal and 
 ability displayed in the discharge of his duties in the office he 
 recently vacated, presented to him, on behalf of members of the 
 Commandery, a past commander's jewel. 
 
 "Past Grand Commander Krebs then arose, and after compli- 
 menting Past Commander C. C. Isaacs, whom he termed the 
 'war-horse' of this Commandery, for the valuable services he has 
 rendered, in the name and on behalf of his fraters, presented 
 him with a jewel -hilted sword. 
 
 "Past Commander Kooke then surprised Sir James A. Whiting 
 by presenting to him a handsome gold and enamelled Maltese 
 cross, in token of the appreciation of his fraters for his services in 
 behalf of Maryland Commandery. 
 
 "Past Commander F. Lewis Schaefer, who had been detained 
 by business, entered the room, and was presented by the Emi- 
 nent Commander with a past commander's jewel. 
 
 "In response to calls, speeches were made by Sirs Anderson, 
 Harris, McDonald, and Woodward, Veterans of this Commandery, 
 Past Grand Commanders Adreon and CofEroth, and others." 
 
 "November — , 1886 — The Eminent Commander announced 
 the death of Sir John Moorehead, which occurred November 4th, 
 1885, and that his family did not desire a Masonic funeral." 
 
 By invitation of Baltimore Commandery, the Commandery 
 took part in the funeral of their late frater. Past Grand Com- 
 mander William T. Adreon, December 12th, 1885. 
 
 "January, 1886 — Grand Commander Isaacs Snd his officers 
 made an official visit. The Order of theTemple'was conferred." 
 
 The following Companions were knighted- during this term: 
 John W. Linthicum, John H. Cook, and H. J. Buck. 
 
LEWIS R. KEIZER. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 169 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 23d, 1886— The fol- 
 lowing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Lewis R. Keizer Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Anton H. Petting Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir John W. Snyder Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir H. Herman Petze Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir L. JefE. Milbourne Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir John Dukehart Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir A. Frank Gilbert Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 The officers, as usual, were installed at a special conclave of 
 the Grand Commandery on Easter Monday. 
 
 By order of Grand Commander Isaacs, this Commandery par- 
 ticipated with the other Commanderies of the city in Ascension 
 Day services June 3d, 1886, at St. Paul's Methodist Church, on 
 West Fayette street. An eloquent sermon was delivered by the 
 pastor. Companion Rev. S. K. Cox. Among other interesting 
 exercises was the reading of a poem composed by Companion 
 Cox, and read by Miss Katie H. Garrigues, daughter of Sir H. 
 H. Garrigues. Special music was rendered by the choir. 
 
 PILGRIMAGE TO ST. LOUIS. 
 
 The Commandery acted as escort to Grand Commander Isaacs 
 and the officers of the Grand Commandery on the occasion of a 
 pilgrimage to St. Louis to attend the Twenty-third Triennial 
 Conclave of the Grand Encampment, held in that city September 
 
 _2ISt, 1886. 
 
 The following Sir Knights of this Commandery participated in 
 this pilgrimage: Lewis R. Keizer, Jacob E. Krebs, William A. 
 Hanway, C. ,C. Isaacs and lady, Charles Schmenner, John F. 
 Thomas and lady, Wm. A. Cunningham and two ladies, B. T. 
 Perry and lady, W. W. Kennedy, W. A. McFarland, W. H. Lotz, 
 Charles V. B. Wantz, E. J. Lawyer, F. W. Lantz, James A. Smy- 
 ser, N. M. Rittenhouse, Fred. Heineman, C. O. Hopkins, H. H. 
 Petze, J. W. Linthicum, Graham Dukehart, Henry Renter, J. W. 
 Snyder, John B. Kurtz, R. Wattenscheidt, J. F. Hilgerman, wife 
 and children, A. J. Burke and lady, George E. Creidler, L. JefE. 
 
lyo HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY, 
 
 Milbourne, A. H. Petting, Louis Lemkul, W. A. Hadaway, and 
 W. H. Billis. Geo. E. Bushnell, J. F. Glage, J. A. Bantz, and 
 H. Clay Krebs, of Winchester, Va. ; J. H. Miller and Charles 
 Lindenborn, of No. 3, and George B. Cole and wife, of Shippens- 
 burg, Pa., were also in the party. 
 
 They were accompanied by the Frederick City Band, Sir F. T. 
 Rhodes leader. A special train of B. & O. sleepers was provided 
 for the accommodation of the Baltimore pilgrims, and on Satur- 
 day afternoon, September 18, the train moved out of Camden 
 Station. The cars were bedecked with Templar emblems, and 
 "Maryland Commandery No. i," in huge letters, extended the 
 length of each car. Cincinnati was reached Sunday morning, 
 and St. Louis at 8 o'clock the same evening They were met at 
 the station by a detachment of the St. Louis fraters, and escorted 
 to the Planters' House, where headquarters were opened, and 
 there the Sir Knights and their ladies received and entertained 
 visitors. 
 
 A pleasing incident connected with the pilgrimage was a visit 
 the Commandery paid to Sir Knight Geo. W. Rose and his wife, 
 who were so attentive to Past Commander Oppelt during his last 
 hours at their home in Colorado, and who had made this visit to 
 St. Louis expressly to meet the members of Maryland Comman- 
 dery. About fifty Sir Knights and a number of ladies, headed 
 by the band, called at the house where Sir Rose and wife were 
 stopping, and after several selections of music. Eminent Com- 
 mander Keizer thus addressed Sir Knight Rose : 
 
 "The members of Maryland Commandery No. i, with the fra- 
 ters accomj>anying us, have eagerly embraced this opportunity 
 to personally meet you and your wife, and to express feebly in 
 words the gratitude of our hearts for services performed, for acts 
 of love and kindness tendered to one of our most esteemed fra- 
 ters. Sir Knight Edmund J. Oppelt, who, suffering under that 
 insidious disease which has summoned so many of our brethren to 
 their last resting-place, vainly sought the beneficial influences of 
 the high latitude of your far-off Western home. When he left 
 us we bade him God-speed, but with misgivings of heart, for we 
 indulged but faint hopes of an improvement in his physical con- 
 dition. As is well known, he speedily succumbed to the inevita- 
 ble; he had performed the journey of his life, and though not 
 surrounded by his brethren of Maryland, except in spirit, nor 
 the members of his immediate family, yet, like ministering 
 angels of mercy, you and yours supplied the places of brethren 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 17 1 
 
 and family. We know that Sir Knight Oppelt received in his 
 last moments your loving care and devoted attention, and al- 
 though you were powerless to avert the dreaded summons th^t 
 called him away, you soothed his fevered brow, comforte^d him, 
 rendered him every attention in your power, and in your pres- 
 ence he breathed his last. The kindness exhibited by yourself 
 and your dear wife in your distant home to our lamented frater 
 will never be forgotten by the Sir Knights of Baltimore, and es- 
 pecially by those of Maryland Commandery No. i, and although 
 we have already elected you an honorary life member of our 
 Commandery, we are here to greet you in person, and to thank 
 you from our hearts, hoping and praying that when we have dis- 
 charged our duties here below, performed the pilgrimage of life, 
 burst the bonds of mortality, crossed the Jordan of death, and 
 safely landed on the shores of eternity, that there, with myriads 
 of attending angels, we may greet each other as brethren, be re- 
 ceived into the arms of the blessed Immanuel, and forever made 
 to participate in His heavenly kingdom. God bless you, Sir 
 Knight Rose, and the partner of your life. 
 
 "As Eminent Commander, I have the pleasure to present to 
 you and your estimable wife the fraters and friends of our dear 
 departed Brother Oppelt." 
 
 Both Sir Knight Rose and his wife replied to this address in 
 feeling terms, after which Captain General Dukehart severally 
 presented the entire company, when the band again played seve- 
 ral selections of music. After partaking of the hospitalities pro- 
 vided by Sir Rose and his wife, the Commandery returned to its 
 headquarters. 
 
 During the sojourn in St Louis the members of the Comman- 
 dery were the recipients of marked hospitality from the several 
 Commanderies of the city, the fraters of which seemed to vie 
 with each other in their efforts to entertain their guests, which 
 they did royally. The grand river excursions, the splendid 
 decorations, the magnificent fireworks and illuminations exhib- 
 ited during the Conclave, will long linger as pleasant pictures in 
 the memory of the pilgrims attending the Twenty-third Trien- 
 nial at St. Louis. 
 
 As the Sir Knights were about leaving for home, Mr. Benja- 
 min Stickney, the proprietor of the Planters' House, presented 
 to them a beautiful floral emblem, representing the badge of 
 Maryland Commandery. 
 
 ' On the return trip a halt of one day was made at Cincinnati, 
 where the pilgrims received much attention from the fraters of 
 that city. 
 
172 
 
 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 "September 30th, 1886 — Special assembly held for the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of Sir J. H. Garrettson, who died on the 
 2gth of September, aged 35 years." 
 
 "October 8th, 1886 — The Eminent Commander read a letter 
 from Philadelphia, announcing the death in that city of our fra- 
 ter, Sir J. M. Lauchlin, on May 31, 1886." 
 
 "November 4th, 1886 — ^Special assembly held for the purpose 
 of attending the funeral of Thomas P. Harrison, of St. Luke's 
 Commandery of Newark, Ohio, who died in this city." 
 
 At a subsequent assembly resolutions were received from St. 
 Luke's Commandery, extending its thanks for the attentions paid 
 by this Commandery to their deceased f rater. 
 
 The annual entertainment of the Commandery was held in the 
 Asylum on the evening of Wednesday, January 26. The pro- 
 gramme consisted of readings, recitations, vocal and instrumen- 
 tal music, all of a high order, supplemented by an exhibition 
 drill and a most generous banquet, after which the company en- 
 joyed dancing until the "wee sma' hours" of the morning. The 
 committee of arrangements consisted of Sirs Isaacs, Krebs, Han- 
 way, Kooke, Whiting, Penington, Snyder, Petting, Gilbert, Duke- 
 hart, Warner, Megraw, Sadtler, Ruby and Coriell. 
 
 ANNUAL REUNION OF THE VETERANS. 
 
 March nth, 1887, being the time appointed by the Eminent 
 Commander for the annual reunion of our elder fraters, a large 
 number of the Sir Knights of this and the other Comman- 
 deries of this city were present by special invitation. The 
 Order of the Red Cross was conferred, after which the Emi- 
 nent Commander ordered a recess of twenty minutes, for the 
 purpose of allowing the Sir Knights to interchange friendly 
 greetings with each other. The Commandery was then called on, 
 and closed without ceremony, when the Captain General formed 
 the lines, and our special guests of the evening- — the Honorary 
 Life Members of the Commandery — and visiting fraters of other 
 Commanderies were conducted to the banquet hall, where an 
 enjoyable repast awaited them. The tables were conveniently 
 arranged and tastefully decorated, the Veterans being seated at 
 a centre table in full view of the one hundred and forty-six Sir 
 Knights present. After full justice had been done the mirm, 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 73 
 
 Eminent Commander Keizer arose and delivered the following 
 address; 
 
 "Sir Knights: It is our pleasure this evening to unite in our 
 annual reunion with the old fraters of our Commandery — a beau- 
 tiful custom inaugurated a few years since, which I hope will be 
 continued through the coming years and history of Maryland 
 Commandery — beautiful, because it links the past so closely with 
 the present, and on each recurring occasion brings to mind 
 happy associations of the long ago to those whom we specially 
 honor to-night; and to the younger members of the Order it is a 
 lesson in the unwritten traditional history that we are to trans- 
 mit to those of another generation who will, I trust, honor us in 
 time as we now honor these veterans at this table. 
 
 "These annual reunions are also profitable in giving occasion 
 and opportunity to renew the acquaintance with our older mem- 
 bers, who, from press of increasing cares or physical disabilities, 
 are unable to attend our regular assemblies, but who, the records 
 show, were in their younger days active and zealous workers in 
 our noble Order. 
 
 "I would have you bear in mind. Sir Knights, that this is no 
 ordinary gathering and it may be interesting ' and profitable to 
 refer by dates to show the standing of those we honor to-night. 
 I have no doubt it will be a matter of news to some of the Tem- 
 plars present to hear that we have with us to-night the first 
 elected Right Eminent Grand Commander of the State of Mary- 
 land, our esteemed f rater. Sir Charles H. Mann, who was in- 
 stalled Grand Commander at the first session of the Grand Com- 
 mandery, January 23d, 1871. Though year after year is adding 
 its weight of care to our frater, and his residence in the country 
 forbids his regular attendance at our assemblies, yet his face is 
 not unfamiliar to you, and his occasional presence with us attests 
 his interest in the Order. Eminent Sir Mann, we are honored by 
 your presence this evening. 
 
 "In this connection, I will state that the three representatives 
 of Maryland Commandery assisting at the organization of the 
 Grand Commandery are with us this evening, and are still mem- 
 bers of No. I — Sirs E. T. Schultz, H. L. Emmons and Andrew 
 E. Warner. 
 
 "While many of our younger fraters were toddling around in 
 'bib and-tucker,' and prattling the A B C of our common lan- 
 guage, our venerable frater, Sir William Rogers, whom we are 
 pleased to see with us, was officiating as the Prelate of Maryland 
 Commandery, instilling those lessons in, the minds of weary pil- 
 grims- and penitents which, if conscientiously adhered to, we all 
 agree will afford us comfort and consolation in the gloomy hour 
 of death, and assure us ineffable happiness in the world that is to 
 come. Twenty-one years consecutively, Sir Rogers, have you 
 
174 HISTORY 0!<" MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 been elected to the honorable office you now hold in this Com- 
 mandery, and I need hardly tender you in words our congratula- 
 tions this evening. You know ^^aryland Coramandery means no 
 idle compliment in annually electing j-ou to the sacred office you 
 have so long held. 
 
 "And yet the Sir Knights I have just mentioned are not the 
 oldest of our number in membership. I have the honor of pre- 
 senting in person the oldest living member of the Commandery, 
 our worthy and esteemed frater. Sir Knight David A. Woodward, 
 who, with our venerable brother, Rev. Robert Piggot, affiliated 
 August 2d, 1848, almost forty years ago — thirteen years prior to 
 the late war. What a world of history from then till now! Sir 
 Knight Piggot served the Commandery as Prelate from the night 
 of his affiliation, seventeen years, and this prior to Sir Rogers — 
 two Prelates in thirty-nine years, and both living. 
 
 "Next on our roll is our beloved brother. Sir Knight Andrew 
 E. Warner, dubbed May 23d, 1849. Sir Knight Warner, I know 
 it will not grate harshly upon your feelings, or make you one 
 whit sad, if I promise you, in advance of your passing over the 
 river, the motto, ' Faithful unto death.' 
 
 "Next on our roll comes our beloved frater, Sir Jacob H. Me- 
 dairy, with whom, as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of 
 Maryland, I had official Masonic relations in the old hall on St. 
 Paul street, nearl)- a quarter of a century ago. 
 
 "I do not desire to tax your time or patience, and will more 
 briefly continue the mention of our fraters of twenty years mem- 
 bership and over. Sir James M. Anderson, dubbed April 16, 
 1851; Sir Charles Webb, Past Grand Master of Masons in Marj'- 
 land, dubbed May 14, 1852; Sir Joseph Harris, dubbed March 24, 
 1854; Sir James McDougall, January 13, i860; Sir E. T. Schultz, 
 November 28, 1862; Sir James Hall, February 27, 1863; Sir J. W. 
 Numsen, October 23, 1863; Sir Ernest Knabe, December 29, 
 1863; Sir James McDonald, June 9, 1865; Sir Hermon L. Em- 
 mons, Jr., June 22. 1865; Sir Thomas Shields, July 28, 1865; Sir 
 T. B. Marshall, February 26, 1866; Sir John R. D. Bedford, Oc- 
 tober 30, 1866; Sir J. D. Latchford, November 10, 1866; Sir C. C. 
 Isaacs, April, 1867 — the last so near his full time that I thought 
 it proper he should be delivered to-night. All honorable names, 
 who have wdn and retain the esteem and confidence of their 
 brethren and fellow-citizens at large. 
 
 "The oldest living Past Commander of Maryland No. i is our 
 distinguished frater and historian. Sir Edward T. Schultz, Past 
 Grand Commander of Maryland, also Past Grand Captain Gene- 
 ral of the Grand Encampment of the United States. Sir Schultz 
 was elected Eminent Commander March 26, 1869, and re-elected 
 in 1870 and 187 1. He is the only living Commander who has 
 served more than one term. I am glad of the opportunity and 
 of this occasion to say a word unsolicited in behalf of the very 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 75 
 
 important work on wliich our illustrious frater is now engaged — 
 ' The History of Freemasonry in Maryland.' A continuous his- 
 tory of an institution existing in this country for a hundred years 
 is very rare. The indefatigable zeal and perseverance of our 
 worthy brother in preparing this publication, I am free to say, 
 will be more fully appreciated and estimated of more value by 
 the fraternity at large after the author has passed away, than it is 
 at the present time. Every Templar and every Mason should 
 encourage the continuance of this important work, and do it now 
 by a prompt order for the same. We trust, Sir Schultz, that your 
 life may be spared to record the proceedings of the Tooth anni- 
 versary of Maryland Commandery. 
 
 "After Past Commander Schultz, in the order of Commanders 
 of No. I, comes our eminent frater, Robert K. Martin, also Past 
 Grand Commander of Maryland, elected Commander in 1872; 
 Sir Jacob E. Krebs, also Past Grand Commander of Maryland, 
 elected in 1873, and Eminent F. J. S. Gorgas, Past Grand Coiia- 
 mander, now of a sister Commandery, elected in 1874; our worthy 
 frater, Hermon L. Emmons, Jr., in 1875; Sir Wm. A. Hanway, 
 also Past Grand Commander, elected in 1876; Past Grand Com- 
 mander Columbus C. C. Isaacs, elected Commander in 1877; our 
 highly esteemed frater, William H. Ruby, in 1878; our lamented 
 Past Commanders, Edmund J. Oppelt and Charles G. Edwards, 
 both deceased, elected in 1879 and 1880 respectively. Following 
 these in the order of Commanders comes the younger blood — 
 our not yet venerable but highly respected fraters, Sir Gerhard 
 F. Kooke, elected in 1881; Sir Graham Dukehart, in 1882; Sir F. 
 Lewis Schaefer, in 1883; Sir Wm. E. Arnold, in 1884, and my 
 immediate predecessor in office. Sir John M. Megraw, in 1885; a 
 roll of Past Commanders that we point to with pride, and honor 
 them accordingly. Our worthy frater, Past Commander G. W. 
 Demorest, affiliated with us as a Past Commander from York 
 Commandery, Pennsylvania, in 1881. 
 
 "In scanning the portraits of the Past Grand Commanders 
 hanging in this Asylum, the familiar faces of a number of our 
 fraters present with us to-night are recognized, and it is but to 
 state a fact, that of the fourteen Grand Commanders of Maryland, 
 ten have been members of Maryland Commandery No. i, attest- 
 ing the estimate of character and ability in which our fraters, 
 have been held by the Templars of the State. 
 
 "As our departed fraters have left the stage of action, we have 
 done honor to their memories, and appropriate pages of our 
 records have been set apart to commemorate their history and 
 virtues. ' Light be the ashes upon them, and may the sunshine 
 of heaven beam bright on their waking. ' 
 
 "Venerable Fraters — We are here this evening especially to 
 do honor to you as living representatives of Templar Masonry in 
 our Commandery — you who have borne the burden and heat of 
 
1^6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 the day, and whose hold, as the connecting links of the present 
 with the past, isgraduallj' but surely loosening; to grasp you by 
 the hand, and to express our grateful recognition for services 
 rendered, to offer you rest and refreshment, and wishing you 
 God speed, cheer you on your way. 
 
 "Sir Knights — I would that I had the power to put in words 
 some beautiful thought or sentiment, that not only our venerable 
 f raters, but each individual Sir Knight present, might carry away 
 as a memento of this particular reunion. How can I do better 
 than quote the beautiful sentiment expressed by one of our 
 American poets, and apply the words to 3-ou as well as myself: 
 
 " 'So live, that when thy summons comes 
 To join the innumerable caravan 
 That moves to that mysterious realm 
 
 Where each shall take his chamber in the silent halls of death, 
 Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night. 
 Scourged to his dungeon. 
 
 But, sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust, 
 Approach thy grave like one who wraps 
 The drapery of his couch about him, 
 And lies down to pleasant dreams.' 
 
 "To the representatives and Sir Knights of our sister Com- 
 manderies present with us we tender a cordial greeting. We 
 congratulate j^ou all on j^our prosperity, and I trust that while 
 jSIaryland is the mother of so many of your older fraters, the 
 only contention that will ever exist among us will be as to 
 who can best work and best agree." 
 
 The Eminent Commander then read letters of regret for non- 
 attendance from our venerable frater. Sir Robert Piggot (in the 
 93d 5-ear of his age) Sirs Jacob H. Medairy, James McDougal, 
 and Ernest Knabe, after which he called in succession upon the 
 following Sir Knights, introducing each with happy remarks: 
 Charles H. Mann, David A. Woodward, Andrew E. Warner, Jr., 
 William Rogers, Joseph Harris, Edward T. Schultz, Robert K. 
 Martin, Hermon L. Emmons, Jr., Jaocb E. Krebs, Wm. A. Han- 
 way, Graham Dukehart, Wm. H. Ruby, Columbus C. Isaacs, 
 Joseph Harris, and James McDonald, of this Commandery, Grand 
 Commander Charles W. Hatter, and Sirs F. J. S. Gorgas, Wm. 
 F. Cochran, Geo. R. CofiEroth, and other Grand and Past Grand 
 oflScers of the Grand Commandery, and John S. Hopkins, of Balti- 
 more Commandery No. 2 — each of whom responded. 
 
 At a late hour the entire company joined hands and sang 
 "Auld Lang Syne," when the Eminent Commander declared 
 this enjoyable reunion adjourned. 
 
ANTON H. PETTING. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 77 
 
 "April 8th, 1887— The Eminent Commander announced the 
 death of Sir Charles F. Percivall, M. D., which occurred on April 
 2d, and that he was buried at Frederick City on the 4th inst. by the 
 Commandery with the full Templar service. Jacques de Molay 
 Commandery No. 4, of Frederick, joined this Commandery at 
 the depot and took part in the ceremonies." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: C. V. Wantz, E. J. Lawyer, W. A. McFarland, L. W. 
 Moody, August Weber and T. A. Milliman. 
 
 Admitted: Sirs W. H. Harrison, late of Newark Commandery 
 No. 34, Ohio; S. R. Barr, late of Columbia No. 2, District of 
 Columbia; Charles Selden, late of Toledo No. 7, Ohio, and Josiah 
 Clift, Jr., late of DeMolay Commandery No. 4, of Virginia. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 8th, 1887 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir Anton H. Fetting Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John W. Snyder Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir H. Herman Petze Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir A. Frank Gilbert Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir Thomas A. Milliman Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Alvin Coriell Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir James L. Murrill Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 The officers above named were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand Commandery held on Easter Monday. 
 
 On Friday evening, April 29th, 1887, Maryland Commandery 
 Drill Corps gave an entertainment. There was a miscellaneous 
 programme. Among other attractions was the rendition of the 
 farce of "The Two Buzzards" by the Kenilworth Club of Balti- 
 more. A curtain and stage were placed at the eastern end of 
 the Asylum, the officer's room being used as the "green room." 
 The performance went off smoothly, to the great enjoyment 
 of the audience. The Drill Corps gave a "dress parade," and 
 then followed dancing and a bountiful supper. The commit- 
 
178 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 tee in charge was J. W. Guest, L. R. Keizer, H. H. Petze, 
 John Dukehart, J. L. Murrill, W. D. Wiegand, W. W. Hawkins, 
 A. H. Petting, A. P. Gilbert, Thomas A. Milliman, John B. 
 Kurtz, Charles O. Hopkins and Alvin Coriell. 
 
 In obedience to the order of Grand Commander Charles W. 
 Hatter, this Commandery participated with the other Comman- 
 deries of this city in Ascension Day services at the First English 
 Lutheran Church, Lanvale street, near Lafayette Square. An 
 eloquent and impressive sermon was delivered by the pastor. Rev. 
 Albert Studebaker. 
 
 "May 13th, 1887 — The Eminent Commander announced the 
 death of Sir Alexander Wiley, of this Commandery, which 
 occurred at Erie, New York, on April 30th." 
 
 At a subsequent assembly a vote of thanks were ordered to be 
 sent to Erie Commandery for attentions paid to our late frater 
 Wiley. 
 
 "June 10th, 1887 — Past Grand Commander Hanway, on behalf 
 of the members of the Commandery, complimented Past Com- 
 mander Keizer on the success of his administration, and present- 
 ed him with a past commander's jewel." 
 
 "July 29th, 1887 — ^Special assembly called for the purpose of 
 attending the funeral of our venerable frater, Rev. Sir Robert 
 Piggot. The Commaadery proceeded informally to Camden 
 Station, took the cars for Sj'kesville, and thence to the late resi- 
 dence of Sir Piggot, a few miles distant. The remains were con- 
 veyed to the church at Eldersburg, where the church services 
 were conducted by Rev. S. D. Hall and Rev. Dr. Stephenson, at 
 the conclusion of which the Commandery took charge of the re- 
 mains, and they were interred in the graveyard attached to the 
 church, with full Templar service, by Eminent Commander Pet- 
 ting, assisted by Sir Lewis R. Keizer as Prelate." 
 
 "August 12th, 1887 — The thanks of the Commandery were 
 tendered to Preedom Lodge No. 112, and to Brothers John 
 Deckebaugh and Jacob Zimmerman, for courtesies extended to 
 Maryland Commandery No. i, on the occasion of the funeral of 
 Sir Robert Piggot. 
 
 "Sir E. T. Schultz, by request of the Eminent Commander, 
 prepared a biographical sketch of Sir Knight Piggot, which was 
 read and ordered to be spread upon the minutes." 
 

 Rev. ROBERT PIGGOTT, D. D. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 179 
 
 The following brief extracts from the sketch are quoted: 
 
 "Sir Knight Rev. Dr. Piggot was born in the State of New York 
 on the 20th of May, 1795. and was therefore at the time of his 
 death in the ninety-third year of his age. 
 
 "He learned the art of an engraver, in which he acquired con- 
 siderable proficiency, but while still in the prime of early man- 
 hood he entered the ministry of the Protestant Episcopal Church, 
 and was ordained a deacon in 1823, and shortly after priest, by 
 Bishop White, of Pennsylvania. He was at the time of his death 
 the oldest Episcopal minister in the United States. 
 
 "Sir Knight Piggot was made a 'Mason at sight' by the Grand 
 Master of Pennsylvania in 1824. He served a number of years 
 as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, the 
 greater part of which was during the height of the anti-Masonic 
 excitement, and he was ever found ready to defend the frater- 
 nity he loved from the attacks of demagogues and fanatics. He 
 received the Orders of Knighthood in St. John's Commandery 
 No. 4, Philadelphia, in 1826, and had therefore been a Templar 
 for sixty-one years, and was probably at the time of his death the 
 oldest Templar in this country. He affiliated with Maryland 
 Commandery August 30, 1848, and was the same night elected 
 Prelate, which position he held for sixteen years. 
 
 "Sir Knight Piggot, during his long ministry, had charge of 
 churches in various parts of Pennsylvania and Maryland. He 
 become rector of Trinity Parish, Carroll County, in 1867, being 
 then in the 74th year of his age, and continued active in the 
 performance of his pastoral duties until within three years of 
 his death. It was at the particular request of both himself and 
 his wife that the Commandery of which he had so long been a 
 member, and to which he was so strongly attached, should take 
 part with the church, with which also he had been so long con- 
 nected, ii; performing the last offices over his mortal remains." 
 
 "September 9th, 1887 — Honorary life membership certificates 
 were ordered to be issued to Sirs John A. AUers and W. W. 
 Kennedy, they having been twenty-five years contributing mem- 
 bers of the Commandery. '■ ' 
 
 "November isth, 1887— Special assembly was ordered by the 
 Eminent Commander, to attend the funeral of our late f rater. Sir 
 J. M. Terhune, who died on the 12th inst." 
 
 "December , 1887 — The Eminent Commander announced 
 
 the death of three members of the Commandery since the last 
 assembly, viz.: Sir Robert Silver, at Annapolis, aged 74 years; 
 buried at Annapolis. Sir John D. Latchford, at Laurel, aged 73 
 years Sir Jas. McDougal, at Baltimore, aged 73 years. At the 
 funerals of the two latter, delegations from this Commandery 
 were present." 
 
I So HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 "January 13th, 1888 — The Finance Committee reported that 
 they had invested S438, which, together with previous invest- 
 ments, was embodied in a certificate of Baltimore City 4 per 
 cent, stock, Si. 400." 
 
 "January 27th, 1888 — Crusade Commandery No. 5 was an- 
 nounced on a fraternal visit. The Commandery was formed, 
 and they were received and welcomed to the Asylum by the 
 Eminent Commander." 
 
 On the evening of February 6th, 1888, at Lehmann's Hall 
 there was held one of the most enjoyable receptions ever given 
 by the Commandery. Solos, duets and quartettes were rendered 
 by Mrs. James A. Smyser (then Miss Townsend), Mrs. Ortman, 
 and Messrs. Lee W. Sumner and David Whitney. Mr. Wood- 
 worth also read several selections. An elegant supper was fur- 
 nished by Harris, which was followed by dancing, continued to a 
 late hoar. At the next meeting of the Commandery a vote of 
 thanks was tendered to Miss Townsend, and Messrs. Sumner, 
 Whitney and Woodworth for their services at the reception. 
 
 "February 12th, 1888 — The Eminent Commander called the 
 attention of the Commandery to the fact that in 1890 would occur 
 the looth anniversary of the formation of the Commandery, and 
 suggested that some action be taken in regard to celebrating such 
 an important event. On motion the following committee was 
 appointed to make arrangements for such celebration: Sirs C. C. 
 Isaacs, E. T. Schultz, G. F. Kooke, L. R. Keizer, J. B. Kurtz, 
 W. D. Wiegand and L. W. Moody." [J. E. Krebs, A. H. Pet- 
 ting, W. A. Han way, W. H. Ruby and R. K. Martin were subse- 
 quently added to the committee.] 
 
 "March 23d, t888 — Grand Commander J. A. C. Kahler and 
 his officers were announced and received with the usual honors. 
 
 "The Eminent Commander ordered Sirs Woodward and War- 
 ner, the two oldest Honorary Life Members, to present Sir E. T. 
 Schultz in front of the East, when he thus addressed him; 
 
 " 'Sir Knight Schultz — Over twenty-five years ago you were 
 knighted in this Commandery. During these years you have 
 been an active worker in this body, as well as in the Grand Com- 
 mandery and the Grand Encampment of the United States. In 
 each of these bodies you are well known for the zeal and energy 
 you have ever displayed in furthering the interests of Templar 
 Masonry. Your name has become a household word in Masonry, 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. l8l 
 
 not only in this State, but all over this great country. It there- 
 fore affords me more than ordinary pleasure to present to you, 
 on behalf of this Commandery, this honorary life membership 
 certificate, and with it to express the hope that Providence may 
 grant to you many years of health and prosperity.' 
 
 "In accepting the certificate, Sir Knight Schultz said: 
 
 " 'Eminent Commander — I accept with great pleasure this cer- 
 tificate of honorary life membership in Maryland Commandery, 
 for it is indeed gratifying to realize that, during the vicissitudes of 
 time, I have been enabled to retain my membership in this, my 
 much loved Commandery, for the period of twenty-five years. 
 But, sir, these pleasurable emotions are attended with reflections 
 of a somewhat mournful character. I see before me seventy- 
 five, perhaps a hundred, Sir Knights of Maryland Commandery, 
 only one of whom (our venerable and esteemed frater. Sir A. E. 
 Warner) was present when I received the Orders of Knighthood 
 twenty-five years ago. It is true there are six others living who 
 were members at the time, but they were not present on the 
 occasion. The rest have all passed away. Sir Knights Mcjilton, 
 Yeates, Holmes, Piper, Martin, Logue, Gude, Woodworth, Piggot 
 and many others, then active members of the Commandery, 
 have ended their pilgrimage, and are, I trust, now receiving the 
 rewards that await the valiant Templar. 
 
 '"Such reflections, suggested by the reception of this certifi- 
 cate, forcibly teach me that I am nearing that period when I 
 must follow those Sir Knights to "the undiscovered country," and 
 that the places that now know me, as once they knew them, must 
 soon know me no more. The scene before me this evening is in 
 marked contrast to that presented to my view in this Commandery 
 on a certain evening a little over twenty-five years ago. The 
 assemblies were then held in the large or Grand Lodge room of 
 the old Masonic Hall on St. Patil street, but shortly after my 
 reception, the assemblies were removed to the lower room — the 
 one now occupied by the City Court. This room was divided by 
 black curtains, to represent the different apartments and avenues 
 for the working of the Orders; the tents being wooden frames 
 covered with black muslin, and made to fold up, so that when 
 not in use, they could be set aside. The room now used as a 
 jury room was both ante-room and armory, while the room occu- 
 pied as the clerk's office was the banquet hall. Within these 
 apartments at the stated assemblies might be seen from fifteen 
 to twenty Sir Knights, without uniform, regalia or accoutre- 
 ments, except black belts, to which were hung old rusty sabres, 
 which were as old as the Commandery itself. Some of these 
 sabres still exist, and are a hundred or more years old! Indeed, 
 tradition asserts they were used in our Revolutionary War. 
 
1 82 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 "'Such, Eminent Commander, were my surroundings in 
 Maryland Commandery when I received the Orders of Knight- 
 hood. This evening we are seated in a comfortable and beauti- 
 tifuUy furnished Asylum, connected with which are a convenient 
 council chamber, a commodious armory, and a well arranged 
 banquet hall, and all the necessary paraphernalia at hand for the 
 full and perfect exemplification of the Orders. Before and 
 around me are nearly two hundred Sir Knights, clad in showj' 
 uniforms, plumed chapeaux and glittering swords — a well organ- 
 ized and disciplined corps — while the Sir Knights upon the occasion 
 referred to can only be likened to Falstaff's raw recruits. A 
 quarter of a century has indeed brought great changes and im- 
 provements in Templarism, not alone in this cit}' and State, but 
 throughout our entire country. A pertinent question might 
 here be asked^ — has the improvement in the practice of the princi- 
 ples and teachings of our magnanimous Order been equally as 
 great ? 
 
 " 'I trust, Eminent Sir, I will not be charged with egotism, if I 
 say I believe my labors in behalf of Maryland Commandery No. i 
 were not without some good results, for it would indeed be sad to 
 think that m}' twenty-five years' service, for the gnater part of 
 which I was a regular attendant and a zealous 'vorker, was 
 altogether vain and of no effect. And I beg to assure the vSir 
 Knights that although not now able to give the time and atten- 
 tion to the Commandery that I did formerly, I am none the less 
 deeply interested in its welfare and prosperity, and that I take a 
 lively interest in everything pertaining to it, and that I propose 
 to continue to do so, God willing, during the remainder of my 
 life."' 
 
 \ 
 
 ANNUAL REUNION OF VETERANS, 
 
 March 23d, 1888. 
 
 This being the time appointed for the annual reunion in 
 honor of the Veterans of Maryland Commandery, after the 
 Commandery closed, the lines were formed, and the Eminent 
 Commander and the guests of the evening were escorted to the 
 banquet hall. After a sufficient time had been spent in the enjoy- 
 ment of the fine repast spread under the direction of the ban- 
 quet committee, the Eminent Commander made a brief address, 
 pertinent to the occasion, and then called upon the Generalis- 
 simo, Sir J. W. Snyder, to present to each Sir Knight of twenty 
 years standing a souvenir medal which he had made in their 
 honor; having on its face the 1871 Triennial Medal, and on the 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 83 
 
 reverse side the names of the recipients, viz. : David A. Wood- 
 ward, Andrevsr E. Warner, Jr., Jacob H. Medairy, James M. 
 Anderson, Charles Webb, Joseph Harris, William Rogers, 
 Edward T. Schultz, Thomas B. Marshall, N. C. Walker, W. H. 
 Shock, William M. Isaac, Columbus C. Isaacs, James A. Whiting, 
 Robert K. Martin, James Hall, John W. Numsen, Ernest 
 Knabe, John R. D. Bedford, William A. Cunningham, James 
 McDonald, William W. Kennedy and Thomas Shields. 
 
 The Eminent Commander announced that he would transmit 
 a copy of the medal to each of the absentees, there having been 
 only 27 medals struck ofE. They were made for him, and pre- 
 sented as a token of his personal regard and affection for the Sir 
 Knights for their long attachment to this Commandery. After 
 this very interesting feature of the occasion had been concluded, 
 the Eminept Commander, acting as toast master, announced the 
 regular toasts. 
 
 First — "Our Veterans, the Legion of Honor." 
 
 "Twenty-five years true devotion 
 For our Commandery's proud name; ' 
 
 She owes you much for her service, 
 She owes you more for her fame." 
 
 Sir Woodward, Senior Veteran, being called upon, returned 
 thanks for the compliment of responding to the first toast, mod- 
 estly denying that he was selected on account of merit, but be- 
 cause he had the honor of being the oldest member. He referred 
 to his connection with the Commandery for nearly forty years, 
 relating many pleasing incidents in his experience, and in 
 conclusion said that while he and his fellow Veterans were being 
 honored, the young and more active members should have their 
 just meed of reward, and hoped that the influence of Maryland 
 Commandery would be extended to the latest period of time. 
 
 Second toast — "Our Honorary Life Members — well done, thou 
 good and faithful servants." 
 
 Sir E. T. Schultz being called upon to respond, begged to re- 
 mind his youthful fraters. Sirs Martin and Krebs, that he was now 
 a Veteran, and that he should hereafter expect to receive from 
 them the respect and consideration which should ever be accorded 
 by the young to the old. He commended these annual re- 
 unions, in that it brought together, at least once in each year, the 
 old and the young members of the Commandery, thus affording 
 
184 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 to the younger members an opportunitj- of becoming acquainted 
 with those who conducted the affairs of the Commandery before 
 many of them were born. 
 
 Third toast — "Maryland Commandery" — was responded to by 
 Sir Jacob E. Krebs, who proclaimed his pride in the history and 
 prestige of this old Commandery, and expressed his belief in its 
 perpetuation to the latest times, and in conclusion called upon 
 the Sir Knights ever to maintain the standard of excellence to 
 whieh our venerable and well beloved Commandery has attained. 
 
 At the conclusion of his eloquent remarks, Sir C. C. Isaacs 
 called for three cheers for Past Grand Commander Krebs, which 
 were given with a will. 
 
 Fourth toast — "Our Past Commanders — footprints in the sands 
 of time." Response by Sir William E. Arnold, who said: 
 
 "Sir Knights — I do not know why our Eminent Commander 
 should have insisted upon my responding to this toast, when he 
 knew there were many Past Commanders present who are much 
 better qualified to respond to the sentiment proposed than my- 
 self. He knows full well that I used every effort to have him re- 
 lieve me, and to select another, but without avail; hence should 
 I fail to acquit myself properh' of the duty he has imposed, you 
 will hold him and not me responsible. When I found my- 
 self unable to escape, I began to think of the subject given me 
 to speak upon, and being somewhat afflicted with that unpleas- 
 ant malady, 'insomnia,' I concluded to devote my sleepless 
 nights to a consideration of 'Past Commanders,' and I have to 
 thank the Eminent Commander for some of the pleasantest 
 hours of sleep I have had for a long time; for no sooner did I 
 commence to investigate the subject, than I went quietly to sleep, 
 and when I awoke, my ideas were like the subject, 'Past, gone 
 forever.' 
 
 "Past Commanders! Who are they? what are they? from 
 whence came they? and whither are they going? were thoughts 
 that constantly occurred to my mind. Upon investigation, I 
 found the meaning of the word 'Past,' as used in the toast, has 
 fourteen different applications, there being that number of Past 
 Commanders, including myself, in Mar3'land Commandery No. i. 
 The title of past officer of any Masonic body, when acquired by 
 faithful service, is one that any Mason entitled to it should feel 
 proud of, notwithstanding there are some who would belittle it, 
 and are disposed to complain when such, by rea.son of their 
 experience, are more frequently called upon for advice. These 
 sa)!^ the past officers want everything, and that those who are 
 simply Sir Knights receive no consideration. I take this oppor- 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 85 
 
 tunity to say to all such that they are greatly mistaken, for I am 
 very sure there is not a single Past Commander of this body who 
 is actuated by selfish motives, or presumes on his past rank, or 
 who would throw the least impediment in the way of any Sir 
 Knight, because he is not a Past Commander. I feel proud of 
 the entire membership of Maryland Commandery No. i, and 
 trust I may be pardoned if I say I feel an especial pride in its 
 Past Commanders, for they are the peers of any in this or in any 
 other jurisdiction of our country. They are men who can be de- 
 pended on at all times, when the interests and welfare of this 
 Commandery, or of Templarism in general, is concerned. Of the 
 fourteen Past Commanders of Maryland Commandery, all of 
 them have presided as Master of a Lodge; seven are Past High 
 Priests; one Past Grand High Priest; six Past Grand Comman- 
 ders; and one a past grand officer of the Grand Encampment of 
 the United States; showing that in the selection of its presiding 
 officers, the members of this Commandery have been actuated 
 by a sound discretion. The poet Longfellow says: 
 
 " 'Lives of great men all remind us 
 We can make our lives sublime, 
 And departing, leave behind us 
 Footprints on the sands of time.' 
 
 "And now, in conclusion. Sir Knights, if my words may have 
 seemed to you words of flattery, or perchance egotism, I can only 
 say that if the footprints of such Templars as Schultz, Krebs, 
 Isaacs and others are followed, when we have fought our last bat- 
 tle, and sheathed our swords, it will be said of us, as it will be 
 said of them, when they shall have ended their earthly pilgrim- 
 age, 'Well done, thou good and faithful servants.' " 
 
 Fifth toast — "Our Sister Commanderies." Responded to by 
 Sir John S. Tyson, Past Grand Generalissimo, who said that he 
 regretted that some one better posted in the affairs of the Com- 
 manderies had not been selected for this duty, as he had not 
 been able to attend other Commanderies than his own, and could 
 not therefore speak about them from personal knowledge, but 
 his visit to Maryland Commandery this evening had been most 
 pleasant and enjoyable. He called the attention of the Sir 
 Knights to the importance of looking well to the portals of their 
 several Asylums, and that the individual interests of each should 
 be subordinated to the general good. And in conclusion, he 
 urged that all should live and act up to the principles of the 
 Order, persevering in the practice of the sublime Christian duties 
 taught in the rituals of our Order. 
 
1 86 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Sixth and last toast — "The Grand Commandery of Maryland." 
 Responded to by Sir J. A. C. Kahler, Grand Commander, who 
 said that his position was fraught with a heavy responsibility in 
 presiding over and governing such an honorable body as the 
 Grand Commandery of Maryland. He announced his pride in 
 its traditions and prestige, and his determination to follow in the 
 footsteps of the Grand Commanders who preceded him. He 
 commended the action of Mar3'land Commanderj'- in honoring 
 her Veteran members, and in concluding, wished Maryland 
 Commandery "God speed." 
 
 A number of volunteer toasts were then offered, and severally 
 responded to by Past Grand Commanders Mann, Hanway and 
 others. The banquet was then concluded by all singing "Auld 
 Lang Syne." 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: George R. Savage, W. D. Waxter, J. T. Turner, Theodore 
 Stunz, Amos H. Hosmer, T. W. Cromer, E. W Grieves, George 
 A. Albaugh, W. E. Baitzell, J. H. Hines, C. A. Silwright and 
 Frank Blacklock. 
 
 Admitted — Sir J. H. Brummell, late of Columbia Commandery 
 No. 2, District of Columbia. 
 
 During this term a series of visits to the Commanderies of this 
 city was inaugurated by Eminent Commander Fetting, and were 
 returned by them. 
 
JOHN W. SNYDER. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 87 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April lyth, 1888 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir John W. Snyder Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir H. Herman Petze Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir John B. Kurtz Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Lucius W. Moody Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir S. Frank Bennett Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir J. W. Linthicum Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Josiah Clift, Jr Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 As usual, the above officers were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand' Commandery held on Easter Monday. 
 
 "April 25th, 1888 — Special assembly held for the purpose of 
 attending the funeral of Sir Theodore Stuntz, who died April 
 24th, 1888." 
 
 "May nth, 1888 — Received and read a communication from 
 Pittsburg Commandery No. i, inviting this Commandery to be 
 prestnt during the Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery, 
 to be held in their city next month. A suitable acknowledgment 
 was ordered. 
 
 "Past Commander Isaacs, after complimenting Past Comman- 
 der Fetting on the manner in which he had filled the position of 
 Eminent Commander, presented him with a past commander's 
 jewel." 
 
 "June 13th, 1888 — A special assembly was ordered for the pur- 
 pose of attending the funeral of our late frater, Sir Gideon P. 
 Hopkins. The Commandery was opened, and proceeded to the 
 family residence on Columbia avenue, and after the religious 
 services were concluded, the Commandery took charge of the 
 remains, and conveyed them to Loudon Park Cemetery, where 
 the full Templar service was recited by the Eminent Commander 
 and assistant Prelate." 
 
 "June 8th, 1888 — Sir Knight Krebs, from the committee on 
 by-laws, reported the completion of their duties, and presented a 
 register of all the members of the Commandery since 1828, com- 
 piled by Sir G. F. Kooke.* 
 
 "On motion of Sir L. R. Keizer, a vote of thanks was tendered 
 to Sir Kooke for his zeal, industry and fidelity in the preparation 
 of said register. ' ' 
 
 • This register was a transcript and continuation to date of the one made by Sir Barrett. 
 It was destroyed in the fire, while fortunately the earlier one escaped the flames. 
 
1 88 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 "June 2oth, 1888 — A special assembly was called for the pur- 
 pose of attending the funeral of Sir James McDonald. The 
 Commandery proceeded to the residence of Mr. J. Peppier, 
 where the remains rested, and took entire charge of the funeral 
 ceremonies. The Templar service was recited at the house. 
 The funeral cortege was then formed, and proceeded to Green- 
 mount Cemetery, where the concluding services were performed 
 b)^ the Eminent Commander, assisted by the Prelate. A parting 
 ode was sung, and the Commandery returned to the Asylum, and 
 was closed. ' ' 
 
 PILGRIMAGE TO MOUNT VERNON. 
 
 The Sir Knights having most pleasant recollections of the 
 pilgrimage to Mount Vernon in 1877, determined to repeat it. 
 Accordingly, on the 26th of September, 1888, the Commandery, 
 headed by Wright's band — Sir Charles E. Wright leader — and 
 accompanied by a number of the officers of the Grand Com- 
 mandery, and Sir Knights of other Commanderies, together with 
 a large number of gentleman and lady friends, proceeded via the 
 B. & O. R. R. to Shepherd's, and thence by boat to Mount Vernon. 
 Arriving at that point, the line was formed, and marched, uncov- 
 ered, around the tomb of Washington, the band playing a dirge. 
 
 After spending several hours viewing the points of interest on 
 this historic ground, the Commandery was drawn up in line and 
 photographed. The party then embarked for Washington, and 
 upon arriving at that city, was met by Columbia Commandery 
 No. 2, the Marine Band leading, and after a prolonged parade 
 was escorted to the National Hotel, where a banquet had been 
 prepared by Columbia Commander)^ for their fraters of Maryland 
 No. I, and their ladies. 
 
 An address of welcome was made by Captain-General Edwin B. 
 Hay, of Columbia Commandery; to which Eminent Commander 
 Snyder made a suitable response, in which he referred to the 
 fraternal feeling of long standing existing between Columbia No. 
 2 and Maryland No. i. Addresses were also made by Sirs 
 Isaacs, Krebs, Dukehart and others. 
 
 The line was again formed and proceeded to the depot, and 
 thence started for home. The Sir Knights and their friends 
 were greatly pleased with the kind attention again extended to 
 them by their fraters of Columbia Commandery No. 2. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 89 
 
 At a subsequent assembly resolutions expressive of the appre- 
 ciation of the courtesies of Columbia Commandery were ordered 
 to be suitably engrossed and forwarded to that body. 
 
 The committee having charge of this pilgrimage consisted of 
 Sirs Petting, Isaacs and Guest. 
 
 "September 29th, i888 — The Eminent Commander announced 
 that the sum of {116.50 had been collected for the benefit of the 
 sufferers by yellow fever at Jacksonville, Florida, which had been 
 sent to Damascus Commandery No. 5 at that city, and that he 
 had received an acknowledgment of the same from the General- 
 issimo, Sir Henry S. Ely." 
 
 "November 9th, 1888 — The Commandery formed m line for 
 inspection by Grand Inspector C. B. Kleibacker, who highly com- 
 plimented the Commandery on their appearance and equipment." 
 
 "February 2 2d, 1889 — The Eminent Commander suggested 
 that in view of the approaching Triennial of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment, and the Centennial of this Commandery, the usual annual 
 entertainment be deferred. His suggestion was adopted." 
 
 ANNUAL REUNION OF THE VETERANS. 
 On April 13th, 1889, following close upon the closing of the 
 Commandery, came the roll-call, beaten by Sir S. Frank Bennett. 
 The Commandery formed by order under direction of the Senior 
 Warden, Sir John B. Kurtz, and escorted the Veterans and a 
 large number of invited guests to the banquet hall, where a 
 bounteous repast was served. When all were assembled, the 
 Divine blessing was invoked by Rev. Sir Lewis De Lew. At the 
 conclusion of the repast (Eminent Commander Snyder being 
 absent from the city) Sir H. H. Petze, Generalissimo, presiding, 
 arose and said: 
 
 "In the absence of the Eminent Commander, the responsibili- 
 ties of this annual reunion devolve upon me. If it is a success, 
 he will gain honor by virtue of his office; should failure result, I 
 will have to bear the blame. No one present, therefore, can be 
 more interested in making our gathering this evening a sucv^ess 
 than mypelf. With this statement before you, I hope that all 
 present will aid me in making it such, and one that will long be 
 remembered. It has been the custom from time immemorial, 
 upon occasions like the present, to propound certain queries, and 
 to reward by applause successful responses. The first I have 
 the honor to propose is, 'The Grand Lodge of Maryland.' What 
 says Grand Master Shryock?" 
 
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 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 To this sentiment, Grand Master Shryock, in his forcible man- 
 ner, responded. He said that he was glad to be present in his 
 fraternal capacity as a Templar, and also in his official character 
 as Grand Master of Masons, to do honor to whom all honor is 
 due — the Veteran Templars of Maryland Commandery No. i — 
 some of whom have borne the heat and burden of the day for 
 forty years. He regarded it most commendable upon the part 
 of the Commandery, and worthy of its ancient renown, on the 
 threshold of its Centennial, to do honor to these, our fraters, who 
 have been so long members of this, the oldest Commandery in 
 our country, and he promised to assist the fraters of Maryland 
 Commandery, so far as in his power, to make their Ceritennial a 
 grand success. 
 
 The second toast was "The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mary- 
 land." In the absence of Sir J. F. Hindes, M. E. Grand High 
 Priest, Sir R. K. Martin, Deputy Grand High Priest, responded. 
 He apologized for the absence of the Grand High Priest, in conse - 
 quence of a previous engagement, and said that while the letter 
 to him from Sir Hindes said this much, it did not go quite far 
 enough — "He should have sent me his speech in reply to the 
 toast, that I might present it. I can only return thanks to 
 Maryland Commandery for this courtesy to the Grand Chapter." 
 He added that no matter how pleasantly the Grand High Priest 
 was situated at the present moment, he (Sir Martin) would 
 not exchange places with him, for he was very sure the Grand 
 High Priest could not be in more pleasant and agreeable com- 
 pany than he was. 
 
 The third toast — "The Grand Commandery of Maryland" — was 
 responded to by Grand Commander Sir Charles McDonald, Jr., 
 who expressed his great pleasure at being present at the reunion 
 of the old members of this venerable Commandery, which has 
 upheld the banner of Templar Masonry for nearly a century. 
 
 "Maryland Commandery No. i" was responded to by Sir J. E. 
 Krebs, who, in his usual happy and eloquent manner, recited the 
 glories of the old Commandery; the strong hold it had upon all 
 its members, and his abiding hope that the future had in store 
 still greater honors to be placed upon her escutcheon. 
 
 "The oldest Veteran Knighted in Maryland Commandery" — 
 Sir A. E. Warner, who, in responding to this toast, in his 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. I9I 
 
 modest manner thanked the Eminent Commander for calling 
 upon him, and his fraters for the uniform courtesy always re- 
 ceived at their hands. 
 
 Sir D. A. Woodward was also called upon as "the oldest 
 Knight Templar of Maryland Commandery," and, in responding, 
 said that he had almost forgotten that he had not been knighted 
 in Maryland Commandery, where forty years of his Templar life 
 had been spent, and which had given him such unalloyed pleasure. 
 
 "Knight Templarism in its Relation to Christianity." Rev. 
 Sir De Lew was called upon to respond, which he did in an elo- 
 quent and impressive manner. He said that the solemn and im- 
 pressive ceremonies of the Order of the Temple, when properly 
 conferred, had such an effect upon the recipient that he often 
 thought them of greater benefit than many sermons he had 
 heard, "not excepting his own.'! 
 
 "Our Departed Fraters" — -standing and in silence. 
 
 "Our Absent Fraters." Letters of regret were read from 
 Eminent Commander John W. Snyder, Sirs A. H. Fetting and 
 J. H. Medairy, each of whom desired to be remembered by their 
 fraters on this occasion. 
 
 "The Embrj'-o Member of Maryland Commandery — The Red 
 Cross Knight" — was responded to by Companion Knight of 
 the Red Cross George Savage, who returned his thanks for 
 the compliment paid him in selecting him, though an unfledged 
 Templar. He said he already knew the value of the tenets 
 of Knight Templarism, and expressed his confidence in the 
 knightly courtesy of his fraters, and his belief that the near 
 future would bring him greater knowledge, and also new respon- 
 sibilities. He added that he would always endeavor to uphold 
 the ancient renown of Maryland Commandery. 
 
 Among those who responded to volunteer toasts were Past 
 Grand Commander Charles H. Mann and Sir James M. Ander- 
 son, who expressed their great delight at being present on this 
 pleasant and enjoyable occasion. They referred to the olden 
 times in the Commandery, and gave some sound advice to their 
 younger fraters. 
 
 The entire assembly then joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne," 
 and departed well pleased with the success of the annual reunion 
 of the Veterans. 
 
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 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: George W. Whitney, J. J. Foble, A. J. Foble, W. E. Bain, 
 Jackson C. Gott, C. H. Klemm, Charles Fangmeyer, George 
 Savage, P. E. Tome, Thomas H. Hoover, J. P. Benjamin Sadtler, 
 J. W. Pugsley, James E. Davis, Milton Schaefer, J. A. Clarkson, 
 J. Frank Baetjer, John C. Groome, F. X. Schobel and C. F. W. 
 Bothman. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 19th, 1889 — The follow- 
 ing ofiBcers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir H. Herman Petze Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir John B. Kurtz Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Lucius W. Moody Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Josiah Clift, Jr Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir George W. Whitney Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir Frank X. Schobel Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Willian D. Waxter Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 The above-named officers were installed at a conclave' of the 
 Grand Commandery held on Easter Monday. 
 
 "May 24th, 1889 — Sir A. E. Booth, Deputy Grand Commander, 
 accompanied by the grand officers, paid an official visit." 
 
 The Commandery participated with the other Commanderies 
 of this city in Ascension Day services, which were held at Broad- 
 way Presbyterian Church. The sermon was preached by Rev. 
 Mr. Jones, pastor of the church. Appropriate music was ren- 
 dered by the choir. 
 
 "September 14th, 1889 — Sir Charles Koppelman, secretary of 
 an association started in January, 1888, for the purpose of uni- 
 forming members of this Commandery in conformity with the 
 regulations adopted by the Grand Commandery about that time, 
 handed to the Eminent Commander a check for $289.58, being 
 the profits of said association donated by its members to the Life 
 Membership Fund of Maryland Commandery No. i." 
 
H. HERMAN PETZE. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 93 
 
 At the Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment, held in 
 St. Louis in 1886, the several State Grand Commanderies were 
 granted full power to regulate the uniform to be worn in their 
 respective jurisdictions, ''provided that the shoulder straps and 
 other insignia of rank should always remain under the exclusive 
 control of the Grand Encampment." 
 
 The Sir Knights of this jurisdiction, having always had a par- 
 tiality for what is known as the "black" uniform, gladly availed 
 themselves of the permission given by the Grand Encampment, 
 and at the conclave of the Grand Commandery held November, 
 1887, with great unanimity adopted the "black" uniform, but 
 without the apron. A uniform coat was also adopted, which is a 
 single-breasted dress coat for the Knights, and double-breasted 
 for the Commanders and Past Commanders (Navy cut) — the cuffs 
 of the coats to be trimmed with strips of lace — silver for the Sir 
 Knights, and gold for the officers and past officers. 
 
 The association above referred to was formed for the purpose 
 of enabling the Sir Knights of Maryland Commandery to obtain 
 the new uniform at wholesale prices, and upon easy terms. 
 
 TWENTY-FOURTH TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE OF THE 
 
 GRAND ENCAMPMENT, 
 
 WASHINGTON, D. C, OCTOBER 8th to nth, 1889. 
 
 The Commanderies of this jurisdiction engaged quarters in the 
 "Globe Building," Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, where the 
 Sir Knights and their lady friends rendezvoused when in that 
 city during the four days festivities. Owing to the crowded con- 
 dition of the hotels, most of the Sir Knights of Baltimore returned 
 to their homes at night, the railroad fare being so low that it 
 was more economical, as well as more pleasant, to do so. 
 
 The Grand Commandery of Maryland secured headquarters at 
 6i2 Pennsylvania avenue. These were handsomely decorated, 
 and here the Sir Knights of Maryland received and entertained 
 the visiting Sir Knights and their ladies during the entire Con- 
 clave. 
 
 Maryland Commandery, as has been its custom, had souvenir 
 medals made of bronze, oii one side of which was a representa- 
 tion of the Commandery badge, and upon the other the occasion 
 and date commemorated, being similar in design to those used 
 
1 94 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 by the Commandery at the Triennial Conclaves held in San Fran- 
 cisco in 1883, and in St. Louis in 1886. 
 
 The grand parade and escort of the Grand Encampment, held 
 Tuesday, October 8th, was perhaps as fine a one as was ever seen 
 on Pennsylvania avenue. Sir Myron M. Parker, chairman of the 
 Triennial Committee, as well as chief marshal of the parade, in 
 his report, after giving an account of the formation of the line, 
 says: 
 
 "Twelve grand divisions were thus created, averaging about 
 two thousand Sir Knights to each. All of the details of this 
 order were carried out strictly to the letter. The first division 
 moved exactly on time; fifteen minutes were consumed by the 
 Grand Encampment in taking _ seats in fifty-two carriages, thus 
 enabling the first division to reach the Capitol, where were 
 massed the other eleven divisions, fifteen minutes ahead of time. 
 On a signal of three guns the column moved at 11.29, one minute 
 ahead of time, each division moving as soon as its right was 
 uncovered by the division immediately preceding it. The march 
 was continued without break or interruption until it had passed 
 the final reviewing stand, at the intersection of Tenth and K 
 streets, occupied by the M. E. Grand Master, General Charles 
 Roome, and the officers and members of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment. From a reviewing stand erected on Pennsylvania avenue, 
 in front of the White House, the President of the United States 
 reviewed the parade. There were with him on this stand the 
 Cabinet Officers, with their families, heads of Bureaus, Judges 
 of the Supreme and District Courts, the Honorable Commis- 
 sioners of the District of Columbia, Foreign Ministers, and dis- 
 tinguished citizens of the country. The line was three and a half 
 hours in passing a given point. From a careful count made at 
 the Treasury, on Fifteenth street, the narrowest point on the line 
 of procession, it was ascertained that over twenty-three thousand 
 Knights were in the parade. In addition to this there were over 
 one hundred bands of music. This statement is verified by our 
 official rosters. The verdict of the three hundred thousand citi- 
 zens who reside in Washington is, that this was the most impres- 
 sive demonstration ever witnessed in our city. The line of parade 
 was almost entirely confined to Pennsylvania avenue and K street, 
 and was about three and a half miles in length. By an order of 
 the District Commissioners, no vehicles or street cars were per- 
 mitted on any portion of the line of march. All pedestrians were 
 kept off the Avenue by a wire stretched on either side, forming 
 a positive line, extending from First s'treet N. W. to Seventeenth 
 street. Only once before in the history of this city has this 
 course been pursued to protect a great parade. This was done 
 on the occasion of the Inaugural parade on the 4th of March last. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 1 95 
 
 Through the efforts of Col. A. T. Britton, chairman of the Inau- 
 gural Committee, the District Commissioners were induced to 
 make what to them seemed to be an experiment. The result 
 then, as in this case, was most satisfactory. The broad Avenue 
 was absolutely clear of all traffic, no person being allowed to be 
 on or walk across from the time the line started until the conclu- 
 sion of the parade, thus enabling the column to move without 
 obstruction and annoyance, or of having its force and effective- 
 ness detracted from. Never in the history of this nation has 
 there been witnessed such an imposing demonstration at the Capi- 
 tal City. The Grand Review at the close of the war was greater 
 in numerical strength, but bore no comparison by way of splendor 
 or perfection in movements. Marching in the ranks of the 
 Commanderies participating in this great parade of Knights 
 Templar were the representative men of their several communi- 
 ties — Governors of States, mayors of cities, presidents of boards of 
 trade and banks, the millionaire, the artisan, and the mechanic; 
 all proud of the opportunity to publicly acknowledge allegiance 
 to the Order. 
 
 "As a Knights Templar parade it was without question the 
 greatest the world has ever known. This statement is sustained 
 by the entire press of the country and by the hundreds of thousands 
 who witnessed it. The nearest approach in numbers to this was 
 the parade in Chicago in 1880. At that time there were said 
 to be about 17,000 in line, exclusive of bands. This was an im- 
 posing parade for the order in that earlier period of its history, 
 and reflected great credit upon the Triennial Committee of Chi- 
 cago, and particularly upon R. Em. Sir Norman T. Cassette, the 
 Chairman and Chief Marshal. There were then but 45,000 
 Knights Templar under the jurisdiction of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment. There are now about 87,000, or very nearly double the 
 number of 1880. From this alone could the greater demonstra- 
 tion be accounted for. Beside this, however, Washington, the 
 capital of the nation, ' the most beautiful city on earth, has its 
 attractions. Everybody comes to Washington; and so it was that 
 they did come from all sections of the earth. It is believed there 
 were not 500 Knights in Washington that did not participate in 
 the parade. The day was all that could have been desired; nature 
 smiled her sweetest smile. The line of march was only 3 j^ miles 
 long and over beautifully paved streets, and was to be, reviewed 
 by the President of the United States and his Cabinet. Every 
 Sir Knight, therefore, esteemed it a privilege to be in line." 
 
 The number of Knights in line, as estimated by the newspa- 
 pers, was 25,000, but it is probable that this estimate is too large 
 by 6,000 to 8,000. There were at the time not quite 80,000 (not, 
 as stated by Sir, Parker, 87,000) Templars in the United States, 
 
Ig6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 and it is scarcely probable that as many as one-fourth of them 
 were present on the occasion. 
 
 The eight Commanderies of Maryland, with full ranks, partici- 
 pated in the parade, and formed a part of the Eleventh Division, 
 Sir John W vSnyder, of our Commandery, being one of the aides 
 of Sir Walter H. Sanborn, commander of this division. Sir Wil- 
 liam A. Hanway, also of our Commandery, was one of thie aides 
 of Sir Myron M. Parker, Chief Marshal. 
 
 Maryland Commandery (loo swords) received much applause 
 during the march, not only for the soldierly bearing of the Sir 
 Knights, but on account of the uniform worn by them and the 
 other Commanderies of this jurisdiction, which was greatly ad- 
 mired, not only by the citizens, but by Templars, it being differ- 
 ent from that of any other jurisdiction. 
 
 Stands were erected in front of the headquarters at the Globe 
 building, also in front of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad office, 
 from whic^ the ladies and friends of the Commandery witnessed 
 the parade. 
 
 Among the pleasant features during the week were the visits 
 paid by the Commandery, accompanied by their ladies, and 
 headed by the band, to the headquarters of other Commanderies. 
 The visit to Palestine Commandery of New York City, at their 
 headquarters in the Ebbitt House, was especially noteworthy. 
 Eminent Commander Taylor, of Palestine Commandery, wel- 
 comed the visitors in an eloquent speech, which was responded 
 to by Eminent Commander Petze, after which there was general 
 handshaking, and a reign of sociability and hospitality. 
 
 "October nth, i88g — The Acting Eminent Commander, Sir 
 John B. Kurtz, congratulated the Commandery on the conduct 
 and number of the members at the late Triennial Conclave, and 
 called on Captain General Dukehart, who complimented the fra- 
 ters on their knightly bearing and splendid marching on that 
 occasion." 
 
 "November 8th, 1889 — The following preamble and resolutions 
 were adopted: 
 
 " ' IVhereas, By indisputable evidence the organization of Mary- 
 land Commandery No. i, then known as Encampment No. i 
 Knights Templar, Baltimore, took place in the year 1790, and is 
 therefore nearing the close of a century's existence as an organ- 
 ized body of Knights Templar; and 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 1 97 
 
 ^' 'Whereas, It is eminently proper that the Centennial Anni- 
 versary of the formation of our venerable Commandery should 
 be suitably commemorated by the holding of appropriate cere- 
 monies, therefore be it 
 
 ' ' 'Resolved, That the Centennial Committee heretofore ap- 
 pointed be and is hereby empowered to make all the necessary 
 arrangements for said celebration, to be held on such days in the 
 month of May, 1890, as in their judgment they may deem expe- 
 dient. 
 
 " 'Resolved, That it is the earnest wish and desire of the members 
 of Maryland Commandery to have with them on said Centennial 
 Anniversary all Knights Templar throughout the length and 
 breadth of our country, to participate in their rejoicings on said 
 occasion; but as this is impracticable, the Centennial Committee 
 are hereby authorized to invite the officers of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment of the United States, the Line of Knights of each of the 
 Grand Commanderies of the United States, and such subordinate 
 Commanderies of the country as they may deem expedient. 
 
 " 'Resolved, That inasmuch as all the existing Commanderies 
 of this State were organized in part by members of Maryland 
 Commandery No. i, and therefore may be said to be her chil- 
 dren, they are hereby courteously invited to assist in receiving 
 and entertaining the guests of their mother on the occasion of said 
 Centennial Anniversary celebration. ' ' ' 
 
 "November 22d, i88g — Past Grand Commander Schultz read 
 an interesting and able paper, entitled 'Which is the Oldest 
 Commandery in the United States, ' and on motion it was ordered 
 to be printed in pamphlet form." 
 
 As this paper contains matters of interest referring to the 
 early history of the Commandery, with arguments in support of 
 its claim to priority of origin, it is here quoted entire, as follows: 
 
 WHICH IS THE OLDEST COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS 
 TEMPLAR IN THE UNITED STATES? 
 
 Eminent Commander and Sir Knights — In the summer of the 
 year 1870, being then Eminent Commander of this venerable and 
 honored Commandery, I saw a paragraph in a recently published 
 work by Sir Knight Alfred Creigh, entitled "History of Knights 
 Templar in the State of Pennsylvania," which at once engaged 
 my most earnest attention. It was as follows: "Encampment 
 No. I was located at Baltimore, and claims to have conferred the 
 Order of Knighthood as early as 1790 by traditional evidence." 
 
 Upon application to Sir Knight Creigh, who was Grand Re- 
 corder of the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania, for such 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 information as he might have in his possession regarding the 
 Encampment No. i, of Baltimore, he most kindh- sent me attested 
 copies of certain letters in the Archives of his Grand Comman- 
 dery, which were written in 1814 and 1815, b}' officers of Encamp- 
 ment No. I, at Baltimore, to officers of the Grand Encampment 
 of Pennsylvania. 
 
 [The latter body had been organized at a convention held in 
 Philadelphia, February 15th, 1814, composed of delegates from 
 two Encampments of Pennsylvania, one from New York, one 
 from Delaware, and the Encampment No. i, of Baltimore.] 
 
 The most important of these letters is one written by the Re- 
 corder, Archibald Dobbin, by instruction of Encampment No. i, 
 to the Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania, requesting from that 
 body a Charter of Recognition, and reads as follows (italics mine): 
 
 George A. Baker, Esq., 
 
 Dear Sir — Agreeably to a resolution entered into at a meeting of our En- 
 campment, held this evenmg, April 20th, 18 14, at St. John's Lodge Room, I 
 have the honor to enclose to you ten dollars, five of which is to satisfy the claim 
 of the Grand Encampinent for a Charter of Recognition, and the balance to go 
 into a fund to provide for the needful expenses of said Grand Encampment 
 hereafter. 
 I am indncfd to state that this Eiicaiiipntent insists in receivi?ig its number 
 
 and rank according to the dat'e of its insti- 
 tution, the complete organization of which 
 took place in the year 1790. 
 
 You will please fill the warrant as follows: 
 Philip P. Eckel, Grand Master; Peter Gault, 
 Generalissimo; Adam Denmead, Captain 
 General. 
 
 I also enclose you a copy of our Certifi- 
 cate, with list of members. 
 
 I have the honor to be, with respect. 
 Your obedient servant, 
 
 ARCHIB.4LD Dobbin, 
 
 Recorder. 
 
 The evidence furnished by this letter appearing conclusive, the 
 membership of Marj-land Commandery at once accepted the year 
 1790 as the date of the organization of their Commandery, and 
 as it was not then known that any other Commandery claimed as 
 early a date for its organization, they also claimed, and still 
 maintain, that it is the oldest existing organization of Knights 
 Templar in this country. 
 
 Since this claim was first advanced, however, records and docu- 
 ments have been brought to light, by which it is sought to prove 
 an earlier formation for Commanderies in other parts of the 
 country, in consequence of which the Sir Knights of the follow- 
 ing Commanderies have, with more or less persistency, claimed 
 priority of date for the organization of their respective Comman- 
 deries, viz: Boston No. i, Boston, Massachusetts; South Carolina 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 1 99 
 
 No. I, Charleston, South Carolina; Washington No. i, Hartford, 
 Connecticut, and St. John's No. i, Providence, Rhode Island. 
 
 As the two last named only claim to date their organization 
 from the years 1796 and 1802 respectively, I need not at this 
 time stop to discuss their claims to priority. 
 
 St. John's, of Providence, I believe, only claims pr.ecedence 
 from the fact that it is the oldest chartered Commandery, and 
 has continuous records from 1802, the date of its organization. 
 
 I am very sure there is no Sir Knight of Maryland Comman- 
 dery who desires to advance a claim vyhich is not in perfect har- 
 mony with the truth of history; therefore, with the view of defi- 
 nitely settling this question prior to Our Centenary Celebration 
 in May next, I have been induced to prepare the present paper, 
 in which I propose to give as succinctly as possible the documen- 
 tary evidence and legal proofs deducible therefrom, upon which 
 the claims of the several contesting Commanderiesare based, and 
 then leave the decision of the question to the judgment of the 
 Sir Knights of the country. Should their decision be adverse to 
 the claims of Maryland Commandery, I am quite sure the Sir 
 Knights will acquiesce in their decision and take the second, or 
 if need be, the third place of rank, with the best grace they can 
 command. 
 
 From an interesting paper entitled "St. Andrew's Royal Arch 
 Chapter," by Sir Knight Alfred F. Chapman (Boston, 1882), it is 
 ascertained that the Degree or Order of Knights Templar was 
 conferred in that body, then known as St. Andrew's Royal Arch 
 Lodge, as early as August 26th, 1769. As no record or document 
 has been produced, either in this country or England, showing 
 as early a positive conferment of the Orders of Masonic Knight- 
 hood as this, Boston is entitled to rank premier in this regard. 
 
 The first reference found anywhere to the name, Boston En- 
 campment, is of the year 1805. On May isth of that year, said 
 Encampment was duly organized, having previously organized in 
 the year 1802 as a Council of Knights of the Red Cross. 
 
 From the fact alone tha:t Boston Encampment was organized 
 by Sir Knights who presumably received the Order of Knights 
 Templar from those who may have received it in St. Andrew's 
 Lodge in 1769, some of the membership of Boston Commandery 
 No. I have claimed to date its organization from the year 1769. 
 But I imagine no court of law would for an instant admit evidence 
 of this character. If such evidence is permissible, Maryland 
 Commandery may claim an earlier date than it does by ten years, 
 for there is evidence showing that Brother Edward Day, who re- 
 sided in the vicinity of Baltimore, was in possession of the 
 Templar Orders to that of Malta as early as the year 1780, the 
 presumption being he received them in some body in the City of 
 Baltimore, whose members subsequently organized Encampment 
 No. I. 
 
200 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 It is clear, as I have stated, that the Order of the Temple was 
 conferred in St. Andrew's Lodge in the year 1769, but there is 
 no evidence whatever showing the existence in Boston of an or- 
 ganized Encampment of Knights Templar prior to the year 1805. 
 
 Sir Knight Theodore S. Gourdin, Eminent Commander of 
 South Carolina Commandery No. i, of Charleston, delivered 
 March 23rd, 1855, a most able and interesting address before his 
 Commandery, entitled "Historical Sketch of the Order of 
 Knights Templar," in which he says: "The South Carolina Com- 
 mandery was established in 1780, as is evident from the old seal 
 in our archives." The records prior to November 7th, 1823, 
 were lost or destroyed by fire, but he says "it is clear that the En- 
 campment was in active operation in 1803, because on December 
 29th, 1824, Past Grand Commander Francis Sylvester Curtis was 
 by resolution declared a life member, he having regularly paid 
 his arrearages to the Encampment for more than twenty years." 
 
 Sir Knight Mackey, in his History of Freemasonry in South 
 Carolina, referring to the statements of Sir Knight Gourdin, 
 says; "I have been unable to find any reference in the cotempo- 
 rary journals of the day to the existence of South Carolina En- 
 campment at that early period." But he gives a description of a 
 diploma in his possession, dated August ist, 1783, wherein it is 
 certified that Henry Beaumont received the degree of Royal 
 Arch Mason, Knight of the Red Cross, Knight Templar and 
 Knight of Malta in "St. Andrew's Lodge No. i," of Charleston. 
 
 Sir Knight Benj. Dean, Grand Master of Templars, obtained 
 possession of this diploma from the son of Sir Knight Mackey, 
 and had it, as well as other interesting diplomas, heliotyped and 
 published with his address to the Grand Encampment in 1883. 
 He gave at the same time the result of his zealous and laborious 
 investigations regarding the seal and diploma referred to, as well 
 as certain papers which will be alluded to hereafter. 
 
 Copies of this diploma were sent to distinguished brethren in 
 various parts of the country, by whom it was regarded with great 
 interest as well as surprise. First, because of the existence of the 
 Order of Knight of the Red Cross at that early day, the belief 
 being general that the Order was an invention of Webb, about 
 the year 1797;* and secondly, because of the fact stated in the 
 diploma that St. Andrew's Lodge No. i was held under a charter 
 from "The Grand Lodge of the Southern District of North 
 America," a body none of the brethren appear ever to have 
 heard of before. 
 
 It was left for the able and distinguished antiquary. Brother 
 Sidney Hayden, of Pennsylvania, to enlighten the brethren of 
 this country regarding this body. 
 
 *It is, I think, now generally believed that the Order o£ the Red Cross referred to in this 
 diploma is not the Order of that name as conferred by the Commanderies of this country, 
 but that it was the degree of Red Cross of Constantine, or something of that character. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 20I 
 
 In a letter to Sir E. J. Jennison, Eminent Commander of South 
 Carolina Commandery, under date of May ist, 1883, Brother 
 Hayden states: "After Florida became a British Province, in 
 1763, at the close of the old French war, it became known as the 
 Southern District of the British possessions in America, and was 
 divided into two Provinces, called East and West Florida, over 
 each of which was appointed a Colonial Governor. James Grant, 
 of East Florida, was appointed by the Grand Lodge of Scotland 
 in 1768 Provincial Grand Master of the Southern District of North 
 America, and about the year 1770 established a Lodge called St. 
 Andrew's No. i, at Pensacola. After the close of the Revolu- 
 tion, Florida became again a Spanish Province, and many of its 
 inhabitants, who had been British subjects, removed to Charles- 
 ton, South Carolina. This removal was mostly in 1783 and the 
 year before, and with them, it seems, St. Andrew's Lodge was 
 also removed. In July, 1783, it applied to the Grand Lodge of 
 Pennsylvania for a charter, which was granted twelve days later, 
 as Lodge No. 40. The reception of their charter was acknowl- 
 edged by the Master under date September 29th, 1783. 
 
 [This digression was made necessary in order to make clear 
 what follows.] 
 
 This old and interesting diploma of course establishes the fact 
 that the Orders of Knighthood were conferred under the sanction 
 of a Lodge warrant in the City of Charleston as early as 1783. 
 
 Upon the evidence alone of the possession of the seal referred 
 to, and a certain document bearing an impression of the same, 
 which will be mentioned presently, our fraters of South Carolina 
 Commandery No. i date the organization of their Commandery 
 from the year 1780, and did actually celebrate with interesting 
 ceremonies, on December 29th, 1880, an alleged centennial of its 
 organization. I think I will be able to show that this centennial 
 was premature; that this seal, with the document to which it is 
 attached, which, as stated, is the only evidence produced to 
 establish the date 1780 for the formation of said Commandery, 
 are, in a legal point of view, entirely valueless, and would not be 
 entertained by any court of law. 
 
 This seal, to which, as intimated, so much value and impor- 
 tance is attached by the Sir Knights of Charleston, and which 
 disappeared from their archives at some period not definitely 
 known, but subsequent to the year 1855, was, most singular to say, 
 recovered by Grand Master Dean while making his investigations 
 regarding the history of this very Commandery. 
 
 The curious story as related by himself is as follows; "My re- 
 searches in the Grand Secretary's office in Massachusetts brought 
 me information that Sir Knight A. (j. Haley, of Salmon Falls, 
 N. H., had such a seal in his possession. He gave it to me to be 
 disposed of according to my discretion, saying that he bought it 
 
202 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 of a cook of a schooner, in Dover, N. H. He bought it in the 
 Massachusetts Centennial year for one dollar. The cook said 
 that he had, a little time before, thrown it up out of the ground, 
 while banking up the earth around his house in Bath, Maine. 
 He also said it was valuable because it was pirate money. On 
 being told pirates did not make their own money, but stole 
 other people's money, and that it probably was connected with 
 the Knights Templar, he did not think it was worth so much, and 
 parted with it. It is silver, of which seals were made at the 
 time of its date." 
 
 This seal, as well as the old diploma, are now in the archives 
 of the Grand Encampment of the United States. 
 
 A short time prior to the holding of the Centennial referred 
 to, the fraters of South Carolina Commandery came into posses- 
 sion of certain papers through Sir Knight S. Stacker Williams, 
 of Ohio, which had been in the possession of the widow of a son 
 of Sir John Snow, Grand Generalissimo of the General Grand 
 Encampment from 1819 to 1826. These papers are published in 
 a pamphlet containing an account of the so-called centennial 
 celebration, and consist of extracts from the minutes of a meet- 
 ing of nine Knights Templar held at Charleston, August 27th, 
 1823, for the purpose of reorganizing South Carolina Encamp- 
 ment No. I, in conformity with the Constitution, of the General 
 Grand Encampment of the United States. 
 
 The minutes show that on the day named, the nine Sir Knights 
 present authorized the reopening of the Encampment No. i. 
 That it was thereupon duly convened, and the members severally 
 signed the oath of fealty to the General Grand Encampment, 
 and passed upon the form of a petition to that body for a Charter 
 of Recognition, three additional names being attached to the 
 petition, making it twelve. The preamble and first resolution 
 read as follows (Italics mine): 
 
 At a meeting of South Carolina Encampment No. i, at their Asylum, in 
 Charleston, South Carolina, a constitutional number of Knights Templar, 
 members of said Encampment, present, among other things it was 
 
 Resolved, That on diligent search being made in the archives, it clearly 
 appears that this Encampment was in full operation, under the sanction of the 
 Warrant of Blue Lodge No. 40, upwards of thirty years ago, and continued in 
 operation many years subsequent, and has, time out of mind, caused to be 
 made and used a common seal. It also further appears that said Encampment 
 has lain dormant for several years past. 
 
 The second resolution recognized the General Grand Encamp- 
 ment of the United States, and requested that a Charter of Rec- 
 ognition be forthwith issued by that body, and that it confirm 
 the election held that day. 
 
 The third resolution authorized "Sir Knight James C. Winter 
 and the Recorder to forward the necessary documents to prove the 
 existence of the Encampment prior to the year 181 6, and to obtain the 
 recognition. ' ' 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 203 
 
 Opposite the signatures of the Sir 
 Knights present at the meeting, and 
 also opposite the signatures of the 
 twelve Knights signing the oath of 
 fealty to the General Grand Encamp- 
 ment, is a seal (a fac-simile of which 
 is here given). 
 
 In compliance with the request of 
 these Sir Knights, a dispensation was 
 issued by Sir John Snow, General Grand 
 Generalissimo, dated at Providence, 
 Rhode Island, September 23rd, 1823; in the preamble to which 
 the facts are set forth as in the petition, that said Encampment 
 was in full operation upwards of thirty years ago, and that it was 
 in existence prior to the year 1816, the date of organization of 
 the General Grand Encampment. 
 
 The next paper exhibited in the pamphlet is a copy of a circu- 
 lar letter, now in the archives of the Grand Commandery of 
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and which reads as follows 
 (Italics also mine): 
 
 South Carolina Encampment No. 
 I. N. P. E. F. E. S. S. 
 
 I, Charlkston, September 3rd, 1823. 
 Pax Oblectatio et Unitas. 
 
 Most Eminent Sir and Illustrious Companions — I have the honor to inform 
 you that the Encampment of Knights Templar and the appendant Order, 
 established in this city in 1780, has this day regularly acknowledged and come 
 under the jurisdiction of the General Grand Encampment of the United 
 States, and in behalf of our Encampment we crave from you that interchange 
 
 of friendship and social intercourse between 
 our respective members individually, and 
 between our Encampment by correspondence, 
 which characterizes our illustrious and mag- 
 nanimous Order. 
 
 You have herewith an impression from our 
 old seal, and the signatures of our officers, and 
 I beg that you may reciprocate with us. 
 I salute you fraternally. 
 
 Joseph McCosh, Recorder. 
 M. HoLiiRooK, M. D., G. C. 
 Th. W. Curtis, Gen. 
 David Ross, Capt. Gen. 
 
 To the M. E. Grand Commander, Sir Henry Fowle, Esq., G. M. and Illus- 
 trious Knights, Companions of the Grand Encampment of Massachusetts 
 and Rhode Island. 
 P. S. — We will give timely notice of the change which will take place in our 
 
 seal. 
 
 The . impression of the seal (a fac-simile of which we also pro- 
 duce) attached to this letter, it will be seen, is precisely the same 
 as those on the two papers referred to, except that in lieu of the 
 
204 
 
 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 words and figures, "Lodge No. 40," are the characters and fig- 
 ures, "S. Ca. Enc. No. i, 1780," (meaning, of course, South- 
 Carolina Encampment No. i, 1780,) which characters and figures 
 are for the first and only time referred to, or are upon any paper 
 or document exhibited in the pamphlet. 
 
 To my mind it is very clear that after this paper was written, and 
 before being sent to its destination, the contemplated "change" 
 in the seal "took place," and therefore it was not an impression 
 of the old seal that was sent to the Grand Encampment of Massa- 
 chusetts and Rhode Island, but an impression, either of the old 
 seal altered, or, what is more probable, an impression of a new 
 seal. The old seal, as we have seen, used twice, only seven days 
 previous to the date of this letter, bore the words and figures, 
 "Lodge No. 40." 
 
 This letter, therefore, being found incorrect in a vital particu- 
 lar, the maxim must apply, "Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus;''' the 
 letter would not be evidence in a court of law to establish the date 
 of the organization of South Carolina Commandery No. i, in the 
 absence of corroborative evidence. Of such evidence there is 
 none. On the contrary, the proofs are altogether the other way. 
 As for instance: both the resolutions reorganizing the Encamp- 
 ment, and the preamble to the petition to the Gene:(:al Grand 
 Encampment, recite the fact that the Encampment was in opera- 
 tion under the sanction of the Warrant of Blue Lodge No. 40, upwards 
 of thirty years ago. 
 
 Again, the records of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania estab- 
 lish the fact that "Lodge No. 40" was warranted July 12th, 
 1783, and the letter of Brother Hayden shows that St. Andrew's 
 Lodge No. I, of which it was the successor, was only removed 
 from Florida to Charleston a few months previously. It was 
 therefore impossible that South Carolina Encampment could have 
 been held under the Warrant of Blue Lodge No. 40, as early as 
 1780. It is too preposterous to suppose that it could have had an 
 independent existence before coming under the jurisdiction of 
 Lodge No. 40. 
 
 The inference is, therefore, irresistible that the "old seal," in 
 which a change was contemplated to be made, was the one bearing 
 the words and figures, "Lodge No. 40," and that the seal bearing 
 the characters, "S. Ca. Enc. 1780," was the changed seal or & new 
 one, never used prior to about the date of this letter.^ 
 
 *Sir Knight Thos. S. Parvin, in his chapter on "Knights Templar Masons in the United 
 States," in Yorston's edition of Gould's History (vol. iv, page 567), gives a /ac-simiU o£ the 
 old St. Andrew's Lodge diploma referred to. But as the impression of the seal upon the 
 diploma was indistinct, he gives what purports to be a cUarer facsimile^ upon which ap- 
 pear the words and figures, ".Sa. C\ Ene. t^o. i, 1780." 
 
 It, therefore. Sir Parvin has accurately reproduced a facsimile of the seal on that old 
 diploma, then beyond question South Carolina Encampment No. i was existing as early at 
 least as August ist, 1783, the date of the issue of the diploma. 
 
 But unfortunately for the claims of our fraters of South Carolina, as well as for the aj:cu- 
 ra€y of Sir Parvin, the impression of the seal on that diploma does no/ dear the words and 
 figures. ".S". Ca. Enc. No. i, 1780," but the words and figures, ^^ Lod^e No. 40." At least it did 
 in 1878, upon the testimony of Sir William G. De Saussure, of South Carolina, and as late 
 as 1883, upon the testimony of Grand Master Benj. Dean. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 205 
 
 The fact stated in the records of August 27th, 1823, that the 
 Encampment was in operation under the sanction of the Warrant 
 of Lodge No. 40, upwards of thirty years ago, might be evidence 
 in a court of law. Our fraters of South Carolina Commandery 
 may, therefore, with some propriety, date the organization of 
 their Commandery from the year 1793, but they cannot go behind 
 that year, because of the use of the words "upwards of." 
 
 That the Encampment was organized about the time men- 
 tioned (1793), seems to be confirmed by an item I noticed re- 
 cently in an address delivered by Sir Knight Alfred F. Chapman, 
 acting General Grand High Priest to the General Grand Chapter, 
 in 1883. Under head "The Capitular Rite," he has the follow- 
 ing: "John Hanmer, an Englishman, who, according to his own 
 showing, came to America in 1793 o^ i794- I^i ^ letter written 
 by Hanmer, from Charleston, S. C, under date August 23rd, 
 1809, he said that since he had been in Boston he had 'taught 
 the lectures in many parts of the Union, and further, that he had 
 been been engaged in Masonic proceedings in America for more 
 than fifteen years.' That he was then one of the Inspectors of 
 the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, High Priest of the Carolina 
 Chapter, and Secretary of an Encampment, which T {he) was the 
 means of creating^ 
 
 If this Encampment was the one created by Hanmer, which is 
 quite probable, as there is no mention of any other Encampment 
 in South Carolina prior to 1823, it could not have been created 
 earlier than 1793; for Hanmer did not come to this country until 
 about that year. 
 
 I will now put in evidence the letter of Sir Archibald Dobbin, 
 ^Recorder of Encampment No. i, of Baltimore, quoted in the 
 first part of this paper, to substantiate the claim to priority ad- 
 vanced by the Sir Knights of Maryland Commandery. 
 
 I would call particular attention to the following language used 
 in that letter, to- wit: I am induced to state that this Encampment in- 
 sists in receiving its number and rank according to the date of its institu- 
 tion, the complete organization of which took place in the year 1790. 
 
 This language, I think, might be paraphrased to read: By a 
 resolution of this Encampment, I am instructed to demand that 
 in the Charter of Recognition requested, this Encampment shall 
 receive its number and be ranked according to its age. It had 
 an informal existence for some time under the warrant of Lodge 
 No. 15 (now Washington Lodge No. 3), in which the Order of 
 the Temple was conferred, but in the year 1790 the organization 
 of the Encampment was fully and completely effected. 
 
 This letter, it will be remembered, was an official communica- 
 tion, issued by the Recorder by instruction of the Encampment, 
 bearing its official seal, and addressed to an official body, of which 
 the Encampment was a constituent, asking, or rather demand- 
 
2o6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 ing, its rights. Among the members of the Encampment at 
 the date of this letter were many who were members of the 
 fraternity in 1790, and therefore it is to be presumed were per- 
 fectly familiar with all the circumstances connected with its 
 organization, and knew whereof they were speaking. 
 
 That the claim was regarded a valid one by the Grand Encamp- 
 ment of Pennsylvania is fully evidenced by the fact that the 
 Charter of Recognition issued by that body, now in our archives, 
 bears the title, "Encampment of Knights Templar No. i, Mary- 
 land." 
 
 As is the case with most of the early Masonic bodies of this 
 country, the earlier records of the Encampment are not existing, 
 but I have in my possession three diplomas issued by Encamp- 
 ment No. I in the years 1802, 1812 and 1814 respectively, each 
 of which bear the impress of the same seal as that on the Dobbin 
 letter. 
 
 The existence of Maryland Encampment No. i in 1807 is evi- 
 denced by the Baltimore City Directory of that year, and a cop- 
 per plate for diplomas, now in our archives, establishes the fact 
 of its existence in or prior to the year 1809, for the engraver, 
 John Banneman, died in that year. 
 
 Records and documents now in the archives of the Grand Com- 
 mandery of Pennsylvania prove its existence from 1814 to 1824, 
 during which time it was a constituent of the Grand Encampment 
 of that jurisdiction. This grand body became extinct about 
 1824, and the Encampment No. i remained in a semi-dormant 
 condition until February 28th, 1828, when it was reorganized as 
 an independent organization, and so continued until 1832, when 
 it became a constituent of the Grand Encampment of the United 
 States, under which authority it remained until the organization 
 of the Grand Commandery of Maryland in 1870, when it became 
 a constituent of that body. 
 
 Thus the chain of evidence lacks but a few links to complete the 
 existence of Maryland Commandery No. i, originally known as 
 Encampment No. i, from the year 1790 to the present moment, 
 and as I trust I have conclusively shown neither of the Comman- 
 deries contesting our claim to priority have produced proofs 
 showing as early a date for its formation, Maryland Comman- 
 dery No. I is the oldest existing body of Knights Templar in 
 this country, and is justly entitled to rank as the premier Com- 
 mandery of the United States. 
 
 [Note — In the year 1856, the General Grand Encampment adopted a new constitution, by 
 a provision of which the titles of all the Templar bodies were changed. The title of the 
 State Grand bodies, as well as the subordinates, was changed to "Commandery ;" it alone 
 retaining the title "Encampment," omitting the word General.] 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 207 
 
 Copies of this paper were sent, by order of the Commandery, 
 to prominent Templars in various parts of the country, with the 
 request that they would give their opinion as to the merits of 
 the arguments set forth therein. In response to the request, a 
 number of replies were received, some of which are here inserted. 
 
 From Sir Knight Hon. Hugh McCurdy, Deputy Grand Master 
 of the Grand Encampment: 
 
 Corunna, Michigan, December 31, 1889. 
 R. E. Sir E. T. Schultz, Baltimore, Md. 
 
 My Dear Frater — I've just returned from attending court at Lansing and in 
 Detroit, and find your argument, "Which is the Oldest Commandery," &c. 
 I have read the same with care and interest, and admire the ir^^ and can- 
 did arguments which you make in support of the claim of Maryland Com- 
 mandery. 
 
 When Recorder Dobbin, of your Encampment, April 20, 1814, made the 
 application to the Grand Encampment for a Charter of Recognition, the date 
 of the organization of your Encampment was doubtless honestly and correctly 
 fixed as being in 1790. Besides this, there were beyond doubt members 
 then present knowing to the fact, otherwise it would not have fixed the date. 
 No motive but truth and fair dealing can be applied to their action, and as 
 the child's age was dear to the fraters, correctness in time was the end to be 
 gained. As an ancient document, it now proves itself. 
 
 From Sir Enoch T. Carson, Past Grand Commander of Ohio: 
 
 * « » "Which is the Oldest Commandery," etc., you make a pretty good 
 case. However, after the wonderful verdict in the Cronin case in Chicago, 
 it is most uncertain what the verdict of the jury may be. 
 
 From Sir James W. Statoh, of Kentucky: 
 
 * * * It seems to me you have made an ingenious argument, to say the 
 least, and from the face it appears very plausible. I confess I have read it with 
 more than ordinary interest, and unless your competitors can find some better 
 story, you certainly are entitled to the honors. I would hardly like to say 
 that I think you are unanswerable until I see what the others competing for 
 the same honor may bring forward, but sure I am, they will have to fix up an 
 excellent story to overcome your argum ents. 
 
 From Sir Knight Rev. E. R. Eschbach: 
 
 Frederick, Md., December 14, 1889. 
 Sir Knight E. T. Schultz. 
 
 Dear Frater — I have tried to divest myself of any partiality I may have for 
 Maryland Commandery No. i, and have carefully read and reread your argu- 
 ments in favor of the claim set forth in ';he pamphlcjt sent me. 
 
 It seems to me that, in the absence of other evidence than that now in hand, 
 Maryland Commandery No. i is cleaily entitled to the recognition she claims, 
 as the oldest Knights Templar organization in the United States. 
 
2o8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 From Brother Hon. J. Morrison Harris: 
 
 My Dear Sir and Brother— I have read with interest your discussion of the 
 question, "Which is the Oldest Commandery of Knight Templar m the 
 United States," and I think you have made out a good case, as against the 
 other bodies making claim to the same honor. 
 
 The claim of Encampment No. i to date from the year 1790 is clearly stated 
 in the letter on page 4, of your pamphlet, of Archibald Dobbin, Recorder, 
 and traditionary evidence would be admissible in substantiation of such claim. 
 The seal of the corporate body not being evidence of its own authenticity, 
 would be open to proof of genuineness, though with proof of the signature of 
 the agent of the corporate body executing the paper in its behalf, the seal 
 would be presumed to be intended as that of the corporation, subject, how- 
 ever, to rebuttal. 
 
 From Sir Joseph W. Fellows, Past Grand Commander of New 
 Hampshire : 
 
 My Dear Sir Schultz — Please accept my thanks for your valuable paper re- 
 lating to the question, "Which is the Oldest Commandery of Knights Temp- 
 lar in the United States." * * * As you suggest, I think it is the universal 
 opinion in this section of the country that the Orders of Knighthood were first 
 conferred in St. Andrew's Royal Arch Chapter, then styled a Royal Arch 
 Lodge. I think the record evidence upon the subject shows that the "degree" 
 of Knight Templar was conferred in 1769. The earliest Encampments were 
 formed mostly by those who had received the Orders by virtue of Lodge 
 warrants. 
 
 I have always understood that Boston Commandery was organized by 
 Knights, with few exceptions, who were created in St. Andrew's Chapter, 
 and that it dates from 1802, and that South Carolina Encampment No. i was 
 organized by Knights chiefly from "Lodge No. 40," which was the same as 
 St. Andrew's Lodge No. i, originally in Pensacola, Florida. I have never 
 been able to feel much confidence in the argfument drawn from the so-called 
 "old seal," which it is claimed was unearthed by a "sea cook" in Bath, Me. 
 It has always seemed a little fishy to me, but the diploma referred to by 
 Mackey, in his history of Masonry in South Carolina, seems conclusive evi- 
 dence that St. Andrew's Lodge No. i, in Charleston, South Carolina, con- 
 ferred the Orders of Knighthood in 17S3. It is not probable that there was an 
 Encampment of Knights Templar existing at that time. The arguments are_ 
 all against such a claim, and I have never seen anything to indicate with very" 
 much force that any was organized until subsequent to 1793. 
 
 You have the argument, and as it seems to me quite strong in favor of your 
 claim, that Maryland Commandery No. i was organized in 1790. Excepting 
 the inference to be drawn from the "old seal," I am not aware of anything 
 entitled to weight as evidence that there was any priororganization. 
 
 Your argument is logical and forcible in favor of the priority of Maryland 
 Commandery No. 1, and it remains for those who claim otherwise to show 
 better reasons than they have yet produced to sustain their position. I have 
 spent considerable time on the still "farther away question" — just when and 
 where did the "Templar root" first take "Masonic ground." Every theory 
 that has been advanced so far seems to lack in some place consistency, and 
 so far as record evidence is concerned, there is hardly any reliability to be 
 placed upon any one. It is much to be desired that some Masonic antiquarian 
 will bring to light records and papers that will establish the origin of our 
 much beloved Order. 
 
 Learning' that Sir Frederic Speed, Past Grand Commander of 
 Mississippi, was preparing a chapter on Templarism f or Stillson' s 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 209 
 
 History of Freemasonry, the writer called his attention to the 
 mistake Sir Parvin made about the seal on the old St. Andrew's 
 Lodge diploma in his chapter in Yorston's History. In a letter 
 in reply thereto, Sir Speed writes: 
 
 It looks as though you must be right about the time the so-called Encamp- 
 ment seal was made. It seems clear that it was made after McCosh wrote his 
 letter, and prior to his sending it. There were no mails in those days to 
 speak of, and letters were sent by sailing vessels from Boston to Charleston 
 and back. Possibly some days elapsed between the writing of the letter and 
 the sailing of the first ship. 
 
 Of course. Sir Parvin made a mistake. I hope in following Grand Master 
 Dean, I did not express myself so as to be misunderstood on this point. I 
 never had any doubt as to which seal it was that was foimd. 
 
 Upon reference to Stillson's work, which is now through press, 
 we notice that Sir Speed has plainly stated that "a careful exam- 
 ination of the diploma discovered on the seal, the words Lodge 
 No. 40." In the work referred to. Sir Speed quotes the letter of 
 Archibald Dobbin, and other facts referring to Encampment 
 No. I at Baltimore, but without an expression of opinion as to 
 their merits. 
 
 We have assurances from other distinguished Brethren and 
 Praters, eminent jurists, as to the satisfactory character of the 
 evidence, and the correctness of the conclusions reached in the 
 above paper. 
 
 [We will now resume the abstracts from the records.] 
 
 ('February 20th, 1890 — A special assembly was called for the 
 purpose of attending the funeral of our late frater. Sir Thomas 
 Shields, an honorary life member, who died on the 17th inst. 
 
 "Circular letter read from Grand Commander McDonald, 
 announcing the adoption of a new ritual by the Grand Encamp- 
 ment of the United States, and promulgating the order that all 
 officers elected at the coming election shall make themselves pro- 
 ficient in the work before they can be installed in office." 
 
 "March 14th, 1890— Past Commander Ruby offered the follow- 
 ing, which was unanimously adopted: 
 
 '^'Resolved, That the Committee on Centennial be directed to 
 invite the several Commanderies of Baltimore to participate in 
 the Centennial parade of Maryland Commandery.' " 
 
 "March i8th, 1890 — A special assembly was called for the pur- 
 pose of attending the funeral of our late frater. Sir John A. 
 Allers, an honorary life member, who died on the i6th inst." 
 
2IO HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMAND3RY. 
 
 ANNUAL REUNION OF THE VETERANS. 
 
 On March 28th, 1890, the members of the Commandery and 
 visiting Sir Knights escorting, the Veterans passed between the 
 ranks into the banquet hall, where a supper served by Harris, 
 the caterer, awaited the Sir Knights. After the solids had been 
 disposed of. Sir John B. Kurtz, acting as master of the feast, 
 arose in his place at the head of the Veteran's table and said: 
 
 "Sir Knights — I regret the absence of Eminent Commander 
 Petze, unavoidably detained in New York by business duties; but, 
 as his telegram just received assures us, he is with us in spirit 
 (holding a telegram in his hand). Here is his message: 'Congrat- 
 ulations to Veterans; with you all in spirit.' I therefore, on his 
 behalf, and on behalf of the Sir Knights of Maryland Comman- 
 dery, welcome its Veterans and our other guests to this peculiar 
 institution of Marj'land Commandery — the annual reunion and 
 banquet to its Veteran Corps. May you, our venerable fraters, 
 long live to witness the steady progress of our old Comman- 
 dery, and continue to occupy- your places at this table. But 
 while we here enjoy the fraternal intercourse and pleasure of 
 this occasion, let us not be unmindful of two of your number — 
 Sirs Shields and AUers^ — who since our last reunion have passed 
 beyond the veil, and joined the great majority." 
 
 Sir Kurtz closed his address by exhorting each Sir Knight to 
 so conduct himself, that when his time should come to take his 
 seat at this honored table, that they would not only receive, but 
 deserve, the plaudits of their fraters. He then called on "The 
 Oldest Knight Templar in Maryland Commandery ' ' — Sir David 
 A. Woodward. 
 
 Sir Woodward, in response to the toast in his honor, briefly 
 sketched his early connection with the Commandery, expressing 
 his gratification at being present, and regretting his inability to 
 respond as eloquently as he would like. He hoped that loyalty 
 and devotion to Templarism would ever be manifested by all 
 future members of the Commandery. 
 
 Other Sir Knights were called upon, and made responses as 
 follows: 
 
 Sir Schultz, Historian and Antiquarian, spoke of the mystic 
 figures upon the menu card — -1790-1890 — the one referring to the 
 date of organization, and the other the Centennial Anniversary 
 of Maryland Commandery. He referred to the few brethren par- 
 ticipating in its organization at Fell's Point, when Baltimore was 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 211 
 
 but a small town, and compared the growth of the Commandery 
 with that of this large and flourishing city. He then alluded to 
 the popularity of Centennial celebrations since the nation's Cen- 
 tennial of 1876, and said we have had centennial anniversaries 
 of the religious denominations and various organizations^ as well 
 Masonic bodies, and in May next, God willing, Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. I will celebrateits Centennial with just pride as the 
 oldest Commandery in this country. He hoped that each Sir 
 Knight would do his best to make it a success. 
 
 Sir Joseph Harris, in his remarks, referred to the early days 
 of his Knighthood, the small membership of the Commandery, 
 and the up-hill work it had for many years. He expressed much 
 gratification at its increase in numbers, its successful career, and 
 hoped that all present would be spared to participate in many 
 reunions. 
 
 Sir Knight William W. Kennedy proclaimed his interest and 
 pride in the success of the Commandery, and suggested that a 
 family record of the members be opened; it being not only use- 
 ful, but valuable and interesting. He also spoke of his early 
 connection with the Commandery, the absence of uniforms and _ 
 paraphernalia, and the makeshifts that had to "be resorted to in 
 the olden times, and hoped the Veteran list would steadily 
 increase. 
 
 Sir Wm. M. Isaac said that he was glad to be present at this 
 time, and was always glad to attend the meetings of the Com- 
 mandery, but that living in the country, it was impossible for 
 him to do so as often as he would like, and said he felt gratified 
 at being called upon. 
 
 Sir John R. D. Bedford, in an interesting way, spoke of the 
 happy associations formed in the Commandery when it met in 
 the old hall on St. Paul street, and also when the assemblies were 
 held in the rooms on Baltimore street, and culminating in the 
 splendid edifice we now occupy. Much had been said to Veter- 
 ans, but he desired to speak to the younger members. He would 
 exhort them to perform well the duties devolving on them, so as 
 to fill the places of the seniors. 
 
 Sir William A. Cunningham said he was astonished to find 
 
2 12 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMAXDERY. 
 
 himself a ^^eteran. It seemed so brief a time since he was coax- 
 ing an incipient moustache and ogling the girls, and now, incredi- 
 ble as it seemed, he wore a gray beard. He spoke in glowing 
 terms of the several pilgrimages of the Commandery, and of the 
 good time he always had, and concluded with a Latin quotation 
 which "brought down the house." 
 
 Sir H. L. Emmons spoke of the olden times, when there were 
 watchmen, who called the hours and the state of the weather; 
 complimented Sir Schultz on his history of Maryland Comman- 
 dery; spoke feelingly of the old Veterans; said the younger 
 members should hold up the hands of the Veterans, and if they 
 stumbled by the wa)^ aid them to regain the right path. 
 
 Sir N. C. Walker and others also made brief remarks. 
 
 The Eminent Commander said we have, two "working mem- 
 bers" present, and that as deeds speak louder than words, they 
 would, if the}' could, be excused from speaking, and he called on 
 Sirs Isaacs and Whiting; whereupon Sir Isaacs said he did not 
 want to be excused; he was 23 years old, and entitled to speak 
 as a Veteran. He referred to the approaching Centennial, and 
 ■ said he was a committee of one to urge on all to take an active 
 part in it. He referred to the eloquence of the previous speakers; 
 called on the members to stick closely to the old Commandery, 
 keep up its reputation, and so act at the present, that the 
 approaching celebration should outshine all our previous efforts, 
 and he felt that success would attend her banners if each will do 
 as they ought — their "level best." 
 
 "The Infant Templar" being called for. Sir George Savage 
 said that a peculiaritj' of post-prandial addresses is that the fellow 
 who listens always thinks he could make a better speech than the 
 speaker. He regretted the absence of Sir Petze, and in poetic 
 language alluded to the absence of Sir Smyser, who, with his 
 lovely bride, was now enjoying the glorious scenery of California, 
 and the delights of the Golden State. He said he looked forward 
 to the pleasures of the Centennial, and also to the Grand Masonic 
 Fair, which the ladies were so enthusiastic in getting up, and 
 which he hoped would go far towards freeing the Temple from 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 213 
 
 debt, and would enable us to give more freely to charity than 
 at present. He added that he regretted that he had not been 
 made a Mason in early life — in fact, at 2 1 — so that he would soon 
 be a Veteran; but he protested it was not his fault, as no one 
 had invited him into the fold. 
 
 Sir Schultz called attention to a message just received, an- 
 nouncing the serious and probably fatal illness of Sir James 
 Hall, one of our Veterans, and moved that a message of sympa- 
 thy be sent to him, if he should rally from his present attack, or 
 if it should prove fatal, a message of condolence be sent to his 
 family, which was adopted by a rising vote. 
 
 The Eminent Commander said that in view of the sad news re- 
 ceived through Sir Schultz, he would adjourn the banquet. 
 
 The following Companions received the Orders during this 
 term: J. H. F. Hahn, J. E. Cullimore, W. S. Gavan, George A. 
 Mills, L. E. Hinks, Samuel M. Hinks, W. C. Ditman, John 
 Smith, James E. Ingram, Albanus L. Anderson, J. W. Kennedy, 
 W. H. Angerman, J. B. Miller, H. C. Suavely, William A. Allers 
 and T. E. Omohundro. 
 
 Admitted — Sir J. B. Bare, late of Harrisonburg Commandery 
 No. 10, Virginia. 
 
214 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Annual Assembly, Good Friday, April 4th, 1889 — The follow- 
 ing officers were elected and appointed: 
 
 Sir John B. Kurtz Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Lucius W. Moody Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate 
 
 Sir Josiah Clift, Jr Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir Alvin Coriell Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir George W. Whitney Standard Bearer. ■ 
 
 Sir Peter E. Tome Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir William D. Waxter Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 "The Eminent Commander stated that the officers elect would 
 be installed on Easter Monday, at a special convocation of the 
 Grand Commandery.'' 
 
 Receipts for the past year, from all sources, were $2,239.08; 
 disbursements, gi, 750.92; cash on hand, $772.25. 
 
 "April 1 8th, 1890 — Sir C. C. Isaacs, chairman of the Centennial 
 Committee, reported progress, and suggested that each member 
 of the Commandery exert himself to have as large a turn-out as 
 possible in the parade on May 6th." 
 
 "April 30th, 1890 — Eminent Commander Kurtz made an ad- 
 dress to the Sir Knights on the importance of each member giv- 
 ing his undivided time to the service of the Commandery on 
 Tuesday, May 6th; the un-uniformed, as well as the uniformed; 
 the former to take charge of and to act ^s escort to the ladies of 
 the visiting Sir Knights. 
 
 "The Eminent Commander announced the reception, through 
 Sir E. T. Schultz, of the letter of Sir Archibald Dobbin, dated 
 April 20th, 1814, to the Pennsylvania Grand Encampment, pre- 
 sented by Sir Charles E. Meyer, Grand Recorder of the Grand 
 Commandery of Pennsylv'ania. 
 
 "On motion of Sir G. F. Kooke, the thanks of Maryland Com- 
 mandery were tendered to Sir Meyer for his knightly courtesy in 
 the presentation of this valuable and interesting document."* 
 
 *It is Rreatly to be regretted that this ancient paper was destroyed by the fire. 
 
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 
 
 OF 
 
 Maryland Commandery No. 1, 
 
 Held in the City of Baltimore, May 5th and 6th, 1890. 
 
 FOR years prior to 1890 the members of Maryland Comman- 
 dery had been anticipating with much pleasure the advent 
 of that year, when they could with propriety celebrate for the 
 first time in this country the conclusion of a century's existence 
 of an organized bodj. of Knights Templar. 
 
 As the long looked for period approached, much interest was 
 manifested by the Sir Knights as to the proper manner in which 
 such an interesting and important event as the Centennial Anni- 
 versary of their venerable and beloved Commandery should be 
 celebrated. Frequent consultations were held upon the subject, 
 the Sir Knights of the old Commandery feeling that they would 
 like to have present with them, on the notable occasion, all the 
 Sir Knights of our country; but as this was, of course, impos- 
 sible, it was suggested to invite all the Commanderies from 
 whom Maryland has in past years received special attentions and 
 courtesies, also the five old Commanderies which, to a greater 
 or less extent, have contested the claim of Maryland for priority, 
 viz.: Charleston No. i, of South Carolina; Boston No. i and 
 Newburyport No. i, of Massachusetts; St. John's No. i, Provi- 
 dence, Rhode Island, and Washington No. i, Connecticut. 
 
 But upon comparison of notes, it was found that to do this 
 would include a greater number of visitors than could be properly 
 provided for; finally, at a regular assembly of the Commandery, 
 held February 12th, 1888, a resolution was adopted referring the 
 whole matter to a committee, and at the assembly held Novem- 
 ber 8th, 1889, the preambles and resolutions were unanimously 
 
2l6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 adopted, which are to be found on pages 196 and 197, and in 
 accordance with the powers invested in the General Committee 
 of Arrangement by these resolutions, a programme was formu- 
 lated and adopted, by which, as it will be seen, a medium course 
 was determined upon, and which enabled the Committee to invite, 
 either personally or by their representative, all the Templars 
 of this country to attend the Centenary of Maryland Comman- 
 dery. 
 
 The programme issued was as follows: 
 
 THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMME 
 
 for the celebration of the Centenary of Maryland Commandery No. i, to be 
 held May 6th, i8go, has been adopted by the Committee of Arrangements, 
 and is promulgated for the information and guidance of the Sir Knights: 
 
 Invitations have been extended to the officers of the Grand Encampment of 
 the United States, the line of Knights of the several State Grand Comman- 
 deries, the Great Priory of Canada, and to other prominent Templars of the 
 country. Likewise to the line of Knights of the following Subordinate Com- 
 manderies, viz: South Carolina No. i, Charleston, South Carolina; Boston No. 
 I, De Molay No. 2, Newburyport No. -, of Massachusetts; St. John's No. 1, 
 Providence, Rhode Island; Washington No. i. Hartford, Connecticut; Colum- 
 bian No. I, Morton No. 4, and Manhattan No. 31, of New York; Philadelphia 
 No. 2, St. John's No. 4, and Marj' No. 36, Philadelphia; De Molay No. 9, of 
 Reading; Baldwin II. No. 22, of Williamsport; York No. 21, of York, Pennsyl- 
 vania; Richmond No. 2, of Richmond, Virginia. Also to the Officers' and 
 Knights of the four Commanderies of the District of Columbia, and St. John's 
 Commandery No. 1, of Wilmington, Delaware. 
 
 The several Commanderies of this jurisdiction have been invited to assist 
 their venerable mother, Marj'land No. i, in receiving and entertaining her 
 guests from other jurisdictions, and assist in performing escort duty. 
 
 The parade, the details of which will be promulgated in due time by the 
 Marshal-in-Chief, Sir W. A. Hanway, will start promptly at about noon from 
 place of forming, and march to some point hereafter to be designated, where 
 it will be joined by the Grand Master and officers and members of the Grand 
 Encampment, and proceed over the route to be selected to the Academy of 
 Music, where the following exercises will be held: 
 
 Music . By the band. 
 
 Prayer . 
 
 Reading of an Original Poem . . . 
 
 Music By the band. 
 
 Address . . 
 
 Singing of Maryland Commandery Centennial Anthem 
 
 Music . ■ 
 
 Benediction. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLANt) COMMANDERY. 2 17 
 
 During the exercises at the Academy, Grand Master John P. S. Gobin will 
 present to Past Grand Master James H. Hopkins, the Testimonial voted to 
 him by the Grand Encampment of the United States, at its late Triennial. 
 
 At the conclusion of the exercises, the visiting Sir Knights and their ladies 
 will be escorted to places selected for luncheon. 
 
 A design for a medal has been adopted, appropriately commemorating the 
 conclusion of the first one hundred years existence of Maryland Commandery. 
 This medal is now being made, and copies will be ready for delivery about 
 loth April. As it is desired to present a copy to each visiting Sir Knight who 
 may honor us by his presence on this occasion, it is hoped that every Templar 
 of this jurisdiction will purchase at least one copy, in order that the cost may 
 thereby be reduced, and the Committee enabled to make the presentation to 
 the visitors without encroaching upon the general funds. Orders for the 
 medal may be left with either member of the Medal Committee, or the Gen- 
 eral Committee. 
 
 A handsome allegorical card is also being engraved, copies of which will be 
 presented to every Sir Knight participating in, the Celebration. 
 
 There will be a reception and hop at 8.30 p. m., at the Academy of Music, 
 to which all Templars in iiniform and their ladies will be admitted. Tickets, 
 admitting those without uniform, can be obtained from the Committee. 
 
 The Celebration will be inaugurated by a Complimentary Dinner to the 
 Grand Master of Templars, General John P. S. Gobin, and the officers of the 
 Grand Encampment, on the evening of Monday, May 5th. 
 
 As the latter is wholly a subscription afEair, such members of the Masonic 
 fraternity of this State as wish to participate therein, should signify their de- 
 sire at an early day. Tickets, $10 each, can be obtained from any member 
 of the General Committee. 
 
 COMMITTEES. 
 
 GENERAL COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS. 
 
 Columbus C. Isaacs, Chairman. 
 Gerhard F. Kooke, Secretary. 
 Lewis R. Keizer, Treasurer. 
 
 John B. Kurtz, Edward T. Schultz, William A. Hanway, 
 
 William H. Ruby, Jacob E. Krebs, Robert K. Martin, 
 
 Anton H. Petting, Lucius W. Moody, William D. Wiegand. 
 
 SUB-COMMITTEES. 
 
 Invitations— &A.^'ax& T. Schultz, Jacob E. Krebs, Gerhard F. Kooke. 
 
 Medals and Badges— Anton H. Petting, William A. Hanway, Lewis R. 
 Keizer. 
 
 Reception— }s.rae^ M. Anderson, George W. Demorest, William H. Bosley, 
 Wm. J. C. Dulany, Joshua Homer, Jr., David A. Woodward, Charles Webb, 
 Charles H. Mann, John R. D. Bedford, John Hubner, John W. Numsen, M. A. 
 Newell, Andrew E. Warner, Jr., Arthur J. Pritchard, William A. Cunningham, 
 J. H. Winkelman, Joseph Harris, James W. Bowers, D. Hopper Emory. 
 
2l8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Music — William A. Hanway, Lewis R. Keizer, William F. Kunkel, John H. 
 Cook. 
 
 Halls and Decorations — Jacob Likes, John W. Linthicum, J. Milton Megraw, 
 John W. Guest, B. S. Titcomb, Charles Fangmeyer, W. A. McFarland, W. H_ 
 Hadaway, John H. Hines, W. E. Wilson, John W. Kennedy, Alvin Coriell, 
 J. L. MurriU, J. W. Pugsley, E. J. Dowell, P. E. Tome, S. Frank Bennett, 
 George A. Mills, W. E. Bain. 
 
 Press — Edward T. Schultz, George Savage, Hermon L. Emmons, Graham 
 Dukehart. 
 
 Transportation — Charles Selden, J. G. Pangbom, Samuel M. Hinks, David 
 F. Penington, W. A. McFarland, James A. Whiting, Henry F. Poske. 
 
 Printing — John B. Kurtz, Gerhard F. Kooke, J. Milton Megraw, Calvin J. 
 King, Edward T. Schultz, F. W. Lantz, L. JefE Milboume. 
 
 Carriages — P. Lewis Schaefer, William E. Arnold, B. F. Phillips, W. W. 
 Kennedy, George W. Sadtler, B. T. Perry. 
 
 Hotels and Luncheons — James A. Whiting, William F. Kunkel, James E. 
 Davis, John W. Snyder, John C. Farquhar, Charles F. Achey, John Dukehart, 
 C. H. Klemm, Jr., James E. Ingram, William D. Waxier, Thomas W. Cromer, 
 L. E. Hinks, H. J. Bentzell, W. Gisriel, W. A. McFarland, George W. Whit- 
 ney, Graham Dukehart, J. M. Fisher, George W. Sadtler, J. George Baetjer, 
 W. W. Hawkins, N. M. Rittenhouse. 
 
 Reception and Hop — Fred. Heineman, H. Herman Petze, W. E. Bain, Alvin 
 Coriell, A. F. Gilbert, Amos H. Hosmer, Henry Lingenfelder, J. W. Linthi- 
 cum, George A. Mills, James A. Smyser, Charles Schmenner, J. P. Benj. Sadt- 
 ler, W. C. Ditman, W. D. Waxter, Charles H. Classen, John H. Cook, W. S. 
 Gavan, Ferd. J. H. Hahn, Louis Lemkul, J. L. Murrill, Harry W. Nicholson, 
 John W. Snyder, Charles A. Silwright, W. E. Wilbon, John C. Cross, S. Frank 
 Bennett, Charles C. Crane, J. E. Cullimore, M. C. Hodgden, Charles H. Kop- 
 pelman, W. H. Lotz, T. A. Milliman, Henry F. Poske, George B. Skinner, 
 F. X. Schobel, R. Wattenscheidt, E. J. Lawyer. 
 
 Invitations were accordingly sent to each of the four Comman- 
 deries in the District of Columbia, viz.: Washington No. i, 
 Columbia No. 2, Potomac No. 3, and De Molay No. 4; and to St. 
 John's Commandery No. i , Wilmington, Delaware. Also to each 
 of the Commanderies in Maryland, viz. : Baltimore No. 2, Monu- 
 mental No. 2, Jacques de Molay No. 4, Crusade No. 5, Antioch 
 No. 6, and Palestine No. 7, as well as the Line of Knights* named 
 
 * It appears that the term "Line of Knights," used to designate the first three officers o£ 
 a Commandery, and four first officers of the Grand Commandery, is peculiar in our juris- 
 diction. A number of the distinguished f raters present at our Centennial assured us tliat 
 they never heard it used elsewhere, and expressed the opinion that it was improper. All 
 that we can say regarding the matter is that the expression has come down to us, and has 
 been in use in this jurisdiction from a time when the memory of our oldest Templar "run- 
 neth not to the contrary." 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 219 
 
 in the above programme. An engraved invitation to the Compli- 
 mentary Dinner to Grand Master Gobin was also sent to the Line 
 of Knights of each of the above named subordinate Commander- 
 ies; to all of the officers of the Grand Encampment of the United 
 States; the Line of Knights of each State Grand Commandery, 
 and the Grand Priory of Canada; also to the Mayor of Baltimore, 
 and other distinguished citizens and Templars of our State and 
 country. With but few exceptions, responses were received to 
 these invitations, and the Sir Knights who were not able to be 
 present sent letters of regret, with courteously expressed con- 
 gratulations to the membership of Maryland Commandery upon 
 the advent of so notable an occasion. Their letters, together 
 with much other interesting correspondence, were carefully filed, 
 and were intended to be published with an account of the Cen- 
 tenary Celebration, but unfortunately they were all destroyed in 
 the burning of the Temple, December 25th, 1890. 
 , The various committees diligently performed the duties as- 
 signed to them, and nothing was omitted to insure a worthy and 
 enjoyable celebration. 
 
 All the preparations having been satisfactorily completed, the 
 Committee of General Arrangements opened its headquarters in 
 the Grand Master's room, at the Temple, at 10 o'clock Monday 
 morning. May 5th, where during the day the visiting frateirs re- 
 ported, and were formally received by Eminent Commander 
 John B. Kurtz, his officers and the Committee. Among the 
 earliest arrivals were Grand Master "John P. S. Gobin, Past 
 Grand Master James H. Hopkins, and William B. Isaacs, Grand 
 Recorder of the Grand Encampment. 
 
 THE BANQUET. 
 
 Agreeably to instructions, the specially invited guests assem- 
 bled in the Grand Master's room at 5.30 p. m., and marched to 
 Lehmann's Hall, on North Howard street, where, after an hour 
 spent in pleasant social intercourse. Eminent Commander Kurtz 
 escorted Grand Master Gobin and Grand Commander A. E. 
 Booth to the banquet hall on the lower floor. Then followed the 
 Sir Knights and their guests, the officers of the Commandery 
 and the members of the several committees each escorting a 
 visiting frater, and all were comfortably seated at five long 
 
2 20 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 tables, which had been elaborately decorated with plants and 
 growing flowers, and otherwise beautifully adorned. The ban- 
 quet was served by Harris, the popular caterer, under the direc- 
 tion of the very efficient banquet committee, consisting of Sirs 
 Isaacs, Kurtz and Krebs. 
 
 In the rear of the Eminent Commander's chair, upon a pedes- 
 tal, was the "Dobbin Letter," in a handsome frame. 
 
 During the discussion of the m^nu, the Great Southern Band 
 discoursed selections of excellent music, among which were 
 comet solos by the accomplished leader, Professor W. Paris 
 Chambers, which elicited great applause and rapturous encores. 
 
 POST-PRANDIAL. 
 
 At the conclusion of the banquet the following exercises took 
 place: Eminent Commander Kurtz arose and said: 
 
 Sir Knights — In 1876 was celebrated the Centennial Anniver- 
 sary of American Independence. Since that time, different 
 bodies, civil and religious, have also celebrated their 100 years of 
 existence; and now it is our proud privilege to commemorate the 
 Centenary of what we modestly, yet firmly, claim as the oldest 
 body of Knights Templar in the country. In putting forth this 
 claim, we submit no uncertain or unreliable proof, for we are 
 fortified with ancient documents, diplomas and papers which 
 make our position impregnable. This ancient document alone 
 (pointing to the "Dobbin Letter"), in the absence of anything 
 to contradict it, we think proves our claim. 
 
 Up to the year 1870, although satisfied that our Commandery 
 was of very ancient origin, nothing was positively known of the 
 real date of the organization. But in that year, our esteemed 
 frater, Sir Schultz, while delving in the rubbish of the Temple, 
 found the "key to the mysterious characters," and in the manner 
 in which he has described, brought to light the secret so long 
 concealed. In inviting you to join with us in this celebration, 
 we considered it eminently proper that we should inaugurate it 
 with this reception to our honored frater, the M. E. Grand Master 
 of Templars of the United States, John P. S. Gobin. 
 
 Most Eminent Sir, who have come from your mountain home 
 to participate in our rejoicings, we bid you welcome to the bosom 
 of Maryland Commandery. Praters of New England, welcome 
 to the hospitality of the metropolis of the South. Sir Knights 
 from the great West, we bid you welcome to the Centenary of 
 this old Commandery; and ye fraters of Washington, who come 
 here flushed with the triumphs and crowned with the laurels of 
 the greatest Triennial ever held, welcome, thrice welcome. 
 
 And now. Sir Knights, when this celebration is over; when 
 nothing remains of it in your hearts but a memory, we ask you to 
 
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 BRISSOTINS, WITH FRENCH PEAS. 
 
 FILET OF BEEF, A LA GODARD. 
 
 FRIED SPRING CHICKEN, CREAM SAUCE. 
 ASPARAGUS. 
 
 ROMAN PUNCH. 
 
 SNIPE, WITH WATER CRESSES. 
 
 SOFT CRABS. TOMATO SALAD. 
 
 PLOMBIERE BLOCKS. 
 
 MERENGUES. 
 
 ASSORTED CAKE. ASSORTED FRUIT. 
 
 STRAWBERRIES. 
 
 SALTED ALMONDS. OLIVES, 
 
 ROQUEFORT CHEESE. 
 
 COFFEE. CORDIALS. CIGARS. 
 
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HISTORY OV MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 22 1 
 
 proclaim it far and wide, to the South, to the North, to the West, 
 and to the East, that old Maryland Commandery, with her cen- 
 tury behind her, and her centuries yet to come — with one hand 
 pointing to the Cross, and the other bearing aloft the banner of 
 Hugh De Payens and of Jacques De Molay, ever has, and ever 
 will continue to be faithful and loyal to the motto of our Order, 
 "In Hoc Signo Vinces." 
 
 Trusting you have enjoyed the good things provided for us 
 by the Banquet Committee, I now invite you to the "feast of 
 reason, ' ' prepared by the Toast Master of the evening, Sir Alvin 
 Robertson. 
 
 Sir Robertson said: 
 
 Sir Knights — You are about to have spread before you an in- 
 tellectual banquet of the highest order, upon which I know you 
 are only too eager to feast. With this knowledge I am unwilling 
 to incur your displeasure with any prolonged introduction of 
 mine. 
 
 This is the festal day of "old Maryland," and upon it she 
 looks back over her record of a century with intense pride and 
 satisfaction, and rejoices at the prosperous condition of the Order 
 in every section of our country. She has worked zealously. So 
 have others. From this combined labpr, directed with wisdom 
 and discretion, have arisen our Grand Commanderies, and they 
 in turn, actuated by the same desire for the good of the Order, 
 have brought into existence the Grand Encampment, under whose 
 directing care and guidance we have been led on to attain the 
 success which we all enjoy. Prompted by this feeling, it is but 
 meet and proper that our first toast should be — 
 
 The Grand :Encampment of the United States. 
 Upheld by the Ipyal love of eighty thousand Templars. 
 
 And with this sentiment of loyalty and devotion fully shared by 
 Maryland Commandery, I on its behalf extend a hearty welcome, 
 with our best wishes for long life and happiness, to our honored 
 guest. Sir John P. S. Gobin, Grand Master of Templars. 
 
 Grand Master Gobin responded as follows: 
 
 Eminent Sir — I rise to respond to the sentiment you have as- 
 signed me with great pleasure. The Grand Encampment of the 
 United States greets Maryland Commandery No. i upon this 
 occasion — its one hundredth anniversary — with becoming pride. 
 Discussions as to the first existence of the Order of the Temple 
 upon this American continent have not been unfrequent, and 
 able writers and orators have delved deep into the past for 
 authority for their statements. Members of various Comman- 
 
2 22 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 deries have vied with each other in their laudable efforts to con- 
 vince the Templar world of the early and continued existence of 
 their bodies. This emulation can not but be commended, inter- 
 ested, as we all are, in whatever will enlighten us upon our early 
 history and the Templars of the last century. Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. i has certainly been fortunate in securing indis- 
 putable evidence in support of the claim made, and if the writing 
 here produced is genuine, of which there seems to be no doubt, 
 the one hundredth anniversary of this Templar body is justly and 
 properly celebrated. Therefore we come to your Asylum with 
 pleasure, and greet the Knights who have assembled to do you 
 honor. The Order of the Temple has always found valiant 
 Knights within the jurisdiction of Maryland, and the city of Bal- 
 timore is peculiarly near to the hearts of all fraters. 
 
 In the early history of the nation. Templars bore no insignifi- 
 cant part, and where a sufficient number met, though unorgan- 
 ized, the inspiration drawn from the traditions and teachings of 
 the Order could not have been without its effect. 
 
 The formation of the Grand Encampment in 1816 marked a 
 new epoch, and the character of the men who were sponsors 
 at its birth, is indicative of the high position it occupied at that 
 time. Its history, however, we do not propose to trace. In its 
 early days, together with the various branches of Masonry, it was 
 assailed by unreasonable partisans, who sought to advance their 
 selfish interests by false and malicious denunciations of an insti- 
 tution of which they were profoundly ignorant. In the midst of 
 this unjustifiable crusade, the General Encampment of Knights 
 Templar assembled in this city of Baltimore, in November, 1832, 
 and amongst other proceedings we find this declaration: 
 
 "Highly approving the firm and dignified manner in which 
 the several Encampments had conducted their affairs relative to 
 the violent and persecuting spirit with which they had been 
 assailed by a political party, which, in assailing the Orders of 
 Masonry, aim a blow at all the free institutions of the country." 
 
 It was a manly utterance, and judging from the rapid decline 
 of the intolerance complained of, could not have failed to impress 
 fair-minded men. The advance of our Order was national, as 
 well as positive, and in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1853, Grand 
 Master Hubbard assured his fraters that, "as a society, it occu- 
 pies the front rank amongst the societies of the world for intelli- 
 gence, chivalric honor, and moral worth." 
 
 Shortly thereafter, the rude shock of civil war aroused the 
 nation; almost, if not altogether, the last appeal for peace coming 
 from Grand ]\Iaster French, in a circular, fervid, eloquent and 
 patriotic, addressed to the Templars of the United States. It 
 was unavailing, however; the tramp of armed men shook the 
 nation; deadly conflicts ensued — years of separation; but amid it 
 all, there were instances of devotion to the Grand Encampment 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 223 
 
 most worthy of mention. One notable was this: The Triennial 
 Conclave was to be held at Memphis, Tennessee, in the summer 
 of 1862. The condition of affairs rendered it unsafe, and a 
 special conclave was held in New York. The records and papers 
 were all in the Southern States, but when the Grand Encampment 
 met, every article was there, having been passed safely through 
 the lines of both armies. The Grand Encampment of Knights 
 Templar of the United States, for this purpose at least, com- 
 manded the pickets of both armies on this occasion. 
 
 After the war clouds had passed away, and the armies had been 
 merged with the peaceful producers of every State, the Templar 
 is again invited to your hospitable midst, and the most notable 
 event of the year 1871 was the assembling of the Grand Encamp- 
 ment of Knights Templar at Baltimore. Hither came the men 
 who had but lately engaged in deadly strife — those who had been 
 of the blue, and those who had been of the gray — now Templars 
 all under one banner — that of the Cross. 
 
 How the words of that eminent citizen. Grand Master Latrobe, 
 sank into the hearts of all, as he welcomed us to your city and 
 Slate. How they rang throughout the land, bearing upon their 
 every word the assurance of the prevalence of peace and broth- 
 erly love oncfe more in the Grand Encampment, and among the 
 Templars of the nation. Said he: "If prejudice has hitherto 
 localized and limited our friendship, it will disappear upon the 
 better acquaintance that this gathering will promote. And I am 
 sure. Eminent Sir, that before we shall have separated, the 
 North, the South, the East and West will have joined hands here 
 on the soil of Maryland, in the bonds of fellowship as warm as it 
 will be enduring and patriotic. ' ' 
 
 This prediction has truly been verified, and to-day 80,000 rep- 
 resentative men of the nation direct the Grand Encampment in 
 its onward career as the exponent of the principles of truth, 
 justice and rational liberty. 
 
 We need not seek the lives of the Templars of old for incentives. 
 The doctrines enunciated amid the hills of Galilee, nineteen 
 hundred years ago, demanded relief for the oppressed; a balm 
 for the sinking, fainting hearts of humanity in all the ages. 
 The Great Master, whose words have echoed down the centuries, 
 assured the world of its future. The sentiment which induced 
 the Templars of old to battle for the place of his birth was their 
 devotion to this cause. Humanity demanded a new life. The 
 appeal could not be met by thundering anathemas. Typified, 
 advocated to-day by the Order of the Temple, as by no organiza- 
 tion in the land, the creed of the Christian soldier is the foundation 
 of our Order, and beneath. its banners may future generations 
 find their proper place as defenders of the Cross, and all that it 
 properly represents. Never again a symbol of ignorance, intol- 
 erance or superstition, but always as a bright assurance of re- 
 newed life to the faithful, valiant Templar. 
 
224 
 
 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 Toast-master: I now propose a sentiment dear to many in this 
 assemblage, and which will, I believe, find a responsive echo in 
 the breast of every Sir Knight present. It is — 
 
 Maryland Commandery No. i. 17 90- 1890. 
 
 The zeal of its founders was the guarantee of its success. 
 
 "Sail on, sail on, full freighted 
 With blessings and with hopes : 
 The saints of old with shadowy wings 
 Are pulling at the ropes." 
 
 To which sentiment Sir George Savage, of Maryland Comman- 
 dery, is requested to respond: 
 
 Sir Savage responded as follows: 
 
 Eminent Commander — It is related that a devout Hindoo, after 
 gazing intently upon the grotesque features of his immense idol, 
 exclaimed: "I feel that you are great, but I know that you are 
 ugly!" I am happier than that idolator, for when I look upon 
 your noble proportions I not only feel that you are "eminent," 
 but I agree with the ladies that you are handsome. I cannot, 
 however, believe that you are infallible, for I perceive that you 
 have made a mistake in calling me, through your toast-master, 
 to the front. You opened this engagement in magnificent style 
 with heavy artillery, but you fell back immediately upon the 
 smallest of your small arms. Of course the crack of my carbine 
 will be lost even in the reverberations of the big gun which has 
 just thundered, and I fear, Eminent Commander, that our guests, 
 having tasted the sweets of the eloquence of the distinguished 
 Grand Master of Templars, will, after they have heard me, 
 have the same divided opinion which the backwoodsman from 
 Tennessee entertained of the hospitality of the White House. 
 He drank freely of champagne, and amused every one by his 
 original remarks upon men, women, and matters in general. 
 Finally olives were served. He had never tasted an olive, and 
 we know that a taste for olives has to be acquired. He tackled 
 an olive, but a moment later he expectorated the obnoxious con- 
 diment, and called out to his old political friend, Andrew Jackson, 
 President of the United States: "Gin'ral, your cider is fust-rate, 
 but damn your pickles P' 
 
 But, speaking seriously, Eminent Commander and Sir Knights, 
 I esteem it an exceptional honor to be called upon to follow the 
 Grand Master of Templars and to speak for Maryland Comman- 
 dery. Thrice fortunate am I; fortunate in the auspicious occa- 
 sion which unites us; fortunate in the fraternal cordiality which 
 greets me, and fortunate in the inspiring theme which, by your 
 courtes}^ is mine. 
 
 With sentiments of gratitude, pride and joy we look back to- 
 night, as it were from an hundred terraced height, upon the past 
 of our beloved Commandery, and when we recall that its zealous 
 founders were the first in this land of religious liberty, and 
 the first in this noble State where Calvert planted freedtim, to 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 225 
 
 raise, in the name of Knights Templar, the banner of the Cross, 
 and to consecrate it with prayer and in faith, and that, building 
 wiser than they knew, they laid the foundations of Maryland 
 Commandery so deep and broad and strong that it has been to 
 all who have followed them a proud and enduring heritage, we 
 dutifully remember them and pay the tribute of our grateful 
 homage to their blessed memories. We have no records to tell 
 us of the personal characteristics of those true and faithful 
 Knights who were thus among the inspired pioneers in the broad- 
 est field and the best home of Knights Templar, but we know 
 that they were earnest. God-fearing men, and that they are enti- 
 tled to admiration and to grateful praise and remembrance. 
 Their pilgrimages ended long since in the grave, but they are 
 not dead; they sleep, only waiting for the touch of the Angel of 
 the Resurrection. If it be that the spirits of the departed re-visit 
 the scenes of their earthly trials and triumphs, well may we be- 
 lieve that the Knights who gave the first inspiration to Maryland 
 Commandery are with us even at this glad hour, and that they 
 have brought to us a blessing from that better land — 
 "Where beyond these voices there is peace." 
 
 And as Maryland Commandery, like a great ship with all 
 her sails set and cleaving her way, in majestic beauty, across the 
 rolling waves of boundless old ocean, crosses to-night the bound- 
 ary hne of another century, methinks I hear gray-haired Whit- 
 tier's words — ,,^ ., ., . „. • ,<. , 
 "Sail on, sail on, full freighted 
 
 With blessings and with hopes; 
 The saints of old, with shadowy wings. 
 Are pulling at the ropes." 
 
 With an honest pride in the history of our Commandery, we 
 will celebrate the close of an hundred years of faithful work, of 
 deeds of hospitality and charity, of honor and of success. 
 Through good report and evil report; in sunshine and in shadow; 
 despite persecution, the rending even of civil war, and faint- 
 heartedness; in times of trial and in days of triumph; alike in 
 prosperity and in adversity, Maryland Commandery has been 
 true to itself, and steadfast in maintaining the principles and the 
 rights of the Order. It has preserved an untarnished record. It 
 has ever marched in the path of duty and kept step with its 
 brethren everywhere. It has guarded with jealous care the good 
 of the Order. It has fostered'fraternity and hospitality. It has 
 freely dispensed charity. It has been an example to all, and a 
 hindrance to none. It has been both father and mother to all 
 Knights Templar in Maryland. Its star was among the first to 
 appear amid those which cluster around the Star of Bethlehem, 
 and to-night, amid all the splendid galaxy which illumines the 
 heavens of our faith, none shines with a purer radiance or is more 
 secure in its lofty place. 
 
 On the morrow, Eminent Commander and Sir Knights, another 
 century of existence for Maryland Commandery will begin. The 
 
3_'6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 past is secure; the future, with all its possibilities, stretches be- 
 fore us. Let us resolve that the future shall be, as far as we can 
 make it, worthy of the past. We must be faithful, united and 
 fraternal. We must -transmit, unimpaired, the record of honor 
 which has been confided to us. We must know no faltering in 
 our onward march. And when in 1990 the f raters of that day 
 shall crown with joy another Centenary, may it be said truthfully 
 of us, and those who will succeed us: "They were worthy to be 
 Knights of Maryland Commandery." 
 
 The name Jerusalem suggests thoughts and conveys a meaning 
 to Knights Templar such as they alone may know, and the 
 tradition which tells us why the site of Jerusalem was selected 
 teaches to all an impressive lesson of that fraternity which we 
 especially enjoin and practice. It relates that two brothers 
 owned adjoining farms. One had a large family, and the other 
 had no children. The one who had no children, said to himself: 
 "There is my brother ! He has a large family, and it must be a 
 struggle for him to get along. I will take same of the sheaves 
 from my field in the night-time, place them in his field, and say 
 nothing about it." And so he did. The one who had a large 
 family, said to himself: "There is my brother! He has no 
 children, and he must be lonely. I will take some of the sheaves 
 from my field in the night-time, place them in his field, and say 
 nothing about it. " And so he did. Every morning when they 
 went to their fields, they found that though they had removed 
 sheaves other sheaves had been left there. It perplexed them 
 for a long time. But finally it so happened that they met each 
 other bearing sheaves, and the spot where those loving brothers 
 fell into each other's arms was considered so sacred, it was 
 chosen as that whereon to found the Holy City. 
 
 Let me say, in conclusion, to all who hear me — alike to the 
 Knights of my own Commandery and to those who honor and 
 cheer us by their presence: Be fraternal, faithful, active and 
 united. Bear constantly in mind the invaluable lessons taught 
 to all. Never forget the truths which are the rocks tipon which 
 we build. Watch and pray. Be ever mindful of the hour when 
 the Captain of our Salvation will call us. Wear on your hearts 
 and show in your lives the inspired words: '■^Pro Deo et Fatrice,'' 
 and "/« Hoc Signo Vinces;'" and remembering, even at this joyous 
 hour, that at last all of earth will fail, and that there will then be 
 no "light" for us save that which streams from Calvary, let us, 
 as true Knights Templar, say: 
 
 "With love and adoration 
 
 We raise our hands and pray, 
 That when from us forevermore 
 
 Departs life's radiant day, 
 The glory of the Cross of Christ 
 
 May illumine that dark night, 
 And death be but a shining path 
 
 To lead us to that Light." 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 227 
 
 Toast-master: Maryland Commandery was instituted when 
 Baltimore was a small town with a meagre poptilation and with 
 but few organizations. To-day it is one of our largest commer- 
 cial centres, striving with every effort to extend its importance. 
 The Sir Knights of this Commandery are proud of the commer- 
 cial standing of their city, and know that its citizens in general 
 entertain for them respect and good wishes. Permit me, there- 
 fore, to propose the third regular toast — 
 
 The City of Baltimore. 
 
 May she not only maintain her present position among our commercial cities, but add 
 to her well-earned reputation as an abode of culture and refinement. 
 
 To which sentiment I request a response from his Honor, Robert 
 C. Davidson, Maj'or of the city of Baltimore. 
 
 Mayor Davidson said: 
 
 I thank you, Sir Knights, for the honor you have done me, 
 and through me the city of Baltimore, in asking me to respond 
 to a toast so complimentary to the community of which I happen 
 to be the chief magistrate. The city of Baltimore has no experi- 
 ence of the booms of our Western cities, but her increase has 
 been regular and certain. Her growth is slow, but we hope it is 
 lasting as that of the oak of the forest. We trust that the enter- 
 prise of her merchants and manufacturers, aided by the intelli- 
 gence and liberal spirit of her public carriers, will keep her 
 abreast of her rivals in trade, in that ceaseless war of vigilance 
 and activity which is now and probably always will be essential 
 to the preservation of her commercial standing. And what an 
 untiring contest goes on between town and town, city and city, in 
 this country of increasing population and teeming activity. 
 From time to time we find that from changes in the centers of 
 population, the opening of new lines of communication, and from 
 other causes, the trade of cities is in a state of constant fluctua- 
 tion. We can all remember, for instance, when the pork trade 
 of the country was concentrated in Cincinnati; then Louisville 
 contested for it; then St. Louis; then Chicago steps in and swal- 
 lows up the business of them all. Such fluctuations we have 
 known here. We have seen our sugar business dwindle, our 
 coffee business, and others that I might name, but in part we re- 
 gain them, and other industries take up the vacant places. The 
 volume of our business has greatly increased in the last decade. 
 Baltimore, like other great cities, has ever been in a condition of 
 commercial and industrial war — jealous rivals surround her, in- 
 telligent competitors assail her — but she holds her own in spite 
 of all. Her manufacturers have added 397 new establishments, 
 employing 7,901 hands, within the last ten years, and the gross 
 product last year of our various industries was ^145,000,000, to- 
 gether with the value of the jobbing trade and foreign shipments. 
 
2 2<S HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 which is placed at ^255, 000,000, gives us a total business for the 
 year 1889 of J400, 000,000. 
 
 We believe that the city of Baltimore is on the eve of a great 
 era of commercial prosperity, and that the hope kindly expressed 
 in the toast will be fully realized. I thank you again. Sir 
 Knights, that you have done us the honor to treat our fair city 
 as the abode of culture and refinement. Breaking through my 
 scruples against self-praise, I permit myself to say that there 
 never has been a time when this sentiment would have been 
 otherwise than true and just as applied to this city. Our people 
 are a domestic and simple-minded people, loving their homes, 
 and finding these their refreshment from the cares of life. The 
 younger generation, too, have felt the inspiration of the noble 
 seat of learning established here in Baltimore by the liberality 
 of one of the greatest and most enlightened of her merchants 
 and bankers. The influence of the Johns Hopkins University 
 extends in this community in various ways far beyond its own 
 lecture-rooms and laboratories. The younger generation have 
 caught the infection of the love of learning, and in many a home 
 the influence is felt, and the library is fuller of the treasures of 
 wisdom, of knowledge, and of fancy, than it otherwise would 
 have been. But enough of the city of Baltimore. The ball that 
 you have cast to me, I throw back to you, and I wish to talk to 
 the mother of the Knights Templar. I have not' had the honor 
 to be admitted into the membership of that noble fraternity, 
 but I know that its corner-stone is brotherly love, and among the 
 polished columns of its Temple are integrity, courage and civic 
 virtue. I know that its influence is cast upon the side of 
 good order, of sobriety, of honest dealing between man and 
 man, and I hold it therefore in high honor. You are not Knights 
 errant, as in the days of old, pricking hither and thither in search 
 of imaginary wrongs to set to rights, and imaginary heroines to 
 rescue, but your sword and spear are read}- for the attack upon 
 the real evils of societ)-, your hands are outstretched to raise up 
 again and put upon his feet a poor distressed brother. 
 
 Welcome then. Sir Knights, to this city, which, while it does 
 not assume the name of the City of Brotherly Love, is yet, we 
 trust, fairly entitled to wear it. 
 
 Our pride here, sirs, is not in chariots and horses, in swords 
 and staves, nor yet in that commercial greatness of which you 
 have spoken, nor yet in our culture and refinement. 'Twas not 
 in the wind, or in the flame, that the Lord was found on the 
 mountain, but in the still, small voice; the still, small voice of 
 mercy and of love. It is then in the things you love that we take 
 our pride — in our charities for the sick and weary, the hopeless, 
 the forsaken, the forgotten, the fatherless, and here the city of 
 Baltimore does indeed lead the roll of honor, and sow the seeds 
 of beauty along that dusty road where humanity toils and sweats 
 in the sun. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 229 
 
 Toast-master: We take great pride in our State, whose honored 
 name we bear. Others have their preferences, but all are willing 
 to lay them upon the altar of our common country, the love for 
 which grows stronger as we more fully comprehend and grasp 
 the excellent tenets of our Order. Thus we blend together the 
 sentiment of the next regular toast — 
 
 The Templar and the Patriot. 
 
 Pro Deo et Patriae. 
 
 Sir Knight Charles H. Grosvenor, United States Representa- 
 tive from Ohio, had been assigned to respond to this toast, but 
 being unavoidably detained at Washington by official duties, the 
 response will be passed. 
 
 Toast-master: As all must pass the portals of the Lodge before 
 gaining admission to the Asylum, how important it is that we 
 should do all we can to promote the welfare and prosperity of 
 Blue Masonry. I give this sentiment: 
 
 The Grand Lodge of Maryland. 
 
 May its light irradiate each of its subordinates, and fulfill its motto adopted 100 years 
 ago — ' ' Gloria principiutn prospectus et finis. ^^ 
 
 And I am sure 1 but echo the sentiments of every Mason and 
 Templar of Maryland present when I say we delight to follow the 
 the lead of such an able, zealous and untiring leader as Sir Thos. 
 J. Shryock, Grand Master of Masons of Maryland. » 
 
 Grand Master Shryock' s response was as follows: 
 
 Eminent Commander, M. E. Grand Master and Sir Knights — 
 The toast assigned to me this evening is not an original one, be- 
 cause during the past few years I have frequently been called 
 upon to respond to it, but it is an easy one at this time, from the 
 fact that the history of the Grand Lodge of Maryland is the his- 
 tory of Maryland Commandery of Knights Templar. Both have 
 seen a century of years. The members of your ancient and hon- 
 orable Commandery were the leading brethren in the Grand 
 Lodge. They shaped the course of each of the bodies, until to- 
 day they shine with almost equal splendor. There is not a 
 member of the Grand Lodge of Maryland who is not proud of 
 Maryland Commandery and its illustrious history. As Knights 
 Templar, we may all of us feel proud of our individual Comman- 
 deries, but we also rejoice in the reputation of yours — the oldest 
 Commandery in the United States, and would be as willing to 
 argue and contend for that honorable position as we would be to 
 draw our swords in the defence of the Christian religion. The 
 history of your Commandery has witnessed wonderful events 
 
23° 
 
 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 during the past one hundred years. It began when there were 
 but thirteen States, and when the flag of the Union bore but 
 thirteen stars. To-day it holds forty-two stars, representing 
 forty-two sovereign States, which, taken together, represents the 
 greatest country on the face of God's earth. Most of the signers 
 of the Declaration of Independence were Freemasons; the Conti- 
 nental Generals were Freemasons; George Washington, the first 
 President of our country, was a Freemason; and, whilst Presi- 
 dent of the United States, he thought it not beneath the dignity 
 of his office to put on the lambskin apron, and acting as the 
 Grand Master of Masons of Maryland, lay the corner-stone of the 
 National Capitol. With but few exceptions, his successors have 
 all been Freemasons, and it is said that old Hickory Jackson, 
 during the anti-Masonic time, in spite of the jeers and scoflEs of 
 the public, used his handkerchief as a lambskin and joined a 
 Masonic procession in the city of Washington to attend a brother 
 Master Mason's funeral. Of such stuff as this are true Masons 
 made; of such material has Maryland Commandery been com- 
 posed for the past one hundred years. During the great anti- 
 Masonic excitement, in spite of threats and dangers, its meetings 
 were held regularly, and up to to-day their charter has had a 
 continuous existence. And so it is. Eminent Commander, that we 
 of the Grand Lodge, from the Most Worshipful Grand Master to 
 the youngest Entered Apprentice, delight in the glory of old 
 Maryland Commandery No. i. 
 
 Toast-master: I will ask Sir Knight Hon. W W. Morrow, mem- 
 ber of the House of Representatives from the far-off State of 
 California, to respond to the sentiment — 
 
 The Knights of Old. 
 
 '"In ancient times they fought the holy wars." 
 
 It is to be regretted that the remarks of Sir Knight Morrow 
 were not full}- reported. He said in substance: 
 
 The history of Masonry was very closely allied to the history 
 of the older States of our Union. For it was the same principles, 
 bravery, faith and manliness taught by our Lodges and Comman- 
 deries that actuated the fathers in the settlement of this country 
 and the organization of our Government. 
 
 In conclusion, he extended a pressing invitation to all present 
 to come to California and enjoy the hospitalities of the fraters 
 of his jurisdiction. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 23 1 
 
 Toast-master: We hold our ancient fraters of old in fond re- 
 membrance, but turn we now to 
 
 The Knights of To-day. 
 
 "In modern days they abide by wholesome laws." 
 
 So fully represented upon this occasion by one who ably repre- 
 sented his people in the councils of the nation, and filled with 
 such distinguished ability the highest position in the gift of our 
 Order; one whom Maryland Commandery has had the pleasure 
 of having as an honored guest on former occasions — Most Emi- 
 nent Sir James H. Hopkins, Past Grand Master of Templars. 
 
 Sir Hopkins said: 
 
 Eminent Commander and Sir Knights — We have all listened 
 with much pleasure to the eloquent tribute just paid to the mar- 
 velous courage and brilliant deeds of the knights of old, and our 
 hearts have been stirred with pride at the consciousness that we 
 are the inheritors of their glory. It is customary at Templar re- 
 unions for eloquence to employ its richest and rarest colors to 
 paint the glorious achievements of the founders of our Order. 
 We are accustomed to sing our loftiest and loudest peans to their 
 stern virtues and sterling heroism. All this is due to their mem- 
 ory; but it is useful only to the Templar of to-day — to whom and 
 of whom I am to speak — in so far as he may apply its lessons to 
 his daily life. I would not venture to assert that the modern 
 Templar rivals his ancient brother in the more rugged virtues. 
 It is true that the aspiring candidate for the Orders of Knight- 
 hood is warned to expect only rough habit, coarse diet, and severe 
 duties. But I dare not claim that the apparel which I see around 
 me equals in roughness the course serge, covering a hair-cloth 
 skirt; nor that the menu of to-night is an exact transcript of the 
 meagre fare with which Hugh de PayenSj Geoffroy of St. Omer, 
 and their compeers uere r,^galed; nor that the severe duties of 
 this evening are as great as those experienced at Ascalon and be- 
 fore Acre; nor that this brilliant scene and the gorgeous pageant 
 which we may expect to-morrow would be appreciated by the poor 
 fellow-soldiers of Christ who rode two on one horse. 
 
 But that the present may not stand abashed and rebuked in 
 the presence of the record of the olden Knights, I would like 
 to awaken thoughts which may have gone to sleep; to add fuel to 
 a zeal which may have almost died out. I would that I had the 
 fiery eloquence of the hermit Peter, and the pure, lofty and 
 absorbing zeal of the Bishop of Clairvaux, that I might touch 
 every heart present with a living and burning sense of the obli- 
 gations which rest upon the Templar of to-day. He is not called 
 upon to endure the hardships, nor is he permitted to share the 
 glory of a crusade upon the plains of Palestine, but in his own 
 
232 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 midst, and perchance in his own individual self, there are sacre- 
 ligious thoughts which should be driven from the temple and 
 tomb of the Lord — the emblematical banner which he carries 
 may be waved in triumph over enemies as dangerous and as 
 odious as the unbelieving Saracens. Customs are generally the 
 outgrowth of environment, and they are ephemeral and changing. 
 But principles are immutable and eternal. The practice of 
 monasticism and celebacy, which characterized the early Temp- 
 lars, do not commend themselves to the more advahced civilizia- 
 tion of our day. The genial fellowship and domestic joys which 
 brighten the life of the modern Knight, serve to widen his sym- 
 pathies, and broaden his usefulness; and the cardinal doctrines, 
 which were the inspiration of those of old, should have equal 
 potency in our day, and should cause as grand and noble displays 
 of valor in the cause of truth and justice; as chivalrous devotion 
 to innocence and helplessness; and as zealous maintenance of a 
 holy faith, as those which form a halo around the memories of 
 old. The sublime ceremonies and sacred symbols of our Order 
 may gratify the taste, its lofty precepts may please the ear, its 
 decorations may feed the vanity, but all this is worse than foolish- 
 ness, if they do not sink into the heart and awaken aspirations 
 after higher and nobler things. The fruits which grow upon the 
 borders of the Dead Sea are tempting to the eye, but turn to 
 ashes on the lips; and so the Templarism which allures by its 
 material aspects alone, is empty, meaningless and profitless. 
 Our forms are not even the substance of things hoped for, 
 although the evidence of things not seen. They are but the 
 shadows of principles, and he who grasps at them alone comes 
 empty-handed from his effort. But he who seizes their full sig- 
 nificance, and lays it to his heart, will be a purer and better man; 
 it will improve the morals, refine the manners, cause us to love 
 truth, revere justice, be tolerant and magnanimous to the erring, 
 charitable to the need}-, and helpful to the weak. 
 
 Read in the light of modern times, there was much that was 
 cruel, much that was bloody, much that was Quixotic, blended 
 with self-sacrificing devotion, religious fervor and fearless cour- 
 age of the early Templars. "Their faults were the faults of their 
 age, their virtues all their own." In this purer and better day, 
 thei'e are equal opportunities, and there is equal need for the 
 display of the nobler qualities of undaunted courage, unwavering 
 faith, and all abounding charity. Here and now the innocent, 
 the destitute, the oppressed, require champions and defenders; 
 the religion of Jesus needs fearless and prudent advocates; truth 
 needs brave and earnest devotees; justice needs steadfast and 
 incorruptible supporters. 
 
 Then rouse you. Sir Knights! Keep alive your love for our 
 glorious institution b)- a diligent study of what it is, what it 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY, 
 
 233 
 
 means, and what it owes to our fellow-men. Manifest your love 
 by a personal application of its impressive teachings; exemplify 
 its precepts in your daily life, and yours will be a heroism and a 
 laurel wreath as fresh and green as that of the immortal Knights 
 of old. 
 
 Toast-master: Passing from the Lodge to the Asylum, let us 
 linger among the veils, and say a kind word to 
 
 Tke Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maryland. 
 
 As the years roll on towards her Centenary, she stands forth without spot or blemish, 
 with beauty constantly increasing ; the older she grows, the younger she looks. 
 
 I request a response from Sir Knight and Most Excellent Com- 
 panion Robert K. Martin, Grand High Priest. 
 
 Sir Martin responded as follows: 
 
 Eminent Commander and Sir Knights — Allow me to express 
 my appreciation of the manner in which you have been pleased 
 to refer to the Grand body which I have the honor to represent. 
 I would have much preferred that the privilege of appearing be- 
 fore so distinguished a company, in behalf of the Grand Chapter, 
 had been assigned to some one better qualified to portray 
 the sublime precepts of Capitular Masonry. From the senti- 
 ment just uttered, I am persuaded you are still mindful of the 
 time when you first trod the outer courts of our Mystic Temple, 
 and beheld its beautiful proportions. That in your journey 
 towards the summit of ancient craft Masonry, the great and last- 
 ing impressions of our time-honored institution have not been 
 erased from j^our memories, and that the lessons there inculcated 
 have enabled you to feel that friendship, that union, that zeal, 
 and that purity of life and conduct, which is so essentially neces- 
 sary to qualify you to adorn the linightly characters you now 
 maintain. 
 
 We are reminded that in a few more rolling years the Centen- 
 nial of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Maryland will dawn upon 
 us. Our historian, Schultz, assures us that the date of its birth 
 , — lygy — is authentic beyond question, ;md it affords me pleasure 
 to say that, although our Grand Chapter is old, its usefulness is 
 still unimpaired, and its record unsullied by the lapse of time. 
 May I indulge the hope, that when the time comes for the cele- 
 bration of the hundredth anniversary of the Grand Chapter, that 
 the Grand Lodge and this grand old Commandery will be found 
 ready to extend a heartly welcome to their centenary sister. Ma)' 
 the hand of time deal lightly with us, and permit us all to be 
 present on the occasion. That this Centennial Celebration of old 
 
234 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 No. I may be successful; that the plans and desires, so frequently 
 discussed, may reach a happy termination, is my most ardent 
 wish. 
 
 Permit me, Eminent Sir, to say that your Maryland is my 
 Maryland — within her Asylum centre my fondest recollections; 
 from her I have been the recipient of high honors, and — 
 
 Where'er I roam, whatever realms I see, 
 My heart proudly turns to her, 
 
 My alma mater. 
 
 Toast-master: Conspicuously placed in our Lodges, Chapters 
 and Commanderies we behold 
 
 The Star of Masonry. 
 
 It shines with equal lustre upon the whole world. 
 
 We shall be glad to have a response to this toast from Sir 
 Knight S. R. Peters, member of the House of Representatives 
 from the State of Kansas. 
 
 [The remarks by Sir Peters were most eloquent, but I greatly 
 regret that they were not reported, and that I was not able to 
 obtain a copy of them. — E. T. S.] 
 
 The Grand Commandery of Maryland. 
 
 Although its senior by more than three-fourths of a century, Maryland Commandery 
 renders her the obedience of a dutiful child. 
 
 To which I request a response from Right Eminent Grand Com- 
 mander Sir Alfred E. Booth. 
 
 Grand Commander Booth, in response, said: 
 
 Eminent Commander — The Grand Commandery greets its old- 
 est daughter, and congratulates her on her coming of age. Or, 
 shall I say, the eldest child greets its youthful mother, et cetera. 
 When we want to be particularly felicitous with our matronly 
 friends, we tell them they look as young as their daughters. But 
 how is it in this case? The daughter loo years old and the 
 mother only 20 — hardly yet arrived at the age of discretion. 
 
 In early life the mother is accustomed to say to herself: I am 
 ten times as old as my little one, I am five times as old as my 
 child; but here the daughter can boast that she is five times as 
 old as the mother. This is perplexing; it is suggestive of what 
 mathematicians call inverse proportion. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 235 
 
 But the situation is more complicated by the fact that the hostess 
 to-night is also older than her grandmother, the Grand Encamp- 
 ment of the United States, and likewise older than all her sisters, 
 and her cousins, her uncles and her aunts, including that dame 
 of antiquity, the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania. How all 
 this can be is something no fellow can find out, but Sir Schultz 
 tells us it is true, and we believe him. 
 
 Born TOO years ago, our hostess has surely arrived at the age 
 of discretion, and though the disparity in figures throws doubt 
 on the maternity, of one fact we feel reasonably certain, and that 
 is that Frater Schultz was the father. 
 
 If not ancient, however, the Grand Commandery of Maryland 
 has been precocious. At less than a year old she entertained 
 right royally the Grand Encampment in 1871, besides success- 
 fully bringing to life her first born, Crusade. Antioch and Pal- 
 estine quickly followed, and within five years Beauseant was 
 added. To-night she appears with eight subordinates in place of 
 the four which attended her formation, and membership increased 
 from 400 to 900. 
 
 The Grand Commandery greets at this festive board her 
 daughter's guests from all over our broad land. She is proud of 
 her daughter, whose coming out tonight as a "bud" is the event 
 of the season, Bud of a century plant, it is true, but a bud not- 
 withstanding; so let all the elderly beaux take notice. 
 
 The Grand Commandery presents its acknowledgements to the 
 Grand Encampment, which has honored this occasion by the 
 presence of the Grand Master and attendant Grand Officers, and 
 begs to assure the Grand Master that he has no more faithful and 
 loyal adherents in the land than the Sir Knights of Maryland. 
 
 And the Grand Commandery proffers to her oldest daughter 
 most hearty and sincere congratulations upon this happy event, 
 trusting that she may live to celebrate many recurrences, and 
 that the prosperity and success which have marked her previous 
 history may attend the premier Commandery during the cen- 
 turies to come. 
 
 Toast-master: The next toast in order on the programme is — 
 The Templar's Sword, 
 
 And the properties with which it is endowed. 
 
 I will call upon Sir Knight Charles S. Baker, Representative in 
 Congress from the great State of New York, to respond. 
 
 [Sir Baker briefly but eloquently responded to this sentiment, 
 but his remarks also were not reported.] 
 
236 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 Toast-master: And last, though not least — 
 
 Woman. 
 
 Blessed be woman ! She beams on the sight 
 
 Graceful and fair — a creature of light. 
 
 She scatters around her, wherever she strays, 
 
 Roses of bliss o'er our thorn-covered ways ; 
 
 Roses of Paradise sent from above, 
 
 To be gathered and twined in a garla;nd of love. 
 
 Sir A. G. Carruth, member of Congress from Kentucky, was 
 assigned to respond to this toast, but owing to the sudden death 
 of Senator Beck, of his State, was not able to be present. In his 
 absence I call upon Past Grand Commander Andrew J. Kauff- 
 mann, of Columbia, Penn., to respond.. 
 
 Sir Kauffman made some humorous remarks, and ended by 
 singing a song. 
 
 Toast-master: This concludes the regular toasts of the evening, 
 and volunteer toasts are now in order. 
 
 Whereupon Sir E. T. Schultz arose, and addressing the Emi- 
 nent Commander, said: 
 
 Maryland Commandery has certainly been most highly hon- 
 ored this evening. The Grand Master of Templars, other mem- 
 bers of the Grand Encampment of the United States, Grand and 
 Past Grand officers of the State Grand Commanderies, distin- 
 guished fraters eminent in the councils of our country, and 
 last, though not least, his honor the Mayor of our city — all 
 have come up to honor her upon this, the one hundredth anni- 
 versary of her natal day. 
 
 ^ But, Eminent Sir, for fear that she may become puffed up and 
 vain-glorious, I beg to remind her that although old and vener- 
 able, and thereby deserving of honor and respect due to old age, 
 she is after all only a subordinate, and she should not neglect nor 
 forget her sister subordinate Commanderies who also have come 
 up this day to honor her by their presence. I therefore, notwith- 
 standing the lateness of the hour, beg to offer this sentiment — 
 "The Subordinate Commanderies represented here this even- 
 ing," and will call upon Sir Wm. H. Burkhardt, Past Commander 
 of Mary Commandery No. 36, to respond for the Commanderies 
 of Pennsylvania, and Sir John R. Thompson, Past Commander 
 of Columbia Commandery No. 2, to respond for the Comman- 
 deries of the District of Columbia. 
 
 Owing to the lateness of the hour no responses were made to 
 this sentiment, and the banquet was declared adjourned, and 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 237 
 
 thus closed one of the most successful and enjoyable affairs of the 
 kind ever held by the fraternity in this city. 
 
 The following is a list of those present: 
 
 John P. S. Gobin, Lebanon, Pa.; Wm. B. Isaacs, Richmond, 
 Va. ; James H. Hopkins, Washington, D. C. ; Rev. Leighton Cole- 
 man, Bishop of Delaware; Henry Woodward, Connecticut; Grant 
 Wideman, Andrew J. Kauffman, James S. Wright, William H. 
 Burkhardt, Charles E. Meyer, Charles W. Packer, W. A. Win- 
 thorpe, Arthur A. Muth, Charles T. Gos, all of Pennsylvania; 
 Frank A. Reed, E. E. Downhan, Henry G. Pelouze, of Virginia; 
 Leonard L. Greer, New Jersey; Elwood E. Thorne, New York; 
 W. H. Orcutt, Robert Ball, C. W. Hancock, A. T. Longley, John 
 R. Thompson, Mathew Trimble, George E. Corson, Noble D. 
 Larner, James P. Pearson, A. W. Kelly, R. F. Heiser, Joseph 
 Brummett, Daniel G. Dixon, Henry H. Thompson, George Gib- 
 son, Edwin B. Hay, R. W. Darby, Jesse W. Lee, F. G. Alexan- 
 der, James M. Hodges, all of Washington; Alfred G. Sulzbach, 
 John B. Sprenkel and D. K. Weinner, of Pennsylvania; George A. 
 Walker, Washington correspondent Cleveland Leader; Congress- 
 men Morrow of California, Peters of Kansas, and Baker of N.Y. ; 
 J. E. Krebs, E. T. Schultz, Rev. A. D. McClure, Thos. J. Shry- 
 ock, C. C. Isaacs, Robert K. Martin, W. A. Hanway, Charles W. 
 Hatter, A. E. Booth, John B. Kurtz, Stephen R. Mason, S. W. 
 Regester, W. W. Abrahams, John S. Tyson, H. O. Reese, G. F. 
 Kooke, L. R. Keizer, F. L. Schaefer, A. H. Petting, William E. 
 Arnold, W. C. Oppelt, George W. Starr, W. H. Ruby, Mayor 
 Robert C. Davidson, F. C. Latrobe, J. G. Pangborn, Chas. Ren- 
 ter, B. S. Titcomb, Henry Lingenfelder, J. E. Ingram, W. C. 
 Stever, H. Webster Crowl, J. Henry Snyder, William F. Kunkel, 
 James M. Anderson, H. H. Dill, George Savage, W. H. Lotz, 
 John M. Dulaney, Calvin J. King, Dr. W. H. Crim, James T. 
 Murrill, W. D. Waxter, C. H. Koppelman, H. C. Snavelj., Frank 
 Bennett, Alvin Robertson, George W. Sadtler, E. G. Height, B. 
 F. Phillips, Charles Fangmeyer, E. W. Grieves, James S. Keller, 
 E. J. Dowell, R. Wattenscheidt, Caleb R. Leonard, Fred. Heine- 
 man, John W. Griffin, W. D. Wiegand, C. H. Oehm, Jas. A. 
 Smyser, W. A. Boykin, W. B. Davidson, John M. Carter, Wm. 
 H. Shryock, W. W. Johnson, G. F. White, W. A. McFarland, 
 Wm. W. Hawkins, Wm. H. Hadaway, and James A. Whiting, 
 all of Baltimore. 
 
238 HISTORY OF MARYLAN'D COMMANDERY. 
 
 SECOND DAY. 
 
 After weeks and months of preparation, the day on which the 
 most important part of the celebration was to take place opened 
 with a down-pour of rain sufficient to dampen the spirits and 
 check the enthusiasm of the most ardent member of the Com- 
 mandery. But notwithstanding the discouraging condition of the 
 weather, the Sir Knights assembled, agreeably to orders, at the 
 Temple at 9 a. m. Present — Sir John B. Kurtz, Eminent Com- 
 mander, the full line of officers (except the venerable Prelate, 
 Sir William Rogers, whose place was filled by Rev. Sir Alex. D. 
 McClure), every Past Commander, and about 125 members. 
 
 At 1 1 o'clock the announcement was made that Beauseant 
 Commandery No. 8, Sir Geo. K. Thompson Eminent Comman- 
 der, was in waiting, and desired to be admitted. The lines were 
 formed, and the visitors were received with knightly honors. 
 Past Commander (and Grand Master of Masons) Thos. J. Shry- 
 ock advanced from the line of Beauseant Commandery, and pre- 
 sented to Maryland Commandery a beautiful ' ' beauseant, ' ' or 
 flag, as a slight token of the knightly regard and affection of the 
 baby Commandery for its venerable mother, and extending con- 
 gratulations on the advent of her one hundredth anniversarj'. 
 Eminent Commander Kurtz, in receiving the beautiful gift, said 
 that the fraters of Maryland Commandery appreciated the feeling 
 which prompted Beauseant Commandery in this fraternal act, 
 and expressed the hope that the same spirit would always be ex- 
 hibited between the members of the two Commanderies. 
 
 This flag was about five feet long and three feet wide, made of 
 black and white silk, and in the upper left hand corner, on an 
 orange ground, was the coat-of-arms of the State of Maryland. 
 
 Detachments had been sent from time to time to the several 
 railroad stations, to receive and escort the visiting Commanderies 
 to their respective rendezvous. Each visiting Sir Knight was in- 
 vested with one of the Centennial medals, to be worn during the 
 celebration. This medal, a facsimile of which is here given, is 
 of bronze, and was made by Sir Anton H. Petting, of Maryland 
 Commandery. The triangular oxidized silver medals presented 
 by Maryland Commandery to the visiting fraters attending the 
 Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment held in Baltimore 
 
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 in 1 87 1, being still so highly prized, and having been adopted as 
 the Commandery badge, it was deemed best, in selecting a design 
 for the Centennial medal, to preserve as far as possible the dis- 
 tinctive character of the 1871 medal. 
 
 Each visiting Sir Knight was also presented with an engraved 
 allegorical card (a copy of which is here re-produCed) as a souve- 
 nir of the occasion. The allegory may be thus explained: On 
 the upper left-hand corner is a representation of Jerusalem and 
 the Temple; in front, passing, to and fro, are crusading Knights. 
 The figure on horseback in the foreground is that of Hugh de 
 Pay ens, the principal founder of the Order of the Temple, from 
 whom, through a long line of successors, extending through a 
 period of 672 years, the banner of the Order has descended to 
 the old Knight representing Encampment No. i in the year 1790. 
 From him, through a line of successors extending over a period 
 of 100 years, it descended to Maryland Commandery No. i, rep- 
 resented by the Knight in the rear. The uniform worn by this 
 Knight is a fair representation of that adopted by the Grand 
 Commandery in 1^587, and now worn by the Knights of this juris- 
 diction. 
 
 For a time it was feared that the parade would have to be en- 
 tirely abandoned, on account of the threatening condition of the 
 weather, but at 11.30, there being indications of a cessation of 
 the rain, it was concluded that the parade should take place, and 
 escort the Grand Master of Templars to the Academy of Music, 
 where the Centenary exercises were to be held. Orders were 
 accordingly given by Sir William A. Han way. Chief Marshal, and 
 speedily communicated to the visiting Commanderies, which at 
 once proceeded to the place of forming, on Cathedral street, the 
 right resting on Franklin street. The line being formed, at pre- 
 cisely 12.30 the procession proceeded in the following order; 
 
240 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Detachment of Mounted Policemen. 
 
 Grand Marshal, 
 R. E. Sir W. A. Hanway, P. G. C. 
 
 Chief of Staff, 
 Sir J. G. Pangborn. 
 
 Aides. 
 Em. Sirs L. R. Keizer, W. H. Ruby, George E. Corson, Mar- 
 tin R. Thorp, J. W. Snyder, R. H. Conway, Wm. Dochterman, 
 Mathew Trimble, W. H. Clark, E. M. Hoffman, and Sir Knights 
 Harrison Dingman. W. F. Kunkle, Chas. H. Oehm, James E. 
 Ingram, Wm. H. Cassell, S. Frank Bennett, A. F. Gilbert, B. S. 
 Titcomb, and M. C. Hodgdon. 
 
 De Molay Commanderv No. 4,* 
 Washington, D.'C. 
 Sirs C. C. M. Loeffler, Eminent Commander; F. G. Alexander, 
 Generalissimo; James M. Hodges, Captain-General. 
 
 National Guard Band, 
 Washington Commandery No. i, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 Sirs Joseph Brummett, Eminent Commander; D. G. Dixon, 
 Generalissimo; Jesse Flaut, Captain-General. — 100 Sir Knights. 
 
 United States Marine Band, 
 Columbia Commandery No. 2, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 Sirs George Gibson, Eminent Commander; E. B. Hay, Gen- 
 eralissimo; B. H. Merrell, Captain-General.— 100 Sir Knights. 
 
 Third U. S. Artillery Band, 
 
 Potomac Commandery No. 3. 
 
 Georgetown, District of Columbia. 
 
 Sirs William Easton, Eminent Commander; Edward Tenketon, 
 
 Generalissimo; Jesse E. Lee, Captain-General. — 45 Sir Knights. 
 
 First Regiment Band, of Wilmington, Delaware, 
 
 St. John's Commandery No. i, 
 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 Sirs Enoch Moore, Eminent Commander; Dr. J. Pain Luken, 
 
 Generalissimo; George L. B. Jervis, Captain-General.- — 130 Sir 
 
 Knights. 
 
 *Owing to the brief notice, after it was determined to hold the parade, there was not suffi- 
 cient time for the Sir Knights to get their horses: therefore, much to the regret of every- 
 one, this Commandery was unable to parade. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 241 
 
 Wright's Band, 
 
 Beauseant Commandery No. 8, 
 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 Sirs George K. Thompson, Eminent Commander; L. H. Uhrig, 
 
 Generalissimo; T. S. Waters, Captain-General. — 35 Sir Knights. 
 
 Crusade Commandery No. 5, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 Sirs J. T. Henrix, Eminent Commander; James H. Lyons, 
 Generalissimo; S. R. Mason, Captain-General. — 40 Sir Knights. 
 
 Naval Academy Band, 
 Palestine Commandery No. 7, 
 Annapolis, Md. 
 Sirs Charles A. Wilson, Eminent Commander; Lewis A. Clay- 
 ton, Generalissimo; W. L. Marcy, Capt. Gen. — 40 Sir Knights. 
 
 Monumental Commandery No. 3, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 Sirs Charles G. Smith, Eminent Commander; G. Leimbach, 
 Generalissimo; John H. Miller, Captain-General. — 75 Sir Kiiights. 
 
 Baltimore Commandery No. 2, 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 Sirs Thos. F. Sprigg, Eminent Commander; M. A. G. Clift, 
 Generalissimo; Geo. W. Starr, Captain-General. — 50 Sir Knights. 
 
 Great Southern Band, 
 
 Maryland' Commandery No. i, 
 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 
 Sirs John B. Kurtz, Eminent Commander; Lucius W. Moody, 
 
 Generalissimo; Graham Dukehart, Captain-General. — 125 Sir 
 
 Knights. 
 
 In carriages: 
 Veteran members of Maryland Commandery. 
 
 Grand Encampment of the United States, 
 Sirs John P. S, Gobin, Grand Master; Wm. B. Isaacs, Grand 
 Recorder; James H. Hopkins, Past Grand Master, and Edward 
 T. Schultz, Past Grand Captain-General. 
 
 Grand Commandery of Maryland. 
 Sirs A. E. Booth, Grand Commander; Henry O. Reese, Deputy 
 Grand Commander; Stephen R. Mason, Grand Generalissimo; 
 James P. Clark, Grand Captain-General. 
 
 Sir Robert K. Martin, Grand High Priest, and Sir Thomas J. 
 Shryock, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Maryland. 
 
 Present and Past OfHcers of Grand and Subordinate Comman- 
 deries of other jurisdictions. 
 
242 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 The route of the parade was as follows: Cathedral street to 
 Mount Vernon Place (north side), passing the Monument on the 
 west side; then south to Charles street (at Franklin street the 
 column being reviewed by Grand Master Gobin), to Lexington 
 street, to Holliday street (passing in review before the Mayor 
 and city officials), to Baltimore street, to Eutaw street, to Eutaw 
 Place, to Wilson street, to Madison avenue, to Howard street, and 
 to the Academy of Music. 
 
 There were about 800 Knights in line, who, with the bands, 
 swelled the number to over 1,000. Had the weather been more 
 propitious, these figures would have been increased by several 
 hundred. Notwithstanding the drizzling rain prevailing, and 
 the fact that the streets were muddy and slippery, the original 
 line of march was adhered to. 
 
 Upon reaching the intersection of Monument and Howard 
 streets, the right of the column reduced to threes, obliqued 
 to the right, and halted at the main entrance to the Academy, 
 and faced to the front, and so remained until the Grand Master 
 and other distinguished guests, escorted by Maryland Com man - 
 dery, passed within the building. The column then followed into 
 the auditorium. 
 
 Before the parade had reached the Academy of Music, the 
 ladies and friends of the Sir Knights, including about 300 visiting 
 ladies in charge of the Committee, had secured seats in the gal- 
 leries. The interior of the Academy presented a livel)'^ and 
 interesting scene as the Sir Knights entered and took seats on 
 the stage and parquette, the latter having been floored on a level 
 with the stage. 
 
 While the Grand officers were being escorted to seats on the 
 stage, and until the audience was being seated, the Great South- 
 ern band discoursed selections of music from an elevated plat- 
 form erected in the rear of the stage. When all were seated, 
 Eminent Commander Kurtz advanced to the front of the stage, 
 and calling the assemblage to order, said that the long-looked-for 
 time had at length arrived when Maryland Commandery would 
 celebrate its Centenarj' with appropriate ceremonies; he knew 
 that the Sir Knights were fatigued by their long march, and he 
 would not delay them with any extended remarks of his, but at 
 once proceed with the order of exercises as arranged by the 
 Committee; after which he called on the Prelate to invoke the 
 blessing of God upon the exercises about to begin. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 243 
 
 The following exercises then took place: 
 
 PRAYER. 
 
 By Sir Rev. Alexander D. McClure, Acting Prelate. 
 
 Pastor of Maryland Avenue Presbyterian Church. 
 
 READING OF THE CENTENNIAL POEM. 
 Composed for the occasion by Sir James R. Brew^er. 
 
 I. 
 Down the vista of the ages gleam the banners of the Lord, 
 O'er the flash of burnished armor and the glint of polished sword; 
 Dim and distant are the voices that resound along the way, 
 From the twilight of tradition to the annals of to-day; 
 But their story comes unbroken and its glory is the same, 
 From Bouillon robed in purple to DeMolay wreathed in flame; 
 For the Christian Knights were marshalled all the centuries along, 
 To uphold the right, maintain the truth, and parry human wrong. 
 The chaplet of the hero, or the virtuous, saintly gown 
 They wore; and, like their Master, oft they bore the martyr's crown. 
 The heritage they've left us of their virtues, courage, might, 
 Will survive in song and story while mankind reveres the right, 
 Until hist'ry has recorded all the triumphs of the just, 
 'Till ages yet unborn have lived and their treasures turned to dust. 
 
 II. 
 From the feudal gloom of Europe came the Knights across the sea. 
 To the land of toleration, to the country of the free; 
 And here their first Encampment they erected on our sod. 
 And they opened their Asylum in the Holy Name of God. 
 They carried with them precepts that their fathers held with care, 
 When following the Crusade cross, or the white plume of Navarre; 
 And just one hundred years ago, this courteous. Knightly band 
 Their new Beauseaut uplifted o'er the soil of Maryland. 
 One hundred years! a mighty span, within whose awful space 
 Each year has filled a volume with the exploits of a race! 
 One hundred years since Templars met and pledged their Knightly words. 
 And made their vows and breathed their faith beneath the arch of swords! 
 One hundred years! What they enfold in their enormous clasp! 
 The honored dead who've passed away, the living hands we grasp; 
 The multitude of bitter griefs, the joys and withering fears. 
 The noble deeds of charity, the lakes of scalding tears; 
 The monuments of worthy deeds, that tower into the light; 
 The struggles with evil passions and the triumphs of the right — 
 In the great capacious bosom of a century are borne 
 Since old Maryland Commandery beheld its natal morn. 
 
244 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 III. 
 Descendants of Crusaders! Children of an honored line! 
 Hail the glory of this birthday, gather proudly at your shrine! 
 For the Templar blood is leaping through the bosoms of the brave, 
 And the martial tread of Templars echoes through this great Conclave ! 
 Stand up proudly and erect before the glories of the past. 
 And look firmly to the duties that the future overcast! 
 At the apex of a century your old Encampment stands. 
 The hoary years have borne it up and strengthened its dear hands! 
 Remember, duty calls to-day, as it ever did of yore, 
 And the century behind yon points to centuries before! 
 Then glory to the Lord of Hosts, from whom all glories are! 
 And glory to old Maryland, the Templar pioneer! 
 
 CORNET SOLO. 
 By Prof. W. Paris Chambers. 
 
 HISTORICAL ADDRESS, 
 By Past Grand Commander Edward T. Schultz. 
 
 Sir Knights, Ladies and Gentlemen — From an early period 
 after the resurrection and ascension of our Saviour pilgrimages 
 were made by devout Christians of Europe to Palestine, to visit 
 places hallowed by His presence, and to offer devotions at the 
 Sepulchre in which His body had lain. An impetus was given to 
 these pilgrimages after the conversion to Christianity of the 
 Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, in the year 312, when 
 idolatry was suppressed by law, heathen temples were ordered to 
 be destroyed, persecution of Christians ceased, their property 
 was restored, and their churches were rebuilt. Pilgrimages then 
 became more popular, and the zeal with which they were under- 
 taken became more intensified when Helena, the aged mother of 
 the Emperor, visited Palestine in imperial state, and upon the 
 site of our Saviour's nativity at Bethlehem erected a magnificent 
 church, which is still standing, and of all the churches on earth, 
 is perhaps, the most interesting. Millions have trodden its pre- 
 cincts, which were pressed by the feet of the Empress Helena. 
 The Crusaders worshipped there for more than a century. Sal- 
 adin, the great Saracen general, and his officers viewed with ad- 
 miration its noble and beautiful proportions, and respected it in 
 their general devastation of the Holy Land. 
 
 It was regarded an act of great piety to make these pilgrim- 
 ages, and as Christianity spread they became more and more fre- 
 quent, it being customary for the Roman Catholic priests to im- 
 pose the pilgrimage as an expiation of sins committed. For 
 many years they were not only permitted, but encouraged, by 
 the Mohammedan possessors of Jerusalem; but a change in the 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 245 
 
 government of Palestine took place, and it passed under the con- 
 trol of the Turkish hordes of barbarians from the North, who 
 treated the Christian pilgrims with insult and cruelty, often re- 
 sulting in death. Those who were fortunate enough to escape 
 with their lives and return to Europe gave an account of the 
 treatment they had received, which so excited the indignation of 
 the Christians that it only needed the impassioned eloquence"^of 
 a monk called Peter the Hermit, who had been an eye-witness 
 of the cruelty practiced upon the pilgrims, to induce the Chris- 
 tian world to unite in a great effort to wrest the Holy Land from 
 the infidel Turks. 
 
 The Pope of Rome, Urban II., gave his sanction to the project, 
 and in the public square of Clermount addressed an immense 
 concourse in most impassioned language, calling upon the nations 
 represented to save the city of Jesus Christ — " that Jerusalem 
 which was chosen by the Lord, and from whence the Law is to 
 come unto us." At the conclusion of his eloquent appeal the 
 assembly arose as one man, and answered him with the cry, 
 "■ Dieu le veut! Dieu le veiti.'" (It is the will of God! It is the will 
 of God!) 
 
 Peter, being thus endorsed by the Pope, went from city to city, 
 speaking of things that he had seen and heard, and from all 
 parts of Europe immense crowds hastened to join him; and in 
 the year 1096 he set out for the Holy Land with several hundred 
 thousand men, women and children. He carried a ponderous 
 cross on his shoulders, and his followers wore red crosses sewed 
 on their breasts, from which circumstance they were called Cru- 
 saders. Among this motley crowd were many of the most worth- 
 less and abandoned creatures, few of whom returned to Europe, 
 but miserably perished in battle, or died from the effects of hard- 
 ship, exposure and pestilence before coming in sight of Jerusa- 
 lem. 
 
 There was another army, however, belonging to this the First 
 Crusade, of an entirely different character. It consisted of eighty 
 thousand men equipped as hardy warriors, and led by Godfrey of 
 Boulogne (or Bouillon). With him were man)' of the nobility of 
 France, England, and of all Europe. The demand for war horses 
 to mount these warriors was so great that the price rose to such 
 a sum, it is said the funds of a good estate hardly sufficed to arm 
 and equip a single Knight. One writer says, "It may be doubt- 
 ed if the world ever possessed a fairer army than that led by 
 Godfrey." "Admirable was the order in the army — the wonder 
 of all beholders," say the chroniclers; "every movement was by 
 sound of trumpet; a regular school was held for all details 
 of a soldier's duty; the least error in discipline being punished 
 severely." No wonder, then, that such an army should have been 
 so victorious over the Turks that the latter "attributed their vie- 
 
246 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 tory to a miracle, considering such power was not human, but 
 came either from God or the Devil." 
 
 After nearly three years of weary marching, fierce engage- 
 ments and untold hardships, the victorious army, having dwindled 
 down to about forty thousand men, on June 10, 1099, enjoyed the 
 first view of the Holy City, at sight of which the whole assem- 
 blage was thrown into frenzy. Knights dismounted and bared 
 their feet, as Moses at the accacia bush on Horeb. "Jerusalem! 
 Jerusalem!" was echoed by a thousand tongues; some cast them- 
 selves upon the ground and kissed the blessed earth. "All had 
 much ado," says a writer, "to manage so great a gladness." 
 
 On the isth of June, 1099, the fifth day after their arrival, the 
 chiefs of the Crusade, having divided among themselves the work 
 of the assault, made their first attacks upon Jerusalem. The 
 assault, though undertaken without sufficient preparation, was 
 well nigh successful. Had they been prepared with proper war- 
 engines, it is thought the Crusaders would have entered Jerusa- 
 lem on that day, but for the want of which they were obliged to 
 sound a retreat. 
 
 The Saracens having repaired their wall and the Christians 
 their engines, the battle re-commenced July 15, and was conduct- 
 ed with great ardor on both sides. The enthusiasm of the Chris- 
 tians was great and general; the old, the sick and the feeble lent 
 what aid they could, while the women encouraged the warriors to 
 acts of daring, both by words and deeds. The Saracens resisted 
 with desperate valor — for their homes and for their hearths they 
 fought, and so courageously, that when more than half the day 
 was spent, the host of the Crusaders was repulsed in all quarters. 
 When it seemed that in spite of almost super-human efforts the 
 Crusaders must fail, suddenly a horseman is seen on Mt. Olivet, 
 waving on the Crusaders. How he arrived there, or who or what 
 this apparition was, or whether he was the creature of fancy, 
 does not appear; but the fainting hopes of the Crusaders were 
 raised. "St. George the Martyr has again come to help us!" 
 shouted Godfrey, and the cry, taken up and carried along the 
 line, banished every feeling of weariness. Super-human eflEorts 
 were made in every quarter. The tower of Godfrey was rolled 
 up until it touched the wall, the moveable bridge let down, and a 
 Knight named Letoldus sprang upon the battlement; Englebert, 
 his brother, followed; Godfrey himself came as the third in the 
 noble contest, while brave Tancred and his followers burst open 
 the St. Stephens gate, and almost at the same moment entrance 
 was made into the city in opposite directions, and Jerusalem was 
 in the hands of the Christians. The vast throng fell at the feet 
 of Peter the Hermit, who thus saw the consummation of the en- 
 terprise which was mainly his instigation, and of whom no more 
 is heard. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 247 
 
 The victory was won, Jerusalem delivered, the infidel driven 
 from the Holy City, the Crescent made to trail beneath the 
 standard of the Cross. Over the scene of bloodshed and carnage 
 that ensued let us draw a veil. The deeds of cruelty perpetrated 
 by the victor upon the hapless captives can only be excused or 
 palliated by the military rule then prevailing — a garrison re- 
 sisting a general assault forfeited their lives. The first care of 
 the Crusaders after the capture of Jerusalem was to choose a King 
 from among the many brave and heroic warriors who distin- 
 guished themselves at the capture. The choice fell upon Godfrey 
 -de Bouillon, who was proclaimed King of Jerusalem, but he re- 
 fused to wear a crown where Jesus had worn a crown of thorns, 
 avowing that the honor of becoming a defender of the Holy Sep- 
 ulchre was the height of his aspirations. This exemplary char- 
 acter was not permitted long to enjo)' the honors awarded him 
 by his companions in arms; for after a reign of less than a year 
 he died, and was buried in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre 
 amid the tears alike of the Christian and Moslem. 
 
 The infidels had been driven out of Jerusalem, but not out of 
 Palestine. The mountains bordering the sea coast were infested 
 by warlike hordes who issued forth upon the highroads and cut 
 off communication between Jerusalem and the seaports, and re- 
 venged themselves for the loss of their habitations and property 
 upon the hapless pilgrims of every age and without regard to 
 sex, who, upon hearing of the capture of Jerusalem, came in great 
 numbers to view the Holy City, and were thus exposed to hos- 
 tility, plunder and death. 
 
 To alleviate the danger and distress to which these pilgrims 
 were exposed, to guard the honor of virgins and matrons, and to 
 protect the grey hairs of the venerable palmer and all pious pil- 
 grims, nine noble knights, illustrious for their deeds of valor, 
 led by the stalwart Hugh de Payens, who had so greatly distin- 
 guished himself at the siege and capture of Jerusalem, united in 
 forming a Holy Brotherhood in arms under the banner of the 
 Cross, and entered into a solemn compact to act together in clear- 
 ing the highways and in protecting the pilgrims through the de- 
 files of the mountains to the Holy City. The names of but two 
 of these knights are positively known, Hugh de Payens and God- 
 frey St. Aldemar (often written St. Omer), but the memory of 
 the nine is commemorated and perpetuated in the nine-pointed 
 star worn over the left breast by the Knights Templar of the 
 United States. Warmed by the religious and military fervor of 
 the day, and animated by the sacredness of the cause to which 
 they had devoted their swords, they called themselves the "Poor 
 Fellow Soldiers of Jesus Christ." Their seal was two knights 
 riding one horse, in token of their poverty. For their patroness 
 they selected the Virgin Mary. They renounced the world and 
 its pleasures, and embraced vows of perpetual chastity, obedience 
 
248 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 and poverty, after the order of monks. They subsequently be- 
 came known by the name of " The Brotherhood of the Temple 
 of Solomon," because the sacred enclosure of the Temple had 
 been assigned them as a habitation, and ultimately as "Knights 
 Templar." The true and chivalrous knight, Hugh de Payens, 
 was selected as Master of the Temple, subsequently known as 
 Grand Master, and thus in the year 11 13 was founded the cele- 
 brated Order of Knights Templar, of which it is claimed the Ma- 
 sonic Knights Templar of Great Britain and America are the 
 successors. 
 
 The Templars speedily acquired a famous reputation, and the 
 Order became exceedingly popular, an astonishing enthusiasm 
 being excited throughout Christendom in its behalf. Princes, 
 nobles and sovereigns and their subjects vied with each other in 
 heaping gifts upon them. Scarce a will of importance was made 
 without an article in it in their favor. Many illustrious person- 
 ages on their death-beds took the vows of the Order, that they 
 might be buried in its habit. Sovereign princes, quitting the 
 government of their kingdoms, enrolled themselves among the 
 holy brotherhood, and even bequeathed their dominions to 
 the Master and brethren of the Temple. Their possessions 
 and wealth became so enormous that in the palmiest days of the 
 Order it is said their annual revenues amounted to ^5,000,000, 
 or 5825,000,000. 
 
 The ''Knights Hospitaller, or Order of St. John of Jerusalem," 
 afterwards called " Knights of Rhodes," and finally, -'Knights 
 of Malta," had been founded at Jerusalem in the year 1048. 
 The members of this Order took the vows of poverty, obedience 
 and chastity, and devoted themselves to entertaining pilgrims, 
 and in attending the sick and relieving the necessities of the 
 needy. They assumed a black habit, and were distinguished 
 only b)' a white cross worn on the left breast. They subsequently 
 organized as a militar)- Order, and although it is said there 
 existed a bitter rivalry between them and the Templars, 
 the knights of the t\\ o Orders often fought side by side in the 
 fierce engagements with the Mohammedans. After the IosTTjT^v 
 Palestine to the Christians, an effort was made to unite the two 
 Orders, but it failed of accomplishment. Upon the suppression 
 of the Templars, such of their possessions as were riot confiscated 
 to public use were given by the sovereigns of Europe to the Order 
 of Hospitallers, and in consequence much of the property of "the 
 Templars in England and other countries passed into the hands 
 of their rivals. Subsequently, however, a union was formed, 
 notably in Scotland, between the two Orders, and the knights 
 dwelt together amicably in the same preceptories. To this cir- 
 cumstance, it may be inferred, is attributable the connection of 
 the Order of the Knights of Malta with the Order of the Temple 
 in the Masonic Templarism of the present day. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 249 
 
 For the space of eighty-eight years the Christians were posses- 
 sors of the Holy City and the chief places in Palestine, when a 
 most formidable leader of the Saracen hosts appeared on the 
 scene in the person of the great Captain, Saladin, under whose 
 leadership the Crescent again triumphed over the Cross, and the 
 standard of Mohammed was again planted upon the walls of 
 Jerusalem. This humiliating spectacle might, perhaps, have 
 been avoided but for the quarrels among the Christian leaders, 
 and treachery upon the part of one of them. 
 
 At the hour of sunset, October 2d, 1187, the army of Saladin 
 took- up its station around the Holy City, and the same night the 
 loud trumpets of Saladin summoned the Christians to surrender 
 the House of God to the arms of the faithful, ''but the Christians 
 returned for answer that, please God, the Holy City should not 
 be surrendered.'- For fifteen days the knights remaining in the 
 city resisted the utmost efforts of the enemy, but were finally 
 compelled to capitulate, and upon terms most humiliating. The 
 wealthy, who were able to pay the ranson agreed upon, were suf- 
 fered to depart, while those unable to pay, estimated at 14,000, 
 were sold into slavery. The few Templars and Hospitallers then 
 in the city generously spent all their money in ransoming their 
 poor Christian brethren. The Golden Cross was hurled from the 
 pinnacle of the Temple of the Lord on Mount Moriah, and 
 dragged with ropes through the City for two days amid the ex- 
 ultant shouts of the infidels, and the tears and lamentations of 
 the followers of Christ. The Moslems rushed to the Temple in 
 thousands, which they washed within and without, upwards and 
 downward, with rose water, and with loud voices proclaimed the law 
 of Mohammed. 
 
 Although the Holy City was lost to the Christians, for another 
 century they held possession of many important points in Pales- 
 tine, and many efforts were made during that period to recapture 
 the Holy City, which in the year 1240 were successful, when the 
 Golden Crescent was once more removed from the lofty pinna- 
 cle of the Mosque of Omer, and was again replaced by the glit- 
 tering Cross. Nothing could exceed the joy with which the in-, 
 telligence of the reoccupation of Jerusalem was received through- 
 out Palestine, and throughout Christendom; but alas! it was 
 only for the brief period of four years, when the Christians, 
 finding Jerusalem untenable, were compelled to abandon it to the 
 infidels. The struggle between the Cross and Crescent was con- 
 tinued for fifty years longer, but no special effort was again made 
 to recapture Jerusalem. For a time the Templars and Hospital- 
 lers were enabled to withstand the fierce assaults made upon 
 them, but gradually one after another of their strongholds 
 were wrested from them. Finally, on May i6th, 1291, the last 
 great struggle took place at Acre, and notwithstanding prodigies 
 
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 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 of valor were exhibited by the Templars and Hospitallers, they 
 were forced to succumb, and the dominion of the Christians in 
 Palestine was ended, and the long and furious struggle between 
 the Cross and the Crescent was over. The few remaining Chris- 
 tians in the Holy Land were chased from ruin to ruin, and exter- 
 minated. The Grand Master of the Temple, Gaudini, over- 
 whelmed with sorrow and vexation at the loss of the Holy Land, 
 and the miserable situation of his Order, stripped of all its pos- 
 sessions on the Asiatic continent, died after a brief illness, and 
 was succeeded by James De Molay, twenty-second and last Grand 
 Master. 
 
 After the loss of all the Christian territory in Palestine, and 
 the destruction of every hope of recovering and retaining the 
 Holy City, the services of the Templars ceased to be required, 
 and men began to regard with an eye of covetousness their vast 
 wealth and immense possessions. This was their true and only 
 crime. The clergy regarded them with jealousy, because of their 
 exemption from tithes and removal from ordinary ecclesiastical 
 authority. They also became unpopular with European sove- 
 reigns and their nobles, because the revenues of the latter were 
 diminished through the immunities conceded to the Order. But 
 it was left to Philip the Fair, of France, to inflict upon them the 
 greatest outrages and most barbarous cruelties. He had set his 
 heart upon the destruction of the Templars, and a vacancy occur- 
 ring in the Pdntificial chair at Rome, he found an instrument in 
 Bertrand, Archbishop of Bordeaux, whom, under the name of 
 Clement V. , he invested with the sceptre and chair of St. Peter. 
 Seven conditions were imposed as the price of this advancement; 
 the last, not disclosed for some time, was that he should enter 
 into a conspiracy with the King for the suppression and extirpa- 
 tion of the Order of the Temple. The infamy of this project was 
 only equalled by the shameful perfidy by which it was accom- 
 plished. 
 
 A few months after his coronation Clement invited Grand 
 Master DeMolay to meet him in France, under the pretence 
 of consulting him regarding measures to be taken for the 
 recovery of the Holy Land. The Grand Master promptly em- 
 barked from Cyprus, attended by sixty knights, bringing 
 with him and depositing in the Temple at Paris the treasures of 
 the Order, which it is said consisted of 150,000 florins in gold and 
 ten horse loads of silver. He was received by the King with 
 much distinction, and then took his departure for Ponctiers to 
 have an audience with Pope Clement V, when immediately the 
 secret agents of the French King began to circulate dark rumors 
 and odious reports concerning the Templars. False and pliant wit- 
 nesses were found, charging the Templars with heresy and the 
 commission of most horrible crimes; of mocking at the sacred 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 251 
 
 image of Christ and of sacrificing to idols, and of abandoning 
 themselves to impure practices and unnatural crimes. An order 
 was issued to seize their persons and property, and on the 13th 
 of October, 1307, simultaneously throughout the kingdom of 
 France the Templars were seized in their preceptories and made 
 prisoners. 
 
 During twelve days of severe imprisonment the Templars re- 
 mained constant in the denial of the horrible crimes imputed to 
 them. The Grand Inquisition was brought into service, and 
 at the Temple in Paris one hundred and forty Templars were put 
 to the torture, thirty-six of whom perished at the hands of their 
 tormentors, but maintaining to the last the entire innocence of 
 their Order. No wonder that under their tortures some of the 
 Templars should comply with any demand made of them, and 
 plead guilty of crimes which they had previously denied. One of 
 these said to the Commissary of Police before whom he was 
 brought: " ^hey held me so long before the fire that the flesh 
 was buTnt off my heels; two pieces of bone came away, which I 
 present to you." Another declared, on publicly revoking his 
 confession, that four of his teeth were drawn out, and that to 
 save the remainder he confessed himself guilty. Such were de- 
 clared "relapsed heretics." Fifty-four of them were led into the 
 open countr};- in the environs of Paris, and there fastened to 
 stakes driven in the. ground, and surrounded by faggots and 
 charcoal; the torches were then lighted, and in this condition 
 pardon and favor was offered if they would confess the guilt of 
 their Order, but they persisted in the maintenance of its inno- 
 cence, and were burnt to death in a most cruel manner before a 
 Slow fire. All historians speak with admiration of the heroism 
 and intrepidity with which they met their fate. Others, who re- 
 mained steadfast in all their trials in the maintenance of their 
 innocence, were condemned to perpetual imprisonment as un- 
 reconciled heretics, whilst those who, having made the required 
 confessions of guilt, and continued to persevere in them, received 
 absolution, were declared reconciled to the Church, and set at 
 liberty. The order for torturing the Templars was transmitted 
 to other countries; in some, after applying the torture, the 
 Order was pronounced free from heresy. In Portugal and 
 Germany the Templars were pronounced innocent, and in no 
 place situate beyond the influence of the King of France and the 
 Pope, whom he created, was a single Templar condemned to 
 death. "Sovereigns of other countries were willing to be rob- 
 bers, but not murderers." 
 
 On the 1 6th October, 1311, a General Council of the Church 
 was convened by the Pope near Lyons, in France, to pronounce 
 the abolition of the Order. It was opened in person by the 
 Pope, who caused the different confessions and avowals of the 
 Templars to be read. Nine fugitive Templars had the courage 
 
252 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 to present themselves before the Council, and demand to be 
 heard in defense of their Order, declaring they were the repre- 
 sentatives of 1,500 to 2,000 Templars who were wandering about 
 as fugitives and outlaws in the neighborhood of Lyons. The 
 Holy Pontiff, when he heard these defenders of the Order had 
 presented themselves, caused them to be thrown into prison, 
 where they languished and died. The assembled fathers, to 
 their honor, expressed their disapprobation of this flagrant act 
 of injustice, and the entire Council, with the exception of the 
 creatures of the King and the Pope, were of the unanimous 
 opinion that before the suppression of so celebrated and illustri- 
 ous an Order, which had rendered such great and signal services 
 to the Christian faith, the members belonging to it ought to be 
 heard in their own defense. But such a proceeding did not suit 
 the views of King Philip tod Clement, the latter declaring that 
 since the Council was unwilling to adopt the necessary measures, 
 he himself, out of the plenitude of the papal authority, would 
 supply every defect. Accordingly, at the commencement of the 
 following year he issued an apostolic ordinance abolishing the 
 Order of Templars, perpetually prohibiting every one from 
 thenceforth entering into it, or accepting or wearing the habit, 
 or representing themselves Templars, on pain of excommuni- 
 cation. 
 
 But now the crowning act of perfidy and cruelty is to be told. 
 Grand Master De Molay and three other prominent Templars had 
 languished in the prisons of France for five and a half years. 
 The secrets of their dark dungeons have never been revealed, 
 but on the i8th March, A. D. 1313, a public scaffold was erected 
 before the Church of Notre Dame, at Paris, and the citizens were 
 summoned to hear the Order of the Temple convicted by the 
 mouths of its chief officers of the sins and irregularities charged 
 against the Order. The four knights, loaded with chains and 
 surrounded by guards, were then brought upon the scaffold by 
 the Provost, and the Bishop of Alba read their confessions aloud 
 in the presence of the assembled populace. The Papal Legate 
 then turning towards the Grand Master and his companions, 
 called upon them to renew, in the hearing of the populace, the 
 avowals which they had previously made of the guilt of their 
 Order. Two, who seemed somewhat overcome and too languid 
 to avow or deny, simply assented to whatever was required of 
 them; but Grand Master De Molay, stepping to the front of the 
 scaffold, and raising his hands, bound with chains, towards 
 heaven, first repeated the Lord's Prayer in aloud voice, and then 
 exclaimed: " To say that which is untrue, is a crime both in the 
 sight of God and man. Not one of us has betrayed his God or 
 his country. I do confess my guilt, which consists in having, to 
 my shame and dishonor, suffered myself, through the pain of 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 253 
 
 torture and the fear of death, to give utterance to falsehoods im- 
 puting scandalous sins and irregularities to an illustrious Order, 
 which hath nobly served the cause of Christianity. I disdain to 
 seek a wretched and disgraceful existence by engrafting another 
 lie upon the original falsehood." Guy, the Grand Preceptor, 
 brother of the Prince of Dauphin, echoed these assertions, but 
 before he could proceed very far, the Cardinal and Commission- 
 er, astonished at this exhibition of firmness and courage, hurried 
 the knights back to prison, and waited on the King to acquaint 
 him with the occurrence, who, enraged at this unexpected turn 
 of affairs, without consulting the Pope, decreed that the two 
 knights should be burned to death. Accordingly, on the same 
 evening they were led out of their dungeons, and were burned to 
 death in a slow and lingering manner, upon small fires of charcoal, 
 which were kindled on the little island in the river Seine, in the 
 presence of a large assemblage, whom Grand Master DeMolay 
 thus addressed; "France remembers our last moments. We 
 die innocent. The decree which condemns us is an unjust de- 
 cree; but in heaven there is an august tribunal to which the weak 
 never appeal in vain To that tribunal, within forty days, I sum- 
 mon the Roman Pontiff." A violent shudder ran through the 
 crowd, and the Grand Master continued: "O Philip, my master! 
 my King! I pardon thee in vain, for thy life is condemned; at the 
 Tribunal of God within a year I await thee." 
 
 A ytar and one month after the execution of these two knights 
 Clement V. died, and his body was placed in a church, which 
 caught fire, and the remains were almost entirely consumed. 
 King Philip died of a lingering disease which baffled all the art 
 of his medical attendants, ^nd the condemned criminal, upon the 
 strength of whose information the Templars were originally ar- 
 rested, was hanged for fresh crimes. "History attests," says 
 one writer, "that all who were foremost in the persecutions of 
 the Templars came to an untimely and miserable death." 
 
 "Behold! what a great matter a little fire kindled! " By the 
 wild, impassioned preaching of the poor and obscure monk, 
 Peter the Hermit, more than half of the then civilized world 
 was incited to engage in a warfare, which continued with more 
 or less fierceness during two centuries, and was attended with the 
 sacrifice of nearly two millions of human lives; it being estimated 
 that number were either slain in battle, or perished from famine, 
 exposure and pestilence, from the commencement of the first 
 . crusade, in 1096, until the end of the eighth crusade, and the 
 death of Grand Master De Molay in 13 13. 
 
 Such is a brief sketch of the Crusades, or Holy Wars, under- 
 taken by the Christian nations for the possession of Palestine, and 
 of the chivalric Orders of Knights Templar and Knights of Malta, 
 or Order of St. John of Jerusalem, as gleaned from the narratives 
 
254 HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 of numerous writers, some of whom were eye-witnesses of the 
 events they narrate. However unnecessary and unimportant 
 the object sought to be accomplished by the Crusades appeared to 
 many of these writers, all agree that great benefit resulted from 
 them. They checked Mohammedan conquests, which at one time 
 seemed likely to. overrun the whole of Western Europe, and if 
 successful, as one writer intimates, the. Koran mjght now be 
 taught in the universities of Great Britain. They were the 
 means of bringing from the East many arts that tended to refine 
 and civilize the semi-barbarians of the West. They -broke up 
 the feudal system, and abolished serfdom, and they were instru- 
 mental in raising woman from the debased condition in which she 
 was placed to the honorable rank she now occupies. And although 
 the motives of many of the Templars were selfish and ambitious, 
 and their actions often iniquitous, there were others who, like 
 Tancred, were possessed of a self-denying spirit of devotion and 
 generosity, united with a dauntless courage. All writers, except 
 the most bigoted, agree that the charges upon which the Tem- 
 plars were condemned were false and unfounded; that whatever 
 their sins otherwise may have been, they were martyrs to the 
 cupidity, ambition and blood-thirstiness of Philip, King of 
 France, and Clement V., Pope of Rome. 
 
 The history of the Knights Templar — their origin, their vir- 
 tues, their faults and vices, and their cruel and unmerited fate, 
 as intimated, has been told fully by many writers, but from 
 the suppression of the Order, and the death of Grand Master 
 De Molay in 13 13, the history of the Order is vague and contra- 
 dictory. Some writers contend that their light was extinguished, 
 their oil exhausted, their lamps utterly broken, and the shreds 
 cast aside, in the death of De Molay. Others, that the Order was 
 continued in Portugal as the "Order of Christ," and that it con- 
 tinues to this day in many of the Papal States. Others, that it 
 has had a continuous existence in France through John Marc 
 Larmenious, who claimed that Grand Master De Molay, foreseeing 
 the evils that threatened the Order, designated him as his suc- 
 cessor. The reputed charter giving such authority to Larmenious 
 is said to be preserved at Paris, but it is bj"- many regarded a 
 forgery. 
 
 The Encampment of Baldwin at Bristol, England, it is claimed, 
 was founded by the Templars who returned from Palestine 
 with King Richard. There were also three other Encamp- 
 ments at London, Bath and York of the same character, and 
 from these Mackey, as well as others, supposed Templarism 
 came to this country, but, as will be shown hereafter, there is no 
 evidence to warrant such a supposition. 
 
 It is said there is evidence that some of the Templars who 
 fled to Scotland united with the Knights Hospitaller, and 
 lived amicably with them as far back as the end of the fourteenth 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 255 
 
 century, and continued to do so until the Reformation, when 
 many of both Orders embraced Protestantism, and that there are 
 records to show that as early as the year 1500 some of the Tem- 
 plars became connected with the architectural fraternities. It is 
 certain that the impression did and does still largely prevail 
 among the Templars of Scotland and England that they are the 
 successors of the Templars of old; that the connection was 
 effected between the latter and the Operative Masons during the 
 Middle Ages, and that this was more particularly the case in 
 Scotland, where, as it is well known, the Templars were not 
 persecuted. And, indeed, until within the past few decades, 
 writers and orators on Templarism generally assumed as a fact 
 beyond controversy, that the Masonic Knights Templar of Great 
 Britain and America are the lineal successors of the Templars of 
 the Crusades. But modern writers and students of Masonry 
 say no satisfactory evidence has been found to warrant such a 
 claim. 
 
 Some of the class last referred to have not only exploded all 
 belief in the teachings of the early writers regarding the Adamite, 
 Noahite, Shemite and Tower of Babel theory of the origin of 
 Freemasonry, but have also sacrilegiously attempted to weaken 
 our belief in Solomonic Masonry. And still not satisfied, they 
 say the Masonry of Erfwin and Athelstane is altogether mythical, 
 and that we must be content with an antiquity for our fraternity 
 of a paltry two or three centuries. 
 
 I, for one, am not willing that all my cherished household 
 idols shall be thus demolished without at least entering a protest, 
 feeble though it may be. The line must be drawn somewhere, 
 else there is no telling how modern a date will be assigned to our 
 venerable fraternity; I draw the line on the Masonry of Edwin 
 and Athelstane. No one can have a higher regard than I have for 
 the labors and investigations of the distinguished modern students 
 of Masonry, many of whom, possessed of talents of the highest 
 order, have devoted years of patient and laborious research to 
 the examination of old records and documents referring to our 
 fraternity. And while it would ill become me to enter the lists 
 as their controvertist, I will venture to suggest that the conclu- 
 sion that some of them appear to arrived at, to-wit: "all tradi- 
 tion referring to the craft, which is not supported by documen- 
 tary evidence, must be held and regarded as mythical," is going 
 just as far towards one extreme as the early writers do to the 
 other in some of their fabulous statements. To rny mind there 
 is a middle ground. We may reject the fabulous and improbable 
 old legends concerning the craft, and yet accept those that are 
 possible. 
 
 The earliest document referring to Freemasonry so far dis- 
 covered is the "Hallowell," or as Brother Gould, the distin- 
 
256 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 guished English Masonic historian, has christened it, "Regius 
 Manuscript," which it is conceded was written about the year 
 1390. In this interesting document, it is recited, in effect, that 
 ' ' Who will bothe well reade and looke, he may find wrote in an 
 old booke, etc.," something about "the honest craft of good 
 Masonry," etc. 
 
 The "Schaw Statutes," transcribed in the records of the old 
 Lodge at Edinburgh, Scotland, under date of December, 1596, 
 speak of the fraternity as an ancient one. And every one of the 
 numerous copies of the old manuscript charges speak of earlier 
 manuscripts from which they were compiled. 
 
 It is admitted that these documents refer to a fraternity of 
 Masons, then largely, perhaps, altogether Operative in character, 
 but from which undoubtedly the Freemasonry of the present day 
 is lineally descended. I therefore submit, if in the year 1390, 
 or even in 1598, the fraternity was regarded as an "ancient one.,''' 
 can it be charged as credulity to believe that the old legends, re- 
 ferring to an assembly of the craft held at York in the year 926, 
 which have been handed down from century to century, may 
 have some foundation in fact? 
 
 Wars, conflagrations and floods are great destroyers of records 
 and documents. It is said that during the wars of the Saxons 
 and Danes many old and valuable documents referring to Free- 
 masonry were destroyed, and that as late as 1720 many records 
 and papers were wilfully destroyed by over-scrupulous brethren, 
 for fear of their publication by the Grand Lodge of England. 
 
 Referring to the loss of old documents, Brother Gould, in a 
 late publication, says: "Not to speak of the silent, but inces- 
 sant, operations of time, assisted by dampness and other auxili- 
 aries, through which manuscripts were constantly being de- 
 stroyed, there was an immense consumption of them after the 
 invention of printing; vast numbers of beautiful and ancient 
 manuscripts were used for backs and bands, flyleaves, and even 
 for covers by the book-binders." And quoting from "Maitland's 
 Dark Ages," he continues: "Whole libraries were made waste 
 paper of or consumed for the vilest purposes. An antiquarJ^ 
 travelling through the old town of Malmsburg, saw broken win 
 dows paiched up with remnants of the most valuable manuscript 
 on vellum, and that the bakers had not even then consumed the 
 stores they had accummulated, in heating their ovens." 
 
 In our own country, young as it is in comparison with Euro- 
 pean countries, we know that many of the early records of the 
 fraternit}^ have been lost or destroyed. The records of Wash- 
 ington Lodge of this city, the oldest Lodge in our jurisdiction, 
 for a period of seventy-five years are missing, and of the eight 
 other Lodges chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania 
 during the colonial period in our State, the records of but one 
 are known to exist, and of the seven other Lodges located 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 257 
 
 in the State at still earlier periods, nothing whatever is known, 
 except the bare fact that they did exist. Every now and then 
 records or documents are brought to light disclosing the exist- 
 ence of Masonic bodies in our country of which nothing whatever 
 was previously known. A few years since I found an old book 
 containing the rules and regulations of a body of the so-called 
 High Degree Masonry, which was located in this city in the year 
 1792, of the existence of which no one now living had any knowl- 
 edge. That this body was not mythical is fully evidenced by the 
 autographic signatures of seventy-six of the most prominent and 
 well-known Masons of our State, whose signatures, attached to 
 the rules and regulations above referred to, can be readily verified. 
 
 This record has been published in full in the "History of Free- 
 masonry in Maryland," and thereby it is fully preserved. But 
 suppose the author had only made a passing reference to the 
 existence of this body (as, unfortunately, Anderson and other 
 early writers did in regard to records and documents in their 
 possession), and the old book should be destroyed by fire or other 
 casualty, fifty years hence a student, investigating the history of 
 Freemasonry in this jurisdiction, and noticing the reference to 
 this body, would say, ' ' I can find no contemporary reference to 
 this body; therefore itis mythical.'' This he could assume with 
 the same propriety that our modern writers do regarding the 
 statements of the early writers. 
 
 The points I desire to make in this digression are these: 
 Among the great mass of documents and records that have been 
 destroyed, it is reasonable to suppose there may have been some 
 that would have made clear much that is now vague and uncertain 
 regarding the craft; therefore the absence of contemporary evi- 
 dence does not necessarily imply that the legends and traditions 
 concerning Freemasonry are altogether unworthy of credence. 
 "Tradition does not invent; it only exaggerates," and in my 
 opinion ere long a reaction will set in, and the belief t)f our 
 fathers in the Masonry of Edwin and Athelstane will return. 
 
 The traditions and legends, oral and written, point to Scotland 
 as the source whence came Masonic Templarism. Therefore, I 
 think weight should be attached to the belief that has long pre- 
 vailed in Scotland, that the Templars of old became associated 
 with the Operative Masons of medieval times, and that Masonic 
 Templarism is either directly or indirectly descended from them.* 
 It is a significant fact, in this connection, that the very earliest 
 
 *] am gratified to find that Sir Knight William S. Perry, Protestant Episcopal Bishop 
 of Iowa, in a chapter on "The Ancient Templars and Orders of Chivalry, in btiUson s 
 History, published since the preparation of this paper, takes similar grounds to mine re- 
 garding the connection of the ancient Templars with Freemasonry. While he admits tnat 
 there is no " historic foundation " for the claim, yet he says: "History falls to record 
 much that actually occurs ; much that subsequent ages would gladly know. ine 
 
 antiquity and the general prevalence of associations or guilds for the practice ot operative 
 Masonry is undoubted. That these workmen were known to the Knights Templar, ana 
 employed by them, can not be questioned. The erection of their stronghold m Holy l^ana ; 
 
258 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 reference found anywhere to the Order of the Temple in connec- 
 tion with Freemasonry is in Lodges which derived their charters 
 from Scotland, and it is a singular fact that the degree or Order 
 of Knights Templar was conferred in this country ten years 
 earlier than it is known to have been in any part of Great Britain. 
 The records of St. Andrew's Chapter, of Boston, originally char- 
 tered as a Lodge by the Grand Lodge of Scotland, disclose the 
 fact that the degree of Knights Templar was conferred therein 
 August 28th, 1769, while the earliest reference to the degree 
 found in any part of Great Britain, as Brother William J. Hughan, 
 another distinguished English Masonic writer, states in his his- 
 tory of the " English Rite," is in the warrant granted in the year 
 1779 to the Kilwinning Lodge at Dublin by the Earl of Engelton, 
 Master of the mother Kilwinning Lodge of Scotland, to assemble 
 as "High Knights Templar." 
 
 The next reference found to the degree is in a diploma dated 
 August ist, 1783, issued by St. Andrew's Lodge of Charleston, 
 South Carolina (also chartered by the Grand Lodge of Scotland). 
 We see, therefore, that the three earliest references found any- 
 where to the degree of Masonic Knights Templar are in bodies 
 which derived their existence from Scotland. 
 
 But whatever clouds may rest upon the title of thfe modern 
 Templars as the legal heirs of the Order founded in Jerusalem, 
 and whatever doubts may exist as to the union of the Orders of 
 Chivalry with Speculative ^Masonry, and of the true source of our 
 American system, we of to-day profess to be actuated b}- the 
 same principles, and to be inspired by the same zeal in the cause 
 of the Christian religion, as were the founders of the ancient 
 Order. The names and memories of many of the Crusaders are 
 perpetuated and commemorated in the nomenclature of the Com- 
 manderies of this country, those of the martyred Grand Master 
 De Molay being the most numerous, there being in nearly every 
 State* one or more Commanderies bearing his honored name. 
 Hugh de Payens and St. Aldemar, or St. Omer — names of the two 
 principal founders of the Order of the Temple — are inscribed 
 upon the banners of many Commanderies, while not a few bear 
 the name of St. Bernard, the pious monk, to whom the Templars 
 were so greatly indebted for the interest and zeal manifested in 
 their behalf, and of whom Martin Luther, the great reformer, 
 said, "If there ever lived on earth a God-fearing and holy man, 
 it was St. Bernard of Clairvoux. " Constantine, Helena and Her- 
 mit recall conspicuous figures — the spread of Christianity through 
 
 the building of their preceptories, priories and churches all over Europe ; the evident im- 
 portance and value of skilled mechanics in all the operations of the Order, whether offen- 
 sive or defensive, afford evident proofs of interdependence between the one and the other. 
 What could then be more natural than that the Knights Templar, prescribed, persecuted, 
 and despoiled of all things, should, in their attachment to their old usages and organiza- 
 tion, seek their perpetuation among the affiliated bodies with which toey had already a 
 certain connection, and of whose universality and antiquity they had abundant evidence, 
 arising from their business relations ?" 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 259 
 
 the exertions of the first two paved the way for the successful 
 preaching of the Crusades by the latter. The bravery and hero- 
 ism of Baldwin, . Tancred and Coeur de Lion are also commem- 
 orated, and Palestine, Jerusalem, Antioch, Ascalon, Cyrena, 
 Mount Tabor and Calvary serve to keep fresh in our minds inter- 
 esting incidents in the life of our Saviour and His disciples. 
 
 Much speculation has been indulged in by American writers, 
 not only as to the time, "but by what authority and under what 
 particular circumstances the first Encampments were established 
 in this country." As intimated. Sir Knight Mackey and other 
 writers supposed that the early Encampments of this country 
 derived their authority from the Baldwin Encampments of Bris- 
 tol, Bath or York. Others have assigned the introduction of 
 Templarism into our country to the Ancient and Accepted Scot- 
 tish Rite, but by the evidence of old records and documents 
 brought to light within the last ten or twelve years, most, if not 
 all, investigators of the subject have become satisfied that to 
 neither of these sources are we indebted for the first introduction 
 of Templarism into this country. It is true that after the year 
 1800 there were some Encampments organized by Inspectors of 
 the Scottish Rite, the Grand Encampment of New York being 
 formed in 1816 under such auspices, but there is not a particle of 
 evidence showing that any of the Encampments of the last 
 century in this country derived their authority either from the 
 Scottish Rite or from the Baldwin Encampments of England. 
 
 The Sir Knights of Washington Commandery of Hartford, Con- 
 necticut, claim to have been formed in 1796 by three Sir Knights 
 hailing from three different Commanderies,* and to have received 
 a warrant from the Grand Conclave of England about the year 
 1801, but there is only traditionary evidence to support either 
 claim. 
 
 The earliest references to the degree or Order of Knights 
 Templar discovered in this country are, as mentioned, in the 
 records of St. Andrew's Lodge of Boston, under date August 
 28th, 1769, and in a diploma issued by St. Andrew's Lodge of 
 Charleston, August ist, 1783, the third reference in point of date 
 being the Encampment No. i, Baltimore, Maryland, in the year 
 1790. We next hear of the Order in several cities in Pennsylvania 
 in 1794;. in Newburyport, Massachusetts, in 1795; in Hartford, 
 Connecticut, in 1796, and in several other parts of the country 
 from the latter date to about the year 1800, but in every case the 
 Order was conferred or communicated under sanction of Lodge 
 or Chapter warrants. 
 
 * The evidence upon which this claim is based is said to be found in a pamphlet published 
 in 1823, but I can not understand how the term Cammanderies could have been used at that 
 early period, when, so £ar as ray investigation show, it was not used anywhere until many 
 years subsequent to 1823. 
 
26o HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 The founders of -the Order in this country were Master Masons 
 of Scotland, Ireland and England, being among the large num- 
 ber who emigrated to this country for the enjoyment of civil and 
 religious liberty. Having become possessed of the degree of 
 Knights Templar in their native land, they communicated the 
 same to their American brethren as an honorary or side degree, 
 and when the requisite number was obtained, they organized 
 Encampments, and worked under the sanction of Lodge warrants, 
 the Encampment No. i at Baltimore, being, I believe, the first 
 to thus organize. This system was practiced until about the 
 commencement of the present century, when the Encampments 
 became independent of the Lodges; State Grand Encampments 
 were soon after formed, and in 1816 the General Grand Encamp- 
 ment, now known as the Grand Encampment of the United 
 States, was orgaflized. 
 
 Such is the origin of the Order of Masonic Knights Templar 
 of the United States. From a few small Encampments, located 
 in the larger cities and towns of the Atlantic coast, have sprung 
 thirty-eight Grand Commanderies, with eight hundred and twenty 
 subordinates, bearing upon their rosters 80,000 well-ordered and 
 equipped Sir Knights, all rendering cheerful obedience to the 
 Grand Encampment of the United States. 
 
 We are assembled to-day to celebrate, with appropriate exer- 
 cises, the conclusion of the first century's existence of one of the 
 original organizations referred to — ■' ' Encampment No. i , Balti- 
 more, Maryland," now known as Marj-land Commandery No i — 
 which, as its members claim, is not only the oldest existing body 
 of Knights Templar in this country, but that, as far as known, 
 it was the very first Encampment organized on the American con- 
 tinent, and therefore they have the right to do what they have 
 done to-day — inscribed upon their beauseant, "Premier Com- 
 mandery in the United States." 
 
 On the 22d day of November last I had the honor to read 
 a paper before this venerable Commandery, in which was given 
 the known facts regarding its organization and early history, as 
 well as such information as was obtainable regarding the organi- 
 zation of certain other Commanderies in the United States which 
 have contested Maryland's claim to priority. That paper was 
 published by order of the Commandery, and copies thereof sent 
 to the several contesting Commanderies, as well as to Templars 
 of this State and of the country generally. It is not, therefore, 
 necessary to recapitulate the facts and arguments therein used 
 in support of the claim. The letter of Archibald Dobbin, quoted 
 in that paper, and which is mainly relied upon to establish the 
 date of our organization, being an official document with seal 
 attached, and having been "found in proper custody," is, in the 
 
HIST0I4Y OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 26 1 
 
 Opinion of eminent jurists, both in and outside the Order, positive ■ 
 evidence, and establishes the fact that the "complete organization 
 of Encampment No. i, Baltimore," took place in the year T790. 
 
 While it is readily conceded that the degree or Order of 
 Knights Templar was conferred at Boston and Charleston at 
 earlier periods than they are known to have been conferred at 
 Baltimore, I have, I think, conclusively shown, in the paper re- 
 ferred to, that no other Commandery in this country has pro- 
 duced proofs of as early a date of organization, and therefore the 
 priority clearly bel6ngs to Maryland No. i. 
 
 In 1870, Sir Knight Alfred Creigh, then Grand Recorder of the 
 Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania, kindly sent me an official 
 copy of the Dobbin letter, then in the archives of his office, and 
 I have the pleasure to say that, while preparing this paper, the 
 present Grand Recorder of Pennsylvania^ — Sir Knight Charles E. 
 Meyer — kindly sent me the original, and it is now in the archives 
 of Maryland Commandery.* Sir Knight Creigh, in his History 
 of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania, published in 1867, quotes 
 a number of letters received during the years from 1814 to i8t6 
 from the officers of the several Encampments organizing the 
 Pennsylvania Grand Encampment, among which are unimportant 
 letters from Philip P. Eckel, the presiding officer of the Encamp- 
 ment at Baltimore, and others; but the important letter of Recor- 
 der Dobbin is omitted, the only reference in his history to the 
 subject being as follows: "Encampment No. i was located in 
 Baltimore, and claims to have conferred the Order of Knighthood as 
 earlv as 1790 by traditionary evidence.'' (The italics are mine). 
 
 Why Sir Creigh should have omitted to publish the Dobbin 
 letter m his history, and why he should have termed the evi- 
 dence furnished by the letter "traditionary,'' can only be 
 accounted for on the supposition that its publication would have 
 seriously interfered with the claim" which he so frequently makes 
 in his history, to- wit: " Pennsylvania is entitled to the high 
 honor of having introduced the Order of ' Christian Knighthood 
 into the United States." Ashe was unable to establish an earlier 
 date than February 14th, 1794, for an Encampment in his State, 
 it will at once be seen that the publication of the Dobbin letter 
 would have required a modification of that claim. 
 
 The history of Maryland Commandery No. i, during its career 
 of one hundred years, is full of interest, but time will not permit 
 even a reference, however brief, to the many notable and inter- 
 esting occasions in which the Commandery participated with the 
 Masonic fraternity and citizens generally of this city, nor to the 
 
 * This letter, as several times intimated in the body o£ this work, was destroyed in the 
 burning; o£ our Temple, but it was seen and perused by hundreds of tlie visiting fraters at 
 our Centennial, May, i8go, by none of whom was its genuineness questioned. 
 
262 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. , 
 
 prominent names borne on its roster, many of whom were citi- 
 zens of this State, honored and revered in their day and genera- 
 tion, and whose memories are still warmly cherished. Nor will 
 time or your patience (which I fear has already been too severely 
 taxed) permit me, as is customary in all centenary addresses, to 
 refer to the great changes and improvements that have been 
 wrought in commerce and in the arts and sciences through the 
 instrumentality of the discoveries of the hidden powers of steam 
 and electricity since, one hundred years ago, a few brethren, 
 coming from a distant clime, assembled in the old iTodge No. 15, 
 now the venerable Washington Lodge No. 3, at Fell's Point, and 
 organized the body in whose honor we are assembled to-day. 
 
 When we reflect upon the great achievements wrought in the 
 hundred years just closed, the thought naturallj'^ arises, should 
 the same advance be made in the coming hundred years, what 
 wonderful things the then orator may have to relate at the cele- 
 bration of the Bi-Centennial of Maryland Commandery No. i in 
 the year of grace, 1990! That the grand old fraternity of Ancient 
 Free and Accepted Masons, and with it Masonic Templarism, will 
 endure during the coming century I feel well assured, for the 
 principles of the one being founded upon the "fatherhood of 
 God and the brotherhood of man," and the other upon the doc- 
 trines of a belief in the "blessed Immanuel, God with us," the}' 
 must endure until the last trump shall proclaim the dissolution of 
 this sublunary sphere. 
 
 [In the preparation of this paper, reference has been had to 
 the following works: "Addison's History of the Knights Tem- 
 plar," by Robert Macoy; " HaUem's Middle' Ages" and "Ency- 
 clopedia Brittanica;" also to various publications of the British 
 Historians, William J. Hughan, Robert F. Gould, and D. Murry 
 Lyon, and to the writings of Albert G. Alackey, Alfred Creigh, 
 Theodore S. Gourdin, Past Grand Master James H. Hopkins, 
 and others.— E. T. S.] 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 263 
 
 At the conclusion of the address, the following Centennial Ode 
 was Sling, under the leadership of Sir Lewis R. Keizer: 
 
 CENTENNIAL ODE. 
 Composed for the occasion by Sir James R. Brewer. 
 
 One hundred years have rolled away, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland! 
 Since thy Encampment's natal day, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland! 
 When earnest men, in firm array, 
 Before thy altar kneeled to pray. 
 And on it loyal homage lay, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland ! 
 
 Thy knightly sword glints in the air, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland! 
 Thy good right arm is strong and bare, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland! 
 Thy martial tread from year to year 
 Grows stronger, while we greet thee here 
 The Templars' courtly pioneer, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland ! 
 
 Thy first-born long have passed away, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland! 
 And laurelled graves bestrew the way, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland! 
 But through Immanuel's loving sway. 
 Thy strength has never known decay. 
 And thus we hail thy natal day, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland! 
 
 Blest mother, crown'd with honored years, 
 
 Maryland, dear Maryland! 
 Our hearts o'erflow with loving tears, 
 
 Maryland, dear Maryland ! 
 We venerate thy age and cares, 
 We bear thee peerless 'bove the spheres, 
 And greet thee with exultant cheers, 
 
 Maryland, dear Maryland! 
 
 Lo, all thy children humbly kneel, 
 
 Maryland, dear Maryland! 
 In consecration to thy weal, 
 
 Maryland, dear Maryland! 
 And to the Triune God appeal 
 For love, and faith, and ardent zeal. 
 Thy future glories to reveal, 
 
 Maryland, our Maryland! 
 
264 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 PRESENTATION OF TESTIMONIAL TO 
 
 SIR JAMES H. HOPKINS, 
 
 Past Grand Master of Templars. 
 
 Grand Master John P. S. Gobin, addressing the Eminent Com- 
 mander, said: 
 
 Eminent Commander and Sir Knights — The Order of the Tem- 
 ple claims from its Knights strict devotion to duty, but is ever 
 on the alert to reward merit. Charity and hospitality are not its 
 only characteristics. Justice pervades every department, and 
 prevails throughout the entire organization. The Templar, who 
 by his efforts in behalf of the best interests of the Order is de- 
 serving of commendation, should, of right, receive his reward. 
 It is my pleasant duty upon this occasion to recognize such right 
 and reward such merit. 
 
 Most Eminent Sir James H. Hopkins, the Grand Encampment 
 of the United States, at its last session, imposed upon me the 
 pleasing duty of presenting to you a fitting testimonial of our 
 appreciation of your services and worth. During the period you 
 presided over the Grand Encampment with such signal ability, 
 and since that time as chairman of the Committee of Jurispru- 
 dence, you have given to the Order valuable services and the 
 benefit of jj^our great abilities. Upon our laws and in our coun- 
 cils you have impressed your intellect and mature judgment, and 
 the Knights have fully appreciated it. We do not propose to 
 offer you a remuneration for this. We know you would not 
 accept, and we could not repay you; but, on behalf of the Grand 
 Encampment, I ask you to accept this testimonial as a slight 
 token of regard for and appreciation of 3'our efforts in behalf of 
 Templar Masonry. 
 
 It is a fitting recognition of your zeal and ability as a Templar. 
 It comes freighted with the best wishes of 3'uur fraters for many, 
 many years of happiness and prosperity in which to enjoy it. 
 And permit me, sir, to assure you that my congratulations to you 
 are not merely perfunctory. For many years our relations have 
 been such as to justify me in saying that no honors which, as 
 Templars, we could bestow upon you would be undeserved. Ever 
 earnest, ever zealous, ever a true Templar, I would be false to 
 myself did I fail to add ray assurance of warm personal regard. 
 
 Take this vase, then, from the 80,000 Templars of this nation, 
 which, in their behalf, as Grand Master, I am directed to present 
 to you, and may your posterity for many generations preserve 
 it, and with it learn ot the love and affection which it this day 
 represents. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 265 
 
 In accepting the testimonial, which was a huge solid silver 
 vase and ladle, Sir Hopkins said: 
 
 Most Eminent Grand Master — 
 
 "There are billows way out on the ocean 
 Which never break on the beach; 
 There are waves of human emotit^n 
 Which ne'er find expression in speech." 
 
 Hence, while I am unable to fully tell how profoundly I feel 
 the many honors which have been conferred on me by the 
 KnigJits Templar of the United States, and to adequately express 
 my high appreciation of the very eloquent and touching, but too 
 flattering, remarks, with which you, sir, have presented this 
 magnificent testimonial, it is only because this is an occasion in 
 which the depth of feeling can not be sounded by the plummet 
 of human language. This beautiful, artistic and costly vase is 
 much more precious • than a mere personal decoration, which 
 would be limited in use and value to me and to my life; for this 
 will be a constant adornment of my home, and will be a rich 
 heirloom, which will be prized as long as the paternal name 
 endures and is revered. 
 
 Your kind personal allusions, and the Centennial Anniversary 
 of this splendid Commandery, so worthy of commemoration, and 
 which is being so worthily commemorated, will excuse me for 
 referring to the fact that for more than a third of that century 
 I have been a zealous, active and enthusiastic member of our 
 noble Order. I have labored to raise the standard of admission; 
 to increase its efficiency; to infuse more vitality and power into 
 the principles we all profess; to crystallize and make clearer and 
 more symmetrical the laws of our Order. To have accomplished 
 something is a matter of great gratification, and it is a subject of 
 pride that these labors have been so generously recognized by 
 the Grand Encampment, as portrayed by you in such compli- 
 mentary terms. I am glad of this opportunity to say that your 
 cordial expressions of personal friendship have always been 
 warmly reciprocated by me. But this presentation is only an 
 episode in the exercises of the day, and should not be merely 
 an event of personal gratification. The occasion which assem- 
 bles us together naturally suggests a retrospection over the 
 century just closed, and back of that, until history fades into tra- 
 dition; and farther back until tradition is lost in the mists of 
 speculation. There is always a halo around the brow of age. 
 The present is always ready to do homage to the long ago. 
 There is a natural pride in a long and unclouded genealogy, and 
 there is a just pride in an institution wi.ose history bridges the 
 centuries, and bears upon its arches stately monuments of im- 
 mortal deeds. Although we may not cross the dark abyss, 
 unseen visitors may come to us, and pour into our ears the story 
 
266 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY'. 
 
 of their lives, and breathe upon us the spirit which made their 
 acts eternal. To tell that story and portray that spirit is the 
 province of your historian, to whose interesting address you have 
 just had the pleasure of listening. 
 
 The contemplation of what Christian knighthood has accom- 
 plished ought to fill our hearts with gratitude, and our mouths 
 with praise. And the review of the prosperity and progress of 
 this Commandery during the century just closed should evoke 
 from its members the grateful homage of warm and loving hearts. 
 They may well gather around its altar and offer up the incense 
 of thanksgiving and praise. The Israelites of old were accus- 
 tomed to erect memorial stones to mark their recognition of 
 Jehovah's guidance through certain epochs of their history; and 
 this Commandery may well pause just here, and erect a monu- 
 ment upon which they should inscribe, "Hitherto hath the Lord 
 helped us!" And then. Sir Knights, refreshed by the memor- 
 ies of the past, you should turn your faces to the future, and with 
 unfaltering step and unwavering faith march on to the trials 
 and duties which lie before and beyond. Go forth to meet them 
 with a resolute and courageous will, "^'indicate your claim to 
 the Orders of Christian knighthood. Station brave and vigilant 
 sentinels at the approaches to your Asylum, add to its buttresses, 
 strengthen its battlements, decorate its walls with ' ' the beautj^ 
 of holiness," gild its spires with the glory of noble deeds, so 
 that — 
 
 "Its towers, its domes, its pinnacles, its walls. 
 Shine in the lustrous air, like some bright dream 
 Wove by gay fancy from the morning beam." 
 
 And those who come after you will gaze with admiring wonder 
 and reverential love at the rich legacy you have left them. 
 
 MUSIC—' ' Review, ' ' Koppitz. 
 
 By the Great Southern Band. 
 
 BENEDICTION. 
 
 Pronounced by Right Rev. Sir Leighton Coleman, 
 
 Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Delaware, 
 
 Grand Prelate of the Grand Encampment. 
 
 The lines were then formed, and took up the march for the 
 Fifth Regiment Armory Hall, where an elaborate luncheon had 
 been prepared by Harris, under the direction of the Luncheon 
 Committee — Sir James A. Whiting, chairman. There were six- 
 teen long tables extending over the entire large hall, with a 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 267 
 
 seating capacity for 1,500 persons. Each table was under the 
 charge of four Sir Knights, each of whom directed eight waiters. 
 Too much praise can not be awarded to the efficient committee 
 in charge of this part of the programme. The visiting Sir 
 Knights were loud in their praises, not alone of the admirable 
 manner in which so large a. number was entertained at one time 
 without delay or confusion, but for the sumptuousness of the 
 luncheon. Many said, "You invited us to a luncheon, but you 
 have given us a dinner. ' ' 
 
 At the conclusion of the exercises at the Academy, the visiting 
 ladies, to the number of three hundred, were conducted by the 
 Ladies' Committee, composed of the Sir Knights and ladies 
 of the city Commanderies, to the Carrollton Hotel, where 
 dinner had been provided for them. 
 
 RECEPTION BY GRAND MASTER SHRYOCK. 
 
 Grand Master Sir Thomas J. Shryock, although not a member 
 of Maryland Commandery, took a deep and lively interest in our 
 celebration, and did much to add to its success. With the consent 
 and approbation of the Committee of Arrangements, he tendered 
 a reception to Grand Master Gobin, at his residence, corner of 
 Townsend street and Madison avenue, between 5 and 7 o'clock on 
 Tuesday afternoon, and to which he addressed engraved invita- 
 tions to all the specially invited guests of Maryland Comman- 
 dery. Fully three hundred Sir Knights attended this brilliant 
 affair, which was thus described by the daily papers: 
 
 Gen. Thomas J. Shryock, Grand Master of Masons of Mary- 
 land, tendered a reception in honor of the Grand Master of 
 Templars of the United States,. General John P. S. Gobin, at his 
 residence, 140 1 Madison avenue, between 5 a!nd 7 o'clock in the 
 evenmg. Before the reception, a large omnibus drove up to the 
 house, containing the Marine Band of Washington. The band 
 took its stand on the pavement, began a serenade, and in an in- 
 stant the front steps and windows were filled with uniformed 
 Knights. Severa.1 airs were rendered, and after warm applause 
 the crack musicians were driven away. The scene inside the 
 house was very brilliant. The handsomely appointed parlors 
 were illuminated, the lights giving a brilliancy to the uniforms of 
 the Knights and the rich toilets of the ladies. 
 
 General Gobin took his stand at the west end of the parlor, 
 and was assisted in receiving his guests by Mrs. Shryock, Mrs. J. 
 
268 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 G. Pangborn, Mrs. E. L. Bartlett, Mrs. J. Russel Kelso, Miss 
 Daisy E. Shryock and Miss Rosa Busey. During the reception, 
 Green's orchestra played a number of operatic airs. Fully three 
 hundred Knights were present, with a fair sprinkling of repre- 
 sentative citizens. At 6 o'clock the orchestra broke into a 
 march, and the guests were escorted to the dining room, where 
 a hot luncheon was served. The room was exquisitely decorated. 
 The oriental oddities on the walls were prettily festooned with 
 bunting and flags of the different nations. Flowers were strewn 
 all along the table, and the corners of the room were banked 
 with ferns and palms. The light from the numerous candelabra 
 heightened the effect. The guests were royally treated, and 
 every one seemed to have had a thoroughly enjoyable time. 
 
 SUPPER BY GRAND COMMANDER BOOTH. 
 
 Grand Commander Alfred E. Booth, as a mark of his regard 
 for the Grand Encampment of the United States, and also in 
 appreciation of the labors of the Committee having in charge the 
 celebration, tendered to Grand Master Gobin and the Committee 
 a supper late Tuesday night. 
 
 In response to an engraved card of invitation, some thirty Sir 
 Knights assembled at 11.30 o'clock in one of the private parlors 
 at the Rennert Hotel, where, after the christening with cham- 
 pagne punch of the massive silver bowl presented to Past Grand 
 Master Hopkins (who, at the request of Grand Commander 
 Booth, did the honors on the occasion in a most graceful manner) 
 the company saf down to an elegant repast, at the conclusion of 
 which Grand Commander Booth, with a few well chosen remarks, 
 proposed the following sentiment: 
 
 "The Grand Encampment of the United States, with long life, 
 health and prosperity to the Grand Master of Templars." 
 
 To this sentiment. Grand Master Gobin responded, as follows: 
 
 Right Eminent Sir — The compliment you have paid me, in 
 the sentiment just proposed, I feel is undeserved, and yet the 
 unlimited courtesy extended me as the representative of the 
 Grand Encampment, I can not but accept on its behalf. It is 
 very evident that the Templar rules, as framed by St. Bernard, 
 would require great elasticity and much consideration to adapt 
 them to the entertainments, receptions and banquets of the 
 present day, and occasional dispensations, I presume, would be 
 in order, and who could refuse them to so hospitable a host and 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 269 
 
 SO gallant a body of Knights as surround this board? To be 
 absent to-night, and even have a vision of this surrounding, 
 would justify a year of penance, and be regretted forever. It is 
 one of those delightful hours, when minds 
 
 " Mingle with the flowing bowl, 
 The feast of reason and the flow of soul." 
 
 Our esteemed Sir Schultz has succeeded in establishing the 
 antiquity of Maryland Commandery No. i to his entire satisfac- 
 tion. How cordially we acquiesce! What is so satisfactory as to 
 be conviticed of a fact you are anxious to believe? How readily 
 we state a proposition, and then argue up to it. But am I not also 
 convinced, say you? Well, you have last night's decision against 
 me, but courts always reserve the right to reverse themselves. 
 It is preferable to being reversed by an appellate body, and so, 
 in order to avoid the lances which I know are poised, and 
 awaiting an opporttmity in Hartford, Charleston, Providence, 
 Boston and elsewhere to be thrust into this Centennial contro- 
 versy, I give notice now of my claim to the right to file reasons 
 for a new trial within six months, and probably at intervals there- 
 afrer; the trial to be conducted, of course, under auspices simi- 
 lar to those which surround us this evening. The Grand Recor- 
 der nods assent, and his commendation decides the question. So 
 that, for all purposes of future happy occasions of this character, 
 consider questions relating to the antiquity of Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. I, or the evidence upon which the claim is based, 
 undecided by this court. 
 
 Some poet has said — 
 
 "Pleasure never comes sincere to man, 
 But lent of heaven upon hard usury." 
 
 I disagree with that author, but doubtless he never visited 
 Baltimore as a Knights Templar. If so, proper allowance could 
 be made for his acerbity with propriety. Certainly, Eminent Sir, 
 you have succeeded in making .our stay in your beautiful city 
 most pleasant, and not even ordinary discount demanded. Every 
 hour has been but the precursor of those following in courteous 
 acts and attentions. With heart responsive in every pulsation to 
 these kindnesses, permit me to thank you. I realize that, as 
 members of the greatest organization in the world, or in the 
 world's history, it is in keeping with the mystic chord which 
 unites us, and am not vain enough to give it any individual signifi- 
 cance. But we shall carry to our homes such vivid recollections 
 of this occasion as shall abide with us forever, and grow brighter 
 as years separate us from the actual events. 
 
 The night is young yet, and I have occupied too much of your 
 tirae. I would fain listen to the words I know are seeking for 
 utterance from the lips which just endorsed, in so satisfactory a 
 
270 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 manner, the sentiment proposed by you. As the seasons come 
 and go; as one after the other passes over the river to the brighter 
 skies beyond, may those remaining redouble their efforts to keep 
 alive the existent spirit of brotherly love and true Templar 
 courtesy so predominent here to-night. 
 
 Brief remarks were then made by Sirs Thomas J. Shryock, 
 James H. Hopkins, William B. Isaacs, Frank Reed, Jacob E. 
 Krebs, E. T. Schultz and others. 
 
 The Committee of Arrangements greatly appreciated.the fore- 
 thought of Grand Commander Booth in thus furnishing an oppor- 
 tunity by which they could quietly and socially meet with their 
 distinguished guests, the exacting dues required of them having 
 necessarily prevented their paying these fraters the attention 
 they desired. 
 
 The following is a list of those present at this very enjoyable 
 affair: Grand Master J. P. S. Gobin, Grand Commander Alfred 
 E. Booth, and Sirs Thomas J. Shryock, James H. Hopkins, Wil- 
 liam B. Isaacs, Frank Reed, Henry S. Pelouze, E. E. Downam, 
 of \'irginia; Elwood E. Thorne, of New York; Henry Woodward, 
 of Connecticut; Grant Wideman, of Pennsylvania; Eminent Com- 
 mander John B. Kurtz, and Sirs E. T. Schultz, J. E. Krebs, W. 
 A. Hanway, C. C. Isaacs, H. O. Reese, C. B. Kleibacker, Charles 
 T. Sisco, R. K. Martin, A. H. Fetting, W. D. Wiegand, G. F. 
 Kooke, L. R. Keizer, W. E. Arnold, Caleb Leonard, Charles 
 Koppelman, Stephen R. Mason, Postmaster W. W. Johnson and 
 others, of Maryland. 
 
 RECEPTION AND HOP. 
 
 The reception and hop at the Academy on Tuesday night was 
 most enjoyable, and was an appropriate ^na/^ to the celebration. 
 A more admirably arranged entertainment has seldom been held 
 in the Academy. The lighting of the building was brilliant, and 
 the decorations most elaborate. The walls, boxes, galleries and 
 balconies were covered with a wealth of bunting of all colors and 
 designs, the effect of which was most pleasing. Two thousand 
 invitation cards had been issued by the Committee to the friends 
 of the Sir Knights in this city, in consequence of which the large 
 galleries were filled to their utmost capacity, and a dense crowd 
 thronged the lobbies. A majority of the ladies wore evening 
 dress, and the Knights appeared either in full uniform, or in the 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 27 1 
 
 conventional full dress, and wearing the Centennial medal. The 
 exercises opened at 9.30 o'clock with the grand march by the 
 Great Southern Band, Grand Master Gobin and Mrs. Thomas J. 
 vShryock leading one wing, and Eminent Commander Kurtz and 
 Mrs. Frederick Heineman leading the other. Dancing followed, 
 and was continued until a late hour. At ii o'clock luncheon was 
 served in the large Concert Hall attached to the Academy. 
 Great praise is due to the Committee on Reception and Hop, Sir 
 Fred. Heineman, Chairman, and to the Decoration Committee, 
 Sir Jacob E. Likes, Chairman, for the manner in which they 
 performed the various duties incident to this the closing portion 
 of the celebration. 
 
 Thus ended a celebration which was, in every respect (save 
 the marring of the parade by the rain) highly creditable to our 
 venerable Commandery, and the memory of which will ever be a 
 happy one to all whose fortune it was to participate therein. 
 
 The" press of Baltimore took much interest in our celebration, 
 and gave daily full accounts of the proceedings. The following 
 appeared as an editorial in the Baltimore Sun on May 7th, 1890: 
 
 The Maryland Templar Premiership. 
 
 It was unfortunate that the rain interfered somewhat with the 
 out-of-door feature of the Knights Templar Centennial Celebra- 
 tion, but, in spite of unfavorable weather, a very large and im- 
 posing display was made by our own and visiting Command eries 
 in procession, with five bands of music, assembled to participate 
 in the anniversary. 
 
 Maryland Commandery No. i is not only the oldest organiza- 
 tion of Templars in this State, but has the right to inscribe upon 
 its "beauseant" the fact that it is the "premier" Commandery 
 of the United States. Sir Edward T. Schultz, the orator of the 
 day, sustains the claim of the Commandery to premiership, and 
 the title has been formally assumed. In an Order where the 
 wisdom of antiquity is garnered, and the teachings have been 
 handed down from the remote past, premiership is no slight dis- 
 tinction. Masorfc truth, faith and brotherhood have held men 
 together in fraternal ties throughout every age, and in all coun- 
 tries. Here in Maryland, lately the border-land between the 
 warring sections. Masonry has always had a strong hold among a 
 representative class of citizenship, exercising a conservative in- 
 fluence, and during the period of civil strife mitigating, as far as 
 it was practicable to do so, the privations and sufferings peculiarly 
 incident to such a war. 
 
272 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 The militant feature, illustrated in the Templar Order, founded 
 on Masonry, suggests these considerations connected with recent 
 history, and warrants passing allusion to them. 
 
 The Knights of the Temple are growing with the growth of the 
 country, as every occasion of their Triennial Conclaves shows, 
 and was so strikingly' demonstrated in the late convocation at 
 Washington. 
 
 The occasion of the gathering here this week was, of course, 
 not in any sense national, and therefore not calling for general 
 representation, though as settling a question of assuming 
 premiership of Commanderies in all of the country, the eveat 
 will confer prestige upon the Templarism of Maryland, and excite 
 continued interest in all branches of the Masonic Order. 
 
 In a paper recently published by authority of Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. i, the claim of that Commandery to the distinction 
 of being the oldest existing body of Knights Templar in the 
 country, and the first organized Encampment on the American 
 continent, has been fully set forth, and the claim is well supported 
 b}' substantial documentary evidence. 
 
 That Maryland Templars will wear the honors of premiership 
 befittingly, abundant evidence was supplied in the gracious and 
 knightly hospitality bestowed during the Centennial Celebration. 
 The fraternal spirit was heightened by the oratory, song, music, 
 dancing and festivities incident to the occasion. 
 
 JEWEL OF THE GRAND MASTER OF TEMPLARS. 
 
 At the Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment, held at 
 Washington in 1889, the Grand Recorder, Sir William B. Isaacs, 
 was appointed a Committee to procure jewels for the Grand offi- 
 cers. Designs having been agreed upon, the manufacturing of 
 them was awarded to Sir Anton H. Fetting, of our Commandery. 
 The Grand Master's jewel having been just finished, was delivered 
 by Sir Isaacs to the Grand Master, and by him worn for the first 
 time at our Centennial. In view of the latter fact, it was deemed 
 not inappropriate that a fac-simile should appear in the account of 
 our celebration. This beautiful jewel is 41^ inches in length, 
 and is made of gold and purple enamel. The representation of 
 the abacus, which was used as the emblem of authority by the 
 Grand Master of the ancient Templars, contains, forty-one 
 diamonds, the centre stone weighing two carats. The cost of 
 this elegant jewel was $765. 
 
JEWEL OF OFFICE 
 
 OF THE 
 
 GRAND MASTER OF TEMPLARS. 
 
ADDENDA. 
 
 OUR History should properly close with the Centennial Cele- 
 bration, but, in view of subsequent events, it would seem 
 desirable that a synopsis at least of the history of our Com- 
 mandery to the close of this publication should be given. 
 
 As is well known, and as is frequently mentioned in the body of 
 our work, the Masonic Temple in the city of Baltimore was almost 
 totally destroyed by fire on Thursday, December 25th, 1890, 
 whereby much of value and interest to Maryland Commandery, 
 as well as to the other Masonic bodies of this State and city, was 
 irretrievably lost. 
 
 For a number of years, the auditorium of the Temple, together 
 with the room under it, had been used for theatrical purposes. 
 Shortly after noon on the day named, and within an hour of 
 the time when the doors would have been opened for an after- 
 noon performance, the flies and scenery on the stage were dis- 
 covered to be on fire, and in an incredibly short time the flames 
 found their way up the back stairway and elevator, and communi- 
 cated to the Lodge, Chapter and Commandery rooms, situated in 
 the rear of the building, and in a few hours the greater part of our 
 Temple was a mass of ruins. 
 
 The records, papers and some other property of the Grand 
 Lodge and Grand Chapter, as well as the Library, being in the 
 front part of the building, which suffered less from the flames, 
 were removed and were not injured, except slightly by water, 
 but almost the entire records, properties, uniforms, etc., of the 
 Grand Commandery and its five subordinates — Maryland, Balti- 
 more, Monumental, Crusade and Beauseant — were destroyed, as 
 well as much property of the subordinate Lodges and Chapters, 
 including the portraits of the Past Grand Masters and Past Com- 
 manders. 
 
 As a matter of interest, I insert the following list qf properties 
 belonging to Maryland Commandery destroyed or damaged by 
 that fire: 
 
274 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 First and second books of record, from 1828 to 1865, totalty 
 destroyed. 
 
 Third and fourth books of record, slightly damaged. 
 
 Fifth and current book of record, badly damaged. 
 
 An old and rare book, entitled " History of Various Orders 
 of Knighthood,'/ published in 161 9, badly damaged. 
 
 A cross about 4 inches long, cut from a solid piece of ivory, 
 and a heavj' watered silk collar, very old, totally destroyed. 
 
 Lot of old sabres, said to have been iised in the Revolutionary 
 War, totally destroyed. 
 
 Commandery banners and flags, including the one presented 
 by Beauseant Commandery at our Centennial, totally destroyed. 
 
 Commander's jewel used from 1828 to 1870, badly damaged. 
 
 The Dobbin Letter, totally destroyed. 
 
 Album containing portraits of members of the Commandery, 
 totall}^ destroyed. 
 
 Bound proceedings of the Grand Encampment and Grand 
 Commandery, totally destroj'ed. 
 
 Libation service, totally destroyed. 
 
 Souvenir album received from Manhattan Commandery, New 
 York, totally destroyed. 
 
 A large number of beautifuU)' written testimonials received 
 from visiting Commanderies in 187 1, totally destroyed. 
 
 Old copper-plate for diplomas, made as early as 1809, partially 
 destroyed. 
 
 Old and new seals, totally destroyed. 
 
 Jewels and regalia of officers, and uniform of Sir Knights, 
 totally destroyed. 
 
 The value of the property destroyed belonging to Maryland 
 Commandery and its members is estimated at $12,000. 
 
 Maryland Commandery was the first Masonic bodj'^ to hold a 
 meeting after the fire, the regular assembly being held on the 
 following Friday evening, December 26th, at Milbourne's Hall, 
 northwest corner of North and Baltimore streets. The attend- 
 ance was large, and notwithstanding the discouraging circum- 
 stances under which they met, the Sir Knights exhibited an un- 
 daunted spirit. Stirring addresses, appropriate to the occasion, 
 were delivered by Eminent Commander Kurtz, Past Commanders 
 Krebs and Isaacs, Sir Knight Geo. Savage and others. The old 
 charter of the Commandery, which had fortunately been kept in 
 Past Commander Isaacs' safe, was produced by him, and the sight 
 of it was greeted with loud cheers. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 275 
 
 Through the courtesy of Hon. William Windom, Secretary of 
 the Treasury, permission was given the fraternity to occupy the 
 old United States Court House (which had been vacant since the 
 completion of the new Postoffice, and the removal thence of the 
 United States Courts), and on January ist, 1891, one week from 
 the day of the fire, the rooms in that building having been fitted 
 up for occupancy, a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge 
 was held in the court-room. This building was found admirably 
 adapted for the purposes of the fraternity, and in a short time the 
 Lodges and Chapters were at work, as usual, in the rooms hereto- 
 fore used as jury rooms and clerks' offices, etc. ; the large court- 
 room being used by the Grand Lodge and the several Comman- 
 deries. 
 
 The question of selling the old lot and building engaged the 
 attention of the Board of Managers for some months, but it was 
 finally determined to rebuild, when plans were formulated, adopted, 
 and work commenced, which is now being rapidly prosecuted, and 
 it is expected the building will be ready for occupancy at the 
 Annual Communication in November, 1892. The entire upper 
 floor will be devoted to the use of the Templars, and it is said by 
 those who have carefully examined the plans that the arrangements 
 for the Asylum and the other necessary rooms are admirable, and 
 not surpassed by any in this country. The following are the di- 
 mensions of the principal rooms: The asylum, 63 feet long by 46 
 wide and 20 high; armory, 86 feet by 21; banquet hall, 61 feet 
 by 43; council chamber, 26 feet by 26. All these apartments will 
 be of Gothic finish. 
 
 At the assembly held March 13th, 1891, Past Grand Comman- 
 der J. E. 'Krebs, in the name and on behalf of the Past Com- 
 manders, presented the Commandery with a handsome set of 
 officer's jewels. 
 
 The annual reunion and banquet to the Veterans was held at 
 
 the same assembly, and a goodly number of the Veterans, as 
 
 well as Sir Knights of our own and other Commanderies, were 
 
 present. Among the visitors were Past Commanders Matthew 
 
 W. Trimble and George Gibson, of Columbia Commandery, 
 
 Washington, D. C. The following toasts were proposed: 
 
 " The Veterans o£ Maryland Commandery." Response by Sir E. T. Schultz. 
 " Maryland Commandery of To-day." Response by Sir Josiah Clift, Jr. 
 " Columbia Commandery No. 2." Response by Sir Matthew W. Trimble. 
 "Our Sister Commanderies." Response by Sir Thomas J. Shryock. 
 "Templar Masonry." Response by Sir George Savage. 
 
276 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMAN'DERV. 
 
 The annual assembly was held Good Friday, March 27th, 1891. 
 After the delivery of an interesting address by Eminent Com- 
 mander Kurtz, officers were elected and appointed as follows: 
 
 Sir John B. Kurtz (re-elected) Eminent Commander. 
 
 Sir Josiah Clift, Jr Generalissimo. 
 
 Sir Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 Sir William Rogers Prelate. 
 
 Sir Alvin Coriell Senior Warden. 
 
 Sir W. D. Waxter Junior Warden. 
 
 Sir James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 Sir James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Sir Charles A. Sihvright Standard Bearer. 
 
 Sir James E. Davis Sword Bearer. 
 
 Sir Peter E. Tome Warder. 
 
 Sir Washington H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 As usual, the elective officers were installed at a special conclave 
 of the Grand Commandery, held on Easter Mondaj . 
 
 A resolution was adopted at this conclave, authorizing the 
 issue of "Charters of Confirmation" to Maryland, Baltimore and 
 Monumental Commanderies, and duplicate charters to Crusade 
 and Beauseant. Baltimore and Monumental having been organ- 
 ized under the authority of the Grand Encampment of the United 
 States, had been working under the charters they received from 
 that body, while Maryland had been working under the "Charter 
 of Recognition" received from the Pennsylvania Grand Encamp- 
 ment in 1814, and which was endorsed by the Grand Encamp- 
 ment in 1832. 
 
 Through inadvertence, these three charters had not been en- 
 dorsed by the Grand Commandery, after its formation in 1870, as 
 it was clearly understood at the time they were to be. 
 
 [The original charter of Maryland Commandery had been de- 
 posited in the vault of the Baltimore Fire Insurance Company by 
 Recorder Woodworth, and after his death Past Commander C. C. 
 Isaacs thoughtfully transferred it to his safe. The honored and 
 invaluable charter thus escaped destruction, and its possession is 
 a source of much gratification to all who cherish memorials of 
 the past.] 
 
 In accordance with the resolution adopted bj- the Grand Com- 
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278 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 PRESENTATION AND CONSECRATION OF A 
 NEW BANNER. 
 
 The old banner of Maryland Commandery was destroyed in the 
 fire of Christmas Day, but owing to the demands made on the 
 treasury, it was deemed inexpedient to go to the expense of 
 purchasing a new one until the condition of the Commandery' s 
 treasury would better warrant the expense. There was, however, 
 one person, not a member of the Commandery, who determined 
 that Maryland Commandery should have a new banner, and that 
 right speedily — ^namely, Mrs. Louisa D. Heineman, wife of Sir 
 Knight Fred. Heineman, of Maryland Commandery. She took 
 into her confidence Mrs. A. H. Petting and Mrs. C. C. Isaacs, and 
 the three ladies went to work with such energy, that on May 1, 
 1891, invitations were sent by them to the "Ladies of Maryland 
 Commandery' ' to meet at the old U. S. Court House on Wednes- 
 day, May 6, to witness the presentation of a banner, United States 
 flag, and a pair of guidons to the Commandery. 
 
 Eminent Commander Kurtz, having been notified of the con- 
 templated visit, called a special conclave of the Commandery for 
 that evening. The Sir Knights assembled in full uniform, and 
 when the ladies, escorted by Sir George Savage, were announced, 
 the Commandery was drawn up in two lines on the north side of 
 the Asylum, the south side being reserved for the fair guests. An 
 orchestra played a march while the ladies, who were present in 
 large numbers, were being conducted to their seats. 
 
 Then followed the reception of M. W. Grand Master of Masons, 
 Thomas J. Shrj^ock, and officers of the Grand Lodge of Mary- 
 land; Wm. H. Clark, M. E. Grand High Priest of Maryland, and 
 Henry O. Reese, R. E. Grand Commander of Maryland. 
 
 A quartette — "Lord of Heaven" — by Rossi, was then sung by 
 Miss Helen C. Livingstone, Mrs. James A. Smyser, Mr. Harry 
 M. Smith and Sir Lee W. Sumner, of Beauseant Commandery. 
 
 Sir George Savage, with the banner in his hands, accompanied 
 by two Sir Knights holding the flag and guidons, then stepped 
 forward, and, addressing the Eminent Commander, said: 
 
 Eminent Commander and Sir Knights of Maryland Com- 
 mandery — When, on last Christmas Day, the beautiful banner 
 which Maryland Commander}' had loved so long, and had ever 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 279 
 
 followed faithfully, disappeared forever in the angry flames which 
 destroyed our Temple, there remained to us the comforting re- 
 flection that the ladies of our beloved Commandery would be 
 found to be as true in the future as in the past, and that they 
 would not fail to give renewed proof that they held us in affec- 
 tionate esteem. 
 
 Moved by the generous and loyal impulses which have always 
 distinguished them, prompted by devotion to the principles, the 
 history and the objects of our Order, and in the spirit of the 
 women of old, who were among the last at the Cross and the first 
 at the Sepulchre, "the ladies of Maryland Commandery," as we 
 delight to call them, have procured this banner, flag and guidons, 
 and they have done me the honor to request me to present them 
 to Maryland Commandery in their name. 
 
 Receive then. Eminent Commander, this new banner. Bear it 
 proudly and loyally. Let it ever be as a guiding star to Mary- 
 land Commandery at home and on distant fields. It bears the 
 inspiring words, '■'■ In Hoc Signo Vinces," and so long as the Sir 
 Knights of Maryland Commandery are faithful to it, and to the 
 inspirations of this occasion, there need be no fear that the 
 future will be less honorable than the past. 
 
 Receive also, Eminent Commander, this flag. It is the glori- 
 ous ensign of our beloved country. Look upon it. Eminent 
 Commander and Sir Knights, always with patriotic enthusiasm, 
 and follow it as the emblem of country, home and liberty. 
 
 And may these guidons also serve well the Sir Knights of 
 Maryland Commandery. 
 
 The fair ones, for whom I have, the honor to speak to-night, 
 bid me say, in conclusion, that_ they hope that the sorrows of the 
 past will be forgotten in the joys of the present, and that, in all 
 the years to come, their constant prayer will be, "God bless 
 Maryland Commandery!" 
 
 Eminent Commander Kurtz, in receiving the gifts, said: 
 
 "Ladies of Maryland Commandery" — If you have heretofore 
 never deserved this title, surely you do so now. On behalf of 
 this Commandery, I thank you heartily for these beautiful gifts. 
 Your thoughtfulness, your liberality, your kindness, in coming 
 to us in this manner, shows us, as in no other way, what \*oman 
 can do in generous acts. But, ladies, have you seriously thought 
 of one result of your action to-night? Do you realize that now 
 you have "burned your bridges behind you;" that you have en- 
 dorsed the "Lodge" as a good institution, and that hereafter, 
 when your "lord and master" comes home on the last car, per- 
 chance his breath redolent with the fumes of "Lodge cigars" 
 and "Lodge lemonade," weary and tired after carrying this 
 banner around and around this large room— you can not then 
 
2 so HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 consistently tell him that he "ought to have been home with his 
 wife and children, instead of being at that Lodge." Ladies, 
 your power in this respect is gone. The simple fact that we have 
 been "carrying the banner" will be ample excuse for coming 
 home late. 
 
 Sir Knights of Maryland Commandery, is there not a lesson 
 for us in this generous action of our lady friends? Shall we not 
 be encouraged to renew our vows of protection to the innocent, 
 the helpless, and the destitute ? Shall we not, as we gaze on this 
 grand old flag, be continually reminded of the duty we owe to our 
 country ? Shall not these guidons also serve as symbols of the 
 guide-posts that will keep us in the straight paths of honor, rec- 
 titude and truth? And shall we not, as we march along in 
 serried rank and solid column, with this beautiful banner in our 
 midst, with its golden motto glistening in the sunshine, vow to 
 ourselves that these words shall not be meaningless and worth- 
 less; but let us prove to the world, by our conduct, our actions, 
 and our deeds, that by this sign we shall conquer. 
 
 Ladies of Maryland Commandery, I but echo the heartfelt sen- 
 timents of the fraters of this body when I again say: we thank you. 
 
 Then followed a charming duet by Miss Livingstone and Mrs. 
 Smji-ser, entitled, "I waited for the Lord." 
 
 The Eminent Commander, turning to the acting Prelate, Sir 
 Lewis R. Keizer, said: 
 
 Sir Kniuht Prelate — This elegant banner has been presented 
 by the fair hands of beautiful \\ omen, for the use of Maryland 
 Commandery Xo. i, and we courteousl)- request that it may now 
 be solemnly consecrated according to the customs of Christian 
 Knights, that we may henceforth display and defend it as the 
 banner of our Commandery. 
 
 To which the Prelate replied; 
 
 Eminent Sir — The Roman Eagle ga\e place to the Cross iipon 
 the standard of Coiistantine, and Knights Templar have preserved 
 that simple emblem, around which cluster the most imponant 
 events of the world's history. To lose a standard in battle is to 
 this day esteemed a disaster little short of defeat itself — the^fore 
 valiant soldiers defend their ensign with their lives. To you, Sir 
 Knights, the banner of our Order has greater value and more 
 holy significance. Those who march at its graceful beckoning 
 are under the most solemn engagements to be true to the inno- 
 cent, the destitute, and the helpless; true to their brethren and 
 the religion of the immaculate Jesus — the symbol of whose cruel 
 death, which was but the forerunner of his triumphant resurrec- 
 tion, is ever borne upon the summit of our standards. 
 
 Let us reverently attend to instructive lessons from the Holy 
 Scriptures. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 28 1 
 
 Under the direction of the Prelate, the following responsive 
 reading followed: 
 
 Prelate— %o shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His 
 glory from the rising sun; when the enemy shall come in Uke a flood, the 
 spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. 
 
 Knights— ¥oig^-v& our sins, and give unto us Thy Holy Spirit. 
 
 Prelate— And. the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn 
 from transgression . . . saith the Lord. 
 
 Knights — Forgive our transgressions, O Lord. 
 
 Prelate — Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be 
 displayed because of the truth. 
 
 Knights — Teach me Thy way, O Lord, I will walk in Thy truth. 
 
 Prelate — He brought me to the banqueting house, and the banner over me 
 was love . 
 
 Knights — Help us, O Lord, to love Thee with all our soul and our neighbor 
 as ourselves. 
 
 Prelate^^e will rejoice in Thy salvation, and in the r^ame of our God will 
 we set up our banners. 
 
 Knights — We will remember the name of the Lord. His salvation is near 
 unto them that fear Him. 
 
 Prelate — Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, 
 and power, and might be unto our God. 
 
 Knights — Forever and ever. 
 
 Prelate — It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to tell of His 
 loving kindness. He is a refuge and a fortress to those who trust in Him. 
 Let our prayers come before Him, that He may incline His ear unto our cry. 
 
 Prelate — Almighty and adorable Lord God, grant, we beseech Thee, that 
 those who gather beneath the folds of this banner may be valiant soldiers of 
 the Cross, and faithful followers of the immaculate Jesus — from henceforth 
 living godly, righteous and sober Hves. Our Father, who art in heaven, hal- 
 lowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy .will be done on earth as it is in 
 heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as 
 we forgive those that trespass against us; Lead us not into temptation, but 
 deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, 
 forever and ever. Amen. 
 
 Prelate — Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountains; set ye up a standard 
 in the land. 
 
 Knights — Our help is in the name of the Lord. 
 
 Prelate — Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Terzah, comely as Jerusalem, 
 terrible as an arm)' with banners. 
 
 Knights— The Lord is a -great God, and a great King above all gods. 
 
 delate— Tr-ast in the Lord and do good. So shalt thou dwell in the land, 
 and verily thou shalt be fed. 
 
 Knights— O Lord, my God, in Thee do I put my trust. 
 
 Prelate— Sir Knights, having faith in your professions of love to God, in your 
 courage and constancy, I solemnly consecrate this banner to the service of the 
 valiant and magnanimous Order of the Temple, to be borne in the defense of 
 the innocent, the helpless and the Christian religion. May the Lord bless and 
 preserve all who rally to the defense of this banner, and may it never be un- 
 furled, except in the cause of truth, justice and rational liberty. Amen. 
 
 Knights— Pi.ra.exi. . 
 
282 HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 The Eminent Commander then delivered the banner to the 
 Standard Bearer, with the charge to protect it, if need be, with 
 his life, and directed him to resume his station. As the Standard 
 Bearer, accompanied by the Sword Bearer and Warder, marched 
 slowly to their stations, the entire assemblage arose and sang 
 the following verse: 
 
 Forth comes the standard of the King; 
 
 All hail, thou mystery adored! 
 Hail, Cross! on which the Life Himself 
 
 Died; and, by death, our life restored. 
 
 Mr. Harry M. Smith then sang a baritone solo, "Jerusalem." 
 This was followed by the Prelate reading Eph. vi: 10 to 14. 
 Then came a quartette — "Jesus, lover of my soul" — by Miss 
 Livingstone, Mrs. Smyser, Mr. Smith and Sir SumneF. After 
 which the exercises were concluded by singing the Doxology — 
 "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." 
 
 At the request of the Eminent Commander, Sir Savage eFcorted 
 Mrs. Heineman, Mrs. Petting and Mrs. Isaacs to the East, and 
 he then presented to each of them, with some appropriate words, 
 a gold and silver miniature badge of Maryland Commandery, as 
 tokens of the appreciation of the fraters of Maryland Comman- 
 dery of their labors in procuring the superb gifts just received. 
 
 Refreshments were then served, during which time the orches- 
 tra played choice selections of music. 
 
 The musical part of the programme, which was a most pleasing 
 feature of the occasion, was under the direction of Past Com- 
 manders G. F. Kooke and A. H. Petting. 
 
 The banner, flag and guidons were made by Sir Knight Jacob 
 Gminder, of Maryland Commandery. The banner is a beautiful 
 piece of work; the upper half is of heavy black silk velvet, with 
 "Maryland Commander^' No. 1, K. T.," embroidered in gold. 
 The lower half is of the finest white banner silk, with a red cross 
 embroidered in the center, around which in a semi-circle is the 
 motto of the Order embroidered in gold. On the reverse side is 
 a representation of the badge of the Commandery. 
 
 The ceremony of the ' ' Consecration of the Banner ' ' has never 
 before, we believe, been given in Maryland, and the large audi- 
 ence evinced great interest in the ceremonies from the beginning 
 to the end. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMM.ANDERY. 283 
 
 The presentation of the new banner, flag and guidons, with the 
 attending consecration ceremonies, were the last events of special 
 interest in the history of our Commandery to this date. 
 
 MARYLAND COMMANDERY DRILL CORPS. 
 
 This organization was formed January 6th, 1883, for the pur- 
 pose of instructing the Sir Knights in Templar tactics, and to 
 promote the interests of Maryland Commandery and the Templar 
 Order in general. 
 
 Past Commander Graham Dukehart was elected Commander at 
 its organization, and has since been annually re-elected to that 
 position. Sir David F. Penington was elected Adjutant, and 
 held the position until January, 1888, when he resigned, and Sir 
 J. Milton Megraw was elected, and held the position for one year, 
 when the present incumbent. Sir L. Jeff Milbourne, succeeded 
 to the position. 
 
 The Corps has participated in every parade and public demon- 
 stration by the Commandery since its formation, and has added 
 much to its success. By request, it acted as escort to Grand 
 Master of Templars, Sir Robert E. Withers, on the occasion of 
 his visit in April, 1885, to Beauseant Commandery. 
 
 In recognition of the value and importance of its services to 
 Maryland Commandery, an appropriation was made April 19, 
 1883, for the purpose of procuring a neat medal badge to be 
 worn by its members.. 
 
 The following Sir Knights are now, or have been, members of 
 the Drill Corps: 
 
 Wm. E. Arnold, P. C; J. George Baetjer, H. J. Bentzel„S. F. 
 Bennett, Alvin Coriell, Charles H. Classen, R. M. Cochrane, J. 
 C. Cross, James F. Deale, Fred. A. Dodge, John Dukehart, John 
 C. Farquhar, H. H. Flack, A. H. Petting, P. C; J. H. Garretson, 
 A. F. Gilbert, W. W. Hawkins, C. W. Hebbel, Wm. A. Potts, 
 
 F. Hassencamp, Jr., Charles .O. Hopkins, A. B. Houston, C. C. 
 Isaacs, P. C; L. R. Keizer, P. C; B. F. Kelly, W. W. Kennedy, 
 
 G. F. Kooke, P. C; C. H. Koppelman, John B. Kurtz, P. C; F. 
 W. Lantz, Jacob Likes, James McDonnell, J. M. Megraw, P. C. ; 
 L. Jeff. Milbourne, James L. Murrill, H. H. Petze, P. C; H. F. 
 
2 84 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Poske, A. E. Warner, F. A. Pryor, Henry Reuter, F. L. Schaefer, 
 P. C; J. W. Snyder, P. C; R. Wattenscheidt, W. D. Wiegand, 
 James A. Whiting, George R. Woods, L. W. Moody, Charles A. 
 Silwright, James E. Davis, S. M. Hinks, L. E. Hinks, Josiah 
 Clift, Jr., J. W. Pugsley, W. D. Waxter, P. E. Tome, John E. 
 Cullimore, J. H. F. Hahn, C. H. Klemm, Jr., C. F. W. Bothman, 
 T. E. Omohundro, D. F. Penington, Thos. P. Johns, Americus 
 Gill, C. C. Crane, W. A." McFarland, Wm. H. Hadaway, J. W. 
 Guest, and John H. Hines. 
 
 Shortly after the fire, Columbia Comniandery No. 2, of Wash- 
 ington, D. C, most kindly presented a libation set, to be used 
 temporarily by the Commanderies of this city, and at the Annual 
 Conclave of the Grand Comniandery, held Tuesday night, Novem- 
 ber 24th, J 891, a delegation of Sir Knights from that Comman- 
 dery visited the Grand Commandery, and presented a complete 
 and beautiful libation service for the joint use of the Com- 
 manderies of this city. The gift was gratefully accepted, and 
 the feelings which prompted it highh- appreciated by the Sir 
 Knights of Baltimore. 
 
BIOGRAPHICAL. 
 
 PHILIP P. ECKEL. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 12.) 
 
 There are but few existing Masonic records and documents 
 issued between the years 1793 and 1828 in this jurisdiction which 
 do not bear the name and the impress of the earnestness and zeal 
 of Philip P. Eckel in rhe cause of Freemasonry. 
 
 His fame as a wise and zealous Mason extended beyond the 
 limits of Maryland, and he was justly regarded as one of the 
 most distinguished and enlightened Masons of his day. 
 
 I have not been able to trace the Masonic record of Sir Knight 
 Eckel beyond March 6th, 1793, on which date he received a cer- 
 tificate or dimit from Baltimore Union Lodge No. 21, a Body 
 organized at Baltimore in 1788 (it must be admitted, illegally, j by 
 the Grand Lodge of Virginia. April, 1793, he was one of the 
 charter members of Concordia Lodge No. 13, of which he subse- 
 quently was Master for a number of years. 
 
 He was especially active in the service of Royal Arch and 
 Cryptic Masonry and Templary. As early as 1797 we find him 
 the High Priest of a Chapter in Baltimore, and in 1807 the active 
 promoter in the revival of the Grand Chapter of Maryland and 
 the District of Columbia, and in 1814 and 1815 the Grand High 
 Priest of that body. In 181 6 he was elected General Grand 
 Scribe of the General Grand Chapter of the United States, and 
 he was earlier and more prominently connected with the Cryptic 
 degrees than any other Mason in this country, most of the 
 writers upon this branch of Masonry regarding him as having 
 had in the early days the control of the Select degree. We also 
 find his name among those of the brethren connected with the 
 Bodies of the Rite of Perfection, organized in Baltimore in 1792. 
 
 In the earliest document, so far discovered, referring to 
 Encampment No. 1 (the Brynan diploma of 1802), his name 
 appears as High Priest, then the designation of the presiding 
 officer of an Encampment of Knights Templar. In 1814 and 
 1815 he occupied the same position, and in 1828 we find him 
 reviving and reorganizing the Encampment from its condition of 
 dormancy, and again becoming its presiding officer. 
 
 It is greatly to be regretted that the correspondence of Sir 
 Eckel, which was voluminous, and was carefully preserved by him 
 during his lifetime, should have been permitted by his family to 
 
2 86 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 be destroyed. It is known that among this correspondence were 
 letters from Thomas S. Webb and other founders of the Ameri- 
 can Rite or System, which, doubtless, would throw light upon 
 much that is now obscure, relating to early Capitular Masonrj' 
 and Templary in this country, and which would be of national in- 
 terest and importance. 
 
 Sir Philip P. Eckel was born April loth, 1768, in the city of 
 Manheim, Germany, and migrated to this country, settling at 
 Baltimore with his father, Andrew Eckel, in 1781, being then 
 about fourteen years old. He was taken into the counting house 
 of Peter Garts, a commission merchant and sugar refiner, on 
 Water Street. He was subsequently appointed by the Mayor of 
 Baltimore, Public Gauger of Liquors, and was the first to use the 
 present system of gauging with the sliding gunter and callipers, 
 of which he is said to have been the inventor. 
 
 He retired from this position, much to the regret of the mer- 
 chants and dealers generally, in 1825, and engaged in the gro- 
 cery and produce business, which he carried on at the corner of 
 Exeter and Hillen Streets until his death, which occurred on the 
 9th of March, 1831, after an illness of two days. His funeral 
 was attended by the Grand Lodge and a large number of the 
 brethren of the city Lodges. His remains were deposited in St. 
 Paul's graveyard, corner of Lombard and Fremont Streets, but 
 were afterwards removed to Baltimore Cemetery. 
 
 TOBIAS WATKINS, M. D., 
 
 The High Priest (presiding officer) of Encampment No. 1 in 
 181 2, was born in this State in the year 1780. He was educated 
 at St. John's College, Annapolis, and received his degfree of 
 Doctor of Medicine at the Edinburgh Medical College, Scotland, 
 in 1802. He settled in Baltimore about the year 1803, when he 
 commenced the practice of his profession. 
 
 He was a member of Washington Lodge No. 3, of which he 
 became Master in 1808. He was elected Deputy Grand Master 
 in 1809, and was continued in that position until 181 3, when he 
 was elected Grand Master, and was again elected, in 1816 and 1817, 
 to the same high office. 
 
 He is said to have been, by those who knew him intimately, 
 "an elegant scholar and accomplished gentleman." He died 
 in Washington, D. C, in 1855. 
 
 ADAM DEN MEAD. 
 
 Sir Adam Denmead, Most Eminent Grand Master of Encamp- 
 ment No. I in 18 1 6, was the progenitor of the family of that 
 name residing in this city. He was an active and zealous Mason, 
 more particularly in Royal Arch Masonry and Templary. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 287 
 
 PETER GALT. 
 
 Sir Peter Gait, the second officer of the Encampment in 1812, 
 was of Scotch descent, and was born in that part of Frederick 
 County now called Carroll, January 1st, 1777. He came to 
 Baltimore in 1790, and learned the trade of silversmith. 
 
 In the war of 181 2 he commanded a Company in the 6th Regi- 
 ment Maryland Volunteers, and was present and participated in 
 the battle of North Point. 
 
 He was a member and Past Master of Concordia Lodg.e No. 13, 
 and Junior Grand Warden from 1812 to 1815, and also Grand 
 King of the Grand Chapter in the latter year. He died in 1831. 
 A son. Dr. John M. Gait, resides in this city. 
 
 ARCHIBALD DOBBIN, 
 
 Recorder of Encampment No. i from 1812 to 1815, migrated to 
 this country from Ireland about 1790, and settled at Alexandria, 
 Va., where he engaged in commercial pursuits connected with 
 the milling of flour for exportation. He was a member of 
 Alexandria Washington Lodge No. 22, but whether he received 
 the degrees in that Lodge or in Ireland is not known. Upon 
 his removal to Baltimore about 1799, he affiliated with 
 Amicable Lodge No. 25, and in 1813 he was elected Grand Secre- 
 tary of the Grand Lodge, and re-elected in the following year. 
 He was Collector of Customs at the Port of Baltimore for many 
 years. He died at Annapolis in 1830 without descendants. The 
 late Judge George W. Dobbin was a son of his brother George, 
 who, with two other brothers, Thomas and Robert Dobbin, were 
 also members of the Masonic fraternity. 
 
 JOSEPH K. STAPLETON. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 35.) 
 
 Joseph Kendal Stapleton was born in Philadelphia in 1781. 
 When but nine years old, he removed with his parents to Balti- 
 more, where he learned the trade of brush-making, which he 
 continued to follow during life. 
 
 He received the Craft degrees in Concordia Lodge No. 13 
 shortly after attaining his majority, and, with a brief intermis- 
 sion, was a member thereof for 51 years. In 1815 he withdrew, 
 with others, from Concordia, and organized Phoenix Lodge 
 No. 56, butupon the demise of that Lodge in 1835, he again affili- 
 ated with Concordia. He served as Master in both Lodges, rep- 
 resenting Concordia as Master in the Grand Lodge as early as 1810. 
 
 Brother Stapleton never occupied high official station in the 
 Grand Lodge, but was an active member thereof, and served on 
 many important committees. He acquired high position in 
 
288 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 the bodies of Capitular Masonry and Templarism. He received 
 the Capitular degrees in Concordia Chapter in 1810, and the 
 Orders of Knighthood in Maryland Encampment prior to 1828, 
 having assisted in its revival in that year. 
 
 In 1 816 he was one of the charter members of Phoenix Chap- 
 ter, over which he presided for many years. For the long period 
 of 25 years he was Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of 
 Maryland and the District of Columbia, and for 24 years he was 
 an officer of the General Grand Chapter, being Deputy General 
 Grand High Priest at the time of his death in 1853. 
 
 Upon the retirement of Sir Knight Philip P. Eckel as Grand 
 Master of Encampment No. i, June, 1828, Sir Knight Stapleton 
 was elected to serve for the unexpired term, and at the annual 
 election, Good Friday, 1829, he was elected to the same position. 
 
 In 1836 he was elected Deputy General Grand Master of the 
 Grand Encampment of the United States, to which position he 
 was tricnnially re-elected until 1850. Upon his retirement, by- 
 order of the Grand Encampment he was presented with a hand- 
 some and costly jewel, which, with the massive signet ring pre- 
 sented by the Grand Chapter of Maryland, were highly treasured 
 by him. 
 
 He was also a member of the high grade Masonic bodies exist- 
 ing in Baltimore between 1819 and 1826. 
 
 He was a Captain in the 39th Regiment, and was in the action 
 of North Point, September 12th, 1814. After the war, the sur- 
 vivors formed themselves into an Association, for the purpose of 
 continuing in memory the trials they had endured, and the com- 
 memoration of an event in their early manhood, under the title 
 of "Defenders," which continued in existence until a year or 
 two ago, when the last survivor died. Of this Association, he was 
 President for many years. 
 
 Sir Knight Stapleton died April ist, 1853, and was buried in a 
 lot in Greenmount Cemetery, purchased by Concordia Lodge and 
 Phoenix Chapter, his funeral being attended by the Grand Lodge, 
 Concordia Lodge and the Defenders' Association, Grand Master 
 Charles Oilman conducting the Masonic funeral services at the 
 grave. 
 
 HENRY S. KEATINGE. 
 
 Sir Henry S. Keatinge, Grand Master of Encampment No. i 
 in 1831, was born in Dublin, Ireland, and migrated, with his 
 Brother George, to this country, settling in Baltimore about 
 1790. Both were printers and booksellers. George published, in 
 1797, the "Ahiman Rezon," containing the proceedings of the 
 Grand Lodge of Maryland from its first formation, June 17th, 
 1783, to 1797. 
 
 There is no means of knowing when, or where, Henry received 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 289 
 
 the Orders of Knighthood, but, as it has been seen, he repre- 
 sented our Encampment in the convention which organized the 
 Pennsylvania Grand Encampment in 1814, in which body he held 
 office almost continuously until 1823. 
 
 He was also active in the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter. 
 He died about 1832. 
 
 Major GEORGE KEYSER 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 37) 
 
 Was the son of Derrick Keyser, whose ancestors came from Hol- 
 land about the year 1686, and settled at Germantown, Pa., where 
 the subject of this sketch was born in 1 784. His father and family 
 removed to Baltimore shortly before the close of the last, century, 
 where, for the most part, the family have since resided. 
 
 At an early age, Sir Knight Keyser received a commission as 
 Major in the Army of the United States from President Madison, 
 which he held until the close of the war with England. He par- 
 ticipated in the defense of Baltimore, September 12th, 18 14, be- 
 ing Major of the 36th Regiment, U. S. Infantry. Also in the 
 battle of Bladensburg, which took place a few months earlier. 
 After resigning his commission in the army, he followed engi- 
 neering for a time, but subsequently engaged in mercantile pur- 
 suits in Baltimore. , 
 
 He was made a Mason in Concordia Lodge in 1806, and a few 
 years thereafter became an active member of the Grand Lodge, 
 holding the position of Grand Marshal in that body from 1809 to 
 1837. During this long period he had charge of many impor- 
 tant parades of the craft. As it has been seen, he was a member 
 of Encampment No. i in 1814; how much earlier, there is no 
 means of knowing. He was elected Grand Commander of En- 
 campment No. I in 1830, and served in the' same position in 
 183s and 1836. 
 
 He died September 9th, 1837, and was buried from the resi- 
 dence of his father, on North Paca street, by Concordia Lodge. 
 Two sons survive — Brother Judge Philip W. Keyser, a promi- 
 nent Mason of California, and Charles A. Keyser, residing in 
 Baltimore. 
 
 CHRISTIAN G. PETERS. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 40,) 
 
 Sir Knight Peters was born at Langebruck, near Dresden, in 
 the Kingdom of Saxony, April 12th, 1782. At the age of twenty- 
 one he went to London, where he resided three years, and where 
 he was made a Mason in old Cumberland Lodge No. 4. 
 
 He came to Baltimore in 1806, and some years thereafter affili- 
 ated with Cassia Lodge, but subsequently withdrew, and connected 
 
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 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDEKY. 
 
 himself with Concordia No. 13. He held the several positions of 
 Grand Lecturer and Grand Treasurer in the Grand Lodge, and 
 was Grand King of the Grand Chapter from 1832 to 7843. He 
 received the Orders of Knighthood in Encampment No. i in 
 1830, and on Good Friday, 1836, he was elected Grand Comman- 
 der, and was re-elected to the same position in 1837, and again in 
 1843, 1844 and 1845. 
 
 Like so many of the early brethren and Sir Knights of this 
 city, he was connected with a military organization, and partici- 
 pated in defense of his adopted country at the battle of North 
 Point, September 12th, 1814. 
 
 He died November 5th, 1842, at his residence, No. 8 South 
 street, where he resided for many years. His funeral was at- 
 tended by Concordia Lodge,, the Association of Defenders, and a 
 large number of citizens. He was a pious, intelligent, industri- 
 ous and public spirited citizen of his adopted country; was actively 
 interested in the incorporation of the "Baltimore Museum and 
 Gallery of Arts" in 1816, and the founding of the -'Maryland 
 Institute" in 1825; also in the formation of the "Association of 
 Defenders of Baltimore," May 14th, 1842. 
 
 ELIJAH STANSBURY. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 45.) 
 
 The subject of this sketch was born at " Gaw's Mills," near the 
 dividing line of Baltimore and Harford Counties, in May, 1791. 
 He came to Baltimore when 17 years old, and apprenticed him- 
 self to the trade of brick-making, attaining his majority in the 
 eventful year 181 2, just at the commencement of the war with 
 England. Although lame from an accident received in child- 
 hood, and therefore exempt from military duty, he_ offered his 
 services in the defense of his native State, joining Capt. John 
 Montgomery's Company of Union Artillery, and participating in 
 the battle of North Point, 12th September, 1814. 
 
 After the restoration of peace, he continued his vocation of 
 master bricklayer for ten years, when he became a dealer in 
 lime, cement and plaster; also manufacturer of botanical medi- 
 cines. In these several vocations, he acquired a competency for 
 his declining years. He received the Symbolic degrees in Warren 
 Lodge No. 51, September 13th, 1814, the Lodge then occupying 
 Concordia Lodge Room (old watch-house). He received the 
 Capitular degrees in Royal Arch Chapter No. 2, and upon its de- 
 mise, affiliated with Phoenix No. 7, and was among the first to 
 receive the Orders of Knighthood after the revival of Encamp- 
 ment No. I, February 28th, 1828. 
 
 He was elected Grand Commander of Encampment No. i in 
 1834, and again in 1846. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 29 1 
 
 Sir Knight Stansbury took considerable interest in the political 
 affairs of this city and State, having been a member of the City 
 Council in 1824, Mayor of the city of Baltimore in 1848, and a 
 member of the State Legislature in .1843. He took a prominent 
 part in' the formation of The Association of Defenders, aind 
 continued an active member during his life. 
 
 Although continuing his membership with his Lodge, Sir 
 Stansbury had ceased his membership with the Commandery for 
 so many years, that there were but few, if any, of the living mem- 
 bers who knew that he had ever been a Templar. In 1881, the 
 attention of the Commandery having been called to the fact that 
 there was living in the city of Baltimore a frater who had been 
 active and zealous in the cause of Templarism before the larger 
 part of its present membership was born, resolutions were at once 
 adopted constituting him an honorary life member of the Com- 
 mandery. This compliment gave great pleasure to our venera- 
 ble frater, and when failing health did not prevent, he regularly 
 attended the Annual Reunion of Veterans. 
 
 Our venerable frater died December 13th, 1883, having nearly 
 reached the age of 93 years.' He had been a Mason fbr over 69 
 years, being, the oldest in Maryland, and the eleventh oldest in the 
 world (Brother Sir Moses Montefiore, of England, deceased a 
 few years previously, being the oldest, he having been initiated 
 in 1809, five years before Brother Stansbury). He was buried at 
 Baltimore Cemetery with Masonic and Templar honors, con- 
 ducted by Warren Lodge and Maryland Commandery, in the 
 presence of a large number of brethren and citizens. Among 
 the latter were Mayor Latrobe and four ex-Mayors of Baltimore. 
 
 CHARLES OILMAN. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 4g.) 
 
 Sir Knight Charles Oilman was born in the town of Meredith, 
 New Hampshire, December 14th, 1793, where his younger years 
 were spent, and where he was educated. 
 
 Upon the conclusion of his collegiate life, he commenced the 
 study of law, and after a few years was admitted to the practice 
 of his profession in the Courts of New Hampshire. He was 
 made a Mason in 1823, and soon became so active among the 
 workmen of the Temple, that in a few years he was elected to the 
 position of Grand Master. ' Not less active in Capitular Masonry, 
 he was chosen High Priest of his Chapter, in which office he was 
 continued several years, and from 1830 to '1833 was Grand Treas- 
 urer of the Grand Chapter of New Hampshire. In the latter 
 year he[removed to Baltimore, where he was admitted to the 
 practice of his profession in the Courts of Maryland. 
 
 Shortly after his arrival in Baltimore he affiliated with Wirg- 
 
2g2 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 man Lodge No. 72, and upon its demise in 1839, he affiliated with 
 Concordia No. 13. He became a member of Phoenix Chapter 
 No. 7, of which he was High Priest for some years. He affiliated 
 with Maryland Encampment No. i, April 7th, 1837. This was at 
 a time of great depression in the Encampment, and it appears 
 he did not take much interest in it until 1848, when a revival and 
 reorganization took place, and he was elected Grand Comman- 
 der, and was in the occupancy of the office until the spring of 
 1849, when business engagements took him to California. Prior 
 to his leaving, as we have seen, his fraters of Maryland Encamp- 
 ment presented to him a gold eight-pointed star, the presenta- 
 tion being made by his life-long friend. Sir Knight Benjamin B. 
 French, of the District of Columbia. 
 
 Upon his return from California, he was again, in 1855, called 
 upon to preside over the Encampment, and again in 1857 and 
 
 1858, b)' which time the title of the presiding officer became 
 Eminent Commander, he being the first to bear that designation. 
 
 Sir Knight Oilman was equally as active in the ser\ ices of the 
 fraternity in California as he had been in his native and adopted 
 States, having been instrumental in the organization of a Lodge 
 in San Francisco, which was the first Lodge organized on the 
 Pacific coast. He was also instrumental in the organization of 
 the Grand Lodge of California a few years thereafter. 
 
 He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maryland 
 in 1842, and was annually re-elected until 1849, ^^^d was Grand 
 Secretary of the Grand Chapter from 1836 to 1840. He was also 
 prominent in the national Masonic bodies, having been General 
 Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter from 1856 to 
 
 1859, and Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment of the 
 United States for 16 years. 
 
 Sir Gilman was greatly affected by the death of his only son. 
 He had labored for years to prepare him for a career of honor 
 and usefulness, and was full of hope that his fondest expectations 
 would be realized in his life and history. While striving to be 
 resigned to the order of the Divine administration, he never fully 
 recovered from the afflictive stroke, but slowly and gradually his 
 mental, as well as his physical, powers became impaired, and 
 finally, on September gth, 1861, they ceased altogether. 
 
 From an unaccountable misufiderstanding, the request of this 
 distinguished brother, companion and frater, to be buried with 
 the rites of Freemasonry, was not complied with. The Grand 
 Chaplain, Rev. John N. Mcjilton, and several members of the 
 Grand Lodge, were present at Greenmount Cemetery when his 
 remains arrived there, but owing to the misunderstanding re- 
 ferred to, they were not interred with Masonic ceremonies. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 293 
 
 DANIEL A. PIPER. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 55.) 
 
 Sir Knight Daniel A. Piper was born in Harrisonburg, Vir- 
 ginia, in 1802, where he resided until . 1838, when he removed to 
 "Baltimore. He received the Symbolic degrees in Union Lodge 
 in his native town, in the year 1827. 
 
 Upon his arrival at Baltimore, hte'affiliated with Warren Lodge- 
 No. 51, but subsequently withdrew therefrom, and connected 
 himself with Concordia No. 13. In both of these Lodges he 
 was repeatedly elected Master. From the time of his coming to 
 Baltimore, until the close of his long life, he was prominently 
 occupied in the councils of the craft, more particularly in those 
 relating to Symbolic Masonry and Templarism. 
 
 In the Grand Lodge of Masons of Maryland he occupied the 
 several positions of Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, Grand 
 Inspector, member of the Board of Managers, Grand Lecturer 
 and Grand Tyler. He was a member of the celebrated National 
 Masonic Convention which assembled in Baltimore in 1843, and 
 claimed that the system of work which he taught for so many 
 years in this jui;isdiction was verbatim that adopted by this Con- 
 vention. 
 
 Although he continued his membership with Phoenix Chapter, 
 Sir piper took but little interest in Capitular Masonry, but he was 
 equally as zealous in the Commandery as he was in the Lodge. 
 He received the Orders in Maryland Encampment in May, 1843, 
 and upon the removal of Sir Gilman to California, he was elected 
 Grand Commander, and was annually re-elected to the position 
 until 1853, about which time he removed to another part of 
 the State. Upon his return to the city in 1859, he was again 
 elected the presiding officer (Eminent Commander). 
 
 Although evidently failing in health for some years. Sir Knight 
 Piper continued at his post (Grand Tyler) until Tuesday June 23, 
 1875, when he left the Temple quite exhausted by the heat. 
 On the next day he was too ill to leave his bed, and it soon be- 
 came evident that he was sinking rapidly; shortly afterwards 
 he relapsed into a stupor, which continued until his death on 
 Friday following. His remains were brought to the Temple on 
 Saturday, where they lay in state until the following day, when 
 they were conveyed to Greenmount Cemetery by the Grand 
 Lodge, under the escort of Maryland Commandery, and there 
 interred with Masonic ceremonies, conducted by Grand Master 
 John H. B. Latrobe. His wife died five days subsequently, 
 leaving two daughters. 
 
2 94 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 SAMSON CARISS. 
 
 Samson Cariss was a native of England, and came to Balti- 
 more when quite a young man. He engaged in the business of 
 gilding and picture-frame making with Mr. Palmer, who was lost 
 on the ill-fated steamer President. He afterwards enter.ed into 
 co-partnership with a Mr. Schultz, and at a later date associated 
 with him Mr. Elisha Harrington, Jr. He received the degrees 
 of Masonry in Concordia Lodge in 1842, and two years thereafter 
 he was elected Master, serving two terms. He also served in the 
 same position in 1856, and again in i860, 1862 and 1863. 
 
 He received the Orders of Knighthood in Maryland Comman- 
 dery in November, 1848, and was its Grand Commander in 1853 
 and 1854. He held the position of Grand Treasurer of the Grand 
 Lodge from 1848 to 1858, and was Grand Treasurer of the Grand 
 Chapter during the same years. He took an active interest in 
 his Lodge, and also in the Grand Lodge, until within a few years 
 of his death, which occurred in one of the lower counties of this 
 State in 1869. 
 
 JAMES STIRRAT 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 61) 
 
 Was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1814, and came to this coun- 
 try in 1833. After a residence of one year in Baltimore, he re- 
 moved to the village of Rising Sun, Indiana, and engaged in 
 commercial pursuits until 1850, when he returned to Baltimore. 
 
 He was made a Mason in Rising Sun Lodge No. — , and at once 
 entered as a pioneer of Masonry in what was then the "Wild 
 West." He received the Chapter degrees while on a visit to 
 Baltimore, and then, in connection with others, established a 
 Chapter at his home. He received the Orders of Knighthood at 
 Dayton, Ohio, in 1848, shortly after which he assisted in the 
 establishment of the first Commandery in Missouri, at the city of 
 St. Louis. He used to relate that the furniture used upon the 
 occasion consisted of packing boxes, which served for seats and 
 tables. 
 
 He also assisted in the formation of the first Commandery in 
 the State of Indiana, which took place at the house of Governor 
 Whitcomb, in Indianapolis. 
 
 In 1850 he removed his family back to Baltimore, and at once 
 affiliated with Union Lodge No. 60, Jerusalem Chapter No. 9, and 
 Maryland Commandery. In the latter body he was Junior War- 
 den from 1851 to 1853; Generalissimo in 1854 and 1855, and 
 Grand Commander in 1856. 
 
 In 1859, with eleven others, most of whom were members of 
 Maryland Commandery, he organized Baltimore Commandery, 
 bein^ its first Commander, and was continued in office until his 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 295 
 
 death. He was elected Grand Sword Bearer of the Grand En- 
 campment in 1862, and Grand King- of the Grand Chapter in 
 1863, and held these positions at the time of his death. 
 
 He received the Scottish Rite degrees in the winter of i860, 
 and was the first Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Consistory, 
 organized January, 1861, and occupied the position at the time 
 of his death. He was elected to receive the 33°, but was pre- 
 vented b)' the difficulties existing in the country from attending 
 the sessions of the Supreme Council. 
 
 He died suddenly 31st October, 1864, at Hampton, Va., where 
 he was on a visit to his son, His remains were brought to Balti- 
 more, and buried in Greenmount Cemetery with Masonic honors 
 by his Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. 
 
 Sir Knight Stirrat was a well known, energetic and popular 
 citizen of Baltimore, and was respected and loved by all who 
 knew him. He was an active and ardent member of "St. An- 
 drew's Society," established as a benevolent institution, to look 
 after the interests of the destitute and orphan children of Scotch- 
 men of the city, and to assist and educate them, and of which he 
 was for a number of years President. He was also an active and 
 influential member of the Maryland Institute, and that institution 
 is greatly indebted to him for his exertions in 'its behalf. 
 
 Rev. JOHN N. McJILTON. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 65.) 
 
 Sir Knight John N. Mcjilton was the son of Daniel Mcjilton, a 
 local preacher in the Methodist Church, and was born in Balti- 
 more in the year 1805. He learned the trade of cabinet-making, 
 and while following this business, like his father, was a local 
 preacher in the Methodist Church. 
 
 He subsequently prepared himself for orders in the Protestant 
 Episcopal Church,' and was ordained by Bishop Whittingham in 
 1 841, when he became Assistant Rector of Christ Church. At 
 subsequent periods he had charge of various parishes in this State. 
 
 He was Treasurer of the Board of Public School Commissioners 
 of Baltimore from 1849 to 1866, and until the. duties of this office 
 were transferred to the City Register, when he became Superin- 
 tendent of Public Schools, and retained the position until 1868. 
 
 He was made a Mason in "Warren Lodge in 1845, but subse- 
 quently withdrew, and affiliated with Corinthian No. 93, of which 
 he was Master. Receiving the Capitular degrees in Concordia 
 Chapter, he subsequently affiliated with Jerusalem No. 9, and 
 was its High Priest in 1856. He received the Orders of Knight- 
 hood in Maryland Encampment, May, 1849, and was Eminent 
 Commander from i860 to 1865. In 1862 he was elected Grand 
 Master of Masons, and the same year was Grand High Priest, 
 serving in each position one year. 
 
2g6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Sir Knight Mcjiltpn removed to New York City in 1870, where 
 he died April 13th, 1875, in the 70th year of his age. His re- 
 mains were brought to Baltimore, and conveyed to Christ Church, 
 corner Chase and St. Paul streets, where a number of his old 
 friends and associates were assembled. After the conclusion of 
 the church services, conducted by Rev. George A. Leakin; the 
 remains were conveyed to Greenmount Cemetery for interment, 
 Maryland Commandery acting as an escort. The Templar ser- 
 vice was read by Eminent Commander Sir Hermon L. Emmons. 
 
 Sir Knight Mcjilton was a man of remarkably pleasing man- 
 ners, a zealous Mason, and an earnest, hard working Christian. 
 He was a ready, but somewhat voluminous, writer, several of his 
 reports on correspondence exceeding 300 printed pages, small 
 type. A number of his sermons and addresses were published; 
 also two volumes of poems, besides which he edited the poems 
 of "The Milford Bard." 
 
 A son, William Mcjilton, of New York, and two daughters sur- 
 vived him. 
 
 REUBEN A. HOLMES. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 6g.) 
 
 Reuben Allen Holmes was born in the year 1822, near Luray, 
 Page County, Virginia, where his early youth was spent. He 
 came to Baltimore in 1840, and obtained employment with the 
 old Water Company until it sold out to the Gaslight Company 
 of Baltimore, of which he then became an employe. His in- 
 dustry and fidelity soon marked him as one worthy of confi- 
 dence, and he was speedily promoted from one position to an- 
 other until he became General Superintendent of the extensive 
 works of this Company. 
 
 It is not known when, or where, he received the Symbolic de- 
 grees, but I find he affiliated with Warren Lodge No. 51 in 1856, 
 of which Lodge he subsequently became Master, holding the 
 position for a number of years. 
 
 In 1868 he withdrew from this Lodge, and became a charter 
 member of Fidelity Lodge No. 136, and of which he was the 
 second Master. He received the Capitular degrees in Phoenix 
 Chapter, from which he withdrew in i860, and became a charter 
 member and second officer of St. John's Chapter No. 19, and in 
 the following year he was elected its High Priest. 
 
 He received the Orders of Knighthood in Maryland Comman- 
 dery No. I in April, 1859, and at once became an active and effi- 
 cient worker. In 1865 he was elected Eminent Commander,''and 
 was annually re-elected to the position until April, 1869. 
 
 He died August 15th, 1873, ^^^ his remains were brought to 
 the Temple, where they laid in state until the i8th, in charge of 
 a guard of honor, composed of Sir Knights of Maryland Com- 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 297 
 
 matidery. After appropriate Masonic services, they were con- 
 veyed to Greenmount Cemetery, accompanied by the officers of 
 Maryland Commandery, Fidelity Lodge and St. John's Chapter, 
 the inclemency of the weather preventing the Commandery from 
 participating as a body. 
 
 ••Sir Knight Holmes was one of the most active and zealous 
 Masons of his day, being excelled by none as a worker in the 
 Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. His widow is residing in this 
 city, his only child having died shortlj' before his death. 
 
 EDWARD T. SCHULTZ. 
 
 (Portrait opposite title page.) 
 
 Sir Edward Thomas Schultz was born in Frederick City, Mary- 
 land, August 23d,' 1827, where he was educated, and where he 
 remained until reaching his majority, when he removed to 
 Mobile, Alabama. After a sojourn of four or five years in the 
 latter city, he removed to Baltimore, and engaged in mercantile 
 pursuits, in which he is still engaged. 
 
 He was made a Mason in Concordia Lodge No. 13 in 1854, in 
 which he occupied the position of Master for five consecutive 
 terms. In 1855 he received the Capitular degrees in Jerusalem 
 Chapter No. 9, and for four consecutive years held the office of 
 High Priest. In the Grand Chapter of Maryland, he held succes- 
 sively the offices of Grand Scribe, Grand King and Deputy Grand 
 High Priest, and was elected Grand High Priest in 1887, but de- 
 clined installation, because of onerous duties devolving upon him 
 at the time. In the Grand Lodge he was honored in 1886 by 
 election as Senior Grand Warden. 
 
 He received the Orders of Knighthood in Maryland Comman- 
 dery in 1863, and was its Eminent Commander in 1869, 1870 and 
 T871. He was one of the delegates to the convention that organ- 
 ized the Grand Commandery of Maryland in 1870, and was its 
 first Captain -General, holding the position until 1873, when he was 
 elected Deputy Grand Commander, and in the following year 
 Grand Commander. 
 
 In 1874 he was elected Grand Captain-General of the Grand 
 Encampment of the United States, holding the position until 
 1877. He received' the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted 
 Scottish Rite to the 32", and held the several positions of Master 
 of Orion Chapter Rose Croix, and Commander of the Grand Con- 
 sistory of the State, holding allegiance to the Supreme Council 
 for the Southern Jurisdiction, but has remained unaffiliated since 
 the surrender of the charters of these bodies in 188 1. 
 rf By reason of long service he has been made an honorary life 
 member of his Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. For the past 
 sixteen years he has prepared the Reports on Correspondence to 
 
29S HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 the Grand Chapter, and for the past five years, those of the 
 Grand Lodge. 
 
 Since 1881 Sir Schultz has devoted much time to historical re- 
 search pertaining to the fraternity in this jurisdiction, and has 
 prepared for publication a history of Concordia Lodge No. 13, 
 and a general history of the fraternity in Maryland, as also the 
 present work. 
 
 ROBERT K. MARTIN. 
 
 (Portrait opposite pag^e nz.) 
 
 Robert Kirkwood Martin, son of Dr. George T. Martin, was 
 born at Denton, Caroline County, Maryland, January 5th, 1835. 
 He came to Baltimore in 1846, and was educated at St. Mary's 
 College, graduating in 18 c; 2. He studied law for a few months, 
 but concluded to devote his time to civil engineering. 
 
 In 1853 he was employed on the Alexandria, Loudon and 
 Hampshire Railroad; then for two years on the Norfolk and 
 Petersburg Railroad; and subsequently on the Pittsburg and 
 Connellsville Road. 
 
 In 1858 he returned to Baltimore, and was appointed Resident 
 Engineer of the Baltimore Water Works. He continued in this 
 position until 1875, during which time he built the Druid Lake 
 High Service Reservoir, and the Gunpowder temporary supply. 
 He was then made Chief Engineer of the introduction of the 
 Gunpowder supply into Baltimore. At the completion of this 
 magfnificent work in 1881, he was made Chief Engineer of the 
 entire system of the Baltimore Water Works, and is still occupy- 
 ing that position. 
 
 Sir Knight Martin was made a Mason in L^nion Lodge No. 60, 
 of Baltimore, June, 1859, but in 1866 he demitted from this 
 Lodge, and became one of the charter members of Landmark 
 Lodge No. 127, afterwards serving as Worshipful Master two 
 years. 
 
 He received the Capitular degrees in St. John's Royal Arch 
 Chapter No. 19 in 1865, of which body he was High Priest in 
 1872. 
 
 He received the Orders of Knighthood, in Maryland Comman- 
 dery March 12, 1866, and was Eminent Commander in 1872, and 
 was elected Grand Commander in 1876. 
 
 In November, 1887, he was elected Grand Scribe in the Grand 
 Chapter; the following year Grand King, and in 1889 Grand High 
 Priest. He received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted 
 Scottish Rite to the 32° in the bodies under the Grand Consis- 
 tory of Maryland, since the surrender of the charters of which 
 bodies he has remained a non-affiliated Scottish Rite Mason. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 299 
 
 JACOB E. 'KREBS. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 116.) 
 
 Jacob Emory Krebs was born in the city of Baltimore, Decem- 
 ber 30th, 1842, and was educated at the Public and High Schools 
 of the city. After leaving school, he entered the bacon and pork 
 establishment of his father. Sir Henry W. Krebs, a member of 
 Union Lodge and Maryland Commandery. 
 
 Upon arriving at age, he was admitted a member of the firm, 
 composed of his father and brother. At the deatW of the former, 
 Mr. John Black was associated with the firm, which became and 
 continues Black & Krebs, the firm being now largely engaged in 
 the manufacturing of tin cans. 
 
 Sir Krebs was made a Mason in St. John's Lodge No. 34 in 
 1865, and in 1870 he was elected Master, serving two terms. He 
 was one of the charter members at the formation of 'Fidelity 
 Lodge No. 136 in 1868, but withdrew a few years subsequently, 
 and again affiliated with St. John's. 
 
 He was exalted in St. John's Chapter No. 19 in 1868, and in 
 1877 was its High Priest. Was dubbed Knight Templar in 
 Maryland Commandery September 25, 1868, and after serving in 
 the various subordinate positions, was elected Eminent Com- 
 mander in T873, ^^^ after serving as Grand Captain-General, 
 Grand Generalissimo and Deputy Grand Comijiander, was in 1878 
 .elected Grand Commander. 
 
 H e received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish 
 Rite to the 32° in the several bodies, viz: Mizpah Lodge Per- 
 fection, Orion Chapter, De Molay Council and Grand Consistory 
 of Maryland. Of the latter body he was second officer from 
 1875 '^o i88i, when the charters of those bodies were surrendered 
 to the Supreme Council, since which he has remained unaffiliated. 
 
 Sir Krebs has been a member of the Board of Managers of the 
 Masonic Temple, with the exception of three years, since 1877. 
 In November, 1890, he was elected Deputy Grand Master of the 
 Grand Lodge, and was re-elected to the position at the late 
 Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, November, 1891. 
 
 FERDINAND J. S. GORGAS, M. D. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page jiq.) 
 
 .The subject of this sketch was born in Winchester, Va., July 
 27th, 1835, where he spent his early youth. He graduated at 
 Dickinson College, Pennsylvania, in 1855, receiving the degree of 
 Master of Arts from that College in 1858; graduated at the Dental 
 College of Dental Surgery at Baltimore in 1857, and as a Doctor 
 of Medicine at the University of Maryland in 1863. For twenty- 
 five years he has been Professor and Dean of Baltimore College 
 Dental Surgery. In 1882 he was elected Professor and Dean and 
 a member of the Board of Regents of the Faculty of Physics of 
 
300 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 the University of Maryland, which position he now holds, and is 
 a member of the American Medical Association and International 
 Medical Congress. 
 
 He was made a Mason in St. John's Lodge, Carlisle, Pa., in 
 1868; receiving the Capitular degrees in St. John's Chapter, and 
 the Orders of Knighthood in St. John's Commandery, both of 
 the same place. Upon his removal to Baltimore, he affiliated 
 with Concordia Lodge, Jerusalem Chapter and Maryland Com- 
 mandery. 
 
 He sjibsequently withdrew from Concordia, and became a 
 charter member and first Master of Oriental Lodge No. 158. 
 
 He was High Priest of Jerusalem Chapter No. 9 in i872-'73, 
 and again in '77, and Eminent Commander of Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. I in 1874. He, with nearly sixty others, withdrew 
 from Maryland in 1875, ^^^ formed Beauseant Commander)'- 
 No. 8, of which he became first Commander. 
 
 He was Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge in 1879, 
 Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter in 1880, Grand Master 
 of the Grand Council R. and S. Masters in 1878, and Grand Com- 
 mander in 1880, and was Chairman of the Committee on Foreign 
 Correspondence of the Grand Lodge for a number of years, and 
 also of the Grand Commandery. 
 
 He received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish 
 Rite in the bodies subordinate to the Grand Consistory of Mary- 
 land, receiving the 33° in 1878 from the Supreme Council for the 
 Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. 
 
 At the formation of Mizpah Lodge of Perfection No. 3 in 
 1874, he was elected Venerable Master, and held the position 
 until the surrender of its charter in 1881. He was also Most Wise 
 Master of Orion Chapter Rose Croix No. i, at the time of the 
 surrender of its charter. 
 
 After the surrender of the charters of the Scottish Rite bodies 
 to the Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction, he inter- 
 ested himself in the establishment of the so-called Cerneau 
 bodies in Mar3rland, and was subsequently elected the presiding 
 officer of the Supreme Council under which these bodies were 
 held. 
 
 HERMON LOUIS EMMONS 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 124) 
 
 Was born at Willcesbarre, Pennsylvania, on the 24th day of 
 August, 1832, and received his classical education in that city, 
 and at Wyoming Seminary. 
 
 He was admitted to the bar in the Court of Common Pleas of 
 Susquehanna County in 1857; in the Supreme Court of New York 
 City in October, 1857; in the Courts of Maryland in January, 1865, 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 301 
 
 and in the Supreme Court of the United States some time there- 
 after. 
 
 He was appointed Military Storekeeper, with the rank of Cap- 
 tain, for the, State of New York, on behalf of. the United States, 
 on the 19th day of April, 1861, his immediate chief being Chester 
 A. Arthur, late President of the United States. 
 
 He was mustered into the United States service as Captain in 
 the Fifth Regiment, New York Heavy Artillery Volunteers, on 
 the 13th day of February, 1862; was bre vetted Major of United 
 States' Volunteers by the President of the United States, and 
 continued in the United States service until the 19th day of Feb- 
 ruary, 1865, when he took up his residence in Baltimore, and 
 has been since engaged in his profession. 
 
 He was made a Mason in Naval Lodge No. 69, New York City, 
 in 1858, and exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Phoenix Chapter No. 
 2, New York Citjr. He affiliated with Arcana Lodge No. no, 
 Baltimore, in 1865, and was Master in 1870. He affiliated with 
 Jerusalem Chapter No. 9, Baltimore, October, 1865, and was 
 elected High Priest thereof in 1868; re-elected in the following 
 year, and elected Grand High Priest of Maryland in 1875. 
 
 He received the Order of Knight Templar in Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. i June 22, 1865, and was elected Eminent Comman- 
 der thereof in 1875. 
 
 He received the degrees of the Scottish Rite to 32° in the Grand 
 Consistory of Maryland in 1870, of which body he was elected 
 Grand Commander, December, 1878, and was in the occupancy of 
 that position at the date of the surrender of its charter, in 1881, 
 since which he has remained an unaffiliated Scottish Rite Mason. 
 
 WILLIAM A. HANWAY. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page izg.) 
 
 William Augustus Hanway was born in Morgantowu, Monon- 
 galia Co., W. Va., i6th December, 1836, and received his early 
 education at the Monongalia Academy. At the age of fourteen 
 he let't school, and embarked in mercantile pursuits as junior 
 partner; two years later, his father dying, he withdrew from ac- 
 tive participation in the business, but still retained an interest in it; 
 he re-entered the Academy, and two years later entered Wash- 
 ington College, Washington, Pennsylvania, from which he grad- 
 uated in 1857. 
 
 He then attended Judge John W. Brockenbrough's law lectures 
 at Lexington, and in i860 was admitted to the bar. 
 
 In 1870 he removed to Baltimore, and engaged in mercantile 
 pursuits, from which, however, he retired in 1880, and has since 
 been engaged as a dealer in real estate. 
 
 He was made a Mason in Union Lodge No. 93, Morgantown, 
 then under the jurisdiction of Virginia; now Union Lodge No. 4, 
 
302 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 under the jurisdiction of West Virginia, and was Master at the 
 time the charter was obtained from the latter jurisdiction. He 
 was exalted ia Nelson R. A. Chapter, and dubbed a Knight 
 Templar in Star of West Commandery, all in his native town. 
 Upon his removal to Baltimore, he aflBliated with Concordia 
 Lodge and with Maryland Commandery; of the latter body he 
 was elected Eminent Commander in 1876, and in 1882 was elected 
 Grand Commander, and re-elected in the following year. 
 
 Sir Knight Hanway was !Marshal-in-Chief of the parade at the 
 Centennial Celebration of the Commandery, and also acted in the 
 same capacity at the Centennial of the Grand Lodge of Mary- 
 land in 1887. 
 
 COLUMBUS CLARK ISAACS 
 
 (Portrait opposite pae:e 136) 
 
 Was born in the citj- of Baltimore on the 20th da^^ of iSeptember, 
 1 83 1. He attended the public schools of the citv until he was 
 thirteen years'old, when he learned the trade of cigar-making, 
 commencing business on his own account in the year 1856 at 40 
 and 42 South street, Baltimore, as cigar manufacturer and dealer, 
 and has continued in the same business and place ever since. 
 
 He was made a Master Mason in Mystic Circle Lodge No. 109 
 in 1859, while it was still working under dispensation, and was 
 elected Master in 1872, serving two terms; was elected its Treas- 
 urer in 1878, and has since been continuously re-elected to the 
 position. 
 
 He was exalted in Jerusalem R. A. Chapter No. 9 in 1865; 
 elected its High Priest in 1879, serving four successive years, and 
 again elected in 1886, and in the following year was elected Grand " 
 High Priest. In November, 1891, he was again elected High 
 Priest of his Chapter. ' 
 
 He received the degrees of Royal and Select Master under the 
 old system, and after the organization of Jerusalem Council No. 
 2, he served as Thrice 111. Master for a number of years, and was 
 Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1888, and at present is 
 Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council of Maryland, as well 
 as Thrice 111. Master of his Council. 
 
 He was dubbed a Knight Templar in Maryland Commandery 
 No. I April 26, 1867; was elected its Eminent Commander in 
 1877, and in 1885 was elected Grand Commander of the Grand 
 Commandery of Maryland. 
 
 In 1879 he was elected one of the Board of Managers of the 
 Masonic Temple, and has been continued as such ever since, 
 and in November, 1890, he was elected Junior Grand Warden of 
 the Grand Lodge. 
 
 He received the degrees of the Scottish Rite to the 32° in the 
 Grand Consistory of Maryland, under the Southern Jurisdiction, 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 303 
 
 and was the Grand Treasurer of that body at the time of the 
 surrender of its charter, after which he assisted in the organiza- 
 tion of the Cerneau bodies of this city, but from which he with- 
 drew in 1889. 
 
 WILLIAM H. RUBY. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 139.) 
 
 The subject of this sketcli was born at York, Pennsylvania, 
 September 13th, 1830. Until 14 years of age he attended the 
 public schools at Wrightsville, York County, when he removed to 
 Chambersburg, and entered the printing office of the German 
 Reformed Messenger, for the purpose of learning the printing busi- 
 ness. Upon attaining his majority in 1851, he removed to 
 Cockeysville, in this State; thence to Towson, where he entered 
 into his present occupation as editor and publisher of the Mary- 
 land Journal. 
 
 Sir Knight Ruby received the Symbolic degrees of Masonrjf in 
 Mount Moriah Lodge No. 116, at Towson, during the months of 
 February, March and April, 1865, and was elected Master in 
 1870, being continued in the position for five consecutive terms. 
 
 He received the Capitular degrees in Jerusalem Chapter No. 
 9, January, 187 1, and was dubbed a Knight Templar in Mary- 
 land Commandery, February 21st, 187 1. After serving in the 
 various positions of Junior and Senior Wardens, Captain- General 
 and Generalissimo, he was in 1878 elected Eminent Commander, 
 and at the Conclave of the Grand C^ommandery, November, 1891, 
 he was elected Deputy Grand Commander. 
 
 EDMUND JOSEPH OPPELT. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 141.) 
 
 The subject of this sketch was a son of Herman Oppelt, and 
 was born at Nazareth, a Moravian town in Northampton County, 
 Pennsylvania, January 2d, i8'3S. He learned the trade of cigar- 
 making, and upon arriving at age, he removed to Baltimore, 
 where, in the year i860, he entered into business as manufac- 
 turer of cigars, and dealer in tobacco, which he followed until his 
 death. 
 
 Sir Knight Oppelt was made a Mason in Warren Lodge No. 51 
 in 1863, and of which he became Master in 1871. In 1876 he was 
 elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge, and in 1878 
 was elected Senior Grand Warden. He was elected a member of 
 the Board of Managers of Masonic Temple in 1875, and was con- 
 tinued in the position until his death. 
 
 He received the Capitular degrees in St. John's Chapter No. 
 
304 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 19 in 1865; was its High Priest in 1873, and in 1879 was Grand 
 High Priest. He was dubbed a Knight Templar in Maryland 
 Commandery, August 13, 1875, and in 1879 was elected Eminent 
 Commander. 
 
 The degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite to the 
 32" were conferred upon him in the bodies subordinate to the 
 Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction, in all of which 
 he retained his membership until the surrender of their charters 
 in 1881, after which he remained a non-affiliated Scottish Rite 
 Mason. 
 
 Sir Knight Oppelt died October 8th, 1884, at Poncha Springs, 
 Colorado, where he had gone for the improvement of his health, 
 which had been failing for several years. His remains were 
 brought to Baltimore, and on the 26th of October following 
 they were conveyed to Loudon Park Cemetery, attended by 
 his Lodge, Maryland and Baltimore Commanderies, and a large 
 representation of the various Masonic bodies of which he had 
 been a member. The Templar burial service was conducted by 
 Eminent Commander Wm. E. Arnold and the Prelate, Sir Wm. 
 Rogers. 
 
 Sir Knight Oppelt was a most earnest and zealous Mason, and 
 was popular with all the brethren who knew him. who still fondly 
 cherish his memory. 
 
 CHARLES G. EDWARDS 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 143) 
 
 Was born in Baltimore on the 3d April, 1844, and was a grand- 
 son of Jonathan Edwards, the celebrated theologian and educator 
 of youth. He was educated in the public schools of our city, 
 graduating at the High School (now Baltimore City College) in 
 the class of 1861. He then enlisted as a private in the Union 
 Army, serving creditably until the close of the war, when he 
 entered the Engineer Corps of the Union Pacific Railroad. 
 
 Subsequently he returned to Baltimore, and having selected 
 the profession of teaching, he prepared for this important work 
 by a thorough course of training in the State Normal School. 
 From the humble position of assistant in a night school, he rose 
 rapidly to the Principalship of a grammar school, and when the 
 English-German Schools were inaugurated, he was placed in 
 charge of one of the largest of these. 
 
 In September, 1882, he was elected Assistant Superintendent 
 of Public Schools in Baltimore. In this position he did yeoman 
 service in the cause of common school education. He was a firm 
 believer in the practical and progressive methods of teaching, 
 and an unrelenting foe to the cramming system. During his 
 brief term of office he delivered 27 lectures and addresses through- 
 out the State and elsewhere on educational topics. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMAND2RY. 305 
 
 Brother Edwards was made a Mason in Arcana Lodge, June 28, 
 1 871; passed and raised within a month thereafter. Elected 
 Junior Warden, June, 1872; Senior Warden in December follow- 
 ing, and Master in June, 1873. Having served a year and a half 
 as Master, he was elected Treasurer, and continued as such until 
 his death. 
 
 He was appointed Grand Inspector in November, 1874; Senior 
 Grand Deacon in 1876, and was elected Junior Grand Warden in 
 1877; subsequently serving as a member of the Committee on 
 Work and Board of Managers, which last position he held up to 
 the time of his death. He received the Capitular degrees in 
 Adoniram Chapter No. 21 in 1873, and served as King during the 
 year i88i. Was knighted in Maryland Commandery, June 12, 
 1876, and presided as Eminent Commander during the year 1880, 
 accompanying his command to the Triennial Convocation at 
 Chicago in that year. 
 
 His illness dated from July, 1884, when he delivered an address 
 before the Maryland State Teachers' Association at Ocean City, 
 Md., and though the Board of School Commissioners, upon reas- 
 sembling in September, granted him, unsolicited, a leave of 
 absence for sixty days, he was at his post again before the close 
 of the month. A recurrence of the violent features of his malady 
 compelled him to desist, however, and just as he supposed he was 
 recovering, apoplexy supervened, which, on October 12th, 1884, 
 terminated fatally. 
 
 His funeral took place on Sunday, the 15th, and was attended 
 by the Grand Lodge, escorted by Maryland Commandery; also by 
 a large number of the teachers and pupils of the public schools. 
 He was interred at Greenmount Cemetery with the Masonic cere- 
 monies. Grand Master John S. Tyson officiating. His widow and 
 two children — a son and daughter — survived him. 
 
 Sir Knight Edwards was a man of strong character and noble 
 qualities, and was much beloved by his intimate associates. 
 
 GERHARD F. KOOKE. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 150.) 
 
 Gerhard Frederick Kooke was born in Baltimore, Md., Novem- 
 ber 5th, 1 85 1. At the age of seven years he entered Zion School, 
 the leading English-German School of the day, from which he 
 was graduated in July, 1866. He thereupon entered the office of 
 L. W. Gunther, cotton and tobacco commission merchant, and 
 upon the latter's retirement from the business in 1878, vSir Kooke 
 succeeded to the same, which he still continues. 
 
 His application was placed in Excelsior Lodge No. 169 (now 
 extinct) in February, 1875, and he was initiated March 24th, 
 1875; passed April 14, raised April 28th. He demitted from 
 Excelsior Lodge, October 25th, 1876, and joined Concordia 
 Lodge No. 13, November 17th, 1876. After filling successively 
 
3o6 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 the offices of Junior and Senior Wardens in this Lodge, he was 
 elected Master December 3d, 1880, and re-elected June, 1881. 
 
 He was exalted in Jerusalem R. A. Chapter No. 9, on June 
 22d, 1875, and received the Council degrees January 20th, 1881. 
 in Jerusalem Council No. 2, R. and S. M. He received the 
 Order of the Red Cross in Maryland Commandery No. i, Octo- 
 ber 2 2d, 1875, and the Orders of Knight Templar and Malta, 
 November 12th, 1875. 
 
 After having served in all the subordinate positions in the 
 Commandery, he was elected Eminent Commander 3d April, 
 1 88 1. While in the occupancy of this position, he accompanied 
 his Commandery to Yorktown, Va., on the occasion of the cere- 
 monies commemorative of the one hundredth anniversary of the 
 surrender of Cornwallis. 
 
 GRAHAM DUKEHART. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 156.) 
 
 Graham Dukebart was born in Baltimore, February 3d, 1839, 
 and with the exception of the period from 1861 to 1866, when he 
 was in the army, he has been a constant resident thereof. 
 
 In 1861 he enlisted as a private in the 35th Regiment, New 
 York Volunteer Infantry, at Washington, of which he was com- 
 missioned Lieutenant. In 1863, being mustered out on expira 
 tion of term of service of the Regiment, he was placed in charge 
 of the "transportation not in use" in the Department of the 
 Potomac, where he remained until 1866, when he returned to 
 Baltimore, and engaged, with his father, as snuff manufacturer. 
 
 Sir Dukehart was made a Mason in Mt. ^^ernon Lodge No. 
 151, July, 1878, of which he has been Master four terms, com- 
 mencing with 1 88 1, and since 1885 its Secretary. In 1883 he was 
 elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge, and since 
 1886 has been its Grand Lecturer. 
 
 He was exalted to the degree of Royal Arch Mason in St. 
 John's Chapter No. 19 in 1878, and after serving in the various 
 subordinate positions, was in 1886 elected High Priest, and since 
 1889 has been Grand Lecturer of the Grand Chapter. He was 
 made a Royal and Select Master in Concordia Council No. i in 
 1879, and elected Thrice 111. Master in i888, serving four terms. 
 In 1889 he was appointed Grand Lecturer of the Grand Council, 
 R. and S. M. 
 
 He was dubbed a Knight Templar in Maryland Commandery 
 in November, 8, 1878, and four years later was elected Eminent 
 Commander. Since 1883 he has been continuously Captain- 
 General of his Commandery, as well as Commander of the Drill 
 Corps — the only organization of the kind in the State. For sev- 
 eral years he was Chairman of the Committee on Work in the 
 Grand Commandery, but on the publication of the ritual by the 
 Grand Encampment of the United States in 1886, he declined 
 longer to serve on that Committee. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 307 
 
 F. LEWIS SCHAEFER 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 160.) 
 
 Was born in the city of Baltimore September 23, 1848, and was 
 educated in the public schools of Baltimore. For the past six or 
 seven years he has been engaged in the business of funeral di- 
 rector. 
 
 He was made a Mason in Lafayette Lodge No. 1 1 1 in the year 
 1871, and was elected Master in 1873, serving two terms. He re- 
 ceived the Capitular degrees in Concordia Chapter in 1873, but 
 subsequently withdrew therefrom and affiliated with Adoniram 
 Chapter No. 21, of which he is at present a member. 
 
 He received the Orders of Knighthood in Maryland Comman- 
 dery, March 24th, 1876, and on Good Friday, 1883, was elected 
 Eminent Commander. 
 
 He received the Scottish Rite degrees in the Cerneau bodies of 
 this city, but has withdrawn therefrom'. 
 
 WILLIAM EDWIN ARNOLD. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 164.) 
 
 The subject of this sketch was born in the city of Alexandria, 
 Virginia, September 15th, 1849, and was educated at St. John's 
 Academy, Alexandria, Virginia, and Dickinson Seminary, Wil- 
 liamsport, Pennsylvania. Upon leaving school he engaged in 
 civil engineering, but his health failing, he entered into the 
 commission business, in which he remained until January, 1870, 
 when he removed to Baltimore to fill a position as bookkeeper, 
 which he retained until 1874, when he entered for himself into 
 his present business as dealer and manufacturer of window blinds. 
 
 Sir Knight Arnold received the Symbolic degrees in Arcana 
 Lodge No. no during the months of January, February and 
 March, 1875, and was elected Master of his Lodge in December, 
 1877, serving in the position two terms. He received the Capit- 
 ular degrees in Jerusalem Chapter in the year 1877, and was its 
 High Priest in 1882, and again in 1887. 
 
 In 1890 he was elected Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter of 
 Maryland, and in the following year Grand King. 
 
 He was dubbed a Knight Templar in Maryland Commandery, 
 October nth, 1878, and was elected its Eminent Commander in 
 1884. He received the Scottish Rite degrees to the 14° in the 
 bodies subordinate to the Southern Supreme Council, but after 
 the surrender of the charters of these bodies, he affiliated with 
 the Cerneau organization, receiving the remaining degrees, in- 
 cluding the 33°, under that organization, but withdrew therefrom 
 in 1889. 
 
 Since 1884 Sir Knight Arnold has been a member of the Board 
 of Managers of the Masonic Temple. 
 
3o8 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 JOHN MILTON MEGRAW. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 167.) 
 
 Sir Knight Megraw was born in the city of Baltimore, July 
 23d, 1847, where he was educated in the public schools, and 
 where he has since resided. 
 
 In the year 1863 he engaged in the printing business, serving 
 three years. In 1867 he entered the stove, range and furnace 
 business with his stepfather, Thomas Norris. At Mr. Norris' 
 death in 1874, he succeeded to the business, which he has since 
 conducted on his own account. 
 
 He received the Symbolic degrees in Ben Franklin Lodge No. 
 97 in the year 1870, and after serving as Junior and Senior 
 Deacons, Junior and Senior Wardens, was on June 19th, 1874, 
 elected Master, serving three consecutive terms. He received 
 the Capitular degrees in Jerusalem Chapter No. 9 in the year 
 1 87 1, and was dubbed a Knight Templar in Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. i, August nth, 1871. aad after having served in 
 all of the subordinate positions, was in 1885 elected Eminent 
 Commander. 
 
 LEWIS RAMSEY KEIZER 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 169) 
 
 Was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, July 20th, 1833, where 
 he spent the early years of his life. Has been a resident of 
 Baltimore almost continuously since 1853, and for the last 25 
 years has carried on the business of machinist and manufacturer. 
 
 Sir Knight Keizer was made a Master Mason in Union Lodge 
 No. 60, of this city, July 2d, 1857, and in 1859 was elected Master, 
 serving one term, having declined re-election. He afterwards 
 served ten terms as Secretary of Union Lodge. He received the 
 Capitular degrees in Concordia Chapter No. i in 1880, and the 
 Orders of Knighthood in Maryland Commandery, March 2sth, 
 1881, and on Good Friday, 1886, he was elected Eminent Com- 
 mander. In September following he accompanied the Comman- 
 dery to the Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment at St. 
 Louis. 
 
 He received the Scottish Rite degrees to the 32^" in the bodies 
 organized in this State, under the authority of the so-called 
 Cerneau Supreme Council. 
 
 ANTON H. FETTING. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 177.) 
 
 Sir Anton Henry Fetting was born in the city of Baltimore, 
 May sth, 1853. Until the age of fourteen he attended Knapp's 
 Institute, when he engaged to learn the business of manufactur- 
 ing jeweler, which since September ist, 1873, he has been con- 
 ducting on his own account. 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 309 
 
 He was made a Mason in Concordia Lodge No. 13, September 
 2 1 St, 1877, receiving the second and third degrees in October and 
 November following. In December, 1 881, he was elected Master, 
 and held the position for four consecutive terms. 
 
 He was exalted a Royal Arch Mason in Jerusalem Chapter 
 No. 9, July 14th, 1879, and dubbed a Knight Templar in Mary- 
 land Commandery, October 24th, 1879, and was elected Eminent 
 Commander, April 8th, 1887. 
 
 He received the Scottish Rite degrees to the 32" in the so- 
 called Cerneau bodies of this city, but withdrew therefrom in 
 1889. He holds at present the positions of Senior Grand Deacon 
 in the Grand Lodge, and Grand Warder in the Grand Commandery. 
 
 JOHN WILLIAM SNYDER. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 187.) 
 
 Sir Knight Snyder was born at Martinsburg, Virginia (now 
 West Virginia) December i8th, 1848. He resided in his native 
 town until 1868, when he came to Baltimore, and for a short time 
 was engaged with the Western Union Telegraph Company. 
 Leaving this Company, he accepted a clerkship in a coal office 
 until 1878, when he became identified with the grain business, in 
 which he is still engaged. 
 
 He is a member and Past Master of Mystic Circle Lodge No. 
 109, and a member of Jerusalem Chapter No. 9. He received 
 the Orders of Knighthood in Maryland Commandery, July nth, 
 1879, and was elected Eminent Commander, April 17th, 1888. 
 He received the Scottish Rite degrees to the 32° in the Cerneau 
 bodies of this city, but withdrew therefrom in 1889. 
 
 HENRY HERMAN PETZE. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page iga.) 
 
 The subject of this sketch was born at Hagen, Westphalia, 
 Germany, November 13th, 1848. His parents emigrated to this 
 country when he was quite young, and settled in Brooklyn, New 
 York, where he was educated. At the age of fifteen years he 
 entered the office of Hyde & Jauncey, brokers. New York City, 
 with whom he remained until 1871, when he removed to Balti- 
 more, and engaged with J. H. Teemyer & Co., contractors in 
 river and harbor improvements. 
 
 After the death of J. H. Teemyer, the senior member of the 
 firm, in 1873, he accepted a position as book-keeper in the German 
 Bank of this city, which he retained until 1883, when he was 
 elected Manager <3f the American Towing Co. of Baltimore City, 
 which position he held until 1889, when he resigned, and was 
 elected Secretary and General Manager of the Morris & Cum- 
 ings Dredging Co. of New York City. 
 
310 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 Sir Petze was made a Mason in Hiram Lodge No. 107, Balti- 
 more, in 18 — , but withdrew therefrom, and affiliated with Con- 
 cordia Lodge No. T3, September 2d, 1881, of which Lodge he 
 served as Secretary for several years. After occupying the 
 positions of Junior Warden and Senior Warden, he was, in 1886, 
 elected Master, he occupjnng that position on the occasion of the 
 commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the Grand 
 Lodge of Masons of Maryland. He received the Capitular de- 
 grees in Jerusalem R. A. Chapter No. 9 in the j'^ear 188-, and 
 was dubbed a Knight Templar in Maryland Commandery, May 
 3d, 1876. After serving as Junior Warden, Senior Warden, and 
 Generalissimo, he was in 1 890 elected Eminent Commander, but 
 shortly after his election, the change in his business relations 
 called him to New York, when the duties of the office devolved 
 upon the Generalissimo, Sir John B. Kurtz. 
 
 JOHN B. KURTZ. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 276.) 
 
 Sir John Benjamin Kurtz, present Eminent Commander, and 
 the thirty-fourth in line of succession of the known presiding offi- 
 cers of Maryland Commandery, was born in Springfield, Ohio, 
 February 21st, 1849, and was educated at Wittenberg College in 
 the same State. As a boy he had learned the printing trade in 
 the office of the Springfield Republic. Upon leaving college, he re- 
 sumed his occupation as a journeymen printer, and subsequently 
 worked on the principal newspapers in the cities of Cincinnati, 
 Louisville, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York. 
 
 In 1873, while living in Philadelphia, he, in connection with 
 Rev. Dr. Alfred Nevin, established \h.& Presbyterian Weekly, which 
 he removed to Baltimore in 1874. After conducting it here for 
 one year, he disposed of his interest in the paper, and confined 
 his attentioii to his present business — job printing. 
 
 Sir Knight Kurtz received the Symbolic degrees of Masonry in 
 Concordia Lodge Np. 13, March 3d, 1882, and after serving as 
 Junior and Senior Deacons, and Senior Warden, was elected 
 Master in December, 1883, and was re-elected for four successive 
 terms. With the exception of Sir E. T. Schultz, he is the only 
 one who has held the office of Master for five successive terms 
 in that venerable Lodge, during its career of nearly one hundred 
 years. 
 
 He received the Capitular degrees in Jerusalem Chapter No. 
 9 in July, 1882, and after serving in the positions of Captain of the 
 Most, Ex. Scribe and Ex. King, in 1888 was elected its High 
 Priest, and was re-elected in the following year. 
 
 He received the degrees of Royal and Select Master in Con- 
 cordia Council No. i, Baltimore, in 1889. He was dubbed a 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 3II 
 
 Knight Templar in Maryland Commandery, June 22d, 1883. At 
 the annual election in 1889 he was elected Generalissimo, and 
 upon the removal of Eminent Commander Petze to New York 
 shortly after the election, he performed the duties of the office 
 of Eminent Commander for the unexpired term. At the annual 
 election, held April 4th, 1890, he was elected Eminent Comman- 
 der, and had the honor of holding the office during the Centen- 
 nial Celebration of the Commandery, and on Good Friday of the 
 following year, he was re-elected to the position, being "the only 
 one since 1871 who has held the office of Eminent Commander 
 of Maryland Commandery for more than one term. 
 
 CHARLES H. MANN. 
 
 (Portrait opposite page 94.) 
 
 Sir Charles H. Mann, first Grand Commander of the Grand 
 Commandery, and a Past Commander of Maryland Commandery 
 by affiliation, was born in Philadelphia, June 5th, 1809. He re- 
 sided in Philadelphia until about 1837, when he removed to 
 Doylestown, where he held the several positions of Postmaster of 
 that town, and Sheriff of Bucks County. 
 
 He was made a Mason in 1847 i^i St. John's Lodge No. 115, 
 Philadelphia, of which he subsequently became Master. He 
 was dubbed a Knight Templar (having received the Capitular de- 
 grees in Columbia Chapter) in 1855 in St. John's Commandery 
 No. I, Philadelphia. 
 
 In 1856 he removed to Baltimore, and affiliated with Ben Frank- 
 lin Lodge No. 97, of which he subsequently became Master.. He 
 was a charter member at the formation of St. John's Chapter 
 No. 19, and also a charter member at the formation of Baltimore 
 Commandery in 1859, and was an active member of both until 
 his removal to Harrisburg in 1865. 
 
 Upon his return to Baltimore in 1869, he affiliated with Mary- 
 land Commandery, and at the formation of the Grand Comman- 
 dery in 1870, he was elected Grand Commander, and was re- 
 elected in 1871 and 1872. Until within a few years past, he has 
 been residing at Towson, Baltimore County, but his present resi- 
 dence is in Washington City. 
 
 GEORGE W. DEMOREST, 
 A Past Eminent Commander of Maryland Commandery by affili- 
 ation, was born in New York City, March ,14th, 1831, where he 
 served an apprenticeship of four years as carriage builder. For 
 the past 29 years he has been master car builder for the Northern 
 Central R. R. Co., his residence since 1879 being at Baltimore. 
 He received the Symbolic and Capitular degrees in Trenton, 
 
3 1 2 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 New Jersey, prior to 1866, and was dubbed a Knight Templar in 
 York Commandery No. 21, York, Pennsylvania, October, 1866, 
 of which, after serving in the several positions of Warder, Captain- 
 General and Generalissimo, in 1871 was elected Eminent Com- 
 mander. 
 
 He affiliated with Maryland Commandery January 28th, 1881, 
 and at the Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery following, 
 was elected a member thereof. 
 
 WILLIAM ROGERS. 
 
 (Portrait ip Centennial Officers, page 214,) 
 Prelate since 1865. 
 
 Sir Knight ^.ogers was born in Tulliwinney County, Ireland, in 
 the year 1806. He came to Baltimore in 1828, where he entered 
 into commercial pursuits, which he continued until within a few 
 years since. 
 
 He is a member and Past Master of Concordia Lodge, and a 
 member of Jerusalem Chapter. He was dubbed a Knight Temp- 
 lar in Maryland Commandery, December 23d, 1864. In 1865 
 he was elected Prelate, and has since been annually re-elected to 
 the. position. Although, by reason of old age and infirmity. 
 Sir Rogers is not able to attend the regular assemblies, the Sir 
 Knights, in recognition of his long and valuable services in past 
 years, take pleasure in re-electing him each year. 
 
REVIEW. 
 
 NOTHING is known regarding the membership of our 
 Commandery ■ prior to January i6, 1802, but the follow- 
 ing Sir Knights are known to have been members between 
 that date and February 28, 1828, viz: 
 
 Philip P; Eckel, Levin P. Barnes, John Frank, 
 
 John Nelson, Thomas Binney, James Hammersley, 
 
 Tobias Watkins, Henry Beaster, George Keyser, 
 
 John Ogston, William Cook, Jacob Small, 
 
 Adam Denmead, Thomas Kirk, Elias Simpkins, 
 
 Peter Gait, Josias Asmith, Walter Thecker, 
 
 Henry S. Keatinge, Isaac Pancake, S. Travers, 
 
 Thomas Boyle, L. L. Rousseau, F. W. Wills, 
 
 Samuel Cole, Thomas Ring, George Woelper, 
 
 Archibald Dobbin, James Sellers, Leslie Galligher, 
 
 John L. Wampler, Henry Starr, Henry Lusby, 
 
 James Vinson, Nath'l Chittenden, Dr. Wm. Howard, 
 
 J. A. Smith, Benjamin Edes, William L. Young, 
 
 R. Coxall, Jos. K. Stapleton, Dr. J. W. Vethake. 
 
 As will be seen by the appended roster, there have been 
 knighted or affiliated since February 28, 1828, 658 members, which, 
 added to the above, makes a total membership of 710. 
 
 There have been thirty-four known presiding officers since 1802, 
 viz: Philip P. Eckle, Tobias Watkins, Adam Denmead, Joseph 
 K. Stapleton, George S. Keatinge, George Keyser, Elijah Stans- 
 bury. Christian G. Peters, Charles Gilman, Daniel A. Piper, Sam- 
 son Cariss, James Stirrat, Rev. John N. Mcjilton, Reuben A. 
 Holmes, Edward T. Schultz, Robert K. Martin, Jacob E. Krebs, 
 Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas, Hermon L. Emmons, Wm. A. Hanway; 
 Columbus C. Isaacs, Wm. H. Ruby, Edmund J. Oppelt, Charles 
 G. Edwards, Gerhard F. Kooke, Graham Dukehart, F. Lewis 
 Schaefer, Wm. E. Arnold, J. Milton Megraw, Lewis R. Keizer, 
 Anton H. Fetting, John W. Snyder, H. Herman Petze, and John 
 B. Kurtz. Every one of whom has presided as Master of his 
 Lodge, and all except eleven as High Priest of his Chapter. 
 
 Since the reorganization of the Commandery in 1847, a period 
 of forty-four years, there have been but two Prelates: Rev. Rob- 
 
314 HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERV. 
 
 ert Piggot, who served in that position from 1847 to 1865, when 
 he was succeeded by the present incumbent, Sir William Rogers. 
 The latter, as it will be seen, has occupied the position for over 26 
 years. 
 
 Since 1850 there have been six Recorders, viz: Joseph Robin- 
 son, Frederick Woodworth, C. B. Kleibacker, F. O. Barrett, Alvin 
 Robertson and James W. Bowers. And during the same period, 
 there have been fovir Treasurers, viz: Joseph Johnson, James 
 Logue, Elijah Royston, and the present incumbent, James A. 
 Whiting, who has been in the occupancy of the office since 1875. 
 
 Among those either knighted in the Commandery oi: at some 
 time members thereof, eight have occupied the Grand East in 
 our Grand Lodge, viz: Dr. Tobias Watkins, Charles Gilman, 
 Rev. James A. McKenney, Anthony Kimmel, Rev. John N. Mc- 
 Jilton, Charles Webb, John S. Berry and John Coates. 
 
 Fifteen have presided as Grand High Priests of the Grand 
 Chapter of Maryland, viz: Philip P. Eckel, Joseph K. Stapleton, 
 George Keyser, Enoch S. Courtney, Rev. John N. Mcjilton, Dr. 
 John L. Yeates, George L. McCahan, James W. Bowers, Hermon 
 L. Emmons, Charles F. Achey, Edmund J. Oppelt, Ferdinand J. 
 S. Gorgas, William F. Cochran, Columbus C. Isaacs, and Robert 
 K. Martin. 
 
 Four have been honored by election to office in the General 
 Grand Chapter, viz: Philip P. Eckel, Joseph K. Stapleton, Chas. 
 Gilman, and George L. McCahan. 
 
 Ten have presided as Grand Commander of this State, viz: 
 Charles H. Mann, Edward T. Schultz, Robert K. Martin, Jacob 
 E. Krebs, Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas, Christian B. Kleibacker, Wil- 
 liam A. Hanway, Woodward Abrahams, Columbus C. Isaacs, and 
 Charles W. Hatter. 
 
 Four have been elected to office in the Grand Encampment, 
 viz: Joseph K. Stapleton, Charles Gilrnan, Jajnes Stirrat, and 
 Edward T. Schultz. 
 
 This is a goodly record, and one of which the members of this 
 grand old Commandery have abundant reason to be justly proud, 
 and they may confidently challenge comparison with any Com- 
 mandery in the United States. The past history of our Com- 
 mandery is most honorable, and should not only be an inspira- 
 tion for the present, but a talisman for a future which will be 
 full of honor. 
 
KNIGHTED SINCE FEBRUARY 28, 182S. 
 
 NAME. 
 
 DATE OF knighting: 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 Armour, Saml. Jr. 
 Atkinson, David 
 Agnew, Andrew 
 Anderson, James M. 
 AllerSjJoiinA. .... 
 Alexander, Donald 
 Addison, John D. . . 
 Aspril, George W. 
 Anderson, John H. . . 
 Abrahams, Woodward 
 Achey, Chas. F. 
 Albertson, Isaac 
 Alexander, William 
 Aler, John W. 
 Airey, Chas. C. 
 Archer, James M. 
 Aldridge, J. K. . 
 Abbott, J. Walter 
 Almony, E. B. 
 Arnold, W. E. 
 Adreon, Harrison 
 Annan, Roberdeau 
 Albaugh, Geo. A. 
 Anderson, A. L. 
 Angerman, W. H. 
 AUers, Wm. A. 
 Barry, Thos. J. 
 Barnum, David S. 
 Burns, R. D. 
 Barker, Ephraim 
 BarroU, Wm. H. 
 Brotherton, T. W. 
 Bonney, Johnathan 
 Billingslea, B. M. 
 Ball, Walter 
 Bandel, Wm. 
 Busch, John F. 
 Babb, John D. 
 Ball, John W. 
 Brice, N. C. 
 
 Bretz, Geo. Z 
 
 Berry, John Summerfield 
 Bosley, E. M. 
 Berger, John 
 Bruster, Jame.s 
 Berry, James Jr. 
 Boyd, Jos. C. 
 Boyd, PhiHp D. 
 Bridges, Wm. J. 
 Bedford, John R. D. 
 Brown, WiUiam 
 Banvart, C. A. 
 Bier, Geo. H. . • 
 Bowen, Henry L 
 
 March lo, 1828. 
 October 31, i83t. 
 March 15, 1833. 
 April 16, 1851. 
 January 27, 1860. 
 OctolDeT 25, i"86i. 
 May S, 1863. 
 July 10, 1868. 
 June 4, i86g. 
 September 24, 1869. 
 March 30, 1871. 
 September 15, 1871. 
 November 24., 1871. 
 May 30, 1873. 
 May 8, 1874. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 June 12, 1876. 
 June 12, 1876. 
 October 11, 1878. 
 Affiliated Oct. 8, 1880 
 May 9, 1S84. 
 November 11, 1887. 
 September 27, 1889. 
 October 5, 1889. 
 December 27, 1889. 
 March 10, 1828. 
 March 12, 1828. 
 March 23, 1828. 
 April 19, 1828. 
 July 26, 1S2S. 
 June 6, 1828. 
 June 20, 1828. 
 July I, 1828. 
 No record. 
 October 31, 1831. 
 July 4, 1832. 
 October 30, 1832. 
 April 14, 1849. 
 'October 28, 1853. 
 February 24, 1854. 
 May 12, 1854. 
 November 23, 1855. 
 November 23, 1855. 
 June 17, 1856. 
 June 30, 1858. 
 March 9, t86o. 
 February 22, 18O6. 
 February 22, 1866. 
 jOctober 30, 1866. 
 January 25, 1867. 
 1 Affiliated Nov. 23, 
 January 14, 1867. 
 March 12, 1869 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Withdrew Dec. 6, 1833. 
 
 Died March 16, 1890. 
 Suspended Jan. 23, 1885. 
 Withdrew April 12, 1878. 
 Died September 28, 1869. 
 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 
 Died February 14, 1874. 
 Died February 22, 1881. 
 Withdrawn. 
 Withdrew July 23, 1886. 
 
 Suspended by Chapter, '82. 
 Died May 25, 1891. 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died May 9, 1844. 
 Suspended Feb. 2, 1838. 
 Died date unknown. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Suspended Feb. 2, 1838. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Withdrew Dec. 23, 1850. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died about 1835. ' 
 Withdrew June 30, 1843. 
 Died about 1863. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Withdrew May 14, 1875. 
 Withdrew August 24, 1866. 
 Withdrew October 14, 1859. 
 Withdrew October 14, 1859. 
 Suspended April 14, 1871. 
 Died August i, 1861, 
 Susp. by Lodge, Sep. 13, '77 
 Withdrew August 13, 1869. 
 
 Burgess, Saml. O. . . . J^^f^f;^/ '9 ^869 
 Boyd, James A. ■ '^' '" ^'" ° 
 Barrett, Francis Oliver ■ 
 Burns, Geo. W. 
 Buckman, Saml. J. • 
 Bentzell, H. J 
 
 September 8, 1870. 
 November 5, 1869. 
 June 24, 1870. 
 November :i, 1870. 
 July 13, 1871. 
 
 Withdrew April 12, 1878. 
 1866. Withdrew Sept. 8, 1870. 
 
 Susp. by Lodge, 1872 or '73. 
 
 Withdrew Feb. 26, 1869. 
 
 jWithdrawu. 
 
 iDied September 19, 1875. 
 
 ISuspended March 14, 1872. 
 
 315 
 
NAME. 
 
 Barrick. Wm. E. 
 Butler, Dr. James H. 
 Bacheler, H. C. 
 Byrne, Thos. F. Jr. 
 Browne, James H. 
 Brewer, Saml. R. 
 Baughman, Silas F. 
 Bushnel, Wm. A. 
 Bowen, Dr. J. S. 
 Boyle, Joshua Young 
 Baetjer, J. George 
 Barke, John 
 Bloomer, W. E. 
 Boyd, Robt. E. 
 Brown, R. Howard 
 Banks, Morton D. 
 Baetjer, Wm. T. . 
 Bates, James O. 
 BrufE, Thos. C. 
 Baird, Alex. S. 
 Bitting, Rev. C. C. 
 Bowers, J. W. . 
 Blaudford, W. H. 
 Bosley, W. H. 
 Burke, A. J. . 
 Brown, Jas. H. 
 Button, E. J. M. 
 Billis, W. H. . 
 Brewer, Saml. R. 
 Brewer, C. K. . 
 Brennaman, C. H. 
 Brown, Geo. N. 
 Bennett, S. Frank 
 Barron, Roger W. 
 Buck, H. J. . . 
 Brown, P. H. 
 Barr, S. R. 
 Blacklock, Frank 
 Brummell, J. H. 
 Baitzell, W. E. . 
 Baetjer, J. Frank 
 Bothman, C. F. W. 
 Bain, W. E. 
 Bare, John B. 
 Corrie, James 
 Craddick, Jos. N. . . . 
 Carroll, Thomas Jr. 
 Carnegy, S. W. B. 
 Chamberlain, Rev. R. H 
 Clifford, Sylvester 
 Cariss, Samson 
 Cunningham, T. A. 
 Courtney, E. S. 
 Coates, John 
 Chamberlain, David L. 
 Cunningham, Wm. A. 
 Cockey, Wm. H. 
 Clunet, Victor C. . 
 Cobum, Thomas 
 Cortlan, J. Wakefield 
 Creery, Wm. Rufus 
 Cannon, Thomas J. 
 Cockey, Geo. B. 
 Conoway, J. B. 
 Cochrane, Richard M. 
 Carr, R. Wilson . 
 Correll, Stewart D. 
 
 DATE OK KNIGHTING 
 
 August II, 1871. 
 August 25, 1:71. 
 September 8, 1871. 
 September 8, 1871. 
 February 15, 1872. 
 February 15, 1872. 
 May 30, 1873. 
 June 26, 1874. 
 October 9, 1874. 
 February 26, 1875. 
 May 21, 1875. 
 March 24, 1876. 
 'March 24, 1876. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 [June 12, 1876. 
 jNovember 10, 1876. 
 iNovember 23, 1877. 
 lAffiliated Oct. 26, 1877. 
 March, 8, 1878. 
 jMay 10, 1878. 
 [Affiliated Nov. 28, 1879. 
 [Affiliated Dec. 12, 1879. 
 ijanuary 23, 1880. 
 March 12, 1S80. 
 jAugust 13, 18S0. 
 [Affiliated March 25, 1S81 
 Affiliated March 25, 1S81, 
 Affiliated March 25, 1881, 
 jAffiliated March 25, 1881. 
 June 24, 1881. 
 March 9, 1883. 
 September 22, 1882. 
 October 26, 1883. 
 May 9, 18S4. 
 November 13, 1885. 
 February 26, 1886. 
 lAffiliated August 13, 1886, 
 May 13, 1887. 
 Affiliated June 10, 1887. 
 September 23, 1887. 
 January 11, 1889. 
 April 12, 1889. 
 April 12, 1889. 
 Affiliated Feb. 14 
 [April 18, 1828. 
 August 26, 1831. 
 March 15, 1833. 
 IMay'13, 1843. 
 [May 13, 1843. 
 September 29, 1845. 
 INovember 13, 1848. 
 [March 15, 1849. 
 May 27, 1850. 
 April 27, i860. 
 September 8, 1865. 
 May 25, 1866. 
 July 13, 1866. 
 March 22, 1867. 
 November 10, 1866. 
 March 12, 1869. 
 (June 24, 1870. 
 jDecember 23, 1870. 
 March 24, 1871. 
 March 30, 1871. 
 July 28, 1871. 
 August II, 1871. 
 May 10, 1872. 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 1S90. 
 
 Withdrew June 26, 1874. 
 (Withdrew August 27, 1875. 
 
 [Died November 17, 1889. 
 'Withdrew May 23, 1873. 
 Withdrew May 23, 1873. 
 [Withdrew July 9, 1880. 
 |Withdrew August 13. 1875. 
 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 
 IDied March 18, 1883. 
 ISusp. March 25, 1881. 
 Susp. by Chap. May 26, '82. 
 Withdrew Feb. 23, 1883. 
 
 Withdrew Oct. 26, 1883. 
 
 Suspended June 22, 1888. 
 
 jWithdrew Nov. 28, 1884. 
 
 Died February 20, 1SS2. 
 
 Withdrew March 23, 1888. 
 {Withdrew January 27, 188S. 
 Withdrew Dec. 9, 1887. 
 [Withdrew April 27, 1883. 
 'Suspended June 22, 1888. 
 
 Suspended June 22, 1888. 
 
 [withdrew in 1890. 
 Withdrew Dec. 12, i8go. 
 
 Withdrew in 1S91. 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Suspended March 13, 1835. 
 lijuspended Feb. 2, 1838. 
 Of Missouri. 
 ;Of Missouri. 
 
 pied in 1869. 
 [Suspended April 12, 1878. 
 .Withdrew Oct. 23, 1863. 
 'withdrew August 27, 1869. 
 Suspended April 14, 1878. 
 
 [Died March 28, 1879. 
 [withdrew April 9, 1869. 
 Died September 23, 1877. 
 Withdrew Jan. 12, 1872. 
 Died May i, 1875. 
 
 Died August 22, 1890. 
 Suspended March 25, 1881. 
 
 " by Lodge. 
 Withdrew March 8, 1878. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 
NAME. 
 
 I DATE OF KNIGHTING 
 
 Cross, John C. 
 Cochran, Wm. F . 
 Correa, Mathew O, 
 Chichester, Saml. R. 
 Cross, J. Wesley- 
 Corner, Wm. E. 
 Counselman, L. W. 
 Carpenter, A. W. 
 Classen, C. H. 
 Creidler, Geo. E. 
 Crane, Chas. C. 
 Coriell, Alvin 
 Cook, John H. 
 Clift, Josiah Jr. 
 Cromer, T. W. 
 Clarkson, Jos. A. 
 Cullimore, J. E. 
 Chenoweth, W. P. 
 Dallam, Francis I. 
 Duncan, Joseph 
 Davis, Chas. S. 
 Douoho, John 
 Dittimer, Saml. R. . 
 Deatherage, Wm. W. 
 Drummond, Lewis J. 
 Denison, John M. 
 Douglas, August . . 
 Daniel, J. Townsend 
 Dawson, David N. 
 Deacon, Charles R. 
 Daniel, John H. 
 Dulaney, John M. 
 Dupar, Horace F. 
 Dukehart, John 
 Dukehart, Graham 
 Dowell,E. J. 
 Dulany, W. J. C. 
 Demorest, Geo. W. 
 Davis, J. T. 
 Dodge, Fred. A. 
 Deale, J. F. 
 Davis, Jas. E. 
 Ditman, W. C. . 
 ElHcott, Andrew . 
 Ellicott, Andrew Jr. 
 Emmons, Hermon L. 
 Escavaille, Jos. B. . 
 Emmart, A. D. 
 Ellsler, Henry 
 Eschbach,Rev. E.R. 
 Emory, D. H. 
 Evans, James 
 Eccles, Samuel Jr. 
 Etchberger, W. C. 
 Edwards, Charles G. 
 Emory, John H. 
 Ennoss, Fred. 
 Fountain, John 
 Fowler, John P. . 
 Fish, Gen. Wm. S. . 
 Falconar, A. Smith 
 Fairbank, Chas. E. 
 Fryer, James 
 Flack, Harry H. 
 Fisher, J. M. 
 Ferry, Moses J. . 
 Fries, F. L. 
 
 Jr. 
 
 May 10, 1872. 
 June 13, 1873. 
 May 30, 1873. 
 October 10, 1873. 
 March 28, 1876. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 November 10, 1876. 
 December 12, 1879. 
 December 12, 1879. 
 JAfBliated Jan. g, 1880. 
 February 27, 1880. 
 March 14, 1884. 
 July 24, 1885. 
 Affiliated Oct. 22, 1886. 
 August 12, 1887. 
 April 12, 1889. 
 September 14, 1889. 
 June 24, 1891. , 
 March 25, 1828. 
 June 24, 1828. 
 June 24, 1828. 
 January 5, 1829. 
 April 8, 1850. 
 October 7, 1850. 
 February 11, 1859. 
 July 8, 1859. 
 October 14, 1859. 
 February 11, 1865. 
 February 11, 1870. 
 June 24, 1870. 
 November 8, 1872. 
 October 10, 1873. 
 May 10, 1878. 
 November 8, 1878. 
 November 8, 1878. 
 March 14, 1879. 
 October 22, 1880. 
 January 2S, 1881. 
 April 22, itsi. 
 November 8, 1883. 
 Affiliated June 9, 1882. 
 January 11, i8f9. 
 September 14, 1889. 
 Affiliated March 20, 1835 
 January 24, 1849. 
 June 22, 1865. 
 April 27, 1866. 
 February 5, 1869. 
 February 19, 1869. 
 September 24, 1869. 
 March 30, 1871. 
 August 25, 1871. 
 January 26, 1872. 
 February 27, 1874. 
 June 12, 1876. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 December 22, 1882. 
 July I, 1828. 
 October 31, 1S31. 
 November 13, 1863. 
 March 21, 1866. 
 November 10, 1866. 
 Affiliated Oct. 22, 1869. 
 May 26, 1871. 
 July 13, 1871. 
 Affiliated August 25, '71. 
 September 8, 1871. 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 Suspended by Lodge. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 
 Withdrew January 9, 1880. 
 Withdrew May 22, 1891. 
 
 Suspended June 22, 1883. 
 
 [Withdrew in ifi 
 
 IWithdrew March 14, 1851. 
 Withdrew April 30, 1845. 
 Died about 1856. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Suspended April 14, 1871. 
 Suspended April 14, 1871. 
 Withdrew Oct. 14, 1852. 
 Withdrew August 25, i§7i. 
 
 • 
 Expelled June 8, 1866. 
 Died August 29, 1884. 
 Withdrew April 12, 1878. 
 
 Withdrew Jan. 23, 1995. 
 Withdrew July 24, 1889. 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Withdrew, date unknown. 
 
 Died December 31, 1S70. 
 Withdrawn. 
 
 Withdrew April 26, 187S. 
 
 Suspended May 14, 1886. 
 
 Withdrawn. 
 
 Susp. by Chap. Mar. i, '82. 
 
 Died October 12, 1884. 
 
 Suspended Feb. 2, 1838. 
 Died February, 1850. 
 Expelled May 27, 1864. 
 Suspended March 14, 1873. 
 Withdrew Sepf. 27, 1867. 
 Suspended Oct. 25, 1889. 
 Died March 14, i88g. 
 
 Withdrew June 23, 1S76. 
 Withdrew May 8, 1874. 
 
NAME. 
 
 Franklin, Thomas 
 Forrestet, Allen E. 
 Foreman, Thomas 
 Foreman, Leander 
 Farquhar, John C. 
 Farrion, Henry . . . . 
 Frainie, George 
 Fitzgerald, Henry 
 Forbes, S. H. 
 Petting, A. H. 
 Fangmeyer, Chas. 
 Foble, A. J. . . 
 Foble, J. J. 
 French, Geo. E. 
 Gross, Christian 
 Green, Henry 
 Gould, James 
 Geddes, James 
 Gilman, Charles 
 Gates, Ezra 
 Gude, Justus C. 
 Gault, John E. . 
 Gray, Geo. T. 
 Griffith, Romulus R. Jr. 
 Griffith, Wm. R. Jr. 
 Gjile, Joseph H. 
 Gilmour, James D. 
 Green, Thomas M. . . . 
 Goetz, John A. G. 
 Gminder, Jacob 
 Gorgas, Ferd. J. S. 
 Gantz, Henry 
 Green, Elisha 
 Gambrill. Wm. B. 
 Gill, Wilham H. 
 Gerry, L. A. C. 
 Greer, John J. 
 Gernand, R. Harry 
 George, G. B. 
 Guest, John W. . . 
 Garrettson, John H. 
 Gisriel, Wm. 
 Gilbert, A. F. 
 Gaylord, H. M. 
 Giles, E. W. 
 Guildener, B. F. 
 Gibson, F. M. 
 Grieves, E. W. 
 Groome, John C. . 
 Gott, J. C. 
 Gavan, W. S. 
 Gill, Americus 
 Gill, W. D. Jr. 
 Hack, Daniel 
 Hoftman, Charles 
 Huzza, John 
 Harrington, Elijah 
 Hardesty, Chas. R. 
 Hearth, H. W. 
 Harris, Joseph . 
 Heckart, J. J. 
 Holmes, Reuben Allen 
 Hall, James 
 Hanna, Wm. E. 
 Hanna, Chas. F. 
 Hatter, Chas. W. ■» 
 Hickley, George T. 
 
 DATE OF KNIGHTING 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 February 15, 1872. 
 October 25, 1872. 
 May 30, 1873. 
 May 21, 1875. 
 March 31, 1876, 
 May 3, 1876. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 AfiMiated May 12, 1S76. 
 April 2, 1879. 
 October 24, 1879. 
 May II, 1888. 
 December 14, 1888. 
 December 14, 1888. 
 February 27, 1891. 
 March 8, 1828. ' 
 March 23, 1828. 
 March 25, 1828. 
 December 19, 1833. 
 Affiliated April 7, 1837. 
 September 28, 1849. 
 Affiliated April 10, 1863. 
 October 27, 1865. 
 January 13, 1865. 
 March 21, 1866. 
 October 12, 1866. 
 December 28, 1866. 
 September 13, 1867. 
 September 24, 1869. 
 September 24, 1869. 
 November 5, 1869. 
 Affiliated Nov. 12, 1869. 
 September S, 1S70. 
 October 28, 1870. 
 December 9, 1870. 
 March 30, 1871. 
 May 26, 1871. 
 February 28, 1873. 
 May 9, 1873. 
 Affiliated Dec. 10, 1875. 
 December 10, 1877. 
 October 12, 1877. 
 May 10, 1878. 
 January 8, 1S80. 
 June 25, 1880. 
 April 17, 1883. 
 March 31, 1884. 
 Affiliated March 26, 1886- 
 July 8, 1887. 
 May II, 188S. 
 January 11, 1889. 
 'September 14, 1889. 
 Ijuly 10, 1891. 
 1891. 
 
 June 20, 1828. 
 April 16, 1S30. 
 September, 1831. 
 No record. About 1842. 
 January 26, 1S49. 
 ;May 23, 1851. 
 ! March 24, 1S54. 
 May 23, 1S56. 
 'April I, 1859. 
 'Affiliated Feb. 27, 1863. 
 June 10, 1864. 
 June 10, 1864. 
 June 10, 1864. 
 iMarch 9, 1S66. 
 
 31S 
 
 Suspended May 26, 1882. 
 Susp. by Lodge, Apr. I3,'77 
 Withdrew May 26, 1876. 
 
 Withdrew April 8, 1881. 
 
 Lost at sea, 1880. 
 
 Susp. by Lodge May 11, '83. 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Withdrew in 1S36. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died in 1837. 
 Died September 9, 1861. 
 Withdrew October 14, 1859. 
 Died February 24, 1S75. 
 Withdrew March 12, 1869. 
 Suspended April 14, 1S71. 
 Withdrew June 26, 1874. 
 Susp. by Lodge Mar. i, '76. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Withdrew Sept. 25, 1S74. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1S75. 
 Died May 27, 1890. 
 
 Withdrew 1875. 
 Susp. by Chap. Mar. i, '82. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Suspended March 27, 1885. 
 Susp. by Chap. Mar. i, '82. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Exp. by Chap. June 9, '79. 
 Died June 5, 1886. 
 
 Died September 29, i8S6. 
 
 :Withdrew April 10, 18S5. 
 Iwithdrew February 8, 1889. 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Withdrew March 18, 1836. 
 Suspended Feb. 2, 1838. 
 Withdrew April 10, 1846. 
 Died about 1862. 
 Withdrew May 22, 1868. 
 
 Withdrew October 14, 1859. 
 Died August 15, 1873. 
 Died 1891. 
 
 Withdrew Feb. 26, 1869. 
 Withdrew Feb. 26, i86g. 
 Withdrew Feb. 26, 1869. 
 Withdrew May 9, 1873. 
 
NAME. 
 
 DATE OF KNIGHTING; 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 Hall, John H. Jr. , . . 
 Hodge, Wm. E. 
 Hindes, Jesse K. . . 
 Hubner, John 
 Hopkins, Gideon P. 
 Hynson, Benj. T. 
 Horner, Joshua Jr. 
 Hanway, Wm. A. 
 Hook, R. Edwin 
 Hassenkamp, Ferd. 
 Hopkins, Egbert D. . 
 Hodgden, M. C. 
 Hartman, Wilton H. 
 Horton, G. W. 
 Hynson, Chas. E. 
 Hunter, Andrew 
 Hamilton, Silas M. 
 Holland, Jackson 
 Handy, D. Claude 
 Hadaway, Wm. H. . 
 Handy, T. P. • • 
 Haines, H. H. . . 
 Hawkins, J. W. 
 Hooper, Ed. L. 
 Hayward, Chas. E. 
 Hassenkamp, F. Jr. 
 Houston, Alex. B. 
 Herring, L. W. 
 Hopkins, J. B. 
 Hopkins, G. P. of Wm. 
 Hooper, JohnW. 
 Hebbell, Chas. H. 
 Hilgerman, J. F. 
 Hohman, Henry 
 Handy, U. Claude 
 Hopkins, Chas. O. 
 Heiser, C. F. 
 ' Hawkins, W. W. 
 Haas, John P. 
 HoUingshead, Jas. 
 Heineman, Fred. 
 Harrison, W. H. 
 Hosmer, A. H. 
 Hines, J. H. 
 Hoover, Thos. H. 
 Hahn, J. H. Ferd. 
 Hinks, S. M. 
 Hinks, L. E. 
 Hopkins, J. L. 
 Heim, Wm. G. 
 Isaacs, Columbus C. 
 Isaac, Wm. M. 
 Ives, John A. 
 Innes, A. L. Jr. 
 Ingram, Jas. E. 
 Isaacs, W. K. ■ 
 Johnson, John 
 Johnson, Joseph 
 Jones, Wm. D. 
 Johns, Joseph Jr. 
 Jennings, N. Hynson 
 Justis, W. S. Jr. 
 Jones, J. Guest . 
 Jones, G. W. • ■ 
 Johnson, James J. 
 
 Jones, John M 
 
 Jung, Edward . 
 
 Died December 30, 
 Withdrawn. 
 Died May g, 1876. 
 
 June 20, 1867. 
 March 13, 1868. 
 June 4, 1869. 
 June 4, 1869. 
 December 22, 1869. 
 February 25, 1870. 
 February 2, 1871. 
 AfiSliated March 24, 1871. 
 May 12, 1871. 
 July 28, 1871. 
 May 26, 1871. 
 June 9, 1871. 
 July 13, 1871. 
 July 13, 1871. 
 August 25' 1 87 1. 
 August 25, 1871. 
 September 8, 1871. 
 September 15, 1871. 
 February 15, 1872. 
 April 12, 1872. 
 February 28', 1873. 
 May 23. 1873. 
 July II, 1873. 
 July II, 1873. 
 September 26 1873. 
 March 24, 1876. 
 March 31, 1876. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 June 12, 1876. 
 June 12, 1876. 
 March 8. 1878. 
 April 2, 1879. 
 July II, 1879. 
 February 27, 18S0. 
 Affiliated March 25, '81. 
 June 23, 1882. 
 October 26, 1883. 
 November 23. 1CC3. 
 Affiliated July 14. 1882. 
 Affiliated October 10. '84 
 March 13, 1885. 
 Affiliated January 28, '87. 
 July 8, 18S7. 
 October 11. 1887. 
 November 9, 1888. 
 June 14, 1889. 
 September 14, 1889. 
 September 14. i88g. 
 April II, 1890. 
 June 13 1890. 
 April 26. 1867. 
 February 28. 1868. 
 June 12, 1868. 
 September 23, 1870. 
 September 27, 1889. 
 June 24, 1S91. 
 April 27 1828. 
 October 28. 1850. 
 October 14 1864. 
 [December 22, 1S65. 
 June 4 1869. 
 June 9. 1871. 
 August II, 1871. 
 September 8. 1871. 
 February 15. 1872. 
 October 24, 1879. 
 October 26, 1883. 
 
 319 
 
 Susp. by Chap. May 26, '82. 
 Withdrew March 12, 1869. 
 Suspended March 14, 1873. 
 
 Died June 11, 1888. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 
 1891. 
 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Withdrew August 27, 1875. 
 
 Withdrew August 27, 1875. 
 Withdrew May 23, 1873. 
 
 Withdrew August 13, 1873. 
 Withdrew January 8, 1885. 
 
 Suspended June 12 1891. 
 Withdrew August 14, 1885. 
 
 Suspended June 22. 1883. 
 Withdrew April 9, 1886. 
 
 Withdrew March 12, 1886. 
 
 Suspended May 14, 1886. 
 Withdrew January 13 188I 
 
 Susp. by Chap. May 11.' 
 Died February 12. 18S5. 
 
 Withdrew May 8, i8gi. 
 
 Withdrew Feb. 26, 
 Withdrew Nov. 8, : 
 
 i86g. 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died about 1864. 
 Susp. by Chap. June i '80. 
 Withdrew October 24 1873. 
 Withdrew April 14, 1876. 
 Died April 20 1873. 
 Withdrew Dec. 12, 1890. 
 
 Withdrew May 23, 1873. 
 Suspended July 24, 1885. 
 
NAME. 
 
 !date of knighting; 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 Johns, Thos. P. 
 Kimmel, Anthony 
 Knapp, Samt. L. 
 Kolb, Joseph 
 Kefauver, John 
 Krebs, H. W. 
 Kennard, Geo. I. 
 Kennedy, Wm. W. 
 Knabe. Ernest 
 Krebs, Wm. H. B. . 
 Kehly, John R. 
 Krebs, Jacob E. 
 Kleibacker, C. B. 
 KoUer, J. A .J. 
 King, Calvin J. 
 Kahler, Adam . 
 Knight, Chas. P. 
 Kanua, Wm. H. 
 Kunkel, Wm. F. 
 Koppelman, Chas. H. 
 Kooke, Gerhard F. 
 Kerner, George F. 
 Kurtz, Thomas 
 Kelley, B. F. 
 Keizer, Lewis R. 
 Kapp, H.W. 
 Kurtz, John B. . . . 
 Klemni, C. H. Jr. 
 Kennedy, John W. 
 Larrabee, Ephraim 
 Lucas, Saml. . . . 
 Lamb, G. M. 
 Logue, James 
 Lewis, Allen T. 
 Lambdin, John 
 Larmour, Wm. B. 
 Lowe* Jesse M. 
 Lightner, Wm. P. 
 hind. E. G. 
 Latchford, JohnD. 
 Lloyd, John 
 Loane, Henry E. 
 Lips, Theodore F. 
 Lauchlin, John M. . . 
 Lawton, John L. 
 Lemkul, Louis 
 Lautenbach, Ferd. . 
 Loose, August 
 Leutz, Andrew J. 
 Likes, Jacob 
 Leonard, Paul 
 Lovering, F. 
 Lingenfelder, H. 
 Lantz, Fred. Wm. 
 Lotz, W. H. 
 Linthicum, John W. 
 Lawyer, E. J. 
 Lewis, G. E. 
 Mills, William P. 
 Miller, JohnD. 
 Mass, Samuel . , 
 
 Minner, John M. 
 Medinger, Christian 
 Mask, Wm. Marshall . 
 Mills, W. P. 
 Morse, Robert C. 
 
 Xovember 14. 1891. 
 September 3, 182S. 
 April 27, 1S2S. 
 March 20, 1S29. 
 March 15 1849. 
 November 11, 1S53. 
 November 22 1855. 
 April 8. 1859. 
 December 29, 1863. 
 February 22, 1866. 
 September 13. 1S67. 
 September 25. 186S. 
 ^September 24. 1869. 
 ^November 26, 1869. 
 May 26, 1871. 
 June g, 1871. 
 July 13. 1871. 
 February 26. 1875. 
 May 21, 1S75. 
 November 12, 1S75. 
 November 12, 1S75. 
 March 23, 1877. 
 June II, 1880. 
 Affiliated Dec. 10, 1S80. 
 March 25, 1881. 
 AfiBliated July 14, 18S2. 
 June 22 1S83. 
 February 22, 1889. 
 'September 27. 1889. 
 March 12, 1828. 
 No record. 
 January 24. 1S49. 
 March 23, 1849. 
 May 26. 1849. 
 June 13 1S56. 
 March 10, 1865. 
 June 10, 1865. 
 December 9, 1866. 
 September 14, 1866. 
 November 10. 1866. 
 March 20, 1886. 
 AflSliated May 14, 1869. 
 July 13. 1871. 
 August IT. 1871. 
 February 23. 1872. 
 Affiliated Oct. 22, 1875. 
 March 31, 1876. 
 June 22, 1S77. 
 May 10. 1S87. 
 February 10, 1SS2. 
 April 2, 1879. 
 July II, 1879. 
 March 12. 1880. 
 March 9, 1S83. 
 June 22, 1SS3. 
 August 14 1885. 
 July 9 18S6. 
 I April 30 i8go. 
 iApril 18, 1828. 
 JNot recorded. 
 January 5 1829. 
 June 3. 1829. 
 April 16, 1S30. 
 October 31. 1831. 
 I Affiliated Nov. 22, 1844. 
 iNovember 13, 1849. 
 
 320 
 
 pied April 25, 1871. 
 
 " date unknown. 
 Died February. 1838. 
 Withdrew, date unknown. 
 
 iE.^p. by Union Lodge '68. 
 
 Withdrew April 8 1870. 
 Susp. by Lodge Mar. i. '81. 
 
 Withdrew July 23 1S75. 
 Withdrew August 27, 1875. 
 
 Died March 7 1872. 
 'Withdrew April 28. 1876. 
 Susp. by Chapter. 1885. 
 
 ISuspended May 20 1SS6. 
 
 jDied in 1S89. 
 
 Withdrew October 14 1S59. 
 iDied July 2. 1872. 
 Iwithdrew October 14. 1859. 
 Died February 8 1872. 
 Died December 8 1874. 
 Withdrew March 10. 1871. 
 Died September 27, 1867. 
 jWithdrew June 10. 1887. 
 iDied January 21. 1888. 
 Iwithdrew March 12. 1869. 
 Withdrew June 8, 1883. 
 Withdrew May 25. 1888. 
 IDied May 31, 1886. 
 jWithdrew in 1875. 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died winter of 1849. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 
 Suspended Feb. 2. 1838. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Withdrew April 13. 184S. 
 Died March, 1849. 
 
NAME. 
 
 DATE OF KNIGHTING 
 
 Mcjilton, Rev. John N. 
 Medairy, Jacob H. 
 Mann, Thomas W. 
 McClymont, Wm. Jr. 
 Miller, Michael 
 Martin, David 
 McKenney, Rev. Jas. A 
 Millikin, John Contee 
 Mathiot, Augustus 
 McDougal, James 
 Meyer, August G. 
 McCahan, George L. 
 Morrison, Robert D. 
 McDonald, James 
 Moore, J. Paris 
 Mikesell, Peter B. 
 Marshall, T. B. 
 Martin, Robert K. 
 Maxwell, David 
 Marshall, John E. 
 Moorehead, John 
 Marriott, William H. 
 Mittnacht, Henry 
 Markoe, Frank 
 Milbourne, L. Jefferson 
 Mann, Charles H. 
 McComas, J. A. 
 Megraw, J. Milton 
 Morris, John E. 
 Macy, W. D. 
 Mathias, J. P. T. 
 McGuire, Thomas C. 
 McCormick, Frank Q. 
 MiUikin, Charles E. 
 Maloney, Daniel A. 
 Mauer, Charles A. 
 McLane, Henry B. 
 Munroe, Grafton 
 March, James T. 
 Murrill, J. L. 
 Meanley, J. P. 
 Milliman, Thomas A. 
 McFarland, W. A. 
 Moody, L. W. 
 Mills, G. A. 
 Miller, John B. 
 Mattfeldt, O. M. 
 Nesbit, James 
 Numsen, John W. 
 Newman, Lawson J. 
 Nelson, Victor H. 
 Nelker, A. H. 
 Nicklas, John 
 Newell, M. A. 
 Nicholson, H. W. 
 Newton, H. Clay 
 Nelson, P. A. 
 Nelker, A. H. 
 Norris, C. S. 
 Owens, Edward T. 
 Owens, E. D. 
 Owens, Thomas D. 
 Oppelt, Ed. J. 
 Oberlander, William 
 Omohundro, Thos., E. 
 Phenix, Thomas. . . 
 
 May 26, 1849. 
 September 3, 1849. 
 May 31, 1850. 
 March 12, 1852. 
 April 22, 1853. 
 November 28, 1853. 
 May 16, 1854. 
 June 28, 1856. 
 February 12, 1858. 
 January 13, i860. 
 November 27, 1863. 
 October 14, 1864. 
 March 10, 1S65. 
 June 9, 1865. 
 November 24, 1865. 
 December 8, 1865. 
 February 23, 1866. 
 March 12, 1866. 
 March 27, 1866. 
 April 13, 1866. 
 May II, 1866. 
 October 26, 1866. 
 Affiliated July 9, 1869. 
 Affiliated Oct. 22, 1869. 
 October 13, 1870. 
 Affiliated Sept. 23, 1870. 
 May 12, 1871. 
 August II, 1871. 
 September 15, 1871. 
 October 25, 1872. 
 May 9, 1873. 
 October 10, 1873. 
 January 24, 1873. 
 March 12, 1875. 
 July 9, 1875. 
 March 8, 1878. 
 July 23, 1880. 
 Affiliated March 25, 1881 
 April 14, 1882. 
 July 27, 1883. 
 May 9, 1884. 
 March 13, 1885. 
 September 15, 1SS6. 
 February 25, 1S87. 
 July 26, 1889. 
 April 30, 1890. 
 April II, 1890. 
 July 4, 1832. 
 October 23, 1863. 
 February 9, 1865. 
 March 8, 1867. 
 June 23, 1871. 
 May 21, 1875. 
 March 12, 1880. 
 June II, 1880. 
 December 10, 1880. 
 December 28, 1883. 
 Affiliated May 9, 1884. 
 July 10, 1 891. 
 September 3, 1849. 
 Affiliated Nov. 24, 1871. 
 May 23, 1873. 
 August 13, 1875. 
 September 22, 1882. 
 March 14, 1890. 
 March 23, 182S. 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 Died April 13, 1875. 
 
 Withdrew April ii,- 1856. 
 Died April 2, 1S72. 
 Withdrew October 14, 1859. 
 Died January, 1879. 
 Withdrew Feb. 10, i860. 
 Died'about 1858. 
 Died July 12, 1872. 
 Died January 25, 1888. 
 
 [Withdrew March 14, 1873. 
 Susp. March 14, 1873. 
 Died July 23, 1888. 
 Withdrew May 14, 1869. 
 Suspended April 14, 1871. 
 
 [Withdrew Feb. 26, 1869. 
 
 Died November 4, 1885. 
 Exp. March 24, 1871. 
 Withdrew Sept. 10, 1875. 
 Iwithdrew April 12, 1872. 
 
 Withdrew March 26, 1882. 
 
 Withdrew April 14, 1876. 
 Susp. by Chapter 1885. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Withdrawn. 
 Died March 15, 1876. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Susp. May 28, 1886. 
 Susp. by Chap. June, 1884. 
 Withdrew Feb. 25, 1887. 
 Withdrew March 23, 1888. 
 
 Withdrew June 24, 1891. 
 
 Withdrew, date unknown. 
 
 Died December 8, 1877. 
 Withdrew Nov. 26, 1869. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Susp. by Lodge May 11, '88. 
 Withdrew April 10, 1891. 
 
 Withdrew May 23, 1890. 
 Withdrew June 11, 1885. 
 
 Died September 20, 1872. 
 Withdrew May 13, 1876. 
 Withdrew June 12, 1874. 
 Died October 8, 1884. 
 
 'Susp. February 2, 1838. 
 
NAME. 
 
 Paul, S. D. 
 Peters, C. G. 
 Piper, Uaniel A. 
 Piggot, Rev. Robert 
 Palmer, John 
 Parker, O. A. 
 Potts, Richard C. 
 Parish, William T. 
 Paini, John A. 
 Pugh, W. G. 
 Percival, Charles F. 
 Plitt, George . 
 Parker, J. Kos . 
 Price, Norman R. 
 Perkinson, Wm. O. 
 Pritchard, Arthur J. 
 Perry, Bushrod T. 
 Porter, F. E. 
 Pinkhart, H. M. 
 Pinkinson, C. N. 
 Poultney, Evan 
 Purcell, Rev. Jas. Bryan 
 Perkins, John T. 
 Petze, H. Herman 
 Poske, Henry 
 Peding, John E. . 
 Perine, E. S. 
 Penington, D. F. 
 Peacock, W. U. L. 
 Phillips, B-. F. 
 Potts, W. A. 
 Prvor, F. A. 
 Prouse, J. F. ... 
 Pugsley, J. AV. 
 Pangborn, J. G. 
 Quartley, Arthur 
 Ross, Joseph 
 Robinson, Joseph 
 Reip, Alfred H. . . . 
 Reynolds, Henry R. 
 Rogers, William . 
 Royston, Elijah B. 
 Roelots, William 
 Read, William H. ... 
 Ruby, William H. 
 Robertson, Alviii 
 Reeves, Charles H. . . 
 Reese, John E. Jr. 
 Ross, Wm. Franklin . 
 Riley, John T. . . 
 
 Rosello, A. 
 Renter, Henry 
 Rittenhouse, N. M. . , 
 Roberts, F. A. . 
 Riefle, Hemy F. 
 Stansbury, Elijah 
 Simms, Robert . . 
 
 Steele, Samuel 
 
 Stanter, John 
 Speed, John J. . 
 Stansbur5% Thomas . . 
 Sangston, Lawrence 
 Stirrat, James . 
 Sterling, John H. . . 
 
 Schieferdecker, Dr. C. C. 
 Schultz, Edward T. . . 
 
 DATE OF KNIGHTING 
 
 June 27, 1S2S. 
 August 26, 1 83 1. 
 May 29, 1S43, 
 Affiliated August 2, 1S48. 
 February 24, 1854. 
 January 23, 1S57. 
 February 12, 1866. 
 August 24, 1 866. 
 March 23, 1S66. 
 Affiliated August 10, '66. 
 February 11, 1870. 
 May 26, 1 87 1. 
 December 23, 1870. 
 March 24, 1871. 
 Affiliated July 28, 1S71. 
 August II, 1871. 
 September 15, 1871. 
 February 15, 1872. 
 February 15, 1872. 
 May 10, 1872. 
 June 13, 1873. 
 November 13, 1874. 
 May 3, 1876.- 
 May 3, 1876. 
 November 23, 1S77, 
 October 11, 1878. 
 May 14, 1879. 
 July 23, 1880. 
 Affiliated May 27, iSSi. 
 November 10, 1882. 
 April 27, 1883. 
 June 27, 1883. 
 August 24, 1S83. 
 April 12, 1889. 
 Affiliated March 28, 1S90. 
 February ig, 1869. 
 December 19, 1833. 
 April 2, 1849. 
 April 16, 1851. 
 April 1, 1852. 
 December 23, 1S64. 
 November 8, 1867, 
 December 13, 1867. 
 April 8, 1S70. 
 Februar)' 2, 1S71. 
 March 30, 1871. 
 September S, 1S71. 
 April 12, 1S72. 
 July 9, 1S75. 
 June 1 1, 1880. 
 Affihated April 22, 18S1. 
 December 23, 18S1. 
 Ijanuary 23, 1885. 
 September 26, i8go. 
 December 12, 1890. 
 March 23. 182S. 
 August 26, 1 83 1. 
 Augu.st 26, 1831. 
 October 30, 1832. 
 October 30, 1832. 
 September 29, 1843. 
 April 26, 1850. 
 Affiliated Oct. 28, 1850. 
 October 24, 1856. 
 April I, 1857. 
 November 28, 1862. 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died autumn of 1S46. 
 Died June 2;, 1875. 
 Died July 24, 1887. 
 Withdrawn. 
 Withdrew Oct. 14, 1859. 
 Died June, 1867. 
 Withdrew Feb. 26, 1869. 
 Susp. March 14, 1873. 
 Withdrew Feb. 26, i86g. 
 Died April 2, 1887. 
 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Susp. by Lodge June i, '78. 
 
 Withdrew May 23, 1873. 
 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 
 Withdrawn. 
 
 Withdrew August 27, 1875. 
 
 Withdrew April 10, 1885. 
 
 Died December 8, 1879. 
 Died June 17, 1885. 
 
 Died November 6, 1884. 
 
 Susp. by Chap. May 11, '8 
 Susp. June 22, 1888. 
 
 Withdrawn. 
 
 Died in 1838. 
 
 Died March 17, 1863. 
 
 Withdrew May 13, 1853. 
 
 Died March, i86g. 
 
 Withdrew August 27, 1875. 
 Withdrew Sept. 12, 1875. 
 AVithdrew April 14, 1882. 
 
 Withdrew April 28, 1876. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 
 Died December, 18S3. 
 Withdrew, date unknown. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died November 7, 1876. 
 Died November, 1864. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 Died December 7, 1874. 
 
NAME. 
 
 'DATE OF KNIGHTING 
 
 Sauerberg, J. D. 
 Shields, Thomas 
 llappington, N. J. 
 Shock, William H. 
 Savage, Charles E. 
 Shilling, George 
 Smith, John D. 
 goine, George W. 
 Stevenson, Wesley G. 
 Stark, Powhatan B. 
 Stewart, Columbus J. 
 Smith, Marshall?. 
 Sadtler, Geo. W. 
 falter, George L. . . 
 Sinclair, William F. 
 Stillman, Oscar B. 
 Slothower, W. T. 
 Shepard, Rev. J. Avery 
 Spice, F. N. V. 
 Schwarz, George W. 
 Spates, Cecil S. 
 Sehroeder, Jacob W. 
 Sbarretts, William L. . 
 Sohaefer, F. Lewis 
 Spencer, E. N. 
 Sellman, James L. 
 Schminke, P. F. 
 Scates, Isaac H. 
 Suter, E. P. 
 Smyser, James A. . . 
 
 Snyder, J. W 
 
 Skinner, George B. 
 Showacre, H. C. 
 Silver, R. 
 Stockett, W. H. 
 Schmenner, Charles 
 Schmidt, Jacob 
 Struven, J. W. 
 Selden, Charles 
 Shreckhise, J. P. 
 Savage, G. R. 
 Stunz, Th. . . 
 Silwright, Charles A. 
 Schobel, Frank X. 
 Schaeffer, Milton 
 Sadtler, J. P. Benj. 
 Savage, George . 
 Smith, John . . . 
 Snavely, H. C. 
 Stonebraker, C. H. 
 Sexton, S. B. Jr. 
 Tyson, Elisha 
 Toy, William 
 Tucker, Charles 
 Tyson, Henry 
 Thomas, L. A. 
 Tyson, Richard W. 
 Turner, Harry F. 
 Tall, BrufE W. 
 Terhune, J. M. 
 Taylor, George W. 
 Titcomb, Benjamin 
 Tegmeyer, John H. 
 Taylor, George M. 
 Tyrell, John P, 
 Thorns, Peter F. 
 
 November 27, 1863. 
 July 28, 1865. 
 Affiliated March 8, 1867. 
 October 25, 1867. 
 December 11, 1868. 
 December 18, 1868. 
 February 5, i86g. 
 February ig, 1869. 
 May 14, 1869. 
 Affiliated Oct. 22, i86g. 
 December 22, 1869. 
 December 2, 1870. 
 March 24, 1871. 
 Affiliated May 12, 1871. 
 June 9, 1871. 
 Affiliated July 28, 1871. 
 September 15, 1871. 
 Affiliated Dec. 22, 1871. 
 Affihated Feb. 9, 1872. 
 January 24, 1873. 
 Affiliated May 22, 1874. 
 January 14, 1876. 
 January 14, 1876. 
 March 24, 1876. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 March 23, 1877. 
 May 25, 1877. 
 June 22, 1877. 
 Affiliated April 12, 1878. 
 Affiliated Oct. 11, 1878. 
 July II, 1879. 
 March 12, 1880. 
 Affiliated Feb. 27, 1880. 
 Affiliated March 25, t88i 
 November 11, 1881. 
 November 10, 1882. 
 March 31, 1884. 
 March 26, 1886. 
 Affiliated August 13, '86. 
 Affiliated Nov. 26, 1886. 
 'May 27, 1S87. 
 Jul;- 8, 1887. 
 IJanuarv 27, 188S. 
 JMay 25', 1888. 
 January 11, 1889. 
 February 22, i88g. 
 April 26, 1889. 
 September 14, 1S89. 
 February 14, i8go. 
 April 30, 1890. 
 August 14, i8gi. 
 March 8, 1828. 
 March 23, 1828. 
 Affiliated May 24, 1850. 
 October 8, 1858. 
 March 11, 1859. 
 April 12, 1862. 
 March 27, 186S. 
 July 10, 1868. 
 F'ebruary 25, 1870. 
 January 13, 1871. 
 July 28, 1871. 
 September 8, 1871. 
 February 15, 1872. 
 April 12, 1872. 
 November 8, 1872. 
 
 323 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 Susp. May 26, 1882. 
 Died February 17, 1890. 
 Withdrew August 25, 1871. 
 
 Withdrew Dec. 10, 1886. 
 
 Suspended March 14, 1873. 
 
 Susp. by Chap. April 12, '78. 
 Died September, 1870. 
 Died March 15, 18S7. 
 Withdrew Oct. 24, 1879. 
 
 Susp. March 25, 1881. 
 Exp. by Lodge i8go. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Withdrew August 27, 1875. 
 Susp. March 22, 1878. 
 Died September 22, 1875. 
 Withdrew Sept. 11, 1874. 
 
 Died November 21, 1880. 
 Susp. February 13, 1885. 
 
 Withdrew July 9, 1886. 
 Withdrew Jan. 23, 1C85. 
 Died February 5, 1885. 
 Withdrew Oct. 23, 1885. 
 Susp. by Chapter, 18S5. 
 
 Withdrew May S, 1885. 
 Died January 14, t888. 
 Withdrew July 13, 1883. 
 
 Withdrawn Oct. 12, 1S8S. 
 
 Withdrew Jan. 1888. 
 Died April 24, 1888. 
 
 Withdrew August 2, T83S. 
 Susp. February, 2, 1838. 
 Exp. November 28, 1851. 
 Died, dale unknown, 
 Susp. March 14, 1S73. 
 Died June 14, 1S73. 
 
 Died April 21, 1S72. 
 Died November 12, 1S.S7. 
 Withdrawn. 
 Died February 23, 1S82. 
 Withdrew Jan. 13, 1888. 
 Withdrew May 23, 1873. 
 Susp. by Chapter, 1885. 
 Withdrawn. 
 
NAME. 
 
 TaU, R. J. H. 
 Thompson, R. K. 
 Tolson, W. H. 
 Thomas, John F. 
 Titcomb, B. S. 
 Turner, J. T. 
 Tome, Peter E. 
 UnderhiU, H. P. 
 Unverzagt, G. P. 
 Vickary, Henry 
 Van Trump, John 
 Vanneman, Theo. J. 
 Virtue, Charles W. 
 Williams, Charles 
 Woodward, David A. . 
 Warner, Andrew E. .Jr. 
 Wells, John 
 Webb, Charles . . 
 Webb, James . . . 
 Wallace, William . . 
 Woodworth, Fredk. 
 Wallace, William 
 Waters, Chas. E. of F. G 
 Wilson, William Jr. 
 Wile, John H. 
 Whitings, James A. . 
 Walker, Nathaniel C. 
 Worthington, H. W. . 
 Wilson, Arch. Jr. 
 Wood, John ... 
 Watson, Thomas O. 
 Wailes, Charles A. 
 White, John P. 
 Williams, Harry S. . . 
 Wilson, C. B. ... 
 Warfield, Thomas W. 
 Wamaling, C. T. . 
 
 Wells, A. W 
 
 Waring, W. E 
 
 Warner, S. B 
 
 Wedge, Wm. S. Jr. . . 
 Womble, J. G. . 
 Watson, George E. . 
 Watkins, J. M. 
 Wiley, Alexander 
 Waugh, John ^^^ 
 Woods, George R. 
 Winkelman, John H. 
 Wilson, C. A. 
 Wilbon, W. E. 
 Wiegand, W. D. 
 Wattenscheidt, R. 
 Wantz, C. V. 
 Weber, August 
 Waxter, W. D. . . . 
 Whitney, George' W. 
 Wallis, Benjamin 
 Wilson, J. Kelso 
 Wier, Charles H. 
 Yates, Dr. John L. 
 Young, R. J. 
 Yoe, Benjamin R. 
 Zimmerman, George J. 
 Zucksworth, C. . . . 
 Zoll, H. C. . 
 
 DATE OF KNIGHTING 
 
 January 24, 1873. 
 June 12, 1876. 
 February 14, 1879. 
 !June II, 1880. 
 September 22, 1SS2. 
 June 10, 1887. 
 April 12, i88g. 
 Affiliated Oct. 23, 1874. 
 May 14, 1880. 
 March 15, 1833. 
 June 8. if66. 
 May 26, 1871. 
 January 24, 1S73. 
 March 25, 1828. 
 Affiliated August 2, '48. 
 March 23, 1849. 
 September 19, 1856. 
 May 14 1852. 
 April I, 1S52. 
 June 13, 1855. 
 May 9, 1856. 
 Affiliated Nov. 12, '58. 
 Affiliated June 24, '59. 
 December 29, 1S63. 
 July 12, 1867. 
 June 14, 1867. 
 August 9, 1867. 
 December 18, 1868. 
 February 5, 1869. 
 March 19, 1869. 
 Affiliated January 28, '70. 
 July 13, 1871. 
 Affiliated Sept. S, 1871. 
 September 15, 1871. 
 Affiliated January 12, '72. 
 Affiliated January 26, '72. 
 January 26, 1872. 
 February 15, 1S72. 
 March 28, 1873. 
 July II, 1873. 
 December 12, 1S73. 
 February 27, 1873. 
 May 3, 1876. 
 June 12, 1876. 
 January 26, 1877. 
 June 14, 1878. 
 March 14, 1879. 
 February 27, 1880. 
 Affiliated March 25, '81. 
 November 25, 1881. 
 September 22, 1882. 
 February 8, 1884. 
 July 9, 1886. 
 March 25, 1887. 
 August 12, 1887. 
 May II, 1888. 
 April II, 1890. 
 Affiliated April 25, 1890. 
 August 14, 1S91. 
 May 18, 1855. 
 July 26, 1856. 
 September 24, 1869. 
 May 20, 1854. 
 October 14, 1864. 
 September 28, 1SS3. 
 
 324 
 
 REMARKS. 
 
 Susp. by Chap. May, 1879. 
 
 [Withdrew 1891. 
 
 Died October 4, 1889. 
 
 Withdrew March 10, 1837. 
 [Withdrew Oct. 14, 1870. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Died September 21, 1882. 
 Died, date unknown. 
 
 Died February 11, 1870. 
 Died June, 1891. 
 Withdrew Oct. 26, 1866. 
 Died January 14, 1870. 
 Died March 3, 1877. 
 Died January, 1870. 
 Withdrew July 14, 1S76. 
 Withdrawn. 
 Susp. by Lodge, 1SS6. 
 
 Withdrew Feb. 28, 1873. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Susp. June 22, 1883. 
 Withdrew March 25, 1SS7. 
 Withdrew May g, 1873. 
 Withdrew May 11, 1883. 
 [Died April 25, 1S75. 
 Iwithdrew April 28, 1876. 
 Withdrawn. 
 
 Withdrew Sept. 25, 1885. 
 Withdrew May 23, 1873. 
 
 Susp. by Chap. April 12, '78. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1875. 
 Withdrew August 13, 1S75. 
 Withdrew Dec. 28, 1877. 
 Withdrew Dec. 14, 1888. 
 Died April 30, 1S87. 
 Died July 6, 18S1. 
 
 Withdrew Jan. 27, 18SS. 
 
 Died July 24, 1875. 
 Withdrew the same year. 
 Withdrew August 27, 1875. 
 Susp. by Chap. June i, '80. 
 Susp. March 22, 187S. 
 
HISTORY OP MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 325 
 
 MEMBERS OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY No. i, 
 
 JANUARY ist, 1892. 
 
 *Anderson, James M. 
 
 Achey, Charles F. 
 
 Aldridge, John K. 
 
 Abbott, J. Walter 
 
 Arnold, William E. 
 
 Annan, Roberdeau 
 
 Anderson, John H. 
 
 Albaugh, George A. 
 
 Anderson, Albanus L. 
 
 Angerman, W. H. 
 
 AUers, William A. 
 
 Burke, A. J, 
 
 Bosley, W. H. 
 
 Bowers, James W. 
 
 Boyd, James A. 
 
 Bedford. John R. D. 
 
 Bowen, Henry L. 
 
 Banks, M. D. 
 
 Bentzell, H. J. 
 
 Batcheller, H. C. 
 
 Bates, James O. 
 
 Bowen, J. S. 
 
 Baird, Alexander S. 
 
 Baetjer, J. George 
 
 Brennaman, C. H. 
 
 Bennett, S. Frank 
 
 Brown, P. H. 
 
 Barr, S. R. 
 
 Blacklock, Frank 
 
 Brummell, J. H. 
 
 Baitzell, W. E. 
 
 Bothman, C. F. W. 
 
 Bain, W. E. 
 
 Bare, John B. 
 *Ciinninghani, W. A. 
 
 Cannon, Thomas J. 
 
 Correa, M. O. 
 
 Corner, W. E. 
 
 Classen, Charles H. 
 
 Creidler, George E. 
 
 Crane, C. C, 
 
 Coriell, Alvin 
 
 Cook, John H. 
 
 Clift, josiah, Jr. 
 
 Cromer, Thomas W. 
 
 Cullimore, J. E. 
 
 Chenoweth, W. P. 
 
 Daniel, John H. 
 
 Dulany, John M. 
 
 Dukehart, Graham 
 
 Dowell, E. J. 
 
 Dulany, W. J. C. 
 
 Davis, J. T. 
 
 Demorest. G. W. 
 
 Deale, J. F. 
 
 Dodge, P. A. 
 
 Davis, James E. 
 
 Ditman, W. C. 
 
 Douglas, August 
 
 EUsler, Henry 
 Emory, D. H. 
 Emmons, H. L. Jr. 
 Emory, J.H. 
 Ennoss, Frederick 
 Fisher, James M. 
 Farguhar, John C. 
 Frainie, Gfeorge 
 Fetting, A. H. 
 Foreman, Leander 
 Fangmeyer, Charles 
 Foble, A. J. 
 Foble, J.J. 
 French, George E. 
 Gminder, Jacob 
 Guest. John W. 
 Gisriel, William 
 Gilbert, A. F. 
 Giles, E. W. 
 Guildener, B. F. 
 Grieves, E. W. 
 Groome; John C. 
 Gott, J. C. 
 Gavan, W. S. 
 Gill, W. D. Jr. 
 Gill, Americus 
 ♦Harris, Joseph 
 Hubner, John 
 Horner, Joshua Jr. 
 Hanway, Wm. A. 
 Hodgden, M. C. 
 Horton, George W. 
 Hamilton, S. M. 
 Hadaway, W. H. 
 Hawkins, J. W. 
 Hooper, Edward L. 
 Houston, A. B. 
 Hopkins, G. P. of Wm 
 Hebbell, C. W. 
 Hawkins, W. W. 
 Hilgerman, J. F. 
 Hopkins, Charles O. 
 Heiser, Charles F. 
 Heineman, Fred. 
 Harrison, W. H. 
 Hosmer, A. H. 
 Hines, John H. 
 Hoover, T. H. 
 Hinks, .Samuel M. 
 Hinks, L. E. 
 Hahn, T. H. Ferd. 
 Heim, William G. 
 Isaac, William M. 
 Isaacs, C. C. 
 Isaacs, Wm. K. 
 Ingram, James E. 
 Jones, George W. 
 Jung, Edward 
 Johns, Thomas P. 
 
 Kapp, H. W. 
 
 Kurtz, John B. 
 
 Krebs, Jacob E 
 *Kennedy, W. W. 
 
 Knabe, Ernest 
 
 King, Calvin J. 
 
 Kunkel, W. P. 
 
 Koppelman, Chas. H. 
 
 Kooke, G. F. 
 
 Kurtz, Thomas 
 
 Kelley, B. F. 
 
 Keizer, L. R. 
 
 Klemm, C. H. Jr. 
 
 Kennedy, John W. 
 
 Lingenfelder, Henry 
 
 Levering, F. 
 
 Leonard, Paul 
 
 Leutz, A. J. 
 
 Loose, August 
 
 Lautenbacli, Ferd. 
 
 Lemkul, Louis 
 
 Likes, Jacob 
 
 Lantz, F. W. 
 
 Lotz, W. H. 
 
 Linthicum, John W. 
 
 Lewis, George E. 
 
 Lawyer, E. J. 
 *Medairy, Jacob H. 
 
 Mann, Charles H. 
 *Martin, R. K. 
 
 Meyer, August G. 
 
 Marshall, JTohn E. 
 *Marshall, Thomas B. 
 
 Milbourne, L. Jeff. 
 
 Megraw, J. M. 
 
 Marsh, J. T. 
 
 Murrill, J. L. 
 
 Milliman, T. A. 
 
 MoFarland, W. A. 
 
 Moody, L. W. 
 
 Mills.'George A. 
 
 Mattfeldt, O. M. 
 
 Miller, John B. 
 ■^Numsen, J. W. 
 
 Nicholson, Harry W. 
 
 Newton, H. C. 
 
 Norris, C. S. 
 
 Oberlander, William 
 
 Omohundro, Thos. E. 
 
 Plitt, George 
 
 Pritchard, Arthur J. 
 
 Perry, B. T. 
 
 Porter, F. E. 
 
 Petze, H. H. 
 
 Poske, H. F. 
 
 Penington, D. F. 
 
 Phillips, B. F. 
 
 Potts, W. A. 
 
 Pangborn, J. G. 
 
 *Rogers, William 
 Ruljy, W. H. 
 Robertson, Alvin 
 Ross, W. F. 
 Riley, John T. 
 Rosello, Antonio 
 Reuter, Henry 
 Rittenhouse, N. M. 
 Roberts, F. A. 
 Riefle, Henry 
 *Schultz, E. T. 
 Sadtler, G. W. 
 Spates, C. S. 
 Schaefer, F. Lewis 
 Smyser, James A. 
 Snyder, J. W. 
 Skinner, George B. 
 Schmenner. Charles 
 Schmitt, Jacob 
 Selden, Charles 
 Shreckhise, J. P. 
 Shock, W. H. 
 Shilling, George 
 Soine, G. W. 
 Sil Wright, Charles A. 
 Sohobel, F. X. 
 Schaeffer, Milton 
 Sadtler, J. P. Benj. 
 Savage, George 
 Smith, John 
 Stonebraker, C. H. 
 Suavely, H. C. 
 Sexton, Samuel B. 
 Turner, H. F. 
 Tall, R. J. H. 
 Tolson, W. H. 
 Thomas, John F. 
 Titcomb, B. S. 
 Tome, P. E. 
 Unverzagt, Geo. P. 
 *Woodward, D. A. 
 Whiting, James A. 
 '•"Warner, A. E. Jr. 
 Walker, N. C. 
 Waring, W. E. 
 Woods, G. R. 
 Winkelman, J. H. 
 Wilbon, W. E. 
 Wiegand, W. D. 
 Wattenscheidt, R. 
 Wantz, C. V. 
 Weber, August 
 Waxter, W. D. 
 Whitney, G. W. 
 Wallis, Benjamin 
 Wilson, John K. 
 Wier, Charles H. 
 Zoll, H. C. 
 
 * Honorary Life Members. 
 
 OFFICERS, i89i-'92. 
 
 John B. Kurtz Eminent Commander. 
 
 Josiah Clift, Jr Generalissimo. 
 
 Graham Dukehart Captain-General. 
 
 William Rogers ^ . • • ■ P''^!?*^ 
 
 Alvin Coriell Senior Warden 
 
 W D Waxter . . Junior Warden 
 
 James A. Whiting Treasurer. 
 
 James W. Bowers Recorder. 
 
 Charles A. Silwright Standard Bearer. 
 
 James E. Davis Sword Bearer. 
 
 Peter E. Tome Warder. 
 
 Wash'n H. Nicholson, of No. 3 Sentinel. 
 
 Guards— W. W. Hawkins, W. D. Wiegand, George Shilling. 
 Assistant Prelates— t,e-w\s R. Keizer, James W. Bowers. 
 
 Representative on Baarif 0/ Governcrs—C C. Isaacs. 
 
 FINANCE COMMITTEE. UNIFORM COMMITTEE. 
 
 C. H. Koppelman, G. F. Kooke, J. Milton Megraw, 
 
 E. Krebs, 
 
 Alvin Robertson 
 
 Lewis R. Keizer. 
 
A 
 
 
 
 IN L 
 
 Banquets — 
 
 
 Addenda . . . 
 
 
 273 
 
 Centennial, 1S90 
 
 219 
 
 Adurkssks — 
 
 
 
 5 th Reg*t Armory 
 
 266 
 
 B. B. French 
 
 
 50 
 
 Veterans, 1S91 
 
 275 
 
 Charles Gilman 
 
 
 52 
 
 Biographies — 
 
 
 H. F. Garey 
 
 
 76 
 
 Philip P. Eckel 
 
 285 
 
 W. H. Burkhardt 
 
 
 98 
 
 Tobias Watkins, M. D. 
 
 286 
 
 JIaj-or Fox, Philadelphia 
 
 
 98 
 
 Adam Uenmead 
 
 286 
 
 E. T. Schultz . S7, 91, 99, 178, 
 
 , iSi 
 
 ,236 
 
 Peter Gait 
 
 287 
 
 J. E. Krebs 
 
 
 119 
 
 Archibald Dobbin . 
 
 287 
 
 F. J. S. Gorgas 
 L. R. Keizer 
 A. H. Petting 
 W. E. Arnold 
 
 170, 
 
 120 
 
 . 173 
 180 
 1 84 
 
 Joseph K. Stapleton 
 Henry S. Keatinge 
 Major George Keyser 
 Christian G. Peters 
 
 287 
 
 2SS 
 
 289 
 
 •2S9 
 
 H. H. Petze . . . 
 "Which is the Oldest Commari 
 dery " 
 
 189 
 1- 
 
 191 
 , 279 
 
 Elijah Sfansbury 
 Charles Gilman 
 
 290 
 291 
 
 J. B. Kurtz 210, 
 
 220. 
 
 Daniel A. Piper 
 
 293 
 
 Alvin Robertson 
 
 
 221 
 
 Samson Cariss 
 
 294 
 
 J. P. S. Gobin ... . 221, 
 
 , 264 
 
 ,268 
 
 James Stirrat . 
 
 294 
 
 George Savage 212, 
 
 224 
 
 . 27S 
 
 Rev. John N. Mcjilton 
 
 295 
 
 Mayor Davidson 
 
 
 227 
 
 Reuben A. Holmes 
 
 296 
 
 T. J. Shryock 
 
 
 229 
 
 Edward T. Schultz 
 
 297 
 
 James H. Hopkins 
 
 231 
 
 ,265 
 
 Robert K. Martin 
 
 298 
 
 R. K. Martin 
 
 
 233 
 
 Jacob E. Krebs 
 
 299 
 
 A. E. Booth . . . 
 
 
 234 
 
 Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas, M. T>. 
 
 299 
 
 Centennial 
 
 
 244 
 
 Hermon L. Emmons 
 William A. Hanway 
 
 300 
 301 
 
 B 
 
 
 
 Columbus C. Isaacs 
 
 302 
 
 
 
 WiUiam H. Ruby 
 
 303 
 
 By-Laws 
 
 
 27 
 
 Edmund J. Oppelt . . 
 
 •303 
 
 Bancjiets — 
 
 
 
 Charles G. Edwards 
 
 304 
 
 Front Street Theatre 
 
 
 76 
 
 Gerhard F. Kooke 
 
 305 
 
 Veterans, 1SS2 
 
 
 153 
 
 Graham Dukehart 
 
 306 
 
 1S83 
 
 
 159 
 
 F. Lewis Schaefer 
 
 307 
 
 1SS5 
 
 
 168 
 
 William E. Arnold 
 
 307 
 
 1SS7 
 
 
 172 
 
 J. Milton Megraw 
 
 308 
 
 iSSS 
 
 
 182 
 
 Lewis R. Keizer 
 
 308 
 
 ISS9 
 
 
 189 
 
 Anton H. Petting 
 
 30S 
 
 " iSgo 
 
 
 210 
 
 John W. Snyder 
 
 309 
 
 iSgi 
 
 
 275 
 
 H. Herman Petze 
 
 309 
 
HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDERY. 
 
 327 
 
 Biographies — 
 JohnB. Kurtz 
 Charles H. Mann 
 George W. Demorest 
 William Rogers 
 
 Burning of the Temple 
 
 Charters— 
 
 Recognition . 
 
 Confirmation 
 Corner-Stone Laying — 
 
 Baltimqre and Ohio R. R. 
 
 Northern Central R. R. 
 
 Masonic Temple 
 
 Postoffice . . . 
 Celebrations — 
 
 Triennial 1871 
 
 Sesqui-Centennial 
 
 Centennial Maryland Comman 
 dery No. i 
 
 310 
 
 Letters — 
 
 
 311 
 
 Alfred Creigh . . . 
 
 7, 9 
 
 311 
 
 Archibald Dobbin 
 
 8 
 
 312 
 
 Philip P. Eckel 
 
 9 
 
 272 
 
 Vincent L. Hurlbut 
 
 III 
 
 
 G. W. Rose 
 
 166 
 
 
 Hugh McCurdy 
 
 207 
 
 
 Enoch T. Carson 
 
 2P7 
 
 II 
 
 James W. Staton 
 
 207 
 
 277 
 
 E. R. Eschbach 
 
 207 
 
 
 J. Morrison Harris 
 
 , 208 
 
 31 
 
 Joseph W. Fellows 
 
 208 
 
 Frederic Speed 
 
 208 
 
 73 
 15S 
 
 lOI 
 
 146 
 
 215 
 
 D 
 
 Uu'LOMAS — 
 
 Edward Brynan's . 17 
 
 Philip P. Eckel's 19, 21 
 
 Eng^raved Plate for 20 
 
 Drill Corps 93, 283 
 
 Formation of — 
 
 
 Penna. Grand Encampment 
 
 10 
 
 Baltimore Commandery No. 2 
 
 64 
 
 Monumental " "3 
 
 71 
 
 Jacques de Molay " "4 
 
 82 
 
 Crusade " "5 
 
 85 
 
 Grand Commandery of Md. 
 
 93 
 
 Beauseant Commandery No. 8 
 
 126 
 
 Introduction 
 
 Jewels and Medals — 
 Philip P. Eckel's 
 Encampment No. i 
 Grand Master's 
 1 87 1 Triennial Medal 
 Centennial " 
 
 New Jewels presented 
 
 Pilgrimages, Excursions, Etc. — 
 Philadelphia, 1864 68 
 Boston, 1867 81 
 William sport, 1870 . . go 
 Philadelphia — Mary Comman- 
 dery, 1871 g6 
 Reading, 1872 113 
 New Orleans, 1874 122 
 New York, 1875 125 
 Templar Reunion, 1876 130 
 Ridley Park Encampm't, 1876 131 
 Mount Vernon, 1877 137 
 Cleveland, 1877 138 
 Chicago, 1880 144 
 Yorktown, 1881 , 153 
 Philadelphia, 18S2 156 
 San Francisco, 18S3 161 
 St. Louis, 1886 i6g 
 Mount Vernon, 1888 . 18S 
 Washington, i88g . 193 
 
 Presentations — 
 Officers' Jewels . . 275 
 
 Flag by Beauseant Com'y 238 
 
 Banner, etc., to Maryland Com- 
 mandery No. I . 27S 
 Libation Service by Columbia 
 Com'y, D. C. 284 
 
 Premiership — 
 
 24 
 
 33 
 
 Maryland Templar 
 
 271 
 
 272 
 
 Parades — 
 
 
 102 
 
 Triennial, 1871 
 
 105 
 
 238 
 
 Sesqui-Centennial, 1880 
 
 lOI 
 
 275 
 
 Centennial 
 
 238 
 
328 
 
 HISTORY OF MARYLAND COMMANDBRY. 
 
 Poems, Odes, Etc. — 
 Yotfng's 
 Brewer's Centennial 
 
 Ode 
 
 78 
 243 
 263 
 
 Roster of Members since 1828. .315 
 Roster of Present Members. .325 
 
 Reorganizations — 
 
 
 
 
 1828 
 
 
 
 25 
 
 1843 • . . 
 
 
 
 43 
 
 1848 
 
 
 
 47 
 
 Receptions and Rkunio> 
 
 ;s— 
 
 
 
 139, 161, 167, 
 
 172, 
 
 177. 
 
 iSS 
 
 Shryock's Reception 
 
 
 
 267 
 
 Booth's ' " 
 
 
 
 268 
 
 Reception and Hop 
 
 
 
 270 
 
 Re\-ie\v 
 
 
 
 313 
 
 Regalia 
 
 
 55' 
 
 ,193 
 
 Seals — 
 
 Encampment No. i 8, iS, 19, 20 
 South Carolina Encamp. No. i 203 
 
 SorvENiR — 
 Centennial 
 
 T 
 
 Testimonials to — 
 Mary Commandery 
 George W. Rose and wife 
 Columbia Commandery 
 James H. Hopkins 
 
 239 
 
 99 
 165 
 13S 
 264 
 
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