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REPORT OF 
 
 Committee qii Correspondence 
 
 1904 
 

 
 REPORT on 
 
 CORRESPOHDEnCE 
 
 1904 
 
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Correspondence. 
 
 Sixteenth Annual. 
 
 Grand Commandery meeting at usual time this year, we are in 
 receipt of proceedings of all grand commanderies and those of the 
 Templar governing bodies in Great Britain and Ireland. 
 
 The great Triennial of San Francisco has been held and is now 
 of the past. We were there, but returning home weary arid with no 
 time to rest, as we have had so much to complete of our review of the 
 doings of Templar bodies in our sister states that we cannot write 
 either an introduction nor yet a conclusion, and so we beg the indulgence 
 of our readers. Our journey to Boston in August, to attend the annual 
 gathering of our old comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic, 
 August IS to i8. Another to San Francisco, September 5 to 9, to the 
 Templar Triennial, followed by a return from the golden shores of the 
 Pacific to the ever interesting rock-bound coast of sturdy JSTew Eng- 
 land, September 19 to 23, to attend Supreme Council 33°, North- 
 ern Masonic Jurisdiction at Boston, has proven too much for one as 
 youthful as this writer. 
 
 With Grand Lodge in session this week, to be followed by Grand 
 Chapter, Council and Commandery, we may be permitted to say that 
 we have endeavored to write a just review and now must seek rest. 
 
 John Corson Smith, 
 
 Correspondent. 
 
Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 ALABAMA. 
 
 Forty-third Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 On opening this volume of the doings of Grand Commandery in its 
 forty-third annual convention we are greeted with the smiling coun- 
 tenance of Sir Knight Lewis W. Hubbard, R. E. grand commander, 
 who presided at this session held in the Asylum of Selma Commandery 
 No. S, city of Selma, May 11, 1904, commencing at High Twelve. 
 
 "I have had no occasion to render any decisions," says the grand 
 commander in his brief and excellent address, and few were the dispen- 
 sations asked or granted. There was one issued for a new commandery 
 to be called Blockton, and to be stationed in the city of Blockton. Sev- 
 eral representatives were appointed and announcement made of the 
 death of Past Grand Commander George F. Wheelock, who died 
 March 26, 1904. Brief notice was given of the dead of sister jurisdic- 
 tions and recommendation was made as to the coming Triennial at San 
 Francisco. 
 
 Reports of grand treasurer and grand recorder were submitted, 
 referred to committee on finance, approval recommended and the 
 reports filed. 
 
 Sir Knight H. H. Matthews, inspector general, makes report of 
 having inspected all the commanderies but two or three and found 
 them commendable in many things and delinquent in a few — especially 
 the drill — the usual complaint of inspectors. 
 
 There was no legislation of more than local interest and there is 
 no correspondence. 
 
 Commanderies, 9 ; membership, 546 ; gain, 30 ; largest commandery, 
 Cyrene No. S, Birmingham, 192 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Charles R. Westcott, R. E. Grand Commander, Mont- 
 gomery. 
 
 Sir Knight George A. Beauchamp, E. Grand Recorder, Mont- 
 gomery. 
 
Templar Correspondence, IdOJj.. 
 
 ARIZONA. 
 
 Eleventh Annual Conclave, November, 1903. 
 
 A neat pamphlet of 130 pages brings to our table the doings of 
 Grand Commandery of Arizona in eleventh annual conclave assembled 
 in the city of Tucson, Wednesday, November 11, 1903, with Sir Knight 
 Anthony Arthur Jones, R. E. grand commander, presiding. 
 
 It must be very gratifying to command a body of Templars, even 
 though so small in number as those of Arizona to find each of its 
 commanderies so largely represented. All the grand officers at their 
 post; five past grand commanders and twenty-one grand representa- 
 tives in Grand Asylum and so Sir Knight Johns tells his fraters in a 
 plain and concise address. 
 
 Tribute rs paid the honored dead of his own and other jurisdic- 
 tions. Christmas Observance is commended. Attention is called to the 
 coming Triennial and a hope expressed that Arizonia will not lose its 
 identity, politically, and be jibsorbed by New Mexico, as he fears it 
 will be. 
 
 Reports of grand treasurer, grand recorder, inspecting officers, and 
 committees are concise and in good form, meeting as they deserved, 
 the approval of the fraters. 
 
 Correspondence, 70 pages, the second from Sir Knight N. A. Mor- 
 ford, who wields a ready and pleasing pen. 
 
 Reviewing Illinois, the writer says of Grand Commander Purin- 
 ton's address, "that it was necessarily long and ably covers many points 
 that naturally come up in so large and enthusiastic a jurisdiction as 
 that of Illinois." Dissents from opinion of grand commander as to 
 opening commandery directly on the I. O. of the R. C, and quotes 
 from "Committee on Templar Dead." Reviews correspondence and is 
 pleased with illustrated chapter of a trip through the British Isles. 
 
 Commanderies, 3; membership, 225; gain, 9; largest commandery, 
 Arizona No. i, Tucson, 113 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Thomas Armstrong, R. E. Grand Commander, Pheonix. 
 
 Sir Knight George J. Roskruge, E. Grand Recorder, Tucson, 
 
 Sir Knight Nathan A. Morford, Correspondent, Phoenix. 
 
Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 ARKANSAS. 
 
 Thirty-second Annual Conclave, April, 1904. 
 
 Grand Commandery met in Asylum of Hugh de Payens Com- 
 mandery No. I, city of Little Rock, Tuesday, April 19, 1904, Sir Knight 
 G. J. Klock, R. E. grand commander, presiding. 
 
 All the grand officers were present, together with eight past grand 
 commanders, and twenty grand representatives, among whom was 
 Sir Knight Thomas H. Jones, the representative of Illinois. 
 
 The day preceding the annual conclave, grand commandery met in 
 special conclave to witness the conferring of the several orders of 
 Knighthood upon two companions, which session was not only inter- 
 esting but instructive. 
 
 A group picture of four of the grand officers appears as frontis- 
 piece. 
 
 Grand commander gives an interesting account of his visitation to 
 several comraanderies and the constituting of those chartered at the 
 thirty-first conclave together with his many other duties. No decisions 
 and but few dispensations. 
 
 Sir Knight Charles E. Rosenbaum, V. E. grand captain of guard 
 Grand Encampment U. S, A. being present, was received with honor 
 due his rank and seated in grand conclave. 
 
 A beautiful American flag was presented to the grand commandery 
 by V. E. Sir Knight Charles E. Rosenbaum. Portraits of Sir Knight 
 Frank H. Thomas, V. E. grand junior warden, grand encampment, and 
 Frank Hill, past grand commander, each of which was accepted and 
 thanks returned the donors. 
 
 Legislation of routine character and of no special interest. There 
 is no correspondence. 
 
 Commanderies, 16; membership, 774; gain, 180; largest com- 
 mandery, Hugh de Payens No. i. Little Rock, 114 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight, Thomas H. Jones, R. E. Grand Commander, Little 
 Rock. 
 
 Sir Knight Fay Hempste.\d, E. Grand Recorder, Little Rock. 
 
Templar Correspondence, WOJ/.. 
 
 CALIFORNIA. 
 
 Forty-sixth Annual Conclave, April, 1904. 
 
 A very handsome volume reflecting credit upon Grand Recorder 
 Davies — and the printer, and graced on front page with an excellent 
 steel plate portrait of Past Grand Commander William Durant Knights. 
 In this day of half-tones, electros, photogravures, etc., it is refreshing 
 to see a valuable steel plate engraved likeness of a grand officer and this 
 is one. 
 
 The conclave was held as usual in Grand Asylum, San Francisco, 
 commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., Thursday, April 21, 1904, Sir Knight 
 William D. Knights presiding, ably supported by a full corps of grand 
 officers and the representatives of other grand commanderies, in the 
 front rank of which we find Governor and Sir Knight Jacob Hart Neff, 
 the representatives of Illinois. 
 
 The address is a business-like • presentation of the labors of grand 
 commander during the past year and in which he reviews the Templar 
 field. 
 
 The legislation and labors of the conclave partake of the all-pre- 
 vading Templar topic talked of wherever two or more Templars con- 
 gregate, the Twenty-ninth Triennial Conclave, which is so near at 
 hand that we -feel little interest in other subjects, in fact we can write 
 of jiothing else, it being but three weeks until we are all to be in 
 San Francisco. This is August 13, High Twelve, and our distinguished 
 visitors, the Supreme Grand Master of Knights Templar of England 
 and Wales, the Rt. Hon. the Earl of Euston and his officers, are en 
 route — the steamship Minnetonka is now swinging out far from her 
 berth in Tilbury dock on which they are booked. Two hours later 
 and we pull out on the Grand Trunk railway with our Ulysses S 
 Grant, Grand Army Post bound for the National Encampment at Boston, 
 Mass. Who, under such conditions, can review, proceedings or talk 
 upon any other subject than the flag of our country or the flag of our 
 faith? 
 
 Correspondence, 141 pages, from the knightly pen of Grand Re- 
 corder William A. Davis. 
 
 Only a busy man could" do half the work which has fallen to the 
 share of Frater Davies this year and only a busy man would do it. 
 
8 Or and Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 Your gentleman of leisure never has time to do anything for the public s 
 good or the pleasure of friends. 
 
 Observing carefully the doings of Grand Commandery of Illinois 
 and its officers, Sir Knight Davies makes liberal extracts from address 
 and proceedings, takes note of Peoria parade, presence of distinguished 
 visitors and ends correspondence with the following kind personal, 
 which we know comes direct from his heart. We hope to see you 
 soon, dear frater, and will then thank you for your cheery words. 
 
 "As everybody knows, General John C. Smith is chairman of the 
 committee on correspondence for Illinois — in fact, is the committee, and 
 what is most important, he improves with experience and each succeed- 
 ing report is voted an improvement on its predecessor. Now, suppose 
 half a dozen jurisdictions should unite and give General John a retainer 
 and keep him in spectacles in these dry times for material, we think it 
 would improve the value of the correspondence. He opens the present 
 budget with, old soldier like, the statue of Godfrey de Bouillon at Brus- 
 sels and a few pages from his Journal on leaving home, April 15, 1903, 
 in search of treasure for the Templars of Illinois first and the Masonic 
 world next. In the thread of his narrative he gives us in finished style 
 Hougomont, the headquarters of Wellington at Waterloo. Then fol- 
 lows the series of Napoleon at Waterloo and the monument of Mont. 
 St. Jean, a fine picture of Buckingham palace, the summer residence 
 of, General John's friend and frater, Edward VII; a splendid view of 
 the Nelson monument and the Houses of Parliament; the Temple 
 Church, London, erected in 1185, and the interior Temple Church built 
 the same year; a fine view of London Bridge in a busy day; Ludgate 
 Circus, London; the Hoe promenade at Plymouth, with a bit of scenery 
 at Torquay ; the Eddystone Lighthouse, and a couple of young ladies in 
 distress of Land's End in crossing the Irish Sea. Then there is a view 
 of Kate Kearney and her cottage at the gap of Dunloe, a view of 
 Blarney Castle and a couple of natives en route; the residence of 
 J. Chetwode Crawley, his study, and a portrait of the Secretary of the 
 Veteran Scottish Masons ; Brother Henry Dyer, and finally the certi- 
 cate of the Earl of Euston that General John is entitled to all the 
 honors, rights and privileges of a Knight Grand Cross of the United 
 Orders of the Temple and of Saint John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes 
 and Malta in England and Wales and the dependencies of the British 
 Crown. 
 
 "Sir John, we salute you and wish you an additional score for the 
 enjoyment of your well-earned heritage." 
 
 Commanderies, 39; membership, 4,599; gain, 493; largest com- 
 mandery, California No. i, San Francisco, 558 swords. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904-. 9 
 
 Sir Knight W. Frank Pierce, R. E. Grand Commander, San Fran- 
 cisco. 
 
 Sir Knight William A. Davies, E. Grand Recorder and Corre- 
 spondent, San Francisco. 
 
 CANADA. 
 
 Twentieth Annual Assembly, August, 1903. 
 
 Sovereign Great Priory met the 12th and 13th day of August, 1903, 
 in the town of Sarnia, M. E. Sir Knight David Leonard Carley, on the 
 throne. 
 
 There was a large attendance of great and grand officers and rep- 
 resentatives and the address was an excellent paper. A welcome was 
 extended members of Great Priory by the mayor and aldermen, in 
 which address the mayor took occasion to compliment the ladies ac- 
 companying the Sir Knights as follows : 
 
 "We welcome you. Sir Knights, in this great social work which 
 you are supporting, and we are particularly honored that so many of 
 your ladies and your lady friends are with you. We have to admit 
 with graceful submissiveness that 'the hand that rocks the cradle is the 
 hand that rules the world,' but we are equally happy in the thought 
 that the position of gallant knights and fair ladies has still maintained 
 since days of old." 
 
 Grand master reports having visited every district in the jurisdic- 
 tion and many of the preceptories in the district. At Winnepeg Sir 
 Knight Carley says "there was a splendid turnout and nearly all were 
 uniformed and everything gave evidence of prosperity. Our old friend, 
 frater W. G. Bell, is still active and again filling the office of preceptor." 
 Visiting Vancouver, the grand master informs us that the work was 
 done by three different officers, R. E. Sir Knight Harry H. Watson 
 conferring that of the Temple. Adding, "the work of all three orders 
 being exceptionally well executed," for which we can vouch, having seen 
 the work of Sir Knight Watson in the Vancouver preceptory. 
 
 Grand master is much displeased with the work done in some of 
 the preceptories in the rushing of companions through the Order of 
 Knighthood, that they might become "Shriners." He well says : "There 
 
10 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 can be nothing more inconsistent than that the Order of the Temple, 
 whose glory is in the perpetuation of the deeds done by the Crusaders, 
 under the banner of the cross, should be subordinated to the Scimitar, 
 Star and Crescent of the Saracen and Turk." 
 
 We have said the same ever since this Order of the Mystic Shrine 
 has been in existence, but we have come to recognize the fact that the 
 "Arabs" have come to stay and have turned our attention to the re- 
 forming of its work and customs, a marked difference in which may 
 now be seen in all its temples. 
 
 When the grand master of so conservative a body of Freemasons as 
 the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania officially lays the comer-stone of a 
 Temple of the Mystic Shrine, it is. a sure case of permanency and we just 
 as well recognize that fact. Too much ritualism in the several bodies 
 of Masonry in the United States and too little of its social companion- 
 ship is alone responsible for the up-building of the "Ancient Arabic 
 Orders of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine." Recognizing this state of 
 facts we have turned our attention to the union of the English speaking 
 people and, in our visits to Great Britain, as well as the Dominion of 
 Canada, we have advocated what England's poet laureate has so well 
 put in verse, which we take from the grand master's address. 
 
 Should envious aliens plan and plot 
 
 'Gainst one, and now the other, 
 They swift would learn how strong the knot 
 
 Binds brother unto brother. 
 How quickly they would change their tack 
 
 And show the recreant feather. 
 Should Stars and Stripes and Union Jack 
 
 But float mast high together. 
 
 Now let us give one hearty grip. 
 
 As by true men is given. 
 And vow fraternal fellowship 
 
 That never shall be riven. 
 And with our peaceful flags unfurled. 
 
 Be fair or foul the weather 
 Should need arise, face all the world. 
 
 And stand or fall together." 
 
 Our fraters over the border having had trouble with the one man 
 who, owing to some pique or disappointment, stops all work in the pre- 
 ceptory by too free use of the silent ballot, have a law permitting pre- 
 ceptories to reject a petition by one or two blackballs as the preceptorv 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904- 11 
 
 may by law provide. This is wrong, brethren. The vote on admission 
 should be uniform in all the bodies and it is questionable, if under this 
 law, you will not let in as many undesirable candidates as one ballot 
 keeps out good ones. 
 
 Reports of Provincial Grand Priors are very complete and those of 
 financial officers are interesting showing as they do a good balance in 
 the treasurer's strong box. 
 
 Correspondence by our frater Will H. Whyte, eighty-three pages in 
 which he reviews Illinois in his usual courteous manner, Says Grand 
 Commander Green was very pronounced in his value of yearly in- 
 spections and has this to say of Our Gil : 
 
 "Illinois 'Grand Old Man,' Gil. Barnard (as every one calls him), 
 presented his twenty-fifth report as grand recorder. One quarter of a 
 century in office. We hope friend 'Gil' will long be spared to present 
 many more reports to his Illinois fraters." 
 
 Reviews correspondence, admitting that he "takes much interest 
 in that portion which gives our visits and wanderings away from 
 home." 
 
 After noting what we said of our visit to British Columbia, tht 
 frater concludes, as follows : 
 
 "We had the great pleasure of again meeting with the good frater 
 at Montreal, last October, and enjoyed his short visit to our city, 
 while the sovereign grand commander's wife, Mrs. Stearns, together 
 with Mrs. Tressidor and Mrs. Whyte, had a 'most lovely visit,' so they 
 termed it, with the general's charming wife, driving, sight-seeing and 
 shopping." 
 
 Under Indiana we find : "Frater Rice questions the 'appropriate- 
 ness' of publishing yearly General John Corson Smith's 'Masonic Ram- 
 bles.' The General replied that as he asked no one to pay his traveling 
 bills, and the Grand Commandery of Illinois cheerfully paid the extra 
 printing, Frater Rice did not have to read them if he did not want to. 
 Frater Rice still reiterates 'the appropriateness,' which sounds a little 
 dyspeptic." 
 
 Preceptories, 40; membership, 2,547; gain, 274; largest precep- 
 tory, Goeffrey de St. Aldemar, Toronto, 179 swords. 
 
 ^I. E. Sir Knight, Hon. William Gibson, Supreme Grand Master ; 
 Beamsville, Ontario. 
 
 M. E. Sir Knight Will H. Whyte, Grand Chancellor and Corre- 
 spondent, Montreal, Quebec. 
 
12 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 COLORADO. 
 
 Twenty-eighth Annual Conclave, September, 1903. 
 
 Sir Knight Ed. Gene Arnold, R. E. grand commander, presided 
 over the grand conclave held in Masonic Temple, September 18, 1903. 
 city of Denver, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m. 
 
 From the grand commander's address we learn that he visited 
 nearly, if not quite all, the commanderies in his jurisdiction, imparting 
 much valuable advice and giving instruction in the work. One past grand 
 commander Was called to the unseen land, Sir Knight Rogers Wil- 
 liams Woodbury, who was well known to the Templar world and of 
 whom Grand Commander Arnold well says : 
 
 "His Masonic history is a long and most distinguished one. He 
 was made a Master Mason in Washington Lodge No. 61, Manchester, 
 New Hampshire, November 25, 1865 ; M. W. Grand Master, 1878 ; Pre- 
 sident of the Order of High Priesthood, 1877-83; Grand High Priest, 
 1881, and grand commander, 1883. He was also an 18° member 
 of the A. A. S. R. In civil life his services have been no less distin- 
 guished. A soldier in the civil war, from private to captain. First' 
 president of the Denver chamber of commerce and the father of the 
 present Denver library." 
 
 Notes the commanderies assembled for Christmas observance and 
 those attending divine service, Easter and Ascension day. 
 
 Dispensations were of the usual order and were approved. One 
 now commandery instituted and chartered as Fort Morgan Command"- 
 ery No. 28, to be stationed at Fort Morgan. 
 
 Committeee on necrology pay appropriate tribute to the honored 
 dead through their chairman, Sir Knight Lawrence N. Greenleaf, who 
 says of Sir Knight Roger Williams Woodbury, their deceased past 
 grand commander — 
 
 "The brave and valiant warror has laid his armor down ; 
 His mighty dash in battle's crash, has won the victor's crown. 
 His listening ear nor more will hear the trumpet call 'to arms ;' 
 Forever free, no more to be aroused by war's alarms. 
 His faithful struggles ended, have brought him glad release; 
 The battle roar forever o'er, he dwells in perfect peace.. 
 Afar from earth's last battle field, the final victory won, 
 The risen Lord hath rich reward for duty nobly done.'' 
 
Templar Correspondence, WOJf. 13 
 
 An appropriate past grand commander's jewel was presented re- 
 tiring Grand Commander Ed. Gene Arnold on behalf of grand com- 
 mander by Sir Knight Harper M. Orahood. 
 
 Portrait and brief biography of the present Grand Commander, Sir 
 Knight William J. Fine, appears with proceedings as does an excellent 
 portrait of the deceased Past Grand Commander Roger Williams Wood- 
 bury in the obituary pages. 
 
 Correspondence, sixty-eight pages, by our esteemed frater Harper 
 M. Orahood; well selected and appropriately presented. 
 
 Illinois is carefully reviewed and liberal extracts made from address 
 of Grand Commander Green. Notes presence of Deputy Grand Master 
 Sir Knight George M. Moulton and clips from correspondence, giving 
 our opening remarks in full as he does what we had to say of the care- 
 ful labor displayed in his discreet selections from addresses of grand 
 commanders and doings of grand commanderies: Of our special for 
 the year reviewed, the writer kindly says. 
 
 "This year he embellishes his report with a monograph entitled, 
 'Sketches of Masonic Interest in America.' It is excellently written and 
 beautifully illustrated ; interesting, but it must be taken as a whole, it 
 is not quotable.'' 
 
 Commanderies, 27; membership, 1,816; gain 56; largest command- 
 ery, Colorado No. i, Denver, 2i77 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight William Junkin Fine, R. E. Grand Commander, 
 Denver. 
 
 Sir Knight William David Todd, E. Grand Recorder, Denver. 
 
 Sir Knight Harper M. Orahood, Correspondent, Denver. 
 
 CONNECTICUT. 
 
 Sixty-seventh Annual Conclave, March, 1904. 
 
 Grand Commandery convened March 15, 1904, in annual conclave 
 in the city of Danville with Sir Knight the Rev. Andrew C. Hubbard, 
 R. E. grand commander, whose portrait graces this volume, in com- 
 mand. 
 
14 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 The eleven commanderies in this jurisdiction were represented and 
 there were present all the grand officers, fifteen past grand commanders, 
 twenty-two grand representatives and forty-seven past commanders. 
 
 Grand commander's address is in excellent taste and bespeaks the 
 cultured Christian Templar that he is, as witness the following two ex- 
 tracts from the opening and closing : 
 
 "Greater familiarity with the personnel of our jurisdiction and a 
 more profound study of the principles of the Order have greatly in- 
 creased my affection and reverence for both. Founded, as Knights 
 Templarism is, upon the life, teachings, death, resurrection and ascen- 
 sion of Jesus of Nazareth, no other order can surpass it in its incom- 
 parable dignity and excellence. Jesus Christ is the world's supremest 
 personality. His is 'the name that is above every name.' As is the vast 
 and wandering sea contrasted 'with dew drops upon the blades of grass, 
 as is Mount Blanc, snow-crowned and cloud-draped, to grains of sand 
 of an ant hill at its base, so is the Captain of our salvation compared 
 with the sons of man." 
 
 Speaking of death and the broad river we must all sooner or later 
 cross, the grand commander says : 
 
 "This river has been a terror to many ; yea, the thoughts of it have 
 also frightened me. Now, methinks, I stand easy; my foot is fixed 
 upon that on which the feet of the priests that bore the ark of the 
 covenant stood while Israel went over this Jordan. The waters are 
 indeed to the palate bitter, and to the stomach cold ; yet the thoughts 
 of what I am going to, and of the convoy that wait for me on the other 
 side, lie as a glowing coal at my heart. I see myself now at the end 
 of my journey; my toilsome days are ended. I arti going to see that 
 head which was crowned with thorns, and that face which was spit 
 upon for me, and I can now exclaim, Take me, Oh Lord ! for I come 
 unto Thee." 
 
 Reports of grand recorder, grand treasurer and grand inspector 
 were in good form, found correct and approved. Thanks were voted 
 the Sir Knights of Crusader Commandery No. lo, and the ladies of 
 Danbury for their generous hospitality and the retiring grand com- 
 mander for the faithful manner in which he had performed the im- 
 portant duties of his office and a steel engraved portrait was ordered 
 for proceedings. 
 
 -Very lEminent Henry W. Rugg, grand generalissimo, being present 
 installed the officers-elect, Past Grand Commander Henry Woodward 
 acting as grand marshal. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904-. 15 
 
 A touching aijjl beautiful tribute is paid our old friend and co- 
 worker in Freemasonry, the l^te Sir Knight Charles W. Carter, and an 
 excellent steel plate portrait is added. 
 
 Correspondence forty-five pages, by Sir Knight Hugh Stirling. Al- 
 together too brief, dear Hugh, for your writings are interesting and 
 
 instructive. 
 
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 Reviewing Illinois, the fratet notes a creditable increase in mem- 
 bership notwithstanding the large number of dimits taken during the 
 year. Wishes space permitted his reporting the good things said by 
 Sir Knight George M. Moulton and Wm. B. Melish on their reception 
 by grand commandery and says of correspondence that we present a 
 description of a delightful trip abroad to attend a conference of the 
 Great Priories of Great Britain and Ireland. 
 
 Comanderies, li ; membership, 2,984; gain, no; largest command- 
 ery, Washington No. i, Hartford, 703 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Julius W. Knowlton, R. E. Grand Commander, 
 Bridgeport. 
 
 Sir Knight Eli C. Birdsey, E. Grand Recorder, Meriden. 
 
 Sir Knight Hugh Stirling, Correspondent, Bridgeport. 
 
 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 
 
 Ninth Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 This, the ninth annual conclave of Grand Commandery District 
 of Columbia, was held in the nation's capital city — Washington, May 9, 
 1904, and in their grand asylum Masonic Temple. There was a full 
 corps of officers and many representatives present including thirty Sir 
 Knights representing other grand commanderies. 
 
 The address of Sir Knight Alex. McKenzie, R. E. grand com- 
 mander, who presided, is concise and a plain statement of his labors 
 during the year then ending. 
 
 That peace and prosperity are found in this jurisdiction is evi- 
 denced in what grand commander says under the head of decisions and 
 dispensations : 
 
16 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "The grand commandery, as well as the constituent commanderies, 
 is to be congratulated on the intelligent- manner in which ^he several 
 commanderies have been conducted during the past year, as evidenced 
 by the fact that I have not been called upon to render any decisions 
 during my term of office, and have been requested to grant only a few 
 dispensations." 
 
 One petition for a new commandery was referred to grand com- 
 mandery and dispensation refused. While the commanderies in this 
 grand jurisdiction are strong in membership the smallest having 132 
 swords, yet where all have to meet in the same city it would seem that 
 there could be small occasion to multiply commanderies. 
 
 A kind word is said of the valued services of Grand Recorder 
 Johnston, who like all of the guild was the guide, philosopher and 
 friend of grand commander and deserved his commendation. 
 
 Correspondence by frater George H. Walker, excellent, forty-six 
 pages, wish we could be as brief and yet say as much. Quotes liberally 
 from address of Grand Commander Purinton and takes a clip from 
 correspondence, closing by saying : 
 
 "As usual. General Smith gives an interesting account of his sum- 
 mer tour. During the past year it was through the British Isles and in 
 Belgium to the field of Waterloo." 
 
 You will forgive us, Frater Walker, if we practice brevity on this 
 review, as we are just off to Boston at the head of our G. A. R. Post, 
 Ulysses S. Grant No. 28, the honored name of the First Citizen of this 
 great republic and at one time a resident of your city. 
 
 Commanderies, s ; membership, 1,692 ; gain, S9 ; largest command- 
 ery, Columbia No. 2, Washington, 586 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Andrew W. Kelley, R. E. Grand Commander, Wash- 
 ington, D. C. 
 
 Sir Knight Arvine W. Johnston, Grand Recorder, Washington, 
 D. C. 
 
 Sir Knight George H. Walker, Correspondent, Washington, D. C. 
 
■ Templar Correspondence, l90Jf. 17 
 
 ENGLAND AND WALES. 
 
 Chapter of Great Priory, May, 1904. 
 
 From advance proof sheets for which we are indebted to V. E. Sir 
 Knight C. Fitzgerald Matier, G. C. T., we are enabled to review pro- 
 ceedings of this interesting Templar body in the mother-land and across 
 the deep blue sea. 
 
 A chapter was held Friday, May 13, 1904, in the city of London. 
 The most eminent and supreme grand master, the Rt. Hon. The Earl 
 of Euston on the throne presiding. 
 
 All the great officers, many E. Knights from the London pre- 
 ceptories and provincial priories being present, added much to the in- 
 teresting work of the chapter. 
 
 The report of grand master's council presented much that was of 
 interest from which we take the following: 
 
 "The council has again the pleasure of reporting the uninterrupted 
 prosperity of Great Priory, and of the preceptories under its rule. 
 
 "The conference of the governing bodies of the temple was held at 
 74, Queen street, Edinburgh, on the 28th April, 1904. 
 
 "Present from England — Earl of Euston, G. C. T. ; C. F. Matier, 
 G. C. T. ; T. P. Dorman, K. C. T. ; A. J. Thomas. 
 
 "Present from Ireland — Col. Vesey Davoren, G. C. T. ; Col. Pratt 
 Saunders, G. C. T.; R. H. Walker, K. C. T. 
 
 "Present from Scotland — Earl of Kintore, G. C. T. ; Col. Stewart, 
 G. C. T.; J. H. Balfour Melville, K. C. T.; Rev. Dr. Glasse; P. L. 
 Henderson, K. C. T.; J. Morris Stewart, K. C. T.; H. Norman Bal- 
 lantyne, K. C. T. ; J. Pringle Taylor, K. C. T. 
 
 "The chair was taken by the Earl of Kintore, who gracefully and 
 cordially welcomed the delegates from England and Ireland. 
 
 "It was unanimously agreed that the whole questions relating to an 
 unrecognized body, styling itself "The Grand Encampment of the Tem- 
 ple and Malta for Scotland," should be referred to the chapter general, 
 whose decision should be final. 
 
 "The delegates unanimously agreed to recommend that the follow- 
 ing concordat should be adopted, and that it should be ratified by the 
 governing bodies at their earliest convenience : 
 
18 Orand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 "It is hereby agreed between the Great Priory of the United Or- 
 ders of the Temple and Hospital in England and Wales, and the De- 
 pendencies of the British Crown ; . the Chapter General of the Religions 
 and Military Orders of the Temple in Scotland ; and the Great Priory 
 of the Order of the Temple in Ireland— with the view of regulating 
 and assimilating the rights of the parties hereto in their respective 
 countries, and in the Dependencies of the British Crown: 
 
 "That each governing body acknowledges that each of the other 
 governing bodies is supreme in its own jurisdiction, and this acknowl- 
 edgment is also jointly made. 
 
 "That no private preceptory under the governing bodies shall con- 
 fer the United Orders for a fee of less than three guineas for the Order 
 of the Temple, and of one guinea for the Order of Malta; or upon a 
 companion of the Holy Royal Arch hailing from a lodge and chapter 
 under another constitution unless by the special permission of the gov- 
 erning body of that country to which constitution his craft and Royal 
 Arch Chapter belong. 
 
 "Any brother who has been affiliated into a lodge and chapter un- 
 der a constitution other than that under which he was initiated and 
 exalted, shall be at liberty to apply to a preceptory of the United Or- 
 ders under the governing body of the country to which he has come by 
 such affiliation to belong. 
 
 "The three governing bodies agree mutually to support and uphold 
 each other, and declare that any member of the United Orders who 
 may be suspended, excluded, or expelled by any one of the governing 
 bodies shall not be permitted to visit or be affiliated to any preceptory 
 under the jurisdiction of the others. 
 
 "Nor shall they. in any way recognize any body professing to be -a 
 body of Knights Templar in any country which does not hold a war- 
 rant from, or which is not recognized by one or other of the three 
 governing bodies. 
 
 "It was proposed that the next conference should be held in Dublin 
 in the week beginning loth April, 1905. 
 
 "On motion of the Earl of Euston, seconded by Col. Davoren, a 
 vote of thanks was accorded to the Earl of Kintore for his services in 
 the chair. 
 
 "His eminence the grand master has received an invitation to at- 
 tend the Triennial Grand Encampment of the United Orders, at San 
 Francisco, California, and has expressed his willingness to accept the 
 invitation. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 19 
 
 "The council has much pleasure in recommending Great Priory to 
 request his eminence, accompanied by the great vice-chancellor, to visit 
 the grand encampment as the representatives of this Great Priory, and 
 to ask his lordship to allow Great Priory to defray the necessary ex- 
 penses of the deputation. For this purpose a motion will be submit- 
 ted to authorize the great treasurer to sign cheques not to exceed an 
 amount to be fixed by Great Priory. 
 
 "The council recommends Great Priory to vote the sum of £50 to 
 Mrs. Lane, widow of the late E. Knight Charles S. Lane, of the Mount 
 Grace Preceptory, Stockton-on-Tees ; and the sum of £20 to E. Knight 
 Thomas Heaton, of the Plains of Rama Preceptory, Keighley. 
 
 "The great chancellor : It is now my pleasing duty to report to 
 Great Priory that our most eminent and supreme grand master has re- 
 ceived a very pressing and warm invitation to attend the Triennial 
 Meeting of the Grand Encampment of the United States at the begin- 
 ning of September next in San Francisco ; and the grand master, hav- 
 ing signified his willingness to attend, I think it would be only right on 
 our part, considering the benefit he has done to the order, to request 
 him and our great vice-chancellor to represent Great Priory, and to 
 allow us to pay the necessary expenses. I now ask the knights present 
 to endorse this recommendation. 
 
 "The great treasurer seconded this motion, which was carried 
 unanimously. 
 
 "The M. E. and supreme grand master : I thank you very much 
 for the cordial way in which you have received this motion. I shall be 
 only too happy and proud to represent you amongst one of the greatest 
 English-speaking nations. I feel certain that in going over there I shall 
 be able to cement the already existing good feeling, and I hope that when 
 I return to Great Priory in December I shall be able to tell you what 
 good I have done for the order, and I hope the same feeling will be 
 engendered, and that the concordat which has been ratified by England, 
 Ireland, and Scotland will also be ratified there. 
 
 "The great chancellor : In order to carry this out it is necessary 
 that the great treasurer should be authorized to sign a cheque for the 
 expenses. Certain calculations have been made, and of course we wish 
 to be represented in a manner that such a body as the Great Priory of 
 England should be represented. I therefore propose that our great 
 treasurer be authorized to sign cheques not to exceed £500. The amount 
 required may not be anything like this, but some limit must be made. 
 
 The great treasurer seconded the proposition, which was carried 
 unanimously. 
 
20 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Writing of this action of Great Priory, that distinguished Free- 
 mason, E. Knight William J. Hughan, the Sage of Torquay, says : 
 
 "At the K. T. Great Priory on Tuesday last, the Rt. Hon. the Earl 
 of Euston, G. C. T., most eminent and supreme grand master, and V. E. 
 C. Fitzgerald Matier, G. C. T., great vice-chancellor, were selected to 
 visit your grand encampment at San Francisco as our direct repre- 
 sentatives. I could not attend but wrote at once to warmly favour the 
 scheme, which to my mind is the legitin^ate outcome of your welcome 
 visits to our three Great Priories, and the good feeling, sympathy and 
 co-operation thus engendered. So your labors have resulted in one 
 of the most Masonic events of all time. The visit is intended as a 
 compliment from this country and I know, as you do, that it will be 
 very much appreciated." 
 
 Alms amounting to £6, 3s, id, were collected, after which Great 
 Priory was closed in ample form. 
 
 Rt. Hon. the Earl of Euston, G. C. T., Supreme Grand Master. 
 
 V. E. Knight C. Fitzgerald Matier, G. C. T., Great Vice-Chancel- 
 lor, London, England. 
 
 FLORIDA. 
 
 • Fourth Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 With portraits of the retiring grand commander, Sir Knight Olin 
 S. Wright, and the efficient grand recorder. Sir Knight Wilber P. 
 Webster, we are introduced to the proceedings of tenth annual conclave 
 over which R. E. Olin S. Wright presided and which was held in the 
 asylum of Damascus Commandery No. 2, Thursday, May 12, 1904, com- 
 mencing at 10 o'clock a. m. in the city of Jacksonville. 
 
 On Grand Recorder Webster informing the fraters of grand chap- 
 ter, R. A. M., having called its annual for one week later than usual, 
 thus causing the absence of many Templars, it was agreed that grand 
 commandery adjourn for one week, which was done, and with a full 
 attendance the session was reopened May 19, the representatives of 
 many other grand commanderies being present, among whom we note 
 Thomas S. Wilmarth, the ambassador from Illinois. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 21 
 
 Among the honored dead named by grand commander we find 
 that of their grand treasurer, Warren Tyler, who was also a past grand 
 commander. 
 
 The address is brief, though covering all the duties of office for 
 the year.. The legislation was also brief and no business for appeal 
 or grievance committee and no correspondence. 
 
 Commanderies, 9 ; membership, 537 ; gain, 125 ; largest command- 
 ery, Damascus No. 2, Jacksonville, 153 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Otis L. Keene, R. E. Grand Commander, Jacksonville. 
 Sir Knight Wileer P. Webster, Grand Recorder, Jacksonville. 
 
 GEORGIA. 
 
 Forty-third Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 Under escort of twelve commanderies this Templar body was con- 
 ducted to the asylum of St. Aldemar Commandery No. 3, where the 
 fraters were welcomed to their forty-third annual conclave by Sir 
 Knight L. H. Chappell, captain general of St. Aldemar Commandery, 
 and mayor of the city of Columbus, where the conclave was held. 
 
 Grand Commander George B. Whiteside, whose portrait graces the 
 frontispiece, wastes no words in presenting his address. First he pays 
 knightly tribute to the honored dead of sister jurisdictions, reports the 
 few dispensations issued, refers to triennial conclave, Christmas ob- 
 servance and the institution of one new commandery. 
 
 Referring to the Masonic home now in process of erection at Ma- 
 con, grand commander says, the site embracing 100 and more acres was 
 the gift of Hon. A. O. Bacon, that the land is fertile and the building 
 now in course of erection is of brick, three stories high and will cost 
 $22,500, all of which sum has been subscribed. 
 
 The code of statutes and regulations supposed to have been adopted 
 at previous conclave, meeting with objections, the printing was defer- 
 red, and on attention being called to the fact that the same had not 
 been read at a previous annual conclave before being voted upon, they 
 were declared "illegal and of no effect." 
 
 On motion of Sir Knight Roland B. Hall, thanks were tendered to 
 
22 Orand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 the several persons and bodies to which grand commandery was in- 
 debted for courtesies during the conclave. 
 
 Appropriate jewels were presented Past Grand Commander Frank 
 O. Miller, and G. B. Whiteside. 
 
 Roster of commanderies follows proceedings when \\;e have a brief 
 summary of statistics which could better "be presented in tabulated 
 form and this we say without meaning any disrespect to the efficient 
 grand recorder of whom grand commander speaks so highly in his 
 address. 
 
 The facts are that in a desire to economize, grand commandery 
 abolished the committee on correspondence and imposed the duty upon 
 grand recorder, and as the pretext was to get rid of so much printing, 
 the grand recorder is not free to write so much as he might desire. 
 
 Commanderies, IS ^ membership, 1,284 ; gain, 153 ; largest com- 
 mandery, Coeur de Lion No. 4, Atlanta, 259 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight William Schweigert, R. E. Grand Commander, Au- 
 gusta. 
 
 Sir Knight William S. Rockwell, Grand Recorder, Savannah. 
 
 GRAND ENCAMPMENT, U. S. A. 
 
 Twenty-ninth Triennial Conclave, September, 1904. 
 
 The long-looked for, much-written-of and everlastingly-talked-of 
 Triennial Conclave, has been held and that large gathering of Templars 
 will soon be a memory and all its pageantry noted only in our records. 
 It was a great gathering of the flower of the manhood of our great 
 nation clothed for the time being in the habiliments of war. With flags, 
 banners and beauseants flying they gathered in the city of San Fran- 
 cisco, but for peaceful purposes. There was no sound of war's alarms. 
 No ringing of steel against steel as swords crossed or cleaved through 
 chain armor. Theirs was a peaceful mission and their only thought of 
 conquest was to do battle for the right, to put down vice and oppres- 
 sion in whatever form it appeared; to do battle for Christianity and 
 on behalf of law and order. 
 
 Ten thousand Templars assembled under the banners of their 
 commandery, and another five thousand mingled in the great throne 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 23 
 
 of a half million people, onlookers of that great parade in the streets 
 of San Francisco. 
 
 From foundation to house top waved the banner of our faith, the 
 emblems of our order and the flag of our country. Public and private 
 buildings along the streets set apart for the parade, in the heart of that 
 splendid metropolis, and in many out-lying districts vied with each 
 other in the profuseness of their decorations and the wealth of bunt- 
 ing drapiiig their walls. Over the streets were arches of electric lights, 
 emblems of our faith, "Old Glory" and the great liberty bell, composed 
 of its thousands of electric lights which was suspended over the court 
 of honor, near the Palace hotel. 
 
 Hearts beat high in anticipation of the joyous welcome awaiting 
 the Templar from the far eastern shores of the Atlantic, and the heart 
 of the continent, by the fraters on the golden shores of the Pacific and 
 in this they were not disappointed. Earnest and joyous were the greet- 
 ings, bright and cheery as their sunshine was the welcome to their 
 guests to their homes aid their affections. 
 
 The twenty-ninth triennial conclave was held in the asylum of Gol- 
 den Gate Commandery No. l6, commencing immediately after the pa- 
 rade, only stopping to partake of a luncheon before proceeding to the 
 opening of grand encampment. 
 
 The session commenced at 4 o'clock p. m.. Sir Knight Henry Bates 
 Stoddard, M. E. grand master, presiding, with a full corps of officers 
 and representatives of all the grand commanderies present. 
 
 Addresses of welcome were made by the governor of the state and 
 the mayor of the city, each excellent, but that of Governor Pardee being 
 especially so by reason of its brevity and excellent sentiment. 
 
 A feature of the conclave was the presence of the Rt. Hon. The 
 Earl of Euston, M. E. and supreme grand master, K. G. C, Great Pri- 
 ory of England and Wales, and the Dependencies thereof, together with 
 V. E. Knight Charles Fitzgerald Matier, K. G. C, great vice-chancel- 
 lor, and V. E. Knights Abraham Woodiwiss, K. C. T., past great con- 
 stable; Thomas Phipps Dormain, K. C. T., great marshal; Rev. 
 C. E. L. Wright, past grand prelate ; Alfred James Thomas, grand 
 standard bearer, and Thomas Eraser, grand master's banner bearer. 
 
 The conclave lasted three days during which time there was much 
 legislation, some of general importance but much of local only as there 
 must necessarily be in a body embracing so many constituent bodies 
 and covering so large a territory as the United States of America. 
 
 One of the amendments to the constitution was to add a, new mem- 
 bership, that of honorary member, when upon motion of Sir Knight 
 
24 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Reuben Hedley Lloyd, past grand master, "The Rt. Hon, the Earl of 
 Euston, K. G. C, M. E. and supreme grand master Great Priory of 
 England and Wales and the Dependencies thereof," was elected the 
 first honorary member of grand encampment, which the distinguished 
 frater accepted in a few, well chosen words of thanks for the honor. 
 
 Time nor space will not permit my going into any extended report 
 of the doings of grand encampment and as our courteous grand re- 
 corder, John A. Gerow, is earnestly at work to get up and distribute the 
 proceedings it will not be necessary that I should do so. 
 
 Of the decisions of grand master and the action thereon I give 
 those in which Illinois is most interested. 
 
 Grand commander of Texas says that an officer of the United States 
 army stationed at Fort Bliss in that state, who is a Royal Arch Mason, 
 desires to petition for the Order of Knighthood, that "He is not a na- 
 tive of Texas, has been at Fort Bliss about six months, is not married 
 and that his home is wherever he may be stationed by the government," 
 and asks : 
 
 "Can El Paso Commandery No. i8 receive his petition, and if fa- 
 vorably acted upon, confer the Order of Knighthood upon him?" 
 
 To which grand master answered : 
 
 • "Yes, El Paso Commandery can receive the petition referred to, 
 and if found worthy, elect him to the Order of Knighthood." 
 
 To this question and decision the committee on Templar jurispru- 
 dence reported as follows, and their report was approved : 
 
 "The laws of the United States declare that a member of the army 
 does not acquire or lose a residence by being stationed anywhere by 
 the government. Residence is a question of act and intent, so that the 
 fact alone of his being stationed at any place by military order only 
 makes him a sojourner at that place. A residence is generally under- 
 stood to be the place where a person lives when not called hence to 
 labor or for other purposes, and to which he returns in seasons of re- 
 pose. The terms "Residence" and "Domicile" are convertible terms. 
 
 Under title XXXIX, section 3, the petition for orders must give the 
 residence of the petitioner, and under article IV, section 4, of the con- 
 stitution of the grand encampment, a commandery is prohibited from 
 conferring the degrees upon a sojourner whose place of residence is 
 within any state, district or territory, in which there is a command- 
 ery, regularly at work, without the consent of that commandery, or of 
 the grand commandery, if there be one. The meaning of these pro- 
 visions, as we interpret the law, is that the place of domicile of the 
 ^petitioner has exclusive jurisdiction over his application. 
 
Templar Correspondence, IQOJi.. 25 
 
 As far as the facts appear in this case, the applicant was a mere 
 sojourner at Fort Bliss, and it does not appear whether or not his place 
 of residence was within the jurisdiction of any commandery, or a grand 
 commandery, and, therefore, it cannot be determined from the facts 
 stated, whether or not El Paso Commandery had the right to receive 
 the petition. Before a petition can be received, it must affirmatively ap- 
 pear that the petitioner has a domicile within the jurisdiction of the 
 commandery to which the petition is presented, or that the commandery 
 having jurisdiction over that place, or the grand commandery, has as- 
 sented to presenting the petition elsewhere." 
 
 Grand master reported as follows on questions from the grand 
 commander of Illinois : 
 
 "Question i : 'Can a Knight Templar who has been indefinitely 
 suspended by his commandery be restored to good standing in the 
 order and reinstated to membership in the commandery by one ballot, 
 even though the ballot be clear?' 
 
 "Question 2 : 'Having been restored to good standing in the order, 
 is he not in the same position as though he had dimitted, and must 
 he not petition for membership in the regular manner?' 
 
 "Answer: I approve and commend your decisions, as hereto an- 
 nexed, as being in my judgment a proper construction of the law. 
 
 "First — 'A Knight Templar who has been indefinitely suspended by 
 his commandery must be restored to good standing in the order before 
 he can lawfully present a petition to reinstatement to membership, and 
 that restoration to good standing and reinstatement to membership 
 cannot be accomplished by one vote, no matter how that vote may be 
 taken.' 
 
 "To the second question, I decide that the status of a Knight 
 Templar who has been indefinitely suspended by his commandery and 
 by it afterwards restored to good standing is that of an unaffiliated 
 Knight Templar; but that he differs from the ordinary non-affiliate in- 
 this, that he cannot apply for membership by the ordinary petition for 
 membership, but he must do so by a petition conforming to the require- 
 ments of the above quoted section 10 of title XXXIII, of the grand 
 encampment code.' " 
 
 To this the jurisprudence committee made report as follows and 
 their report was adopted; 
 
 XIX. We do not concur in this decision. According to the state- 
 ment of the case, a Knight was suspended by his commandery. Under 
 title XLIII, Sec. 9, there are two steps which -may be taken when a 
 
26 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Templar has been suspended. The first is, he must be restored to good 
 standing, and that can only be done by a majority vote; after he has 
 been restored to good standing, then a vote can be taken on the question 
 of restoring him to membership ; and upon that question there must be 
 a unanimous ballot. Therefore, in this case, there should have first been 
 a vote on the question as to whether the commandery wotrid restore him 
 to good standing. If that was carried in the affirmative by a majority 
 vote, then the next question that should have been put before the com- 
 mandery .was, whether or not the commandery would restore him to 
 membership, and upon that question the unanimous vote would have 
 been required to carry it in the affirmative. A knight merely sus- 
 pended by his commandery, when restored to good standing, is not re- 
 quired to petition to be restored to membership. It is only where he 
 has been expelled by his commandery and then restored to good stand- 
 ing that he is required to petition to be restored to membership. See 
 sections lo and ii, same title. 
 
 The next question in which out juiialiction was especially inter- 
 ested together with answer of grand master and action of grand en- 
 campment is here given in full : 
 
 From the grand commander of Illinois : 
 
 "Question : 'A member of Rock Island Commandery No. i8, files 
 an objection to the advancement of a companion of the Illustrious Or- 
 der of the Red Cross, basing his objection upon section 3 of title 
 XXXVII, statutes of the grand encampment, claiming it as a right, 
 he not having received a notice that the candidate was to be balloted for, 
 and asks: Will a simple objection filed now be sufficient to prevent the 
 conferring of the Order of die Temple upon the companion?' 
 
 "Answer: 'Yes; the objection of a Sir Knight was valid, and 
 should not be questioned. Title XXXVII, section 3, unquestionably 
 gives him that right.' " 
 
 To the foregoing committee reported as follows and their report 
 was adopted: 
 
 The case fijids that the companion had recived the Order of the 
 Red Cross, and prior to conferring the Order of the Temple objection 
 was made to his advancement. The objector claimed that he had re- 
 ceived no notice that the candidate was to be balloted for. Title 
 XXXVII of the statutes, section 3, provides: "No member of a com- 
 mandery, whether present when the ballot was taken or not, shall pre- 
 vent or delay the conferring of the Order of the Temple upon any com- 
 panion of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross by a mere objection; 
 but every candidate once elected to receive the orders in any com- 
 mandery, and who shall have been duly constituted a companion of the 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 27 
 
 Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, shall be entitled to the Order of 
 the Temple, unless found unworthy after trial on charges duly presented. 
 This section, however, shall not apply unless a notice of the conclave at 
 which the candidate was elected to receive the orders shall have been 
 sent to the objector, containing the information that the candidate's 
 name would at that time, be presented for ballot." The language of 
 section 3, above quoted, is to the effect that the section shall not apply 
 unless a notice of the conclave at which the candidate was elected to 
 receive the orders shall have been sent to the objector, containing the 
 information that the candidate's name, at that time, would be pi-e- 
 seated for ballot. There is no evidence in the case showing that the 
 notice was not sent, as contemplated in section 3, the language being 
 that the objector claimed that he had not received a notice that the 
 candidate was to be balloted for. As the case stand's tTie objector -was 
 not entitled to prevent the advancement of the candidate by objection 
 only. The candidate having received the Order of the Red Cross, 
 would be entitled to receive the Order of the Temple, unless found un- 
 worthy after charges and trial. A variety of reasons will occur whereby 
 the objector was prevented from receiving a notice. It cannot be pre- 
 sumed that the commandery would be responsible for such failure to 
 receive the notice, and it would not be consistent to prevent the con- 
 ferring of the Order of the Temple because for any reason the objector 
 did not receive the notice. If a notice was not sent, as contemplated 
 by section 3, then a simple objection would be sufficient to prevent the 
 advancement of the candidate, but in this case it does not appear that a 
 notice was not sent. The grand master could only decide the question 
 upon the record as presented to him. The objection must be regarded 
 as insufficient. We cannot concur in the decision of the grand master, 
 and recommend that the decision be not approved. 
 
 It is unnecessary to say that our own loved frater. Sir Knight 
 George Mayhew Moulton was unanimously elected M. E. grand master 
 and that he will be Our "Supreme Grand Master" for the next three 
 years and until the THIRTIETH TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE, which 
 is to be held in the CITY OF SARATOGA, NEW YORK, the second 
 Tuesday in July, 1907. 
 
 The following are the officers elected and appointed who were duly 
 installed : 
 
 George M. Moulton, Chicago, M. E. Grand Master. 
 Henry W. Rugg, Providence, V. E. Deputy Grand Master. 
 William B. Melish, Cincinnati, Grand Generalissimo. 
 Frank H. Thomas, Washington City, Grand Captain General. 
 Arthur MacArthur, Troy, N. Y., Grand Senior Warden. 
 
28 Grand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 W. Frank Pierce, San Francisco, Grand Junior Warden. 
 
 H. Wales Lines, Meriden, Conn., Grand Treasurer. 
 
 John A. Gerow, Detroit, Grand Recorder. 
 
 John M. Worrall, Danville, Ky., Grand Prelate. 
 
 William H. Noeris, Manchester, Iowa, Grand Standard Bearer. 
 
 Joseph K. Orr, Atlanta, Georgia, Grand Sword Bearer. 
 
 Edw.\rd W. Wellington, Topeka, Kansas, Grand Warder. 
 
 J. W. Chamberlain, St. Paul, Minn., Grand Captain of the Guard. 
 
 ILLINOIS. 
 
 Forty-seventh Annual Conclave, September, 1903. 
 
 This conclave was held in the city of Peoria, and while a grand 
 success as to numbers present and courtesies received, it is not likely to 
 be repeated. The reason for this is that all our state grand bodies meet 
 in Chicago in October, two others same week with grand command- 
 ery, which interferes so with the accustomed order of procedure and 
 thus takes so much more time that the Sir Knights cannot well afford 
 to give, especially at that season of the year. 
 
 In this year of our Lord, A. D. 1904, grand commandery will re- 
 sume its labors in October and in the grand asylum in Chicago. 
 
 Our proceedings for 1903 have been courteously reviewed by all the 
 correspondents and met with many favorable comments for which Illi- 
 nois fraters are grateful. - 
 
 INDIANA. 
 
 Fiftieth Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 The golden anniversary of the formation of this grand commandery 
 was observed in annual conclave in Masonic Temple, Indianapolis, 
 Wednesday, May 11, 1904, Sir Knight Frederick Glass, R. E. grand 
 commander, presiding. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^.. , 29 
 
 The public ceremonies attending this conclave were a dinner which 
 was served in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, by the gallant knights and 
 fair dames of Indianapolis. A parade in which thirty and more com- 
 manderies were represented followed in the evening by addresses of wel- 
 come in Tomlinson Hall by Sir Knight and Governor Winfield T. Dur- 
 bin and Past Grand Commander Hon. John W. Holtzman, tnayor of 
 Indianapolis, and the address of the occasion by E. Sir John L. Rupe, 
 entitled "Fifty Years of Templar Masonry in Indiana." The ceremonies 
 closing with a promenade, concert and social. 
 
 The history of the formation and growth of the Templar bodies in 
 Indiana was treated in a scholarly and interesting manner by Sir Knight 
 Rupe, as was the growth of the state and nation, the destinies of 
 which were largely moulded and advanced by" the teachings of our 
 order. 
 
 "No man" said the orator, has ever worn the Templar uniform, 
 appreciating what it symbolizes, and imbued with the Spirit of the 
 institution, who has not been lifted out of the narrow life 6f selfishness, 
 and with a clearer light, broader vision of duty and hurtian responsi- 
 bility, has entere;d life's field of larger opportunity and with his life 
 dignified by high and noble purposes and resolves. The Knight Tem- 
 plar should, and ought to be the true type of the American citizen. No 
 man wears our uniform who is not, because of it, the iDetter equipped 
 and qualified for the duties which devolve upon him as a citizen and a 
 responsible member of society. No man enlisted as k soldier under 
 the banner of the Holy Cross, but is patriotic, and who is not, because 
 of such service, a better soldier to uphold the honor and glory of his 
 country's flag, and the preservation of all of beneficence which it sym- 
 bolizes." 
 
 The representative of Grand Commandery of Illinois, Sir Knight 
 Charles N. Mikels, was present throughout the conclave. 
 
 Excellent portraits grace the pages of this volume of Charles Gol- 
 tra, the newly-installed grand commander and of the re-elected and 
 eflScient grand recorder, Calvin W. Prather. 
 
 From the excellent address of Grand Commander Frederick Glass 
 we learn that three new commanderies were instituted for which char- 
 ters were duly granted, and that upon notice of the death of their rep- 
 resentative to the Grand Commandery of Illinois, our lamented past 
 grand commander, Wilbur F. Bromfield, commission had been sent our 
 grand captain of the guard, E. Sir Knight William Lindsay Orr, to fill 
 the vacancy. At this writing it is our painful duty to inform our fra- 
 ters in Indiana that Sir Knight Orr is seriously ill and doubtful if he 
 will ever again guard the outer portals of our grand asylum. 
 
go Ch-and Commandery oj Illinois. 
 
 The fourth and oldest living past grand master, Rev. William 
 Pelan, now a resident of Spokane, Washington, was, on the approaching 
 eightieth anniversary of his birth, October 14, 1903, sent by grand com- 
 mander, the loving greetings of the 4,500 courteous Templars of the 
 grand body over which he had presided nearly half a century ago. 
 
 The address closes with thanks to Grand Recorder Calvin W. 
 Prather, to whom grand commander acknowledges his indebtedness for 
 advice and assistance in the discharge of his many duties, acts which 
 have ripened their friendship into a lasting affection. 
 
 Among the distinguished visitors present we note the name of 
 V. E. William B. Melish, grand captain general grand encampment, who 
 was received with the honors due his rank, warmly welcomed to grand 
 commandery and treated with knightly courtesy. For all of which the 
 V. E. Sir Knight thanked the fraters in a neat and appropriate address 
 such as was befitting the occasion. 
 
 Correspondence, seventy-one pages, kindly review of doings of 
 forty-four grand commanderies in which Illinois receives courteous at- 
 tention, and from the fraternal pen of Sir Knight Martin H. Rice. 
 
 Takes note of the ceremonies attending the outing to Peoria of 
 grand commandery in 1903, and recalls the fact of our own St. Bernard 
 Commandery No. 35, bearing away the prize banner from Raper Com- 
 mandery No. I of his own state some twenty years ago. 
 
 Says Grand Commander Purinton's address is of forty-two pages 
 and is pleased to note the courtesies extended Vincennes Command- 
 ery No. 20, in their visit to Gorin Commandery No. 14, stationed at 
 Olney, through the kindness of Grand Commander Purinton. 
 
 Names the distinguished Templars visiting grand commandery at 
 Peoria and looks into our treasury strong box which he finds full of 
 shekels and other good securities. 
 
 Takes a run through correspondence and kindly says our "Knights 
 Templar conference and tour through the British Isles," is interesting 
 reading. Those visits, dear Sir Knight Rice, are being productive of 
 good as evidenced in the preseiice of the knightly visitors who are com- 
 ing across the deep blue sea to attend the San Francisco triennial. 
 
 Commanderies, 47 ; membership, 4,704 ; gain, 381 ; largest com- 
 mandery, Raper No. i, Indianapolis, 286 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Charles Goltra, R. E. Grand Commander, Crawfords- 
 ville. 
 
 Sir Knight Calvin W. Prather, E. Grand Recorder, Masonic Tem- 
 ple, Indianapolis. 
 
 Sir Knight Martin H. Rice, Correspondent, Indianapolis. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 31 
 
 INDIAN TERRITORY. 
 
 Tenth Annual Conclave, April, 1904. 
 
 With a full corps of officers, many past grand officers and the rep- 
 resentatives of the five commanderies of this young jurisdiction, the 
 tenth annual conclave of this grand commandery was held in Masonic 
 Hall, city of Muskogee, Thursday, April 14, 1904, Sir itnight Herbert 
 Johnston Evans, R. E. grand commander, presiding. 
 
 Letter from M. E. Grand Master Henry Bates Stoddard was read 
 regretting he was denied the pleasure of being present, owing to the 
 annual conclave of his own grand commandery, that of Texas, being 
 then in session. Also telegram from that body saying: 
 
 "The Grand Commandery of Texas greets her young sister with 
 congratulations and fraternal love, in which she is joined by the grand 
 master here present." 
 
 Grand commander greets his fraters, thanks them for their devo- 
 tion to the order and says : 
 
 "To our first R. E. grand commander, Sir Robert W. Hill, and that 
 little band of energetic Knights is due the credit of our present organi- 
 zation, and I think it would be most appropriate at this time, and a fit- 
 ting tribute that we wire to Sir Robert W. Hill, at New York, our 
 greetings and good wishes for his welfare." 
 
 Telegrams were sent Grand Master Sto'ddard, Past Grand Com- 
 mander Hill, and Grand Commandery of Texas, expressing fraternal 
 love of the brethren. 
 
 A pleasant business session followed at the close of which the Sir 
 Knights, together with the companions attending Grand Royal Arch 
 Chapter and Grand Council R. and S. M., were entertained at a ban- 
 quet given them by the ladies of Astrea Chapter, Order Eastern Star. 
 
 There is no correspondence. 
 
 Commanderies, s; membership, 273; gain, 31; largest command- 
 ery, Muskogee No. i, Muskogee, 95 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight William F. Bowman, R. E. Grand Commander, Ard- 
 more. 
 
 Sir Knight Joseph S. Murrow, E. Grand Recorder, Atoka. 
 
32 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 IOWA. 
 
 Forty-first Annual Conclave, July, 1904. 
 
 A splendid steel portrait of R. E. Grand Commander John William 
 Wells greets the reader on opening the pages of this excellent volume of 
 proceedings containing addresses and legislation of the forty-first an- 
 nual conclave of Grand Commandery of Iowa held in their own bivouac 
 on the banks of Spirit Lake and over which Sir Knight Wells presided, 
 July 12-IS, 1904. 
 
 Speaking for the Templars of Iowa, in which all who have ever 
 been their guests, most heartily join, grand commander, says: 
 
 "There is a growing feeling of home-coming as we assemble year 
 after year on the shores of this beautiful lake. As Jerusalem was to 
 the pious Jew, or as Mecca to the Mohammedan, so is our Templar 
 Park to the Templars of Iowa. Beautiful Spirit Lake ! a name that 
 suggests a superstition and also a belief in immortality ; a beauty-spot 
 in our great prairie state. Like the lily, from its retired situation, it 
 denotes peace. Not only denotes peace, but promotes peace ; for I 
 am confident that our annual gatherings here have done very much to 
 magnify Templary in Iowa, and to inspire a fervency and zeal that can 
 come only from close friendships and intimat* associations." 
 
 After appropriate tribute to the honored dead of his own and sister 
 jurisdictions we have a resume of duties of grand commander dur- 
 ing his official year which is full of interest to the Iowa Templar. 
 
 Referring to his many visitations, our frater was pleased with his 
 brief sojourn at our grand commandery and renewal of old acquain- 
 tance, for this is his mother jurisdiction in which he was an earnest and 
 active worker until his removal across the river and into the land of 
 the lowaians. 
 
 "On invitation of Past Grand Commander John C. Smith, of Illinois, 
 seconded by Gil. W. Barnard, eminent grand recorder, I visited the 
 Grand Commandery of Illinois, in session at Peoria, September I and 2, 
 1903. I received every knightly courtesy there that I could wish, made 
 many acquaintances, and renewed former ones among that grand body 
 of strong and stalwart men." 
 
 Several decisions were handed down, the first of which committee 
 on Templar jurisprudence amended and very properly. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904.. 33 
 
 The question, and answer was : 
 
 "A petitioner desired to withdraw his petition for financial reasons. 
 Dispensation was requested to allow him to do so. 
 
 "Decided that petition must stand and be balloted on. Suggested 
 that friendly black-ball might be cast." 
 
 On recommendation of committee the words, "suggested that 
 friendly blackball be cast," were stricken out. 
 
 Decision s, on which report was deferred until next year being 
 that of the right of aflEliation, grand commander having answered yes. 
 
 "Can a commandery entertain a petition for re-affiliation of a mem- 
 ber dimitted in 1901, now a resident of California, in order that a new 
 dimit may be granted, a commandery in- that state having refused to 
 recognize his application, because his dimit was more than six months 
 old?" 
 
 You can make statute law depriving a member of many time-hon- 
 ored rights and if sustained by the higher authority we must submit 
 |o the same though it be not good law but, we hold it to be time- 
 tjonored though it may be unwritten law, that a dimitted Master Mason, 
 a Royal Arch Mason or Knights Templar has a right to petition for 
 jliembership to a lodge, chapter or commandery, no matter where 
 Jpcated and become a member thereof if duly elected. ' In that respect 
 he differs from a profance and we dislike to see him deprived of such 
 a time-honored right. Grand Commander was right. See title 
 JfXXIII, Section II, Statutes Grand Encampment. 
 
 Our honored Past Grand Prelate Sir Knight and Rev. J. C. W. 
 Cpxe, closes an excellent report on necrology in the following beautiful 
 language. 
 
 "Quite too soon this annual gathering will close; hands will be 
 clasped in farewell, and good-byes be spoken — with some for the last 
 time. Yet shall we part in hope, and with courage undaunted go to 
 our work, though knowing full well that some will weary and fall 
 out by the way ere again the June roses bloom, and the grand master's 
 gavel calls the craft to labor. 
 
 "But the wearied workers who 'rest from their labors' are not 
 forgotten, neither do they forget. They abide with us — do we not 
 abide with them? The break in the ranks is but temporary. They 
 who have gone are in detached service, but they are still of the army. 
 Their valiant service here we cherish as a holy memory to incite us 
 to better and nobler living; is not that memory also a ground of con- 
 fidence that they who were true and valiant here will be no less true 
 
34 Grand Commandery q/ Illinois. 
 
 and valiant wherever they are? If there be doubt let it be of our- 
 selves, and that only as a spur to more heroic endeavor to prove our- 
 selves worthy of the noble companionships which have made life so 
 richly worth living. So shall we best honor the dead— who yet live ; so 
 shall we best do our part to cheer the world, and make its burden lighter 
 while we stay, and win the love which will keep us in sacred remem- 
 brance when we pass to rest and reward." 
 
 Correspondence cviii, from the pen of Frater W. I. Babb, and 
 of exceeding great merit. 
 
 Reviews Illinois pleasantly and finds much to record, as to dis- 
 tinguished visitors, among whom were Deputy — now Grand Master 
 George M. Moulton, the then Grand Captain-CJeneral William B. Melish, 
 and his own Grand Commander John W. Wells. Gracefully says 
 of Grand Commander Holman G. Purinton, that "his address is a good 
 and able paper, containing a full account of his stewardship, with some 
 excellent suggestions. He seems to have been active and vigilant in 
 the discharge of his duties. His decisions were all approved." 
 
 Gives correspondent the following flattering poultice before he 
 proceeds to chide him for being so warlike. 
 
 "General John Corson Smith, past grand commander of Illiripis, 
 whose name is so dear to many of us, presents us with another of 
 his entertaining and instructive annual reviews, which have been, for 
 many years, the source of constant delight to all of us. He has placed 
 the Templars of the United States under renewed obligations to him, 
 this time by supplementing it with a charming description of his tour 
 through England, Scotland, and Ireland, and his visit to their Annual 
 Masonic and Templar Conferences. It is handsomely illustrated with 
 views and portraits that add much to its value. Long may his life be 
 spared to enlighten the world and make it brighter and happier by these 
 annual contributions." 
 
 Quoting the following from our writings of last year: 
 
 "Knowing Brother Babb so well we do not dispute his intentions. 
 We know his ability and unhesitatingly declare that we do not care 
 to cross lances with him, but we desire to say that we know of no 
 more pleasing fiction than that trite saying: 'The pen is mightier 
 than the sword.' It pleases those who never~ fight but who are the 
 cause of so many others' fighting. Search all history and we fail to 
 find" any great advance in civilization but through bloodshed. Nations 
 are born in warfare. Our own God-favored country was born in the 
 revolution, and the curse of slavery was only removed by a war such 
 as the world never before witnessed. But our Sir Knight, like he 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 35 
 
 whose honored name he bears,. makes for peace, and we know that he 
 will have peace in the Templar household— if he has to fight for it." 
 
 Brother Babb then proceeds to say: 
 
 "In thus affirming that war is a greater blessing than peace the 
 General lays down a theme entirely too extensive for discussion at 
 this time, but we cannot refrain from one suggestion on the subject. 
 
 "Masonry inculcates the doctrine of friendship, brotherly love, 
 
 and peace. As Templars we are taught to hope and pray for the 
 
 advent of that day when swords shall be beaten into plough-shares 
 
 and spears into pruning-hooks ; when nations shall not take up sword 
 
 - against nations, neither shall they learn war any more. 
 
 "If these objects which lie at the foundation of Masonry and 
 Templary are a curse and not a blessing, then, my dear General, as an 
 honest man, as I know you are, and as friend of your race, the only 
 thing seemingly left for you to do is to spend your remaining years in 
 an 'Anti-Masonic Crusade.' How does that strike you ?" 
 
 We submit, dear frater, that we have nowhere said "that war is a 
 greater blessing than peace." We have said that all great advances in 
 civilization have been won on the battle-field and named our own 
 great nation as an illustration. We might cite the- nations of the earth 
 in their advance from barbarism, serfdom and ignorance to an enlight- 
 ened constitutional liberty, but content ourself with a reference to our 
 own continent, to Mexico in her overthrow of the Spanish power; to 
 Texas in her withdrawal from Mexico and defeat of Santa Anna to the 
 South American republics and last and ty no means the least, our own 
 liberation of Cviba from the barbaric tyranny of effete Spain. 
 
 The sword, my dear Sir Knight, in the hands of the Knights Hos- 
 pitalers of St. John and Malta, saved Europe from being over-ran by 
 the Mohammedan. It blazes the way to victory which the pen records 
 and with the aid of the rifle and artillery in the hands of an intelligent 
 people affixes its stamp of royalty upon constitutional liberty and se- 
 cures VIS in our personal and governmental liberty. No true soldier 
 wants war. Our Great Commander said, "let us have peace," and 
 General Sherman, who truly said, "war is hell !" was for peace though 
 he had "to fight for it." "And so say we, all of us." 
 
 When in Atlanta many years ago, I asked a "rebel brigadier," who 
 of their people were clamorous for war, and his answer was, "the old 
 men who hid in the brush during the war and the young men who have 
 grown up since the war." If that was true of Georgia it is none the 
 less true of Illinois or Iowa. 
 
 We are for no "anti-crusades,'' but for a Masonic crusade against 
 vice, igtjorance and corruption wherever found and to the end of life. 
 
36 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 The dear judge misunderstanding our desire for peace, even de- 
 clines our well-merited words of commendation of his labors and again 
 mistaken attributes them to our having been to Blarney Castle. Why, 
 my dear frater, you don't think we were so silly as to kiss the blarney 
 stone when we could have the girls do that and then we could, as we 
 did, kiss the girls? 
 
 Commanderies, 58 ; membership, 5,271 ; gain, 150 ; largest com- 
 mandery Temple No. 4, Des Moines, 255 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight William Welden, R. E. Grand Commander, Iowa Falls. 
 
 Sir Knight t)AviD Millar Brownlee, Grand Recorder, Sioux City. 
 
 Sir Knight W. I. Babb, Correspondent, Mt. Pleasant. 
 
 IRELAND. 
 
 Great Priory^ 1903-4. 
 
 "Brother General John Corson Smith: 
 
 "You are hereby summoned M attend the Chapter of the Great 
 Priory of Ireland, to be holden at Freemason's hall, Dublin, on Friday, 
 the 3rd day of June, 1904, at eight o'clock, p. m., precisely, for the trans- 
 action of such business as shall be reguarly brought before- it for the 
 honor and advancement of the order. 
 
 A. Vesey Davoren, Col., G. C. T. 
 
 Great Chancellor." 
 
 So reads the summons received by the representatives of Great 
 Priory of Ireland several times a year, which by reason of the incom- 
 pleteness of the aerial flying-ship, he is excused for not obeying. Either 
 for that or because his preceptory (commandery) has not yet become 
 so generous as to "defray half the dinner cheque for attending the 
 banquet" the representative, near Grand Encampment United States of 
 America, is kindly excused for an occasional absence from this the 
 most elite of Templar bodies in Christendom. 
 
 We say "the most elite" advisedly, and for the reason that no com- 
 panion. Royal Arch Mason can petition for the orders to any precep- 
 tory any more than a 32d degree member of the A. A. S. R. can peti- 
 tion supreme council for the thirty-third degree of that rite. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 37 
 
 The mode of procedure to attain the orders is for a H. K. T. 
 (High Knight Templar) who desires to have Companion Jenkins re- 
 ceive the orders is to subiiiit the name to his preceptory when, if not 
 objected to, the same is forwarded to the grand master's council, where 
 if unanimously approved it is sent back to the preceptory with authority 
 to ballot and if the ballot is also unanimous in preceptory, Companion 
 Jenkins may then receive the orders of our chivalric brotherhood. 
 
 The following are circulars relative to the annual inaugural ban- 
 quet when great officers are installed or inducted into office. 
 
 QIlfF Knaugural lanqurt of tijp (^rmt 
 Ptiarg 0f 3(«lani» tutU tab? plar? nn 
 aatlf April. 1304. 
 
 3n arrnrbattr? tuttlj % rwnmmf nba- 
 tton of tijt ^ranJi Mnstn's Olounril, 
 tlyp llmtif raitg Prwpptnr^ mtll firfrag 
 ifalf tlfp Itniwr (CijPtpiP of mpmb^ra 
 attpttitng ti}i lamp»t- 
 
 AppUrattott for ttrkrta Bifoulb bt 
 maJip arror&tng to tntlasth rirrular. 
 
 latlf April, 1904. 
 
ORDER OF THE TEMPLE 
 
 ^vmi VvwtT^ of grBTanrl 
 
 Great Vicz-Chancellor's Office 
 freemasons^ hax.l. dublin 
 
 The attention of the Preceptories is directed to 
 the modification of Law No. 7, by which it is pro- 
 posed to give the Order at large an opportunity of 
 meeting together for fraternal intercourse in April of 
 each year. 
 
 With this object, the Conclave of Great Priory, at 
 5:30 p.m., on 29th April, 1C04, will be followed 
 by a Banquet, which all Brethren of the Order shall 
 be eligible to attend. 
 
 Several Preceptories have already intimated their 
 intention of defraying, in whole or in part, the Dinner 
 Cheque (fixed by Great Priory at One Guinea) of the 
 Preceptor and Registrar, and other Representatives of 
 the Preceptory. It is to be hoped that the example 
 may be generally followed, so as to ensure a large 
 and representative gathering of H.K.T. from all parts 
 of Ireland. 
 
 Full H. K. T. costume must be worn in Great 
 Priory, but ordinary evening dress, with the Star or 
 Jewel of the Order, at the Banquet — See Laws Nos. 
 I 2, 96. Application for tickets, etc., should be made 
 to the Great Vice - Chancellor not later than the 
 2 2d April. Cheque or Postal Order to be sent with 
 application. 
 
 By order, 
 
 R. H. WALKER 
 
 Great Vice- Chancellor 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904.. 33 
 
 H.- R. and I. H., the Duke of Connaught, G. C. T., etc., M. E. and 
 Supreme Grand Master. 
 
 Colonel A. Vesey Davoren, G. C. T., Chancellor. 
 
 R. H. Walker, K. C. T., Great Vice Chancellor. 
 
 KANSAS. 
 
 Thirty-fourth Annual Conclave, May, 1903. 
 
 This conclave was held in Topeka, May 12 and 13, 1903, Sir Knight 
 Thomas L. Bond, R. E. grand commander, presiding. 
 
 The address is plain business and unencumbered with any lengthy 
 suggestions, treating only of work fully accomplished. Pays tribute to 
 the honored dead. Sir Knight A. M. Callaham, past grand commander 
 and others; recites dispensations; tells of installations, visitations and 
 much other work which claimed his attention. 
 
 That there were no grievances or decisions called for gives evi- 
 dence of the peace reigning in that growing jurisdiction. The inspec- 
 tion of every commandery during the year is reported and much good 
 expected to result there from. 
 
 A touching report from committee on necrology is submitted, which 
 is introduced with a poem from which we extract. 
 
 "Between here and Heaven lies the City of Peace, 
 
 And among the dark foliage there 
 We can see its white spires and glittering domes 
 
 Gleam forth through the still evening air. 
 It has beautiful avenues stretching afar. 
 
 And many a cross-running street. 
 But no sound of horsemen, no rumble of car. 
 
 Nor din of on-hurrying feet, 
 No warder of earth guards the City of Peace, 
 
 But the angels of God gather there, 
 And bending in love over each lowly bed, 
 
 They guard it with tenderest care." 
 
 ****** 
 
 Following this is a splendid tribute to Past Commander Callaham, 
 from which we learn that he was a soldier of the Union in 1861-5. 
 
40 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "He served nearly four years in the twenty-ninth and seventy-third 
 Indiana volunteer infantry. Was a prisoner of war for twenty months. 
 No old soldier in distress ever appealed to Sir Callaham in vain. He 
 was eminent in his profession, uncompromising in his support of every 
 measure espoused by him, an earnest supporter of the principles of our 
 order, a true citizen of the state, and to his family, a loyal and devoted 
 father." 
 
 Correspondence, 126 pages. An excellent review of Templar do- 
 ings by Sir Knight William M. Shaver, in which Illinois is reviewed 
 at some length. Of Grand Commander Green's address, the writer says 
 that it was excellent, and to prove it gives liberal extracts from the 
 same. Reviews proceedings, thus giving evidence that he read them 
 and takes a stroll through correspondence, saying : 
 
 "Sir Knight Smith follows his usual custom of adding an illus- 
 trated article of travel to his report, this year it being 'Sketches of 
 Masonic Interest in America.' These sketches interestingly cover some 
 rambles on Puget Sound and up into British Columbia on the coast." 
 
 Reproducing much of this writer's article on General Grant, Sir 
 Knight Shaver kindly adds, "Later in the 'sketches' General Smith re- 
 produces an article, written by himself some ten years ago, upon the 
 question as to, whether General Grant had ever been a Mason. 
 
 "This article shows conclusively that the step had never been 
 taken. These 'sketches' will prove very interesting to the frater who 
 will drop into the grand recorder's office and peruse them.'' 
 
 Commanderies, 48; membership, 3,615; gain, 83; largest com- 
 mandery Topeka No. s. Topeka, 258 swords. 
 
 KANSAS. 
 
 Thirty-fifth Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 By reason of our early grand conclave of last year we were not in 
 receipt of the preceeding volume of proceedings of this grand com- 
 mandery, hence have two books to review for this correspondence. 
 
 This, their thirty-fifth annual conclave, was held in the Scottish 
 Rite Cathedral City of Wichita, commencing May 10, 1904, Sir Knight 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 41 
 
 Charles J. Webb, R. E. grand- commander, presiding, whose portrait 
 graces this book and from whose address we learn of the prosperity of 
 our knightly order in this growing jurisdiction. 
 
 "Interpretations are not decisions," says the grand commander in a 
 brief and concise address, and he well says that "it is not necessary to 
 burden this report or the records of the grand commandery with a 
 recital of the various interpretations of law as made by the grand 
 commander during the past year." 
 
 -The address is of less than five pages, is a model and we wish other 
 grand commanders could take it for copy. 
 
 The reports of grand treasurer and grand recorder are also concise 
 and in good taste, while the funds of grand commandery make a good 
 exhibit showing a balance in the treasurer's strong box of $1,725, with 
 which to enter upon the new Templar year. 
 
 Correspondence, loi pages, the work of the Grand Recorder Sir 
 Knight William M. Shaver. 
 
 Takes note of distinguished visitors, the grand captain general 
 grand encampment and grand generalissimo Grand Commandery of 
 Kansas, each of whom are always welcome visitors in Illinois and of 
 the legislation of our grand body. 
 
 Referring to decision of grand commander that an objection to 
 conferring the Order of the Temple upon a companion was not sufficent 
 to prevent the same, but that charges would have to be preferred and 
 which the grand commander sustained, our brother holds differently, 
 and thinks grand encampment law sustains his position. Sir Knight 
 Moulton, ourself and others hold the other view and believing that a 
 companion having received the Order of the Red Cross is like an En- 
 tered Apprentice, has attained to a position entitling him to more con- 
 sideration than a profane, one of which is that he shall not be debarred 
 receiving the higher degrees upon a simple objection and where there 
 may be a doubt upon such a question we endeavor to make our lodge 
 and commandery laws agree so that we do not have one law govern 
 the lodge and another the grand commandery. 
 
 Reviews correspondence and says our "Tour through the British 
 Isles is in Sir Knight Smith's most pleasing vein and is very enjoyable 
 reading." 
 
 As to the absence of review of the Kansas proceedings in our last 
 writings, we assure Fater Shaver that we did not have the Kansas report 
 when we went to press, some three months earlier than usual. 
 
 Commanderies, 49; membership, 3,781; gain, 166; largest com- 
 mandery, Topeka No. 5, Topeka, 268 swords. 
 
42 Grmid Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Sir Knight John C. Postlethwaite; R. E. Grand Commander, 
 Jewell City. 
 
 Sir Knight Thomas J. Anderson, E. Grand Recorder, Topeka. 
 Sir Knight William M. Shaver, Correspondent, Topeka. 
 
 KENTUCKY. 
 
 Fifty-seventh Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 This grand conclave was held in the state capitol building, city of 
 -Frankfort, commencing May 18, 1904, with Sir Knight George Ale.xan- 
 der Lewis, R. E. grand commander, presiding. 
 
 Preceding the opening ceremonies there was a parade of some 
 twenty-five commanderies and grand commandery was escorted to the 
 Baptist chu*eh, where an excellent sermon was delivered by the Rev. 
 T. T. Eaton, D. D., and the Sir Knights were warmly welcomed by the 
 governor, Sir Knight J. C. W. Beckham, Grand Commander Lewis 
 responding in graceful and appropriate words of thanks for the warm 
 greeting. 
 
 There is much in the sermon we would gladly extract, but space 
 forbids our taking but one gem : 
 
 "Unlike the various orders of nobility, which are by inheritance, 
 knighthood rests upon merit. Each man who is enrolled as a knight is 
 supposed to have a knightly character. The name is the mark of a 
 high character. To shine it is necessary to burn, and so that which 
 shines must be of right material. Clay does not shine, nor stone. It is 
 written that John, the Baptist, was a 'burning and a shining light,' and 
 burning is ever the price of shining. To let our light shine we must have 
 hearts on fire with love to God and with zeal for the good of man- 
 kind. Men whose souls do not kindle at the thought of God's love and 
 grace and at the thought of human suffering and need, are incapable 
 of knighthood." 
 
 Grand Commander Lewis, whose portrait appears upon the front 
 page, presented a business-like address in which he recited the duties of 
 his ofifice for the year. Paid appropriate tribute to the memory of the 
 V. E. Deputy Grand Commander Sir Knight Thomas Jefferson Smith, 
 who died at his home in Bowling Green, Ky., March 21, 1904, and to 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 43 
 
 our dear' friend and frater Sir Knight Joseph A. Locke, V, E. grand 
 senior warden, Grand Encampment, U. S. A., who was summoned above 
 from his home in Portland, Maine, April 21, 1904. 
 
 Instituted one new commandery, Carlisle U. D., at Carlisle, to 
 which a charter was granted and referred another petition to grand 
 commandery, which declined the request. Several dispensations were 
 reported; two decisions and much miscellaneous business of local in- 
 terst, concluding with thanks to Grand Recorder Alfred H. Bryant for 
 his valuable assistance during the year. 
 
 A very commendable report was made with plates and specifica- 
 tions for Templar uniform, which was adopted and much other routine 
 business transacted. 
 
 Correspondence, 98 pages, the work of that veteran writer and 
 courteous Templar, Sir Knight Charles Rankin Woodruff. 
 
 Illinois receives careful review though Kentucky failed to appear in 
 our last year's report by reason of our early grand conclave, grand com- 
 mandery meeting in Peoria. Notes our distinguished visitors ; our 
 great parade ; St. Bernard's reception to Grand Commander Purinton 
 and his wife and the presentation by Past Grand Commander P. W. 
 Barclay of the usual jewel to the retiring grand commander; takes a 
 ramble through correspondence and concludes with this kind refer- 
 ence to our writings : 
 
 "Brother Smith continues his series of fascinating experiences in 
 his diversified travels, entitled, 'Knights Templar Annual Conference 
 and Tour Through the British Isles.' It is a most enjoyable contribu- 
 tion to the information and entertainment of his many, many friends and 
 readers, and is properly embellished with fitting and tastefully chosen 
 illustrations." 
 
 Commanderies, 26; membership, 2,987; gain, 196; largest com- 
 mandery, De Molay No. 12, Louisville, 572 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Robert Rodes Burnham, R., E. Grand Commander, 
 Richmond. 
 
 Sir Knight Alfred Hughes Bryant, E. Grand Recorder, Covington. 
 
 Sir Knight Charles Rankin Woodruff, Correspondent, Waverly 
 hotel, Louisville. 
 
44 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 LOUISIANA. 
 
 Forty-first Annual Conclave, February, 1904. 
 
 Grand commandery met as usual in Grand Asylum, Masonic Tem- 
 ple, New Orleans, in forty-first annual conclave, Friday, February S, 
 1904, Sir Knight Henry B. Schreiber, R. E. grand commander, presid- 
 ing. 
 
 In a neat pamphlet of thirty-four pages the grand recorder compiles 
 address of grand commander, legislati\e proceedings, statistics and ros- 
 ter of commandery membership. 
 
 In three pages the grand commander tells of the institution of two 
 commanderies and the installation of their officers, issue of one dispen- 
 sation to ballot and one for public installation; congratulates the fraters 
 on the strengthening of the, bond- of amity and fraternity between the 
 commanderies and takes note of the observance of Ascension Day and 
 Christmas. Asks that steps be taken to be represented at the coming 
 triennial in response to which $500 was voted to defray expenses of 
 grand commandery in San Francisco. 
 
 We note the presence of the representative from Illinois, Sir Knight 
 E. B. Kemp, during the conclave and the appointment of our Grand 
 Sword Bearer, Sir Knight Harry Hayes Cleaveland, to represent that 
 grand commandery in Illinois. 
 
 There is no correspondence. 
 
 Commanderies, 8; membership, 518; gain, 68; largest command- 
 ery, Jacques de Molay No. 2, New Orleans, 1S3 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight George W. Booth, R. E. Grand Commander, New 
 Orleans. 
 
 Sir Knight Richard Lambert, E. Grand Recorder, New Orleans. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 45 
 
 MAINE. 
 
 Fifty-second Annual Conclave, May, 1903. 
 
 This grand conclave was held in Masonic Temple, Portland, May 
 7, 1903, with Sir Knight Frederick W. Plaisted, R. E. grand comman- 
 der, presiding. 
 
 Grand commander congratulates his fraters ''upon the successful 
 completion of the most prosperous year in the history of Templar 
 Masonry in Maine." Pays a beautiful tribute to the memory of two of 
 our oldest Templar friends, Past Grand Commanders Josiah Hayden 
 Drummond and Edward Payson Burnham, and then proceeds to review 
 his labors for the year. 
 
 The dispensations issued were numerous and largely for "pilgri- 
 mages" or the entertainment of yisting commanderies, which speaks 
 well for the social life of our eastern fraters. 
 
 Two decisions referred to committee on Templar jurisprudence, of 
 which Sir Knight Joseph A. Locke is chairman, were prornptly, and in 
 our opinion, correctly reported and adopted. 
 
 "In regard to the petition made to one of two commanderies hav- 
 ing concurrent jurisdiction for waiver of jurisdiction, the rejection by 
 the commandery to which waiver of jurisdiction was made was a 
 finality and petition could not be made to the other commandery for 
 waiver. Had the commandery to which petition was made granted the 
 petition, it would not have been necessary to make petition to the other 
 commandery." 
 
 Second: "Your committee further report that in our opinion an 
 eminent commander of a commandery cannot be dimitted from the 
 commandery during the term of office for which he was elected." 
 
 Correspondence, sixty pages, by the Grand Recorder Stephen Berry. 
 Entertaining and instructive; notes death of dear Charlie Morse, their 
 long-time representative to Grand Commandery of Illinois; quotes 
 liberally from correspondence and concludes as follows : 
 
 "His sketches of travel are very interesting. In Portland, Oregon, 
 he looked up the records of Willamette lodge to see if General Grant 
 was initiated there, and found that the report to that effect was an 
 error, but he discovered the records of the making of Gen. George B. 
 McClellan, Gen. Rufus Ingalls and Gen. Henry C. Hodges." 
 
46 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Commanderies, 21; membership, 4071; gain, 242; largest com- 
 mandery, Portland No. 2, Portland, 449 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Frederick C. Thayer, R. E. Grand Commander, Water- 
 ville. 
 
 Sir Knight Stephen Berky, E. Grand Recorder and Correspondent, 
 Portland. 
 
 MARYLAND. 
 
 Thirty-third Annual Conclave, November, 1903. 
 
 The \ohime of proceedings presented by Grand Recorder John H. 
 Miller, is always a welcome guest. Neat, trim and attractive. Its 
 thirty-third is no exception and we take it up for revi&w with pleasure. 
 
 The address of Sir Knight William Jackson Cunningham, whose 
 genial portrait graces the front page of this volume, is a concise, 
 methodical recital of the duties performed during the past year. In 
 them we find only the well ordered round of official duties which fall 
 to the lot of all grand commanders in jurisdictions under such wellr 
 conducted jurisprudence as that of Maryland. 
 
 It is unnecessary to say that the representative of Illinois, S'r 
 Knight Alfred Edwin Booth, was at his post, and beside him that 
 dear frater, Edward Thomas Schultz, whose hearing is as acute and 
 mind as clear though he cannot see God's daily sunlight. 
 
 Grand Master Thomas J. Shryock, having been invited to lay the 
 corner-stone of the U. S. custom house in Baltimore, grand command- 
 ery was tendered and acted as escort to the M. W. grand master 
 Grand Lodge of Maryland, June 13, 1903. 
 
 Three evening sessions were held and much business of a local 
 character transacted. After various valuable tables of Templar infor- 
 mation, we have a treat in the ninety-six pages of correspondence, the 
 fifth by Sir Knight John H, INIiller, who in his conclusion, says : 
 
 "We have again finished our report, which has been prepared at 
 our place of business during our leisure moments, (as though a grand 
 recorder ever had any leisure moments!) To review forty-five books 
 carefully and write an intelligent report thereon is no easy task, espe- 
 cially when written in a business office." 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904-. '47 
 
 No writer of correspondence will gainsay that statement, as each 
 well knows from his own experience that as much a labor of love as 
 each may admit it is, yet a laborious task requiring thought and the 
 robbing himself of many hours which had better be devoted to rest. 
 
 In our brother's review, Illinois was carefully read, as his com- 
 ments clearly indicate and his opinions attest. Correspondence was not 
 overlooked as it is liberally quoted, ending with the following paragraph. 
 
 "We have been expecting a visit from our globe-trotting friend for 
 a couple of years, and hope to have the pleasure of greeting him in 
 Baltimore in the near future." 
 
 That pleasure, dear frater, would be more to me than to any other, 
 for, is not the doubler of my joys and divider of -my sorrows, a Balti- 
 morean, and she would enjoy the visit fully as well as either of us? 
 We are sorry to say that it cannot be this year, as our time is more 
 than taken up with other duties. The year has been devoted to my 
 old comrades of the days of 1861-S, and August 15, I must be in Boston 
 with them ; September 5, at the triennial in San Francisco and Septem- 
 ber 20 back in Boston at the Supreme Council 33d degree, A. A. S. R. 
 
 An excellent report of the great fire which devasted and laid waste 
 the business portion of the city of Baltimore, closes Brother Miller's 
 correspondence, which we wish space would permit of our reproducing. 
 
 Commanderies, 13; membership, 1,441; gain, 87; largest com- 
 mandery, Maryland No. I, Baltimore, 276 swords, with Beauseaut No. 
 8, of same city, a close second with 273 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Edward C. Regester, R: E. Grand Commander, Balti- 
 more. 
 
 Sir Knight John H, Miller, E. Grand Recorder and Correspond- 
 ent, Baltimore. 
 
 MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 Ninety-seventh Annual Conclave, October, 1903. 
 
 On opening this volume containing the proceedings of a semi- 
 annual conclave, May 26, 1903, held in the Freemason's hall. Providence, 
 R. I., and the proceedings of the nine-seventh annual conclave held in 
 jVIa'ionic temple, Boston, Mass., October 30, 1903, our attention is drawn 
 
48 Grand Commandenj of Illinois. 
 
 to the frontispiece and we involuntarily exclaim, "How do you do. Doc- 
 tor Kenyon?" 
 
 The portrait is an excellent one of Sir Knight George H. Kenyon, 
 R. E. grand commander, who presided over these conclaves. 
 
 The very best evidence that harmony and prosperity go hand in 
 hand in this great Templar jurisdiction, is found in the fact that after a 
 careful reading of semi-annual and annual addresses of the grand com- 
 mander and proceedings of these grand conclaves, this reviewer has 
 been unable to find any act of grand commander or legislation of grand 
 commander but to commend. The addresses are plain statements of 
 duties performed by the grand commander in the order in which pre- 
 sented, as are his recommendations timely and wise. We fully concur 
 in the following : 
 
 "I have learned that in our jurisdiction there are at least four local 
 "associations' or 'unions' of commanderies of Knights Templars, com- 
 posed of a few of the commanderies in a certain section. While the 
 interchange of knightly \isits by commanderies to one another, and 
 the cultivation of more intimate relations is both pleasing and beneficial, 
 I very much doubt if the formation of an 'association' or 'union' by a 
 few commanderies in a certain section, to the exclusion of others, can 
 be conducive to the best interest of Templar Masonry in any jurisdic- 
 tion. It must have a tendency to detract somewhat from the interest of 
 the Sir Knights in their grand commandery. I believe there should be 
 but one union, and that should be the union of the subordinate com- 
 manderies and the grand commandery under whose authority they have 
 their existence." 
 
 In reporting upon this suggestion, the committee on jurisprudence 
 have this to say: 
 
 "Respecting such associations the grand commander sounds a note 
 of warning which it will be well to consider. It is undoubtedly the 
 fact that the thought of such organizations originated in a purpose to 
 promote an interest in Templar affairs, particularly in arranging for 
 outings, field days, etc., and so far as observed, this is their only object. 
 These reunions have hitherto been successfully managed without the 
 assistance of any other than the regular organization of Knights Tem- 
 plar, and the necessity of any additional ones is not apparent. 
 
 "It should be remembered that such occasions are not the sole, or 
 the main, purpose of the order." 
 
 Correspondence, the seventeenth, 132 pages, by Rev. and Sir Knight 
 Henry W. Rugg, Massachusetts' able correspondent. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 49 
 
 "The annual address of Grand Commander Hamer H. Green, be- 
 gins with words of hope and cheer, well suited to the occasion," 
 says the writer and then follows liberal extracts from the same. Sir 
 Knight Rugg is especially pleased, as we are, with the following from 
 Commander Green's address. 
 
 "I have no sort of patience with the idea of a strictly military in- 
 spection as applied to a commandery. Furthermore, from my observa- 
 tion, the fraters who urge it the strongest are the least able to stand the 
 ordeal." 
 
 Referring to the beautiful conclusion of that able address, in which 
 Grand Commander Green pleads that we not forget the glories of our 
 order and how through its prowess the Cross had been forever exalted 
 above the Crescent. We often wonder how many of our Templars take 
 a look at Constantinople, the once proud Christian city, observe its 
 debasement under Mohammedan rule and then think what all Europe 
 had been but for the orders of Knighthood, which stood as a barrier 
 to the advancement westward' of the Saracen for so many centuries. 
 
 Notes the appropriation of $2,000 for the coming triennial; says 
 it was generous and adds : "Illinois will be numerously represented at 
 San Francisco, for her distinguished son, Deputy Grand Master George 
 M. Moulton, will then be called to go up to the ^ highest place in 
 the grand encampment, names the distinguished visitors to grand 
 commandery and proceeds to review correspondence, saying: 
 
 "The proceedings in hand are enriched by a report on correspond- 
 ence from that veteran Mason and Sir Knight Gen. John Corson Smith, 
 who writes most entertainingly, and instructively, too, concerning mat- 
 ters new and old — at home and far away. The report itself occupies a 
 hundred or more pages. Then there are fifty-one pages, entitled, 
 'Sketches of Masonic Interest in America.' These 'sketches' include a 
 personal narrative of rare interest. They are illustrated by fine views 
 of places and objects in Canada and on the Pacific coast." 
 
 Reviewing Indiana and noting the appointment of a committee to 
 prepare an article for presentation on revision of Red Cross ritual. Sir 
 Knight Rugg thinks it unwise to open up the subject again and in this 
 we quite agree, as we do on the merits of the old and new rituals. 
 
 Commanderies, 46; membership, 14,082; gain, 379; largest com- 
 mandery, Bostoij No. 2, Boston, 977 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Freeman C. Hersey^ R. E. Grand Commander, Boston. 
 
 Sir Knight Benjamin W. Rowell, E. Grand Recorder, Masonic 
 Temple, Boston. 
 
 Sir Xnight Rev. Henry W. Ruggs, Correspondent, Providence, R.I. 
 
50 Orand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 MICHIGAN. 
 
 Forty-eighth Annual Conclave, June, 1904. 
 
 Under- escort of eleven commanderies the Sir Knights composing 
 the Grand Commandery of Michigan, marched from their hotel to the 
 Masonic Temple in the city of Lansing, where the forty-eighth annual 
 conclave convened, June 14, 1904, with Sir Knight Thomas E. Borden, 
 R. E. grand commander, whose portrait graces the frontispiece, pre- 
 sided. 
 
 The address of the grand commander deals with the usual duties 
 of that officer — visitations, decisions, dispensations, miscellaneous mat- 
 ters and necrology and in all matters subject to review was fully ap- 
 proved. 
 
 It is a full and interesting report of the doings of that officer for 
 which he merits the "well done thou good and faithful servant." 
 
 As the address and legislation is of local interest only, we pass on 
 to the correspondence, which is of 115 pages, from the pen of the 
 efficient grand recorder and interesting writer of correspondence. Sir 
 Knight Henry L. Anthony, from whom we parted but a few days ago, 
 after a pleasant journey from California and the triennial. 
 
 The writer finds much to interest and no little to amuse in the 
 proceedings of the Peoria session of Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 Takes note of the visiting grand officers of grand encampment and 
 neighboring jurisdictions and of their interesting addresses, and of 
 Grand Commander Holman G. Purinton, kindly says : 
 
 "He not only saw a long term of hard service as a soldier during 
 the civil war, but again when the Spanish war came, the old martial 
 spirit broke out afresh, he again offered his services and saw duty both 
 in Cuba and the Philippines, reaching the rank of captain. He resigned 
 from service in Manila, owing to the ill health of his wife, who accom- 
 panied him." 
 
 Not only did our Grand Commander Purinton reach the rank of 
 captain in the Spanish war, but he reached the rank of major, serving 
 as such in the Second Regiment, Illinois Infantry Volunteers, under our 
 present Grand Master of Knights Templar General George M. Moulton, 
 who takes pleasure in saying that 'Major Purinton was a brave and 
 efficient officer in the Cuban war.' " 
 
Templar Correspondence, X904.. 51 
 
 Quotes approvingly from address and action of IHinois in purging 
 its commanderies of members not affiliated in lodge or chapter. 
 
 Makes liberal extract from report on necrology, of which he well 
 says : 
 
 "A beautiful tribute to the Templar dead is paid by the committee 
 on necrology, of which the gifted Past Grand Commander James B. Mc- 
 Fatrich, is chairman"." 
 
 Pays his respects to correspondence, as follows : 
 "Brother John C. Smith again presents a delightful review of the 
 various Templar grand bodies, closing with a description of his 'ram- 
 bles' through the British Isles undertaken for the benefit of his health 
 and the enjoyment of his daughter Ruth, who accompanied him and 
 incidentally to renew hi§ acquaintance and friendship with his British 
 Masonic brethren. His description of his travels makes excellent his- 
 toric reading, embellished with illustrations of the places he visited. 
 The one which most appeals to our interest being the home and fields 
 made sacred by the immortal 'Bobby Burns.' " 
 
 Quoting what we said to Frater Davies, of California, in our review 
 of last year as to our financial status, he truthfully says : 
 
 "We question very much if he would exchange the wealth of love 
 and admiration of his family and friends for the ill-gotten millions 
 of Rockefeller. It isn't all of life to live, even though immense wealth 
 in dollars be possessed." 
 
 Commanderies, 46; membership, 6,660; gain, 279; largest com- 
 mandery, Detroit No. I, Detroit, 516 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Richard D. Swartout, R. E. Grand Commander, Grand 
 Rapids. 
 
 Sir Knight Henry L. Anthony, E. Grand Recorder and Corre- 
 spondent, Sturgis. 
 
 MINNESOTA. 
 
 Thirty-ninth Annual Conclave, April, 1904. 
 
 Portrait of Sir Knight Samuel S. Kilvington, R. E. grand com- 
 mander, who presided over this, the thirty-ninth annual grand conclave 
 held in Asylum of Damascus Commandery No. i, and Paladin Com- 
 
52 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 mandery No. 21, St. Paul, commencing Wednesday, April 27, 1904, 
 greets the reader on opening this volume of proceedings tastefully ar- 
 ranged and clearly printed. 
 
 The address, though of sixty-two pages, is full of information 
 respecting the various commanderies visited and the various duties so 
 well performed, of which the grand commander modestly says : 
 
 "It seems fitting as a preliminary to this report, that I offer some 
 explanation why, in many respects, it is so essentially different from 
 those of other grand commanders. Those of you who were present at 
 our last annual conclave will remember these words of my predecessor, 
 remarkable for their comprehensiveness : 
 
 " 'It has taken this entire year to prepare for and collect this in- 
 formation and now within a few hours we will, elect a new grand com- 
 mander, and, if the same system is carried on as has been for many 
 years past, he will immediately commence to collect the same informa- 
 tion again, and by the time he has it well in hand and understands the 
 situation, his term of office will be up and he will retire.' 
 
 "As I listened to these words, and realized their truth and force, I 
 determined that my own official life should not be merely a perfunctory 
 routine, or devoid of practical results ; hence during the past Templar 
 year, I have traveled 12,700 miles, have visited personally every com- 
 mandery in the state, and have given almost my undivided attention, 
 including that of my office help, month in and month out, for the inter- 
 ests of the order that it might profit by the seven years of active ex- 
 perience in this work, which have been mine; and, while I have thus 
 conscientiously endeavored to perform my duty, feeling that I lack 
 many requirements and am deficient in many ways in the essential quali- 
 ties that are necessary for so great a trust, I shall not be true to my own 
 ideas of the obligations which I have assumed, were I to proceed 
 altogether in this report along the lines of my predecessors. Hence 
 you will find here no flights of fancy, no efforts at rhetorical effect, but, 
 I believe, a plain statement of facts as I encountered them, the good 
 commended, the evils reprehended, and all in a spirit of loving kindness 
 and purely unselfish desire for the best interests of this grand jurisdic- 
 tion." 
 
 For services so well performed the grand commander was presented 
 with a valuable jewel and in part for his heavy disbursements with the 
 sum of three hur^dred dollars. 
 
 A beautiful jewel was also forwarded to California and presented 
 to their first grand commander, now a resident of that state, Sir Knight 
 George W. Prescott, who had secured a charter from the grand en- 
 
Templar .Correspondence, 190Jf. 53 
 
 campment when our own loved frater Henry L. Palmer was grand mas- 
 ter of Templars and as Brother Prescott naively says, in speaking of his 
 installation as grand commander, "and to crown all M. E. Grand Master 
 H. L. Palmer was present and assisted at the horning and putting the 
 infant on its feet." 
 
 During the past year the White Winged Angel of eternal life in- 
 vaded the Grand Asylum of Minnesota and the lot fell upon Sir Knight 
 Hermon L. Luther, grand captain general, who died February 2, 1904, 
 and Sir Knight John Geddes McFarlane, for twenty-seven years the 
 grand treasurer, who died January 12, 1904. 
 
 Correspondence, the fifteenth, by the Grand Recorder Thomas 
 Montgomery. "Frae the • Castle O'Montgomery." 
 
 Three pages are devoted to a review of the address of Grand Com- 
 mander Purinton; visitation of numerous grand officers; legislation 
 and correspondence. Of the latter Sir Knight Montgomery says : 
 
 "We are always delighted with our dear frater's description of hi,"- 
 trips abroad. Last year his. journey was from New York to Holland 
 and Belgium, visiting Antwerp, the field of Waterloo, Brussels, Paris, 
 London, and going over England, Scotland and Ireland, returning to 
 New York July 7, 1903, in greatly improved health, after an absence of 
 nearly three months. While in London he attended the annual confer- 
 ence of the Templar governing bodies of England, Scotland and Ire- 
 land, representing therein the Grand Encampment of the United States, 
 as noted under our review of England. The numerous full-page illus- 
 trations enchance the value of the story of his travels. We appreciate 
 particularly the picture of Henry Sadler, Grand Tyler and Sub-Librarian 
 of the Grand Lodge of England, who was so kind to us on our visit to 
 London in 1897 and 1901." 
 
 Reaching the end we discover that Grand Recorder and Corre- 
 spondent Thomas Montgomery has retired from those offices and 
 another Sir Knight takes up the pen. While we shall welcome the new- 
 comer we ne'er can forget the out-going frater who so long and so faith- 
 fully has done good service for our knightly order. 
 
 "We twa hae run about the braes. 
 And pu't the gowans fine; 
 But we've wander'd mony a weary foot, 
 Sin' auld lang syne. 
 
 We twa hae paidl't i' the burn, 
 
 Frae mornin sun till dine; 
 But seas between us braid hae soard'd. 
 
 Sin' auld lang syne, 
 
54 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 And here's a hand, my trusty fiere. 
 And gie's a hand o' thine; 
 And we'll take a right guid Willie— waught, 
 For auld lang syne." 
 Commanderies, 29; membership, 3,104; gain, 108; largest com- 
 mandery, Zion No. 2, Minneapolis, 487 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight George W. Buck, R. E. Grand Commander, Duluth. 
 
 Sir Knight Edward M. Van Cleve, E. Grand Recorder and Cor- 
 respondent, Minneapolis. 
 
 MISSISSIPPI. 
 
 Forty-fourth Annual Conclave, February, 1904. 
 
 This grand conclave was held in the Asylum of Delta Commandery 
 No. 16, city of Greenville, Tuesday, February 16, 1904, Sir Knight Rob- 
 ert Hiram Henry, R. E. grand commander, presiding. 
 
 Grand commander in a brief paper of four pages tersely makes 
 reports of all his doings which having been well done, were approved 
 as were the reports of Grand Recorder Speed and Grand Treasurer 
 Gus. J. Bahin. Dispensation was issued for one new commandery, the 
 report from which having been certified as correct by the proper com- 
 mittee, a charter was voted and the body named "Edwards" with 
 station at Edwards, Hinds county. 
 
 The representative of Illinois, Sir Knight James K. Moore, was 
 present during the conclave. 
 
 Past Grand Commander Frederic Speed installed Sir Knight Frank 
 Burkitt, the grand commander elect, whom we will remember who in 
 turn installed the Grand Recorder Sir Knight Speed. 
 
 An excellent half-tone portrait of the new grand commander ap- 
 pears as frontispiece to proceedings. 
 
 Correspondence, loi pages by their old-time correspondent, Sir 
 Knight Enoch George DeLap, than whom there are no writings we bet- 
 ter enjoy. The writer notes with pleasure our recent visit to Great 
 Priory of England and Wales and under Florida has this to say of 
 commanderies and the issue of dispensations to ballot, in which we 
 agree : 
 
Templar Corresjmndence, 190^. 55 
 
 "We believe in the Masonic Monroe doctrine that the subordinate 
 commanderies are the only judge and of right ought to be, of what is or 
 is not for the best interests of the order, in so far as their particular 
 branch of it is concerned." 
 
 Reviews Kentucky and of dear Charlie Woodruff's thirtieth report 
 says, "like the other twenty-nine, it is all wool and a yard wide.' 
 
 Noting decisions of the grand commander of New York, he has 
 this to say of one of them, which we approve ; "He decided that a 
 companion with a cork leg, who could fill the bill in regard to signs and 
 so on, is eligible to the orders of knighthood, and the decision was ap- 
 proved, as being legal and sensible. The order, in order to amount to 
 something good, in the world, requires something besides goo.d legs and 
 a plethoric bank account." And thus the writer goes through proceed- 
 ings presented for review. Illinois is taken in its order, receiving care- 
 ful consideration. Of Grand Commander Purinton's address he says 
 that it is "a complete resume of a busy, successful and creditable admin- 
 istration," quoting liberally from the same and from proceedings. 
 Sends this writer his loving sympathies and prays God to restore our 
 health and prolong our years, for all of which he has our thanks, and 
 shall have a copy of the book he so much desires, should we ever publish 
 one. 
 
 In Brother DeLap's conclusion he has the following to say of 
 "Our Fred." 
 
 "In order to spike the guns of the irrepressible 'Fred,' grand re- 
 corder, who is not an admirer of our penmanship and punctuation, 
 simply because he does not know a good thing when he sees it, we 
 have written the whole report, except the clippings on a typewriter, 
 (we mean a machine) and if there are any words spelled wrong, or 
 punctuation marks put in where they do not belong, the fault will be 
 with the intelligent compositor, or the proof-reader, i. e. Fred Speed!" 
 
 Commanderies, 21; membership, 979; gain, no; largest com- 
 mandery, Cyrene No. 9, Meridian, 153 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Frank Burkitt, R. E. Grand Commander, Okolona. 
 
 t 
 Sir Knight Frederic Speed, E. Grand Recorder, Vicksburg. 
 
 Sir Knight Enoch George DeLap, Correspondent, Natchez. 
 
56 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 MISSOURI. 
 
 Forty-third Annual Conclave, April, 1904. 
 
 This grand conclave was held April 26-7, 1904, in the Fraternity 
 Temple, erected on the World's Fair grounds in the city of St Louis, a 
 fair which is being held in commemoration of the one hundredth anni- 
 versary of the Louisiana territorial purchase from France and out of 
 which the great state of Missouri was carved, as the grand commander 
 well says. As we write, the fair is on. We have been there and can 
 testify to the fact that is a great fair and well worth the visit of all our 
 Sir Knights. 
 
 Sir Knight Emanuel F. Hartzell, R. E. grand commander, whose 
 portrait graces the front page, presided, assisted by a full corps of 
 ofHcers and a large attendance of the fraters. The representative of 
 Illinois, Sir Klnight John R. Parson, was at his post. 
 
 The address is a recital of the labors of grand commander, con- 
 taining nothing out of the usual duties of that office. One charter ar- 
 rested and dispensation for one new commandery issued. 
 
 Reports of officers, committees and legislation were of local interest 
 presenting nothing of importance to other jurisdictions. Cuts of past 
 grand commander's jewel and the World's Fair Medal illus'trate pro- 
 ceedings and among the names of distinguished visitors we find those 
 of Sir Knights Joseph H. Dyas, past grand commander, and Richard 
 T. Higgins, past commander of Illinois. 
 
 Correspondence from the pen of the faithful grand recorder, Wil- 
 liam H. Mayo, cxxix pages and every page worth all the labor it 
 cost that careful writer. 
 
 Preceding correspondence we find brief biographical notices of 
 Past Grand Commanders Samuel F. Hartzell and Solomon Ephraim 
 Waggoner, with an excellent portrait of the latter. These biographies 
 of retiring grand commanders have become a feature in Sir Knight 
 Mayo's papers and will prove of great value hereafter. 
 
 Illinois is carefully reviewed and liberally quoted. Noting what 
 we said of the report of committee on Templar dead in our last year's 
 review of Missouri correspondent in referring to the very able report 
 of the Illinois committee on Templar dead, asks what we think of our 
 own. We answer: Like that referred to of Missouri. It too is too 
 long. 
 
 As we said last year, that "except in the case of one who towers 
 above his fellows as did Sir Knight Josiah Hayden Drummond, it is 
 useless to rake the jurisdiction to find names with which to pad a 
 report even though it be that of necrology." Very often we find half 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 57 
 
 page and more given to some Sir Knight, copy of a newspaper clipping, 
 because he had been a grand officer and yet he was comparatively un- 
 known in his own jurisdiction. 
 
 Referring to address of Grand Commander Holman G. Purinton, 
 Brother Mayo writes : 
 
 "He rendered eight decisions, which were referred to the commit- 
 tee on'jurisprudence, and were approved, except Nos. S and 6," and then 
 he quotes the complaint and gives decision of Grand Commander Pur- 
 inton. Also report of commitee on Templar jurisprudence, which he 
 says, was adopted. 
 
 We wish to call the attention of Sir Knight Mayo to what follows 
 that report and which the brother would have remembered had his 
 memory not failed him, or had he read farther in our proceedings. 
 
 "Past Grand Commander George M. Moulton moved the follow- 
 ing: (Italics ours.) 
 
 "That this grand commandery do not approve of so much of the 
 above report as refers to Decisions s and 6 of Grand Commander Pur- 
 inton." 
 
 The motion of Sir Knight Moulton was supported by Grand Re- 
 corder Barnard and Sir Knight Smith and as the record reads : 
 
 " After" a lengthy debate this motion prevailed!' 
 
 Correspondence is kindly reviewed and we are thanked for Tem- 
 plar information not found in other procedings. In this we can fully 
 reciprocate for nowhere do we find a more concise compilation of Tem- 
 plar statistics than in the table hereto attached which has been made by 
 the grand recorder of Missouri, Sir Knight William H. Mayo. 
 
 The Missouri review closes with an urgent appeal for all grand 
 recorders and other writers, as well as secretaries, to be careful and 
 give full names and not initials and in the proper use of titles of actual 
 officers, in which we agree. 
 
 There is too much carelessness and seeming desire to have a little 
 writing when recording names and too much fulsomeness of praise in 
 the use of titles. The presiding officer of a commandery is an eminent 
 commander, but when he has served his full term and installed his suc- 
 cessor he becomes a p-ast commander, and not a past eminent com- 
 mander. 
 
 Commanderies, 58; membership, 5,197; gain, 154; largest com- 
 mandery, St. Aldemar No. 18, St. Louis, 576 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight William A. Hall, R. E. Grand Commander, Spring- 
 field. 
 
 Sir Knight William H. Mayo, E. Grand Recorder and Corre- 
 spondent, St. Louis. 
 
'58 
 
 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Knights Templar Statistics fob the Year 1903. 
 
 Compiled by Wm. H. Mayo, Grand Recorder of Missouri. 
 
 Gbakd Comhandery. 
 
 V 
 
 o u 
 
 15 
 
 Alabama 
 
 Arizona 
 
 Arkansas 
 
 Calif i>rnia 
 
 Col rado 
 
 Connecticut 
 
 District of Columbia 
 
 Florida 
 
 Georgia 
 
 Illinois 
 
 Indiana 
 
 Indian Terrl.ory 
 
 Iowa 
 
 Kansas 
 
 Kentucky 
 
 Louisiana 
 
 Maine 
 
 Maryland 
 
 Massacliusetts and Rbode Island . 
 
 Michigan. 
 
 Minnesota 
 
 M isslssippi 
 
 Missouri 
 
 Montana 
 
 Nebraska 
 
 New Hampsb Ire 
 
 New Jer ey 
 
 NewMexico 
 
 New York 
 
 North Carolina 
 
 North Dakota 
 
 Ohio 
 
 Oklahoma 
 
 Oregon 
 
 Pennsylvania 
 
 South Dakota 
 
 Tennessee 
 
 Texas ; 
 
 Vermont. . . ; 
 
 Virgina 
 
 Washington 
 
 West Virginia 
 
 Wisconsin 
 
 Wyoming 
 
 *Grand Encampment 
 
 Totals . 
 
 8 
 
 11 
 
 5 
 
 8 
 
 14 
 
 ■17 
 
 45 
 
 5 
 
 58 
 
 48 
 
 25 
 
 8 
 
 21 
 
 13 
 
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 47 
 
 29 
 
 20 
 
 58 
 
 10 
 
 25 
 
 11 
 
 17 
 
 8 
 
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 12 
 
 8 
 
 99 
 
 9 
 
 8 
 
 77 
 
 14 
 
 15 
 
 36 
 
 12 
 
 23 
 
 9 
 
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 28 
 
 8 
 
 15 
 
 378 
 ill 
 197 
 108 
 
 10U5 
 396 
 17 
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 245 
 277 
 67 
 313 
 126 
 818 
 450 
 160 
 
 113 
 
 no 
 
 205 
 
 151 
 218 
 
 84 
 245 
 810 
 
 27 
 169 
 
 5 
 
 5 
 
 6 
 96 
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 8 
 11 
 
 8 
 32 
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 85 21 
 
 4'. 
 77, 
 
 1713 68 
 
 71 
 
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 75 
 
 1263 
 
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 1091 I 121i!8 1510 514 2136 1650 2228 14167(i' 
 
 516 
 
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 4106 
 
 1816 
 
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 1965 
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 841 
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 ♦Prom last year's report. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^.. 59 
 
 MONTANA. 
 
 Sixteenth Annual ConclavEj September, 1903. 
 
 Divine services at St. Peter's Episcopal church and luncheon pre- 
 ceded this grand conclave, held in asylum of Helena Commandery No. 
 2, Monday, September 14, 1903, city of Helena, Sir Knight Edwin H. 
 Brewster, R. E. grand commander, presiding. 
 
 All the officers. Sir Knight Andrew J. Fisk, for Illinois, and fifteen 
 other grand representatives being present, as also the representatives of 
 their ten commanderies. 
 
 Grand commander's address is brief except as to visitations, which 
 reports are interesting, and having in person visited each commandery 
 in the jurisdiction, much good may result therefrom. Several dispen- 
 sations were issued, a local decision or two rendered, and greetings to 
 Grand Commandery of New Mexico suggested. One pretty feature of 
 the address is a print of the coat of arms of the commanderies visited. 
 
 An excellent portrait of Grand Commander Brewster graces the 
 proceedings. 
 
 The legislation presents no new features, and conclave ended same 
 evening. 
 
 Correspondence, seventy pages, by Frater Cornelius Hedges, in 
 which he treats all proceedings in the true Templar spirit so character- 
 istic of that veteran writer. 
 
 Reviews Illinois at length and approvingly. Notes death of three 
 of our loved past grand commanders. Sir Knights Charles M. Morse, 
 John L. White, and Harvey M. Hall. Takes a look at Our Gil.'s con- 
 solidated twenty-five years' of finance, our reference to the death of 
 dear Judge Drummond, and notes the distinguished visitors at our 
 grand conclave which included our Own George who will be our grand 
 master when these pages are read. The writer takes kindly to cor- 
 respondence and approves our scoring a grand officer of the Temple 
 who desecrates the uniform of a Templar by wearing Shrine emblems 
 when on duty. 
 
 The dear brother does not forget any more than we do, our jour- 
 ney through the Yellowstone, which he himself secured for a great na- 
 tional park, saying: 
 
60 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "The General's personal mention and reference to our trip through 
 the Park recalls a volume of pleasant reminiscences, and though since 
 then we have been close to the borders of the grave, we are now still 
 better than when we went before and would like to go again whenever 
 he will come. 
 
 "There have been some great improvements since we were there. 
 General." 
 
 All right, Judge, we will hope to make another pilgrimage into 
 that famed Yellowstone, and under your guidance, and with your com- 
 panionship. 
 
 Commanderies, lo ; membership, 542 ; gain, 45 ; largest command- 
 ery, Montana No. 3, Butte, 116 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Richard H. Wearing, R. E. Grand Commander, Butte. 
 
 Sir Knight Edward D. Neill, E. Grand Recorder, Butte. 
 
 Sir Knight Cornelius Hedges, Correspondent, Heleni. 
 
 NEBRASKA. 
 
 Thirty-second Annual Conclave^ April, 1904. 
 
 This conclave was held, as is customary, in the asylum of Mount 
 Calvary Commandery, city of Omaha, commencing at 4 o'clock, Thurs- 
 day afternoon, April 14, 1904, Sir Knight Fred W. Vaughan, R. E. 
 grand commander, presiding. 
 
 The good custom of our Nebraska Sir Knights is to present as the 
 frontispiece of their proceedings a steel plate engraving of their grand 
 commander, and in this respect the present volume is no exception, for 
 a more truthful portrait of Sir Knight Fred W. Vaughan could not be 
 engraved than the one now before us. 
 
 The representative of Illinois, Sir Knight James Tyler, was at his 
 post. 
 
 Grand Commander Vaughan's address is a careful abstract presenta- 
 tion- of his duties for the year and gives evidence of a thoughtful per- 
 formance of his responsible duties. His presentation of the long list 
 of names of the honored dead of other grand jurisdictions, twenty-five 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 61 
 
 in number, alphabetically arranged by states, constituting but one page 
 in an address of but fifteen pages is a model that any grand com- 
 mander may hereafter follow. 
 
 Oificial orders, which are too often sandwiched into the address, in 
 this case follow and are embraced in the number of pages before given. 
 
 The round of duties reported are of the usual character. Inter- 
 state courtesies, triennial conclave visitations, decisions and dispensa- 
 tions. Under the latter, were issued for a waiver of constitutional time 
 to ballot, a fee being required of ten dollars, grand commander omitted 
 the collection of same because the companion was to be appointed or- 
 ganist of the commandery. Committee on jurisprudence, not agreeing 
 with grand commander, the fee was ordered collected. 
 
 The committee on deceased Templars made a report embraced in 
 one page, which is also model and could be profited by other similar 
 committees. 
 
 Grand commander, having recommended that grand encampment 
 adopt the following hymn as the official hymn of Knights Templar : 
 
 "Onward, Christian soldiers, 
 Marching as to war. 
 With the cross of Jesus 
 Going on before. 
 Christ, the Royal Master, 
 Leads against the foe; 
 Forward into battle. 
 See his banners go." 
 
 The special committee to whom this recommendation was referred 
 reported favorable thereto, and their report was adopted, to which we 
 say, Amen! 
 
 Our old Illinois frater. Past Grand Commander George W. Lin- 
 inger, moved that a new set of official jewels be purchased to be worn 
 at the triennial, and his motion prevailed. After which that Sir Knight 
 installed the officers-elect. 
 
 Correspondence, 109 pages, from the able pen of the grand re- 
 corder, Francis E. White. 
 
 The careful painstaking of this writer is manifest in his review of 
 Illinois and commendation of that which in his judgment seems lawful 
 or condemnation of that which merits his disapproval. 
 
 Reviewing the address of Grand Commander Purinton and quot- 
 ing liberally therefrom he says that "Nine dispensations were granted, 
 
62 Grand Commandery of lUwois. 
 
 all for legitimate purposes, except, perhaps, one to a commandery to 
 hold its annual conclave July 8, this conclave being postponed from 
 June 10 on account of housing and caring for the sufferers of East St. 
 Louis. We do not believe that a grand commander can make a regular 
 conclave out of a special. Neither do we believe that a grand com- 
 mander has the power to permit the transaction of any business at a 
 special conclave that could not be transacted without a dispensation." 
 
 To the first we have to say that owing to an emergency command- 
 ery could not meet on the night of the stated annual conclave, hence it 
 became necessary a dispensation issue permitting the annual conclave 
 for election of officers, etc., the time specified in the by-laws having 
 passed. 
 
 That being so, grand commander could, issue his dispensation to elect 
 officers and transact the business of. an annual conclave for such time as 
 was deemed most suitable, whether it were for a stated or special con- 
 clave. 
 
 To the second, grand commander may issue dispensation to trans- 
 act any business other than that applying to membership, acceptance of 
 petitions or balloting on same, at any special conclave but that only 
 such matters of business can be presented or acted upon as are speci- 
 fied in the dispensation. 
 
 As to general or special orders being in body of address of grand 
 commander, we always dislike to see them except as an appendix as we 
 have repeatedly said in our writings. 
 
 Quotes approvingly as to decisions, notes presence of distinguished 
 Templars and has a kind word for correspondence. "Each year," the 
 frater says : 
 
 "We think that Sir Knight Smith has reached the maximum, so far 
 as his descriptions of his tours are concerned, and yet each new review 
 brings something of greater interest than those that have preceded it. 
 The present One is most interesting and relates to his attendance at the 
 Knights Templar annual conference, and tour through the British Isles. 
 Descriptions of renowned places and characters are given, all so nicelj 
 arranged and well done that Brother Smith is entitled to the thanks of 
 the Templar world for his labors in its behalf. 
 
 Like yourself. Brother White, we hold that a regularly constituted 
 commandery cannot do illegitimate work though it may do some things 
 irregular and which do not merit approval. 
 
 Commanderies, 26; membership, 1,962; gain, 141; largest com- 
 mandery, Mt. Calvary No. i, Omaha, 319 swords. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 63 
 
 Sir Knight William J. Turner, R. E. Grand Commander, Lin- 
 coln. 
 
 Sir Knight Frances E. White, E. Grand Recorder and Corre- 
 spondent, Omaha. 
 
 NEW HAMPSHIRE. 
 
 Fifty-sixth Annual Conclave, September, 1903. 
 
 Sir Knight Frank L. Sanders, R. E. grand commander, whose por- 
 trait graces frontispiece, presided over this grand conclave which was 
 held September 29, 1903, in the asylum of Mount Horeb Commandery, 
 city of Concord. 
 
 The address of Grand Commander Sanders is a well-ordered busi- 
 ness paper treating concisely with the duties of his office during the past 
 year. In his tribute to the dead we note what is said of the late grand 
 prelate, Sir Knight Joseph Kidder, whom we have known since i860, 
 and to know him was to love and respect him. His labors were long 
 and faithful and at the advanced age of eighty-three years he is now 
 at rest. 
 
 The dispensations, waivers of jurisdiction and visitations present 
 no new feature and were approved. In the matter of legislation and 
 condition of the Templar order in New Hampshire it is summed up 
 in the report of Past Grand Commander Joseph W. Fellows, chairman 
 committee on jurisprudence. 
 
 "The committee on jurisprudence report that no business has been 
 submitted for their consideration during the year." 
 
 The officers were installed by Sir Knight Joseph A, Locke, V. E. 
 grand senior warden, grand encampment K. T., .U. S. A., after which a 
 past grand commander's jewel was presented to Sir Knight Frank L. 
 Sanders, the retiring grand commander. 
 
 Correspondence, 116 pages, the fourteenth from the pen of Sir 
 Knight A. S. Wait, whom we trust may live to duplicate the number 
 and we be spared to read them. 
 
 Of Grand Commander Green's address. Brother Wait says that it 
 is an able and interesting exposition of the local conditions in our 
 
64 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 grand commandery together with an account of the progress of the 
 year. Liberal extracts are taken frofti the same and favorable com- 
 ment on legislation of the session. 
 
 Of correspondence, the writer says : 
 
 "Appended to the review the General gives us a most delightful ac- 
 count of a journey he took in the early part of the year 1902, across the 
 Rocky Mountains to the Pacific coast, taking in Oregon, Washington 
 and British Columbia, in which he describes the cities he visited and 
 the scenes he witnessed and enjoyed. He attended meetings of many 
 of the Masonic bodies of that part of the continent, and met many of 
 his companions in arms of the war between the states, his accounts of 
 whom cannot fail to be interesting, as well to members of the Masonic 
 fraternity as to the students of history." 
 
 Commanderies, 11; membership, 2,376; gain,_ 43; largest com- 
 mandery. Trinity, Manchester, 322 gwords. 
 
 Sir Knight Thomas M. Fletcher, R. E. Grand Commander, Alder. 
 Brook. 
 
 Sir Knight Frank D. Woodbury, E. Grand Recorder, Concord. 
 
 Sir Knight Albert S. Wait, Correspondent, Newport. 
 
 NEW JERSEY. 
 
 Forty-sixth Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 But for sandwiching in his general and field orders the address of 
 Sir Knight Daniel C. Adams, R. E. grand commander, who presided 
 over the forty-sixth annual conclave held in asylum of Palestine Com- 
 mandery No. 4, Trenton, May 10, 1904, would be a model for concise- 
 ness and brevity. With those orders the paper is of thirteen pages only 
 ■ and yet it tells the full story. 
 
 One past grand commander passed into the General Grand Asylum 
 above during the year. Our old friend Sir Knight Andrew Blair 
 Frazee, who died March 28, 1904, at his home in Camden. 
 
 There was no new legislation, the session was brief and the busi- 
 ness was that of receiving the reports of officers, acting upon same, 
 election and installation of officers. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 65 
 
 Portraits of Past Grand Commanders Frederic G. Wieje, William 
 H. Sebring, and Daniel C. Adams, appear in proceedings. 
 
 Correspondence, io8 pages, and in Sir Knight Dr. Peter McGill's 
 best mood. Carefully reviews our Peoria session with- its notables 
 present, what Grand Commander Purinton says of Sir Knights un- 
 affiliated in lodge or chapter, or both. Report on necrology of R. E. Sir 
 James B. McFatrich, and the presentation of jewel to retiring grand 
 commander. 
 
 Referring to our review of New Jersey, the writer pleasantly says : 
 
 "Now, we want to know who was under the influence of 'peach 
 juice,' when that was elaborated. We think the printer. We were re- 
 ferring to a remark made by Prater Smith in answer to one of ours, 
 'that instead of traveling he stayed at home this year. His reply was, 
 'As if we ever left it.' This drew from us the paragraph excerpted. 
 Peach juice had nothing to do with Prater Smith's, spirit. His special 
 contribution is 'Knight Templar Annual Conference Jiud Tour Through 
 the British Isles.' The narrative is very interesting, and the illustra- 
 tions are excellent. When 'our ship comes in,' we want to accompany 
 Prater Smith on one of his tours, if he will allow us." 
 
 Sure, Doctor, we could have no better company. In the meantime 
 we will hope to meet before the ship arrives and sample that "peach 
 juice.'' 
 
 Commanderies, 17; membership, 2,255; gain, 123; largest com- 
 mandery, Cyrene No. 7, Camden, 288 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight John J. Henry, R. E. grand commander, Newark. 
 
 Sir Knights Thom.\s H. R. Redway, Grand Recorder, Trenton. 
 
 Sir Knight Peter McGill, Correspondent, Lambertville. 
 
 NEW MEXICO. 
 
 Third Annual Conclave, October, 1903. 
 
 The doings of this, the third annual grand conclave, held October 
 22, 1903, in the asylum of Pilgrim Commandery No. 3, city of Albu- 
 querque, are found in a neat pamphlet of fifty^four pages, and though 
 brief, they are complete and in good form. 
 
66 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Grand Commander C N. BlackwcU presided and from his address 
 we learn there was a healthy gain in our knightly order in that young 
 jurisdiction. One new commandery was instituted with a membership 
 of nineteen bright, active Templars of which grand commander says: 
 "They not only travel forty miles, but go sixty and seventy-five miles to 
 attend its meetings.' It is this spirit which wins success in all under- 
 takings. 
 
 No decisions were asked and no official visitations made, but the 
 Christmas observance was pretty general and noted in the several com- 
 manderies. 
 
 Reports of grand treasurer and grand recorder brief and business- 
 like, as were those of the several committees and being in good form 
 and correct they were adopted. 
 
 Neat and brief memorial pages and roster of membership completes 
 the volume. 
 
 Commanderies, 8; membership, 351; gain, 32; largest command- 
 ery. Pilgrim No. 3, Albuquerque, 100 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Alex. Stevens, R. E. grand commander, Albuquerque. 
 
 Sir Knight Alpheus A. Keen, E. Grand Recorder, Albuquerque. 
 
 NEW YORK. 
 
 Ninetieth .\nnual Conclave, September, 1903. 
 
 This grand conclave held September I and 2, 1903, in the asylum of 
 Lake Erie Commandery No. 20, and Hugh De Payens Commandery 
 No. 30, city of Buffalo, was one of the most interesting of grand com- 
 mandery in the number of distinguished visitors present. 
 
 Sir Knight William J. Maxwell, R. E. grand commander, pre- 
 sided, and welcomed grand commanders of Connecticut, Ohio, Ken- 
 tucky, Minnesota and Arkansas, past grand commanders and grand rep- 
 resentatives. Among the latter the representative of Illinois, Sir Knight 
 Omer A. Hine, and Sir Knight Roland B. Hall, their own representa; 
 tive, from Macon, Georgia. Of the grand encampment officers we find 
 Sir Knight Henry Bates Stoddard, M. E. grand master, of Bryan, Tex., 
 Sir Knight Daniel C. Roberts, V. E. grand prelate, of Concord, N. H., 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904.. 67 
 
 and Sir Knight Arthur MacArthur, V. E. grand sword bearer, of Troy, 
 N. Y. Such, an array of grand officers is seldom to be found outside 
 grand encampment. 
 
 The welcome accorded all these grand officers was sack as becomes 
 the true Templar and to that given the grand master was added the 
 fervency accorded a "Home Coming," as New York was the birthplace 
 of that distinguished officer. 
 
 Responding to the hearty welcome of Grand Commander William 
 J. Maxwell: 
 
 "Sir Henry Bates Stoddard, grand master, feelingly replied in ac- 
 knowledging the greeting extended to him and his associate ofiicers. He 
 alluded to the fact that nearly a half century ago he, a beardless, almost 
 penniless boy, went forth from this, his native state, from Essex county, 
 to seek his fortune in the world. He little dreamed' that in half a cen^ 
 tury he would thus return to be showered with honors, occupying the 
 highest gift at the hands of Templars of this Great United States and 
 as the head of this great order, receiving the honors which he, even in 
 his wildest dreams, could never have hoped to have when he left the 
 home of his birth. He had traveled in many countries and in many 
 lands, but he believed fully that this was the proudest moment in his^ 
 lifetime. He was indeed in the home of his friends, of his native citi- 
 zens, and was proud now to congratulate New York state on the high 
 honor it had attained in being at the head in point of numbers of the 
 several jurisdictions of the grand encampment. He believed that this 
 event was a very happy and fitting prophetic vision of the rounding out 
 of a long career in the field of Templarism." 
 
 Grand commander's address is a plain business-like paper in the 
 reading of which we are surprised to find the number of dispensations 
 granted for invitations between commanderies of neighboring jurisdic- 
 tions and requests to confer orders for each other which are very prop- 
 erly classed under the head of "Inter State Courtesies." Out here in the 
 "Wild West" such requests are exceptional, but where commerce is so 
 interlocked as between the empire and its neighboring states the de- 
 mand for such courtesies must be more frequent. 
 
 Dispensations, decisions, visitations, etc., being so strictly in ac- 
 cordance with Templar law and usage, were approved. 
 
 Among the visitations recorded we find one to the Old Calvary 
 Church, Brooklyn, to hear the farewell sermon of its rector. Sir Knight 
 Rev. Cornelius L. Twing, V. E. grand prelate, grand commandery, who 
 had presided over that parish for eighteen years. Of that occasion 
 grand commander says :■ 
 
68 Grand Oommandery of Illinois. 
 
 "The large attendance on that Sunday afternoon demonstrates the 
 high esteem in which our grand prelate is held by those who know him 
 and have been permitted to associate with him during his many years 
 of active service in our beloved order, and I know that I echo the sen- 
 timent of every frater in this jurisdiction when I say we wish him 
 'God speed in his new undertaking.' " 
 
 A kind word is also said for that officer to whom grand command- 
 ers owe so much of the success of their administrations, the grand re- 
 corder, of whom he says : 
 
 "I cannot close this report without specially thanking our grand 
 recorder, Em. Sir Arthur MacArthur, for his many expressions of 
 friendship, and his hearty co-operation." 
 
 While there is nothing of special note in the legislation there is 
 much of interest and for the good of the Templar order in New York. 
 
 We find our good frater, Jesse B. Anthony, was the author of the 
 telegram sent, and received by Our Gil. which read: 
 
 "The representatives of fourteen thousand nine hundred and thirty- 
 one Knights Templar assembled in annual conclave, would convey a 
 knightly greeting to our fraters of the Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 This is by order and 'under the Aag.'" 
 
 The order was obeyed and in red ink the memory of John F. 
 Shafer, and the Aag were entwined and drank standing. 
 
 Portraits of Sir Knights William J. Maxwell, R. E. grand com- 
 mander, and John S. Bartlett, past grand commander, deceased, are 
 on front pages, while in body of book is copy of an old time photo of 
 past grand commanders, among whom we recognize that veteran Free- 
 mason, John W. Simons, and the soldierly Charles Roome. 
 
 Any of our fraters would be glad to serve New York as grand com- 
 mander if they serve all as they very properly did Grand Commander 
 Maxwell to whom the staff presented a beautiful loving cup, and grand 
 commandery gave a splendid jewel, costing $250. 
 
 "Well done thou good and faithful servant," is written upon every 
 act of William J. Maxwell, grand commander. 
 
 Correspondence, 126 pages, by that prince of correspondents. Sir 
 Knight Jesse B. Anthony. 
 
 Frater Anthony was pleased with the address of Grand Com- 
 mander Green, quotes in full his dispensations and notes his "eloquent 
 and convincing appeal in the interest of the Orphans' Home of this jur- 
 isdiction." Is tenderly touched with the report of committee on ne- 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. ■ 69 
 
 crology by Past Grand Commander James B. McFatrich, and makes 
 liberal extract therefrom. 
 
 Makes mention of presence of "Our George," the next grand mas- 
 ter, and other distinguished visitors as Sir Knight William H. Mayo, 
 past grand recorder, and Sir Knight and Rev. J. C. W. .Coxe, past 
 grand prelate, each of grand encampment. 
 
 Touching briefly other matters in grand commandery our frater 
 says of correspondence : 
 
 "We now have to consider the paper presented by R. E. John C. 
 Smith, which is interesting throughout. That portion devoted to cor- 
 respondence (78 pp.) embraces the procedings of forty-five girand bod- 
 ies, including New York for 1901 ; followed by another valuable contri- 
 bution (S4 pp.) entitled 'Sketches of Masonic Interest in America,' for 
 the benefit of everybody. We trust our beloved frater may be permit- 
 ted to continue along this line for many years." 
 
 Commanderies, 66; membership, 14,931; gain, 1,353; largest com- 
 mandery, Monroe No. 12, Rochester, 733 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Ckarles D. Bingham^ R. E. Grand Commander, Water- 
 town. 
 
 Sir Knight Arthur MacArthur, E. Grand Recorder, Troy. 
 
 Sir Knight Jesse B. Anthony, Correspondent, Utica. 
 
 NORTH CAROLINA. 
 
 Twenty-third Annual Conclave, June, 1903. 
 
 This grand body met in the asylum of Plantagenet Commandery 
 No. I, city of Wilmington, June 17, 18, 19, 1903, with Sir Knight John 
 C. Drewry, R. E. grand commander, presiding. 
 
 Grand commander's address is brief but to the point and in as good 
 taste as the following brief extract : 
 
 "It is with a deep sense of pride that I can state to you that Tem- 
 plar Masonry in North Carolina was never in a better condition. Nearly 
 every commandery in the state has shown a healthy and vigorous 
 growth. Two new commanderies have been instituted during the year, 
 and it will be seen from the number of dispensations which I have 
 
70 Grand Gommandery of Elinois. 
 
 granted during the year that it became necessary in many instances for 
 the commanderies to work during extra hours in order to complete the 
 work they had in hand. It will he seen from the figures, which will be 
 presented to you in detail by the grand recorder, that there has been a 
 marked increase, both in numbers and in revenue. This increase in 
 membership has not lowered the high standard of quality always re- 
 quired of Sir Knights in this grand jurisdiction, because we count in 
 this increase a number of the best and most influential citizens to be 
 found within the borders of our state.'" 
 
 Committee on jurisprudence taking note of the number of dispen- 
 sations issued to ballot on petitions without waiting statutory time make 
 report that they find in no case did the grand commander exceed his 
 authority. 
 
 Sir Knight Frank H. Thomas, grand junior warden grand encamp- 
 ment, being present, with the assistance of Sir Knight James South- 
 gate, installed the officers elect, after which thanks were voted the Sir 
 Knights of Plantagenet Commandery for their many courtesies and to 
 the Em. commander, M. S. Willard, and "his accomplished wife, for the 
 very enjoyable luncheon served at their beautiful home," an incident 
 which will long be remembered by the fraters participating. 
 
 Correspondence, ninety-five pages. Sir Knight James Southgate, in 
 which we find courteous review of all the proceedings of grand com- 
 manderies received. 
 
 The writer finds much in Illinois to commend by liberal quotation 
 and expresses delight at the presence in grand commandery of the 
 North Carolina representative, saying, "(and we are pleased to note 
 that Sir Gil. W. Barnard, is. present for North Carolina.)" As if Gil. 
 has ever been known to be absent from grand commandery for a cen- 
 tury and more ! Why, dear Brother Southgate This correspondent is 
 not yet very old and yet he has met Gil. W. Barnard, at our grand con- 
 claves for the better part of two centuries. Fact ! and Gil. will attest 
 the same and seal the attestation with red ink. 
 
 Liberally extracting from address of Grand Commander Green, 
 our frater says : "Several pages of the address are given to memorials 
 of the dead. Notes central inspections were held in several districts, a 
 large number of dispensations issued, and that he commends most heart- 
 ily the Orphans' Home," which the writer kindly says is "A monument 
 to the charity of the Masons of Illinois." 
 
 Read Sir Knight Mayo's speech on the World's Fair, which was a 
 good one and says that correspondence is again from the pen of "Sir 
 John Corson Smith," (we never part our hair in the middle dear frater) 
 "who from time to time regales us with 'bon mots" too sweet for any- 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904.. 71 
 
 thing ( ! ) Now a beautiful poem crops out in the report, now a com- 
 pliment to a correspondent or state, and all the while one is kept in- 
 terested in his effort to please and entertain. * * * * 
 
 "After the report is finished we find several pages of illustrations 
 and descriptions of places visited and they read like they were contri- 
 butions to some illustrated magazine, and we are sure they serve to 
 entertain and delight the reader, much as the best in magazines. We 
 trust he will continue to travel and never leave his kodak at home." 
 
 In our effort to please and entertain, dear Sir Knight James, we are 
 actuated by the following : 
 
 "If we've a tender message 
 
 Or a loving word to say, 
 We don't wait to forget it. 
 
 But whisper it today. 
 Who knows what bitter memories 
 
 May haunt one if we wait — 
 So we make our loved one happy 
 
 Before it is too late.' 
 
 Commanderies, 12; membership, 513; gain, 75; largest command- 
 ery, Charlotte No. 2, Charlotte, 88 swords. 
 
 NORTH CAROLINA. 
 
 Twenty-fourth Annual Conclave^ June^ 1904. 
 
 Grand commandery met in twenty-fourth annual conclave in Asy- 
 lum of Raleigh Commandery No. 10, city of Raleigh, Wednesday, June 
 IS, 1904, Sir Knight James K. Norfleet presiding ; a portrait of said fra- 
 ter constitutes frontispiece, followed on the next page by picture of the 
 Masonic Temple, a four-story substantial building in Wilmington, and 
 -a picture of grand commandery library room and grand recorder's office. 
 
 Here we have the model, as it is the briefest address under review 
 of any we have seen this year. 
 
 Four pages and nothing omitted. The opening paragraphs of 
 thanks conferred on the speaker. Necrology, dispensation, inspection, 
 Christmas observance, official visitations and the conclusion are all em- 
 braced in those four pages. We recommend you. Sir Knight Grand 
 Commander, and offer your address for copy to others. 
 
72 Grand Gommandery oj Illinois. 
 
 Reports of grand treasurer and grand recorder make a good show- 
 ing with $1,497.82 in the strong treasure box. Reports of committees 
 were brief and no legislation. Statistics and roster completes the pro- 
 ceedings and after that the correspondence. 
 
 We regret to note in proceedings the serious illness of Frater James 
 Southgate, whose cheerful correspondence it has always been a pleasure 
 to read. We trust, dear brother James, that you have fully recovered 
 and are as good as new. 
 
 Correspondence xcv, in which appears an excellent review of the 
 doings of Grand Commandery of Illinois at its Peoria session, visita- 
 tion of distinguished Templars, necrology, Christmas, Easter and 
 Ascension day observances and the grand parade are all noticed with 
 favorable comment, and especially the balance in our treasure box, $11,- 
 689.94. 
 
 It was owing to that grand conclave in Peoria called two months 
 earlier than usual that a review of proceedings of North Carolina did 
 not appear in our writings for 1903, which we deeply regretted for we 
 love the f raters of the old pine tree jurisdiction. 
 
 Of correspondence the writer says : 
 
 "The report on correspondence (174 pp.) is for the fifteenth time 
 submitted by that prince of reporters. Sir John Corson Smith, and is a 
 literary treat that we wish we all could read and digest. We regret 
 that North Carolina is absent from this feast of reason and flow of soul, 
 which runs through the entire report. After concluding the report, he 
 then gives, in beautifully descriptive language a diary, as it were of his 
 trip abroad in search of health,, and we rejoice that he returned to his 
 loved ones much improved. Space forbids many quotations we would 
 like to make, and trust we will have a better chance next time." 
 
 Commanderies, 12 ; membership, 593 ; gain, 80 ; largest command- 
 ery, Charlotte No. 2, (the Christian name of my good wife), Charlotte, 
 91 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight F. Ubrich, R. E. grand commander. New Bern. 
 
 Sir Knight James C. Munds, Grand Recorder, Wilmington. 
 
 Sir Knight James Southgate, Correspondent, Durham. 
 
Templar Gorrespondence, 190 Jf. 73 
 
 NORTH DAKOTA. 
 
 Fifteenth Annual Conclave, January, 1904. 
 
 In a neat pamphlet we have the proceedings of this, the fifteenth an- 
 nual conclave held in Masonic Temple, city of Fargo, over which Sir 
 Knight Robert M. Carothers, R. E. grand command.er, whose portrait 
 appears, presided. His address, though brief, is an excellent recital of 
 the duties of his office and proof of duty well performed. 
 
 The legislation is along knightly lines and indicates close attention 
 to the furtherance of the good and welfare of our magnanimous order. 
 
 Grand Recorder Frank J. Thomson, submitted a resolution which 
 was unanimously adopted requiring the recorder of each commandery 
 to report annually the names of all members two years in arrears for 
 dues, to notify each delinquent by registered letter or personally served 
 written notice of his arrears, that he must appear at a stated conclave 
 not sooner than twenty days, and show cause why hei should not be 
 suspended, failing in this the Sir Knight shall be suspended. 
 
 Thanks were returned to the Scottish Rite bodies for their many 
 courtesies and Fargo was voted the place of meeting in 1905. There is 
 no correspondence. Sir Knight DeWitt C. Moore, the representative 
 for Illinois, was present on roll call. 
 
 Cortimanderies, 8 ; membership,, 739 ; gain, 49 ; largest command- 
 ery, Auvergne No. 2, Fargo, 261 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight George H. Phelps, R. E. Grand Commander, Fargo. 
 
 Sir Knight Frank J. Thompson, E. Grand Recorder, Fargo. 
 
 OHIO, 
 
 Sixty-first Annual Conclave, October, 1903. 
 
 This assembly of grand commandery was preceded by a splendid 
 parade of thirty-eight commanderies of the state and three from sister 
 jurisdictions. Sir Knight William T. McLean, R. E. grand com- 
 
74 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 mander, in command, and the conclave was held October 7, 1903, in 
 Masonic Temple, city of Cleveland. 
 
 Grand commander's address is an interesting paper containing 
 many excellent suggestions. 
 
 Official visitations were~ numerous and grand commander was ob- 
 serving. Attended annual conclave of Grand Commandery of New 
 York in city of Buffalo, and was well, cared for by its grand recorder, 
 Arthur MacArthur. That, my dear prater McLean, is what grand re- 
 corders are for, and if you will but visit the Illinois Grand Command- 
 ery, its grand recorder, Gil. Barnard, will give you some of the red ink 
 in which Sir Knight MacArthur had you toast the flag. He always 
 does and we all enjoy it. Referring to the limiting the number of ■lan- 
 didates upon whom the orders may be conferred at one conclave grand 
 commander well says: ■ 
 
 "Some of our subordinates make it a practice to work but two or 
 three times a year, withholding all petitioners elected from time to 
 time, in order to make a gala occasion of the few work meetings. I 
 believe this custom wrong for several reasons. One, because these in- 
 frequent meetings for work do not afford the officers that opportunity 
 to become eminently proficient in their duties, that work at each regu- 
 lar conclave would. Another is the folly of keeping members up so 
 late at night on these 'big' occasions as to weary them, and thus cause 
 a loss of interest in the proceedings. One or two candidates in an 
 evening, good, clean, and rapid work; and early hours command close 
 attention and the interest of the members, and induces their attendance 
 upon every conclave. I believe it impossible to impress candidates with 
 the beauty and dignity of this grand order by railroading them through 
 in this manner, and would respectfully, but urgently, recommend that 
 this grand commandery limit by statute the number of candidates upon 
 whom the orders may be conferred at a stated or special conclave." He 
 also recommended that the Order of Malta be conferred upon the 
 candidate the same evening of receiving the Order of the Temple. 
 
 General orders follow address and thus makes a model paper and 
 after those the detailed reports of the inspecting officers. 
 
 <- On behalf of the Sir Knights of Pilgrim Commandery No. 55, Past 
 Grand Commander William B. Melish in his own eloquent manner pre- 
 sented Grand Commander McLean with a beautiful pitcher, the work 
 of the potteries of East Liverpol, Ohio, which was accepted with thanks 
 by the recipient. 
 
 Sir Knights LaFayette Lyttle, grand treasurer, and John N. Bell, 
 grand recorder, presented interesting reports of the work of their re- 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 75 
 
 spective offices, showing a substantial balance of the coin of the realm 
 amounting to $11,458.13, in the treasury strong box. 
 
 The report of Sir Knight John W. Parsons, superintendent of the 
 Ohio Masonic Home, is as usual not only interesting but instructive as 
 are the reports of the other officers of that grand Masonic charity. 
 
 In accordance with recommendation of grand commander, Sir 
 Knight Lyttle submitted the following as a standing resolution and it 
 was adopted. 
 
 "Resolved, That hereafter commanderies in this grand jurisdiction, 
 shall be required to confer at least the essentials of the Order of Malta 
 upon all candidates at the same conclave at which the Order of the 
 Temple shall be conferred." 
 
 A very worthy act was the appropriation of $180 to be expended 
 during the year in helping support a past grand commander now in his 
 eighty-fourth year. Such appropriations are commendable. 
 
 Correspondence, 145 pages, from the pen of that careful observer 
 of Templar law and usage. Sir Knight John N. Bell. 
 
 Reviewing Great Priory of England the writer takes note of an- 
 nual conference and presence of correspondent from Illinois. Reviews 
 Illinois at length and so proceeds through proceedings of other grand 
 commanderies. 
 
 Quotes liberally from address of Grand Commander Green and as 
 he says of our committee on jurisprudence, "Silence givej consent," we 
 take it that he approves much if not all of the address and in doing so 
 makes no mistake. Names distinguished visitors and culls from our 
 general legislation. Very properly credits our statement of our want 
 of knowledge of poetry or music and thinks we had some other juris- 
 diction in view when we wrote our objections to this constant amend- 
 inent of the laws as to templar uniforms. No, dear frater, we had no 
 particular grand commandery in view not even Ohio, which gave the 
 opportimity to write what we did. We had in mind that in every volume 
 of proceedings we find a constant desire to be presenting some little bit 
 of a change in uniform, which, while of no importance annoys and 
 seems only productive of work for the uniform manufacturers. Of 
 correspondence, the writer says: 
 
 "Brother Smith's report is followed by sketches af Masonic inter- 
 est in America, profusely illustrated by artistic half-tone portraits of 
 prominent Templars and scenes throughout the northwest portion of 
 the United States and British America." 
 
 Commanderies, 59; membership, 10,454; gain, 536; largest com- 
 mandery, Oriental No. 12, Cleveland, 583 swords. 
 
76 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 . Sir Knight Thomas Kite, R. E. Grand Commander, Cincinnati. 
 Sir Knight John N. Bell, E. Grand Recorder and Correspondent 
 Dayton. 
 
 OKLAHOMA. 
 
 Ninth Annual Conclave, February, 1904. 
 
 Jii a na/]iphlef of forty-four pages, of which the grand command- 
 er's addiess takes up one-half, we have the doings of Grand Com- 
 rnandery of Oklahoma in ninth annual conclave over which Sir Knight 
 Enoch Moulton Bamford, R. E. grand commander, presided. The con- 
 clave was held in the city of Guthrie, February II, 1904, and was well 
 attended. 
 
 Among the many bits of good advice Grand Commander Bamford 
 gives, is that urging the Sir Knights to look well to the welfare of 
 chapter Masonry, as from the chapters their membership is selected. It 
 is too often the case that the Templar is seldom found in the chapter 
 where he should be as frequent a visitor and as earnest a worker if he 
 desires the prosperity of his commandery. 
 
 Grand commander experiences trouble in keeping track of rituals, 
 makes two decisions, which were approved, suggests reduction of fees 
 for the orders to $30, which was agreed to and that a uniform code of 
 by-laws be adopted for the government of the commanderies. 
 
 Petition for one new commandery was presented and referred to 
 the incoming grand commander, Charles Archibald Morris, whose por- 
 trait appears as frontispiece. 
 
 A suitable jewel at a cost of $50 was voted retiring Commander 
 Bamford. 
 
 Among the active workers on committee we find the name of our 
 old friend and frater. Sir Knight Charles Porter Johnson whom we are 
 glad to note was elected and installed E. grand junior warden. We 
 congratulate Sir Kinght Johnson and hope at some future day to re- 
 cord his election as grand commander. 
 
 There is no correspondence and no statistics as to membership. Is 
 it an oversight on our part. Sir Knight Recorder, or was the table for- 
 gotten ? 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 77 
 
 Sir Knight Chaples Archibald Bamford, R. E. Grand Com- 
 mander, Hobart. 
 
 Sir Knight Harper S. Cunningham, E. Grand Recorder, Guthrie. 
 
 OREGON. 
 
 Seventeenth Ajinual Conclave, September, 1903. 
 
 This grand conclave was held in the asylum of Temple Command- 
 ery No. 3, Albany, September 24, 1903, commencing at 3 o'clock p. m., 
 with Sir Knight F. E. Allen, R. E. grand commander; presiding. 
 
 The attendance of grand and past grand officers, grand representa- 
 tives and the representatives of the commanderies was large and added 
 much to the interest of the conclave. 
 
 The address of Grand Commander Allen is concise and clear. Pays 
 tribute to the Templar dead, recites dispensations, tells of visitations 
 and tells the story of Templar prosperity in the following paragraph : 
 
 "During the past year as a nation we have been wonderfully 
 blessed; peace and plenty fill our fair land. As a state our own 'fair 
 Oregon' has been blessed with a golden harvest and plenty fills our 
 barn and store. As Templars we have great reason to be thankful. 
 Peace reigns within our gates and prosperity within our palaces. More 
 than usual interest is being shown throughout the jurisdiction, and our 
 grand recorder's report wil show quite a marked gain in membership 
 during the past year." 
 
 Dispensation was issued for new commandery to be stationed at 
 Grant's Pass, and one other was applied for in grand commandery but 
 papers not being completed, the request was referred to the incom- 
 ing grand commander. 
 
 The legislation was routine and commendable. The election of offi- 
 cers put Sir Knight George Henry Hill to the front as grand com- 
 mander and no better frater could have been selected. Last year Sir 
 Knight Hill was prelate of Oregon Commandery and as such we gave 
 his portrait in our "Sketches of Masonic Interest," in grand command- 
 ery proceedings. We think. Sir Knight George, that our picture of 
 you helped your advancement for it called attention of the fraters to 
 
78 Grand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 the handsome man that you are, thus preceding the action of your own 
 grand commandery. 
 
 Correspondence, ninety-five pages, the architect of which is Our old 
 friend, Frater J. M. Hodson. Graceful manner of introducing proceed- 
 ings of each grand commandery with a verse from some sweet and ap- 
 propriate poem. 
 
 Illinois is presented as follows : 
 
 "It sometimes happens that two friends will meet, 
 
 And with a smile and touch of hand again 
 Go on their way along the noisy street. 
 Eath is so sure of all the friendship sweet, 
 
 The loving silence gives -no thought of pain." 
 
 As if the foregoing was not sufficient assurance of the love of our 
 far-west fraters the writer adds : 
 
 "Even though the silence between us is always near a year, yet we 
 know that the fraters of Illinois are there, and several of them our near 
 friends, to doubt whom would be treason." 
 
 Of Grand Commander Hamer H. Green, Brother Hodson well says : 
 
 "He delivered an address which ranked above the average. He 
 had opinions and expressed them clearly upon all subjects treated." 
 
 He then goes on to present several specimens of our grand com- 
 mander's writings. His advocacy of thorough inspection of all com- 
 manderies, his tender appeal for the Masonic Orphans' Home, and other 
 subjects. Notes presence of Sir Knight George (Our George) M. 
 Moulton, V. E. deputy grand master, and our general legislation. Of 
 correspondence, Frater Hodson says we have put up another of our 
 indescribable writings which covers a visit to "Our Mother Lodge,'' and 
 proceeds to say : 
 
 "Since the General became really posted and an adept on fish 
 stories, it's hard for him to keep away from Puget Sound and the 
 Columbia river. If he were at the mouth of the river today, August 
 S, 1903, and would walk across on the backs of the Chinooks, lie would 
 then have a story worth photographing, and which would paralyze his 
 'Sucker' brethren sure enough." 
 
 It is to our" great sorrow and the acute regret of our son Robert 
 that the same could not have been said of the run of the sockeye in 
 Puget Sound, the absence of which for the past seasons has wrecked 
 the fishing interests along its shores. The following attests the accuracy 
 of our "picturs" and is for the benefit of Grand Commander Hill : 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 79 
 
 "The half-tone engraving in this part of the report are fine, per- 
 fectly correct and instructive. We also note that he publishes an in- 
 side view of the Asylum of Oregon No. i, and the pictures of Sir 
 Knights George H. Hill, past commander and present prelate and 
 Henry Roe, at that time eminent commander. Thanks, General, the 
 fraters are worthy of your notice, besides being good to look at as 
 specimens of Oregon Templars. We have 500 equally fine looking that 
 you did not see. Rig up your kodak and come again, you are always 
 welcome." 
 
 Were it necessary for us to call forth the glittering blades of the 
 true Templars of this land to defend our person from bodily injury, we 
 are confident we would have 999 of every 1,000 unsheathed in our 
 defence a§ witness the following in answer to the correspondent of 
 another Templar jurisdiction in which we number friends as close and 
 numerous as in our own. 
 
 "He is inclined," says the writer, "to go after General John C. 
 Smith, of Illinois, for publishing his 'Masonic Rambles' in connection 
 with his Templar reports, asking, 'What have they to do with Templar 
 correspondence ?' " 
 
 "We can answer that and save Sir Knight Smith the trouble by 
 saying — nothing, except in a general way. They contain many interest- 
 ing matters which General Smith enjoys preparing and his readers en- 
 joy reviewing and always increasing general Masonic knowledge, and 
 as all Templars are Masons, anything that is interesting to a Mason is 
 naturally interesting to a Templar. 
 
 "There is but one Sir Knight General John C. Smith, and so long 
 as he presents as good truck for Masonic digestion, pictures and all, 
 do, please, let him alone." > 
 
 Commanderies, 8; membership, 637; gain, 76; largest commandery 
 Oregon No. i, 220 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight George Henry Hill, R. E. Grand. Commander, Portland. 
 
 Sir Knight James F. Robinson, E. Grand Recorder, Eugene. 
 
 Sir Knight J. M. Hodson, Correspondent, Portland. 
 
80 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 PENNSYLVANIA. 
 
 Fiftieth Annual Conclave^ May^ 1903. 
 
 This semi-centennial of .this Templar grand body was held in the 
 famed Masonic Temple, city of Philadelphia, May 26, 27, 1903, Sir 
 Knight Ezra S. Bartlett, R. E. grand commander presiding, Preceed- 
 ing the opening session a grand parade was had of twenty-six or more 
 commanderies in four divisions and with many bands of music. 
 
 The parade was held in the forenoon and after luncheon, 3 o'clock 
 p. m., when assembled in Masonic Temple, his Hon. Bro. John Weaver, 
 mayor of Philadelphia, welcomed the Sir Knights in an admirable ad- 
 dress and on their duties to the widow and orphan, saying: 
 
 "Your mission is not one of warfare, although you wear the 
 sword and plume. They are, I understand, symbolic of great achieve- 
 ments of knighthood of the past, and I am sure the sword is emblematic 
 of devotion to duty. Your mission is essentially one of peace. The 
 victories of peace are as renowned and frequently more enduring than 
 the victories of war. To take care of and sustain the aged, the widow, 
 the orphan and the afflicted is as knightly a duty in our day as 
 formerly was the breaking of a lance in defence of womanhood or the 
 drawing of the sword of the Crusader against the infidel to recover 
 possession of the Holy Sepulchre or in defence and protection of pil- 
 grims on their road to Jerusalem." 
 
 The response by Sir Knight George S. Graham, past grand com- 
 mander, was appropriate and eloquent. 
 
 At the opening roll call the representative of Illinois, Sir Knight 
 Harry M. Van Zant, past grand commander, responded, present! 
 
 The address of Grand Commander Bartlett is a readable paper and 
 plain recital of duties of grand commander, consisting of the usual 
 eulogies of the dead, visitations, issue of dispensations and several de- 
 cisions. All of which were purely local, provided for in their own 
 laws, and approved by grand commandery. 
 
 In concluding, grand commander expresses his pleasure with the 
 outcome of the year. 
 
 "It is also a matter for congratulation that the past year has been 
 one of peace and harmony throughout the j urisdiction, and that nothing 
 has occurred to mar our pleasant relations with sister jurisdiction." , 
 
Templar Corrhponde'hce, I904.. 81 
 
 Our friend and frater, M. Richards Muckle, presented a very in- 
 teresting report on the condition and prospects of their Masonic Home, 
 the prominent feature of Which is the gift of a property by Bro. Wil- 
 liam L. Elkins, (since deceased), worth one-half a million dollars. In 
 a letter to Bro. Louis Wagner, president of the Home, Brother Elkin 
 says: 
 
 "My Dear General Wagner : 
 
 "It has been in my mind for a long time to provide a home for the 
 orphan girls of Masons. In order to carry out this object, I have set 
 apart a piece of ground which I own at the northeast corner of Broad 
 and Bristol streets, and have had plans prepared, which I send you 
 herewith." 
 
 In referring to this splendid donation, Sir Knight Muckle adds : 
 "The munificence of the gift, the beauty of the proposed buildings 
 and the unostentatious manner in which the matter was made public, 
 justify the hearty commendations of Brother Elkins, which come to us 
 from all over the country, with the congratulations of the craft every- 
 where upon the good fortune of the orphaned daughters of Pennsyl- 
 vania Masons." 
 
 Resolution of thanks, a past grand commander's jewel and shoulder 
 straps were presented retiring Grand Commander Ezra S. Bartlett, 
 which we trust he may be long spared to wear in the performance of 
 his knightly duties. 
 
 The installation of officers was public and held in the Academy of 
 Music. There was a large attendance of Sir Knights and ladies and 
 invited guests, the installed Grand Commander Sir Knight Charles M. 
 Stock, .delivering an able and interesting address. 
 
 Correspondence, 121 pages, by the able correspondent, R. E. Sir 
 Knight Lee S. Smith. 
 
 The review of Illinois is very thorough in both address of Grand 
 Commander Green, legislation of grand commandery and correspond- 
 ence, in all of which the writer finds much to approve. As to cor- 
 respondence and matters of Templar jurisprudence we see so nearly 
 alike that there is little diflference of opinion, and the only point we 
 now diflfer upon is the practicability of grand commandery traveling 
 about the state like a circus. We know it is popular in several juris- 
 dictions and meets the approval of their Sir Knights ; not so in Illinois 
 for while our l|Jf experience has been one of pleasant memories and 
 great success pur Sir Knights care not to do so again, and so for the 
 coming year, at least, are content to remain in Chicago. 
 
 Commanderies, 77 ; membership, 14,896 ; largest commandery, Pitts- 
 burg No. I, Pittsburg, 1,122 swords, the largest commandery in the 
 world. 
 
82 Grand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 PENNSYLVANIA. 
 
 Fifty-first Grand Conclave, May, 1904 
 
 With the usual grand parade and under escort of four divisions of 
 thirty-seven commanderies, the officers and members of grand com- 
 mandery march to the opera house, city of York, where was held the 
 fifty-first annual grand conclave of this grand commandery. May 24, 
 1904, with Sir Knight Charles M. Stock, R. E. grand commander, pre- 
 siding. 
 
 A cordial welcome to the city was given them by Hon. Milton B. 
 Gibson, mayor; responses by R. E. Sir Knight Thomas F. Permian. 
 
 Portrait of Grand Commander Charles M. Stock appears in pro- 
 ceedings, whose opening welcome filled with historic facts, needs no 
 excuse for their reproduction here. The Blue and the Gray have become 
 one. Each fought for what they believed to be the right and their 
 contest has made our people one and our nation a great world power. 
 Who would not now be proud that he is an American citizen? 
 
 "Eminent Sir Knights, you, who are now on ground upon which 
 was builded a structure of magnificent parts and proportions, a wonder- 
 ful Masonry of human kind. 
 
 "In the valleys of the Codorus and the Conewago, two centuries 
 ago, met and amalgamated the German Protestant, the Scotch Irish- 
 man, and the English Quaker, together with the Cavalier, who ascended 
 from the Chesapeake, settling land to and over the Pennsylvania bor- 
 der, under grant frorh Charles, Lord Baltimore. These four, welded 
 by the fires of a common persecution and indissolubly joined by the 
 cement of civic interest, became the bed-rock of the American Republic. 
 
 And so, from their little city of York, marched the first armed 
 soldiery from Pennsylvania to strike for American independence. 
 
 "When the Continental Congress was compelled to flee, first 
 from Philadelphia and then from Lancaster, it found a safe haven here 
 on the west bank of the Susquehanna, and York was for the time 
 the capital of the Thirteen States in Revolution. 
 
 "From this little city, again, weht forth the first military company 
 from Pennsylvania to resist the great rebellion. In the heart of the 
 Conewago valley, in the very streets of Hanover, began the greatest 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 83 
 
 battle of the world's history on the 30th of June, '63. By the next 
 morning, July i, it had shifted to the rocky crests around Gettysburg; 
 and then for three long, proud, immortal, yet awful days— days such 
 as pray God this land may never again see— the life of the American 
 Union hung in the balance. On the afternoon of the third day there came 
 a pause. Then there was being forged behind Seminary Hill such a 
 bolt of war as never before on this earth had been launched. It was the 
 flower of the army of the Cavalier — 17,000 strong— with such dauntless 
 men as George Pickett and Lewis Armistead as the chieftains; a liv- 
 ing thunder-bolt that moved forward with two hundred cannon on 
 each side playing in sublime diapason the battle-march. It reached 
 the flaming line of the Northern Blue. It pierced the line; the Bayard 
 of the Southern Confederacy, our brother, Lewis Armistead, now at 
 its head, vyith hat held aloft on his saber point as he crossed the stone 
 wall. For one brief moment in the agony of mortal strife it held its 
 own. But the Cavalier had met in a death struggle the Masonry of 
 blended blood called the North. With the cry, "/ am a widow's son," 
 the Southern leader, pierced with many wounds, sank into the arms of 
 those who in the hell of battle heeded his call of distress, and Gettys- 
 burg was won. 
 
 "Sir Knights, as you this week stand at what is called the High 
 Water Mark of the Civil War, and note the spot where Lewis A. 
 Armistead fell, remember that while it might not be appropriate for the 
 United States Government to erect a specific memorial there, it would 
 be eminently proper and fitting, and an act which would quicken and 
 thrill the generous pulse of the civilized world, for the Freemasons of 
 Pennsylvania to thus honor the memory of a brother, one of the bravest 
 of the brave ; and specially, since we have it on the testimony of Gen- 
 eral Abner Doubleday, that his last words, whispered in the ear of a 
 brother Mason, were : "Tell Hancock I have wronged him and have 
 wronged my country." 
 
 The address' is an excellent paper and all the work of grand com- 
 mander was approved. 
 
 On report of committee on doings of the grand officers, of which 
 Frater James H. Codding was chairman, the thanks of grand com- 
 mandery, a jewel and shoulder straps of a past grand commander 
 were voted to Sir Knight Charles M. Stock. 
 
 The legislation was of local interest and should be read by all the 
 Sir Knights in that great jurisdiction. 
 
 Correspondence, 112 pages, the work of that eminent Templar, Sir 
 Knight Lee S. Smith. 
 
84 Grand. Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 "The volume in hand," says this versatile writer, "is not a small 
 one, about 350 pages, being well printed, under the supervision of our 
 good friend. Sir Gil. W. Barnard, grand recorder, who is known where- 
 ever Masonry is worked, and is justly respected for his many excel- 
 lencies. Several portraits are included, it being tb's purpose to print 
 each year, the faces of some of the older past grand commanders." 
 
 Proceeds to review the 350 pages, of which he well says : 
 "The reader of these proceedings cannot be otherwise than favor- 
 ably impressed with the way the business is transacted. And in finan- 
 cial matters, liberality and carefulness go hand in hand. Much is left 
 in the control of the grand recorder. Sir Barnard, and the trust is not 
 misplaced. For a position calling for ability and integrity, no better 
 man can be found." 
 
 Closing with these , kind words to correspondent : 
 "General John Corson Smith, in presenting his fifteenth annual 
 wonders where the years have gone. He ought to know, for none have 
 labored in the vineyard more faithfully than he. Ninety pages of 
 correspondence are from his pen, and some jurisdictions are necessarily 
 missing, because Illinois this time held grand conclave two months 
 earlier than ever before. The General writes interestingly, as he al- 
 ways does, and the perusal is pleasing, even though Pennsylvania is 
 absent. 
 
 "If we must confess, it our chief interest in the volume is the 
 "Tour Through the British Isles," a Masonic excursion, which the 
 General writes for us by way of supplement In these pages we can 
 see our brethren of the Isles, just as they are at home. Their Masonic 
 methods, meetings, and personality all stand out in attractive relief. 
 We were almost sorry that the General came back so soon. Instead of 
 seeing no use in this narrative, we think it Masonically edifying and 
 educating. Let us have more! The General came back a "Grand 
 Cross," and we are glad of it." 
 
 Commanderies, 79; membership, 16,050; gain, 1,154; largest com- 
 mandery, Pittsburg No. I, Pittsburg, 1205 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Wilson I. Fleming, R. E. Grand Commander, Belle- 
 fonte. 
 
 Sir Knight William W. Allen, E. Grand Recorder, Masonic Tem- 
 ple, Philadelphia. 
 
 Sir Knight Lee S. Smith, Correspondent, Pittsburg. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904.- 85 
 
 SCOTLAND. 
 
 Chapter Genekal^ April, 1904. 
 
 Our information at this time is very limited,' knowing only of the 
 meeting of chapter general during the annual conference in Edinburg, 
 April 26 to 29, 1904. 
 
 The attendance on' this conference was fully as large as on former 
 occasions, with the usual delegations from Great Priories of England 
 and' Wales and Ireland. The members of the Preceptory of the Loth- 
 ians presenting their work in an attrative manner and winning the 
 approbation of all present. 
 
 We regret our inability to be present, the more so that we know 
 how well we would have enjoyed ourself with the Lothians. 
 
 Since writing this brief of chapter general we have ■ received annual 
 reporter, 1904, in which we find the following personal : 
 
 "A letter was read from V. E. Frater General John Corson Smith, 
 Chicago, conveying his cordial greetings to the chapter general, and 
 expressing his great regret that important Templar engagements in 
 America prevented- his attending the conference this year. The brethren 
 were much gratified on hearing from their esteemed comrade and con- 
 veyed' their hearty go'od wishes to him and all their brethren in Amer- 
 ica." 
 
 The Most Noble, the Marquis of Breadalbane, G. C. T., etc., 
 Grand Master. 
 
 James H. Balfour Melville, K. C. T., Grand Secretary. 
 
 SOUTH DAKOTA. 
 
 Twentieth Annual Conclave, June, 1903. 
 
 A splendid steel engraved portrait of Sir Knight Edward S. Lori- 
 mer, R. E. grand commander, who presided at this grand conclave, 
 graces the pages of this copy of proceedings before me, a volume 
 
86 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 which would do honor to any grand commandery and which is compli- 
 mentary to the good taste of Grand Recorder George A. Pettigrew — and 
 good workmanship of the printer. 
 
 The address of Grand Commander Lorimer is a model of brevity 
 and good taste in which is recited the labors of the year, honorarium 
 to the knightly dead, observance of Christmas, Easter and Ascension 
 days. No grievance. No appeals. One dispensation to install officers, 
 one dispensation to receive and ballot upon petition for the orders re- 
 fused and best of all, two new coihmanderies instituted. 
 
 The legislation was of local interest and involved no new law; 
 charters were ordered for the two new commanderies and aside from 
 that it was approval of reports and auditing of accounts which as a 
 matter of course, were found correct with a nice little balance in the 
 hands of Sir Knight M. P. Ohlman, grand treasurer. 
 
 Correspondence excellent in selections and to the point in opinions 
 by Sir Knight Samuel H._ Jumper. How many pages Brother Samuel? 
 We don't know, for we are not up in Roman hieroglyphics — ixix are 
 the figures and the work would be just as good if of any other. 
 
 Reviews Illinois courteously and at length, making liberal extracts 
 from address of Grand Commander Green, especially his tribute to the 
 dead and "his grand words spoken in relation to the orphans' home." 
 
 Quotes from necrology, legislation and correspondence. Of the 
 latter, he says: 
 
 "Sir John's rambles this year were around Puget Sound, both in 
 the States and Canada, the account of which is most interesting and 
 instructive. At Vancouver, British Columbia, the brethren enjoyed his 
 visit very much," from which he takes a paragraph and concludes with 
 the following prayer for our health, for which we are grateful: 
 
 "It is the prayer of every member of the guild, that God will, in 
 his infinite goodness, spare to us, for many years, our good Brother, Sir 
 John." 
 
 Commanderies, 14; membership, 920; gain, 82; largest command- 
 ery, Cyrene No. 2, Sioux Falls, 148 swords. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 87 
 
 SOUTH DAKOTA. 
 
 Twenty-first Grand Conclave, June, 1904. 
 
 The engraved likeness of the Grand Commander Sir Knight Fred 
 A. Spafford, who presided at this the twenty-first annual grand con- 
 clave held in the Asylum of De Molay Commandery No. 3, Yankton, is 
 in the good taste always evident in the make-up of the volunie of pro- 
 ceedings of this jurisdiction. 
 
 The representative of Illinois, Sir Knight Bruce M. Rowley, was at 
 his post and the attendance of valiant Templars commendable, to whom 
 grand commander addressed these words of welcome. 
 
 "Today, in the famed city of Yankton, on the verge of the prairies 
 rich and wide, it is my pleasure to extend to you. Sir Knights, one 
 and all, a knightly greeting and courteously welcome you to this, the 
 twenty-first annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights 
 Templar of South Dakota." 
 
 Two new commanderies, several decisions, sundry dispensations and 
 other detailed duties were reported and being for the interest and wel- 
 fare of our knightly order were duly approved. The address is in 
 good taste and form. 
 
 Several pictures of interior of office of grand recorder and library 
 appear and are interesting to look upon as models of order and good 
 taste. 
 
 Correspondence, ixix pages, by correspondent Sir Knight Samuel 
 H. Jumper, in which we find this tribute to comradeship in our civil 
 war: 
 
 "One of the pages in the proceedings of Illinois contains a photo- 
 engraving of Grand Commander Holman G. Purinton, whom we recog- 
 nize as a comrade of a Maine regiment in the civil war. The writer 
 was sergeant-major of the' Twenty-ninth Maine Infantry. Holman 
 Purinton, a kid of but seventeen years, t,ame as a recruit to Co. B, 
 while the regiment was fighting with Sheridan in the Shenandoah 
 valley in the summer of 1864. Until this day, we have never heard of 
 private Purinton since the reconstruction year following the civil war, 
 which we spent together in South Carolina." 
 
 Pleasing as must have been that recognition, it must be equally so 
 to know that the "kid of seventeen years," who -fit into the war of 
 
88 Qrand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 1861-S, was also a soldier in the war with Spain where he wore the 
 shoulder straps of a captain and major of our Second Regiment, Illinois 
 Volunteer Infantry, under the command of our now Grand Master of 
 Knights Templar, General George M. Moulton. That same kid saw 
 service in both Cuba and the Philippines^ resigning while in those far- 
 distant Pacific islands on account of the ill health of a loved wife, 
 since deceased. 
 
 It is interesting to know that Templarrsm should bring you two old 
 comrades together after forty years of earnest and active life. When in 
 this city don't forget to call upon Veteran Major Purinton, whom you 
 will find in the Masonic Temple where "Our Gil.," grand recorder, holds 
 forth and then give a passing moment to this correspondent. 
 
 The report on correspondence says Frater Jumper "is again from 
 that king of correspondents whose descriptions of his travels delight the 
 guild as well as every Sir Knight who has the pleasure of reading these 
 interesting reviews. 
 
 "Sir John made a tour of the British Isles this year and his de- 
 scriptions, with the elegant illustrations, make a most interesting article 
 He was accompanied, as usual, by his daughter, Ruth, whom he de- 
 lights to call his 'guardian angel.' " 
 
 She is, my dear brother, my guardian angel when abroad and at 
 home, in the household she takes full rank as my second best girl. 
 
 Coramanderies, 14 ; membership, 941 ; gain, 19 ; largest commandery 
 Damascus No. 10, 154 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Albert F. Pilcher, R. E. Grand Commander, Sioux 
 Falls. 
 
 Sir Knight George A. Pettigrew, E. Grand Recorder, Sioux Falls. 
 
 Sir Knight Samuel H. Jumper, Correspondent, Aberdeen. 
 
 TENNESSEE. 
 
 Forty-second Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 Only for the fact that we were abroad on a visit to the British 
 Isles when this, the forty-second annual conclave of Grand Commandery 
 of Tennessee was held, we would have been present in the famed city. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904-. 89- 
 
 of Chattanooga in and around which some of the most stirring events 
 in American history transpired in the early sixties. We like Chat- 
 tanooga and the Tennesse valley and we love the Tennessee fraters. 
 
 Sir Rnight John Wilson Bailey, R. E. grand commander, presided 
 over this conclave, which was held in the Asylum of Lookout Com- 
 mandery No. 14, with a full corps of grand officers, representatives and 
 eighteen grand representatives on the roll of which we find the name of 
 Sir Knight S. G. Stratton, the representative 'of Illinois. 
 
 On such hallowed ground and in the midst of such sacred memories 
 it is not to be wondered that grand commander opens his address as 
 follows : 
 
 "In assembling again in this historic city, where thousands of noble 
 dead, under both gray and bliie, testify to the survival of that essential 
 spirit of knighthood — the willingness to die for the cause believed to be 
 right, I find it difficult to give expression to the thoughts that find 
 lodgment, in my mind." 
 
 What were the thoughts the grand commander struggled to. give 
 utterance we know not, for we do not know if he was a participant 
 in the mighty struggle which took place around Chattanooga in the 
 dark days of 1863, nor if he was of the blue or gray, but we surmise 
 that he was too young to have been one of that mighty host. This 
 writer was of those who wore the blue in the column which entered 
 Chattanooga and passed unscratched through that bloody battle of 
 Chickamauga of September 19 and 20, 1863, where fell a larger per 
 centage of the men engaged on either side than in any battle of the war 
 for the union. Falling back to Chattanooga from the Georgia battle- 
 field, I was under the personal and verbal orders of General Rosecrans, 
 sent to Moccasin Point, to which a brigade of troops had been sent to 
 place several batteries in position and open upon Lookout mountain, 
 which they did at daylight the next morning. The Confederate signal 
 flag staff was cut down. A battery commanded by Major George C. 
 Connor dismounted and the position made untenable. Major Connor 
 was afterward grand recorder of Tennessee. We often met and were 
 fast friends to the end of his life, as have been the soldiers of both armies 
 since the close of that great war, April, 1865. We were with that, army 
 at Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge until the advance to East Ten- 
 nessee from whence we entered upon the Atlanta campaign. May, 1864. 
 
 Had we been at Chattanooga last May our thoughts would have 
 been of our heroic comrades and the brave army which opposed us and 
 would have been best expressed in that beautiful poem entitled : 
 
90 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "THE BLUE AND THE GRAY." 
 By the flow of the Tennessee river, 
 
 Whence the fleets of iron have fled, 
 Where the blades of the grave-grass quiver, 
 
 Asleep are the ranks of the dead. 
 Under the sod and the dew. 
 
 Waiting the judgment day — 
 Under the one, the Blue, . 
 
 Under the other, the Gray. 
 
 Those in the robings of glory, 
 
 These in the gloom of defeat. 
 All with the battle-blood gory. 
 
 In the dusk of eternity meet. 
 Under the sod and the dew, 
 
 Waiting the judgment day — • 
 Under the laurel, the Blue, 
 
 Under the willow, the Gray. 
 
 From the silence of sorrowful hours 
 
 The desolate mourners go, 
 Lovingly laden with flowers 
 
 Alike for the friend and the foe, 
 Under the sod and the dew. 
 
 Waiting the judgment day — 
 Under the roses, the Blue, 
 
 Under the lilies, the Gray. 
 
 So with an equal splendor 
 
 The morning sun-rays fall. 
 With a touch, impartially tender. 
 
 On the blossoms blooming for all. 
 Under the sod and the dew. 
 
 Waiting the judgment day — 
 Broidered with gold, the Blue, 
 
 Mellowed with gold, the Gray. 
 
 So when the summer calleth 
 
 On forest and field of grain. 
 With an equal murmur falleth 
 
 The cooling drip of the rain. 
 Under the sod and the dew, 
 
 Waiting the judgment day — 
 Wet with the rain, the Blue, 
 
 Wet with the rain, the Gray. 
 
Templar Correspondence, IDOJf. 91 
 
 Sadly, but not upbraiding, 
 
 The generous deed was done; 
 In the storm of the years that are fading 
 
 No braver battle was won. 
 Under the sod and the dew. 
 
 Waiting the judgment day — 
 Under the blossoms, the Blue, 
 Under the garlands, the Gray. 
 
 No more shall the War-cry sever. 
 
 Nor the Tennessee river be red; 
 They banish our anger forever, 
 
 When they laurel the graves of our dead. 
 Under the sod and the dew. 
 
 Waiting the judgment day — 
 Love and tears, for the Blue, 
 
 Tears and love, for the Gray. 
 
 Grand commander having the question presented of a companion 
 being eligible for the orders of knighthood who was employed by the 
 board of managers of the University Club of Nashville, as steward and 
 manager of the club, very properly decided that he was, and the decision 
 was sustained by grand commandery. 
 
 Grand commander says: 
 
 "As I understand it, the University Club is purely social in its 
 nature, and was organized for the mutual pleasure, comfort and con- 
 venience of its members, and not with a view of becoming 'dealers' in 
 anything, nor for profit, except in so far as would be necessary to 
 defray current expenses. From the membership a board of managers 
 is elected, and it is their duty to select a steward and manager, who 
 simply purchases the supplies, including such liquid refreshments as the 
 membership may require or demand. 
 
 "My opinion is, and I so rule, that a steward and manager of a 
 club organized as above could not be considered a liquor dealer or dis- 
 penser of liquors, and the statutes and regulations of the grand com- 
 mandery, regarding dealing in liquors, would not in any sense apply to 
 this case." 
 
 Correspondence, 57 pages, by Frater Henry H. Ingersoll. 
 
 Illinois is fully reviewed and many kind words are said of Grand 
 Commander Purinton's yearly labors and his address. Takes note of visit 
 of Grand Captain General William B. Melish, of grand encampment, of 
 the Christmas observation and the large attendance of Sir Knights at 
 
92 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 the auditorium on Ascension Day to listen to the sermon of Sir Knight, 
 the Rev. Bishop Samuel Fallows. 
 
 Referring to the • report on necrology, Sir Knight IngersoU touch- 
 ingly says : 
 
 "From the eloquent report of Templar dead, written by Frater Mc- 
 Fatrich, we fain would quote pages of such melqdiqus English as 
 characterized the matchless cornpositions of Colonel Robert J. Ingersoll, 
 but space forbids," and then follows with a verse and Brother Mc- 
 Fatrich's "glorious peroration." 
 
 Quoting from the opening page of our correspondence Frater In- 
 gersoll says : 
 
 "This year he gives a report of his visit to the Great Priory of 
 England and Wales, and of an illustrated tour through the British Isles 
 and Belgium; and we repeat again that if John Corson Smith does not 
 prepare in his life-time for the publication of an illustrated edition of 
 his Masonic travels, either while he is in the flesh or post obit, he will 
 lose his best opportuhity of building a Masonic monument to a man 
 whom he and all his friends most highly esteem, and thus save himself 
 from being 'so soon forgot when he is gone.' " 
 
 Thank you,. Brother Ingersoll. We have written a book far more 
 interesting than our Masonic travels. A book requiring years of 
 patient research for original documents which it is doubtful if any one 
 else could have found and collected, have illustrated the same Mason- 
 ically and historically, printed and bound i,ooo copies, l6s pages, en- 
 titled "History of Freemasonry in Illinois, 1804-1829," and have sold 
 less than one hundred copies or less than half what we have given 
 away. No, thank you. We do not propose to publish any more. 
 
 Reprints our Tennessee girl's- poem written on the lakes of Killarney 
 which will please Grand Recorder John B. Garrett, as it does the Ten- 
 nessee f raters. Portrait of Grand Commander Archibald N. Sloan 
 appears on front page. 
 
 Commanderies, 15; membership, 1,037; gain 29, largest com- 
 mandery, Coeur de Lion No. 9, Knoxville, 194 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Archibald Nevins Sloan, R. E. Grand Commander, 
 Chattanooga. 
 
 Sir Knight John Berry Garrett, E. Grand Recorder, Nashville. 
 
 Sir Knight Henry H. Ingersoll, Correspondent, Knoxville. 
 
Templur Correspondence, 190Jf. 93 
 
 TEXAS. 
 
 Fifty-first Annual Conclave, April, 1904. 
 
 This fifty-first annual conclave was held in the Asylum of Paris 
 Commandery No. 9, city of Paris, April 16, 1904, Sir Knight William 
 H. Bell, R. E. grand commander, whose portrait appears as frontis- 
 piece, presiding. 
 
 From grand commander's address we learn that the Templar year 
 was a busy one, new commanderies were constituted, dispensations for 
 others issued and an earnest enthusiasm displayed in all the bodies. A 
 general inspection was ordered, which it is expected will result in much 
 good; Christmas day duly observed and much routine business trans- 
 acted. 
 
 Preceding the address, Sir Knight Henry Bates Stoddard, M. E. 
 grand master, having been announced, an escort under command of 
 that veteran Templar, Robert M. Elgin, retired to the room of the grand 
 sentinel where meeting the grand master he was conducted to grand 
 asylum and received with the honors due his exalted station and seated 
 in the grand east. 
 
 Public ceremonies and church services are held by this grand com- 
 mandery as is the custom in many grand bodies in the Southland be- 
 fore entering grand asylum and many excellent sermons are heard on 
 those occasions. This was no exception, as the following extract from 
 the one delivered by Sir Knight, the Rev. John K. Black, grand prelate, 
 will attest. 
 
 "Life is a pilgrimage, whose end is a goal and the goal Christ- 
 like perfection of character. Masonry, especially that branch of it 
 known as Knights Templar, teaches, exemplifies, and emphasizes this 
 statement more fully than any other purely human organization of 
 which I have any knowledge. From the moment we cross the thresh- 
 hold of the lodge room, until we reach the Asylum of the Commandery, 
 from the Entered Apprentice degree, until we attain the Valiant and 
 Magnanimous degree of Knighthood, we are regarded as and taught 
 that we are pilgrims, pursuing a journey in search of a path we have 
 never yet trodden, and a good, that, to us, is as yet unknown. In seek- 
 ing admission to the order, if our declarations were sincere and truth- 
 ful, we avowed that in doing so our object was to obtain a nobler man- 
 hood, and not from any mercenary motive. * * * * 
 
91 Grand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 Knight Templarism, if I may so designate it, had no mean origin, but 
 was of noble birth, having first seen the light in a royal palace, in that 
 city whose streets were hallowed by the footsteps of the Savior of 
 mankind." 
 
 Telegraphic greetings were exchanged with grand commanderies of 
 California and Indian Territory, then in session. Grandwcommandery 
 also endorsed petition of a number of Knights Templar residents of the 
 city of Mexico and recommended grand master to issue dispensations 
 for a commandery in the Capital City of our sister republic. 
 
 Correspondence, ids pages, by that genial Templar, Robert M. 
 Elgin, assisted in his labors by Sir Knight R. O. Rounsavall, who pushes 
 a genial pen, tipped with a ready and discriminating judgment. 
 
 Sir Knight Elgin takes Illinois unto himself and proceeds to read, 
 digest and carefully present its most important and interesting doings 
 in his usual courteous manner. Of our outing to Peoria last year, he 
 well says : 
 
 "We are not prepared to say whether or not the putting of the 
 grand commandery on wheels and having it meet at a different place 
 each year has had any effect or benefit in a material point of view, but 
 certainly the social functions incident to its meeting at Peoria was a 
 new revelation to the fraters who are accustomed to attending its con- 
 claves. 'From start to finish' the occasion was made a succession of fes- 
 tivities.'' Takes note of the presence of grand encampment officers in 
 the persons of Sir Knight George M. Moulton, deputy grand master, 
 and William B. Melish, grand captain general. Kindly refers to reso- 
 lutions of sympathy sent Sir Knight George Edwin Ohara, deputy grand 
 commander, then ill in Mississippi, and recalls the illness in Illinois of 
 our dear frater, Fred Speed. 
 
 Thinks address of Grand Commander Purinton a good paper but 
 marred by having general and special orders sandwiched through its 
 pages, in which we agree. We have always urged that all orders and 
 circulars should be relegated to the appendix where they are more use- 
 ful for reference. The presence of Sir Knights, John W. Wells, grand 
 commander of Iowa (an old Illinoisan) and Bestor G. Brown, grand 
 generalissimo of Kansas, is noticed and the contents of our treasury 
 box carefully scrutinized. 
 
 Quotes liberally from what we say of Great Priories of England 
 and Ireland and Chapter General of Scotland, extends sympathy which 
 like the prayers of friends we are proud to receive and tells us that he 
 has been ill himself, but we can thank God that he was not seriously 
 ill and is still spared to us. "Only been too ill to go to school and just 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 95 
 
 well enough to go fishing." Long may the dear frater be well enough 
 to go fishing and enjoy the society of his companions. 
 
 Much which is pleasant is said of our "Knights Templar Annual 
 Conference," and a highly prized compliment paid us in the following, 
 with the first of which relating to the diplomatic corps we agree : 
 
 "The prestige attained by the United States in the estimation of 
 foreign nations within the past decade is due not alone to her powers 
 on sea and land in death-dealing achievements. The ability, discretion 
 and conservatism of our diplomatic corps has been a potent factor in 
 placing our government upon the highest level with enlightened nation* 
 throughout the world. And it is not surprising that the opinions of 
 one of our countrymen as thoroughly conversant as Sir Knight Smith 
 is with the laws, usages. and constituent elements of all the Masonic 
 bodies in this country, should be considered and respected by an en- 
 lightened body whose functions are eminently of a plenipotentiary 
 character." 
 
 Commanderies, 39; membership, 2,865; gain, 278; largest com- 
 mandery, Colorado No. 4, Austin, 192 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Edwin Chamberlain, R. E. Grand Commander, San 
 Antonio. . 
 
 Sir Knight John Carson Kidd^ E. Grand Recorder, Houston. 
 
 Sir Knight Robert M. Elgin, Correspondent, Houston. 
 
 VERMONT. 
 
 Sixty-second Annual Conclave, June, 1904. 
 
 ■Portrait of Sir Knight Silas H. Danforth, R. E. grand commander, 
 who presided over this sixty-second annual conclave, held in Masonic 
 Temple, Burlington, June 14, 1904, greets us as we open this volume of 
 proceedings and read the record of Templarism for the past year in the 
 Green Mountain State. 
 
 The record is a good one, made up of the usual doings, dispensa- 
 tions granted, fraternal courtesies extended and other official acts per- 
 formed. Peace and prosperity reigns as it ever will so long as the Sir 
 Knights are governed by the advice of Grand Commander Danforth. 
 
96 Gh'-and iJommandery of Illinois. 
 
 "To all Sir Knights of our own jurisdiction, and to all visitors in 
 our midst, we extend a most cordial welcome. Among us none should 
 be a stranger, for .we are all pilgrims of one order, we are all upon one 
 purpose bent, and by knightly courtesy, the warm grasp of the hand, the 
 kindly inquiry and response, brightened by the brotherly love beam of 
 the eyej we should feel at home, and of one united family. 
 
 We should not wait for formal introductions to each other, but 
 feel at liberty to waive the cold formalities of society's etiquette in the 
 outer world, and here spread abundantly the tenet of brotherly love and 
 friendship which enables us on our journey through life to blaze our 
 trail through the wilderness and the shadowy places, that those who 
 follow may know that by this way we passed on toward the setting sun 
 of our lives, and toward that bourne of justice impartial and mercy un- 
 restrained, where at last we shall rest from our labors." 
 
 Reports of officers and committees in good form and taste. No legis- 
 lation, evidently moved by the belief that he is governed best who is 
 governed least, in which we firmly believe as to a body of gentlemen 
 such as compose our Order of Knighthood. 
 
 Correspondence, seventy-nine pages, by our old friend and co- 
 worker in the guild. Sir Knight Marsh O. Perkins, whom we cordially 
 welcome once more to our ranks. Vermont always does select its 
 ablest Templars to represent it in the high places and there could be no 
 better frater to fill the place of dear Sir Knight Kittredge Haskins. 
 
 The only thing that surprises this writer and of which he would 
 like to be informed is to know of what offense against Templarism 
 Frater Haskins has been guilty which should banish him from the lib- 
 erty-inspiring scenes of his mountain home to the dreary halls of 
 congress ? 
 
 Illinois is kindly reviewed and with cordial approval. Address of 
 Grand Commander Holman G. Purinton, the writer thought one of the 
 ablest passing under his notice and we rather agree with him. Approves 
 decisions and looks approvingly into the treasure chest upon that solid 
 balance of $11,689.04. 
 
 Quotes approvingly from committee on Templar dead and excerpts 
 one of its most beautiful passages. Takes a look through correspond- 
 ence and concludes with: 
 
 "We would gladly follow Brother Smith through report and sup- 
 plement, but desist, knowing that once started with the scissors we 
 would never know where to stop. We therefore call especial attention 
 on the part of our Vermont f raters to the treat that can be enjoyed by 
 the reading of this feature of the Illinois proceedings, to be found at the 
 grand recorder's office." 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904.. 97 
 
 Commanderies, 12; membership, 2,052; gain, 87; largest com- 
 mandery, Palestine No. 5, St. Johnsbury, 326 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight William H. Kingsbury, R. E. Grand Commander, Mid- 
 dlebury. 
 
 Sir Knight Henry H. Ross, E. Grand Recorder, Burlington. 
 Sir Knight Marsh O. Perkins, Correspondent, Windsor. 
 
 VIRGINIA. 
 
 Eighty-first Ann^jal Conclave, November, 1903. 
 
 Grand Recorder Sir Knight James B. Blanks, having been seriously 
 il and in danger of losing his eye sight apologizes under date of Aug- 
 ust 6, 1904, for delay in issue of proceedings. The dear frater says : 
 
 "I was taken very sick in Richmond the night the grand command- 
 ery closed, November 12, 1903, and have not seen a well hour since. 
 For weeks I could not see either to read or write. Last Friday was 
 the first time Ihave attempted to do a day's work this year. I am thank- 
 ful to say that my sight has been fully restored, and my general health 
 greatly improved." 
 
 Brother Blanks has the loving sympathy of his fellow Templars, 
 soldiers with him in the journey of life and thanks to our Heavenly 
 Father for his recovery. 
 
 This eighty-first anual conclave was held in Masonic Temple, Rich- 
 mond, November 12, 1903, Sir Knight James Thomas LeSueur, R. E. 
 grand commander, whose portrait appears on frontispiece, presiding, 
 whose address is brief and a plain statement of duties well done. 
 
 From it we learn that one dispensation was issued for a new com- 
 mandery and that the fraters were called upon to mourn the death of : 
 
 Sir Knight Thomas Edward Schwartz, Em. grand generalissimo, 
 who crossed the river of light December 2, 1902, and 
 
 Sir Knight Dr. James O'Keeflfe, Em. grand senior warden, whose 
 spirit took its flight July 24, 1903, and passed to that better land. 
 
 There were no decisions rendered, but few dispensations issued and 
 much routine business transacted. 
 
98 Orand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Reports of inspecting officers give evidence of activity in com- 
 mandery matters. A new code of specifications for uniform was 
 adopted, some local legislation passed upon and a past grand com- 
 mander's jewel presented the retiring grand commander, Sir Knight 
 James T. LeSueur. 
 
 Correspondence, forty-six pages, from the pen of Sir Knight J. E. 
 Alexander, whose reviews it gives us pleasure to read and digest. 
 
 Illinois is reviewed at length and we only regret time will not per- 
 mit and health forbids our going as fully into detail as the review de- 
 serves. Noting the vacancy in office of grand captain general and ad- 
 vancement of all officers below that grade Frater Alexander asks if it 
 is the only proper form. We answer : There is no required form other 
 than the statutes and regulations which provide for advancement in 
 case of death or removal from office of grand commander or eminent 
 commander for any cause the next in rank fills the vacancy. Follow- 
 ing that usage and that of all military organizations it is eminently 
 proper to fill all vacancies by promotion along the line until the vacancy 
 is filled by regular election. 
 
 Referring to our criticism of a recent decision as to irregularity 
 which has been "healed" the writer asks if it is not best we should 
 agree that "all's well that ends well," to which we say. Amen, fully be- 
 lieving in the spirit of an amicable adjustment of all misunderstanding 
 between fraters of our chivalric bodies. 
 
 Makes liberal extracts from correspondence, our special articles 
 and "My Mother Lodge," in which he kindly says there is a wealth of 
 truth, closing with a kind word for our efficient grand recorder, sayings 
 
 "If we have not succeeded in submitting a readable resume of the 
 proceedings of Illinois, it has not been the fault of E. Sir Knight Bar- 
 nard, for he has furnished us everything necessary in the volume we 
 are now closing." 
 
 Commanderies, 22; membership, 1,934; gain, 172; largest com- 
 mandery, St. Andrew No. 13, Richmond, 196 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight James W. Bryant, R. E. Grand Commander, Crewe. 
 
 Sir Knight James B. Blanks, E. Grand Recorder, Petersburg. 
 
 Sir Knight James E. Alexander, Correspondent, Alexandria. 
 
Templar Gorresponoknce, 1904. 99 
 
 WASHINGTON. 
 
 Sixteenth ANtJUAL Conclave, June, 1903. 
 
 This grand conclave was held in the asylum of Seattle Command- 
 ery No. 21, Seattle, June 17, 1903, Sir Knight Frank P. Weymouth, R.E. 
 grand commander, presiding. 
 
 Portrait of Prater Weymouth appears as frontispiece but is not 
 up to the standard; you know. Sir Knight Blalock, that Frank is a 
 handsomer man. 
 
 Grand commander's address is a plain recital of labors of his office 
 during the past year, dispensations issued and a decision or two which 
 were modified by committee on jurisprudence and adopted; 
 
 There was no new principle involved in decisions or legislation: 
 Sympathies of grand commandery were wired the grand prelate. Sir 
 Knight Rev. William Pelan, who was unable to be present owing to 
 his age and illness. 
 
 An appropriate tribute was paid the memory of Past Grand Com- 
 mander Jacob Weatherwax, recently deceased, and the thanks of grand 
 commandery voted the "Sir Knights of Seattle Commandery and ladies 
 for their kindness and courtesies during the conclave.'' 
 
 Correspondence, 148 pages, the twelfth from the pen of the efficient 
 grand recorder, and able correspondent, Sir Knight Yancey C. Blalock. 
 
 Prater Blalock has the happy faculty of presenting all the decisions 
 of grand commanders and action of grand commanderies including legis- 
 lation of interest, but seldom presents his own views upon the subject. 
 In fact he leaves the reader to form his own opinion as to what is good 
 Templar law. 
 
 Four pages are given to decisions and arguments of Grand Com- 
 mander Hamer H. Green, presence of Sir Knight George M. Moulton, 
 R. E. deputy grand master, is noted and the donation of $500 to the 
 Masonic Orphans' Home. 
 
 Correspondence, the writer says, is by "R. E. Sir John C. Smith, 
 who reviews forty-seven grand commanderies, including fifty-five pages 
 of sketches of Masonic interest in America with a description of his 
 travels through the west and northwest, including our own state; 
 would we could reprint it for the benefit of our readers and give the 
 ilustrations, which are fine." 
 
 Commanderies, 9; membership, 841; gain, 100; largest command- 
 ery, Seattle No. 2, Seattle, 255 swords. 
 
100 Grand Commandery of Illinois 
 
 WASHINGTON. 
 
 Seventeenth Annual Conclave, June, 1904. 
 
 Escorted to the asylum by the Sir Knights of Seattle Commandery 
 No. 2, and Ivanhoe No. 4, grand commandery held its seventeenth an- 
 nual conclave June 21, 1904, in the city of Seattle and was presided over 
 by Sir Knight Lincoln F. Gault, R. E. grand commander, whose por- 
 trait graces the volume of proceedings now open before me. 
 
 The address presents the labors of grand commander in a concise 
 manner and should be carefully read by all the fraters. Report is made 
 of several dispensations for various purposes, observances of Christmas 
 Easter and Ascension Day and the grand prelate, the venerable "Father" 
 Phelan's eightieth birthday. 
 
 Grand commander excepts to the doings of some of the members 
 of the Mystic Shrine and asks that hereafter the ceremonials of that 
 order be conducted more in accordance with the teachings of Masonry 
 which resulted in the appointment of a committee to petition the Im- 
 perial Council of that order to adopt such regulations as will remove 
 or prohibit all matters objectional from their meetings. 
 
 Having attended a meeting of Afifi Temple in Tacoma we do- not 
 recall anything objectional at that meeting and assure the frater that 
 were he present at any meeting of Medinah Temple of this city, the 
 second largest in the Arabian desert, he would find nothing to which 
 he could object either in its work or banquets which follow every 
 session. 
 
 Correspondence, sixty-three pages, the work of the grand recorder, 
 Yancy C. Blalock, who, owing to have to go to press so early was able 
 to review but twenty-eight volumes, which had come to hand. One- 
 sixth of the report is a revicAv of Illinois, from which generous excerpts 
 are made and concludes with reference to correspondence in which the 
 writer says in conclusion : 
 
 "Would we could reproduce it with the cuts. We know our fra- 
 ters would enjoy it." Perhaps I 
 
 Commanderies, 9; membership, 928; gain, 87; largest command- 
 ery, Seattle No. 2, Seattle, 285 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Edwin W. Craven, R. E. Grand Commander, Seattle. 
 
 Sir Knight Yancey C. Blalock, Grand Recorder, and Correspond- 
 ent, Walla Walla. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 101 
 
 WEST VIRGINIA. ' 
 
 Thirtieth Annual Conclave, May, 1904. 
 
 The thirtieth annual grand conclave of this grand commandery was 
 held in the asylum of Kanawha Commandery No. 4, city of Charlestown, 
 Wednesday, May 11, 1904, Sir Knight Charles H. 'Ahrens, R. E. grand 
 commander, presiding. 
 
 Portrait of Sir Knight Samuel N. Myers, graces frontispiece and 
 portraits of Idved fraters who have passed to life immortal are found 
 in memorial pages. 
 
 Sir Knight Robert Carter Dunnington, the efficient grand recorder, 
 1886-1904, who passed to the beyond February 10, 1904; and 
 
 Sir Knight George Washington Creel, deputy grand commander, 
 1903, whose spirit took its flight to the better land June 22, 1903. 
 
 The address of grand commander is an excellent paper, presenting 
 in concise form his various duties, all of which having the stamp of the 
 true Templar, received full approval. Reports of officers and commit- 
 tees were of the same character, thus facilitating the business of the 
 conclave. 
 
 One charter was issued to Greenbriar Commandery U. D., now No. 
 IS, stationed at Lewisburg. A new manual on tactics was reported and 
 other business of locaf interest transacted and grand commandery ad- 
 journed to meet second Monday in May in city of Fairmont. 
 
 Correspondence, 114 pages, from that observing correspondent, Fra- 
 ter W. W. Van Winkle. 
 
 Reviews Illinois at length and approvingly, making liberal extracts 
 from grand commander's address, doings of grand commandery and re- 
 port on correspondence, closing with : 
 
 "During Frater Smith's visit to England as representative of the 
 grand master of the grand encampment to the Knights Templar Annual 
 Conference in May, 1903, he was made Knight of the Grand Cross, and 
 so proclaiined." 
 
 Commanderies, 15; membership, 1,960; gain, 212; largest com- 
 mandery Kanawa No. 4, Charleston, 287 swords. 
 
102 Grand Commandery of Elinois. 
 
 Sir Knight Samuel N. Myers, R. E. Grand Commander, Martms- 
 burg. , 
 
 Sir Knight Francis E. Nichols, E. Grand Recorder, Fairmont. 
 Sir Knight W. W. Van Winkle, Correspondent, Parkersburg. 
 
 WISCONSIN. 
 
 FoRTY-FiPTH Annual Conclave, October, 1903. 
 
 This grand body met in the asylum of Wisconsin Commandery No. 
 I, Milwaukee, October 13, 1903, Sir Knight Robert H. Ormsby, deputy 
 grand commander, presiding. 
 
 The address is a model of conciseness and brevity and yet gave 
 full account of the doings of his predecessor who had passed from earth 
 in the middle of his term, and his own acts for the remainder of the 
 year. 
 
 Referring to the death of R. E. Grand Commander B. E. Reid, the 
 deputy grand commander touchirigly says : 
 
 "It was just as the first buds of spring began to open, when after a 
 long, dreary winter, there was promise of revivication. It was on the 
 second day of April last, surounded by his brethren and friends, and 
 after a long illness in which our grand commander exhibited the greatest 
 fortitude, that suddenly he passed to his home beyond, without a mur- 
 mur or a struggle. 
 
 "On Sunday afternoon, April S, we laid the good Sir Knight to 
 rest, with all the honors of a valiant Templar. His work is finished, 
 and he may justly claim 'the awards that await the valiant Templar.' 
 
 "The last official act of our late grand commander was to issue 
 the Easter circular, which peculiarly suited him in that it spoke with a 
 certain and no mistaken fervor of the Resurrection of the Blessed Im- 
 manuel, the Prince of Peace and the Great Captain of Our Salvation. 
 
 "It was a fitting tribute to the memory of our late grand com- 
 mander that he was laid to rest on Palm Sunday, a day commemorative 
 of the entrance of our blessed Saviour into old Jerusalem, and also the 
 entrance of that valiant Knight, our grand commander, into the New 
 Jerusalem." 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904.. 103 
 
 To the foregoing tribute was added that of Sir Knights J. O. Wat- 
 son, Merton Herrick, grand, senior warden, and .committee on necrol- 
 ogy. 
 
 We note the presence as usual of the representative of Illinois, 
 Past Grand Master Henry L. Palmer, and doing duty as chairman of 
 committee on finance. 
 
 Grand commandery awarded a beautiful banner and beauseant to 
 Ivanhoe Commandery No. 24, Milwaukee, for having put up the best 
 inspection for two consecutive years of any commandery in the state^ 
 and a beauseant to LaCrosse Commandery No. g, LaCrosse, for the 
 highest increase in advancement and proficiency during the year. 
 
 The legislation was of no special interest, and proceedings close 
 with very interesting and detailed reports of inspection of command- 
 eries. 
 
 Correspondence, as usual, from pen of that genial Sir Knight, Wil- 
 liam C. Swain, and his twenty-first which we hope he may live to dou- 
 ble, and we be here to review it. 
 
 This we know is not his way of thinking for he already fears he 
 will not be here to read our twenty-fifth. And why not, Sir William? 
 
 We know Frater Swain tells a good story, and next to telling one 
 himself takes pleasure in having another fellow, so here goes for one 
 applicable to this case. We have a friend who, in his early manhood^ 
 was engaged in merchandizing and according to the then custom went 
 east semi-annually to buy goods. His usual purchase was about ten 
 thousand dollars' worth, and on thirty, sixty and ninety days. On this 
 occasion, he increased his purchase to $15,000, and asked two, four and 
 six months, to which the jobber demurred, saying: "I know what you 
 say is true. The crops are good, immigration is setting strong to the 
 Mississippi valley, and you need more goods, but six months is a long 
 
 credit and you may die." "Die," responded my friend, "Who the 
 
 ever heard of a man dying in six months" Now, we submit, dear 
 Brother William, who ever heard of one of the guild dying before he 
 has read my twenty-fifth annual review ? 
 
 Likes to note my presence in Great Priory of England, and the hon- 
 ors there awarded the American Templar, doing me the honor of re- 
 printing my speech on that occasion. 
 
 Is not so well pleased with another correspondent who seems dis- 
 gruntled that anything but statistics or necrological reports should ap- 
 pear in correspondence, and has this to say: 
 
 "We do not, however, sympathize with his criticism of General! 
 
104 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Smith, that his 'Rambles' are not appropriate to Templar correspond- 
 ence. We think anything appropriate which interests his readers." 
 
 Sir Knight Swain finds much to commend and of interest in the 
 Illinois volume and especially in the address of our grand commander, 
 Hamer H. Green. Says we have the bad taste to so live as to make 
 him love us more and more. That is what we are here for, Sir Knight 
 William, and we intend so to live that 
 
 When we've a tender message 
 
 Or a loving word to say. 
 We'll not wait till we forget it 
 But speak it out today. 
 
 Agrees with what we say on the subject of a brother in Templar 
 uniform displaying the Shrine jewels, and likes our home lodge paper, 
 knowing from personal experience how true it is. 
 
 Our brother's reviews of other jurisdictions are as entertaining as 
 those from which we have quoted, but space forbids our extending them. 
 
 Commanderies, 28; membership, 3,396; gain, 77; largest com- 
 mandery, Ivanhoe No. I, Milwaukee, 425 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Robert H. Ormsby, R. E. Grand Commander, Mil- 
 waukee. 
 
 Sir Knight Willi.\m W. Perry, Grand Recorder, Milwaukee. 
 
 Sir Knight William C. S\\ ain, Correspondent, Milwaukee. 
 
 WYOMING. 
 
 Sixteenth Annual Conclave, April, 1903. 
 
 Sir Knight James M. Rumsey, R. E. grand commander, whose por- 
 trait graces front page of procedings, presided over this grand con- 
 clave held in asylum of Albert Pike Commandery No. 4, Evanston, 
 Wednesday, April 8, 1903, with a full corps of grand officers and a con- 
 stitutional number of representatives. 
 
 The address is a brief paper aside from the detailed report of com- 
 mandery property, drill and ceremonials which is sandwiched between 
 the opening and closing. The minuteness of detail is painful and 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904-. 105 
 
 would delight a martinet. Get more real companionship into the Tem- 
 plar bodies and less of this millinery business. Act upon advise grand 
 commander gives in opening of address. 
 
 "Rely on it, Sir Knights, no sword is so glittering and beautiful as 
 the Faith, Hope and Charity of which it is the symbol ; no plume, baldric 
 or jewel makes a knight so distinguished as that upright, chivalrous and 
 brotherly bearing, to which we are exhorted in the first degree in Free- 
 masonry, and no honors conferred on us by our brothers can bring that 
 satisfaction and peace at the last which comes from a quiet conscience 
 and an intergrity which has never fallen before temptation." 
 
 Legislation was of local interest and of the true knightly charac- 
 ter, Grand Recorder Parshall asked to be permitted to make some pur- 
 chases for grand commandery library and to bind some of its books. 
 Authority was granted and $ioo voted with which to pay for binding. 
 
 We note that the name of the grand standard bearer is Corson, a 
 time honored name and not unknown to templarly. A splendid illustra- 
 tion of which we had in the life of R. E. Sir Thomas J. Corson, grand 
 recorder of New Jersey, and further duplicated in the career of George 
 E. Corson, R. E. grand commander of District of Columbia. To these 
 illustrious Sir Knights, we yet hope to add the name of Samuel Cor- 
 son as "R. E. Grand Commander" of Wyoming. 
 
 Correspondence, a brief review of twenty pages, largey assigned to 
 Illinois, to the address of Grand Commander Green and the defense of 
 its correspondent. Of Frater Jesse Knight's writings we can say what 
 the brother cannot say of ours. His writings have improved since 
 coming under our eye and we wish that we could use the same judg- 
 ment and only present such matter as of interest to our knightly order. 
 
 The dear little boy that didn't have gum drops enough to give each 
 - of "the hundreds of men all dressed alike" in the prison our good 
 brother visited, must have been twin brother to the other little fellow 
 found crying as he viewed a picture of the Christians being torn to 
 pieces by the lions, and on being asked if he was crying because of the 
 cruel death of the martyrs answered "No," that he was crying to see 
 "one little lion in the corner which had no martyr." 
 
 We see now how it comes that there were not gum drops enough 
 to go around or why there was one martyr short. Grand Commandery 
 of Illinois met two months before its usual time this year and proceed- 
 ings of Wyoming not having been received could not be reviewed. 
 
 Touchingly reprints what we said to Brother Swain last year in his 
 great affliction and reprints the daughter's poem to her father, adding 
 to our indebtedness for the following : 
 
106 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "Every reviewer has a kind word or more for his work, and it 
 takes no powerful imagination to picture his daily life, as one intent 
 upon doing some act of kindness or an attempt to make someone happy. 
 Not finding the field large enough at home, he takes his camera and 
 goes hunting for something nice to say of some one, and he finds -tte 
 -fellow, or sometimes for want of a "fellow" he takes anything in sight 
 — an old dilapidated lodge room, that no one else would notice, and then 
 makes a picture that fits a little verse that nearly makes you cry." 
 
 Under another jurisdiction in which his own excellent work has 
 been brushed aside because of its' brevity, the writer says of its cor- 
 respondent : 
 
 "His manner of review convinces one that he is able and knows it, 
 but to be judged by the number of pages one writes lacks something 
 that we cannot justly describe, to one trying to make a start. A little 
 caustic occasionally, enough to make one want to say something. As 
 for instance, we feel a little out of line, when we really admire the 
 taste of Sir John Corson Smith in giving us, in addition to his review, 
 his sketches of 'Masonic Interest in America," all in report of Illinois, 
 and no doubt intended to instruct and please us children or small fry, 
 and we don't quite grasp the spirit that would speak of the effort to do 
 a little kindergarten work as follows : 
 
 "Some way we have felt that the General must be very old to 
 write so well ; we never saw him, and we do dislike having any one 
 pitch on an old man. Never mind, General, we will carry your um- 
 brella also, along with that of Sir Stirling, of Connecticut." 
 
 Commanderies, 8; membership, 411; gain, 14; largest command- 
 ery, Wyoming No. II, Cheyenne, 91 swords. 
 
 Sir Knight Fennimore Chatterton, R. E. Grand Commander, 
 Cheyenne. 
 
 Sir Knight Adrian J. Parshall, E. Grand Recorder, Cheyenne. 
 
 Sir Knight Jesse Knight, Correspondent, Cheyenne. 
 
1904 
 
 MASONIC DOINGS IN 1904 
 
 AND 
 
 VISIT OF OUR ENGLISH 
 BRETHREN 
 
 BY 
 
 GENERAL JOHN CORSON SMITH, G.C.T. 
 
 PAST GRAND COMMANDER KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 
 
 AND 
 
 knights' OF MALTA 
 
 ILLINOIS 
 
Masonic Temple, Peohia, Illinois 
 
GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. 
 
 Returning from Europe in July, 1903, I was soon at work prepar- 
 ing for conclave of Grand Commandery which for the first time in 
 forty-four years was to hold its session outside the city of Chicago. My 
 Templar correspondence had to be completed and my tour through 
 Great Britain written. The time was short and I hurried, as Grand 
 Commandery was to meet two months earlier than usual and in the 
 city of Peoria, where it held a Grand Conclave in 1859, as in Alton in 
 1858. 
 
 Great preparations were made by commanderies throughout the 
 state and especially in Chicago, for the outing, and participation in the 
 ceremonies attending the Forty-seventh Grand Conclave of Grand Com- 
 mandery. The gathering in Peoria September i, 1903, was the most im- 
 posing Templar display ever seen in that city and only equalled in Chi- 
 cago on special occasions. 
 
 Fully 1,200 Sir Knights, many of them accompanied by their wives, 
 reached Peoria on Monday evening, the day before the conclave, that 
 they might participate in the parade. Of their coming the daily press 
 said ; 
 
 "A special delegation from Peoria Commandery met all incoming 
 trains and escorted them to their hotels. Spencer's band furnished mu- 
 sic and the two big Chicago commanderies, St. Bernard and Apollo, 
 each brought bands with them. The Fey hotel was headquarters for 
 the majority of the visiting Knights. St. Bernard Commandery, of 
 Chicago, occupying rooms at this place, while Apollo Commandery 
 No. I, was quartered at the National. Smaller commanderies were di- 
 vided between the two hotels and at the other hostelries. Over thirty 
 different commanderies are represented at the conclave. 
 
 "The reception last evening in the Fey hotel, tendered by St.' Ber- 
 nard Commandery to Peoria Commandery and all visiting Knights and 
 ladies, was the first social event of the conclave and was an entire 
 success. The members of' St. Bernard Commandery, with their ladies, 
 proved admirable hosts and hostesses. The guests were received in the 
 hotel parlors. The rooms were beautifully trimmed with roses and 
 carnations, with a background of palms, ferns, etc., and refreshments 
 were served during the evening. 
 
 "The scene in the parlors and about the hotel was a brilliant one. 
 The ladies were gowned in elaborate costumes and the Knights with 
 their full uniforms, glittering swords and various insignia of rank, 
 made a scene to be remembered. The Second Regiment band from Chi- 
 
110 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 cago accompanied St. Bernard Commandery and gave a splendid concert 
 of classic and popular airs in the hotel lobby, preceding the reception. 
 During the reception they were stationed in the alcove off. the parlors, 
 and there discoursed pleasing selections. 
 
 "The Lexington quartet, composed entirely of members of St. Ber- 
 nard Commandery, proved one of the most popular attractions of the 
 evening. They sang a number of songs in the reception hall, and at 
 once won favor by their fine renditions. They were the subject of much 
 merited praise. Among the selections they gave were : 'Comrades in 
 Arms,' 'The Old Brigade,' 'Our Own United States,' 'Mary, Dear"' and 
 'Illinois.' Composing the famous quartet are Sir Knights John R. Ma- 
 theny, William J. Brookes, Sam W. Hurdle and Frank J. Knowles. 
 
 "It had been the previous intention to hold two receptions, one at 
 the Fey and the other at the National, but owing to the lateness of the 
 arrival of the Chicago delegations the reception at the National was 
 abandoned and they joined in with the members of St. Bernard at the 
 Fey. The universal opinion was that the evening's program was one 
 of the most complete and well managed of any ever given in the history 
 of the order. 
 
 "The entire membership of St. Bernard Commandery No. 35-, to- 
 gether with their wives and daughters, acted as a reception committee. 
 As guests of honor there were present Sir Knight George M. Moulton, 
 R. E. Deputy Grand Master Grand Encampment U. S. A., and Mrs. 
 Moulton; William B. Melish, V. E. Grand Captain General; R. K 
 Sir Holman G. Purinton and Mrs. Purinton; E. Sir Gil. W. Barnard, 
 Grand Recorder; Gen. John Corson Smith, and other distinguished 
 Templars. 
 
 "With a perfect day and an ideal program September i, 1903, 
 proved a notable one in the history of the Knights Templar of the state 
 of Illinois, assembled in Peoria for their Forty-seventh Annual Con- 
 clave. From the magnificent parade in the morning, participated in by 
 fifteen hundred Knights in full uniform to the close of the day's pro- 
 gram with a reception and ball at the Coliseum, the entire affair was a 
 success. 
 
 "The parade probably attracted more attention than any such as- 
 semblage in recent years. While not the largest parade seen in the 
 city, it was undoubtedly the most imposing and best organized gather- 
 ing of men. Fully twenty thousand Peoria citizens viewed the glittering 
 pageant. With the sun shining brightly, though not too warmly to be 
 uncomfqrtable, the procession marched through the principal streets of 
 the city and passed the reviewing stand erected in front of the Asylum. 
 
 "The column was headed by a platoon of police, followed by the 
 Grand Marshal and his staff, all mounted. Grand Marshal S. O. Spring 
 
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Templar Correspondence, 1904. 113 
 
 was followed by a number of his aides and the members of Grand Com- 
 mandery. A number of the Past Grand Commanders rode in carriages. 
 The entire command was reviewed from the stand by the commander. 
 St. Bernard Commandery acted as escort for the Grand Commander, 
 and opened ranks while the remainder of the column passed through. 
 The entire parade was a flattering success and speaks volumes for the 
 management who had the details to arrange. The unanimous opinion 
 of those who saw it was that it was the best parade ever given in the 
 city. 
 
 "The reception, with the members and their wives of Peoria Com- 
 mandery No. 3 as hosts and hostesses, was held from 8 until g o'clock. 
 During that time hundreds of handsomely gowned ladies on the arms 
 of their Knights, dressed in full dress uniform, promenaded the floor, 
 making a spectacle of unusual brilliancy. The Second Regiment and 
 Spencer's band, of Peoria, rendered popular selections at frequent in- 
 tervals. 
 
 "At 9 o'clock the exhibition drill by members of St. Bernard Com- 
 mandery, of Chicago, was announced. • Thirty of the Sir Knights in 
 full uniform, with their swords and under the direction of Sir Knight 
 Frank C. Roundy marched, counter-marched and performed various 
 evolutions to the edification of the large assemblage. The work of the 
 drill team was the finest ever seen in this city by any such organization. 
 They were continuously applauded and were the subject of unlimited 
 praise. 
 
 "Their evolutions were gone through with the precision of a vet- 
 eran regiment and many of their movements would have turned the 
 head of an old campaigner. The effect was both novel and interesting 
 and held the close attention of the spectators throughout the entire drill, 
 lasting nearly an hour. The Second Regiment band furnished music 
 for part of the movements and came in for their share of the applause. 
 
 "Following the conclusion of the drill the grand march was an- 
 nounced and dancing commenced. Over one hundred couples were in 
 the line. The march was led by the Right Eminent Grand Commander, 
 Holman G. Purinton and wife. Following was Right Eminent Deputy 
 Grand Master George M. Moulton and wife. 
 
 "Music for the dancing was furnished by Spencer's band and an 
 admirable program of waltzes and two-steps intermingled with schot- 
 tisches, served to pass the time quickly until a late hour. Frappe was 
 served all during the evening and a table lunch. 
 
 "Immediately following the parade the members of the Grand Com- 
 mandery met at the Asylum of Peoria Commandery on Main street. 
 Reports were listened to and the usual routine of business transacted. 
 In the afternoon the election of officers was taken up, and much busi- 
 
114 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 ness completed. An adjournment was early taken that the Sir Knights 
 might get ready for the reception and ball to be given in the Coliseum." 
 
 An excursion on Lake Peoria to their new park was enjoyed by 
 many of the Sir Knights and their ladies during the afternoon of the 
 first day, the steamer City of Peoria and barge Pearl affording ample 
 accommodations for all the excursionists. 
 
 The second day was devoted to routine business of Grand Com- 
 mandery and installation of officers, the session closing in time to take 
 the evening trains. Resolutions of thanks were adopted for the many 
 courtesies received by the visiting Sir Knights and those accompanying 
 them from officers and members of Peoria Commandery, the Masonic 
 brethren and ladies of the beautiful city of Peoria. 
 
 Thus ended the first conclave of Grand Commandery of Illinois held 
 outside the city of Chicago in forty-four years. 
 
 SUPREME COUNCIL 33°. 
 
 NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION, UNITED STATES 
 OF AMERICA. 
 
 This grand body met in Ninety-first Annual Session in the city of 
 Boston, Mass., Tuesday, September 15, 1903, the officers and active 
 members present except three who were detained at home by reason of 
 illness. 
 
 There was a larger attendance of the honorary members than usual. 
 Also of the officers and several members of the Southern Supreme 
 Council and the Supreme Council of Canada. The unusual sight was 
 afforded the members of seeing present the M. P. Sovereign Grand 
 Commanders of the three largest Supreme Councils 33° in the 
 world, two of which, the Northern and the Southern are the oldest, 
 M. P. Bro. Henry L. Palmer, 33°, of the Northern ; M. P. Bro. 
 James D. Richardson, 33°, of the Southern, and 1\I. P. Bro. 
 Isaac H. Stearns, 33''-, of the Canadian Supreme Councils. 
 
 It is not our intention to enter into any account of the business of 
 this body but only to note its session and the fact of our presence as a 
 part of our Masonic labors and so soon after our meeting with annual 
 conference of the officers of three English speaking Supreme Councils 
 of England, Ireland and Scotland in annual session in the city of Lon- 
 don, May, 1903. 
 
 The session held for three days, luncheon being served daily in the 
 Masonic Temple, city of Boston so that morning and afternoon meet- 
 ings were held with slight interruption. The following, with change of 
 dishes, was the daily lunch menu : 
 
Sup:rBmB QLnuntxl 33° 
 
 Menu 
 
 CAPES ON SHELL 
 
 SOFT SHELL CRABS TARTARE SAUCE 
 
 BROILED CHICKEN 
 FRENCH FRIED POTATOES 
 
 riLLET OF- BEEF, MUSHROOM SAUCE 
 BAKED CAULIFLOWER 
 Pt>TA.TO CROQUETTES 
 
 TOMATO SALAD 
 
 CELERY 
 OLIVES SALT NUTS 
 
 ROLLS CAKE 
 
 FROZEN PUDDING 
 
 NEAPOLITAN ICE CREAM 
 
 FRUIT 
 
 CRA.CKERS CHEESE 
 
 COFFEE 
 
 Thursday ^ September 77, iqo^ 
 
116 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 The evening of the first day's session the 33° is always con- 
 ferred and while that occupies the time of Supreme Council the ladies 
 who accompany the members are entertained by the brethren and ladies 
 of Boston with a theatre party. At this sesion thei'e were in attend- 
 ance about 150 ladies who enjoyed the performance of "The Silver 
 Slipper" at the Colonial Theatre. It is one of the features of these Ma- 
 sonic celebrations to give a theatre party for the ladies on the night of 
 the conferring of the degree, and when the arrangements for the con- 
 vention in Boston were completed seats for this evening were pur- 
 chased at the Colonial. A block of seats running fifteen rows back was 
 bought in the center of the house. The ladies had all been at the Hotel 
 Brunswick, and they went down to the theater in carriages, and the 
 lobby was a brilliant and animated place as they passed inside the 
 auditorium. 
 
 Sam Bernard, the principal comedian of "The Silver Slipper," took 
 advantage of their presence to make a number of topical allusions, which 
 were greatly appreciated by those of the audience who knew the nature 
 of the party. A number of the Masons visiting Boston cut short their 
 participation in the Masonic exercises at the Temple and appeared in 
 the theatre before the close of the evening, so as to see the finale of the 
 performance. 
 
 The ladies' reception committee in charge of the entertainment of 
 the visitors consists of Mrs. Samuel C. Lawrence and a large commit- 
 tee of the Massachusetts ladies. 
 
 In addition to the theatre party there was the annual clam bake 
 down the bay which is thus noted in the daily press : 
 
 "The excursion party, numbering nearly 300 gentlemen and ladies, 
 took special electrics from the Hotel Brunswick to the Union wharf,' 
 where the steamer Frederick de Bary was boarded for a trip down the 
 harbor to Bass Point, Nahant. Dinner was served at the Bass Point 
 House, and after an evening spent informally in social enjoyment the 
 party returned to Boston at a late hour." 
 
 The "late hour" is well said, for owing to a severe storm of wind 
 and rain, the steamer was unable to return owing to the heavy seas 
 which necessitated returning by carriage, trolley and various convey- 
 ances, many having to remain at the Bass Point House for the night. 
 
 The session was harmonious as they always are where gentlemen 
 and brethren meet and as the officers are elected for three ygars there 
 was no change- in the personnel. The Ninety-second Annual will again 
 lie held in the Grand East which by the constitution is fixed at Boston. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 117 
 
 FREEPORT, ILLINOIS. 
 
 The occasion of my visit to this thrifty Masonic city, Octobei- 27, 
 1903, was that I might see old friends and be present at the reception 
 to be given my dear old friend and brother, Loyal Levi Munn, on the 
 fiftieth anniversary of his having been made a Mason. From the fact 
 that for the first half of that time I had lived in the adjoining county 
 to Brother Munn and that we had been politically, socially and Ma- 
 sonically connected for the round half century makes him my "dear and 
 old friend," and I could not keep away from the reception to be given 
 him. 
 
 In the great number of men who enter the portals of Freemasonry 
 it is allotted to but few to continue their membership for fifty years 
 hence when we have a brother who has reached that golden age it is 
 fitting that we should take note of and commemorate the same. Among 
 the many kind words of greeting and praise tendered Brother Munn 
 the following appeared in the local press : 
 
 "Masonic hall was filled to overflowing last evening by the mem- 
 bers of the fraternity who had assembled to pay their respects to Hon. 
 L. L. Munn, who has been a member of Excelsior Lodge No. 97 for 
 fifty years. Mr. Munn has been an honored member of the fraternity 
 during all these years and has in return been honored with many im- 
 portant offices both in the constituent lodges and the grand lodge, It 
 was therefore deemed appropriate that some substantial recognition 
 should be made of his work for the craft, and with this end in view, a , 
 reception and banquet was planned in his honor and one of the most 
 pleasing features of the affair last night was the presentation to Mr. 
 Munn of a handsome silver loving cup. 
 
 "The cup rests on an ebony base and is of sterling silver and gold 
 lined. It is seven and a half inches high. 
 
 "The reception was held from 8 to 9 o'clock, and during that time 
 Mr. Munn received the congratulations of hundreds of his Masonic 
 brethren. Gen. John C. Smith, of Chicago, who is known in every part 
 of the world, and who is a warm personal friend of Mr. Munn, as- 
 sisted in receiving the guests. 
 
 "There were about two hundred present, including the members of 
 Excelsior Lodge and those of Moses R. Thompson Lodge, which con- 
 solidated with Excelsior a few years ago. 
 
 "At the conclusion of the reception the members partook of an 
 elegant banquet prepared by the Troy restaurant. Everything that a 
 
118 Grand Gommomdery of Illinois. 
 
 person could desire was provided for the guests. The service was ex- 
 cellent and the banqueters occupied twenty-eight tables. At a long 
 table occupying the east side of the room sat Mr. Munn. On his right 
 was General John C. Smith, of Chicago, and on his left Robert D. 
 Keuhner, Worshipful Master of Excelsior Lodge. The remaining places 
 were occupied by the other officers of the lodge and the speakers. 
 
 "The bill of fare included raw and escalloped oysters, salads, cold 
 roast beef, veal and ham, buttered bread, assorted cake, ice cream, cof- 
 fee and cigars." 
 
 The tables were handsomely decorated with flowers and many large 
 chrysanthemums added beauty to the scene. 
 
 "Mr. Keuhner acted as toastmaster, and introduced Hon. M. Stos- 
 kopf, who gave an appropriate address of congratulation. Mr.- Stos- 
 kopf said he believed that all would agree with him that too much credit 
 could not be given to the committee in arranging for this celebration. 
 'Fifty years in Masonry,' said Mr. Stoskopf, 'seems a long time, but I 
 think to Brother Munn the time has swiftly passed. I have known him 
 as an active, industrious and worthy Mason, and one who has been at 
 all times ready to assume any duties asked of him. Brother Munn 
 united with this lodge when he was a young man and has continued in 
 the work until today his name is known throughout the United States 
 as an authority on Masonic law. In the work of the Grand Lodge of 
 Illinois no man was more active in bringing about uniformity than he. 
 His work has been well done and during these fifty years he has ac- 
 quired a knowledge that has been beneficial to all, and among his 
 achievements are the grand lodge by-laws that were prepared by him.' 
 
 PRESENTS LOVING CUP. 
 
 " 'Feeling that great credit is due to you. Brother Munn,' continued 
 Mr. Stoskopf, ''we desire to place in a substantial form some token of 
 our esteem, and the brethren have requested me to present to you this 
 lo\-ing cup. Take it, keep it, cherish it, and with it go the best wishes 
 of your Masonic brethren.' 
 
 "Mr. Munn was visibly affected by the presentation and his voice 
 trembled when he thanked the members. He said that no language 
 could express his high appreciation of this compliment and that he felt 
 unworthy of such encomiums. 'I have tried in my own feeble way,' said 
 Mr. Munn, 'to help this lodge and Masonry wherever I have found it, 
 and all I have achieved is due to you and I appreciate it. Anything I 
 have accomplished in the grand lodge is due to you, for you have stood 
 behind me and upheld me in all my actions, but I think you are giving 
 me more credit than I deserve,' Mr. Munn referred briefly to his early 
 
Loyal L. Munn, Past Grand Seceetart 
 Grand Lodge of Illinois A. F. & A. M 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 12il 
 
 work in the lodge and spoke feelingly of a score of members who had 
 been associated with him at that' time. He spoke of the work of the 
 late M. p. Chamberlain, who, he said, was a brother of all brothers, and 
 had done a great deal to perfect Masonry in Illinois. 
 
 " 'I wish to say that Brother Chamberlain did more for it than I 
 did. And I must mention in that connection also that noble man, Dr. 
 Prentice, a better man or truer Mason than whom I never knew. Dr. 
 Prentice, as head of the grand commandery, did much to build it up. 
 His death, just after the cholera plague, in treating which he had had 
 great success, was a calamity felt by all the people of Freeport. The 
 outpouring to his funeral was the most notable that ever occurred in 
 the city.' 
 
 "After speaking kindly also of Robert Little, J. S. McCall and 
 others who had been prominent in Excelsior Lodge in years gone by, 
 Mr. Munn introduced General Smith, but this formality seemed super- 
 fluous, as General Smith is personally known to nearly every Mason 
 in this vicinity. He is a former resident of Galena, but of late has 
 made his home in Chicago. He still holds his membership in the 
 blue lodge at Galena, and is a member of Freeport consistory. He 
 said he was glad to be able to join with the members in hon- 
 oring one who was so worthy of their esteem. The fact that this 
 was the fiftieth anniversary as a Mason of Mr. Munn was apt 
 to put one in a reminiscent mood, and he felt inclined "that way. The 
 General said that fifty years ago next September he first visited Free- 
 port, and that he has known Mr. Munn since that time. 
 
 " 'I received my Scottish Rite degrees here and at the hands of 
 Brother Munn. My membership is still here and with your permission 
 will so remain so long as life lasts. 
 
 " 'I was also knighted in Freeport Commandery No. 7, Knights 
 Templar, and by the man whom I consider the Chevalier Bayard of 
 Masons of Illinois, Dr. Nathan F. Prentice, our sixth grand com- 
 mander. And with Dr. Prentice's name I cannot fail to connect that of 
 General Shaffer, who afterward went out to be governor of Utah, and 
 whom had he lived long enough, I believe would have solved the Mor- 
 mon question. I am rerhinded too of Dr. McKim, 'Jim' McCall, 'Bob' 
 Little, Brother Rowell, M. D. Chamberlain, George Thompson, a good 
 Mason, though unfortunate. Brother Gates, Brother Rogers, Ed. War- 
 ner and many more. 
 
 " 'All of these were near and dear to me and especially those with 
 whom I served in the armies of the United States. Col. Thomas J. 
 Turner, past grand master; Captain Young, and my old brigade com- 
 
122 Ch-and Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 mander, General Smith D. Atkins, with whom I campaigned in 1862-3, 
 and I wish he were here tonight. 
 
 " 'Many named have passed to the land beyond the river and while 
 honoring those dead we must not forget those living. 
 
 " 'At my right is a man who deserves our especial esteem. This 
 district has produced many good and capable public servants, from 
 Col. Ed. Baker down to Robert R. Hitt, but Horatio C. Burchard I 
 consider the peer of any of them. After serving many years in con- 
 gress and ten years as director of the United States mint, Mr. Bur- 
 chard returned to Freeport a poorer man than when he went out from 
 among us. And then there are M. Stoskopf, William S. Best, E. L. 
 Cronkrite, W. W. Lott and others who have been faithful members of 
 this lodge, some of them for almost fifty years. I call the attention of 
 your young men to these, that they may follow in their steps and ad- 
 vance the cause of Masonry. 
 
 " 'I have been close to Brother Munn for many years. To him is 
 due the credit for the high financial standing of the grand treasury. His 
 predecessor had been guilty of irregularities, but Brother Munn brought 
 order out of chaos and now the grand lodge has thousands of dollars 
 to give to charity. As I came out from Chicago today I thought of the 
 beautiful day as typical of the sunset of his life, and I join with the 
 brethren of Excelsior Lodge in wishing Brother Munn many years of 
 health, peace and prosperity.' 
 
 "Following General Smith there were addresses by State's Attor- 
 ney L. H. Burrell, W. S. Best, P. S. Lerch, Hon. H. C. Burchard and 
 F. B. Taylor, the last speaker mentioned being the youngest Master 
 Mason of the lodge, having been initiated less than a week ago." 
 
 An extended biography appeared in the press from which we take 
 the following: 
 
 "Mr. Munn has not only become prominent in the Masonic world, 
 but he has held an important place in the business and social life of this 
 city for over a half century. He is a native of St. Lawrence county, 
 N. Y., where he was born September i, 1829. His father, Abel Munn, 
 came here in 1848, and located on a farm near the city, and lived there 
 until a few years before his death, which occurred in Freeport in 1855. 
 In 1853 when Mr. Munn became a Mason, Excelsior Lodge met on the 
 upper floor of what was known as the Stoskopf building, at the corner 
 of Galena avenue and Galena street. In 1856 he became a member of 
 Freeport chapter. Royal Arch Masons, and the following year a Knights 
 Templar. In 1865 he became connected with Freeport Consistory, of 
 Scottish Rite Masons, and in 1870 the thirty-third degree was conferred 
 on him. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 123 
 
 "Very few men in the west have heen as active in the fraternity as 
 Mr. Munn. He has been a member of the grand lodge and grand chap- 
 ter since 1862; he was the grand secretary of the grand lodge for sev- 
 eral years; in 1863-4 he was lecturer in the grand chapter; was grand 
 high priest of the grand chapter; right eminent grand commander of 
 the grand commandery; presided over the order of high priesthood 
 for thirty-five years ; is a trustee of the home for aged Masons at Sulli- 
 van, 111., and for twelve years was the commander-in-chief of Freeport 
 consistory, besides holding other positions of prominence in the Ma- 
 sonic world. He still manifests a deep interest in the work here, and 
 his presence at the business and social gatherings of the various bodies 
 he is affiliated with, is a source of much pleasure to the members. 
 
 "Mr. Munn has also been very active in the business and religious 
 life of Freeport. He has been a member of the First Presbyterian 
 church a great many years; he owns a magnificent structure known as 
 Munn's block, and for several years was the owner of a half interest 
 in the gas works. In 1893 he became identified with the Arcade Manu- 
 facturing company, and is the president of the corporation. He owns 
 one of the handsomest residences in the city, and his family includes a 
 wife, two sons, George L., a lawyer at Seattle, Wash., L. L. Munn, Jr., 
 of this city, and two daughters. Misses Ella and Florence Munn." 
 
 Since his fiftieth anniversary in Freemasonry Brother Munn has 
 had another birthday, the day when he completed three-quarters of a 
 century and recorded his seventy-fifth day of light upon earth. His 
 friends again gathered about him, invaded his home and presented sev- 
 eral tokens of their friendship among which was a comfortable rocking 
 chair in which he can rest himself during the coming quarter of a cen- 
 tury preparatory to his departure to that land where we never will grow 
 old. ^ 
 
 THE NEW TEMPLE. 
 
 There have been no later birthdays celebrated in Freeport, but there 
 has been a later celebration attending the laying of the corner-stone of 
 the new Masonic Temple, the ceremonies of which were conducted by 
 Bro. William B. Wright M. W. grand master, assisted by R. W. Deputy 
 Grand Master M. Stoskopf; R. W. Senior Grand Warden J. F. Fair; 
 R. W. Junior Grand Warden L. L. Munn ; R. W. Grand Secretary Gil. W. 
 Barnard; R. W. Grand Treasurer O. E. Heard; R, W. Grand Chaplain 
 J. M. Phelps ; R. W. Grand Orator S. D. Atkins ; W. Grand Pursivant 
 Amos Pettibone; Grand Principal Architect J. H. Rife; W. Grand 
 
124 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Marshal Wm. Trembor ; W. Grand Standard Bearer S. Widdowson ; W. 
 Grand Sword Bearer J. H. Donaldson; W. Senior Grand Deacon W. E. 
 Tucker; W. Junior Grand Deacon J. M. Oliver; W. Grand Stewards 
 Jas. Carr, S. Sinclair, P. S. McMilan, R. C. McCready; Bro. Grand 
 Tyler, C. S. Gurney. 
 
 "The location of the Temple is directly opposite the public library 
 and when completed it will be one of the most imposing buildings in 
 the city. The cut of the temple, herewith presented, does not do justice, 
 as it has the appearance of only two stories in height. The building will 
 be three stories high, having three separate floors, the windows over 
 the first floor extending through the second and third floors. Its 
 dimensions are 95 by 115 and the height will be 68 feet. Watson & 
 Hazelton, of Chicago, are the architects. The front of the building 
 will be ornamented with cut stone and buff speckled pressed brick. 
 
 "In the front part of the basement will be a large banqueting hall, 
 measuring 90 by 57 feet, with kitchen, serving room and pantries con- 
 nected with it in the rear. Fronting on the alley is the boiler-room. 
 
 "The entrance to the building is in the center. On one side of the 
 entrance in the first story is a club-room for a proposed Masonic club, 
 and on the other side are parlors and a retiring-room. The rear part 
 of the first floor is occupied by a spacious ball-room measuring 48 by 
 89 feet. 
 
 "The second story wjU be used by the Masonic fraternity for its 
 own purposes. There will be a large lodge-room in front, extending 
 east and west, and with ante-rooms in the west end. The dimensions of 
 the lodge-room are 50x72 feet. Over the ante-rooms and overlooking 
 the lodge-rooms are galleries. Back of the lodge-room is the command- 
 ery-room. Its dimensions are 38x54 feet and it is fitted up with a stage. 
 In the rear is an armory. This is of unusual height. The lodge-room is 
 22 feet high. The third floor will be used in connection with the work 
 of the consistory. 
 
 "The contract for the erection of the temple was awarded to G. 
 Maffioli on June 30 and excavation for the basement was commenced 
 the same day. The contract provides for the completion of the build- 
 ing by December i." 
 
 The Temple is being erected under the auspices of Freeport Con- 
 sistory, S. P. R. S. 32', and under the mangement of its com- 
 mittee, Bros. R. D. Kuehner, Dr. John F. Fair, L. H. Burrell, William 
 Trembor and W. N. Cronkrite. The cost of the building and its ap- 
 pointments will be $50,000 and more, every dollar of which has been 
 subscribed for by the several bodies of Masonry holding in that city 
 and the membership. 
 
'4 
 
 Masonic Temple, Freeport, Illinois 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 127 
 
 There are now the following lodges, etc., in that city actively at 
 work : 
 
 Excelsior. Lodge, A. F. and A. M., No. 97. 
 
 Evergreen Lodge, A. F. and A. M., No. 170. 
 
 Freeport Chapter, R. A. M., No. 23. 
 
 Freeport Council, R. and S. M., No. 39. 
 
 Freeport Cx)mmandery, K. T., No. 7. 
 
 Freeport Consistory, S. P. R. S. 32° degree, and co-ordinate bodies. 
 
 THE MASONIC VETERAN ASSOCIATION 
 OF MICHIGAN. 
 
 In obedience to the following request from our Michigan Masonic 
 Veterans, the writer "booked" passage on the Michigan Central railway 
 for Detroit, 284 miles, and in due time arrived at "Tracy's Cabin," 
 where I was heartily welcomed and participated in the doings, as will 
 be seen from the records, for copy of which I am indebted to the 
 Secretary, Venerable Bro. W. M. Bailey. 
 
D. BURNHAM Tracy W. M. Bailey, Secretary 
 
 President 25 Miami Ave. 
 
 Illagffnit Veteran ^ggcciatmn 
 0f Ulichigan 
 
 Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3, 1903 
 
 Venerable Brother: 
 
 Your are requested to meet the Veteran 
 
 Free Masons Ancient Society, Assembled in 
 
 Annual reception at Tracy's Cabin, 120 Bagg 
 
 Road, Wednesday, November 11th, at early 
 
 candle light accompanied by your good dame. 
 
 Venerable President, 
 
 D. BuRNHAM Tracy 
 W. M. Bailey 
 
 Ven. Secretary 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 129 
 
 EXTRACTS FROM THE RECORDS. 
 
 "The Annual Meeting of the Masonic Veteran Association of Mich- 
 igan was held November ii, 1903, at 'Tracy's Cabin,' 120 Bagg Road, 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 
 "D. Burnham Tracy, Venerable President, presiding. Present- 
 Veterans N. Coulson, W. M. Bailey, F. A. Blades, Wm. H. Baxter, 
 Carl Engel, R. H. Osborn, John Blessed, J. S. Van Alstyn, J. A. Gerow, 
 A. Brow, G. A. Peters, B. H. Lawson, Wm. Haste, A. Watson, T. Smith, 
 and Gen. John C. Smith, honorary member. 
 
 "The meeting was called to order by the Venerable President. 
 
 "Prayer was offered up by Chaplain F. A. Blades. 
 
 f "The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. 
 
 "A communication was read from Veteran John McLean, request- 
 ing to be dropped from the roll of membership, but on motion of 
 Veteran F. A. Blades, Veteran W. M. Bailey was appointed a com- 
 mittee of one to wait upon Veteran McLean to prevail upon him to 
 remain in the association. The Venerable Secretary then read a 
 number of communications from honorary and active members of the 
 association expressing regret that time and distance and in some in- 
 stances the infirmities of age, prevented them from participating in the 
 annual reunion at 'Tracy's Cabin.' These letters were fraught with 
 many expressions of deep regret for the Venerable President and 
 members of the association, and many good wishes for its future wel- 
 fare and prosperity. 
 
 "The Venerable Secretary then read a poem written by the poet 
 laureate, Palmer H. Taylor, of Ionia, entitled 'The Roll Call.' 
 
 "The Venerable President presented his annual address, review- 
 ing the work of the past year, referring to our fraternal dead, and also 
 to the attempted assassination of one of our honorary members, 
 President Diaz, of Mexico. He congratulated the association on its 
 prosperity and the perfect harmony existing in the Order. 
 
 "The Venerable President then introduced the guest of the even- 
 ing. Gen. John Corson Smith, Venerable Chief of the Masonic Veteran 
 Association of Illinois, who came from Chicago to do honor to the 
 Veteran Association of Michigan. 
 
 General Smith, in opening, said he felt himself no stranger to 
 Michigan, having been so long associated with its representative Free- 
 masons, as beside those preseiit there were Judge Hugh McCurdy, Dr. 
 A. T. Metcalf, His Honor the Mayor William C. Maybury, Samuel M. 
 Stephenson, James Findlater and Lou B. Windsor. 
 
130 Grand Commandery of Elinois. 
 
 "Dear as were these brethren, there were others from Michigan 
 with whom he had been associated in the service of his country as the 
 lamented Grand Secretary General William P. Innis, and that brave 
 victor in the Spanish-American war. General William R. Shafter. A 
 farmer boy, who, leaving the plow to enter the army in the defence 
 of the Union, had risen to high rank and in command of the army 
 for occupation of Cuba, had defeated and driven the Spanish forces 
 from the continent of America (applause). Aside from the boy, Johnnie 
 Clem, whom he remembered seeing on the battle-field, there was 
 another soldier from Michigan whose gallantry he should ever re- 
 member — Heber L'e Favour, colonel of the twenty-second Michigan In- 
 fantry, who was temporarily attached to General James B. Steedman's 
 division of the reserve corps during the Chickamauga campaign. A 
 few days before the battle. General Steedman made a reconnoissance 
 Ringgold, where we had a lively skirmish with the enemy and learned 
 of General Longstreet's forces coming to reinforce Bragg. Having put 
 Col. Le Favour, with his demi-brigade of two regiments in line of 
 battle before Ringgold, and rode with hiin frequently for several days 
 I came to know him well. At Chickamauga I was with his command 
 again in battle and visited the colonel several times during the day. I 
 always found him where the fighting was the ' heaviest, cheering and 
 urging his men to maintain their line or press the enemy. At sun- 
 down, with ranks decimated, the musketry fire slacking and artillery 
 firing more slowly as I rode along the lines encouraging the men, Col. 
 Le Favour rode up to me reporting his command out of ammunition, 
 the enemy pressing and asked for orders. My answer was "fixed bayonets 
 and give them cold steel." Recognizing vvhat that meant, the colonel 
 looking me earnestly in the eyes, asked, "Are those your orders, sir?" 
 I answered, "They are." I saw Colonel Le Favour execute that order, 
 but I never saw him again. Three brigades of the enemy are proven 
 to have been in his front, they were checked and the division was 
 saved, but the cost of that charge, as shown in the official report, made 
 to me afterward and which is still in my possession, was 372 officers 
 and men of the Twenty-second Michigan. All the field and staff 
 officers of the line and men who had not previously been killed or 
 wounded were in that charge arid all were lost. Do you wonder that I 
 feel myself no stranger in Michigan and that I love her Freemasons and 
 particularly her brave soldiery? \ 
 
 "In his own inimitable way he described scenes enacted on the 
 battle-field and probably no man living had a better opportunity to hear 
 orders given, or to see them executed, than did General Smith, who 
 was the friend and warm supporter of General Sherman in that grand 
 historical march of Sherman to the sea. And again, wounds received 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904,. 133 
 
 in hot battle no doubt serve to refresh his memory of the many bullets 
 that rained down like drops in a summer shower. He also spoke of his 
 travels on the continent and of the countries of the Eastern Hemisphere 
 and related many amusing anecdotes incident to his travels, referring 
 to the banquets prepared for guests, the manner of partaking of the 
 viands prepared, and lastly the choice morsels reserved for the guest of 
 honor, which we do not hesitate to say would scarcely find favor with 
 an American epicure. His speech was replete with anecdote and story 
 and at its conclusion received the warmest applause from the Veterans 
 and their dames. 
 
 "By request of the Venerable President, Veteran Francis A. Blades 
 rose to respond to General Smith's speech and humorously attempted to 
 discredit the General's stories, some of which he questioned, but, finally 
 determined that if Miss Ruth, the daughter of Venerable Chief Smith 
 was with her father and would vouch for his statements, he would then 
 allow the General was right. He concluded by thanking General Smith 
 for honoring the Veteran Association of Michigan with his presence 
 and hoped all might meet many times in annual session at 'Tracy's 
 Cabin.' 
 
 "The treasurer then read his annual report showing a balance on 
 hand of $135.56. 
 
 "Moved by Veteran Carl Engel that the report of the treasurer be 
 received and placed on file, which motion prevailed. 
 
 "The secretary presented his annual report as follows : Number of 
 members last annual meeting, fifty-seven. Elected during the year, 
 three; total membership, sixty; died, one; total membership, fifty-nine. 
 
 HONORARY MEMBERS. 
 
 "Number last annual meeting, forty-five ; elected during year, three ; 
 total honorary membership, forty-eight. 
 
 "Moved by Veteran Wm. H. Baxter that the secretary's report 
 be received and placed on file, the motion prevailed. 
 
 ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 
 
 The secretary announced that Veteran James Findlater, first vice- 
 president requested that he be excused from further service as an officer 
 of the association on account of his inability to be present regularly 
 at the sessions of the association. 
 
 "Veteran Carl Engel proposed the name of Veteran William H. 
 Baxter as first vice-president and Veteran F. A. Blades proposed the 
 
134 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 name of Veteran John Blessed as steward in place of Veteran Samuel 
 Adams, deceased, and also moved that the officers as they now appear 
 with the substitutes above named be declared elected for the ensuing 
 year. The motion was carried unanimously. 
 
 "The Venerable Secretary presented several bills, amounting to 
 $26.60, which on motion of Veteran Carl Engel were ordered paid. 
 
 "The Venerable President called upon Veteran J. S. Van Alstyn 
 for a recitation which was admirably rendered. Mrs. Murray recited 
 a charming poem, which was warmly received. 
 
 "Mr. Fred Warington, by request of the Venerable President, sang 
 "The Baby on the Shore," and other selections to the great pleasure of 
 
 all present. 
 
 "Miss Grace Harris entertained the Veterans with a very fine piano 
 solo, which was particularly well rendered. 
 
 "Miss Henning, of Wyandotte, sang a very sweet little song, which 
 was very well received. 
 
 "Veteran Wm. H. Baxter, on behalf of the Veterans and their 
 dames, addressed the Venerable President and his good dame, express- 
 ing the thanks of the members and their ladies for the courtesies ex- 
 tended them and the pleasure all felt in meeting at 'Tracy's Cabin.' 
 
 "The Venerable President requested Veteran F. A. Blades to re- 
 spond for him. 
 
 "Veteran Blades, quick at response and with a rare fund of humor, 
 did ample justice to his subject and concluded by thanking Veteran 
 Baxter on behalf of the Venerable President and his good dame for the 
 kind wishes as expressed by him and addressing the president on his 
 own behalf hoped he might be spared for many years to preside over 
 the Veteran Association of Michigan and his good dame to welcome 
 and entertain their ladies. 
 
 "Refreshments were then served by the good Dame Tracy to which 
 all did ample justice. 
 
 "Taking leave of the Venerable President and his dame and Gen. 
 John Corson Smith, their honored guest, the members left for their 
 homes. 
 
 W. M. Bailey, 
 
 Venerable Secretary. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 136 
 
 OUR SUMMER WANDERINGS. 
 
 Where and how to begin an account of my summer wanderings, 
 is a question which gives me much concern and I am at a loss how to 
 tell the story, that it may prove of interest to my readers. Two visits 
 to Boston, 1,17s miles east, one in the month of August and the other 
 in September, with a journey to San Francisco of 2,672 miles west, 
 sandwiched in between. Ten thousand miles' of travel ; two weeks on 
 railroad trains ; two weeks in Boston and one week in 'Frisco, with the 
 mercury above 90" on the Atlantic seaboard and above 100° on the 
 golden shores of the Pacific, would seem to be enough to tire a young 
 man and cause heart failure of an old man. That we did have several 
 deaths in the ranks of the old soldiers on my August visit to Boston, 
 is not to be wondered at, as but few of the men in that splendid parade, 
 where we saw the old age of the young men of " '61" were less than 
 sijcty yevs of age and for every one of less age there were many in 
 their seventies. 
 
 From the foregoing, it will readily be surmised that my summer 
 outings began with the advance movement of the members of the 
 Grand Army of the Republic toward their annual Grand Encampment 
 held in that patriotic city of Boston, August 16-18, 1904, which is true 
 and this is the way it began. 
 
 Saturday, August 13, Ulysses S. Grant Post No. 28, G. A. R., De- 
 partment of Illinois, left Chicago with 200 comrades, their wives and 
 daughters, on a special train of six Pullman coaches, over the Grand 
 Trunk railway. Sunday morning found us in the Dominion of Canada, 
 having entered at an open gateway guarded judicially by our friend. 
 Judge Daniel F. Macwatt, our invasioji being a peaceful one, only 
 asking permission to "cross the Dominion," to reach our eastern 
 seaboard. We were warmly welcomed at many stations, and spending 
 several hours in Montreal, we saw our friends, Isaac H. Stearns, Will 
 H. Whyte and others. Arriving in Boston Monday morning, we made 
 headquarters at the Hotel Vendome. 
 
 The Grand Army of the Republic encampment being now history, 
 we will not dwell upon that, but to say that Illinois being the birth- 
 place of the society and Ulysses S. Grant Post No. 28, having been 
 selected as escort to the commander of the department. Major Robert 
 Mann Woods, had the right of the line in the parade and at the head of 
 
136 Grand Gommandery of lUmois. 
 
 that command this writer marched through the streets of that historic 
 city, as may be seen in the picture we here reproduce. 
 
 The members of Grant Post were the recipients of many cour- 
 tesies during their week's stay in Boston, the most notable of which 
 was their visit to an old commander, Captain Aaron F. Walcott, at his 
 home in Melrose and their reception by Ulysses S. Grant Post No. 4 
 of that beautiful little city. Of that event, the Melrose Free Press said : 
 
 PATRIOTIC MEI.ROSE. 
 
 "Melrose had its share in the Grand Army celebration on Wednes- 
 day, when it extended welcome to the U. S. Grant Post No. 28 of 
 Chicago, 111., which came here as guests of its former commander. 
 Captain Aaron F. Walcott, of Vinton street. The Chicago post was 
 met at Wyoming depot at 4 o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, by 
 the U. S. Grant Post No. 4 of Melrose and the line of march was 
 taken up Wyoming avenue and through Main street to city hall in 
 the following order: Platoon of police, under Chief Frank M. Mc- 
 Laughlin; Boston Cadet band, U. S. Grant Post No. 4, G. A. R., 
 Captain A. A. Carlton; drum and fife corps composed of thfe veteran 
 members of the Chicago Post, fifteen in number; U. S. Grant Post. 
 No. 28 of Chicago, under the following officers : General John C. 
 Smith commanding, Acting Senior Vice Commander W. L. Smith, 
 Junior Vice Commander Edward L. Lewis, Past Commander Henry 
 McCall, marshal. 
 
 "At the city hall Mayor S. H. Buttrick was taken under escort, a 
 detail from Wm. F. Barry Camp, Sons of Veterans, acting as guard 
 of honor. At West Emerson street another halt was made, when 
 Mrs. Mary A. Livermore also joined the line, she being accompanied 
 in her carriage by Miss Witherington and Colonel Alfred Hocking 
 and Mrs. Hocking. The residences of City Auditor E. C. Gould on 
 Wyoming avenue, and Ex-Mayor Levi S. Gould on Main street, were 
 finely decorated, as were several of the buildings on Main street. 
 
 "On arriving at the residence of Captain Walcott, which was 
 covered with stars and stripes. Mayor Buttrick welcomed the com- 
 rades, stating that he presented the visitors with the keys of the 
 city, golden keys of friendship and cordial welcome. Mrs. Livermore 
 was also presented, and bowed her welcome. Commander Smith in 
 responding, said the comrades from Chicago woaM have gone much 
 farther upon their Eastern pilgrimage, if only for the sake of greet- 
 ing "Mother Livermore" and conveying to her the loving messages 
 from her old boys in Chicago. After these formal greetings, the com- 
 

Et. Hon. The Eaf i i 1 1 i ~ i i i '1 
 
 Charles Fitzgerald Matier Thomas Fraser 
 
 A. J. Thomas 
 Rev. C. E. L. Wright T. P. Dorman 
 
 Abraham WooDi"n'iss 
 
Templar Correspondence, . IW],.. 139 
 
 rades were invited to fall out and visit the gnounds at the rear, and 
 there to fall to in the commissary department. Under a large marquee 
 tent Caterer Dill had laid one of his most tempting spreads with side 
 tables of punch and coffee. To a.ll these good things the comrades 
 did full justice, and then cigars being lighted they were at ease the 
 remainder of the afternoon. Photograph? \yere taken of various 
 groups, patriotic selections played by the Cadet band, and their Own 
 peculiar stirring war strains played by the Veteran drumi and fife 
 corps, every one of whom Hks" a war history to be proud of. Later 
 they gave a fine concert on Vinton street in front of the house. There 
 were comrades present not only from Illinois, but also from California, 
 Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Maine and Ver- 
 mont, and probably never has there been in Melrose such a gathering 
 representing so many states. Certainly never has there been one 
 where so much good feeling and fraternity prevailed. There were no 
 need of introdiictions, every one chummed with his neighbor, and cards 
 of introduction were freely interchanged. It was a grand love feast 
 as well as camp fire, minus the fire, and the vistors expressed them- 
 selves greatly pleased with the hospitalities extended them. 
 
 "A guidon presented by Captain Walcott to the Chicago post when 
 it was first formed, was brought back by them and in turn presented 
 to him. 
 
 "We published last week in brief the war record of Captain Wal- 
 cott, who so bravely commanded the Massachusetts Third battery 
 light artillery during the latter part of the war. He was actively en- 
 gaged in thirty-three battles fought by the army of the Potomac. Cap- 
 tain Walcott was mustered into the U. G. Grant Post Np. 28 of Chi- 
 cago, in December, 1879, and was its commander in 1886. He also 
 served in several offices in the Illinois state department. 
 
 "Misses Bessie Alice Green and Susan Ida Clough were the little 
 mascots of the Chicago post and were prettily arrayed in patriotic 
 colors. 
 
 "One of the veteran drummers, John M. Raymond, received a 
 prize at the California encampment as the champion drummer of the 
 United States and he proved his right by his drumming on Wednesday, 
 
 ."Another drummer, William B. Crawford, resided in Melrose 
 twenty years ago, on the corner of Main and Emerson streets and was 
 engineer in one of our factories. He is now engineer at .the Briggs 
 house, Chicago. 
 
 "John Rankin, a fifer, was in the Civil war, and afterwards in 
 the regular army, serving thus for thirty years. He still carries a 
 bullet in his body. 
 
140 Grand- Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "Nelse Holmes, another veteran fifer, served as a private in the 
 Black Hawk war, also in the Civil and later in the Spanish war. He 
 was certainly an old vet. 
 
 "Mrs. Livermore sat during the afternon upon the veranda, and 
 welcomed with all her old time grace and cordiality, her many friends 
 and her dear old soldier boys, receiving all the kind words which 
 were sent from absent comrades as well as those spoken from the 
 present ones. 
 
 "About thirty ladies accompanied the U. S. Grant Chicago post, and 
 they were finely entertained by Mrs. Walcott, the committee of the 
 Woman's Relief corps and other Melrose ladies. 
 
 AT THE CITY HALL. 
 
 "The event of the evening in the city auditorium, however, sur- 
 passed in point of numbers and enthusiasm any similar gathering ever 
 held in Melrose. In addition to the throngs of veterans that occupied 
 the floor of the hall, upon the platform were seated as two of the 
 speakers the leading woman of America and the magnetic orator, the 
 leader among the veterans, Corporal James Tanner, whose ■ crutches 
 bear mute testimony to the sacrifice he made in the Civil War. The 
 hall was finely festooned with bunting and flags, the old colors were 
 massed upon the platform and spanning the arch were the words "Mel- 
 rose welcomes Chicago." The balconies were crowded with ladies, the 
 center one being reserved for the visiting ladies from Chicago. The 
 comrades of Melrose and Chicago marched down from Captain Wal- 
 cott's residence after giving three cheers for their host about 7 130 and 
 they were soon followed into the hall by the other guests of U. S. 
 Grant Post No. 4. The comrades of the Posts from Wakefield, Mai- 
 den, Stoneham, Saugus and Reading were all greeted with cheers as 
 they entered atid their commanding officers were invited to seats upon 
 the platform. Song books, the gift of the Chicago Post, were passed 
 about the hall containing the music of all the old war songs. Pipes 
 and tobacco were also handed about and later in the evening these 
 necessary adjuncts of all veteran camp fires were enjoyed. The to- 
 bacco was the gift of an ex-Confederate major, Tom Scott, second 
 Virginia Cavalry. 
 
 "Mrs. Mary A. Livermore received a most enthusiastic welcome. 
 She said no one could exceed her in enthusiasm for the heroism of the 
 men of the Civil War. She related her experiences upon the battlefield 
 and in the hospital, blending in her inimitable manner the pathetic and 
 the humorous, extolling the patient endurance of the men and then 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 141 
 
 lighting up the picture by the story of the man who cried because he 
 had pneumonia instead of dysentery because if he had the latter dis- 
 ease he could have milk three times a day. While proud of being a 
 Bostonian, Chicago was very dear to her and the day had been very 
 precious to her as she had renewed old friendships and brought back' 
 scenes of the past. She had undying faith in her country because of 
 what she knew of the men who had saved it, and after relating a story 
 connected with her trip abroad as showing the patriotism of the com- 
 mon soldier, she closed by prophesying great good for this country in 
 the future through the help of God. 
 
 - "The band played 'The Vacant Chair' with vocal accompaniment 
 by the veterans in memory of departed comrades and then the posts 
 arose and gave three arousing cheers for the Chicago post. 
 
 "Commander General John C. Smith, of that post, spoke of the 
 music as reminding him of the march and the bivouac. The post would 
 ever recall with pleasure their visit to these historic places of the nation 
 in Massachusetts and especially to their visit to Melrose. This city was 
 indebted to Chicago for the gift of Mary A. Livermore. She was born 
 in Boston but she could not help that and had gone to Chicago and 
 thence to her grand work in the Sanitary Commission. He told of his 
 own severe, and thought to be mortal, wound and the treatment he 
 received in the hospital from the ministering angels with Mrs. Liver- 
 more, a Chicago product, at their head. He eulogized the men Massa- 
 chusetts had given to the nation in the war, the great war. Governor 
 Andrew, Generals Banks, Miles and Butler, the latter, he said, solved 
 the great problem of slavery by declaring the black man "contraband 
 of war." Illinois had also furnished men, the peers of the world. Gen- 
 eral Jfcohn A. Logan, formerly a member of U. S. Grant Post, A.bra- 
 ham Lincoln, General U. S. Grant. From his intimacy with General 
 Grant in early years he told many interesting and unwritten stories of 
 that General in private life and of his struggle to obtain recognition at 
 the opening of the war, especially of the consternation he produced 
 when he proposed to march his first regiment into Missouri instead of 
 transporting them by car or steamer. This marching was then an un- 
 heard of hardship. The speaker said he had seen all the armies of the 
 world except the Russian, and the American soldier surpassed them 
 all, owing to his superior intelligence. He paid a glowing tribute at 
 the close of his remarks to the great Commander Grant, whom these 
 posts bearing his name love to honor. 
 
 "After the several addresses which followed the comrades were in- 
 vited to partake of a soldiers' lunch in the corridors below where sand- 
 wiches, coffee and punch were freely served and so ended the Grand 
 Army day of 1904 for Melrose." 
 
142 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 CHICAGO AND THE RECEPTION OF OUR 
 ENGLISH PRATERS. 
 
 The encampment closed, I hastened home to receive a delegation 
 of Templars from Great Priory of England and Wales and the De- 
 pendencies thereof, due to arrive in Chicago, morning of Wednesday, 
 August 24. They came in on the Twentieth Century train over the 
 Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway, where I met and accom- 
 panied them to their rooms in the Auditorium Annex. The delegation 
 consisted of: 
 
 The Rt. Hon. the Earl of Euston, G. C. T., Most Eminent and 
 Supreme Grand Master Great Priory of England and Wales and the 
 Dependencies of the British Crown. 
 
 V. E. Knight Charles Fitzgerald Matier, G. C. T., Great Vice 
 Chancellor. 
 
 V. E. Knight Abraham Woodiwiss, K. C. T., Past Grand Constable. 
 
 V. E. Knight Thomas Phipps Dorman, K. C. T., Great Marshal. 
 
 V. E. Knight Rev. C. E. L. Wright, Past Great Prelate. 
 
 V. E. Knight Alfred James Thomas, K. C. T., Great Standard 
 Bearer. 
 
 V. E. Knight Thomas Eraser, K. C. T., Grand Master's Banner 
 Bearer. 
 
 On entering their rooms the fraters found them decorated with 
 clusters of roses and other choice flowers, while in parlor of grand 
 master was a large cross, emblematic of his distinguished rank in our 
 knightly order, all of which had been placed according to the good 
 taste of Sir Knight Gilbert W. Barnard, grand recorder, for and with 
 the compliments of the Grand Commandery of Illinois. The day was 
 spent in rest, looking about the city and preparing for the evening at 
 St. Bernard Commandery and under its eminent commander. Sir Knight 
 Hiram Lorenzo Wiltse. 
 
 The following is what the press said of the coming of these gen- 
 tlemen : 
 
 ENGLISH MASONS OF NOTE COME TODAY. 
 
 MOST DISTINGUISHED BRITISH TEMPLAR PARTY THAT HAS EVER CROSSED 
 ATLANTIC TO VISIT HERE. 
 
 "The most distinguished party of Knights Templar that has ever 
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 morning by General John Corson Smith. The Rt. Hon. Earl of Eus- 
 ton, M. E. and Supreme Grand Master, Charles Fitzgerald Matier, 
 Thomas Eraser, Alfred James Thomas, the Rev. C. E. L. Wright, T. D. 
 Dorman, and Abraham Woodiwiss, special envoys of Great Priory, on 
 their way to attend the twenty-ninth triennial conclave of the Knights 
 Templar of America, to be held at San Francisco September 4 to 9, 
 will arrive from the east at 9:45 o'clock. 
 
 "The party will be at once escorted to the Auditorium Annex, 
 where headquarters have been provided, and an informal reception will 
 be held. In the afternoon Governor Yates will extend welcome in the 
 name of Illinois. 
 
 "This evening the distinguished visitors will be the guests of St. 
 Bernard Commandery at the temple, Walton place and Dearborn ave- 
 nue, where they will witness exhibition drills and the conferring of de- 
 grees upon a number of candidates. They themselves will be made 
 honorary members. 
 
 WILL TRAVEL THE HOT SANDS. 
 
 "Tomorrow a tour of the North and South parks will be made in 
 automobiles, and at night the most interesting part of the visit of the 
 Englishmen will come when they are introduced into the mysteries of 
 the Mystic Shrine. Charles Fitzgerald Matier is the only one who is a 
 member of the ancient Arabic order. He became a "Shriner" a few 
 years ago. His brothers have signified their willingness to brave the 
 ordeal and thousands of the members in Chicago will turn out to wit- 
 ness the ceremonies. 
 
 "The degree will be conferred by Samuel H. Smith, illustrious po- 
 tentate of Medinah temple, and other Turks. 
 
 "Friday a tour of the west boulevards will be made and the Brit- 
 ons will be guests at a reception given at General Smith's house, 65 Sib- 
 ley street. The party will leave for California Friday night and will 
 arrive in San Francisco September 5, after having visited many other 
 western cities." 
 
 At 7 o'clock p. m. there assembled in front of the Auditorium An- 
 nex 1,000 and more Templars of the Chicago, Cook county and com- 
 manderies from other counties, all under the command of Sir Knight 
 Holman G. Purinton, as escort to the distinguished guests. Acting 
 Grand Commander George Edwin Ohara, Sir Knight Governor Rich- 
 ard Yates and officers of grand commandery in carriages. 
 
 The line moving promptly on time as does everything under com- 
 mand of Major Purinton, reached Medinah Temple, in which the con- 
 
146 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 clave of St. Bernard Commandery was to be held by eight o'clock and 
 the 3,000 Templars present were soon seated. Of that meeting we read : 
 
 "Preceding the reception of St. Bernard Commandery, a procession 
 composed of 1,000 and more Kjiights Templar of the twelve command- 
 eries in Chicago and members of the commanderies of Waukegan, Au- 
 rora and Elgin, under the" direction of Right Eminent Sir Holman 
 Greene Purinton, chief of escort, formed in front of the Auditorium 
 Annex and escorted the distinguished foreigners to the new Medinah 
 Temple. There they were received by Very Eminent Sir George Edwin 
 Ohara, acting grand corrtmander of Illinois, and Eminent Sir Hiram 
 Lorenzo Wiltse of St. Bernard Commandery. 
 
 EXERCISES ELABORATE. 
 
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 "The exercises at the temple were the most elaborate that have 
 ever been held in Chicago. 
 
 "One of the pleasant features of the evening was the presentation 
 of Great Priory jewels of gold and enamel by the Earl of Euston who 
 had the same specially designed in commemoration of his visit and for 
 presentation to those to whom he desired to make acknowledgment of 
 their courtesies. 
 
 "Four were presented this evening and to the following Templars: 
 
 "Sir Knight Hiram L. Wiltse, E. C. St. Bernard Commandery. 
 
 "Sir Knight Richard Yates, Governor of Illinois. 
 
 "Sir Knight Samuel H. Smith, St. Bernard Commandery, and 111. 
 Potentate, Medinah Temple. 
 
 "Sir Knight John Corson Smith, Representative Great Priory of 
 England Wales. 
 
 "At other dates and places as the reception at General Smith's, 
 Mrs. Smith, daughter Ruth, their sons, wives and Grand Recorder Gil. 
 W. Barnard, were presented with these jewels, as were Sir Knight 
 George M. Moulton, M. E. Grand Master, and Dame Moulton, and 
 Sir Knight George E. Ohara, Acting Grand Commander, while in San 
 Francisco, California. 
 
 "In addition to the conferring of degrees, an excellent instrumen- 
 tal and vocal musical program was furnished, and late in the evening a 
 banquet was held in honor of the English members of the temple.'' 
 
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 America 
 
 Note: The use of these commodious quarters for this Conclave is secured through the courtesy of Sir 
 Samuel Haines Smith, the Illustrious Potentate of Medinah Temple. The great organ and other accessories 
 will enable the Commandery to present the work more elaborately than would have been possible in Com- 
 mandcry Hall, and at the same lime entertain a larger gathering to do honor to the occasion — one doubtless 
 long to be remembered by us all. 
 
AssrmbUit in tes:ponse la J(|c courteous rrqurst of 
 
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 in Ijouor of our gursts, lljc Illustrious Jl^^rjitprs 
 
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 ^arl of 'fusion, ^. (S. ^. 
 
 Most EminentandSupremeGrand Master Great Priory, 
 
 United Orders of the Temple and Hospital 
 
 IN England and Wales and the 
 
 Dependencies Thereof 
 
 (^iintUs ^itz^ttniis Malitv, |i. <S. C$. 
 
 Great Vice Chancellor 
 
 ^btniinm ptoobttotss^ M. C^* ^* 
 
 past Great Constable and Member Grand Masters* Council 
 
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 Grand Marshal and Member of Council 
 
 Past Great Prelate 
 
 |MfrcJ» JJames (^Jjootjjs, p. (^. C. 
 
 Grand Standard Bearer, Beaoceant and Member of council 
 
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 Great Vice Chanceli-or 
 St, Andrews Conclave, No. IS 
 
 The first official and fraternal delegation from the Knights Templars of England, en route to attend the 
 Twenty-ninth Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of ICnights Templar, U. S. A., at San Francisco. 
 
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 Illinois anit suite, unit tl;e assembled 
 
 ^nborbinate C^ommaniteries of (!^l;irago 
 
 Officers of St. Bernard Commandery, 
 
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 Em. Sir HIRAM LORENZO WILTSE, Eminent commander 
 
 EM. Sir JOHN WILLIAM SWATEK, Generalissimo 
 
 Sir GEORGE ALBERT EDDY, Captain General 
 
 Sir CALVIN BRECKENRIDGE FORD, Senior Warden 
 Sir FREDERICK HALL BARRINGER, JUNIOR Warden 
 
 Em. Sir RAYMOND LOCKWOOD LEONARD, Exceli-ent Prelate 
 Sir THOMAS EATON MILLER, TREASURER 
 
 Em. Sir THOMAS LINCOLN MILLER, Recorder 
 
 Sir WILLIAM HENRY DELLENBACK, Standard Bearer 
 Sir h en ry m ecklen bu rg walker , Sword bearer 
 Sir BERKELEY BRANDT, Warder 
 
 Sir SAMUEL MORGAN RICHARDSON. Sentinel 
 Sir GEORGE JACOB KURZENKNABE, Organist 
 Sir CHARLES AUGUSTUS LOOMIS, Third Guard 
 
 Sir CHARLES MORTIMER EDDY, Second Guard 
 
 Sir GEORGE H. ELLIOT, First Guard 
 
MUSICAL PROGRAM 
 
 THE ORDER OF THE TEMPUE 
 
 WHEN THEY RING THE GOLDEN BELLS, 
 
 Lexington Quartette. 
 SERENADE, 
 
 Sir Knights John E. and Geo. J. Kurzenknabe. 
 THE LOST CHORD, 
 
 Sir Knight Linus H. Allehoorff. 
 PROCESSIONAL— Father, We Turn to Thee 
 INVOCATION— Father, I Bend to Thee, 
 RESPONSE— Witness, Ye Men and Angels, Now, 
 RECESSIONAL— Servant of God, Well Done, 
 ORGAN— Chorus of Angels, 
 GLORIA TIBI—(1) 
 GLORIA TIBI— (2) 
 GLORIA TIBI— (3) 
 KYRIE ELEISON— (1) 
 KYRIE'ELEISON— (2) 
 MISERERE from Trovatore, 
 KYRIE ELEISON— (3) 
 
 OH, BLESSED LIGHT FROM THE CROSS OF CHRIST, 
 ORGAN— Funeral March, 
 THE RISING GOD FORSAKES THE TOMB, 
 SWEET THE MOMENTS, RICH IN BLESSING, 
 ORGAN — Dead March from Saul, 
 
 SANCTUS from Messe Selennelle, 
 
 Sir Knight Lonis Kretlow. 
 SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER, 
 NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE, 
 KYRIE ELEISON— (4) 
 SEVEN-FOLD AMEN, 
 
 Dion de Marbelle 
 
 Tit! 
 
 Sullivan 
 
 Trench 
 
 Brookes 
 
 Trench 
 
 Scotson Clark 
 
 Kurzenknabe 
 
 Trench 
 
 Mendelssohn 
 
 Kurzenknabe 
 
 Verdi 
 
 Kurzenknabe 
 
 Trench 
 
 Chopin 
 
 Hastings 
 
 Rousseau 
 
 Handel 
 
 Gounod 
 
 Bradbury 
 
 Mason 
 
 Trench 
 
 Buck 
 
 PARTiClPATING 
 L_ExiNGTON Quartet 
 Sir Knight John R. Matheny Sir Knight Sam W. Hurdle 
 
 Sir Knight William J. Brookes Sir Knight Frank J, Knowles 
 
 Sir Knight Louis Kretlow, Chicago Commandery, i9. Cornet. 
 
 Sir Knight John E. Kurzenknabe, Lincoin Park Commandery, 64, 'Cello. 
 
 Sir Knight Henry J. Benallack, Apollo Commandery, 1 , Trumpet. 
 
 Sir Knight Will Hooper Wade, Trumpet. 
 
 Sir Knight Linus H Allendoeff, Cornet. 
 
 Sir Knight Geo. J. Kurkenknabe, Organist and Director. 
 
152 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "Today will be spent in sightseeing, visiting the parks and other 
 places of interest under the guidance of different members of the local 
 commanderies of Knights Templar, and tomorrow night a reception 
 has been arranged by General John Corson Smith at his residence, 65 
 Sibley street. 
 
 WILL CROSS THE HOT SANDS. 
 
 "Tonight the visitors will go to the new Medinah Temple, where 
 they will witness the Arab patrol of Medinah Temple give an exhibi- 
 tion drill. Here, together with a class of about 200 other candidates, 
 they will cross the hot sands, and "hold on to the rope," leading into 
 the secrets of the Mystic Shriners. This is strictly an American branch 
 to which only Knights Templar and 32° Masons of the A. A. S. R., 
 are admitted. 
 
 "Samuel H. Smith, the illustrious potentate of Medinah Temple 
 A. A. O. N. M. S.; Harris W. Huehl, chief rabban; Dr. James B. 
 McFatrich, assistant rabban, and William Joljnston, the recorder, will 
 have charge of the initiation of the British visitors. The new temple 
 of the shrine at Dearborn avenue and Walton place, where the cere- 
 monies will take place, has been especially fitted up for the occasion. 
 The business session will begin at 6 :30 p. m. The carvan to the shrine 
 will start at 7:30 p. m. 
 
 After the ceremonial session there will be an oriental banquet, 
 given to all the nobles, which will be followed by a "musicale, terpsi- 
 chorean and spectacular entertainment." Today the vistors are guests 
 of Gen. John Corson Smith." 
 
 Thursday, 25th, was devoted to automobile riding, with the result 
 hereafter described and the evening to Medinah Temple, a memorable 
 occasion never to be forgotten by those participating. 
 
 ENGLISH TEMPLARS INITIATED INTO MOSLEM MYS- 
 TERIES BEFORE 6,000 CHICAGO NOBLES. 
 
 Governor Yates Accompanies Them On Flying Trip. 
 
 BRITISH visitors HAVEI EXPERIENCE WITH BALKY AUTOS; LEAVE FOR 
 FRISCO TONIGHT. 
 
 "The Earl of Euston and his suite of leading Knights Templar 
 from the Great Priory of England, bound for the' triennial grand con- 
 clave of United States Templars to be held in San Francisco week after 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 153 
 
 next, are having a great time in Chicago. They say so themselves, 
 and with the air of meaning it. 
 
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 "They are having a busy time, too. Last night they were all made 
 members of Medinah Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order of the 
 Mystic Shrine, for which pleasant if arduous ceremony they prepared 
 by being blown up by a balky automobile. 
 
 "The meeting of Medinah Temple of the Mystic Shrine, arranged 
 purposely to suit the convenience of the distinguished members of the 
 craft, who were unacquainted with its dire and grewsome secrets, as 
 the order is unknown in England, was the largest it has ever held. 
 Fully 6,000 members of the order filled the three large buildings that 
 are the temple's quarters, and the ceremony, including the supper that 
 followed, lasted until long after midnight. 
 
 BIG PARTY TREADS SANDS. 
 
 "The caravan that was conducted over the hot sands numbered 190, 
 including the notables from abroad. Governor Richard Yates was also 
 of the party. The Englishmen w«re voted in as life members, and in 
 addition another compliment was paid them in that they were not re- 
 quired to make all the stations of the dreary, arid way, but were per- 
 mitted to look on while others less fortunate were made to thirst in 
 the desert and ride the humpy camels. 
 
 "Governor Yates, and the Grand Prelate, it was announced in ad- 
 vance, were not allowed to escape so easily. Particular friends declared 
 it their express purpose to see that they trod the entire length of the 
 burning sands in their bare feet. 
 
 "Following the ceremony came the supper. It was not a formal 
 affair, for it is no simple matter for even Medinah Temple to feed 
 6,000 men at one sitting, but it was a good-natured, happy feast of 
 plenty, though not elaborately served. 
 
 "There was some little speech-making after the supper. Illustrious 
 Potentate S. H. Smith presented the Englishmen with handsomely em- 
 broidered fezes, the insignia of the order, which the Earl of Euston 
 gracefully accepted. General John Corson Smith, Governor Yates and 
 all of the English party also spoke wittily and briefly. 
 
 "The autocar incident was not on the programme. No damage 
 was done except to the temper of General John Corson Smith, who is 
 the host and guide of the party during their stay in Chicago. He 
 never thought much of motor cars, and he thinks less of them now. 
 
154 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "The plan for the entertainment of .the English guests yesterday was 
 to take them on a trip over the North and South Side parks and boule- 
 vards. Auto-cars were settled upon as the best method of transporta- 
 tion. 
 
 "The trip through Lincoln Park was accomplished under the most 
 satisfactory circumstances, but coming back trouble began. The third 
 auto balked, the driver swore, and the second gave it a tow. It balked 
 at intervals until it was stopped for a minute on Michigan avenue that 
 the vistors might admire the Montgomery Ward weather vane, and then 
 it blew up — not the engine, but just a tire. 
 
 "The passengers of the crippled car distributed themselves among 
 the other machines and the tour to the South parks was resumed, but 
 at the Lakota hotel the second car balked. After being towed part way 
 home, the sulky car consented to crawl along and made the run back 
 to the Annex in forty minutes, its consort having accomplished the 
 trip in ten. 
 
 "The English party will start westward tonight as the guests of 
 President Stickney of the Great Western road in his private car. The 
 Masonic bodies of every important city along the route have asked 
 them to receptions and they will make stops at Omaha, Denver, Salt 
 Lake and Los Angeles. 
 
 Friday, August 26, was spent in trying to see the West Side Parks 
 in auto-cars, with a result as before described and reception at General 
 Smith's home, Masonically known as "Smith's Inn," 65 Sibley street, 
 where a number of the veteran Freemasons assembled to meet their 
 brethren from across the Atlantic. The spacious halls were embowered 
 in roses and the flags of the United States "Old Glory" and those of 
 Great Britain and Ireland gracefully draped and entwined about the 
 walls. Refreshments were served by Dame Smith and daughters and 
 a social time was had. 
 
 A brief session of the Veteran Association was held during which 
 time the following fraters of the party not already members, were pro- 
 posed, duly balloted for and unanimously elected honorary members: 
 Abraham Woodiwiss, Thomas i'hipps Dorman, Rev. C. E. L. Wright 
 and Alfred James Thomas. 
 
 Several attempts were made to photograph the party on the lawn 
 in -front of the mansion, but with a result little better than the auto- 
 cars. What we did get was with Brother Dorman's camera, a dainty 
 bit of a thing he carries in his watch fob pocket and such as they are 
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 Friends ^ and guests separated at General Smith's, the former go- 
 ing to their homes and the latter to the Annex to pack their luggage 
 and get off on tlieir journey to the golden shores of the, Pacific. 
 
 In the evening the venerable chief accompanied our English breth- 
 ren to their train and saw them start on their pilgrimage across the 
 continent. 
 
 EN ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA. 
 
 Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, the iriembers of Grand Commandery 
 of Illinois, with their ladies and guests, pulled out on the Chicago, 
 Rock Island and Pacific railway for San Francisco, and with them we 
 entered upon our journey to the Templar Mecca of Sari Francisco. 
 The party. was composed of more than 200 people who were comfort- 
 ably provided for in Pullman palace cars, with a good dining and ag- 
 gage car, the whole being in charge of a committee of which Past 
 Grand Commander Holman G. Purinton, was chief and ably assisted by 
 Past Commander William L. Sharp and Sir Knight Herbert E. Cobb. 
 
 Busy as were each member of the committee from Major Purin- 
 ton to his orderly private Cobb, you would have thought they had noth- 
 ing to do from the time and care they gave to the Correspondent of 
 Grand Commandery of Illinois, who desires to thus publicly acknowl- 
 edge his indebtedness to each of them including the second in com- 
 mand, Captain Sharp. From the attention we received it might be 
 thought that correspondent was alone, but there were others on the 
 train and even some in the same car with him, of whom we recall Act- 
 ing Grand Commander George E. Ohara, wife and neice; Grand Gen- 
 eralissimo Dr. A. A. Whipple, Dr. T. D. Palmer and wife, Grand Sword 
 Bearer John D. Cleaveland and wife, with several others, each and all 
 of whom received the same courteous attention. 
 
 Our journey was uneventful until we reached Colorado Springs, 
 where we rested for the day and met our English fraters who had pre- 
 ceded us one day. 
 
 Here our party scattered, some going to Pike's Peak and others to 
 the Garden of the Gods. We took the latter, and with Grand Senior 
 Warden Smyth Crooks, were caught in a terrific thunder storm in 
 which the rain fell in torrents, making Frater Crooks, his wife and 
 
158 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 others who- were taking a donkey ride through the Garden, look like 
 mermaids stranded on a sandy shore. 
 
 Correspondent being in a covered carriage which one of his old 
 soldier's had brought to give his old commander a drive, was well pro- 
 tected and escaped the deluge into which the donkey riders rode. We 
 had a pleasant day with our old comrade, Norman P. Ward, our broth- 
 er-in-law, Rock Bennett, also a comrade, his wife, a sister of Mrs. 
 Smith's, and neice (residents of Colorado City,) who accompanied us 
 through the Garden of the Gods. 
 
 To describe the picturesque rocks and grandeur of the scenery here 
 about is impossible. We cannot and so content ourselves with giving 
 you two pictures of the same. 
 
 Leaving Colorado Springs over the Denver and Rio Grande rail- 
 way, we stopped the next evening for several hours at Glenwood 
 Springs, having passed through the Royal Gorge, and some of the most 
 awe-inspiring mountain scenery found on our trans-continental, jour- 
 ney. Here the pilgrims who had failed of a bath at Colorado Springs 
 indulged in a plunge in the hot pool. 
 
 Wednesday, 31st, several hours in the beautiful city of Salt Lake, 
 where we were chaperoned by that staunch craftsman, Christopher 
 Diehl, the grand secretary of Utah, whose genial countenance it is al- 
 ways an inspiration to behold. A visit to the Mormon Temple, Taber- 
 nacle, etc., and a drive about the city in a genial sun was restful and 
 strengthened us for the remainder of our journey. 
 
 Here we again caught up with our distinguished guests and found 
 they had been delightfully entertained by the Knights Templar and Scot- 
 tish Rite Masons during their stay of one day and as we knew they 
 would be when we commended them to the fraternal care of Grand 
 Secretary Christopher Diehl. 
 
 The following and many other kind things were said of our visitors 
 along the route where they stopped one hour or one day, the brethren 
 of which we had duly informed of the coming of the Most Supreme 
 Grand Master of English Knights Templar and party. 
 
 "A party of the most distinguished Knights Templar who ever vis- 
 ited the LInited States will pass through Salt Lake Tuesday, August 30, 
 on their way from England to attend the twenty-ninth triennial con- 
 clave of Knights Templar to be held in San Francisco, September 4 
 to 9. The party will include Rt. Hon. The Earl of Euston, Charles 
 Fitzgerald Matier, Thomas Fraser, A. J. Thomas, Rev. C. E. L. 
 Wright, T. P. Dorman and Abraham Woodiwiss. 
 
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 "The party is traveling from Chicago to San Francisco in the pri- 
 vate care of President Stickney, of the Chicago, Great Western Rail- 
 way. They will be in charge of J. P. Elmer, general passenger agent 
 for the road, himself a thirty second degree Mason. He will play the 
 paift of host to the distinguished foreigners on the trip to and from San 
 'Francisco. 
 
 "The members of the party are distinguished both as citizens of 
 England and as members of the Masonic fraternity. Their visit at this 
 time is intended in the nature of the courtesy to the Knights Templar 
 of America in exchange for the visit of General John Corson Smith 
 and other distingushed American Knights Templar to England some 
 time since. 
 
 "The party of English Knights Templar is scheduled to arrive in 
 Salt Lake on a special train at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning next. They 
 will remain in Salt Lake for eight hours and during that time they 
 will be entertained by the Scottish Rite Masons and the' Knights Tem- 
 plar of this jurisdiction. No definite arrangements have yet been an- 
 nounced for the entertainment, but it is understood that a trip to Sal- 
 tair and an organ recital will form a part of the day^s plans. In the 
 evening the special train will leave for San Francisco." 
 
 At Los Angeles, "The Home of the Angels,'' we met our old friend 
 and veteran brother, Isaac S. Montgomery, partook of luncheon with 
 Los Angeles Commandery No. g and visited many places of interest in 
 the city and adjacent country, many of our party going to Mount 
 Lowe, while others visited Pasadena, Baldwin's ranch, San Gabriel 
 mission or the ostrich farm. Leaving Los Angeles in the evening, we 
 ran down to &s.n Pedro, where the next day, Saturday, we took boat 
 for the Cataline Islands and had an enjoyable time. The sea was 
 smooth and with a bright sunshine we enjoyed the bathing and espe- 
 cially the boating, where through the plate glass bottomed boats we 
 could see the fish and plant life thirty to forty feet beneath the surface. 
 It was like a kaleidoscope in its beautiful and ever changing scenery of 
 marine ferns, mosses, rocks, caverns and fish. We have never seen 
 anything more interesting and would like to have remained there for a 
 month or more. 
 
 Except for a few hours at Santa Barbara to visit an old -mission 
 founded in 1786, Sunday, September 3, was spent at Hotel Del Monte, 
 near Monterey, where we again met Lord Euston and party and dined 
 with them. Monterey and the Hotel Del Monte are so well known to 
 .all travelers, who have ever visited or expect to visit Southern Cali- 
 fornia that we need not dwell upon its tropical beauties. Next to the 
 
162 Grand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 Cataline Islands, it is one of the most interesting places to visit and 
 rest on the California coast. Suffice it to say that we left here at 
 midnight and early Monday morning September S, 1904, found our- 
 selves at the end of our journey west and safely settled in San Fran- 
 cisco's palatial Palace hotel. 
 
 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 
 
 Oi'r first day in California's metropolis was devoted to meeting 
 friends, receiving Lord Euston and suite and the splendid banquet of 
 the evening. Of the reception of the distinguished Templars from 
 Great Priory of England and Wales we take the following from the 
 city press. • 
 
 GRAND PRIORY ENVOY REACHES SAN FRANCISCO. 
 
 Eael of Euston Here Repeesekting England. 
 
 MOUNTED PRATERS ESCORT HIM TO PALACE. 
 
 "The Right Honorable Henry James Fitz Roy, Earl of Euston, 
 most eminent and supreme grand master of the Great Priory of Eng- 
 land and Wales and the dependencies of the British crown, who comes 
 as special envoy to the triennial conclave, arrived in town yesterday 
 and was received with honors befitting his rank and station. 
 
 "This visit marks an epoch in the history of Knights Templar. 
 Euston is the first official representative from the Great Priory of Eng- 
 land and Wales to be in attendance here upon any triennial conclave. 
 Long before the arrival of the train at Third and Townsend streets 
 every point of vantage was taken up by Sir Knights 'and citizens, in- 
 cluding many women. All had come to pay respect and gain a glimpse 
 of the distinguished visitor. The Earl was accompanied by the very 
 eminent knight, Charles Fitzgerald Matier, great vice chancellor; the 
 Rev. C. E. L. Wright, A. Woodiwiss, Thomas Eraser, A. J, Thomas and 
 T. P. Dorman. In the party was also a committee that had gone to 
 Monterey to meet the Earl and act as a special escort from that point 
 to the city. The committee was composed of Reuben H. Lloyd, W. H'. 
 
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 Great Vice Chancellor, Great Priory, England and Wales 
 
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 Crocker, T. P. Elmer of the Chicago & Northwestern railway and T. H. 
 Goodman. The party arrived in a magnificent private car attached to 
 the regular Del Monte train. 
 
 KNIGHTS EXTEND WELCOME. 
 
 "On the train's arrival at the station the representatives of Grand 
 Master Stoddard, namely Sir George M. Moulton, deputy grand master 
 of the Grand Encampment; Sir Henry W. Rugg, grand generalissimo, 
 and Grand Captam General William B. Melish, boarded the car. They 
 were accompanied by the grand commander of California, Sir W. 
 Frank Pierce, and past grand commanders, Charles F. Lo'tt, S H 
 Wagener, F. M. Miller and General J. C. Smith of Chicago, chairman 
 of committee on foreign relations. The citizen's reception committee 
 was represented by Julius Kahn, Colonel F. E. Beck, E. B. Grace, W. 
 
 F. Perkins, J. M. Currier, General C. A. Coolidge, U. S. A.; G. ¥, 
 Marsh, Clement Bennett, G. Gilbert Dexter, George M. Chalmers, T. 
 H. Hudson and G. C. Bornemann. 
 
 "After a few words of welcome by Sir Knight Moulton and intro- 
 ductions by 'R. H. Lloyd, the party left the train, and the Earl, escorted 
 by the deputy grand master, marched down through the long depot, 
 which was densely packed with onlookers. Just as he reachfed the en- 
 trance to the street Pacific Commandery No. 3 was lined up on both 
 sides of the passageway and stood at attention with drawn swords. 
 As the Earl reached this position the Sonoma band struck up "God 
 Save the King." 
 
 THE EARL DOFFS HIS HAT. 
 
 "The Earl at once doffed his silk hat and bowed repeatedly as he 
 passed through the line of Sir Knights. The distinguished party en- 
 tered carriages in waiting and the march began up Third street to 
 Market, and down Market to the Palace hotel. 
 
 "The procession was headed by the official escort of the Twenty- 
 ninth Triennial Conclave, under the command of Colonel William Ed- 
 wards, chairman of the escort committee. Other officers in the escort 
 were Major C. Toohey, Captain A. Woodside and Lieutenant C. F. 
 Parks, in charge of Troop A, and Captain E. N. Gains and Lieutenant 
 Richard Martins, in chargs of Troop B. Next came Knights on foot 
 from Golden Gate Commandery, in command of Captain Thomas 
 Tribell, followed by a company from Oakland, No. 11, in charge of U. 
 
 G. Richards. Then came the carriages containing the Earl of Euston, 
 together with members of his suite, high officials of the Knights Temp- 
 lar and the committee of citizens. 
 
166 Grand Gornmandery of Illinois. 
 
 "Following and surrounding the carriages was a guard of honor, 
 composed of California Commandery No. i, in charge of C. M. Plum, 
 commander of California Commandery. 
 
 CROWD CHEERS VISITORS. 
 
 "At the grand entrance to the Palace Hotel an immense crowd had 
 collected and it lustily cheered the visitor. It required the united ef- 
 forts of a big body of policemen to clear the way so that the party 
 could drive up to the steps in the court. 
 
 "The Earl is a distinguished looking man, about 6 feet 2 inches in 
 height, of commanding and dignified bearing. He is the eldest son of 
 the Duke of Grafton, K. G., and was born in London on November 8, 
 1848. He entered the army in 1867 and served in Canada during the 
 '"Fenian raid," for which service he received a medal. For twenty-one 
 years he was the colonel commandant of the First Volunteer Battalion 
 of the Northampstonshire Regiment. He has served as aide de camp to 
 his Majesty King Edward VH. He is a widower, having but recently 
 lost his wife. He has no children. The Earl is one of the most promi- 
 nent Freemasons in England. On arrival here yesterday he was at- 
 tired, as were the other members of his suite, in long dark gray frock 
 coats, gray trousers, silk hats and rich white scarfs." 
 
 The banquet complimentary to the Earl of Euston and suite and 
 grand commanders of the Grand Commanderies of the United States 
 of America, was given by Past Grand Master Reuben Hedly Lloyd in 
 the great banqueting room of the Bohemian Club. The room being 
 oblong the table was an elipsis, over which was a large tent around the 
 walls of which were trellised grape vines laden with lucious purple and 
 golden grapes which extending over the seats and well onto the table 
 gave one the impression that he was seated in a tent set in a vineyard, 
 the vines of which were bending down with the luscious grape so plen- 
 tiful in California. A flashlight of the scene was attempted but the 
 artist awaiting the close of the banquet found the tent too dense with 
 smoke and so failed to secure such a picture as we could desire to 
 present our fraters. We give you copies of the best that could be had 
 of the weird and unique scene, also of the invitation, menu and pro- 
 gram. 
 
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 We clip the following which was but a brief of what was said of 
 this feast, the like of which few, if any present, had ever seen equaled : 
 
 "The Earl of Euston was the guest of honor last night at a ban- 
 quet at the Bohemian Club. Sir Reuben H. Lloyd was the host 61 the 
 occasion. Seldom in the history of California has so magnificent a 
 feast been spread. The gorgeousness of the superb decorations was in 
 keeping with the open-handed good fellowship and expressions of good 
 will that were showered upon the honored guest of the evening. Nor 
 was the distinguished visitor lacking in cordiality in his reply, which 
 was filled with enthusiasm over the prolonged ovation of friendship 
 proffered to him. since his arrval in America. 
 
 "The banquet was served in the jinks room, under a bower of 
 grape vines, from which hung great clusters of luscious, briliant hued 
 grapes. 'Interspersed throughout these decorations were tiny incan- 
 descent lights. Beneath this superb canopy was the great round fes- 
 tive board, which filled the entire center of the hall. The table was 
 decorated with a center piece of growing pink begonias, about which 
 was a mass of grape leaves. Between this and the guests' place was a 
 garland wrought entirely of bunches of grapes. 
 
 CROSS GLEAMS WITH LIGHT. 
 
 "At the east end of the hall and directly over the seat occupied by 
 Sir H. B. Stoddard, was a magnificent triple purple cross, studded with 
 electric lights and embroidered on a background of pure white silk. On, 
 the stage, surrounded by a wealth of evergreens, was the representation 
 of a Sir Knight in full uniform, mounted on horseback. Above this whole 
 beautiful scene was stretched a canopy of a cloth of shimmering gold, in 
 the midst of which was a sparkling display of gold and blue electric 
 lights. A splendid stringed orchestra and a chorus of thirty voices added 
 quality to the enjoyment of the guests. 
 
 "Sir R. H. Lloyd was most happy in his speech of welcome and 
 his remarks were warmly applauded by all the Sir Knights and espe- 
 cially by Lord Euston. Lord Euston in reply said that he was over- 
 whelmed by the lavishness of California's hospitality. He was sur- 
 prised at the' great resources of the state. The decorations of the city 
 also received his complimentary notice. He said the greatest cordial 
 feeling existed in England for America and her people, a feeling, he was 
 sure, which was entirely reciprocated by all on this side of the water. 
 
 CHEERS FOR THE EARL. 
 
 "At the close of the Earl's speech there was prolonged cheering. 
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 sides the Earl and his party consisted almost entirely of eminent grand 
 commanders from each state in the union." 
 
 Several appropriate sentiments were presented by the host who pre- 
 sided, and responses were made by distinguished Templars, not one of 
 whom had been notified that he would be called upon, hence the more 
 earnest and interesting. 
 
 During the evening the Earl of Euston presented each Templar 
 present with a beautiful gold and enameled Great Priory jewel he had 
 specially designed in commemoration of this visit, which souvenir is 
 highly prized by the those fortunate to receive one. This jewel was 
 the same as that presented to the fraters and ladies in Chicago for 
 their courtesies during his brief sojourn in that city. 
 
 Tuesday, September 6, was devoted to the grand parade in which 
 ten thousand Templars participated and to the opening of grand en- 
 campment. Addresses of welcome, address of Grand Master Stod- 
 dard and its reference to appropriate committee, and this is what was 
 said of our doings : 
 
 GRAND MASTERS OF AMERICA AND ENGLAND LEAD THE HOST. 
 
 "Under the blue vault of a cloudless California sky, through 
 smooth-paved streets roped off at the curb line by cables to restrain 
 part of the multitude of 250,000 spectators, and walled with buildings 
 that made resounding echo canyons for the martial music, the Knights 
 Templar army of the United States marched by winding route for four 
 miles through San Francisco yesterday. So great was the magnificent 
 procession, with its white-plumed host from many states, and its forty- 
 seven musical organizations, that four hours were taken in the com- 
 plete presentation of the pageant, and nearly three for the passage of 
 a given point. 
 
 "American flags fluttered everywhere along the sides of thorough- 
 fares, and from lofty poles piercing above the irregular architectural 
 sky line beautiful streaming Stars and Stripes trailed and rolled grace- 
 fully and serenely in the gentle breeze that came in off the Pacific and 
 gave a perfect summer's day just enough of freshness to make ideal 
 weather for the rare outdoor spectacle. 
 
 "When the • richly-costumed members of this high Masonic order 
 were moving along a street their white ostrich plumes above the white- 
 lined capes thrown back over the shoulder, and their divisions sepa- 
 rated by radiantly uniformed bands in solid colors, the alignment was 
 so true and the spacing so perfect that the general effect, viewed from 
 some high building, was that of a beautiful ribbon of Indian bead work 
 laid along a width of weathered canvas. The individuals were the beads, 
 
176 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 the costumes, the varying shades, making the patterns of design, and 
 the clean pavement the underlying cloth. 
 
 EXCEEDED ALL OTHERS. 
 
 "When President McKinley came to San Francisco for that memor- 
 able visit three years ago 200,000 persons were closely estimated to 
 comprise the immense outpouring of proud and loyal citizens that 
 swarmed to the edges of the long line of his triumphal procession. That 
 massing was eclipsed yesterday. All of the better parade records were 
 surpassed. The conclave of 1883, with its 2,911 Knights in line, was 
 made a little thing by comparison. The National Grand Army en- 
 campment processional of last October was equaled in numbers and 
 idealized in beauty and richness of effect. All of the preceding twenty- 
 eight triennial gatherings of these leaders of American knighthood were 
 made small by contrast with the number of mounted Knights in line. 
 
 "Great Britain has sent to this imposing ceremony the highest offi- 
 cials that control the affairs of ^le chivalric orders of Freemasonry in 
 the British Isles, where Masonry as a fraternity had its origin nearly 
 200 years back. Like the Templars of the Crusades of 900 years ago, 
 the protoypes of these Christian Knights of today, the representatives 
 from England added a distinctive novelty to the pageant by appearing 
 in the original white and scarlet tunics and white cloaks that similarly 
 identified the brotherhood that marched into Jerusalem so often to pro- 
 tect pilgrims and expel the infidels who were desecrating the holy city 
 and the sepulcher. 
 
 GRAND MASTERS SIDE BY SIDE. 
 
 "In an open carriage drawn by four white horses rode the grand 
 master of England, seated beside the grand master of the United States 
 the first time in all the history of Templary that the leaders of modern 
 knighthood in two nations had ever been seen publicly together ; the only 
 time an English chief had ever participated in a foreign Templar cere- 
 mony or A-isited a foreign land. Behind the British Earl's carriage 
 moved seven others, drawn by alternating pairs of black and white 
 horses, aptly carrying out the scheme of Templar colors. 
 
 "A giant St. Bernard dog walked, bear-like at the head of a dele- 
 gation, and by that sign the spectators were quick to see its signifi- 
 cance in connection with the name on the banner, the California-favored 
 St. Bernard Commandery of Chicago. A small black bear tirelessly 
 walked up and down and back and forth upon a broad while and gold 
 float, and it was not difficult to guess that he was the pet of one of the 
 California commanderies. Golden Gate of this city, which has had simi- 
 lar bears in every conclave parade for the last twenty-four years. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 177! 
 
 "But it was not simply a docile, unresponsive army of onlookers 
 assembled just to be amused. When the Ohio division passed through 
 Montgomery street and men read "Canton Commandery" on one of the 
 approaching banners, the multitude did not have to be reminded that 
 it was from the home of the martyred McKinley and the emblem of the 
 ,very commandery of which he was a member. 
 
 "The parade ended, the members of grand encampment marched 
 with dignified ceremonies and impressive entry into Golden Gate Hall, 
 the grand master and officers opened the preliminary meeting of the 
 grand encampment. As invited guests came the grand master of the 
 Priory of England and Wales and the high officers, in imposing uni- 
 forms of the English branch of the order. 
 
 "In the beautifully decorated hall, done in oriental tapestries and 
 elaborate furnishings, the officers of the grand encampment, after leav- 
 ing their carriages, were entertained at an informal dinner given by 
 California Commandery No. i, at which the Earl of Euston and the 
 English officers were the guests of honor. 
 
 "At about 4 o'clock the banquet was finished and the members of 
 grand encampment proceeded to the deliberative functions of the 
 opening. 
 
 "The opening address of welcome was delivered by Governor Par- 
 dee, of California, on behalf of the Knights of the state, who was fol- 
 lowed in a few short sentences by Mayor Schmitz on behalf of the 
 Knights of the city of San Francisco. The Earl of Euston was made 
 a welcome guest at the deliberations of the grand encampment." 
 
 Wednesday, September y, was devoted to legislative work in Grand 
 Encampment by its members and to seeing the prize drill by those who 
 could give the time. In this drill our own St. Bernard Commandery' 
 Nb. 35, was awarded the second prize, a handsome solid silver punch 
 bowl ; j ust the trophy they wished to bring home. We give a picture 
 of the same, together with an excellent one of the fraters composing 
 that famous command and a poem written for the occasion by the 
 poetess of the Masonic veterans. 
 
 Good St. Bernard once more has won 
 
 the victor's crown, 
 Adding another drill, "well done" 
 
 To their renown. 
 Though they made no change on the face of the map, 
 Nor startled the world (ike the Russ or the Jap, 
 They put a new plume in Chicago's cap 
 Proudly bearing their trophy home. 
 
178 Grand Commandery of Elinois. 
 
 A silver punch bowl was the prize; 
 
 Someone must win. 
 The boys craved one about that size, 
 
 So took it in. 
 With Adam's ale they will fill it up, 
 Weave 'round it the grace of the loving cup. 
 Call all their comrades in to sup. 
 Since they've landed the trophy home. 
 
 A fitting "welcome home" prepare, 
 
 Their triumph greet; 
 Heap well the board with viands rare ; 
 
 The boys to treat. 
 Roundy's men have got used to a place at the top, 
 Only telling maneuvers their prestige can stop. 
 They never will suffer their record to drop. 
 But keep bringing new trophies home. 
 
 — Alice J. Whitney, September, 1904. 
 
 BANQUET OF GRAND COMMANDERY OF 
 CALIFORNIA. 
 
 In the evening Grand Commandery of California gave a banquet to 
 the members of Grand Encampment and the visiting brethren from 
 Great Britain. The decorations and menu are seldom equalled and only 
 surpassed by such an outlay as that of Sir Knight Lloyd's. We may 
 truly say that the greeting was poetical and appropriate. 
 
 GREETING. 
 
 No hermit monk, with soul elate. 
 Hath preached his crusade to our gate ; 
 Nor mosletn hosts my coming wait. 
 But here where land and waters meet. 
 Where loyal hearts of fraters beat. 
 With welcome's glad acclaim we greet. 
 The knightly hosts of chivalry. 
 
Sir Knight George Mayhew Moulton, M. E. Grand Master 
 Cfrand Encampment Knights Templar, United States of America 
 
Sir Knight John A. Gerow, V. E. Grand Recorder 
 Grand E-ncampmenl Knights Templar, United States of America 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190i. 181 
 
 Welcome from Albion's land, 
 Welcome, Columbia's knightly band, 
 'Neath beauseant and standard grand. 
 We pledge thee freedom from all care, 
 We pledge thee all that's bright and fair, 
 To see that naught thy joys impair. 
 Shall be our generous rivalry. 
 
 "All present were unanimous in saying that the banquet tendered 
 to the most eminent grand master, officers and members of the Grand 
 Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America, at 
 the St. Francis last night was the crown of the hospitality that has 
 distinguished the conclave. The beautiful white and gold dining hall 
 of the great hotel was radiant with its wealth of electric lights, en- 
 hanced by a marvelous floral display. Palms of huge proportions fell 
 in graceful profusion from the gallery, while about the side walls were 
 banners emblematic of the different commanderies and great clusters 
 of rare and beautiful flowers. The long tables were decked with 
 American Beauty roses and clusters of luscious grapes, while at in- 
 tervals were Masonic designs. 
 
 "The chief guests of honor sat on a raised dais at the west side of 
 the banquet hall. Besides the toastmaster, Reuben H. Lloyd, there 
 were Sir H. B. Stoddard, Sir H. W. Rugg, Sir John Corson Smith, 
 Sir George M. Moulton, Sir W. B. Melish, the Earl of Euston, Sir A. 
 Woodiwiss, Sir C. F. Matier, Sir T. P. DOrman, Sir Rev. C. E. L. 
 Wright, Sir A. J. Thomas and Sir Thomas Eraser 
 
 "Reuben H. Lloyd was master of ceremonies. He presided with 
 the dignity and courteous grace for which he is so widely famed. His 
 remarks, while concise, were always pertinent to the subject in question 
 and brilliant. They were frequently punctuated with applause by his 
 hearers. 
 
 "Following were the toasts and names of the speakers: 
 
 "The President of the United States," music, the National Anthem; response 
 ty R. E. Sir George C. Perkins, P. G. C. 
 
 "His Majesty Edward VII, King' of Great Britain and Ireland and Emperor of 
 India," music, "God Save the King-." 
 
 "The Grand Encampment of the United States," music, "Onward, Christian 
 Soldiers"; response by M. E. Sir Henry Bates Stoddard, grand master. 
 
 "The Great Priory of England and Wales;" response by the Right Hon. the 
 Earl of Euston, most eminent and supreme grand master of the Great Priory of 
 England and Wales. 
 
182 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 "The Great Priory of Ireland;" music, '-The Harp That Once Thro' Tara's 
 Halls"; response by Sir Knig-ht V. E. John Corson Smith, P. G. C. 
 
 "The Chapter General of Scotland;" music, "Bonnie Doon"; response by Very 
 Eminent Knight G. E. Matier. 
 
 "The Great Priory of Canada;" music; response by Very Eminent Sir Henry 
 W. Rugg", grand generalissimo, 
 
 "The Ladies;" music; response! by Very Eminent Sir William B. Melish, 
 grand captain general. 
 
 "The speeches were of exceptional brilliancy. Sir Knight Matier 
 said that he had been a Templar since 1864 and he brought from the 
 land of Robert Briice and Robert Burns greetings to the order in the 
 United States. (Prolonged applause.) 
 
 "The Earl of Euston was very happy in his remarks. He said in 
 part: 
 
 "I thank you most kindly for drinking to the toast of the Priory 
 of England and Wales. I bring from this priory a greeting of 
 brotherly love to the Sir Knights of your country. Your hospitality 
 has been unbounded. I have journeyed across your country in a mo.st 
 comfortable manner. Everywhere I have received hospitality and 
 kindness. I take back with me an idea of the greatness of America. 
 We cannot give you in England anything like the magnificent pageant 
 of yesterday, for we have only 2,000 members of our order there, but 
 when you corne to visit us these 2,000 will all extend to you the same 
 •magnificent hospitality that your great hosts have extended to us here 
 in this grand conclave. (Cheers.) 
 
 "The same chivalry that exists here permeates our own order at 
 home. I want to come here again and see you all once more. We 
 are very fond pf you on our side of the water. We want you to cross 
 the herring pond and come and visit us. 
 
 "I want to make a little remark about the Spanish-American war. 
 While this war was in its incipiency there was a little island that 
 was a friend of yours, and this little island said a few words to the 
 other powers, the purport of which was that you should be left to 
 fight the battle out yourselves. (Cheers.) 
 
 "Now in closing I want to thank you all for your kindness and 
 may the bonds of union between us become closer and closer. (Loud 
 and repeated cheers.) 
 
 Thursday, September 8, one of the pleasing incidents of the grand 
 conclave was the distinguished honor conferred upon three of our 
 eminent fraters by the supreme grand master of Great Priory, which 
 was thus referred to by the press. 
 
Templar Correspondence, 190^. 18S 
 
 "A beautiful Masonic ceremony took place yesterday at the Palace 
 Hotel, when Past Grand Master Henry Bates Stoddard, of Texas, 
 Grand Master George M. Moulton, of Chicago, 111., and Past Grand 
 Commander Reuben H. Lloyd, of San Francisco, were honored with 
 an English degree by the Right Honorable the Earl of Euston. 
 
 "As grand master of the Great Priory of England and Wales, the 
 Earl conferred upon these eminent American Templars the K. C. T. 
 or Order of Knight Commander of the Temple. After conferring the 
 order the Earl decorated the recipients with the. jewels and insignia in 
 the presence of many of the officers of the grand encampment. 
 
 "The jewels of the order with which the American Knights were 
 decorated consist of a cordon of scarlet ribbon from which is sus- 
 pended a gold and enamel cross and large silver and gold embossed 
 rosettes. These Knights are the only ones in America, except General 
 John Corson Smith, of Chicago, who has also the order of the G. C. T. 
 — Grand Cross Templar, who have been thus honored and are the only 
 ones in the world outside the jurisdiction of the Great Priory of Eng- 
 land on whom the degree has been conferred, with the exception of 
 General Smith, the representative in grand encampment of the Earl 
 of Euston." 
 
 The day in grand encampment was a busy one for jurisprudence 
 and by reason of election of officers it was a busy day for all present. 
 Illinois bore away the honors in the election of that splendid Templar 
 Sir Knight George Mayhew Moulton, M. E. Grand Master Grand En- 
 campment, Knights Templar, U. S. A., for the next ensuing three years 
 and until the Thirtieth Triennial Conclave which is to be held in the 
 city of Saratoga, the second Tuesday in August, 1907, 
 
 Sir Knight Moulton needs no eulogy and much less does he need 
 an introduction to the Templar world. He is known to be as brave as 
 were the grand masters of old for he has been tested on the battlefields 
 of his country and in the administration of the affairs Masonically from 
 Grand Master of Ancient Craft Masons to the valiant Order of the 
 Temple, M. E. Grand Master Moulton has few equals and no superior. 
 
 The remainder of the officers-elect and appointed are named in our 
 review of the doings in grand encampment, and form a splendid corps 
 of Templar commanders. 
 
 An interesting and appropriate act was that of ;!aending the con- 
 stitution and electing the Supreme Grand Master of Great Priory of 
 England and Wales the first honorary member of Grand Encampment 
 of Knights Templar of the United States of America. 
 
 And this is the way it was done : 
 
184 Grand Gommandery of Illinois. 
 
 Past Grand Master Lloyd asked unanimous leave to introduce an 
 amendment to the constitution of the grand encampment to be consid- 
 ered and acted on at this session. Leave being granted he offered the 
 following : 
 
 Resolved, That Section I, of Article I, of constitution be amended 
 by adding at the bottom of said section a subdivision to be known as 
 subdivision five, which shall read as follows : 
 
 (•S) Any distinguished Knight Templar, from a foreign country, 
 who, by a vote of at least two-thirds of those present (at the time of 
 voting) has been elected an honorary member of the grand encamp- 
 ment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. 
 
 Which resolution was duly seconded and being put to vote was 
 unanimously adopted and the vote was so declared by the grand master. 
 Past Grand Master Lloyd offered the following: 
 
 Whereas, We have with us a distinguished Knight Templar, from 
 England, namely : Henry James, The "Right Honorable the Earl of Eus- 
 ton, G. C. T., Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master of the Great 
 Priory of England and Wales and the Dependencies of the British 
 Crown, who, with his official staff, is paying a visit to this grand en- 
 campment — as a mark of the esteem in which we hold our noble frater, 
 be it 
 
 Resolved, That he be, and he is hereby elected the first Honorary 
 Member of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United 
 States of America. 
 
 Our grand master is authorized and requested to officially notify our 
 frater of his election. 
 
 Which preamble and resolution was duly seconded, and being put 
 to vote, was unanimously carried and so declared by the grand master. 
 
 With the closing of grand encampment, ended the Twenty-Ninth 
 Triennial Conclave of that Templar body and the members began to ar- 
 range for their departure home. Few left until the morrow giving the 
 evening to entertainments, receptions and farewells to their princely 
 hosts in all of which Illinois was conspicuous and received great praise, 
 we note the following: 
 
 ILLINOIS ENTERTAINS THE NEW GRAND MASTER. 
 
 "The reception by the Grand Commandery of Illinois, given in the 
 Maple room of the Palace Hotel in honor of Grand Master George M. 
 Moulton, was attended by every grand officer from that state. 
 
SiH Knight Rubben Hedley Lloyd, Past Grand Master 
 Grand Encampment Knights Templar, United States of America 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904. 187 
 
 "The newly-elected grand master is not new to honors, for he is a 
 past grand commander of Illinois, and is a brigadier-general of the Illi- 
 nois guard. 
 
 "The other grand officers and their ladies present were Deputy 
 Grand Commander George E. Ohara and wife, Grand Generalissimo 
 Dr. A. A. Whipple, escorting Mrs. Bell ; Grand Captain-General A. F. 
 Schock and daughter, Grand Senior Warden Smyth Crooks and wife. 
 Grand Standard Bearer J. B. Cleveland and wife. Grand Sword Bearer 
 H. H. Cleaveland and wife. Grand Junior Warden Dr. T. D. Palmer 
 and wife. Grand Prelate Dr. C. F. Smith and wife, and Grand Warder 
 Joel Benton and wife. 
 
 "The crack St. Bernard drill corps, from Chicago, which won the 
 second prize in Wednesday's contest, attended the reception in a body." 
 
 THE TEMPLAR CORRESPONDENTS. 
 
 No triennial conclave would be satisfactory without the presence 
 of the Templar correspondents, who will be called upon to review the 
 legislation of the session and to whose impartial judgment and deep 
 research, so many grand commanders are indebted for information as 
 to law, usage and custom. 
 
 To the Grand Commandery of California and Past Grand Master 
 Reuben Hedley Lloyd, the Templar correspondents desire to make 
 grateful acknowledgment for the handsome entertainment given them 
 on the evening of Thursday, September 8, 1904, at Marchand's, the only 
 restauranteur in San Francisco who could put up such a dinner as the 
 correspondents ate that evening and which will ever be a memory as- 
 sociated with the name of California's competent Grand Recorder, Sir 
 Knight William A. Davies, who so faithfully carried out the instructions 
 of our hosts aforenamed. 
 
 The following was our program : 
 
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 HON. JAMES H. HOPKINS, 
 
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 Uto-?R?gtnt. 
 
 SIR JOHN C. SMITH, 
 Past Grand Commander, Illinois. 
 
 REV. J. C. W. COXE, D. D., 
 AST Grand Prelate, Grand Encampment. 
 
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 WILLIAM H. MAYO, 
 Past Grand Recorder, Grand Encampment. 
 
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 WILLIAM A. DAVIES, 
 
 CORRESPOND^NT FOR CALIFORNIA. 
 
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After suitable reference to the Sir Knig'hts of our employment, 
 wlio, during the last triennial term have taken on immortality, the 
 session will be devoted to friendly grreetings and such extempo- 
 raneous talk as may be moved by the spirit of the occasion. No 
 prepared sentiments will be submitted for digestion by this assem- 
 blage of Templar wisdom, and "lest you forget," Sir Knights, as 
 you "fall to," we remind you of the words of the immortal Burns: 
 
 "Some hae meat that cannot eat. 
 And some would eat that want it. 
 But we hae meat and we can eat, 
 Sae let the Lord be thankit." 
 
 Therefore we will proceed to discuss the 
 
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 OYSTERS, HALF SHELL, BLUE POINT 
 
 CONSOMME OF GREEN SEA TURTUE 
 
 STRIPED BASS AU GRATIN 
 CUCUMBERS 
 
 SWEETBREADS BRAISED 
 
 FRENCH PEAS 
 
 FILET OF BEEF POTATOES 
 
 ROMAN PUNCH 
 
 ROAST CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS 
 
 WHOLE TOMATO MAYONNAISE 
 
 ICE CREAM FRUITS CHEESE 
 
 COFFEE 
 
192 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 There were present: 
 
 John Corson Smith, Regent, Illinois. 
 
 John C. Kidd, Vice Regent, Texas. 
 
 William H. Mayo, Secretary, Missouri. 
 
 Wiliam A. Davies, Special Committee, California. 
 
 William M. Shaver, Kansas. 
 
 Cornelius Hedges, Montana. 
 
 E. S. Lippitt, California. 
 
 John N. Bell, Ohio. 
 
 Rev. Daniel C. Roberts, D. D., Prelate, Concord, N. H. 
 
 John H. Miller, Maryland. 
 
 George H. Walker, Washington, D. C. 
 
 Harper AI. Orahood, Colorado. 
 
 Henry L. Anthony, Michigan. 
 
 John A. Gerow, Michigan. 
 
 J. M. Hodson, Oregon. 
 
 Wilber P. Webster, Florida. 
 
 Francis E. White, Nebraska. 
 
 Rev. Henry W. Rugg, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 
 
 James F. Robinson and others. 
 
 A pleasant hour or two having been spent in the rooms of William 
 A. Davies, grand recorder and correspondent for California, during 
 which eulogies were spoken in memory of our late Regent Past Grand 
 Alaster James H. Hopkins, and others, who have been called since last 
 we met and the officers having been elected the society of Templar 
 correspondents frequently referred to as the "Mutuals," adjourned to 
 Marchand's, where the evening was devoted to social companionship 
 until "low twelve," when the members separated to meet again (our 
 blessed Emanuel willing) at the Thirtieth Triennial in Saratoga, N. Y., 
 the second Tuesday in August, 1907. 
 
 The officers are: 
 
 John Corson Smith, Regent, Chicago, Illinois. 
 
 John Carson Kidd, Vice Regent, Houston, Texas. 
 
 William H. Mayo, Secretary, St. Louis, Mo.' 
 
 Jesse B. Anthony, Treasurer and Special Committee, Utica, N. Y. 
 
 "On leaving for the East the day following close of session of 
 Grand Encampment the Earl of Euston and his suite received a hand- 
 

 
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 some send off at the hands of the Knights Templar, fully in keeping 
 with the royal reception that was accorded to them on their arrival here 
 Monday morning. The feature of the departure was the Earl's pre- 
 sentation of a beautiful banner of the Great Priory of England and 
 Wales to California Commandery No. i. This commandery had been 
 appointed a special escort to the Earl, while he was sojourning' in the 
 city. 
 
 "Long before 5 o'clock, the hour announced for the departure of 
 the Earl, crowds began to assemble in the court of the Palace hotel, at 
 the Market street entrance and at the entrance to the court in New 
 Montgomery street. Every window in both the Palace and the Grand 
 was filled with onlookers. Promptly at S o'clock the members of 
 California Commandery No. i, arrayed in their knightly robes and 
 mounted on their splendid horses, drew up in front of the entrance 
 to the court. They had only to wait a moment when the Earl ap- 
 peared, accompanied by Sir Knight Reuben H. Lloyd. As the Earl 
 stepped to the edge of the sidewalk Commander Charles M. Plum dis- 
 mounted from his white charger, and with his chapeau in hand, ad- 
 vanced to meet him. 
 
 "In presenting the banner the Earl said : "I take great pleasure in 
 presenting to you and the California Commandery No. i this banner of 
 the Great Priory of England and Wales. I am glad I have this op- 
 portunity to show the appreciation that our order has for yours, and I 
 take a special pleasure in thanking you for the great assistance and 
 kindness you have shown to me since I have been staying in your beau- 
 tiful city." 
 
 Replying, Sir Charles M. Plum said: 
 
 "In accepting this beautiful banner allow me to assure you that 
 California Commandery No. i will always cherish this gift with loving 
 remembrance of your visit to our country and to the twenty-ninth 
 Triennial Conclave held in our city. May God speed you on your 
 homeward way to England.' 
 
 "At the conclusion of this speech the Earl handed to Commander 
 Plum six superb badges, richly wrought in gold and jewels, represent- 
 ing the cross of the Great Priory of England and Wales, with the 
 request that they be presented to the highest officers in the California 
 Commandery. After these formalities the Earl entered a coach drawn 
 by four black horses and the procession started on its march to the 
 railway station. A band led the way, playing lively marches, and was 
 followed by the escort of honor,, the Earl's coach being last in the pro- 
 cession. 
 
196 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 The crowds lining the streets cheered heartily and the Earl ac- 
 knowledged the salutes by raising his hat and smiling pleasantly as he 
 passed on the way to his train for home.'' 
 
 AND THIS WAS THE END, 
 
 GRAND ENCAMPMENT TAKES TRAIN FOR EAST. 
 
 "The escort of California Commandery that has done such good 
 service in welcoming the coming and speeding the parting guests, per- 
 formed its final function last night so far as the Grand Encampment of 
 the Knights Templar was concerned. Grand Master George M. Moul- 
 ton and ex-Grand Master Stoddard and all of the corps of the grand 
 encampment bid farewell to the city and left for Southern California 
 on the 8 o'clock boat from the Ferry building. A detachment of the 
 California Commandery mounted escort, a band, and a number of Cali- 
 fornia Knights in carriages, accompanied the departing officers to the city 
 front. 
 
 "Grand Master Moulton expressed himself as highly pleased with 
 the reception tendered the Knights during their stay in San Francisco 
 and he spoke feelingly of the hospitality of the state in general. Ex- 
 Grand Master Stoddard was also profuse in his expressions of sincere 
 thanks for the courtesies shown him." 
 
 Having seen the end of the most attractive grand conclave this cor- 
 respondent ever attended and encountering much trouble in getting my 
 return ticket validated, if the reader knows what that implies, I was 
 saved a spell of insanity by Captain T. H. Goodman, general passenger 
 agent Southern Pacific company taking up my return and giving me a 
 through ticket home on their limited train which brought me to Chicago 
 inside three days where, after three or four days overhauling accumu- 
 lated correspondence, I was oflf for my second visit to Boston inside of 
 five weeks with the journey to California sandwiched between. 
 
 This second visit was to attend the Supreme Council, A. A. S. R., 
 and other bodies to present our English friends and attend to my du- 
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 BOSTON, SEPTEMBER i8, 1904. 
 
 One month and I was back in Boston after a journey of nearly 
 4,000 miles to California, where I again met our English friends who 
 had returned via St. Louis and its great Exposition. Coming as they did 
 from St. Louis via Niagara Falls, Toronto and Montreal, they were de- 
 lightfully entertained by our Canadian fraters during their brief stay 
 in the latter city. Arriving in the early morning of Monday, September 
 19, they were met at the station by Bro. General Samuel C. Lawrence, 
 Lieut, grand commander of Supreme Council, and myself and escorted 
 to their quarters in the Hotel Somerset, where every provision had been 
 made for their comfort. The forenoon was devoted to their introduc- 
 tion and visit to the brethren of the Royal Order of Scotland, then in 
 annual session, the presiding officer of which is the Hon. James D. 
 Richardson, M. C, each of our visiting brothers being members of that 
 order. 
 
 The afternoon was given to the Supreme Grand Chapter of the 
 • Grand Cross of Constantine of the United States of America of which 
 John Corson Smith is the M. E. Grand Sovereign. While each of our 
 visitors are members and officers of the Constantine Orders of the Red 
 Cross of Rome and Constantine, St. John and Holy Sepulchre, only the 
 Earl of Euston and Charles F. Matier, are Knights Grand Cross of that 
 chivalrous order. The Rt. Hon the Earl of Euston, being M. E. Grand 
 Sovereign of the Grand Imperial Council of England, and Charles Fitz- 
 gerald Matier, Past Grand Viceroy, is the Grand Recorder and Regis- 
 trar General. Each of these distinguished brethren was introduced to 
 the members present, warmly welcomed by Grand Sovereign John Cor- 
 son Smith to which M. E. Grand Sovereign the- Earl of Euston and 
 Grand Registrar Charles F. Matier responded in kind words and cour- 
 teous greetings, were seated during the session and expressed much 
 pleasure at their reception. 
 
 In the evening the annual dinner of the Royal Order of Scotland 
 was held in the Hotel Somerset, when all our visitors were present to- 
 gether with the members of the Royal Order and their ladies. 
 
 The following was the menu : 
 
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 Ftlrt lie IBnsuf aax COhsmptgnona Frata 
 
 Tflmatja Fartws 
 
 Sorbet ait ^trarh 
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 Salads lis L,sitnB 
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Templar Correspondence, 1904. 201 ' 
 
 Several sentiments were offered by Brother Richardson, who se- 
 lected the brethren to respond which they did impromptu and the occa- 
 sion was much enjoyed. 
 
 Tuesday, the 20th, was given to the Supreme Council 33', A. A. 
 S. R., of which Rite the Earl of Euston is M. 111. Past Lieut. Grand 
 Commander of the Supreme Council 33° for England and Wales and 
 the Dependencies of the British Crown. Supreme council was opened 
 on the 30° to admit members of that grade to hear the. allocution of 
 the M. P. Sovereign Grand Commander, the Hon. Henry L. Palmer, 
 33°, when all our visitors were admitted and remained until the allocu- 
 tion was read, after which supreme council was closed and reopened on 
 the 33°, all below that grade retiring. The Hon. the Earl of Euston, and 
 Charles Fitzgerald Matier being of the 33'' remained in all sessions of 
 the supreme council for two days including that of conferring the 
 honorarium on the evening of Tuesday. 
 
 The session was a memorable one from the fact that there were 
 three sovereign grand commanders, a past Lieut, grand commander and 
 a special envoy present during the three days' session. Our own 111. 
 Bro. Henry L. Palmer, 33^" Supreme Council, Northern Masonic Jur- 
 isdiction ; 111. Bro. James D. Richardson, 33^ Supreme Council, South- 
 ern Masonic Jurisdiction, both of the United States of America. 
 
 111. Bro. Isaac H. Stearns, 33P, Supreme Council, Dominion of 
 Canda. 
 
 111. Bro. The Earl of Euston, 33"., Past Lieutenant Grand Com- 
 mander Supreme Council of England and Wales. 
 
 m. Bro. Charles Fitzgerald Matier, 33", special envoy and repre- 
 sentative for Supreme Council of Scotland. 
 
 111. Bro. John Corson Smith, 33", representative for Supreme 
 Council of Scotland, being requested to present the distinguished 
 vistors from Great Britain, did so, saying among other things : 
 
 "In the presence of these fraters Sovereign Grand Commander, 
 you have evidence of work being done toward a closer union of our 
 Masonic bodies and the bringing together for world purposes the 
 people of our great nations. That is the purpose of their visit and it is 
 the consummation of what you so happily inaugurated years ago, when 
 you gave me letters of commendation to the Supreme Councils of Great 
 Britain and Ireland, with the view of bringing about a closer union of 
 our fraternity." 
 
 The guests were warmly welcomed by Sovereign Grand Com- 
 mander in the graceful and courteous manner "so proverbial of 111. Bro. 
 
202 Grand Commandery of Illinois. 
 
 Henry L. Palmer, to which welcome the Earl of Euston responded, 
 closing with : ''I want to thank you all for the many courtesies and 
 the universal kindness shown to me and those who accompany me 
 while in your great country and I express the hope that the bonds of 
 union between us become closer and closer.'' 
 
 Each day Supreme Council partook of noon day lunchecjn in which 
 our friends participated, as follows : 
 
 SupremB (!i;0unnT 33° 
 
 Menu 
 
 CAPES ON Shell 
 
 Lobster Cutlets Peas 
 
 Supreme Sa.uce 
 
 Fricassee Chicken Delmonico Potatoes 
 
 Roast Sirloin Yorkshire Pudding 
 
 Cauliflower au Gratin 
 
 Green Corn 
 
 Cold Ha.m Jelly 
 
 Tomato Mayonnaise 
 
 Celery 
 
 Cheese Olives Salted Almonds 
 Rolls Cake 
 
 Fruit 
 
 Frozen Puddino Vanilla Ice Cream 
 
 Fruit Ices 
 
 Coffee 
 
 Thursday, September 22, igo4 
 
Templar Correspondence, 1904.. 203 
 
 THE END. 
 
 The time for parting came and on the evening of Wednesday, Sep- 
 tember 21, we saw our English friends away, having enjoyed their visit 
 of one month during which time we had been with them from the At- 
 lantic to the Pacific and back again. They departed for New York 
 from which port they sailed on the 24th inst. on board the S. S. Minne- 
 tonka for London. We bade them bon voyage, wired to their steamer 
 a farewell on sailing day as we passed through Montreal on our way 
 home. We received a letter from the Earl as they were about to leave 
 but before going on board ship and we have the following of their safe 
 arrival home as we go press. 
 
 (Crest.) "4th October, 1904, 6 Chesterfield Gardens, 
 
 p "London, W. 
 
 "My Dear General: — Many thanks for your telegram which I got 
 on board S. S. Minnetonka. We landed yesterday morning early after 
 a capital passage and I must take this opportunity of thanking you for 
 all your kindness to myself and party while in the United States and 
 assure you we most thoroughly appreciated and enjoyed the whole of our 
 trip immensely. Yours sincerely, 
 
 "EUSTON." 
 
 Their visit has been all that could be desired, has drawn our 
 knightly order more closely together and made the bond of brother- 
 hood more firm in all branches of Freemasonry. Not only has it done 
 all this but it will aid in bringing the people of these two great nations 
 into a closer union thus proving to the world the truth of the old adage 
 that "blood is thicker than water-." 
 
 It is the happy consummation of our labors of many years and we 
 are content, though we are weary and need rest. 
 
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