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The exercises were opened with music by the band, follow- ed by the singing of an original hymn (words and music by C.
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H. Smith, organist at the Unitarian Church), sung by the Choral Club, composed of young men and women belonging to the different religious societies. Rev. W. J. Batt of the Ortho- dox Congregational Church, read selections of scripture, and Rev. Horace Parker, of Ashby, offered prayer. Mr. Joel Smith, who acted as chairman in the absence (from illness) of Mr. J. H. Lockey, then introduced James Bennett, Esq., who read an original poem of a patriotic character. The ninth stanza of this poem commenced with the words :
" Bring pure, white flowers; a laurel wreath to twine Around this shaft of sculptured stone"
while the author was reading this verse, a bevey of young maid- ens, dressed in white, advanced to the monument and decked it with red, white and blue garlands. After the reading of the poem, came the patriotic address by the orator of the day, Rev. Geo. S. Ball of Upton, a native of Leominster and chaplain during the war. An original hymn, written by James Bennett, Esq., was then sung by the Choral Club. Rev. Rufus P. Steb- bins was next called upon and gave a speech, interspersed with old memories, and closed with a poem replete with humor and pathos. The exercises closed with an interesting and unex- pected floral tribute (by the young ladies who had decorated the monument) to the following named gentlemen : Rev. Geo. S. Ball, Rev. Rufus P. Stebbins, Gen. Kimball, Capt. Joel A. Stratton, Capt. Rockwood, James Bennett and Solon A. Carter.
In 1880, through the generosity of Mr. J. Wallace Lines, who left a bequest of $ 100 towards erecting a fence around the monument, and upon the appropriation of $500 for the same purpose by the town, the curbing was raised, the fence put in place and the land graded. Messrs. Joel Smith, T. J. Ames, and W. H. Lovering were the committee having it in charge.
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CHARLES H. STEVENS POST 53, G. A. R.
The first movement to establish an encampment in Leom- inster was made in the Autumn of 1867 by five old veterans : L. A. Cook, A. J. Parker, F. W. Polley, E. A. Bennett, and Charles H. Wilder ; but, from a lack of enthusiasm among their old comrades, the idea was abandoned, and the five just mentioned made application to, and joined, Post 19 of Fitch- burg, which had been chartered but a few months. This lack of interest was due to the fact that a previous organization had been started and died a premature death, causing many to distrust any organization formed in the interests of old soldiers.
The first decoration services un- der the auspices of the G. A. R. were held upon "Commemoration day," 1868, by a detachment from BEP Post 19, consisting of the five com- GRAND ARMS rades from this town. In June, 861-VETERAN 666 1868, Aldrich Cook, C. B. Flagg, J. G. Eaton, Wm. A. Burrage, J. F. Chaffin, aud Geo. A. Browne joined Post 19, and soon after measures were taken to form a Leominster Post, resulting in the granting of a charter bearing date of June 13th, 1868, with the names of the above mention- ed comrades as charter members.
The Post was organized July 9th, at the Armory of Co. K, in the upper story of "Gardner Hall." The officers chosen and installed at that time were : Commander, Lucien A. Cook ; S. V. C., Wm. A. Burrage ; J. V. C., F. W. Polley ; Adjt., J. F. Chaffin ; Q. M., A. J. Parker ; Sergt. Maj., C. B. Flagg ; Q. M. S., G. A. Browne.
In October the Post moved to "Brittain Hall," formerly the ·
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old Armory building, that stood for years upon the " Old Train- ing Field," and was used jointly by the " Artillery " and " Ri- fle " Companies. Subsequently it was removed to the spot where P. W. Newell's building now stands and a story put un- derneath the original, or, upper story, which was occupied by the Post. Several years after it was moved to its present loca- tion and occupied by comrade J. J. Railey. After several re- movals the Post at last encamped in its present attractive quar- ters. Its history, in the meantime, has been one of good work done, and its record such as to secure the hearty sympathy and co-operation of the community in its efforts.
Probably the most successful meeting ever held by the Post was a Grand Camp Fire, given April 26th, 1877, at which time the Department Commander and Staff, Posts 19, of Fitchburg, 59, of Sterling, 64, of Clinton, 48, of Ayer, and 50, of Towns- end, were present. The parade was headed by the Fitchburg Band, and in the evening a concert was given in the town hall, by local talent, under the direction of comrade J. F. Chaffin, after which stirring speeches were made, and a collection, amounting to $85.00, taken up to be given towards establishing a Soldiers' Home in Massachusetts. This action was the means of placing the town of Leominster first in the State to respond to the call for contributions for that purpose. The full amount turned over to the Department Commander for the Soldiers' Home was $572.05.
About $2000.00 has been expended in charity by the Post during the past ten years, and nearly 200 families aided. This does not include many donations made by comrades, which did not pass through the Post's funds, nor does it include about $600 given to the Soldiers' Home, nor the $900 stolen from them. All these sums foot up nearly $5500.00, or an average of about $275 per year, for the past twenty years. Early in 1885, the organization met with a heavy loss through the rascality of
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their comrade, and previously highly esteemed Quartermaster, Wm. H. Lovering, who absconded with the entire funds of the Post, excepting about $45.00, and for which he was court-mar- tialed and dishonorably discharged from the G. A. R. Al- though disheartened at their loss they immediately took meas- ures to replenish their treasury. The sympathy of the town's people was shown in a substantial way, the Post realizing hand- somely from the various enterprises which they brought out. The Ladies Relief Corps donated $100.00. The Ist Congre- gational Society from their calico party, $69.30. The Baptist Society $20.00. The largest and most successful enterprise was the Grand Fair held from Oct. 12 to the 17th, which netted $4616.57. Thus, what appeared to be a calamity was really a blessing in disguise, for the Post found itself in good circun- stances once more. Old soldiers, who had not until then man- ifested an interest, felt the severity of the loss and like true soldiers rallied to its assistance, joined the ranks and are now doing all in their power to help carry on the work successfully.
The officers of Post 53 for 1888, are : T. A. Hills, Com- mander ; H. N. Spring, Senior Vice Commander ; D. W . Mar- tin, Junior Vice Commander ; C. A. Wheeler, Surgeon ; E. B. Payne, Chaplain ; A. W. Allen, Adjutant ; J. J. Railey, Quartermaster ; C. B. Flagg, Officer of the Day; Elijah Thomp- son, Officer of the Guard ; Albert Flagg, Sergeant-Major ; G. A. Richardson, Q. M. Sergeant.
The following is a list of the Past Commanders : L. A. Cook, W. A. Burrage, F. W. Polley, J. A. Stratton, N. B. Ellis, C. A. Wheeler, C. B. Flagg, W. B. Frissell, Thomas J. Ames, Madison Beal, Aldrich Cook, Clesson Kenney, A. W. Allen, W. D. Blanchard.
LUCIEN A. COOK, first Commander. Sketch already given. WM. A. BURRAGE, second Commander of the Post, was born in Leominster, March 5, 1844. Wm. A. Burrage was
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a son of John M. and Abbie M. Burrage of Leominster, Mass.
From the time he was thirteen years of age, until the Summer of 1862, he worked on a farm for his uncle, Dea. Emory Burrage. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. H, 33d Reg., which company his cousin, Joseph P. Burrage, had pre- viously joined. Before leaving camp he was promoted to the rank of Corporal, and afterwards, while in Georgia, he was made Orderly Sergeant. After being mustered out of service in 1865, he learned the shoe business in Leominster, married in March 1869, Abbie Thayer of Leominster and subsequently removed to Marlboro', Mass. He was elected Commander of the Post in 1869.
F. W. POLLEY, third Commander, was born in Leomin- ster, Feb. 26th, 1837. He worked at shoe-making until the war broke out, when he enlisted and served in Co. A, 15th Reg., and in Co. H, 4th Reg., Mass. Heavy Artillery.
In 1862 he engaged in the shoe business with his father, under the firm name of A. M. Polley & Son, which business he still carries on. Together with others he helped organize Post 53, of which he was a charter member. He served as Senior and Junior Vice Commander, and from July, 1869, to Jan., 1873, as Commander.
J. A. STRATTON, fourth Commander, was born in Leominster in 1837. He enlisted in August, 1862, in Co. C, 53d Reg., Mass. Vols., and was commissioned as Captain. He was bad- ly wounded at the assault upon Port Hudson, La., being shot through the head. He was mustered out with the Reg. Sept. 2d, 1863. He joined Post 53 in Nov., 1869, and served as Commander several terms. He is at present living in Reading, Kansas.
N. B. ELLIS, fifth Commander, was born in Sandwich, Mass., in 1835, enlisted in the 20th Mass. Vols., holding a First Lieutenant's commission, After the close of the war,
F. W. POLLEY.
W. B. FRISSELL.
THOS. J. AMES.
W. D. BLANCHARD.
H. N. SPRING.
J F. CHAFFIN.
J. J. RAILEY.
ELIJAH THOMPSON.
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he was employed as a shoe maker in Leominster. He was Commander in 1875.
C. A. WHEELER, sixth Commander. Sketch as physician given elsewhere.
C. B. FLAGG, seventh Commander, is a native of Sterling, where he was born Feb. 13th, 1839. He enlisted in Co. A, 34th Reg., M. V. M., for three years. He was wounded May 15th, 1864, at New Market, Va., and discharged at Dale Gen'l Hospital, Worcester, July 3d, 1865. He joined Post 53 in 1868 and was Commander in 1880.
W. B. FRISSELL, eighth Commander, was born in Thetford, Vt., in 1826. He enlisted in 1861 as private in Co. K, 6th N. H. Reg. He served three years ; was wounded at the second battle of Bull Run and Fredericksburg. He held the rank of First Sergeant at the time he was discharged in 1864, He moved to Leominster in 1865, and has since followed the busi- ness of carpentering.
THOMAS J. AMES, ninth Commander, was born in Keene, N. H., Feb. 25th, 1843, and came to Leominster in 1850. He enlisted in Co. A, 36th Reg. Mass. Vols., July 14, 1862, and was with his regiment up to July 8, 1864, when he was wounded in front of Petersburg, Va., and was mustered out of service as Sergeant, July 18, 1865. He became a mem- ber of Post 53 in 1870. He served as adjutant for four years, and was Commander in 1884. He also served on the staff of Commander in Chief, R. B. Heath. He was appointed a Postal clerk in 1880.
MADISON BEAL, tenth Commander, was born in Winchendon, Mass., in 1846. He enlisted Oct., 17th, 1861, as private in Co. I, 26th Mass. Vols. and was discharged from service Nov. 18th, 1864. He joined Post 53 in 1871, and served as Commander in 1883.
ALDRICH COOK, eleventh Commander, was born in Leomin-
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ster, April 18th, 1841. He learned the comb business and has been, most of the the time since, interested in the manufacture of horn goods. From 1872 to 1876 he was engaged in the comb business with Capt. E. A. Bennett, under the firm name of Bennett, Cook & Co. He enlisted and served in the 5th Mass. Vols. He was a charter member of Post 53, and served as Commander in 1884.
CLESSON KENNEY, twelfth Commander, 1885. Sketch given with business of Tenney & Kenney.
A. W. ALLEN, thirteenth Commander, was born at Towns- end, Vt., July 8th 1844. He enlisted first, April 19th, 1861, for three months, in the Ist Reg., Vermont Infanty. He served his time out and re-enlisted, Oct. Ist, 1861, for three years, in the Ist Reg., Vermont Cavalry, and was discharged at Stevens- burg, Va., Feb., 1864.
By reason of re-enlistment he was granted a veteran's fur- lough of 35 days and after that period continued with the Reg. until the close of the war. During the war he was slightly wounded twice, but not enough to require the help of a sur- geon.
WILLARD D. BLANCHARD, fourteenth Commander, was born in Foster, R. I., Aug. 7th, 1844. He removed to Uxbridge and attended the schools there. Sept. 23d, 1861, he enlisted in Co. H, 25th Reg., Mass. Vols. He re-enlisted Feb. 18th, 1864, and was mustered out of service July 15th, 1865, by reason of the close of the war. He removed to Leominster in April, 1870, and has since that time been engaged in business as deal- er and contractor in granite. He was Commander of Post 53 in 1887, and the Worcester County Division G. A. R., 1887-8.
A sketch of T. A. Hills, the 15th and present Commander of the Post will be found in connection with a history of the Post Office.
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WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS NO. 31, DEPT. OF MASS.
Feb. 19, 1878, by request of Commander Joel Stratton, and other comrades of the Post, a small company of ladies met in Wood's block, in the rooms then occupied by Mrs. L. J. Cook, for the purpose of forming a Ladies Society, to assist the Post in their labors of charity. March 4th, 1878, the Ladies Auxil- iary Corps was organized with the following officers : Presi- dent, Mrs. Joel Stratton ; Vice President, Mrs. L. J. Cook ; Secretary, A. S. Jaquith ; Treasurer, Mrs. Amanda Wilder. January 1, 1881, the name of the Society was changed to the Leominster Relief Society," and Dec. 29th, re-organized under its present name, "Woman's Relief Corps, 31, of the Depart- ment of Massachusetts," with the following officers : President, Mary A. Flagg; Senior Vice Pres., Sarah F. Gallup ; Junior Vice Pres., Helena Brown ; Chaplain, Augusta Holman ; Con- ductor, Sarah Hicks. The officers for 1888, are, President, Sarah F. Gallup; Sen. Vice Pres., Adolin O. Kendall ; Jun. Vice Pres., Sarah Hicks ; Sec., Mary A. Flagg ; Treas., Ella Butler ; Chaplain, M. Augusta Holman ; conductor, Emma Wells ; assistant conductor, Charlotte Danforth ; Guard, Sarah Parker ; assistant guard, Mary Locke.
E. A. BENNETT CAMP NO. 52 SONS OF VETERANS.
The Sons of Veterans were mustered into service the even- ing of Dec. 15, 1885. The object of the organization is to keep in remembrance the deeds the fathers wrought, and to per- petuate the love they cherished for the country they so bravely defended. The membership is confined to young men whose fathers served their country during the Rebellion. The present officers are : G. H. Woodbury, captain ; G. S. Gibson, Ist Lieut ; G. S. Boynton, 2d. Lieut .; H. E. McKenney, chap- lain, (rank of Lieut.); W. C. Cozzens, orderly sergeant ; G. A. Woodworth, Q. M. Sergeant ; J. V. Cook, Sergeant of Guard ; John S. Wilson, Color Sergeant; W. F. Morse, Camp Guard ;
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John Willis, Corporal of the Guard ; Thos. McEvoy, Picket Guard.
At a meeting of the Camp, held on Monday evening, July 25th, 1887, Rev. E. B. Payne, in behalf of 200 of his fellow townsmen, presented the Camp with a beautiful silk flag, ele- gantly mounted, and bearing the inscription : " E. A. Bennett Camp No. 52, S. of V., Leominster, Mass."
OLD MILITARY COMPANIES.
For many years Leominster furnished two companies of militia, the Old Artillery Company and "The Leominster Ri- fles ;" and for a long time was the Regimental headquarters. The manufacturers and business men of the town were person- ally interested in military matters and although it was the only town of its size in the State, having two companies, yet both received a liberal support and were in a flourishing condition. The palmiest days of the "Rifles " were during the 20 years previous to 1850. The Artillery Company, as previously stated, was in existence for nearly a century, although in later years it was organized as infantry.
Under the old militia laws, one Company of Artillery was allowed to each Regiment of Infantry. The Leominster Ar- tillery Co. was attached to the 9th Regiment and always as- signed the right of line.
In June, 1868, after the close of the war, the Company was re-organized. They made choice of Lucien A. Cook, Captain ; Eugene A. Bennett, Ist Lieutenant ; William A. Burrage, 2d Lieutenant ; and the Company was designated as Co. K, 10th Regt., M. V. M. In 1878 the militia of the State was re-organ- ized and Co. K, was transferred to the 6th Regt. In Decem- ber, 1885, it was disbanded by order of Adjt. Gen. Dalton.
For years the books of this Company, dating back to its or- ganization in 1787, were kept in the vault of the town hall.
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Time did its work and they became illegible. Some of the records were lost in the Worcester fire, so that at the present time there is very little relating to its history in a state of pres- ervation.
The year previous to being disbanded, the Company went into muster with a small number of men, but at the time the order was received, Captain Winch was engaged in recruiting the Company. Had the organization lived to cele- brate its centennial, fifteen months later, it would have been a red letter day in the history of Leominster.
CHAPTER VII.
ORGANIZATIONS.
ENEVOLENT and other organizations in Leominster, are numerous and well supported, the humane and social quali- ties of the people finding expression in their operation.
Below are such facts in regard to these organizations as are of special interest.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
THE MASONIC ORDER is represented by WILDER LODGE, F. & A. M., which was organized in 1859, and chartered June 14, 1860, receiving its name from Hon. David Wilder. It should be stated here that Aurora Lodge, F. & A. M., the oldest organization in Fitchburg, was instituted in Leominster, June 9, 1801, and removed to Fitchburg in 1845. The charter mem- bers of Wilder Lodge were: Wm. Durant, Luther Longley, Cal- vin B. Cook, Ephraim Buss, Benjamin Higbee, Sewall Rich- ardson, Wm. Wilder, John H. Lockey, Samuel Putnam, Geo. T. Lincoln, Charles H. Merriam, Emory Tilton, William B. Walker, F. W. Polley, C. T. Brown, Horatio Willard, L. N. Leslie, A. L. Putnam, Joel C. Allen. The Past Masters are: William Durant, John H. Lockey, Alfred L. Burditt, Charles A. Wheeler, Samuel Whittier, Joel D, Miller, Oliver J. Put-
RESIDENCE OF N. HARWOOD, GROVE AVENUE.
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nam, Thomas J. Ames, Calvin B. Cook, Daniel R. Haynes, Joseph P. Lockey, James Skinner, Francis C. Bowen, Francis H. Shaw, Wilbur B. Tenney, William F. Wilkins, H. R. Brown. The present officers are : F. W. Tenney, W. M ; E. D. Moody, S. W .; H. C. Garfield, J. W .; J. G. Tenney, Treas .; O. A. Taft, Sec. ; D. W. Martin, Senior Dea .; N. E. Metcalf, Junior Dea .; C. A. Joslin, Marshall ; C. H. Moore, Chap .; A. Draffin, S. S .; A. W. Colburn, J. S .; Mason Harris, I. S .; W. F. Wilkins, T. Stated communications, Tuesday, on or before full moon.
THE ODD FELLOWS are represented by Leominster Lodge, No. 86, and Prosperity, (Rebekah) Lodge No. 68.
LEOMINSTER LODGE No. 86, I. O. O. F. was instituted at Leominster, Aug. 7, 1845, and re-instituted 1874. Charles L. Joslin was the first Noble Grand. The following named per- sons have served in that important office since: L. C. Rich- ardson, J. H. Lockey, Thomas Thompson, ; Charles H. Balch E. E. Woods, S. W. Moore, A. J. Bates, F. N. Boutwell, A. A. Wheeler, H. P. Wheeler, C. W. Walker, A. B. Upham, J. M. Robbins, L. F. Poland, A. S. Paton, C. H. Rice, F. F. Fiske, C. H. Currier, W. A. Snow, H. R. Davis, W. F. Dodge, H. Gardner, Alvah Heald, A. L. Walker, J. C. Chapin, W. H. Wood, H. C. Garfield.
The present officers of the Lodge are : N. G., A. P. Harris ; Vice G., W. E. White ; Sec., F. F. Fiske ; Treas., L. C. Rich- ardson ; Warden, F. H. Johnson; Conductor, Frank L. Farnsworth; O. G., C. N. Cozzens ; I. G., A. W. Blood ; R. S. N. G., H. R. Davis ; L. S. N. G., L. B. Grimes, R. S. V. G., Wm. A. Hill; L. S. V. G., Geo. H. Woodbury ; R. S. S., Chas. P. Ellis ; L. S. S., John Rodger ; Chaplain, C. H. Arrington. Meetings every Wednesday evening.
PROSPERITY LODGE, DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH, NO. 86, was instituted Sept. 28th, of the present year, under very fav-
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orable circumstances. Twenty-five charter members constitu- ted the Lodge. Twenty-one were admitted by card, or having the necessary qualifications, and eleven new members were ini- tiated. The following officers were elected : N. G., A. S. Pat- on ; V. G., Mrs. Maria P. Wright ; Sec., Mrs. S. F. Morse ; Treas., Mrs. Annie M. Rice ; F. S., A. L. Walker ; Warden, Mrs. Margaret Harris; Con., Mrs. Sarah F. Hicks ; O. G., C. N. Cozzens ; I. G., H. I. Whitcomb ; R. S. N. G., M. F. Morse; L. S. N. G., L. B. Grimes ; R. S. V. G., Mrs. S. A. Goodrich ; L. S. V. G., Mrs. Lizzie Wilcox ; Chaplain, Geo. M. Powers.
Regular meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN, WACHUSETT TRIBE, No. 41. Instituted, May 18, 1887. The present officers are : Prophet, D. A. Driscoll; Sachem, F. W. Osgood ; Senior Sag- amore, S. A. McDonald ; Junior Sagamore, J. L. Jones ; Chief of Records, W. F. Lawrence; Ass't. C. of R., C. H. Hyatt ; Keeper of Wampum, H. E. Davis ; G. of W., C. A. Burnham ; G. of F., F. S. Flagg. Meetings every Monday. Hall in Paton's Block.
ANCIENT ORDER HIBERNIANS, DIVISION 32. Present offi- cers : William Hackett, President; Matthew Murphy, Vice President ; Joseph O'Haire, F. S .; Daniel Reagan, Treas .; James Walsh, R. S.
DIVISION 4, North Leominster. Present Officers : James Crain, President ; T. Gorman, Vice President ; Michael Sulli- van, Treasurer ; John McCann, F. S .; Michael McLoughlin, R. S.
MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR. GRANITE LODGE, No. 197, was in- stituted Dec. 21st, 1875. Past Dictators : C. A. Wheeler, Geo. A. Bishop, J. P. Lockey, Geo. F. Morse, F. E. Nims, F. O. Lothrop, H. G. Edgerly, D. I. Munsie, Aldrich Cook, Geo. H.
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Cook, T. E. Kendall, J. C. Chapin, J. B. Farnsworth, E. F. Blodgett.
Present officers : J. M. Robbins, Dic. ; Chas. H. Howe, V. D. ; J. A. Tyler, A. D .; Geo. E. Carter, Rep. ; Wm. H. Wood, F. R .; C. F. Nixon, Treas. ; A. P. Harris, Chaplain ; Geo. R. Damon, Guide ; Aldrich Cook, Guardian ; P. Gallagher, Sen.
Meetings, at G. A. R. Hall, first and third Mondays in the month.
ANCIENT ORDER UNITED WORKMEN. TAHANTO LODGE, No. 23, was organized in 1881. The Past Master Workmen are : Wm. H. Savage, J. A. Cotton, H. R. Brown, J. A. Stowell, Albert Stevens, M. A. Greenwood, and O. A. Taft.
The present officers are : J. A. Stowell, P. M. W .; O. A. Taft, M. W .; W. D. Blanchard, F .; J. C. Nichols, O .; A. W. Allen, Recorder ; F. W. Polley, Rec. ; A. O. Wilder, Fin. ; W. G. Derby, Guide ; Jason Buxton, I. W .; C. F, Russell, O. W.
Stated meetings, first and third Thursdays of each month. ROYAL ARCANUM. MONOOSNOCK COUNCIL, No. 977, was organized June 21st, 1886. The present officers are : I. Free- man Hall, Regent ; W. A. Putnam, Vice Regent ; George E. Pratt, Orator ; A. G. Morse, Past Regent ; C. H. Hyatt, Sec'y ; F. J. Lothrop, Collector ; Fred E. Richardson, Treasurer ; G. M. Powers, Chaplain ; C. I. Cleverly, Guide ; Clesson Merri- man, Warden ; Henry Shaw, Sentry.
Meets in G. A. R. Hall first and third Wednesdays of each month.
ROYAL SOCIETY OF GOOD FELLOWS. Instited June 7, 1888. Officers : Chas. Wild, Past Ruler ; A. D. Symonds, Ruler ; George Whitney, Counsellor ; Andrew Tisdale, Instruc- tor ; F. E. Buss, Treasurer ; C. H. Tenney, Financial Secre- tary; C. S. Buss, Secretary ; W. D. Phelps, Prelate ; P. S. Tolman, Director ; C, L. Chase, Guard ; Nelson Holman, Sen-
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try. Meetings the first Monday of each month, at Wood's hall.
ORDER OF THE IRON HALL, BRANCH 787. Instituted June 8th, 1888. Officers : C. J., M. F. Morse ; V. J., Charles Brig- ham ; Acct. A. E. Burgess; Cashier, F. S. Treworgy ; Ad- justor, E. H. Nutting ; Prelate, E. M. Wheeler ; Herald, J. A. Johnquest ; Watchman, W. F. Currier ; Vedette, M. Blodgett ; Medical Examiner, Dr. E. R. Miller. Meetings Friday evenings in I. O. G. T. Hall.
LEOMINSTER FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION was char- tered March 12th, 1879, for the purpose of mutual relief, and assistance, under the calamities to which their public duties may expose them. President, Wm. H. Wood ; Vice Pres., A. W. Lowe ; Sec., A. L, Tenney ; Treas. Elmer Bates .:
TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE. AURORA DIVISION, No. 29, was in- stituted in 1879. The Past Worthy Patriarchs are : Joel Smith, Mason Harris, Mrs. Mason Harris, Mrs. Ira F. Holman, Mrs. Ola L. Smith, Chas. O. Moore, Z. S. Phelps, A. B. McPherson, Wm. C. McPherson, J. C. Smith, James L. Ellis, Geo. S. Boyn- ton, Fred W. Greenleaf.
The present officers are : H. D. Hale, W. P .; Ida Smith, W. A .; F. G. Williams, R. S .; May Brooks, Asst. R. S .; C. S. Chase, Treasurer ; E. F. Metcalf, F. S .; Edith Baldwin, Chaplain ; A. B. McPherson, Conductor ; Lizzie Tompkins, A. C .; Lillian Pierce, I. S .; J. C. Smith, O. S .; G. S. Boynton, P. W. P.
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