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William G. Stover
Sword Bearer
Edwin F. Burkett Warder
The officers elected together with the following ap- pointed officers: William H. Eells, Sentinel; George E. Allen, Charles C. Wood and Charles G. Weaver, Guards, and John E. Husby, U. S. Color Bearer were publicly in- stalled October 1, by Em. Sir Elkanah E. Boynton.
The following were knighted this year: Frank P. Alex- ander, March 19; Allie O. Pillsbury, March 26; William G. Stover and Benjamin P. Wood, April 2; George A. Hall affiliated June 11; William F. Rankin and Antonio Anastasio, June 17.
1913
February 4 the Commandery acted as escort at the funeral of Sir Knight, Frederick E. Sylvester, held at the Rockport Methodist Church, Amity Lodge performing the Masonic funeral service.
On January 1, occurred the death of Sir Charles Pit- man Nash, for several years Recorder of Camden Com- mandery, "a devout Christian, a valued citizen and a faithful knight." A record of his life will be found in the Biographies in the Appendix.
March 18th was the date of the annual inspection, the visiting officer being, Ralph W. Crockett, Eminent Grand Generalissimo.
March 23rd Camden Commandery attended Easter
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service at the Baptist Church upon invitation of Rev. Sir S. E. Frohock.
June 24th, forty-seven Sir Knights and twenty-five ladies, in company with Palestine Commandery, of Bel- fast, were guests of De Valois Commandery, of Vinal- haven. A parade, dinner and ball were features of this delightful outing.
At the annual conclave September 9th, the following officers were elected :
Alfred F. Beverage
Eminent Commander
Charles A. Wilson
Generalissimo
Willard C. Pooler
Captain General
Allie O. Pillsbury
Senior Warden
Edwin F. Burkett
Junior Warden
George A. Tuttle
Treasurer
George S. Clark
Recorder
Reuel Robinson Prelate
William F. Rankin
Standard Bearer
Josiah H. Hobbs
Sword Bearer
John L. Tewksbury Warder
The elected officers together with the following ap- pointed officers: William H. Eells, Sentinel; George E. Allen, Charles C. Wood, and Charles G. Weaver, Guards, were privately installed by Em. Sir Jesse H. Ogier, Sep- tember 30th.
This year for the first time, Christmas was observed with the following program:
SENTIMENTS AND RESPONSES Music-SIR LEWIS P. MAYO Address-REV. SIR LEWIS D. EVANS A Christmas hymn, composed by Em. Sir Reuel Robinson for the occasion was sung by the Sir Knights:
"THE TEMPLAR'S HYMN"
On this fair Christmas Day we meet As Templars true and brave, And at our Blessed Saviour's feet His favor humbly crave.
Once valiant Knights in Holy Land, Their Soverign Lord to please Fought bravely for the motto grand "In Hoc Signos Vinces."
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By this sign we conquer still All earthly vanities; And never while we're living, will Our noble warfare cease.
The maiden innocent we shield And dry the widow's tears, Our swords for Christ's religion wield, And calm the orphan's fears.
As Templar Knights, we're bound to heed The weary Pilgrim's cry The naked clothe, the hungry feed, The wounded vivify.
On this, the birthday of our Lord, As Fraters true and tried ; We pledge anew our knightly word To Him, the crucified.
The following were knighted this year: Milford L. Keene, January 21st, John L. Tewksbury, March 18.
1914
March 31st was the date of the annual inspection, Ar- thur S. Littlefield Eminent Grand Generalissimo being the inspecting officer.
April 12th, forty-four Sir Knights attended Easter service at the Congregational Church upon invitation of Rev. Sir Lewis D. Evans.
June 24th Camden Commandery accompanied by the Camden band left at 6 A. M., by special train for Far- mington, where they were the guests of Pilgrim Com- mandery. An enjoyable time was had by all present, the entertainment and "feeds" being of the best in the history of the pilgrimages of Camden Commandery.
A sad feature of the trip was the accidental death by drowning of Eminent Sir J. Tyleston Gould at the ferry slip at Bath. His absence was not discovered until the train pulled out from the Woolwich side. It is pre- sumed that he walked down an unlighted slip and fell between the piers.
June 28th, Camden Commandery performed the Temp- lar burial service at the funeral of Em. Sir J. Tyleston
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Gould at the Rockport Baptist Church. St. Paul's Lodge and Keystone Chapter, No. 24, of which bodies he was a member, were also in attendance. Burial was at Cam- den.
The annual conclave of September was adjourned until September 15th, when the following officers were elected :
Charles A. Wilson Eminent Commander
Alfred F. Beverage
Generalissimo
Allie O. Pillsbury
Captain General
Edwin F. Burkett
Senior Warden
William F. Rankin
Junior Warden
Reuel Robinson Prelate
George A. Tuttle
Treasurer
George S. Clark Recorder
Josiah H. Hobbs
Standard Bearer
William G. Stover
Sword Bearer
Wilson D. Barron Warder
October 6th the elected officers with the exception of George S. Clark, Recorder, were installed, as well as the appointive officers: William H. Eells, Sentinel; George E. Allen, Charles C. Wood, Charles G. Weaver, Guards. The officers were installed by Em. Sir Alfred F. Bever- age at a public installation.
At the stated meeting December 8th, it was announced that George S. Clark, the Recorder elect declined to serve and the office of Recorder was declared vacant. Em. Sir Leander M. Kenniston was appointed Acting Recorder.
Christmas Day was observed by suitable ceremonies, in addition to the Sentiments and Responses, an address, "Christmas Thoughts" was given by Rev. Sir Lewis D. Evans, and the following Christmas poem was composed and read by Em. Sir Reuel Robinson :
"THE TEMPLAR'S CHRISTMAS PRAYER"
Come to Thy Kingdom, Prince of Peace, Cast from their thrones, the gods of war, Make the embattled nations cease Their strife, and fling thy banner far; That on this holy Christmas Day, Peace may return, we humbly pray.
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Lift up Thine hands, O Christ, the Lord,
Be thou the Mediator now,
Strike from men's grasp the bloody sword,
Bid every armored battle prow
Back to its native port to sail,
That Good-will may henceforth prevail.
Look up, look up, O sons of Men,
From blood stained earth lift up your eyes,
Behold His Cross set once again Gleaming afar, in smoke draped skies;
And conquer by this heavenly sign
Under His leadership divine.
May every valiant Templar Knight To Peace and Friendship lead the way
Beneath his cross sealed banners white; And on our Saviour's natal day
Hurl the fierce pagan war gods down,
And crown Him with a thornless crown.
The following were knighted this year: Herbert W. Currier, Jr., March 31st; Harold S. Currier, October 27.
1915
April 4th the Commandery attended Easter service at the Rockport Baptist Church upon invitation of the pas- tor, Rev. Sir Andrew G. Littlefield.
April 13th was the date of the annual inspection, the inspecting officer being, Edmund B. Mallet, Eminent Grand Generalissimo.
January 12th Andrew G. Littlefield was elected Re- corder and installed February 9th.
June 24th Camden entertained twenty-six Sir Knights from St. Bernard Commandery, Eastport, and twenty- seven Sir Knights from De Valois Commandery, Vinal- haven. Both Commanderies came by boat from their respective towns. De Valois landed in Rockland just be- fore supper on the 23rd, where they were met by Em. Commander Charles A. Wilson. Claremont Commandery of Rockland invited them to the Claremont Asylum, where a lunch was served them, after which they took cars for Camden.
St. Bernard arrived in Camden about six o'clock
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and were met at the boat wharf and escorted to their headquarters at Whitehall.
The evening of the 23rd was devoted to dancing in the Opera House, and on the 24th, after a parade and sight- seeing trips, the three Commanderies went to the summit of Mt. Battie, where dinner was served at the Mt. Battie Club House. A lunch at 6 o'clock and a social evening filled the time until 10 o'clock, when De Valois sailed for home. St. Bernard left for home at 6 o'clock the morning of the 25th.
At the annual conclave, September 14th, the follow- ing officers were elected :
George A. Tuttle
Eminent Commander
Allie O. Pillsbury
Generalissimo
Edwin F. Burkett
Captain General
William F. Rankin
Senior Warden
Josiah H. Hobbs
Junior Warden
Reuel Robinson Prelate
George E. Allen Treasurer
Bertram E. Packard
Standard Bearer
Louis C. Sawyer
Sword Bearer
Wilson D. Barron Warder
October 19th, under dispensation from the Grand Com- mander, Leslie D. Ames was elected Recorder.
October 26th a public installation was held at the Opera House, with Palestine Commandery, No. 14, Bel- fast; Claremont, No. 9, Rockland, and De Valois Com- mandery, No. 16, of Vinalhaven as guests, also Amity Lodge, Keystone Chapter and Seaside Chapter, O. E. S. Em. Sir Elkanah E. Boynton installed the officers elected September 14, together with Leslie D. Ames, Recorder and the appointive officers, William H. Eells, Sentinel, George T. Hodgman, Charles C. Wood, Charles G. Weaver Guards, and John E. Husby U. S. Color Bearer. After the installation, dancing was enjoyed.
December 25th, the annual Christmas observance was held with appropriate exercises. Music was furnished by Sir Lewis P. Mayo and remarks were made by Em. Sirs Reuel Robinson, Leander M. Kenniston and Rev. Sir Lewis D. Evans.
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The following were knighted this year: Andrew G. Littlefield, January 5th; George A. Babb, April 13th; Walter C. Groves, September 21st; William W. Bowden and Leslie D. Ames, October 19th.
1916
The Commandery was inspected March 9, by Franklin R. Redlon, Eminent Grand Generalissimo. Thirty-seven Knights were present in uniform.
April 23rd upon invitation of Rev. Sir S. E. Frohock, the Commandery attended Easter service at the Baptist Church.
May 28th the Commandery acted as escort at the funeral of Sir Antonino Anastasia. The service was per- formed by Amity Lodge at the Congregational Church.
May 30th the Commandery attended the funeral of Em. Sir Leander M. Kenniston. Lines were formed at the Asylum and marched to his home where services were conducted by Rev. Sirs L. D. Evans and S. E. Fro- hock.
The Commandery acted as escort to Amity Lodge and Mt. Battie Lodge of Odd Fellows on the march from the home to the cemetery. At the grave Amity Lodge per- formed the Masonic burial service.
Eminent Sir Kenniston was perhaps, the most promi- nent Camden Mason and Sir Knight of his day. A proper notice of his life and Masonic achievements will be found in the appendix devoted to Past Commanders of Camden Commandery.
St. John's Day, Camden Commandery acted as hosts to De Molay Commandery, No. 10, of Skowhegan. The fraters from Skowhegan arrived June 23rd via boat from Belfast, where they were met by the Camden Command- ery, and after a short parade were escorted to private homes for supper. A social time was held at the Asylum in the evening, and on the 24th, the steamer Governor Bodwell was boarded for Eagle Island. After a shore dinner at the island and a sail around the bay, the Com- manderies arrived in Camden in time for a lunch before
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De Molay left for home at 7 o'clock. Seventy-five Sir Knights composed the De Molay delegation.
At the annual Conclave September 12, the following officers were elected :
Allie O. Pillsbury
Eminent Commander
Edwin F. Burkett
Generalissimo
William F. Rankin
Captain General
Louis C. Sawyer
Senior Warden
Pearl G. Willey
Junior Warden
Reuel Robinson
Prelate
Geo. E. Allen Treasurer
Leslie D. Ames Recorder
Elbert M. Crosby
Standard Bearer
Bertram E. Packard
Sword Bearer
Frank J. McDonnell Warder
October 10th, Bertram E. Packard resigned as Sword Bearer and Pearl G. Willey as Junior Warden, their places being filled by the election of Bertram E. Packard as Junior Warden and Charles W. Coombs as Sword Bearer. These officers with William H. Eells, Sentinel, were privately installed October 17 by Em. Sir Jesse H. Ogier.
December 12th there was no quorum at the stated meeting, the first time this had happened in the history of the Commandery.
December 25th the usual Christmas observance was held with an appropriate program including remarks by Em. Sir Reuel Robinson and Rev. Sir Lewis D. Evans.
The following were knighted this year: Charles W. Coombs, January 11th; Frank J. McDonnell, March 9th, and Arthur C. Hosmer, June 20th.
1917
The annual inspection was held February 27th by J. Frederick Hill, Eminent Grand Generalissimo. Thirty- six members and thirteen visitors were present in uni- form.
April 8th the Commandery attended Easter services at St. Thomas Epscopal Church upon invitation of the Rector, Gilbert Foxwell.
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April 22nd, Forty-eight Sir Knights, an unusually large number, attended the funeral of Sir William H. Eells, who had so long and faithfully served the Com- mandery as Sentinel. The Templar service was held at the Congregational Church, and the commitment service at the grave.
June 24th the Commandery to the number of fifty paraded the principal streets and had supper at the Elms at 6 o'clock, and attended a show at the Opera House in the evening.
At the annual Conclave September 11th, the following officers were elected :
Edwin F. Burkett
Eminent Commander
William F. Rankin
Generalissimo
Louis C. Sawyer
Captain General
Bertram E. Packard
Senior Warden
Frank J. McDonnell
Junior Warden
Reuel Robinson Prelate
George E. Allen
Treasurer
Leslie D. Ames
Recorder
Elbert M. Crosby
Standard Bearer
William G. Stover
Sword Bearer
Hubert M. Wardwell Warder
The officers were installed October 9th at a public in- stallation by Em. Sir Alfred F. Beverage. A special pro- gram of readings by Evangeline Weed of Boston was enjoyed after the installation.
November 13th another stated meeting was omitted for lack of a quorum.
December 11th it was voted to remit the dues of all Sir Knights in the service. A list of the Sir Knights of Camden Commandery who served in the World War will be found in the appendix.
December 25th, the usual Christmas observance was held and an interesting address was delivered by Rev. Sir S. E. Frohock.
The following were knighted this year : Robie F. Ames, February 27th ; Hubert M. Wardwell, May 22 and Arthur P. Webster, June 12th.
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1918
January 4th the Commandery attended the funeral of Sir Edwin C. Fletcher. A church service was held at his home.
March 31st the Commandery attended Easter service at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
April 2nd, Edward W. Wheeler, Eminent Grand Gen- eralissimo inspected the Commandery. Forty Sir Knights were present in uniform.
At the annual conclave September 10th, the following officers were elected :
William F. Rankin
Eminent Commander
Louis C. Sawyer
Generalissimo
Bertram E. Packard
Captain General
Frank J. McDonnell
Senior Warden
Hubert M. Wardwell
Junior Warden
Reuel Robinson
Prelate
George E. Allen
Treasurer
Leslie D. Ames
Recorder
Millard B. Long
Standard Bearer
Elbert M. Crosby
Sword Bearer
Fessenden W. Miller
Warder
At this conclave it was voted to purchase $25 worth of War Savings Stamps.
September 24th Alfred F. Beverage installed the offi- cers at a private installation. In addition to the elective officers George L. Thorndike was installed Sentinel and Charles G. Weaver and George T. Hodgman, Guards.
On account of an epidemic of influenza in town, no meetings were held in October, November and December, public meetings being banned by the town officials.
The following were knighted this year: Benjamin C. G. Burkett, April 12th; Leslie M. Conary, March 29th; Millard B. Long and Archibald F. Green, June 18th.
1919
January 14th, vacancies in the line of offices were fil- led by the following appointments: Edwin F. Burkett, Generalissimo; Elkanah E. Boynton, Captain General;
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Charles A. Wilson, Senior Warden; Alfred F. Beverage, Junior Warden.
The vacancies were caused by the removal of Bertram E. Packard from town, and the entering of the service of Sirs Louis C. Sawyer, Frank J. McDonnell and Hubert
April 20th the Commandery attended Easter service at the Congregational Church upon invitation of the Pastor, Rev. H. I. Holt.
April 22nd the Commandery was inspected by Wil- mer J. Dorman, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Command- er. Thirty-nine members and six visitors were present in uniform.
June 24th was observed by Camden Commandery by holding a parade at 5.00 P. M., and returning to the Asylum, sat down to a salmon supper, after which a social evening was enjoyed.
September 9th, no conclave was held for a lack of a quorum, and a dispensation was issued for the annual conclave to be held October 14th. At this conclave the following officers were elected:
George E. Allen
Eminent Commander
Louis C. Sawyer
Generalissimo
Frank J. McDonnell
Captain General
Senior Warden
John L. Tewksbury Howard D. Small
Junior Warden
Reuel Robinson Prelate
Charles C. Wood
Treasurer
Leslie D. Ames Recorder
Robert W. Jamieson
Standard Bearer
Albert H. Parsons Sword Bearer
Millard B. Long Warder
The elective officers and appointive officers as follows: John J. Paul, Sentinel; George T. Hodgman, Josiah H. Hobbs, and Charles G. Weaver, Guards, were installed at the Opera House, November 21st, by Em. Sir Morris Slugg of Palestine Commandery, of Belfast.
This was a strictly Templar installation and ball. Palestine Commandery of Belfast, Claremont Command- ery of Rockland and De Valois Commandery of Vinal-
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haven and their ladies were present as guests.
December 25th was appropriately observed with the usual Sentiments and an address by Rev. Sir Lewis D. Evans.
The following were knighted this year: William O. Roberts, April 15th; William A. Hosmer, April 22nd; Alfred F. Sherman and Howard D. Small, April 29th ; William L. Bassick, Robert W. Jamieson and Mark W. Ingraham, September 2nd; William S. Green, affiliated November 11th.
1920
April 4th, forty-three Knights attended Easter service at the Methodist Church upon invitation of the Pastor, Rev. B. W. Russell.
April 13th, Frank W. Bucknum, Eminent Grand Generalissimo inspected the Commandery. Forty-three Sir Knights were present in uniform.
April 26th forty Sir Knights attended the funeral of Sir Wilfred C. Rodgers at his home on Belmont Avenue.
June 24th we joined with Claremont Commandery of Rockland. Fifty-five Camden fraters went to Rockland at 9 A. M. and after a parade, with forty-five Claremont Knights, the party proceeded to Camden, where a parade was held. Following the parade, automobiles were taken for Northport, where at Duncan Lodge, the Summer home of Sir Charles O. Montgomery, dinner was served and the afternoon spent in sports and a general good time.
At the stated conclave September 14th, the following officers were elected :
Leslie D. Ames
Eminent Commander
Frank J. McDonnell
Generalissimo
John L. Tewksbury
Captain General
Senior Warden
Howard D. Small Claire K. Manhart Reuel Robinson Prelate Treasurer
Junior Warden
Charles C. Wood
Charles A. Wilson Recorder
Robert W. Jamieson Standard Bearer
Albert H. Parsons
Sword Bearer
William O. Roberts Warder
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The officers were installed October 5th by Edward W. Wheeler, Right Eminent Grand Commander. The ap- pointive officers installed were, John J. Paul, Sentinel ; George T. Hodgman, Charles G. Weaver and Josiah H. Hobbs, Guards.
A social dance followed the installation ceremony.
November 5th, Camden Commandery to the number of forty-three did escort duty at the funeral of Em. Sir Jesse H. Ogier. A church service was held at the residence, and Amity Lodge performed the Masonic service at the grave.
December 14th Rev. Lewis D. Evans was made an honorary member of the Commandery.
Christmas was observed by the usual sentiments, and a historical account of the Crusades given by Em. Sir Leslie D. Ames. Rev. Sir Lewis D. Evans gave an address.
The following were knighted this year: Philip Thomas, March 2nd; Grover C. Carver and Claire K. Manhart, March 2nd; Zelma M. Dwinal, April 13th; Hervey C. Al- len, James A. Wagner and Leroy E. McDermott, June 1st; Leslie B. Arey and David K. Arey, July 6; Harold S. Corthell, December 7th.
1921
March 22nd the Commandery was inspected by Frank P. Denaco, Eminent Grand Generalissimo.
March 27th the Commandery attended Easter service at the Baptist Church upon invitation of the Pastor, Rev. Thomas L. Griffiths.
During the month of April this year, thirteen candi- dates were knighted at meetings held on the 16th and 21st. The meeting of the 21st was opened in the after- noon with work in the Red Cross and Malta, supper being served between the two sessions.
June 11th Sir Henry Tolman was buried with the Templar Service.
June 23rd, seventy-two Sir Knights went to Skowhegan by automobile, where they were the guests of De Molay Commandery. For the two days the Camden fraters were royally entertained, receiving every courtesy and enjoying a most wonderful pilgrimage.
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The annual Conclave was held September 13th and the following officers elected :
Frank J. McDonnell
Eminent Commander
John L. Tewksbury
Generalissimo
Howard D. Small
Captain General
Reuel Robinson Prelate
Charles C. Wood
Treasurer
Charles A. Wilson
Recorder
Claire K. Manhart
Senior Warden
William L. Bassick
Junior Warden
Harold S. Corthell
Standard Bearer
Albert H. Parsons
Sword Bearer
Charles A. Cavanaugh Warder
The officers were installed September 27th, together with the following: John J. Paul, Sentinel; George T. Hodgman, George E. Allen and Leslie D. Ames, Guards, and James A. Wagner U. S. Color Bearer.
The installing officer was Em. Sir Fred E. Dwinal, of Lewiston Commandery and following the ceremony a social dance was held.
December 10th the Templar burial service was per- formed at the funeral of Sir Frank O. Clark.
December 13th, James F. Burgess was elected Senior Warden to fill the vacancy caused by the removal from the state of Claire K. Manhart.
December 25 the usual Christmas observance was held, in addition to the regular sentiments an address was given by Em. Sir Fred E. Dwinal of Lewiston Commandery.
Five widows of Sir Knights were remembered with gifts of gold, and flowers were sent to four others.
The following were knighted this year : Mark Rodgers, February 5th; George H. Glaentzel, March 8th; Welling- ton Coombs, Daniel J. Dickens, Carl C. Hopkins, March 22nd; Walter P. Conley, April 30th; Amasa Williams, Horace Sprague, Joseph A. Pendleton, Samuel W. Coombs, Leslie E. Smith, Addison G. Young, John W. Clayter, April 16th; Daniel L. Proctor, Ernest A. Rob- bins, Charles A. Cavanaugh, Lucius W. Howe, Bertie V. Wall and Lewis G. Tewksbury, April 21st; Martin E.
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Whitmore, Alphonso S. Prince, Walter Clark, June 2nd ; Arthur P. Ames, Henry T. Lamb, Llewellyn Frohock, Ed- ward K. Thurston and Samuel Simpson, June 16th; May- nard S. Porter, September 30th.
1922
At the Stated Conclave February 14th, it was voted "that this Commandery is unanimously opposed to the Grand Commandery regulations of 1920, requiring all candidates of Commanderies having attained a member- ship of 250 to make uniform compulsory before taking the Temple degree.
February 28th was the date of the annual inspection by Cyrus N. Blanchard, Eminent Grand Generalissimo. Thirty-nine members in uniform.
March 14th a big Conclave was held when five Com- panions from Islesboro were knighted. Seventy were present at supper, and about 50 at the meeting.
April 11th a committee consisting of Sirs P. G. Willey, Henry Storey, and Benj. Burkett, was authorized to or- ganize a Fife and Drum Corps, and said committee em- powered to purchase instruments and uniforms for same. The Drum Corps was organized and much interest mani- fested in it for several years, but upon the death of Sir Knight Storey it gradually declined and was finally dis- banded in 1927.
April 16th forty-two Sir Knights attended Easter ser- vice at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church by invitation of the Rector, Rev. Ralph H. Hayden.
May 9th a committee consisting of Em. Sir George E. Allen, Em. Sir Leslie D. Ames and Sir William L. Bassick, was instructed to purchase Past Commanders' Jewels for all Past Commanders to be presented at the annual Con- clave in September.
June 13th the committee reported that they had pur- chased 13 jewels at a cost of $409.00.
June 24th the Commandery was the guest of St. Omer Commandery of Waterville. The Camden Sir Knights went to Belfast by boat, and from there by train. The Commanderies at Waterville were entertained at the
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Fair Grounds, and a pleasant pilgrimage was enjoyed. The fraters of Palestine of Belfast entertained Camden on their way home, the boat leaving Belfast at 1 A. M. the 25th.
August 17th the Sir Knights and their families held a Field Day at Lincolnville Beach, about one hundred and twenty taking part. A parade was held at 5.50 headed by the newly organized Drum Corps. A banquet of lob- sters, clams, roast corn, coffee and ice cream was served at 6.30 and the evening spent in dancing in Community Hall.
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