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GRAND COMMANDERY OP PENNSYLVANIA .. The fifth annual conclave was held in the citjr of Philadelphia ^ June 22 nd , 1858 ; its proceedings were characterized with the greatest harmony , and to the Templar Mason are of more than ordinary interest . The Grand Commandery was called to order by the M . E . Sir Benjamin Parke , G . Commander , of Harrisburg . Representatives from Commanderies Nos . l , 2 / 3 , K 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 18 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , were present , when the Grand Commandery was opened in ample form .
This grand body has commenced the glorious work of not only procuring , but preserving , the early historyof Knighthood , by the appointment of a committee , consisting of Sir A . E . Stocker , P . ^ W . H . Allen , I ) , G . M ., a committee to address a communication to the R . W . Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , to Lodge No : 3 ; and Chapter No . S , asking their consent to examine the early records of their respective , bodies , for the purpose of obtaining any matters of interest in relation to the introduction of Knighthood into
Pennsylvania , and said committee is required to report their proceedings at next conclave . The following officers were elected and installed into their respective offices , to serve during the present IVla ^ J E R . E ; G . Commander , in the place of Benj . Parke , who declined a re-election W . VDEG CP EGG % Allen , .... a ; . . Knapp , ..
Waugh ; E . G . P . ; J , L . Hutchinson , E . G . S . W . ; Alex . Wishart , E . G , J . W /; Albert Culbertson , E . G . Tr . ; Alfred Creigh , E . G . Rec . ; Geo . R . Clark , E . G . St . B . ; Geo . H . Bull , E . G . Sw . B . ; Wm . G . Warden , Warder ; H . L . Sm ^ The returns of the Grand Recorder show that there are seventeen subordinate Commanderies , with a membership of five hundred and eighty-nine Knights , and from the returns of the last year the Order appears to be on the increase .
Masonic Benefit Society . —A very interesting event tookplace at the Star and Garter , Kew , on the 7 th inst . About twenty Brethren gave a dinner to Bro . Rackstraw * on the dissolution of a Masonic benefit society , held for many years at the late Gun Tavern . The dinner was served up in excellent style . Bro . Joseph Smith , G . Burst ., took the chair ; Bro . Andrew M'Callan was vice-chairman . After the usual routine of toasts , the chairman said , he came to what was considered the toast of the day , viz ., " The health of Bro . Rackstraw , the treasurer and trustee of the Masonic Benefit Society for many years , " which he proposed in a very able
speech ; and presented on behalf of the society , a very massive silver tea service and waiter , which cost between £ 60 and £ 70 , with the following inscription engraved thereon : — - " Presented to Bro . Rackstraw , on the dissolution of the Masonic Benefit Society , as a mark of respect for his valuable and efficient services as Treasurer . August , 1858 . " After the applause of the Brethren had subsided , Bro . Rackstraw replied in a very neat speech . The chairman then proposed the health of the secretary , Bro . Hale , and handed him a cheque for £ 10 , as a mark of respect for past services , which was responded to by the secretary . Bro . Rackstraw then proposed the health of the chairman , Bro .
Joseph Smith , ( who had been honorary chairman and trustee to the society for many years ) , in a very able speech , and presented him with a handsome massive silver coffee-pot , to complete a service of plate the gift , to him , some time since of the Domatic Lodge ; Bro . Smith replied , in a very appropriate speech The chairman then proposed prosperity to the Masonic charities , and appealed to the Brethren , as they had shared the money of the society , before they parted not to forget the aged Masons and widows , an appeal which was responded to by the Brethren subscribing £ 10 for the widows' , and £ 10 for the aged Masons . After several other toasts , and a determination on the part of the Brethren to form a new society , the Brethren separated , highly delighted with the day ' s proceedings .
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GRAND COMMANDERY OP PENNSYLVANIA .. The fifth annual conclave was held in the citjr of Philadelphia ^ June 22 nd , 1858 ; its proceedings were characterized with the greatest harmony , and to the Templar Mason are of more than ordinary interest . The Grand Commandery was called to order by the M . E . Sir Benjamin Parke , G . Commander , of Harrisburg . Representatives from Commanderies Nos . l , 2 / 3 , K 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 18 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , were present , when the Grand Commandery was opened in ample form .
This grand body has commenced the glorious work of not only procuring , but preserving , the early historyof Knighthood , by the appointment of a committee , consisting of Sir A . E . Stocker , P . ^ W . H . Allen , I ) , G . M ., a committee to address a communication to the R . W . Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , to Lodge No : 3 ; and Chapter No . S , asking their consent to examine the early records of their respective , bodies , for the purpose of obtaining any matters of interest in relation to the introduction of Knighthood into
Pennsylvania , and said committee is required to report their proceedings at next conclave . The following officers were elected and installed into their respective offices , to serve during the present IVla ^ J E R . E ; G . Commander , in the place of Benj . Parke , who declined a re-election W . VDEG CP EGG % Allen , .... a ; . . Knapp , ..
Waugh ; E . G . P . ; J , L . Hutchinson , E . G . S . W . ; Alex . Wishart , E . G , J . W /; Albert Culbertson , E . G . Tr . ; Alfred Creigh , E . G . Rec . ; Geo . R . Clark , E . G . St . B . ; Geo . H . Bull , E . G . Sw . B . ; Wm . G . Warden , Warder ; H . L . Sm ^ The returns of the Grand Recorder show that there are seventeen subordinate Commanderies , with a membership of five hundred and eighty-nine Knights , and from the returns of the last year the Order appears to be on the increase .
Masonic Benefit Society . —A very interesting event tookplace at the Star and Garter , Kew , on the 7 th inst . About twenty Brethren gave a dinner to Bro . Rackstraw * on the dissolution of a Masonic benefit society , held for many years at the late Gun Tavern . The dinner was served up in excellent style . Bro . Joseph Smith , G . Burst ., took the chair ; Bro . Andrew M'Callan was vice-chairman . After the usual routine of toasts , the chairman said , he came to what was considered the toast of the day , viz ., " The health of Bro . Rackstraw , the treasurer and trustee of the Masonic Benefit Society for many years , " which he proposed in a very able
speech ; and presented on behalf of the society , a very massive silver tea service and waiter , which cost between £ 60 and £ 70 , with the following inscription engraved thereon : — - " Presented to Bro . Rackstraw , on the dissolution of the Masonic Benefit Society , as a mark of respect for his valuable and efficient services as Treasurer . August , 1858 . " After the applause of the Brethren had subsided , Bro . Rackstraw replied in a very neat speech . The chairman then proposed the health of the secretary , Bro . Hale , and handed him a cheque for £ 10 , as a mark of respect for past services , which was responded to by the secretary . Bro . Rackstraw then proposed the health of the chairman , Bro .
Joseph Smith , ( who had been honorary chairman and trustee to the society for many years ) , in a very able speech , and presented him with a handsome massive silver coffee-pot , to complete a service of plate the gift , to him , some time since of the Domatic Lodge ; Bro . Smith replied , in a very appropriate speech The chairman then proposed prosperity to the Masonic charities , and appealed to the Brethren , as they had shared the money of the society , before they parted not to forget the aged Masons and widows , an appeal which was responded to by the Brethren subscribing £ 10 for the widows' , and £ 10 for the aged Masons . After several other toasts , and a determination on the part of the Brethren to form a new society , the Brethren separated , highly delighted with the day ' s proceedings .