Historical proceedings and charter decisions of the Knights Templars Grand Commandery in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
This book compiles the annual and semi-annual gatherings, officer lists, obituaries, committee reports, and charter actions that shaped the jurisdiction from the late 1860s into 1871. It documents rituals, lectures, and the governance of subordinate commands, offering a clear view of fraternal work and organizational growth in that era.
Inside you’ll find detailed records of assemblies, including talks, elections, and discipline, plus formal reports on charters, by-laws, and jurisdiction. The volume records special and semi-annual meetings, obituaries of notable members, and exemplifications of orders such as the Red Cross, Temple, and Malta. It also includes constitution and by-laws, financial arrangements, and instructions for establishing new commands.
- Notes on funeral ceremonies, officer lineups, and ritual practices
- Reports on petitions, charters, and governance changes
- Lectures and approved forms for orders within the organization
- Structured guidelines for commandery operations and finances
Ideal for readers of fraternal history, Masonic documentation, and 19th-century organizational records.