Proceedings of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars and the Appendant Orders of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, for the Year Ending October 25, A. . of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and t

Order), Knights Templar (Masonic

ISBN 10: 0365189871 / ISBN 13: 9780365189879

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Proceedings of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templars and the Appendant Orders of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, for the Year Ending October 25, A. . of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and t
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365189871
• ISBN 13: 9780365189879
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

Official Proceedings and Constitutions from the Grand Commandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island

This historical volume compiles the year-by-year records, constitutions, and key rulings of Knights Templar and allied orders in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It includes annual addresses, officer lists, financial reports, and the rules that shaped subordinate commanderies, as well as biographical sketches and notices from past leaders. A detailed snapshot of 19th‑century fraternal governance and ritual practice.

The book presents a window into how this Masonic body organized, dispensed charters and dispensations, and guided local temples through rituals, resolutions, and governance. It covers both formal constitutional sections and the practical workings of assemblies, from opening ceremonies to installation of officers and annual addresses. Readers will find procedural clarity alongside period etiquette and ceremonial materials.

• Constitutional norms for commanderies, grand bodies, and encampments, including duties and elections.
• Records of annual and semi-annual assemblies, with officer lineups and key committee work.
• Discussions on regalia, dues, per-capita taxes, and the Grand Fund, reflecting financial governance.
• Biographical sketches and portraits related to notable members and leaders of the era.

Ideal for researchers of fraternal history, Masonic-era governance, and regional religious‑fraternal organizations of the 19th century.