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ORDER OF THE ORIOLE.

The Order of the Oriole. An organization peculiar to Maryland, or more especially to Baltimore. Their parades are made with great pomp, with elegant display, the procession often representing scenes in the East. The night pageant of September 14, 1882, was one of great magnificence, and possibly may not have been equaled. This particular display illustrated "The Rama-Chandra, or briefly, RamaAvatara." This is taken from the Ramayana, one of the two great epic poems of India. Fifteen tableaux from the poem, illustrated, with a translation, entitled "The Epic of India," was published for distribution by the Order of the Oriole, 1882.

SOCIETY OF ELEUSIS.

Society of Eleusis. It is stated on its shield that this Order was instituted B. C. 1356. The motto of the Eleusinians in this country is: Quod hoc sibi vult? Commune bonum. Founded on a portion of the ceremonies and tenets of their ancient brethren, modified and modernized to conform to existing environments, the society occasionally holds a Grand Festival, with music, dancing, banquet, and commemorative exercises. The duodecennial celebration in Boston, Mass, on March 6, 1884, was considered the most elaborate, the typographical specimens of which were elegant.

BROTHERHOOD OF THE WEST GATE.

The Order of the West Gate. "Wealth, Fame, Power-ALL that the world can give sink into nothingness in the presence of restored INNER HARMONY." This is a Brotherhood earnestly engaged in the solution of the esoteric mysteries of the microcosm; a problem, rightly solved, re-opening Eden and ensuring harmony in all affairsdomestic, social, and national. While the Soul directs, there is Growth. The exponent of the West Gate Philosophy is The Oracle, and it is published at Bridgton, Maine.

BROTHERHOOD OF THE NEW LIFE.

"He breathed on them, and said, 'Receive ye the Holy Ghost."" This Brotherhood has published some literature; the leading work is "The Breath of God with Man." It aims to give the ground and evidences of Universal Religion. The Brotherhood declare that One is near, who speaks, "I am the bread of life. If any man partake of My substance, he shall live forever." "We have sought and found. We do know that there is a world of plenary life, beyond the realm of corporeal elements." "Seek and ye shall find." "I am the door." The Brotherhood emonates from California.

ANCIENT ROYAL ORDER OF OSIRIS.

The Order of Osiris dates from the reign of the Egyptian King Menes, the first in the Dynasty styled I, by the historian of that ancient country, Manetho, of which Order both these personages were members. The Supreme Tribunal of the Ancient Order bases all its statements on a conservative era, namely, A. D. 1896, or A. O. 5519. The mysteries are called the Lesser and Greater Mysteries. The Mysteries were instituted in virtue, and proposed the noblest ends, by the worthiest means." The Order seeks "to clothe the naked; to feed the hungry; to educate the orphan; to know each other, and ourselves." Truth, Justice and Equity are their watchwards. The headquarters of the Order is not given in its "History, Objects, and Aims," published in 1887.

ORDER OF THE ALFREDIANS.

This Order was active about twenty years ago in Boston, although little is heard of it in quite recent years. Intended especially for the descendants of the wise and good King Alfred, yet it will find favor with those descended from branches of the same Stock. The advice of the dying Alfred to his son is accepted as a rule of action, and on that advice the precepts of Alfredianism are founded. Alfred ascended the throne April 23, 871, and therefore the Alfredians decree that April 23 shall be celebrated as the commemoration day of the Order throughout the world. They also state as an aditional reason for the 23d of April, that it is the natal day of Shakespeare, 1564, the poet of all time, the embalmer of the Anglo-Saxon tongue.

ORDER OF THE OMAH LANGUAGE.

Order of the Omah Language. The Omah tongue is the root of the Language. The primal language was the link which allied man to Yahveh; through it he comprehended a knowledge now lost in a labyrinth of confused sounds. The language in its fullness of meaning, revealed to man the science of material life; made him an alchemist and a prophet; through its symbols he calculated the mathematical construction of the universe, and comprehended the finite meaning of his planetary existence. This language now upon this planet has once more reached the identical point from which it was diffused. Men daily pronounce the magic words, having no conception of their occult power and meaning. It is the purpose of this Order to discover these magic words. A word to the wise is sufficient. The organ of the Order is the Psychic Messsnger. The head of the Order is the head of the nation--Washington, D. C.

IMPERIAL ORDER OF MUSCOVITES.

Imperial Order of Muscovites. This Order is of a Russian character and was introduced into the United States in 1894. Its officers are styled Czar, Regent, Commander, etc. Much secrecy is exercised by those connected with it. The first Lodge in this country was organized March 30, 1894, at Cincinnati, Ohio, and was called Kremlin-Moscow. It is not connected with the Odd Fellows, yet it is said to be especially designed for them, something as the Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine is designed for those in the higher degrees of Masonry.

ORDER OF THE SANHEDRIM.

This Order was organized July 26, 1887, in the State of Michigan, and is designed more especially for a Press Brotherhood. There are three classes, namely, 24 Priests, 23 Elders, 24 Scribes, a total of 71, and with one who sits in " Moses seat," equals 72. The National Sanhedrim's officers are Patriarch, Father of Judgment, Referee, Senior and Junior Almoners, Senior and Junior Monitors; also, appointive officers, Senior and Junior Notaries, and the Pedagogue. There is also a Sage in the Great Sanhedrim. The city, town, and country organizations are styled "Little Sanhedrims." Headquarters are at Detroit, Mich.

ORIENTAL ORDER OF HUMILITY.

This Order is sometimes styled "Sons of Humility," and was originally called The Oriental Haymakers when the sublime degree was conferred upon the King of Persia. The Supreme Sultan is the head of the Order and his edicts are to be obeyed the penalty for disobedience at the sessions being executed at once. The decorum of the meetings must be enforced. It is in vogue in nearly all the large cities. The legend of the Order gives an epitome of its history.

ORDER OF THE GRAND ORIENT.

This Order is comparatively quite modern, it having been taken from other existing rites and reconstructed. Its principles read thus: "To recognize and assert that there is no exclusive possession of ed ucation, wealth or position; that all men were born equal; to elevate man's social position; to germinate thought and gather reason from symbolism; to recognize these principles as having existed since time began; to promulgate and maintain them while we live, and to hand down to and enjoin upon posterity their existence, until Time shall be no more." This Order is conferred in nearly all the large cities.

SONS OF JONADAB.

The Sons of Jonadab are a body of men that date back many years. They base their organization on the verse found in Jeremiah xxxv, 6: "We will drink no wine, for Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, commanded us, saying, 'Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye nor your sons for ever.'' The Sons of Jonadab were flourishing in New England some twenty years ago, but of late years have somewhat depleted on account of other more modern similar associations. Any Son of Jonanab who once breaks his pledge can never be reinstated. They believe in having correct and wholesome laws, and then living up to them, and hence are not changing the codes for experiments.

UNITED DAUGHTERS OF RECHAB.

The Daughters of Rechab were established in Boston, March 15, 1845, and their pledge is based on the command which Jonadab the son of Rechab gave to his posterity, Their motto is " Mercy and Truth are met together." After quoting Jer. xxxv, 6, they also quote I Peter i, 22; I Cor. iii, 14; I John iii, 18; Eph. iv, 32; Matt. v, 10. They were a potent factor with the Sons of Jonadab in their day.

COMMONWEALTH OF JESUS.

The Commonwealth of Jesus. The object and aim of this Commonwealth shall be the highest development of the spiritual, mental and physical interests of humanity, by organized Christian coöperation. The Head of this organized body shall be Jesus Christ. "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear." The true, eternal aristocracy, coming down from an unbroken line of kings and priests, after the Order of Melchisedeck, in whose veins flows the bright RED blood." No date of organization is given. Official address, San Francisco, Cal.

ORDER OF THE MACCABEES.

This Order was started, we are informed, in Michigan, and took its name from the patriotic Hebrew Judas Maccabeus and his decendants. It is generally supposed that their name was formed from the fnitials of the Hebrew words inscribed on their banner: Mi Camoka Baalim Iehovah (Ex. xv, 11), "Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods." The emblem of the ancient family is said to have been a hamHow far the modern Order adopt the principles and tenets of the ancient brethren is not stated in their literature. Suffice it to say that the main features are a ready financial help in a time of need. Their bodies are styled Tents, and they are said to be very numerous in the Middle and Western States.

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THE NEW ORDER OF BUILDERS.

This Order was founded in New York City, September 29, 1879, by William H. Von Swartwout, its President. " By the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men " (Rom. v, 18). The Branches, or sub orders, manage and operate sources of production, distribution, and supply. Each individual gravitating to the Order will incline as adaptability draws him. Six hours are a working-day; five days a week; twenty days a mor.th; ten months a year; twenty-nine years is the Commonwealth working limit. The period of public service begins at 21 and ends with 49— the 50th birth begins every person's Jubilee. This service bestows Olombia's citizenship. He then enjoys health, life, liberty, development, culture, and pleasure, "without money and without price." The President has lectured in nearly all the larger cities of this country, and also in England, developing the Order and detailing its ramifications in society. Several works have been published elaborating the New Order, the most prominent being "The New Political Economy." The President's address is Box 248, New York City.

THE UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC, OR THE UNITED STATES OF EARTH.

This is a scheme for a new order of thing arranged and promulgated by George Prindle, McGregor, Iowa. Five hours study and five hours work each working day, for every well man or woman on earth." Addressed to all those who love truth, purity, and pacific progress. It abolishes all ignorance, want, and crime. It will lift all up to a high plane of civilization.

THE CROWNED REPUBLIC.

The New Demands of Scientific Knowledge, Association, and Industry. It is possible to secure personal freedom, social unity, and universal wealth. This plan for a new state of society was elaborated in 1860. Arranged by Dr. Marsh and published in Boston, 1879. Intellectual, social, and industrial demands provided for. Work for all, and its products for all. The problem of social reorganization worked out, and made of universal application.

ORDER OF THE WHITE SHRINE OF JERUSALEM.

This is a modern Order founder by Charles D. Magee, who is also the Supreme Chancellor, with his office at No. 905, Masonic Temple, Chicago, Ill. Anna E. Manchester is High Priestess. The Shrine

is governed by a Supreme Board of Directors. We do not know what extensive progress this new Order has made, but time will show that.

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