every degree that is conferred by the Order, was Grand Master in 1856, a member of the Sovereign Grand Lodge ten years, two years Grand Marshal, and since 1878 was Secretary of the Grand Lodge, and of the Grand Encampment. He was made a Mason in Washington Lodge of Manchester, May 4, 1864, became a member of Mount Horeb Arch Chapter January 4, 1865, of Adoniram Council Royal and Select Masters, September 7, 1865, Trinity Commandery Knights Templar, April 26. He had received the rites of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite to and including the 32d degree. He was Chaplain of Washington Lodge for over twenty years and of Mount Horeb Chapter for twenty-two years, of Trinity Commandery for twenty four years. He was Master of Washington Lodge in 1869, High Priest of Mount Horeb Chapter in 1873-74 and 1889, Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Masons from 1874 to the time of his death, had been Prelate of the Grand Commandery since September, 1900, and Chaplain of the Grand Chapter since May, 1882.

Mr. Kidder was quiet and unassuming in dress and deportment, walking with alert step and usually with eyes fixed on the ground, as if in thought. He was of medium height, well proportioned and as he passed the eighth decade the casual observer saw few tokens of advancing age in mind or body. What his loss means to the two great associations in which he was so prominent an actor, to society in general and to the church of which he was a life-long member may well be left to others to tell. There was no member of the Manchester Historic Association, of which he was a charter member, probably better fitted than he to aid the accomplishment of its objects. Born on historic ground in old Derryfield, in that section of the region around which centered its legendary stories of fisher and boatman, with all its large and its small happenings coming within the scope of his memory, he of all others was fitted to reproduce the scenes of other days. But his time was too fully occupied and in the few years numbered by the existence of this association he had found time for only one reminiscent address. (Given on pages 65-78 of this volume.)

Mr. Kidder married Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Sarah and Joseph Smith of Concord, Mass., and if the blood of Revolu tionary heroes coursed in the veins of the husband, both grandfathers of the bride were among the minute men who "Fired the shot heard around the world." It was a happy and congenial union, and its golden anniversary was observed at the home on Myrtle street, in 1900, We are told that Mr. Kidder was much attached to his home. Judging from the part taken in the literary and artistic entertainments of the city it is known to have been a home of culture and refinement. About the middle of July of the present year Mr. Kidder was attacked with serious disorder of the liver from which he passed away October 29, 1902. A great concourse of citizens attended his funeral at the church on Lowell street. He is survived by the widow, Sarah Elizabeth Kidder, and by three daughters, Maria F., Annie E. and Mary M.; another daughter, Sarah Josepha Kidder, died May 3, 1901.

Children of Samuel Phillips Kidder and Betsy Stark Kidder, granddaughter of Maj. Gen. John Stark:

Samuel Blodget Kidder, born December 26, 1806.

Elizabeth Kidder, born March 27, 1809. Married Nathaniel Emmons Morrill.
John Sullivan Kidder, born May 31, 1811.

Mary White Kidder, born August 31, 1813. Married Moody Currier.

Joseph Kidder, born March 13, 1819.

Susan Stark Kidder, born June 1, 1821.
only survivor.

Married Dr. David Palmer, and is the

F. B. E.

CHARLES W. TEMPLE.

CHARLES WILLIAM TEMPLE was born at Hyde Park, Vermont, July 11, 1846, and died of heart failure in Manchester, N. H., November 7, 1902. He was the only son of Charles and Eleanor (Flanders) Temple, but he had two sisters and three half sisters, his mother having been previously married. His father died when he was three years old, and one of his young sisters soon after. Hoping to find better employment through which to support her family, his mother came to Manchester, with her older daughters, leaving Charles and his sister with relatives until she could succeed in establishing a home which would warrant her in sending for them. This she did when he was about ten years old. Obliged to do what he could toward supporting the family, Charles had only the most meagre oppor

tunities to obtain a schooling, and he was not able to attend the grammar school. During such scanty time as he did attend school he worked through vacations doing errands and in a grocery store.

When he was scarcely twelve years old he entered the employment of the old, noted Fisk Bookstore, beginning as chore boy and then as clerk. He remained steadily with Mr. Fisk for a number of years, winning the confidence of his employer by his faithfulness and honesty, and through his frugality and perseverance he was able to buy out his employer when he retired from business in July, 1875. At this time Mr. Henry A. Farrington became associated with him in the business, though not as an active partner, and their pleasant relationship was not severed until about seven years since. In the interval the business of Temple & Farrington had so increased that new and more commodious quarters were necessary Thus upon the completion of the Pickering building in 1892 they moved in to occupy the entire ground floor, as well as other rooms in the building. Upon the retirement of Mr. Farrington, in 1896, Mr. Temple continued his large business alone.

In August, 1867, he was married to Miss Lucinda L. Chase, by whom he had two sons, Harry Chase, who died when he was thirteen years of age, and Charles Arthur, who was associated with him in business and who succeeds in its manage ment. Besides this son he is survived by his wife. Possessing a genial and courteous nature he was a prominent member of both the Calumet and Derryfield clubs, a member of Washington Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Mount Horeb Chapter, R. A., Adoniram Council, R. and S. M., and of Trinity Commandery, Knights of Templar. He was also a 32d degree Mason in the Scottish rite, belonging to the Nashua membership, and Mystic Shrine, the Washington Encampment and Wildey Lodge, I. O. O. F. He was a member and regular attendant at the Franklin Street church. He became a member of the Manchester Historic Association in September, 1901. Strictly honest and upright in his dealings, prompt and courteous in his business associations, through his persevering industry building up a large