Ree tae as, ii ité ee fe ins hoe biel nest PhD ae Mist i By ay 1) ey Rs ER Re TERS oA SHRED SUD BU San a i f BAS \ Shy hl il Hesse ayo es eee : lef A 2 Pa i A Built as ih BNR BAN Ae fn} The hbo Bb yi A Lot ofthe me), 7 ” ad ae hele Ba Tee 4) ~/ 7A Z < = = a S a 2) = <4 o,) S| oD LT v a 1) > (e) Y) BE S is] ss O Dedicated and with allegiance to the Grand Imperial Council of the Imperial Ecclesiastical and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine for the United States of America and Dependencies by St. Barnabas Conclave No. 31 Louisville, Kentucky St. Barnabas Conclave No. 31 Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine Louisville WELCOMES The Grand Imperial Council of the Red Cross of Constantine United States of America and Dependencies , : Thursday evening, June twelfth one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four The Brown Hotel “A good digestion to you all; and once more I shower on ye; welcome all."’ —Henry VIII Menu CANAPE a ta POP ASSORTED OLIVES MINTS SALTED ALMONDS CELERY GREEN SEA TURTLE en TASSE CHEESE JACKS BRAISED SWEETBREADS WITH FRESH MUSHROOMS BUTTERED BISCUITS RED RASPBERRY AND PINEAPPLE SHERBET SUPREME OF MILK FED GUINEA HEN WITH VIRGINIA BACON CRESCENTS RED CURRANT JELLY POP-OVERS FRESH PEAS ROCHAMBEAU IDEAL POTATOES SALAD KENTUCKY CONFECTIONS BOMBE GLACE a La CONSTANTINE DAINTY PASTRIES STRAWBERRIES CHEESE DE LUXE TOASTED WAFERS CAFE THE PRIMO BROWN CIGARS CIGARETTES **Betier cheer may you have; but not with better hearts.”’ —Comedy of Errors. Dance Program Al Gorman’s Novelty Orchestra 1. Parade of the Wooden Soldiers 2. Pretty Peggy 3. Take Those Lips Away 4. Covered Wagon Days 5. Linger Awhile 6. Limehouse Blues 7. Dancing Honeymoon 8. Belle of the Ball 9. Sleep 10. The Old Lake Trail 11. When the Piper Plays 12. Dream Daddy 13. Shanghai Lullaby 14. Mindin’ My Business 15. My Sunflower Maid 16. Mr. Radio Man 17. The One I Love 18. Home in Pasadena 19. Paradise Blues 20. Innocent Eyes “Music arose with its volumptuous swell, Soft eyes look’d love to eyes which spoke again, And ail went merry as a marriage bell.” —Byron Grand Imperial Ceri Red Cross of Constantine for the United States of America Fifty-Second Annual Assembly, June 12, 1924 Louisville, Kentucky emer PUTA of) 0k ek ee es Grand Sovereign LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY ; ACO a ees o's Grand Viceroy INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA Remar, TAY oe ke ee Grand Senior General KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Peer ice 1. KNOX Fe ee Grand Junior General DULUTH, MINNESOTA Meeete ty, JONSON). ck eS Grand Treasurer CHICAGO, ILLINOIS , Reerge We. Warvelle. .. oj... ee Grand Recorder CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Pere iDONG a ks Grand High Prelate CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Christopher Van Deventer........ Grand Chancellor CHICAGO, ILLINOIS eer TROWIANG i). re es eas Grand Almoner SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA rE PS. i ec ald oye’ Grand Chamberlain CLEVELAND, OHIO ee ee aS a be iw whe ca Grand Orator COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA as Grand Standard Bearer Sallie eT Ca a ac Grand Marshal DENVER, COLORADO Brewiert Cs anain. | cdl ek a es Grand Herald INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA REISE RIEN lia es gy a Grand Sentinel CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Honorary Members of St. Barnabas Conclave No. 31 SAMUEL JOSEPH HILLMAN, G. S. and K. G. C. EMERITUS HONORARY MEMBER Robert Archer Woods......... PG. 3. and KG, C. MT IACOD Ye ke ees Gin and ie GC. Meeoree WwW. Warvelle.'......... PoGuSsand KG. C, eee 4) jonnson,:......... PG Sviand Key. PP ettinoOne.-..,..-...%.. FG Sand KG. C. Do os P.G. S.and K.G. C. Deere MIC, ok ee. PiG. Sand’ Ki.G.C. Meee JESSUP. we P.G.S, and K.G.uC. Power |. Johnson.........:. PG. Sand K, Gu. eh P.G. S. and K.G.C. SST 9 a M. Pi 5. EN lS Se hk goin ale 4 ana be M. P. 8. Order of Red Cross of Constantine AND APPENDANT ORDERS St. Barnabas Conclave No. 31 Dispensation granted November 27, 1915 Chartered June 2, 1916 LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Most Puissant Sovereigns St. Barnabas Conclave No. 31 Samuel J. Hillman Arthur E. Hopkins Lee E. Cralle Frank A. Collyer Elden E. DuRand John S. Snarenberger W.R.R. LaVielle Robert N. Wheeler Charter Members _ St. Barnabas Conclave No. 31 Chartered June 2, 1916 Samuel J. Hillman Lee E. Cralle Frank A. Collyer George D. Todd W.R.R. LaVielle S. Scott Prather Arthur E. Hopkins Herbert C. Cralle Elden E. DuRand John Maas Fred Haupt Albert A. Hazelrigg Officers St. Barnabas Conclave No. 31 1924 FRANK A. 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NO EL eee en 2215 Bonnycastle Avenue goo wil einvin odie baie coisas Fourth and K Streets ih ie ch ea cease eee sae 209 East Main Street A Se 525 South Second Street DA Oo. cece eee teens 112 West Jefferson Street ere J eee cei es 517 West Main Street NGS oa an ay arn 628 Inter-Southern Building gS a aire Henry Vogt Machine Company MIM a oie ae Soa: oases wae ove New Albany, Ind. ee ik Lek uee dan ges 1318 McHenry Street Wrermn, (nes, Wo as Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church MN My bles a en eigie we elven as 1102 West Main Street Wheeler, Robt. N...... .... J.B. Ransom Co., Nashville, Tenn. hs yk de wee} coca 708 Francis Building i k WER Palen a i Pi Ss gee Ss Ss Ss = Ss Ss Ss Ss 2 To the Memory of Our Patron St. Barnabas SPESSSRES SPSRSSRSRSER SS NZI AININZIA VAIN AAAI SS Sketch of the Life of St. Barnabas Our Patron Saint UR patron saint is St. Barnabas, one of () the lesser known apostles of his time, but whose life was not devoid of the excitement and strain incident to the period. St. Barnabas was a man who braved many dangers and trials in following the Master and endeavoring to teach the new doctrine, which was obscured in darkness at that time, when the apostles endured much in following and teaching the true principles of their faith. The first mention of the name of St. Barnabas is in Acts IV, verses 36 and 37. Joseph, a Levite, a man of Cyprus, was called Barnabas by the early Fathers, interpreted “‘as the Son of Consolation.” He was a man of sterling worth and marked honesty, in a time of striking corruption. His acts were straightforward -and his integrity unimpeach- able. For instance, when he sold land, as mentioned _ in the 37th verse of Acts, he brought the proceeds and laid it at the feet of the apostles, and did not, like Ananias, withhold part of the proceeds. His- tory, in referring to the life of Barnabas, mentions him as a man of very strong convictions and one ‘who expressed himself very freely. This was notably brought out in his connection with Paul. The reputation of Paul had preceded Barnabas on his various travels where he sojourned in teaching the followers of the Master and it was in the city of Damascus that he gained his greatest repute in preaching the doctrine of the Lord Jesus, and this was so markedly brought to the attention of the apostles that Barnabas was invited to come to Jerusalem. It was the custom of the time for the apostles to separate, going into the different parts of the country, and accordingly Barnabas was sent into Antioch. There he exalted the Master and moved the people to such an extent that they found grace and gladness at heart in following the footsteps of the Master. After leaving Antioch, Barnabas set out for Tarsus, to seek Paul. It was at this period that a great friendship arose between Paul and Barnabas, such that later they traveled together in many countries, imparting grace unto the people. Great distress came then to Judea, and the disciples, every man according to his ability, de- termined to send relief to the brethren; they selected Barnabas and Paul and sent them forth to admin- ister the relief, to preach the doctrine of Christ. Barnabas and Paul made extended journeys to- gether and performed many miracles, and during this time of their association happened the most exciting events of the life of Paul. They became fast friends. Due to the strong convictions of Barnabas, he and Paul had many disputes, not- withstanding this friendship, and they finally sepa- rated at Antioch. It was about this time that Barnabas met with John, called Mark; together they went forth and preached the word of God with remarkable success. We find all through Barnabas’ teachings that he stressed his endeavor to follow in the footsteps of the Lord. About the seventh year of the reign of Nero (60 A. D.), on the third of the ides of June, and while an apostle, he suffered martyrdom at Cyprus. Later his body was discovered in the Isle of Cyprus and on his breast lay a copy of the Gospel of St. Matthew, written by the hand of Barnabas himself. Barnabas was the first bishop and founder of the Church of Milan. The festival of St. Barnabas was held on June 11 and on that date we Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine should pay homage to our patron saint. é ) r rl th \ { < { it i ‘ u i ] - 4 ne Faith, Unity, Zeal FAITH Faith is the sublime chain Which binds us to the Infinite: The voice of a deep life within, That will remain until we crowd it thence. E. Oakes Smith UNITY Unity is the mighty chain by which we, as brethren, are bound together and enabled to achieve great things. It is the support and bond of friend- ship, the cement of brotherly love, the wondrous lever by which immortal truth is raised out of the chaos of darkness, where error and superstition hold sovereign sway. Without Unity we cannot become a happy and prosperous community. Mother Conclave ZEAL Zeal is the great permeating fire of the soul which stimulates our desire into action and animates our labors. Without zeal, the potent thoughts of sages, the profound ideas of philosophers, would remain in obscurity like the unhewn statue in the quarry; but kindled into light by its o ermastering spirit, they assume shape and substance, and ripen into glorious realities. | Mother Conclave Ney ee Rett bel The Cross of Constantine % ih_ eee The Cross of Constantine UE to its simple form the cross has been ID used as a religious symbol and ornament for ages, its use antedating by thousands of years the beginning of the Christian religion. Its use has been all but universal and in one of its four simple forms has been used in all ages and at all times. The four forms most widely used are the tau cross, so-called by reason of its re- semblance to the Greek letter tau (our letter T); the gammadion, a combination of four Greek capital gammas placed together, also termed ‘“‘svas- tika, this being the oldest religious emblem known; the Greek cross or cross of four equal arms, used in everyday life as the symbol of addition, and then, lastly, the Latin cross. The Egyptians placed on top of the tau cross an oval emblem, the combina- tion being called the ‘crux ansata”’ or “‘ankh,”” and to them it symbolized life eternal. The symbolism of the cross of four equal arms is a matter of in- teresting conjecture. Some hold the four arms allude to the four rivers of Paradise, others to the four seasons, some to the four cardinal points of the compass, and still others to the four winds. All are speculative, all interesting, The origin of the use of the cross in the Chris- tian rites is veiled in the same misty obscurity as the early history of the Church. Known only to a few zealous apostles and followers of humble station, it is remarkable that even so much tradition sur- vived. In the time of Christ the Christians were composed of a small sect of the poor, humble, meek, and lowly. Persecuted, scourged, punished, and compelled to worship in silence and secret, its members sought a sign of recognition and found it in the cross. By some it has been assumed that the instrument of the crucifixion was the Latin cross and this belief has been widely accepted. Others assume that the instrument was the tau cross, the latter assumption being perhaps more reasonable, as the tau cross was easier of construction and from the evidence of Roman writers of the period cruci- fixion on the tau cross was the usual form of ex- ecution of the abject, the slaves, and the lowly. Regardless of the form of the instrument the martyrdom of the Man of God gave to the cross a new and mighty significance and from a secret sign of recognition it became the symbol of a new faith. At the time of the crucifixion Rome was mis- tress of the world. Pagan civilization was fast at- taining its zenith. In wealth, art, letters, educa- tion, commerce, power, and culture nothing that had existed before had approached it, yet even then the seed of what was to become the world’s greatest religion had been planted. Some few centuries later it became the accepted religion of that great Empire. Its believers, persecuted, thrown to the lions, flayed alive, and crucified, increased in num- bers and in faith and zeal through the decades following. Some three hundred years after Christ came Constantine, called the Great, a rugged adminis- trator and soldier, filled with the ambition alone to rule the great Empire. As through successive conflicts he came nearer to his goal, he noted the inevitable misfortunes that pursued the active opponents of Christianity. He pondered deeply upon the new faith and asked for a sign of its divine origin. The sign and name were given him in the vision of the flaming cross upon the eve of his battle at Saxa Rubra with Maxentius. As a re- sult of the vision he adopted as his sign or mono- gram on his labarum, the device which we know as the “Cross of Constantine,’ which he formed by placing one upon the other the Greek letters chi or X and rho or P, the first letters of the Greek word “ Kristos’’ or Christ. This device he caused to be placed upon the banners and shields of his troop and for the first time the cross became the symbol of triumph. Successful in this battle at Saxa Rubra his military and civil triumphs followed in unbroken order and due to his gratitude and faith in the new religion he determined to make Chris- tianity the religion of his Empire. But while the cross became the great acknowledged symbol of _ Christianity and his cross appeared upon the coin- age of the Roman Empire, Rome remained the great pagan stronghold, impervious at heart to the new religion. Recognizing this fact and also the great political danger of running counter to genera- tions of accepted pagan belief, in 326 A. D. Con- stantine moved the seat of the mighty Empire to the East, to Byzantium. Of the legend or invention of the cross by St. Helena, the mother of Constantine, there is little that is authentic. It is said that in 325 A. D. she visited Jerusalem and was conducted to Calvary, where three buried crosses were brought to light, that by a miracle a crippled woman was healed by being placed upon the true cross, and that a part of the true cross, the inscription and the four nails were brought to Rome by her. Tradition also has it that from one of the nails was forged the iron band that later became a part of the Iron Crown of Lombardy. Whether this be true or false, whether it be poetic fancy or the belief of a zealot, there remains the cross—the symbol of the Crucifixion and the emblem of the Christian religion. DEDICATED TO Past Grand Sovereign ROBERT ARCHER WOODS, K. G. C. AND ELIAS J. JACOBY Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign, K. G. C. in token of the FRATERNAL GRATITUDE of St. Barnabas Conclave No. 31 Red Cross of Constantine -— ot whee eal de aes ids | ” - P 7 ¥ i ’ ‘ 7 te Pigs F y { . } we b } , ’ roan H . 5 \ ; } lis 1 ; 4 : , Won 1 ae vor | ‘ } i — } f ashe * & ’ ‘ ‘ ' 4 i s be . ’ — > 7, ‘ Za >is ' wat