296 THE ISLAND OF NANTUCKET. 



Union Lodge, F. and A. M. Chartered 1771. Regu- 

 lar meeting, first Monday in each month. 



With the exception of the anti-masonic days, this 

 order has always been in a very flourishing condition, 

 financially and otherwise. In 1871 the Union Lodge 

 celebrated its centennial, and a grand one it was too, 

 a number of commanderies of Knights Templar and 

 subordinate lodges from abroad taking part in the cere- 

 monies; one of the most noticeable features being the 

 holding of a " lodge of sorrow " for departed brethren. 



Mission School. 



In 1859, Miss Ann Morselander and Mrs. Maiianna 

 Harper conceived the idea that a good work could be 

 done among the very poor children of the town if these 

 little ones could be made presentable and be induced 

 to attend Sunday school. These ladies commenced in 

 Miss Morselander's porch with three scholars. They 

 labored for a year, the number continually increasing, 

 and in 1860 had twenty-three scholars, when they 

 hired a room. Their success was then assured. They 

 continued to prosper until 1866, when the present 

 building was purchased, the money being raised by 

 subscription. 



In addition to the children's school, regular prayer 

 meetings for adults were established, and have been 

 sustained for many years. 



Regular Sunday services are now held in this build- 

 ing, which is on Orange Street, in the south part of 

 the town. The attention of the charitably disposed is 

 called to this mission, as it has doubtless done a good 

 work. Miss Ann Morselander, the devout Christian 



