The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-05-18

helpless orphans cur glorious country or our b,e.s
s,a ,sErn We should be called to the field Of bat
as ready 70 draw the trusty sword as in al yore
ana that these Of the Richmond Commandery VII
nps auer this tmehonorcd Gag to trail in ths dust
lance DC broken, and the last sword b.
We halt this nag ss the evidence OF another lips
~ .nat ehaln OF confidence aud asection which NOW
nnns the citizens OF our sister States. Closer and
usntef may that silver chain be drawn, aud pasied
pc the arm that would strike blow at It's integrity
nut We claim To Do men OF ceeds rather th an Of
Again. Sir Knight, We thank thee,
a., ana rest assured my gallant knight.
Ihat In defence OF truth and right
Beneath this flag win proudly nght,
And die, II need be"
Sir Knights Of the Richmond Oommanderv 7
enarge you. defend it-By the recollection OF the
p.st the dignity OF the present Aad the solemntty
o. the futurs. l invoke you TO guard It from dis
A. the conclusion of Sir Knight Evans' remarks
the Iemplars filed out aud we're shortly followed
BY the audience, who had greatly enjoyed the novel
ana pleasing scenes vouchsafed them.
PROCESSION.
At the close Of the proceedings at Mechanics
institute Hall, the EucampmeDts took mp the lire
OF march down Bank street to 10Th, up 10Th to
Broad, along Broad 20 the corner of th down 25.h
to Main, up Main to 10Th, up 10th to Frankiiu then
up Franklin to the Masonic Hail. whore had been
prepared sumptuous
COLLATION..
jest before reaching the Hall. the rain began Ia
descend, and the Knights remained longer at the
board under shelter, than they other wise would
have done. Besides two tables beautifully spread
with eatables Of every description, there we're va
rious bowls OF fjulep punch and lemonade scattered
around the room. All seemed to partake of the
refreshments with a hearty good will, after their
fatiguing march over the s.seven hils.n At the
close Of the collation., NJ Benz amin Dsane, OF the
DeMoay Encampment, mounted chair and com.
Aal FsIx~
read the following telegraphic dispatch:
BosToN, May II, 1859.
To BENZ. DsaNE, DsMolay Encampment:
The mangied remains OF Winslow Lewis Lodge
to their wandering brethren, send fraterna greet
ing; that il, with loving hearts to half sister
DsMoay EDcanpment, we give our best wishes,
as we have already given our most precious jewels
Peace and prosperity be with you. So mote il be.
CLgaRNT A WALKgR,
Past Master Winston Lev 10 Lodge.
Then followed three hearty cheers for the VIM
slow Lewis Lodge.
Commander Parkman arose and proposed a
sentiment. which was also received with cheers,
and mcst hsppiiy responded to by Sir Knight Jo-
New England Knights to Richmond, Of which city
he claimed to be boss by the suffrsges Of his fell
low-citizsDs. Three cheers were immediately pro-
posed and given for the "boss" of Richmond.
Other remarks were made by Sir knights Park.
man and Mayo, when the Band struck ap yankee
Sir Knight Hamilton Willis, of De Molay Ed
campment. also made q well-timed and humorous
response to Mayor Mayo, when, by request, the
band played" America" which all joined in sing.
ing:
my country. tits of thee sing" &c.
LINE RE FORMED.
The Knights then resumed their march, and pros
ceeded Up franklin street to 18th, down 1Slh to
Main, up Main to 9sb, themes to the Capitol Square,
thence to l3 h street, thence to the First Baptist
Church.
tbs CHURCH.
Ga arriving at the First Baptist Church, the Sir
Knights took positions in the aisles, the three
Baods0 Of Music marching to the galleries and ta-
kiog the seats assigned them. After all the
Knights had entered the church, they became
seated, whom Gilmore's Band snivened the occa-
sion by we'll played piece.
THE CHOIR
Of the church next sang an anthem, with most
striking effect.
After the singing, Sir Kuight Rev. r. J. BoaGs
addressed the Throne of Grace in the following
impressive language:
Almighty and most mercful God, our Heavenly
Father We adore and bless thy great and exaltec
name for the innumerable benefits Thou has be-
slowed upon Us. We acknowledge thy mercy IL
sparing our lives, though confess our sins have
Rendered us unworthy OF thy care; yet y Lord We
numb y pray Thee enter not intojudgment with us,
We thank Thee f0r the light OF thy II nth, by
which we are enabled 10 discover ihe nature and
10 of our to Thee. and ud tue hixbest
eucouragements IN the performance OF our duties
Pardon, We beseech Thee, Cur Indifference in dis
covering Thy will concerning US, and our many
imperiections In serving Thee. aud may it be our
ana 80 ,ncresse IN nnoweage. virtue ana every
pies Snt proper devotion to Thy cause.
Wsrendsr thanks unto Thee, . Lord, for vouch
sanng unto us the pleasures of this yo. Gus vcca
sion. and especially for the privilege afforded US.
ptl0rims la meeting together and exchanging cur
,arf nj in ha ltnh of fhav
able tenets Of our order, it may be an occasion o
pure rejoicing and profit to us all.
Bless cur time bonored institution. May the
light of thy favor contuus t. rest upon it. May We
rever be reproach in thu earth. deroSats iron
the high character Of professions; and grant that
We may Lot be unmindiul of the solemn and i'm
pressive essons we have ',Ut>thsr tread
any the tess>ldted ROor-d ascending into the middl
chamber entering the sdhctum sdncto,f.m -pdssin1
The gates Qt te Temple oOrhing amid the ruins Qfu
orctes'-or contemplating that Impressive sen,
chat inspires the hope of glorious resnrrect on
remembrance of our obligations and seek to sue
cor, deersd and protect the helpless and distreIsed
sn stand forth as Champions 10 espouse that csus.
tnat should be endesred to the heart of every val
iant and msgnauimous Knight.
Help rs to incuicate enforce and practice virtue
o ssh and sh x, hs
for.itude and Mercy" We shall have strong de
fence Of right. Aad an assurance of glorious tri
Ann now, L rd we AK thy merciful and pro,ect
ing care over these, our brethren pilgrims from
affair." who meet with as in these friendly d7misiOns
t. cemeat and strengthen those Ilss of our Order
which no sectional or political strife has torn
asupder, and which we tfust in the hour of danger
will bs found en- turing, apd assist in perpetustns
the union OF oar fee and happy land. Prosper
tn sn in their pilgrimage Bles. them with health
whilst amongst US. rave then from accident
Ws.ch over the friends and families tho have ief
behind. aud grant them safe return and pleasan,
recollsctons OF their pilgrimage.
COmm4nd thy blessings npon us in our socia
greetings, and may we engage in nothing that wi
tArpfsh our names or off md Thee.
Let net our minds bs dazzled with that which II
merely extsrnal, forgetting to have sngraysn upor
.ur hearts the importance of q proper discharge o.
ldr duties. and the solemn truth shat our esrthl
pilgrimage il fast eAding; but may We live faithfn
triunp phs Of hope of immortality. and land on tht
5issfal shore, and In the presence Of the just b.
grsesed and received - brethren in ths Heavenly
AsyCunt. and receive at the hands OF our risen Ss
cior the welcome pauiit OF we'll done good aus
faithful servant enter thou at0 the joy ofGhy Lord
And to thy great ana gSr9Hss Gsr,s name T.x :.
Amen.
GRAFTON.
Sir Knight Rev. j. LANSING BURROWS, the Orator
of the Day, arose and addressed the audience il
the following manner:
Shades of Miles Staudish aud Walter Raleigh O.
Col. Pride and Prince Rupertl Of Oliver Cromwell
fiom the dim spirit land with conplacency or with
scoru upon this affAbte mingltnx Of your posterty
courteously fraternisug. smiling upon each other
sinding their arms around each Others shoulder
in brotu6rfy embrace; grAnsmlttln8 ana &OSOrDlni
convivial inspiration from each others laughing
eyes .
ys stern Regicides and Bcof1ng MAhgnantsi ye ear
nest Professors and gsalous kn9agers! ye shaggy
Cropsars and profane Love ocks' can ye not send u
US through soms reliable spiritu,istic media.
specimen OF the temper and sentiment with which
ye appcehend such doings as these. If indeed y
appreh end them at all!
Those doughty fathers Of ours. irreconcilable il
Iif., perhaps fancted that they should perpstuat
their fsuds, into thu coming generations, and tha
.hsir children and childrens children should be re
ligously taught TO crop their hair or curl thsi
locks and hate and tight each other through 81
ages, world withsut end The short hair OF sh
ooe faction would have bristied "like aulis upon
the fretfal porcup'ns," and the incqrvated lecks
vine tsndreIs under . white frost at the bare ide'
that their children should eyer forget thelr % ian
throttle each other.
intereyt is mundane affairs they are pleased tha
the legaciss they bequaathed have b,en di'sipateo
that their wills have not found EXECUTOR; or ths
the executors have fund no goods OF this sors .
distribute 4.
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