Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-16

o''oANh WI NNohtoNAy
THE CHAMPION BANNER
was not designed TO be competed for
each year, Lut that being offered at it's
conclave in 1870, and won by Murfrees-
boro in 1871. il was the property of that
commandery, and could not bo taken
from them. This was the plea offered
by the Murireesboro Sir Knights and
their friends, which, added TO the sym.
pathy excited for them on account Of
the destruction Of their asylum by fire
some time since, decided the question at
issue and saved them the banner The
expressed public opinion was that the
commandery at Memphis was best enti-
tied TO the championship, and conse-
quently should have tangible proof Of
il in the shape of banner. They and
their friends, however, most courteously
yielded the point, and while not seeming
entirely satisfied, manifested no dissat-
isfaction at the decision OF the Grand
Commandery, but united with others in
praise Of the drill Of the Murfreesboro
Sir Knights, and also in admiration OF
the plucky persistence with which they
contended that the banner should not
be taken from them. Some little indig-
nation, however, was felt and expressed
at the very partial report Of the Clarks.
vile Tobacco Leaf in which it was said
that the Murfreesbero Commandery had
been awarded the banner in two sue
cessive competitive drills, which was not
the case, as / am informed, they having
been awarded it only once-at Nash
vile, in 1871. H L.N % -
THE PRESENT GRAND COMMANDER.
Sir George Mellersh, Eminent Com
mander Of Cyrene Commandery No. 4 /,
Of Memphis, was elected Il. L. Com
mander upon the first ballot, and that too
by very fattering vote-receiving al
nest two-thirds vote, a majority only
being necessary to choice. This COM
pliment was richly merited and justly
bestowed, as am informed he has in the
position of Deputy Grand Commander
for two years past, and by his great de-
vation TO Templar Masonry and exer-
tons in its behalf, done as much, if not
more, than any other member OF the or
der to advance It's interests in this juris-
dction.
The business of the conclaye was com
pleted by Wednesday noon, and by six
D. m. the last of those attending left for
their homes, feeling, l am sure, highly
delighted with their visit Great praise
is due the citizens Of ClarksVille for the
manner in which they entertained the
Sir Knights, and the remembrance ofthe
occasion, am confident, will give pleas
ure both to the entertainers and enter
tained for years to come. Below l fur
nish you a complete rfgJr 0tI.
, LIST OF OFFICERS
elected for the ensuing year:
Grand Commander--R. b. Sir George
Mellersh, of Memphis. 81 l.o.-..s yi
Deputy Grand Commander ". T..
Sir Joseph M. Anderson, Of Lebanon.
Grand Generalissimo-E. Sir IL. M.
Akin, of Knoxville.
Grand Captain General-E. Sir VIM.
r. Butler, of Murfreesboro.
Grand Prelate-E. Sir Samuel Rim
gold, OF Clarksville.
Grand Senior Warden-E. Sir John
Chester, OF Jackson.
Grand Junior Warden-E. Sir j. P.
Hammer, of Franklin.
Grand Treasurer-E. Sir John McClel-
land, of Nashville.
Grand Recorder-E, Sir John Frizzell,
Of Nashville.
Grand Standard Bearer-E. Sir g. A.
Conner, of Chattanooga.
Grand Sword Bearer-E. Sir G. A.
Pope, of Pulaski. moi
Grand Warden-E. Sir j. NJ Gilbert,
ir., of Paris.
Grand Sentinel--E. Sir G. Seiferle, Of
Nashville.
The next annual conclave will be held
at Jackson, the second Tuesday in May,
1874. e.