The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-17

guests. and the several Communicates Of Eastern
Massachusetts were all represented by uelegates
In the grand parade ia honor 81 the sir kulgnts
from Richmond. The -. ID. Molay commanuery
assembled a. their armory IN the Masonic Temple
at two O'Clock, and an hour later formed ON the
BoylstOn street mall from when place the une OF
march was taken through the Charles street mail.
ana then the column coun Iermarcned throuR 4
Charles street and formed IN line Ia PARK square
70 await the arrival OF me traln rom
rived bearing representatives Ot NHglhlAs
Masonic brotherhood ana the Richmond olr
knights, formed In line upon the PLATFORM. I'm.
medatey the committee headed by Eminent
Commander sir KNIGHT John Nj. clark, welcomed
the visitors ana Il few minutes were spent IN the
Interchange OF courtesIes and me renewal ,,
OF friendship made years ago. me ylsltng
knights were !aen escorted 70 oo 1ne ae
The column being led by Kessnicn's Band oI
Richmond The Richmond Commandery marensa
past the De Molays, receiving the customary
courtesles The Richmond Commandery then
formed on Boylston street, ana then the De MoiaJs
the line Ia tne music OF my Marylandn and 30,
Carry Ne Back 70 OLD Virginny," the Richmond
Commandery taking their place 10 ilne as the COL
me commandery includes many OF the leading
panied by many OF their ladies. In the above list
viii be notlced the name OF Colonel Ordway,
former resident OF Eoston ana commander OF me
Twenty.fOurtn Massachusetts, volunteers during
the war. The edilor OF the Richmond En-
Qtirer. Mr.. j. T. Bennett, accompanies tne
Richmond Commandery as the guest ana
historian OF the trip. 'The line or march was
taken through Boyston street, Arlington, where
several communicates OF DOshou anu flCAL IVY
were drawn up IN line, ana as the column passed
customary ciyilites were exchanged. inc De
Molay ana Richmond communicates haltea on
Beacon street while the escort marcned past ana
Tell IN line for tine parade. Inc me o. column was
then formec as lollows:-Pmtoon OF police.
Browns Brigade Band, delegation OF eighteen
from Huln De Payne Commandery as
coor guard for the De Molay encampment;
Boston Commandery, 300 men; II. Z. Sir Knight
i u Lawrence. Generallsslmo; A. Mason. Jr..
Captain General; /. ii. Thomas; Delegates from
WInslow Lewis Commandery, OF salem; 0livet
"a LYNN. aud other Communicates
or MASSACHUSETTS. Maitandfs Brocton Band;
Palestine Cummandery, OF chelsea. eleven men 4.
u Sir Knight William ID. Leely, GenerallssImo;
Sir Knight John Han, Captain General; SIR knight
James Dowegay, Lynn Brass Band; 81.
stN men: t. g. Sir Knight Benjamin
Pope, Generalissimo; ;. II. G. n. Ferguson, cap
band: Joseph Warren Commandery, Boston High
lands, nine y-hve men; h. Z. ;. X. Jonn r. New
ton, Generalisslmo charles Harris captain Cen
parkman Commandery, East Boston. seventy
TOUR men; Il. q. SIX. William }. Ellis General
issimo: William Waters, Jr, captain General;
TUE LINE Of MARCH.
The line or march was then taken up and pro-
ceeded through Boylston. Arlington and Beacon
streets, and Berkeley and Columbus avenues. Clar-
row 70 Faneull Han. where. after entering the
hall, the Boston Communicates formed upon each
side OF the hall, the Richmond Commancery being
in the centre.
SPEECH OF Z. @. j. NJ. CLARK.
Eminent Commander Joan NJ. Clark, OF the
DemOlays, tnen cdheu tue SlT hulSuIS tO
and spoke as iollows:-"Eniinent Commande'y or
Richmond, the Knights Templar or Demoiay
Commandery, WIN warm. loving hearts,
the inequalities ana privileges which ex-
empnty and distinguish Iemplar Masonry.
me grand array OF Iemplars OF other COM
manderles OF Boston and vicinity rejoice 70 give
you welcome. We nave brought you nrst 10 TINS
old cradle OF liberty where the fathers OF our
great Republic offered fortune, sacred nonor and
lie, to secure 70 Us the sacred blessings OF civil
liberty ana equal rights, and on his eve OF
Centennial of the first
ganiZed battle Tor freedom. let US rejoice
together tnat the nation cemented by their
blood still lives and here IN sacred honor pledge
our yes and fortunes that Tor all the honor OF all
our land North and south, East anu West, with
nauonality, one destiny l. snaIl continue 10 1--we
AMI nourisa IN peace ana prosperity and
band OF pilgrims, knights heralded by that
banner, wendell their way from the
distant city OF Richmond 70 offer their devotions
at the Shrine OF Joseph Warren, tue martyr
patriot, the honorable aud houored Masoa. IL
was the great privilege Of Demoay Commandery
10 receive and render hospitality TO YOU as pill
grim strangers. You came then 10 US strangers
in person, though united together IN bonds Of
maternal duty, Tut wnen we clasped your hands
and heard your voices and let the throb0ng ofyour
warm true hearts. you were no longer strangers
mn mothers beloved. Though the DAYS OF your
ana deyouOn were then termed. which were
strengthened and cemented on the occasion OF
our return TO you AZ Richmond. since tnat time
many Of our ranks and many OF your own OF the
olden time nave passed on 10 the asylum
be added their immortal spirits II
permltted to witness this reunion Of loving assO-
CITATIONS. We snail remember. and We never
can forget The generous, wnole-souled Knights
we come YOU extended 20 ms. We can never cease
10 remember yonr WaIting :or US, and as our feet
first stood on Old Virginia soil, by n delegation or
your own e. Inman1ery and by the CHEF Magistrate
Of your great Commonwealth YOU gave Us princely
welcome. and from that moment, during all our
stay with you. your free-hcarted hospitality your
continual devoted attention overwhelmed us. In
tervening time has made many changes OF fortune
ana condition, DARK and awul clouds have over
snaaOWed us: yet IN the darkest days your love
Tor "a renamed. Your deeds Of kindness, well
known 10 rs ard manifested by you 70 tue
sick, the wounoed and the prisoner, although by
dreadful war IN hostile arms arrayed against each
utner, tested iriumpnantlF your devotion 10 the
great principles IL our order ana your undying
anectOn ior uS While lie remains aud
memory enaures the reception ana enter
talnment OF De Moray Commandery oy
Knights Templars or Virginia VIII be re
nearssd and rec0unted for deeds Of knlghuy
nos .ltality and Christian Kindness and love I'M
equslled. ana neon parable WITH reyerentlal re-
gard Tor the memory OF those VINO nave died. with
loving auecu0n Tor those VINO i've or The Knights
Templars OF virginia OF 1858 aud 1859 VINO are
present or absent. we welcome You and all who
are Of you TO the fulness OF our hearts best love.
The Mayor aud City Council received the cityfs
guests AZ the Music HAN. aud the Mayor delivered