The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-07-10

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Delegations of visiting brethren of
the Order from Wesson and Hazfe=
hurst Lodges were present, among
whom we noticed the rOtund and
healthy figure of Maj. Cal. Roberts,
the stately and handsome visaged DR..
Purnell, the learned and sedate Judge
Peyton, the grave and dignitied T. E..
Cooper, Esq, the smiling and affable
Geo. S. Dodds, Esq, and many others
whose presence alone gave indications
of an event of more than passing inn
portance. The twilight shadows were
fast creeping over the landscape when
the clarion tones of the bugle sounded
the assembly; the bell of the lodge
room rang clear Oh the evening air,
calling its members together, and by
the time darkness had settled down
upon the scene, the Knights of Honor
in procession, marched to the music of
the Crystal Springs brass band, to
Kendall Hall, which had been beauti-
fully decorated by the ladies of this
city for the occasion.
The hall was well filled with specta-
tors, when the Sir Knights entered
and took seats assigned them, in front
of the stage, which was prepared and
occupied by the officers of the Order.
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singing an appropriate hymn after
which DR.. A. II. HilZheim, of Jackson,
Past Grand Lecturer and installing
officer, assisted by Judge Peyton, Off
ciating as Grand Guide; and L. f..
Cooper Esq, as Past Grand Dictator,
proceeded in the installation, which l
have neither time nor space in this
| hastily written letter to describe in
detail. Let it suffice, however, that
everything passed off in harmony, like
all other installations of the order
suppose, though | never saw one be-
fore, and to the reader who is as igno-
rant of these things as myself, | would
most cordially advise linn to acquiesce
in my supposition. The following
officers were iRft9bl|afhip eer, Vice 1 Bic
tator; w. p. Barnes, Asst Dictator {;
L. Green, Chaplain; J. r. Furguson,
Reporter; A. o. Middleton, Financial
Reporter; r. E. Jones, Treasurer; A.
j. Bettisworth, Gurdian; Samuel
Young, Sentinel.
Hon. J. w. Mcneil took the floor,
and promised the brethren fidelity
during his administration of the office
of Dictator, and thanked them kindly
for the honor conferred.
Tim E. Cooper, Esq, was repeat
edly called, but failed to respond.
Then the cry of "Roberts" was raised,
and repeated again and again, but the
"Old Pilgrim was glued to his seat,
and looked as stoical and Indifferent
as his Plymouth ancestors when dis
embarking from the Mayfiower.
" Peyton, Judge Peyton," was then
called, but like his predecessors, re-
remained silent. The thing was fast
becoming monotonous, when "Dodds,
Dodds, George Dodds ~ rang through
the hall. The pressure was too great |
to resist, but he proved adequate to
the occasion. Arising from his seat
he said:
Brot4er AnigAts Of Hoaor, Ladjes and Gan
Hemen:
My understanding was that we had
been invited to supper, and 1 know
If no one in my large circle of acquaint-
lnces who could possibly hail an invi-
alton of the kind with greater relish
han myself. Laughter and cheers.
have been taught since my connec-
ion with this order, that charity was
me of its leading principles-that the
of the Order was based
II charity. But Nature has instruct
d me that charity begins at home.
Laughter. And l claim it. But,
rethren of the Order, have you even ,
charitable feeling toward
ne? Me, poor COpiah county, piney
'oods lawyer, nearly famished TO
cath from hunger, to call me up to ;
lake you speech, and that too when |
~ very soul was wrapped up in the {
Deedy prospect of a good square meal.
Must I work Oh your !;
my brethren, by inform !,
lg you that | have eaten nothing .
nee last Christmas? [Great laughter. I
would forego the pain il gives me to '
it, were it possible it k
lOuld be otherwise, but look We, / u
eseecb, upon my attenuated form, :,
y feeble state of health. Laughter =
I'd cheers.l | feel | cannot endure it h
ng. The gaunt wolf is gnawing at "
y Vitals, and nature cannot long a.
stain the fearful strain. With nv al
mise, 1t would cost each and every W
Ie of you the round sum of one dol n
r. Remember your creed, that oft y
D long neglected virtue charity, " ~
id btstow it on me. I feel my Al
-ength fast failing, and must soon D,
ccumb. 1 have not been as hungry &C
sixty-seyen years. Bear me to the 81
PIPER table with dispatch. am a
growing weaker, and ~ ~
lst decline making speech. PRO On
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Doctor lockwood was now called. Il,
d responded by inviting the hungry tn
dds and the rest to supper. M
The doors were now thrown open, %
d ye Gods what lavish profusion i ]:
was there. Enough to w
d an army. The tables were spread Of
tn matehless taste, and a just de- car car
iptiOn battles all efforts on my part
urely the ladies Of Crystal Springs p pT
mot be beat at getting up a supper. wi
IN fine rOasts, and delicate cakes. oSi
b countless CONNECTIONS, and ice foe
lemonade by cisterns fulll 1t is no 70