The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-04-28

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G.. Canton, No. 12-Wm. Priestly, f. c.
J. II. Gordon, proxy for Gen'o Grenada,
No. 15-W. p. fowler, f. c.
PAST GRAND COMMANDERS.
Fleet c. Mercer, of Lexington, John X
Fulson, of Water Valley, Oliver Clifton, of
Jackson
PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS, NOT REPRE-
sENTING COMMANDMENTS.
Geo. Green, John A. Webb, J. L. Power,
VIM French, T. W. Whitsey, j. NJ. Thomp
son, David Carr, w. V. Davis NJ. A. Clark,
A. G. Noah, ). G. Comfy, and d. l..
Smythe.
The Grand Commandery, having been
opened in due form, proceededed, at IL
o'clock, A. NJ, to the Methodist church,
where the Offices of Devotion, prescribed
for such an occasion, were observed by the
Sir knights-Grand Pre4ate, J. H. Alex
ander, conducting the services. The Grand
Body then marched, preceded by the Kos
ciusko Brass Band, around Court Square,
and on returning to the Masonic Hall, ad-
journed for dinner.
On re-assembling at three o'clock, the
Grand Commander delivered his Annual
Address and the Grand Recorder and Grand
Treasurer submitted their Annual Reports
and Accounts, all of which were referred to
appropriate committees.
The Grand Recorders report shows that
there are affiliated Sir Knights in the State,
4l6; twelve deaths during the past year
including our Past Grand Commander
DR.. f. T. Henry, Of Vicksburg.
After the appointment of Committees
adjourned until A. NJ, tomorrow.
SECOND DAY.
The committees on Tempar Law, Doings
of Grand Officers and Finance, submitted
reports which were severally adopted
On motion of Sir knight Clifton, the
authors of the poems prepared for, and
recited at the public meeting last night,
were requested to furnish copies of the same
for publication with the proceedings.
There was free discussion on the subject
of uniform, the prevailing sentiment being
that all Sir Knights should equip them
selves as soon as possible after receiving the
orders.
The Grand Recorder having RENTED
balance of $4,000 due him, on condition
that one hundred dollars thereof be applied
to the Protestant Orphan Asylum, at
Natchez, said sum was subscribed and paid
instanter.
Holly Springs was selected az the place,
and the third Wednesday in April, 1882, as
the time for the next Grand Conclave.
The following were elected Grand Officers:
VIM French. Vicksburg, Grand Com
mander Jas. T, Meade, Lexington, Deputy
Grand Commander; II. NJ. ROmberger,
Water Valley, Grand Generalissimo; w.
p fowler, Grenada, Grand Captain Gen
eral; t. w. Whitsey, Water Valley, Grand
Prelate \. :. Walker, Port Gibson,
Grand Treasurer J. l.. Power, Jackson,
Grand Recorder; J. NJ Lewis, Koscusko,
Grand Senior Warden j. III. Gordon, Port
Gibson, Grand Junior Warden; David
Carr, Kosciusko, Grand Standard Bearer
Jas. Shelton, Jackson, Grand Sword Bearer
L. B. Mosby, Holly Springs, Grand War
der; j. n. Taylor, KOsciusko, Grand
Captain of the Guard.
The Grand Commandery agreed to visit
the Public School this afternoon, in full
dress to witness the spelling contest. The
Grand Recorder was appointed TO present
the medals provided for the OCCASION and
Sir knights Clifton, Vaughn and Priestley
were requested to act as judges
Adjourned until halfpast two o'clock,
and on re-assembliDg went in procession to
the Public School to witness the spelling
contest, which resulted in the first prize,
gold medal, being awarded to Miss Halle
Hammond and the second, a silver medal,
to Miss Mary Alexander.
A special prize was awarded Miss Eliza
Meek Hillerman, only years old, for extra
ordinary proficiency, fer one of her age.
The contest excited the livelest interest
in the large audience that had assembled.
At night, there was grand banquet at
the Court house, given by the Knights of
Honor, and Knights and Ladies Of Honor
of Koscuisko to the Grand Commandery
1t was grand feast, which want of space
prevents reporting in detail. Appropriate
toasts were proposed and responded to, and
all present had festive, fraternal and social
time.
A visit to koscuisko Female College, con>
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Adams, on Friday
morning was one of the most pleasenteyent
of the week. The songs, dialogues and
recitations were all appropriate and we'll
rendered.
The Grand Officers were installed in pub
lie at the Methodist church, and on return
to the Masonic Hall, the session was closed
= one of the most harmonious and pleas
ant conelaves that has ever been held.
The committee on TemPlar Law consists
of Sirs Frederic Speed, w. G.. BenbroOk
and Oliver Clifton. Sir f. Geo. DeLap
continued as chairman of committee on
Foreign Correspondence.