The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-08
CIarksyiile Knights of Honor.

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 In oomplia,are with previous an- nouncement, GlHrlsssille Lodge No. 2G92, K. of H., ceIebrated the ninth an niversary of the Order, last Saturday night. The exercises transpiIed in the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and
 were interesting and entertaining. i The large auditorium was handsomely decorated with festoons of evergreens and the delicate smilax, bouquets of rare cut flowers and a profllsion of the choicest growing plants, all arranged with the most exquisite taste. This at tractive feature was the handiwork of several of the ladies of Clarksville, and confirms the long established reputa- ton of their community for culture and refinement. At o'clock, the members of the Lodge, with the banners, regalia and insignia ofthe Order, filed into the church, keeping step to the inspiring strains of quickstep skiIlfullg render ed on tue organ by Miss Lucie Adams. 1 When all were seated the exercises oi l the occasion began with the singing Of the beautiful opening ode of the Or der sung by the choir and lodge, after which ashort and impressive praYerwas offered by the chaplain. A grand sn- | them, "Mighty Jehovah" !" was then ef-
 fectively rendered by the choir, and
 elecited merited praise. The first
 speaker, Hon. F. k. McKennon, was then introduced and entertained his hearers with short address setting forth the advantages of tie Order His remarks were practical and timely, and
 produced favorable impression upon l the audience Next came an exquis- itely sweet quartette, "Come where the lilies Dloom," which was sung by
 the choir in faultless style. The next speaker, Joe ". Coffman, Esq, was then introduced by the master of cere- monies, Capt. E. T. Mcconnell. Mir. Coffman is member of the Clarksville bar and is among the most exemplary young gentlemen of this section. His address was replete with beautiful thoughts expressed In smooth, rounded sentences and gave evidence of patient research and accurate knowledge of the Order of which he is q worthy member. i The choir then entertained tho audi ence with the rendition of q fine an
 them, 70! come let us sing,n which
 was admirably executed. Rev. J. W. Hsagen, of Dardanelle, the third and last speaker, was introduced and held the attention of the audience with one ! speeches, interspersng the same with well-timed humorous hits. At the con- clusion of Mr. Heagen's speech, the choir and lodge sang the closing ode, the bencdiction was pronounced by the chaplain, and all dispersed with but one sentiment and that was that the en- tertainment had been grand success. The efficient committee of arrangement, Messrs. W. NJ. Brown, c. K. Robinson, A. J. Simpson, E. T. Mcconnell and Ed. Greene, deserve much praise for the thorough manner in which they discharged their duties. Miss Lucie Adams had charge of the music, and the mere announcement of that fact is i sufficient to convince our readers that nothing was lacking to make that fea
 ture of the programme a success. Phe choir was composed of Misses Adams, Emma and Nellie Sampson, and Pow CTS, and Messrs. Clark, Simpson, Fay
 Tor and Evans, and their excellent singing elicited many compliments
 The occasion will not soon Ba forgotten by all who participated. @S