Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-18

LANTA
BIS. Loyd. A. McDaimid,
D. o. Dougherty, Q. L. Wilson,
e. g. Lind. 4. B. Fay,
j. A. Gray, j. n. hiken,
Mark Berry, ID. =. Stockel,
J.F. Alexander, G. W. Drake,
James FindleY, A. ID. Tyler,
H. Middlebrooks, John L. Davidson,
Joseph E. Wells, Mr.. Rockwell,
A. G. Towards, a. Z. Thompson,
G. F. Watson, Calvin Say,
Amos Fox. Rev. D. W. Given.
b F. Moore, N. G.. Aldrich,
j. A. FRAZIER, +. y. Mays,
Mr.. Chandler, NJ. McBirDy,
Jack Castleberry, L. 9. Jones,
J. P Dean, +. j. Stilson,
w. FL. Hannocks, A P. Woodwards,
L. B. Fulsom, j. FAirbather,
D. W. Springer, ID. +. Emory,
A. T. Alternately, b. +. Webb.
GEORGIA CoNMANDERY NO. 1, OF AUGUSTA
GeneralIssimo-C. E. Coffin.
Captain Genersl-W. B. Young.
Prelate-W. J. Pollard.
Recorder-H E Edmonston.
Sentinel-A. E. Blalock.
Second Guard-G. o. Oates.
Past Eminent COmmander-J. L. Elem
ing.
VIM. Harieman, H. G. Wood,
T. a. Jones, J. D. w. Gray,
John s. Davidson. Z. F. Fleming,
s. H. Shepard.
GAINESVILLE.
J.F. Blalock, NJ. A. Lambell.
FORSYTH.
RIP. Brooks, W. H. Head,
Dr. A. H. Sneed.'
Palestine COmmsndeTy No. z, OF Savan-
a a In a nd fnr1T
handsome new uniforms were generally ad-
mired.
AT ten o'clock the several Communicates
assembled in front of the Pulaski House,
where the procession was formed under d.
rection Of Grand Commander W. s. Rock
well, Sir Knight A. G. Howard, Of Ceur de
Leon Commsndery Of Atlanta, acting as
officer of the day.
The display was very i'm ling and at
tractive, and the streets wer0 locked with
admiring spectators. The r publican Blues
Brass Band, in full uniform, preceded the
column, which marched off in magnificent
style down Bull street to Bay, to Abercorn,
to Liberty, to the Masonic Temple, corner
of Whitaker. The Communicates were
then dismissed, and the officers and mem
bers Of the Grand Lodge convened in
ANNUAL SESSION.
The Grand Commandery had considerable
business before it, and were in session
several hours. The business will be closed
to-day. and after the reports of officers the
election will be proceeded with.
THE COMPETITIVE DRILL.
The announcement that a competitive
drill would take place at the Park Extension
at six O'Clock ia the afternoon, excited con
siderable interest In the community, and the
consequence was an immense gathering at
the Park. The weather was delightful, and
the scene presented as the Knights flied into
the enclosure was beautiful. Their at
tractive regalia, waving plumes and flashing
swords made up brilliant picture.
The time allowed for the drill was twenty
minutes.
Palestine Commandery, of Savannah,
filed into the space sectioned off and opened
the contest. They were under command of
Captain General r. H. Anderson, and their
movements were rapid and exc
cuted in splendid style. Their march,
ing was very fine, and general
bearing superb. The various evolutions
were performed expeditiously and accurate
", and the CommanderV has rarely appeared
to better advantage. At the expiration OF
the twenty minutes the bugle was sounded
as a signal for the close of the, drill, and
Palestine marched off the ground.
Ceur de Lion No. 4, Of Atlanta, under
command OF Eminent Sir knight Howard,
filed into the open space. Their drilling
was watched with great interest, and was
generally admired. Whilst their move
ments, or rather marching, was not as quick
as Palestine, their execution was ex-
cellent, and showed the great proficiency
of the Commandery. They were several
times appIauded, as were also their com
petitors. In twenty minutes the bugle was
again sounded and the contest was an
nounced closed, the other Communicates not
having entered for the prize.
The competitors were then drawn up In
line, and the greatest interest was mani
tested in the crowi TO learn the decision,
and there was general crowding forward
among the eager ones to hear it announced.
Col. Clifford W. Anderson, on behalf of
the Judges, in a few remarks, announced
that the Judges had awarded the prize
to Caeur de Lion Of Atlanta; that
both Communicates had drilled so well that
It was difficult to determine which was the
best, but courtesy had induced them to
solve the matter By deciding in favor Of
Cpur de Lion. The announcement was
received with applause. Palestine Com
mandery gave three cheers for CGur de
Lion, which were returned with vim aud
vigOr.
The drill was not closed until after seven
O'Clock, and as the public exercises were to
take place at the Independent Presbyte-
rian Church at half past seven, there was
no time to be lost. The Communicates
we're quickly formed, and, headed by the
Blues Brass Band, marched off in fine style.
proceeding down Bull street to the church.
THE PUBLIC EXERCISES.
On reaching the church the Commando
ries marched into the spacious edifice and
occupied the front pews. The beautiful
march dedicated to Palestine COmmandery
by the composer, Mr.. II. L. Schreiner, was
PLAYED on the orgsn rs the Communicates
entered the church, and sounded very i'm
pressiVe and effective.
The exercises were opened by Grand Pre-
late s. s. Sweet, who read the liturgy of the
order, which was followed by singing, and
we may mention here, In the language OF
visiting Knight, that the music was simply
superb.
THE ADDRESS OF SIR KNIGHT DAVIDSON.
Grand Commander W. S. Rockwell here
briefly introduced Sir Knight John 8.
Davidson, of Georgia Commandery No. l,
of Augusta, whose reputation as a finished
orator is well known IN Savannah and
throughout the State. His address was
listened to With the greatest interest and
was highly enjoyed by tie large and appre-
ciative audience. He spoke as follows;
1.-THE hidden things are best, and have
meaning though ye know it not"
Mitchell
Hv Frdters Human life is full OF mystery.
The knowledge of the most learned cannot
enable us to ascertain who or what we are be-
yond the simple but solemn fact that we are born
and live and die. The most unleerned can tell
us this and differ from the sage only In degree.
There is a certain point from which our knowl-
edge starts-behind it we cannot look. There
is a barrier before us to which we mount-be-
yond it we cannot climb. And, as with human
life so with nature around us in all its mani
fold attractions. The dewdrop on the flower
at early morn, with its diamond-llke glitter so
attractive to the eye, so pleasing to the fancy,
is in its last analysis as full of mystery as the
thunderboIt which strikes terror TO the soul.
The summer cloud. with its blended col0rS,
fresh from the worship Of the sun, is, perhaps,
as unknown in its true origin as are the rays OF
light which make the panoramic beauties we
adOrewith poetic fervor. In the realm OF thought
il is the same-that busy, active, restless engine
of human life, the power no mountain height de-
tiers, no deep abyss aDpals. no limitless distance
haIts, no gloom affrightsi that marvellous
something which wings the Imagination for its
Hottest fight, holds the steady hand to labor
hard points the delicate touch of wonderful
skill Is often wandering. but never lost-often
weary, but never at calm repose; this thing
men call the brain is but to the wisest soft
whffish mass: and ia TO the fool no less. In