Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-05-19
THE KNIGHTS AT COLUMBUS
Jack Plane Describes the Events of the
COnclaVe's Last Day.

Jack Tlahe Descr1Des the Events of the
COnclave's Last Day.
COLUAIB Us, May 1.-THE Grand Com
mandery of Knights Templar of Georgia
has never passed through more harmo-
NOUS and pleasant session than that
which closed to-day. The reports show
| the order to be in a most prosperous
condition, and Sir Knight W. S. Rock
well retires from the Commander
ship with the consciousness that the
order under his superintendent for tile
past two years has made many advances
and he returns the trust committed to him
with the satisfaction that peace and har-
mony prevail throughout the entire iurIs-
dlctlon. Sir Knight w, d. Young, of
Augusta, assumes command under the
most favorable auspices, and will. no
doubt, prove himself worthy the honor
conferred upon him.
The assembling of the annual conclave
here has awakened a great interest in
Templarism in this section of the State.
and will infuse new life into St. AIdemar
Commandery, of this city. The entire
display was new and novel to the citizens
OF Columbus, and they have given un.
divided attention to the entertainment of
their guests. 1t will be an occasion long
remembered by the members of the Grand
COmmandery,
Inc ueVQtlonal service was held in the
Baptist Church, one of the most beautiful
church buildings in the State, having a
seating capacity of ], 900. The pews were
crowded by one Of the most cultivated
and Intelligent audiences / have ever
seen. Ihe singing, under the direction
of Sir Knight w. G, Coart, was splendid
the choir rendering the anthems most adj
mlrably. There was one feature of the
singing desire especially to commend.
tnat was the clear, distinct articulation
OF every word by the leading voices, 1t
was such a rare occurrence that it attract
ed the attention of every visitor, and vet
1t was just as artisticaly rendered as it
could be by any other company of singers.
The address OF Sir Knight j. A. GRAY. OF
Atlanta, was clear, fOrcihIe and emil
nently practical. He held the attention
OF the entlre audience throughout, and
one OF the charming features was that he
quit when he got through, something that
cannot be said of every public address.
Ihe competitive drill was spirited and
exciting. Each Commandery had its
friends, and every movement was watched
with an eagle eye, and the least faltering
on the part of any one was readily detect
ed. SO evenly did the balance hang that
the vast crowd were at a loss TO daoide
which COmmanderv was en-,
titled to the victory The Judges. how.
it to Palestine, of Savannah. Conr dss
Lion accepted the decision gracefuliy,and
yielded the palm with that knightly cour-
tesy for which they are so conspicuous.
The prize was delivered by Sir Knight W.
u. Luckle, of Atlanta, and was received
by sir Knight Roberta, Of Savannah.
The next annual conclave will be held
at Albany, on the third Wednesday in
May, 1884.
This afternoon the Knights Templar
will be treated TO ride over the CITY. and
the whole exercises will conclude with a
banquet, given by st. Aldemar Com
mandry.
Palestine Commandery leave at II O'Clock
to-aay ior savannah, much to the regret
other visiting Communicates,
JACK PLANE