Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-05-23
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

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sonic knights Templar, of West Vir-
ginia, held its eleventh annual grand
conclave in the Asylum of Potomac
Commandery, No. 5, in Charlestown,
on Wednesday, 18th, Deputy Grand
Commander w. Fl. Riggs in the
Chair. The following members of
the Grand Commandery answered
to their names atroll call and assum-
ed their respective stations:
Sir W. III. Riggs, Deputy Grand
Commander.
Sir Jere A. Miller, Grand General
issimo.
Sir Kephart d. Walker, Grand
Captain General.
Sir A. j. Stone, Grand Senior
Warden.
Sir G. p Matthaei, Grand Prelate.
Sir Gustav Brown, Grand Junior
Warden.
Sir DR.. J. w. Morris, Grand Treas
urer.
Sir G.. f. Irvine, Grand Recorder.
Sir Jacob w. Grub, Grand Stand.
ard Bearer.
Sir. G. r. Stafford, brand Sword
Bearer.
Sir Forrest w. Brown, Grand
Warden.
Sir DR.. Chas. Z. Pratt, Grand Cap.
tain of the Guard.
The officers for the ensuing Tenn
pla- year were elected and duly in
stalled by p. L. Grand Commander
Jesse r. Purnell, of Calvary Com
mandery, No. 3, of of Parkersburg:
Sir w. Fl. Riggs, Grand Comman-
der.
Sir Jere I'll. Miller, Deputy Grand
Commander.
Sir Kephart ID. Walker, Grand
GeneraliSsimO.
SRA. J. Stone, Grand Captain
General
Sir G. p. Matthaei, Grand Prelate.
Sir Gustav Brown, Grand Senior
Warden.
Sir d. Jno. w. Morris, Grand
Treasurer.
Sir G. +. Irvine, Grand Recorder.
Sir G. r. Stafford, Grand Standard
Bearer.
Sir Forrest w. Brown, Grand
Sword Bearer.
Sir DR.. Chas. E. Pratt, Grand
Captain of the Guard.
After the installation Sir w. G..
Bennett, of st. Johns Commandery,
No. s, OF Weston, in a very graceful
and pleasing address, presented, in
the name of the Knights Templar of
the State of West Virginia, a very
handsome solid gold, elegantly cary
ed Past Grand Commanders Jewel
to r. E. Sir Jesse r. Purnell, Past
Grand Commander, to which he
responded in a felicitous and feeling
manner.
Having finished the business in.
cident to their annual conclave, the
Sir Knights representing the several
State Communicates, visiting breth-
rem from adjoining States and the
members of Potomac Commandery,
No. 8, of Charlestown, all under com
mand of Sir Knight w. Ell. Riggs, of
Martinsburg, formed at the corner
of Charles and Washington streets,
and preceded by the Berryville
Cornet Band, led by Mr.. Clarence
w. Taylor, took up the line Of march
and moved through the various
streets as laid down in the pro-
gramme. 1t was sight that possibly
never before was witnessed in
Charlestown. Manifestly finer
looking body of men could not have
been picked out The step and
bearing of those in line were singu-
Larry correct and soldierly, evidenc-
ing close drill and pains taking.
Altogether, the Band with becom.
ing gray uniforms, playing stirring
airs; the Sir knights with drawn
swords, white plumes and rich rega-
liza, presented an imposing appear
ance, delighUing the large crowd that
had gathered from town and country,
thronging the streets to witness the
brilliant pageant. Despite the
murky clouds and a moderate rain
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was carried out.
Potomac Commandery feasted the
Sir Knights and visitors Gncluding,
of course, the parsons and editors of
the town at banquet arranged in
the best manner by Eminent Com.
mander Gustav Brown and DIR. Chas.
r. Pratt, G. M. Hough, c. +. Gala
her and j. c. Holmes, of the Com.
mittee' of Arrangements. A little
past 8 o'clock, p. NJ, the Sir Knights
and visitors filed into the spacious
dining room. From labor to refresh
ment was the motto. Sir Forrest
w. Brown gave out words of vel.
come. Sir DR.. Chas. E. Pratt, who
was the Toast Master of the evening,
called upon the Rev. Sir r. d. Roll.
er, of Martinsburg, to invoke the
blessing Of the Almighty, which he
did in solemn and impressive man.
ner, after which each guest went to
work with a will, and well was the
pleasant task performed-the band
in the meantime, stationed in the
porch, playing sweet music. Hay.
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