The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-10-01

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81. Iouis-Agreenble Ezchsnge os
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ST. LorIs, Sept 22.-Much 70 tho dis.
OF . city full Of people the
heavy rain Of yesterday rendered the
grand parade Of the Knights Templar i'm
practicable. Many Of the Communicates
had already prepared 70 start when the
rain commenced 10 descend In : deluse,
and soaked 70 the skin those who failed
10 break ranks and take refuge under
shelter.
After . brief consultation between
Commander in-C Chief Parsons and his
aides, the parade was declared on
and the members, wet miserable
and disappointed. sought their quarters
to regain their spirits IN dry clothing ana
social amenities.
ENTERTAINMENT HALL
Entertainment Hall at the Exposition
Is full Of the emblem stories peculiar 20
Knight Temparism. From the stage set
ting to the Grand Encampment nag nying
ovcrthe entrance door there j. nothing put
harmony Of color and form. The hall ex-
cites the enthusiasm Of every oenoiuer
when not ia- IL displayed. is proper
lions are 80 true. arrangement for hear
IM4 UUN <EEtuk - E<tt<<<I @&s<@ -
ing Of the walls 80 rich and subdued,
that Il calls for an exhaustion Of the ad-
iec,ive stock Of every one who attempts
description. But the Trienniai commit
tee have still further embellished u, leav-
ing absolutely nothing more 10 b de-
sired.
The members Of the Grand Encamp-
ment arrived 1t Entertainment Hall In
| carriages, and walked into the building
| as they alighted. observing no particular
| order in their entrance
| II was 1890 .. IN. when Sir Knight
| John X. Parson stepped TO the front Of
| the platform and said that he wished 10
| introduce 70 the assembled Sir knights
| gentleman who, though not . Sir
| Knight, had done as much as any Tempiar
to assist those preparing for the Conciaye
| now assembled. The gentleman was the
Hen. David X. Francis, mayor OF the city
st. Louis. The mayor was received win
a prolonged applause that showed he was
not 4 stranger. ut least BY reputation, q
many present. His honor made an ap'
propviate and telling address Of welcome
as follows.
~ the ofiicial representative Of the city and
the people. has been assigned the duty ofex
t-nding 20 YOU formal welcome Woris IN
adequately express our pleasure ~ your
cosning. we have anticipated Il with anx
ious longing. and now that the tune ~
come. our lips do but family convey w
, welcome, thrice welcome Applause Thu
| welcome has he.n IN the hearts OF our peo
8, l. @ss on ssy Every ss Sssna pub
stansiai manifestations Of y From sve,'
snao W and evs9 r.. hsa'e kn.n ns''sa
the Temple even the skies weep 70!
| a your coming. Prolonged applause
| That emblem Of sne red cross carries ~ psc'
| SIS wears before the discovery OF the >es
World 10 the banks Of the river Jornon. Y
the gates Of the Holy City % the tune rns !
I the lemplars and his devoted band ~ MIN
| took upon themselves VOWS 20 project ~
poor pilgrim g defend as o1nr. ma ~
I (slrf<tian religion" fAppIau>e.l what
| hirh mission veriiv. a good cause for ma
20 devote mis- time and energy TO- ana eve
his life
~ How Faithfully the followers OF Hugh q
l.a.en observed hi< teachings the perpetu
! NV OF the orsicr hns demonsttAtsn. ~
srowth OF IT, membership y strong cvile nc
That truth and equity were IN the foundatfo
| up0n which the mighty fabric WAS base,
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, ! hundred YEAR, after the birth OF the orde
thousands Of lis sons would be assemble
on the bank. q = Father q mss.rs. " q,
. nrsnc,nie~ NJ was nromuIrafins- How \
4 .onld have cheerrd tine last moments I
ne Gallant KS e s M1s H1 r. could Ia,
Looked doxn the vista OF years and see
Q That the doctrines for which he VI
III sr" which ~ was Yielding M noble ~
would 20 on gaining Jealous work.r- ~
= | fhe march o. centuries and long sster !.
! would be CHERISHED and hi- virtues emf
\ I lated. y,
| growth IN YOUR order have wrought mar
CHIMES In society The Teiuplnr- o. q
J. belonged 70 the chiyalry, the femriar-
1 Tssn ~ World resoundee With the alarm
!, war to-day peace reixns over tine emu
b earth the word has turned from shaio
N into sunlight. from the hrni-htei txn'
rance ~ the Middle rc~ 20 the i1nt Of
e nineteenth century civilization. from q
y. are OF force 20 the ageof reason IA
n pIsn-e.f
of time has wrought the noble principles % =
n knights Tsmpiar have retained their prin
s w. purify i iinr r. raven, While dneri
,. from him IN manner. haiti. education q
o: aim Of lite. stiiI practice his beautiful II
cepfs and carry iis immortal banner. ~
10 liz Tempiar- 81 today that speak
u, YOU Who wills q preserving all that - 20
4. and true IN your orier. have brought Y
NJ higher degree OF perfection than
n. originator ever dreamed o. To ron. y
I. IN this peaceful age. whilst attending 70
= duties OF q WuTkA4ny tNc- unu ttHic
'al study tile teachings and practice the ~
IA cents az your founders
Mat grand spectacle "a witnessed IN 2
70 cry TO- dny. Eighteen years axo the ~
lr. grand escort OF the Grand Encampment
y, the KNIGHTS Templar OF the United stat
~ vas held In this city. The attendance q
r. enthusiasm then manifested surprised :
most sanguine friends 81 knight Iempia
but NJ each tricnnial recurrence 81 the era
- event thc members have increased until
on day il numbers mighty army
"a What n the Significance OF thiss Why
- che wheels OF commerce stop IN this b
en- aRef 10 II 20 devise new methods 20 Accei
he ale it- onward rrogrc<-s No, Bnt 10 votas
81, have for 4 time renounccd their usual q
'cn cations and convened together for the y
. nose OF renewing their vows Of love. ndrl
Ioh and charity. -. Louis v proud 20 -
- scene OF such m nssembinxe me PEG
I've welcome yon for the objects which bring
ad- | together Hut beyond this We welcome
- ! for yourselves. We recognize IN you rtp
- seniafives from all sections Of the TINT
ley leaders OF men IN the communities IN ~
~ You live We see among You many M
-- lame In their walks - NJ broad ~ the "
80 We see tn You men who are making
history OF the country. Of the nxe-r
Who are the brain and Drawn 81 the Nat
kcx 81 Louis has taken many rnptH strides
rye ward since your last convention mere.
49, We believe her progress In tile future VII
- none less marked. We are proud 20 mum
the among our most cnfcrprising citizens n'
(. IA OF your worthy brothers They have
9rrrnr4l m uufsnuorf \ nj mart In our past