Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-25
SIR KNIGHTS HONORED.
Everts COmmandery Received by
Davenport TempIars ON nm ImpOr-
taut Occasion Banner Presenta-

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taut Banner Presenta
ton.
Everts Commandery, Knights Tenn
plars, of this city, was the subject o.
knightly courtesy at the hands of st
Simon, of Cyrene Commandery of Dav'
export. last evening. The occasion was
one of two-fold Importance, as 1t wit
messed the entering of St. Simon
Commandery upon formal possession OF
its new asylum in Masonic temple, and
the presentation of banner by the
ladies of the commandery. The Democrat
Gazette says the Sir Knights were the
subjects of a very pleasurable surprise
and the satisfaction afforded by knightly
courtesy. The Knights of st. Simon in>
tended that it should be gala OCCASION
and their hopes were realized. The sur
prise was in the banner; all knew that it
was to be presented in behalf of the
ladies who procured it, but three or four
Sir Knights knew of its gorgeous beauty.
Each Knight was the escort of lady,
and when all were assembled. the Sir
knights in their uniform and the ladies'
in full dress, the scene presented was
beautiful and inspiring
1t was 8 o'clock when Everts CONS
mandery, headed by their commander.
H. G. Cleaveland, marched into the Blue
lodge room and formed in hollow
square about the altar. Soon Eminent
cOmmandery into the room and they
formed square within square. Then
the ladies' accompanying the Sir Knights
of both communicates formed inside the
square. The knights uncovered and
presented arms All being ready, Sir
Knight w. X White entered from the
west, escorted Mr.. +. H. Hancock and
Mr.. c. L. Richards, and then came Sir
Knight Jarvis White bearing the gorgeous
banner which caused murmur of
great surprise, every eye being riveted
upon it. They halted just west of the
altar Then Sir Knight w X White
delivered the presentation address, which
was listened to with undivided atten-
ton.
The response was made by Eminent
Commander w. +. Fidlar who, in con-
clusion said: Before closing, | wish to
extend cordial and hearty welcome, on
behalf of the Sir knights of St. Simon of
Cyrene Commandery, to the Sir Knights
of Everts Commandery, and their ladies'.
to our new. and, we think, beautiful |
home; and we trust that our relations |
with the Sir Knights from the other side |
of the river will always be as pleasant as
they have been in the past. -"
The standard bearer for st. Simon,
Louis Halter, was then directed to take
charge of the banner which he did amid
oud applause. The banner, like the one
presented to Evert's commandery by the
aides little over II year ago, is Indes>
'ribably beautiful.
A socable half hour followed the
presentation. Then the Sir Knights and
aides formed for march to the banquet
Iall The formation of the line was
UGH that the couples from each com
nandery alternated, and thus better &C
uaintance was made secure, The tables
we're six in number the center one was
n fern of Il Latin cross-and in the cen {
er of the cross piece was a great Maltese {
ross in flowers, representing the nations
| colors. and above it was Il magnificent ,
pergne. The above was the design and {
york of Miss 7-Lottie Hancock. The t
reat room was beautiful in floral dec
ratOns. The blessing was asked by I
ir Knight and Post Prelate DowneY.
The banquet was then served. After I
n hour of feastlng. Sword Bearer J. B. c
'idlar became master of ceremonies. He '
Introduced W. F. Peck, the first com
lander of St. Simon of Cyrene cons l
landerY, a position he filled two years.
he doctor gave graphic history of the
after which addresses were
lade by Sir Knight Olson of Everts, Sir 7
might ]. w. Stewart of st. Simon, Sir h
night Lewis and Eminent Commander q
leaveland of Everts, Sir Knights F. W. =
NTH and w. X. White of St. Simon. 6
hen dancing commenced and the re- h
ainder of the time was given to tep- {.
choran festivities