The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-29
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Ascension, fifth Banner)-At Malta,
was found an old mason and conscientious
ritualisi, Brother Knight w. NJ. Brooks
He was perfectly at ease. and as he
sbowed impressively the beauties OF the
Fifth Epoch" no one doubted that he
was veteran OF the order.
As he finished, ''Qui Est Homo" duet
from Stabat Mater. Rosini, Miss Mhoon
and Miss Peake, beautifully sung came
floating through the curtain rounding off
srtistically to the ear, the feast Just fin
ished to the eye and brain. Smoothly and
steadily the wheels Of the work rolled on
until the second tableau.
NEW NAME,
20 which rs climax came glorious out
burst Of music. the triumphant Thanks
be TO Thee, o, God" Knight Of Malta"
French horn, double quartet and piano.
ruE REVEREND CHAPLAIN,
Brother knight Henry ]. Lynn deserves
an honorable mention here. Upon him
much of the impressiveness OF the work
depended, and his fine Evolutionary talent
and histrionic ability eminently adapted
him to the position. His smooth, pcrsua-
sivc, gentle voice, pointed by the mild
glances OF his expressive eyes, conveyed an
esrncstness and depth Of feeling that made
its impress upon all that were present. He
evidently felt his part, and this added TO
the power OF his language. "The Credo,"
1 Believe in God tTours), double quartet,
was then sung with deep devotion, the
invisible choir surprising itself in the sa-
cred melody.
THE WORK or THE EMINENT PRIOR.
Then came more prominently forward
those who have been fortunate enough TO
hear Brother Knight Bun L. Price in any
degree OF NIasonry-and he has them all
at his fingers cnds-know his delivery and
the beautiful earnesincss he throws into
his lines Ills lectures never weary, and
the present one was listened TO rs usual
with breathless attention. At its conclu-
sion the following fine music was intro.
duced. Cross Of the order, "Mora's Te
Deum" from Mercadanta's mass, Miss
Mhoon, Miss Peake, Mr.. Gage, Mr.. Grit
fifth.
rIIK LIEUTENANT COMMANDER.
Brother Knight Hugh b. Cullen, another
fine worker In the order, followed in re-
lief OF his predecessor. and by his fine
reading proved himself master Of the att
uation. convincing those who heard him
that not only had the instructions Of an
able teacher failed upon worthy pupil,
but that he himself had grown 20 DO q
'.master," indeed.
Motto Of the order Agnes Del"
Lamb OF God, quartet, Tours, Misses
Gage and Peake and Mcssrs Gage and
Griffith, closely followed by Rex Rcgum ct
Dominus Dominorm, "Gloria in Excelcis,"
from Mozart's twelfth mass, double quar-
bet, were succcssively introduced, but tho
growing grace Of the entire musical portion
Of the program was the grand finale at the
closing Of the the priory, when tho Inn
mortal hymn, Coronation, "All Hail the
Power OF Jesus Name" led by double
quartet and French horn by Prof II. Ar
mold, WIS sung 10y the entire assembly.
The accumulation Of effect upon effect
during tho progress Of the ceremonies, en-
HANGED as they were in solemnity by the
beauty OF the music, seemed 30 have
produced strain upon the feelings OF tho
knights present almost too much 10 bear,
and the relief that suddenly came when
this grand old hymn was commenced pro-
duced a revulsion almost enthusiastic.
Every voice joined with all the power OF
religious ieryOr, and but for the great tai
ent OF the double quartet (the finest In the
STATED. which led the music, the Sir
Knights, their whole souls In the oil time
sony, would have captured the place and
themselves have led the choir 'sThe
walls OF the temple fairly shook, aud the
great roof tremblcd under the vibration of
NJ many voices in loud unison praising
Gods name In the good old tune No "a.
miliar 10 Us all" This was the WY one
OF the grand officers described IL, and Il
shows the feeling that actuaied them. We
ourselves whose motto II that Of every
good reporter, mil admiyari," had watched
the work with interest, studying the effect
Il produced upon the spectators, but when
this great masterpiece came with
its startling effect. we conceded that
this elimination was ''the best reserved
for the last, and ~ we quietly left the asy.
lum II was 10 listen 10 wordsof commenda.
ton, encomiums aud praise ON every side
from thosc who could hardly realiEo Oh.
unexpected grandeur Of the giant work
they had Just seen and heard.
NEsrirn coNNASDERY, No. 4.
BY this great effort has placed herself
foremost among southern command.
cries This In not our sentiment
but the verdict 81 all who were pres
ent, aud the enthusiasm aroused made
your secret society reporter proud that he
was Knight Tcmplar, and permitted thus
90 enjoy an intellectual feast with such q
beautiful setting Of sight and sound. Surely
Tcmplarsm In Tennessee. and especially
In Memphis. will prosper In the future,
and the term Of service Of our present
grand officers will mark one oi the most
successful years Of the order In the state.
They seem 10 feel anu 10 know this, and
for that reason are loud In their praises Of
Memphis commandery, No. =, for taking
the iniiiaiory In this great work, aud ~
the States fall into line We of Memphis can
point with natural pride 10 the fnct that
here was introduced this grand work in our
south land.
We cannot Close without making men.
ton Of the captain Of the outpost" Sir
NJ. II. Price, and the marshal" Sir w.
J. Brown. IL was the part Of these two 10
give the lrt support 10 the eminent
prior, and a better selection could not
have been made. They were familiar
with every detail, and In their reading aud
floor work" showed evidence Of careful
study.
We do not wish TO make any lnvidous
distinctions In this report. but u II a sim.
pie matter Of Justice 10 say that for this
masterpiece of difficult disqualification In
Memphis, the temple order u indebted 10
that master ritualist, Sir Bun y. Price,
eminent commander Of Memphis Com
mandcry No. 4. Had II not been for his
neal, earnest efforts aud hard work Il i
not probable that the degree Of Malta
would have been conferred In full form In
this city-pcrhaps not In the south-for
years 10 come. IL was he alone who, upon
examining the ritual rs PROMULGATED by