The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-10-10
The Iowa Commandery Forgiven and
the Order Of Suspension Re-
scinded Yesterday
The Punishment Already Endured
for Disobedience Believed TO
be Sufficient.
President Harrison aud the Cabinet Receive
the Members Of the Grand Encamp-
ment at the white House.

second day of the triennial conclave WAS an
exhibition drill. Tempered ms they were by
the rays Of warm autumn sun, the chilly
winds which swept through the grand stand
gave little discomfort 10 the numerous
spectators. a majority of whom were hand
somely attired ladies.
To-day's spectacular feature of the grand
encampment Of the Knights Templar was
parade Of Mobiles 0f the Mystic Shrine. The
procession formed near the treasury build
inc and marched thence on Fifteenth, Ninth
streets and PENNSYLVANIA avenue to
the capitol, counter-marching thence
TO the place of starting. The Masonic
temple of ST. Paul, Mimi, caused much
amusement among the spectators by carry
ing the blanket" strong canvass sheet
with convenient handles, upon which candi-
dates for admission are tossed during inltia-
ton. Among other prominent temples was
the Elgebel temple, of Denver, and the
Medno temple. of Illinois. The members
of the Denver temple nj intervals during
the march uttered peculiar cry, indicative
of their purpose Of having the next conclave
held in that city.
At the session of the Grand Encampment
this afternoon the Iowa case came up. Past
Grand Master James II. Hopkins, of Iowa,
chairman of the committee on jurisdiction.
DTOuHnt III u ItDpIt NUltll INV
adoption of n resolution which began by re-
citing the passage of the resolution of three
years ago that caused the trouble. II then
pointed out that IL was the duty of the most
eminent grand master to enforce the terms
set out in this resolution. and that the
| grand communicates of the state of low a
had been disloyal in not obeying the edict If
| the most eminent grand master, and were
| censurable for this action; but the commit
Il
mhndery and subordinate commanderies of
| Iowa have been punished sufficiently in be-
| ing suspended from templar intercourse
with the communicates Of other states, and
| the order generally throughout the country
and recommended the order interdicting
| all tenplar intercourse with the grand COM
mandery of Iowa and other Knights
| Templar of the United States be no longer
| considered in force. The recommendations
of the committee found favor with the
members of the grand encnmpncnt and ex-
planatOry speeches were made. \ lovefeast
prevailed on all sides and nuiid consider
able enthusiasm the resolution If the COM
| mittee was adopted and tn Grand COM
mandery of Iowa was cordially welcomed
| back into full fellowship. The committee
| on the next place of meetini ~ the trien-
nial conclave reported in favor of Louis
vile. Ky. The report will be acted upon
| tomorrow afternoon.
People found much to admire and graf
| ify their SENSE of the beautiful and pictur-
esque in the appearance of the grounds al
| the white house tonight ON the occasion of
| the reception rendered the visiting Knights
Templar by President Harrison. From the
| south portico of the white house the scene
wus an ideal stage picture transferred TO
the open air. Rows of Chinese lanterns
were strung on wires beneath the trees on
| each side of the grounds; other rows of
| lanterns encircled cumps of plants and
foliage here and there, while az various
points, well adapted to enhance the
effect, were circles of small colored
| glass globes lighted by electricity. With
/ IN doors the decorations were also varied
| from the ordinary display of potted plants
| and cut flowers Palms and other plants
| were used. but were relieved by masonic
| horal designs. Over the doorway leading
| from the mnin corridor 10 the east room
two American flags were draped. while on
| the opposite side. and faeing those who en-
| tered. two large national flags hung in folds
and ON them the words, ''welcome, Sir
knights" were placed in red flowers The
| reception began nc $40 and WAS
10 have lasted until 10, but owing
10 the great throng that desired
TO shake the presidents hand, il was con-
| considerably after that time before the last
hIllHll phsStu through ine line. thousands
| of knights and their lady friends were re-
ceived The gates were opened nj S:I5. The
| reception committee then entered, and
forming in the corridor were presented TO
the president and his party, who came down
stairs promptly at $3.50 as the Marine band
| played Hail To the Chief" The president
then took his stand at the entrance
to the blue room and the hand shaking be
gan. The president was assisted by al the
members of the cabinet, except Secretaries
Blaine and Proctor. and by Mrs. Harrison,
Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Window, Mrs. Rusk and
Mrs.Noble. The presentations were made by
Sir Knight Myron NJ. Parker. of this city.
The knights we're generally accompanied
| by one or more ladies. They passed quickly
| through the blue room, and after lingering
here a short time they descended from the
green room into the garden below. At the
close of the reception the guests walked
about the grounds awhile and Witnessed the
beautiful display of fireworks.