Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-05-03

commenced before the avalanche fell, until
every soldier had passed through the gorge.
This was his own funeral march. He then sali
down to die-an instance OF the effective diselg,
line which then prevailed in the French army"
If discipline can do this under nnmN
leader and make men fearless amid all the e!s-
ments of terror and death. it can do more unds
the leadership of our great Captain II y
stand firm in our ranks, and with our splrlilh
weapons fight valiantly, we can aid ChrlstlahiI
in bloodless conquest of the world. 49,,
Sir Knights, this discursive and exhortanonI
style of address may not suit some OF you, and
the expectations of some may be dissppointed;
but as have often said before, beleTeHn
what we need more than display OF rnetoM
and oratory to please the fancy for moment. u
is more in consOnance with my feelings 70 dssh
upon what we ought to be as Christian knlghs,
and what we ought to do in fulfllment o. ol
vows: to encourage each other by what we nav i
accomplished, and consider the great PV''
bilities that lie out before us.
We have set in motion influences when mus
tell for good after we have passed away. LEI =
renew our VOWS and redouble our dillgenesH
But as I must draw to close, there's
one great fact l. wish to lmP p.es
upon every mind. Much as we 1a,'
achieved, let us not vainly flatter ourse,,.,Ii
influence. No; there has been power ana m =
influence back of this that mas awakened a.
spirit of chivalry and inspired to noole us -,
but for which, l fear we would scarcely ~ ~
stirred the pride and ambition Of every cnhT
rous knight in this audience this morning.
is woman. If there is one here to-day Ws.. 49,
our insignia who does not feel tbs lnsplIs- =.
as he looks around on these fair faces an y.
couraging smiles, he should politely retire. ~
will not offend by even supposing sueh 81 ~,
I can vouch for every one Of them, ladies. ~
who are insensible to woman's charms 4,
woman's influence never apply at our Go0i'
admission. n.
/ have been accused Of hattery on former y n
casions when abiding to the fair portion ~ 80,
audience. I can safely appeal to tne NOR,
present, many of whom have heard me Lsnsss
to refute this charge have often tIled -sI
the plain truth and to find words to iuily gGa .l.
their merits, but have as ioften failed Ii 'A'T
tempt ,,,r.,.r
believe that we are more largely indeDlea y
women of our households for our prosPeitrn;;.s
the past than any OF US can rightly ess..Sj,irf
They have ever been ready with syI DAs,f
hearts and willing hands to aid us in our VIZ
OF benevolence and charity in our Il.
fields Of labor. All hail! 70 B
Decreases and Marys, numoeiIes s,eosr
thousands, who have cheered and en- =,
aged us in our labors of love, ana ii
hearts go out to you to-day in sinceIss, %
tude for your cooperation. Your lesS.5 uss
day, dear ladies, animstes all nearIs We We az
pride and Joy, and in return we here pIeuss, y
sscou1sei, our purse and our sword IN yV''
half. .onths
/ had contemplated dwelling somewha.. a. 5atSs
social features OF our CfUef, pub liz. isu7.
you but few moments longer. as my tl i9s-s ~
regret this, for anticipate our mee ,'a5t ~
greetings on this occasion will be frsnsH'
unusual pleasure and profit. -,
How the heart CLOVIS with sincere 6 pr y
large state we once more mee ~
clasp hands and look into n-ui
others faces. And when we gatheI. - y
the festive board with our wives, dang ls vhss
sweethearts as in q great family circle, siys>
propriety, decorum and modest freedom tL-rtH
all hearts animated and exhilirsted only y -
interchange OF sentiment. chaste rePANs srr
sparkling wit, provoking merry laugh,ssii:t 81
antidote for dyspepsia and other Ills OF ll.ssss5
worth more than all the compounds ahoSF
found elsewhere. -. - {
WHAT green spot in memory It lesye I'd
how we look forward to the recurrence Oh
pleasure year hence, il spared! Asrinr. +
But this pleasing feature OF out EAsI n
although important, as we justly estssjM ~
only recess-a respite from grayer dntls ,rsss s
If our kind entertainers viii not be too u
CANT in their Inequalities and carry . /.
resolution OF this grand commandery ~ 80
1884 ON this subject, it Will be more tn-A
factory and highly appreciated. siecis
And now close; and Sir knights anu iHl aot far
Won cannot more cordially thank me Io9I.s tbr s
Their trespassing on your time and patlehs :, %
can thank you for kind indulgence tol
tiently listening. q
Sir knights, the important work OF si az +
claye is before you. In your deliDera.lo'- NJ +
ferences in views and opinions will artist - y
the God of peace and all grace preside 43ssosssh
and guide you in all wisdom. and no - psr
word or act mar in the slightest degree ~ &
feet harmony of this reunion. and TO SV-
wise" be al the glory. Amen.