The Forrest City times., 1891-07-03
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR BANQUET
Most Enjoyable Social Event of the Season.
One Hundred and Fifty People
 Royalty Entertained.

The Knights Tsmplar of Forrest City entertained Apollo Cummandery No. II at the Forrest City House. Thursday nielit, June 25, 1891. Invi- tations of rare beauty were issued by the Knights of Forrest City to Sir Knights and ladies residing in Mari ahna Snd other points, and to select few of their host of friends in Forrest City and elsewhere. including the several ministers of our city. The event was looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure. as being first step toward n revival of social energy 1 in oar midst, and of occasions of pleas ant social intercourse, which somehow or other have been very few of late. The visiting Knights and ladies, and other friends, bega3 arriving on the incoming trains. Thursday, and con- tinued up to the last train at 9:S0 o'clock p. m, from Memphis. By this time the gi:ests had assembled i'll the commodious parlors, halls and veran- das of the brilliantly lighted hostelry. and waited the signal for the grand march to the banGtet room. i'll the meantime intermingling in social con versations aiid enjoting the proL,e- made affbTded in the balls.
 Cupid perhaps. was stationed thcrc.
 Ready with bow and dart,
 Who will gainSay. of this beautiful array,
 That love pierced many heart!
 At II o'clock arrangements were complete. and at the signal of music the gay party marched down spd into tle large dining hall and were seated. Sir Knight Geo. P. Taylor. master of ceremonies. conducting the affair in t,,s N1 'la to, which they marched was sacred quartette lmareh timel sung by the following talented ladies and gentle men of Forrest City, with Mrs. B. D. Hatcher as orgenst. Sopranos: Miss Mrs. w II. Pope: altos: Misses - Lloyd and Etta Paisley and Mrs. Geo. D. prude, of i.ongview, Texas, (nee Prewett and E. l.. Nadakin; basso: these accomplished ladies and gentle m en rendered the following programme of music in a most pleasing and able manner, and the compliments that have been showered upon them, while they would fill column were we to re- peat them, were well deserved. The music was delightful, and added much pleasure to the evening: Rejoice" ""I Have Set Watchmen Upon Thy Walls" Rock of Ages" Mighty Jehovah" "Jerusalem the Golden" Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. ""Wake the Song Of Jubilee" "Ol Come, Let Us Sing,n Beautiful Golden Gate,n Hear Our PTayer,n Thinking" so- prano solo, Mrs. German.
 Sir Knight R. ]. Williams was called upon and delivered an eloquent and hearty address of welcome to the yisi- tors His words fell like music upon the ear. and made all present feel that they were truly welcome. Sir Knight r. D, McCulloch, IT,, the silver topgued ofator of Eastern Arkansas, replied on tLe part of the guests in a most eloquent, pleasing and impressive manner. The knot of friendship here tofore existing between those present received another strong tie, and there reigned in each heart a feeling of deep love for all others present.
 Sir Knight H. NJ Hutton was called upon to invoke the blessing of the Su- preme Ruler of the Universe. which he did in most bscopiing and impressive manner.
 The supper was one of the best that has ever been prepared in our city, and consisted of everything the marke. af- forded. Messrs. Loda < Bro., the genial proprietors of this well-kept house of entertainment. deserve much praise for the success of their under taking. About one hundred and fifty persons participated in the festivities and partook ot the good things pre- pared for them, and, it seems super fluous te add. enjoyed the tempting dishes set before them. When the in- ner man had been satisfied Rev. w, H. Paisley WAS asked to give thanks and