Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-05-14
KNIGHTS OF malta.
The Annual Convocation of the Supreme
Grand Commandery--A Brilliant Parade
and Two Receptions,


The Annual Convocation of the Supreme
Grand Commandery--A Brilliant Parade
and Two Receptions,
Arrangements for the annual conyoca-
ton of the Supreme Grand Commandery
Ancient and lllustrious Order of knights
of Malta we're completed yesterday week. A
few representatives arrived on TUESDAY
evening and some came the next morn
ing, but most of them did not reach here
until late Wednesday afternoon. The visit
ing subordinate communicates, whlch
came to participate in last evening
parade, arrived during the middle Of the
afternoon and from then until midnight
Market street and adjacent thorouShfares
presented an animated scene. Officers Of
the supreme body came in about
4 o'clock, and at once were escorted to
Masonic Temple. Half an hour later they
proceeded to Institute Hall, where de-
iicious collation. was served and the SUI
preme Grand Commandery was given a re,
ception. The large room was almost filleq
by handsomely uniformed sir knights ana
their friends United states flags and pan
ners of the order constituted the decora-
tons There were numerous heavily laden
tables scattered about the room, arranged
in the form of mammoth Maltese cross,
ali emblem of the order. The supreme
officers and the feminine visitors were
assigned seats on the stage EXer-
cises began about 545 o'clock, with
Deputy Supreme Commander Robert
Keenan, of this city presiding. Prayer was
offered by Bishop j. z. Schinde!l OF Chi
cago, the supreme prelate. Mayor Har-
rington delivered an address of welcome
and rendered the visitors the freedom of
the city, and Past Supreme Commanders
George u. Pierce and Charles McClintock
of Philadelphia and Bishop Sehindell re.
sponded The speeches were brief and OF
pleasing nature and at their conclusion
the gathering was invited to partake of the
feast, which had been SO excellently pre-,
pared by a committee of sir knights and
many ladies.
RECEPTION TO FRATERs AND LADIES.
After q parade the visiting fraters and
their ladies' were given a reception in In
stitute Hail. The attendance was large
and the affair pleasant sir William :.
Knight was master of ceremonies and Sir
William Cathcart floor manager. The as
sistant floor managers We're Sirs j. =.
Moore, Stephen Brewster and Harry Per
kins. Alberts orchestra played. Fifty
couples participated in the grand march,
which was led by Mr.. and Mrs. Knight.
Their immediate followers were Isaac K.
Brown and Miss Willie Parker Mr.. and
Mrs Harry Perkins and Mr., Brewster and
Miss Reba Lewis. The programme OF
dances was as follows
Quadrille Plain, To All.
Quadrille, Polka, To our Sir Knights
Quadrille. War Dance, To the Press.
Quadrille, Lancers, 10 our Lady Friends.
WHltzes Plain Schottische.
Qnadriile, Caulihower, Take One Anyhow
Quadrille, Poacca, Look at Me Now am G.
Guadrille, SociHble, A Tip keiglers Roast
Quadrille, Robinson Sch0tti5che.
Watzes Highland Fling, Redowa.
LEISURE MOMENTS.
Quadrille. Plain.
Qnndrille, Laura, His X is Immense.
Quadrille, Basket
Quadrille, Minnie RedowA
Wattzes, Yorke, nacquet, Plain.
Quadrille, Plain, The Mule is Dead.
Qusdrille, Galedonian Glide.
QundTille, Plain
Quadrille, Haymakers.
At midnight the College Of the Ancients
proceeded to Masonic Temple and drew
swords. Half an hour later it appeared on
the street again, each member somberly
costumed and each carrying drawn
sword ana flaming torch, and marched
down Market street to Fifth and back TO
Eighth, whence il proceeded ID the recep
ton Of the visiting fraters and their ladies
and during an intcrmlssion in dancing
gave All exhibition drill. Immediately
afterwards dancing was resumed and the
college returned to Masonic Temple, where
degrees were conferred and the body was
in secret session for long time.
After their midnight visit to Institute
Hall the venerable brothers of the College
ofthe Ancients, knights Of Malta, returned
to Masonic Temple and went into secret
session. Six vacancies which had been
caused by death We're filled and candidates
received the orders of the Eagle and the
knights of the Christian Mark and the
thrice llustrious order of the Grand Cross.
OF the candidates who received these
higher orders and attained the ultimate
degree of Christian knighthood the fol-
lowing states attained representation
Illinois, Pennsylvahia, Delaware, New
Jersey and Maryland. Robert Edgar III
Brandywlne COmmandery was the Della.
ware candidate AT the conclusion of the
installation ceremonies the roll of the dead
of the past term was called and eulogies
on the deceased cOllegiatcs were pro
nounced. The session closed at $50 O'Clock
ia the morning.
The Supreme Grand Cummandory con
yened in Masonic Temple i've hours late
with the following officers at their re
spective stations: s. a.. sir o. n. Wilt
South Bethlehem, Pa; H. h. O. a.. Sir /;
IL. Goffcy, Philadelphia; Acting n. IL. Il, L
g., Sir Robert Keenan,, Wilmington
Il. f. e.. r, Sir Charles McCHniock
Philadelphia; X. Il. G. r., Sir H. u, Miller
T.. 5. e.. Drift0n Pa; r. n. a. n Sir Il
stewart, Philadelphia: Acting Il. II. G :
w, Sir j. S. Werner NJ d., Bethlehem: Il
u, u. w, Sir E.G.Jones NJ D. Paterson
y. j.; X. E. q. W.. Sir n. l.. e. Troxel
Allentown, Pa; Acting r. H. q. s.. n
Andrew Moore Wilmington. r. T. q n
b., sir A. TOvev, DanvilIe Pa Actin
r. II. q. Sw. b. sir Isaac Workman
Philadelphia X. II. q First e., Sir Il 4
Freed ltiehlandt6Wu, Pa. 4. II. g, So
ond o., Sir h. IIHy Plitlipsburph ri
The convocation opened iii tile past con
manders degree and sirs II. II. Miller
Isaac Workman and Il. g. Jones, NJ. u
were appointed acOmmttee in eredential
To this committee were referred the Ets
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