Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-18

illustrious aad magnanimous order In
tnis Empire state, constituting, as you
do. the grand commandery OF tho state
OF Texas, coming with trumpet blast
and battle shout, but In brotherly love
and charity as broad as humanity it.
self, 70 counsel for the good of our err
der. Waco commandery extends knight
ly and cordial greetings"
In conclusion he paid high tribute
TO chat most precious and gracious
gift to man"--woman. 'Tn evefy age"
..e said, 'and in every cline enlight-
ened by the sun Of civilization, the true
knight has bowed at the shrine OF
beauty in admiration and homage"
Hon. NJ. #. Matt of Galveston. In
behalf OF the visiting knights, respond
ed TO Hon. Winters as follows:
We find here. too, tile resting place
OF the eminent dead, the abiding place
os the honored living. What galaxy
of great names Waco has presented to
the stated The chlvalrous Tom Harri-
son, warm hearted, brave and gener-
Gus, who. whether leading his cele-
brated brigade in the thickest of the
fray or In the magnanimous rivalry
of the forum enthusiastic and incisHVe,
welded the keen-edged scimitar of
a Saladln. The sagaclous James Har-
slson. cool and reliable, potent in coun-
sci. strong in war. collected and inn
pressive on the battlefield, u perfect
tower Of strength, a grand leader and
a wise adviser. Their cunsecrated re-
mains here repose;
"On Fame's eternal camping ground,
Their silent tents are spread.
While glory guards with solemn round
The bivouac of the dead"
They have passed away, but the
influence of their lives remains, and
their sons are worthily UNFOLDING the
name which has been bequeathed to
them.
Here lives the Little Giant, the
Warwick of Texas on the tented field
he was a gallant Southern soldier; in
the forum his voice has been heard In
a hundred forensic contests, cOntending
for the right; proclalming in clarion
notes his patriotism for the great state
OF his adoption, and his devotion to
the principles OF constitutional liberty.
man of genius and resource, no GUS
tom can stale his infinite variety
Waco, too, has produced Sui Ross,
the Chevalier Bayard of Texas. Wheth-
err protecting the homes and the wo-
men and children of his people from
the cruel savage, whether at the head
of his command, in the shock OF con-
tending armies, whether as the peace
full farmer, whether as the statesman
controlling the destinles Of your state,
whether in his present high calling as
AAAt 'hhNtAAbl Vi TIC 9OiAn VI tAdEs he
has been found equal to every de-
mand; the same modest, unassuming
gentleman, whose escutcheon Is as
spotless as the driven snow.
Here, too, Is that noble old Roman,
Richard Coke, as grand in his moral
and intellectual nature as he is mas
sive in physical proportion. His life
has been spent In public service. As
judge and justice of the supreme
court a soldier n nf
the state, and for many years United
States senator, he has left his mark
upon the records of time, and he now
retires to repose upon his laureis. and
enjoy few yelrs Of well earned rest.
1t is to such n city, with such en-
vironments, with such record for
fair women and great men, we come
upon our annual pilgrimage. and It is
meet and proper that we should give
this recognition of our appreciation.
Upon the conclusion of the exercises
the parade reformed and the comman-
deries and officers returned to the Ma
sonic hall.
Following these addresses the choir
rendered that soul inspiring anthem.
"lnspirer and Healer OF Prayer"
The Sir Knights arose. uncovered
and Joined in responsive reading.
Right Eminent Grand Prelate, Rev.
Sir j. C. Carpenter, addressed the
body.
After the reverend gentleman had
completed his address the choir sang
God be With You TIL We Meet
Again." which was followed by the
benedlction and the marching from
the church to the commandery.
DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The grand officers opened the con-
clave at l o'clock. Resolutions invit-
ing sir knights in good standing to
witness the proceedings were passed.
Right eminent grand commander
read his annual address. Referred to
| officers reports.
Right eminent grand treasurer and
grand recorder was read and referred
| to finance committee,
Committee on returns of subordinate
communicates was read and adopted.
An invitation was received and ac-
| cepted for a tour through the Waco
| wooden mills.
The following standing committees
were appointed to serve during the
conclave.
The session then adjourned to meet
at o'clock tomorrow.
| STANDING COMMITTEES.
Committe on Returns-J. c. Kidd, j
G. Curry, f. X. Stone, Gus Garrison.
Committee on Finance. Il. McMur.
ray, c. +. Gribble, l.. 4. Fuller, ]. II
Taylor.
Committee on Grievances and Ap
peals-D. c. Proctor, A. c. Becker, I. j
Beall.
Committee on Templar Jurisprudence
j. f. Miller, II. b. Stoddard, Jane!
Clarity, j. c. Kidd.
Committee on Foreign Correspond
ence-R. NJ. Elgin, L. NJ Oppenheimer
James Rigley, Il. c. Pew. Rober
Brewster.
Committee on Printing!. NJ. Elgln
Robert Brewster. S. NJ. Penland.
Committee on Templar History-O
Hayworth, John Sayles, f. b. Sexton
]. o. Johnson, X. b. Souders.
Committee on Necrology-F. b. Sex
ton, Charles Davis, John Martin.
Committee on Credentials-John NJ
Murch, A. l.. Steele.
Committee on By-Laws-X. b. San
ders, w. c. Young.
Committee on Returns OF Command
erles-W. NJ. Fly, W. W. Lacy.
Committee on Grand Officers Re
ports--R. NJ. Elgln. II, y. Stoddard
d. r. Gurley. N. W. Hunter, Johi
O. Johnson John Martin, d. c. Procte
CONVERSIONS,
Misses Leonora johnson, daughter o
Past Eminent Grand Commander Joh'
o. johnson: Grace Mcdonald. daugh
ter of Mayor Mcdonald Of Austin
Waldle Zemplemon. daughter of Pas
Master Zimplemon. trio OF charmin
Young ladies of Austin, are here wit
tho Colorado commandery.
The Colorado commandery has thre