Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-13

crecy in the days of the crusades was a necessity. Plans were thus more cer- tainly executed As Godfrey threw him self against the armed hosts of the Sara- cens so the Templars of today may be called to the rescue of Greece. The con cert of the powers holds the cross un- der their heel The crescent is now in the ascendant. The day may come when the military organization of the Knights Templar will be felt. If the voice of com mand came from the proper source every knight would obey.
 Secrecy is consistent with the deepest affection, making secrecy more a tend ency than a fact. The rose casts fs fragrance on the air, but does not tell its secret; and the rainbow does not tell from whence it obtains it's hues Se- erecy holds in trust the grandest truths.
 Secrecy is consistent with confidence, and the people should repose faih h in it. All we hold dear Is expressed by our symbol-the cross There are some things too sacred to talk about
 IT any suspicion rests upon the orderl, It is not due to secrecy. Sir Knights, yos should ddsarm criticism-keep you . plumes pure and your swords bright In 1vanhoe we learn that the Knight Iemplar died of broken heart because ne dreW his sword in an unjust cause. our order is second only to the church. Guard your secrets with jealous care
 The audience was dismissed with the benediction by Dr. Kelley.
 DELEGATES.
 Following is roster of accredited dele gates to the grand commandery: Right Eminent Sir Robert L. Douglass. grand commander; Very eminent Sir Henry H. Matthews, deputy grand com mander; eminent Sir Philip Millhouse. grand generalissimo; Eminent Sir Will nam E, Oakley, grand captain general; Emanent Sir Rev. O. P. FitZsimmons, grand prelate Eminent Sir R. M. Gun ningham, grand senior warden; Eminent Sir Robert Moulthrop, Jr., grand junior warden Eminent Sir James M Collier, grand treasurer, P. T.; EminentNSir H. Clay Armstrong, grand recorder; Emi- nent Sir George F. Wheelock, grand standard bearer; Eminent Sir Lewis W. Hubbard, grand sword bearer; Eminent Sir Charles R. Westcott, grand warden; Eminent Sir N. N. Polk, grand captain of the guard
 Past Grand Commanders-Henry c. Davidson, Montgomery; Charles Vince lock, Birmingham; Joseph T. Meade, Bir- mingham.
 Past Commanders-Henry c. Davidson, Montgomery No. A. Charles Wheelock, Cyrene No 10; H. Clay Armstrong, Tus- kegee No. Il; James M. Collier, Troy No. 12; H. B. Covert, Troy No. 12; George F. Wheelock, Cyrene No. 10; R. M. Cum ningham, Cyrene No 10; Charles Bassett, No. IA; George J. Blinn, Jr., .Cyrene No. 10; W. E. Oakley, DeMoloy No. 14; Lewis w. Hubbard, Selma No. 5; Robert L. Douglass, Mobile No. 25. sr
 Representatives from subordinate com- manderies: sr=s-
 Mobile, No. 2-Charles B. Pearce, proxy for eminent commander 9is7jrf
 Montgomery, No. 4-Charles R.. West c3tt, proxy for eminent commander; Charles R. Westcott, generalissimo; Hen ry W. Matthews, proxy for captain gen. eralissimo.
 Selma, No. 5-E. S. Gatcholl, eminent commander; E. s. Gatchell, proxy for generalissimo; R. D. Craig, commander generalissimo.
 Eufaula, No. 9-Robert Moulthrop, Jr., proxy for eminent commander; Robert Maulthrop, JL, generalissimo; Robert Moulthrop, Jr,, proxy for commander sgeneealissinae esg-F. -:.s.. z. si. j ia5 ssg 6yrene; No: -Birmfhgham-N N Polk, eminent commander; A. J. Camp, generalissimo W. O. Snyder, comman- der generalissimo.
 Troy, No. 12-H. B. Cowart, proxy for eminent commander; H. B. Cowart, proxy for generalissimo; H. B. Cowart, proxy for commander generaliSSimO. DeMoloy, No. 14-Decatur-Frank Tur- pin, eminent commander; Tom Turner, generaissimo; P. G. Edwards, commaf1- der generalissimo.
 TuScumba, No. 16-James c. Harris, eminent commander.
 NOTABLE VISITORS. Y among the visiting delegates: ..s e,A l. R. S. Douglass and wife, of Mobile; T. T. Roche and wife, of Mobile; J.. M. Col Her and H. B. Cowart. of Troy; c. E. Pearce, of Mobile; R. Moulthrop, Jr.. of Eufaula; Bernard Luschar, of Mobile; T. J. Price, of Whistler; Max Hamburger and J. T. McNama, of Mobile; E. S. Cat chell, R. D. Craig, Leo Hubbard and Phil Millhouse of Selma; H. c. Davidson, c. R. Westcot., H. H. Matthews and H. Clay ztr-nr1 nf MOr~ tcrHr Inn Wheeler, John B. Graham, Capt. Bar rett, R. H. Jarvis, Tom Turner, Dick Adams, P J. Edwards, R. E. Oakley, Sr., R. E. Oakley, Jr., Ali Law, of New Decatur.
 sHRINBRs TODAY.
 This is Shriners day, and they are pre- parlng for a great time. They are here in unusually large numbers, and besides there are a number of victims who will be given dose of hot sand and be per mitted to gaze upon the oasis of the des- ert afar off, but not allowed to reach it. The initiates are laughing in their sleeves el; anticipated pleasure to be had al the expense of novices, and suffice 1t to say they will have all they are looking for.
 That they anticipate a high old time may be inferred from the following: George A. BEnn, Illustrious Potentate:
 The chief of police has been directed to communicate with each officer and patrolman that the Shriners will hold high carnival tomorrow afternoon and night, and must have right of way
 If they are found monkeying with mo- bIe of the Mystic Shrine while sojournng in our city, punishment will be meted out to the offender by requiring him to extend an invita- tion to his mo ther-n- Jaw to make him an indefinite visit. Yours till death. A. H. STEVENS,
 Chairman PoMce Commission
 It is safe to predict that the married members of the force will give the Shrin- CTS wide berth
 TODAY'S PARADE,
 The route of today's parade by the Shriners has already been published and, weather permitting, it will be fine one.