The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-12
It Convened in Carnegie Hall at the
Close of the Parade.
ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER
Few Understand the Motives That In
duce Such herings-Rcports Of
Officers Show Large Numerical
Gains-The Finances i'm Good
Condition-Grand Social
Function.


Of the twenty-sevcnth triennial conciare
of the Knights Templar IS now an event
Of history Whatever had been anti
clpated in the way Of S0rgeousness,
splendOr and general all-round success,
was amply realized that IS all blt the
rain. which was not expected. Ifi' 'Von
at that it was the greatest parade ever
held I'm this city from whichever view
one may talk of g. In point OF num-
bers there were 25U00 marchcrs i'm lne
IL easily doubled similar occasions Of the
past. and as far as the appearance OF
the men. their uniforms the trappinss or
their hoorses. as well as the perfection
Of their movements. were concerned.
Plttsburg has never seen anything Ike u.
100000 SPECTATORS.
The number OF the onloOkers has been
estimated at from 10000 40 loDWo At
n o'clock the march began and three
hours later tine last detachment had
passed the same point The rain com
mauced at 1.O and for while u looked
as ~ the parade might be broken mp. Inc
arrangements were all perfect streets
were roped IN and guards composed OF
the Eiehtoenth Regiment. y. c., ard OF
Battery p. who have recently been mus
tered out were stationed all along the
line.
No serious mlshap Of any kind took
place. Immediately after the parade
the formal opening Of the twenty-seventh
triennid conclave OF the Grand Encamp-
ment OF knights Tempar OF the United
States OF America, took place In Carnegie
Music Hall Schieny Park
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Chairman Wigley, of the Reception
Committee introduced Mayor Ford. who
welcomed the Grand Master and Sir
knights 20 Pittsburg in a few we'll
chosen and appropriate remarks. The
Mayor was followed by Grand Command
er H. II. Kuhn. of Pennsylvania, and Sir
knight H. Smith. both Of whom INDUCED
in words of welcome to the meeting.
Governor Hastings was expected TO have
been present. 10 welcome the knights on
behalf Of the State Of Pennsylvania. but
he was absent in New York Grand
Master Thomas was then formally intro
duced whereup0n he delivered the annual
address as follows.
GRAND MASTERS ADDRESS.
he said I'm part:
"The gathering together OF the mighty
hosts in this city al the present time
demon lstrates the affection and regard
OUR membership has for our order. From
every State ana Territory in this great
land has this mighty host como hearing
al0ft our beautiful banners on which up
pear the insignia and notices of our
order
Great mulutudes look on in wonder
and ask themselves and each Other the
meaning OF this large assemblage. They
cannot understand the motives that
would induce prominent men from every
station in lie to- cast aside all business
affairs for The time being and leaving
their homes and families travel hundreds
T.f. D..
and brothers They know nothing of the
sacred tie that binds the hearts Of all
these Sir Knights so closely together.
They have only seen them as they have
appeared iu public clothed iu their beau-
tiful uniforms. marching TO the strains
0f delightful music. They know Moth
ing Of the sweet moments in our lives
when in our asylums. To which The eye
OF the world IS closed am the purest and
nobiost emotions our our hearts are
aroused
IN THE LODGE ROOM
~ is there that the better parts of our
natures show themselves II is there
that the noble precepts Of our order find
Judgement I'm our heart and the seed IS
s0wn that brings forth the richest har-
vest 10 is there that we hold sweet
communion with each other and renew
our pledges OF devotion to our principles
10 IS there that the life and character OF
tho Saviour of the world Is shown forth
and we are taught 10 take HIM as orr
example through lifo and our hope FOR
the life beyond. our hearts are stirred
90 their greatest depths by the recitals
of the life and death and resurrection
and ascension Of our Saviour and one
must verify be hard-hearted whose bet.
ter emotions are not aroused when wit
inc fs wa
feel our utter helplessness: II Is then
that We feel our absolute dependence; 81
Is then we feel closer 20 our brethren it
is then we forge still tighter the chains
Of love and confidence that binds us to-
gether. it is then we exclaim. Emanuel,
God is with us
KNIGHTLY PRINCIPLES
ut f. In the interest OF such principles
and motives that we assemble to-day.
Actuated by a strong desire to build up
our Order. and as evidence Of our love
and devotion to the pure teachings on
which II Is forunded we come together
TO renew our pledges and take counsel
with each other as to the best methods
Of accomplishing our objects Let us
enter upon this work with pure and loving
hearts. laying aside and forgetting All
else save the good OF our order. and the
up-bullding OF the Masters kingdom.
The Grand Master stated that warrants
had been issued for new Grand Com
manderles IN Oklahoma. Indian Territory
and the District Of Columbia. He said
I'm conclusion.
THE best. the purest the nOblest men
I'm our country acknowledge fealtv to
this Grand Body and practice the virtues
they have learned In our asylum our
beautiful banners occupy the iOftiest
heights. borne and upheld by loyal and
loving hands. The great truths we
teach. founded as they are on the
Word OF God. as exemplihed In the life -
His Blessed Son. have taken deep root
I'm the hearts Of men and viii continue
to grow and spread until they shall per-
meate the darkest spots Of the earth.
Mankind shall be lifted up from the
thraldom Of darkness and selhshness and
all the baser instincts of his nature. and
occupy the proud position he shall Is
the living image Of the God who made
him Then shall be the fruition Of our
hopes. then will the mission of our Or
der be fulfilled. then Will the reign Of