Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-12

and death. resurrection and ascension o.
our Saviour. and one must verify be hard
hearted whose better emotions are no:
aroused when witnessing such scenes II
is then that we feel our utter helpless
ness: II Is then that we feel our absolute
dependence; it Is then We feel closer 70
our brethren; Il Is then we forge stlll
tighter the chains of love and confidence
that binds US together; II Is then We
exclaim. Tmmanuel-God with u.s.
''It Is my pleasure to inform you that
our order Is In q prosperous and flourish
ing condition. The growth during the
last three years. Notwithstanding many
d,scourag ging conditions, has exceeded
ANYTHING In our history. Peace and har
mony have reigned supreme throughout
our Teulplar jurisdictions, and nothing
has occurred to call forth any exercise
Of the power and authority vested in the
Grand Master.
WAR WITH SPAIN.
.sBut. while we, as Knights Templar.
have been moving along In the quiet.
even tenor OF our way. stirring events
have been transpiring around us In which
ono and all have been deeply interested.
The Star Spangled Banner. that emblem
of liberty and justice, has been unfurled,
and kissed by the breezes blowing from
evarv section of our beloved country,
has been borne aloft by loyal and brave
men ready to die in its defence. The cry
and wall of the down-trodden and op-
messed. yea, OF the starving men anc
women. so near our own shores, al
length awoke a strong and powerful ma
tion TO a sense OF Justice and duty What-
ever was left Of sectionalism was wlpeo
ont Party lines were forgotten Patriot
isn, asserted full sway and each sec
31.x. rth in
that the dastardly crime OF the destruc-
ZION Of one of our noble ships, freighted
With American seamen. be avenged.
sss II was then that Sir knight WI
liam Mckinley, President of the United
c,atss being satisfied of the justice OF
h,s cause. pressed forward with fortitude
undaun.ed He sounded the tocsin OF
,.or He held aloft the Starry Banner.
ga IN the name of an oppressed and
| down-trodden and starving people, caiieu
| b,s countrymen to the rescue AND never
| IN the history Of the world, did men re,
snond moro quickly or nooiy 10 'he can y,
| a gallant chieftaln. Rich ana POOR oiu
| and young. men from every sec,'o.l , an'
| of every party name ralheu 70 sna. .dn,
| r,,ropean nations looked on with "ohuei
| ond surprise. We had been re-
rarsed as peace-loving people
end n was supposed that We
would be as deaf to the cries OF SUI
| faring humanity as they had shoMll
! .barns.lves to be- Our great resources
t,ara known and talked Of, but the Uniteo
c,atas were not looked on as hshtlng
nation. For God and suffering huinsh-
itv, was the battle cry.
..The results have been all that 'he
most patriotic could wish Tor, ana nave
placed upon US as nation grave rcSpon-
sibilities These Responsiveness VIC 81
nnt sbIrk In the sight of God we are
Sexand to lead these people, whom He
baa seen proper to give US, from their
,orests az ignorance and vice TO the
hrigbt land OF civilization and Christian
a. II Is our duty TO take care of " EN-
,,,ti, thev can show their ability 10 care
for themselves. ''' With an UNBOUND
cd ,aith in the integrity ana WISDOM y,
go government and the patriotism OF
Tho American people, We believe that II
will he demonstrated 10 the world 'ha'
wa are equal to the task, and that gene
rations vet unborn will rise ana can "
blessed. and chant our praises lor Wv
stond wa have taken against tyranny aho
; | onnression. and in behalf or me u'' ress
ed and oppressed of the earth'
GRAND ENCAMPMENT.
After the formal opening the Gfan'
| Master ordered the Ioh-oii, ~ -.
! gariz,tion OF the Grand Encampmeh
took place. c,s r~oo
Thereafter the reports of Grand-Trea
surer Lines and Grand-Recorder May'
were read and referred to the proper Cum
. The report OF the Grand Treasurer, II
wales Lines, showed receipts OF SZo''s
and disbursements OF s9,1ZI. The net casi
resources are si2, Isl.
The meeting adjourned TO recohVehe
10 o'clock tomorrow.
GRAND RECEPTION.
The social feature of the conclave 700
! place tonight at the Duquesne Haruel
This was the reception exclusively II
members of the different Knights Ten
Mar communicates. and no layman. o
anv one. except ladies, without Tempi'
uniform. was admitted. The guest
| honor vas Grand-Master OF the Grar
Encampment Warren Larue Ihona
r After the reception there was graz
T bali. and the gathering did not break
T | until after midnight.
l Duauesne Garden is an immense puil
r ing and IL is estimated that more tns
500 knights, with their ladies. attend'
: the reception.