Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-23
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Old Dominion Commandery OF
knights Tempiar = Gathering OF
4 knights and their Ladies at a Ban
mountaineering Addresses. and
an Evening of UnaIloyed Enjoy
ment.
AS has ever been the case with any
thing conceived by Old Dominion Com
mandery of Knights Templar, the pa
rade. inspection and banquet yesterday
evening and last night were successful
in every. particular, and the occasion
will long be remembered not only by
those who participated but by those
who witnessed the different features.
There was nothing to disappoint the an
ticipations of any one, and shortly after
eleven O'Clock last night when the COM
pany left Armory Hall it was the unani-
nous opinion of all-Templars and their
guests-that nothing had been forgotten
or omitted that could have added to the
pleasure of any one.
The members of the cOmmandery
gathered at their asylum about four
O'Clock in the afternoon and half an
hour later formed ON Cameron street.
Headed by fine band of music from
Washington and a squad of policemen
under Lieutenant Smith they proceeded
to King street, up which thoroughfare
they marched TO Washington street,
where Grand Recorder j. b. Blanks, OF
Petersburg, made an inspection of the
commandery. 1t is needless TO say that
he found everything more than accord
ing to requirements. The members pre-
sented a fine appearance, and large
crowds of people followed in the line of
march and witnessed the evolutions on
Washington street. The drilling was
perfect in every particular and reflected
much credit upon officers and members.
About shutdown the commandery
marched down Prince street to Fairfax
into which thoroughfare they turned
toward their asylum, followed by large
crowds on the way.
About o clock reception was held
at Armory Hall, which had been taste
fully arranged for the occasion. The Of
licers of the commandery in full uniform
and the members in their fatigue uni
forms attended, accompanied by ladies
in evening dress, and the scene was a
most brilliant one. The receiving party
was composed Of Sir Knights w. l.. Al
len. J. b. Blanks and Mrs. n. S.
Greenaway, j. f, Alexander and Mrs.
Alexander, Edgar Warfeld, ST., and
Mrs. Warfeld, X Kemper, T. II.
Neatherland and Mrs. Neatherland, J.
V. Davis and Mrs. G. G.. Lennon, II.
X. Field and Mrs. Field and w. w.
BalJenger and Miss Brannon.
The banquet began about 9o'clock.
Flowers, palms, &c, were in proiusion,
while the decorations were beautiful.
The tables, which had been prepared
by Mrs. A. Rammel & Sons, caterers.
were arranged in the most inviting man
ner, and their skill was never better
displayed in arranging for banquet.
The members of the commandery, visit
ing fraters and the lady guests took
their positions in front of the tables
when the assemblage was called to
order by Eminent Commander William
l.. Allen, after which Rev. DIR. Hunt,
Prelate of Old Dominion Commandery,
invoked a blessing upon the feast. All
having been seated hum of bright
conversation accompanied the discussion
of the following menu
Quecn-oliyes, celery, oyster cocktail, fried
oysters, creamed oysters, smoked beef tongue,
| Oliver ham, chicken Il la Normandie, shrimps
vinaigaireite, poutaS remOnlade, Waldorf
relish. pearl onions, Saratoga chips, gherkins,
bananas, oranges apples, Malaga grapes,
| Neapolitan ice cream, fancy cakes, cream
cheese, cafe noir, Bents crackers.
After about an hours time the
Eminent Commander again raped the
company to order, and introduced
Grand Recorder Blanks, who made a
few well-timed remarks which were
much enjoyed.
The Grand Recorder was followed by
Grand Eminent c. f. Corson, Of the
District Of Columbia, who also spoke in
appropriate terms.
Speeches were also made by Rev.
DIR Hunt and Right Eminent Grand
Commander J. + Alexander, each Of
whom spoke in an interesting and fer
vent manner.
About eleven O'Clock the festivities
were brought to close and the COM
pany left the hall full of joyful recollec,
tons of the scenes thr' ugh which they
had passed during the evening.
The committee who so successfully
managed the affair were Edgar Warteld
sr, chairman, II. X. Field, W. w
Ballenger, J. II. Trinyer and o. p
Angelo.