The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-11-25
OWOSSO COM
mAND!ERY Is IN
SPECTED BY
GRAND STANDARD
BEARER MAHANA
ORDER OF THE TEMPLE CON
FERRED ON TWO
CANDIDATES
EASTERN STAR SERVES SUPPER
Large Party Planned for Dec. 80
Under Auspices of Drill Corps

Owosso Commandery No. 40,
Knights Templar, was inspected Mon
day night by Charles G. Mahana, of
Three Rivers, grand standard bearer
of Michigan Grand Commandery.
The inspection with it's attendant
features was one of the most enjoy
able of the many pleasant events of
Templar life.
sembling of the knights at the asy-
lum at four o'clock in the afternoon
and the Order of the Temple was
! conferred upon two candidates. TAX
ing recess, a bountiful chicken pie
supper was served by the ladies Of
the Eastern Star. Community sing
ing added spice to the splendid din
ner and short talks by two or three
knights were listened to with appre-
citation. The spirit of the occasion
was fine and good fellowship reigned
supreme throughout the evening.
After dinner and the reconvening
of the sir knights in the asylum, Mr..
Mahana was officially received, and
the commandery proceeded with the
comforting of the Order of the Tenn
pie, subject to his inspection. The
work throughout the evening was
snappy, and all the officers carried
their parts in excellent manner. The
military features under the direction,
of Captain General Steck were es-
pecially well carried out, and the re-
suits of his long and careful training
showing its effect. The rendition Of
the ritual was most acceptable, the
commander, Frank E. Sutfn, and
prelate, j. B. Castree, by their great
earnestness giving to the words of
the ritual an impressiveness that was
felt not only by the candidates, but
by the knights assembled.
The grand officer was very kind
in his comments regarding the exem-
plifcation of the order. He gave
praise where it was due and kindly
suggestions where needed. He made
a very favorable impression upon the
officers and members of the comman-
derry, as being a capable, conscienti-
Gus and courteous gentleman, thor
oughly acquainted with the duties ex-
pected of him.
Several sir knights made brief re-
marks at the close of the grand Of
ficer's comments, complimenting the
commandery on its work and the fine
prospect ahead. Owosso Command
cry No. 49 has had remarkably sue
cessful year, there being thirty-five
additions to the membership. The
Commandery has participated in pa
rades and drills at the state conclave
and field days, has appeared fire.
quently in public on appropriate oc-
casions with credit to itself, and is
now planning on attending the tri-
ennial conclave of the Grand En-
campment at New Orleans next April,
where it will appear in the big pa
rade and enjoy the features inciden-
tai to that national meeting.
A big patty is announced for De-
cember 80 under the auspices Oh the
drill corps, and members and friends
of the commandery are urged to be-
gin boosting at this early date for it.
Mr.. Mahana, who was the official
visitor Monday night, is prominent
manufacturer of Three Rivers, is a
gentleman of culture and pleasing
personality, and made many friends
in Owosso. There were nearly one
hundred sir knights present at the
inspection, among them being repre-
sentatives from Corunna, Durand,
Ovid, Elsie and Chesaning.