Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-03
CONG. FREEMAN WAS HOST
TO NORWICH TEMPLARs

Delighted with the success Of the ma
tional conciave Of the Knight Templar
lodges Of the United States and with the
warm reception accorded them through
out sheir trip TO New Orleans the Nor
witch party Of Columbian Commsndery.
No. 4, arrived back in this city from
their southern trip about noon Tuesday.
The local party comprised James c.
Macpherson. with Mrs. Macpherson. DR..
George Thompson. Fred A. Thunm and
| William ]. Kramer Of this city and Ed
ward Chapman Of Jewett City.
One OF the most entertaining expert
erces Of the trip was enjoyed at Wash
iDgton on their way home. when they
were entertained by Congressman Rich
ard P. Freeman Of this district. who ex-
erted himself in every way possible TO
see that the Norwich Knights enjoyed
every moment Of their time while in
Washington.
On the way to the national conciave
the Norwich party Joined the Connect
cut delegation Of about 80 Knights and
their ladies at New Haven. leaving thai
city April goth for New Orleans The
trip to the southern city required three
and half days.
On the way south the. party visited
points of interest in West Virginia. the
Natural Bridge. the battlefield at Chat
A0HOO6dr LoOhDul 2ltunldlIls thL. 1D4lfa
were present with Tie party and every
thing possible for the comfort and en-
joyment Of the tour was done. They
had a most comfortable through train.
Every state IN the Union Vas repre-
scented at the New Orleans gathering
and there were Knights from the Philip
pine Islands. Porto Rico and Cuba. II
was estimated that there we're over a.
600 Knights and their ladies' at the con-
rtava xr7nfrf, tho f-eef ns~a~ hold m
the second day Of the five-day conclsve
there was a parade with 10000 in line
and almost every band was either a
Knight Templar or Shriner band.
The Connecticut party started on the
home trim from New Orleans Thursday
night They went 10 Pensacola. Fla
where they were met by the comma nder
, Of the Knights TemDlar lodge and given
: a royal welcome. They were shown over
, the ruins Of an old fort and were enter
tanned at the san Carlos hotel.
From Pensacola they went to Jackson
, vile where again they were entertained
by the Kniehts Tempia- commander ~
, that city. The party made a trip 10 ST
/. Augustine by motor Friday night they
! left for Charleston. s. C.. whore they
. were royalty entertained all day sun
day.
From Charleston they went 10 Wash
ington. Here the party had a guide VIII,
= conducted them on tour OF the uumer
Gus government buildings. including tn
bureau Of engraving. the ConEressiona
I. Library. etc. The Connecticut party ha'
. their pictures taken in front OF the build
: ing in which the disarmament conferene
n was held.
y The party also had the honor Of beini
: received by President Harding. Prssiden
: Harding. who is a Mason, recognized IN
. various emhIens. and spoke very cheer
= ingiy NJ the Masonic organization.
!. Concluding their visit IN Washington
the party continued the homeward jour
, ney. arriving in New Haven Monds
= evening The Norwich party rename
- In New Haven over night and came o
\. to Norwich Tuesday. arriving here aboI
noon. The Connecticut party was j
charge Of Right Eminent Commando
Frederick L. Huntington Of Meriden.