National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-24
THE KNIGHTS AT THE CAPE
SBAyD DRESS PARADE AND LEHEE
1T CONGRESS HALL.

1T CONGRESS HALL.
BENEFIT OF THE WASHINGTON MoNU- |
MENT FUND-COLUMBIA CO1iMANDERH
IN CHARGE-AN IMMENSE CROWD-DIs-
TINGUIsHED PERSONS PREsENT-BRIL-
LIANT SUCCESS OF TIE ENTERTAIN
NENT.
rCorrsspondeuce Of the National Republican,
CAPE MAY, n. j.. Aug. 20, 1874.
Twas compelled TO close my previous letter In
time for the evening mail, and consequently could
give no account Of the rst dress parade and drill
Of the Templars since their arrival on the Island
II took place on the lawn IN front Of Congress
hall, and was witnessed by an immense eoneourse
Of spectators, all Of the different hotels turning
out many representatives for the occasion. The
tolettes Of the ladies were particularly noticeable
for their richness and elegance. The portieoes
were given up for the exclusive use Of the ladies,
and the balconies along the second story Of the
building were likewise used, while on the west
aide Of the grounds the cottages were hlled with
people, and so great was tho crowd that many
bore the heat Of the sun on the roofs rather than
miss a sight Of the parade. Columbia Com
mandcry, Of your city, with few additions from /
Baltimore, and numbering IN oil about seventy
hve Sir knights, were the nrst TO ap-
pear on the lawn. While waiting the
arrival Of ths Philadelphia Communicates rom
tholr headquarters at the CoI9lnpiA mouse, zap
make the time pass irksOme on the spectators,
nut them through few eyolutions with good el-
Johns, Maryland, and st. Adams, Of Philadsl-
mia, came through the hotel and out on the
grounds and the line was shortly formed The
Knights made q dne appearance, and their pro-
cIgl6p in drill was frequently and heartily Rp-
plauded, especially was this the case when No. 2,
Of your city, fingered on the gIounds amer the
rest had departed, and gave an exhibition Of their
knowledge Of the TemplaT manual. .
at the close Of the dress parade and drill the
Sir KNIGHTS repaired to their respective hotels TO
enjoy supper, and then prepare ior the LeNee u
AZ he proceeds OF this entertainment, minus
the expenses were TO be donated TO the washing
ton Monument fund.- preliminary meeting Of the
frRters OF Columbia Commandery was held, and It
was there decided that every Templar, whether
a member Of No. OOmmandery or not, should
purchase an admission ticket, provided he desired
Attending the ball. These intentions in this re-
gpect are worthy Of cOnmendaton, and II is to be
hoped q handsome sum will be realized from this
sOnrce-what It will be is yet1mposslble 70 ascer-
tain as there areitems Of expenses to be deducted
which cannot yet be fully and correctly estimated
The levee can be characterized as q brilliant
success. The large dtning-room Of Congress Hail
was handsomely, tAstefully and deliberately dec
GRATED and presented beautiful appearance, re-
hecting credit on those under whose management
n was brought out. The proprietor had given up
unreservedly almost his entire spacious house for
the accommodation OF the Sir knights on thls oc-
CASTOR and showed by bis generosity his desire to
contribute to their enjoyment by every means that
Law within his power. The Communicates Of Phil
adelphia, Camden and Baltimore were all strong
Nv represented while the ladies were present IN
strong numbers, and with their elegant toilettes,
together with the snowy uniforms OF the Sir
Knights, made q scene both striking and impress
sve. Being Of course alevee, gotten up BY q Com
mandery from your city, It was very proper that
they should be intruEted with its sRtaIe managS-
thing work smoothly, the following Sir Knights
were appointed on the respective committees, and
performed their duty to the entire Satisfaction Of
all attending the leYce:
FTecutiy6 Committee-SIr J. R. Thompson,
Eminent Commander; Sir 2. NJ. Marshall, Gen
eraIisimo: Sir J. Z. Waugh, Captain General; 4.
T. Kinney, S. Wade, c. r. Haight, J. Wardens; A.
T. Langley, Recorder; R. Ball, Treasurer; a. F.
Sells Sword Bearer; Thomas Mitchell, WRrder
Y =. Holmes, Orgalist; NJ. F. Kelley, Z. +. Nye
Reeepti6n CommitteoESirs !. W. Griffin, P. E
GO ". Hancock, P. E. o.; Q. a. Barnard, P. L
C.; Z. r. Haight, A. F. Langley, Z. 5. Holmes,
H. /. Gregory, George L. Sheriff and II. Eber-
Floor Committee-Sirs ]. E Waugh, 7. n. Nc
Night, q. E. Slmms, P. u. Welcker, VS.. Flotch-
er p G.. Brown, >. B. Patterson, 5. '. Noyes, A.
Campbell, J. q. JacQuette, NJ. Sells, Z. ]. Mid
dlctGn. IT,, W. o. Douglass J. Davis, L. Schryer,
WI. Riley, r. A. Gordon, A. Rutherford, s. r.
LudhRm, q. T. Thompson, W. s. hoose and J. II.
To saw that the attendance was large would
hardly convey correct idea Of the number pres
ent, which at one time was so great as 10 serl-
ously interfere with the dancing consequently
lie yhst little space they could secure But they
were not incommoded long, for many came as
spectators, ard promptly made room for those &C.
sirOus Of dancing. The to!Iettes in many IN
stances we're especially attractive.
among the m9ny gentlemen GPd G ladies' W TTISS
NJ L. Cake, Mrs. q. Remak, Mrs N. Hall Stan
ton, Mrs. c. E. Auspach, Miss Remak, Mrs Nc
knight, Washington, Miss Earle, Miss BrlsEoW,
Miss Hutchinson, MrG, Holmes, Mrs. J. W. En-
NETT Mrs Freeman, Mrs. BOckiuE and daughters,
Dir. and Mrs. R. G.. Oellers, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L;
Tnl4 TNnr 1nw II EnFrnEtnl
daughters, Mrs. NJ. A. McManus and daughter,
Mrs. R. P. Weaver, ar. and Mrs. d. F. Dealy,
56BBk k6bl6s6b f AID hfgA U MI and MIS- Mrs.
The ievee closed about one O'Clock this morning
and was highly spoken Of by the participants as
Rn occasion real enjoyment. As IT was antici-
cipated that many of the sojourners on the island
would not be disposed TO attend the hop at Con
Ersss Hall Col. Duffy, with his usual spirit Of
Accommodation, rendered the large and o0mmod-
iOus dining hall Of the Stockton for dance.
Whereupon Mr.. W. P. Covert, who seems ire
pressIble and ready for all work, and good fel-
low by the way, Sot up what he style an invita-
ton hop. He could not have sighted many IN
putting out the cards, che was mover known TO do
anything Of that kind for the hall was packed;
many Of the Templars appearing to prefer the
hop TO the more extensive leVee ct Congress
Hall. However, there was freedom and socl
ability among those present that wore away all
feeling Of restraint among the attendants and
consequently every one enjoyed themselves.
This morning va! spent quietly by most Of the
Sir Knights, few taking advantage Of the drives
to Schillongers landing and on the beach. AS q
consequence, Sir Allison NaIlor, OF your city, was
in demand. He furnishes the Livery to the stock
ton and as the home boys felt 1t right to give
custom to homo folks they, Of course, came to
him, and were accommodated.
This evening there was another dress parade and
drill on the lawn in front Of the Columb hot Sc
At the conclusion OF which st. ohn's Commandery
paraded their company "a, as they term IT. VI
picked men, going through the TemplaT tactics.
At night there was another leTee-th'B time at
the COlumbIa-and,1n order to afford amusement
10 the many, W. =. Covert has got up another
hop at the Stockton. J. Y. p.
CAPE MAY, Aug. q, 1874.