New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-08-09
Rncampment Of tho knights Templar.
BILOXI, August 8, 1874.


EDITOR REPUBLICANS:
Three of the Louisiana Communicates of
knights Templar left New Orleans Friday
afternoon, via the Mobile and Texas train,
for an excursion to this pleasant watering
place, the purpose of the bodies being to
combine instruction with recreation and to
profit by q prolonged season of drill VIII lie
enjoying the attractions Of Biloxi in the
shape of sea breezes. fine bathing and the
usual recreations of camp life. The com
manderies were differed as follows:
Indivisible Friends No. 1-Sir John A
Peel, D. G. c., Em. Commander; Sir john
Young, as Generalissimo; Sir George H
Pinckard, G. w., Captain General; Sir D.
Stewart as Prelate; Sir H. w. Graham, S.
w.; Sir Denis Sheen, j. W.; Sir Hugh
Breen, z. D. G. c., Treasurer; Sir M. A.
Calongne, P. G. Gen., Recorder, Sir J. II
Dorand, Standard Bearer; Sir John Ole
Sword Bearer, and Sir L. w. Tilberg, as
Warder
Jacques De Molay No. 2-Sir R. L. Bruce,
G.. Gen. EN-. Commander; Sir Robert Strong '
as Generalissimo; Sir L. T. Murdoch, Capt.
Gen.; Sir C. E. Whitemore, as Prel Sir
Harvey Cree, S. w.; Sir D. c. johnson
j. w.; Sir Gus. Sontag, Grand Recorder; Sir
D. w. C. Peck, Grand Standard Beare r:
Sir David Hughes, Sword Bearer, and SIR
James Wilson, Warder.
Orleans No. 3-Sir w. L. Stanford, G. C
G. E. c.; Sir J. w. Madden, Generalissm O.;
Sir E. E. Aaams, acting s. G. NJ; Sir John
H. Clark, Prelate; Sir Eugene Tisdale, S
W. Sir Ed. Baker, J. w.; Sir E. G. Ma Y.
nard, treasurer; Sir Thomas Cripps, Re-
corder Sir S. F. Monroe, standard bearer,
and Sir T. j. Rogers, sword bearer. Sir G
w. Mcguire was in attendance as s. of the
three bodies.
The Knights were undor the command
of Sir Joseph P. Horror, Grand Commander
OF Louisiana, and, together with Templars
from other grand jurisdictions, expected to
be reviewed by Sir J. Q. A. Fellows, til Q
Grand Master of the United States.
The trip to Biloxi was delightful, the
suns heat being agreeably tempered by a
fine breeze from the gulf. The party was
in the best of spirits, and no untoward Incl :
dent other than the one we are about to
narrate took place to mar the pleasures Of
the trip. Sir Knight S., who had hitherto
appeared to be IN usual health, was attacked
near the Rgolets with something like a
spasm, which developed some remarkable
symptoms, and caused serious apprehen-
sions that he was suffering from hydro
phobla. He was secured after severe
struggle, and while confined attempted to
inflict injury upon his tratres by speaking
his own verses. He was Immediately re
moved to the baggage car, and Their 9
remained until the paroxysms had ceased i,
but before he had been carried away con
trived to vent the following, which was
taken down in short hand by Commando r
Peel. As a curious example of the ineffable
Stiffness which men of ordinary intellectu al
strength will sometimes display, the frag :
ment may be worth preserving:
Boys wha hae VII Stanford bled,
Fossil Guards wham Bruce has led,
Peers Kings Own. of awful tread
On to victory
Biloxis coast awaits us all
Biloxi's fish, Biloxrs ball;
Prompt answer Hornor's CALL
IT'S to jellity.
The author still lives, but he has been in
the kindest and firmest manner notifie d
not to resume his residence in New Orlean g.
Shortly after reaching Biloxi the New
Orleans knights were joined by delega-
ton from Mobile, with the following
officers:
Sir John H. Higley, EN-. Commander; Sir
NJ. S. Foote, Generalissmo; Sir T. P.
Brewer, Captain General; Sir F. E. David
son, S. w.; Sir Starke Oliver, j. w.; Sir
| Thomas F. Dorman, Sword Bearer; Sir H.
Peters, Warder.
After a reception, the various bodies
marched to the camp-a perfectly splendid
one by the way, well shaded, fronting the
beach, admirably laid out, and supplied
| with every convenience. A fine restaurant
furnishes forth magnificent fare, and Char
music for the delectation of the valiant and
courteous Knights and their guests.
The extreme heat prevented much mill
tary exercise during the middle of the day
but several hours each morning are de.
voted to drill, and at six each evening there
| is dress parade. had you herewith the
| roster Of camp.
ROSTER OF CAMP PALMER.
Officers of the day from generalissimoe
and captains general.
Officers Of the guard from senior and
| junior wardens.
Sergeants of the guard from sword bear
ers and warders.
Detail, three reliefs of five men each.
Reveile, AS A. NJ.
Bath, five o'clock.
Guard. six o'clock.
Commandery drill $50 to 7:30.
Breakfast, roll call, eight o'clock.
Grand drill, S:45 to 9:45.
Dinner, roll call, three o'clock.
Dress parade, six o'clock.
Supper, roll call, seven o'clock.
The commandery drill of Sunday, ninth
instant, will be substituted by grand in
| spectiOn and review of the encampment, at
| 9 A. NJ; Divine service at III A. M, dress
parade at P. M. on that day.
Biloxi was still further enlivened this
morning by the advent of Jefferson Steam
Fire Company No. %, eighty odd strong
accompanied by the fine band of Messrs
Spo1er & Wachtel. The boys look we'll
and appear to appreciate their holiday