The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-04
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
A.. PLEASURES AND DIVERSIONS.
ryfy-ps!Oy DOWN THE RIVER.
GRAND BANQUET.

che advent here of the Knights Teinplar, the
xavs have been most delightful, and though
the winter season is upon us, the mellow sun
shine and balmy breezas OF seml-tropicai
autumn still prevail and promise heightened
continuance.
Our streets presented, Thursday morning,
cheerful appearance, flled as they were with
multitude Of people hurrying hither and
.hither, eager in their inquiry as to the pro-
syramme of the days proceedings.
The beauty OF the morning was an urgent
invitation to many to indulge in the pleasure
drives and excursions about tie city, con-
seuuently carriages were in demand, and soon
the drives leading from the centra! portion Of
the city were alive with vehicles freighted
with merry people.
No duties encountered the large proportion
Of our visiting Sir Knights, and to such pleas
ures and diversions alone their time was de-
voted. The meeting OF the Grand Encamp-
ment at the Masonic Hall was held a usual,
at noon.
In another column will be found the result
Of the election for officers OF the Grand En-
campment Of the United States.
TIE EXCURSION.
It was the desire Of the Grand Commandery
of Louisiana to arrange an excursion 70 some
point on the river, but, as las reen stated, 1t
was impossible to carry this pleasant feature
of the programme out, owing to the inlpossi-
bilities of procuring the necessary traEsporta-
ton in the way OF a suitable steamer.
However, it was arranged by the iscalon
Commandery, who have that magnificent
steamer Great Republic under charter, TO
visit some OF the sugar plantations down the
coast, and the announcement brought many
eager visitors and residents forward. who de-
sired to lend heir presence to such an enjoy
able di version. Accordingly at o'clock the
steamer cast loose from the landing, treighted
with six or seven hundred ladies and gentle
men, and bore down the river
AS she glided over the bosom OF the broad
river, with strcamer flying, an excellent band
discoursing a lively air, her decks and guards
thronged with happy forms and faces, there
was presented most Cheerful. scene. AS the
boat steamed past tie naval ships III the
harbor a gratifying recognition vas extended
her by the several vessels dipping Or lowering
their flags.
The excursion extended - miles below the
city to Mr.. George Gar. ; ST. Clair plantation.
The Scarsdale plantation, owned by Mr.
Henry kernochan, was also visited.
The excursionsts were the recipients Of ex-
tensive courtesies a. the hands Of the two
gentlemen, and those who had never Witnessed
the process of making sugar expressed much
delight at the to them, novelty.
The steamer returned to her landing at
half-past o'clock las; evening, and all who
participated in the trip expressed themselves
as having enjoyed it to tie fullest.
4 PRESENTATION TOBY.
This morning at 10 O'clock just prior to the
grand parade, there will occur in front OF tie
St. Charles very cheerful episode, wherein
Ascalon Commandery No. lG, Of St. Louis,
will appear as the recipient Of beausant
or battle flag, from the hands OF Sir E. 3.
Myers, Emminent Commander Ct sApollo
Commandery, Of Chicago. TIE banner will
be borne in procession.
TIE PRIZE.
There is much speculation as to whom the
prizes offered, for efficiency in drill will be
awarded. Several Of the Communicates dis.
played great precision in their movements
during the parade Of Tuesday, aud the judges,
upon whom devolve the duty OF awarding the
merits of the numerous organizations, will
certainly be called upon to exercise the very
closest obser 7ation.
An oversight occurred in the general order
published yesterday with reference to the
parade Of to-day. The Maine and Colorado
Communicates were not assigned positions
in the line, but by reference to the
order it will be seen that the mistake has been
corrected, and that the Maine Commandery
will take position in the Second Division, and
the Colorado in the Fifth Division.
The BULLETIN was favored last night by a
serenade given by Postlewai.s St Louis
Band, for which we herewith extend our
acknowledgements. This band accompanies
Ascalon Commandery No. Il, Of 81. Louis,
and takes high rank in the standard of excel
hence.
herewith As gwen Tue OlACeIS VI lut IItuu
Communicates of each State, now in the city
Viyiaia Grand Conmoalery- Headquarters
1873 Gravier street; Payton 5. Coles, ID. G. c.
james Z. Bains, G. c. G.
West Virginia Grand Commandery Head
quarters No. 1873 Grayier street 20. S. Long,
G. q. Seven Sir Knights accompany Grand
Commander Long.
Michigan Grand Con,maadery- Headquarters
Parlor NJ, St. Charles Hotel; L. H. Randall
G. c.; G. F. Hills, D. G. c.; s. G. Randall,
&. G.;J A. Wells, c. G.. proxy.
Io,ra Grand toa,adade,N - Headquarters
Parlor O, 81. Charles Hotel; X. L. E: A.
Guilbert, G. c.; e. c. Luce. d. G. G.; Fred
Getchel, Generalssimo: G. ". Linninger c.
d. Powers, proxy, Prelate: H. NJ. King
man, proxy. Recorder; J. ". Porter, proxy,
Treasurer; E. E. Answorth, proxy, S. W.: II.
S. Robinson. proxy, J. w.: G. S. Burt, proxy,
Warden; c. B. Dean, proxy. Sword Bearer;
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