The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-12-05
brought out in full relief the perfect under
standing and accord of feeling which will ulti-

brought out in full relief the perfect under
standing and accord of feeling which will ulti-
mately be established.
Most glowingly he illustrated the principles
of the order OF Knight Templary, one of
which is loyalty to the sex and protection and
relief to the widow and orphan. Looking up
on Louisiana suffering widow, he descanted
at length upon the duty which it was found
devoked upon those who represent the prin-
ciples of chivalry to rescue her, by peaceful
means, from her present diStresses.
The Templar is taught to cherish peace and
good will to all men, and personal observation
and intercourse as was afforded by this men,
orabie occasion {retering to the triennial ses-
sion, he'd during the present week. was cal
culated to further this feeling to the extent of
great and lasting good.
Mr.. Tufts, in his address, paid tribute to
the memory of John D. Duggett, who died
last May. and who at the time Of his demise,
was of the oldest Knights Templar in the
nited States.
In concluding his congratulations to st.
Louis Commandery No. l, he extended de-
serving compliment to those Communicates
present from the same State, and thanked
those ladies from Missouri, who loaned their
fair presence during this session.
To the citizens OF New Orleans he extended
thanks for extended courtesies rand hospitali
ties.
The prize consists of two silver pitchers and
a silver salver, beautifully engraved. 1t
was placed on exhibition at the headquarters
of the Missouri Grand Commandery, and was
greatly admired.
During the ceremony these headquarters
presented lively scene. The members OF
the fortunate Commandery were the recipi-
ents of many congratulations, and right roy
ally were their visitors entertained.
Last night the decoration and
illumination
OF private residences and public buildings was
general throughout the city, and were made on
scale that for grandeur Of effect have seldom
been equaled.
The Stars and Stripes made radiant by the
flashing lights waved every where in the breeze
1uttering beneath them, were numbers OF the
little white f lgs with the red Maltese Cross in
their center.
Of course, mention Of each and every dis
play is impossible, but particularly noticeable
for their briliancy and tastefulness, were the
following: The Pickwith Club, City Hotel,
the combined illumination of ID. Webster, OF
r. G. Dunn q Co. and Messrs Pierson Il
Hews. The Sample Room. Boston Club, Rice
Bros, Castellia's Cigar Store and the bale ony
of Lopez's confectionery.
Incidents.
Just prior to the parade there occurred a
most PLEASING episode in front OF the st.
Charles Hotel Ascalon Commandery No. 1G,
of st. Louis, were presented with battle flag,
otherwise known as a beausant, by Sir E. 3.
Myers, Eminent Commander Of Apollo Com
mandery No. 1G, Of Chicago. The addresses
were felicitous, and the impression LETT on the
numerous witnesses to this very cheerful
scene was most agreeable.
The banner was borne in procession.
CIuy's Statue.
As the procession passed on Canal street, it
was noticed by the throng Of spectators that
were gathered thereabouts that the members
of the Grand Commanderyof Kentucky uncov-
cred their heads as they filed down Royal
street, and the action was apparently not we'll
understood until translated by Louisville Com
mandery No. 1, which Immediately followed.
1t was a mark of respect to the memory OF
Henry Clay, the Sage OF Ashland, before
whose statue they were passing, which was
more thoroughly demonstrated by the mem
bers of Louisville Commandery. who, with a
precision which elected murmnr of APP
plause, wheeled into line, facing the statue,
and raising their hats presented arms 1t
was very beautifully executed, and the senti-
ment which prompted tn: maneuver was
most tender and worthy.
On the WnrcE.
There were many illustrations during the
march conveying to the iatigued strangers the
carnestness OF their welcome, but none are at
hand more worthy OF remark than that which
occurred as the procession passed down st.
Charles street, near Jackson. There was
general thirst in the ranks as the procession
passed that point, of which f.ct a well-known
gentleman who resides in that vicinity be-
coming acquainted, rang the bell at a door
near by, and asked that bucket OF water be
sent out.
Promptly there was dispatched to the street
by a servant an elegant punch bowl filed with
ice water and a beautiful silver goblet Of an
tique shape and gold lined, out OF which those
VINO thirsted quatfed the limo cent but cooling
beverage. 1t was nothing but water, but Of
fered as it was, suggested the idea of true
hospitality, in appreciation of which Tenn
plar, who halls from the far North, raised his
hat and expressed fervent appreciation.
TIE Balls Last Night.
At Exposition Hall the merry dancers, who
were the guests of Orleans Commandery,
tripod the light fantastic toe up to a late
hour, to the enlivening strains of select
band. The scene on the floor, when the ball
was at its height, was charming indeed. The
rich and gorgeous dresses OF the fair ones,
throwing back the bright lights, which shone
with unusual brilliancy throughout the hall,
recalled some OF those storied scenes of i'm
perial fetes, where queens were wont to dis
play their graces
GRUNEwALD HALL.
jacques de Molay Commandery was not be-
hind in their hospitality. From nine up to
three. the assembled visitors enjoyed the ex-
hilarating dance. Maine, full of his flow of
animal spirits, waltzed away with the deli
cate creole, and Illinois, rich in the vigor of
hin maneood, bowed attendance on blushing
Texas.
The reve!ry was not lessened until the APP
proach of day announced the end of the fes-
tivities.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.
It is seldom that We have seen congregated
together more beautiful assembl,ge of ladies
than on the floor of Odd Fellows Hall last
night. Indivsible Friends Commandery