National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-24

CAPE MAY, Aug. 2, 1874.
After the writing Of my letter Of Thursday last
there were some incidents trauspired that may
prove OF interest TO the TemplRrs Of your city.
The afternoon was set apart for dress parade
and drill on the lawn Of the Columbia house at
40 O'Clock, but it was delayed fully hour by
the engagement OF the knights in other localities
Many had enjoyed the fine SuTf bathing Of the
morning, while others prOhted by an opportunity
for a days fishing, consequently the tGrdy re-
turn OF the various parties tended to delay the
parade. When it did come of, however, It was
brilliant affair." and was witnessed by large con-
course Of ladies and gentlemen assembled on the
porches and balconies Of the hotel and On the
Al the conclusion Of tho drill and parade, Co
lumbia CCmmandeTy and the Sir knights Of Bal
more paid visit TO the cottage Of Col. S: S.
Smoot Of your city, where they were received by
that gentleman and his fair and accomplished
lady In the most generous and hOspitable man
theT bcneAt, and the Sir Knights could aot
feel otherwise than that theirvIslt although UuSI-
RSs55SS T1s 1gSHetas SsySkng Of the
~ tao extreme, tRe 6Ommand1fy formed in line
or tic --,,-5s connected with the cottage, and,
With tie ldsg Of the nSrSsssaold in the foreground
had their picture photographed. This finished
the line reformed and marched through several
Of the principal streets, presenting attractive
5Tsst e that called forth fatteTinE enconlums
Of praise from the spectators lining the ootWalks
After this visit they returned TO Congress Hall
he SoaPss IN ks ikhtfnt bow oSSoTsr section was
detailed from each COnaaandery to form an esi0Tt
2 f'5B f EsT jersey S2a fqndGet
him 20 his hotel, WHICH they did: In the evening
the mgcA-aQticipatsd reception and leyee at the
C.inuIbia iCok place, and proved one Of the most
ENJOYABLE Of the many entertainments rendered
the Templars. The ball took place in the large
Gad cUmmodious dinlnE-hall, which had been
superbly decorated for the occasion.
The order or arrangements was perleet, and
consequently. had much 10 do with the smooth
ness and happy EtatE Of affairs,
Twelve Knight marshals guarded the centre
Of the room Until the uniformed Knights, who had
ladies, entered. Then all Of the Communicates,
their appearance and entered in one solid phs-
lanX.
Hon, joel Parker, the honoEed Governor Of
New jersey gTaced the knightly line, having on
his arm Mrs. Uhas. D. Freeman. wife Of Eminent
Sir Chas. ID. Freeman, Of Mary COmmandery, Of
Philadelphia, who escorted the wife Of the hon
orable Governor. This knight was master Of
ceremonies. and was distinguished by white
insignia He e, was sssiSts6 y E. Slrs W; h
+: Smith and J. William Jones, wearing scarlet
FibbonE
Sir dsorge J. Bolton, proprietor o. the Oolum-
b!a, who rendered this compliment to the knights,
has unsuitable cause to feel proud Of the event. for
Il lie regarded as tbs superior Of all receptions or
hops that have taken place this season at this
Yesterday morning the time was spent in rid
ing, stroliDE along The beach, and at noon enjoy
ing the luxury and inTigora1ion Of sea bath,
which none Of the party have been slew to accept.
Indeed, 90 frequent have some OF them immersed
that they have been termed water ducks and It
was osueYed that they preferred the Bullets Of
tRs atlantic to clam on the shore, About 7:So
O'Clock, by invitation Of COL 6. s. Snoot, Of your
city, Wfo has been most constant IN his efforts to
eoqtrioute 70 the enjoyment Of the Knights dur
ing their solourn here, the following trstsrs en-
parked on hshtng excursion Rev, ]. Vaughn
Lewis, William n. Browne, NJ. Trimble, Robert
Ball Thomas Foster, William s. Roose, J. b.
Patterson, A. IA. DeHRrt, H. Q. BHSs, S. Bacon,
Al Gleason, ", Shinn, ". L. Vapdsrlip, T. "
Browne, Y, Z. SInms, N. Frank Keller, Capt.
DR.. Richard Thomas
The trim little schooner, Alice Ridgsway Capt
Little, commanding, and Of fifty tons burden, was
boarded on the Stockton house, at the hour above
named, and soon the party were outward bound
fer the nshing banks, distance Of thirty-one
miles, which was reached by p. m, and the sport
began.
DULY SIX Lines were allowed in uss, and the men