The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-08-31
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN LINE.

Imposing Parade of the Communicates At
tending the Conclave In San Francisco,
AfYording the 'Friscans a Memorable
Spectacle.
SAN FRANCIsoo. Aug. 2O.-The grand procession
Of Knights Templar, which took place this after
noon, was admitted to be an unquali-
fed success. The entire population of San
Francisco and $4,000 strangers have declared
it so. cheering, throughout the entire route, what
is the best represented, IL not the most numerous
conclave ever held in this or any other country.
To the people of this city it was em'uently crafty
ing. after a time Of momentary Encouragement.
They have spared no pains or expense to return the
compliment extended representatives OF this coast
to the Chicago conclave. As early as 8 o'clock this
morning crowds began gathering in the streets,
along which the procession would pass and by 8
O'Clock Market street was rende IL impossible ex.
cept on the. roadway. which. by
police orders, had been kept cleat
for the passage of the knights. Al
$3.50 Communicates began to arrive. taking up
the position assigned them in the streets off Mar
kIet; reserved for the purpose. AT 10 O'Clock ali
had arrived, and at that hour the scene presented
from the gallery of the Baldwin hotel was one not
easily to be forgotten by San Franciscans who had
the good fortune to witness i: On one side =
mass of decorations, extending as far as the tri-
umphal arch. Gu the other side four thousand
richly clad knights. representing every State aud
Territory Of the Unitee States. AT 1880 the order
was given by the captain general to move forward.
The platoon Of mounted police spurred their horses
onward to clear the way, followed by a detachment
of was the California commardery No.
cloaks and plumod hats with richly
caparisoned black horses, attracting ma rked atten-
ton. Following them came the Golden Gate and
Oakland Communicates. the grand master, Gov.
Sir George Perkins, riding a milk white charger.
following. accompanied by his staff. Next in order
came various communicates Of cal't9r-
respective bands. These completed the three hrst
divisions, after which. up to the tenth division.
mountains. Among the latter were Wash
No. 2 Jacksonville, Florida. and cyrene.
mandy. Then came the St. Bernsrds of Chicago.
The tenth aud last division was compGsed
past grand commander of California. The
regal Haw:au been selected BIZ the grand com
mandery Of this state as the official orchestra of
the conclave immediately preceded Barton COM
Master U; s. Dean. Following them on
pen Dean ~aceoempamnied by a numerous and
with Dewitt Clinton commandery, Virginia CITY.
Neb., mounted on black steeds and acting
as grand guard of honor to the grand
day. The knights first proceeded to the
pavilion, where addresses were delivered by Gov.
Sherman of California, ex-Gov. Perkins, mayor of
the city, and others. Then they marched 10
which the march through the city began.
1t oecupied an hour in passing given points. As
near as " be determined, 3, $50 knights took part,
representing 800 Communicates from f]orty-six
States and Territories. In a word, every State and
Territory in the United States waro represented.