Arkansas weekly mansion., 1883-08-25
AN IMPOSING SPECTACLE.
Four Thousand Knights Templar in Limo
at the Grand Parade in San Francisco.

Four Thousand knights Templar in Limo
ut the Grand Parade in San Francisco.
SAN F'RANCISCO. Aug. 20.
The grand procession of Knights Temp
.ar which took place this afternoon Is ad-
mitted to have been an unqualified success.
The entire population of San Francisco ana
seventy thousand strangers declared IL So
cheering throughout the entire route. 10
the people of this city it was emlnently
gratifying. AS early eight O'CLOCK IN
the morning crowds began gathering on
the streets along which the procession
would pass, and by nine O'Clock Market
street was rendered impassable, except
the roadway which, by police orders, had
been kept clear for the passage OF the
knights. At half-past nine O'Clock the
Communicates began to arrive, taking up
the positions assigned them in the streets
off Market reserved for the pur-
pose. At ten O'Clock all had
arrived and at that hour the scene pre-
sented from the gallery Of the Baldwin
Hotel was one not readily to be forgotten
by San Franciscans who had the good for
tune to witness it. On one side a mass of
decorations extending as far the tri-
umphal arch; on the other side, 1000 rich
ly-clad Knights, representing every State
and Territory of the United States. To the
old California pioneer it was something be-
yond realization. His mind reverted to the
sand hills, and he was dazed. At halt-past
ten the order was given by the Captain
General to move forward. A platoon Ct
mounted police spurred their horses onward
to clear the way, followed by a detachment
of police on foot. The first Commandery
that led off was California Commandery,
No. /, their silver-embroidered velvet
cIoaks and plumed hats, with richly ca
afNel-
ton. Following them came the Golden
Gate and Oakland Communicates, the
Grand Master, Governor Sir George Per-
kins. riding a milk-whte charger specially
presented To him FOR the occasion by Judge
Dcnison, of Sacramento, follow accom-
panied by his staff. Next in order came
various Communicates from California,
Oregon, Washington Territory, Ne
vada and Arizona, each preceded by
their respective bands. These completed
the first three divisions, after which, up to
the tenth division, came the Communicates
of States east of the Rocky Mountains.
Among the latter particularly remarked
from the snlallness of numbers and pluck OF
coming were Arkansas, De Molai of Fort
smith; Washington, No. 1, of Hartford,
Conn; Damascus, No. =, of Jacksonville,
Fla, and Cyrene, No. s. of Middleton,
Knight Brainard LeR"y is repre-
scntcd. The approach of Lyon ~ Heaiy's
hand of Chicago with their striking
uniforms made every one ask: Nv no are
these knights cOming:" They are the 81
RcrnardS, of Chicago. who by the knights
OF tlis coast are held in especial esteem"
AS rhcv passed hy, the knowledge of what
they were and the appearance they pre-
sentcd excited long and hearty cheers. ne
tcnrL and last division was composed or
the Grand EnCampTnent of theC nited states,
led by Sir VIM. Knox, Past Grand Com
nander of California. The Royal Hawa-
iian band, selected b- the Grand Command
crv of this State as official orchestra of the
C0nrIave, Immediately preceded the Bos-
ton Commandery, which acted as especial es-
cnrt q thet; rand Master of the u nited States.
The Bnstonians were highly complimented
for their excellent appearance and cheer
after cheer given them as they passed
hv- marching in close order and With marx
ci precision. Following them, on white
panied by numerous and brilliant star,
and the procession terminated with De w ltt
Clinton Commandery of Virginia city,
New, mounted on black SteedS and acting
rs grand guard of honor to the Grand En-
Cafnpment. The tlrglnlanS merIted com
piinlcnt in dress, horses and accoutrementS
II was generally acknowledged that they
first proceeded to the pavilion, where ai-
dresses were delivered by Gov. Stoneman,
of California, eX-Gov. Perkins, Mayor or
the city, and others. Then they marchedto
EanrcSS avenue, where they were reviewed
hv the Grand Master, after which the Harch
through the city began. 1t occupied an
hour in passing a given point. As near as
can be determined 80 knights took part,
representing 1856 COMMANDMENTS. from Tor
ty-SiN States and Territories. In word,
.'vcry Sta-. and Territory in the United
States WAS represented