Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-08-22
THE CONCLAvE.
Further Particulars of the RAJ
and Imposing Parade.

and Imposing Parade.
ESPECIAL TO THE s~ENIILEL.l
SAN Francisco, Aug. Alt was impos-
sible to give full particulars yesterday Of
the Knights Templar parade, rs it did not
get under way until q late hour, after
which the wires were burdened with BUSH
ness. The following additional particulars
are therefore sent to-day: Following the
Golden Gate and Oakland Communicates
came those from other points in California,
from Oregon, Washington Territory, Ne
vada and Arizona. They mainly consti-
tute the first OF the divisions. Their
appearance was hailed with delight all
along the route, and both in numbers and
appearance were not excelled by their
Eastern companions. 1t may be said in
fact that the great success OF the process
sion is mainly due to the hearty response
given by the Pacific Coast Communicates
to take part in the Conclave, as they rep
resented fully one-half of all those present.
After them, and up to the tenth division,
came Communicates Of the States east of
the Rocky Mountains. Among the latter
which were particularly remarked, more
30 from the smsllness Of their number and
the pluck evidenced in coming here, were
the Arkansas Demolays Of Fort Smith,
Washington No. l of Hartford, Damascus
No. 2 Of Jacksonville, Florida, and Cyrene
No. s Of Middletown, Conn, who in the
person Of Knight Brainard Loroy repre-
scented his ~commandery. The approach of
Lyon and Healy's band, with their strik-
ing uniform, made every one ask, "Who
are these that are coming" They were
the st. Demands of Chicago, who, by the
Knights Of this coast, are held in especial
esteem. As they passed by the knowledge
OF who they were and the appearance they
presented ELECTED long and hearty cheer
ing. The tenth and last division COM
prised the Grand E~ncampment Of the
United States, led by Sir Will.
ian Knox, Past Grand Commander OF
California, commanding. The Royal
Hawaiian Band, selected by the Grand
C~ommandery Of California as the official
orchestra, Immediately preceded the Bos-
ton Commandery, which acted as special
escort to the Grand Master Of the United
States, Dean. The B%ostonisns were highly
complimented on their excellent appear
ance, cheer after cheer being given them
as they passed. marching in close order
and marked precision. Following them
on . white charger came the prominent
figure OF the Conclave, Grand Master
Dean, accompanied by his numerous and
brilliant staff. The procession terminated
with the Dewitt Clinton C~ommandery No.
l Of Virginia City, New, mounted on
black chargers, and acting as q grand
guard of honor to the Grand Encampment.
Ii was generally acknowledged that the
honor was q well-merited one, nor would
1t be invidious to say that with
their elegantly embroidered velvet cloaks
and richly csparisoned horses, they bore
of the honors Of the day. Van Ness
Avenue, which was the arranged hating
place for the review, was reached by the
head Of the column, but not for Q full hour
after did all the divisions reach it and take
line. The avenue was early crowded with
people. The windows, housetops, lawns,
fences, steps, sidewalks and the
rising streets leading West were
all packed with people. There we're many
decorations along the avenue, and the
long and broad t~horoughfsre was alive
with people. The smooth macadam was
freshly watered and looked zoe and clean.
The police patrol was extended along the
whole line, and was so closely placed that
the crowd was easily kept to the side
eAh ~ tao v WAoth vi ~ o'NhhO
was well adapted to military m%aneuvers.
When all we're drawn up in order Grand
Master Dean started from the head Of the
column aud rode down the line. He was
mounted on a white horse handsomely
caprisoned, and was accompanied by Grand
Commander Perkins, Grand Captain
General Lloyd and the grand officers Of
the Grand Encampment Of the United
States on horseback. The several divisions
under orders OF their commanders went
through different evolutions and counter
marching, and in the majority of cases the
movements we're done with excellent pre-
cision. The Knights then all saluted the
Grand Master and proceeded on their
march through the streets selected for the
procession to pass. At the Pavilion
speeches Of welcome we're pronounced by
Gov Stoneman, ex-Gov. Perkins rs Grand
Commander Of California, and Mayor
Bartlett. and 30 terminated a great day in
the history Of the Pacific Coast. As near
a. can be determined 3,778 took part in
the procession, representing $3.50 com
manderies from 46 States and Territories.
In other words every State and Territory
in the United States was represented.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 2l.-Last evening
ct the Pavilion two bands OF music dis
coursed music to an attendance Of 5000
persons, mostly Knights and their ladies'.
A drill had been announced, but owing to
the WEAKNESS Of those who participated in
the parade during the day it was post
poned for this evening. Dancing was also
provided for the visitors.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21.-It is estimated
that fully a thousand Knights refrained
from taking part in the procession, being
too tired to undertake the fatigue OF q long
march. This morning at 10 o'clock the
Grand Commander Of California, escorted
by the State communicates, escorted the
officers and members Of the Grand En-
campment from the headquarters Of the
latter to their asylum, where they will re-
main in daily session until the business OF
the Conclave terminates.