Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-22
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The Grand Procession at San Francisco
Monday Afternoon-4O 1000 Richly
Uniformed Knights,
representing Every State and Territory
in the Union, in Line-Features
Of the Pageant.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 21.-The GRIND
procession of Knights Teppiar, which took
place yesterday afternoon, is admitted to be
an un6qualed success. The entire populs-
ZION OF San Francisco and 10000 strangers
have declared it 20. The cheering through
cut the entire route Of what is the best repre-
5 nted, II not the most numerous, c~onclaye
ever held In this or other country, to the peo-
pie Ell this city, Is emiuently gratifying.
After a time Of momentary encouragement,
they have shared no pains or expense TO re-
turn the compliment extended the represent
atIves from this coast 10 the Chicago con-
cl2ve. As early as o'clock in the morning
Gro wds b gan gathering in the stree ts along
which the procession would pass, and by 8
o'clock Market street was rendered impasss-
Bile, except the roadway, which, by police
orders, had be.n kept clear for the passage
Of the Knights. AT $3.50 o'clock the COM
manderiss began TO arrive, tskiDg up posi-
tions assigned them in Ihe streets reserved for
the purpose. At 10 o'clock all had arrived
At that hour the scene presented FROM the
galleries OF the Baldwin Hotel was not read
lily TO be forgotten by those who had the
good fortune 10 witness 1t. On one aide WAS
a mas OF dec0rstions, extending as lar ss
the triumphant arch, on the other eide
OUR THOUSAND RICHLY L KNIGHTS,
representing every State and Territory Of the
United States. To the oldest California pio-
nesr il was something beyond realization.
His mind revolted at the sand hills, and he
was daz=d. At 1890 O'Clock the order was
given BY the captsin-general TO move for
ward. A platoon OF mounted police spurred
their horses onward TO clear the way, fol-
lowed by a detachment of police on foot.
The fret commandery that led of was Cali
forpi, Commandery, No ], with the silver
emblem embodied, velvet cloaks and plumed
hats, with richly csparisoned BLACK hors,s,
attr citing marked attention. Following,
cime the Golden Gate and Oakland Com
msnderieF, Grand Master Gov. Sir George
Perkins,
RIDING A MILK-wHITE CHARGER,
| specially presented 10 him for the occasion
by Jddge Dsnison, of Sacramento, follow
ing, accompanied by his s:sff. Next in order
came the various commauderies OF Californis,
Oregon, Washington Territory, Nevada, ard
Arizona, each preceded by their respective
bands. These completed the fret division,
after which up 10 the tenth division came CON-
msnderies e.st Of The Rocky Mountains.
Among the latter, particularly remarked
from Inc sm allness of their numbers and
their pluck in coming, Were Arkansas, De
Molay, of F~ortSmitb; Washington, No. /, of
Hartford; Damascus, Nc. 2, of Jacksonville,
Fla, and Cyrene, Nc. s, Of Middie top, Conn,
who in the person Of Knight Brainard Leroy,
represented his comm andery. The approach
OF Lyon & Hesly's band, of Cnicsgo, With
their brilliant uniforms, made everyone ask,
"Who are these Knights coming?' They are
the
ST. BERNARDs, OF CHICAGO
who, by the Knights of this coast, are held
in especial esteem. AS they passed, the
knowledge cf what they were and the apps Ar
ance they presented, excited long sud hearty
cheers. The tenth and last division was COM
posed of the Grand ~Encampneut of the
Uni ed S,ates, led by Sir WIN. Knox, Past
Grand Commander of California. The Royal
Hawaiian Band, selected by the Grand CON-
mandery of the State as the official orchestra
Of the couclave, immediately preceded the
Boston Commandery, which scted as escort
to the Grand. Master Of The United States,
Dean. The Bostonisns we're highly compli-
mented on their excellent appearance, and
cheer sitter cheer was given as they passed
by, marching 10 cl Sc order and marked
precision. Followpg them, on white chargers,
cams the prominent figure of the conclave,
GRAND MASTER DEAN,
! accompanied bv a numerous aud brilliant
staff, and the procession terminated with
Dewitt Clinton Commandery, of Virginia
| City, New, mounted on black steeds, and act
ing as grand guard of hoIor 10 the Grand
/ Encsmpmeut. 1t is not invidious to say III al
the Virginisps merit more than a passing
compliment on dress, holsas and accou,er-
ments in general, and it is acknowledge that
they bore eff the honors Of the day. The
Knights fret proceeded to the Pavilion, where
addresses were delivered by Gov. Stoneman,
of California; Ex.Gov. Perkins, mayor OF
the city, and others; then they marched 10
Vanness avenue, where they were reviewed
by the Grand Msster, after which the march
through the city began. Itoccupied an hour
termined, 1880 Knights took part, represent.
ing 500 Communicates, from iorty-six States
and Territories, every State and Territory in
L iha IIn;iad GIat.r hainn rnnrcnenIad