, 1883-09-01

sAs FsAsc1sco, Aug. 2s 1853.


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SAx F.ANcIsco, Aug. A lSSS-
The procession Of the Sir Knights On Mon
day was gr2Id affair, and slong the whole
line of their march the sidewalks were liter
ally packed with human beings. Cooforta'
bly seated in q window on Montgomery
street, obtained a fine view. As they
marched along the p.audits of the spectators
we're tremendous, more especially when they
exhibited their drill tactics Some OF the
commandsries zs they marched without
stop or break. suddenly assumed the forms
Of single ard double crosses and IN one ia-
stance the st. Bsrnards formed complete
triangle, and the enthusiasm was immense
The De Witt Clintons OF Nevsda brought up
the rear with their fine black horses, which
they brought with them and which are Is
well trained as their riders. Every State
and Territory IN the Union was represented,
and the solitary Sir knight who represents
Georgia received as much, or more applause
as commanieries who numbered Knights by
the hundred. The St. Bernards had, to
my mind, the finest banner, which in the
ancient days Of the Tempiars would have
been eagerly contested for on the battle
field. They also carried with them hve
eagle, which with outspread wings formed
novel and interesting sight.
The First Cavalry Band, which marched
at the head Of the divisions, of which the
Oregon and Washington Commapderies
formed part, were cheered to the echo, as
did the fine body Of men belonging to our
Territory and Oregon. under whose orders
they we're. The fine appearance OF oar friends
and neighbors caused hearty cheers to be
raised all along the line and It was the gen
eral opinion that. had they undergone
course OF drill under Col Parnell, that the
first prize OF the Conclave would have been
within their grasp. No body OF men were
more sought after and their visit cannot but
be productive Of much good. Their recep-
tions were attended by the elite of the city,
and the generous profusion with which they
entertained their visitors, together with the
elegant appointments Of their headquarters
on Geary street, increased the good feeling
everyone felt toward them.
Every day something new Was brought
forth BY the hospitable Cabfornians to en-
tain their guests, and it seemed as though
the people as whole, felt that the reputa-
tion OF the whole Pacific devolved upon
them Nothing was too good or expensive
for their guests. Excursions were gotten
up free of expense. and on arriving at their
destination, the products Of this glorious
State, in the shape of wines, fruits and every
other dehcaey, WAS placed at their disposal
free Of cost. As matter of course, the Sir
Knights from other states were as much
pleased as astonished at this state of affair,
and many one expressed his pieasursbie
feelings, as il was so far different from many
another Conclavs they had attended in tie
pas There was No extortion whatever,
and it seemed to be the desire Of everyone
to create good and lasting impression-and
tLey admirably succeeded. All who at
tended say it vas the event of their life
time, and they are correct
Grand as was the march OF the Sir knights
ON Monday, that of Friday to lay the cor
ner stone of the Garfield monument far ex-
ceeded the first occasion. There were 5000
men in line. composed Of the Templars, Ma
sons, the Grand Army of the Republic, Ma
tional G cards of California, and maay military
companies. This alone was worth coming
many miles to see and viii leave lifelong
impression On tire minds OF those people
who witnessed 1t.
SAYS the irgoaGm: 1.-The order OF the
Knights Templars, jumping the great sap
of centuries, IS American. The men who
compose 1t are American. 0at of Tity
seven thorsanl, eight handred and iii;r,n
members Of the order In the world, fifty
three thousand and eighty three beionG TO
the United States Communicates so it may
safely be called American. +. }. p.