Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-09-23
TELEGRAPHIC.
Opening of the Knights
COnclaye.
THE SOVEREIGN GRAND LODGE


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Special 10 the Herald bn he Associated PressI
Sr. LOUIS, September 22 The
Knights Templar Grand Encampment
met this morning at IL o'clock. There
was some delay in getting to work, and
the session extended into the afternoon.
The time was consumed with the con.
sideration of reports submitted yester-
day.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, September 22.--It
lacked but fifteen minutes of noon when
the signal for the Conclave drill to begin
was sounded, and the Demalsy Com
n,andery, Of Louisville, marched to the
parade grounds, greeted by the most en-.
thusiastic applause of from fifteen to
twenty thousand people. who had
crowded all accessible and some appar.
entity inaccessible points Of observation.
The parade ground had been trodden
into field OF mud, rendering the per.
formance OF the various evoiutions slow,
difficult and tiresome. However, the
tact cs were closely followed, and no.
table figures and movements were greeted
with liberal applause. Following the
Demalay's retirement, Zion No. 2, Of
Minneapolis. took the ground, making
an excellent impression. On its ap-
proaoh, notwithstanding the disadyan-
tage under which hey were placed, the
members Of Zion elected loud and fire.
quent applause by their superb drilling.
To the tune Of "Old Kentucky Home,
Louisville Commandery then marched
upon the field, making most favorable
impression. The scene at o'clock was
most brilliant. The weather was per-
feet. A good breeze was stirring. the
sun was shining brightly. and the condi-
tions were in every way favorable to o
fall and most complete enjoyment OF the
occasion. The stands and every avail.
able spot in seeing distance Of the parade
grounds were packed with spectators,
the knightly uniforms and brilliant col
ors of the ladies uniting to make the
picture the most beautiful and imposing
KNIGHTS OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE.
ST. LOUIS, September 22.-Two
thousand members Of the fncient Order
of Knights Of the Mystic Shrine, one Of
the highest orde,s in Masonry. are in
attendance upon the Knigh's Templar
Conclave. The order is of Arabic origin,
and ns the Arabic year ended tonight at
IL o'clock initiatory services at that
hour partook Of unusual interest. Two
hundred candidates, mostly from this
city, were initiated. The elaborate COS
iumes, rich jewels. mystic emblems and
rites rendered the services most inn
pressive. Previous TO the ceremonies,
the Shriners, as they call themselves,
| formed in procession at the uthern
hotel and paraded the principal down
town streets, each temple being accom-
panied by band. The costumes and
uniforms were of many varieties, the
only articles worn in common being red
fez. The commandery drills lasted un-
til nearly o'clock. AT 2 o'clock leader
Gilmore began mastering the various
bands of music which were to partici-
rate in the grand concert, but IL was
after $50 before they began to march to
the stand. They were arranged 80 that
the different kinds of instruments were
brought together and the crazy quilt ap-
peaIhlct VI the iHttIWiukitu uhttoFiia
was decidedly unique.
After the conclusion Of the pro-
gramme Of twelve numbers there was a
great crush at Ihc exits, and tho facili-
ties flr reaching the heart of the atty
were taxed 10 their utmost, and it was
some hours before the grounds were
cleared. During the afternoon the
weather became extremely close and
hot. Six people we're overcome by the
heat, but In no case are seyious results
anticipated.
Tonight the second illumination OF
the city occurred. continuing from 81
o'clock until midnight. Flambeau Bat
tallion gave parade and exhibition on
he most prominent streets of the West
Z d. IvInhoe Commandery Of st. Louis
held formal reception, which was
largely attended and proved brilliant
affair, while all local and visiting Com
manderies kept open house. To-mor-
rows grand parade will follow the plans
made for the parade interrupted Tues
day. Tomorrow night will occur the
Trades procession and aLother parade
OF the Flambeau Club. This afternoon
q notable reception was given by Oak
land Commaniery Of California, at
which thousands Of callers were enter.
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