The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1889-10-15
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Reception at the White House
W ashington ID. C.-Thous-
ands Present

Washington, d. c.. October 10-The
eye, sated with the sight OF splendid spec
tacular street parsdes and handsome
floral indoor decorations, couli suil ind
much to admire and CRAFTY the sense OF
the beautiful and picturesque IN the ap-
pesrance of the grounds OF the White
House last night on the occasion of
the reception rendered the visit
ing Knights Templar BY Pres
ident Harrison. From the south
portico of the " hite House there was an
ideal stage picture transferred 10 the open
air and set In border of nature. Rows
of large Chinese lanterns were strung on
wires beneath the trees On eacn side OF the
grounds. Other rows of lunlerns .ncircled
ciumps of plants and foliage here aud
there while at various points we'll adapted
to enhance the effect were circles Of email
coiored glass globes lighted by elect richly.
Within doors the decorations were also
varied from the ordinary display OF potted
plants and cut flowers. Palms and other
plants were used, but were re-
lieved by MasJnic floral designs.
Over the doorway leading from the main
corridor to the east room two American
flags were draped, while on the opposite
side and facing those who entered. two
other large National Gags hung in folds,
and on them the words, Welcome, Sir
Knights" were placed in red flowers. Ia
the center of the roum on top oil d mass OF
pot,ed plants, was a hauberk In red and
white immortelles, supported by TWO
crossed swords worked In the same flowers.
Over the nantes on each Side OF the ROOM
were Maltese cruss, q shield and two 9TH
er insignia Of the Templsrs' order made OF
red immortelIes.
The reception began at $50 o'clock, and
was TO have lasted until 10, but Owing TO
the great throng that desired to shake the
Presidents hand, il was considerably alter
that lime when the last Knight passed
through the line Thousands of Knights
and their lady friends were received. Inc
gates were opened at Sis o'clock, and the
long line of Knights that were patiently
waiting marched TO the door. The recep-
ton committee then entered, and forming
in the corridor were presented 10 the Pres
ident and party, who came down stairs
promptly at $50. as the marine band, sta
toned In the corridor, played "Hall 10 The
Chief"
The president then took bis stand at the
tO luc due TOOtu, duo INV hooN
shaking began. The president was assisted
by all the members of the cabinet except
Secretaries Blaine aud Proctor, and by
Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Win
dom, Mrs. Rusk and Mrs. Noble The
presentations were made by Eminent Sir
knight ayron NJ. Parker, of this city.
The knights, generally accompanied by
one or more ladies, passed quickly
through the Blue room and thence into
the East room. After lingering here
sholt time they descended by way of the
stairs from the Green room into the gar
den below. Although there was no delay,
the number In line Was so great that at
$50 there was still in waiting line OF
people two deep stretching from the door
of the White House to the gate nearest
the State, War and Navy Department
building, thence down the avenue TO the
western end of the Treasury building
At the close of the reception the guests
walked about the grounds awhile and Wit
messed beautiful display of fireworks In
the White House lot.