Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-05-20
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welcomed the visiting Knights. He eX
| tended to them the hand of fellowship, and
| he appreciated the honor conferred by
| the knights, in selecting Fairhaven as
| the place for holding the Eighth annual
! session of the order in the state of Wash
| ington.
The principles represented by the order
were such as to commend 1t to mankind,
and he noted that the visitors were fit
| representatives of their order Fairhaven
offered them such accommodations as it
| had, and he hoped their soiourn in the
| city would be enjoyable; that their ses-
sion would be peaceful, prosperous and
happy, and tend to promote the principles
| upon which the great order was founded.
lie regretted that the new castle hall
OF the local knights was in an unfinished
state, owing to the elements and a series
OF unforeseen obstacles which prevented
them Offering the use of what would be
one OF the finest halls in the state. In the
meantime they would offer, assisted by
the citizens of Fairhaven, such comfort as
they could. lie was sure that beneficial
Influences would result from the meeting,
and he again bade them welcome, thrice
welcome to the city Of Fairhaven.
Mr.. Thompson was warmly applauded
| throughout the delivery Of his brief, but
eloquent, address.
Councilman Kingdom then announced
that owing to the non arrival of several
divisions of the Uniform Rank, the com
petitive drill, which was to have taken
place at 3 o'clock, would be postponed
until this afternoon at the same hour.
This would enable the divisions which
were expected on the afternoon train to
participate in the drill.
He then introduced Vice Chancellor Os-
born, OF Seattle, who said that surround
ed by these inspiring scenes, the beautiful
day, fair ladies and brave Knights, was
OF itself inspiring and so he felt 1t to be.
On behalf of the Grand Lodge Of the
state of Washington, he thanked the citi-
zens Of Fairhayen for the kind greeting
extended.
The beautiful city of Fairhaven, while
yet in its infancy, was great in the pro-
gress made The progress and energy
displayed here was typical Of the grand
state Of Washington, which is destined 10
make one Of the greatest states Of the
Union.
The people of Fairhaven had given
them cordial welcome; they had turned
out en- masyc and he would not assume
that IL was for their benefit only as viSi-
tors, but on account Of the principles Of
the order which they represented This
grand brotherhood Of man was growing,
as was evidenced by the interest shown.
Their principles were understood, hence
the welcome.
Wherever there was distress or sorrow,
there the Knights were interested aud
their ready sympathy reached out to all
Judge Osborne illustrated the helpful
hand and willing ear which true Knights
always have for distress, by relating an
incident which occurred Monday evening
as their steamer was leaving Seattle. A
brother Knight had observed that
woman and little child were in distress,
and his enquiry elected the fact that they
had had nothing to eat during the entire
day. Misfortune had befalen heflhlf and
husband, they had lost what little~nOney
they had while travelling, and were ua-
able to reach their destination or procure
food. The man was not a member Of the
order, but soon good meal was provided,
money was collected from the brothers
then and there, and husband, wife and
children were sent on their way with
beaming faces, which told the thanks
they could not adequately express, and
with happy hearts and care nburdened
minds their expressions Of gratitude re-
Hid the act thousand fold. The hand
OF a knight was ever ready to relieve
want and the tongue to whisper words of5
comfort. He agssn thanked them for
their kind demonstrations and expressions
Of welcome, the fine display made in their
honor The visiting Knights would carry
away with them the warmest feelings for
the warm hearted, generous people Of the
beautiful city Of Farhaven.
This completed the morning program.
AFTERNOON PROCEEDINGS
The grand lodge met in regular session |
at p. m, and proceeded to the traasac-
tion OF business.
At 2:3O Seattle uniform rank, Whatcom |
uniform rank and other memb bers, ac-
cOmpanied by their res spective bands, |
boarded train at the Ninth street depot |
for New WhatcOm. Arriving at the G. |
street wharf they formed ranks and moved !
up the wharf to Holly street, thence to |
the Hotel SehOme, where ranks were |
broken and many availed themselves Of |
the opportunity of witnessing the base |
ball game between Tacoma and Belhng- |
ham Bay,
The knights march through the streets |
of New Whatcom was witnessed by many, |
the streets being lined with people
The martial appearance and soldierly |
bearing OF the members of the uniform |
rank were freely commented upon. and |
encomiums OF praise were heard on every |
side.
OUR VISITORS
The only regret expressed by citizens Of
Fairhaven yesterday was that there were
not more knights present. The parade
was managed with skill, Col. w. II. |
Hakes and his aides, Captain f. II.
Smith, Judge Weisenburger and A. Il.
w OOldIus piOftu butln netlNth InOTOuRn
masters Of the situation, and the order
and regularity throughout was most
marked. City Marshal w. S. Parker, on
a gaily caparisoned charger, also rendered
efficient assistance, and largely aided the
entire success OF the parade
Seattle Uniform Rank form fine looking
body Of men, and are fitting representa-
tlves OF the Queen City.
Q In writing of Uniform Ranks and
knights OF Pythias generally, need of
praise must also be bestowed "Our Own"
knights; by this is meant the Knights Of
Bellingham bay.
The Uniform Rank Of New Whatcom
are credit to themselves, TO the city in
which they have their abode, and to Bell
ngham bay. In stature they are ALL or
nearly all, OF about the same height: they
are well drilled, move with an air of milf
tary precision, which shows that they are
enthusiastic Knights, and their general
imposing appearance won for them favor
able comments from the thousands who
lined the streets.
The non. arrival o. the Tacoma, Cen
tralia and Spokane Uniform Ranks was
a disappointment, and in consequence the
drill did not take place.
Thousands Of Fairhayen's citizens wit
messed the grand procession, old and
young alike turning out to witness the