The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-26
KNIGHTS OF JOLIET.
Templar Commandery Wei
coined by Local Fraters.
SHOWN THROUGH THE CITY.
Dfned It the Hotel Northern-Guests, in
Speeches, Express Appreciation
for CourtesIes Extended.


morning the tourists OF Joliet Commandery, No.
4. OF Joliet, H., arrived in the city over the
northern Pacific. The visitors were met az the
Junction by n committee consisting OF +. ".
Parker. N. Poston, ]. +. Hale, K J. Graham and
j. c. Peterson. These gentlemen warmly wei
coined the Sir Knights and their ladies to the
city, ana promised to mako their stay as agree
able as possible. That they succeeded in this
evidenced by the fact that though their orig
iual Intention was only TO remain in Seattle
until O'Clock the commandery did not leave
until In the evening. The extra time was Sc
cured for the travellers through the energetic
efforts OF C. G. Lennon. of the Northern Pa
cine railroad company, who has the excursion
under his direction aud control. Az the depot
the visitors were met by the local committee
made up of the following Sir Knights:
W. w. Poole, J. +. Hale, W. V. Rinehart, c.
f. Patten, j. +. Eshelmann, J. A. Black, u. n
Alexander, Newton Poston, +. A. Pontius, x.
kunzie. ). 6. Peterson, II. 7. Phillips, +. W.
Parker, A. B. Stewart, J. Arthur, C. NJ. Sheafe,
A. L Palmer. II. A. Kyer, +. II. Hinckley.
The first trip taken was on the Front street
cable line out to kinnear park. The condition
OF the atmosphere was such that the visitors
had magnificent view and were loud in ex-
pressing their delight at the scenic panorama
which spread out before the gaze Returning.
the party boarded the Yeser avenue cars at the
terminus and were taken out to Lake Washing
ton by way OF Leschi park. Here again the
members of the commsndery found something
to please them. The delights OF the trip on the
Kirkland over the lake to Madison street
seemed, however. to give more real pleasure
than any other feature of the entertainment
The breeze was delightful and seemed to refresh
all. After this trips were taken to Lake Union
and on the ferry to West Seattle.
After the party had returned to Madison and
Second streets from the lake trip they were o..
corted in body to the Masonic temple at Sec
ond and Pike streets, and there found spread
out tempting lunch, which the exercises OF
the morning had prepared all to enjoy.
The speech OF welcome was delivered by Hon.
Trusten 2. Dyer. He gave briet history OF Sc
attic, reviewed her progress, described the
great fire and told how the city had risen from
her ashes He alluded eloquently to the vel
come accorded Templars all over the world, and
concluded by extending to all a cordial welcome
to the city of Seattle.
Sir knight +. c. Wilcox, eminent commander
OF the Joliet commandery, replied in fitting
termG He said that in behalf Of his fraters he
thanked the Knights Tempiar of Seattle for the
great cordiality shown. He did not desire to
fatter, but the truth compelled him to admit
that this was the most attractive city to which
they had been in all their travels. He predicted
for tho city great future, and took his seat
amid great applause. The Rev. A. II. Laing, the
chaplain, said grace and spoke in o happy
strain about the people of the city and Of West
ern hospitality in general.
After the visitors had reached the city again
from West Seattle they were taken to the Hotel
Northern, whore fine dinner was served to all.
At the plate of each lady was placed a silver
OF Chief Seattle, accompanied BY An embossed
card containing something OF the early history
OF this city and OF Chief Seattle.
At the close of the dinner short remarks were
made by Sir knight Wilcox, who called upon
Sir knight Guernsey. OF the Joliet Commandery,
to express the thanks and appreciation Of their
commandery for the courtesies received.
These remarks were responded to by Sir
knight W. v. Rinehart, who, in his usual
happy way, said the appropriate thing.
I The visiting Sir Knights were then escorted
to the train and wished q happy journey by the
local fsaters Of the order.
The officers OF the visiting commandery are:
Eminent Sir Frederick c. Wilcox, eminent
commander: Sir Lester Soule, generalissimo; Sir
Erastus w. willard, captain general; Sir George
l. Vance, prelate: Sir Charles II. Talcott, treas
urer: Eminent Sir John b Fithian, recorder;
Thomas K. Blair. junior warden; Sir Augustus
G. Van Horne, standard bearer: Sir Thomas J.
Brown, sword bearer; Right Eminent Sir James
a. ElwOOd. warder; Sir Horace W. Blood, senti-
mel. Triennial committee--Riglt Eminent Sir
James G. Elwood, Eminent Sir Frederick G.
Wilcox, Sir Lester soule, secretary treasurer
Following ID complete list Of the party, out
side the officers named above:
Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Burrows, of Detroit: Mrs.
A. H. Bliss, of Chicago: Mrs. L N. Besson, of
Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. g. NJ. Campbell, Miss
Jessie Campbell, Miss Ida Campbell, Mr. and
Mrs. NJ. Calmer, Mrs Clara GARNER, OF Joliet;
Mrs. F. J. Cochrane, of Pittsburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
n. J. Cary, OF Utica: Mr. NJ Collins, of Pestina;
Mr. aud Mrs John Reichert, Mr. G. K. Rayuor,
of Joliet; Mr.. G. L. Romberger, of Dwight; Mr.
and Mrs. Sanger Steel. Mrs. o. W. stillman. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles s. Seaver, Miss Maud Seaver,
Mr. and Mrs William Swinbank, Mr.. J. swim.
bank, OF Joliet: Mr.. c. 3. seeiev. of Freeport;
Mrs. NJ. Collins, Joliet: Mr.. and Mrs A.
l. Davis. Miss Nellie Davis, Joliet; Mrs.
J. W. Folk, Mr.. and Mrs c B. Garnsey, Mr.
George i. Gale. Mrs. c. S. Seeley, Mrs. Charles
soule, Mrs. ". Werner, Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
Hill, Mr.. and Mrs c. o. Hasey. Mr.. W. s Hess,
of Joliet Miss Minnie E. Gooding. of Kansas
City; Mr. F: j. Vickery, OF Dwight; Mr.. samuel
tel. OF Morris, III; Mrs. ". 5 Hess: Miss Hawk
fnt, Mr.. aud Mrs. T. +. Howard, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Keys, Mrs. Alice J. knowlton. Miss Alice
knowlton. Mr.. and Mrs. john Lambert. Miss
Anna Lambert, Mr., and Mrs. A. II. LAing, of
Joliet: Miss Helen l. Messenger, Mr.. and Mrs.
John F. Nash, OF Ottawa, and Mr.. Henry Stoker,
NJ Morris III,