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Nav 18Th, at the Califorpia Midwinter
International Exposition, San Francisco,
for ,ts day Of special celebr alton. and the
Committees Of Arrangements are busily
engaged Ia perfecting plans for the full
enjoyment OF the festivities OF that
occasion.
The Order was founded at Washington,
DC, 10 1854, the essential spirit Of It's
principles being drawn from the thrilling
vsory Of DAMN and PythiAs. That a
pursr or more unseldsh irAternal Incl.
dent could be employed is beyond the
ssalm Of possibility. To appreciate a
ssntiment to tho degree tn At inspires one
70 volunteer his personal custody ~ hos
tage for the return Of friend condemned
BY tyrAnnv, 10 entering upon the sublime.
Asd ye. this young Order has upon more
than one occasion personiied tha,
incident Ia all It's high-born worth.
The arst Lodge organized In California
sss instituted in San Francisco, March
18th, 1869. The Lodge still fourishes.
The numerical strength 10 upward Of
1000 10 the State, and $50 900 10 the
Union.
During 1891, It's growth WAS simply
marvellous, being over $4,000 In 1892,
nceedlng IS 900.
The Uniform Rank drilled under the
o. 8. Army tactics), numbers over
1900, being fully disciplined. This
feature 10 very entertaining, the uniform
being attractive. brilliant and dAshing,
and at the Supreme Lodge 90 ssion 10 1892.
held 10 Kansas City, thsre were 1900
men in limo, marching like "Old Vets"
sith burnished helmets in silver. and
plumes, and with its thousands OF fash
ing swords, and scores Of martial bands IL
Vas, ss expressed by one who Was
present, "a spect Acle no. soon to be for
gottsn."
the mutual combination Of fraternity
and drill Is happy one. Not only is
loyalty to coun.ry inculcated and pleas.
ant diversion provided, but a military
saclsus 10 at all times present, should
Vsernmentsl wants require IL.
There is also an insurance department
Endowment Rank" designed for its
members. More than -, 000, ,O0O have
ben paid TO its benehciaries. Truly a
golden stream, sparkling with bene6cence
Al Ill tha 81 f..ba
sorrow This trinity OF features 10 a rare
and healthy combination afording an
outlet for the humsnisIng influences Of
Friendship, Charity and Bsnevolen ., as
veil as opening an avenue for ps,riotic
pastime and invigorating exercise, and
prudently providing for home and family
should the shadow Of death pass the home
portal.
We bespeak q grand gala day for the
Knights. II is estimated several thons.
and will assemble on this occasion, and
line Of march. composed Of uniformed
men and other members, extending to an
almost unlimited distance. Ths Order
in California, Nev.dt, Oregon, British
Columbia, and in this great demonstra-
tration, and = vast throng is expected.
Arrangements are nov perfected, and a
Bureau OF Inform .fion is established in
San Franci co, where all mstters pertain.
ing 10 accommod atoms, and information
oi any and all kinis will he furnished on
application. These headqn mters are To-
Gated at Pythian C.stle, go Market
Street, and will remain open. nn'ier man
sgemen, of a member Of the Orier, until
July frst.
The entire membership Of the Coast,
and hundreds from the East. are ex.
pected to visit the Fair ut some time dur
Ing its progress, and the General Com
nittee Of Arrangements urgently recon-
mend members from the interior and
coast to 40 arrange their coming that
they will be present on Saturday, May
18th, and participate in the grand
parade, as we'll as other festivities, for
which ample preparations have been
made. The following committees are
bard at work, indicating that perfection
Of detail, and thoroughness OF prepsra-
lion 50 essential TO success: Committee
on Headquarters; Publicity; Decoration
Literary and Musical Exercises and En-
tertainments; Invitations, and Parade
This insures all that care can suggest
aud the full measure Of enjoyment on
That day seems established.