The herald., 1897-04-21

deavored to do good for this, our pro-
vince. In his devotion to our lind, in
the desire to show to us, his queen, the
prosperity of our people. he has devoted
much time and expended not little OF
| his own private fortune in his endeavX
| to make our welcome upon this occasion
one of constant happiness and enjoy
ment. (Signed)
"FRANCIsCA.
Queen of La Fiesta.
/ dated this goth day Of April, in the
year 1897, and of our reign the fourth
Upon the conclusion of the reading Of
this royal proclamation Prime Minister
Thomas continued: Now, prime min
lister by royal grace, therefore command
you knights of the Order Of La Fiesta to
act as an escort of honor in advancing
to her majesty's throne.
THE ACCOLADE OF HONOR
STEPHEN n. WHITE
OtIFFlTii JENKINS GRIFFITH
FERDINAND K. RULE
In obedience to the royal command
Sir T. S. C. Lowe and Sir w. c. Patter-
son escorted f. X. Rule, president Of
the Fiesta committee. into her majesty's
Immediate presence. Mr.. Rule wore the
costume of a Spanish nobleman, with
white silk shirt, eaborately ruffied
with duchesse point lace. short knee
breeches, bolero jacket richly en-
broidered in gold lace, gold epaulettes
and a broad yellow silk sash tied at the
side In an immense bow. The whole
costume was beautifully embroidered
with gold bullion and was studded with
Jewels.
Sinking upon one knee the queen, re-
ceiving the sword from her gentleman In
waiting, lightly struck the candidate
three times over the shoulder, saying:
'I queen OF La Fiesta, do by reason
and by virtue of the majesty of my au-
tbority. pronounce thee sir knight. and
order and instruct and command that
in the future you hold and contain your
self only in honor and uprightness, ana
TO ever uphold the virtue and the dig
nity of the Order of Knights Of La FL
esta."
with sweet graciousness, her majesty,
with her own fair hands. pinned upon the
breast of her new knight the badge ana
insignia of his dignity, and he kissed
the hand of his gracious mistress In loyal
fealty to his new obligation.
The two Sir Knights being thus REIN
forced by the presence of Sir Ferdinand
Rule, proceeded to act as esquires to q.
]. Griffith. The latter candidate for
knighthood was garbed in deep royal
purple velvet. square-cut coat, vest ana
knee breeches, heavily embroidered with
silver, black hose and shoes with dia-
mond buckles.
Having received the knightly accolade
and had the badge of the order pinned
upon his breast this newly made knight
having also kissed hands. the badge and
insignia of Sir Stephen White were con-
fided to the care OF Sir William Patter-
son in the absence of the new knight
himself Sir William wore the costume
of a Venetian nobeman. a rich costume
of yellow and blue eatin, adorned with
rare Venetian ornaments A belt OF gold
adorned his waist. and his decorations
were those the fair hand OF Mildred !.
had bestowed upon him in the Fiesta Of
1896.
A SPEIAL DECORATION
A flourish of trumpets sounded as the
newly made knights took their placesby
the eide of their companions of the order.
and then the prime minister again pro-
claimed:
Hear. ye. most favored and loyal sub
jecte of her majesty, the Queen Of La
Fiseta:
1--WE, your Queen Of La Fiesta, give
royal heed to one to whom is due our
gracious thanks.
Let It be known that 1t having come
to our knowledge that the celebration Of
La Fiesta created for our enjoyment
and pleasure, and to welcome our pres
ence, is due to the undivided efforts Of a
loyal subject and a most worthy citizen
of our beloved city.
1--WE, therefore, are greatly pleased to
reward this conspicuous servant In a
fitting and royal manner.
"It is our pleasure that upon this one
shall be conferred decoration of ou:
own, heretofore worn only by our royal
SELF and that he may be ordained. by vir-
tue of this decoration, the father of La
Fiesta and an honorary member OF the
order of knights.
"Given under our hand. this goth day
of April in the year 1897. and OF our
reign the fourth.
FRANCESCA.
Queen of La Fiesta.
"I therefore command you, sir knights,
to bring before her majesty Max Mey-
berg. whom our Queen has designated
In her royal proclamation as one well Mt
ted to receive this great honor.
Max Meyberg was escorted to the
throne by Sir William Patterson, Sir
Thomas Lowe, Sir Griffith j. Griffith and
Sir Ferdinand K. Rule. while the band
struck up the inspiring measures OF
Hail to the Chief"
The ceremony of knighting Mr.. Mey-
berg followed. the queen taking from
her own breast the medal which she
fastened upon his coat with her own
royal hands, the prime minister COM
mending him as the founder of the FL
esta and one well fitted to bear the honor
bestowed upon him. The medal was Q
five-pointed star, similar to the decora-
ton Of the French Legion of Honor. It
was inscribed with the words: Pre-
sented to Max Meyberg Of La Fiesta
1S94-95 by the Committee Of Thirty.
1897" and was pendent from a gold bar
bearing the legend. Knight Of La Fies-
ta."