Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1901-08-22
Thirty Thousand In Line.

The triennial conclave OF knights
Templars of the United States will con-
vene at Louisville, KY, Aug. 81. At
| this great function of the order it Is
expected there will be present 10000
| Sir Knights, representing every state
and nearly every city in the union
Inc preparations for their reception
and entertainment during their four
days stay In the most hospitable city
In America have been carried to a
point where nothing is left to be de-
sired. Louisville Templars, among
whom are included the leading city
and state officials of Kentucky, have
spared neither effort nor expense to
make the occasion worthy of the Wis
itors and themselves.
According to contracts made for
quarters to date Templar visitors will
De present from the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, California. Colo
rado Connecticut, District of Column
bia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indi-
ana, Iowa, Indian Territory Kansas,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Michi-
gan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jer-
sey, New York, North Carolina. Ohio.
pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee,
Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Vir-
ginia, Wisconsin, Idaho, South Caro-
lima.
Some Rare Attractions.
The week Of the conclave will be one
OF rare attractions. The states repu-
tation for hospitality is to be main
tanned at the Louisville custom house.
where the Grand commandery of Ken
lucky Will have headquarters. This is
one OF the handsomest buildings In |
The south. The entire second floor will |
be at the disposal of the grand body |
d the State Templars and seven ele-
CANT entertainments are scheduled for
he week. Other public buildings that
VIII Inquire prominently in the exer-
Uses That mark the week will be the
'lty nall, an elegant building that will
'e converted for the time being into an
'lectric palace, and where several of
ne important commandery entertain
nents will occur; the Jefferson coun
y court house, where a number of
ommanderies will have Headquarters
nd the Female High school. where the
nclal sessions of the grand encamp-
nent OF the Knights Templar will be
eld.
Particular attention is being paid to
he subject of illumination and deco
alton, the sum of $4,000 being ex-
ended In this manner alone. A
uadruple electric arch is to be the
lost noteworthy feature.
The Kentucky Grand commandery
eadquarters in the Louisville custom {
ouse VIII be opened Monday evening
nd the following morning the con-
ave VIII be opened by the grand par '
lie of over 10000 uniformed Temnlars |
nd lZo bands of music over the hand
omest and broadcast thoroughfares in
ne city. Tuesday evening a great
lwn fete will be held at the Masonic
and Orphans home, closing
18th display of fireworks. A chorus
zoo negro voices will give a concert
the horse show building the same
'ening. Competitive drills will or
ipy the second day of the conclaye.
men i've magnificent sterling silver
ophies. worth $1,000, will be given
prizes. This is the first contest of
lie kind since the triennial of 1889
San Francisco.
lWenty-seyen of the handsomest
slles OF Kentucky will act as sponsors
+ the Sir knights in this contest The
'nclaye ball will be held in Confed-
ate hall on Thursday evening. This
eat hoor will hold $1,000 dancers M
ice. The ball promises to be the most
Infant social function ever given In
e south. Churchill Downs. the fam
IS race course where the Kentucky
roy Is run, will be the scene of
rise show during the week, at which
entucky thoroughbreds will be on ex-
oltion. Excursions on the river will
given every afternoon and evening
ring the week and RAILROAD side trims
TO be made to the Mammoth cave
lckamauga battlefield and Other
lnts OF interest. Indications show
II 1t will be the most brilliant and
ecessful encampment in the history
the order.