Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-06
'(AMQNG THE
n FRATfpNlTlES

The sir knights of California are prepar-
| ing a gift to King Edward of England as
| souvenir of the conclave which he has
| honored by sending a delegation as his per-
sonal representatives. The sir knights, ap-
preciative of the honor bestowed upon them
| by the foreign potentate, will send their
token to Britain's king as a souvenir of the
| Templar conclave held at San Francisco
The gift is to be such that the king will
appreciate and treasure it among the most
valued in his possession. Under the au
| spices, and with the sanction of the trien-
NAL committee, a volume will be printed
| containing the history of the twenty-nintn
triennal conclave, with all the incidents of
that most memorable event. 1t will contain
complete and accurate record of the con-
clave. The book, which is intended for all
sir knights as a souvenir of the conclave,
will combine all that the best of the print
er's, engravers and binders art can pro-
duce. Neither skill, effort nor cost shall be
spared to make it a volume of such ex-
ceptional merit and attractiveness that it
will convey correct impression of what
San francisco is capable of in that line.
The volume which will be sent to King
Edward is to be printed the choicest
vellum, nine by twelve inches in size, 800
pages. The cover for the precious volume
is now being made of California silver. Inc
designers. apparently imbued by their I'M
portant task have evInced exceptional taste
and true artistic sympathy in making a
dignified and appropriate dress for the
royal volume. The cover is entirely of
hGnd-wrought silver worked into a rich,
yet simple, scheme of fourteenth century
bands, graceful scrolls and silver studdlng.
The dimensions of the cover are such to
permit ample space for an imposing figure
of golden knight, suggestively backed by
crimson cross. and an underlay OF mo-
rocco of the same color. The balance of
hl oL md fnr ha oil xynrlyI 10 nf
black morocco. rich and appropriat e COM
bination of crimson. black and silver. The
reverse cover is bordered with a silver band
masSively studded by wrought silver nails
over uniform black morocco. relieved by a
center plate, upon which is engraved the
seal of California. The two covers are
held by clasp of heavy wrought silver.
The volume resembles two massive doors,
covering the records of the noble knights,
and to be opened to one of the most exalted
of the fraternity. This book-casket, holding
the treasures of the conclaves history, viii
be a genuine and dignifed symbol of
knighthoOd and of California.
The grand parade of the Knights Templar,
to take place on Tuesday, September q, is
destined to be the most imposing pageant
and the greatest display ever seen In the
streets of San Francisco. 1t Is confidently
expected that fully 10000 sir knights will
be in the parade, making a line about four
miles in length, and that at least 100000
persons will line the thoroughfares to wit
ness the spectacle.
A striking feature of the parade will be
the cavalcade of mounted knights. Among
the Communicates whose members will APP
pear mounted in the parade, California
Commandery of San Francisco, De Witt
Clinton Commandery of Virginia City
New, and Corinthian Chasseur Command
cry of Philadelphia. They will be mounted
on black steeds and it is said that part
of the parade will be a rare sight In itself.
The parade will consist of twelve grand
divisions, headed by company of mount
ed police, commanded by George w. Witt
man, chief of police who Is a Templar.
Charles l.. Field, grand captain general,
will command the parade, and George D.
Clark will be his chief Of staff
Columbia Commandery, No. 2, X. T., held
a stated conclave in the asylum, Masonic
Temple, at 1880 pm. last night, when a
opened for the dispatch of business. The
Illustrous Order of the Red Cross was con-
ferred.
De Molay Commandery, X. T., has dis
pensed with its August and September
meetings.
Robert de Bruce Council, knights of
Kodosh, has closed for the summer. All
four of the local Scottish Rite bodies have
| now called off" for the heated season.
Washington Chapter r. A. NJ, has
called OFF, until September.
NJ NJ. Parker Lodge, F. A. A. NJ, had the
F. c. degree and watermelon feast" last
Tuesday night.
Columbia Lodge and Lebanon Lodge r.
A. A. M, conferred the NJ. NJ. degree at
their meetings last night Hiram Lodge
worked the F. c. degree.
The board Of directors of the Pythian
Hall Association met last Wednesday even
ing and considered certain proposed changes
in the construction of the new temple The
matter was referred to committee. The
plasterinR Of the new Pythian temnle
which has been delayed. due to the scarcity
Of lathes. Is now progressing rapidly.
Chancellor Commander Mech of Excelsior
Lodge. No. IA, X. p. was not present at
the last meeting Of the lodge because Of