The San Francisco call., 1905-06-13
WARM WELCOME
FOR KNIGHTS
Local Councils Plan Elab0r-
ate Programme for the
Entertainment of Visitors
FOUR THOUSAND COMING
Delegations of the Order of
Columbus on Way From
Los Angeles to This City

The hosts Of the knights Of Columbus
that came from far and wide and gath
cred at Los Angeles last week in national
convention are beginning to return to
their homes. A majority. however. are On
the way to San Francisco from the south
era city and viii be entertained here by
the local councils for four days. A few
knights arrived yesterday, but most of
the visitors will reach the city this morn
ing in special trains. They have stopped
ct Santa Barbara and San Jose en- route.
At both stopping places the local
knights and the ladies had stores OF fruits
and flowers for the tourists. The local
councils have arranged an elaborate pro-
gramme and with the arrival OF the WIS.,
ltors the entertainment will begin. A
few trainloads Of Eastern knights have
gone directly to Portland Others have
returned East from Los Angeles. The
san Francisco and Denver delegations ar
rived IN this city yesterday.
AS the delegations arrive on the coast
line at Third and Townsend streets they
vlll be met by reception committees and
taken 70 the various hotels. Among those
who viii visit San Francisco are Supreme
knight Edward L. Hearn, Deputy Sn-
prerne knight James A. Fiaherty and
others Of the National Council, in two
trains carrying 22s visitors. Three train
loads bearing the knights Of New Haven
and New York, together with the remain
der OF the delegates. altogether about 400
"a number, viii be welcomed
The supreme knight Will be met by a
special committee at Redwood City and
escorted to the St Francis Hotel. His
say in the city viii be brief, as he in
lends visiting the Portland exposition on
his way home. Past State Deputy Joseph
scott viii also be a guest Of the local
knights.
Al 10 a. m. a long line OF carriages will
leave the Palace Hotel, carrying 800
knights, through the city to Golden Gate
Park. After the drive through the park
luncheon will be served at / at the Cnn
House and the drive Will be resumed at
2-33 TO the Preside. On the return trip
q stop viii be made at the cathedral and
81 4:3o a reception will be rendered in the
cloisteT and reception rooms Of St Ig-
natius College
Ats o'clock in the evening a full dress
reception viii be held at the St Francis.
Addresses viii be delivered by Chairman
r. Z. DoOlan, Dr.. Giannini, State Deputy
George Connolly. the Rev. ]. ]. Prender-
sast and Supreme Knight Edward L.
Hearn. An outdoor. concert by the League
OF the Cross Cadet Band of fifty pieces
viii be held in. Union Square beginning at
3 o'clock
The programme for the remainder of
the stay cf the visitors is as follows:
Wednesday. June II $50 a. m-Excursion
10 Vallejo and Mare Island u :3O-Luncheon
b. Vallejo Council 10 the visitors: concert by
the Independence Band OF Mare Island. 2:30-
DepaTsuEe from Mare Island 4.30 p. mar
rival IN city u. nls-Theater party at the
OrpheUm; reserved seats may be obtained at
box o5ace
THURSDAY. June Is. $50 a. m.-Troiley ride
about the city. Observation-Disclosures 10
Berkeley. visit State university and to Oak
lsnd. visit St. Mary's College
Friday June 16 3 a m--Excursion 10
Mount Tamslpais u m.-Luncheon. 2:30
B. n-=-ArriVsl in city.