Los Angeles herald., 1905-06-11
KNIGHTS STAY
HERE IS OVER
RELUCTANT G0oDBYES WILL
BE THE ORDER TODAY
UNIQUE PARADE LAST NIGHT
Trip Through the Orange Groves a
Feature-Vlslt to ostrich Farm
for the Rest-Fourth
Degree
Degree

The final act in the week Of pleasure
spent here by the Knights of Column
bus came yesterday evening and 1t
concluded the ceremonies and festivi-
ties which have delighted both visitors
and home folk alike for several days
1t was the full dress parade of mem
bers of the order prior to the exempli-
fication of the fourth degree, and as a
street spectacle it was unique and
amusing.
The knights have as yet no official
uniform or regalia. Like the shriners,
they consider evening dress quite
nough. This they donned last night
those who were thus prepared-and
hence their parade was quite out of the
ordinary line.
The parade assembled at Central
park at z o'clock. 1t was headed by
Marshal M. j. Goldsmith and corps
of aides, the League Cross band, and
the rough riders of Oxnard council, an
unique mounted organization in cav
airy uniforms, under command of Cap
tain Charles Donlon, with Father j.
p. McQuade, the state chaplain, at
their head. They made a fine appear
ance on their superb mounts and at
tracted much attention. In line were
Sherman Indian band, Donatelli's
band, a long line Of distinguished
guests in carriages and the several
parade divisions.
The first division was made up Of
fourth degree knights in full dress. The
second division of the candidates for
the fourth degree in full dress. The
third division was made up of first,
second and third degree knights in
full dress, and the fourth division con-
sisted of all knights not in full dress.
The line of march was east on Sixth
street to Main, north on Main to First,
west on First to Broadway and south
or Broadway to the armory. When the
procession passed st. Vibiana's cathe-
dral on Main street 1t was reviewed
by the prelates of the church, who are
now in Los Angeles, and by Supreme
Knight Edward L.. Hearn and the 9TH
er officers of the national council.
All along the line of march, gener-
Gus crowds gathered and the paraders
were cheered to the echo everywhere.
1t was generally remarked that the
turnout was the oldest and one of the
most effective seen here in a long time
At the armory, the fourth degree was
conferred on large class. 1t was Sc
cret work, of course; it started at 8
o'clock and was quite late in finishing.
The main entertainment of the
knights yesterday consisted of trip
through the orange groves by rail- This
was an all-day affair and gave the
visitors an excellent view of large
portion of Southern California, which
they would not have seen otherwise
a good glimpse Of the most character
istic portion Of the state and the citrus
belt. The start was made at $3.50 a. m.
and stops were made at several points,
notably Riverside, where considerable
entertainment of a special nature had
been arranged, besides luncheon, and at
Red1ands. The Magnolia drive at River
Smiley Heights in Redlands attracted
hundreds.
Others who did not go on the all-day
trip took in Mount Lowe and the va
rious beaches, while big throng went
to the Ostrich farm during the after
noon. There, the League of the Cross
band played and Madame Modjeska
served tea out under the trees.
Today will be getaway" day, and
the hundreds who remained over for
the final ceremonies will say a reluctant
farewell. The majority will go directly
east, but some will visit the Portland
fair. The official party, with some 9TH
ers, will go to San Francisco, though
the general hegira expected there will
not take place. Most of the knights
have found sightseeing enough In the
really unique part of the state and will
not take the time for the side trip. The
supreme knights party will spend only
one day there and plans have been
curtailed accordingly.
The knights all have the most glow
ing accounts to give of their pleasure
here and express the utmost regret that
they must leave so soon. Many per-
manent friendships have been formed
and all have developed fondness for
Los Angeles that presages much future
good.
Supreme Knight Hearn really spoke
for the whole order yesterday when he
dictated formal note of thanks to Los
Angeles for its kindness to the visitors.
Said he:
"This meeting OF the National coun-
ell OF the Knights Of Columbus ana its
attendant entertainments and extern
sions of lavish hospitality marks red
letter era in the history OF the order.
The knights have passed resolutions
expressing their feelings toward Los
Angeles and California. but on occasions
like this words are all but useless to
tell all that we feel. One and all, the
visiting knights are surprised-almost
stupefed-by the warmth of their
greeting from all people; by the cour-
tesies that have been extended by the
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