Afternoon Events on Mardi Gras, 1905
At 1:00 this evening the Knights of Revelry entertained the thousands gathered in the Imperial City, with a magnificent parade.... Emperor Felix, on his gorgeous throne float with his escort of mounted knights, Tuscahoma Tribe of Red Men, the Drill Team of the Woodmen of the World, the Imperial and other bands and members of the city government and carnival association appeared with the "K.O.R."
The line of march was as follows:
Appear at the corner of Water and St. Michael Street,
St. Michael to St. Joseph
St. Joseph to Dauphin St.
Dauphin to Conception
Conception to St. Francis
St. Francis to Royal, Royal to Government
Government to Broad
countermarch:
Government to Jackson
Jackson to Dauphin
Dauphin to Royal
Royal to Government
Duncan Place to Water
Water to St. Michael to disband.
When the K.O.R. concluded their parade they proceeded to German Relief Hall where they held a reception which was attended by an immense crowd. It was a brilliant success. When the reception concluded the members repaired to Elks' Home when they were especial guests of Mobile Lodge No. 108 B.P.O.E.
At Elk's Home
Here was another brillian scene. The magnificent building was brilliantly illuminated and the Reception and Floor Committees were on hand early to receive their guests. It is roughly estimated that 1,000 people were guests during the evening of these -- the Best People On Earth. As with all of their funcitons this was a decided success and Knights of Revelry and other furtunate persons so declared as they bade the Elks good night when the Holy Easter had arrived.
Montgomery Advertiser, February 17, 1905
It was the most successful carnival in the history of Mobile and the parade of the far-famed Knights of Revelry today was a marvel of beauty, both in artistic and mechanical skill.
Montgomery Advertiser, February 28, 1906