History
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HISTORY OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE CAULIFLOWER EAR
How did it all start? Back in the Fall of 1935, a small group of local friends journeyed to the Windy City to see the "Brown Bomber" Joe Louis box "Battling King" Levinsky. They enjoyed the brief jaunt, its respite from the trials of the daily grind, the relaxation of the camaraderie. With the pleasure of the trip still in their veins on the way home, and with the thought toward retaining something of the good fellowship which had made it enjoyable, they agreed to hold the group together for the continuance of social gatherings and for attending outstanding sports events together.
Banding together thus for the sole purpose of friendly gatherings, without the formality of a governing board and officers, they wanted only a suitable group name. With the Louis-Levinsky fight still ringing in their ears, they instinctively agreed to be henceforth known as the Knights of the Cauliflower Ear.
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, like the Knights of the Cauliflower Ear in St. Louis, in Missouri or the nation. Its membership roster includes names of some of the most prominent business and professional leaders in the area. Members devote themselves to long hours in their businesses and in civic good causes. But as Knights of the Cauliflower Ear, their goal is good fellowship and having fun by throwing unique parties.
The Knights have identified themselves and their unique parties with sports. Knights' parties, called Irregular Conclaves, are held three or four times a year, and usually are planned as a salute to baseball, hockey, or other major sport. But one theme never varies, at that is the theme that Knights deserve the best in good food, good drink, good entertainment and good fellowship.
These high standards are also applied to the parties the Knights give their Ladies. These ladies' parties are as lavish as those staged by royalty on occasions of special events for their consorts. They have included Broadway level entertainment. Any organization that treats its members and their ladies so royally is quite naturally besieged by those who wish to join. But the size of the membership list is limited, since unlimited membership would mean parties so massive that even the Knights could not ensure quality.
"The Knights of the Cauliflower Ear never do things by half." That's the way President Harry Truman described one of St. Louis' most unusual organizations. As an honorary Knight, he had attended many Knight's meetings in his years as Senator from Missouri, and his description was right on target.
In the world of work, worry and woe. the Knights continue on their way of fun and good fellowship. They know that a good party with a few good friends, and world class food and drink, can go a long way toward refreshing the spirit and recharging the batteries of St. Louis' leadership.
The Knights expect to continue this noble crusade of good fellowship as long as men of good will enjoy the company of their peers.
Please look below at some old pictures and old programs.
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