The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-08-14


Masonic VISIT AND PARApE.-The Brad
ford Commandary, of Knights Templar Of Bid
deford, visited our city yesterday, at the invi-
tation Of the st. Alban Commandary of this
city. The were received by the St. Adams
with the Portland Band, and the battalion
marched through various streets in the city,
attracting great attention from their hand
some and imposing appearance. The Brad
fords had the Saco band which discoursed fine
music. The Bradford's are a noble looking set
of men, and they will do honor to the craft.
At half past ten o'clock the two companies,
with the Portland and Saco Bands, embarked
on board the steamer Gazelle, and then COM
menced the rush of men, women, children and
babies. We never knew before the capacity
of the little steamer. 1t seemed as if all Port
land and part of Saco and Biddeford were on
board. Then she steamed away for Cushing
Island. The weather was everything the most
sentimental could wish; a gentle Western
breeze rippled the waters; the islands looked
green and beautiful, and the great crowd on
board the Gaselle were happy-so happy, the
babies did not cry, and all seemed to wish they
might live always. ~
About eleven o'clock the party landed on
Cushing's Island, and marched to the Ottawa
House, where an excellent collation. was pre-
pared for them. A blessing was invoked by
the Grand Prelate, Rev. Mr.. Sawyer, and the
companies, musical bands and invited guests
sat down to well loaded tables of clam chowder
were of the most excellent quality, and full
justice was done to them.
The Ottawa House has now about 100 guests,
who are principally Canadians. The location
of this house is an admirable one, command
ing fine view of the harbor, Portland and
the White MounJaIns, from our Greatnens
the!I, we should judge that the Ottawa
House is very well kept.
After partaking of the collation., the Port
land Band gave some excellent music on the
verandah, while some played ten pins, some
billiards and others strayed away under the
spruce trees and played uchre. The time
was we'll improved by ALL They came for a
good time, and they had it. About four o'clock
P. M. they returned on the steamer Gazelle
and marched to the Falmouth Hotel, where
they sat down to tables loaded with all the
Injuries of the season, from soup to ice cream.
Everything was cooked in the best possible
manner. Never did party eat better dinner
in our city. The viands were of the very best
quality, and most admirably cooked. 1t was
really an magnificent dinner. A blessing was
asked by the Grand Prelate. After dinner th e
Commander of the st. Adams made some
remarks, welcoming the brethren from Bidde-
ford, and response was made by the Com
mander of of the Bradford. But few speech
es were made, as the time would not permit
The following were the toasts read:
Our Countryside has the first claim on our
sword; Knighthood the second. 'i
The Grand Encampment NJ the United Stales-
Our Supreme Head, to which answering loyalty ID
as much pleasure as a duty. fssft. .bss- =.
Tie Grand Comnsandery Of Maine-Our cherish
ing Mother; her Moses shall deliver out Of the
hands of the Egyptians, from the wild beasts Of Eph
esus and all the Finnsy tribe.
Sc. John the Al,noner, The Patron Saint Of our
Ordsr-Ilustrating throughout his loug life those
grand characteristics, unweared zeal and unwearisd
benefcence. srp
st. Alban, Our Patron Saint-rhe memory of him
who falls in just and virtuous cause will forever
flourish in immortal green.
The Grand Lodge Of Maine-She builds the foun-
dation and support OF all Masonic degrees and orders
in this jurisdiction; may her ashlars be perfect and
her pillars-W isdom, Strength and Beauty.
The Grand Chapter Of Maiue--May her Arch be
as strong and beautiful as the foundation on which
she builds.
The Grand Council of Maine-May she so guard
the "Circle of Perfection" that no 9 unworthy may
ever be found therein.
The Supreme Council Of the Ancient accepted
United States-"Union, federation, Strength"
Portland Commandery-Mother at once and Sis
ter; may the double relationship long continue in
name and in fact.
The Royal arch Chapters-May all strangers in
kInz L.
such patience and perseverance. courage and con
stancy. faith and humility, will quality them fol
true and courteous Knights Of the Temple.
Brothers: united to you it is given
TO tighten the woes Of sin -bliehted world.
Far DER the earth on the free winds of heaven,
Now let your banner Of love be uufurled,
Write there the blessed three
Hore, Faith and Charity
Names that shall lse through the cycle of time;
Write them on every heart.
Make them your guide and chart
Over Lies sea to the haven sublime
The Psess-The pen is mightier than the sword
render to "Knights Of the Quill"
Odd .Fellowship-A worthy co-worker with US in
the relief, education and elevation Of mankind.
The Masonic Glergs,Recogni.ing in Masonry
and especially in Knghthood the handmade of their
ence while they "point to heaven and lead the way
To all Regular Masons aud Masonic Bodies of oil
Fights and Degrees throughout the World-Honor
anu lhuEeiS TO tne WOrtny-nealtA TO the Sick-cOm-
fort to the needy and succor to the oppressed
where.
The Ladies'
Aud nature swears the lovely dears
Her modest works she classes O;
Her prentice ham she tried on man
An then 81 e made the lasses y!
ur Bands-When all desire TO praise our mother
tongue shows its poverty but the glory of this after
King Cole greater than the glory of tie former.
There were no responses to the toasts as the
Bradford Commandary were obliged to take
the cars for home at six o'clock Old Hundred
was sung in good style by the company. aud
the Portland Band played piece which was
enthusiastically received. e-hundred and
sixty-four took dinner. A little past five
o'clock the dining hall was vacated, and the
Biddeford brethren, escorted by the St. Alban
commandary, formed a possession and march
ed to the Boston depot. Thus ended the days
enjoyment, and all were highly gratfed.
PANORAMA OF THE WAR.-But two more OBJ
portunities remain to see this instructive Sc
- of,