The New York herald., 1869-06-16


and the Grand Master then took his position; then
opened order and presented swords, and after they
his train passed through amid the -four
droopny trpmhes M tsa % salute OF the and pahds th
proud 'Beauseanf," which has been the distinguish
ing banner OF the Order their confirmation by
the Council OF TrOyes. The inspection being con-
cluded. the Communicates wheeled into line, began
the march In platoons, and
THE ROUTE
passed over was as folows:-Down Chestnut street
TO Fifth, up Fifth to Arch out Arch to Broad, out
Broad to Columbia avenue
ORDER OE PROCESSION.
The procession was formed IN ten divisions In the
following Order:-
& Msss
ysn,s Gsana Chapter Of pennsyyanis Grand Lodge Of
street.
Lns esssndas from "a to pns and "
Tas
;ylysss 5 ds%%saasrs: sl sis Ses 4 a,4s' 1T
General o Command
tending fro from Shipper, , e Ftzwa,sr 4 ass street,
s New Brunswick, Louisiana, Mchigan and Georgia Com
street. '.'''' -'"' '1S '"N""''' " o-'l'''A'
Ms.oa nos aaa c k 6on%Sa
Line extending from Catherine to Christian street m
sajs Line sS,saa1s from
and ne,ticut Commandments Line extending from
Tenth Dirfsisn-sir Robert Greer, commanding -Massa
chuse and Rhode Island Communicates. Line extending
below Christian street.
Knights from other States and from Canada were
assigned after reporting to-day. On reaching the
Nicolson pavement grand review took place, after
which the procession moved to horticultural Hail.
the lines opened the Grand Master General Com
mandng and his aids entered, followed by the Com
manderies In order, till the hall was filed
NEW WORKERS PREsESE
Right Eminent Sir John A. Leierts Very Eminent
Sir Robert n. Brown, Eminent Sir George Van Viiet
Il.
Langley, Srs Mark NJ POmeroy, Theodore H.
Tilton. Frederic Frederick w. W, Herrlng Frank i Il stowell.
ker. who represented the Grand Commandery OF the
state Of New York. but owing to some irreguarty
part in the procession, but those OF the number
who did accepted the invitation OF Morton
1e as guests Moptop commanaery s So
4, commanded by Eminent Sir Thomas c. Cassidy;
Eminent Sir Robert stephens; Hudson River ON.
mandery, No. 3d. or Newburg, commanded by George
Frederick Wlltze; iyanhoe Commandery, NO Sc.
appeared IN The line to represent the state
Of New YORK; Morton commandcry Will leave
escorting the Grand Commandery OF the State or
New York and the New Haven Commandery, and
will arrive at the foot Of DesDrosses street at
They will marcn through Canal street TO Broadway
thence 10 the New Aaven depot thence to the
Twenty second regiment armory, Fourteenth street
and Sixth avenue, where they will dismiss. AS this
VIII be the first public parade OF tle Tempars In
New YORK for three years the display may prove
Interesting
MUSIC.
There are twenty bands In line which played alter
nately during the march, thus keeping ten bands
| constantly employed.
THE WEATHER.
The day broke cloudy, and about five O'Clock the
ram came down pretty Drskly. At six 1t stopped.
| but threatened more than ever. The Knights and
citizens feared that the parade would certainly have
to be postponed; but few occasional sprlnkles OF
rain after SIX O'Clock and until ten was all that fell
rs DAY o was after all very amt ana ana pe
| shining.
AS the line passed through the city the gorgeous
| array OF naSs OF all descriptions swung from
windows, housetops and porticoes; the magnificent
regahas OF the knights, the cleaning swords, the
| shining scabbards, the spirited and eaily capar-
soned horses OF the aids. the precision with which
| lu.ions performed during the march, the crowded
| sidewalks, the enthusiasm manifested the splendor
OF all these combined made the scene as beautiful as
| TO say which Communicates looked best would In
vove nvdious distinctions; but it is simple justice
TO New York Sir Knighr TO state the fact that
they presented quite as fine an appearance-aye 1t
| must be said, the best appearance-of any IN the
line. Boston may well be proud OF her representa-
| tives. The Richmond (Va.) CommanderIes, two In
| number who wore the old regulation regalia looked
| so well that their appearance presented forcole
argument against the change. The New Jersey dele
CATION looked exceedingly well About two-thirds
OF the whole assenbage were dressed in full rcga-
la, the balance IN fatigue uniform, corresponding
| with the regulations, as foows:-
Ftiigne DieSs.-Back frock or Tempar coat
black pantaloons. black cap, with appropriate en-
bems, black necktle, badrck, sword belt and white
Fun DreSs.-Same as fatigue dress except for
black cloth cap cnapeau, and ior white gloves
gauntlets.
CEREMONIES AT uoITIcULTURAI HALL
First come music, and credit to the performers
Il was too; after that, PRAYER by Sir Rev. Robert
ing an anthem to the tune OF Amcrica." Sir Richard
vaux. K. w: Grand Master of Blue Lodge Masons, OF
the state Of Pennsylvania extended a welcome to
the visiting knights, which was responded % by SIR
william Sewell Gardner The Boston Encampnent
Quartet CluD then sung beautiful ode after which
Sir william II. Allen, r. H. G. OF Grand Commande-y
OF Pennsylyapia. delivered an eloquent and able ad
dress illustrating the whole career of the order from
its foundation to the present day. After this
music and the doxoogy, and the Knights retired to
THE BANQUET.
OCCASION Two halls--Hor.cuilural and Lardners--
filed with tables and loaded with good thugs
to be comfortably 'stool.n No liquors except
ciaret wine were served, but Of this and lemonade
ing OF tue edIbles and drlnkabes the Knights dis
persed to their several headquarters Tue banquet
given to Mr.; Curtin. our Minister TO Russia,
necesstated the flooring over OF the whole lower
part Of the Academy OF Music. The door
still remained and is being used for the ball. The
background is made TO represent beautiful garden
scene, forming an arch OF variegsted flowers illu-
minated with gas jets IN the shapes Of the passion
cross and the square and compass, and OF many
other devices OF all the orders, surmounted with
the American eagle at the foot and centre OF all
this Is fountain. Around; sinsly aud IN groups
this are the banners OF the orders and American
flags in profusion The Academy managers charged
INC pfice ioi uooiluS-d idct ia uccp
contrast with the action Of Messrs Cornelius L
Baker who furnished all the gas 1xtufes tree o;
charge.
AZ little after eight P. NJ the Knights OF No Com.
mandery, Philadelphia, formed IN the lobbles around
the parquet marched IN two abreast on each side OF
the Academy and passed the fountain; then broke
into tours and proceeded to the edge OF the stage
proper and passed around to the parquet, executing
the Templars' march. The visiting Sir Knights,
with their ladies', were distributed wherever In
clnation led them. Sir Richard Vaux welcomed
them all In short speech, and invited them to
house was presented with bouquet, the curtain
was lowered and the stage cleared for dancing.
During the entire fore part OF the night and while
the HERALD Is going TO press. refreshments were
and are served In the Foyer free 10 all who may wish
to avail themselves OF tue choice viands prepared
for them. This distribution occupied considerable
time, and dancing did not commence TIL after ten
O'Clock. The scene throughout was one scarcely
ever equalled In the city. Visitors from abroad are
loud nra.se of Inc nxnuaita Of the winnie