Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-10-08
FRIENDSHIP LOVE, and TRUTH"

One day only differs from another in glory
now. Yesterday was just superb There
was no dust, and the air was cool and exhi-
Grating. 1t seemed as though sold Prob"
was member of the mystic brotherhood,
and had finished a perfect day in the Iabora-
tory of Nature just for the Augusta Odd Eel
lows. Jephlha Encampment turned out IN
their new regalias, preceded by the Augusta
Band, and marched to the depot to welcome
their guests from Auburn. The patriarchs
presented very snowy appearance, in the
rich insignia of their Order. They are most
lyyoung men, and with their black coats,
baldric, belt, and sword, chapeau and purple
plumes, and black gloves, look very finely.
W. A. Warehouse is the Senior Captain of
the Encamphent. The 1920 train from
Brunswick brought Pejepscot Encampment
of Auburn, Senior Captain Addison A. Miller
commanding, and Glover's Band. The Au-
burn Encampment paraded with full ranks,
with the precision of veteran soldiers, and
their martial bearing and gentlemanly ap-
pearance elected warm encomums on all
sides. They formed as follows:
Augusta Band.
Jephtha Encampment, Augusta.
Glover's Band.
PeJepscot Encampment, Auburn.
From the depot they proceeded down Com
mercial to Winthrop, down w Winthrop to Water,
up Water to the bridge, across the bridge to
Cony, up Cony to Willow, up Willow to
Myrtle, up Myrtle to Bangor, down Bangor
to Cony, down Cony to the bridge, across
the bridge to Bridge street, up Bridge to
State, down State to Winthrop, up Winthrop
to Elm, across Elm to Bridge, up Bridge to
Winter, across Winter to Winthrop,
down Winthrop to State, down State
to the State House, returning up
State to Grove, down Grove to Water,
up Water to the Cony House.
IIo FOR ToGUs.
After collation. at the Cony House, the
patriarchs began to assemble in front of Odd
Fellows Hall, waiting for the teams which
were to convey them to the Soldiers + ONE.
There was quite a pause. Mr.. Pinkham
didn't seem to be on hand. James +. Fuller
brought out bushel of Porter apples from
bis grocery store, and placed them on the
sidewalk, with the remark ''help yourselves"
Patriarchs fell to, and beguiled the tedium
by an attack upon the juicy fruit. After
while, the carriages were forthcoming, and
the members of the Encampment and
Glovers Band, piled in. The drivers cracked
tlar al, fha
i National Home for Disabled Soldiers. Be
fore they reached the Home, the men formed
in line, headed by Glover's Band. They
then paid their respects to Gen. Tilton, and
afterwards paraded through the grounds.
twas red letter day to the inmates of the
Home, bit of color in their peaceful lives.
Over seven hundred ''boys in blue were
gathered on the piazzas to receive the stran-
gers. To most of the men in the Auburn
Commandery it was the first glimpse of
LOCUS, and the visit to this beautiful place
was quite a revelation to them. The Home
never looked lovlier All around the trees
were big boquets of gay hues. A red and
yellow woodyine clambered up over the lat
rections Overhead huttered the National
ensign haltwas made in the square, and all
HAu'he pleasure of listening to concert from
Tue Home Band. This most excellent organiz-
atom played as well as usual, which is praise
enough The patriarchs then were divided
into eight squads and escorted through the
"uiiing by non-commissioned officers. All
expressed themselves as pleased by the liberal
manner IN which the United States cares for
us own. Thus terminated the TOgus trip,
'0ich was delightful way to spend the
afternoon
THE BANQUET.
The spacious dining hall of the Cony
mouse presented an animated appearance.
'uoft tables, covered with snowy cloths,
.efe spread the whole length of the room.
inefe was double row of tables, and at
"'n himble walters were stationed to admin
S'e' 10 the comfort of the guests. Odd Eel
.V's nave keen appetites, and they attacked
.N 'iands with zest. Their ride to Togus
'he sharp October air had made them ex-
N'eungly hungry. 1t was supper that no
erer could excel. The Cony House cut
"' mas a wide reputation, and yesterday
''aquet was worthy the source. After the
fN"ss OF hunger were assuaged, cigars were
f'sSea around and lighted. Soon the air
ws redolent with the fragrance of nicotine.
niue wreaths of smoke curled upwards. 1t
season for feast of reason and flow
VI soul. Patriarch Wilson r Leighton in
a0dueed VIM. R. Smith, ESQ.,, as toastmas-
lie was greeted with a tempest of ap-
u'e' In few happy remarks, Mr.. Smith
announced the following
ToAsTs.
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