Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-06-26

days pilgrimage, was entertained ~;,h
tnat magnificent hospitality for which
Augusta Masons are celebrated sho,.,.
before the arrival of the Bangor train Trim.
ny Commandery of this city preceded by the
winthrop Band marched through Water .tree,
70 the depot Their ranks were we'll filed
and the fine physique, soldiery appearance.
ana snowy uniforms of the Sir Knights, we're
Iavoraoiy commented upon at every step.
Inc Commandery was drawn up on Com.
mercial street. and awaited the arrival of
their Portland brethren. Soon the whistle
OF an approaching train was heard, and in
few moments the depot was alive with the
members of st. Alban Commandery. and
Chandier's Band, which superb organization
has accompanied the Knights on this trip.
The visitors Immediately fell into line, and
marched up and passed Trinity, which ten
dered them the customary grand salute. ST.
Aiban then halted, and returned the address.
when Trinity marched by them, and the pro-
session then started in the following order:
Winthrop Band.
'rh'y 'ehimandery. % men, j. Frank Pierce
Eminent Commander.
Chambers Band
ST Aiban Commandery, so men. A. G. schIo,terb.ck
Eminent Commander.
Carriages.
In the barouche were Rt. Eminent F.. p
Burnham of Saco, Grand Commander of the
Grand Commandery of Maine, and C. B.
Morton of Augusta, Captain General of the
Grand Commandery. Counter marching
down Commercial street to Market SQUARE
the procession then moved up Water to
Bridge, up Bridge to State, down State to
winthrop, up Winthrop to Sewell, counter
marching back to State, thence to the Capitol,
returning to the Augusta House. All along the
route stores, dwellings and sidewalks were
thronged with people, and the most compli-
mentary remarks were made as the fine look
ing procession swept past. Music was fur
nished by both bands, and the superb
playing and perfect harmony of Chand-
ler's selections were sufficient evidence
that this veteran organization still retains its
proud prestige as one of the leading bands of
New England.
Arrived at the Augusta House the freedom
of that hostelry was practically presented to
the visiting brethren, some of the best apart
ments being reserved for the tired wayfarers,
who passed the interim before the banquet in
removing the perspiration and dust by Wig
orous use of washbowl and scented soap an ..
clothes brushes. At two o'clock the great
dining hall was filled with hungry host,
who made vigorous onslaught on the sub
stantial delicacies composing the long bill of
cuisine were taxed to their utmost, but Mine
Host Manson is to be congratulated over the
success of his endeavors. After the cravings
of appetite had been appeased, boxes of choice
cigars were passed around, and as the blue
and aromatic incense of the smoke began to
fill the apartment, Eminent Commander J.
Frank Pierce of Augusta calledthe assemblage
to order and introduced Sir Knight John F.
Avery as POSTMASTER. In neat and appro-
pirate words Mr.. Avery thanked the company
for the honor done him, and propounded as
the first sentiment: st. Alban Commandery !;
may it always be as prosperous, may its ranks
be always as well filed as to-day.
Responded to by Eminent Commander A. G..
Schlotterbeck of Portland. The following
toasts were then propounded and responded
to: The Prosperity of Trinity Commandery
of Augusta. Responded to by Rev. p. S.
Thatcher. for the Eminent Commander j.
Frank Pierce. The prosperity of the Grand
Commandery of Maine. Responded to Rt.
Eminent f. p Burnham of Saco. The Ladies.
By Captain General A. f. Chase of Portland
The Babies. BY Sir Knight DR.. G. f. Brckett
of Augusta. The Portland Commanderv, our
brethren; may they have abundant success in
their pilgrimage to another State. BY Sir
Knight Geo W. True of Portland. The
Masonic Order. BY Sir Knight r. w. Black
of Augusta. In response to the toast, 1.-The
Music" a sextette from the Winthrop Band
plaved eve won't go home till morning" The
feature of this selection was the wonderful
manipulations of the clarionet by John Cal
mum. who began as smoothly as his compan-
ions. but as the tune proceeded his instrument
apDearet to get intoxicated, and shrieked out
the refrain in most wonderful and
amusing manner. Great applause was a"aru-
ed each orator at every happy sally The re-
mainder of the afternoon, until the time for
the departure of the special train for Port
land, was spent in lounging about the cor
r;dors of the hotel, and in listening to the in
spiring airs of the two fine bands. At five
o'clock. the Portland Sir Knights were es-
corted to the depot by Trinity Commandery,
where the last greetings were exchanged and
tho members of st. Alban started on their
return from their extended journey.
In extending such royal and hospitaoie
welcome and reception to St. Alban Com
manderv. the Sir knights Of Augusta have
bouored both themselves and the city.
Nothing that the most lavish expenditure
Of money and the promptings OF warm
hearts could suggest, to make the day
a red-letter one in the annals OF local
Masonry, wa. omitted. Despite the sweiter-
;ny heat good St. John can look down win
.nnroval upon this truly appropriate
IS ,hc day dedicated to MS