The Portland daily press., 1883-06-21
VISITING FRATREs.
St. John and st. Alban Communicates
Fraternizing.

Last year 81. Alban Commandery Of this city
made tour OF the State and were most hos
pitably entertained by tie various comman-
deres in the cities they visited. Among their
hosts who especially outdid themselves were
st. John of Bangor and Trinity Of Augusta,
aud this year ST. Alban determined to pay
them back with interest. An energetic execu-
tive committee was appointed, consisting OF
Sir Knights j. A. Martin, B. b. Farnsworth,
W. H Smith, NJ. A. Dillingham; and II. Lin
field, and capital reception committee COM
posed of Eminent Sirs A. G. Schlotterbeck, G.
NJ. Rice, J. W. Perkins, b. f. Andrews, J. A.
Locke. f. e. Chase, l.. A. Gray and W. N.
Prince. 1t can be seen that, left in such
hands, the reception was sure to be all that
could be desired, and a delightful programme
was prepared.
AT $50 p. m. yesterday st. Albsn Comman
derry assembled at the Asylum on Exchange
street, and at $50 p. NJ. marched to the Maine
Central station. headed by Chandler sssfull
band, through Exchange, Congress and State
streets. At 6.15 the 'sFlyng Yankee" entered
the station bringing st. John Commandery.
The two bodies formed and headed by two po-
lice as skirmishers, marched over the same
routs to the Falmouth Hotel, the headquarters
of the guests, in the following order:
Police.
Chandlerig Band--26 pieces.
ST. AIban Commandery-Eminent Commander Sir
A. G. Schlotterbeck, 50 Sir knights.
Bangor Correct Band-25 pieces.
ST. John Commandery, Bangor-Eminent Com
mender Sir A. b. Marston, 81 Sir Knights.
Carriages.
The following are the officers of st. John
Commandery;
Eminent Commander-A. B. Marston.
Generalissimo-w. III. fitzpatrick.
Ceptain General. II. Stone.
Prelate--George Jo-e.
s. W.-D. w. Maxfeld
j. VT. w. Burr.
Standard Bearer-A. NJ. Dudley.
Sword Bearer. II. Boardman.
warden--George L.nsil
Third Guard--N. K. Bragg.
Second Guard--J. NJ. Smith.
First Guard--F. Il. Sparks.
Trustee-W, j. Clayton.
Recorder. A. Dole.
Among the guests OF St. John Commandery
are Sir Knight ]. o. Shaw OF Bath, Grand
Generalissimo, DIR. L. A. Thompson. late Of the
Governors Council, and State Liquor Agent
Clayton. In the ranks we noticed Mr.. Ar
drews, the popular band-leader, Mr. Hall tenn
porarly leading the Bangor Band.
The sfolowing is the roster Of st. Alban
Commandery:
Eminent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS G.. Schlot-
tsrbeck.
Generalissimc--H. l. Nelson.
Captain General--A. K. Chase.
Prelata--F. Il. Chase.
s. WI. A. Martin.
j. w IF. II. Harrington.
T.-W. p. Chase.
Standard Bearer-L. N. Prince.
Sword Bearer A. g. Waite.
Warden G. Fl. Chesley.
Third Gnard-M. A. Dillingham;.
Second Guard-J. b. Dunbar.
First Guard-J. ii, Fogg.
The parade OF the two commands was uni
versally admired. The rich Templar uniform
contrasting favorably with the scarlet coats
and white helmets of the Bangor Band, aud
the blue and gold OF Chambers Band. Both
bands discoursed exquisite music and grown
people, us usual, tagged" the bands like
school boys
II had been the intention OF ST. Alban to
have taken their guests on moonlight sail.
but thick damp fog and low temperature
prevented the excursion. As q consequence.
Parlor No 2, at the Falmouth, was made head
Quhterss anu nuuufeub Oh MaSOuS Nieittu tne
st. John .fratres, indulging In song and story,
and listening to occasional fine music from the
band Some went to the theatre and saw the
splendid tabeaux given by the Contlnentals;
some to the Asylum and witnessed the secret
work Of one Of the Blue lodges. Time did no'
hang heavy on any ones hands.
To-day the Sir knights will again assemble
at the Asylum, at 715 a. m. The line will be
formed at 8 O'Clock, when they will march 10
the Falmouth aud receive st. Johns Conn.,
mandery, and proceed up Temple street to
Federal, 10 India, and thence to the Grand
Trunk depot, where they will receive Trinity
Commandery of Augusta. A procession OF
the three Communicates will then be formed
headed by Chandlers full band, and march
through High Cumberland, Congress and
State streets. At l p. IN. they will take o
special train on Boston & Maine railroad for
Old Orchard, whers they will dine at the Seat
Shore House. The remainder OF the afternoon
will be spent In visiting the different places OF
interest at the Beach, The Knights will re-
turn to the city in season for supper. In the
evening there will be an informal reception
Masonic Hail. at which the Knights and their
ladies are expected.