The state journal., 1884-10-18
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1884.

house. The performers were the ar
t;stical and musical talent of the elite
of Cincinnati, and in the rendition of
their parts in the programme to say
the least it was perfection. The pa
rade of the order on Friday was
quite an imposing affair, although not
quite as large as expected to be-
The Patriarchs Of the order 10 their
brilliant uniforms made a handsome
appearance and their martial bearing
was complimented. The Columbus
and Cleveland Patriarchies, of Ohio,
were noticeable for their precision
in movements and the promptitude
with which the executed their com.
mands The Allegheny, Pa, Patri-
archs received applause along the en-
tire route, as their marching was
without fault or break. The process
sion passed in review before the
grand officers and was dismissed.
M. V. Patriarch Watson, of the Gin,
cinati Patrriarchs was chief marshall,
and deserves especial praise for the
prompt and skillful manner in which
he marshalled the parade. Thous-
ands TUNED out 10 view the process
sion and along the entire route was
continued ovations of praise. At
Haueck's large opera house, on Fri
day afternoon at 3 2. M. The order
and the public assembled to listen to
the orator of the occasion, Rev.
Bro. B. T. Arnett, the silver tongued
declaimer of Ohio, and in his effort
he surpassed the great expectations
of his most ardent admirers. His
peroration of the links that are blest
by the ties that binds, was thrilling
and effective. At the close of the
Grafton the contest for the prize for
the best drilled Patriarchie was en-
tered into by the Columbus and
Cleveland Patriarchies in competitive
drill. Twenty minutes time was
allowed 10 each command to
effect a certain number of eVolu-
tons with regularity and precision.
The Cleveland was the first to enter
upon the stage and drill, and as they
moved through the exercises the
opinion prevailed that they would be
successful and obtain the prize of
seventy-five dollars in gold. At the
expiration of the time allotted them,
Columbus Patriarchie entered for the
contest and their appearance upon the
stage seemed as if it would be diff
cult matter to decide where the su-
periority rested, but as they proceed
ed in their movements the points of
their superiority was evident, al
though close. The judges were COM
PEELED to award the prize to the Co
lumbus Patriarchie, much to the dis
appointment of many friends of the
Cleveland Patriarchie, yet a good
feeling prevailed.
The grand reception, ball and
banquet was the crowniDg feature of
the festivities of the day and end of
the public social gaities of the B. NJ.
G. in Cincinnati. The festivities were
were held at the Bellvue hotel, a large
and commodious building on one of
the grand picturesque hills that en-
viron Cincinnati. The grounds are
adorned with gardens, fountains and
statuary, beautifully and tastefully ar
ranged pavillions, grand ball room,
large and majestic hall with waxed
and even floor, over which numerous
electric lights threw their bright and
streaming and brilliancy dazzling the
vast attending thropg of the gay and
festive elite of Cincinnati and the
surrounding towns who had assem-
bled to do honor-the delegates of
the B. M. c. The reception was
grand in every respect. The ladies'
toilets were rich in elegance, spark
ling with gems, diamonds and jewels
costly, unique and beautiful. The
gentlemen were attired in full even
ing costume in the height of fashion.
In our next letter we purpose to
speak of some incidents of note which
we compelled to pass at present. The
names of some of the bellies of even
ing and couture, as we'll as their at
tendants. Also some reprehensible
conduct which should be exposed to
the light of the world for criterion
for future places where such meetings
NAV be held. l AM ABOUT.
NEW POSTMASTER GENERAL.
Mr.. Frank Hatton Appointed by
the President to Succeed
Judge Gresham.