The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-09-16
De M0fay C0nansandery
Entertain Their
Friends.
TRINITY OF AUGUSTA AND
ST, OMER OF WATER
VILE THEIR
GUESTS,
A RIGHT ROYAL TIME.

caused a days delay. Then the weak
hearted ones said that II postponcmcnt al
ways caused iizZle. and that the long re-
ported event was sure tn be n sad di>ap-
pointmcnt This was all because they
did not know how near the Knights Of to-
day came to the Knights of old--oVcr- !
coming difficulties.
Thursday morning last. dawned clear
and bright and the Sir Knights of the
kcnncbcc were early astir Trinity Com
mandcry left Augusta on Jcwett's train
and came To Wateryillc where they were
joined by st. omer Commandery of that
place A special train WAS in waiting and
at II O'Clock they were in sight of Skow-
hegan's beautiful, picturesque depot
Here they received warm welcome from
their host De Molay Commandery. After
exchanging the usual courtcsies line was
formed on Water street, and De Molay
Commandery, led by the Skowhegan
Band, escorted their visitors to the Island
via Baptist Common. where a collation.
had been prepared by Smith Whittier.
Trinity was accompanied by the celcbrat
ed Togus Band and st. Omer by Fairfield
Band, The collation. served the intended
purpose to break the ice and get the Sir
knights well introduced. 1t was much
enjoyed and when over, the line was
formed and the visitors given short
march about town, under charge Of Cap
tain General Dyer. The route led through
Madison to Elm, through Pleasant, and
UP Middle, down Madison to High,
through High to Water rs far as the Hes
elton House where Trinity was left
thence to Hotel Coburn where St Omer
was quartered. De Molay then returned
to their asylum and prepared for the event
of the day.
THE BANQUET.
At 3 o'clock, Hotel Coburn presented
gay appearance. Every nook and corner
was filled with Sir Knights in their bright,
snowy regalia. Swords were bright and
plumes waving airly. The dining room
had been gaily decked by the ladies of the
house, and when the doors were thrown
open, no more pleasing sight can be imag
ined. Not only was the array tempting
to look at, but charming to partakc of aS
can be judged from
TIE MENU
Tomato, Chicken,
Boiled Samon-Parsey Sauoe.
BOILED.
| Ham-Winc Sauce, Smoked, Tongue
Corned Beef
| Turkey-Oyster Sauce,
Phil capons-Parsley Sauce.
ROAST.
Rib.of Beef Turkey Stuicd-Cranbcrry Sauce
Spring Lamb-Mint Sauce,
Domestic Duck, Spring Chicken with Filling,
Leg of Southdown Mntton-Caper Sauce,
Rhode Island Green Geese,
Black Duck with Jelly,
! Surloin of Becf-Dish Gravev.
COLD.
Tongue, Ham, Lamb, Chicken.
| Chicken Salad Potato Salad,
| Cold Slaw.
ENTREES.
Chicken Ciblets wine Sauce, Rice Croquettes
Apple Fritters-Rum Sauce
| Baked Macaroni and Cream,
Eseollopcd Tomatoes.
VEGETABLES.
Green Corn, Stcwed Tomatoes, Bects
Boiled sS Swee p, Potatoes Mashed TurniP'
RELISHES.
Sliced Cucumbers, Sliced Tomatoes,
iialiord SAUCE, Pepper Sauce Tomato catsup'
Chow chow, CELERY.
Apple Pie, Mince Pie, Lemon Pie.
Bluebeuy Pic, Snow Puddng-ltaian Sauce.
Steamed English Pum-Brandy Sauce.
DESSERT and FRUIT.
Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Sponge Cake.
Banana Ice, Pecan Nuts, Fiberts
| English Walnuts, Almonds
Castanas, Peaches, Grapes, Pears,
Apples, Bananas
Catalogues.
TEA, Coffee
No drcary toasts were INDUCED in, but
after all had partaken to their hearts de-
sire, they lit the fragrant weed and start
ed out to look over the brightest and best
town on the river-Augusta and Water
vile, of course, excepted. The rest of /
the day was passed in walking or riding I.
about the village, and calling on friends. 1
Old acquaintance were renewed and 4
many new ones formed.
In the evening, De Molay Commandery /
again assembled at their asylum and led /
by the Skowhegan Band escorted the Wis
iting Communicates to the Pavilion for
the evenings entertainment An hour
earlier however, the galleries had filled I
up to listen to a fine concert by Togus
Band. This band is one of the finest or
CARNATIONS In the State and their music
added not little to the enjoyment OF the
occasion.
O'Clock and marched around the Pavilion
The sight was fine one and ELECTED APP
plause from the large audience asSrm-
bled, The grand march which followed
AS soon AS the Sir Knights could select
their partners, was Il brilliant scene Gen /
Bangs Of Wateryillo with Mrs. William
Tucker Of Skowhegan led the march
The General was in his accustomed good
spirits and he oleiated on this occasion
In his old time grace. i Masonic cele-
bration In Maine without J : Bangs.
would be Ike the play OF Hamlet with
Hamlet out. The dancing that followed
was AZ enjoyable a. could De expected
with such music As johnson OF Lewiston
furnished. just where hc got his must
clans no one knows bat The alleged mu-
sic they furnished WIS terrible The
tunes were not 0nly ancient but they we're
Nrctohcdly executed
As the village clock struck ~ the mn-
sic ceased and the company repaired tn
Hotel toburn for supper Hero L. what
mine host iIaines sci before the midnight
party
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Ats O'Clock lse sHisile Of thc special
train blew aid The visitors repairs, O. the
depot and took seats Tor home MANY
werv the expressions 81 pleasure they
dropped AMI II they eajsycsi their visit
half - Nell a. the Skoa began Knight.
WAS pleased with their presence. they
must have had dne Time Indeed
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