Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-06-16


mandery Of that city, extended courtesies to |
thu pilgrim Sir Knights. The visitors nu nber |
68 in all, and it is one of the oldest command |
cries in New Hampshire. having been organ.
IL ID in 1857. Itnumbers among its members
many Of the most prOmi tent and wealthy men |
OF the section Of the Granite State 10 which
Dover is situated. a. majority are elderly
men, much smaller number being younv
than of Trini y C,mmsndery. The visiting
roster of Office is as follows
Commander-Charles n. SAWYER.
Generalissimo Geo. e Blcnam.
Pr. GeDeral-A. o. Gibbs.
Preiate j F. Seavey.
Senior Warden-E. J. Bennett.
junior Warden-E. E. Littlefeld.
Treasurer-J. +. w. Ham.
Recorder-J. II. Nealley.
STANDARD B-arer-A. VI. Foss.
Sword Bearrr.-J. II. Mute.
Wari-n-J II. Twombly.
Guar 's-B. 4. Neatly, w. B. Walker,
Alb RI living.
Armorer-H. G. Hanson.
Mr.. Thomas Squirting acted very eff ,ient-
ly as caterer The following Grand officers
accompanied the visitors Ms their guests
Right Eminent Sir J. F. Webster, Grand
Commander Of NV Hampshire; Deputy
Grand Commander Charl. n Towle, Grand
Prrla D,niel G Roberts, Grand Junior
Warden Charles C. D.afor.a; Eminent Sir
j. l.. sherman, Commander of Sutton COM
mandery. New Brdf,rd, Mass.
Commander SAWYER is the largest wooden
manufacturer of New Hampshire, and has
been commander for quite number of sue
cessive years. Tue visitors number six
ty-eikht men, in all. and each wore
handsome gold fringed babe of black
satin decorated with mounted Sir Knight in
gilt and the ms ription ''St. Paul Comman-
derry. Dover, N. II. Trinity Commandery.
Augusta. NJ jane l5 AMI 10Th. 1885" At So.
Gardiner the train WAS boarded by two Sir
Knights of the home c)nn,n irry, who ac-
companied the visitors the reminder of the
distance, furnishing each one with Trinity
badge which consisted OF the inscription
Trinity CommanIerv X r., NJ. St Paul
C, mmandery, June l5tn and l6th," on " hite
satin
At the Augusta station the DIVER men
were received by Trinity Cammandery,
crowd Of spectators looking on. The Knights
then formed at once on CONNER, ial street
Following was the ord n of procession:
POiccm.n
Pull cps ana, iwei tv pi ces.
tt ~ ommsnde'y, eighty five mn.
St Put Com add y, .lxy light men.
NV. farm, ltun a, III W nj. c,s
Grand Ofh ,r- iu (nrriases.
The route of march was "a follows
Through Water. Bridge. State, Winthrop,
Chestnut, Bridge, E m. Winthrop. Sewall,
Green, Chapel, Winthrop and State streets.
20 State House, then Contaminated 10 Angus
ia House.
The Knights made fine appearance as
they proceeded forward. Their bri liant re-
gala heavy with gold and silver fringe aud
braid, their plittering swords, and helmet,
surmounted by white plumes, all added to
the beauty of the spectacle. magnificent
silk banner, heavy with gilt, waved over
the visiting Knights. The front was white,
and emblazoned on it in gold was a mounted
Sir Knight. On the reverse side appeared
passion cross, also in gilt. The Dover Cor
net Band, which accompanied the visitors, is
one of the best in New Hampshire, and tur-
nished first clsss music. The march was an
exceedingly dusty one and occupied about
two hours. People appeared everywhere
along the route to witness the sight The
visitors, many of whom had never been in
Names cap tai before, were much pleased
with what they saw of our beautiful city, as
they also were previously with the delight
full scenery of the Kennebec which appeared
on their ride up the valley. Arriving at the
Augusta House the Knights from Dover and
their band entered the hotel, where they re-
main during their stay here, while the re-
mainder continued on to Water street, dis
banding at their armory.
As the procession passed the residence of
Sir O C. Whitehouse, who was too ill to ac-
company the communicates, "a halt was made,
and the band rendering a proper selection,
the Eminent Commander of st. Paul was in
troduced, his commandery rendering sa-
lutte.
Last evening a spirit of gayety prevailed
at the Augusta House. After substantial
supper the visiting knight lighted their
cigars and took a stroll about the hotel or
seated themselves on the airy balcony which
overlooks State street. At o'clock the
Dover Band came forward, and, chairs being
placed on the sidewalk for their use, pro-
ceeded to give an entertaining concert, which
was relished by all, especially BY citizens
who had gathered. After playing several
affections it became so dark that the band
adjourned to the parlor, where the concert
was continued. Later, members of the Au-
gusta commandery, their ladies and invited
guests, having arrived, an informal recep-
ton was held. A ball followed. dancing be-
ing Kept up until late hour. Some IS
couples were on the floor. Eminent Sir J.
F. Pierce oficiated as manager and Eminent
Sir C. B. Morton and Sir s. w. Wyman as
aids. Pullen's Orchestra, always favorite
in this section, furnished music which was
highly satisfactory to all.
To day the guests will be shown about the
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