The Republican journal., 1885-08-20
Belfast and Bath.


that money or personal attention could pro-
cure was lavishly bestowed.
Notwithstanding the morning Of the 18th
was stormy one our Sir knights eminent
Gilman 2. Lombard, Commander) with their
ladies were promptly on hand and at 7 A. M.
rolled out of the depot in cars special to the
occasion rendered the company through and
return without change. At Burnham we were
joined by the Bangor Band, q men, and at
Watervlle by Eminent Past Commander, An
drew McFadden, Eminent Commander, Hor.
ace w. Stewart and Sir knight, Chas. G. Carl
ton, Generaissimo, all of st. Omer Com
mandery. u O'Clock noon brought us safely
to our destination with sunshine and clear sky
where we found the encampment of Dunlap,
w. ID. Mussenden, Eminent Commander
drawn up in line awaiting our arrival accom-
panied by Giveen's Band, of Brunswick. 20
men. Our Eminent Commander and lady
were at once made the guest of Eminent
Commander Mussenden, while the other ladies
were taken to their apartments at the Sagada-
hoe, after which courteous greeting was eX-
tended the Knights of Palestine. The process
sion was Their formed in the following order:
Platoon of Police.
Giveen's Band
Dunlap Commandery.
Bangor Band.
Palestine COmmaudery.
And the line of march was taken up for quar-
tiers at the Sagadahoc. Upon our way thither
we were very handsomely entertained by Geo.
Moulton, Esq, at his residence on Washington
Street Suspended over Front st. was a large
and elegant banner beautifully inscribed:
Welcome.
Dunlap to Palestine.
Aug. 18th and 18th, 1885.
During the afternoon a grand parade was
made through the principal streets of the city
in course of which the column was splendidIy
entertained by Sir Knight Albert Shaw at his
beautiful residence on High Street. Here the
fair ladies of the house decorated each knight
with the most fragrant button hole bouquets
A concert and ball at the Almeda in the even
ing completed the entertainment for the first
day. The hall was brilliant both from decora-
tons and fashion. The galleries were filled with
guests. Fine selections were given from to
8 by the Brunswick Band when Eminent Com
mander Mussenden led off in the grand march
The wealth and beauty of the city of Bath
honored the occasion. Dancing and other So
clal pleasures continued until a late hour in
spired by the excellent music by Glyeen's or
chestra.
Wednesday opened fair and fine At $50 A.
NJ. Sir knights in line and under escort of the
Dunlaps proceeded to the residence of Right
~
Here suspended over the street was an elegant
banner adorned with many Knightly emblems.
From his residence tloated large numbers Of
appropriate flags and notices, all conspiring to
render the scene beautiful and impressive
Double lines were now formed and the Grand
of steel and escorted to the front where car
rlage awaited him. From here the column NOV
ed to the residence of Hon. J. II. Kimball, where
they We're welcomed in a most refreshing man
ner. Next came the grand old mansion of Capt
Ii. l.. Houghton whose Inequalities knew no
bounds, and long shall we remember the figure
head and wheel upon the stable. II A. NJ Are
now again in line and march on board the ele.
giant new and fast steamer Wiwurna at CITY
wharf, whittier our ladies had preceded US, and
are Immediately under steam at II knots per
hour with as jolly a company as ever sailed
down the beautiful kennebec. High II brought
us to the broad ocean and we landed at Fort
Popham on Hunnewels point and found an
elegant dinner awaiting us at the Ocean View
House. The arrangement was to visit Boothbay
and the Islands in the vicinity, returning by the
Sheepscot River route. This part of the pro-
gramme we were not permitted to enjoy as the
fog had settled so thiekly as to render the trip
unsafe, so returning arrived at z. NJ to enjov
the GROWING festivities. Upon landing the
column was marched directly 10 the home of
I'm. Com. Mussenden on North street, where d
most pleasant and profitable reception follow
ed.
The browning festivities We're reserved for
wednesday evening-a grand banquet and recep-
ton at the private residence of Right Eminent
Grand Commander John O. Shaw on Middle
street. The evening was fair and fine, the beau
tiful grounds were brilliantly Illuminated with
Chinese lanterns, Beagola lights rockets and
other fire works, the tables were spread with
good things, the ladies were present in large
numbers, and the band played their best, thus
passed the last hours of our stay with the Dun
laps, hours full of joy and long TO be remem-
bered
During their two days pilgrimage the Pales-
tines We're more than satisfied with the services
rendered by the Bangor Band under the leader
ship of John Nj. Muay. Their music was of
the choicest selection and executed with rare
ability, their attention was always prompt and
watchful and the many high compliments
which they ELECTED were fully merited AT Il
O'Clock, midnight, our party were aboard spec
ial train by the politeness of Sir knight f. e.
Boothby, Gen Pass. Agt. Maine G.. R. Road
and arrived home at $50 A. NJ. on 18th, all well
and all happier and better for having been
there. PALESTINE.