The Portland daily press., 1886-04-28
the ODD FELLOWS DAY.

HlenIS, WHO ny lHNlldIlOn OI Grdnu canton hluSe-
ly, No 2, of this city, took part in the celebra-
ton of the sixty-seventh anniversary of Odd Eel
lowship. The day opened fair and cool, and the
partially clouded sky of the afternoon made
the weather just about right for the men in the
procession to march with comfort. Flags fioated
from the Odd Fellows building, the City Building
and many other public and private buildings, III
honor of the day, while the streets.were thronged
with people aleng the routes over which the mem
bers of the order marched
The committee of arrangements had made every
preparation looking to the success OF the celeora-
ton, and their efforts were well and deserVedly
rewarded. The COMMITTEE was composed as iol-
lows: Col. o. B. Written, Capt Geo. II. Ciouc-
man, Capt. F. L. Moseey, Capt. H. H. Coleswor-
thy, P. G. r., Henry P. Cox, Lieut. f. 1. Merrill,
Ensign Charles F. Tobie, Ensign +. f. Haskell,
G.. p, Milton Higgins.
At 1890 o'clock, the Patriarehs Militant of
Portland, met at Odd Fellows hall and formed in
line to march to the Eastern depot, for the pur-
pose of receiving the expected visiting encamp-
ments The detachment was under command of
Capt f. L. Moseey. Chambers band escorted
the Patriarchs. The escort halted at the foot of
State street, where Hobah Encampment, No. g.
of Saco York Encampment, No. IT, of Biddeford,
Sagadahoc Encampment No. 6, of Bath, and
Kennebec Valley Encampment, No. 80, of Rich
nond, and their accompanying bands,were receiy
ed, after having been met at the depot by the re-
eeption committee, consisting of Col. O. b. Whit
ten, Lieut.. William L. Plummer, Ensign Charles
F. Tobie, P. G. r., Henry Crockett, G. P, Milton
Higgins, P. G., Charles II. French, P. G. r.
Joshua Davis.
The line of march was then taken up for the
City Building, where three long tables in Recep-
ton Hall bore an appetizing lunch, prepared by
hall fha = oxx,1;o 4 ,,s.;
did full justice.
THE PARADE.
At 2.3o O'Clock, the formation of the line for
the grand parade was commenced, the column
starting from Odd Fellows hall, with the right
resting on Elm street. The line was formed as
follows:
Chandler's Band, IS mend. H. Chandler, leader
Moseley, First Lieut. W. E. Plummer, Ensign
Charles F. Tobie.
Canton Ridgely, No: 2, 75 men-Capt. H X;
Haskell.
r... Drum Major Roberts
| nrissstq Band, % pieceS-B. w. Theme, leader.
helnneesc Valley Encampment, 80 men-Capt c.
r r: Senior Captain c. M. Foster Junior
| nd Japan 81, tames H. Proctor.
Dath oauel Band, % .pieces--J. L. Perkins,
| -, leader.
sagaasn0c E1nsS3mpment 33 men-Capt. J: H.
| ]. NJ. Dockery. -
| Drum Major Green
rainchauus Dahu' 2 pieces-P. /. Painchaud,
Hobah EncampmSenI Mt. rs men-Capt. William
yor,, rn nrau,oru, tie1 y, Alonzo KimbalL
Small, Lieut. G. h nfaTHh amppso Sosepn L.
The procession started q 8 O'Clock, moving
with precision, the bright regatas and plumes of
the Odd Fellows presenting handsome appear-
ance. The column turned aroufd the Old CITY
Hall into Middle street, and took W the line Of
march through the principal streets,f the ctv
everywhere lined with crowds of ntere+ed spec
tators.
| AT the residence of Hon. Benjamin Kineburv
on Oak street, the line halted, and Mr. Kingsb,ry
whose illness prevented his going out, sat ne.r
the door of his house and listened to the serenade
| rendered him and the good wishes of his many
| friends in the ranks.
At the City Building, an excellent dinner was
| spread in Reception Hall, and the visitors were
evidently blessed with the same hearty appetites
| with which they had sat down to lunch.
The new uniform of the Patriarchs Militant,
worn by the officers and one two of the cheval-
| iers of the two cantons, is very handsome one,
being richly ornamented, but in perfect good
taste. The uniform consists of black frock coat,
with single row of brass buttons. The body and
cross belts are gilt and purple, There are Shout
der epaulettes of gilt, gilt crown on the cuffs
and sword and crook on the collar. The cha
peau is black, with white and purple feather. A
fatigue cap accompanies the uniform. The uni
forms of the officers, substitute red for purple in
the trimmings and feather, and the rank is desig
mated by stripes the cuffs and bars on the col
lars.
THE PROMENADE CONCERT.
The concert by Chambers Band was delight
full commencement to an evening of festivity The
band played the following selections with the
skill for which they are famous:
Overture Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna
Introduction and Tarantelle. ........., Robinson
Awakening Of the Lion. Kontski
Germans before Paris. Trenkle
When at quarter to nine the grand march
commenced to the music of Chandler's orchestra,
the hall had filled with people, the galleries being
occupied with spectators, and also many seats
upon the floor of the house. Eighty. six couples
participated in the march, led by Capt. F. L.
Moseley. The regaia and uniforms of the gentle
men gl!ttered in the electric light which with
the tasty dresses of the ladies, made a pleasant
sight. After the march an order of fifteen dances
was enjoyed, under the charge of the following
committee: Capt. F. L. Moseley Capt Fl. X.
Colesworthy, Ensign F. E. Haskell, Lieut.. F. 7.
Merrill and Chevaliers o. c. Elwell,- John B.
Brown F. r. Harrington, H. Fl. Verrih Charles
A. Eaton.
The order cards were neatly gotten up and
printed. The dances were appropriately inscribed
to the visitors, the ladies, our city, etc.
A portion of the visitors left on the II p. IN.
train, others at 2 o'clock, and some remained in
the city over night. The entire day was as sue