The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-09-23
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knlgnLiy uniforms ana DrllllauC costumes OF the
ladies uniting to make the picture most beautiful
and imposing. Hundreds of carriages filled with
ladies and their escorts lined the outer CIRCLE and
thousands on foot were packed along the rails
surrounding the race track. The booths and re-
freshment stands were crowded to overhowing
and still the crowd continued to receive acces
sions from the outside, composed of those who
cared only to listen to the concert of the after
noon. In fact, after 7:30 this morning the gate
keepers had not moments rest and their work
seemed to increase, instead OF diminish, until !
o'clock.
The commandery drills lasted until nearly
4 o'clock Raper Cammandery, of Indianapolis,
failed to appear, and Detroit No. ! closed the
drill with evolutions, continuing for over an
hour.
At o'clock. leader Gilmore began mastering
the various bands of music which were to partici-
pate in the grand concert, but il was after $3.50
before they began the march to the stand they
were to occupy. They were arranged so that
the different kinds of instruments were brought
together, and the crazy-quilt appearance or
the intermingled uniforms was decidedly unique.
Throughout the afternoon crowds OF people
had been arriving in all sorts of vehicles and on
foos. and when the concert began q conservative
estimate of the number of auditors would place
1t at 70, 600. though it was estimated as high as
LOT, OC0. Whatever the actual number, it was
sufficient to prevent those the outskirts OF the
crowd hearing much Of the music, and so far
was the music platform from the grand stands
that the occupants of the latter were deprived of
the benefit of all but the most boisterous portions
of the programme. When Gilmore appeared at
the front OF this large collection of musicians he
was greeted with most enthusiastic applause
After bowing his acknowledgements, he at once
entered upon the following programme, which
was carried out to the letter:
Observation-Disclosures. Gmores Band alone.
Nearer Ny God to Thee" First time softly, by
brass Instruments only; second time with full power
Hail Columbia" By the entire brass and reed bands
and drum corps.
Concert Polka, for cornets, by 1873 cornetsts with
accompaniment by the united bands
Columbia" BY united bands, with artillery ac-
compartment.
"Pilgrim's s"-Lombardi BY $50 from
bones tenor horns, baritones and euphoniums ac-
companied by the united bands.
Selection. By the Thirteenth Battalion Band Of
Hamilton, Ont alone, under the direction of Mr.. G.
Robinson.
The Star-spangled Banner" By the united bands,
with artillery accomplishments
Grand Fest March, from Tannhauser. Consolidated
bands
America" United bands and drum corps.
Military March, by the united bands
Grand scene from III Trovatore," introducing the
anvil chorus performed by the united bands and drum
corps with the accompaniment of fifty anvils played
upon by the Rainwater Rifles, of st. Louis, and
tilerv.
"Old Hundred" By all the musical forces com.
bined.
After the conclusion of the programme there
was great crush at the exits, and the facilities
for reaching the heart of the city were taxed to
their utmost 1t was some hours before the
grounds were cleared.
During the afternoon the weather became ex-
ceedingy close and hot, and six people were
overcome by the heat, but in no case are serious
results anticipated.
Tonight the second illumination of the city
occurred, continuing from o'clock until mid
night The Flambeau battalion gave parade
and exhibition on the most prominent thorough
fares of the West End.
Ivanhoe Comman6erv, of st. Louis, held
formal reception which was largely attended and
proved brilliant affair, while all the local and
visiting communicates kept open house. These
events served to keep the streets alive with bands
and knights passing to and fro in the exchange
of civilities.
To-morrow's grand parade will follow the
plans made for the parade interrupted on Tues
day, aud promises to prove nearly, If not quite
as successful as it would have been but for the
postpone : Tomorrow night will occur the
trades procession and another parade of the
Flambeau Club.
This afternoon a notable reception was given
by Oakland Commandery, of California at which
thousand callers entertained in the
most ma 4nt style
The < IS. .Templars grand cncampment met
this morl.. ne at IL o'clock. There was some dc.
lay in getting to work, and the session extended
far into the afternoon. The time was consumed
with the consideration of the reports submitted
yes >erday. Their formal character made their
consideration dry and prosy to the main body of
the encampment, who came and went as they
chose The working element, however. enthu-
siastically considered every detail of the re-
ports. The session was held with sealed doors.
All OF the committees appointed yesterday held
meetings to-day. and prepared reports which
will be submitted to the encampment at tomor-
rows sitting.
Two thousand members of the ancient Arabic
Order of Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine, one of the
highest orders of Masonry, are in attendance
upon the Knights Templar conclave The order
is of Arabic origin and as the Arabic year ended
tonight at II o'clock, the initiatorv services at
that hour partake of unusual interest Two
hundred candidates, mostly from this city, were
The ceremonies were conducted un-
der the auspiees of the Medina Temple, of Chi
cago, assisted by the imperial potentate, Samuel
Briggs, of Cleveland. o. All of the parapher-
MALTA, costumes and jewels belonging to
the Chicago, we'll as those of the
local temple, were utilized in conferring
the order upon the candidates. The elaborate
costumes, rich jewclry mystic emblems and
rites rendered the service most impressive. Pre-
vious to the ceremonies, the Shriners as they
call themselves, formed in procession at the
Southern Hotel. and paraded the principal down
town Streets each temple being accompanied by
a band The costumes and uniforms were Of
many garieties the only article worn in common
being the red fez. The two temples which at
most generous applause were those Of Baltimore
and Chicago, the former appearing in full even
ing dress and the latter in regular Turkish
costumn feZ crimson bag trousers, Jackets etc.
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