Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-17

Go 7pel of Christ. The Grand Chaplain &
sermon was one of the most finished and
eloquent ever delivered in this city. His
style of oratory is remarkably pleasing
to the ear, and every sentence of his
utterance is veritable thought gem.
The eminence which Rev. Venable has
attained in the Order of Odd Fellows
is merited and we'll sustained.
He is also prominent Knighl
Templar. He is we'll preserved mar
more years of usefulness in behalf of hui
manity and the world.
AFTERNOON PROCEEDINGS.
There was nothing for the visitors to dc
during the afternoon and evening but
look about the city and prepare for the
events OF to-day. The Grand Marshal
and Lieutenant General Under.
wood and staff busted themselves
in preparing for the parade which
will take place tomorrow afternoon and
the other officers were not idle. At
Headquarters the Committee of Recep-
ton was busily engaged in welcoming
everybody and in bestowing upon them
refreshments. At noon a carload of
fruit arrived from Sacramento and it
was taken to headquarters and added to
the already large amount on hand.
Everybody was at liberty to partake of
the fruit and wine which was kept on
ice. The register was also eagerly
scanned by thousands during the day.
Every one who expected friends
searched the register to ascer-
tain where they were lodged.
Those who arrived on Saturday
night registered early in the morning
and by nightfall the book was pretty
largely filled with signatures.
At the encampment grounds the men,
bers of the Patriarchs Militant who had
arrived were busy in their tents prepar-
ing for the drills during the week. The
large tent, which is to be used as res
taurant, was not yet ready for its custom
ers, but it looked inviting. Lemonade
and cooling drinks were obtainable, how
ever, and this branch of the business did
a large business. Those who had al
ready taken up their headquarters on the
ground were much pleased with the To-
CdbiCuy WlllCu was ACSCIlUOu LII YES
terday's paper.
preceded by Meme Bros. band, marched
to the Southern Pacific depot to escort
the Cantons from the North to the
grounds.
The Northern Visitors.
The last of the special trains OF Odd
Fellows from distant cities has arrived,
but this by no means concludes the in
hux into the city, for the local cantons
will send their members to the convoca-
ton on the regular trains during the
charge of Mr.. j. Kurtz, that was detailed
to meet the visitors from the north, left
on the l :l5 P. NJ. train yesterday for New
hall, where they waited and endeavored
to pass the time comfortably, which was
rather hard proceeding, as the temper
ature was over 80 in the shade. Luckily
the south-bound express was on time,
and as it was steaming in, the station
agent announced that owing to the un-
usual number of coaches there would
be two sections, and that the
second part would be about half an hour
behind the first. When the train
stopped number of uniform clad indi-
viduals stepped onto the platform and
exchanged greetings with their hosts
who were distinguished by silken badges.
1t was learned that General Russell was
on the second section, so it was decided
to divide the Reception Committee into
two parties, one of which was to proceed
with the first train and the other to wait
for the later arrivals. AS on the occa-
sion of the reception at Barstow, a large
quantity of fruits, wines and mineral
waters had been brought along,
and these were generously distrib-
uted throughout the coaches. A
good many Of the travellers
were making their first visit to Los An
geles, and expressed their surprise and
admiration at their surroundings as they
were whirled through the fertile San Fer
nando Valley and into the riches that
surround the Angel City. why" said
one gentleman, II was led to believe by
the Northern and Eastern papers that
this part of the country was in state Of
depression on account OF busted boom,
and instead of that I see on every side,
by the buildings that are going up and
the general aspect of the holdings, every
indication OF growing and prosperous
community"
At the Los Angeles depot large con-
course OF people had gathered, and as
the first train rolled in, in the distance
was beard strains of music, and a few
minutes later procession marched
on to the platform. 1t consisted of the
local Canton under the command of
Colonel German, and in their rich uni
forms the members of it looked very
soldierly, as in perfec time they marched
to the waiting room, outside of which
they formed line of parade. They
were preceded by Meine's uniformed
band, Mr.. ]. Harry Conlan as tambour
major, and several inviting airs were
played for the edification of the gather
ing. The visitors were warmly greeted,
many Of them having old friends in the
local ranks here and pleasant half hour
vas passed in social gossip until the ar
rival of the second section. From this
General Russell and staff alighted and
then procession was formed and
with bands playing and amid the
cheers of the onlookers a start
was made for the encampment grounds.
The visitors expressed their appreciation
of the many welcomes" and streaming
decorations that met their gaze in every
direction en- route and on arriving at
Seventh street were still further pleased
with the arrangements there made. A
number OF them went to different hotels
opd foU hatook the,n salves down towp