The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-10-09

cfcCJtu IOT the use OI ldtulllcS duu lIltnuS
of the visiting Knights, and before Q
o'clock the choice places had been occu-
pied by spectators. Windows, command
ing view of the procession, were at q
premium. and ladies' faces peered from
each at the scenes below. The avenue had
give full room to the Knights for the dis
play of their maneuvers Several hours
before the time for the procession to move
the people were banked two or three deep
against the wire ropes that were stretched
from the Capitol TO the Treasury Building.
while moving thr0nR surged slowly up
and down the pavement on the lookout for
a vantage from which good view might
be obtained; Afew belated communicates
arrived in the early morning, and donning
their chapeaus and full regalia, marched
through the streets TO the positions as
signed them by the marshal of the day
A moderate estimate would place
about $4,000. and these were nearly all
friends of the various communicates taking
part in the parade to-day. The number of
knights in the city has been estimated
fr1m to s spsaos, over Of the
country. 1t was thought last night that OF
the number here there would be probably
about 25,OcO to-day in line. or 5000 more
than participated in the parade at the last
encampment.
The twelve divisions of the procession
formed in the streets adjacent to the Capt.
toI and debouching from the side streets at
the signal of command filed into line and
began the long march up Pennsy ylvan,a
avenue. whose broad surface was perfectly
level and smooth. having been newly laid
with asphalt short time ago. Eleven
O'Clock had been fixed upon as the time for
the procession to start. but IL was nearly
noon before it got in motion: The line was
headed by Eminent Sir Knight Myron N.
Parker, of this city, chief marshal, and his
staff. of which Sir Knight Harrison Ding.
man was chief. Opposite the grand stand
erected in front of the executive mansion,
the broad avenue awaited patiently the ar
rival of the procession and OF President
Harrison.
At 1890 President Harrison entered the
Secretary Window. He was followed by
Secretaries Tracy, Noble and Rusk, Attor-
ney-general Miller, General Schofeld and
General Vincent. assistant Adjutant-gen-
eral. They were accompanied by Mrs.
Harrison. DR.. Scott Mrs. Scott Lord, Mrs.
Halford, Miss Sanger and several Indiana
friends The entrance of the presidential
party was the signal for loud applause. A
few moments after the Presidents arrival,
the head of the procession filed around the
corner of Fifteenth street, and marched
with measured tread in front of the review
ing stand where President Harrison sat.
doffing his hat In response to the salutes
which he WAS constantly greeted. Eminent
on horseback. six or eight abreast, followed
by the Washington communicates. headed
the procession. They were accompanied by
the Marine Band, which was the recipient
cf many cneers as it passed the stand:
Secretary Blaine, who entered the stand
at this moment and curteously bowed to
the assembled multitude. was enthusiastic
cally welcomed. The DeMolay command
cry, of the District, preceded by squad OF
mounted buglers, made a fine impression.
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the foremost of which contained Grand
Commander ROome. who deferentially
bowed to the President, who as deferential-
ly returned the salute. Many of the Off
GERS of the grand encampment, as they rode
by. stood on the carriage cushions while
making their salutations to the executive of
the Nation.
The Knights in the second division were
and were distinguished by their good
appearance and full ranks. The third
division was composed of organizations
from New York State, Sir Austin G. Wood
commanding. The Grand Commandery of
the State was in the foremost rank. The
- ssmmanGeryswas warmly applauded. The
Gun, which had been obscured by clouds,
shone out warm and clear as the head of
the fourth division, commanded by hight
Eminent Sir Knight j. L. Beck, appeared.
Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut
made up this division. Richmond Com
! maudery, NO.2, introduced variation in the
appearance of the parade. In place OF
with silver of duh hue, and their vest
ments were adorned with silver facings.
| Another of the Virginia Communicates car
ried lances. tipped with gold. Long before
| st. Johns Commandery, No. l. of Whining
stand they had attracted the attention of
| the spectators by their fine, martial bear
| ing.
| The Fifth division was composed of COM
manderies from Ohio. Kentucky and Maine
| with Sir G.. IL. Fish assistant marshal.
| Mt. Vernon Commandery of Columbus. o.,
was in the van, preceding the Cincinnati
| Commandery, which was in turn followed
tions ofthe State. The Oriental command
ery,. of Cleveland. attracted much at
| tention and applause by its fine marching,
as did also the Hanselmann Commandery,
| of Cincinnati. the members of which filed
by the stand with their heads uncovered
and their hats resting on their right should
er, permitting the white ostrich plumes to
futter in the air. The HOlyrood Command
cry, of Cleveland. made very fine appear
aance, and the Grand commandeTy of the
air Of MY Old Old Kentucky Homes was
| greeted with warm welcome, which broke
out afresh, as De Molay Commandery. oi
| LOUISVILLE, whose D1llQ was playing Tile SAME
| touching strains, passed before the review
ing stand. The last named commanderv il
| known among Te lnplars as the champion
| drill corps of the United States, and
| the grace of its ev0lutiOns was greatly ap
! preciated by the admiring throng. Form
! ing the end of this division, but sharing
with the more forward ranks the applause
| of the on-lookers, was the Little Com
| Inandery" from the Masonic Orphans Home
| In Louisville. 1t was composed of small
| lads, but in drilling and appearance 1T had
| little to fear from the senior organizations
Right Eminent Sir knight Terrence C.
| Nipple had command of the sixth division
comprising Pennsylvania organizations
There was quite an interval between thi,
| division aud its predecessor, and the Presi
dent retired to the seat reserved for him Il
| await its coming. 1.-The Star-spangled Ban
| ner" performed by the Athletic Band, q
| Philadelphia. announcedins stirring tones tn,
| arrival of the division at the stand Pitts
burg Commandery, No. /. abOuttw hundred
strong. marched by in fine style. at th'
| head of the division. Philadelphia Com
mandery, No. /, displayed magnitic en-
banner of velvet cloth, trimmed in gold ant
surmOunted by huge golden emblem. Il
was carried by five young negroes. Th'
| Kadosh Commandery, of Philadelphia, lik
almost all of the Pennsy ylvania Knights, wa
distinguished by the splendid and costly
banners which were carried at its head
These communicates all dipped their color
in honor of the President. Tancred Com
mandery, of Pittsburg. went by in platoon
front. one hundred strong. the feet of tn
marchers moving In unison, and the llne