Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-10
GRAND C0NCLAYE.
INHIBITION DRILLS eY SOME or THE
BEST TempLAR COMMANDMENTS.
Received Tiy tho President az Night-The
White House Specially Decorated
for this Occasion.
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the rays of the warm autumn sun. tho
chilly wind which swept through the grand
stand proved of little discontinue 10 the
numerous spectators The majority Of
whom were haudsomelv-attire ladies.
The bleaching boards were not crowded.
although there was liberal sprinkling Of
on-lOokcrs bask'ng IN the sun and al
miringly nvplaudug the graceful cvOlu-
fious of the comwaudcrics taking part in
tho drill The first organization 20 PIT in
lfs appearance within The whitcwashcd
diamond was Apollo Commandcry. No. 10,
q New York. marching over the green
eWard with "a precision ~ movement which
surprised and pleased the ossemblnge. The
commandcry fcll into hollow squares, tri-
angles. circles and crosses with remarka-
bic accuracy and precision.
Whio the band stationed NJ the rear
played martial airs. tho commandory
formed battalion front audmarched firmly
toward the eTaud-stand. the occupants OF
which were liberal In their applause.
The sword dIill followed aud the fencing
was Of the highest order Of merit. Again
the ranks were formed and the most oi-
fraciiye cvoluti0ne Of drill were made.
They marched ~ single file ia conccntric
circle until the whole body of men stood
statucsQnc iu solid mass, and the appear
ance presented was very fine
Again assuming battalion front tine
cDumaudcrv made "a sword salute 90 the
Exhibition Committee and retired. giving
ra.o 60 Louisville Commandcrv, No. J. Of
.ui-yillc. kv.. which. "a 30 marched into
fire enclosure thirty minutes late, pc
cel q by Its military band, playing Ny
old Kentucky Home was greeted with
generous applause. Tho cOmmuuderv.
Which had twcuty-scvcn Knights ma line.
w0~ dressed m regulation UNIFORM. The
music was furnished hy bands belonging
~ the respective bodies pa iclpaing ln
tho drill The marching and counter
marching Of this body were particularly
fine.
The several intricate eyolutions of the
drll were executed With such eNactnc-5
that elected almost constant applause
from the spectators The marching hy
battalion front and wheeling also were vo-
ciierously appinuded. The circles and hoi-
low squares were finely formed. The sword
exercise Wa, omitted from This drll. A.
the comWandery marched of the dull-
ground each member wa, presented with q
Lufolplc by lady friends and admirers.
To tue inspiring strain of Dixie tine De
Al0ny Commnnd'Ty. No. ~. of Louisville.
vtrld.i iu company front before the grand
stand amid the plnudts g the On-looEcre.
Then the tWeufN-,Cycn mon forming the
clmm1udcry advanced 10 battalion front
and salutcd the committee. his or2aul-
2ttiou executed lis drill with MUS" md its
syp'u'iou- We're uniform. lt- marching ln
dnuhlo-rr1ss form and in open ranks being
especially effective.
The drilling was perfection itself tn"
meml crs az the organization moved with
fle accuracy of So maGN pieces Of cOmpil-
Gated machinery. and a~ AZ the close of
their cvoluuons they ranged IN battalion
front with drawn swords and received
through their officers a magnificent floral
tribute fr1u the hands Of laiy who was
escorted bv the Grand Commander IF Ken
lucky. they receioed a hearty round of
Wcll-meritod applause
IhOlcX' cOmmNdcry ~ enter the field
WAS Detroit 40. J. of Detroit. Mich. Thore
were ff'y-eX knights IN line, and as they
marched IN battalion front across the
grounds iu front OF the g1and-staud 'hey
presented % truly magnificent appearance.
They were commanded by Colonel tu-
gene Robinson. mounted. and We're escort
Cd 10y "a coior-suard bearing the stars and
Str.pos aud the comnaudcry banner Inc
drilling of this commandCry was confined
strictly 90 military movcm nts. which were
performed ina seemingly tgu'il'-~ manner.
Tho nignmsuts and Whooliags were some
thing marvellous. Altogether the COM
maul acquitted itself with great honor
The applause which followed each mastCI-
ly-oxecutod movement plainly showed That
Detroit ComMaudtry, No. l.. had now the
nomination of 1000 spectators.
Although the cOunnauderN mauUuvrco
for over am hour there was no WEAKNESS
manifested by ihc spectators. and whcn. 81.
the climax the body ranged ltsel at swords
Test. and after performing duties OBJ ores
parade shoathcd De-. weapons in soldier
Ike manner, preceded bv ITS band, re-
spleudCnt 400 yellow plumos. 1lhn& the ny
with the populer " Yankee Doodle the
enthusiasm WIS great.
Under escort II de- Mulay Commanderv
Of Louisvill. tho lads composing the Lat
tie Clmmaudery.' Of the Masonic Home
ul that city. made their s.lUtauou. Ihen
nppcarAnrc and military hcag nc did credit
o. their training. and iu precision of stcl,
aud fine cyolutIOus they outdlt many oi
the Older and more experienced orgaulza-
tions The elastic circle was an ATTRACTIVE
feature of their drill. and the sword cNeIl
Dee was worthy of the high praise winch
W.. freely accorded IT, No other organ
cations participated IA The drlli. wmth
was purely one for the purpose OF exhibit
inc Tine degree of perfection IN military
mauuuyr,s attained Dt tac IrmpiU COM
mnulrrios. A small administrative was cN-
acted and the receipts Will bc cApChuru IA
Masonic charities.
The s,e.Wa@ stated with the sight of thc
-I.ulld spectacular street pIrade~, ana
Tie handsome floral indoor decoration
could 4nll hnd much to admire ami CRAFTY
the sense of the beautiful and picturesque
in the appearance a. the grounds or the
White House tonight on the occasion OF
thpr reception rendered the visiting knights
ycmpMfs hv President Harrison. From
ga, south portico OF the White House the
scene W.l- an ideal stage picture transfer
red to the open air and set iu the border oi
nature Rows ot large Chinese lanterns
v.er.. -fruuo or wires beneath the trees ou
each side Of the grounds. Other rows ~
lanterns encirclcd cmmp~ oi plants and
foliage here and there, while ai various
points well adapted % ouuauC" the cucct
were circles of small colored glass globes
lighted by electricity.
In the centre of the grounds the Marine
lmud was stationed ON "a raised stand sur
rounded hy Chinese lanterns. From the
poruco th,iI faces were invisible. whhe
the helmets and bright red coai- that alone
could lc dimly seen added To- the attrac-
tNeuoss of the view. tringej as they Were
los the ranks of the waving plumcs of the
listening knights. IN the distance. sur
rounded by Chinese lanterns and coiorcd
electric ioht-. a. fountain threw up sprays
of water which CLEANED beautifully n tine
moonlight. and two calciums. before which
were placed colprcd lenses. added their
light 10 the brilliant scene. Large trees
standing ou knobs that overlooked the
lawn leading from she White House 60 tue
fountain throw their shadows over
the whole, making up most charm-
ing picture Within doors the deco
r.iions were also varied from the
ordinary display of potted plants
and cut flowers. Palms aud other plants
were used, bat they were raised 10y a Ma
sonic floral design. Over the doorway
loading from the main corridor to the East
Room two American tacs were dIaped,
while on the opposite side and facing tnose
who entered two other large national iass
hung IN folds and on them the words
Welcome. Sin Knights were placed IN
red flowers. In the centre OF the room ON
a loop OF mass of poticd plants Was Haul
borh in red and white immortelles sup
ported bv two crossed swords worked m
Tho same flowers Over the nantes on
each side of the room were Maltese cross,
shield. and two other insigniaso i the Tenn
p.arF oIder made Of red imnortciies.
The RECEPTION began AZ half-pasts o'clock
and was 20 have lasted ill 10 o'clock, but
owing 20 the great throug that desired TO
shake the Presidents hand. 1t was con-
tuued after that time before the last
KNIGHT pusaed through the line. Thou