The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-10-10
DRILLS OF THE KNIGHTS.
FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE GO WILD
OVER THE EVOLUTIONS.

apollo Commsndery of Troy the First
10 appear on the Whitewashed
Diamond-TWo Communicates from
Louisville Next on the Scene-De-
troit Turns Out Fifty-six Men.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9.-The feature of the
second day of the grand triennial conclave
was an exhibition drill, which was given at
the grounds of the Washington Base Ball
Climb Tempered, as it was, by the rays of
q warm autumn sum- the chilly wind which
swept through the grand stand proved of
little discomfort to the numerous spectators,
a majority of whom were handsomely at
tired ladies. The bleaching boards were
not crowded, although there was a liberal
shrinking of on-lookers basking in the sun,
and admirlngly applauding the graceful
evolutions of the communicates taking part
in the drill.
THE FIRST TO DRILL
The first organization to put in its ap-
nearance within the whitewashed diamond
was Apollo Commandery No. Is, of Troy.
NY, marching over the level green sward
with precision of movement which sur
nrised and pleased the asse nblage The
trianges, circles and crosses with remarka-
bic accuracy and precision, while band,
stationed at the rear, played martial airs.
The commandery formed battalion front
and marched firmly toward the grand
stand, the occupants Of which were liberal
in their applause. A sword drill followed,
and the fencing was of the highest order Of
merit Again ranks were formed, and the
most attractive evolutions of the drill were
ofr l.. ,f,-os
circles until the whole body of men stood
statuesque in a solid mass. The appearance
presented was very fine.
LoUIsvILLE's FIRST SQUAD.
Again assuming battalion front, the COM
mandery made a sword salute to the ex-
hibition committee and retired, giving place
to Louisville Commandery No. /, of Louis
vile, KY, which, as it marched into the
inclosure thirty minutes later, preceded Dy
its military band playing MY Old Ken
lucky Home" was greeted with genuine
applause. The commandery, which had
twenty-seven knights in line, was dressed in
regulation uniform. The music was fur
nshed by bands belonging to the respective
bodies participating in the drill The march
ing and countermarching of this body
was particularly, fine. Theseveral intricate
evolutions of the drill were executed with
an exactness that elected almost constant
applause ON the spectators. The march
ing by battalion front and wheeling also
were vociferously applauded. The circles and
hollow figures were finely formed. The
sword exercise was omitted from the drill.
As the commandery marched off the drill
ground each member was presented with a
boutonniere by lady friends and admirers
THE BLUEGRASS CHAMPIONS.
To .the inspiring strains of 'Dixie"
n. ~1,
vile, paraded in company front before the
grand stand amid the plaudits of on
lockers. Then the twenty-seven men form
ing the commandery advanced in battalion
front and saluted the committee. This or
ganlzatlou executed its drill with music,
and its evolutions were uniform. Its march
ing, double cross form ando in open rank,
was especially effective. The drilling was
perfectIo itself, and the members Of the
organization moved with the accuracy of
SO many pieces of complicated machinery,
and as, at the close of their evoluti 'ns, they
ranged in battalion front with drawn
swords and received through their officers
magnificent floral tribute from the hands
OF lady, VINO was escorted by the grand
commander Of Kentucky, they received
hearty round of well-merited applause.
DETROIT TURNS OUT FIFTY-sIx MEN.
The next commandery to enter the field
was ., troit No. l, of Detroit, Mich. There
were fifty-six men in line as they marched
in battalion front across the grounds
front of the grand stand They presented a
magnificent appearance. They were COM
manded by Col. Eugene Richardson,
mounted, and were escorted by color guards
bearing the stars and stripes and the COM
mandery banner. The drilling of this COM
mandery was confined strictly to military
movements, which were performed in a
seemingly faultless manner. The align
ments and wheelings were something mar
velous. Altogether the command acquitted
itself with great honor. The applause
which followed each mastery executed
movement plainly showed that Detroit
Commandery No. / had won the admira-
ton of the 1000 spectators.
Although the commandery maneuvered
Ior more han an hour, there was no weari-
ness manifested By the spectators, and when,
as a climax, the body ranged itself at
swords rest, and after performing the du-
Hes OF dress parade sheathed its weapons in
asololerly manner and departed, preceded
Dy It's band, Respondent in yellow plumes
ana ana ming the air with the popular Yankee
OVoule," the enthusiasm was great.
THE LITTLE CoMMANDERY."
Under the escort Of De Molay Com
.hlanqery .h Of Louisville, the lads composing
VI Uu0 MdSOnlC
nom ToIne OF that city made their salutation.
dheir appearance and military bearing did
oteult TO their training, and in precision of
sSep and fine evolutions they outdid
lnauy OF the older and more experienced
VI oIsanizatlons. The elastic circle was
eu attractive feature of their drill,
anu anu tnelr sword exercise was worthy OF the
Wsn praise which was freely accorded it.
All GGther organizations participated in the
ot tIl, winch was purely one for the purpose
e4Anloltlng the degree Of perfection in
niiLlary maneuvers attained by the Tenn plar
SSvnllnanderies. A small admission fee was
THacUed' and the receipts will be extended in
"asoalc charities.
InE RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
s 1ne eye sated with the sight Of splendid
sprI sPeoIIacular street parades and handsome
m' MI indoor decorations could still find
tba Iu TO admire and crafty the sense of
oeautlful and picturesque in the appear
MY. n,Je Oh the grounds of the white house to-
ta ag95 on the occasion of the reception
Iisauered Isr the visiting Knights Te np-
H.. by President Harrison. From
10 south portico of the white
use the scene was an ideal stage picture
boaI balIslerred to the open air and set in a
,iuer Oh nature. Rows Of large Chinese
traat as. We're strung on wires beneath the
RS RS on each side Of the grounds. Other
nlo'o l"s ol lanterns enciroled the clumps of
p.aH va. Is and foliage here and there, while at
az ous points, well adapted to enhance the
IIyct, We're circles of sm-ii colored glass
S"oes, lighted by electricitv