The Somerset reporter., 1890-09-04
De D10|ag 10 Lewiston.
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SkoWHECAN SIR KNIGHTS BE
STOW ROYAL HOSPITALITY
UPON THEIR GUESTS!
Not a "HItoh" In the Entire Affair.


lesday Of the present week, the days on
which De Molay Commandery No. 10, Of
his place entertained Lewiston Com
nandery, No. 8, OF Lewiston, 1t was an
vent long looked forward to with pleas
ire by Skowhegan Sir Knights, and TO
ay that they acquitted themselves In q
manner most complimentary as hosts,
would In the words OF one of their guests
be expressing 1t altogether too modest,
IS the program arranged for our enter
ainment was sumptuous in the extreme,
md most admirably carried out to the
etter."
The famous Togus Military Band of
he National Home, was engaged for the
occasion, at a great expense, and this
legrse Of lsvishness was very noticeable
n all the minor details.
Soon after the arrival of the 1890
rain on Tuesday, the festivities were be-
run, as it was at this time the music for
he entertainment Of the visitors arrived,
md was met at the station by the COM
nittee of arrangements, and escorted to
he Asylum of De Molay, whore the Sir
knights.to the number Of rs had already
Immediately the line was
formed with Past EN-. Sir knight, Isaac
Dyer at It's head, and marching down
Water street to Hotel Heselton and
TO the station the line
Was drawn up TO await the arrival of
their guests by special train. Past Rm.
5irs-W. r. G. Estes, L. C. Emery, A. 9.
Blunt, met the honored guests at Water
vile and at l.s0 the special steamed In
to the station and Lewiston Sir Knights
to the number OF &c. hns looking men,
alighted from the cars, bringing with
them the noted Lewiston Brigade Band
Of 20 pieces. The line was again formed
and to the music OF the two bands al
the Sir Knights again repaired
to the Asylum Of De Molsy, via
Court, High, Madison and Water Streets
Eminent Commander +. H. Wing at this
time In behalf Of De Molay Commandery
welcomed the visitors in the following
well chosen words:
SIR Knights ofLewiston Commandery:
In the early days Of knighthosd, when the
poverty stricken Pilgrims made their tours TO
the Holy Land, they were accustomed to hard
beds, coarse fare and severe duty. The hard
ships they endured in their pilsrimages taught
them to be humble, patient, industrious and
As their successors We should
profit from their example, emulating them in
their virtues and In all else conducive to the
health ofthe inner man.
In order to prove to you that we practice
what we preach, we have gathered from the
sterib soil and from meagre granaries Of Som
erset food suitable for only weary Pilgrims such
as you now, engaged In deeds Of charity and
benefcence.
In the name Of the Sir Knights Of Somerset
County We freely, without money and without
price, offer you our hard beds 1--WE wish they
were softerj coarse fare and severe duty, a.
we'll A. = crust Of brsad-the best We have-to
appease your hunger, and cup Of cold water
70 slake your thirst. In behalf Of the Sir
Knights Of De- Molay we welcome the Sir
Knights Of Lewiston to our soanty meal here
set before you. We wish 1t were better, but
our extreme poverty makes il what Il 10.
We also welcome you to our hearts and
homes. We assure you that We will there d.
vide with you our bread, coarse though IL be: we
will loan you our Sandals, stat and scrip
poor indeed, but the best We have, all Of which
can but tell you ofour poverty and humility, our
industry and our hospitality.
To each and all Of you will say, peace bs
and be merry, for 4 long march and severe du.
ty awaits you.
Lunch was then served, followed by ci.
gars, and an hour or more was passed
socially.
Soon after the hour of P. M. the line OF
march was reformed, on Water Street, a
follows: with Past EN-. Sir Isaac Dyel
mounted on fine black steed, officiating
a. Marshal.
Togus Band u pieces
Dc Molay Commandery No. 10, rs Sir Knights
Lewiston Brigade Band 8 pieces
Sir knights In Carriages
1t was grand column, a. the process
sion started upon Its line of march, the
gold and silver armor Of their uniforms,
the jewels, etc, glistening In the rays Of
the sun. while the long and elegant white
ostrich plumes that surmo united their
chapeaux foated proudly to the balmy
September breeze. We doubt II ever
again Skowhegau people will see so beau
tlful parade ~ that Of Tuesday after.
noon, and at the same time have the priv.
ilege Of listening to such delightful mu-
sic.
The line Of march was lengthy one,
the same rs published In the REPORTER
Of last week, and 9. Its close the tired
but jovlal Sir Knights again assembled
IN De Molsy Asylum, for q brushing up
before the banquet which occurred i'm.
nediately after, In Coburn Hall. e. X,
Delano was the caterer for the occasion,
md right admirably did he perform his
iutIes. Plates were laid for over 300,
nd here again WAS seen that display Of
avlshness that had characterized the
'ntire affair from the first. As the Sir
Knights fled to their seats In the banquet
lall, they had to run the gauntlet Of 80
Il Skowhegan's most charming young
misses who were arragned In line await
ng them, and who had volunteered their
ervces for the occasion, ss walters.
after grace WAS offered by EN-. Sir VIM.
7. Burnham Of Lewiston, all were seated.
FOR the next hour every body apparently
lid justice to the elegant spread and to
also. Many there were who
'elt even loath to deslst at the sound of
he gavel, but IS cigars we're lighted EN-.
Cir F. H. Wing, introduced Past EN-.
'ir W. r. @. Estes, - POSTMASTER of the
occasion, who, In accepting this honored
spoke In substance as follows
Eminent Commander and Sir Knights:
The Committee Of arrangements,
t Is conceded, have performed their
iuties remarkably well. In fact can
,heerfully give the members Of that Com
nittee individually and collectively
iue credit for their very excellent pro-
yramme perfect In details, except In the
Of t0ast-msster, and In that
'espect am free to say they made On
lnwise choice, and showed very poor
Judgment, and for the sake Of harmony
and being on my side. trust al present
will cordially agree with rue In that
opinion. But the mistake Was the com.
mittees and not his. We, however, must
show them Kuightly msgnanimity and
forgive them for their sins of commission
70 well - for their sins of omission, II
there be any.
This Is my only apology for appearing
before you In the capacity Of toast mas
Tor.
On occasions of this kind II has b.
rome somewhat the custom TO have ali
he toasts prepared In advance, the
1i6srsnt speakers selected to respond to
particular toaets, and. in fact TO have
EVERYTHING Of The sort done ON ''cxt and
1yssd~ plan. % 10 speak. The absurdity