The times., 1891-09-25

quite generally GEN. J. c. UNDERWOOD.
suspended during the afternoon and the
streets were jammed with hospitable
citizens. All classes joined to do honor
to the fraternity, and it was noticeable
that members Of other organizations dis
played their badges and jewels, and
warmly applauded the marching cantons
The Great Parade.
AT $3.50 o'clock the signal gun boomed
the drum tapped, the trumpets sounded,
and the great parade started, the pro-
gramme being observed exactly as prear-
ranged. Along the line Of parade tens of
thousands of men and women had gath
cred, all eager to witness every move.
The streets, though very wide, failed to
adequately supply standing room for the
spectators, and the masses surged to the
center of the streets, allowing only few
feet of space for the pageant The police
were powerless, 1T being impossible to
keep the people in check. Five miles of
solid human bodies, the marching Odd
Fellows presented sight never before
witnessed in this city. Perfect order was
observed, and the procession moved stead
lily, the men marching like veterans.
On TIL" Reviewing Stand.
AS the various divisions and cantons
marched, the men yelled, the women
shook their handkerchefs and the chill
dren were wild in their ecstacy Such
scenes are not often witnessed and the
enthusiasm of the spectators was evidence
of their appreciation, and they were not
enthusiastic without reason. The review
ing stand was occupied by Deputy Grand
Sir Campbell and staff, Lieutenant t. Gen
eral John G. Underwood and staff, Mrs.
Rea, of the degree of Rebekah; Governor
Francis and various dlgnitaries. The
passing cautons saluted the reviewin
officials and marching past, turned aside
into the side streets and disbanded, thou
sands visiting the exposition. The free
dom of the exposition is extended to all
the delegates of the grand lodge.
Welcomed by Governor Francis.
The Music hall auditorium of the expo
stion was filled to overflowng last night
The ceremonies began by a selection by Gill
more's celebrated brass band, when Gov
ernor David r. Francis was introduced
by Edward Wilkerson, chairman of the
committee on arrangements, and ad-
dressed the Listeners with short but we'll
chosen speech which was heartily ap.
plauded. Governor Francis welcomed
ferred to the growth of the lodges. On
behalf of the city of st. Louis, Mayor +.
A. Noonan extended the liberty of the city
to the sovereign lodge declaring during
the conclave that the city belonged to
them and exhorted the citizens to see
that they got it.. He was frequently and
loudly cheered.
Produced Great Laughter.
StOrrnS Of annlauSa uraata1 tha intro-
duction of Rev. j. b. Jewell, grand mas.
ter and grand patriarch. In behalf of the
order he welcomed his brethren. He de-
clared that ST. Louis was the greatest city
this side of New York, not excepting the
city by the side of the great lake. This
remark was greeted with loud laughter
and applause, the Chicago canton, how
ever, doing the most laughing. Rev. Mr..
Jewell read his address and was elaborate
in his welcome to the visitors. DR.. G. Il.
Campbell. deputy grand sire of New
London, Can, in response to the well
coming speeches. accepted on behalf of the
sovereign lodge the freedom and hospi,
tality of Missouri and the city of st.
Louis.
A Grand Spectacle.
Gilmore then rendered selection which
was Immediately followed by tableaux il
lustrating the commands of Odd Fellow
ship, which was grand spectacle. There
were fifteen applicants for the order of
decorations o. chivalry which were con-
ferred by Lieutenant General John c.
Underwood. The recipients of the order
knelt and solemnly repeated the Oh der's
obligation ard went through the remain
der of the impressive ceremony with great
solemnity. The ceremonies ended, the
band struck up "America" and with the
cheers of 10000 voices filling the hall the
audience dispersed we'll pleased with the