The record-union., 1891-09-22
Special 10 the Rrconn-uN1nr

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 2l.-The first dav Of
lhe seventy-second encampment of the
sovereign Grand Lodge, 1. 0. o. f.,
opened cool and pleasant, much to the
delight and comfort of the thousands who
participated in the parade and the many
thousands more of persons who are here
to see it.
Inc reception committees were at the
Union depot early this morning. and
the large delegations arriving were
promptly received and escorted to their
assigned quarters.
Many of the railways ran special trains.
bringing in the cantons and lodges from
towns within two hundred miles of the
city. The delegation from Springfield,
Ill, outnumbered all others.
1t is estimated that over $4,000 Odd
Fellows and their families are in the city.
beside many other thousands who come
Simply, as spectators. Everywhere and
IN all directions could be seen the uni
forms ana regalias OF the lodges.
THE PROCESSION.
Shortly after O'Clock the column be-
gan TO move.
First came the Grand Marshal. Past
Grand Master Woodward, and staff Fol
lowing were Major-General Sloan and
stan, commanding the division of Missis-
slppl; Lieutenant General Underwood
and staff, commanding the Army of Pa
trlarchs Sarchs Mi lltant; Brigadier General
Ia9Ie ana stan, commanding the First
Brigade, Department of Missouri.
The tlrst division, under the command
ol C9ionel Harris, was composed of Mis-
souri, cantons.
Colonel Abercrombie commanded the
SecohQ DIVISION. made up of the cantons
nom Missouri, Ohio and Kentucky.
= ne third division, under command of
bflgadIer General Crocker was com
posed OF cantons from Chicago, Peoria.
Springfield and Decatur, III.
In the fourth division were cantons
from different parts of Indiana
Ihen came Assistant Grand Marshal
Won Der tehr, in command of the civic
DIVISIONS, followed by members of the
sovereign Grand Lodge in carriages.
LINE OF MARCH.
The procession at first made its way
slowly between the immense crowds
gathered TO witness the parade. Thou
sands OF citizens and visitors lined the
sidewalks and filled every available space
and IL was with great difficulty an OPEN
ing could be made through the wall of
humanity that literally packed the streets.
The line of march was through the prin-
which was conducted the exercises of
welcome. These consisted of cordial adj
dresses by Governor Francis, in behalf Of
the State; Mayor Noonan, in behalf of the
city; Rev. j B. Jewell, Grand Master and
Grand Patriarch, on behalf of the order.
and replies by tho Deputy Grand Sire
and others.
AT Twelfth and Olive streets the parade
was reviewed from a stand erected at that
point. On the stand were Lieutenant
General John G.. Underwood and staff.
many of the grand officers, Governor
Francis, Mayor Noonan, the City Fathers,
President of the Board of Education,
three Division Commanders, and Mrs
Rea, Past President of the National Con-
yention of the Daughters of Rebekah.
GRAND ENCAMPMENT IN SESSION.
The seventy-second grand encampment
of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, /. o. O. T.,
was opened by Deputy Grand Sire DIR.
G. r. Campbell.
Grand Treasurer Isaac A. Sheppard of
Philadelphia reported the financial status
of the order, and commenting upon the
figures said they showed an increase in
receipts. The number of limitations last
year is shown to have been 6S.000 The
total membership at present is 672, ,359.
The revenue for lS90-91 was So, ,244, ,227.
The .pecuniary benevolence distributed
was 100000.