The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-24

There were IS members Of Portland Com
mandery in line, 107 of the visiting com
manderies, and several carriages, In which
the grand commandery officers were accom-
modated. The marching was good. the ele-
CANT regalia gave fine appearance to the
whole body, and the music of the bands
was delightful. The public crowded the
streets all through Congress, Middle, Ex-
change and Commercial streets to Portland
Pier, where the Merryconeag was taken for
Cushing's Island. An excellent lunch was
served on the steamer and much enjoyed.
The sail was invigorating and the late rains
dotted the shores with brighter foliage.
The sail was continued as far as Seguin on
the inside route and then the steamers PROV
was turned for the Ottawa.
Upon arrival the line Of march was taken
for the hotel. Cushing's Island never looked
loveler, and the Ottawa never appeared so
well. Under the skilful hand Of Mr.. Akin
SOC renovation Is seen everywhere and
more luxurious summer house 1t would be
difficult to find. A new band stand has been
erected on the bluff close by the house, look
ing upon Ship channel, and here during sihe
afternoon Chandler's band, for the most
part. and the Eighth Regiment band occa-
sionally, played delightfully."-.
At p. m. a capital dinner was served, and
although it was the first meal eaten in the
house this season, and the servants were all
new, 1t was admirably cooked and most sat
isfactorily served.
After over an hour passed in discussion OF
the menu Eminent Commander Sir knight
Raymond, Of Portland Commandery. raped
to order and In few we'll chosen words well
coined the guests and called upon Sir Knight
and Rev. l.. IL. Hatch, Grand Prelate of the
Grand Commandery of Massachusetts, aud
Rhode Island, who paid glowing tribute to
the men Maine had produced and thanked
tne commandery for their profuse hospitali-
ty' very Eminent Sir knight L. p. Shaw of
Maine, Grand Commander, responded for
that august body, and Eminent Sir Knight
G. G. Frye, Grand Senior Warden of the
Grand Commandery of Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island, made happy speech. Emil
nent Sir Knight Albro e. Chase responded
for st. Alban Commandery, and Eminent
Sir E. A. Richards, Grand Junior Warden of
the Commandery of Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island. replied to toast to Little
Rhody." The speech making closed with
the following remarks by Sir knight e.
Z. Swettof Portland Commandery:
Sir Knights-If there is one man who more than
any other IN all this goodly company appreciates
the truth OF the proverb "A little learning Is
dangerous thing" humbly lay claim to the dis
tinctloD, Tor am beginning to realize that lit
tie local reputation for speech making may be-
come as onerous and embarrassing as the reputa-
llon Tor Delng great wit is generally understood
10 pc. ~ mas been wisely said that speech is sill
ver Dui snence Is golden" ana / have noticed
mat when IL comes to speech making in Portland
Comman 181 we have large majority OF adher-
ents to the gold standard, who nevertheless favor
the freest possible coinage of silver SO far az The
speech OF Inc mere talking members is con-
cerned. IL IS very pleasant and comfortable TO
sit at the head OF the table, clothed with absolute
power to call upon Sir Knight A, b, OF 9, TO expa,