Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-13

southern California. To the inquiries Of his
friends he said he felt much improved since he
left Washington.
At Glen Park the De Molay Commandery
Especial was seen sidetracked the members
OF that party being sightseeing in the vicinity.
"Good-bye was shouted to the few who re-
manned with the cars we left them in the rear
for the last time before reaching Denver
Washington Commandery' train was -four hours
later than the scheduled time in reaching the
end of their journey last evening There had
been heavy showers Of rain during the inv
but the clouds kindly lifted as our train stopped
IN the depot. where were huge piles of baggage
and hundreds Of uniformed knights Watching
tie trains as they came in one after another
The lines were formed and, under the escort of
Cook famed fife and drum corps and one of
the local communicates. together with a dele
CATION of prominent Grand Army men as a
special compliment 10 Eminent Commander
Dingman. the march was taken up for the Bel
voir Hotel. at the corner Of 10th avenue and
Clarkson street. where the banner of old No 4
was flung TO the breeze and headquarters estab-
llshed. Very little was done. however other
than to assign rooms and make preparations for
the parade today. Everybody was tired.
GREETED By COWBOYS.
The commandery in its march from the depot
was greeted by a number of cowboys. who
lined up" along the curbstone and swung
belts Of one or two were stuck ominous-lookng
reyolyers. Some Of the COWBOYS displayed en-
blems OF the Masonic Maternity.
All the other Communicates from the District
OF Columbia had experience similar to that Of
Washington, No. i, only varied bv the route
they followed. At Pueblo Eminen: Commander
Hay of Columbia Commandery accorded
reception long to be remembered by those tax
ing part in II, his hosts being the local lodge
of the Order Of Elks, OF which organization he
Is the present grand exalted ruler. They pre-
sented him with a magnificent jewel studded
with preclous stones.
While Columbia Commandery was on Pixies
Peak yesterday a snow storm occurred. The
pilgrims coming from the sweltering heat OF
Washington were wholly unprepared for such
reception As this and gladly betook themselves
down the mountain to warmer climate. To-
gether with Potomac Commandery they arrived
at Denver at 2:S0 o'clock this morning and
rested in the cars until time for the parade.
The District OF Columbia Templars are very
much pleased with the attention shown them
on every side. This is due. aside from their
ever gentlemanly bearing and knightly courtesy.
TO the very favorable impression they created
among the fraternity three years ago by the
generous hospitality extended to those who
attended the last trennal conclave. The Den
yer triennial committee manifested their friendly
spirit when they assigned the Washing tonians
place In the second division Immediately fol-
-o"hS ehS VI INC ptauu tpffinlstDutfN tl
Massachusetts and Rhode Island. the oldest
organization of the order in the country. Ac-
cording to custom the first division was COM
posed Of communicates of the local jurisdiction
Cheer after cheer greeted the Washingtonians
at almost every turn. and as Washington Com
mandery turned out in such goodly numbers.
surprising almost every other commanderv
among those coming more than a days journey
it was accorded an ovation continuous TO the
end of the line of march.
Tonight there is q general exchange Of visits
by the different COMMANDMENTS Columbia
Commandery is receiving at l7Os Lawrence
street. where they have established attractive
quarters. and DE Molay is at the Markham.
where they are dispensing hospitality in true
Washingtonian stvle.
Col NJ. NJ. Parker Of Washington right emf
nent grand sword bearer of the grand encamp-
ment OF the United States. called at the Belvoir,
the headquarters Of Washington Commandery.
this evening, and was given a cordial greeting
The commandery returned the call late in the
evening" q. H. W.