The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-27
Supreme Lodge Knights Of PythiaS 10 Con-
Vene oil Washington.
THOUSANDS WILL Be IN line
One of the Grandest Events in the
History of the Order-Imposing
Parades, Prize Drills and General
Festivities to Accompany the Meet
ing of the Supreme Body Seven
teen Hundred Tents Provided for
the Shelter of Visiting Brothers.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.


GPO-MORROW will witness the be-
ginning Of another Of those great
gatherings for which Washing.
u ton has become notable in recent
years. lis nucleus will be the annu' I.
meeting Of the supreme lodge of the
knights Of Pythias, which, while of
great interest to the mem bers of the
order, will not have that general at
Effectiveness of its auxiliary, the assem-.
blage of thousands of Knights of the
uniformed rank.
Stands for spectators have been
rected at principal points, and nearly
every business place along the line of
march is decorated with bunting and
Pythian sym bols. Over on the grounds
of the Washington monum mt is locat d
Camp George Washington, where 1,7OO
tents have been erected for the shelter
of the visiting commands.
1t is impossible to give correct esti.
mate of the number OF Knights who
will attend the encampm- mt, but the
officers admit the attendance has fallen
far below expectations. The failure of
railroad companies to make cut rates
to Washington is given as the princi-
pal reason for the small contingent of
Pythians from abroad The number of
visitors is also much smaller than the
estimates made.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES HELD.
Services were conducted at tho
Foundry Methodist Episcopal church
today by Rev. Mr.. Sanderson, chaplain
Of the supreme lodge, but the encsmp-
ment proper will not open until TO-
morrow night. The opening will con-
sist in reception to officers and rsprs-
sentatives OF the supreme lodge, ten
lered by the citizens committee. Thia
will be held in the spacious convention
hall. which will hold 10, 900 people
Vice. President Stevenson and District
Commissioner Ross will make sd-
dresses of welcome. and music will be
furnished by the Marine band.
Business will begin Tuesday with the
meeting Of the supreme lodge, and con-
tinuous sessions will be held from day
10 day until the business of the lodge
is completed. On Tuesday afternoon
The great parade Of the uniform rank
will take place, and President Clevs,
land will review the marchers, as will
also general Sehofield and the officers
Of the supreme lodge.
DAY OF PRIZE DRILLS
Wednesday will be the most inter-
esting day of all, from popular point
of view, for it marks the beginning of
the prize drills between the crack or
ganlzations of the order. The drills
will be held on the groun ls of the
Washington Base Ball club. and will
he continued through until September
1, when the prizes will be awarded.
Wednesday evening there will be
grand illumination parade and cav
airy prize drill at Fort Myer will be
The feature OF one Of the remaining
days.
A large number of commands will
contest Cor the drill prizes. Some of
those intending to participate haye not
been formally entered yet. but list.
practically compleLe. will bs an
nounced shortly.
The rain fell steadily for three hours
this afternoon, leaving the white town.
built in the shadow OF the great Wash
iugton monument, after which it has
been called Camp Washington. a
most uninyiting ani eisagreesble
place in which to have to turn
in after long journey. The
1.700 tents were found 10 be insufficient
to accommodate those who have ap-
piled for such quarters and the gov
ernment was called on for the loan of
800 more which loan was granted
About two thirds of the tent are now
occupied. 1t is estimated that there
are about 5. 900 OF the visiting Knights
already in the city and there are many
camps still to hear from.