The Washington times., 1894-08-29
SCENES IN THE CAMP.
Pnstimes of the Pythians Indulgca in
Before and After the Parade.

Pnstimes of the Pythians InduIgca in
Before and After the Parade.
All was hustle and work in Camp George
Washington yesterday morning. Active prepa-
rafions were in progress for the afternoon
parade, and the Knights were astir early clean
ing their uniforms and accoutrements in order
TO make the best appearance before the public,
President Cleveland, the supreme lodge, and
Major Gen. Carnahan Soap and silver polish
were at a premium, and bootblacks did thriY-
ing business
Before noon several of the mounted divisions
spent an hour in drilling on the grounds north
OF the Monument Long before the sun reached
Its zenith thousands of persons visited the camp,
ana promenaded the avenues and streets and
scrutinized the knights who were TO appear on
Pennsylvania avenue later
There was not much sight seeing done by the
Pythians. and most Of them remained in camp
ahd secured a much needed rest for the long
march. The Indiana Brigade amused them
selves by capturing several negro newsboys and
bootbacks and tossing them in the air and
allowing thnm 10 light in blankets held by
half dozen Knights Kansas City Division, No.
3, OF Missouri, had quite good deal OF fun with
their negro mascot, Jim Green.
Jim is the rival of every drum major in camp
! and an expert in handling the baton. The
members of Mystic Division No. IL of Girard,
nan, were busy feeding and cleaning the mas
cot goat team and small cannon, which they
| carried with them in the parade The thousands
! of other Knights lolied about on the grass and
ing Jokes and pranks and telling humorous
stories, often at the expense OF their fellow
knights.
A few moments before o'clock Gen Carnahan
| visited the camp grounds committees tent and
I requested Mr. Gardner 10 have the camp cleared
OF all vehicles promptly at O'Clock, so that
| there would be no interference with the forming
divisions. Mr.. Gardner did as requested, and
at that hour ropes were stretched across the
several entrances to camp and policeman
stood guard at each roadway.
Shortly after o'clock the Knights began
| forming, and from that hour until five minutes
] before the Monument grounds and Gardner
avenue were mass of bright red plumes, Whits
! helmets, and handsome blue uniforms.
INSTRUCTED HIS STAFF.
Gen. Carnahan's staff assembled at head
| quarters at 3 o'clock and received instructions
from their commander regarding the order Of
march and their duties in the parade The
negro stabIemen in charge of the staff horses
/ mingled among the officers and were not con-
tent 10 disperse until their charges had been
i mounted
| Promptly at five minutes before o'clock Gen
Carnahan gave the command TO march, and the
| line, headed by the Indiana Brig ade. moved
| into Seventeenth street. When the Knights had
departed Camp George Washington presented q
! lonely appearance. Only a few spectators re-
! manned, and they wandered about among the
| tents in an aimless fashion and seemed TO be
without a friend in the world The fakirs and
/ lunch counter men were very, very slow, and the
watchmen on guard had chance to reflect on
! duty we'll performed during the day
Secretary McNabb was the only member of
| the camp committee who stayed in camp. and
] he spent his spare time in reading THE TINES.
At $50 o'clock the first division returned to
| camp after the parade and once more there
/ were lively scenes in the city of tents
Camp Washington presented brilliant scene
| last night lighted by score of are lights and
l number of Chinese lanterns strung along the
/ various company streets. a throng of visitors
I passed through the streets and paid visits TO
] their fayorite division or regiment In major
] ity of the tents State headquarters the
knights were Sat home" to their friends, and
| many pleasant hour was spent in cracking
! Jokes and telling good stories over the cup of
/ WEriendship, Charity, and BeneYolencer