The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-24
MASONIC CONCLAvE.
Boston Will Be a Great Resr.t for the
Pilgrims Next Month.

II there has been any doubt in regard to
the success, so far rs numbers are concerned,
OF the triennial conciayo of Knights Temp
lars TO be held in Boston, Aug 1880, IT has
been dispolled by the rapidity with which
the itineraries are arriving at the headquar-
ters OF the grand commandery. Knights
Templars of Massachusetts and Rhode Island,
from all parts OF tho United States.
The memberS~of the committee, of which
X. En-. Sir samuel g. Lawrence. grand com
mander, Is chairman. now realize that they
are assured the presence OF an immense
gathering, probably the largest in the history
The committee has spared neither pains nor
expense in arranging Tor the reception and
entertainment of the Templar host next
month.
In the arrangements made by the Western
and Southern Communicates, IL is "A noticeable
feature that nearly all include pilgrimage
10 the White Mountains
Recognizing tho fact that large number
OF the Knights Templars will visit that region
during the week OF the conclave the gr and
commandery of New Hampshire will estqb-
ish headquarters ut the top of Mt. Washing
ton and at fabyan and be prepared 20 re-
ceive and refresh the many weary y'plgrims
travelling from afar. Already arrangements
have been made with the Boston n Maine
railroad officials tor 1900 sir knights TO ascend
Mt. Washington and large additions will be
made TO that number during the coming
weeks.
ST. Louis Commandery will arrive at the
Union station at noon Monday, Aug. ~,
and proceed TO its quarters at tho Hotel
Bellevue, Beacon street. The Carthage (Mo.)
Light Guard Band OF % pieces viii accompany
st. Louis Commandfry.
One of the largest communicates in the State
OF Iowa. Bruce Commandery "a of Red Oak,
En-. Sir George Palmer, commander, VIII at
tend the Boston conclave in body. It's mem
brs VIII start on Aug. 10, in special train of
Pullman sleepers, travelling almost wholly by
night, and spending the days in sightseeing
along the route They will reach Boston Mon
day morning. and during their stay will be
quartered on Upton street
Galesburg CommaDdery 3, En-. Sir G.. w.
Thompson, commander OF Galesburg, NJ;
Cleveland commander, of Rock Island, H.,
and Sterling Commandery 81, En-. sir Il. w.
beckwith, commander, OF Sterling, III, viii
make joint pilgrimage. They will come by
special train and will arrive In Boston 10 a. IN.
Monday, Aug. % and the quarters OF
this contingent o: Illinois Templars will be
at the Hotel Cluney, Boylston street.
The Denver Boston Knights Templars '05
Club, composed of members residing in Den
yer. Colo, will attend and the Mendelssohn
male quartet has been engaged 10 relieve
the monotony of the long journey to Boston
They Will arrive at the Albany depot, Aug. 20.
Hotel Denver, 5i5 Massachusetts, avenue. On
the following saturday they will 20 to Port
land Me-, and on Monday, Sept. 2, the party
will return to Boston and go directly 10
NantaslSet Beach to attend the convention of
the Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine. Tuesday
evening the party will start on their journey
homeward via the Fall River line.
81. Johns Comrnandery OF Philadelphia
Will arrive at y. 10 a. M, sunday, Aug. %, com
ing via Fall River line, and its headquarters
Will BE- at the Vendome, whore the members
will occupy the Presidential suite.
st. Alban Commandery IL of PHILADELPHIA will
be quartered at the Hotel Arlington, and on
Aug. 2S will keep open house from till 10
y. IN.
Crusade Commandery OF Baltimore will
come by fast express, making no stops en-
route reaching this city ut $50 p. IN. sunday,
Aug, 20, and will be quartered at the United
States Hotel Monday will be spent in sight
seeing, and a carriage drive has been arranged
or Wednesday, which includes "A visit to Bun
ker Hill aud Harvard College.