The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-08-28
MASONS MARCHED.

Continued From First Page.
Portland Commandery followed some Of
the Kentuckians, who made splendid
show, yet the spectators were well pleased
| time in watching, and generously ap-
plauding the straightliness and precise
macrhing of Portland Commandery from
down where "they drink nothing but
rain" Other communicates followed
from Bangor, Biddeford, Bath. Lewiston,
Augusta, and the Maine men were all
popular along the line.
Then Pennsylvania led off the eight di-
vision, the Corinthian Chassures of the
Quaker City at the head of the line.
Every man looked as fine as if he had just
left his hotel instead of been waiting long
for place in line.
The ninth division was led by the Met
ropolitan Band of Detroit marching in
the form of a cross. The Michigan
Knights followed with the exception OF
Detroit No. l, which served as special es-
cort OF the grand master The display of
marching. especially Of Montrose Com
| mandery, was much admired and called
forth applause. Illinois, with the famous
Apollo Commandery of Chicago, led the
tenth division. Then came Elwood.. Com
mandery of Springfield, led by Col. Stev-
| enson's band
| California Comfnandery, No. 1, at the
headsof the eleventh division, mounted
and wearing regalia almost barbaric in
its munificence OF velvet and embroidery
rode through o constant roar of applause
and cheers. Every man among them was
physically giant. Oakland Comman-
derry of California followed in the wake
on foot. These, too, We're all sturdy men
and elegantly dressed and received a
warm welcome. kentucky, Louisiana,
Georgia and Wisconsin followed, and all
called forth bursts of applause Especial
~ applauded were the Georgians and the
Knights from St. Louis, who We're accom-
panied by a regular army band from the
Jefferson barracks. The Minneapolis
Communicates also attracted their share
of attention, by reason of their physiques.
The first division reached the end of the
route at l. 06. 1t was just $50 as the end
of the 18th and last division reached the
reviewing stand at the Quincy House.
The men of Kansas led the division and
the men closed the story of the procession
fresh and vigorous
When the parade reached Blackstone
Square fifteen minute stop was ordered
for disembarking. the most Eminent
Sir Hugh McCurdy and the officers Of the
grand eommandery of the United States.
This was the point where the review by
thi august body was to be made.
Seats in front Of the grand stand had
been prepared. and the first two rows
were occupiedaby the eminent grand ofic-
ers, together with His Excelency, Gov.
troit Communicates had been appointed
guard of honor for the grand master and
gra nd commander of the grand comman-
derry of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
Dretroit commandery, after beautiful
exhibition of marching. took seats in the
grand stand The Dewitt Clinton drum
corps, with the 'commandery of the same
name from Brooklyn, N. z won hearty
applause from the spectators in both
grand stands. When just in front of the
grand commandery they countermarched,
coming out in the form of
A GREEK CROSS
with the tall bugler for cente. Around
this pivot they wheeled, giving the whole
the appearance of Maltese cross Coming
to the Greek cross again, they marched
down the street. in order and some fine
exhibitions of marching were presented.
After the parade was finished, Boston
Commandery returned to the Blackstone
Square stand, and with the Detroit es-
corted the grand officers to the headquar-
tors Much credit is due to the Sir
knights in charge of the grand stand for
the lack OF confusion in discriminating
the grand officers.
The Knights in the last divisions of the
parade had weary waiting in line Some
broke line and made themselves at home
on the lawns Of neighboring residences,
where this was possible. At noon i'm
promptu lunches were enjoyed from ba-
mana carts and lunch stands
THE PORTLAND COMMANDMENTS
BEFORE THE PARADE.
There were 10 men in line when the
st. Adams alighted' from the train at
Boston and marched to the Brunswick,
under the escort of Cambridge Comman-
derry, of Cambridgeport, Mass, on Mon
day, 1t was received with much entnus-
iasm, being greeted at every corner by
round after round of applause In the