The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-08-28
Thousands Of People Witness the
Magnificent Pageant.
1T WAS A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT
Boston Puts on Her Holiday At
tire and Receives Her Dlstln-
qulshed Guests In the
Proper Style.

Boston. The clear skies and hot sun
of the past two days had given way to
heavy clouds, but finally the sun
broke through. Trains from every d.
rection brought thousands OF uniform
ed Templars and friends to swell the
host. Railroads were completely over
whelmed by the multitude Of the
crowd.
miles OF the state house to-day is prac-
tically holiday. The police appoint
ments were we'll nigh perfect. Short
ly before the parade started platoons
of police cleared every street through
which the Sir Knights were to pass.
roped them off, and until the last di-
vision passed no traffic of any kind
was allowed on those thoroughfares.
The line of parade was formed in 10
divisions of two sections There was
the usual delay in the formation Of a
great procession, but 1t was in readi-
ness shortly after 10 o'clock. and by
1856 the long line was in motion. the
signal for the start being greeted by
the cheers and salutes OF 10000 people.
AS the great body of knights moved
down Commonwealth avenue, the spec
tacle was inspiring.
The music of a hundred bands and
the applause of thousands OF peo-
pie filled the air. The gaily bedecked
horses pranced at the head of each di-
vision while the contrast of the digni-
fed black cloth uniforms, waving rich
plumes and silver and gold em-
blems conspicuous In the Templar uni
form, combined to present a scene
pleasing and impressive.
The leading division of the pageant
preceded by platoons of Boston's stur-
dy policemen. was very imposing The
eleventh division was led by Eminent
Sir Harrison Dingman, of Washing
ton. and his chief of staff Eminent Sir
Simon II. Merrill, assisted by five aides.
The right of the line was given to Cal
ifornia No. /. of San Francisco. fol-
lowed by Oakland and Golden Gate.
The head of the line reached the re-
viewing stand at Blackstone's Square
at 11:45. At this point the carriages
conveying Most Eminent Sir knight
McCurdy. grand master. and the off,
GERS of the grand encampment, dropped
out Of line and the occupants Joined
Governor Greenhalge in the reviewing
stand, where for five hours they viewed
the marching knights. The first divi-
sion as II passed the stand was by far
the most attractive and picturesque,
and contained the greatest variety of
features. Washington commandery of
Washington, ID. c., was preceded by
the most picturesque body of musi-
clans. the Mount Pleasant field band of
Washington, composed entirely of
young boys, dressed as zouaves. Co
lurbia commandery of Washington
had rs men In line, all mounted. and
was led by a mascot, the S-year-old son
of Sir Knight Ryder. mounted on
tiny black pony and In complete rega-
liza. The Boston commandery was the
strongest in number. having 300 men In
line. They were followed by Detroit
commandery, which delighted the spec
tators by a continuous exhibition of
fancy marching. Every one Of the II
Communicates in the second division.
which included $500 knights, were
headed by band, and this was like
wise the case in the third division.
commandery Of Chicago. which led the
tenth division was made up of $500
Templars from Illinois, attracted the
most attention in their division and ap-
plause greeted them on every side. The
California delegations in the division
Immediately following the Illinois
knights, were among the most consp!c-
uous in the entire procession. The Gin
namon bear, the mascot OF the Califor-
MIA commandery Of San Francisco was
a special object of interest. The 10
Communicates were In full ranks and
their steady marching elected cheers.
The New Jersey delegates were well
supplied with bands and made an ex-
cellent appearance. The twelfth and
the thirteenth divisions were greeted
by the tireless spectators with as much
enthusiasm as the first delegation. The
states OF Missouri. with st. Louis COM
mandery at its head, Iowa and Minne-
sofa, all made brilliant displays and
We'd with each other in the variety of
their marching movements and music.
Louisiana and Alabama's grand COM
manderies were prominent In the
twelfth division. The day was intense.
ly hot. Many women and children
were overcome in the dense throngs,
and scores Of Knights who had started
on the four and half mile tramp
dropped out of the line. The ambu-
lances from the police stations and the
emergency hospitals were busy all tho
time. The most serious accident re-
ported was to Miss Lillian Dudley, 16
years old. who was crushed In the
crowd at the corner of Hanover and
Washington streets. Her spine was
seriously injured.
II was shortly after $50 this evening
when the conclave was officially OPEN
ca at Mlsonic Temple. Most Eminent
Sir Hugh McCurdy. Governor Green
halge Of Massachusetts. Mayor Curtis
of Boston and Right Eminent Sir Sam
usl C. Lawrence. proceeded TO the tenn
pie. where they were greeted by a
large audience OF Sir Knights ana
Masons. Sir Lawrence acted as mas
ter Of ceremonies and introduced May
or Curtis, who welcomed the Knights