The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-05

the emblem of everything that was mean
and tyrannical. Then our country was
fighting it with tenacity and vigor that
proved a revelation to the inhabitants of
Johnny Bulls realm: today 1t is embraced
with the fervor and interest Of true BROTH
erhood and another remarkable evolution
In the course Of human events Ia thus
marked. The enemy has now truly become
a steadfast, and, 1t is to be hoped, an ever
lasting friend.
The Los Angeles Military band headed
the division, which was composed OF about
800 men on foot, in the saddle and In car
riages. the pedestrian contingent being ar
ranged so that their sashes and hat decor
atoms blended in pleasing display of our
national colors. One section was given
up to Scottish bag-pipers in full Highland
costume. The float "Amity" occupied
position in the center of the division, and
was good representation of Great brit
aims friendly attitude toward the United
States. In the front part Uncle Sam and
John Bull sat side by side, while In the
rear Columbia and Britannia occupied
equally prominent positions on an ele-
waited throne situated between two COL
umns draped in American and British
flags. At the base of the throne the
British lion rested. apparently well salts
fled with his surroundings and associates.
while over all scared the bird Of freedom
the American eagle.
Fifth Division
One of the handsomest of the many
divisions of the long parade was the fifth.
led by Marshal W1rsching, aids and
color bearers. and the Riverside Concert
band of twenty-one men, in white trousers,
black caps and coats. Section A was COM
posed of Royal Foresters, Independent Or
der of Foresters. The court wore the
full uniform of the order. The officers
were mounted, and the entire command
was Respondent in gold braid. epaulettes
and elegant chapeaux. The officers wore
long. white plumes, while the rank and
file were gay in plumes of scarlet. There
were fifty men of the Royal Foresters in
line. Thirteen city courts followed, car
rying flags and wearing canvas hats with
red, white and blue bands. After these
came several country courts with similar
distinguishing regalia. In all the Fores-
tiers turned out over 800 men.
The lodge of Fraternal Brotherhood
came next, carrying large flag and hand
bOIHe WHlle SdtlH DdUHer, OH winch was a
large eagle, the insignia of the order
A carriage containing nine members Of
the United Republican club (colored)
closed the division. Linen coats, light
hats and flags was the uniform worn.
Sixth Division
The Mexican band of thirty-two pieces,
in handsome uniforms of blue and white,
preceded the Ancient Order of Hibernians
with the flag of Ireland, between two great
American flags, heading a column of 400
men. These were led by a carriage con-
tanning Bishop Montgomery and others
One hundred and fifty members of St. Jo-
seph's Benevolent and other Catholic So
cieties followed. Twenty-Five members Of
the Woodbury. Business college, headed by
the college banner and handsome sam
pie of Old Glory, were in line, wearing
white caps with tri-colored bands and
carrying canes tied with the college colors
of purple, white and gold. The Hickory
club, with handsome portrait of -Old
Hickory" well to the front, was repre-
sented by fifty members in linen coats and
hats adorned with small flags.
Seventh Division
Marshal Bonynge rode at the head of the
seventh division, supported by the usual
number of aides trumpeters, color bearers,
and Browns Military band.
General c. c. Sherman, department COM
mander of the Patriarchs Militant, and
staff, Col Sam Smith and staff, mounted,
rode in front of the Cantons Orion, San
Diego, Riverside and Los Angeles, all
handsomely uniformed and wearing the
full insignia of the order. The long pur-
pie plumes of the chevaliers and the scar
let and white of the rank, presented gay
appearance. and the full regalia of this
fine looking division was an agreeable con-
trast to many in plain citizens clothes.
Following the Patriarchs Militant came
seven lodges of Independent Order of Odd
Fellows in full regalia. Each lodge car
ried handsome silk banner and flags.
There were in all over 600 men of this order
In line. Los Angeles lodge Is the oldest
in the city. having been organized in 1856.
Semi-Tropic lodge is distinguished as hav-
ing the oldest member of any lodge in the
city, and probably of that order in the
country. Charles W. Pomeroy is over
80 years of age, has been an Odd Fellow
fifty-two years. and marched with his
lodge yesterday the entire length of the
route on foot.
Eighth Division
In cool looking suits of white duck, with
trimmings of black braid, the Anaheim
band made a fine appearance. Miss Stella
Moliere representing an angel and riding in
a white carriage, formed one of the pref
test features of the parade. In the Mac
cabees' section the Lady Maccabees were
represented by small, artistic float. In
which Columbia and Uncle Sam sat side
by side, with representation of the white
squadron In the rear The float of the
order was handsome arrangement repre-
senting scene in Bible times, with King
Antiochus on his throne, and Mattathias,