Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-22
A GRAND. PILGRIMAGE
Of Trinity Commandery y tie Til
ennial Conclave.
ne Route 10 Be Taken and Sene Features
Of the Conciave.

of the order yet held. calling together
an assembiage Of Sir knights repre-
senting all parts of the country from
the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The committee of ARRANGEMENTS Of
Trinity Commandery Of this city has
matured It's plans for a most enjoyable
excursion to Plttsburg and Il il conf
dent that the capital OF the Pine Tree
State will be fully and handsomely
represented in the great column Of Sir
Knights which will throng the streets
Of that city in the great parade Of
October 18th. The transportation ar
rangements have been placed in the
hands of Messrs. Raymond
& Whitcomb. TO provide the best pos
sible accommodations for the Sir
Knights and their ladies. and to leave
nothing undone to insure the utmost
comfort to every participant in the ex-
cursiOn. The resources of this well
known firm enable them to furnish
many special features in this direction,
and while nothing has been neglected
that can in any measure enhance the
enjoyment of the party. the cost OF the
trip has been placed at a low figure
at such moderate rate. in fact. that
every member should be induced to at
tend.
The special train will leave Augusta
at 10.15 A. NJ. and proceed over the d.
rect line OF the Maine Central Railroad
via HallOwell. Gardiner and Brunswick
to Portland. where it will be due about
1915. After a brief stay in the Forest
city. the journey. westward will be re-
sumed, the train passing over the
White Mountains line Of the Maine
Central
The night will find the excursionists
across Vermont and through northern
New York. Sunday morning finds
them in western New York and Mia
CARA Falls will be reached by noon.
There the train will be sidetracked in
a convenient location near the New
York Central station which is within
few minutes walk of the falls and all
the points of interest on the American
side of the river.
In the evening there will be a bril-
liant <,<..rI q Ia. snas
from Ptosbect Park. There win be an
pie time to witness this novel display
previous to the hour fixed upon for
departure. 40 =
Leaving Niagara Falls at 1900 F. NJ.
the train WIN proceed to ButfAlo'thence
to Ashtabpla and Youngstown,, Ohio.
and from Youngstown to Pittsburg.
The distance from Niagara Falls to
Pitsburg by this route is 2S2 miles.
The early morning will find the train
approaching it's destination and al
ready within the precincts Of the great
manufacturing district Of which the
twin cities of Pittsburg and Allegheny
form the centre. On reaching the des-
tination the train will be sidetracked
in convenient place and will be read
lily accessible during the stay in Pitts
burg.
Monday can be devoted to sight-see-
ing in the two cities and their vicinity.
and in this pursuit the excellent street
car service may be awaited Of. Elec-
trio street railways and inclined rail-
ways are operated over 24O miles Of
streets in Pittsburg and vicinity.
These latter-the inclined railways
are common to but few American cit
les. and constitute one of the peculiar
institutions Of Pittsburg.
Tuesday is the day of the grand
parade, which is to be the finest spec
tacle of the kind ever seen in this
country. The Communicates will pro-
coed in the morning to Allegheny
where the column will form. the hour
fixed upon for starting being 800 A.
M. The line of march will extend over
the new Grant Boulevard to Schenley
park. The distance is three and a
quarter miles. and the entire march is
over a macadamized road. Suitable
seats will be provided for the ladies.
The review will take place at Music
nall. III ulSUlISSdI Luc various UOulcS
will be conveyed back to the city by
divisions. the cars leaving at regular
intervals. By such means 1t is hoped
that long and tiresome waits will be
4.bviated.
General ]. P. S. Goblin. grand mar
shall. has just issued his general orders
and the general programme of the
parade and reception to Grand Master
Warren La Rue Thomas.
In view of the peace between Spain
and the United States this display of
templar pomp and grandeur is to be
turned into a glorious celebration Of
American victories With this idea in
view, the parade. for the first time in
the history Of templarism in America
will be formed on military lines.
Many of the commanders and staff
officers in line will be veterans of re-
cent battles on sea and land, some Of
them the most notable figures in the
war; General Gobin's general order
provides in the most complete manner
for a compact and beautiful display.
In the evening a grand reception by
the grand communicates will be given
at the Du Quesne summer garden to
Most Eminent Sir Warren La Rue
Thomas. grand master Of the grand en-
campment. This function win he