The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-04
K. OF P. ENTERTAINMENTS
THE PROPOSED TRIP THROUGH THE
GAS BELT ABANDONED.
Industrial Parade Declared OR-PrO-
gramme of Drills Of the Uni
form Rank.

c. s. Denny's committee on entertainment
for the knights Of Pythias encampment
held meeting last night. About half the
members were present. Mr. Denny made a
detailed statement of the work which had
been done by the committee and that which
was proposed. He informed the committee
that he had carried out it's suggestion in
calling a meeting of committees from the
Commercial Club and Board of Trade to
consider an industrial street parade during
the encampment The representatives of
commercial bodies had advised against it,
and no steps had been taken to arrange for
it. He also recounted the history of his
troubles over the proposed gas-belt excur-
sion, telling how the towns along the line
/ ad responded and given encouragement to
the project until they were asked how much
they would contribute Then it was long
time before any replies could be received,
and they were not very favorable. Two or
three towns had recently agreed to help
defray the expense. Then there was also
some trouble about railroad lines and rates.
The committee decided that the industrial
parade should be declared off, and also
agreed that nothing further be done toward
arranging for the gas-belt excursion. Sew
eral members declared that the excursion
would rot be pleasing to the members of
the Supreme Lodge, anyhow. 1t was
thought best to drop the matter entirely
and devote the money that would have gone
to defray the expense of it to other enter
tainment.
The proposed buffet luncheon to the Of
hcers of the Uniform Rank met with hearty
approval. AT former encampments men,
bers of the Supreme Lodge and Supreme
Assembly have been banqueted, but the Of
ficers of the Uniform Rank have never be-
fore been given any such attention. This
being the birthplace of the Uniform Rank
and the home of the highest officer, it was
thought very appropriate that something
more than usual be done in recognition Of
the officers. The luncheon is for the major
general and his staff, the brigade command
ers and their staffs, colonies, members of
the executive committee and members of
the entertainment committee. 1t would
have included all field and line officers If it
were possible to take care of so large
number. With the line drawn as it is it is
estimated that five hundred will be present.
The entertainment committee discussed
the luncheon fully and decided to recon-
mend to the executive committee that it be
given. The chairman of the committee and
already seen the proprietors of the new
Hotel English and made conditional ar
rangements with them to serve the lunch
con. The executive committee had already
agreed to bear the expense, so that it is now
assured that it will be given at the Hotel
English.
The entertainment committee also de-
cided to recommend to the executive COM
DIV ha
vided for the wives of the representatives
to the Supreme Lodge. Usually about 90
per cent. of the representatives are accom-
panied by, their wives: About seventy or
it was thought drive over the city, with a
stop and refreshments at the Country Club,
would be a suitable entertainment. Chair
man Denny was authorized to appoint a
committee, of which he shall be the head,
to arrange for this.
THE WEEKS PROGRAMME.
Major General Carnahan was present at
the meeting and outlined the programme for
the week so far as the Uniform Rank is
concerned. Monday afternoon, Aug. %, the
camp will be formally turned over by the
executive committee to the major general,
the X. of P. flag will be run up and Hey
wood Park will become Camp Colgrove.
There will be some formalities connected
with this occasion, including the presenta-
ton speech, an address in behalf of the
city and one in behalf of the State and the
acceptance of the camp by Major General
Carnahan. General Carnahan said he
thought this would be the largest encamp-
ment ever held, and would certainly bring
together more men in camp than were ever
seen in this city. More companies than ever
before are entered for the prize drills.
Tuesday morning, the occasion of the
opening Of the Supreme Lodge convention,
the First Regiment Of Michigan will es-
cOrt the Supreme Lodge representatives
from the Denison House to the State Capt.
toll. This honor is conferred upon the Mich
igan Regiment because that State is the
home Of the supreme chancellor of the or
der.
Tuesday afternoon comes the street pa
rade Heretofore only the members of the
Uniform Rank participated in this, but on
this occasion all the subordinate lodges
may take part, and there are prizes offered
which make it to their interest to do SO.
The parade will therefore be much larger
than usual. and will start earlier than usual
1t will leave Camp Colgrove at 2 O'clock
and the line of march will be south on
Meridian street and around the west side
of the monument TO Washington street east
on the north sioe of Washington street to
East street, back on the south side az
Washington street to Capitol avenue Here
the parade, as such, will disband, the Uni
form Rank regiments marching back to
Camp Colgrove. General Carnallan commit
mented the city officials and the police slI-