Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Marching and Countern,arching.

ing along the streets leading to the point
of rendezvous, 18th and X streets. Chief
Marshal Nailor and his aids We're busy
signing the various organizations to their
stations. This was accomplished without
difficulty. Promptly on time the signal was
given and the pilgrimage begun. Moving
down 10Th street, the unique column swung
into l. street amid the strains of martial
music.
Major Richard Sylvester, the superintend-
ent. personally in command Of the pO
lice escort. Lieutenant kenney rode at the
head of detachment of mounted officers,
who We're formed as a V. with the point in
the lead or in foot ball parlance. moved
as flying wedge. Credit should be given
the policemen. not only for their appear
ance in the parade, but also for their sue
cess in handling the crowds. The guar
dams of the peace were generously APP
plauded. Next in line We're Chief Marshal
Allison Nalor, jr. and his staff. Haley's
Band, the musicians wearing the Shriner
costume of dress suit and red feZ, followed
Il didn't know that in all the world
there existed many dress suits as have
passed me in this turnout remarked an
onlooker. He had good reason to SO COM
ment. There were dress suits without
limit, and each contained Il Shriner. limit
less in his devotion to his shrine. Almas
Temple Of this city, at the head of the
line. made excellent showing.
The same, however must. to be truthful.
be said of every other temple making up
a giant drum major directing the progress
of the Washington Light Infantry Band !;
temple the members of which wore cleo
trio boutOnnieres; a midget of Shriner
riding a diminutive bicycle; temple bear
ing rope that surrounded its band Of mu-
sic. the players being in gaudy costume,
and the fancy drilling of several Arab pa
trolls.
When the head OF the parade at Sd street
executed column right into Pennsylvania
avenue the roadway of the broad thorough
fare was alive with bipeds. but the police
cleared a way. Numberless red lights Of
long burning qualities were ignted as the
Shriners moved along. The sight from
the Treasury Department building looking
eastward along the avenue was. to say
the least, brilliant. Not only the red lights
but private decorations, were very much in
evidence The new post Office building was
a mass of light, while hotels and business
establishments, especially in the section
near 18th street. endeavored. and with much
success to Guido the aurora bOrealis.
Under n senrchIiEht.
One enterprising individual operated a
searchlight from the roof of his building
The Examinations included many reproduce
lions of the Shriners badge. the scimitar,
crescent and star, in incandescent electric
lamps.
After passing in review before the i'm
perial potentate and other mobiles of note,
at Lafayette Square, the column turned
sc nth into 18th street, and then disbanded
Shriners and everybody else next FASTENED
to the Washington monument grounds to
secure advantageous positions from which
to witness the fireworks displays. From
the time of the ascension of the first balloon
until the final kaleid Is copic aerial Offering
there was continuous chorus of apprecia.
tive ..Ohs" and abs from thousands Of
threats The display one that excited
not only the admiration but the wonder Of
the multitude. 1t was a superior topping
off of a fitting climax to a memorable day'