The Somerset reporter., 1909-08-26

ins of Palestine thousand years ago.
side but in the present happy meeting
an citizens, irrespective Of Templar
Id the community was rejoiced that SO
within its gates.
company at an early hour in the
afternoon. Here as at points previ-
ously visited were found elaborate
preparations for Comfort and enjoy
ment. To the left of the grove
military street of sixteen tents had
been erected, these having capacity
for 200 or more, and intended to shell
ter such part of the assembled tenn
plars as could not be housed in the no
tel and nearby cottages. Tables were
also in evidence, in the shade of the
naples and birches, and here, at the
close Of the afternoon the entire com
pany sat down u a banquet, the first
Of several meals, all highly enjoyed,
served by Caterer E. X. Delano, as
a portion OF the entertainment be
was counted upon 10 provide.
The committee in charge had doubt
less felt that the Sir Knights would
enjoy the quiet of Lakewood with its
opportunity to De somewhat By them
selves, a community of Templars, for
the time not so much Of the modern
world as of the age of the templars
wherein their rights and ceremonies
had origin. The program for the WIS.,
itors at this inland resort had been
arranged with due care, every pro-
vision, however, being made to per-
nit them to make use of their time,
regardless of fixed schedule, as their
fancies led them. Under this arrange
ment boating, bathing, fishing, enter
tainments at the theater, etc, occu-
pied the time until this afternoon.
AS the press is turning off this weeks
edition of the REPORTER the Show
hogan Sir Knights and their guests
are on their way here, over the Som
erset Traction line, and before the
last paper is through the folder the
good byes will be exchanged at the
Skowhegan station and the members
of Dunlap Commandery will be home
ward bound on their special train.
The following program, issued by
the committee in souvenir form, to
be preserved as a record of Dunlap's
visitation, will e We in condensed
form summary of the events of the
two days.
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH
1875 a m.--AIriyal OF Dunlap Commandery-
No. 5, X. T., OF Bath, Maine Central sta,
ton.
Lines formed In Railroad Square: March
to Asylum; Informal Greetings, Lunch
in Banquet Hail.
! ll.3o n m.-Lines formed for Grand Parade;
short rest en- route at RESIDENCE OF Eml-
/ nent Commander David \. Haig, Elm
Street. Parade terminates at Coburn
Park; Lunch served by ladies OF sunset
Chapter, order OF the Eastern star,
Lines reformed and march 10 city Han,
Uniforms dispensed with and Fatigue
donned.
800 p. m.-Cars on Somerset Traction line for
Lakewood; Sports, Fishing, Boating,
Bathing, etc, until 30.
$50 p. m.-Banquet.
S.l6 p. m.-tntertalnment al Lakewood
1heater.
1900 Midnirht-Good Night; Lights Out
'Slum Der undistuibed I'LL morning.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18th
to a. m.-Breakfast at Lakewood Inn.
Round of entertainment as provided by
committee some surprises; trips about
the lake by steamer and launches; pro-
gram subject TO variety and modification
to meet wishes OF guests.
LOO p m.-llnner al the Inn. At con-
venient hour, Uniforms donned. cars
taken 70 Skowhegan. nisem bark on
Madison Avenue near Prospect street.
lines formed with De Molay as escort,
accompanying Dunlap Commandery 10
train.
The Somerset Traction Companv's Fleet:
Steamer Margaret b and Launch Ariel, -
at disposal OF guests during their stay at
( Lakewood.