Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-24
ST. JOHNS DAY
Maine Commandery Will Today
EntertainS st. Johns of
Bangor and De MOlay
Of SkOwhegan
PARADE, SAIL, CLAM BAKE
AT POPHAM

Saint Johns day will be observed to-
day, Wednesday, in Gardiner and
Maine Commandery, No. /, X. T., are
to entertain st. Johns Commandery of
Bangor and DeMolay Commandery of
Skowhegan. Decorations made by res
idents of the city especially along the
line of march will be much appreciat-
ed by Sir Knights of this city. Mem
bers of Maine Commandery are to as
semble at the asylum at T.30 A. M. in
full Templar uniform. Lines will be
formed under the direction of the cap
tain general, and the commandery will
proceed to Depot Square in ample time
to receive the visitors, who will arrive
by special train at 8 A. M. Sir
knights are urged to report at the asy-
lum early in order that the work of
the uniform committee in filing all
uniforms may be facilitated.
Eminent Sir James F. Bagley, grand
standard bearer of the Grand Com
mandery of Maine, has been detailed
as chief marshal, and has appointed as
aids Sir Knights r. d. Simons and
Frank Harrington. The commanders
of the visiting Communicates are re-
quested to detail one Sir knight each
to act as aids on the staff OF the mar
shall Sir Knight Quartermaster from
tie visiting Communicates will re
port the number of pieces of baggage
to Sir Knight Quartermaster John II.
Wight OF Maine Commandery immedl-
ately upon their arrival.
Previous to the arrival of the special
tram, Maine Commandery will take its
position on the west side Of Depot
square, opposite the railroad station.
The visiting communicates upon their
arrival will be formed on the Depot
platform. Bands will be formed on the
east side of the square, ready to take
position in the line when the order of
march is given.
The following is the order of march:
Platoon Of Police, Chief Marshal Emil
nent SIR James F. Bagley and aids,
American cadet band of Portland,
Maine Gommandery No. l, Eminent
Sir Louis Fl. Conant commanding;
Second Regiment Band of Rangor,
Saint Johns Commandery, No. 5, Emil
nent Sir Fred c. Chalmers command
ing. Chambers Band of Portland, Dc
Molay Commandery, No. 10, Eminent
Sir Arthur r. Jewett commanding,
Grand Cemmandery officers in car
riages; ambulance attachment.
The revised line of march is as fol-
lows: Main to Bridge ta Water, Vine
School Lincoln, Brunswick to Water
street, where the parade will be dis
missed.
When the parade is. dismissed st.
Johns Commandery will change from
dress to fatigue uniform at odd Eel
lows hall and DeMolay Conlmandery
at the asylum Of Maine Commandery
and Maine Commandery IN armory and
prelates room of Masonic hall
The three Communicates will then
proceed with masse6 bands to Jhe
wharf of the Eastern Steamship Co,
where one of the steamers will be in
readiness for sail down the river to
Popham, where a bountiful clam bake
will be served at the Riverside Hotel.
Both hotel and beach viii belong to
the Sir Knights for the day.
Gardiner will be reached upon the
return trip at about P. NJ. \ buffet
lunch will be served at the Coliseum
and vaudeville enjoyed. The visiting
commands will return home at II
O'Clock by special train.
The following are the committees in
charge:
General committee-W. f. Brown,
chairman, F. n. Boston, c. o. Turner.
+. L. jerks. F. S. Smith, A. Suther-
land, F. a. Danforth, L. L. Ludwig. L.
II, Eonant. c. w. Miller, E. s. Lincoln
Finance-F. n. Boston, chairman, c.
+. Day, L. L. Ludwig, H. F.. Ira SIX,
A. Z. Lewis, H. f. Houdlette, J. +.
Bagley, c. w. Miller, c. a. Knight ].
H. Thompson, D. Fl. Herrin.
Musie-E. S. Lincoln. chairman, J.
F. Bagley. G. D. Libby.
Decoration-C O. Turner, chairman,
L. L. Russell, f. A. Wagner. H w.
Groves. H. F. Twombly w G. Preble,
f. L. Gray, R. P. Hazard, w. r.
Frost. e. F. Russell. D. S. McNaugh-
ton, G. A. Cunningham. j. w Hilbert