Detroit Commandery Knights Parade in Lexington Drill
A Detroit Commandery parade and drill in Lexington delighted the crowd. The Knights in cream Fedora hats and black uniforms performed precise maneuvers on the historic green, drawing cheers from about 1000 spectators. After a morning concert and a railroad trip, the event culminated with a ceremonial drill near the old meeting site and a later reception at the depot.
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Detroit
Vendome
Union Station
Lexington
Schremser
Commandery
E. I. Garfield
Paul ‘Revere
Templars
Findelater
Pitcairn
Bedford Road
Concord Road
Concord
Bedford
Carlton A. Staples
Unitarian Church
Simon W. Robinson
William C. Mayberry
Congress
Ellery I. Garfield
Garfield
Commonwealth Avenue
Pennsylvania Rooters Rally Through Boston Streets
In New York a band played and rooters urged Pittsburg 98 as Pennsylvania pressed its case for the 1898 conclave. The procession moved along Berkeley and Boylston to Thorndike, chanting Ohio people, then countermarched to Back Bay. By 10 o'clock the rooting delegation returned to the Vendome as Pennsylvania commanderies kept open houses and receptions.
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New York
Avenue
Berkeley Street
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Berkeley
Boylston Streets
Thorndike
Ohio
Boylston Street
Back Bay
Grand Commandery
Vendome
Clemency Granted Cephas Wright. Chocktaw Indian Murder Case
President commutes Cephas Wright’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Wright, a Chocktaw Indian, was convicted of murder in the U S Circuit Court for the eastern district of cane. Crowds fill Washington street. preparations for a public procession and inauguration talk accompany the report.
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Washington
Cephas Wright
United States Circuit Court
District of
Cane
Pittsburg in 98 Knights Parade Through Streets
Pittsburg in 98 flaunts its enthusiasm as Knights of Columbus parade through Commonwealth avenue. The Waltham Watch Band leads the procession from Vendome with matrons and knights cheering in a lively display of support and pride for the upcoming convention.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Waltham
Burg
Ray
Penn
Syl
Van
Masonic and Templar Uniform Restrictions Cited
The text restricts members within the Grand Encampment’s jurisdiction from wearing any insignia badge or uniform from other than a recognized Masonic or Templar body while in the Templar uniform at conclaves assemblies or public events. It emphasizes subordination to the Grand Encampment and prohibits mixed insignia during such occasions.
Old Guard Anford’s Ginger Panacea for Summer Ailments
Sanf8 Ginger is praised as a powerful health tonic for summer dangers. The ad claims it strengthens stomachs bowels and nerves and fights colds chills and rheumatism. It emphasizes pure medicinal French brandy and imported ginger and warns against cheap substitutes. Sold by Potter Drug and Chem Co Boston with an owl trademark on the wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anford
Potter Drug and Cuem: Corp., Sole Proprietors
Boston
All Sir Knights Command Notice From Grand Master Hugh M Curdy
All Sir Knights will take due notice and guide themselves accordingly. Hugh M Curdy, grand master.
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Hugh M’curdy
Today’s Features Parade for Knights Templars
The chief events of conclave week are outlined with a 10 a.m. grand parade honoring Most Eminent Sir Hugh McCurdy, grand master, and officers of the Grand Encampment. R. Em. Sir Samuel C. Lawrence serves as chief marshal, with a parade route along Commonwealth avenue from Exeter street to Arlington street.
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Knights Templars
Hugh McCurdy
Samuel C. Lawrence
Commonwealth Avenue
Exeter Street
Arlington Street
Knights Templar Grand Commandery parade schedule review routes
The route includes Arlington to Boylston, and through Columbus, Huntington, Dartmouth, and Massachusetts avenues to Washington Street. The column will be reviewed at Colum bus Square by Edwin B. Foistmes, grand master of Masons in Massachusetts. Notable reviews occur at Blackstone Square and Adams Square with high officials and visiting officers. The event features designated division insignia, a nurse and medical staff, 8 pm steamer Cygnus departure from Constitution Wharf, 1200 tickets for Sir Knights and ladies, band music, and a reception at Hotel Brunswick hosted by Sir Samuel C. Lawrence. The Massachusetts Rhode Island grand commandery, with Rhode Island participation, will be represented amid formal recognitions by the Grand Lodge.
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Arlington Street
Boylston Street
Huntington Avenue
Copley Square
Dartmouth Street
Columbus Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington Street
Hanover Street
Columbus Square
Edwin B. Fio¢tmes
Masons
Massachusetts
Blackstone Square
Hugh McCurdy
Knights Templars
United States
Frederic T. Greenhalge
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Adams Square
Rt. Em
Samuel C. Lawrence
Rhode Island
Edwin A. Curtis
Boston
Constitution Wharf
Commercial Street
Grand Lodge of
Sightseers in Plenty for Boston Conclave
Boston crowds fill the streets as the triennial conclave draws visitors and locals alike. Citizens wear badges and pins marking the event while electric cars overflow with holiday traffic and hotel staff bustle in a perpetual motion of activity.
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Boston
Post
Rich display at Breck and Sons store in Boston
A Boston seed and woodenware firm, Joseph Breck & Sons, one of the city’s oldest houses founded in 1822, showcases an ornate front on North Market Street near Faneuil Hall. The frontage spans about 150 feet and features three large paintings of the Knights Templars.
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Joseph Breck & Sons’ Corporation
Boston
North Market Street
Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market
Order of Knighta Templars
Hach
Knights Templar Display Brightens City Buildings
A pyramid of bunting in Knights Templar colors spans the building corners with a sunburst of national colors. Joseph Breck & Sons and partners, including N. E B. Hollis and Mayo Meat Co, assisted in decorating their ground floors. R. M. Yale, a veteran Knight Templar decorator, designed and oversaw the display.
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Knights Templar
K. T
Joseph Breck & Sons’ Corporation
N. E B. Hollis
Swift
Chicago Beef
Mayo Meat Company
Bryden & Estabrook
E. J. Lyons
R. M. Yale
Knight Templar
Train schedules announced for commanderies and special trips
Additional departures added by New York and New England railroad include Joliet Newark and Paterson commanderies on August 28 and 29, Norwich Line boat train at 7 15 p m. A Milford Woonsocket extension for No 117 runs Tuesday to Friday with Boston departure at 11 15 p m A daylight trip to New York via Norwich Line Friday morning and a Sunday service to New York via Norwich Line September 1 with a steamboat train to New London at 7 15 p m.
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New York & New England Railroad
Joliet
Norwich Line
Newark
Paterson
Clinton Commandery
Brooklyn
N. Y
Milford
Woonsocket
Boston
Franklin
Ocean
New York & New England
New York
Norwich
Summer Street
Thames River
the Sound
New London
Wilson Bros Tremont row jewellers display
The Tremont row shop Wilson Bros displays a mounted Knight in armor in oil colors across the building front. A huge Maltese cross and cross and crown form focal points with red, white and black streamers. Bunting finishes the striking decor with interior embellishment for visiting Knights.
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Wilson Bros
Tremont Row Jewellers
Boston
Massachusetts Clothing Company
Hanover
Portland
Gloucester
Eng
Massachusetts clothing display with patriotic bunting
Storefront at the Massachusetts Clothing Company on the Han over and Portland streets is lavishly dressed in bunting and flags. The corner entrance shows American flags, a screaming eagle, streamers, and a Maltese cross with sword on the Han over side. A mounted knights image decorates Portland street, while the large showroom window bears “Welcome, Boston” between a cross and crown amid colored lights.
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Massachusetts Clothing Company
Hanover
Portland Streets
Hanover Street
Portland Street
Boston
Emergency Hospital Ambulances For Parade Duty
Dr Galvin superintendent of Emergency Hospital offers hospital ambulances and surgeons for the Knights Templars parade. The hospital covers the district between Broadway extension and Hanover street and will respond immediately to any surgical cases during the parade.
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Galvin
Knights Templars
Broadway
Extension
Hanover Street
Theatre Boxes Donated for Knights at Keiths
Boxes at Keith's New Theatre donated by Mr Keith for the con clave week for Eminent Sir Knights visiting. Sir Joseph L White serves as secretary with headquarters at the Boston and Albany railroad office 366 Washington street where applications for favors should be made.
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Keith
Joseph L. White
Boston & Albany Railroad
Washington Street
Out of Town Papers Ad Seeks Sir Knights Visit
The 8 R Niles Advertising Agency at 256 Washington Street invites Sir Knights to call at their office to inspect their home papers, which they receive daily, and read their announcement in another column.
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8. R. Niles
Washington Street
Sir Knights
Latest Hotel Arrivals From Across The United States
A list of guests at hotels includes numerous travelers: J J Coggins of Atlantic, Charles H More of Chicago, Thomas A Jewett of Gardiner Maine, A R Anderson of Belleville Pennsylvania, Edward Leopold of Waois, Samuel Young of Newark New Jersey, and many others from Maine to Ohio and Maryland. The roster shows patrons named by city and state, with pairs noted as couples and various supplementary travelers.
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Quincy
J. J. Coggins
Atlantic
Charles H. More
Chicago
Thomas A. Jewett
Gardiner
H. Walker
Altoona
Penn
A. R. Anderson
Belleville
Edward Leopold
Waois
Samuel Young
Newark
Waitlaw
A. Barnes
Union
A. . Batgs
Augusta
Samuel Hibbert
John
H. B. Holmes
Toledo
A Ee
E. R. Fulton
A. J. Whetmore
Frank Powell
Mapestile
Kan
Edwin F. Rockwell
Sacionati
Alexander Gordon
Baltimore
John K. Keen
Ee Ja
B. L. Butrick Scarceres O
J. B. Sparrow
L. Keith
Syracuse
N. Y
American Wringer Co. Advertises Wringers and Sweepers
The American Wringer Co. located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mMmangles spring beds and carpet sweepers with repair service for all kinds of wringers and sweepers. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone call Tramaent 164.
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The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Tramaent
Knights and Ladies Ride Cygnus in Boston Harbor Excursion
The Cygnus steamer chartered by the Templars carried hundreds of Knights and guests from multiple states on a Minot's Ledge and lightship circuit. The Waltham Watch Co Band played aboard while colors flew and badges glittered. arrivals included Louisville and Wilkes-Barre contingents. Refreshments were served and the bay voyage concluded after sunset.
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Cygnus
Iron Steamship Company of
New York
Grand Committee of the Templars
Boston
Minot’s Ledge
Waltham Watch Company
Red Cross
Templars
Constitution Wharf
Nebra
Kansas
Idaho
California
Union
William Ryan
de Molaymandery 12
Louisville
Charles S. Landis
Dien Lee Commandery
Wilkesbarre
Penn
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Sacred Ground
Brattle
William Jenkins
Dixon, Ill
Jimmy Eckels
Pittsburg Commandery NO. 1
Quincy House
Colorado
Maine
Illinois
Victoria
Tlllinois
Essex Street
Altgeld
Charles P. Kane
Sangamond
H. H. Montgomery
Augustus Ll. Webster
James P. Sherwin
F. C. Winslow
Grand Sentinel
William J. Orr
Knights
Lorrimer
John J. Oe
Hi. R' Woon
Waard Nie
Bromfield Sts
Buston
Extress
Lorrimer &Co
Schlitz
Milwaukee
Purchase St
Mass
Jos
N. E
OLD Guard
Wilson Bros. Display
OUT OF Town
Ascher Rosnosky
Yankee
DELL
Melton
Cassimere
Ae Melton
Kersey
Itc
Genuine FireSale
Summer St
Maroh
Rueter & Co
Spring Brewery
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