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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1895

Page

6

Knights Parade at Boston Adams statue reviewing stand

Crowds filled Cornhill, Brattle and Elm streets around the Adams statue as long lines of spectators pressed in from nine in the morning. Heat and crowding caused several fainting episodes and a facial bottleneck while police guarded the route for the Grand Encampment procession.

Adams Cornhill Brattle Street Elm Street George S. Morris Chelsea Dock Square Amés Hanover Street Samuel C. Lawrence Curtis McCurdy Greenhalge Scollay Square Tremont Street Masonic Temple Temple Men Scollay Square Union Station Market District

Great Sight Great Crowd at Boston March Parade

Tens of thousands crowded grand stands and sidewalks as plumed and belted swordsmen marched through Boston. Spectators endured hours of music and glare, admiring the host’s numbers and apparent intelligence amid a sea of uniforms and variations in dress.

Boston United States

Knights Templar parade lights up Boston streets

A vast, colorful procession through Commonwealth Avenue and Washington Street features Knights Templar grand dignitaries led by Governor Greenhalge, Sir Hugh McCurdy, and visiting commanderies from Detroit, Providence, Manchester, and Richmond. Spectators fill stands and sidewalks as bands, uniforms, and ceremonial drills captivate crowds in a lively post prompted by the grand review.

Massachusetts Fredéric T. Greenhalge Sir Hugh Detroit Boston Schemser New York Governor Greenhalge Washington Street Blackstone Franklin Squares Setts Charles G. Reed Worcester Henry Goddard Theodore D. Bates Boston Commandery Hugh McCurdy McCurdy Calvary Commandery Providence Brockton Mt. Washington Manchester N. H Richmond Holmes de Molay Commandery Herbert Ingalls I.\.B. Dana de Molay Blackstone Square Greenhalge Knights Templars United States Franklin Square Newton Street Samuel E. Lawrence Brand Rhode Island Charles C. Fry McGrath Exeter Street Spencer H. McCurdy Commonwealth Avenue le Rue Thomas G. C. Hutchinson Masonic Temple North America Brunswick Saginaw Mich Boylston Street Vendome

Grand Master McCurdy Leads Parade With Salutes

Reviewed by the chiefs, Grand Master McCurdy and Governor preside as the Plamned Swordsmen pass with salutations. On Washington street a clash with mounted police disperses the crowd, forcing spectators to the curb while horsemen clear the way. Most Eminent Grand Master Sir McCurdy and officers ready for the 12 o'clock trumpet notes.

McCurdy Washington Street King Place

Mass Mason Parade in Columbus Square Reviewed by Grand Masters

A large crowd packed Columbus Square as seven hundred Masonic members from Massachusetts and Rhode Island gathered for a grand review. Edwin B. Holmes of Massachusetts and Edward B. Louden of Rhode Island led the procession from the viewing stand at about 11 18.

Holmes Detroit Jackson Commandery Jackson Mich George Lovell Blue Lodge Greeley Cal Lovell Boston Columbus Square Massachusetts Rhode Island Edwin B. Holmes Massachusetts Grand Lodge Edward B. Louden Rhode Island Grand Lodge Masonic Fraternity Louden Edwin Baker Grand Lodge of W. H. Crawley W. Marshall Massachus

Beecham's Pills Promote Constipation Relief 10% and 25%

Advertising copy notes Beecham's pills for constipation available in 10 percent and 25 percent forms. Encourages readers to obtain the book at their druggist and follow it. Claims annual sales exceed 6,000,000 boxes.

Beecham

Copely Squares Throngs View Grand Templar Parade

About 6000 people filled Copley and Trinity square grand stands and streets to watch the Templar parade. Women in finery waved fans and parasols while police maintained order. Notables including City Clerk Galvin and Chief Engineer Stearns observed, as ambulances aided fainting spectators and photographers captured group scenes along the route.

Copley Square Trinity Square D. W. Spooner Ambulance Corps Boston Public Library S. 8S. Pierce Building Boston Art Museum Galvin Stearns Boston Board of Health Albert Geiger J. A. Jacobs Camrell John Mack J. 8. Jacobs

Mayor Curtis Leads Boston Knights Parade At Adams Square

Mayor Curtis rode a black charger at the head of the Knights Templar parade through Adams Square and Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. City officials and guests filled the grand stand as spectators eyed banners, costumes, and the grand master’s steady review from noon to 4:22 pm.

Adams Square Commonwealth Avenue Curtis Samuel C. Lawrence Vendome Allen Alvah Peters Silloway Osborne Mooney Mayor Curtis Alderman Presho Colonel Peters Green and Machugh City Hall Thomas J. Gargan Frank G. Walden Smith Wheeler Dodge Turner Frank Briggs Common Charles Jennings City Messenger Congressman Fitzgerald Colonel Boutwell Lawrencee Kentucky McCurdy Knights Templars Dixie Trilby Rome California Mother Hubbard New York City Tommy Tomkins

Knight Templar Parade in Boston Details and Reactions

A female observer recalls a Boston Knights Templar parade with varied uniforms, banners, and bands. She notes cheer moments for detachments and drum majors, the shaded grandstand, and her mixed boredom and amusement. The procession features mounted police, a dramatic ball opening, and crowds dense enough to defy physics, with notable figures and carriages including American dignitaries.

Knight Templar California Mounted Police Boston Philadelphia America

Christmas parade notes from a grateful citizen

Harriet Osgood recalls a holiday parade with marching bands from Canton Ohio Portland Maine Detroit Philadelphia and Louisville. She notes box lunches at 2 pm, dignitaries, a bear costume, and colorful uniforms. She mentions misgivings about tunes and praises the City’s pageantry and the bear’s bow to General McCurdy.

Schood Dixies McCurdy Vermont Canton Louisville Portland Detroit Harriet Osgood

Grand Master Sir High McCirdy Leads Day of Pageantry

Grand Master Sir High McCirdy drew attention throughout the day as he took part in the parade reviewed the procession delivered a grand address and attended receptions. The event unfolded as a notable ceremonial observance.

Sir High McCirdy

Knights' Receptions Glowing Grand Commandery Event in Boston

The Brunswick hotel hosts Massachusetts and Rhode Island Grand Commandery Knights Templar as guests arrive from across the country. Rt. Em. Grand Sir Knight Samuel C. Lawrence leads the reception with a grand banquet hall, floral decorations, and a crowd of knights and ladies enjoying music, handshakes, and evening gowns in a display of hospitality and pageantry.

Brunswick Massachusetts Rhode Island Knights Templars Red Cross The Templars Templary Samuel C. Lawrence Masonic Temple General Lawrence Eugene H. Richards W. R. Walker St. John F. C. Hersey Lawrence Medford Pacific Slope Atlantic Coast Canada Gulf Boston Sean Miss Lawrence William B. Lawrence Eugene H.richards

Dr Loughest and Co Remedies All These Ailments

Dr LOUGEST CO advertise cures for sexual and nervous ailments including impotency and kidney issues. They claim long experience, offer free consultation, and accept correspondence for distant patients. They publish a booklet “Read, Mark and Do” available for a penny stamp, mail order addresses Boston Massachusetts.

Mark DP Lougest & CO Columbus Ave Boston Mass

Elegant Hartford social: guests in vivid gowns and pearls

An items listing numerous attendees at a Hartford party, detailing their outfits from white satin and mauve silk to black velvet and yellow chiffons. Notables include Mrs. Gertrude Rugg Field, Mrs. Lunn, Miss Boardman, and Mrs. Sleeper, with descriptions of gowns, lace, diamonds, and corsages.

B. W. Rowell Winthrop Messenger Charles Crane Miss Boardman Miss Locke Mrs S. M Yeateman Washington John Gilman List Wheeling W. Va Dresden Ellett Newark John Guy Pueblo Col L. P. Schaus E. T. Davis Philadelphia Danvers Julia Weston Boston D. Hussey Kello

Mayor Curtis Hosts Formal Algonquin Club Reception

A reception for Mayor Curtis at the Algonquin Club drew Governors, grand commandery officers, and numerous dignitaries from Massachusetts New York Ohio Maine and Illinois. The event featured an elegant banquet and an informal afterglow in the banquet hall with many prominent Masonic leaders in attendance.

Algonquin Club Curtis Governor Greenhalge Wetrren le Rue Thomas Maysville Joseph W. Tellow New Hampshire J. W. Bowden New York Josiah W. H. H. Soule Massachusetts Rhode Island Samuel C. Lawrence Austin C. Wood R. H. Lloyd San Francisco Henry B. Stoddard Bryan, Tex Joseph M. McGrath Morgan Park Ill George M. Moulton Chicago Henry W. Rugg Providence H. Wales Lines Meriden Conn W.W. B. Isaacs Richmond N. B. Melish Cincinnati Horace M. Orahood Denver Col John A. Sloan Girard St. Louis Harrison Dingman Washington, D. C W. G. Bell Great Priory of Canada Grand Lodge of Maine Thomas Walker M. D St. John N.B Masons J. H. Bromwell Ohio Arthur McArthur Grand Commandery John P.S. Gabin Lebanon Penn H. L. Palmer Milwaukee Wis

Pittsburg Hosts Impressive Night For Conclave Hopefuls

Pittsburg Commandery entertained at the Quincy Hotel with hundreds of Sir Knights and ladies in a decorated reception room. Fraters toasted Pittsburg as the next conclave site, signaling joyous prospects for the Smoky City. Continued on Page 7.

Pittsburg Quincy Fraters

American Wringer Co Wringers and Sweepers Makers

The American Wringer Co. at 13 and Broadway extension advertises manufacture of wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. Repairs for all kinds of wringers and sweepers offered. Orders by mail promptly attended to. Telephone Tremont 764.

The American Wringer Co Broadway Extension City Tremont

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