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people who were packed up between the curb and the buildings as close as herrings in a box . There was a rush to the front , an eager wave forward of ihe mass of people , and an elongating of necks to catch the first g limpse of the column . A single wild note rung out , and after it a long roll , as though fifty drums had joined in tbiir voices together , by which the mighty host might keep step as a man . 'Then

a score of gaily caparisoned steeds danced into sight , carrying proudly ? . s many Knights , gay in gold and white and crimson . A band in gray next filled the vision , and close behind them marched the first column of Knights , whose rich uniforms caught the dazzle of the sun as it touched the edge of their burnished swords . Four milk-white steeds drew next a carriage , which in tuin was followed by other carriages in which rode the honoured officers and members of the Grand

Encampment . " They were a fine body of men , and it did one good to look at them . On some sat age and dignity , while on a few the traces of early manhood were yet distinctly marked . 'They were representative American citizens , and represented the wealth and the manliness and the intelligence of two dozen States .

Along behind , after an interval of some moments , a wide line of policemen came marching up , almost filling the street from curb to curb and keeping the crowd of spectators in its proper place . Then came half a score of aids on horseback , and after them another band that set every pulse to beating in time with a stirring march . The Cleveland Greys in full dress uniform , with the even

precision of the veteian , and with their polished bayonets shining in the sun like points of lights , held the next position in thc line of advance . Then Oriental Commandery , which certainly needs no introduction to Cleveland , came in regular order , and held their own in appearance and drill with any body in tbe procession . 'To attempt any description of the column would of

couise be impossible , or to g ive in detail thc points that caught the eye as they marched past . It was a glittering page-ant , set to music , from one end of tbe line to the other , and one band hardly began to fill the tar of the listener before its notes blender ! in with the music from another band that was close upon its heels . All was light , and sound , am ! morion . Here came a long line of Knights in while and black ; thin a band in blue , with facings oi

red over while ; then a banner of silk , with the words " Toledo , No . 7 . " in green on a ground of black or " Tiffin , " sit iii by the picture of a solitary Knight on horseback ; then " Massillon , " in gold on a blue ground ; " Reed , " of Dayton , backed by a large red ctoss set in editings of gold ; nnd then other bands and otlur Knights , and other music , until everything seemed lor-t in the rush ' of excitement .

'Then came more aids on hoiireback , nnd "Hanselmann " shining out in conspicuous Inters on a silken banner . Close upon its heels marched tbe Seventh Regiment Band , in iltep blue , if regulation cut . Thin Youngstown , Sandusky , Conncaut and other Ohio commanderies followed in such quick success '!! 11 tbrit il ivas almost impossible to read the names en the banners as tbey passed .

New York and Ki ntucky followed next with numerous commanderies ; then Rapier , of Indianapolis , that gave some fancy drilling ; then Louisiana , No . 2 , the distinctive features of which were six men clothed in long white robes and red cowls—the meaning and intent of which is unintellig ible to the non-Masonic li okerson . On they go , in seemingly endless column . Philadelphia ,

Pittsburg , Detroit , far-if ! Kansas , 'Texas , the " Lone Star " of Masonry , all added their contributions of stalwart men and fancy uniforms . At last a deep roll of drums—seemingly endless—was heard , and a new interest revived , as the heads went hig her to see what was coming next . A drum corps , perfect in precision , came into sic _ ht , and after it a band with . silver instruments , and clothed in uniforms of blue and

red . *• After it marched Apollo Commamlery , of Chicago , a body of men hard to equal in appearance and style , Mid i-ue-ll as always reflect credit upon the place from which ihey bail . Next came St . Louis , hardl y less attractive in appearance aud style . After them on swept the line , the extent of

which can only be judged by the list participating , as given below , and the beauty of which can only be known by those who were able to see it . 'The Grand Encampment , in carriages , passed through the Public Square to a point in Superior-street , in front of the City Hall , where they halted , while the chief officers took their places in the stand wbich had been provided

them on the south side of the street just opposite the Hall . Here they stood and reviewed the columns as they passed . The line was just one hour and a half—taking out three minutes for halts—in passing the Leader otlicc , and that on a good steady business gait . When the last of the line had passed the reviewing stand , the carriages of thc Grand Encampment again fell into line , and marched over the

g iven course with the procession of Knights . When the last of the line had passed Euclid-avcnuc on Erie-street , the head of the column was resting on Euclid , a little below Perry-street—a fact which will give any one acquainted with the territory some idea of the size . Crowds of people literally packed the pavements on either hand , the whole extent of the route . Innumerable residences along the whole line were decorated in beautiful

style , and in front of many stood men with pails and p itchers of water , which was a godsend to tbe tired Knights . Thc only drawback was the heat , which was much greater than on the average summer day in Cleveland . Several men gave out , and were obliged to retire from the ranks , but , fortunately , no serious prostration was recorded . \ Vhen the head of the column bad reached a point on

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Euclid-avenue , a halt was ordered of each commandery as it came up . The hot and tired men were marched to tbe cooling shade on the north siileof the street , and along back on Willson and Prospect , while the officers and members of the Grand Encampment passed by in review . The procession then re-formed and marched straight down to the square . The Grarrd Encampment proceeded direct to the Criminal Court Room , where the sessions were to be

held , while the various commanderies marched to their various places of stoppage . The full list of commanderies participating , as prepared hy Captain General Lyttle , is as follows : FIRST DIVISION . —Sir J . Burton Parsons , commanding . Aids , Sirs V . W . Pelton and H . C . Monfort . Cleveland Grays , with band , followed by Oriental Commandery , cscarting the Grand Commamlery ol Ohio . In all , 300 swords .

SECOND DIVISION . —Sir George W . Short , commanding . Aids , Sirs C . H . Flack , and Seth M . Laird . Band , and twelve commanderies of Ohio , numbering 716 swords . THIRD DIVISION . —Sir James Gordon , commanding . Aids , George H . Willis and William S . Forshee . Band , and twelve commanderies of the State of Ohio , numbering

880 swords . FOURTH DIVISION . —Sir E . F . Brown , commanding . Aids , Issac Reynolds and John C . Mackintosh , followed by tight commanderies of New York , 55 8 swords , and seven commanderies of Kentucky , 288 swords . FIFTH DIVISION . —David R . Hunt , commanding . Aids ,

S . Sickles and C . P . Chapman . Band , thirteen commanderies of Indiana , two of Washington , D . C , one of Vermont , one of Maine , and seven of Canada . In all , 97 6 swords . . SIXTH DIVISION . —De Witt C . Carroll , commanding . Aid ;; , F , Lynch and W . A . Rupert . Band , and eight commanderies of Pennsylvania and one of Ptlaware . 549 swords .

SEVENTH DIVISION . —C . Laing , commanding . Aids , W . H . Huntington and T . T . Hoffman . Band , with seven commanderies from Pennsylvania , three from Texas and one fiom Mississippi . In all , 804 swords . ( 7 i > /•( ' Cnlitiiiltld . )

Globe Theatre.

GLOBE THEATRE .

Whilst very nearly nil around the theatrical woild is aglow wilh novelties , this house continues to draw , with comparatively old stock , a large shale of public support . With " Stolen Kis ^ e . s " at tight o'clock , and " 'The Lion ' s Tail "' at ten , Mr . Righton prest-uts a bill of fare both palatable and digestible . Mr . Miriiti ' s homely little

drama , if not oviiHowmg with smart dialogue , lacks not interest if plot and incident , and from the rising to tbe fall of the curl .-iin , the alttinion ol the audience is fairly held by ihe aciion of the piece . Change of cast li ning be-in effected since ils first production , Mr . Macklin now effectively supr ¦ lies the place of Mr . Liatbts , and Miss Rnch . ) Sanger has slipped into the

shoes of Miss Lydia Foote-, tbe bitter biily with that fickleness peculiar to her charming sex , having abandoned sweet "Stolen Kisses , " for showy "Aluminium Gold . " Of the burlesque that follows enough has already been said as to the blemishes of this trifle , but whether good , bad or indifferent it pleases , a fact fully

ti stifled by thc merriment it provokes , and the " long run" it has already enjoyed . Thanks to the exertions of that "naughty boy" Mr . Righton , the " Lion's Tail " now wags with a joyous vitality that is astonishing , considering the depression and limpness it displayed when first presented to the view of a critical audience . _>_ ,

Royal Park Theatre.

ROYAL PARK THEATRE .

Since this veiy comfortable Theatre has been under the management of Madam St . Claire , play-goers , whether residing in the immediate neighbourhood or not , have had much to be thankful for .

" Arrah-Na-Pogue" has within the last fortnight been substituted for " 'The Rake ' s Progress , " and what with the excellence of this favourite play and thc powerful acting of Mr . Shiel Barry , and Mr . and Mrs . Sullivan , a most enjoyable evening may be passed .

Romeo and Juliet are again to figure on the stage , this time in a French opera , " Les Amants de Ve rone , " by the Marquis d'liry , which is to be played this winter at the Paris Lyrique . Twelve composers have already set the Shakespearian libretto , beginning with Benda in 1772 , and ending with Gounod in 186 7 ; but not one of the operas has been a lasting success . Will the unfortunate " thirteenth " belie its character ?

MisONic SONGS . —A selection of Masonic Songs set to popular airs , written by Bro . E . P . Philpots , M . D ., F . R . G . S ., is now ready , forming a handsome volume , bound in cloth , with gilt edges , 3 s . Sent post free from the office of this paper on receipt of stamps or post-office order value 3 s . 2 d . —ADVT .

HOLLOW-AY ' OINTMENT ANI > PILLS . — -Old Wounds Sores , and Ulcers . —Dai v experience corfrrms the- fact whicn has triumphed over opposition for thirty years . —viz ., that no means are known equal to HOIIOWHV ' S reme'dies , for curing bad legs , sores , wouncis , diseases ofjtlie skin , erysipelas , abscesse-s , burns , scalds , and in truth all cases where the skin is broken . To cure the-se infirmities

quickly is of primary importance , as the compulsory conlnrement indoors weakens Ihe general he-ahli . The ready means of cure are found in Holloway ' s Ointment and Pills , which heal the sores and expel their cause . In the very worst cases the Ointment has succeeded in effecting a perfect cure , after every other means had failed of giving any relief . Desperate cases best display its virtues , —[ Aim . ]

Sketches Of Masonic Character No. Vi.

SKETCHES OF MASONIC CHARACTER No . VI .

Though Bro . Walkington is not a shining candlesti Ihe is emphatically a " brick " in the great buildin , / l Masonry . He is still onl y Bro . Walkington , and thouo- ' i not distinguished by mysterious initials or decorated wit / gorgeous jewels , he is a worthy man anil a zealou . member of his lodge , the "Alexandra . " A true frien 1 BRO . WALKINGTON IN THE TYROL .

I . r .. .- — r .- _ .. tr : . . . . 'U , an agreeable companion , and an intelligent and cultivate ! Mason , he forms part of that mass of untitled brethren wh are always good work , and not averse to veirtsViment and who , keeping the golden mean "moderation" A between two extremes , are ornaments to Freemasonry ana do good service to humanity . Thoughjit is more thai ! possible that Bro . Walkington will never be a W . M ., n

there are both luck as well as fashion in such things ) few stand higher Masonically than Bro . Walter Walking , ton on the long roll of our brethren . Though not a di giiitary be is looked up to , and often quoted , and mure than one plca . sant gathering and more than one agreeable reunion owes its success to the zealous if unrewarded labous of our good brother ,

In one point he has always been distinguished , he has always been a persistent advocate of Women ' s Rights , in respect of our Masonic assemblies , and his well-known lodge , the " Alexandra , " is famed for the amiability and empri'ssement with which it welcomes ils lady guests , aml dispenses " charming hospitality , " as a French brother puts it . Indeed , Miss Jones said in our hearing , that " she

had never spent a jollier ilay , " but as she was talking earnestly to a very good-looking young man , we think that might have something to do with the serene contentment of our charming sister . Well , Walkington and bis chum , Bro . Bolsovcr , have started for a walking tour in the Tyrol , and having made a most successful journey , have returned to tbe metropolis ,

to delight the society they live in , anil to cbcer up the wives of their bosoms , for neither , wisely enough , would take bis wife with him . First of all Walkington said " rny wife don ' t like walking , mid I shall always bave to \ K getting her a carriage , " and then Bolsovcr added " mine can ' t travel without seven large boxes , and so I vote we leave them at home ; wc shall get on better without thrm . "

But our fair sisters have in the meantime been down at Broadstairs with their children and nurses , they have done very well , for not only can women take care ol themselves , but we believe they like tvtry now and then to be left to themselves , and to be quit of tbe lords of the creation .

Some pee pie do aver that under such circumstance's they become quite natural , put off all acting and masquerade , and speak the truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth one to another , though we hold , however , that this is a scandal on that excellent , and reliable , and suffering , anil

angelic sex . Walkington says , Bolsovcr agrees , and we believe , the assurance that they have never enjoyed themselves more , never were , belter in health or travelled more quietly ancl satisfactorily . In fact Bro . Jones declares " that if a man wants to travel with satisfaction to himself he must leave his women at home . " Jones , no doubt speaks feelingly ,

but we have known " women , " as they term them , who were thc best and cheeriest of fellow voyagers , who made light of every difficulty , and added greatly to the zest of eveiything . In fact women often make better travellers than men , for they never grumble and are always pleased . However our two friends departed , and a most prosperous

time they had of it . 'They saw lnnspruck and Meran anil Bolzen . They looked with admiring gaze on those " everlasting hills , " they learned to appreciate thc simple and loyal character of the Tyrolese ' , they beheld one or two gray headed survivors of those who fought with Andreas Holer in great days of old . 'They conversed wilh not a few who had seen " Vater Radetzky " and followed their old leader

exultingly to ceitain victory . 'They have fished in Tyrolean streams , loitered amid 'Tyrolean passes , stood reverently within 'Tyrolean Churches , and watched the contrasted glory of the varing shades of hill and dale , and woods and trees , and mountain rivulets . Nay , tbey have even taken part in a " Schutzen Ftst . " In fact , they bave come back , enthusiastic about " Tyrol " and the Tyrolese . Bolsovcr

e .-pccially , ( who ought , as Mrs . Bolsovcr says , to know better ) , still talks persistently about a " Tyroleriun " with a short petticoat and a neat ankle , as the Germans say " gut gewachsenes madchen " to whom he lost his heart , ( he a maried man ) , at a wayside 'T y rolese Inn . " An . these married men , " says Mrs . Bolsovcr , " they always behave so ill . "

If you meet Walkington and Bolsovcr at the Alexandra Lodge , you will hear of a most delightful " outing , " am a great deal about the Tyrol which is both interesting anil true . If any of our good brethren are either depressed or dyspeptic , we would advise them another year to leave all their "impedimenta"behind them , " safclystcred awaysomewnere , sir" as Jones puts itand not forgetting their passparts ,

, , to take , rod in hand , a walking tour in the Tyrol . '" v will come back , we feel sure , refreshed and strengthen ™ in body and in mind . 'Time changes many things here below , and ourselves not the least , but the old Tyroleai hills remain thc same , telling in their stillness and be * !* the wonders of beneficent naturc , of the graces of some ot 11 ste

finest sceneiy in tbe world , and of the attractive ex » ^ of a patriarchal and loyal people . On everything ot car "decay ' s effacing fingers" and time ' s ruthless ma re leave a telf-tale token , but the glories and the marvels 01 handiwork of T . G . A . O . T . U . still exist unchanged in J scrutable majesty , to witness of a Divine Origin al , an ^ educate and elevate not the least in the 'Tyrol , the lectual mind of man .