The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-10-08

The chairman Of the Committee on Time and Place
Annual Gonay ss snsy mac ds
the city OF Bufao October 7, 1869, which on motion
The special committee on the Grand Commanders
address made their report, which was received and
adopted.
msndsres OF Missouri and Pennsylvania were re-
ceved and acknowledged.
Sir w. F. Rogers, from the Committee on Books
and Accounts, reported that they had carefully OK
amned the reports and accounts Of the Recorder and
Treasurer and found them correct
The chairman OF the Committee on Jurisprudence
reported the following In relation to the question
submitted by Sir Thomas O. Cassidy In relation to tho
rights Of Knights Templars at Masonic funeral:-
The N. Ss; 20 a the
would not DO proper TO perform al the rsmpAr funs-
The Commandsry 81 Knights Tsmpars in the forming q
the procession would so all a. escort and preosds ne
The remainder Of the morning session was occu.
pied with labor In the new Code OF Statutes and Re.
adopted Is the relating to the fees for comforting
the orders Of knighth0od in the subordinate COM
manderies in this JURISDICTION, which makes 1t on.
liaatory upon the diilerent communicates to charge
the sum OF thirty dollars for CONFER uio S1a
During the morning session X. E. Samuei .as
Past Grand Commander OF Louisiana, was received
WIN fqll knightly honors.
Labors were suspended at half-past one O'Clock
until the afternoon session.
Afternoon Session.
The C0mmandery labors were resumed at three
O'clock Sir John A. Lenerts in the chair. The fur
ther consideration OF the new Code OF Statutes and
Regulations was taken up and finally adopted after
many careful and judicious alterations ana the
former code was repealed. -
Several visiting Sir knights representing the
Grand Communicates from different States were 70.
ceiyed with knightly honors:
On motion OF Sir Joseph b. Chafec warrant was
al P0ughkeepsle, N. Y.
nual conclave to procure suitable testimonial for
presentation to their retiring Grand Commander
formed that duty, and the presentation OF q Past
Grand Commanders jewel, together with hand
somely engrossed set OF resolutions, very beauti.
fully framed was then made by Sir John W. Simons
In very handsome manner, coupled with pertinent
and pleasing remarks. The recipient was equally
resolution of perfectlng the charter Of Palestine
Commandery was introduced and adopted.
C0mmandery closed In due form.
The knights Tcmplar Grand Banquet and Re-
coptlon. -
The banquet and reception given to the Grand
Commandery Of Knights Templar Of the State or
New York last night, at the Metropolitan Hotel By
the Knights Templar Of this CITY, was one OF the
grandest and most splendid ovatlons which TOOK
place here for some time. IL
At seven O'Clock p. NJ the Knights and oflcers ~
sembled in full regalia in the principal reception
room, and having formed in line together with their
invited guests In the main hail. they marched to the
dining chamber where the preparations made for
their entertainment were OF most extensive char
acter. Immediately in front OF the chairman's
seat splendid piece OF emblematic c0nfec-
tionery, representing the R. e. Grand Commander In
the Temple was placed. Opposite tho Vice Prcsl-
senting the v E. Grand Prelate In the Temple stood,
while along the side tables wero other appropriate
decorations. Theodore Thomas orchestra was
stationed ut one end OF the room and envc ned tho
proceedings with Its harmonies.
The chair was taken by 4. Sir Alexander B. Mott.
Of CGur de Lion Commandery, supported on either
side by r. E. G. G. Sir John A. Leerts, r. G. G. Sir
i Deputy e. NJ JoSn H. xnshon h0H Deputy a. ST.
and r E: o: Sir Z. r: Brude. The vice chair WAS
occupied by E. Sir knight Thomas g. Cassidy. Grace
having been sail by Grand Prelate Charles IT, Piatt,
the company, which, including invited guests. mum.
the excellent biiI OF fare placed before them.
At the conclusion OF the repast the chair called tho
Grand Commandery to tie banquet. lie said in
welcoming them, he could not express one 1.-THE OF
the pleasure It afforded to the communicates which
he represented to receive their distinguish guests
on an occasion which might not occur again for
many years. but the memory OF which should always
see that tho spirit OF the Knights OF old still fingered
around them. But he might say the devotion to the
days; for At present although hundreds Of niles
separated the Knights, regardless OF all personal
SACRIFICES they left their homes. business and friends
to meet together for the purpose OF furthering the
one great obiect-the good OF the human race BY
bringing together men who, under the discipline
OF the order, became kindred spirits, working
for the same end, with the sublime principle
OF the Order, faith, hope and charity leading them
on. He greeted the SIR Knights present with cor.
diality which words could not express. lie then
gave the
the State OF New Y0rk-As the supreme legislature for
tempar masonry IN the Empire state We are proud
devotion to the best Interests OF the order.n r. o.
Grand Commander J. A. LeneIts responded and con-
graduated them on the vast amount OF work which
n Ia N n Al fxUA la and
also on the harmony which had marked their deb-
eratons lie returned THANKS to tho New York
Knights for the kind and cordial reception tho
Grand Commandery had received at their hands,
The second toast was:-"The Grand Encampment
united In national organization undivided and in
divisble We cheerfuy pledge our unswervng
ealty to the constitution and regulations r. 3. Sir
John w. simmons. In responding to this toast, re-
marked that he accorded to every state organization
the incontrovertblo right OF attending to its own
internal concerns without let or hndrance. Cheersl
He believed that when their own domestic affairs
had been attended 10 they could then unite In uni.
versa bond OF unity and friendship as vide and ex-
tended as the political or geographical limits of tho
country.
"Royai Arch MISUNDERSTANDING In It's custody tho
keystone Of the Masonic arch Il unltes the ntercsts
OF quarry, hill and temple" This toast was 70
The iourtn regular toast, "Tne Grand Lodge OF
the state OF New York-our Masonic Alma AatsT;
Masons Of New YORK march forward in tho work Of
brothcry love. relief and TRUTH responded TO
by Deputy Grand Master John n. Anthem
The following are the remaining toasts:-sTho
Army responded to by Brigadier General II. B.
Clitz "The Navy responded TO by Rear Admiral
Rev Charles H. Pait; .'The Bench and the Barr ~
Charles A. Rapallo; "The Press,r by r. q. M. Rob1rt
ID. Holmes; "fhe Grand Commanders OF our Skher
States by General George Lyons, OF Michigan;
.1hc Visiting Sir knights,n by Sir knight Oh aries
Roome, and 1.-THE Tadies- by r. IL. O. Brcedc.
THE RECEPTION.
The dinner ceremonies having terminated tho
Knights formed line and marched into the large
dining hall OF the hotel, which had been set apart
for tue general reception This magnincens room
was beautifully decorated with several WmD0ac
Templar emblems Along the sides were sevslaA
suits OF ancient Knights Templars armor. wnle
from the balcony In the centre the banners y inc
city communicates dropped gracefully, tne spens
did Monitor banner, representing Jerusalem y Iho
distance, with Knights Tempars in fun armor,
In the foreground, being placed IN Vac
centre OF the other nags. Az tne crd OF ,ne nan
Grand Commandery having becd again formally
received here the hall was quickly fled by the