The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-05
AT CITY HALL.
THE DECORATIONS

The decorations of City Hall under the ex-
perienced hands of Mr.. Beal, of the Boston
Decorating Company, were very elegant, and
not too profuse. The rear of the stage repre-
sented Templar encampment. The three
windows were transformed into marqGe
reaching from floor to ceiling, the centre one
composed Of Scarlet and lemon draperies with
blue borders, bearing under its canopy the
Knights Templar coat of arms-a shield bear
ing cross in Jewels, with the motto SIN hoe
Sigro Uinces," and surmounted by knighty
crest, supported by Templsr banners. The
other two marques were composed, as to the
lambrequins, of stars studding blue field,
with curtains of red, white aud blue bunting,
trimmed with scarlet and lemon. On either
side of the central marquee were immense
medallions surmounted by Roman banners,
the one bearing the coat of arms of the Hugh
de Payens the other that of Portland Com
mandery. The front of the stage was draped
in light blue silk (the border embroidered in
scarlet and gilt designs while two huge floral
vases adorned either corner.
From asik cord stretched the length of the
hall, just below the ceiling, red, white and
blue SCr6dLu6F6 Tduldl6o W buO SdliOiiOos vi
either side, thus transforming the apartment
into huge tent. The front of the galleries
had groundwork of orange with fancy blue
border. over which were festoons of light blue
silk adorned with floral wreaths. hand painted.
The walls were adorned with banners bearing
Masonic emblems. The back of the rear gal
lery was draped with flags, and bore in the
centre, in large floral letters, one of the
Masonic legends, Charity" Small TENTS
composed of bunting, occupied the rear corners
of the hall The main staircase and corridors
of the building were prettily festooned with
| flags.
AT THE ASYLUM.
In the evening the visiting commandery
| v it'll their ladies' visited the Asylum on Ex-
| change street, and were much delighted with
| the elegant Masonic quarters there established
| Several hours were spent here in social con-
verse and fine organ concert enjoyed, Mr..
George Howe officiating as organist.
THE BANQUET.
The tables running lengthwise of the hall,
had accommodations for three hundred people
without counting the long table in front Of the
| stage, running crosswise with the others, and
| occupied by the distinguished officers of the
two Communicates, their ladies and guests
They presented most attractive appearance
in their wealth of cut-glass, ornamental de-
signs, fruit and flowers, while music lent it,
chsrms to the banquet. At every plate was
placed an elegant menu designed and printed
by Sir Knight Stephen Berry, which embraced
all that the most fastidious taste could ask for
and the leaves of which were held together by
light blue silk cord and tassels, bearing a.
the end miniature umbrella for tooth pick
which was exceedingly appropriate consider
ing the weather that had been experienced
during the day.
The menu bore on the principal outer leat
the inscription:
-Banquet-
| Complimentary to
l. Hugh dc Peyens Commandery,
knights iemplar,
Portland Commandery
City Hall,
Monday, e ,JPse 4th,
On the reverse leaf was the seal of Portland
Commandery. The following was the menu:
MENU.
Picked Oysters.
| or,o1xan salad Lobster Salad
tsnnad T,nrkev. Boned Chicken, in Jelly
| poos+ 1eaf Roast Turkey
A'0- Roast Chicken Baked Ham.
rron.b Rolls Mashed Potatoes
| D5 c-;4ron Currant Walnut
Fruit. Sponge, Cocoa Macaroons
Tea Biscuit. Lady Fingers. KISSES
Charlotte Russo
ICES. L.
With Fruit. Vanilla strawberry
Chocolate. Lemon. Orange Sherbet.
FRUIT.
Pears. Peaches. Grapes
Melons. Apples.
CONFECTIONERY.
Candied Fruit. Aprieots Plums
Tea Coffee
At 9.15 o'clock, the Sir knights and thei
ladies, having proceeded to City Building from
the Asylum, formed procession in Reception
Hall and marched into City Hall. After al