The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-05

had taken seats Eminent Commander Sir
knight L. w. Fobes delivered a brief but per-
tinent address of welcome to which Emlheht
Commander Sir Knight N S. Symonds as per-
tinently replied. Sir Knight Rev. Mr. Hay
den of the Church of the Messiah offered grace
after which the elegant banquet, prepared by
Robinson, received fitting treatment When
the banquet was concluded Sir Knight Nathan
Cleaves was introduced as POSTMASTER and Oh
fered the following list of toasts:
Our G7.ests-In grateful remembrance of your
generous hospitality and knghtly courtesy, we ex-
tend TO you most cordial greeting, and hope that
your visit to s'the city by the sea- Will ahoro you
some measure of the satisfaction, it mparts to u.s.
Responded to by Eminent Commander Sir
Knight Symonds
The Grand Comnaadery Of 1fatne-It occupies
proud position in the history of Masonry; may tne
spirit of indomitable perseverance and ueNot,on
principle, which has characterlzed "a I'm IN
matursr years. continue to pervade is ranks anu IN u,
spire its members with courage ana Iatnlulhess io
all time.
Responded to by Eminent Commander Sir
Knight Bangs.
The City Of Portland-Ever ready to dispense its
inequalities honored strangers and distinguished
guests with pride and pleasure 1t welcomes Inc
Hugh de Payens Commandery.
Responded to by His Honor Mayor Libby.
Templar Mdsonry-Ever brightest in the East.
Responded to by Past Commander Stephen
Berry.
THE Grand Cona,annderg of Observation-Disclosures
sachusetts is the mother of Maine. Her Grand
Commandery is the grand mother OF our 0loR. we
respect and honor the rel ltionshlp and strive 10
initiate the example and emulate the virtues OF our
maternal ancestors.
Responded to by Past Commander Vial
The Lddies-Ihe patrons of chivalry in all ages.
They Will ever receive the reverence, homage and
protection of all true and gallant Sir Knights
Responded to by Sir Knights Andrews and
Thatcher.
1t is to be regretted that our space and the
lateness of the hour, does not permit us to give
report of the excellent speeches made They
were received with greet applause, and several
were full of witty hits. Sir Knights S. c. An
drews of Portland Commandery and Thatcher
of Hugh de Payens replied to the "Ladies"
with JUNCTION and the ladies rewarded their
efforts with bright laughter, and much tapping
of fans.
After the tossts the company proceeded to
Reception Hall where a list Of dances was en-
joyed to the brilliant music of Chambers
orchestra.
To-DAY's PROGRAMME.
To-day the knights of Portland Commandery
will report at the Asylum at $50 a. m, in full
regalia, and escort the guests from the Fa-
mouth to the steamer Gazelle, for sail
among the islands, after which a clam-bake
will be served Carriages for visit ing ladies
will leave the hotel at the same time. The
ladies of Portland knights are requested to be
at the steamer, Custom House wharf, at
o'clock. Return will be made in season for
the guests to take the o'clock train for Ports
mouth.
The Executive Committee, who have made
the affair SO successful thus far, are Sir
Knights Charles Walker, A. II. Atwood,
Frederic e. Boothby, VIM. Ell. Phinney, Geo.
M. Moore and John S. Russell. The reception
committee are Sir Knights f. G. Stevens, L.
w. Fobes, S. G. Andrews, S. G. Gordon, P. G..
c., j. Hopkins Smith, D. W. True, P. H.
Brown, G. J. Harrington, H. P. Merrill, Ed
mund Phinney, Payson Tucker. j. G. Small,
P. c., A. W. Jordan, George G. Frye, Geo. P.
Wescott, W. G. Davis, J. Y. Hod sdon, P. c.,
Geo. L. Beal, f. E. Allen, J. F. Hawkes,J.
S. Winslow, G.. o. K. Cram, A. M. Benson,
C. III Chase T. p Shaw