The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-29
A KNIGHTLY FETE.
FOrtieth Anniversary of CalifOr-
MIA COmmandery, K. 7.
Grand Dress Reception, Drill, Banquet, Con-
cert and Bal at Odd Fellows Han-A
Memorable Occasion.

Of her most eminent citizens.
Last night the commandeTy celebrated its
fortieth anniversary at O1d Fellows Hall.
The occasion was looked upon by their
friends as one Of signal interest and prepa-
rations were made accordingly. ana the
celebration prov one 4 The most brilliant
ever held in San Francisco.
The hosts # tile occasion were woTthily
represented 10y various committees of Cali
ioruia Commaniery, the Executive Com
mittee consisting Of: Sir Washington q.
Winter. E.. c.. Chairman; r.. E. Sir
Reuben HSLloyd, Z. q. c., and Grand Cap
tain- General # the Grand Encampment Of
The United States SIT Eugene \. DeuTrey,
Generalissimo; Sir Reuben p. Hurlbut, Cap
tain-General; SIT John o. Doaue Prelate;
Sir Asa L. Wells, Treasurer; Sir Hiram T.
Graves. Recorder; Sir w. II. Frank Titus,
Senior Warden: SIT Martin Jones, Junior
Warden; Sir John p. Fraser, Standard
bearer: Sir William T. Little, Sword-beaTer;
Sir J Jhn I. Corral, WaTdeT.
THE HONCRED GUESTS.
A distinguished number Of gentlemen and
their lady friends were present. The in
vited guests were the grand officers Of the
Grand Commandery and Past Grand Com
mandeTs. There were also special invita-
lions extended to the following commander
5es; Sacramento, No. =; Stockton, No. s.,
San Jose. No. 10; Oak and, No II; Santa
Rosa No. IA. Golden Gate, No. is, OF san
Francisco; Naval, No. 80, Of Vallejo; Mount
No. 70, Of Pet8IUma; Natsonyille, No p
The grand officers OF the Grand Command
ery Of California are: K. L. Sit George a.
Johnson. @. c.: Y. L. SIT Jacob II. Nctf, ID.
q. c.; 4. Sir WIli3mlN audeThuTst, q. C., r.
Sir Frank W, Sumner u, {. g.; +. ST
HeZekiah !. H0smeT, q. D.; f. Sir Edward
S. Lippitt, u. s. W; l. ST lrs bride II.
Ward, G. d. w + ST. John r. Merritt, y.
T.; +. S'r Thomas II. CasWe.l, u. X l., Sir
W. d. Miller, q. ). b.; +. Sir a. Metcaf,
q Sword B.: L. SIT Il. N. Powers, q. War
der; L. Sir sam D. Mayer, O. OTgauist; /.
sir James OEiesby, q. c. OF q.
Thus t VIII be seen that from all sides
came representatives from among the most
prominent citizens OF the State All the
knights appeared en- gTanJe tenue, wearing
the fun, Tich-lOukiug attire Of tile modern
Knight lemglar. This consists Of mantle,
chapeau aprons, scarf, sword and DalIrIC
and Eauutlets. The material If the ample
mantle is ack velvet with silver trim
ming and embroidery, the Whole being laced
with white s Is.
Clad in this handsome ard striking
panOlly, the guests arrived shortly after
O'clock, eScgT-ng their lady friends IN full
dress toilets, temporarily O0scurtd by
0pera-cIuaSs and heecy wraps. Through
foyer, which was flooded with sIIyery light
from tie electric amps.
RECEIVED WITH DISTINCTION.
Here they were awaited by a special COM
miLtee, distinguished by white badges, who
received al. corners with peculiar cOTdlaIly.
The committee comprised: ST Curtis G.
Kenyon, Chairman. Sit Charles r. Croker,
Sir Timothy Hopkins; Sir Hiram T. Graves,
p. q. c.; SIT William II. /. Barnes, p. c.;
Sir George T. Bromley, =. c., Sir Russell
j. Wilson; ST William H. Coleman, i. G.;
SIT Franklin Il. Day, z. C.; Sir William W.
Morrow, oiir George 4. knight, Sir James
SlmpsOH, SIT Albert W. Scott SIT George NJ.
Perine, S.rF.C. Morgan, Sir NJ a. Wheaton;
Sir Joseph ". Li,clI-.1, L. c.; Sir Bri.S-
ford !. Flint, j. c.; Sir Peter Dean, p c.,
Sir r Beverly Gle, p. c.; ST Thomas
Nyle. p. c.: sir George T. CUnEman. 2. C.:
Younger, SIT Henry l.. H.ghton. ST Benjs-
min T. CARAT, Sir Benjamin b. Duncan,
Sit James kruntTee, Sir John II, Wilson,
S.i Colin ". BOYD, SIR Thomas q. AniDe,
Sir Irvine Graham, Sir William Ele, ST.
Thomas Y. OBrIen, SIT Milo \. JrtierS SIT
William T. Smith, ST William A. Halsted,
SIT Arthur Rodgers, Sir Frederick 7. Cal
IuDGaD, SIT Christopher c. Moreh0use.
Once IN the hall from the various dress
iuE-rCOms the elegantly atuTCd company
encountered a dazzling scene, The stage
was provided with warm background Of
aauOua. flags against which were tie seats
70 be occupied by the grand officers. Round
The galleries were other smaller h8gs, and
the central space u as filed with trailing
ssTeampTs, lanterns and evergreen CCTdOns.
EXOtics filed Do tie angles and dooTUays
most effectively.
a special feature was the alignment
round the bale MES Of a large number Of
banners. Among the most elaborate were
the grand standard Of the Grand Com
mandery Of California; the grand standard
M taurTQrf1nTV p
Beau-seaut", the banner Of the Order OF
Malta. and the souvenir banners OF the
ITiennial COnciaye OF knights Iemplar,
held 10 1888 in this city, ana which were
eft by the visiting Communicates to COM
memOrate their entertainment here.
On this occasion an attractive programme
had been arranged by the following special
committee: Sir BulsfoTd p. Flint Chair
mani, Sir Matthias Johnson; Sr K. Beverly
Cole, p. c.; Sir Martin Jones' Sir Walter
Z. Campbell, SIT Anton kTeiZ. Sir Mont
gamery Cooley, ST M0nsOn Russell, Sir
Charles ". Slack, Sir James T. Logan, SIT
Leon l. Stanton, SIT James OElesby.
After an overture" William Tell " (ROs-
Simply the orchestra, the ceremony Of the
reception Of the grand officers by California
COmmRndery eusued, the scene presented
being specially brilliant It was followed
BY an eloquent address If welcome by the
Eminent Commander, Sir Washington O..
Winter, who was heartily received. He said
substantially:
Ladies, Gentlemen and Sir knights: As Com
mandeT OF California COmmaGdery, No. !, IL be-
ONES NY pleasant duly 10 welcome you 10 THIS
It affords me delight to tender you our hos
piJsliJy. and II is an Inspiration and JOY TO US
thar SO many OF our lady friends aud " fTateTs F"
have hOH0red US by their presence.
1empdT Masonry needs no words OF eXpiaua-
ton nor does California COmmaudery need au
iHtIOductiJntO this brilliant company.
As cOmmaudeIy We have the distinguished
h0uOr Of being be first order OF Christian
k1ighJhood TO unfurl its banners on the Pacific
Coast
But we are not here TO sing our praises but TO
entertain you as our hOnOIed guests.
Ever aud anon II is alleged mat Knights IN
piar are exclusive and that We keep our good
ihlngS ioI our Own enjoyment. W are not open
20 his criticism, for our good times, az they are
designated, are often scenes Of exhaustive work,
Il not tTeSUme routine.
California CommaEdery believes 10 hospitality
AID IS ever ready 10 share lis joys with the fair
sex. There is no other order In the land more
devoted to the ladies than Templar Masonry.
our hearts are yours aud IN your interests We
convene this evening
Ladies, gentlemen and Sir Heights, once again
most cordially welcome you as guests Of Cali
ioTnta CUmmauGery, No. !.
A grand display Gull by California Com
UsECeTy Drill Corps, under the able direc-
tlon Of the Captain-GeneTal followed, and
then the ball was inauguTated by a grand
march, which was one Of the magnificent
features Of the evening. The waltzas and
lancers were varied by a few select numbers
among which were song, "Peggie Blame"
By Sir Henry Hallam, and selections by
the celebrated Masonic quartet, composed of
MessTs. }. r. Oglyie, S. d. Mayer, J. G.
Barton, w. c. Campbell.
4 little before II o'clock the march to
supper was sounded, and the hosts and
guests descended to the banquet-hal where
the following elaborate menu and incidental
music we're enjoyed:i
Oysters a la Pou'ette
Chateau Yquem "simpucity"-Tabani
Chicken Salad Shrimp salad
Song by Sir Walter {. Campbell
Roast Turkey
Haut Sauterne COTn6t solo. "Sereuade"- Missud
Pate dc FOie Gras en- Gelee
Song by Sir Joseph q. BastOn
"Gipsy Baron"-straus IS
Ham and Tongue Sandwiches
a. "a.